1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select the desired category with v/V, then press B to select each item, then z. 4 Select the desired setting, then press z.
Categories Shooting Settings
AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Orientation Auto Review

Main Settings

Language Setting Function Guide Initialize Demo Mode COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display USB Connect Download Music Format Music

Memory Stick Tool

Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number
Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings
Format File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting

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[Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. [Memory Stick Tool] appears only when a Memory Stick Duo media is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a Memory Stick Duo media is not inserted.

Identifying parts

A Shutter button B (Smile) button (26) C Flash D ON/OFF (Power) button E Speaker F Microphone G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator H Lens I LCD screen J For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (27) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (32, 33) K Mode dial (15) L Hook for wrist strap M (Playback) button (31) N Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / O (Delete) button (34) P MENU button (10) Q Multi connector R Tripod receptacle S Battery/Memory Stick Duo media cover T Memory Stick Duo media slot U Access lamp V Battery eject lever W Battery insertion slot

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Mode dial

(Movie Mode) (Program Auto)
Allows you to record movies with audio (page 24). Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 25). You can set various functions using the menu. Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 19). Allows you to shoot/view still images with easy-to-see indicators (page 22). Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene (page 20).
(Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Easy Shooting) (Scene Selection)
Changing the DISP (screen display) setting
1 Press DISP (screen display) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button.
(Bright + Image Only) Sets screen brighter and displays only images.

(Bright + Histogram)

Sets screen brighter and displays a graph of the image brightness. Image information is also displayed during playback. Sets screen brighter and displays the information.

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering). Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject

(Center)

(Spot)

In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected. If you set the Metering Mode to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used. The Metering Mode is fixed to [Multi] while the Smile Shutter function is activated.

Scene Recognition

The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a face is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the face movement to reduce subject blur (Face Motion Detection).
The camera recognizes the following types of scenes. When the camera determines the optimal scene, it displays the corresponding icon. (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Portrait) (Backlight),
Example of an image where (Backlight) has activated
(Scene Recognition) t desired mode
When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image. When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings. If the camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait), it automatically changes the setting and shoots another image.
If two images are recorded, Auto Review displays them tiled vertically. When the subject blinks while set to [Advanced] and the camera recognizes (Portrait), the camera automatically takes one more shot. If eyes are open in the second image, only the second image is recorded. For details on the Anti Blink function, see What is the Anti Blink function?.

(Advanced)

Scene Recognition does not function when using digital zoom. When the recording mode is set to Burst, or when the Smile Shutter function is activated, Scene Recognition is fixed to [Auto]. The available flash settings are [Flash Auto] and [Flash Off]. (Twilight using a tripod) scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod. Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a (Twilight using a tripod). Keep the camera still during shooting. The Scene Recognition icon appears regardless of the screen display settings. These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.

(Shooting)

(SteadyShot) t desired mode
Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down.

(Continuous) (Off) Notes

Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. Does not use anti-blur mode.
In Intelligent Auto Adjustment, Easy Shooting mode or Scene Selection is set to (Gourmet) mode, [SteadyShot] is fixed to [Shooting]. [SteadyShot] is fixed to [Continuous] while the Smile Shutter function is activated. For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only. The default setting for movies is [Continuous]. The battery charge is used up more quickly in [Continuous] mode than in [Shooting] mode.
zHints for preventing blur
The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called Camera shake. On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called subject blur. Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. In such case, shoot with the below tips in mind. Camera shake Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is blurred.
Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady. Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.
Subject blur Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject is shot blurred when the shutter button is pressed. Camera shake is reduced automatically using the anti-blur function. However, the function does not effectively reduce subject blur.
Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button before the subject moves.

Slideshow

Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music.
1 Press the 2 MENU t 4 [Start] t z
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Slideshow) t z on the control button
3 Select a desired setting.
5 Press z to end the slideshow.
You cannot play back movies. Settings other than [Image] are stored until the next time they are changed.
Selects the group of images to be shown. All This Date This Event Favorites Folder Plays a slideshow of all the still images in order. Plays a slideshow of still images with the currently selected date range when the view mode is (Date View). Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected event group when the view mode is (Event View). Plays a slideshow of only the still images in the currently selected Favorites number when the view mode is (Favorites). Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected folder when the view mode is (Folder View).

(View Mode) t (Event List) t z
(Event View) t z on the control
4 Select the event group you want to display t z.
zOn the Event List screen
The month indicator on the right of the screen displays the event month located at the top of the screen. Select the event month you want to display with /. To exit from Event List, select with the control button, then press z.
Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images.

1 Press the 2 MENU t

(Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button
Displays images by the date. Select [Date List] from the Menu to select a specific date with a calendar display. Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. Select [Event List] from the Menu to select the event group to view. Displays images registered as Favorites. Select the number of the Favorites you want to display.

(Date View)

(Event View)

(Favorites)

(Folder View) Images are displayed, organized by folders. When a recording folder is already created, select [Select Folder] from the Menu to select a folder to view. Notes
When using the internal memory, the view mode is set to [Folder View]. When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View].

zOn [Event View]

[Event View] is the function that the camera analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. You can give convenient names to each event when using the supplied PMB software.

Pet shots Travel shots

Wedding ceremony shots
Passage of time Pet Travel Wedding

* No photo taken

Filter by Faces
This feature filters images and displays them.
1 Press the 2 MENU t button
(Off) (All people) (Children) (Infants) (Smiles) Notes
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Filter by Faces) t desired mode t z on the control
Images are not filtered. Images are filtered according to specified conditions and then displayed.
This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. When the View Mode is set to [Folder View], you cannot use the Filter by Faces function. Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden. Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using other cameras.

Add / Remove Favorites

Select your favorite images and add/remove them from groups as Favorites. The mark is displayed for registered images.

(Fisheye Lens)

Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point.
Select the center point of the desired image to retouch with the control button t MENU. 2 Select the level of retouch t z. 3 [OK] t z

(Cross Filter)

Adds starburst effects to light sources.
Select the level of retouch with the control button t z. 2 Adjust the desired length to retouch with the W/T (zoom) button t [OK] t z.

(Radial Blur)

Decides the center point for expressing movement in the still image.

(Retro)

Softens the image by blurring the focus and lowering the surrounding light so that it appears as if it was taken by an old camera.
Select the level of retouch with the control button t z. 2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with the W/T (zoom) button t [OK] t z.
(Happy Faces) This feature puts a smile on a persons face.
Select the level of retouch with the control button t z. 2 [OK] t z Retouching may not be possible depending on the image.
Movies cannot be retouched.

Multi-Purpose Resize

You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments.
2 MENU t (Multi-Purpose Resize) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Zoom to the range you want to trim with the W/T (zoom) button. 4 Specify the area you want to trim with the control button. 5 MENU t [OK] t z
(HDTV) Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/ 3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M size.

(Blog/E-mail)

Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA size.
You cannot resize movies. Images shot in VGA size cannot be resized to [HDTV] size. Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality.
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 34).
1 Press the 2 MENU t 3 [OK] t z

(This Image)

(Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button
Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
(Multiple Images) You can select and delete multiple images. Do as the following after step 2. 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted. Select an image with a mark to release the mark. 2MENU t [OK] t z (All in This Folder) (All in Date Range) (All in Event) Notes

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 CD-ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want.
Changing Music using Music Transfer
The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below:
MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer Music on CDs Preset-music saved on the camera

1 MENU t [OK]

(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Download Music] t
2 Press z on the control button.
3 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer. 4 Start Music Transfer. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files.
Execute [Restore defaults] in step 5. All Music files return to the preset-music, and [Music] in the [Slideshow] menu is set to [Off].
You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 85), however, other settings will also be reset. For details on using Music Transfer, see the help in Music Transfer.
Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers. When images is exported to the Memory Stick Duo media, view them in the Folder View mode (page 64).
OS (pre-installed) For copying images For using Music Transfer Others Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ USB jack: Provided as standard Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5) Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.5) Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installationapproximately 50 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 Hi-Speed 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 90. When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Importing and viewing images on a computer

Cannot charge the battery pack.
You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger to charge the battery.
The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.
Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly. The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again within the proper charging temperature range (10C to 30C (50F to 86F)). Refer to page 141 for details.
Shooting still images/movies

Cannot record images.

Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo media. If it is full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 34). Change the Memory Stick Duo media. You cannot record images while charging the flash. When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to other than (Movie Mode). Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) when shooting movies. Movies with the size set to [1280720] can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo media. When using recording media other than Memory Stick PRO Duo media, set the movie image size to [VGA]. The camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off].
Smile Shutter function does not work.
No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected. [Demo Mode] is set to [On]. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 86).
The subject is not visible on the screen.
The camera is set to the playback mode. Press (Playback) button to switch to the shooting mode.
Anti-blur function does not work.
The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display. The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes. Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly. Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is correct (page 79).
Recording takes a long time.
When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise. Under such conditions, recording takes a long time. The Anti Blink function is working. Reset [Anti Blink] to [Off] (page 55).
The image is out of focus.
The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) from the lens). (Twilight), (Landscape) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection when shooting still images. The Semi-manual function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 46). Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is correct (page 79).

The eyes of the subject come out red.
Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 56). Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Retouch the image using [Retouch] t [Red Eye Correction] in viewing menu (page 68), or correct using PMB.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
Cannot shoot images in succession.
The internal memory or Memory Stick Duo media is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 34). The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack.
The same image is shot several times.
[REC Mode] is set to [Burst] (page 40). Or, [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced] (page 49).

Viewing images

Cannot play back images.
Press the (Playback) button. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 110). You may not be able to play back some images stored on the Memory Stick Duo media shot using other cameras. Play such images in Folder View (page 64). This is caused by copying images on your computer to the Memory Stick Duo media without using the PMB. Play such images in Folder View (page 64).
The date and time are not displayed.
The screen display is set to display images only. Press the DISP (screen display) button to display information (page 16).
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.
Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black.
[Auto Orientation] is set to [On] (page 80).
Cannot display images in index mode.
The mode dial is set to (Easy Shooting). Set the mode dial to other modes to play back images.
Cannot hear music during slideshow.
Transfer music files to the camera with Music Transfer (page 112). Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (page 60).
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 TV (page 88). Check whether the connection is correct (page 101). If the USB connector of the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to another device, disconnect it (page 110). When shooting movies in the condition with the camera and a TV connected using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed in the TV side.

Memory Stick Duo media

Cannot insert a Memory Stick Duo media.
Insert the Memory Stick Duo media in the correct direction.
You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo media by mistake.
All the data on the Memory Stick Duo media is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
There is a Memory Stick Duo media inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo media.
The Memory Stick Duo media is full. Copy to a Memory Stick Duo media with sufficient capacity.
Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo media or the computer to the internal memory.
This feature is not available.
See PictBridge compliant printer together with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off.
Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off. When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges.
Cannot print images with the date.
Using PMB, you can print images with date (page 107). The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.
PictBridge compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.

The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera. Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 90). Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Cannot print images.

Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use terminal. Turn on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. Movies cannot be printed. Images shot using other cameras, or images modified with a computer may not be printed.

Printing is canceled.

Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the Connecting) mark disappears. (PictBridge
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer.
---- -- -- is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and print the image again (page 119).
Cannot select the print size.
Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect and then reconnect the cable for multi-use terminal. The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 119) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after cancelling printing.

No still images

The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. There are no images that can be filtered by faces.
File found which was not recognized
You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file with a computer and then delete the folder.

Invalid operation

You tried to delete an image or movie being played with the View Mode set to Favorites. Be sure to change to another View Mode as deletions are not allowed when the View Mode is set to Favorites.

Folder error

A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo media (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 94, 95).
Cannot create more folders
The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the Memory Stick Duo media. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.

Empty folder contents

You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the folder.

No folder

You tried to delete a folder that does not exist.

Folder protected

You tried to delete a folder that was made read-only by PC or an other device.

File error

An error occurred while the image was playing back. No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.

Read only folder

You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another folder (page 95).

File protected

Release the protection (page 72).

Image size over limit

You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera.
Unable to detect face for retouch
You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image.
(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.
Turn the power off and on again

The lens malfunction.

Maximum number of images already selected

NTSC...88

Optical zoom...27, 78 OS....105, 113
Soft Focus...68 Soft Snap...20 Software..106, 107, 112 Spot AF...46 Spot metering...48 SteadyShot...59
Trimming....68 Troubleshooting..121 TV....101 Twilight...20 Twilight Portrait...20
Underwater...20 Underwater White Balance..45 Unsharp masking..68 USB Connect...90 Using the camera abroad..137
VGA....37 Video Out....88 View Mode...64
Warning indicators and messages..131 White Balance...43 Wide Zoom Display...89 Windows computer...104

Zoom...27

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. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (MPEG-4 VIDEO) AND/OR (ii)DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
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/
Regarding the license for Music Transfer included on the CD-ROM (supplied)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.