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Getting started ____________________
Sending images ___________________
Receiving images _________________
Using your camera as the remote camera ___
Printing images_____________________
Authentication/Deleting the record_____
Additional information_____________
Index __________________________
Digital Still Camera
Bluetooth Function Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-FX77
Serial No.
DSC-FX77
© 2002 Sony Corporation
See also the operating instructions.
Introduction
This camera is designed to connect with
a device equipped with the Bluetooth
function, such as a digital still camera, a
computer, or a printer. You can send/
receive images without a cable. You can
use your camera as a remote camera of
your computer to perform remote
shooting from the computer.
Printing images with a
printer (page 16)
Sending/receiving
images with another
digital still camera
• Sending/receiving images with a
• Using your camera as a remote
camera (page 14)
To connect with your digital still camera,
the Bluetooth device must be compatible
with the “Image Push Feature” or the
“Remote Camera Feature” of the “Basic
Imaging Profile” (BIP). For details, see
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Table of contents
Authentication/Deleting the
record
Using your camera as the
Using your camera as the remote camera of
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Getting started
The “Basic Imaging Profile”
The Bluetooth
Bluetooth operation
The “Basic Imaging Profile” (BIP) is the
specification used when sending or
receiving images between Bluetooth
devices. The main features of the BIP
enable sending or receiving images, use of
the remote shutter feature of a digital still
camera.
To connect with your camera, the Bluetooth
device must be compatible with the “Image
Push Feature” or the “Remote Camera
Feature” of the “Basic Imaging Profile”
(BIP).
wireless technology
Pressing the
Bluetooth menu. The
Bluetooth button opens the
Bluetooth lamp
The Bluetooth wireless technology allows
communication between various Bluetooth
devices without using cables. Devices
which can use this technology include PCs,
computer peripheral devices, PDAs, and
mobile phones. This omnidirectional
communication system enables
communication even if the Bluetooth
device is in a bag or if there are obstacles
between the devices.
turns blue during Bluetooth operations.
Antenna
portion
Bluetooth
lamp
Bluetooth
button
Before using the Bluetooth device, check
the BIP specifications of the device.
Also, the Bluetooth wireless technology has
advanced security functions, such as
scrambled frequencies and data encryption.
• When using the Bluetooth function, the
distance between the camera and the device you
intend to connect must be within 10 m (3.3 feet)
without obstacles.
• Do not cover the antenna portion during a
Bluetooth connection.
• Removing the battery pack during a Bluetooth
connection may cause a malfunction.
• When using the Bluetooth function, actual
remaining time and time indicated with the
battery remaining indicator may be different.
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a Set the MODE dial to SET UP.
b Select (Bluetooth SETUP)
with V, select [CHANGE
d Select the desired character
with v/V/b/B, then press z.
The selected character is entered.
Naming your camera
MODE dial: SET UP
INPUT DEVICE NAME
a
NAME] with V/B, select [OK]
with v/B, then press z.
The following screen appears.
You can name your camera with a name
containing up to 24 characters. This name is
used when the camera is searched for and
discovered by other Bluetooth devices.
“SONY Cyber-shot” is the default name.
We recommend you rename your camera
with an easy-to-understand name.
5
a
f
6
b
g
7
c
h
8
d
i
9
e
j
O
K
BACK SPACE
DELETE ALL
EXIT
INPUT DEVICE NAME
SONY Cyber–shot
MENU
OK
CHARACTER SELECT
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O
K
0
5
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
BACK SPACE
DELETE ALL
EXIT
e Repeat Step 4 as many times
as needed to name the
camera.
Control button
MODE dial
MENU
MENU
OK
CHARACTER SELECT
c When renaming the camera for
the first time, select [DELETE
ALL] with v/V/B, then press z.
The default name is deleted.
f Select [OK] with v/B, then
press z.
Renaming is completed and the
(Bluetooth SETUP) screen appears
again. Confirm the name on the screen.
INPUT DEVICE NAME
Bluetooth SETUP
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K
SECURITY LEVEL
EDIT RECORD
:
LOW
0
:
0
5
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
BACK SPACE
DELETE ALL
EXIT
CHANGE NAME
dsc
:
Name
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MENU
OK
CHARACTER SELECT
Device
address
• Be sure to enter one or more characters when
naming your camera.
PAGE SELECT
• Identify the camera with a name and device
address so that it can be located during a device
discovery.
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To change the character type
Each time you press the MENU button, the
character type changes as follows: number
t lowercase letters t uppercase letters
t symbols
To delete one character
Select [BACK SPACE], then press z. The
last character is deleted. Only the last
charater in a series can be deleted using
[BACK SPACE].
To delete all the characters
Select [DELETE ALL], then press z. All
the characters are deleted.
To cancel the renaming
operation
Select [EXIT], then press z. The previous
name is not changed.
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Sending images
<Your camera>
a Set the MODE dial to
and
Discovering devices
– New search
MODE dial:
min
60
display the image you want to
send.
1 UNIT(S) FOUND
SEARCHING Bluetooth DEVICE
b Press Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth menu appears.
<Your camera>
STOP
OK
You have to discover a Bluetooth device
when the camera has not been connected to
the device previously or when the camera
does not have information on the device in
the record for the connected device.
The device discovery operation is
completed, the SELECT THE
RECEIVER screen appears again.
min
60
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1/1
<Your camera>
SELECT THE RECEIVER
NAME :
1/1
SEND RECEIVE PRINT
[
]
Before operation
Be sure to set the Bluetooth device to allow
it to be connected.
SONY Cyber–shotX
OK
ADDRESS :
TYPE :
CAMERA
SUPPORTED : UNKNOWN
SEARCH :
NEW
c Select [SEND] with b, then
CONNECT
EXIT
NEW SEARCH
press z.
OK
MODE dial
The Bluetooth function starts up and
the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen
appears.
Bluetooth
To cancel the new search
Select [STOP], then press z in Step 4.
The devices discovered up to the point you
stop the discovery operation are added to
the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen.
<Your camera>
SELECT THE RECEIVER
NO RECORD FOR CONNECTED DEVICE
TRY
A
NEW SEARCH
CONNECT
EXIT
• You may not be able to discover the desired
device if the setting of the device is not
discoverable. If you cannot discover the desired
device by repeating a new search, check the
setting of the device.
• The maximum number of devices that can be
discoverable during a new search is 10 devices.
• The result of new search is displayed along
with the record.
NEW SEARCH
OK
d Select [NEW SEARCH] with V,
then press z.
Control button
“SEARCHING Bluetooth DEVICE” is
indicated and the number of Bluetooth
devices discovered is indicated.
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<Sending camera>
On the single screen
Sending images to a
camera
min
60
SONY Cyber–shotX
a Set the MODE dial to
and
display the image you want to
send.
SENDING
MODE dial:
EXIT
You can send images to a camera equipped
with the BIP-compatible Bluetooth
function.
OK
b Press Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth menu appears.
<Sending camera>
<Receiving camera>
101
min
60
SONY Cyber–shot
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min
60
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1/1
Before operation
0/0
RECEIVING
Be sure to set the receiving camera to
EXIT
OK
SEND RECEIVE PRINT
• If passkey entry is required on the sending
and receiving cameras, enter the passkey
(page 17).
• If you run past the time limit for the
passkey entry (30 seconds), connect again.
OK
MODE dial
Bluetooth
c Select [SEND] with b, then
press z.
The Bluetooth function starts up and
the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen
appears.
f To send other images, display
the desired image with b/B,
then press z.
d Display the record of the
receiving camera with b/B or
To cancel the sending operation
Sending camera
SMART ZOOM
Select [EXIT], then press z in Step 5 or
6. The Bluetooth function is turned off
and the Bluetooth menu appears again.
e Select [CONNECT] with v, then
Control button
press z.
“SENDING” is indicated and the
selected image is sent to the receiving
camera.
• This explanation is given using the DSC-FX77
model.
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<Sending camera>
<Sending camera>
On the Index (nine-image)
screen
min
60
SONY Cyber–shotX
a Set the MODE dial to , then
press the SMART ZOOM W
button once to switch to the
Index (nine-image) screen.
0/1
SENDING
EXIT
Bluetooth
TO NEXT
OK
SELECT
MOVE
At this time, the image has not been
sent.
<Receiving camera>
101
min
60
b Press Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth menu appears.
<Sending camera>
SONY Cyber–shot
00:0C:3E:3A:4B:69
f To send other images at the
0/0
RECEIVING
same time, repeat Step 5.
• The maximum number of images you can
send at a time is 54.
EXIT
OK
• If passkey entry is required on the sending
and receiving cameras, enter the passkey
• If you run past the time limit for the
passkey entry (30 seconds), connect again.
g Press Bluetooth.
h Select [OK] with B, then press
SEND RECEIVE PRINT
z.
c Select [SEND] with b, then
The Bluetooth function starts up and
the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen
appears.
When the images have been sent,
“SENT” is indicated on the sending
camera.
press z.
d Select [SELECT] with B, then
i Display the record of the
receiving camera with b/B or
press z.
k Select [EXIT], then press z.
The Bluetooth function turns off and
the Bluetooth menu appears again.
e Select the image you want to
send with v/V/b/B, then press
z.
j Select [CONNECT] with v, then
press z.
To cancel the sending operation
Sending camera
Select [EXIT], then press z in Step 0.
The Bluetooth function is turned off and the
Bluetooth menu appears again.
A
mark is attached on the selected
“SENDING” is indicated and the
selected image is sent to the receiving
camera.
image.
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“SENDING” is indicated and the
selected image is sent to the receiver
camera.
On the Index (triple-image)
screen
Sending images to a
Sony VAIO
a Set the MODE dial to , then
press the SMART ZOOM W
button twice to switch to the
Index (triple-image) screen.
<Sending camera>
MODE dial:
min
60
SONY Cyber–shotX
You can send images to a VAIO equipped
with the BIP-compatible Bluetooth
function.
SENDING
b Move the image you want to
EXIT
OK
send to the center with b/B.
MODE dial
<Receiving camera>
Bluetooth
c Press Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth menu appears.
<Sending camera>
101
min
60
SONY Cyber–shot
00:0C:3E:3A:4B:69
0/0
RECEIVING
EXIT
OK
• If passkey entry is required on the sending
and receiving cameras, enter the passkey
PRINT
RECEIVE
SEND
101-0012
OK
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BACK/NEXT
7
4
10:30AM
• If you run past the time limit for the
passkey entry (30 seconds), connect again.
d Select [SEND] with V, then
g To send other images, move
the desired image to the center
with b/B, then press z.
press z.
Control button
The Bluetooth function starts up and
the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen
appears.
• For the latest information about
connection using a VAIO, see the
imaging.com/support/
• You can also operate with the index (nine- or
triple-image) screen.
To cancel the sending operation
Sending Camera
Select [EXIT], then press z in Step 6 or
7. The Bluetooth function is turned off
and the Bluetooth menu appears again.
e Display the record of the
receiving camera with b/B or
f Select [CONNECT] with v, then
press z.
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<Sending camera>
a Turn on your VAIO and turn on
min
60
VAIO
the Bluetooth function.
b Start up “BlueSpace.”
SENDING
For details on this operation, refer to
the HELP of the VAIO.
EXIT
OK
c Set the MODE dial on the
• If passkey entry is required on your
camera and the VAIO, enter the passkey
• If you run past the time limit for the
passkey entry (30 seconds), connect again.
camera to
and display the
image you want to send.
d Press Bluetooth on the
camera.
h To send other images, display
the desired image with b/B,
then press z.
The Bluetooth menu appears.
e Select [SEND] with b, then
press z.
To cancel the sending operation
Your camera
Select [EXIT], then press z in Step 7 or
8. The Bluetooth function is turned off
and the Bluetooth menu appears again.
The Bluetooth function starts up and
the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen
appears.
f Display the record of the
receiver with b/B or perform
g Select [CONNECT] with v, then
press z.
“SENDING” is indicated on the
camera and the selected image is sent
to the VAIO.
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Receiving images
<Receiving camera>
b Press Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth menu appears.
<Receiving camera>
Receiving images
from a camera
101
min
60
SONY Cyber–shotX
1/1
WAITING TO RECEIVE
min
60
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101
1/1
MODE dial:
EXIT
You can receive images from a camera
equipped with the BIP-compatible
Bluetooth function.
OK
SEND RECEIVE PRINT
OK
To cancel the receiving
operation
MODE dial
c Select [RECEIVE] with b/B,
When [EXIT] is indicated on the screen,
you can cancel the receiving operation at
any time. Select [EXIT], then press z. The
Bluetooth function is turned off and the
Bluetooth menu appears again. The file
currently being received is not saved.
Bluetooth
then press z.
The Bluetooth function starts up and
“WAITING FOR CONNECTION” is
indicated. The camera is then
connectable.
<Receiving camera>
101
min
60
When the sending camera turns
off the Bluetooth function
The following screen appears.
<Receiving camera>
0/0
WAITING FOR CONNECTION
EXIT
OK
min
60
Control button
d Discover the receiving camera
with the sending camera, and
send images.
1/1
• You can also perform this operation with the
index (nine- or triple-image) screen.
• For the image types you can receive, see
RECEIVED
EXIT
OK
“RECEIVING” is indicated and the
image is sent to the receiving camera.
After recording the image in the
receiving camera, the receiving camera
turns back to be receivable (WAITING
TO RECEIVE).
If you want to receive other images, select
[EXIT] to turn off the Bluetooth function.
Then, repeat Steps 3 and 4.
a Set the MODE dial to
.
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Preparing your camera
a Set the MODE dial to
b Press Bluetooth.
Preparing the VAIO
Receiving images
from a Sony VAIO
.
a Turn on the VAIO and turn on
the Bluetooth function.
MODE dial:
b Start up “BlueSpace.”
The Bluetooth menu appears.
You can receive images from a VAIO
eqquiped with the BIP-compatible
Bluetooth function.
<Your camera>
For details on the following
operations, refer to the HELP of the
imaging.com/support/
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60
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101
1/1
MODE dial
Bluetooth
SEND RECEIVE PRINT
OK
c Select [RECEIVE] with b/B,
then press z.
The Bluetooth function starts up and
“WAITING FOR CONNECTION” is
indicated. The camera is then
connectable.
<Your camera>
101
min
60
Control button
0/0
WAITING FOR CONNECTION
• For the latest information about
connection using a VAIO, see the
imaging.com/support/
EXIT
OK
• For the image types you can receive, see
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Using your camera as the remote camera
Preparing your camera
MODE dial
Using your camera as
the remote camera of
a Sony VAIO
a Set the MODE dial on the
camera to P, or SCN.
Bluetooth
,
b Press Bluetooth.
MODE dial:
/
P/SCN
The Bluetooth menu appears.
<Your camera>
You can perform remote shooting from a
VAIO equipped with the BIP-compatible
Bluetooth function.
min
60
101
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The maximum time you can use
the camera as a remote camera is
three hours. The camera
REMOTE CAMERA
OK
automatically turns off after three
hours.
Do not use the camera for hours as
a surveillance camera and such.
This may cause a malfunction.
Control button
c Press z to execute [REMOTE
CAMERA].
• For the latest information about
connection using a VAIO, see the
imaging.com/support/
• When [SECURITY LEVEL] of your camera is
set to [HIGH], passkey entry may be required
(page 17).
The Bluetooth function starts up and
“WAITING FOR CONNECTION” is
indicated. The camera is then
connectable.
<Your camera>
101
min
60
0/0
WAITING FOR CONNECTION
EXIT
OK
• When [MODE] (REC MODE) is set to
[VOICE], you cannot select [REMOTE
CAMERA].
• You cannot use the self-timer function.
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Printing images
• If passkey entry is required, enter the same
• If you run past the time limit for the
passkey entry (30 seconds), connect again.
• The printer may have a predetermined
passkey or its passkey may have been set
beforehand. For details on the passkey
setting of the printer, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the printer.
Sending images to a printer
Printing images
MODE dial:
a Set the MODE dial on the
camera to
and display the
image you want to print.
You can send images to a printer equipped
with theBIP-compatible Bluetooth function
and print images.
b Press
Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth menu appears.
min
60
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f To send other images, display
the image you want to print
with b/B, then press z.
Before operation
Turn on the printer, and be sure to set the
printer to allow it to be connected.
101
1/1
MODE dial
• The number of images you can send in a
row depends on the printer.
SEND RECEIVE PRINT
OK
Bluetooth
c Select [PRINT], then press z.
To cancel the sending operation
Select [EXIT], then press z in Step 5 or
6. The Bluetooth function is turned off
and the Bluetooth menu appears again.
• The camera cannot cancel the printing
operation after the image has been sent to the
printer. For details to stop the printing, refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
printer.
The Bluetooth function starts up and
the SELECT THE PRINTER screen
appears.
d Display the record of the
printer with b/B or perform a
e Select [CONNECT] with v, then
press z.
• The edges of the image may not be printed
depending on the printer setting.
• It may take a lot of time to print images,
depending on the image size or the printer.
Control button
“PRINTING” is indicated on the
camera and the selected image is sent
to the printer.
• You can also perform this operation with the
index (nine- or triple-image) screen.
min
60
Printer
PRINTING
EXIT
OK
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Authentication/Deleting the record
When the passkey entry screen
appears on your camera before it
appears on the other device
Enter the desired passkey on your camera.
Then, enter the same passkey on the other
device.
Entering the passkey
Authentication
Enter the passkey when the passkey entry
screen appears.
What’s a passkey
a Select the desired character
with v/V/b/B, then press z.
The selected character is entered.
Passkey is used to authenticate two
Bluetooth devices that have not previously
connected to each other and create a trusted
relationship between them.
You need to enter the same characters
(passkey) to each device on passkey
authentication process.
Once authentication of the device has been
confirmed, the camera registered the device
as a record. Since then you can connect the
device without entering a passkey.
When the passkey entry screen
appears on the other device
before it appears on your camera
Enter the desired passkey on the other
device. Then, enter the same passkey on
your camera.
INPUTTHE PASSKEY WITHIN 30 SECS.
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0
5
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
BACK SPACE
DELETE ALL
EXIT
MENU
OK
CHARACTER SELECT
b Repeat Step 1 as many times
as needed to enter the desired
passkey.
When the passkey entry screen
appears on your camera and the
other device at the same time
You can enter the passkey on either one.
Enter the same passkey on your camera and
the other device.
• To ensure proper security, the passkey
entry has a time limit (30 seconds),
based on the Bluetooth standards.
• The passkey entry may be required when the
authentication valid period of the camera on
other device is expired, the record is deleted, or
the security setting is changed.
c Select [OK] with v/B, then
press z.
The passkey entry is completed.
• Passkey entry may be required, depending on
devices, each time you intend to connect.
• This “Passkey” is also referred to as a
“Bluetooth passkey” etc. “PIN” is also used
with the same meaning.
• You can enter a passkey with up to 16
characters, however, you have to enter the
passkey within the time limit (30 seconds). Due
to the time limit, we recommend you use about
a four-character passkey.
• The character types and the number of
characters available depend on the device.
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The SELECT RECORD screen
appears.
To change the character type
Each time you press the MENU button, the
character type changes as follows: number
t lowercase letters t uppercase letters
t symbols
Deleting the record
Your camera stores access history and
information about the devices once
SELECT RECORD
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NAME :
SONY Cyber–shotX
ADDRESS :
TYPE :
CAMERA
connected as an item called the record.
Since you can select a desired device from
the record, you do not have to perform a
new search each time you connect. The
camera can store records on up to seven
devices, and when you try to store another
record on a device, the oldest item is
automatically deleted from the list.
DELETE
EXIT
To delete one character
Select [BACK SPACE], then press z. The
last character is deleted. Only the last
character in a series can be deleted using
[BACK SPACE].
OK
BACK/NEXT
c Display the record you want to
delete with b/B.
d Select [DELETE] with v, then
To delete all the characters
Select [DELETE ALL], then press z. All
the characters are deleted.
press z.
MODE dial
e Select [OK] with v, then press
z.
• If you select [EXIT], authentication is
canceled and the connection is not
established.
The selected record is deleted.
f To delete other records,
display the record you want to
delete with b/B, select
If you fail to enter the passkey
If you run past the time limit for the passkey
entry (30 seconds) or enter a different
passkey, confirm error messages then
connect again.
[DELETE], then press z.
To cancel the deletion
Select [CANCEL] in Step 5 or [EXIT] in
Step 6, then press z.
Control button
a Set the MODE dial to SET UP.
b Select
(Bluetooth SETUP)
with V, [EDIT RECORD] with v/
V/B, [OK] with v/B, then press
z.
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Additional information
Receiving
File types that can be
sent/received
• The only files you can receive using your
camera are JPEG files.
•
Received images are recorded in the
recording folder. The file name format
used is as follows:
Sending
The types of files you can send using your
camera are as follows:
“NET0ssss.JPG”* and used it
depends also on the setting of [FILE
• Still image files shot normally.
– In Multi Burst mode
NUMBER] in
* ssss stands for any number within the
(SETUP 2).
• Still image files shot in
– E-MAIL mode
– VOICE mode.
range from 0001 to 9999.
• The settings for DPOF and protect are not
valid in received images.
• The files you can send using your camera are
only JPEG files.
• The image may be resized or only the
thumbnail file may be sent depending on the
connected device.
• The settings for DPOF and protect are not valid
in received images.
• File name and storage destination depend on
the connected device.
Received image file storage
destinations and file names on a
VAIO
For details, refer to the HELP of the VAIO.
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For details on your VAIO, refer to the
HELP of the VAIO or the following
support/
Troubleshooting
If you have trouble with your camera, try
the following solutions.
Sending/Printing images
Symptom
Cause
• The MODE dial is not set to
• The playback zoom function is being used.
Solution
The
Bluetooth button
.
p Set the MODE dial to
(see the operating instructions).
does not work.
p Cancel the playback zoom function (see the operating
instructions).
[SEND] or [PRINT] in the
Bluetooth menu cannot be • No “Memory Stick” is inserted.
selected.
• The MODE dial is not set to
.
p Set the MODE dial to
(see the operating instructions).
p Insert a “Memory Stick” (see the operating instructions).
p Select the folder where the image is stored (see the operating
instructions).
• No images are in the selected folder.
• A movie or Clip Motion file is selected.
• The device is not turned on.
p Select an image file other than Movie or Clip Motion files.
The desired Bluetooth
device cannot be
discovered.
p Turn on the device. For details, see the operating instructions
supplied with the device.
p Check that the Bluetooth function of the device is started up and
the device is connectable.
• The device is not connectable.
• The device ran past the time limit.
p Set the device so that it is connectable and perform a new search
(page 7).
• The device is placed outside of radio wave range p Move the device closer to your camera.
• The antenna portion of your camera or the
device is covered with your hand etc.
• The desired device is now connecting to another p Wait until the connection is finished and perform a new search
device.
(page 7).
• The name of the device has been changed.
• More than 10 Bluetooth devices are found
around your camera.
p Check the name of the device.
p The maximum number of devices discoverable using a new
search is 10. The order in which devices are discovered depends
on existing conditions. Turn off all devices except the desired
device, or repeat new searches until the desired device is found.
p When a new search is canceled, the name of the device you are
searching for may not be found. A substitute name (e.g.,
Device1) may be displayed instead. Identify the device address
again.
• The name of the device is not found.
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
You cannot connect to the • The device is not turned on.
desired device.
p Turn on the device. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the device.
• The device is not connectable.
p Check that the Bluetooth function of the device is started up and
the device is connectable.
• The device ran past the time limit.
p Set the device so that it is connectable and perform a new search
(page 7).
• The device is placed outside of radio wave
range.
p Move the device closer to your camera.
• The antenna portion of your camera or the
device is covered with your hand etc.
• The desired device is now connecting to another p Wait until the connection is finished and perform a new search
device.
(page 7).
• Passkey authentication failed.
p Connect again and enter the same passkey both on your camera
• You did not enter the passkey on the device.
p Whether the passkey entry screen first appears on your camera
or the device you intend to connect depends on the setting and
• The device you intend to connect to is different. p Check the name on the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen.
• The connection has been rejected.
p Set the device so that it is connectable. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the device.
p Try to connect again after a while.
• Since passkey authentication has failed
repeatedly, the connection may be rejected for a
while.
• The device is not BIP-compatible.
p The camera can connect to only a BIP-compatible device
(page 4).
You cannot select the
desired image.
• A movie or Clip Motion file has been selected. p Select an image other than Movie or Clip Motion file.
• No images in the selected folder.
p Select the folder where the image is stored (see the operating
instructions).
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
You cannot send an image • The capacity of the media of the device (e.g., a p Delete data from the media (e.g., a “Memory Stick” or hard
to the desired device.
“Memory Stick” or hard disk) is full.
disk) or replace it with a new one (see the operating
instructions).
• The device disconnected the connection.
p Check the status of the device and try to connect to the device
again. For details on the device, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the device.
• The device is placed outside of radio wave
range.
p Move the device closer to your camera.
• The antenna portion of your camera or the
device is covered with your hand etc.
• The application of the device suddenly stops.
p Check the status of the device. For details on the device, refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the device.
• The MODE dial is not set to
• Your camera has been turned off by rotating the p Turn on your camera and connect to the device again (pages 8,
.
p Set the MODE dial to
• The number of jobs to be printed by the printer p The number of images acceptable at one time depends on the
is over the limit.
printer. Wait until the printer is ready to accept images, then
send images. For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the printer.
• There is no paper in the printer.
• There is no ink in the printer.
p Supply the printer with paper. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the printer.
p Change the printer with ink. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the printer.
DPOF or protect setting is • The settings for DPOF or protect are not valid in
—
not valid.
the received images.
Receiving
Symptom
Cause
• The MODE dial is not set to
Solution
The
Bluetooth button
.
p Set the MODE dial to
(see the operating instructions).
does not work.
• The playback zoom function is being used.
p Cancel the playback zoom function (see the operating
instructions).
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
[RECEIVE] in the
Bluetoothmenu cannotbe • No “Memory Stick” is inserted.
selected.
• The MODE dial is not set to
.
p Set the MODE dial to
(see the operating instructions).
p Insert a “Memory Stick” (see the operating instructions).
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set the write-protect switch to the recording position (see the
is set to the LOCK position.
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
insufficient.
operating instructions).
p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it
(see the operating instructions).
p Replace the “Memory Stick” (see the operating instructions).
You cannot receive an
image from the desired
device.
• The sent file is not a JPEG file.
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
insufficient.
p Send the JPEG file.
p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it
(see the operating instructions).
p Replace the “Memory Stick” (see the operating instructions).
p Large size files may not be acceptable.
p Move the device closer to your camera.
• The sent file is too large.
• The device is placed outside of radio wave
range.
• The antenna portion of your camera or the
device is covered with your hand etc.
• The desired device is now connecting to another p Wait until the connection is finished and perform a new search
device.
(page 7).
• Passkey authentication has failed.
p Connect again and enter the same passkey both on your camera
• The device you intend to connect to is different p Check the name on the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen.
from the currently selected.
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
You cannot receive an
image from the desired
device (disconnected).
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
insufficient.
p Delete images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it (see
the operating instructions).
p Replace the “Memory Stick” (see the operating instructions).
p Check the status of the device and try to connect to the device
again. For details on the device, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the device.
• The device disconnected the connection.
• The device is placed outside of radio wave
range.
p Move the device closer to your camera.
• The antenna portion of your camera or the
device is covered with your hand etc.
• The device disconnected the Bluetooth
connection.
p Set the device so that it is connectable. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the device.
• The MODE dial is not set to
• The “Memory Stick” was removed.
• The camera has been turned off by rotating the p Turn on the camera and connect to the device again (pages 12,
.
p Set the MODE dial to
No request from the
sending device.
• The device is now connecting to another device. p Make a connection with your camera.
• The camera ran past the time limit (about five
minutes).
You cannot play back
received images.
• Incompatible JPEG files or files shot using other
cameras may not be properly played back on
your camera.
—
• The image is corrupted.
—
Thumbnail files on the
index screen are
displaced in blue.
• The received file has no thumbnail.
p There are some cases that JPEG files received from a VAIO or
other devices have no thumbnails. Such files are displayed in
blue on the index screen. However, this does not affect the
actual image received.
DPOF or protect settings • The settings for DPOF or protect are not valid in
are not valid. the received images.
—
Black bands surround the • The image size does not correspond to that of
image. your camera.
p When the image size does not corresponds to that of your
camera, black bands may appear around the image.
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Remote camera
Symptom
Cause
Solution
The
does not work.
Bluetooth button
• The MODE dial is not set to
,
P, or SCN. p Set the MODE dial to
,
P, or SCN (see the operating
instructions).
• The camera is in quick review mode.
p Exit the quick review mode (see the operating instructions).
[REMOTE CAMERA] in the • The MODE dial is not set to
Bluetoothmenu cannotbe
,
P, or SCN. p Set the MODE dial to
,
P, or SCN (see the operating
instructions).
selected.
• No “Memory Stick” is inserted.
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set the write-protect switch to the recording position (see the
is set to the LOCK position.
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
insufficient.
p Insert a “Memory Stick” (see the operating instructions).
operating instructions).
p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it
(see the operating instructions).
p Replace the “Memory Stick” (see the operating instructions).
p Set [MODE] (REC MODE) to a position other than [VOICE]
(see the operating instructions).
• [MODE] (REC MODE) is set to [VOICE].
No request from the
desired device.
• The device (controller) is now connecting to
another device.
p Connect the controller to your camera.
• You did not enter the passkey on the device.
• The device you intend to connect to is different p Check the name on the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen.
from the one selected.
p Connect again and enter the correct passkey.
• The device is not a BIP-compatible.
p The camera can connect to only a BIP-compatible device
(page 4).
• The device is placed outside of radio wave
range.
p Move the device closer to your camera.
• The antenna portion of your camera or the
device is covered with your hand etc.
• The camera ran past the time limit (about five
minutes).
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
The connection is
disconnected.
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
insufficient.
p Delete images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it (see
the operating instructions).
p Replace the “Memory Stick” (see the operating instructions).
• The MODE dial is not set to
,
P, or SCN. p Set the MODE dial to
,
P, or SCN (see the operating
instructions).
• The “Memory Stick” was removed.
• The camera has been turned off by rotating the p Turn on the camera and connect to the device again (page 14).
lens portion or for some other reason.
• The device disconnected the connection.
p Check the status of the device and connect to the device again.
For details on the device, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the device.
• The device is placed outside of radio wave
range.
p Move the device closer to your camera.
• The antenna portion of your camera or the
device is covered with your hand etc.
• The device is disconnected the Bluetooth
connection.
p Set the device so that it is connectable. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the device.
• The camera ran past the time limit of the remote p The maximum time you can use the camera as a remote camera
camera time limit (about three hours).
is three hours. The camera automatically turns off after three
hours.
The shutter clicks even if • The shutter always clicks during the remote
—
you set it not to click.
camera mode.
The buttons do not
function.
• The buttons do not function during the remote
camera mode except for SMART ZOOM,
POWER, and the MODE dial .
—
The self-timer is canceled. • The self-timer cannot be used in the remote
—
camera mode.
You cannot perform
remote shooting.
• The flash is being charged.
p Wait until the charging is finished and perform remote shooting
(see the operating instructions).
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
insufficient.
p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it
(see the operating instructions).
p Replace the “Memory Stick” (see the operating instructions).
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Entering a passkey
Symptom
Cause
Solution
The passkey entry is
requested.
• The security level of the camera or the device
has been changed.
p When raising the security level, passkey entry may be required
even if you have connected to the device before. Enter the
• The record has been deleted from the camera or p When deleting the record, the passkey entry may be required
the device to which you intend to connect.
even if you have connected to the device before. Enter the
• The authentication valid period of your camera p When the authentication valid period of your camera is expired,
is expired on the device you intend to connect to.
passkey entry may be required even if you have connected to the
• The device you intend to connect to is different p Check the name on the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen.
from the one selected.
The connection is
disconnected from the
desired device.
• You ran past authentication time limit (30
seconds).
• The same passkey is not entered.
p Enter the same passkey both in the camera and the device within
p Enter the same passkey both in the camera and the device within
• The device disconnected or ended the
connection.
• You did not enter the passkey on the other
device.
p Set the device so that it is connectable. For details, refer to the
p Whether the passkey entry screen first appears on the camera or
the device depends on the setting and the device. Connect again
and enter the passkey.
• The camera is turned off by rotating the lens
portion or for some other reasons.
p Turn on the camera and connect to the device again.
Authentication failed.
• You ran past the authentication time limit (30
seconds).
p Enter the same passkey both in the camera and the device within
• The same passkey was not entered.
p Enter the same passkey both in the camera and the device within
• The device disconnected or ended the
connection.
• The device you intend to connect to used a
character not valid for the camera as a part of
passkey.
p Check the status of the device and try to connect to the device
again. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
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Others
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Data transmission speed • The antenna portion of your camera or the
is too slow.
connected device is covered with your hand etc.
—
p Data transmission speed depends on the distance between your
camera and the device, obstacles, radio wave conditions,
application software, or the OS. Change the position of your
camera or set your camera closer to the device.
Since the distance
• The antenna portion of your camera or the
device is covered with your hand etc.
—
between the camera and
the desired device is
within 10 m (3.3 feet), the
connection cannot be
established.
p Data transmission speed depends on the distance between the
camera and the device, obstacles, radio wave conditions,
application software, or the OS. Change the position of your
camera or set your camera closer to the device.
• The desired device is now connecting to another p When the device is connecting to another device, the device
device.
may not be displayed as an available device or be connectable
at that time.
• The device is not connectable.
p Set the device so that it is connectable. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the device.
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Warnings and
messages
The following messages appear on the LCD screen.
Message
Meaning/ Corrective Action
FAIL TO CERTIFICATE
INPUT THE SAME LETTERS INTO
THE DEVICE TO BE CONNECTED AND
THIS DEVICE WITHIN 30 SECS.
NO REQUEST FROM THE SENDER
NO REQUEST FROM THE CONTROL
• If the camera does not receive any requests of connection or sending images from the device for
five minutes, the connection is disconnected or the camera becomes non-connectable. Connect
again.
NO RESPONSE FROM THE RECEIVER
NO RESPONSE FROM THE PRINTER
DISCONNECTED
• If the camera does not receive any responses from a receiver/printer for 10 minutes, the
connection is disconnected. Check the device status.
• Since the device disconnected for some reason or the distance between the camera and the device
is too great far, the connection was disconnected.
REFUSED TO CONNECT
• The connection was rejected by the device you intend to connect to by the setting or operations of that
device. Change the setting of the device.
REFUSED BY THE RECEIVER
REFUSED BY THE PRINTER
• The request to send an image, or the image itself was rejected.
• You are trying to send or print an incompatible image.
RECEIVER’S SERVICE IS
NOT SUPPORTED
PRINTER’S SERVICE IS
NOT SUPPORTED
NOT FOUND
• The camera could not discover the desired device. Set the device to be connectable .
ENABLE THE RECEIVER
NOT FOUND
ENABLE PRINTER TO RECEIVE
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Message
Meaning/ Corrective Action
FAIL TO CERTIFICATE
• The connection failed because a wrong passkey was entered. Enter the same passkey both on the
INPUT THE SAME LETTERS INTO
THE DEVICE TO BE CONNECTED
AND THIS DEVICE
COMMUNICATIONS ERROR
• Communication error occurred. Connect again.
UNABLE TO CONNECT
ENABLE THE RECEIVER
• The desired device cannot be discovered because the device is turned off, is too far away to be
discovered, or other reasons.
UNABLE TO CONNECT
ENABLE PRINTER TO RECEIVE
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY
ENABLE THE RECEIVER
ENABLE PRINTER TO RECEIVE
• The file size of the selected image is too large.
• The camera could not discover the desired device. Set the device to be connectable.
NO RECORD FOR CONNECTED DEVICE
TRY A NEW SEARCH
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Additional information
Menu items
Menu items of the Bluetooth function to
make changes depend on the position of the
MODE dial. The LCD screen shows only
the items you can use based on the current
position of the MODE dial.
When the MODE dial is set to
,
P or SCN
Item
Description
Uses the camera as a remote camera.
REMOTE CAMERA
When the MODE dial is set to
Item
Description
SEND
RECEIVE
PRINT
When the MODE dial is set to
or SET UP, the Bluetooth menu is not displayed.
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SET UP items
Set the MODE dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears.
Factory settings are indicated by x.
(Bluetooth SETUP)
Item
Setting
Description
SECURITY LEVEL
HIGH / xLOW
Sets the security level for a Bluetooth connection. When set to [HIGH], passkey entry
EDIT RECORD
CHANGE NAME
OK / CANCEL
OK / CANCEL
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Bluetooth
specifications
Communication type
Bluetooth standards, ver. 1.1
1)
Maximum transmission speed
About 723 Kbps
Output
Bluetooth standards, Power Class 2
2)
Communication distance
About 10 m (3.3 feet) without
obstacles
3)
Compatible Bluetooth profile
Basic Imaging Profile (Image Push
Initiator, Image Push Responder,
Remote Camera Responder)
Frequency band
2.4 GHz (2.400 to 2.4835 GHz)
1) Maximum data transmission speed based on
Bluetooth standards, ver. 1.1.
This speed depends on the distance between the
devices, obstacles, radio wave conditions,
application software, or the OS.
2) This distance depends on the obstacles between
the devices, radio wave conditions, application
software, or the OS.
3) This specification is in accordance with the
intended use between two Bluetooth devices.
This is defined by the Bluetooth standards.
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L Playback folder indicator
M Change folder indicator
N Message area
The LCD screen
Sending/receiving/printing/
using as a remote camera
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
qs
qd
qf
1
2
3
101
min
60
FINE
640
101
4
5
Sony Cyber-shot
00:0C:3E:3A:4B:69
12/12
SENDING
EXIT
OK
A Recording mode indicator
F Image size indicator
B Radio wave indicator
G Image quality indicator
H Recording folder indicator
I Remaining “Memory Stick”
(
,
,
) (Use this as a guide)
C Battery remaining indicator
D Device name of the connected
J Number of images recorded in
the playback folder
E Device address of the connected
K Image number
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Selecting the receiver/editing
the record
2
3
4
5
6
SELECT THE RECEIVER
1/4
NAME :
Sony Cyber-shotX
1
ADDRESS :
TYPE :
CAMERA
SUPPORTED : UNKNOWN
SEARCH :
NEW
CONNECT
EXIT
NEW SEARCH
OK
B Record number/Total number of
records
D Device type
E Supported service
“UNKNOWN” is indicated when a
device has not been connected.
After you perform a new search,
“SEARCH” is added. A newly
discovered device is indicated as
“NEW.”
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