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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
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For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
“Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF).”
CD-ROM
(supplied)
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
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WARNING IMPORTANT To reduce fire or shock hazard, do SAFEGUARDS not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For your protection, please read these safety For Customers in the U.S.A. instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Use [ Power Sources This set should be operated only from the t
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall [ Cleaning outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation [ Damage Requiring Service [ Water and Moisture Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
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Read this first CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you Replace the battery with the specified type may call: only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Customers in the U.S.A. and The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION [ Regulatory Information BATTERIES Declaration of Conformity Lithium-Ion batteries are Trade Name: SONY recyclable. Model
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[ Note: [ Disposal of Old Electrical & This equipment has been tested and found to Electronic Equipment (Applicable comply with the limits for a Class B digital in the European Union and other device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. European countries with separate These limits are designed to provide reasonable collection systems) protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if no
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Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory [ Notes on the LCD screen and Stick Duo” back up lens Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery � The LCD screen is manufactured using pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access extremely high-precision technology so over lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or 99.99% of the pixels are operational for “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. effective use. However, there may be some tiny Always protect your data by ma
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 6 Getting started ................................................................................. 8 Checking the accessories supplied ..............................................
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB (1) � Paint pen (1) � USB, A/V, DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (1) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) � Wrist strap (1) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) � CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ “Cyber-shot Handbook”) (1) � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) About the paint pen � You can paint or put stamps on still images with the paint pen. � Attac
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1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers other than those in the USA and Canada Canada Plug CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully charged)
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 2 1 2 1 Battery eject lever Battery/“Memory Stick Insert the “Memory Stick Insert the battery pack while Duo” cover Duo” with the terminal side pressing the battery eject facing the lens. lever with the tip of the battery pack. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. 3Insert the battery pack in the correct direction. 4Close the battery/“Memory St
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[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, Slide the battery eject lever. then push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. � Be sure not to drop the battery pack. � Never remove the battery pack when the access lamp is lit. 3 Operating the touch panel Mode switch (on-screen key) button Touch panel 1Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. � When the mode swit
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4 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Mode switch Touch panel 1Select with the mode switch, then press the POWER button. 2Set the clock by touching the buttons on the screen. 1 Touch the desired date display format, then t. The Clock Set 2/2 screen appears. 2 Touch the item to be set, then set the numeric value with v/V. 3 Touch [OK]. [ To change the date and time Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen (page 20). [ When you turn on the power � Unless you set the clock, the
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Shooting images easily Microphone Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Touch panel Mode switch (on-screen key) button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Screen display switch) button 1Select a mode with the mode switch. Still image: Select . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. Do not cover the microphone with your finger. 3Shoot with the shutter button. When shooting images during displayed on the screen
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[ Using the zoom [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Press the zoom button. Touch on the screen. Touch [On], then . � When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. On ( ): Macro on (W side: Approx. 6 cm or � You cannot change the zoom scale while farther (2 3/8 inches or farther), T side: Approx. shooting a movie. 34 cm or farther (13 3/8 inches or farther)) Off: Macro off To select the following functions, press the [ Changing the image size (on-screen key). Touch o
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[ Selecting the still image [ On the recordable number of still shooting mode images and recordable time of movies Touch on the screen. Touch the desired item, then . Recordable number of still images and Auto: recordable time of movies vary depending Allows easy shooting with the settings on the selected image size. adjusted automatically. Still images Program: Maximum number of recordable images Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and th
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Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (Playback zoom) button (Playback zoom) button Touch panel Mode switch Multi connector (bottom) 1Select with the mode switch. 2Select an image with / . Movie: Touch B. Rewind/Fast forward: / (Return to normal playback: B) Volume: Touch [MENU] t [Volume] t +/– to adjust t [Exit]. Stop playback: x [ To delete images Display the image you want to delete, then touch [MENU] t [Delete] t [Delete] t [OK]. � Even when you delete an image, the minimized image recorded
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[ Viewing an index screen Press (Index). Touch the image you want to view on the single-image screen. To display the previous/next screen, touch b/B. If you press (Index) again, the 12-image index screen appears. [ To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, touch [MENU] t [Delete] t [Select]. 2 Touch the image you want to delete to display the (Delete) indicator. 3 Touch [OK] t [OK]. [ To play back images stored in the Album 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Touch [MENU]
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Indicators on the screen Each time you press the (Screen display A switch) button, the display changes. Battery remaining z AE/AF lock [ When shooting still images M BRK Recording mode White balance WB STBY Standby/Recording a movie REC Camera mode (Scene Selection) [ When shooting movies Camera mode (Program/ Manual) SL Flash mode Flash charging Zoom scaling 1.3 Red-eye reduction Sharpness [ When playing back still images Contrast ON AF illuminator Metering mode VIVID Color mode NATURAL SEPI
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B 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected Histogram folder � During playback, appears when histogram 00:00:12 Counter display is disabled. NR slow shutter D 125 Shutter speed Vibration warning F3.5 Aperture value E Low battery warning +2.0EV Exposure Value PictBridge connecting Playback bar +2.0EV Exposure Value Control guide ISO number Metering mode Flash White balance C WB Image size + Spot metering cross hair 3M AF range finder frame 1M PictBridge connecting 500 Shut
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Changing the settings – Menu/Setup Mode switch Touch panel (on-screen key) button 1Set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the (Camera) menu settings. 2Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. � When the mode switch is set to , skip this operation. 3Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 4Touch the item you want to set. � If the desired item is not visible, touch v/V until the item appears on the screen. 5Touch the s
