Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Search by Operation Viewing Back to top Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Taking advantage of the touch panel Troubleshooting Customizing the desired setting Precautions / About this camera Customizing the desired items Contents list Using the internal memory Using the internal memory Using the In-Camera Guide In-Camera Guide Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Underwater iSweep Panorama (DSC-TX10 only) Troubleshooting Movie Mode Program Auto Precautions / About this camera Background Defocus Contents list Scene Selection Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Changing settings Viewing movies Viewing images on a TV Viewing movies Using with your computer Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Viewing images on a TV Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Position Information (DSC-TX100V only) In-Camera Guide Shooting MENU list MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Precautions / About this camera Display Burst Group Contents list Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate Volume Exposure data Number of images in index In-Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings Operation Search Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Shooting Changing camera settings Viewing Shooting Settings Using 3D Functions Movie format Using MENU items (Shooting) AF Illuminator Grid Line Using MENU items (Viewing) Digital Zoom Changing settings Wind Noise Reduct.
Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-TX100V only) Auto Area ADJ (DSC-TX100V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) Creating a disc of movies Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Creating AVCHD discs Creating standard definition image quality (STD) discs Creating Blu-ray discs Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Printing at a shop Using 3D Functions Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Viewing images on a TV Computers Memory card Using with your computer Internal memory Printing Printing Touch Panel / Screen Troubleshooting Others Precautions / About this camera Warning indicators and messages Contents list Self-diagnosis display Messages Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Precautions / About this camera On TV color systems About this camera Contents list Intelligent Pantilter (DSC-TX100 / TX100V only) Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format GPS (DSC-TX100V only) TransferJet standard License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before Use Shooting Operation Search Viewing Operation Search Search by Operation Using 3D Functions Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Changing settings How to use this User Guide Viewing images on a TV...
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Intelligent Auto Superior Auto iSweep Panorama Underwater iSweep Panorama (DSC-TX10 only) Movie Mode Program Auto Background Defocus Scene Selection Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Wide Zoom Temporarily Rotated Display (DSC-TX10 / TX100 only)
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Movie shooting scene Easy Mode Scene Selection Movie button (DSC-TX100 / TX100V only) Flash Self-Timer Defocus Effect Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size Movie Quality / Movie Size Burst Settings Macro White Balance Underwater White Balance (DSC-TX10 only) Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect...
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Rotate Volume Exposure data Number of images in index In-Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Shooting Settings Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct.
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Copy File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-TX100V only) Auto Area ADJ (DSC-TX100V only) Back to top Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA”...
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Printing still images Printing still images Printing at a shop Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images / movies Viewing images Deleting GPS (DSC-TX100V only) Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Touch Panel / Screen...
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TransferJet standard License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by Operation Operation Search Search by Operation Before Use Shooting Learning about the camera’s functions Viewing In-Camera Guide Using 3D Functions Leaving the settings to the camera Using MENU items (Shooting) Intelligent Auto Superior Auto...
Shooting with backlight Superior Auto Scene Selection (Backlight Correction HDR) Flash (On) Scene Recognition Shooting in dark places Scene Selection (Hand-held Twilight) Scene Selection (High Sensitivity) Scene Selection (Anti Motion Blur) Flash (Slow Synchro) Changing focus position Tracking focus Focus Face Detection Changing image size Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size...
Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Creating AVCHD movie discs Creating AVCHD discs Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before Use Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Using 3D Functions...
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Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you previously viewed.
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Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Illustrations used in this User Guide Illustrations used in this User Guide are of the DSC-TX10 unless noted otherwise. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Operation Search Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing DSC-TX10 Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
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For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever Hook for wrist strap HDMI connector Multi connector (Type3b) Memory card slot Access lamp Battery eject lever Connector cover Battery / Memory card cover (TransferJet™) mark Battery insertion slot Tripod receptacle DSC-TX100 / TX100V Flash Lens cover Microphone GPS sensor (built-in)
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Lens Self-timer lamp / Smile Shutter lamp / AF illuminator Speaker (Playback) button Screen / Touch panel ON/OFF (Power) button Shutter button For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever Hook for wrist strap Tripod receptacle Battery eject lever Battery insertion slot (TransferJet™) mark Battery / Memory card cover Multi connector (Type3b) Access lamp...
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Memory card slot HDMI connector Connector cover Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Operation Search Before Use List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing...
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Soft Skin Effect Burst Setting Eye-Fi Mode display Overheating warning Database file full / Database file error Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator Close Focus Flash mode Red-eye reduction...
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100Min Recordable time Recording folder Self-timer C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording Destination (DSC-TX10 / TX100) AF range finder frame Spot metering cross- hairs Image size / Panorama image size / Quality is displayed only on DSC-TX100 / TX100V.
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3D images Playback folder Image number / Number of 12/12 images recorded in selected date range, folder Database file full / Database file error Overheating warning Enlargement unavailable Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2011-1-1 Recorded date / time of the playback image 9:30 AM Display Indication...
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GPS (DSC-TX100V only) GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only) Volume Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer DSC-TX100 / TX100V Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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The supplied paint pen uses only for this model. Using a pointed object other than the supplied paint pen and its use may cause a malfunction. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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The touch panel is less likely to react when gloves are worn. For DSC-TX10, the touch panel cannot be operated underwater. Use the buttons of the camera to perform shooting or playback operations. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Customizing the desired setting > Customizing the desired items Operation Search Customizing the desired items Before Use Shooting You can customize the buttons to the desired MENU items and layout, letting you conveniently Viewing locate frequently used buttons.
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Reducing the number of icons in the customization area While touching a MENU icon inside the customization area, move to the area on the right. Note You cannot customize the MENU icon in Easy Mode. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Using the internal memory Operation Search Using the internal memory Before Use Shooting On image data stored in the internal memory Viewing The camera has approximately 19 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record still images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the Using 3D Functions camera.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the In-Camera Guide > In-Camera Guide Operation Search In-Camera Guide Before Use Shooting This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search for camera functions Viewing according to your needs.
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Search functions by key words. History Display the last 10 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide]. Notes (In-Camera Guide) button is not available in Easy Mode. [Use this function] may not be available, depending on the selected function. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Operation Search Shooting still images Before Use Shooting 1. Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 2.
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The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light. Related Topic Viewing still images Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Precautions / About this camera Zoom is locked to the W side in the following situations: In iSweep Panorama mode Contents list In 3D Sweep Panorama mode In Sweep Multi Angle In Underwater iSweep Panorama mode (DSC-TX10) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Operation Search Shooting movies Before Use Shooting DSC-TX10 Viewing 1. Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
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Related Topic Zoom Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Movie Quality / Movie Size Movie format Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Operation Search Before Use Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Shooting Viewing You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even if you shoot still images.
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If the memory card capacity is insufficient or 10 images have been shot, appears on the screen. This icon indicates that no more still images can be shot. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Allows you to shoot an image with background defocus and (Background define the subject. [Details] Defocus) Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the (Scene Selection) scene. [Details] Allows you to shoot 3D images by composing images. (3D Shooting) [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
(Tripod) or (Move) are displayed on the second line. The camera may recognize both the scene and condition, or just one. For details, see “Scene Recognition.” [Details] Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Superior Auto Operation Search Superior Auto Before Use Shooting The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically Viewing shoot the images with the optimal settings. 1.
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You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > iSweep Panorama Operation Search iSweep Panorama Before Use Shooting Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically Viewing detects people’s faces or moving subjects. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing)
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Touch on the LCD screen to select the shooting direction. Pan the camera to shoot. Tips for shooting a panorama image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects. Radius as short as possible.
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For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Scrolling the panorama images for display Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Underwater iSweep Panorama (DSC-TX10 only) Operation Search Underwater iSweep Panorama (DSC-TX10 only) Before Use Shooting When using Underwater iSweep Panorama, white balance is suited for shooting in underwater. Viewing Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images.
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You may not be able to set some functions depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC Precautions / About this camera mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Background Defocus Operation Search Background Defocus Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the subject stands out from the Viewing background.
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Subject and background are too close Zoom scale and position of subject When you shoot a flower and a small item from close up, slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side. For shooting people, move a short distance away from the subject and slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing 1. Set to the shooting mode. Using 3D Functions (REC Mode) (Scene Selection)
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Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation. The camera combines the dark parts of an image taken with a bright exposure setting and the bright parts of an image taken with a dark exposure setting.
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(Gourmet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.
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You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Operation Search Functions not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable Viewing one.
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— — — (Fireworks) — — (Underwater) (DSC-TX10) — (Hi-Speed Shutter) * [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
This function cannot be used underwater shooting. (DSC-TX10) You may not be able to set some functions depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Operation Search Viewing still images Before Use Shooting 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Viewing 2. Select an image with Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing)
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Drag up / down / right / left Changes the zoom position. Changes the zoom scale. Cancels playback zoom. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Touch MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Contents list 3. To cancel Wide Zoom, touch (Wide Zoom) again. Note Wide Zoom is not available for the following image files: Movies Panoramic images Images displayed in a burst group 16:9 images Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Contents list 3. To cancel the display, touch (Temporarily Rotated Display) again. Notes Temporarily Rotated Display is not available for the following images: Movies Panoramic images Horizontal orientation images Touching cancels Temporarily Rotated Display. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing burst images > Viewing burst images Operation Search Viewing burst images Before Use Shooting Tilt playback Viewing Unfold You can select the playback method for continuous (burst) shots when [View Mode] is set to Using 3D Functions [Date View] and [Display Burst Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only].
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3. The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you touch the screen. 4. To cancel the display, touch Related Topic View Mode Display Burst Group Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Operation Search Viewing movies Before Use Shooting Making still images during movie playback (DSC-TX100 / TX100V) Viewing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using 3D Functions 2.
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When a movie file is played back to the end, the camera automatically starts playing back the next movie file. Note You may not be able to play back some movies using other cameras. Related Topic View Mode Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
A panorama image shot with Panorama Image Size set to [High Resolution] takes more time to scroll than a normal iSweep Panorama image (of other image sizes). Related Topic Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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3D Sweep Same as a standard still Panorama Panorama Stereoscopic Panorama image. Sweep Tilt the camera to the right Multi Panorama Panorama or left to view a Stereoscopic Angle stereoscopic image. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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3D TV, respectively. If you delete either a JPEG file or an MPO file comprising a 3D image, that 3D image may not be played back successfully. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
If you shoot the image in the dark place, noise may be highly visible. Notes The available image size is [16M] or [16:9 (12M)]. This function is not suited to underwater shooting. (DSC-TX10) Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions > Shooting 3D images > 3D Sweep Panorama Operation Search 3D Sweep Panorama Before Use Shooting Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D Viewing image.
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You pan the camera too quickly or too slowly. There is too much camera shake. This function is not suited to underwater shooting. (DSC-TX10) Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions > Shooting 3D images > Sweep Multi Angle Operation Search Sweep Multi Angle Before Use Shooting As you sweep the camera, the camera shoots multiple images, then compiles them into one Viewing stereoscopic image.
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Related Topic Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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To view images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically, tilt the camera to the right or left as illustrated, keeping the camera horizontal. Note 3D images shot in [3D Still Image], [3D Sweep Panorama] mode cannot be played back in 3D on the camera. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions > Viewing 3D images > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Operation Search Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Before Use Shooting You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a Viewing 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately).
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7. Touch [OK]. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. 8. Touch to select the images and select the desired mode. Plays back scrolling images shot in 3D Sweep Panorama mode. Touch to play back/pause and to scroll the images. Scroll Playback panorama image.
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The 4 menu items usually displayed under MENU will not appear on the MENU screen. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 3. Touch MENU desired mode Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting scene Operation Search Movie shooting scene Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Movie Viewing Mode.
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For details, see “Scene Recognition.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. Using 3D Functions The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
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[10sec] or [Off] Self-Timer mode. GPS setting (DSC-TX100V) MENU [GPS setting] select between [On] or [Off] mode. To end Easy Mode, touch MENU [Exit Easy Mode] Exit Easy Mode [OK]. Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing Still images Using 3D Functions 1.
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(Soft Snap) Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash to reduce subject blur. (Anti Motion Blur)* Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors. (Landscape) Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation.
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held Twilight)* For still images, allows you to shoot images without a flash under lowlight conditions, reducing blur. For movies, allows you to record low light scenes brighter. (High Sensitivity) Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color.
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You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC Troubleshooting mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic Movie Quality / Movie Size Movie format Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Flash Operation Search Flash Before Use Shooting (Flash) desired mode Viewing If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen, touch MENU. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing)
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Self-Timer Operation Search Self-Timer Before Use Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing (Self-Timer) desired mode Using 3D Functions If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen, touch MENU. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...
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The camera determines the optimal composition and prevents faces from being cut out of the screen. Do not move your camera after the beep sounds. You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
(Low) Adds a slight Background Defocus effect. Troubleshooting (Mid) Adds an average Background Defocus effect. Precautions / About this camera (High) Adds a strong Background Defocus effect. Contents list Related Topic Background Defocus Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size Operation Search Before Use Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing 3D Still Image Size Using 3D Functions...
Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Image size when shooting still images (Still Image Size) desired size When the button is not displayed on the left of the screen, touch MENU to set. Image Displaying on the Usage guidelines size screen...
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If you cannot print panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] size due to the large size, use the resize function in the supplied software “PMB”. “PMB” allows you to resize panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] to 50%. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie Quality / Movie Size Operation Search Before Use Movie Quality / Movie Size Shooting Viewing The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.
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Movies shot with this camera are recorded in AVCHD format, at approximately 60 fields/sec (1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 fields/sec (1080 50i-compatible devices), in interlaced mode, with Dolby Digital audio or AVCHD format, at approximately 60 fields/sec (1080 60i- compatible devices) or 50 fields/sec (1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby Digital audio.
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In slow shutter speed conditions, the burst shots per second may be decreased. You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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The focus speed becomes slower. You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO Operation Search Before Use Shooting Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or (Underwater) Viewing (DSC-TX10) is selected in Scene Selection. 1.
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(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. Note You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before Use Shooting To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Viewing Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural.
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Push) Use this mode when [Auto] and other settings do not provide accurate colors. Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.
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Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress. When flash mode is set to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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(Underwater Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong. Note Depending on the color of the water, Underwater White Balance may not work correctly even though you select [Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus Operation Search Focus Before Use Shooting Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Viewing You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as necessary. Related Topic Tracking focus Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition Operation Search Scene Recognition Before Use Shooting Advanced mode Viewing The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur.
If the eyes are closed in both images, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. * except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Shutter Operation Search Smile Shutter Before Use Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing 1. MENU (Smile Shutter) [On] Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting)
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You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Smile Shutter Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Face Detection Operation Search Face Detection Before Use Shooting When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and Viewing adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
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Related Topic Tracking focus Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed are recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the screen. Shoot again as necessary. Related Topic Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Position Information (DSC-TX100V only) Operation Search Before Use Position Information (DSC-TX100V only) Shooting Viewing GPS triangulating status can be checked. During displaying the GPS triangulating status, GPS is easy to triangulate to be set the camera.
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In searching the satellite positions, or triangulating, its may fail when you put your fingers on the GPS receiver. Related Topic GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only) GPS (DSC-TX100V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Troubleshooting Search common problems and their solution. Objective guide Search functions according to your needs. Keyword Search functions by key words. History Display the last 10 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting MENU list > MENU items not available in some REC modes Operation Search Before Use MENU items not available in some REC modes Shooting Viewing In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while indicates settings that cannot be changed.
White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect* Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection* Anti Blink In-Camera Guide (Settings) *1 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to (Anti Motion Blur), (Hand-held Twilight) or (High Sensitivity).
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Size Panorama Image Size Movie Quality Movie Size Burst Settings Macro White Balance* Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect* Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection* Anti Blink Position Information In-Camera Guide (Settings) *1 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to (Anti Motion Blur), (Hand-held Twilight) or (High Sensitivity).
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The 4 menu items usually displayed under MENU will not appear on the MENU screen. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 3. Touch the MENU items desired mode Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators Viewing become easier to see, and fewer functions can be used.
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4. Touch the centre of image. Troubleshooting Selecting a date by a time line bar Precautions / About this camera Touch (A) on the time line bar to select the date. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Drag the thumbnails of images for the selected date up or down to change the page. Touch Troubleshooting an image to return to the single-image screen for that image. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Note This function is not displayed when the internal memory is used. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
3. Touch the screen and drag up or down to change the page. Touch an image on the index screen to return to the single-image screen for that image. Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions / About this camera Number of images in index Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Operation Search Slideshow Before Use Shooting Continuous Playback Viewing Slideshow with music Images are automatically played back in succession. Using 3D Functions 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
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3. To end continuous playback, touch the screen, and then touch [Exit Slideshow]. Note [Slideshow with music] is not available for the following images: Panoramic images 3D images recorded in [Standard] or [Wide] size Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown. The setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images.
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If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions of the file, execute [Empty Music] [Details] and transfer the music again. Related Topic “Music Transfer” Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Operation Search Delete Before Use Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. Viewing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using 3D Functions (Delete) desired mode...
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Using the internal memory, the image is displayed in Folder View. Movie in AVCHD view description as follows: DSC-TX10: AVCHD-format movies DSC-TX100 / TX100V: Recorded with [Movie format] set to [AVCHD 50i/50p] or [AVCHD 60i/60p]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Send by TransferJet Operation Search Send by TransferJet Before Use Shooting Receiving images using TransferJet Viewing Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by Using 3D Functions closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
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countries and regions due to local laws and regulations. Set the [TransferJet] function to [Off] in countries and regions other than where you purchased your camera. Depending on the country or region, if you use the TransferJet function, you may be liable due to local restrictions on transmission of electromagnetic waves.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Paint Operation Search Paint Before Use Shooting Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file. Viewing The original image is retained. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing)
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Revert Undo the last action. Clear all Erase all painting. Note You cannot paint or put stamps on the following images: Panoramic images 3D images Movies Images displayed in a burst group Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Operation Search Retouch Before Use Shooting Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. Viewing The original image is retained. 1.
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Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate. Note You cannot retouch the following images: Panoramic images 3D images Movies Images displayed in a burst group Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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You can set the camera to 3D Viewing mode by touching on the upper right side of the Troubleshooting screen. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images. If a battery with a low charge is used to register images, it may not be possible to transfer all of the data or the data may be corrupted if the battery charge runs out. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Image Contents list image. Only) Plays back all burst images one at a time. (Display All) Related Topic Viewing burst images Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Operation Search Protect Before Use Shooting Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. Viewing mark is displayed for registered images. 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using 3D Functions 2.
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When the internal memory is used to record images, still images are displayed in the Folder View. Movie in AVCHD view description as follows: DSC-TX10: AVCHD-format movies DSC-TX100 / TX100V: Recorded with [Movie format] set to [AVCHD 50i/50p] or [AVCHD 60i/60p]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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(Print order) mark cannot be added to the following images: Movies Images in the internal memory You can add a (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Images displayed in a burst group 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Movie playback: Touch the screen to display the operation buttons, touch and then touch to adjust the volume. Slideshow: Touch the screen to display the volume control screen, then touch adjust the volume. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
2. MENU (Exposure data) desired mode Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Displays the exposure data on the screen. (On) (Off) Does not display the exposure data. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 3. MENU (Number of images in index) desired mode Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list (12-up) Displays 12-up images. (28-up) Displays 28-up images. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Troubleshooting Search common problems and their solution. Objective guide Search functions according to your needs. Keyword Search functions by key words. History Display the last 10 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback MENU list > MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Operation Search Before Use MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Shooting Viewing In the table below,...
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Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. 4 MENU items displayed under MENU vary depending on the selected mode. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
[Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Movie format Operation Search Movie format Before Use Shooting You can set the recording method used to record movies. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions 2.
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AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Troubleshooting Off Does not display the grid lines. Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Operation Search Digital Zoom Before Use Shooting Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 4×) Viewing Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Precautions / About this camera Contents list Note If [Wind Noise Reduct.] is set to [On] even though the wind is not blowing strongly, the recorded sounds other than the wind may be hard to hear. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Scene Recog. Guide] desired mode Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list On Displays the Scene Recognition Guide. Off Does not display the Scene Recognition Guide. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Operation Search Red Eye Reduction Before Use Shooting The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when Viewing using the flash.
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[Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations: In Background Defocus mode In 3D shooting mode When (Anti Motion Blur), (Hand-held Twilight), (High Sensitivity), (Gourmet), (Pet) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message. Troubleshooting Does not display the message. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
If you shot images with the date once, you cannot delete the date from the images later. The dates are doubly printed, if you set the camera to superimpose the dates when printing. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Turns on the beep / shutter sound when you operate the touch panel / press the shutter button. Troubleshooting Turns off the beep / shutter sound. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
The screen grows dark if you do not operate the camera while the power is on. When the high-temperature indicator ( ) is displayed, the screen may grow dark regardless of the settings. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
[Language Setting] Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Black Printing Sets the background color of the screen. White Troubleshooting Pink Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Movie in AVCHD view description as follows: DSC-TX10: AVCHD-format movies DSC-TX100 / TX100V: Recorded with [Movie format] set to [AVCHD 50i/50p] or [AVCHD 60i/60p]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Note Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Precautions / About this camera Contents list Note If you cannot display the screen properly with the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [1080p] depending on the TV to be connected. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Contents list Note You can operate the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. Related Topic Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Objects cannot be brought into focus by touching the screen. Some functions are limited, and the icon positions on the screen change. When [Housing] is set to [On], [View Mode] is set to [Date View]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
If Device Stage* does not appear when connecting the camera to a Windows 7, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto]. * Device stage is a manageable menu (Windows 7-specific function) for camera connection, etc. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
On The power is supplied when connected using the multi-use terminal USB cable. Troubleshooting Disables USB power supplied function even if you connect the camera to a device Precautions / About this camera such as a computer using a multi-use terminal USB cable. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. Using with your computer 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Transfer”, see the help in “Music Transfer”. 1. Execute [Download Music], then make a USB connection between the camera and a Precautions / About this camera computer. Contents list 2. Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only) Operation Search GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only) Before Use Shooting Checking triangulating status and shooting direction Viewing The built-in GPS and direction sensor of this camera acquire the information on location or the shooting direction, and record it on images.
Your camera is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire Triangulating location information. Shooting direction Indicators North West South East Related Topic Scene Recognition GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only) GPS assist data (DSC-TX100V only) Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-TX100V only) GPS (DSC-TX100V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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[Date & Time Setting]. If the term of validity of GPS assist data has run out, the time until you can record location information cannot be shortened. Related Topic GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only) GPS (DSC-TX100V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > TransferJet Operation Search TransferJet Before Use Shooting You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer Viewing technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
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Depending on the country or region, if you use the TransferJet function, you may be liable due to local restrictions on transmission of electromagnetic waves. Related Topic Send by TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Operation Search Eye-Fi Before Use Shooting Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Viewing Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera.
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Some Eye-Fi cards have an “Endless Mode.” This product does not support “Endless Mode.” Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that you insert into this product have “Eye-Fi” turned off. For details on setting “Endless Mode”, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
(DSC-TX100 / TX100V) The camera does not save the power in the following situations: During slideshow In Movie Mode When connecting with the computer / TV. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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[OK] Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Note Precautions / About this camera Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. You cannot select the folder with a number that has only “ MSDCF” or “ ANV01” as a recording folder. You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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If a folder contains protected images or files that cannot be played back by the camera, images other than these images are deleted and the folder will remain. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]). The data will be copied to the recording folder that is currently being used, with a number one higher than the largest data number in that folder. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Precautions / About this camera Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder Reset contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Operation Search Area Setting Before Use Shooting DSC-TX10 / TX100 Viewing Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that Using 3D Functions destination.
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2. Select the area using 3. Touch Daylight Savings icon, then select Daylight Savings On/Off. 4. Touch [OK]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Summer Time You can select Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Troubleshooting Date & Time You can set the date and time. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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[Auto Clock ADJ ] is invalid if [GPS setting] is set to [Off]. You must set [Date & Time Setting] on the camera before use. Depending on the area, the function may not work correctly. Related Topic GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only) GPS (DSC-TX100V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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You must set [Date & Time Setting] on the camera before use. Depending on the area, [Auto Area ADJ] may not work properly, in this case, set [Auto Area ADJ] is set to [Off]. Related Topic GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only) GPS (DSC-TX100V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV > Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Operation Search Before Use Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold Shooting separately)
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“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable, your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images. When the setting of the TV is set to Video, the picture quality is set to that suitable for movies.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Operation Search Before Use Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Shooting Viewing When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA”...
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HDMI to another manufacturer’s TV, press MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [CTRL FOR HDMI] [Off]. When the camera is in Easy Mode, SYNC MENU does not appear on the TV. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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3. Turn on the TV and set the input. 4. Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch displayed on the screen of this camera to select the desired image. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi- Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi- Speed USB (USB 2.0). Contents list When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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TX100V only). For other details, see (PMB Help). Movie in AVCHD view description as follows: DSC-TX10: AVCHD-format movies DSC-TX100 / TX100V: Recorded with [Movie format] set to [AVCHD 50i/50p] or [AVCHD 60i/60p]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Viewing images on a TV For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”. Using with your computer Related Topic Printing Download Music Troubleshooting Empty Music Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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8. Start up the software. To start up “PMB,” click (PMB) on the desktop. For the detailed operation method, see the following “PMB” support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ or click (PMB Help). To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] [All Programs] (PMB).
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Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”. For installation, you need to log in as Administrator. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list DSC-TX100 / TX100V Related Topic USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Printing playback may become impossible. Do not delete or copy movies in AVCHD view on the camera’s memory card from a computer. Sony bears no responsibility for the result of Troubleshooting operations of this type.
Printing playback may become impossible. Do not delete or copy movies in AVCHD view on the camera’s memory card from a computer. Sony bears no responsibility for the result of Troubleshooting operations of this type.
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Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. The disconnect icon may not appear when you use a Windows 7 computer. In such a case, you can disconnect the camera from the computer without following the above steps. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Shooting Viewing For Windows, when using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language. Follow the procedure below to make the selection.
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“PMB Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website. Movie in AVCHD view description as follows: DSC-TX10: AVCHD-format movies DSC-TX100 / TX100V: Recorded with [Movie format] set to [AVCHD 50i/50p] or [AVCHD 60i/60p]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
DVDs, etc.) Notes If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), use the memory card slot of the DVD Writer or connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data. If you use Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), check that the firmware is updated to the newest version.
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DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD+R DL: Cannot be re-written. DVD-RW / DVD+RW: Can be re-written and used again. Always maintain your PlayStation®3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation®3 system software. The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Movies recorded in [AVC HD 28M (PS)] or [AVC HD 24M (FX)] quality Disc creation may take time. Movie in AVCHD view description as follows: DSC-TX10: AVCHD-format movies DSC-TX100 / TX100V: Recorded with [Movie format] set to [AVCHD 50i/50p] or [AVCHD 60i/60p]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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The PC must be connected to the Internet the first time a DVD-Video disc is created. Contents list Movie in AVCHD view description as follows: DSC-TX10: AVCHD-format movies DSC-TX100 / TX100V: Recorded with [Movie format] set to [AVCHD 50i/50p] or [AVCHD 60i/60p]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Movie in AVCHD view description as follows: Using with your computer DSC-TX10: AVCHD-format movies DSC-TX100 / TX100V: Recorded with [Movie format] set to [AVCHD 50i/50p] or [AVCHD Printing 60i/60p]. [Details] Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. Using with your computer You cannot print panorama images depending on the printer. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk. Printing You cannot set the number of prints. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Print (DPOF) Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Initialize the settings. [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Changing settings Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the Viewing images on a TV internal memory and music files may be checked.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Operation Search Battery pack and power Before Use Shooting Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Viewing Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever Using 3D Functions is locked.
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This happens when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. Charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images / movies Operation Search Shooting still images / movies Before Use Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the Using 3D Functions camera, make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
You cannot use the optical zoom when: Shooting in iSweep Panorama mode Shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama Shooting in Sweep Multi Angle Shooting in Underwater iSweep Panorama (DSC-TX10) You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size. [Details] You cannot use the digital zoom when: In Superior Auto mode In Background Defocus mode...
Macro shooting cannot be turned off. There is no function for forcibly turning off macro shooting. In [Auto] mode, you can even shoot a distant subject. The date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
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The buttons and icons no longer appear. Touch , all indicators are disappeared. Touch on the right of the screen for few seconds. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Check whether the connection is correct. [Details] 3D images do not appear on the TV even though the camera is in [3D Viewing] mode. Check that the TV is set to display the 3D images. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cancel the protection. [Details] Using 3D Functions Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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The shooting direction is not recorded when shooting movies. Use “PMB” to import movies with GPS location information to your computer. Excessive error in compass information Do not place the camera in close proximity to a magnetic source, or a metal. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using MENU items (Shooting) PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. Using MENU items (Viewing) If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer. The Changing settings computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
Use “PMB” to play images stored on a PC with this camera. Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View]. [Details] Event View is not available on this camera. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera. Using with your computer Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory. Using with your computer This feature is not available. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
3D images displayed on the camera are MPO files, but the images to be printed are JPEG files, so in some cases, the images to be printed out will differ from the ones displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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The screen goes dark, the screen vanishes. (DSC-TX100 / TX100V) If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time, the screen automatically goes dark to prevent burn-in on the screen. Return to normal screen when you operate the camera. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
24 hours or more with the power left off. Contents list The date or time is incorrect. The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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E:94: There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E. Back to top...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Operation Search Messages Before Use Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 minutes Using MENU items (Viewing) to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
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SD card (Class 4 or faster). The memory card is locked. Check the tab. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. This is a read- only memory card.
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An error occurred while the image was playing back. No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. Read only folder You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another folder.
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Preparing image database file. Please wait. The camera restores the date information, etc., in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc. The necessary Image Database File is created after the memory card is formatted. The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible.
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Either communication was cut off during image transfer, or transfer was cut off because device memory is full. Check the available memory capacity and try transferring data using TransferJet again. You may not be able to receive the image depending on the image. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Operation Search Precautions Before Use Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing On database files Do not use / store the camera in the following places Using 3D Functions On carrying Using MENU items (Shooting)
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The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.
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Do not press against the screen. The screen may be discolored a malfunction may result. Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more Using with your computer with the power off. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Operation Search Battery pack Before Use Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge Using 3D Functions How to store the battery pack Using MENU items (Shooting) On battery life...
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The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Compatible battery pack The NP-BN1 (supplied) can be used only in N type compatible Cyber-shot models. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Shooting The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic Viewing devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Also, make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. Using 3D Functions If the Power/charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into this camera securely again.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Operation Search Memory card Before Use Shooting Memory card Viewing Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media Using 3D Functions When using a “Memory Stick Duo”...
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High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
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Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Precautions / About this camera Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Operation Search Before Use Recordable time of movies Shooting Viewing The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
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When you record fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter since more memory is used to capture the action. The recordable time also vary depending on the shooting condition or subject or setting of image quality / size. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. Printing PAL-M system Troubleshooting Brazil Precautions / About this camera PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay Contents list SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Using 3D Functions Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
*2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. *3 Data recorded in an AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > GPS (DSC-TX100V only) Operation Search GPS (DSC-TX100V only) Before Use Shooting This system allows you to pinpoint your exact location on the earth. GPS satellites are located in Viewing 6 orbits, 20,000 km above the earth.
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The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system is used. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Use the “SCSI” communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet-compatible Viewing images on a TV device (sold separately). Or, use the “OBEX” communication protocol when sharing data between cameras. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL” software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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“BRAVIA,” “Photo TV HD,” “DVDirect,” TransferJet and the TransferJet logo Using MENU items (Viewing) “Blu-ray Disc™” and “Blu-ray™” are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Changing settings Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.