Sony Cyber-shot 4-176-667-12(1) User Manual

© 2010 Sony Corporation 4-176-667-12(1)GBCyber-shot HandbookDSC-W370Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex10GBMENU/Settings SearchYou can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU b

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex100GBUsing with your computer“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (suppl

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex101GBUsing the software1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex102GB1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM dri

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex103GBConnecting the camera to the computer1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex104GBPerform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:• Disconnecting the dedicated USB

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex105GBUploading images to a media serviceThis camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex106GB1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a Macintosh computer.When you connect th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex107GBPrinting still imagesYou can print still images using the following methods.• Printing

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex108GB4 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button5 Desired item t [Start] t z•

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex109GBTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.B

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex11GBYou can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.1 Press the (

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex110GBThe remaining charge indicator is incorrect.• This phenomenon occurs when you use the c

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex111GBZoom does not work.• You cannot use the optical zoom when shooting in Sweep Panorama.•

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex112GBWhite or purple streaks appear in bright areas of the subject, or the whole screen of t

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex113GBCannot display images in index mode.• Cancel the Easy Viewing mode if activated.Cannot

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex114GBAfter making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.• Make the USB connec

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex115GBSee “PictBridge-compliant printer” together with the following items.Cannot print an im

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex116GBCannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.• The printer does not provide

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex117GBWarning messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions.• The battery

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex118GBNo images• No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex119GB1280×720 (Fine) is not supported with this memory card1280×720 (Standard) is not suppor

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex12GBYou can change the settings on the (Settings) screen.1 Press the MENU button to displa

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex120GBNo internal memory space remainingDelete images?• The internal memory is full. To recor

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex121GB“Memory Stick Duo” mediaA “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex122GBNotes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately)• To use a “Memory

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex123GBBattery packOn charging the battery packWe recommend charging the battery pack in an am

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex124GBBattery charger• Only NP-BK type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the ba

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex125GBIndexNumerics1080i...

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex126GBIIdentifying parts ...14Im

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex127GBUUnsharp masking ...62USB Co

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex128GBNotes on the LicenseTHIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex13GB• [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.•

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex14GBIdentifying partsA ON/OFF (Power) buttonB Shutter buttonC FlashD Self-timer lamp/Smile S

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex15GBList of icons displayed on the screenIcons are displayed on the screen to indicate the c

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex16GBBCDDisplay IndicationzAE/AF lockISO400ISO numberNR slow shutter125Shutter speedF3.6Apert

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex17GBUsing the mode dialSet the mode dial to the desired function. (Movie Mode)Allows you to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex18GBUsing the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 19 MB of internal memory. This mem

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex19GBIntelligent Auto AdjustmentAllows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted au

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex2GBHow to use this handbookClick on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding pag

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex20GBEasy ShootingAllows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex21GBzOn Easy Viewing modeWhen you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex22GBProgram AutoAllows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutt

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex23GBSweep PanoramaAllows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.1 Set the mode

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex24GBzChanging the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic imageShooting Direction: M

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex25GBScene SelectionAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.1 Set the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex26GB• When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode,

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex27GBMovie ModeAllows you to record movies.1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode).2 Press the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex28GBZoomYou can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enla

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex29GBDISP (Screen Display Settings)1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control butt

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex3GBNotes on using the cameraNotes on the types of memory card that you can use (sold separat

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex30GBFlash1 Press (Flash) on the control button.2 Select the desired mode with the control

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex31GBSmile ShutterWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.1 Pr

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex32GBSelf-Timer1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button.2 Select the desired mode with th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex33GBViewing still images1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.2 Select

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex34GBPlayback zoomPlays back the enlarged image.1 Press (Playback zoom) button during still

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex35GBImage IndexDisplays multiple images at the same time.1 Press the (Playback) button to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex36GBDeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex37GBViewing movies1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.2 Select a movi

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex38GBzOn the movie viewing screenSelect the image you want to display using b/B on the contro

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex39GBShooting DirectionSets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a Sweep Panorama i

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex4GBOn moisture condensation• If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm locatio

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex40GBImage SizeThe image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex41GBThe larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data u

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex42GBFlashIn Easy Shooting mode, you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button.1

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex43GBBurst SettingsYou can select single-image mode or burst mode.1 MENU t (Burst Settings)

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex44GBEVYou can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex45GBISOSets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode.1 Set the mode

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex46GBWhite BalanceAdjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex47GB1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighti

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex48GBFocusYou can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the prope

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex49GBzFocusing on subjects near the edge of the screenIf the subject is out of focus, do as f

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex5GBTable of contentsNotes on using the cameraHow to use this handbook·······················

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex50GBMetering ModeSelects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex51GBScene RecognitionIn Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, the camera automatically detects s

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex52GBzShooting twice, choosing the best image later - it’s more convenient! (Advanced mode)In

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex53GBSmile Detection SensitivitySets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detect

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex54GBFace DetectionDetects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure,

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex55GBzRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory)Normally the camera automatically s

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex56GBDROIn Program Auto, the camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex57GBAnti BlinkWhen Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image,

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex58GBSlideshowImages are automatically played back in succession.1 Press the (Playback) but

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex59GB1 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control buttonDisplays the set

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex6GBMENU (Shooting)MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10MENU (Viewi

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex60GB• The interval setting is invalid for movie playback.IntervalSets the screen switching i

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex61GBView ModeAllows you to select the display format for images.1 Press the (Playback) but

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex62GBRetouchRetouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is reta

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex63GBDeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images usin

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex64GBProtectProtects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed for r

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex65GBDPOFDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the image

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex66GBRotateRotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in verti

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex67GBSelect FolderWhen multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex68GBAF IlluminatorThe AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject i

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex69GBGrid LineWith reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex7GBOthers“Memory Stick Duo” media································ 121Battery pack ··········

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex70GBDisp. ResolutionSelects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting.1 Set the cam

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex71GBDigital ZoomSelects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical z

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex72GBAuto OrientationWhen the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the cam

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex73GBRed Eye ReductionThe flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-e

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex74GBBlink AlertWhen an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex75GBBeepSelects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera.1 MENU t (Setti

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex76GBLanguage SettingSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex77GBFunction GuideYou can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you ope

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex78GBDemo ModeYou can set whether to use a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recog

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex79GBInitializeInitializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this funct

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex8GBOperation SearchLeaving the settings to the cameraIntelligent Auto Adjustment············

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex80GBHDMI ResolutionWhen you connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with HDMI termi

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex81GBCTRL FOR HDMIThis setting allows TV’s remote control of a camera that is connected to a

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex82GBVideo OutSets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex83GBUSB ConnectSelects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex84GBLUN SettingsSets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer scre

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex85GBDownload MusicYou can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex86GBFormat MusicYou can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can b

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex87GBPower SaveSets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark, and the time until the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex88GBFormatFormats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex89GBCreate REC.FolderCreates a folder in the memory card for recording images.Images are rec

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex9GBAdjusting exposureEV ····································································

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex90GBChange REC.FolderChanges the folder in the memory card that is currently used for record

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex91GBDelete REC.FolderDeletes a folder for recording images in the memory card.1 MENU t (Set

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex92GBCopyCopies all images in the internal memory to a memory card.1 Insert a memory card wit

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex93GBFile NumberSelects the method used to assign file numbers to images.1 MENU t (Settings)

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex94GBArea SettingAdjusts the time to the local time of a selected area.1 MENU t (Settings) t

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex95GBDate & Time SettingSets the date and time again.1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Sett

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex96GBViewing images on a TVYou can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.The c

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex97GBYou can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the cam

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex98GBWhen you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can op

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex99GBIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the