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Table of contents

Getting started

Basic Operations

Using functions for
shooting

Network Sharing Camera
Handbook

Using functions for
viewing

NSC-GC1/GC3
Customizing the settings

Viewing images on a TV

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

3-272-527-11(1) GB

Notes on using your camera
Types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used (not supplied)

No compensation for contents of the
recording

The IC recording medium used by this
camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• The contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfunction of your camera or
recording media, etc.

“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a
“Memory Stick Duo” with your camera.

“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a
“Memory Stick” with your camera.

Internal memory and “Memory Stick
Duo” back up
• Do not turn off the camera or remove “Memory
Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as
the internal memory data or “Memory Stick
Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect
your data by making a back up copy.

About changing the language setting

• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Other memory cards cannot be used.
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see
page 77.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by
inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the battery
• Charge the built-in battery before using the
camera for the first time.
• The battery can be charged even if it is not
completely discharged. Also, even if the battery
is not fully charged, you can use the partially
charged capacity of the battery as is.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long
time, use up the existing charge and store the
camera in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain
the battery functions.
• For details on the battery, see page 79.

• The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using your camera if necessary (page 19).

Notes on recording/playback
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof.
• Before you record one-time events, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water
entering the inside of the camera may cause
malfunctions which in some cases may not be
repairable.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright
light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to
your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of
your camera.
• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera.
• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to
malfunctions and an inability to record images,
this may render the recording medium unusable,
or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

Notes on using your camera

• 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.
• When connecting your camera to another device
with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug
in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly
into the terminal will damage the terminal and
may result in a malfunction of your camera.
• Movies other than those shot, edited or
composed on this camera cannot be played
back.

Notes on the LCD screen and the lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen or the LCD finder. These points
are normal in the manufacturing process and do
not affect the recording in any way.

On image data compatibility
• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded with your camera
on other equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on your
camera are not guaranteed.

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.

About this Handbook
• The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this Handbook are reproduced images, and are
not actual images shot using this camera.
• Design and specifications of recording media
and other accessories are subject to change
without notice.

Black, white, red,
blue or green
points

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.

Note on disposal/transfer
• When using software embedded in the camera,
personal information such as IDs and mail
addresses may be saved on the internal memory
of the camera. When transferring the camera to
others or on disposal, do so after deleting the
information input.

How to handle the camera
• When carrying the camera, close the LCD panel as illustrated.

• Be careful not to block the lens or the flash with your finger when shooting.

• Do not hold the camera by only holding the LCD panel.

Table of contents
Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2
How to handle the camera ........................................................................4
Identifying parts.........................................................................................8
Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................10

Getting started
Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................14
1 Charging the built-in battery .................................................................15
2 Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied).....................................17
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock...............................................18
Changing the language settings ..................................................................... 19

Basic Operations
Selecting the image size according to use ..............................................20
Shooting images......................................................................................24
Viewing images .......................................................................................28
Deleting images.......................................................................................30
Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark)................................32
Using the menu items..............................................................................34
Menu items..............................................................................................35

Using functions for shooting
Shooting menu ........................................................................................36
Camera: Selecting a camera mode
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
White Bal: Adjusting the color tones
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
P.Quality: Compression rate of still images
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Saturation: Adjusting the saturation
Sharpness: Adjusting the sharpness
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings

Table of contents

Using functions for viewing
Viewing menu ..................................................................................... 44
(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
DPOF: Adding a Print order mark
(Print): Printing images using a printer
(Slide): Playing back a series of images
(Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
(Divide): Cutting movies
(Setup): Changing Setup items

Customizing the settings
Using Setup items ............................................................................... 54
Camera............................................................................................. 55
Function Guide
Red Eye Reduction

Auto Review

Memory Stick Tool ............................................................................ 56
Format
Create REC. Folder

Change REC. Folder
Copy

Internal Memory Tool........................................................................ 58
Format
1

Setup 1 ............................................................................................. 59
LCD Backlight
Beep

Language
Initialize

Setup 2 ............................................................................................. 60
File Number
USB Connect

Video Out
Clock Set

Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV ......................................................................... 64

Table of contents

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................66
Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................74

Others
To use your camera abroad — Power sources........................................76
On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................77
On the built-in battery ..............................................................................79

Index
Index........................................................................................................80

Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.

6 78
9

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A Speaker
B Lens
C Flash (26)
D Microphone

wj wk

E LCD screen (25)
F

/CHG: Flash charging lamp (26)/
Battery charging lamp (15)

(Play mode) lamp (green)

(Rec mode) lamp (green)

I Focus range switch (26)
J Control button
MODE button (24, 28, 32)
MENU button (34)
(Flash) button (26)
(Self-timer) button (27)

K Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18)
L For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (26)
For viewing: / (Playback zoom)
button/
(Index) button (28, 29)
M MOVIE button (24)
N PHOTO button (24)
O Sharemark button (32)
P Jack cover

Identifying parts

(USB) jack (47)
• Used when connecting to a computer with a
USB cable or to a printer by PictBridge.
• NSC-GC3: You cannot input signals to your
camera through this jack.

R A/V OUT jack (64)
• Used when connecting to a TV, etc. with an
A/V connecting cable.

S DC IN jack (15)
• Used when connecting with the AC adaptor
to charge the battery or to operate the
camera by AC power.

T Hook for hand strap (14)
U POWER button (18)
V

(Screen display switch) button (25)

W RESET button
• Resets power. Date and settings will not be
reset to default settings.

(Image Size/Delete) button (20,
30)

Y Tripod receptacle (bottom)
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and
may damage the camera.

Z “Memory Stick Duo” cover (17)
wj “Memory Stick Duo” slot
wk Access lamp (17)

Indicators on the screen
Each time you press
(Screen display
switch) button, the display changes
(page 25).
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.

A
Display

Indication

Battery remaining (16)
Zoom scaling (26)

In shooting standby
Camera mode (Scene
Selection) (37)

P
WB

Camera mode (Program)
(37)
White balance (40)

2
4
Close-up mode (26)

When recording movies

Sharpness (43)
640 30f

+2.0EV

00:00:05

Saturation (43)

ISO400

ISO number (41)

B&W SEPIA
VIVID

Color mode (38)

Low battery warning (74)

B
Display

Indication

Red-eye reduction (55)
Flash mode (26)
Flash charging
Image size (20)
FINE STD

Image quality (41)
Still image shooting mode
(24)

[400]

Remaining number of
recordable images (22)
Menu/Guide menu (34)
• Pressing MENU switches
the menu/guide menu on/
off.

Indicators on the screen

C
Display

Indication

Recording folder (56)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.

Recording Media
Histogram (25, 39)

D
Display

Indication

Self-timer (27)
Image size (22)
+2.0EV
[00:28:25]

Exposure Value (39)
Remaining recordable
time (22)
Movie recording mode (24)

E
Display

+2.0EV

Indication

Exposure Value (39)
Movie recording

00:00:05

Recording time (22)

Indicators on the screen

When playing back movies

Display

Indication

Battery remaining (16)

Image size (22)

/
/

When playing back still images

Playback/Stop/Slide Show
fast forward (24, 49)
Fast forward/ Rewind

00:00:00

Counter

VOL.

Volume (28)
PictBridge connecting (47)

Zoom scaling (28)
Low battery warning (74)

E
4

PictBridge connecting (47)

+2.0EV

• Do not disconnect the USB
cable while the icon is
displayed.

B
Display

Indication

Playback bar
101_0012

Folder-file number (56)

2007 1 1
9:30 AM

Recorded date/time of the
playback image

BACK/
NEXT

Select images

VOLUME
DPOF

Adjust volume
Menu/Guide menu (34)

Indicators on the screen

C
Display

Indication

Change folder (44)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.

Playback folder (44)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.

12/12

Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
Playback Media
Recording mode
Recording folders (56)
Sharemark (32)
Print order (DPOF) mark
(46)
Protect (44)
Histogram (25, 39)
•

appears when histogram
display is disabled.

D
Display

Indication

Flash
WB

White balance (40)

2000

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture value

ISO400

ISO number (41)

+2.0EV

Exposure Value (39)

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied
• AC Adaptor UPA-AC05 (1)/
Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Hand strap (1)

• A/V connecting cable (1)

Attach the strap and place your hand
through the loop to prevent the camera
from damage by being dropped, etc.

• CD-ROM “Net-sharing CAM Application
Software” (1)
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)
– Picture Motion Browser Guide
– Network Sharing Camera Handbook (PDF)
• Instruction Manual (1)

Hook

1 Charging the built-in battery

1
Insulation sheet

/CHG lamp

AC Adaptor

2
DC IN jack

Getting started

Power cord (mains lead)
• The battery is built in within the camera.

1 Remove the insulation sheet.
2 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera, making sure the
power is off.

3 Plug the power (mains lead) cord to a wall outlet (wall socket).
• The

/CHG lamp lights on, and charging starts.

When the /CHG lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge).
If you continue charging the battery for about one more hour (until it is fully charged), the charge will
last slightly longer.

1 Charging the built-in battery

Charging time
Full charge time

Approx. 120 min.
• Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take
longer under certain circumstances or conditions.
• See page 22 for the number of images that can be recorded.
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
• Even if the /CHG lamp is not lit, the AC Adaptor 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 AC
Adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket).

To check the remaining battery time
Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen.
Battery
remaining
indicator
Battery
remaining
guidelines

Sufficient
power
remaining

Battery
almost fully
charged

Battery half
full

Battery low,
recording/
playback
will stop
soon.

Charge the battery.
(The warning
indicator flashes.)

• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears.
• The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.
• The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (page 18).

2 Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)
1 “Memory Stick Duo” cover

2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” all the way in
as shown in the illustration until it clicks.

Getting started

1 Open the “Memory Stick Duo” cover.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks.
3 Close the “Memory Stick Duo” cover.
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 4 MB).

To remove “Memory Stick Duo”
Open the “Memory Stick Duo” cover.

Make sure that the access lamp
is not lit, then push the “Memory
Stick Duo” in once.

• Never remove “Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the
“Memory Stick Duo”.

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock
1 LCD screen
1 POWER button

2 Multi-selector
MENU button
Tilt the Multi-selector side to side and up and down to
select, and press the center to set the setting.

1 Open the LCD panel to turn the power on.
• Open and lift the LCD panel up to a 90 degrees angle from the camera (1), then rotate it to the
desired angle (2).

2 180 degrees (max.)

2 90 degrees (max.)

1 90 degrees (max.)

• You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER button.

2 Set the clock with the Multi-selector.
1 Select the date display format with v/V.
2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V.
3 Select [OK].

To turn the power off
Press POWER button.

To change the date and time
Press MENU, and select [Clock Set] in

(Setup 2) (page 63).

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock

When you turn on the power
If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto poweroff function).

Changing the language settings
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To select the
screen language, press MENU, and select [ Language] in
(Setup 1) (page 59).
1

Getting started

Basic Operations

Selecting the image size according to use
(Rec mode) lamp
MODE button
Multi-selector

(Image Size) button

1 Press MODE to set the camera to recording mode.
•

2 Press

(Rec mode) lamp lights up.

(Image Size) button.

3 Select

(Photo Size) or
(Movie Size) with b/B on the Multi-selector,
then select the desired image size with v/V.
Photo size

Movie size

• Recommended use and number of remaining shots are displayed on the upper part of the LCD screen.

4 Press

(Image Size) to complete the setting.

Selecting the image size according to use

The default settings are marked with

Movie image size

Frame/Second

Usage guidelines

640(30fps) (640×480)

Approx. 30*

Shoot high quality movies in sizes suited for
display on TV

320(30fps) (320×240)

Approx. 30*

Shoot high quality movies in sizes suited for
display on websites

320(15fps) (320×240)

Approx. 15*

Shoot at a small size for e-mail attachment

* The darker the subject, the lower the frame per second.

Image size

Guidelines

5M (2592×1944)

For prints up to A4 (8×10")

3:2* (2592×1728)

Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio

3M (2048×1536)

For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7")

2M (1632×1224)

For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6")

VGA (640×480)

Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment

Basic Operations

• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.
• “fps” indicates the number of frames per second (Frame Per Second). The actual number of image
recordable may differ depending on the shooting situations and the subject.

* Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 41)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression
ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

Selecting the image size according to use

Recording time of movies and number of still images
The length of time for movies and the number of still images may vary depending on the
shooting conditions.

The approximate recording time of movies
(Units: hour : minute : second)
Capacity

Internal
memory

Size

Approx.
4 MB

640(30fps)
320(30fps)
320(15fps)

“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera
128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

8 GB

0:00:10 0:05:50 0:10:00 0:22:00

0:44:00

1:30:00

3:00:00

6:05:00

0:00:35 0:19:00 0:34:00 1:10:00

2:20:00

4:55:00

9:40:00

19:30:00

0:01:50 1:05:00 2:00:00 4:05:00

8:20:00 17:00:00 34:00:00 68:00:00

• The shooting mode will automatically stop in either of the following situations.
– When the file size of the movie being recorded exceeds 2 GB.
– After the maximum shooting duration time* for each file has passed.
* NSC-GC1: 2 hours, NSC-GC3: 29 minutes

The approximate number of still images
(Units: Images)
Capacity
Size/Quality

5M
3:2
3M
2M
VGA

Internal
memory
Approx.
4 MB

“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera
128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

8 GB

Fine

190

390

790

1550

3100

Standard

180

360

730

1500

2900

7000

Fine

190

390

790

1550

3100

Standard

180

360

730

1500

2900

7000

Fine

155

305

620

1250

2500

5000

Standard

145

280

560

1100

2300

4400

11500

Fine

130

235

480

980

2000

4000

8000

Standard

245

445

900

1850

3750

7500

18000

Fine

780

1500

2950

6000

12000

23500

48000

Standard

1850

3600

7100

14500

29500

59000

115000

• The number of images listed is for when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal].
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.
• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ
from the actual image size.
• The image quality is [Fine] on the upper row and [Standard] on the lower row (page 41).

Selecting the image size according to use

• All numbers measured when using a “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of still
images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the
recording mediums.
• When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data
management.

Basic Operations

Shooting images

Focus range
switch

MODE button
Self-timer button

(Rec mode)
lamp

Multi-selector
Zoom button
MENU button
MOVIE button
Flash button
PHOTO button
POWER button
(Screen display switch) button

1 Open the LCD panel to turn the power on.
• You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER.

2 Make sure the

(Rec mode) lamp lights up.

3 Confirm the composition.
Position the subject in the center
of the screen.

4 Start shooting.
When shooting movies:

Movies

Still images

Press MOVIE.
To stop recording, press MOVIE again.

101

When shooting still images:
Press PHOTO.
5M

[ 400] +2.0EV

• When shooting movies, the angle of view will change from when shooting still images.

Shooting images

Changing the screen display

(Screen display switch) button

(Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows.

Histogram display (page 39)

Histogram on*

Indicators off

Basic Operations

Each time you press the

Indicators on

* During playback, the image information is displayed.
• By pressing
(Screen display switch) button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight.
• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up.
However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.
• The LCD screen will not display while the camera is connected to a TV.
• The histogram does not appear in the following situations:
While shooting
– When the menu is displayed.
– When recording movies
During playback
– When the menu is displayed.
– In index mode
– When you are using playback zoom.
– When you are rotating still images.
– During playback of movies
• A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or fast.
• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.

Shooting images

Useful functions for shooting
W/T Using the zoom
Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom.
• This camera is only capable of digital zoom.

Shooting a still image while shooting movies
When you press PHOTO while shooting movies, the same picture as the movie being shot will
be recorded as a still image. The size of the still image recorded will be the same as the size of
the movie.

Close-up mode
Slide the Focus range switch to

(Close-up) when shooting a subject close-up.

: Normal shooting (Approx. 1.0 m or farther (3 feet 3 3/8 inches or farther))

: Close-up shooting (Approx. 60 cm to 1.0 m (1 feet 11 5/8 inches to 3 feet 3 3/8 inches))
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.

Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
Press

button repeatedly until the desired icon is displayed on the LCD screen.

(No indicator): Flash Auto
Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting).
: Flash forced on
: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
: Flash forced off
• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, /CHG lamp lights on and
is displayed.

Shooting images

Using the self-timer
Press

(Self-timer) button.

(No indicator): Not using the self-timer
: Using the self-timer

If you press PHOTO, countdown timer is displayed, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the
camera will shoot.
To cancel, press

again.
Basic Operations

Viewing images

(Play mode)
lamp

MODE button

(Playback
zoom)/
(Index)
button

MENU button

Multi-selector

POWER button

1 Open the LCD panel to turn the power on.
• You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER.

2 Press MODE to set the camera to playback mode.
•

(Play mode) lamp lights up.

3 Plays back movies or still images.
Movie:
Press the Multi-selector to playback a movie. (Press it again to stop playback.)
Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press the Multi-selector to return to normal playback.)
Press V to display the volume control screen, then adjust the volume with v/V.
• Movies with the image size [320(30fps)] or [320(15fps)] are displayed a size smaller.

Still image:
• Select an image with b/B on the Multi-selector.

To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Press
while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom, press .
Adjust the position: v/V/b/B
Cancel playback zoom: Press the Multi-selector.

Viewing images

Viewing an index screen
Press
(Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed.
Select an image with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector.
To return to the single image screen, press the Multi-selector.
To display the next (previous) index screen, move the yellow frame up/down/left/right with v/
V/b/B.
V

Basic Operations

Deleting images
(Play mode)
lamp

MODE button
Multi-selector

(Index) button

MENU button

(Delete) button

1 Press MODE to set the camera to playback mode.
2 Press

(Delete) while display in single-image mode or in index mode.

3 Select [Delete] with v on the Multi-selector.

To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit] with v/V.

Deleting images

To delete images in index mode
1 While an index screen is displayed, press
Multi-selector.

(Delete) and select [Select] with b/B on the

2 Select the images you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press the Multi-selector to display the
(Delete) indicator on the selected image.

(Delete).

4 Select [OK] with B.
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with b/B in step 1 instead of [Select].

To cancel a selection
Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, then press the Multi-selector to
delete the
indicator from the image.

Basic Operations

3 Press

Select images to upload on a website
(Sharemark)
(Play mode)
lamp

MODE button
Multi-selector

(Sharemark)
button

1 Press MODE to set the camera to playback mode.
•

(Play mode) lamp lights up.

2 Select images to upload on a website and press

(Sharemark) button.

Selecting images in Single Image mode:
Select [ mark] with v/V on the Multi-selector.

• To cancel, select [Exit].
• Move on to the previous image or the next image with b/B.

Selecting images in Index Display mode:
Select how to mark [ mark] either from [All In This Folder] or [Select].

When selecting [All In This Folder]:
will be marked on all of the images within the selected file.

When selecting [Select]:
Select images to mark Sharemark.

will be marked on the images selected.

Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark)

Removing Sharemarks
To remove the Sharemark from an image, select the image to remove the Sharemark and take
the same steps as when marking a Sharemark on an image.
• By using the software “PMB Portable” embedded in the camera, you can easily upload images marked
with Sharemarks. For details, see Help in the “PMB Portable”.
• When connecting to the network service, the page will be redirected by the server of Sony to the URL
entered in the network service setting.
• When uploading images via Internet, including this product, note that depending on the Internet service
provider, the cache may remain within the computer used.

Basic Operations

Using the menu items

Multi-selector
MENU button

1 Press MENU to display the menu.
• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode.
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.

2 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the Multi-selector.

Auto

• In REC mode,
/
is indicated. You cannot set an item with
• In PLAY mode, press the Multi-selector after setting an item.

3 Select a setting with v/V.
4 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

indicator in gray.

Menu items
The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode.
The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available
only in the playback mode.
Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
( : available)

Menu for shooting (page 36)

PHOTO
Auto

Program

PHOTO/MOVIE
Scene

MOVIE

Camera
—

—

White Bal

—

ISO

—

P.Quality

—

REC Mode

—

Flash Level

—

Saturation

—

Sharpness

—

Basic Operations

Color Mode

Setup
*The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 38).

Menu for viewing (page 44)
(Folder)

(Protect)
(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize)

(Rotate)

(Divide)

(Setup)

Using functions for shooting

Shooting menu
The function is shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to
operate the menu, see page 34.
You cannot select the mode displayed in gray.
PHOTO

Available

The default settings are marked with .
When the mode has been set to PLAY, switch it to REC with MODE.

MOVIE

Unavailable

Shooting menu

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Camera: Selecting a camera mode

PHOTO

MOVIE

The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
Scene Selection
Twilight portrait*
Suitable for shooting
portraits in dark places.
Allows you to shoot sharp
images of people in dark
places without losing the
dark atmosphere of the
surroundings.

Soft snap
Allows you to shoot images
with a softer atmosphere for
portraits of people, flower, etc.

Landscape
Focuses only on a distant
subject to shoot landscapes,
etc.

High-speed shutter
Shoots moving subjects
outdoors or in other bright
places.

Beach
When shooting seaside or
lakeside scenes, the blue of
the water is clearly recorded.

Snow
When shooting snowy scenes
or other places where the
whole screen appears white,
use this mode to prevent
sunken colors and record clear
images.

Fireworks*
Allows you to record
fireworks in all their
splendor.

Using functions for shooting

Twilight*
Allows you to shoot night
scenes at far distance without
losing the darkness atmosphere
of the surroundings.

Candle
Shoot candlelit scenes, without
spoiling the atmosphere.

Program

Adjustments necessary for shooting are made automatically, but you can also
make adjustments of EV, etc., as desired. In addition, you can also set the
desired shooting functions using menus.

Auto

You can shoot images in Auto adjustment mode.

*The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.

Shooting menu

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Functions you can use in Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the
Scene Selection mode.
( : you can select the desired setting)
Flash*

White Balance

Burst/Bracket

Flash Level

—

/
/
/
/
—

—

* When shooting a movie, you cannot use the functions.

Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special
effects
You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.

B&W (B & W)

Sets the image to monochromatic color.

SEPIA (Sepia)

Sets the image to sepia color.

PHOTO

MOVIE

Shooting menu

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VIVID (Vivid)

Sets the image to bright and deep color.

Off

No effect.

• When shooting a movie, [Vivid] will be ineffective even if set.

EV: Adjusting the light intensity

PHOTO

MOVIE

Manually adjusts the exposure.

Toward +

+2.0EV

Toward +: Brightens an image.

0EV

The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.

–2.0EV

Toward –: Darkens an image.

• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.

Using functions for shooting

Toward –

z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram

B
Dark

Bright

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of
an image. Press
(Screen display switch)
repeatedly to display the histogram inside the
screen. The graph display indicates a bright
image when skewed to the right side, and a dark
image when skewed to the left side. When
shooting still images, adjust EV while checking
the exposure with the histogram.

A Number of pixels
B Brightness
• The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
– When [Camera] is set to [Auto]
– When playing back a single image

Shooting menu

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White Bal: Adjusting the color tones

PHOTO

MOVIE

Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when
the colors of an image look strange.
WB (Flash)

Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.

n (Incandescent)

Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright
lighting, such as in a photo studio.

(Fluorescent)

Adjust for fluorescent lighting.

(Cloudy)

Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.

(Daylight)

Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky, at sundown,
night scenes, the presence of neon signs or fireworks.

Shooting menu

Auto

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Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent].
• Except in [Flash] modes, [White Bal] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 38).

ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

PHOTO

MOVIE

Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the
sensitivity.
400
200

Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or
shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small
number to obtain high image quality.

100

Auto
• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.
• [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene Selection mode.
• When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and
helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when [ISO] is set to [100]).

P.Quality: Compression rate of still images

PHOTO

MOVIE

Using functions for shooting

Selects the still image quality.
FINE (Fine)

Records with high quality (low compression).

STD (Standard)

Records with standard quality (high compression).

Shooting menu

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REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method

PHOTO

MOVIE

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press PHOTO.
(ExpBrktg)

Records a series of three images with the exposure values
automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket).
• You can select the image with the appropriate exposure after
recording when you are unable to shoot good pictures depending
on the brightness of the subject.

• When [Camera] is set to [Auto], the Exposure Bracket mode is
not available.
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced off).

(Burst)

Records maximum 3 images in succession when you press
and hold down PHOTO.
• When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced off).

Normal

Does not shoot continuously.

On the Exposure Bracket
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other
images.
• When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 39), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted
brightness.
• The recording interval is approximately 1.2 second.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step
value.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene Selection
mode (page 38).

On the Burst
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of 3 images is recorded.
• The recording interval is approximately 1.2 second. The recording interval becomes longer, depending on
the setting for the image size.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst
stops.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 38).

Shooting menu

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Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light

PHOTO

MOVIE

PHOTO

MOVIE

PHOTO

MOVIE

Adjusts the amount of flash light.
+ (+)

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

(Normal)
– (–)
•
•
•
•
•

Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments.
The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as + or –.
To change flash mode, see page 26.
If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.
[Flash Level] cannot be set when flash mode is set to
(Flash forced off).

Saturation: Adjusting the saturation

(+)

Toward +: Brightens the color.

Normal
(–)

Toward –: Darkens the color.

Sharpness: Adjusting the sharpness

Using functions for shooting

Adjusts the saturation of the image.

Adjust the sharpness of the image.

(+)

Toward +: Sharpens the image.

Normal
(–)

Toward –: Softens the image.

Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
Select the settings for the shooting function. See page 54.

Using functions for viewing

Viewing menu
The default settings are marked with .
When the mode has been set to REC, switch it to PLAY with MODE.

(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
Selects the folder containing the image you want to playback when using the camera with
“Memory Stick Duo”.
1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the Multi-selector.

2 Select [OK] with v.

To cancel selecting the folder selection
Select [Cancel] in step 2.
z On the folder
The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or
create a new one.
• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 56)
• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 57)
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is
displayed, the following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
: Moves to either the previous or next folders

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
Protects images against accidental erasure.
(Protect)
Exit

See the following procedure.
Exits the Protection function.

To protect images in single-image mode
1 Display the image you want to protect.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select

(Protect) with b/B on the Multi-selector.

Viewing menu

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The image is protected and the

indicator appears on the image.

4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B.

To protect images in index mode
1 Press

(Index) to display the index screen.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select

(Protect) with b/B on the Multi-selector.

4 Select [Select] with b/B.
5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B.

A green

indicator appears on the selected image.

(green)

8 Select [OK] with B.

The

indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.

• To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, and press the Multi-selector.
Select [On] with B.

Using functions for viewing

6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images.
7 Press MENU.

To cancel the protection
In single-image mode

Press the Multi-selector in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode”.
In index mode

1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in
index mode”.
2 Press the Multi-selector to turn the

indicator gray.

3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B.

Viewing menu

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To cancel protection of all images in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode”, and press the
Multi-selector. Select [Off] with B.
• Note that formatting the “Memory Stick Duo” erases all data stored on the recording media, even if
images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.
• It may take some time to protect an image.

DPOF: Adding a Print order mark
Adds
(Print order) mark to images you want to print. By using the “Memory Stick Duo”,
images with DPOF marks can be printed at photo shops or with printers which supports the
DPOF standard.
• You cannot mark movies.

Marking in single-image mode
1 Press MODE to set the playback mode.
2 Select the image you want to print.
3 Press MENU to display the menu.
4 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the Multi-selector.
(Print order) mark is attached to the image.

5 To mark other images, display the desired image with b/B, then press the Multi-selector.

Marking in index mode
1 Display the index screen.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [DPOF] with v/V.
4 Select [Select] with v/V.
5 Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press the Multi-selector.
A green
mark appears on the selected image.

Green

6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images.
7 Press MENU.

mark

Viewing menu

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8 Select [OK] with B, then press the Multi-selector.

The

mark turns white.

To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press the Multi-selector.

To remove the mark
To remove the
mark from an image, select the image to remove the
same steps as when marking a
mark on an image.
indicator disappears.

mark and take the

To remove all the marks in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press the Multi-selector. Select [Off], then press the
Multi-selector.

(Print): Printing images using a printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by
connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
• You cannot print movies.

Stage 1: Preparing the camera
2 Select [USB Connect] in [Setup 2] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector.
3 Select [PictBridge] with v/V.
The USB mode is set.

Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer
1 Connecting the camera to the printer.

Using functions for viewing

1 Press MENU.

1 To the USB jack
2 To the USB jack

USB cable

Viewing menu

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2 Turn on your camera and the printer.
After the connection is made, the

indicator appears.

Stage 3: Printing
1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the Multi-selector.

[All In This Folder]
Prints all the images in the folder.
[DPOF image]
Prints all the images with a
image.

(Print order) mark (page 46) regardless of the displayed

[Select]
Selects images and prints all the selected images.
Select the image you want to print with b/B, and then select [Print] with V.
[This image]
Prints a displayed image.
2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B.

[Index]
Select [On] to print as an index image.
[Size]
Select the size of the printing sheet.
[Date]
Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
[Quantity]
When [Index] is set to [Off]:
Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed
as a single image.
When [Index] is set to [On]:
Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image. If you
selected [This image] in step 1, select the number of the same image you want to print
side by side on a sheet as an index image.
3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press the Multi-selector.

The image is printed.

Viewing menu

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• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
appears on the screen.

(Do not disconnect the USB cable) indicator

indicator
Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.

(PictBridge

Stage 4: Completing the printing
Make sure the screen has returned to Stage 2, and disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

To print images on the index screen
1 When the index screen is displayed, press MENU to display the menu items and select
(print).
2 Select how to print.

(Slide): Playing back a series of images
1 Select

(Slide Show) with b/B on the Multi-selector.

To pause the slide show
Press the Multi-selector.
To restart, select [Continue] with b/B.

Using functions for viewing

2 Select [Start] with b/B, then press the Multi-selector to start playback.

To display the previous/next image
Press b/B on the Multi-selector while the slide show is paused.

To end the slide show
Select [Exit] with v/V on the Multi-selector while the slide show is paused.

To change the setup
The default settings are marked with

Viewing menu

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Interval

3 sec

Sets the slide show interval.

5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min

Repeat

Plays back images in a continuous loop.

Off

After all the images have been played back, the slide show
ends.

Image

When you use a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)

Folder

Plays back all the images in the selected folder.

All

Plays back all the images in a “Memory Stick Duo” in order.

(Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image

Large size

Small size

You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The
original image is retained even after resizing.
5M

The setting size is just a guideline.

3M
2M
VGA
Cancel

Cancels resizing.

1 Display the image you want to resize.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.

Viewing menu

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3 Set [Resize] with b/B on the Multi-selector.
4 Select the desired size with v/V.
The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.
•
•
•
•

You cannot resize movies.
When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates.
You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2.
When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.

(Rotate): Rotating a still image
Rotates a still image.

1 Display the image to be rotated.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [Rotate] with v/V on the Multi-selector.
], then rotate the image with b/B.

5 Select [OK] with v/V.
• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on
the software.

(Divide): Cutting movies

Using functions for viewing

4 Select [

Flow of the movie ,

Divide

Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary scenes of movies. This is a recommended function to use
when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach
movies to your e-mail messages.
• Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. Also note that you cannot restore files
once you cut them.

See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels division.

Viewing menu

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Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002
This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in
the following file configuration.
101_0003

101_0001
1

2
101_0002

1 Cutting scene A.
1

101_0002

Divide
101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005.

2 Cutting scene B.
101_0004
1

101_0005

Divide
101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.

3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.
101_0004
1

101_0007

101_0006

Delete

4 Only the desired scenes remain.
1

2
101_0006

Procedure
1 Display the movie to be divided.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [Divide] with b/B on the Multi-selector.
4 Select [OK] with v.
The playback of the movie starts.

Viewing menu

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5 Press the Multi-selector.

• When you want to adjust the cutting point, select c/C with b/B (frame rewind/forward).
• If you want to change the cutting point, press the Multi-selector. The playback of the movie starts
again.

6 Select [OK] with v.
The movie is cut.
• The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording
folder.
• You cannot cut the following kinds of images.
– Still images
– Movies not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds)
– Protected movies (page 44)

(Setup): Changing Setup items
Using functions for viewing

See page 54.

Customizing the settings

Using Setup items
You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.

Multi-selector
MENU button

1 Turn on the power and set the mode with MODE.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Press B on the Multi-selector to select

(Setup).

4 Press v/V/b/B to select the item you want to set.
The frame of the selected item turns yellow.

5 Press the Multi-selector to enter the setting.

To turn off the Setup screen, press MENU.
To return to the menu from the Setup screen, press b on the Multi-selector repeatedly.

To cancel the setting change
Select [Cancel] if it appears. If it does not appear, select the previous setting again.
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

Camera

For details on the operation 1 page 54

The default settings are marked with

Function Guide
When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed.
On

Displays the function guide.

Off

Does not display the function guide.

Red Eye Reduction
The flash strobes two or more times before
shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.

On (

)

Off

The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

Auto Review
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
On

Use the Auto Review.

Off

Does not use Auto Review.

Customizing the settings

• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of
vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance
to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

Memory Stick Tool

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This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Format
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already
formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected
images.

1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector.
The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v.
The format is completed.

To cancel the formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 2.

Create REC. Folder
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.
1 Select [Create REC. Folder] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector.
The folder creation screen appears.
Create REC. Folder

Creating REC. folder
102
Ready?
OK
Cancel

2 Select [OK] with v.
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the
folder becomes the current recording folder.

To cancel the folder creation
Select [Cancel] in step 2.
• When not creating a new folder, the “101MNV01” folder is selected as the movie folder, and
“101MSDCF” folder is selected as the still image folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF”.
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.

Memory Stick Tool

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Change REC. Folder
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
1 Select [Change REC. Folder] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector.
The folder selection screen appears.

2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v.

To cancel changing the recording folder
Select [Cancel] in step 2.
• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.

Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

2 Select [Copy] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector.
The message “All data in internal memory will be copied” appears.
3 Select [OK] with v.
Copying starts.

To cancel the copying
Select [Cancel] in step 3.

Customizing the settings

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Charge the battery sufficiently. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause
data transfer failure or damage the data due to battery exhaustion.
• You cannot copy individual images.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in
[Internal Memory Tool] (page 58).
• When you copy the data in the internal memory to the “Memory Stick Duo”, a new folder is created. You
cannot choose a specific folder on the “Memory Stick Duo” as the destination for the data to be copied.
• Even if you copy data, a
(Sharemark) or a
(Print order) mark is not copied.

Internal Memory Tool

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This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Format
Formats data stored in the internal memory.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.

1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector.
The message “All data in internal memory will be erased” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v.
The format is completed.

To cancel the formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 2.

Setup 1

For details on the operation 1 page 54

The default settings are marked with

LCD Backlight
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery.
Bright

Brightens.

Normal
• You can change the setting by pressing
(Screen display switch) button longer.
• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.

Beep
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Shutter

Turns on the shutter sound when you press PHOTO.

Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the Multiselector, PHOTO or MOVIE button.

Off

Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Language

Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images
stored in the internal memory are retained.
1 Select [Initialize] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector.
The message “Initialize all settings” appears.

Customizing the settings

Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.

2 Select [OK] with v.
The settings are reset to the default setting.

To cancel the resetting
Select [Cancel] in step 2.
• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.

Setup 2

For details on the operation 1 page 54

The default settings are marked with

File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
Series

Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording
folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the
replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number
higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher
than the largest number is assigned.)

Reset

Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the
recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the
largest number is assigned.)

USB Connect
Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge
compliant printer using the USB cable.
PictBridge

Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
(page 47). When you connect the camera to a computer, the
copy wizard starts automatically, and the images in the
recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer
(with Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X).

Web camera

Connect the camera and a computer with a USB cable and use
the camera as a webcam (USB streaming).
• Movies output will be 320×240 (30fps) Motion JPEG format.
• Movies streamed will not be displayed on the LCD screen of the
camera.

Mass Storage

Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
and a computer or other USB device.

Connecting the camera and your computer with Mass Storage
“Mass Storage” mode lets a computer recognize the camera with “Memory Stick Duo” inserted as an
external memory device and enables you to operate the camera through the computer connected with a USB
cable.

Setup 2

For details on the operation 1 page 54

Connecting the camera and your computer
Connect the camera as illustrated below.

1To a USB jack

2To the

(USB) jack
USB cable

NSC-GC3: You cannot input signals to your camera through the

(USB) jack.

To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the USB cable
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory
• Turning off the camera

1 Double-click

on the tasktray.

(USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop].

3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
4 Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.

Customizing the settings

Double-click here
2 Click

Setup 2

For details on the operation 1 page 54

Image file storage destinations and file names
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP

A Folder containing image data recorded using this camera
When not creating any folders, there is only the “101MSDCF” folder
B Folder containing movie data that were recorded using your camera
When not creating any folder, there is only the “101MNV01” folder
• You cannot record/play back any images to the “MISC” folder.
• Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files: M4V0ssss.MP4
• For more information about folders, see page 56.

Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video
equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to
view images on a TV screen, check page 65 for the TV color system of the country or region
where the camera is used.

NTSC

Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).

PAL

Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).

Setup 2

For details on the operation 1 page 54

Clock Set
Sets the date and time.
1 Select [Clock Set] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector.

2 Select the date display format with v/V.
3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V.
4 Select [OK] with B.

To cancel the clock setting
Select [Cancel] in step 4.

Customizing the settings

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on a TV
You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.
The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.
Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV.

1 Connect the camera to the TV with the A/V connecting cable.

1 To audio/video input
jacks

VIDEO AUDIO
MODE button

Yellow

2 To the A/V OUT jack

White

A/V connecting cable
(supplied)

• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (white) of the A/V connecting cable to the left
audio jack.

2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/video input switch to “video”.
• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

3 Press MODE to set the playback mode.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.
Press b/B on the Multi-selector to select the desired image.

• When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that
of your TV system (page 62).
• Image will not be displayed on the LCD panel when an image signal is output to TV.

Viewing images on a TV

On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the
A/V connecting cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your camera. Check the
following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system
Brazil

PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Viewing images on a TV

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.

1 Check the items on pages 67 to 73.

2 Turn the power off, and turn it on again after about one minute.

3 Press the RESET button (page 9) using a fine-tipped object, and turn on the
power.
If you do the operation above, the date and time setting is cleared.

4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal
memory in order to improve the condition. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save
your data.

Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the
appropriate corrective action.

Battery and power

Internal memory

Shooting movies/still images

Printing

Viewing images

PictBridge compliant printer

Deleting/Editing images

Others

“Memory Stick Duo”

Troubleshooting

Battery and power
Cannot turn on the camera.
• Remove the insulation sheet.
• The battery is discharged. Charge the battery (page 15).
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).

Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (page 15).

The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera

turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. Turn on the camera again.

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge

the battery to correct the display.
• The battery is discharged. Charge the battery.

Shooting movies/still images
Your camera cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of

The LCD screen does not display the movies or still images you are shooting.
• Your camera is set to the playback mode. Press MODE to change to the recording mode

Troubleshooting

the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 30).
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The shooting mode will automatically stop in either of the following situations.
– When the file size of the movie being recorded exceeds 2 GB.
– After the maximum shooting duration time* for each file has passed.
* NSC-GC1: 2 hours, NSC-GC3: 29 minutes
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 77).
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• Press MODE and set the camera to recording mode to shoot a movie or a still image.

(page 24).

Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function does not work when shooting still images.
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.

Troubleshooting

Recording takes a long time.
• The NR slow shutter function is activated. This is not a malfunction.

The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Shoot in

(Close-up) recording mode. Make sure to position the
lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 60 cm
(1 feet 11 5/8 inches), when shooting (page 26).

The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced off) (page 26).
• You cannot use the flash when:
– [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] or [ExpBrktg] (page 42).
–
(Twilight mode) or
(Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode

(page 38).
– When shooting movies, or when shooting a still image while shooting movies
• Set the flash to

(Flash forced on) when
(Landscape mode),
(Snow mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode (page 38).

(Beach mode), or

Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This

is not a malfunction.

The date and time are not displayed on LCD screen.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.

The recording date is not superimposed on an image.
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.

The screen is too dark or too bright.
• Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 59).

The image is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Adjust the exposure

(page 39).

The image is too bright.
• Adjust the exposure (page 39).

The image colors are not correct.
• Set [Color Mode] to [Off] (page 38).

Troubleshooting

Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on

the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening

the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.

The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 55).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.

Dots appear and remain on the screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 3).

Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 30).
• The battery level is low.

Viewing images
Your camera cannot playback images.
• Press MODE to change to the playback mode (page 28).
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded

using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.

•

(Screen display switch) button is turned off (page 25).

The image appears rough right after playback starts.

Troubleshooting

The date and time are not displayed.

• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a

malfunction.

The image does not appear on the TV screen.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of

your TV (page 62).
• Check whether the connection is correct (page 64).
• If the USB cable is connected to the USB terminal, disconnect it.

Troubleshooting

Deleting/Editing images
Your camera cannot delete an image.
• Cancel the protection (page 44).
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 77).

You have deleted an image by mistake.
• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect

images (page 44), or use the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch and set the
switch to the LOCK position (page 77) to prevent accidental erasure.

“Memory Stick Duo”
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Insert it in the correct direction.

Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 77).

You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We

recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK
position to prevent accidental erasure (page 77).

The internal memory cannot be recognized as a removable disk when
connected by USB.
• Depending on the connected USB equipment, the internal memory of the camera cannot be

recognized as a removable disk. In [Copy] of [Memory Stick Tool], connect the camera after
copying the images of the internal memory to the “Memory Stick Duo” (page 57).

Troubleshooting

Internal memory
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it.

Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Check the capacity.

Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the
internal memory.
• Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.

Printing
Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off.
• When printing images using your own 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.
• This 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.
• When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so.

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 60).
• Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Troubleshooting

PictBridge compliant printer

Troubleshooting

Cannot print images.
• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable.
• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with

the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the

USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable, turn the
printer off and then on, then connect the USB cable again.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may
not be printed.

Printing is canceled.
• Confirm that you have disconnected the USB cable before the

(PictBridge Connecting)

mark disappears.

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.
• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]

to [Off] and print the image again (page 47).

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.
• Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the

printer has been connected to the camera.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the

camera (page 47) or the printer.

Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time

depending on the printer.

Troubleshooting

Others
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before

using it.

The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.

The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (page 63).

You want to change the date or time.
• Set the date and time again (page 63).

Troubleshooting

Warning indicators and messages
Messages
If the following messages appear, follow
the instructions.

Memory Stick locked
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”

with the write-protect switch, and the
switch is set to the LOCK position. Set
the switch to the recording position
(page 77).

• The battery level is low. Charge the

battery immediately. The indicator may
flash even if there are still 5 to 10
minutes of remaining battery time left.

No memory space
• Delete unnecessary images or files

(page 30).

No Memory Stick
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 17).

Read only memory
• Your camera cannot record or delete

System error
• Turn the power off and then on again.

Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.

images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.

No file in this folder
• No images have been recorded in this

folder.
• You did not operate correctly when

copying images from your computer.

Reinsert the Memory Stick
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

correctly (page 17).
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used in your camera
(page 77).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick Duo” is dirty.

Memory Stick type error
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”

cannot be used in your camera
(page 77).

Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit

number already exists on the “Memory
Stick Duo” (for example: 123MSDCF
and 123ABCDE). Select other folders,
or create a new folder (pages 56, 57).

Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with

“999” exists on the “Memory Stick
Duo”. You cannot create any folders if
this is the case.

Cannot record
Format error
• Format the media again (page 56).

• The camera cannot record images in the

selected folder. Select a different folder
(page 56).

File error
• An error occurred while the image was

playing back.

Warning indicators and messages

File protect
• Release the protection (page 44).

Image size over
• You are playing back an image with size

that cannot be played back on your
camera.

Invalid operation
• You are trying to playback a file that is

not compatible with the camera.
• You have selected a function that is not
available for movies.

Turn the power off and on again
• A problem with the lens caused an error.

Enable printer to connect
• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge],

however the camera is connected to a
non-PictBridge compliant device.
Check the device.
• The connection is not established.
Disconnect and connect the USB cable
again. If an error message is indicated
on the printer, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the printer.

Printer busy
Paper error
No Paper
Ink error
Low Ink
No Ink
• Check the printer.

Printer error
• Check the printer.
• Check if the image you want to print is

corrupted.

• The data transmission to the printer may

not be completed yet. Do not disconnect
the USB cable.

Processing
• The printer is canceling the current print

job. You cannot print until it is finished.
This may take time, depending on the
printer.

Unsupported data
• The data is unsupported by the camera

and cannot be played back.

Connect to PictBridge device
printer connection was established.
Connect to a PictBridge compliant
printer.

No printable image

Troubleshooting

• You tried to print images before the

• You tried to execute [DPOF image]

without placing a DPOF (Print order)
mark on the image(s).
• You tried to execute [All In This Folder]
while a folder that holds only movies
was selected. You cannot print movies.

Others

To use your camera abroad — Power
sources
You can use your camera and the UPA-AC05 AC Adaptor (supplied) 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), as this may cause a
malfunction.

On the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium with a large data
capacity.
You can use the following types of
“Memory Stick” listed below on this
camera. However, we do not guarantee the
operation of all types of “Memory Stick” on
your camera. (See the list below for more
details.)
Types of “Memory Stick”

Recording/
Playback

“Memory Stick Duo”
(without MagicGate)

“Memory Stick Duo”
(with MagicGate)

a*1

“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

a*1

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”

a*1*2

*1The

types of “Memory Stick Duo” that support
high speed data transfer. The speed of data
transfer varies depending on the device to be
used.
*2
Your camera does not support an 8-bit parallel
data transfer. A 4-bit parallel data transfer, as
same as “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, is
supported.

Others

• Your camera cannot record or play data that uses
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a
copyright protection technology that records and
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
• Your camera is compatible with “Memory Stick
Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is the abbreviation for the
“Memory Stick Micro”.
• Still image format: Your camera compresses and
records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is “.JPG”.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camera.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo”
and “Memory Stick Duo” compliant product
you use.

• You can prevent accidental erasure of images
when you slide the write-protect tab on the
“Memory Stick Duo” with a small tapered
object, to the write-protect position.
• Damaged or lost image data will not be
compensated for, and may occur in the
following cases:
– If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo” or turn
the power off on your camera while your
camera is reading or writing image files on the
“Memory Stick Duo” (while the access lamp
is lit or flashing).
– If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near
magnets or magnetic fields.
• It is recommended you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick
Duo”.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo”,
put it in its case.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick Duo”.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media
out of the reach of small children. There is
danger that a child might swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in
the following locations:
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
– Places under direct sunlight.
– Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases.

On the “Memory Stick”

On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor

On image data compatibility

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory
Stick Duo adaptor.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Note that improper use may cause a
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.

• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick
Duo” by your camera conform to the “Design
rule for Camera File system” universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
• On your camera, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that
has been used with another device, format it
with your camera (page 56). Note that
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick Duo”.
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camera:
– When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.

On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your
camera is 8 GB.

Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with this
camera, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor.
Insert the “Memory Stick Micro” into the Duosized M2 Adaptor, and then insert the adaptor
into the Memory Stick Duo slot. If you insert a
“Memory Stick Micro” into this camera without
using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you might not
be able to remove it from the camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.

On the built-in battery
On charging the battery
We recommend charging the battery in an ambient
temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to
86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge
the battery outside of this temperature range.

Effective use of the battery
• Battery performance decreases in low
temperature surroundings. So, the time that the
battery can be used is shorter in cold places. We
recommend the following to ensure longer
battery use:
– Put the camera in a pocket, etc. to warm it up
before using.
• The battery will run out quickly if you use the
flash or zoom frequently.

How to store the camera
• If the camera is not to be used for a long time, to
maintain its function, fully charge the internal
battery and use it up at least once a year, and
then store the camera in a dry, cool place.
• To use the battery up, leave your camera in slide
show (page 49) playback mode until the power
goes off.

On battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
decreases little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. If the battery
operating time seems shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery has reached
the end of its life. Contact your Sony dealer or
local authorised Sony service facility.
• The battery life varies according to how it is
stored and the operating conditions and
environment.

Others

Index

Index
A

Fine ...................................... 41

Memory Stick Tool............... 56

A/V connecting cable ...........64

Fireworks mode ................... 37

A/V OUT jack ......................64

Flash (Shooting)................... 26

Items.............................. 35

Auto Review .........................55

Flash (White Bal)................. 40

Shooting ........................ 36

Flash forced off .................... 26

Viewing .........................44

Flash forced on..................... 26

B & W ..................................38

Flash Level........................... 43

Beach mode ..........................37

Flash mode ........................... 26

NTSC....................................62

Beep......................................59

Fluorescent........................... 40

Built-in battery .....................79

Folder ................................... 44

Burst .....................................42

Changing....................... 57

PAL....................................... 62

Creating ........................ 56

PictBridge.............................60

Selecting ....................... 44

Playback zoom ..................... 28

Camera mode........................37

Format ............................ 56, 58

Print ......................................47

Candle mode.........................37

Function Guide .................... 55

Print order mark ................... 46

Change REC. Folder.............57

Protect................................... 44

Clock Settings.......................63

Close-up mode......................26

High-speed shutter mode ..... 37

Cloudy ..................................40

Histogram....................... 25, 39

REC Mode............................ 42

Color Mode...........................38

Holding the camera.............. 24

Red Eye Reduction............... 55

Connecting

How to handle the camera...... 4

Resize ................................... 50

TV .................................64

Rotate ................................... 51

Copy .....................................57

Create REC. Folder ..............56

Identifying parts..................... 8

Image size ............................ 20

Saturation .............................43

Incandescent......................... 40

Screen

Date ......................................63

Index screen ......................... 29

Daylight ................................40

Indicator ............................... 10

LCD backlight......... 25, 59

Delete

Initialize ............................... 59

Self-timer.............................. 27

Format .....................56, 58

Internal Memory Tool .......... 58

Sepia ..................................... 38

Deleting images....................30

ISO ....................................... 41

Setup 1..................................59

Divide ...................................51

Indicator ........................ 10

Setup 2..................................60

Sharemark.............................32

Landscape mode .................. 37

Sharpness.............................. 43

Language.............................. 59

Shooting ............................... 36

EV.........................................39

LCD Backlight ..................... 59

Movies...........................24

DPOF....................................46

Exposure Bracket..................42

Still image ..................... 24

Slide......................................49

Mass Storage........................ 60

Slow synchro ........................ 26

File Number..........................60

“Memory Stick Duo” ........... 77

Snow mode ...........................37

Index

Soft snap mode .....................37
Standard ................................41

T
Troubleshooting ....................66
TV .........................................64
Twilight mode .......................37
Twilight portrait mode ..........37

U
USB Connect ........................60
USB streaming......................60
Using your camera abroad ....76

V
VGA......................................21
Video Out..............................62
Viewing .................................44
Viewing images.....................28
Vivid......................................39
Volume ..................................28

W
Warning indicators and
messages........................74
Web camera ..........................60
White Bal ..............................40

Z
Zoom.....................................26

Index

Notes on the License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL 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 NONCOMMERCIAL 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

Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.

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