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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W270/W275/W290 © 2009 Sony Corporation GB 4-125-475-11(1)
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    used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camera in the order indicated. Marks are shown as they appear in the camera's default setting. The default setting is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct
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    battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. • You can charge the battery the recording. Black, white, red, blue or green dots shot using this camera. On Illustrations Illustrations used in this Handbook are of the DSC-W290 unless noted otherwise. 3GB
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    Table of contents Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 7 MENU/Settings Search 10 Identifying parts 14 Using the mode dial 15 Changing the DISP (screen display)
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    Windows computer 104 Installing the software (supplied 106 On "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" (supplied) ····107 Enjoying images on your computer 108 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied 112 Using your Macintosh computer 113 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 116 Printing Printing still images
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    Table of contents Operation Search Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 121 Warning indicators and messages 131 Others Using the camera abroad - Power sources ···· 137 On the "Memory Stick Duo" media 138 On the battery pack 140 On the battery charger 141 Index Index 142 MENU/Settings Search
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    Operation Search Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Leaving the settings to the camera Intelligent Auto Adjustment 19 Scene Selection 20 Scene Recognition 49 Shooting portraits Soft Snap 20 Twilight Portrait 20 Smile Shutter 26 Scene Recognition 49 Face
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Adjusting exposure Histogram 17 EV 41 Changing focus position Focus 46 Face Detection 52 Changing image size Image Size 37 Deleting images Delete 34, 71 Format 93 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom 32 Trimming 68
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    Table of contents Viewing on TVs Viewing images on a TV 101 Information about optional accessories "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 116 Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index 9GB
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    MENU/Settings Search Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Viewing) You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Select the desired menu item
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    Main Settings "Memory Stick" Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings Items AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Orientation Auto Review Beep Language Setting Function Guide Initialize Demo Mode COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display USB Connect Download Music Format Music
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    Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • ["Memory Stick" Tool] appears only when a "Memory Stick Duo" media is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a "Memory Stick Duo" media is not inserted. 13GB
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    (15) L Hook for wrist strap M (Playback) button (31) N Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / O (Delete) button (34) P MENU button (10) Q Multi connector R Tripod receptacle S Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover T "Memory Stick Duo" media slot U Access lamp
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    Table of contents Operation Search Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial (Movie Mode) (Program Auto) (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Easy Shooting) (Scene Selection) Allows you to record movies with audio (page 24). Allows you to shoot with the exposure
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    ) Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information. Note • If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. Index 16GB
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    and playback may occur when: - The flash strobes. - The shutter speed is slow or fast. • The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. 17GB
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    97). Notes • You cannot transfer image data on a "Memory Stick Duo" media to the internal memory. • By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on
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    3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 46). Focusing - The subject is moving quickly. - There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. - The
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    . (Gourmet) Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color. (Beach) Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes. (Snow) (Fireworks) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy
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    can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. indicates a function is available, and - that it is unavailable. The icons below [Flash] indicate the available flash modes. Some functions are
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    ). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. zChanging Image Size, lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (
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    Table of contents zOn Easy Viewing mode When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting), the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, the functions that can be used are limited. (Delete) button MENU button You can delete the currently
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode). 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. 24GB
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2 Shoot with the
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    be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function. • When (Landscape), (Twilight), (Gourmet), (Fireworks) or hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear
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    Table of contents Operation Search Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out. • When
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    • Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed. MENU/Settings Search Index 28GB
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    Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) (Macro On) Adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. • Normally, put the camera in this mode. Adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. • Setting the zoom all the
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    shooting. • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. • In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only [Flash , or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter
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    ) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Notes • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Play such images in Folder View (MENU t [View Mode] t [Folder View]). • When the mode dial is set to (Easy Shooting), the images are played
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    Table of contents Operation Search Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press (Playback zoom) button during still image playback. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 2 Adjust the position with the control button. 3 Change the zoom scale with
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    Table of contents Operation Search Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the (Index) button to display the image index screen. Press the button again to display an index screen with even more images. 3 To return
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 71). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button This
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    Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume with v/V. Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. MENU/Settings Search Index 35GB
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    Table of contents Movie shooting mode Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode). 2 MENU t (Movie shooting mode) t desired mode (Auto) (High Sensitivity) Adjusts the setting automatically. Shoots movies with high sensitivity
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on largeformat paper. The smaller the image size
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    smoother the playback image. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4, Approx. [VGA]. zOn "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called Image size: 12M 4000 pixels × 3000 pixels = 12,000,000 pixels 2 Image size: VGA 640 pixels ×
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    Table of contents Flash In Easy Shooting mode, you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button. 1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting). 2 MENU t [Flash] t z on the control button 3 Select the desired mode t z. Auto Off Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight.
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    depending on the setting for the image size. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick . You can select the image with the best exposure afterward. The larger the bracket step images. • When you adjust the exposure manually, the exposure is shifted based on the
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search EV You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture =
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or (Underwater). 2 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode (Scene Selection) t (Auto) //// // Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can reduce image blurring in dark
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) (Daylight) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that
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    conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function. Weather/lighting Characteristics of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent
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    of contents Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode or (Underwater) for movies. so they appear natural. (Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong. (Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is
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    . • Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in Semi-manual mode. Notes • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. • When
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    do as follows: AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator 1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. • As long as you do not
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    ) or (Movie Mode). 2 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Multi) (Center) (Spot) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness
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    the setting and shoots another image. • If two images are recorded, Auto Review displays them tiled vertically. • When the subject blinks while set to [Advanced] and the camera recognizes (Portrait), the camera automatically takes one more shot. If eyes are open in the second image, only the second
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    of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index zWhat is the Anti Blink function? When set to [Advanced] and the camera recognizes (Portrait), the camera automatically takes one more shot if closed eyes are detected. If eyes are open in the second image, only the second image is recorded
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    Table of contents Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) (Normal Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects a big smile. Detects a normal smile. Detects even a slight smile. Notes
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    Priority) Does not use Face Detection function. Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on. Detects and shoots with priority on child set to [Multi]. • The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom. • Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However,
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    When you remove the battery from the camera, the face registration is reset. • When the registered face disappears from the LCD screen, the camera returns to the setting hairstyle, etc. In this case, register the face again under the conditions where the image will be shot. • When the Smile Shutter
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    Level) t desired mode (-) (Standard) (+) Makes the flash level lower. Makes the flash level higher. Note • Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark. Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index 54GB
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    Operation Search Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) mode and the subject blinks while shooting an image, the camera automatically takes one more shot. If eyes are open in the second image, only the second image is recorded. 1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2 Select
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    selected during Easy Shooting, Movie Mode, or Smile Shutter. • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button. Be [Red Eye Correction] on the viewing menu or with the supplied software "PMB". Index 56GB
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    Table of contents Operation Search DRO The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO stands for "Dynamic Range Optimizer," a function that automatically
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    the image to standard color. (Vivid) Sets the image to bright and deep color. (Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color. (B & W) Sets the image to black and white. Note • Only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] can be selected when shooting movies. Index 58GB
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    battery charge is used up more quickly in [Continuous] mode than in [Shooting] mode. zHints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called "Camera case, shoot with the below tips in mind. Camera shake Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t z on the control button 3 Select a desired setting. 4 [Start] t z 5
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    ends. zSelecting background music You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. To transfer music, install the "Music Transfer" software (supplied) to your computer. For details, see pages 112 and 115. • You can record up to four
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    Table of contents Operation Search Date List This feature selects the date to be played back when using Date View. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t button (View Mode) t (Date View) t z on the control 3
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    be played back when using Event View. You can enter a desired event name for each group using the "PMB" software (supplied). For details on entering the event name, see the "PMB Guide". Step 2 is unnecessary when [Event View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode
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    the Menu to select a specific date with a calendar display. Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. Select [Event View Mode. Some images taken with other cameras may not be played at this time. If you select "Playback all images
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    ] is the function that the camera analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. You can give convenient names to each event when using the supplied "PMB" software. Pet shots Travel shots Wedding ceremony shots Event Event Event Pet * No
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    to [Folder View], you cannot use the Filter by Faces function. • Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden. • Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using other cameras. MENU/Settings Search Index 66GB
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Add / Remove Favorites Select your favorite images and add/remove them from groups as Favorites. The mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Add / Remove Favorites) t
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Retouch Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control
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    ) Softens the image by blurring the focus and lowering the surrounding light so that it appears as if it was taken by an old camera. 1 Select the level of retouch with the control button t z. 2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with the W/T (zoom) button t [OK] t z. (Happy Faces) This feature
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    and saves as 2M size. (Blog/E-mail) Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA size. Notes • You cannot resize movies. • Images shot in VGA size cannot be resized to [HDTV] size. • Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality. MENU/Settings Search Index
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    Table of contents Operation Search Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 34). 1 Press the 2 MENU t 3 [OK] t z (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button (This
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    Table of contents Operation Search Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) (Multiple Images)
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    Table of contents Operation Search DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of "Memory Stick Duo" media that you want to print out later. The (
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    Table of contents Operation Search Select Folder When multiple folders are created in "Memory Stick Duo" media, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
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    the control button 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. 4 [OK] t z Notes • You cannot rotate movies or protected still images. • 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
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    subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until . • You cannot use the AF illuminator when: - [Focus] is set to Semi-manual mode. - [Conversion Lens] is set to a mode other than [Off]. - (Landscape
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    Table of contents Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t desired mode t z on the control button On Displays the grid lines. The grid
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    camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom not work when using the digital zoom. Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 5×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on
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    is limited. • The available focusing area is limited. • AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select Semi-manual. • If you shoot images with a tele conversion lens, the camera may also focus on close subjects in (Landscape) mode and (Twilight) mode. • If you shoot images with a conversion
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    Records the image with the correct orientation. Off Does not use Auto Orientation. Notes • Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images. • Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly. • You cannot use Auto
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    seconds immediately after shooting a still image. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Auto Review] t desired mode t z on the control button On Uses the Auto Review. Off Does not use Auto Review. zShooting another image without delay • When you press
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    Table of contents Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode t z on the control button Shutter High Low Off Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode t z on the control button 83GB
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    can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t desired mode t z on the control button On Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide. Operation Search MENU/Settings Search
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    execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t z on the control button Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing. 85GB
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    at the subject. The camera automatically operates the shutter when a smiling face is detected, but no image is recorded. 3 Press (Smile) button again to exit the demo mode. Notes • [Auto Review] is fixed to [On]. • [REC Mode] is fixed to [Normal]. • When demonstrating Scene Recognition mode, the
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    TV. Select this item to connect the camera to a TV that is not compatible with an HD(1080i) signal. Note • When shooting movies in the condition with the camera and a TV connected using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed in the TV side. MENU
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    Table of contents Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 103). 1 MENU t
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    High Definition TV, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. Camera LCD screen display TV screen with Wide Zoom Display 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Wide Zoom Display] t desired
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    Table of contents Operation Search USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [USB Connect] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto PictBridge
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    music tracks. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Download Music] t [OK] t z on the control button The message "Connect to PC" appears. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start "Music Transfer". 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. 91GB
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    in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Format Music] t [OK] t z on the control button zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use "Music Transfer" in the CD-ROM (supplied) to reset music
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory. A commercially available "Memory Stick Duo" media is already formatted, and can be used immediately. 1 MENU t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick" Tool) or (Internal Memory
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    displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • When you insert a "Memory Stick Duo" media 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
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    Table of contents Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in "Memory Stick Duo" media that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] ("Memory Stick" Tool) t [Change 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed
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    selected as the next recording folder. • You can delete only empty folders. If a folder contains images, or files that cannot be played back by the camera, first delete these images and files, and then delete the folder. Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index 96GB
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    sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button ("Memory Stick" Tool) t [Copy] t [OK] Notes • Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing
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    file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick" Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Series Reset Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick Duo" media is changed. (When the replaced
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    time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Area Setting] t desired setting t z on the control button Home Destination You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting. You use the
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    You can select the date and time display format. You can select Daylight Savings On/Off. You can set the date and time. Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using "PMB" in the CDROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date
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    connected to. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). VIDEO
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    AUDIO 1 To audio/video input jacks Green/Blue/Red White/Red (Playback) button Index HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) 2 To the multi connector 3 Turn on the TV and set the input. 4 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the
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    details, refer to the operating instruction of the TV. On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the following lists
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    - Uploading images to a media service (this requires an Internet connection) - Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using "Music Transfer") Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ 104GB
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    64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Notes • The computer environment must also satisfy the to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using
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    If the AutoPlay screen appears, select "Run Install.exe" and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [ icons for " PMB" and " PMB Guide" are created on the desktop. Double-click these icons to start the software. Note • Log on as Administrator.
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    ) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the "PMB". For details, see the "PMB Guide". "PMB" overview With the "PMB": • You can import images shot with the camera to the computer and display them on the computer
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    , see the "PMB Guide". Connecting the camera to the computer When battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately). • Use a Type2b-compliant USB/AV/DC IN cable
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    Index Importing images to a computer 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. The [Import Media Files] screen of "PMB" shooting date to view them. For details on the "PMB", see the "PMB Guide". Example: Month display screen Importing images to a computer without using "PMB" When
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    a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. • This method cannot be used to export movies. Movies should be exported to the camera manually. Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal. • Removing
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory. Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista AFolder containing image data
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    Transfer". 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the camera Execute [Restore defaults] in step 5. All Music files return to the preset-music, and [Music] in the [Slideshow] menu is set to [Off]. • You can reset the Music files to
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    at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate depending on the types of allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 the suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the
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    charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately). 3 Turn on the Macintosh computer, then press the (Playback) button on the camera. 4 Connect the camera
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    camera and Macintosh computer. 7 Start "Music Transfer". 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Notes • Shut down all other application software • You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 85), however, other settings will also be reset. • For
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    to use the camera and optional accessories. Viewing on Windows When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" is also installed. 1 Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access "Step-up Guide" from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility
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    using the supplied "PMB" software and print the images. You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the "PMB Guide". Printing at a shop (page 120) You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" media containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make
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    computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant camera Prepare the camera for USB connection to the printer, using the cable for multi-use terminal. 1 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Connect the camera
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    [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select by [Date & Time Setting] of the camera. This function may not be provided depending on the printer. Note • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the appears on the screen. (PictBridge Connecting) indicator Index 119GB
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    /Settings Search Index Printing at a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" media containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance in viewing
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    Table of contents Operation Search Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 122 to 130. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 131. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the
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    it with a new one. The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • The battery charge will quickly get used up and the actual remaining battery charge will be lower than the indicator in the following cases: - When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. - When you use the flash and
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    camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off]. Smile Shutter function does not work. • No image is shot if long time. • The Anti Blink function is working. Reset [Anti Blink] to [Off] (page 55). The digital zoom when: - Shooting movies. - The Smile Shutter is working. 123GB
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    (Snow) or (Underwater) mode. Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air They are displayed only during playback. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using "PMB
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    The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear page 34). • The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. • [ stored on the "Memory Stick Duo" media shot using other cameras. Play such images in Folder View (page
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    Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black. • [Auto Orientation] is set to [On] camera and a TV connected using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is not supported, connect the camera
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    ). Cannot print an image. • Refer to the operation manual of the printer. Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as "101MSDCF" (page 111). • When using software other than "PMB", the information may not be updated
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    the camera. Remove image shot with digital software. • If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images. PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera camera. • Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 90). • Disconnect and connect the cable
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    Search MENU/Settings Search Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use terminal. • Turn on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • If you select [Exit] during printing
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    a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera. • Set the date and time again (page 100). • The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. You want to
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    two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss • There is trouble
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    then on again. Reinsert the "Memory Stick" • Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media correctly. • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" media cannot be used in the camera (page 138). • The "Memory Stick Duo" media is damaged. • The terminal section of the "Memory Stick Duo" media is dirty. "Memory Stick" type
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    • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo You cannot create any folders if this is the case. Empty folder contents • You tried to delete camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras
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    the camera. Unable to battery. Printer busy Paper error No paper Ink error Low ink No ink • Check the printer. Printer error • Check the printer. • Check if the image you want to print is corrupted. • The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the cable
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    be executed when using a PictBridge connection • Some functions are restricted while the camera is connected to a PictBridge compliant printer. Recovering image management file... • The camera restores the date information etc. in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc. • The number of
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    temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has dropped. Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature • Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down. • When you record movies for a long
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    Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Using the camera abroad - Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/
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    a*2*3*4 *1 High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported. *2 "Memory Stick Duo" media, "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo data. • Data may be corrupted in the following cases: - When the "Memory Stick Duo" media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation
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    PRO Duo" media with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with the camera. Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" media (sold separately) • To use a "Memory Stick Micro" media with the camera, be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Micro" media into an "M2" Adaptor as large as
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    to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Compatible battery pack • The NP-BG1 (supplied) can be used only in G type compatible Cyber-shot models. • If you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately), the minutes also appear after the
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    a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened. • The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way: - Fast flashing: Turns the light on
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    41 Area Setting 99 Auto Orientation 80 Auto Review 81 B Battery charger 141 Battery pack 140 Beach 20 Beep 82 BRK 40 Burst 62 Delete 34, 71 Delete REC.Folder 96 Demo Mode 86 Digital Zoom 78 DISP 16 Download Music 91 DRO 57 E Easy Shooting Guide 84 G Gourmet 20 Grid Line 77 142GB
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    PictBridge 90, 118 Pixel 38 Playback 31 Playback zoom 32 PMB 107 Precision digital zoom 78 Print 73, 117 Print order mark 73 Printing directly 118 Program Folder 74 Self-diagnosis display 131 Self-Timer 28 Semi-manual 46 Settings 12 Shooting Movie 24 Still image 19 Shutter speed 41
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    Focus 68 Soft Snap 20 Software 106, 107, 112 Spot AF 46 Spot metering 48 SteadyShot 59 T Trimming 68 Troubleshooting 121 TV 101 Twilight 20 Twilight Portrait 20 U Underwater 20 Underwater White Balance 45 Unsharp masking 68 USB Connect 90 Using the camera abroad 137 V VGA 37 Video
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    "C Library", "Expat" and "zlib" software are provided in the camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net
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