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Table of contents

Basic Operations

Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings

Digital Still Camera

Cyber-shot Handbook

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Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the Instruction Manual and the Cyber-shot Step-up Guide, and retain them for future reference.

Viewing images on a TV

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

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Notes on using the camera
Notes on the types of Memory Stick that you can use (not supplied) Memory Stick Duo
You can use a Memory Stick Duo with the camera.

Carl Zeiss lens

The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

Memory Stick

You cannot use a Memory Stick with the camera.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
For details on Memory Stick Duo, see page 130.
When using a Memory Stick Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment
You can use the Memory Stick Duo by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied).
Black, white, red, blue or green dots

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the battery pack
Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is. If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. For details on the usable battery pack, see page 132.
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
The images used in this Handbook
The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera.
Notes on using the camera...2 Basic techniques for better images...7
Focus Focusing on a subject successfully... 7 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity.. 9 Color On the effects of lighting... 10 Quality On image quality and image size.. 11 Flash On using the flash... 14
Identifying parts....15 Indicators on the screen...17 Changing the screen display..21 Using the internal memory...23
Using the mode dial...24 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)...25 Shooting still images (Scene Selection)..28 Viewing images....33 Viewing still images as a slideshow...35 Deleting images....39 Learning the various functions HOME/Menu..41 Menu items....44
Using the shooting functions

Shooting menu...46

Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Image Size: Selecting the Image Size Flash: Flash setting Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot EV: Adjusting the light intensity ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering Mode Focus: Changing the Focus method White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Underwater White Balance: Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode (Shooting Settings): Selecting the Shooting Settings

Camera

Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air
How can the White circular spots be reduced? Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. Select (High Sensitivity) mode* in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.) * Even though you selected (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Bottom

A POWER button B Shutter button (25) C POWER lamp D Flash (26) E Microphone F Lens G Speaker H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (27)/ Smile Shutter lamp (31)/ AF illuminator (83) A AE/AF lock lamp (green) B Flash charge lamp/ Record lamp (orange) C Finder D LCD screen (21) E MENU button (43) F (Playback) button (33) G For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button (26) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button (33)/ (Index) button (34) H Hook for wrist strap I Mode dial (24) J HOME button (41)
K Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (43) Menu off: DISP/ / / (21, 26, 27) L (Slideshow) button (35) M Multi connector Used in the following situations:
Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer.

N Tripod receptacle

Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
O Battery/Memory Stick Duo cover P Battery insertion slot Q Memory Stick Duo slot R Access lamp S Battery eject lever

Indicators on the screen

Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 21). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Display Indication

Mode dial (Program Auto)

White balance (57, 58)

/ *1 *2

/ /

/ *3

*1) [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected. *2) [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected. *3) You can use [Underwater White Balance] instead of [White Balance].
Shooting in Smile Shutter mode
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus while aiming the camera at the subject to be shoot. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down. The Smile Shutter enters standby.
Basic Operations Smile Detection mark/Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator This indicates the current smile level.
Each time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by b), the camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to six images. After recording the image, the Smile Shutter lamp lights (page 15). 4 Press the shutter button all the way down again to exit the Smile Shutter mode.
When the Smile Shutter is in standby, the Record lamp (Orange) flashes. Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the Memory Stick Duo or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded. You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with [Smile Detection] (page 49). If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] (page 49). You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection frame (Orange) smiles after pressing the shutter button all the way down. The image may not be in focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after pressing the shutter button all the way down. The suitable exposure may not be obtained if the surrounding brightness changes. Faces may not be detected correctly when: It is too dark or too bright. Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. The subjects are not facing the camera. Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in standby.
z Hints for better capturing of smiles
1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing.

Viewing images

(Index)/ (Playback zoom) button
(Playback zoom) button z button v/V/b/B button Control button MENU button HOME button Basic Operations

Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity
This sets the smile detection level using the Smile Shutter function. For details on the Smile Shutter, see page 31.

(Low) (Medium) (High)

Detects a big smile. Detects a normal smile. Detects even a slight smile.
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

(Normal) (Burst)

Does not shoot continuously. Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.

The flash is set to

(Flash forced off).
BRK 0.3EV BRK 0.7EV BRK 1.0EV
Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the exposure value.
When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward.
When the mode dial is set to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available. The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

On the Burst

When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. The recording interval is approximately 0.62 seconds (DSC-W170) or 0.51 seconds (DSC-W150). The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size. When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full, the Burst stops. The focus, white balance, and exposure are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.

On the Exposure Bracket

The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. When you adjust the exposure manually (page 52), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. The recording interval is the same as the Burst mode. The recording interval may be longer, depending on the scene conditions. If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value.
Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot
The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or an night scene, and then takes the shot.
Does not use the Scene Recognition. The camera detects conditions such as backlight or a night scene and takes the shot using the optimal settings. If the camera does not recognize the scene, it shoots the image just as if scene recognition was set to [Off]. Current setting mark Scene Recognition mark Using the shooting functions

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.

Memory Tool Internal Memory Tool
This item does not appear when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera.
Formats the internal memory.
Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
1 Select [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z. The message All data on internal memory will be erased appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Formatting starts.
Main Settings Main Settings 1
The default settings are marked with.
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

Shutter On Off

Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/ shutter button. Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Function Guide

When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.
Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide. Customizing the settings

Initialize

Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.
1 Select [Initialize] with v/V on the control button, then press z. The message Reset to default settings appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The settings are reset to the default setting.

To cancel initializing

Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing.

Smile demo mode

You can view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter mode.
1 Select Executes a demonstration when using Smile Shutter mode. Does not execute. (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial (page 29).
2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button all the way down. The demonstration starts.
If you do not operate the camera for about 15 seconds, the demonstration starts automatically even if the shutter button is not pressed. You can temporarily exit the demonstration after it starts by pressing the shutter button all the way down. Although the shutter is released when the camera detects a smile, no image is recorded. Always set to [Off] to take an actual Smile Shutter shot.
Main Settings Main Settings 2

USB Connect

Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer (pages 97 and 109).
If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer with the [Auto] setting, select [PictBridge]. If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass Storage].

Recommended computer environment
The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.
Notes on connecting the camera to a computer
The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS. 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). 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 a suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Recommended environment for copying images
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista*
Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using Picture Motion Browser and Music Transfer
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster (Recommended: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster) Memory: 256 MB or more (Recommended: 512 MB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation approximately 400 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1,dots or more
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
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.

1 Prepare the camera and a
computer. Perform the same procedure as described in Preparing the camera and the computer on page 97.
For a computer without a Memory Stick slot:
Make a USB connection and follow Stages to copy images.
The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from Memory Stick Duo. The camera is not compatible with Windows 95/ 98/98 Second Edition/NT/Me of the Windows operating system. Use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer to copy images from a Memory Stick Duo to your computer. To copy images in the internal memory to your computer, copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo first, then copy them to your computer.
2 Connect the camera to your
computer with the cable for multiuse terminal. Perform the same procedure as described in Connecting the camera to your computer on page 97.
If Picture Motion Browser is already installed, then [Import Media Files] is started on Picture Motion Browser but select [Cancel] to finish.
3 Click [Open folder to view files]
(For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files] t [OK]) as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop.
6 Click the [Documents] (For
Windows XP: [My Documents]) folder. Then, right-click on the Documents window to display the menu and click [Paste].
The image files are copied to the [Documents] (For Windows XP: [My Documents]) folder.
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.
1 Connect the camera to your
computer and start up the Picture Motion Browser (pages 96, 97).
2 Select the still images to be
exported on the main window.
3 Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 4 Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]). 5 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
sss stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999. When there are no folders in a Memory Stick Duo, create a folder (page 76) with the camera first, then copy the image files.
3 From the [Manipulate] menu,
select [Open with External Program] t [Image Export Tool].
4 Thereafter, follow the instructions
on the screen and export the image files to the Memory Stick Duo.
For details on Picture Motion Browser, see PMB Guide.
Using the Music Transfer (supplied)
You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using Music Transfer in the CDROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want.

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.
Select the images that you want to remove the marks, then press z in step 3.
To mark all the images of a date/folder/ favorites
To mark all the images of a date/folder/ favorites, select [Multiple Images] on the index screen, select the bar with b, and place a mark in the check box.

4 Press the MENU button.

If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items on pages 115 to 124.
If a code such as C/E:ss:ss appears on the screen, see page 125.
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 79).

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.
Cannot shoot images in succession.
The internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 39). The battery level is low. Insert the charged battery pack.
The same image is shot several times.
[REC Mode] is set to [Burst]. Or, [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced] (pages 50, 51).

Cannot play back images.

Press the (Playback) button (page 33). The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 103). Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been

Memory Stick type Recording/ Playback Data may be corrupted in the following cases: When the Memory Stick Duo is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation. When the Memory Stick Duo is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise. We recommend backing up important data on a hard disk of your computer. Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area. Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick Duo itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. When you carry or store the Memory Stick Duo, put it in the case supplied with it. Do not touch the terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo. Do not expose the Memory Stick Duo to water. Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot. Otherwise, a malfunction may result. Do not use or store the Memory Stick Duo under the following conditions: High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present
Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate) MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
a*1 a*2 a*1*2 a*2*3 a*2*3*4
*1) The camera is not compatible with high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *2) Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo are 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. 3) [640(Fine)] size movies can be recorded. * *4) The camera is not compatible with 8-bit parallel data transfer. Supports 4-bit parallel data transfer equivalent to Memory Stick PRO Duo. This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro (M2). M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro. A Memory Stick Duo formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used. Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo while reading or writing data.

NR slow shutter.. 18 NTSC.. 82
JPG..100 Optical zoom. 26, 84 OS.. 93, 105 Overexposure.. 9
Landscape mode.29 Language Setting.88 LCD Screen.21
PAL.. 82 Partial Color.. 67 PC... 92 PictBridge. 81, 109 Picture Motion Browser. 96 Pixel.. 11 Playback zoom. 33 Precision digital zoom.. 84 Pressing halfway down.. 7 Print.. 72, 108 Print order mark. 72, 112 Printing at a shop. 112
Macintosh computer.105 Recommended environment..105 Macro.27 Main Settings 1.79 Main Settings 2.81 Manage Memory.76 Mass Storage..81
Smile Detection Sensitivity..49 Smile Shutter mode.29, 31 Snow mode..29 Soft Focus..67 Soft Snap mode..29 Software.94, 96, 104 Spot AF..55 Spot metering..54 Spot metering cross hairs..54 SteadyShot..61
Wide Zoom Display. 82 Windows computer. 92 Recommended environment. 93

Zoom. 26

Trimming..66 Troubleshooting.114 TV...89 Twilight mode..29 Twilight Portrait mode.29
Underexposure.9 Underwater..29 Underwater White Balance..58 Unsharp masking.67 USB Connect.81 Using the camera abroad.129
VGA.12, 13 Video Out..82 View Mode.62, 63 Viewing images..33 Viewing menu..63 Vivid..60 Volume..33
Warning indicators and messages..125 White Balance..57

Notes on the License

C Library, Expat and zlib, software are provided in the camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Read license1.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of C Library, Expat and zlib software.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as GPL) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as LGPL) are included in the camera. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied 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 software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/