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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
Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 1.800.222.7669 www.sony.com Last Updated: 03/06/2009

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Digital Still Camera Cmara fotografa digital

DSC-H20

GB Instruction Manual ES ES Manual de instrucciones

2009 Sony Corporation

English

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-H20

Serial No. ___________________________

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

CAUTION

[ Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60C (140F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. Keep the battery pack dry.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. This product has received UL Listing. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

[ Battery charger

Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For Customers in Europe

[ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

[ Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Table of contents

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

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.

(Fireworks): Shoots fireworks in all their splendor.
(Twilight Portrait): Shoots sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere.
The flash does not operate in some modes.
Shooting with Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
1 Set the mode dial to Auto).

(Program

2 Press the shutter button.
Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting)
You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value.
1 Set the mode dial to Exposure Shooting).

(Manual

2 Press z on the control button. 3 Select the shutter speed and aperture value using control

button.

Shutter speed/ aperture value Exposure value

Control button bB vV

Feature Aperture value Shutter speed Return
The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value on screen. 0EV is the value judged as the most suitable by the camera.
The flash is set to [Flash On] or [Flash Off].

Shooting movies

1 Set the mode dial to Mode).

(Movie

2 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. 3 Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.
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.

Using the camera with a computer
x Using PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
You can enjoy the recorded images more than ever by taking advantage of the software, and PMB is included on a CD-ROM (supplied). There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images. For details, see the PMB Guide (page 42).

Import to

computer

Calendar Media service

Uploading the image to the media service. Viewing images in a calendar.
Printing images with date stamps.

CD/DVD

Creating a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive.

Export to

camera
Exporting images to a Memory Stick Duo media and viewing them.
PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
x Stage 1: Installing the PMB (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. When you install PMB, Music Transfer is also installed.

Log on as Administrator.

Check your computer environment.
Recommended environment for using PMB and Music Transfer OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster) Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): Approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1,dots or more Video memory: 32 MB or more (Recommended: 64 MB or more)
*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.

Click [Install].

The Choose Setup Language screen appears.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
x Stage 2: Importing images to your computer using PMB
Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press the (Playback) button. Connect the camera to your computer.
Connecting appears on the screen of the camera.

1 To a USB jack

2 To the multi connector
is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to , you can start using the computer again.
Click the [Import] button.
For details, see the PMB Guide.
x Stage 3: Viewing PMB Guide
Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop.
To access the PMB Guide from the start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide].

Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from the camera while the camera is operating
or while Accessing appears on the screen of the camera. Doing so may corrupt the data.
When using a battery with little remaining charge, you may not be able to transfer the data or the
data may be corrupted. Using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB /AV/ DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately) is recommended.
x Using the camera with your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. However, PMB is not compatible. When images are exported to Memory Stick Duo media, view them in [Folder View]. You can install Music Transfer on your Macintosh computer. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for importing images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5) USB jack: Provided as standard Recommended environment for using Music Transfer OS (pre-installed): 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 installation): Approximately 50 MB
Changing the operation sounds
You can set the sound produced when you operate the camera.
V on 2 Select (Settings) withpress z. the control button, then
v/V/b/B 3 Select (Main Settings) with mode t on the control button, then press [Beep] t desired z.
Shutter: Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. High/Low: Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button. If you want to lower the volume, select [Low]. Off: Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Using the MENU items

Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback mode. Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. (Settings) t [Main Settings] t [Initialize] to initialize the settings to the Select default setting.
MENU 1 Press the screen.button to display the Menu
menu item 2 Select the desiredthe control with v/V/b/B on button. During playback, confirm by pressing z.
3 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen.

x MENU in shooting mode

Item Movie shooting mode Description Changes the settings according to the selected scene when shooting movies. ( Image Size Auto/ High Sensitivity)
Sets the image size. ( ( / / / / / / ) VGA)

1280720(Fine)/

1280720(Standard)/

REC Mode

Selects the continuous shooting method. ( Normal/ Burst/BRK0.3EV, BRK0.7EV, BRK1.0EV)
Adjusts exposure manually. (2.0EV to +2.0EV)
Selects a luminous sensitivity. (Auto/ISO 80 to ISO 3200)

Item White Balance

Description Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. ( Auto/ Daylight/ Fluorescent Light 2, Flash/ One Push/ Cloudy/ Fluorescent Light 1, Fluorescent Light 3/n Incandescent/ One Push Set)
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

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.

Cannot charge the battery pack while it is inside the camera.
You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery
charger (supplied) 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)).
Shooting still images/movies

Cannot record images.

Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo media (pages 28, 32).
If it is full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 36). 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. You can record movies with an image size of [1280720] on 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].
White, black, red, purple or other streaks appear on the image, or the image seems reddish.
This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction.

Cannot play back images.

Press the (Playback) button (page 19). 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. 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 35).
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 35).

Precautions

Do not use/store the camera in the following places
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0C and 40C (32F and 104F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.
If moisture condensation occurs

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the lens

On the internal rechargeable backup battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated.
Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.

Specifications

Camera

[System]

Image device: 7.79 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10 zoom lens f = 6.3 mm 63.0 mm (38 mm 380 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.5 (W) F4.4 (T) While shooting movies (16:9): 39 mm 390 mm While shooting movies (4:3): 47 mm 470 mm Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (10 modes) White Balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push Recording interval for Burst mode: 0.57 seconds File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG4 Visual Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 11 MB), Memory Stick Duo media Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto): Approx. 0.2 m to 7.0 m (7 7/8 inches to 22 feet 11 5/8 inches) (W)/ approx. 0.9 m to 5.5 m (2 feet 11 1/2 inches to 18 feet 5/8 inches) (T)

[Power, general]

Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (sold separately), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting): 1.1 W Operating temperature: 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Storage temperature: 20C to +60C (4F to +140F) Dimensions: 107.3 68.7 47.1 mm (4 1/3/7/ 8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass (including NP-BG1 battery pack and Memory Stick Duo media): Approx. 279 g (9.8 oz) Microphone: Monaural Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible PictBridge: Compatible
BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE battery charger
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2 W Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A Operating temperature: 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Storage temperature: 20C to +60C (4F to +140F) Dimensions: Approx. 24 mm (3 3/1/4 31/32 inches) (W/H/D) Mass: Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz)
[Input and Output connectors]
Multi use terminal Type2b (AV-out(SD/HD Component)/USB/DC-in): Video output Audio output (Stereo) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge current: 1.44 A Maximum charge voltage: DC4.2 V Capacity: typical: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh) minimum: 3.3 Wh (910 mAh)

[LCD screen]

LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: (960 240) dots
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

The following marks are trademarks of Sony
Corporation. , Cyber-shot, Memory , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, , Memory Stick Micro, MagicGate, , PhotoTV HD, Info LITHIUM Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual. Stick,