How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Marks and notations used in this handbook Search for information by function. Search for information by operation.
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of memory cards that you can use (sold separately) The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card.
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Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen.
Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 9 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 12 Identifying parts··················································· 16 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 17 Using the internal memory ··································...
Viewing Viewing still images············································· 42 Playback zoom···················································· 43 Image Index ························································ 44 Delete·································································· 45 Viewing burst images ·········································· 47 Viewing movies ··················································· 49 3D images 3D Functions ······················································· 51 3D Shooting ························································ 53 Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically·········································...
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Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV ····························································· 127 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV······································································ 128 Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV ·········································· 131 Computer Using with your computer·································· 133 Using the software ············································ 134 Connecting the camera to a computer··················136 Uploading images to a media service ···················138 Creating a disc of movies ······································140...
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Others Using the camera abroad·································· 157 Memory card ····················································· 158 Battery pack ······················································ 160 Battery charger·················································· 161 Intelligent Pantilter············································· 162 AVCHD format ·················································· 163 TransferJet standard ········································· 164 Number of still images and recordable time of movies······························································· 165 Precautions ······················································· 167 Index Index ·································································...
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting movies Shooting 3D images Shooting portraits Shooting panoramic images Shooting moving objects Intelligent Auto Adjustment Superior Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 26 Scene Recognition ·············································· 74 Movie Mode ··························································· 31 MOVIE (Movie) button ·······································...
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Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Shooting in dark places Changing focus position Changing image size/ quality Changing screen display Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Anti Motion Blur ···················································· 26 Hand-held Twilight ··············································...
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Viewing 3D images Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images Viewing on TVs Creating AVCHD format movie disc Information about optional accessories Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically ······································· 55 “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”...
MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button.
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Mode dial Menu items Anti Blink — — (Settings) Notes • [Quality] is displayed only when [Movie format] is set to [AVCHD]. • Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. MENU items (Viewing) You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.
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Setting items You can change the settings on the 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select each item with v/V/b/B, then z.
Categories Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings * [Eye-Fi] appears only when an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) is inserted in the camera. Notes • [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.
Identifying parts Camera Cover panel A Shutter button (Burst) button C For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever (32) For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever (43, 44) D Flash E ON/OFF (Power) button F Power lamp G Microphone H Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator I Lens J Speaker...
List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. When shooting still images When shooting movies When playing back Display Indication...
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Display Indication Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom View mode TransferJet settings Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F2.4 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value Focus Recording a movie/Standby Standby 0:12 Recording time (m:s)
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no memory card inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data using one of the following methods.
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Superior Auto Adjustment) (Background Defocus) (Program Auto) (Scene Selection) (iSweep Panorama) (3D Shooting) (Movie Mode) Mode dial Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Superior Auto Adjustment The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the shutter button. The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images. By overlaying the images, the camera records an image with less subject blur and noises.
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What is the difference between Superior Auto Adjustment mode and Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode? In [Superior Auto Adjustment] mode, the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene. After shooting, the camera creates a composite of the burst images to produce a higher- quality image.
Background Defocus The camera focuses only on the subject, leaving the background out of focus, so that the subject stands out. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the shutter button. Notes • When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake. •...
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 Press the shutter button.
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button. If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button. (Soft Skin) Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness.
(High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors using Macro mode. (Pet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings.
Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. indicates settings that cannot be changed. For “Flash” and “Self-Timer,” the icons indicate modes that are available. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.
Intelligent Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button.
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Changing the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [Down] t z Panorama Image Size: MENU t [Panorama Image Size] t select [Standard] or [Wide] t z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen.
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the shutter button. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button again. Changing the Movie Format, Image Quality or Image Size MENU t Movie format: format] t [AVCHD] or [MP4] t z on the control button Quality (AVCHD): MENU t...
Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5×. 1 Turn the W/T (zoom) lever. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to (T) to zoom in, and to (W) to zoom out. •...
Tracking focus The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically until you press the shutter button halfway down, even if the subject is moving. 1 Press z on the control button. The target frame appears. 2 Place the target frame over the subject you want to focus on, and press z.
DISP (Screen Display Settings) 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Image Only) In Movie Mode, sets screen to standard brightness and displays only images. (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays only images. Image Only) (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays the...
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Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button, then select [Bright + Exposure Data].
Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) Flash automatically operates when shooting in low light or backlit conditions. (On) Flash always operates. (Slow Flash always operates. Synchro) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the control button. 2 Wait for a smile to be detected. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.
Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Does not use the self-timer. (10sec) Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Hints for preventing blur If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button, “Camera shake” occurs. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind. (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode.
Burst button You can select Single (single-image) or Burst as the shooting mode. You can also select Single (single-image) or Burst in [Burst Settings] (page 65). 1 Select a desired mode with the When you press the (Burst) button, the setting switches. Single The camera shoots a single image.
MOVIE (Movie) button You can quickly start shooting movies from all REC modes. 1 Press the MOVIE (Movie) button. 2 To stop recording, press the MOVIE (Movie) button again. Note • MOVIE (Movie) button is not available in the following situations: –...
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording and playing images.
Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Turn the (Playback zoom) lever to (T) 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 the lever.
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Turn the (Index) lever to (W) to display the image index screen. Turn the lever again to display an index screen with more images. Turn the lever yet again to view images with the Calendar while playing back in [Date View].
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 90). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button All Images on This Date All in This Folder All AVCHD files...
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You can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting images Turn the lever to (T) of the W/T (zoom) lever in index mode to return to single-image mode, and turn the (Index) lever to (W) in single-image mode to return to index mode. •...
Viewing burst images Plays back burst images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select burst images using b/B on the control button. 3 Press the desired button according to the playback mode. Operation method Press V on the control button. Press z on the control button.
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Viewing the burst images as a movie by tilting the camera to the right or left To view the burst images smoothly as a movie, press z on the control button, then tilt the camera to the right or left, as illustrated. Tilt the camera to the right or left, with the center of the camera as the axis.
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Control button Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. To display only movies on the index screen You can view only movie thumbnails on the index screen by pressing MENU t Mode) t...
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On the movie viewing screen Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z. The Playback bar appears, you can check a playback position of a movie. screen. The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality. Playback bar appears on the movie viewing...
3D Functions This camera is compatible with 3D functions. The 3D functions installed on this camera are [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle]. 3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode can be played back only on a 3D TV, while the images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode can be played back both on this camera and on a 3D TV.
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File name of the 3D image A 3D image consists of both JPEG and MPO files. If you import images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle] modes into a computer, the image data is stored on the computer as follows. File name on the computer 3D Sweep Panorama DSC0ffff.JPG...
3D Shooting Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D image. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select (3D Sweep Panorama) or control button. 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button.
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Tips for shooting a 3D image • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. Shootable range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Sweep the camera approximately 45 degrees to the left and right of the subject you want to focus on.
Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically You can view the stereoscopic images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode by tilting the camera to the right or left. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image shot in control button.
Viewing an image on a 3D TV You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Connect the camera to the TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately).
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Notes • When you select (3D Viewing) mode, only 3D images are displayed. • If you play back an image shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode with [Shooting Direction] set to [Up] or [Down], the image is played back horizontally on the TV. •...
Easy Mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (Easy Mode) t z on the control button. 3 [OK] t z 4 Shoot with the shutter button.
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Viewing in Easy Mode When you press the (Playback) button in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, only the deletion function becomes available. Delete: (Delete) button t [OK] t z on the control button You can delete the currently displayed image.
Shooting Direction Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama or 3D Sweep Panorama modes. 1 MENU t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction (Right) Pan from left to right. (Left) Pan from right to left. (Up) Pan from down to up.
Defocus Effect Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (Defocus Effect) t desired mode Adds a slight Background Defocus effect. (Low) Adds an average Background Defocus effect. (Mid) Adds a strong Background Defocus effect.
Image Size/Panorama Image Size/ Quality The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large- format paper.
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When shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama/3D shooting modes (16:9) (Standard) (Wide) When shooting movies 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 smoother the playback image. Select a movie recording format by pressing MENU t Settings) t [Movie format] in shooting mode (page 95).
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On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Burst Settings You can select Single (single-image) or Burst as the shooting mode. 1 MENU t (Burst Settings) t desired mode (Single) The camera shoots a single image. (Burst) The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button.
Burst Shooting Interval Selects the number of images taken per second for Burst shooting. 1 MENU t (Burst Shooting Interval) t desired mode (High) Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession. (Mid) Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession. (Low) Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession.
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You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Note • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
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Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode. 1 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Note •...
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) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 2 MENU t (White Balance) t [One Push Set] t z on the control button The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again.
Focus You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 MENU t (Focus) t desired mode (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
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Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, 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 the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
Scene Recognition 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 (Motion Detection). Example of an image when 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (Scene Recognition) t desired mode (Auto)
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Shooting two images with different settings and selecting the one you like (Advanced mode) In [Advanced] mode, the camera shoots two images consecutively with the settings differing as follows when it recognizes using a tripod), (Backlight) or You can select the desired image from the two images shot. First Image* Shoots in Slow Synchro Shoots in Slow Synchro with the face...
Soft Skin Effect When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. 1 MENU t (Soft Skin Effect) t desired mode (Off) Does not use the Soft Skin Effect. (Low) Adds light Soft Skin Effect.
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) Detects a big smile. (Normal Detects a normal smile. Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes •...
Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red- eye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will change to an orange-colored for which the focus is set will turn green when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
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Registering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority. 1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The target frame appears.
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Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select (Soft Skin) or 3 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode...
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control button (Continuous Playback) (Slideshow with music) Note • [Slideshow] is not available when [View Mode] is set to [Folder view (MP4)] or [AVCHD view]. Continuous Playback 1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button.
Slideshow with music 1 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control button Displays the setting screen. 2 Select a desired setting. 3 [Start] t z 4 Press z to end the slideshow. Note • [Slideshow with music] is not available for the following images: –...
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Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Press V on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press v/V to adjust the volume. Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.
3D Viewing Select [3D Viewing] when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on the 3D TV. Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately) (page 56). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (3D Viewing) t z on the control button...
Send by TransferJet TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
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Receiving images using TransferJet 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Closely align the (TransferJet) marks on the camera and sending device to receive images. A notification sound is emitted when connection is made. Notes • Only images that can be played back on the camera can be sent or received. •...
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button (Date View) Displays images by date. (Folder view Displays still images.
Display Burst Group You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t [Date View] t z on the control button 3 MENU t (Display Burst Group) t desired setting t z (Display Main...
Retouch Retouches 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 button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
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Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 [OK] t z (All but This Image) (All Imgs in This Burst Group)
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Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. 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) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images.
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DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image)
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Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Rotate) t z on the control button 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. 4 [OK] t z Notes •...
Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this function selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t [Folder view (Still)] or [Folder view (MP4)] t z on the control button 3 MENU t (Select Folder) t z...
Movie format You can set the recording method used to record movies. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button AVCHD Sets the recording method to AVCHD, which is suitable for viewing smooth video images on a high-definition television.
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The 1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
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 desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines.
Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision Digital Zoom. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button...
Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button Records the image with the correct orientation.
Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t Reduction] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Blink Alert When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected”...
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Beep Changes the settings of the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t mode t z on the control button Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter High button.
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...
Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide. (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t...
Display color Sets the color of the screen display. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Black Sets the background color of the LCD screen. White Pink (Main Settings) t [Display color] t...
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or AVCHD movie playback. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Demo Mode1 A demonstration of the shooting functions will be performed.
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute [Initialize], 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.
HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI Cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution.
CTRL FOR HDMI This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 131. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Enables remote-controlled operation.
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COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordance with the type of TV you connect to the camera using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type3-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button...
USB Connect Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the USB cable. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device.
LUN Settings Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed.
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 MENU t (Settings) t z on the control button The message “Connect to PC” is displayed. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
Format Music You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
Power Save Sets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
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TransferJet You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
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Eye-Fi Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Uses the upload function.
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Notes • When you use a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the PC application written in the Eye-Fi card first, then format the card. • Before using the Eye-Fi card, upgrade the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest version. For details on version upgrades, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
Format Formats the memory card or the internal memory. To ensure stable operations of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored.
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in a memory card to store recorded images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •...
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used to store recorded images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Delete REC.Folder Deletes the folder in a memory card that is used to store recorded images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
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Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button 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 copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed.
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired setting t z on the control button Home You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t desired setting t z on the control button 2 Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/B. 3 [OK] t z Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format.
Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
• “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.
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Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to the HDMI terminal of an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the HDMI Cable (sold separately). HDMI terminal 1 To the HDMI terminal...
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Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type3-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). 1 Attach a conversion adaptor to an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) and connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with the appropriate cable.
Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote controller supplied with the TV by connecting the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 Connect the camera to the TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately).
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Notes • When the camera is connected to a TV set using an HDMI Cable, the functions that you can operate are limited. • You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a “BRAVIA”...
Using with your computer “PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer”...
7 Start up the software. • To start up “PMB,” click 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] t [All Programs] t •...
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Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPMB). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder. The installation of the software starts. Notes • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. •...
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PC, it may destroy the image file or playback may become impossible. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the camera’s memory card from a PC. Sony bears no responsibility for the result of operations of this type.
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.
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Uploading images to a media service This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: • You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service. • You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office.
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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.
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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Types of discs that can be used with “PMB” The following 12-cm discs can be used with “PMB”. For information on Blu-ray discs, see page 141. Disc type DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD+R DL DVD-RW / DVD+RW • Always maintain your PlayStation ®...
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Creating standard definition image quality (STD) discs DVD discs with standard definition image quality (STD) can be created using supplied “PMB” software and selecting an AVCHD movie imported to the PC. 1 Turn on the power of the PC and insert an unused disc in the DVD drive. •...
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a memory card-compliant printer For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the images.
3 Initialize the settings (page 107). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be checked.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This is caused when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. Depending on conditions of use, the display may remain incorrect.
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Recording takes a long time. • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, for example, when you shoot images in dark locations, the camera automatically reduces the image noise. This function is called NR (noise reduction) slow shutter and the shooting time takes longer. The image is out of focus.
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The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. 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”, you can print or save images with the date (page 134).
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Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • 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.
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• Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and the “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 136).
Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insert it in the correct direction. You have formatted a memory card by mistake. • All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. Data is being recorded to internal memory even though you inserted a memory card.
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Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using The camera turns off with the lens portion extended. • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on again. •...
• A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 107), then turn the power on again. 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.
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System error • Turn the power off and then on again. Camera overheating Allow it to cool • The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. Internal memory error •...
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No still images • There are no 3D images that can be played back in [3D Viewing] mode. • The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. File found which was not recognized •...
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MP4 12M is not supported with this memory card MP4 6M is not supported with this memory card • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, a “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media or an SD memory card (Class 4 or faster). Recording is unavailable in this movie format •...
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Image Database File error Cannot recover • Import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, and format the memory card or the internal memory (page 119). To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with “PMB”. Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature •...
Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. On TV color systems To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system.
Memory card The types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card. MultiMediaCard cannot be used. Notes •...
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Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) • This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro” media. • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2”...
Battery pack On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
Battery charger • Only NP-BN1 type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. •...
Intelligent Pantilter Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to take pictures, by having the camera detect people’s faces. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter. Notes • DSC-WX5C digital still camera does not support the Intelligent Pantilter (IPT-DS1/IPT-DS1C). •...
AVCHD format The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal at the 1080i technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format.
TransferJet standard TransferJet communications conform to the standard given below. TransferJet standard: Conforms to PCL Spec. Rev. 1.0 Protocol Class Name (communication type): SCSI Block Device Target OBEX Push Server OBEX Push Client • Use the “SCSI” communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet-compatible device (sold separately).
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images Capacity Internal memory Approx. 32 MB Size 16:9(9M) 16:9(2M) Notes •...
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Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time. The maximum size of an MP4-format movie file is up to approximately 2GB. Capacity Internal memory...
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
Index Numerics 3D Functions ...51 3D Shooting ...53 3D Sweep Panorama ...53 3D Viewing ...84 AF Illuminator ...96 AF range finder frame ...71 Anti Blink ...80 Anti Motion Blur ...26 Area Setting ...125 Auto Orientation ...99 AVCHD format ...163 Background Defocus ...24 Backlight Correction HDR ...26...
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Gourmet ...27 Grid Line ...97 Hand-held Twilight ...26 HD(1080i) ...110 HDMI connector ...56, 129, 131 HDMI Resolution ...108 High Sensitivity ...27 Identifying parts ...16 Image Index ...44 Image Size ...62 Initialize ...107 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ...21 Intelligent Pantilter ...162 Intelligent Sweep Panorama ...29 Internal memory ...19...
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Self-diagnosis display ...152 Self-portrait ...38 Self-Timer ...38 Send by TransferJet ...85 Settings ...14 Shooting 3D images ...53 Movie ...31 Still Image ...21 Shooting Direction ...60 Slideshow ...81 Slideshow with music ...82 Slow Synchro ...36 Smart zoom ...98 Smile Detection Sensitivity ...77 Smile Shutter ...37...
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GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL”...