DSC-W150
Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
The Sony DSC-W150 has Smile Shutter technology, which captures smiles automatically as they happen. The sleek and enviable, compact body features 8.1 megapixel resolution, Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens, and Sonys Double Anti-Blur solution for crisp, clear images. In addition, it has Face Detection technology that optimizes focus, exposure, and color for up to eight faces, as well as Intelligent Scene Recognition that automatically selects your cameras settings based on detected lighting conditions. 8.1 MP Super HAD CCD More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The advanced Sony Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. Carl Zeiss 5X Optical Zoom Lens 5X optical zoom gives you the power to get even closer to the action -- a real benefit for distant landscape views and dramatic portraits. 2.71 Clear Photo LCD Display A large, bright 2.71 Clear Photo LCD display includes an anti-reflective coating that provides for excellent visibility to help you compose, view, and share photos with superb clarity and color reproduction, even in bright sunlight. Face Detection Face Detection technology automatically controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help reveal faces in shadows, make skin tones look more natural, reduce redeye, and eliminate harsh facial glare. Smile Shutter Mode Smile Shutter Mode helps you capture smiles automatically as they happen6. Used in conjunction with Face Detection technology, Smile Shutter is able to differentiate between children and adults, and can be set to automatically shoot a picture when your subject laughs, smiles, or even grins -- only when focus is fixed. You select the person to watch and the expression to catch -- your Cyber-shot camera does the rest! Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution The combination of Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization and high ISO sensitivity helps compensate for shaky hands, minimizes blur, and allow flash-free shooting to preserve the mood. Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization compensates for shaky hands and minimizes blur with optical sensors that detect camera movement and send correcting signals to a stabilization lens -- so theres no need to crop in on your shot to reduce blur. High Sensitivity (ISO 3200) Mode With high sensitivity of ISO 3200, you can shoot effectively in low light without flash to preserve the mood, while the Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction system helps suppress the color noise that can degrade low-light shots. Intelligent Scene Recognition Mode Intelligent Scene Recognition mode automatically detects six different types of scenes and selects the appropriate camera setting: Backlight, Backlight & Portrait, Twilight, Twilight & Portrait, Twilight with Tripod and Portrait. Intelligent Scene Recognition has two different modes, advanced and auto. Advanced mode takes two shots, one with the standard automatic settings and the other with optimized settings. Auto mode takes a single shot, arbitrarily deciding on the proper setting. Dynamic Range Optimization Powered by the exclusive Sony Bionz high-speed processing engine, Dynamic Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas -- for great results even in difficult lighting conditions. Convenient Photo Modes To adjust quickly for specific shooting situations, you can choose from several convenient photo modes, including Auto, Program Auto, and Scene Selections such as Twilight, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, High Sensitivity, and Beach environments. MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode Capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at a high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second7), with the length of your video limited only by the capacity of your media. 9-Point Auto Focus Because an off-center subject can make your shot more interesting, a 9-point auto focus measures auto-focus at 9 precision points instead of 5 -- giving you greater creative freedom to compose your image.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES Simple Setup Controls Automatic Macro Shooting Smart Zoom Feature5 Burst Mode Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience 16:9 High-Resolution Mode Easy Image Management Easy Shooting Mode Function Guide HD Slide Show with Music4 HDTV Compatibility 3

Specifications

General
Megapixel: 8.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD CCD Recording Media: 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO Media Exposure Compensation: Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step ISO: Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 Filter Diameter: N/A Smart Zoom Technology: 5M:Approx.6.3x (Total), 3M:Approx.8.0x(Total), VGA:Approx.25x(Total), 16:9 (2M):Approx.8.5x(Total) Digital Zoom: 0-2.0X (Precision) Optical Zoom: 5x Macro Mode: Yes Total Zoom: 10x Minimum Focus Distance: 19-11/16"(50cm) Normal, 1-5/8" (4cm) Macro Face Detection: Yes

Convenience

White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity1 ; does not support Access Control security function. Still Image Mode(s): Normal, Burst, Bracket Exposure Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off all modes) Burst Mode: Max 100 Shots at 2.0fps Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes Date/Time Stamp: No/ No Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes Color Mode(s): Black & White, Normal, Sepia, Vivid
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 Battery Capacity: 3.6V, 960 mAh
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Software

Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 2.0 + USB Driver Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)

Convenience Features

Real Imaging Processor Technology: N/A AF Illuminator Light: Auto/Off (W:Approx.2.0m, T:Approx.1.9m) to Auto/Off (W:Approx.2.0m, T:Approx.1.7m) PictBridge Compatible: Yes Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes Scene Mode(s): Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Movie, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, Underwater Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick DUO PRO media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps), 320 (QVGA, 320 x 240, Approx.8.3fps) Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity) In-Camera Editing: Red-eye reduction, soft edge filter, cross filter, partial color filter, fish-eye filter, trimming, retro, radial blur, unsharp masking

Supplied Accessories

NP-BG1 rechargeable battery BC-CSG battery charger A/V and USB multi-connector cables Wrist strap Software CD-ROM Note: No Memory Stick DUO media or adaptors are included.

Optional Accessories

Accessory Kit (ACC-CLGB) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-BG1) Conversion Lens Adaptor Mount (VAD-WB) Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-DH0730) Super Telephoto Conversion Lens (VCLDH2630) Telephoto Conversion Lens (VCL-DH1730) Polarizing Kit Filter (VF-30CPKS) External Slave Flash w/Bracket (HVL-FSL1B) Genuine Leather Cases (LCSTWA/TWB/TWC/TWD) GPS Unit Kit (GPS-CS1KA) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-512S) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-1GST) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-2GS) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-M4GS) Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (MSAC-M2) Memory Stick Duo USB Adptr (MSAC-US40) Color: Silver UPC Code: 027242724006

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: N/A Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector USB Port(s): Yes - supports USB 2.0 HD Output: Yes (1080i)

Hardware

LCD: 2.7" Viewfinder: Optical Lens Construction: 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1ED glass element and 3aspheric elements) Microphone/Speaker: Yes/ Yes Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Docking Station: Yes, via optional HD Cradle

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: Approx.0.1Approx.4.2(W) to ISO Auto: Approx.0.2Approx.4.2(W) Flash Mode(s): Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
1. Viewable area; measured diagonally. 2. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions. 3. HD viewing requires a Sony HD connector cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle and HDTV. All sold separately. 4. Music tracks can be up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot. 5. Smart Zoom feature will not work at highest resolution setting. 6. Up to 6 shots while in Smile Shutter mode. 7. Shooting at high frame rate of up to 30 frames per second requires Memory Stick PRO Duo media. 8. Special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the BRAVIA instruction manual. 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BIONZ, Clear RAW, Cyber-shot, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Picture Station, Smart Zoom, Stamina, Super HAD, and Super SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Optics/Lens

Focal Length: 5-25mm Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at 35mm Equivalent: 30 - 150mm www.sony.com/dn Focus: 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 1.800.222.7669 www.sony.com AF Last Updated: 03/12/2008 Aperture Range: Auto( F3.3/F8.0(W), 2 steps) / Program auto( F3.3/F8.0(W), 2

Auto Adjustment mode
Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 25

Easy Shooting mode

Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy-to-see indicators. t page 26

Program Auto mode*

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

Movie Mode

Allows you to record movies with audio. t page 25
/SCN: Scene Selection mode
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. You can select , , , , in the menu when the mode dial is set to SCN. t page 28
* You can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 44)
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)
Shutter button Macro button DISP button Zoom button Flash button

Mode dial MENU button

Self-timer button z button Basic Operations v/V/b/B button Control button
1 Select the desired function from the mode dial.
When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select.
2 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.
Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.

AE/AF lock indicator

2 Press the shutter button fully down.

When shooting movies:

Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 foot 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the front of the lens). When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
Shooting in Easy Shooting mode
Set the mode dial to. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. The camera shoots images with the optimum settings, so the only settings that you can change are Image Size (Large/Small) (page 47), Flash (Auto/Off) (page 47) and Self-Timer (10 sec/ Off) (page 27).

W/T Using the zoom

Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Adjusts the amount of flash light.

() (Normal) (+)

Makes the flash level higher. Makes the flash level lower.
To change flash mode, see page 26. If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash.

(Auto) (On) (Off)

When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Using the shooting functions
To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period. Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. In such a case, you can correct the red-eye using [Retouch] in the viewing menu after shooting (page 66). When the Face Detection function is not used, the flash will not strobe to reduce red-eye phenomenon even when [Auto] is selected.
DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast
Analyzes the scene to be shot, and improves the image quality by automatic correction.
(Off) (DRO standard) (DRO plus)
Does not adjust. The camera automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast of the entire scene. The camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast of the images area-by-area.
DRO is an abbreviation for Dynamic Range Optimizer, a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image. Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects. Note the following points when [DRO plus] is set. Time is required for image processing. You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 400]. When Burst/bracket shooting is selected, [DRO plus] is canceled and [DRO standard] is set.

To add all the images of a specified date
1 Press the MENU button while displaying images in index mode. 2 Select [Add / Remove Favorites] with v/V on the control button. 3 Select [Add All in Date Range] with b/B, and then press z. 4 Select the Favorites group you want to add the images to with v/V/b/B, then press z. 5 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

To remove from Favorites

Select the image you want to remove by performing the same procedure as in To select and add multiple images to a Favorites group. The disappears. Select [Remove All in Date Range]/[Remove All in Favorites] to remove all the images of the selected date or Favorites group.
(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images
This item has the same function as pressing See page 35. (Slideshow) button.
(Retouch): Retouching still images
Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained.
To retouch the still images
1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select [Retouch] with v/V on the control button, then press z after selecting the desired mode with b/B. 4 Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below.

(Trimming)

Playback zoom is performed on the image and part of the image is cropped.
1 Press W/T to zoom in on the trimming range. 2 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then press the MENU button. 3 Select [Image Size] with v/V, then press z. Select an image size to record with v/V, then press z again. 4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image. The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

(Red Eye Correction)

Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash.
Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.

(Unsharp masking)

Sharpens the image within a chosen frame.
1 Set the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press the MENU button. 2 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
Depending on the image, correction may not be sufficient, or quality of the image may be reduced.

(Soft Focus)

Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to emphasize a subject.
1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press the MENU button. 2 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z. Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again. 3 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T. 4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

(Partial Color)

Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject.
1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press the MENU button. 2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

To protect an image

1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image mode. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select [Protect] with v/V on the control button, [This Image] with b/B, and then press z.
To select and protect images
1 Press the MENU button while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Select [Protect] with v/V, and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. In single-image mode: 3 Select the image you want to protect with b/B, then press z. The is attached to the selected image. 4 Press b/B to display other images you want to protect, then press z. 5 Press the MENU button. 6 Select [OK] with v, then press z. In index mode: 3 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z. The is attached to the selected image. 4 To protect other images, repeat step 3. To select all the images of a date/folder/favorites, select the bar with b, then press z. 5 Press the MENU button. 6 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored. It may take some time to protect an image.

To cancel the protection

Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by taking the same steps as in To select and protect images. The (Protect) indicator disappears.
: Adding a Print order mark
Adds a print order mark ( See page 112.
) to the image you want to print.
Attaches a DPOF mark to the currently selected image. Clears the DPOF mark when the selected image has a DPOF mark. Selects images and attaches DPOF marks to them. Clears DPOF marks already attached.
(Print): Printing images using a printer
Printing images shot with the camera. See page 109.
(Rotate): Rotating a still image

Rotates a still image.

1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3 Select [Rotate] with v/V on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [ ], then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

Grid Line

With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.

Displays the grid lines.

The grid lines are not recorded.
Does not display the grid lines.

AF Mode

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Single

Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.
Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode. AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function is activated. When using semi manual, [Single] is automatically selected.

Monitor

Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5). When the zoom scale exceeds 5, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

Smart (Smart zoom) ( )

Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size. This is not available when:
The image size is set to [10M], [3:2 (8M)] or [16:9 (7M)] (DSC-W170 only). The image size is set to [8M], [3:2 (7M)] or [16:9 (6M)] (DSCW150 only). The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table.
Precision (Precision digital zoom) ( ) Off
Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 10, including the optical zoom 5. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded. Does not use the digital zoom.
Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 5) Size DSC-W170 Total zoom scale DSC-W150

5M 3M VGA 16:9 (2M)

Approx. 7.0 Approx. 8.9 Approx. 28 Approx. 9.5
Approx. 6.3 Approx. 8.0 Approx. 25 Approx. 8.5
You cannot use the Digital zoom when: (Smile Shutter) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode. The LCD screen is off. Shooting movies

Conversion Lens

Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Attach a lens adaptor (not supplied), then attach a conversion lens.

Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.

Log on as Administrator.

4 Read the agreement carefully. If
you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next].
1 Turn on your computer, and
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
5 Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the installation.
When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, [My Computer]) t (SONYPICTUTIL). The AutoPlay screen may appear. Select Run Install.exe. and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation.
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the
installation is complete.
Installing software as follows: Picture Motion Browser Music Transfer

2 Click [Install].

The Choose Setup Language screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then
click [Next]. The License Agreement screen appears.
After you install the software, the short cut icons for Picture Motion Browser, PMB Guide, Music Transfer are created on the desktop. Double-click to start Picture Motion Browser.
Double-click to start PMB Guide.
Double-click to start Music Transfer.
On the Picture Motion Browser (supplied)
You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the Picture Motion Browser.
Starting and exiting the Picture Motion Browser
Starting the Picture Motion Browser
Double-click the (Picture Motion Browser) icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB - Picture Motion Browser].
The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the Picture Motion Browser for the first time. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
Picture Motion Browser overview
With the Picture Motion Browser you can:
Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. You can view image files stored on a computer with the camera by copying them to a Memory Stick Duo. Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date and more. Print or save the still images with the date. Create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. Upload the image to the Web. For details, refer to PMB Guide.

If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to page 101. If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.

2 Import the images.

To start importing images, click the [Import] button.
Example: Month display screen
By default, images are imported into a folder created in Pictures (in Windows XP/2000, My Pictures) that is named with the date of importing.
For details on the Picture Motion Browser, refer to PMB Guide.
To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before:
Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal. Removing a Memory Stick Duo. Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. Turning off the camera.
Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the Memory Stick Duo or the internal memory. Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray. Windows Vista
Double-click here Windows XP/Windows 2000
Double-click here 2 Click [Stop]. (USB Mass Storage Device) t
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. The device is disconnected.
Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows Vista/ XP.
A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function. B Folder containing image data recorded using the camera. When no new folders are created, there are folders as follows:
Memory Stick Duo: 101MSDCF only Internal memory: 101_SONY only
You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF folder. The images in this folder are available only for viewing. You cannot record/play back any images to the MISC folder. Image files are named as follows: Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same. For more information about folders, see pages 73 and 76.
Copying images to a computer without Picture Motion Browser

When the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure: t For Windows 2000. When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name (page 103), you may not play back that image with the camera.
4 Double-click [DCIM]. 5 Double-click the folder where the
image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy].

For Windows 2000

Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] after connecting the camera to your computer. Then, perform from step 4.
On the storage destination of the image files, see page 99.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the Memory Stick Duo
This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a Memory Stick Duo, you can view that image again on the camera by exporting (copying) the image file to the camera using the Picture Motion Browser.
You may not be able to play back some images depending on the image size. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
To export images to the camera without using the Picture Motion Browser
Images copied by the procedure below cannot be played back using Date View, Filter by Faces, or cannot be registered to Favorites. Play back these images on the camera using Folder View (page 62). Skip step 1 and 2 if the file name set with your camera has not been changed.
1 Right-click the image file, then click [Rename]. 2 Change the file name to DSC0ssss. Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss.
If the overwrite confirmation message appears, enter a different number. An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MPG. Do not change the extension.

v/V, then press z.

The message Connect to PC appears.
4 Make a USB connection between
the camera and your computer.
5 Start Music Transfer. 6 Follow the instructions on the
screen to add/change Music files.
Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer.
Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh computers. There are four modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage], [PictBridge] and [PTP/ MTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples. For details on [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP], see page 81. When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.5) USB jack: Provided as standard
Copying and viewing images on a computer
Macintosh computer. Perform the same procedure as described in Preparing the camera and the computer on page 97.
Recommended environment for using Music Transfer
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.5) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installationapproximately 250 MB
Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using. Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as the camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
3 Copy image files to the Macintosh

computer.

1Double-click the newly recognized icon t [DCIM] t the folder where the images you want to copy are stored. 2Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.
For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see page 99.
4 View images on the computer.
Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file.
To install Music Transfer
Shut down all other application software before you install Music Transfer. For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPICTUTIL). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in [MAC] folder. The installation of the software starts.
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the Memory Stick Duo to the Trash icon beforehand when you perform the procedures listed below, or the camera is disconnected from the computer.

To add/change Music files
See Adding/Changing Music using Music Transfer on page 104.

Technical Support

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/
You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files. You can also delete or add these files whenever you want. The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below:
Viewing Cyber-shot Step-up Guide
When you install Cyber-shot Handbook, Cyber-shot Step-up Guide is also installed. Cyber-shot Step-up Guide further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories.

Viewing on Windows

Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access Step-up Guide from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide].

Viewing on Macintosh

1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in
the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.
2 Select [stepupguide], [language]
and then [GB] folder stored in the CD-ROM (supplied), and copy all the files in the [GB] folder to the [img] folder in the [stepupguide] folder that you copied to your computer in step 1. (Overwrite the files in the [img] folder with the files from the [GB] folder.)
3 After copying is complete,
double-click stepupguide.hqx in the [stepupguide] folder to uncompress it, then double-click the generated file stepupguide.
If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not installed, install the Stuffit Expander.
How to print still images
When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 122).
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 109) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Printing directly using a Memory Stick compliant printer You can print images with a Memory Stick compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied Picture Motion Browser software and print the images. You can insert the date on the image and print it (page 96).
Printing at a shop (page 112) You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a (Print order) mark on the images which you want to print out in advance.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
Prepare the camera for connection to the printer, using the cable for multi-use terminal. When [USB Connect] is set to [Auto], the camera will automatically recognize certain printers when connected. Skip Stage 1, if this is the case.

You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo, then take the Memory Stick Duo to the print shop.

Marking a selected image

Control button (Playback) button

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function allowing you to make a (Print order) mark on images of Memory Stick Duo that you want to print out later.
You can also print the images with the (Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. You cannot mark movies. You can make a (Print order) mark on up to 999 images.

print.

2 Select the image you want to 3 Press the MENU button to display

the menu.

When taking a Memory Stick Duo to a shop
Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo they handle. If a Memory Stick Duo is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to another medium such as a CD-R and take it to the shop. Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it. Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk. You cannot set the number of prints. When you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop.
4 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the
control button and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. The (Print order) mark is attached to the image.

To remove the mark

Select the images from which you want to remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4.
Selecting and marking the images
5 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The mark appears on the screen.

Single Image

1 Press the MENU button while
displaying images in singleimage mode or in index mode.
2 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the
control button, [Multiple Images] with b/B, and then press z.

Index Display

3 Select an image to mark with the
control button, then press z. The
image. mark is attached to the selected

To cancel the selection

Select [Exit] in step 5, then press z.

Scene Selection mode (page 30).
Shooting movies. Set the flash to

(Snow) mode, or

(Flash forced on) when (Landscape) mode, (Beach) mode, (Underwater) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode (page 26).
Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.
Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This
is not a malfunction (page 14).
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
(Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or Selection mode (page 30).
(Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene
Macro shooting cannot be released.
There is no function for releasing a macro. In
(Auto) mode, telephoto shooting is
possible even in the macro shooting condition.
The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.
While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
Cannot insert dates on image.
The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 122). By using
Picture Motion Browser, you can print or save images with the date (page 96).
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 52).
The screen is too dark or too bright.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 21).

The image is too dark.

You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
(page 54) or adjust the exposure (page 52).

The image is too bright.

Adjust the exposure (page 52).
The image colors are not correct.
Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 60).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 59). Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] (page 66).
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).
The image seen through the finder does not match with the actual recordable range.
The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. In this case, to confirm the
recordable range, use the LCD screen.
Images cannot be confirmed through the finder while the digital zoom is in use.

The camera cannot record or delete

Image size over limit

You are playing back an image with
images on this Memory Stick Duo.
size that cannot be played back on the camera.

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 on the Memory Stick Duo The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.
(Vibration warning indicator)
Camera shake may occur due to
insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
640(Fine) is not available
640(Fine) size movies can be recorded

Folder error

A folder with the same first three digit
number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 76, 77).
only using a Memory Stick PRO Duo. Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)].

Macro is invalid

The macro is unavailable under the

Processing

The printer is canceling the current print
current settings (page 30).
Flash settings cannot be changed
The flash is unavailable under the
job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. If you select all image files of a date/ folder/favorites, this may take time for processing.
Maximum number of images already selected
You can select up to 100 image files

Error Playing Music

Delete the Music file, or replace it with

a normal Music file.

Execute [Format Music], then
from [Multiple Images]. When you select all image files of a date/folder/favorites, the maximum number is 999. You can add up to 999 image files as Favorites, and you can add the (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 files. Cancel the selection.
download a new Music file.

Error Formatting Music

Execute [Format Music].
Operation cannot be executed for movie files
You have selected a function that is not

Low battery power

When copying an image recorded in the

available for movies.

internal memory to the Memory Stick Duo, use a fully charged battery.