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Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 digital camera. Featuring Intelligent Auto mode, the H20 with a 10x high zoom lens, automatically detects 8 scene conditions and selects the appropriate camera settings. Face Detection captures faces more naturally and helps prevent blur8. Also, now record high definition videos in 720p HD and enjoy your memories on your HDTV.
10.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor: A powerful 10.1 megapixel 1/2.3 Super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 10.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 10x Optical Zoom: The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos. 3.0" Clear Photo LCD display (230k pixels): Generous 3.01 (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight. BIONZ image processor: The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera. Available in black: The DSC-H20 comes in black. Intelligent Auto Mode: Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode goes beyond traditional auto settings by recognizing and adjusting to scene conditions and lighting, enhancing natural skin tones, and reducing blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection, and Optical SteadyShot, iAuto lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode. Whether youre shooting expansive landscapes, capturing playground action, or taking pictures at a birthday party or wedding shower, iAuto will optimize your cameras settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot. HD Movie: Capture more of your memories in high definition (720p) video. Record HD movies in 720p high definition MPEG4 format for stunning large-screen home movie playback. Record up to 29 min in 720p format (or up to 2GB) per movie 6. Intelligent Scene Recognition: Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a Tripod, Portrait, Landscape, and Macro. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advance Mode, the camera takes a photo with the standard automatic settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with optimized setting so you can chose which to keep. Face Detection technology: Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones with reduced red-eye. It can also give priority to children or adults. Newly added Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and accelerates the shutter speed when facial movement is detected, reducing blur in the subjects face. Selected Face Memory:: Optimizing focus, exposure, and white balance for a specific face is easier now with selectable facial memory, even when the subject leaves the frame. This feature is perfect at weddings and other events the goal is always to focus on a certain person. Anti-blink Function: It's frustrating to think you've captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. The Anti-blink function works to help counter blinking and squinting. When the camera is set to Portrait, the Antiblink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Red-eye Reduction: Smile Shutter Technology: Double Anti-blur Solution: Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization: High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200): Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus: Convenient Photo Modes: Intelligent Auto Focus: 9-Point Auto Focus: Burst Mode: Function Guide:

Specifications

General
Megapixel: 10.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD CCD Recording Media: 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: Approx. 0.2 Approx. 7.0m (Approx. 0.66' - Approx. 23.0') (W) / Approx. 0.9 - Approx. 5.5 (Approx.2.95' - Approx. 18.0') (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 14.0m (Approx. 45.9') (W) / Approx. 11.1m (Approx. 36.4') (T) Flash Mode(s): Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off

Optics/Lens

Focal Length: 6.3-63.0mm 35mm Equivalent: Still shots: 38-380mm / Movie 16:9: 39-390mm / Movie 4:3 :47470mm Focus: 9 points / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Semi Manual (1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / unlimited distance) Aperture Range: Auto F3.5./F8.0(W) / Program auto F3.5./F8.0 (W) / Manual F3.5./F8.0 (W) Shutter Speed: Auto(2" - 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/2,000) / Manual(30" - 1/2,000) Exposure Compensation: Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step ISO: Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 Smart Zoom Technology: 5M:Approx.14x (Total), 3M:Approx.17x(Total), VGA:Approx.57x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.19x(Total) Digital Zoom: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off Optical Zoom: 10x Macro Mode: Auto Macro / Macro On Total Zoom: Approx. 20x Face Detection: 8 face(flash, focus, exposure, white balance, child/adult priority, blink, face motion detection)

Convenience

White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push Set) Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO media capacity1 ; does not support Access Control security function. Still Image Mode(s): Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG) - AE(Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV) Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off Burst Mode: Max 100 shots at approx. 1.8 fps Date/Time Stamp: Available in the included PMB software. Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes Color Mode(s): Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W

Convenience Features

Histogram Display: Yes Real Imaging Processor Technology: BIONZ AF Illuminator Light: Auto / Off PictBridge Compatible: Yes Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Optical NightShot Infrared System: No NightFraming System: No Clear RAW NR: Yes Scene Mode(s): Intelligent Auto / Easy Shooting / Program Auto / Manual Exposure / Movie (Auto Adjustment / High Sensitivity) / Scenes (High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet) Movie Mode(s): 1280 x 720(Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1280 x 720 (Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / VGA(640 x 480, Approx.30fps, Progressive) Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity) In-Camera Editing: Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Happy Faces Dynamic Range Optimizer: Standard / Off / Plus
Battery Type: LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM G type 3.6V Battery Capacity: Approx. 145 minutes / Approx. 290 images

Software

Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.2.02 + USB Driver (Not supported by Macintosh Operating Systems) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)

Processor

Bionz Engine: Yes

Dimensions

Weight: Approx. 9.8oz. (279g) - With battery and Memory Stick media. Measurements: W x H x D: 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 7/8" (107.3mm x 68.7mm x 47.1mm)

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: Multi connector Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector USB Port(s): Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed HD Output: Yes (1080i)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor
1.Viewable area, measured diagonally 2.Compatible BRAVIA HDTV, HDMI or component cable (sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region. 3.Four preset music tracks stored in internal memory. Imported 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 camera. 4.Requires Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported byMac OS. 5.HD Viewing requires an HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC2), sold separately. 6.Maximum of 29 minutes continuous recording per video clips, limited to available capacity on storage media. 7.Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use. 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Xtra Fine LCD, BIONZ, Smile Shutter, Optical Steadyshot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, HDNA, Super HAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.

Supplied Accessories

Rechargeable Battery - NP-BG1 Battery Charger - BC-CSGB Multi Connector Cable - USB, AV Lens Cap CD-ROM Software Note: No Memory Stick PRO Duo Media or adaptors are included. Color: Black UPC Code: 027242767188

Hardware

LCD: 3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD Plus (230,400 pixels) Viewfinder: No Lens Construction: 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1aspheric element) Microphone/Speaker: Mono / Mono Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
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Notes on using the camera... 8

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied... 10 Identifying parts.... 11 Charging the battery pack... 12 Inserting the battery pack/a Memory Stick Duo media (sold separately)..... 14 Setting the clock... 16

Shooting/viewing images

Shooting images... 18 Viewing images... 19

Using shooting functions

... 20
Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting).. 20 Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter).. 21 Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition). 22 Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection).. 24 Shooting close-ups (Macro)... 25 Using the self-timer.... 25 Selecting a flash mode... 26 Changing the screen display.. 26 Selecting the image size to match the usage.. 27 Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection). 28 Shooting with Program Auto... 30 Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting). 30 Shooting movies... 31

Using viewing functions

... 33
Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom)... 33 Searching for an image (Image Index).. 33 Viewing still images with music (Slideshow).. 34 Selecting the display format (View Mode).. 35

Deleting images

.... 36
Deleting images... 36 Deleting all images (Format).. 37
Connecting to other devices
Viewing images on a TV... 38 Printing still images... 38 Using the camera with a computer.. 40

Changing camera settings

Changing the operation sounds.. 44 Using the MENU items... 45 Using the (Settings) items... 48

Others

... 50
List of icons displayed on the screen.. 50 Learning more about the camera (Cyber-shot Handbook). 53 Troubleshooting.... 54 Precautions.... 57 Specifications... 58
x Notes on using the camera
Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo media back up
Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the Memory Stick Duo media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or Memory Stick Duo media may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data.

Notes on the LCD screen and lens
The LCD screen is manufactured using

On management files

When you insert a Memory Stick Duo media without a management file into the camera and turn on the power, part of the Memory Stick Duo media capacity is used to automatically create a management file. It may take some time until you can perform the next operation.
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. When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again.

On cameras temperature

Your camera and battery may get warm due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.
Notes on recording/playback
Before you start recording, make a trial
On the overheat protection
Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies.
recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read Precautions (page 57) before operating the camera. Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of the camera. Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images. Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 57). Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged. Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.
On image data compatibility
The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
No compensation for damaged content or recording failure
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.
Checking the accessories supplied
Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1)
x Using the wrist and lens cap straps
Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Power cord (mains lead) (1)

Hook for wrist strap

(not supplied in the USA and Canada)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/

Battery case (1)

Hook for lens cap strap
USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)

Wrist strap (1)

Lens cap (1)

CD-ROM (1)

Cyber-shot application software Cyber-shot Handbook Cyber-shot Step-up Guide Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

Identifying parts

A (Smile) button B ON/OFF (Power) button C Mode dial D Shutter button E For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever F Microphone G Flash H Hook for lens cap strap I Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator J Lens K LCD screen L Speaker M Hook for wrist strap N (Playback) button O Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / P (Delete) button Q MENU button R 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.

Bottom

S Battery/Memory Stick Duo media cover T Battery insertion slot U Memory Stick Duo media slot V Multi connector W Battery eject lever X Access lamp
Charging the battery pack
1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.
You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged.

Battery pack

the battery 2 Connectto the wall charger outlet (wall socket).
If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (full charge). CHARGE lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished (normal charge)
For customers in the USA and Canada Plug
CHARGE lamp For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada Power cord (mains lead)

CHARGE lamp

3 When charging is finished, disconnect the battery charger.

x Charging time

Full charge time Approx. 330 min. Normal charge time Approx. 270 min.
The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of
25C (77F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.
Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall
socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger.
Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand.
x Battery life and number of images you can record/view
Battery life (min.) Shooting still images Viewing still images Approx. 145 Approx. 320 No. of Images Approx. 290 Approx. 6400
The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging
Products Association) Note
The battery life and the number of still images may vary depending on the camera settings.

zUsing the camera abroad

You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter). This may cause a malfunction.
Inserting the battery pack/a Memory Stick Duo media (sold separately)

1 Open the cover.

Getting started 14GB
the Memory 2 Insertmedia (sold Stick Duo separately).
With the terminal side facing the LCD, insert the Memory Stick Duo media until it clicks into place.
3 Insert the battery pack.
Insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow.

4 Close the cover.

x Memory Stick media that you can use

Memory Stick Duo media

x When there is no Memory Stick Duo media inserted
Images are stored in the cameras internal memory (approximately 11 MB). To copy images from the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo media, insert the Memory Stick Duo media in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Stick Tool) t [Copy].
You can also use a Memory Stick PRO Duo media or Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media with the camera. For details on the number of images/time that can be recorded, see pages 28, 32. Other types of Memory Stick media or memory card are not compatible with the camera. Memory Stick media You cannot use a Memory Stick media with the camera.
x To remove the battery pack

Battery eject lever

x To remove the Memory Stick Duo media

Access lamp

Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
x Checking the remaining battery charge
A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of the LCD screen.

High Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the Memory Stick Duo media in once.
It takes about one minute until the correct
remaining charge indicator appears.
Never remove the Memory Stick Duo
The remaining charge indicator may not be
correct under certain circumstances.
If the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately)
media/battery pack when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the Memory Stick Duo media/internal memory.
is used, the minute display is also shown after the remaining charge indicator. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery pack. If the camera is running on and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function).

Setting the clock

1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
The camera is turned on. It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation.

ON/OFF (Power) button

2 Select a setting item with v/ V on the control button, then

press z.

Date & Time Format: Select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings: Select Daylight Savings On/Off. Date & Time: Sets the date and time.

Control button

Set the 3 B, then numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/ press z.
Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
4 Select [Go to next], then press z. desired area 5 Select yourcontrol button,with b/B on the then
6 Select [OK], then press z.
The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using PMB in the
CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
x Setting the date and time again
Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 49).

Shooting images

to 1 Set the camera Adjustment), (Intelligent Auto then press ON/OFF (Power) button.
To shoot movies, set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) (page 31).
Mode dial W/T (Zoom) lever T side
2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated.
Move the W/T (Zoom) lever towards T to zoom in, towards W to zoom out. Moving the lever slightly zooms slowly and moving the lever fully zooms fast.

W side

button 3 Press the shutterfocus. halfway down to
is displayed to indicate that SteadyShot is working. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. The shortest shooting distance is approximately 2 cm (13/16 inches) (W)/90 cm (2 feet 11 1/2 inches) (T) (from the lens).

Shutter button SteadyShot mark

AE/AF lock

4 Press the shutter button fully down.

The image is shot.

Viewing images

1 Press the button.

(Playback)
The last image shot is displayed. When images on the Memory Stick Duo media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 35).

(Playback) button

x Selecting next/previous image
Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button.

x Deleting an image

1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z.
x Returning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.

x Turning off the camera

Press ON/OFF (Power) button.
Control button (Delete) button
Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting)
This mode uses the minimum number of settings. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
1 Set the mode dial to Shooting).
Action Self-Timer Image Size Flash
How to change Press on the control button t Select [Self-Timer 10sec] or [SelfTimer Off]. Press MENU t Select [Large] or [Small] from [Image Size]. Press on the control button t Select [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off]/ Press MENU t [Flash] t Select [Auto] or [Off].

zOn Easy Viewing mode

When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting), the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, the functions that can be used are limited. (Delete) button: You can delete the currently displayed image. Select [OK] t z. MENU button: You can delete the currently displayed image with [Delete Single Image], delete all images in a folder with [Delete All Images].
Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter)

1 Press

(Smile) button.

(Smile) button

detecting smile. 2 Wait the smile levelaexceeds the b point When
on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. When you press (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.

Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator
zHints 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.
Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition)
1 Set the mode dial to Auto Adjustment).

(Intelligent

camera at the 2 Aim thecamera recognizes a subject. When the scene, a Scene
Recognition icon, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait) is displayed on the LCD screen.

Scene Recognition icon

3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, then shoot images.
Shooting two images with different settings and selecting the one you like
Press the MENU button, then select (Scene Recognition) t (Advanced) with v/V/b/B on the control button. When the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects.
First shot Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot in Slow Synchro mode using the face most illuminated by the flash as the reference Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot using the flash Shot using the face most illuminated by the flash as the reference Second shot Shot with the sensitivity increased to reduce blur Shot with the sensitivity increased using the face most illuminated by the flash as the reference to reduce blur
Shot with a slower shutter speed and the sensitivity not increased Shot with the background brightness and contrast adjusted (DRO plus) Shot with the face and background brightness and contrast adjusted (DRO plus)
When shooting with Scene Recognition set to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two (Portrait) is recognized. An image without closed eyes is automatically shots when selected, displayed, and recorded.

(Bright + Image Only): Sets screen brighter and displays only images. (Bright + Histogram): Sets screen brighter and displays a graph of the image brightness. (Bright): Sets screen brighter and displays the information. (Normal): Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information.
zHistogram and brightness settings
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.
Selecting the image size to match the usage
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images.
2 Select on (Image Size) with v/ V/b/B the control button t

desired size t z.

Image size (36482736) Usage guidelines For prints up to A3+ size No. of images Less Printing Fine

(25921944)

For prints up to A4 size

(20481536)

For prints up to L/2L size

(640480)

For e-mail attachments More Rough Fine

(36482432)

3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and postcards For viewing on a high-definition TV.

(36482056)

(19201080) More Rough
When you print images shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.
x Number of still images that can be recorded

(Units: Images)

Capacity Internal memory Size 10M 5M 3M VGA 3:2(8M) 16:9(7M) 16:9(2M) Memory Stick Duo media formatted with this camera 1 GB GB GB GB GB 16230
Approx. 256 MB 512 MB 11 MB 482
The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording

media.

When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the >9999 indicator

appears.

When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear
in the actual image size.
Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection)
1 Set the mode dial to Selection).

(Scene

A list of Scene Selection modes is displayed.
desired mode with 2 Select theon the control button t v/V/b/B z.

The operating sound of the lens or beep sound of buttons might be recorded while shooting a

movie.

Even if you turn the lever fully, the camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.

x Viewing movies

1 Press the (Playback) button and press B (next)/b (previous) on the control button to select a movie to view. 2 Press z.
Button z B b V Playback feature Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume with v/V.

x Image size

The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image.
Movie image size 1280720(Fine) 1280720(Standard) VGA Average bit rate 9 Mbps 6 Mbps 3 Mbps Usage guidelines Shoot highest quality movie for display on HDTV Shoot standard quality movie for display on HDTV Shoot at an image size suitable for WEB upload

x Maximum recording time

The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.
(Units: hour : minute : second)
Capacity Internal memory Size 1280720(Fine) 1280720(Standard) VGA Approx. 11 MB 0:00:10 Memory Stick Duo media formatted with this camera 256 MB 512 MB 0:03:00 0:04:30 0:09:20 0:06:40 0:09:50 0:19:GB 0:13:50 0:20:20 0:40:GB 0:28:30 0:41:30 1:23:GB 0:56:20 1:22:10 2:44:GB 1:53:50 2:46:GB 3:51:40 5:38:00

5:32:30 11:16:10

The recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media. The continuous shooting time differs according to the shooting conditions (temperature, etc). The
value above is based on screen brightness set to [Normal].
Movies with the size set to [1280720] can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo
Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom)
(Playback) 1 Press thedisplay an image, button to then move the zoom) lever. (Playback
The image is enlarged at twice the size, with the center of the image.
2 Adjust the zoom scale and position.
(Playback zoom) lever: Move the lever towards T to zoom in, or W to zoom out. v/V/b/B on the control button: Adjusts the position of the zoomed part of the image shown.
Shows the displayed area of the whole image
Searching for an image (Image Index)
(Playback) 1 Press thedisplay an image, button to then move the Index) lever.

(Image

Move the (Image Index) lever again to display an index screen with even more images.
an image with 2 Select control button. v/V/b/B on the
To return to the single-image screen, press z.
Viewing still images with music (Slideshow)
1 Press thestill (Playback) button to display a image, then press

the MENU button.

Select (Slideshow) with 2 b/B on the control button, v/V/ then press z.

3 Select [Start] with v on the control button, then press z. The slideshow starts.
To end the slideshow, press z.
zSelecting background music
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. To transfer music files, install the Music Transfer software (supplied) to your computer (page 41), then follow the steps below. 1 Press MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Download Music] t [OK]. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer. 3 Start and operate Music Transfer. For details on Music Transfer, see the Music Transfer help.
Selecting the display format (View Mode)
Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images when using Memory Stick Duo media.
(Playback) button to 1 Press the image, then press the display an MENU button.
(View Mode) with v/ 2 Select on the control button t V/b/B desired mode t z.
(Date View): Displays images by the date. (Event View): Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. (Favorites): Displays images registered as Favorites. (Folder View): Displays and organizes images by folders.
When you cannot play back images recorded with other cameras, view the images in [Folder

View].

1 Press an(Playback) button to display image, then press

(Delete) button.

(Delete) button
the control button 2 Press v/V ondesired setting. to select the
All in Date Range: You can delete all images in the displayed date range. According to the View Mode, this item will MENU button be [All in This Folder] or [All in Event]. Multiple Images: You can select and delete multiple images. Select the images, press z, and then press the MENU button to delete. This Image: You can delete the currently displayed image. Exit: Cancels the deletion.
Deleting all images (Format)
You can delete all data stored on Memory Stick Duo media or the internal memory. If a Memory Stick Duo media is inserted, all data stored on the Memory Stick Duo media are deleted. If no Memory Stick Duo media is inserted, all data stored in the internal memory are deleted.

Press the MENU button.

Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z.
Select (Memory Stick Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press [Format] t z. Select [OK], then press z.
Formatting permanently deletes all data, including protected images, and the data cannot be

recovered.

Viewing images on a TV
Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).

To the multi connector

To audio/video input jacks
Cable for multi-use terminal
zViewing images on a HD (High Definition) TV
You can view images recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High
Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] under (Main Settings) on the setting screen.
The [Video Out] setting is set to [NTSC] mode at the factory to let you enjoy optimum movie
image quality. When images do not appear or jittery on your TV, you may be using a PAL-only TV. Try switching the [Video Out] setting to [PAL] (page 49).

Printing still images

If you have a PictBridge compliant printer, you can print images by the following procedure. First, set the camera to enable USB connection between the camera and the printer.
Connect the camera to the printer with the cable for multiuse terminal (supplied). Turn on the printer.
After the connection is made, the indicator appears.
Press MENU t (Print) with v/ V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z.
(This Image): Print the currently displayed image. (Multiple Images): Press b/B to display the image, then z.
Select the desired setting item, then [OK] t z.

The image is printed.

If it was impossible to connect to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under
Settings) to [PictBridge].

zPrinting at a shop

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 media, then take the Memory Stick Duo media to the print shop. How to copy: Press MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Stick Tool) t [Copy] t [OK]. For details, consult your photo printing service shop.
zSuperimposing dates on images
This camera does not include a function for superimposing a date on an image. The reason for this is to prevent the date from being duplicated during printing. Printing at a shop: You can ask that images be printed with a date superimposed. For details, consult with a photo printing service shop. Printing at home: Connect to a PictBridge-compliant printer, and press the MENU button, then set [Print] t [Date] to [Date] or [Day&Time]. Superimposing dates on images using PMB: With the supplied PMB software installed on a PC (page 41), you can directly superimpose the date on an image. However, note that when images with a superimposed date are printed, the date may be duplicated depending on print settings. For details on PMB, see the PMB Guide (page 42).

Changes the focus method. ( Multi AF/ Center AF/ Spot AF/1.0 m/3.0 m/7.0 m/ )

Metering Mode

Sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. ( Multi/ Center/ Spot)

Scene Recognition

Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes the shot. ( Auto/ Advanced)
Smile Detection Sensitivity
Sets the level of sensitivity to detect smile. ( Big Smile/ Normal Smile/ Slight Smile)

Face Detection

Selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using Face Detection. ( Off/ Auto/ Child Priority/ Adult Priority)

Flash Level

Adjusts the amount of flash light. (-2.0EV to +2.0EV)

Anti Blink

Sets Anti Blink function. ( Auto/ Off)

Red Eye Reduction

Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. ( Auto/ On/ Off)
Optimizes the brightness and contrast. ( Off/ DRO standard/ DRO plus)

Color Mode

Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. ( Normal/ Vivid/ +) +) Sepia/ B & W)
Contrast Sharpness SteadyShot
Adjusts the contrast. ( -/ Standard/ Adjusts the sharpness. ( -/ Standard/ Selects the anti-blur mode. ( Shooting/

Continuous/

(Settings)
Changes the camera settings.

x MENU in viewing mode

Item (Slideshow) (Date List) (Event List) (View Mode) Description Plays back images in succession along with effects and music. Selects the playback date list. Selects the event group to be played back. Switches the View Modes. ( (Filter by Faces) Date View/ Event View/ Favorites/ Folder View)
Plays back images filtered to meet certain conditions. ( Off/ Smiles) All people/ Children/ Infants/

(Add / Remove Favorites)

Adds images to Favorites or removes images from Favorites. This Image/ Multiple Images/ Add All in Date Range*/ Remove All in Date Range*) * The displayed text differs according to each View Mode. Retouches still images. ( Trimming/ Soft Focus/ Radial Blur/ Red Eye Correction/ Unsharp masking/ Partial Color/ Fisheye Lens/ Cross Filter/ Retro/ Happy Faces) (

(Retouch)

(Multi-Purpose Resize) (Delete)
Changes the image size according to usage. ( HDTV/ Blog/E-mail)
Deletes images. ( This Image/ Multiple Images/ All in Date Range*) * The displayed text differs according to each View Mode.

(Protect)

Prevents accidental erasure. ( This Image/ Multiple Images)
Adds a Print order mark to the image you want to print in a Memory Stick Duo media. ( (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Settings) This Image/ Multiple Images)
Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. ( This Image/ Multiple Images) Rotates a still image. Selects the folder for viewing images. Changes settings other than shooting settings.

Using the

(Settings) items
You can change the default settings. (Shooting Settings) are displayed only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.

(Clock Settings)

List of icons displayed on the screen
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (screen display) on the control button (page 26). When shooting still images A
Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size

The icons are limited in

Scene Selection

Shooting) mode.

When shooting movies
Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment, Program Auto) Scene Recognition icon
Movie shooting mode White Balance

When playing back

SteadyShot Vibration warning Scene Recognition DRO Contrast Sharpness Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

Zoom scaling

Display
Indication Color Mode PictBridge connecting View Mode
Display Indication Recording folder Playback folder

96 12/12

Number of recordable images Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Recordable time Recording/Playback Media (Memory Stick Duo media, internal memory) Changing folder

Filter by Faces

Favorites Protect Print order (DPOF) PMB export Playback zoom

100Min

AF Illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering Mode
Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO number NR slow shutter
Flash mode Flash charging White Balance

z ISOF3.5 +2.0EV

Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator

ISO 400

ISO number
1.0 m REC Standby 0:12 101-9:30 AM z STOP z PLAY bB BACK/NEXT V VOLUME
Semi-manual value Macro Recording a movie/Standby a movie Recording time (m:s) Folder-file number Recorded date/time of the playback image Function Guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting volume
Display Indication Self-Timer Self-diagnosis display Destination Overheating warning Conversion Lens Face Detection Burst/Bracket Management file full AF range finder frame

C:32:00

Spot metering cross hair
+2.0EV 500 F3.5 N 32 N 31 E
Exposure value Shutter speed Aperture value PictBridge connecting Playback Playback bar Latitude and Longitude display Histogram appears when
histogram display is disabled.

Volume

Learning more about the camera (Cybershot Handbook)
Cyber-shot Handbook, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. You need Adobe Reader to read Cyber-shot Handbook. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from web page: http://www.adobe.com/

x For Windows users

Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Click Cyber-shot Handbook.
Cyber-shot Step-up Guide, which contains information on accessories for the camera, is installed at the same time.