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Using your computer
4View images on the computer.
Double-click the hard disk icon t the 
desired image file in the folder 
containing the copied files to open that 
image file.
Perform the procedures listed below 
beforehand when:
 Disconnecting the USB cable
 Removing a recording medium
 Turning off the camera
Drag and drop the drive icon or the 
icon of the recording medium to the 
“Trash” icon. 
The camera is disconnected from the 
computer.
You can edit images recorded in RAW 
mode with various corrections, such as tone 
curve, sharpness. Also, you can save the 
images as a general-purpose file format.
 Log on as Administrator for installation.
1Turn on your Macintosh computer, and 
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the 
CD-ROM drive.
2Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
3Copy the [IDCSR_INST.pkg] file in the 
[MAC] folder to the hard disk icon.
4Double-click the [IDCSR_INST.pkg] file 
in the copy-to folder.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 
complete the installation.
 When the restarting confirmation message 
appears, restart the computer following the 
instructions on the screen.
 If you save the ARW format data as the RAW 
format, the data is converted to the SR2 format.
Double-click [Image Data Converter SR] in 
the [Application] folder.
To delete the USB connection
Installing “Image Data Converter 
SR Ver.1.1”
Starting up “Image Data Converter 
SR Ver.1.1”
Technical Support
Additional information on this product 
and answers to frequently asked 
questions can be found at the Sony 
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/ 
						

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Printing images
How to print images
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 123)
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a 
PictBridge compliant printer.
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick Duo”/CF card/Microdrive compliant printer
You can print images with a “Memory Stick Duo”/CF card/
Microdrive compliant printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing using a computer
You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “Picture 
Motion Browser” software and print the images.
Printing at a shop
You can take a recording medium containing images shot with your 
camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a   (DPOF 
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Printing images
Printing images directly using a PictBridge 
compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you 
can print images shot using your camera by 
connecting the camera directly to a 
PictBridge compliant printer.
 “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. 
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products 
Association)
In single-image mode
You can print a single image on a printing 
sheet.
In index mode
You can print several images at a reduced 
size on a printing sheet. 
 An index print function may not be provided 
depending on the printer.
 The quantity of images that can be printed as an 
index image differ depending on the printer.
 You cannot print RAW data files.
Prepare the camera to connect it to the 
printer with the USB cable.
 It is recommended to use the AC Adaptor/
charger (not supplied) to prevent the power from 
turning off partway through printing.
1Press MENU to display the menu.
2 Select [ ] (Setup) with b/B on 
the controller, then press the 
center of the controller (page 80).
3Select [Transfer mode] with v/V, 
then press B.
4Select [PTP] with V, then press 
the center of the controller.
The USB mode is set to [PTP].
5Turn the camera off and insert the 
recording medium that the 
images have been recorded.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
Controller MENU 
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1Connect the camera to the 
printer.
2Turn on your camera and the 
printer.
The following screen appears.
• If the screen does not appear, press the shutter button on the camera halfway down.
1Select the image to print with  b/B  
on the controller.
 When you want to print only one image, go  to step 4.
2Select the number of sheets with 
v /V  on the controller.
 The number increases up to 20 with  v and 
decreases with  V.
 You can select the number of sheets for all  the images at the same time (page 125).
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 if you want 
to print other images.
 If you display other images, the total number of sheets is indicated in the “Total” 
field.
 You can switch betw een the single-image 
display and the index display with the   
(Display) button.
 You can enlarge the image with the    (Enlarge) button.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera 
to the printer
1 To  t h e  
USB jack 2
To  t h e  U S B  
jack
USB cable
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Printing images
4Press the center of the controller.
The print confirmation screen appears.
5Press the center of the controller 
again.
The image is printed.
6After the message “Printing 
finished.” appears, press the 
center of the controller.
To cancel the print
During printing, pressing the center of the 
controller cancels the print. Remove the 
USB cable or turn off the camera. When 
you want to print again, follow the 
procedure above.
To set up using the print menu
After you connect the camera to a printer, 
pressing the MENU button opens the 
following print menu. To operate the print 
menu, see page 80.
1 (Page 1)
[Batch print]
 You can specify the number of prints up to 20.
[Index print]
 For an index print, the number of images on one 
sheet, or the print format used depends on your 
printer.
All imagesPrints all the images in the 
recording medium in equal 
quantities.
ResetClears all the print settings.
StartPrints all the images in the 
recording medium as an index 
print. The print confirmation 
screen appears. Pressing the 
center of the controller starts 
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2 (Page 2)
[Paper size]
[Layout]
[Print quality]
[Data print]3 (Page 3)
[DPOF Print] 
Printer setup
9×13cm/3.5×5
Hagaki card
13×18cm/5×7
A4/8.5×11
2×3 card
10×15cm
4×6
8×10
Letter
Printer setup
Borderless
1 image/sheet
2 image/sheet
4 image/sheet
Printer setup
Fine
Printer setup
Off
Date
File name
Date & name
StartPrints the DPOF-marked 
images that were specified in 
the  Playback menu, 
regardless of the image 
currently displayed. The print 
confirmation screen appears. 
Pressing the center of the 
controller starts the printing 
operation. 
						

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on 
pages 127 to 136. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The battery pack cannot be installed.
As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever (t step 1 
in “Read This First”).
Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining 
indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location 
(page 142).
The battery pack is discharged. Install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This 
First”).
The battery pack is dead (page 142). Replace it with new one.
The battery pack runs down too quickly.
Charge it sufficiently (t step 1 in “Read This First”).You are using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 142).The battery terminal is dirty. Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab, etc., and charge 
the battery pack.
The battery pack is dead (page 142). Replace it with new one.
Cannot turn on the camera.
Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”).The battery pack is dead (page 142). Replace it with new one.
The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving 
mode and nearly shuts down. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing 
the shutter button halfway down (
t step 3 in “Read This First”).The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
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Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on.
In the default setting, the LCD monitor will turn off if no operation is registered for more than 
five seconds to minimize the battery consumption. You can change the time setting 
(page 102).
The LCD monitor is set to off. Press the  (Display) button to turn the LCD monitor on 
(page 26).
Something, such as a hand, has activated the eyepiece sensors when it passed near the sensors. 
If the sensors below the viewfinder are activated, the camera turns off the LCD monitor 
assuming the photographer is using the viewfinder. You can deactivate this function (page 97).
An exposure longer than one second, such as a bulb exposure, is being performed. Nothing is 
displayed on the LCD monitor during the exposure.
The image is not clear in the viewfinder.
Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial (t step 5 in “Read This 
First”).
Your camera cannot record images.
Check the free capacity of the recording medium (page 27). If it is full, do one of the 
following:
–Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).–Change the recording medium.You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to 
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 139).
You cannot record images while charging the built-in flash.
The shutter does not release.
The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus. (The shutter lock can be 
deactivated (page 93).)
The shutter cannot be released when the camera is attached to another device, such as an 
astronomical telescope, etc. (The shutter lock can be deactivated in this situation (page 96).)
The shutter cannot be released with “----” flashing at the lower-right corner on the LCD 
monitor and “E” flashing in the viewfinder. This indication means a recording medium is not 
inserted in the camera. Insert a recording medium to take a picture (
t step 4 in “Read This 
First”).
The shutter cannot be released with “--” lit at the upper-right corner on the LCD monitor. This 
indication means the lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (t step 2 in 
“Read This First”).
Recording takes a long time.
The noise reduction function is activated (page 85). This is not a malfunction.You are shooting in RAW mode (page 83). Since the RAW data file is large,  the RAW mode 
shooting may take time.
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Troubleshooting
The image is out of focus.
The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the focus mode switch to AF (page 71).You try to shoot a subject that may require special focusing (page 15). Use the focus-lock or 
manual focus function (page 71).
The flash does not work.
The built-in flash is closed. Pull it up.The flash mode is set to [Autoflash]. If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail, set 
the flash mode to [Fill-flash] (page 54).
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.
Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction.
A picture taken with the flash is too dark.
If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will 
be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash 
range also changes with it (page 44).
The bottom of a picture taken with the flash is too dark.
The picture was taken with the lens hood on. Remove the lens hood when the built-in flash is 
used. With some lenses, the bottom of the picture may become dark even without the lens 
hood (
t step 5 in “Read This First”).
The flash takes too long to recharge.
The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has been fired in 
succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the 
camera.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
Set the correct date and time (page 99, t step 3 in “Read This First”).
The aperture value and/or shutter speed flash when you press the shutter 
button halfway down.
Since the subject is too bright or too dark, it is beyond the available range. Adjust the setting 
again.
The image is too dark.
You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode 
(page 58) or adjust the exposure (pages 37, 65).
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The image is too bright.
You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the 
exposure (pages 37, 65).
The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 
(page 98).
Excessive light appears in the image.
The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. 
Attach a lens hood.
The corners of the picture are too dark.
If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on the thickness of 
the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in 
the image. The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to 
appear too dark (insufficient light).
The eyes of the subject come out red.
Activate the red eye reduction function (page 86).Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash (t step 5 
in “Read This First”).
Light the room and shoot the subject.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 8).
The image is blurred.
The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera-shake. The use 
of the Super SteadyShot function or a tripod is recommended. The flash can be used in this 
situation (page 14, 
t step 5 in “Read This First”).The picture of the subject was taken at a very short distance, such as in macro shooting. The 
Super SteadyShot function may not be fully effective when the subject is very near. In such a 
case, turn off the Super SteadyShot function and consider using a tripod (page 14, 
t step 5 in 
“Read This First”).
The subject was moving quickly. Select a higher shutter speed or a higher ISO sensitivity (the 
higher the ISO sensitivity, the noisier the image).
The Ev scale b B is flashing in the viewfinder.
The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera.