Page 1: User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Before Use
Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Viewing images on a TV Using the internal memory Using with your computer Using the In-Camera guide Printing In-Camera Guide Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 3: Confirming The Operation Method
Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing Using MENU items (Viewing) Useful shooting functions Changing camera settings Useful viewing functions Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Shooting
List of mode button functions REC Mode Viewing images on a TV Intelligent Auto Using with your computer Program Auto Printing Picture Effect Scene Selection Troubleshooting Shooting panoramic images Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 5: Viewing
Useful viewing functions Deleting images Viewing movies Changing settings Viewing movies Viewing images on a TV Viewing panorama images Using with your computer Scrolling panoramic images for display Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 6: Useful Shooting Functions
Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Shooting Direction Contents list Macro Exposure Compensation White Balance Underwater White Balance Focus Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Settings Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 7: Useful Viewing Functions
Useful shooting functions Beauty Effect Useful viewing functions Retouch Delete Changing settings Slideshow Viewing images on a TV Protect Using with your computer Print (DPOF) Rotate Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: Changing Settings
USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Power Save Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 9: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 10: Using With Your Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Viewing images on a TV Importing images to a computer Using with your computer Disconnecting the camera from the computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 11: Printing
Printing still images Shooting Printing still images Back to top Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Viewing images on a TV Internal memory Using with your computer Printing Others Printing Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Messages Precautions/About this camera Situations this camera has difficulty handling Contents list Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 13: Precautions/About This Camera
Number of still images and recordable time of movies Using with your computer Number of still images Printing Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Troubleshooting On TV color systems Precautions/About this camera Trademarks Contents list Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 14 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Confirming the operation method Before Use Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing How to use this User Guide Useful shooting functions Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Useful viewing functions Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen...
Page 15 Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling panoramic images for display Back to top Useful shooting functions Functions available for each shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Using shooting functions Tracking focus...
Page 16 List of viewing MENU items MENU items (Viewing) Easy Mode Beauty Effect Retouch Delete Slideshow Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate Back to top Changing settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp. Resolution Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Write Date Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting...
Page 17 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Software for Mac Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer...
Page 18 Memory card 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 On TV color systems Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 19: How To Use This User Guide
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Confirming the operation method Selecting a topic to display Shooting Searching a topic by keyword Viewing...
Page 20 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. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the browser’s back button to return to a previously viewed page, or use the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to display the desired page.
Page 21 Operate the camera in the order indicated. Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 22: Names Of Parts
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 23 (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button MENU button Control button MENU on: MENU off: Memory card slot Access lamp Battery/Memory card cover Battery eject lever Battery insertion slot USB / A/V OUT terminal Tripod socket hole Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 24 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Confirming the operation List of icons displayed on the screen method Shooting List of shooting mode icons...
Page 25 Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling Display Indication Tracking focus AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number Shutter speed F4.0 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Compensation AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie/Movie standby Standby 0:12 Recording time (m:s) Display Indication Recording folder...
Page 26 AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery charge remaining Low battery warning Image size/Panorama image size/Movie size Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2013-1-1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 9:30 AM Display Indication...
Page 27 Flash mode White Balance ISO400 ISO number Display Indication +2.0EV Exposure Compensation Shutter speed F4.0 Aperture value Playback Playback bar 00:00:12 Counter Volume Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 28: Using The Wrist Strap
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from being submerged or Shooting damage by being dropped. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 29: Using The Internal Memory
By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 30 Printing Troubleshooting Notes (In-Camera Guide) button is not available in Easy Mode. Precautions/About this camera Depending on the selected functions, the operation guide and details may not be displayed. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 31: Using The Control Button
Press the up/down/right/left side of the control button to move the selection frame. Selecting an image to be played back Press the right or left side of the control button to play back the next/previous image. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 32 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Precautions/About this camera Contents list 4. Press the MENU button to close the Menu screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 33 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Precautions/About this camera Contents list 4. Press on the control button. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 34 [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 35: Shooting Still Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Confirming the operation method 1. Press the mode button to switch to (Still Image). Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 36 The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light. Related Topic Viewing still images Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 37 Zoom is locked to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode or Magnifying Glass mode. The operating sound of the lever may be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 38: Shooting Movies
(77°F) and camera is set to the factory settings. When shooting stops, you can press the shutter button again to restart shooting. Depending on the temperature when shooting, recording may automatically stop to protect the camera. Related Topic Zoom Movie shooting scene Picture Effect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 39 Allows you to record movies. Press the shutter button down fully to start recording, and (Movie then press the shutter button again to end recording. Mode) Related Topic Intelligent Auto Program Auto Picture Effect Scene Selection Shooting panoramic images Shooting movies Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 40: Rec Mode
Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture, according to the desired (Picture effect. [Details] Effect) Printing (Scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [Details] Troubleshooting Selection) Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 41: Intelligent Auto
(Move) are displayed on the second line. The camera may recognize both the scene and condition, or just one. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 42: Program Auto
Changing settings Related Topic Viewing images on a TV Functions available for each shooting mode Using with your computer MENU items available for each shooting mode Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 43: Picture Effect
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Confirming the operation method Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture, according to the desired effect. Shooting 1.
Page 44 [Toy camera] cannot be used for [Movie shooting scene]. Related Topic Color hue Extracted Color Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Panorama Shooting Scene Movie shooting scene Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 45: Scene Selection
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Confirming the operation method Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Shooting 1.
Page 46 Scene) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.
Page 47 (Night Scene) modes, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 48: Shooting Panoramic Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Shooting panoramic images Before Use Confirming the operation Shooting panoramic images method Shooting Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions...
Page 49 Vertical direction Horizontal direction First press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus and exposure. 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.
Page 51 2. Select an image with the control button. Viewing Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 52: Playback Zoom
) to zoom out. Press on the control button to cancel playback zoom. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 53: Image Index
Viewing images on a TV Displaying images of the desired folder Using with your computer Select the left side bar with the control button, then select the desired folder with Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 54 ) in index mode to return to single-image mode, and move the lever to the W side ( ) in single-image mode to return to index mode. Notes In Easy Mode, you can only delete the currently displayed image. Related Topic Delete Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 55 Fast forward Fast rewind Displays the control screen. Adjust the volume with on the control button, then press Notes You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 56 Starts scrolling playback/pauses scrolling playback on the control button Scrolls images W side of W/T (zoom) lever Displays the whole image Panorama images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 57: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > Functions available for each shooting mode Before Use Confirming the operation Functions available for each shooting mode method Shooting Functions available in REC modes Viewing Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect...
Page 58 Flash Self-Timer Face Detection Smile Shutter Tracking focus — (Toy camera) — (Pop Color) — (Partial Color) — (Soft High-key) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 59: Menu Items Available For Each Shooting Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > MENU items available for each shooting mode Before Use Confirming the operation MENU items available for each shooting mode method Shooting MENU items available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Viewing In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while –...
Page 60 In-Camera Guide (Settings) *1 In [Advanced Flash] mode, the maximum still image size you can select is [4M]. *2 In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected. MENU items available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode The icons below indicate the available modes. (Still (Panoramic Menu items...
Page 61 *1 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin). *2 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to (High Sensitivity). Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 62: Tracking Focus
When you use the Digital Zoom, the tracking focus function is not available Tracking focus will automatically be canceled when the subject disappears from the screen or has failed to be tracked. Related Topic Face Detection Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 63 Flash) is selected, the maximum size of [Still Image Size] is [4M]. If [Still Image Size] is set to larger than [4M], [Still Image Size] is set to [4M] automatically. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 65 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Before Use Self-Timer Confirming the operation method Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Shooting 1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. Viewing 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Does not use the self-timer.
Page 66 Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 67: Movie Shooting Scene
Changing settings effect. Effect) Viewing images on a TV Allows you to shoot movies underwater in natural colors. (Underwater) Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Picture Effect Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 68: Panorama Shooting Scene
Viewing images on a TV Allows you to shoot images underwater in natural color in Sweep (Underwater Sweep Panorama mode. Using with your computer Panorama) Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Picture Effect Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 69: Size
Size Select between [Large] or [Small] size. on the control button desired mode Self-Timer Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode. on the control button desired mode Flash Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 70: Color Hue
(Magenta hue) Precautions/About this camera Notes Contents list It is recommended that you shoot a test image in advance for some subjects. Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 71: Extracted Color
Extracts yellow only. (Yellow) Printing Troubleshooting Notes Precautions/About this camera Images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject. Contents list Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 72: Soft Skin Effect
Using with your computer (High) Printing Troubleshooting Notes The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 73 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Before Use Confirming the operation Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size method Shooting Image size when shooting still images...
Page 74 Movie Size Usage guidelines For viewing on a high-definition TV. 1280x720 For viewing on a TV screen. VGA (640 × 480) QVGA (320 × 240) For sending as an e-mail attachment. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 75: Shooting Direction
(Down) Pan from up to down. Using with your computer Printing Notes [Up] and [Down] cannot be selected when [Image Size] is set to [360°]. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Related Topic Contents list Shooting panoramic images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 76 This mode is canceled if you turn off the power or switch the shooting mode to another one. The flash mode settings you can use in this mode are [On] or [Off] only. The focus speed becomes slower. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 77: Exposure Compensation
If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 78 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > ISO Before Use Confirming the operation method Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto. In Movie mode, [ISO] is fixed Shooting to [Auto].
Page 80: White Balance
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > White Balance Before Use White Balance Confirming the operation method Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if the image color Shooting appears unnatural.
Page 81 When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. When [Flash] is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto] or [Flash]. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 82: Underwater White Balance
Depending on the color of the water, Underwater White Balance may not work correctly even Contents list though you select [Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2]. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 83: Focusing On Subjects Near The Edge Of The Screen
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Focus Before Use Focus Confirming the operation method Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Shooting You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus Viewing mode.
Page 84 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. Related Topic Tracking focus MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 85: Metering Mode
(Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is Using with your computer strong contrast between the subject and the background. Printing Troubleshooting (Spot) Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 86 [Focus], [White Balance], and [Exposure Compensation] are adjusted for the first image, and these Contents list settings are also used for the other images. When the internal memory or a memory card is full, the burst stops. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 87: Smile Shutter
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Smile Shutter Before Use Smile Shutter Confirming the operation method When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 88 Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. You cannot use the digital zoom function. Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 89: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Using with your computer Notes Printing Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Smile Shutter Contents list MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 90: Face Detection
Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off]. Related Topic Tracking focus MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects. Precautions/About this camera Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 100] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when [DRO plus] is set. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 92 Using with your computer (Protect) Printing Print (DPOF) — Troubleshooting (Rotate) Precautions/About this camera (In-Camera Guide) Contents list (Settings) Notes Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 93 You can delete the currently displayed image using [1 image], and delete all images in a folder when the memory card is selected or all images in the internal memory (if selected) MENU using [All]. Select [Exit Easy Mode] [OK] to exit Easy Mode. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 94: Beauty Effect
To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces, select the same image again after the effect has been applied once and then use the effect on another face. The Beauty Effect may not work properly for some images. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 95 Select the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch with the control button MENU. Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate. Notes You cannot retouch the panoramic images or movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 96 (All in This Folder) Deletes all still images and movies in the selected folder at once. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Notes In Easy Mode, you can select from [1 image] or [All]. Related Topic Deleting images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 97 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Slideshow Confirming the operation method Images are automatically played back in succession. Shooting 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Viewing 2.
Page 99 Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing on the control button as the same procedure to protect it. The indicator disappears, and the protection is released. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 100 Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press on the control button in the same procedure as when making a mark. The mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 101 Precautions/About this camera You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected, Contents list depending on the software. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 102 AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 103: Grid Line
On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Changing settings Off Does not display the grid lines. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 104 Notes Printing The battery power may decrease faster when [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Troubleshooting In Sweep Panorama and Movie Mode, [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 105: Vga
Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 4×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size. Size Total zoom scale Approx. 5× Approx. 7.1× Approx. 28× 16:9(2M) Approx. 9.6× Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 106: Red Eye Reduction
[Auto]. [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations: When (Night Scene), (High Sensitivity), (Gourmet) or (Pet) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When the Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 107: Write Date
If you shot images with the date once, you cannot delete the date from the images later. The dates are doubly printed, if you set the camera to superimpose the dates when printing. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 108 Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/shutter button. Changing settings Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 109: Panel Brightness
Viewing images on a TV When [Panel Brightness] is set to [Auto], do not cover the light sensor with your hand or another object. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 110: Language Setting
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode Viewing Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 111: Display Color
Useful shooting functions Sets the background color of the screen. White Useful viewing functions Pink Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 112 Useful shooting functions Notes Useful viewing functions Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing. Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 113: Display Setting
Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Displays the information. Printing Exif data for the recorded image are also displayed. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera (Detailed Info) Contents list Displays only images. (Off) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 114: Function Guide
Viewing Useful shooting functions Sets whether to display the function guide. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 115: Video Out
NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). Changing settings Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China). Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 116: Usb Connect Setting
When [USB Connect Setting] is set to [PTP/MTP], you cannot export movies to a computer. To export movies to a computer, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 117: Usb Power Supply
On Uses [USB Power Supply] function when a USB connection is established. Changing settings Off Does not use [USB Power Supply] function when a USB connection is established. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 118: Lun Setting
Viewing images on a TV are not displayed when the camera is connected to a device other than a computer. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 119: Power Save
It takes longer before the power turns off than when set to [Max]. Precautions/About this camera Does not use the Auto power-off function. Contents list Notes The camera does not turn off automatically in the following situations: During slideshow During playing back movies Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 120 (Internal Memory Tool) [Format] [OK] Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Notes Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 121 Up to 9,999 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new Troubleshooting folder is automatically created. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 Viewing images on a TV You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder. You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 123 If a folder contains protected images, images other than protected images are deleted and the folder will remain. Printing If a folder contains files that cannot be played back by the camera, you cannot delete a folder. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 124 A new folder is created on the memory card and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose Printing a specific folder and copy images to it. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 125: File Number
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a Reset file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 126: Area Setting
Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. 1. Select the area part for [Destination], then press Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 2. Press on the control button to select the desired area, then select Summer Time using Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 127 Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Summer Time You can select Summer Time [On]/[Off]. Using with your computer Date & Time You can set the date and time. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 128 4. Press ON/OFF (Power) button, then set the camera to playback mode. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the desired image with the control button. Notes When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch [Video Out]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 129: Recommended Computer Environment
(high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 130 Viewing images on a TV Notes Mac does not support “PlayMemories Home.” Use the application bundled with the Mac to play Using with your computer back images. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 131 Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] Useful shooting functions [Run]. www.sony.net/pm Useful viewing functions 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Changing settings When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed, connect the camera and computer using the dedicated USB cable (supplied) (A).
Page 133: Software For Mac
Notes Useful shooting functions The available software varies depending on the area. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 When connecting the camera to a computer using the dedicated USB cable, power feeding from the computer starts if [USB Power Supply] is set to [On]. ([On] is the default setting.) Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Related Topic Contents list USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 135 Then drag and drop the image file on to the Troubleshooting hard disk icon. Precautions/About this camera Notes Contents list Press MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 136 Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. The disconnect icon may not appear when you use a Windows 7 computer. In this case, you can Contents list disconnect the camera from the computer without following the above steps. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 137 Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data. Printing Notes Troubleshooting When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. You cannot print panoramic images, depending on the printer. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 138: If You Have Problems
3. Initialize the settings. [Details] Useful viewing functions 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Changing settings 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 139 This happens when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. Charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 140: Cannot Record Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Confirming the operation method Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
Page 141: The Flash Does Not Work
You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is set to [Multi]. You cannot select Face Detection when the [Magnifying Glass] mode is activated. The flash does not work. You cannot use the flash when: [Cont.
Page 142: Dots Appear And Remain On The Screen
The internal memory or memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. [Details] [Details] The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. Set [Cont. Shooting Settings] to [Single Shooting]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 143: Viewing Images
The image does not appear on the TV. Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of your [Details] Check whether the connection is correct. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 144: Cannot Import Images
“PlayMemories Home” and play it back. [Details] Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 145: Memory Card
Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Troubleshooting The memory card cannot be recognized. Precautions/About this camera Insert the memory card in the correct direction. Contents list A: “Memory Stick Micro” media B: microSD memory card Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 146: Internal Memory
Viewing images on a TV Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal Using with your computer memory. Printing This feature is not available. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 Make sure that once the date is inserted, you cannot remove that date from the image. Precautions/About this camera Using “PlayMemories Home”, you can insert the date on still images that have been recorded without Contents list a date. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 148: The Lens Gets Fogged
24 hours or more with the power left off. Contents list The date or time is incorrect. The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 149 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Confirming the operation method If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or Useful viewing functions the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 minutes to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
Page 150 This is a read- only memory card. The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card. No images No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory. No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card. No still images The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.
Page 151 The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down. Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature. Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 152: Situations This Camera Has Difficulty Handling
Background the same color as the subject Tracking focus Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach Shooting panoramic images Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall Shooting panoramic images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 153 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Confirming the operation method Internal memory and memory card back up Shooting Do not use/store the camera in the following places Viewing On carrying On operating temperatures Useful shooting functions...
Page 154 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 screen and lens The screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Page 155: On The Internal Rechargeable Backup Battery
Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the Using with your computer power off. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 156 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Battery pack Confirming the operation method On charging the battery pack Shooting Effective use of the battery pack Viewing Remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack Useful shooting functions On battery life...
Page 157 The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Compatible battery pack The NP-BN (supplied) or NP-BN1 (sold separately) can be used with this model. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 158 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Shooting Doing so may cause a malfunction. Also, make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. Viewing If the Charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again.
Page 159 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Confirming the operation method Memory card Shooting “Memory Stick” media Viewing Useful shooting functions Memory card Useful viewing functions Changing settings Memory card Representation in User Guide Viewing images on a TV...
Page 160 *1 “Memory Stick” media is equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera. *2 [1280x720] size movies can be recorded. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 161 Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 162: Table Of Contents
When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 99,999, the “>99999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 163: Search Print
[1280x720] size movies, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 10 minutes (limited by 2 GB Precautions/About this camera file size). Contents list Notes You cannot record movies to the internal memory when the movie image size is [1280x720]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 164: On Tv Color Systems
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. Printing PAL-M system Troubleshooting Brazil Precautions/About this camera PAL-N system Contents list Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 165 Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Before Use Trademarks Confirming the operation method The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Shooting , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick Micro,” Viewing “MagicGate,” Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Useful shooting functions Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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