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Digital Still Camera
User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volume) 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-M2
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-M2
2-638-430-12(1)
Enjoying the camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-M2
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
DSC-M2 is to be used with the Cyber-shot Station
Model UC-MB and AC Adaptor Model AC-LS5.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
For Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
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Notes on using your camera
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“Memory Stick Duo” is not supplied with this camera.
For shooting images with this camera, you need to purchase a “Memory Stick Duo”.
Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)
The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”.
“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a
“Memory Stick Duo” with your camera.
“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a
“Memory Stick” with your camera.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 97.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied).
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
• Charge the supplied NP-FT1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time. ( t step 1 in
“Read This First”)
• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
• For details on the usable battery pack, see page 99.
Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.
The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
No compensation for contents of the recording
• The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.
Back up recommendation
• To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.
Notes on recording/playback
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 100) before operating the camera.
• Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of your camera.
• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 100).
• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.
• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.
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, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Black (white/red/ blue/green) points
Lens cover
The lens cover of this camera opens and closes automatically when the camera is turned on and off. Be careful not to pinch your finger when the lens cover opens and closes. Also, do not attempt to forcibly open the lens cover, as this may cause malfunction.
On image data compatibility
• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
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How to handle the camera
• When opening the LCD panel, rotate the panel to the left as illustrated.
• When opening the LCD panel, make sure not to touch the lens portion with your fingers.
PHO
TO
MOD
E
MOV
IE
• The LCD panel rotates 90 degrees and 180 degrees to each side as illustrated. You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen to suit your situation. Adjust the LCD screen with the LCD panel open at 90 degrees.
90°
• Do not hold the LCD panel with your hand.
PHO
TO
MOD
E
MOV
IE
180°
• When carrying the camera, close the LCD panel as illustrated.
For full use of the digital still camera
Prepare the camera and shoot images easily
“Read This First” (separate volume)
1 Prepare the battery pack
2 Turn the camera on/set the clock
3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)
4 Select the image size for use
5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Enjoy images and movies (Hybrid shooting/5SEC Recording)
6 View/delete images
Get more familiar with your camera
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
This manual
• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting)
•
Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 32
• Enjoy your images using Slide Show and Album
•
Change the default settings t page 50
Connect your camera to a PC or a printer
This manual
• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in various ways
• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer
(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 75
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Table of contents
Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 4
Enjoying the camera
Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... 11
Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 11
Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 13
Changing the screen display................................................................... 23
Number of still images and recording time of movies ............................. 24
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............ 26
Using the buttons for recording/playback ................................................ 27
Using the menu
Using menu items
.............................................................................. 32
Menu items
.......................................................................................... 33
M
Using the Setup screen
Using Setup items
..............................................................................50
Memory Stick Tool .............................................................................54
1
2
9
10
Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 60
Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 62
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera .................. 69
Using the supplied software.................................................................... 70
Using your Macintosh computer ............................................................. 72
Printing still images
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ................. 75
Connecting your camera to your TV
Viewing images on a TV screen ............................................................. 81
Warning indicators and messages .......................................................... 94
On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack......................................................... 99
Focus
Enjoying the camera
Basic techniques for better images
Exposure Color
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
Quality
This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the buttons/
switches (page 27), the menus (page 32), and
so on.
Focus
Focusing on a subject successfully
When you press PHOTO halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto
Focus). Remember to press PHOTO only halfway down.
Press PHOTO fully down straight away
Press PHOTO halfway down
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashing , lit/beeps
60 min 101
Then press
PHOTO fully down
VGA
FINE
[ 96] 30 F2.8
To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See
“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).
Hints for preventing blur
Hold the camera steadily. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended.
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Exposure
Adjusting the light intensity
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Exposure:
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through
ISO = Recording sensitivity
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Overexposure
= too much light
Whitish image
Correct exposure
Underexposure
= too little light
Darker image
The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below.
EV:
Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera.
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t step 5 in “Read This First”
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device
(equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity t page 40
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, the image may become darker.
Color
On the effects of lighting
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources
Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
Characteristics of light
White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 40).
Reddish
Quality
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 picture 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.
Description of the pixels and the image size
2592
1 Image size: 5M
2592 pixels × 1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels
640
2 Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Pixels
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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)
Pixel
Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)
Example: Printing in up to A4 size
Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)
Example: An attached image to be sent by email
The default settings are marked with .
Image size
5M (2592×1944) Larger
Usage guidelines
For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size
3:2* (2592×1728)
3M (2048×1536)
1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size
VGA (640×480)
Smaller
For recording a large number of images
For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
Movie size
640(30fps) (640×480)
Usage guidelines
For recording a clear and smooth movie.
320(30fps) (320×240)
320(15fps) (320×240) For recording more movies.
• “fps” indicates the number of frames per second (Frame Per Second). The actual number of image recordable may differ depending on the shooting situations and the subject.
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 41)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.
Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Camera
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
0 qa qs qd
A
t step 6 in
“Read This First” )
C For shooting: PHOTO button (t step 5
in “Read This First”)
For viewing:
D
(Display/LCD backlight on/off)
E For shooting: MOVIE button (t step 5
in “Read This First”)
For viewing:
F
(Image Size/Delete) button
( t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)
I PHOTO button (27, t step 5 in “Read
This First”)
J HYBRID switch (t step 5 in “Read
This First”)
L MOVIE button (27, t step 5 in “Read
This First”) qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws
M 5SEC switch (t step 5 in “Read This
First”)
N Control button
Menu on: v/V/b/B/ z ( t step 2 in
“Read This First”)
Menu off: / / / ( t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
O Shuttle (27, t step 6 in “Read This
First” )
P For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t
step 5 in “Read This First”)
For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button / (Index) button ( t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
Q POWER button (t step 2 in “Read
This First”)
R /CHG lamp (orange) (t step 1 in
“Read This First”)
REC: REC mode lamp (green) ( t step
5 in “Read This First”)
PLAY: PLAY mode lamp (green) ( t
step 6 in “Read This First”)
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S DC IN connector
When using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor
(supplied)
DC plug v mark
1
2
3
4
5
16
To wall outlet
(wall socket)
AC Adaptor
Power cord
(mains lead)
T DC IN connector cover
U Hook for wrist strap (t “Read This
First”)
V Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This
First”)
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7
8
9
0 qa
A Flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”)
B Lens
C Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in “Read
This First”) / AF illuminator (53)
D Speaker
E Microphone
F Multi connector
G Battery insertion slot (t step 1 in
“Read This First”)
H “Memory Stick Duo” slot (t step 3 in
“Read This First”)
I Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover (t
step 1 and 3 in “Read This First”)
J Tripod receptacle
Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a tripod having the screw longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
K Battery eject lever (t step 1 in “Read
This First”)
.
Cyber-shot Station
This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc.
How to attach
Attach the camera as illustrated.
1
• Make sure to slide the tray firmly.
How to remove
Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot
Station as illustrated and remove the camera.
2 3 4
A Camera connector
C
D DC IN jack (t step 1 in “Read This
First”)
• Be sure to turn off the camera before you attach the camera to the Cyber-shot Station or remove the camera from the Cyber-shot Station.
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Indicators on the screen
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
When in REC mode
In shooting standby
60 min 101 3
1
C:32:00
4
2
VGA
[ 400]
640 30f
+2.0EV
[00:28:25]
5
A
Display
60min
101
1.3
1.3
WB
When pressing PHOTO halfway down
+2.0EV
2” F3.5
6
When recording movies
+2.0EV
640 30f
7
C:32:00
Indication
Battery remaining ( t step
1 in “Read This First”)
t step 5
in “Read This First”)
Camera mode (Scene
Macro ( t step 5 in “Read
This First”)
B
Display
SL
5M
3:2
M
ON
BRK S
400
3M
Indication
Flash mode ( t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
Image size ( t step 4 in
“Read This First”)
1M VGA
FINE STD
DPOF
(not displayed on the screen on the previous page)
t
step 5 in “Read This First”)
Remaining number of
• Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/ off.
C
Display
0.5m
Indication
AF range finder frame
Metering mode ( t step 5
in “Read This First”)
D
Display
E
+
Indication
• Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera.
Spot metering cross hair
( t step 5 in “Read This
First”)
Self-timer ( t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
E
Display
+2.0EV
[00:28:05]
Indication
Movie size ( t step 4 in
“Read This First”)
Maximum recordable time
Movie recording mode ( t
step 5 in “Read This First”)
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20
F
Display z
+2.0EV
2”
F3.5
G
Display
+2.0EV
zzzzz
00:00:02
Indication
AE/AF lock ( t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
NR slow shutter
• If the shutter speed is slower than or equal to1/6 second (when set to ISO64/
100/200) or 1/25 second
(when set to ISO400), the
NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise.
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Indication
Movie recording
5SEC recording ( t step 5
in “Read This First”)
When playing back still images
1
2
VGA
60 min 101
101
12/12
1.3
C:32:00
3
4
PLAY
101-0012 2005
500 F4.5
ISO
100 +2.0EV
1 1 9:30AM 5
A
Display
101
60min
101
/
12/12
5M
1M
3:2
VGA
3M
Indication
Battery remaining ( t step
1 in “Read This First”)
Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder
Image size ( t step 4 in
“Read This First”)
When playing back movies
1
60 min 101
640 30f
VOL.
12/12
00:00:00
C:32:00
2
DPOF 4
• To check the playback display on Album,
3
/ /
/ /
/ /
00:00:12
Step
12/16
/
1.3
Playback/Stop/Slide Show
t step
6 in “Read This First”)
High Speed Fast forward/
High Speed Rewind
Counter ( t step 6 in “Read
This First”)
Frame by frame playback
C:32:00
B
Display z PLAY
101-0012
Zoom scaling ( t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
Volume ( t step 6 in “Read
This First”)
Indication
Hybrid mode playback ( t
step 6 in “Read This First”)
Playback bar ( t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
21
22
C
Display
-
M
Indication
• This does not appear when using Album.
Print order (DPOF) mark
t
step 5 in “Read This First”)
D
Display
WB
500
F4.5
+2.0EV
DPOF
E
Display
2005 1 1
9:30 AM
Indication
Do not disconnect the USB
• appears when histogram display is disabled.
Flash
Metering mode ( t step 5
in “Read This First”)
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Indication
Recorded date/time of the
Changing the screen display
Each time you press the (Display/LCD backlight on/off) button, the display changes as follows.
Histogram on
60 min 101
VGA
[ 96]
640 30f
[00:10:48]
Histogram display
• A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or high.
• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.
• You can extend the battery remaining time by turning off the LCD backlight.
• When you start Slide Show, the indicators will be turned off. During Slide Show, you can turn the indicators on by pressing
LCD backlight on/off) button.
(Display/
Indicators off
LCD backlight off
Indicators on
60 min 101
VGA
[ 96]
640 30f
[00:10:48]
• When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.
• The histogram does not appear in the following situations:
While shooting
– The menu is displayed.
– Recording movies
– The image size is 3:2.
– Recording in the digital zoom area
During playback
– The menu is displayed.
– In index mode
– You are using playback zoom.
– You are rotating still images.
– Playback of Multi Burst images
– Playback of movies
– Playback of Slide Show
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Number of still images and recording time of movies
The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions.
The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and
[Standard] on the lower line.)
(Units: Images)
Capacity
32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
Size
5M
3:2
3M
1M
VGA
20
36
50
93
12
23
12
23
196
490
41
74
101
187
25
48
25
48
393
984
82
149
202
376
51
96
51
96
789
1974
148
264
356
649
92
174
92
174
1427
3569
302
537
725
1319
188
354
188
354
2903
7259
617
1097
1481
2694
384
722
384
722
5927
14819
789
1482
789
1482
1265
2250
3038
5524
12153
30383
• The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal].
• The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst].
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.
• You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 47).
The number of still images in Hybrid shooting (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.)
(Units: Images)
Capacity
32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
Size
5M
3:2
3M
1M
VGA
12
17
20
25
9
14
9
14
29
32
25
36
41
51
18
28
18
28
59
65
51
72
83
102
37
57
37
57
119
131
93
129
148
183
67
103
67
103
216
237
191
263
302
372
138
210
138
210
439
483
389
538
617
759
282
429
282
429
898
987
799
1104
1265
1558
578
880
578
880
1841
2025
• The number of images listed is for when [Hybrid Rec] is set to [Normal].
The recording time of movies
Capacity
Size
640(30fps)
320(30fps)
320(15fps)
32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB
(Units: hour : minute : second)
512MB 1GB 2GB
0:01:29 0:02:59 0:05:59 0:10:49 0:22:01 0:44:57 1:32:10
0:04:45 0:09:34 0:19:12 0:34:43 1:10:37 2:24:10 4:55:36
0:16:37 0:33:24 1:07:00 2:01:08 4:06:24 8:23:01 17:11:20
• For image size and image quality, see page 13.
• The maximum recording time is two hours per one recording.
• Playback of movies not recorded with this camera cannot be guaranteed.
• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
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Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed
The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in
[Normal] mode with the battery pack
(supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory
Stick Duo” as necessary.
Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.
• The battery capacity decreases as the number of
uses increases and also over time (page 99).
• The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions:
– The surrounding temperature is low.
– The flash is used.
– The camera has been turned on and off many times.
– The zoom is used frequently.
– [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright].
– The battery power is low.
When viewing still images
Battery life (min.)
Approx. 100
• The values show when playing back Music at the time of when [Transition] is set to [Normal] in Slide Show.
When shooting movies
Battery life (min.)
Movie size
LCD backlight On LCD backlight Off
640(30fps) Approx. 55 Approx. 65
320(15fps) Approx. 65 Approx. 75
When viewing movies
Movie size Battery life (min.)
640(30fps)
320(15fps)
Approx. 90
Approx. 100
When shooting still images
LCD backlight
No. of images
Battery life
(min.)
Normal On Approx. 210 Approx. 105
Off Approx. 250 Approx. 125
Hybrid On Approx. 130 Approx. 65
Off Approx. 160 Approx. 80
• Shooting in the following situations:
– (P.Quality) is set to [Fine].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The zoom is switched alternately between the
W and T ends.
– The flash strobes once every two times.
– The power turns on and off once every ten times.
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
• The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size.
Using the buttons for recording/playback
You can use the buttons and Shuttle for recording/playback according to the desired setting.
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
button
When set to PLAY, you can playback recorded images with music (Using Slide Show
mode to REC, the button functions as PHOTO.
button
When set to PLAY, you can switch regular playback to
Album (Using Album
t page 30). When you set the mode
to REC, the button functions as MOVIE.
Shuttle
During playback, you can fast forward or rewind by rotating Shuttle. The larger the inclination of Shuttle is, the faster the speed grows
While recording, you can adjust EV (page 37).
PHOTO button
Shoot still images.
t step 5 in “Read This First”
MOVIE button
Record movies.
t step 5 in “Read This First”
MODE button
You can switch PLAY mode and
REC mode back and forth.
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Using Slide Show
You only need to press to view a series of images with music (Slide Show).
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
1 Set the mode to
PLAY with MODE.
2 Press .
3 Slide Show starts.
During Slide Show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B on the control button.
• When pressing during regular playback, you can view the saved image on “Memory Stick Duo” and during Album playback, you can view the saved image in Album.
• When you have shot images by Hybrid, you can only playback still images.
• When you have shot the Multi Burst images, you can only playback the first frame of the continuous images.
To pause Slide Show
Press z at the center of the control button. When you want to restart, select [Continue] with B and press z.
To stop Slide Show
Press either or z. If you have pressed z, select [Exit] and press z.
To adjust the setting
You can adjust the desired setting for Slide Show.
1 Press MENU during Slide Show playback, then display the menu.
2 Select the desired menu item with v/V on the control button.
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Slide Show
Image Folder
Music
Transition
Music 1
Normal
Exit Restart
3 Select the setting with b/B.
4 Select [Restart] and press z.
The available setting items are shown below.
The default settings are marked with .
Image
Folder (This Date)
All
Playback a series of images saved in a specified folder (or in a specified “This Date” during Album playback) in order.
Playback all images in a “Memory Stick Duo” (in Album for
Album playback) in order.
Music
Music1
Music2
Music3
Music4
Off
Transition
Quick
Normal
Slow
Select the music for Slide Show playback. A number of selectable music in [Music1] - [Music4] reflects the stored
Music files.
Cancel the music for Slide Show playback.
You can set the transition for changing images. The effects on the image display will vary depending on your transition setting. However, when you set the transition to [Slow], images are displayed like in regular playback. The effects are only available as you switch the images.
z
On add/change Music files
You can transfer the desired music from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to playback during Slide Show. You can transfer the music after connecting the camera and a computer via the USB connection using the supplied software “Music Transfer” with the “Memory Stick
Duo” removed. For more details, see page 71.
• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (those four preset pieces (Music1-4) can be changed with the desired pieces).
• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is 180 seconds.
• If you cannot playback a Music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format
Music] (page 57) and transfer some music again.
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Using Album
When shooting images during displayed on the screen, those minimized copies of the
original images can be saved on Album (page 56). Even if images are deleted from the
“Memory Stick Duo,” you can still view and store the minimized images in Album.
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PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
• When shooting still images, their image-size recorded on Album is [VGA]. You can shoot a maximum of
1,100 still images. Up to the first 5 seconds of movies are saved as minimized movies specified below:
Movie size
640(30fps)
320(30fps)
320(15fps)
Movie size saved on Album
640(2fps)
320(2fps)
320(1fps)
• You cannot save the pre/post movies of each still image on Album when shooting in Hybird.
To playback images in Album
1 Set the mode to PLAY with MODE.
2 Press .
Images in Album will be organized by the shooting date. Each unit of this group is called “This
Date” to be displayed on the index screen.
2005
1
1
15
2
3
MOVE
9
3
20
7
25
18
20
A : Recording year
B : Recording month
C : Recording day
D : The images recorded on “This Date”
3 Select “This Date” with v/V/b/B or with Shuttle, then press z.
All images, including those in “This Date,” appear in the index screen.
2005 1
1
10:00 AM
A : Recording year/month
B : Recording day
SELECT
4 Select the image you want to play back with v/V/b/B or with Shuttle, then press z.
The selected image appear.
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BACK/NEXT
2005 1 1
VOLUME
10:30 PM
• To return to the index screen in “This Date”, press
To delete images from Album
(Index).
To delete images in single-image mode
1 Display the image you want to delete, then press
2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z.
(Delete).
To delete images in index mode
1
Follow step 3 of “To playback images in Album” (page 30), then press
(You cannot delete “This Date” in step 2 of “To playback images in Album”).
(Delete).
2 Select [Select] with b/B, press z.
3 Select the images you want to delete with v/V/b/B or with Shuttle, press z to mark
(Delete).
4 Press
5 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
• To delete all the images in “This Date”, select [All in this date] in step 2 then press z. Select [OK] with
B, then press z.
z
On recorded image data in Album
• When Album becomes full, your old image data gets deleted automatically. Protect the
image data you need (page 46).
• When the capacity of Album becomes full by saving protected images, blinks. Although you can record images on a “Memory Stick Duo”, you cannot record the images on Album. If you remove the protection of unwanted images, you can record the image data on Album.
• You cannot transfer your image data in Album directly to a computer. Perform the procedure explained in
• Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to Album.
• Even if you protect the images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo,” those minimized images in Album are not protected. Also, even if the minimized images are protected in Album, those original images in
“Memory Stick Duo” are not protected (page 46).
• If you trim or resize images in regular playback, those in Album are not affected.
• You cannot operate the following functions on the images saved on Album:
– Marking print order (DPOF)
– Resize
– Trimming
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Using the menu
Using menu items
v/V/b/B button
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
Control button
MENU button z button
1
Turn on the power and set the mode with MODE.
Different items are available depending on the (Camera) menu settings.
2
Press MENU to display the menu.
3
Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.
• In REC mode, [PHOTO/MOVIE] is indicated. You cannot set an item with [PHOTO/MOVIE] indicator in gray.
• In PLAY mode, press z after setting an item.
4
Select the setting with v/V.
The setting you select is zoomed and is set.
5
Press MENU to turn off the menu.
400
200
100
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Auto
ISO PHOTO / MOVIE
WB ISO
• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V/b/B mark appears on the edges of the location where menu items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.
• You cannot select items that are grayed out.
Menu items
For details on the operation t
The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting.
Menu for shooting
Auto
PHOTO
Program
( : available)
PHOTO/MOVIE
Scene
MOVIE
(Camera)
(EV)
9 (Focus)
WB (White Bal)
ISO
(P.Quality)
Mode (REC Mode) 1)
BRK (Bracket Step) 2)
M
(Interval) 2)
(Flash Level)
PFX (P.Effect)
(Saturation)
(Contrast)
(Sharpness)
(Setup)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3)
3)
3)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1) During Hybrid shooting, [Mode](REC Mode) is set to [Normal].
2) During Hybrid shooting, you cannot select it.
3)
You cannot use these depending on the mode in Scene Selection (page 36).
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Menu for viewing
(Folder)
(Protect)
DPOF
(Print)
(Resize)
(Rotate)
(Setup)
Trimming 4)
4)
Available only during playback zoom.
For details on the operation t
Regular playback Album playback
—
—
—
—
—
—
Shooting menu
For details on the operation t
The default settings are marked with .
When the mode has been set to PLAY, switch it to REC with MODE.
(Camera)
PHOTO MOVIE
The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
Scene Selection
Magnifying glass
The subject appears on the LCD screen magnified by up to 3.5×.
Twilight portrait*
Shoots portraits in dark places.
Twilight*
Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Landscape
Shoots landscapes, etc., by focusing on a distant subject.
Snow
Shoots whitish scenes brightly.
High-speed shutter
Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places.
Beach
Shoots seasides or lakesides, with the blue of the water clearly recorded.
Fireworks*
Fireworks are recorded in all their splendor.
Candle*
Shoot candlelit scenes, without spoiling the atmosphere.
Program
Auto
The necessary adjustments are made automatically like still image auto shooting, but you can also change the focus and other adjustments as desired. In addition, you can also set the desired shooting functions using menus.
You can shoot images in Auto adjustment mode. t step 5 in
“Read This First”
* The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
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For details on the operation t
On the Magnifying glass
Distance to the subject
1 cm (13/32 inch)
2 cm (13/16 inch)
5 cm (2 inches)
10 cm (4 inches)
20 cm (7 7/8 inches)
Magnification scale
3.5
×
2.2
×
1.1
×
0.5
×
0.3
×
• The focal distance to a subject is approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches).
• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used.
• When you press the Zoom button, the image is enlarged using the digital zoom. When using the digital zoom, set [Digital Zoom] in the (Setup) screen to [On] beforehand.
1.1
On the Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
( : you can select the desired setting)
Macro
—
—
Flash*
/
SL
AF range finder
Focus preset White Balance Flash level
—
—
Speed Burst*/
Multi Burst*/
Bracket*
—
—
—
—
/
/
/
/
— — — —
— Center AF
0.5m/1.0m/
3.0m/7.0m
— —
*When shooting a movie, you cannot use the functions.
For details on the operation t
(EV)
Manually adjusts the exposure.
PHOTO MOVIE
Toward – Toward +
M +2.0EV
0EV m –2.0EV
Toward +: Brightens an image.
The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
Toward –: Darkens an image.
• For details on the exposure t page 12
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• You can also adjust EV with Shuttle without using the Setup menu.
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram
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VGA
[ 400]
640 30f
+2.0EV
[00:28:25]
A
Dark
B
Bright
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press (Display/LCD backlight on/ off) repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. When shooting still images, adjust EV while checking the exposure with the histogram.
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
• The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
– When (Camera) is set to [Auto]
– When playing back a single image
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For details on the operation t
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(Focus)
PHOTO MOVIE
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
(unlimited distance)
7.0m
3.0m
1.0m
0.5m
Spot AF ( )
Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset)
• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient.
Focuses automatically on an extremely small subject or a narrow area.
• This is useful when focusing on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. Use together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. Take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame.
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AF range finder frame indicator
AF range finder frame
Center AF
( )
Multi AF
(Multipoint AF)
(Still image )
(Movie )
VGA
FINE
[ 96] 30 F3.5
Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the finder frame.
• Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition.
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AF range finder frame indicator
AF range finder frame
VGA
FINE
[ 96] 30 F3.5
Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame.
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame.
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AF range finder frame indicator
AF range finder frame
VGA
FINE
[ 96]
640 30f
[00:10:48]
For details on the operation t
• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases.
• When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration.
• When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 36).
z If the subject is out of focus
When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot
AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do as follows.
1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press PHOTO halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
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AF range finder frame
VGA
FINE
[ 96] 30 F3.5
AE/AF lock indicator
As long as you do not press PHOTO fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as you want.
2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press PHOTO fully down.
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FINE
[ 96] 30 F3.5
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For details on the operation t
WB (White Bal)
PHOTO MOVIE
Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange.
WB (Flash) n (Incandescent)
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot use this item when shooting movies.
Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as at photography studios.
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
(Fluorescent)
(Cloudy)
(Daylight)
Auto
Adjusts for a cloudy sky.
Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.
Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
• For details on the white balance
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [ ] (Fluorescent).
• Except in [ WB ] (Flash) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 36).
ISO
PHOTO MOVIE
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.
400
200
100
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Auto
Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality.
• For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 12
• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.
• [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
For details on the operation t
(P.Quality)
PHOTO MOVIE
Selects the still image quality.
Fine (FINE)
Standard (STD)
Records with high quality (low compression).
Records with standard quality (high compression).
• For details on the image quality
Mode (REC Mode)
PHOTO MOVIE
Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press PHOTO.
Multi Burst (
M
)
Exp Brktg (BRK)
Speed Burst (
Normal
S )
Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press PHOTO.
• This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example.
• You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode
Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted.
• You can select the image with the appropriate exposure after recording when you are unable to shoot good pictures depending on the brightness of the subject.
Records maximum four images in succession when you press and hold down PHOTO.
• When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.
Does not shoot continuously.
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For details on the operation t
On the [Multi Burst]
• You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures:
– To pause/resume: Press z on the control button.
– To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.
• You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode:
– Flash
– Hybrid shooting
– Inserting the date and time
– Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode
– Deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode
– Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when (Camera) is set to [Auto]
• When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames.
• The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 36).
On the [Exp Brktg]
• The flash is set to (No flash).
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.
• When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 37), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted
brightness.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.36 second.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket adjustment value.
• You cannot shoot continuous shots in Hybrid.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode (page
On the [Speed Burst]
• The flash is set to (No flash).
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of four images is recorded.
• When the battery level is low, or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Speed Burst stops.
• You cannot shoot continuous shots in Hybrid.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Speed Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 36).
For details on the operation t
BRK (Bracket Step)
PHOTO
Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted.
±1.0EV
±0.7EV
±0.3EV
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV.
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV.
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.
• BRK (Bracket Step) is not displayed in some Scene modes.
MOVIE
M
(Interval)
PHOTO MOVIE
Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 41).
1/7.5
1/15
1/30
• This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the
menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 41).
• M (Interval) is not displayed in some Scene modes.
(Flash Level)
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
+ ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
Normal ( )
– ( –) Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
• To change flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First”.
• You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode (page 36).
PHOTO MOVIE
PFX (P.Effect)
PHOTO
Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.
B & W ( )
Sepia ( )
Off
Records the image in monochrome (black and white).
Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph).
No effect.
• This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off.
MOVIE
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For details on the operation t
(Saturation)
Adjusts the saturation of the image.
+ ( )
Normal
– ( )
Toward +: Brightens the color.
Toward –: Darkens the color.
(Contrast)
Adjusts the contrast of the image.
+ ( )
Normal
– ( )
Toward +: Enhances the contrast.
Toward –: Reduces the contrast.
(Sharpness)
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
+ ( )
Normal
– ( )
Toward +: Sharpens the image.
Toward –: Softens the image.
(Setup)
PHOTO MOVIE
PHOTO MOVIE
PHOTO MOVIE
Viewing menu
For details on the operation t
The default settings are marked with .
When the mode has been set to REC, switch it to PLAY with MODE.
(Folder)
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with
“Memory Stick Duo”.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels the selection.
1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.
Select Folder
102
Folder Name:
No. Of Files:
Created:
102
0
2005 1 1 1:05:34
AM
2/2
OK
Cancel
BACK/NEXT
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
z On the folder
The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 54). You can change the
folder or create a new one.
• To create a new folder
t [Create REC.Folder] (page 54)
• To change the folder for recording images
t [Change REC.Folder] (page 55)
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder.
: Moves to the next folder.
: Moves to either the previous and next folders.
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For details on the operation t
-
(Protect)
Protects images against accidental erasure. You can prevent deleteing images automatically in
Album by protecting the images.
Protect (-)
Exit
See the following procedure.
Exits the Protection function.
To protect images in single-image mode
1 Display the image you want to protect.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
The image is protected and the - indicator appears on the image.
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Protect
Exit
BACK/NEXT
4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.
To protect images in index mode
1 Press (Index) to display the index screen.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [Select] with b/B, then press z.
5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z.
A green - indicator appears on the selected image.
(green)
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6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images.
7 Press MENU.
8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.
• To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, and press z. Select [On] with B, then press z.
• To protect the images in Album in the index mode, follow step 3 of “To playback images in
Album”(page 30), then press MENU to display [-]. Press z, then follow the above procedure from step
4 . To protect all images in “This Date”, display [-], then press z. Select [All in this date] with B, then press z. Select [On] with B, then press z.
For details on the operation t
To cancel the protection
In single-image mode
Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.”
In index mode
1
2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray.
3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.
To cancel protection of all images in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z.
Select [Off] with B, then press z.
• Note that formatting the “Memory Stick Duo” or Album erases all data stored on the recording media, even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.
• It may take some time to protect an image.
DPOF
Adds a
(Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 79).
(Print)
(Resize)
You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing.
5M
3M
1M
VGA
The setting size is just a guideline.
t step 4 in “Read This First”
Cancel Cancels resizing.
1 Display the image you want to resize.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z.
The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.
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For details on the operation t
• For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in “Read This First”
• You cannot resize movies, Multi Burst images or the images saved on Album.
• When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates.
• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2.
• When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.
(Rotate)
Rotates a still image.
OK
Cancel
Rotates an image. See the following procedure.
Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.
Cancels rotation.
1 Display the image to be rotated.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.
5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or Multi Burst images.
• Even if you rotate the images shot in Hybrid they will be displayed in the original position on the screen.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other camera.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.
(Setup)
For details on the operation t
Trimming
Records an enlarged image ( t step 6 in “Read This First”) as a new file .
Trimming
Return
See the following procedure.
Cancels trimming.
1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu.
2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z.
3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z.
The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.
• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is retained.
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
• You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2.
• You cannot trim the images saved on Album.
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Using the Setup screen
Using Setup items
You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.
v/V/b/B button
Control button
MENU button
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE z button
1
Turn on the power and set the mode with MODE.
2
Press MENU to display the menu.
3
Press B on the control button to select (Setup).
4
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
The frame of the selected item turns yellow.
5
Press z to enter the setting.
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To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
To return to the menu from the (Setup) screen, press b on the control button repeatedly.
To cancel the (Setup) setting
Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z on the control button. If it does not appear, select the previous setting again.
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
Camera
For details on the operation t
The default settings are marked with .
Hybrid Rec
During Hybrid shooting, you can select whether to record either a pre movie or pre/post movies in Hybrid.
Normal
Pre Rec
Records a five-second-movie before a still image shooting and a three-second-movie after the shooting.
Records a five-second movie before shooting a still image.
Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. When set to [On], the camera adjusts the zoom scaling up to a maximum 3×. The Optical zoom starts to operate automatically when an image needs further enlargement.
On ( )
Off ( )
Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6×, but the image quality deteriorates.
Does not use the digital zoom.
• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.
The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area
Zoom scaling indicator
• The maximum zoom scale of digital zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.
• The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
• The zoom may stop momentarily on the boundary between the optical zoom and the digital zoom.
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For details on the operation t
Date/Time
Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting.
• The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The date and time appear in red on the lower-right corner of the screen during playback only.
Day&Time
Date
Superimposes the date, hour, and minute.
Off
Superimposes the year, month and day.
• The date is inserted in the order you select. ( t step 2 in “Read
This First”)
Does not superimpose the date and time.
• You cannot insert the date and time into movies or images in the Multi Burst mode.
• The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later.
Red Eye Reduction
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Select this before shooting.
On ( ) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
• The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
Off
• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
For details on the operation t
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 PHOTO is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The
ON
indicator appears at this time.
Auto
Off
Uses the AF illuminator.
Does not use AF illuminator.
• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 1.8 m (5 feet 10 7/8 inches) (W)/2.1 m (6 feet 10 11/16 inches) (T) is recommended.)
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the center of the subject.
• When Focus preset is set (page 38), AF Illuminator does not work.
• The AF range finder frame does not appear. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
• The AF illuminator does not operate when (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), (High-speed shutter mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode.
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
Auto Review
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. (When [Hybrid Rec] is set to [Normal], the recorded image cannot be displayed.)
On
Off
Use the Auto Review.
Does not use Auto Review.
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Memory Stick Tool
For details on the operation t
This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
The default settings are marked with .
Format
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo,” including even protected images.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels the formatting.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The format is complete.
Create REC.Folder
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels folder creation.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The folder creation screen appears.
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Create REC. Folder
Creating REC. folder 102
Ready?
OK
Cancel
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the folder becomes the current recording folder.
• For details on the folder, see page 45.
• When not creating a new folder, the “101” folder is selected as the recording folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999”.
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created.
• For more information, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 67).
For details on the operation t
Change REC.Folder
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels changing the recording folder.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The folder selection screen appears.
Select REC. Folder
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Folder Name:
No. Of Files:
102
0
Created:
2005 1 1 1:05:34
AM
2/2
OK
Cancel
BACK/NEXT
2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.
• You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
Copy
Copies all images in Album to a “Memory Stick Duo”. When using the battery pack, this menu is not displayed. When you want to copy images, use the AC Adaptor (supplied).
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels the copying.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 64 MB or larger capacity.
2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in album will be copied Ready?” appears.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Copying starts.
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Copying
• You cannot copy individual images.
• You cannot select a folder copied on a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You can copy the images saved on Album to the “Memory Stick Duo” without deleting the images saved on Album.
• After shooting images, you cannot copy the images in the recording folder/playback folder to Album.
• When playing back images in Album, the order of images displayed on the screen may be different from that of images copied on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
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Album tool
For details on the operation t
The default settings are marked with .
Write in Album
When shooting images, you can choose to save the minimized copies of the original images.
On When shooting images, save the minimized copies of the original images in Album.
Off Does not save the minimized copies of the original images in
Album.
• For more details in Album, see “Using Album” (page 30).
Format
Formats Album.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in Album, including even protected images.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels the formatting.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in album will be erased Ready?” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The format is complete.
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Setup 1
For details on the operation t
The default settings are marked with .
Beep
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Shutter
On
Off
Turns on the shutter sound when you press PHOTO.
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/press PHOTO.
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Format Music
If you cannot playback Music with Slide Show, the Music file may be damaged. In this case, format the write-in-area for Music files first. Remove the “Memory Stick Duo,” then connect the camera to your computer through the USB connection. Then transfer the desired music using the supplied application, “Music Transfer” again.
• Once you format the write-in-area of Music files, all data in the area will be erased, and you cannot get it back.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels the formatting.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data will be erased Ready?” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The format is complete.
LCD Backlight
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack.
Bright
Normal
Brightens.
• Selecting [Bright] exhausts the battery pack charge faster.
Language
Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
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Setup 2
For details on the operation t
The default settings are marked with .
File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
Series
Reset
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)
USB Connect
Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable.
PictBridge
PTP
Mass Storage
Auto
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer. (Compatible with
Windows XP and Mac OS X.)
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
and a computer or other USB device (page 63).
• When a “Memory Stick Duo” is in the camera, you can see the images from the “Memory Stick Duo” on the computer. When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camera, the write-in-area of Music files appears.
Connects the camera to a computer or a PictBridge auto
compliant printer (pages 63 and 76).
• If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to
[PictBridge].
• If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [Mass
Storage].
For details on the operation t
Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to
view images on a TV screen, check page 82 for the TV color system of the country or region
where the camera is used.
NTSC
PAL
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
Clock Set
Sets the date and time.
OK
Cancel
Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” ( t step 2
in “Read This First”).
Cancels setting the clock.
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Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer
For details on using a Macintosh computer,
refer to “Using your Macintosh computer”
Copying images to your computer (page 62)
Viewing images on your computer
Preparation
Installing the USB driver.
• Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows
XP.
Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 70)
Viewing images saved on your computer
Installing “PicturePackage”
Storing images on a CD-R
Creating a Slideshow
Adding/Changing the Music files in Slide Show using “Music
Transfer”
Printing images
Recommended computer environment
The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.
Recommended environment for copying images
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, Windows 2000
Professional, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or
Windows XP Professional
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
USB connector: Provided as standard
Display: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color
(16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more
Recommended environment for using
“PicturePackage”
• “Movie Player” (the playback application for movies) can only be installed on Widows XP/
2000.
Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later, Windows Media Player 7.0 or later,
DirectX 9.0b or later
Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with speakers
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended.)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—approximately 500 MB
Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver compliant) with 4 MB of VRAM
• For automatic creation of a Slideshow (page 70),
a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required.
• This software is compatible with DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use.
• A separate software application for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs.
Note on playback of movie files
(MPEG-4)
To playback movie files (MPEG-4) recorded by the camera, you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4 or
“PicturePackage” on your computer.
(When using Windows XP/2000, you can use “PicturePackage” to playback movie files (MPEG-4)).
Notes on connecting your camera to a computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage]
as examples. For details on [PTP], see page 58.
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
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Copying images to your computer
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows.
For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot
Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor in the computer and copy the images.
For a computer without a “Memory
Stick” slot
Follow Stages 1 through 4 on pages 62 to
Stage 1: Installing the USB
Driver
• A driver is software that enables equipment connected to the computer to operate properly.
• When using Windows XP, start from Stage 2.
• When “PicturePackage” is already installed, start from Stage 2.
2
Insert the CD-ROM into the computer, then click [USB Driver] when the install menu screen appears.
The “InstallShield Wizard” screen appears.
• If the install menu screen does not appear,
Computer)
(PICTUREPACKAGE).
3
Click [Next].
The USB driver installation starts.
When the installation is finished, the screen informs you of completion.
4
Click the radio button next to
[Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then click [Finish].
NOTE: Do not connect the camera to the computer at this time.
1
Shut down all application software in use.
• In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator
(authorized Administrators).
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2
Your computer restarts. Now, you can establish a USB connection.
Remove the CD-ROM when the installation is completed.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera with a computer
1
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with the recorded images in the camera.
• You cannot copy the images in Album
directly to a computer. Copy (page 55) the
images in Album to “Memory Stick Duo” first, then follow step 1.
2
Connect the Cyber-shot Station
(supplied) with the AC Adaptor
(supplied), then plug the adaptor into the wall outlet (wall socket).
Connect the USB cable to
(USB) jack of the Cyber-shot
Station.
3
Connect the USB cable to the
USB jack of a computer.
4
Attach the camera on the Cyber-
shot Station (page 17), then turn it
on.
POWER button
• If you copy image files using the battery pack, you may not be able to transfer data for running out of battery power.
• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.
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“USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera.
USB Mode
Mass Storage
Access indicators*
Memory Stick
Switch on MENU
When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera.
Wait for a while.
* During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white.
• If “USB Mode Mass Storage” does not appear,
set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 58).
• Do not remove the camera from the Cyber-shot
Station while using the USB connection. Your image files may get damaged. When disconnecting the USB connection, see “To
delete the USB connection” on page 67.
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After making a USB connection in
Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using
Microsoft Scanner and Camera
Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop.
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Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer
• For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the
procedure explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 65.
• For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder.
2
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears.
2
Click [Next].
The images saved on the “Memory
Stick Duo” of the camera appear.
3
Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click
[Next].
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2
The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears.
4
Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next].
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6
Click [Finish].
The wizard screen closes.
• To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable from the Cybershot Station. Then follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 2: Connecting the camera with a computer” on page 63.
2
Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options” screen appears.
• This section describes an example of copying images to the “My Documents” folder.
5
Click the radio button next to
[Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next].
Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
Computer
• For Windows XP, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer” on page 64.
This section describes an example of copying images to the “My Documents” folder.
1
Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] t [DCIM].
1
2
The “Completing the Scanner and
Camera Wizard” screen appears.
When you have not created a new folder, only
[101MSDCF] will be displayed.
• When coping movies, double-click on
[MP_ROOT].
• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not
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2
Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored.
Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click
[Copy].
• When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears.
When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted.
To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the
file name (page 69), you may not be able to
play back that image with your camera.
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2
3
Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the
“My Documents” window to display the menu and click
[Paste].
Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer
This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My
Documents” folder.
1
Click [Start] t [My Documents].
2
1
2
1
The contents of the “My Documents” folder are displayed.
• If you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
The image files are copied to the “My
Documents” folder.
2
Double-click the desired image file.
The image is displayed.
• To playback movie files (MPEG-4) recorded by the camera, you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4 or
“PicturePackage” on your computer. (When using Windows XP/2000, you can use
“PicturePackage” to playback movie files
(MPEG-4)).
To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the USB cable
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
• Turning off the camera x
For Windows 2000/Me/XP
1 Double-click on the tasktray.
x
For Windows 98/98SE
Confirm that the access indicators (page
64) are white. If the access indicators have
turned white, the device is disconnected from a computer.
Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP
A
B
C
Double-click here
2 Click DSC) [Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
4 Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
D
A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function
B Folder containing image data which was recorded using your camera, movie data which was recorded in Hybrid, or movie and image data which was recorded using
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C Folder containing movie data that were recorded using your camera (except for movie data recorded in Hybrid). When not creating any folder, there is only the
“101MNV01” folder.
D Folder containing movie data, etc., which were recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function
• You cannot record any images to “100MSDCF” or “MSSONY” folders. The images in the
“100MSDCF” folder are available only for viewing.
• Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from
0001 to 9999.
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files recorded in simultaneously in
Hybrid mode: DSC0ssss.MP4
– Movie files: M4V0ssss.MP4
– Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: M4V0ssss.THM
• The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
– A still image file recorded in Hybrid mode and its corresponding movie files
– A movie file and its corresponding index image file
• For more information about folders, see pages
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick
Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed.
• You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
• When there is no folder, first create a folder with
your camera (page 54) and then copy the image
file.
2
Copy the image file to the
“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the following order.
1 Right-click the image file, then click
[Copy].
2 Double-click [Removable Disk] or
[Sony MemoryStick] in [My
Computer].
3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] (for still image) in the [DCIM] folder or
[sssMNV01] (for movie) folder in the [MP_ROOT] folder and click
[Paste].
• sss stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999.
1
Right-click the image file, then click [Rename]. Change the file
name to “DSC0ssss”.
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss.
1
2
• For movie files, the file name format is
“M4V0ssss”.
• If the overwrite confirmation message appears, enter a different number.
• An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MP4. Do not change the extension.
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Using the supplied software
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
Overview of the supplied software
The supplied CD-ROM contains one software application: “PicturePackage”.
PicturePackage
A
B
C
D
E
What you can do:
A Save the images on CD-R
B Automatic Slideshow Producer
C Viewing video and pictures on PC
D Transfer Slideshow music (“Music
Transfer”)
E Viewing Movie clips on PC (“Movie
Player”*)
* “Movie Player” is only compatible with
Windows XP/2000
How to start up the functions:
Click one of A-E, then click the button at the lower right of the screen.
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Installing the software
You can install the “PicturePackage” software using the following procedure.
• If you have not yet installed the USB driver
(page 62), do not connect the camera to the
computer before you install the
“PicturePackage” software (except for Windows
XP).
• In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator.
• When “PicturePackage” is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click (My
Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE).
2
Click [PicturePackage].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
3
Select the desired language, then click [Next] twice.
This section describes the English screen.
The “License Agreement” screen appears.
Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next].
4
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
• “DirectX” will be installed if you have not yet installed it.
• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.
5
Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of
“PicturePackage Menu” and
“PicturePackage destination
Folder” are displayed after the installation.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen to add/change Music files.
• When you want to use the preset Music again, we recommended that you excute
[Format Music] (page 57) first.
• For details on using “Music Transfer,” see the on-line help in “Music Transfer”.
To start up the software
Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” icon on the desktop.
For information on the use of the software
Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with the desired Music file. Also, you can delete or add these files.
The music you can transfer with “Music
Transfer” is listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on this camera
1
Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a
“Memory Stick Duo” removed from the camera.
• When you have a “Memory Stick Duo” in the camera, “Music Transfer” cannot recognize the camera to add/change the
Music files.
2
Start “Music Transfer”.
Technical support for
“PicturePackage” is provided by the
Pixela User Support Center. For more informaion, refer to the leaflet in the supplied CD-ROM package.
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Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer and change your desired music in
Slide Show using “Music Transfer”.
Recommended computer environment
Recommended environment for copying images
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac
OS X (v10.0 or later)
USB connector: Provided as standard
• We recommend that you have QuickTime 6 or later pre-installed on your computer.
Recommended environment for using
“Music Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 or later)
CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power
Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended.)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—approximately 250 MB
Notes on connecting your camera to a computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage]
as examples. For details on [PTP], see page 58.
• When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Copying and viewing images on a computer
1
Connect the camera with a
Macintosh computer.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Stage 2: Connecting the camera with a computer” on page 63.
2
Copy image files to the Macintosh computer.
1 Double-click the newly recognized icon t [DCIM] (for still image) or
[MP_ROOT] (for movie) t the folder where the images you want to copy are stored.
2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard disk.
• For details on the storage location of the
images and file names, see page 67.
3
View 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.
• To view movies, MPEG-4 compliant application software is required.
To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the USB cable
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
• Turning off the camera
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon.
The camera is disconnected from the computer.
• If using Mac OS X v10.0, disconnect the USB cable etc., after you have turned your computer off.
Adding/Changing music using
“Music Transfer”
You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with the desired Music file. Also, you can add these files.
The music you can transfer with “Music
Transfer” is listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on this camera
To install “Music Transfer”
• Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”.
• For installation, you need to log on as administer.
1 Turn on your Macitosh, and insert the CD-
ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click
3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder.
4 The installation of the software starts.
To add/change Music files
See “Adding/Changing Music using ‘Music
• When you want to use the preset Music again, we recommend that you excute [Format Music]
• For details on using “Music Transfer,” see the on-line help in “Music Transfer”.
Technical support for “Music Transfer” is provided by the Pixela User
Support Center. For more informaion, refer to the leaflet in the supplied CD-
ROM package.
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Printing still images
How to print still images
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 75)
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer
You can print images with a “Memory Stick” 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
“PicturePackage” software and print the images.
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a
(Print order) mark on images that you want to print out in advance.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print shot images using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cable. When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when [USB Connect] is set to
[Auto], Stage 1 is unnecessary.
• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association) (Index) button
In single-image mode
You can print a single image on a printing sheet.
Control Button
MENU button
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
In index mode
You can print several images at a reduced size on a printing sheet. You can print a set of either the same images (1) or different images (2).
1 2
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor (supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.
1
Press MENU to display the menu.
2
Press B on the control button to
• 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 movies or the images saved on
Album.
• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds (error notification), check the connected printer.
3
Select [ ] (Setup 2) with V, then
2
select [USB Connect] with v/V/B.
4
Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then
press z.
The USB mode is set.
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Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer
1
Attach the camera on the Cybershot Station, then connect between the USB jack of the
Cyber-shot Station and that of the printer using the supplied USB cable.
2 To the
USB jack
1 To the (USB) jack
USB cable
2
Turn on your camera and the printer.
After the connection is made,
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The camera is set to PLAY mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.
Stage 3: Printing
Regardless of REC/PLAY mode is set to, the print menu appears when you complete
Stage 2.
1
Select the desired printing
method with v/V on the control
button, then press z.
[All In This Folder]
Prints all the images in the folder.
[DPOF image]
Prints all the images with a (Print
order) mark (page 79) regardless of the
displayed image.
[Select]
Selects images and prints all the selected images.
1 Select the image you want to print with b/B or with Shuttle, then press z.
The mark appears on the selected image.
• To select other images, repeat this procedure.
2 Select [Print] with V, then press z.
[This image]
Prints a displayed image.
• If you select [This image] and set [Index] to
[On] in step 2, you can print a set of the same images as an index image.
2
Select print settings with v/V/b/B.
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Size
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Default
Date
Quantity
Off
Exit
1
OK
[Index]
Select [On] to print as an index image.
[Size]
Select the size of the printing sheet.
[Date]
Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select ( t step 2 in
“Read This First”). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
[Quantity]
When [Index] is set to [Off]:
Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image.
When [Index] is set to [On]:
Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image. If you selected [This image] in step 1, select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet as an index image.
• The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images.
3
Select [OK] with V/B, then press z.
The image is printed.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
(Do not disconnect the USB cable) indicator appears on the screen.
Exit
Printing
2/3
indicator
To print other images
After step 3, select [Select] and the desired image with v/V, then perform from step 1.
To print images on the index screen
Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera”
(page 75) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 76), then
proceed with the following.
When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu, then proceed as follows.
1 Press
The index screen appears.
• To switch the nine-image screen to the sixteen-image screen, press (Index) once.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Print) with B, then press z.
4 Select the desired printing method with b/
B, then press z.
Cancel Select DPOF image
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[Select]
Selects images and prints all the selected images.
Select the image you want to print with v/
V/b/B or with Shuttle, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU.
[DPOF image]
Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image.
[All In This Folder]
Prints all the images in the folder.
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Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3:
Printing at a shop
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function allowing you to make a (Print order) mark on images of “Memory Stick
Duo” that you want to print out later.
• You can also print the images with the
(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.
• You cannot mark movies.
• When you mark images shot in the [Multi Burst] mode, all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels.
• You cannot mark the images saved on Album.
When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to a shop
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to other medium such as a
CD-R and take it to the shop.
• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
1
Marking in single-image mode
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
Control button
MENU button
Display the image you want to mark.
2
Press MENU to display the menu.
3
Select DPOF with b/B, then press z.
A (Print order) mark is marked on the image.
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BACK/NEXT
4
To mark other images, display the
desired image with b/B or with
Shuttle, then press z.
To remove the mark in single-image mode
Press z in step 3 or 4.
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Marking in index mode
1
Display the index screen ( t step
6 in “Read This First”).
2
Press MENU to display the menu.
3
Select DPOF with b/B, then press z.
4
Select [Select] with b/B, then
press z.
• You cannot add a
Folder].
mark in [All In This
5
Select the image you want to
mark with v/V/b/B or with
Shuttle, then press z.
A green mark appears on the selected image.
Green mark
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select
[Exit] in step 8, then press z.
To remove the mark in index mode
Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z.
To remove all the marks in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z.
• SELECT
MENU
TO NEXT
6
Repeat step 5 to mark other images.
7
Press MENU.
8
Select [OK] with B, then press z.
The mark turns white.
Connecting your camera to your TV
Viewing images on a TV screen
You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.
Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV.
3
Turn on the TV and set the TV/ video input switch to “VIDEO”.
• For details, see the operational instructions supplied with TV.
1
Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT
(STEREO) jack of the Cyber-shot
Station and the video/audio input jacks of the TV.
4
Set the mode to PLAY with MODE.
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(STEREO) jack
If your TV has a mono input jack, connect the yellow plug of A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, then connect either the white plug or the red audio plug to the audio input jack. If connected to the white plug, you will hear sound from the left audio output, and if connected to the red plug, you will hear sound from the right audio output.
• When the USB cable is connected to the
Cyber-shot Station, disconnect the USB cable from the Cyber-shot Station.
2
Attach the camera on the Cyber-
The recorded images will appear on the screen.
Select the desired image with b/B on the control button.
• When you attach the camera on the Cybershot Station while connecting to the A/V connecting cable, nothing will appear on the
LCD screen of the camera.
• When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output
to match that of your TV system (page 59).
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On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the USB cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq,
Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera or accessory, try the following solutions.
1
Check the items on pages 84 to 93.
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 94.
2
Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power.
3
Should your camera still not work properly, press the RESET button using a fine-tipped object, then turn on the power again (All the settings including date and time are cleared).
RESET button
PHOTO
MODE
MOVIE
4
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Please understand that you give your consent that the image data in Album or the Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
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Battery pack and power
You cannot charge the battery pack.
• The camera is turned on. Turn the camera off ( t step 2 in “Read This First”).
The battery pack cannot be installed.
• Install the battery pack correctly ( t step 1 in “Read This First”).
The /CHG lamp flashes when charging a battery pack.
• Install the battery pack correctly ( t step 1 in “Read This First”).
• The battery pack is discharged. Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack.
• The battery pack has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The /CHG lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack.
•
The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 16,
t step 1 in
“Read This First”).
• Install the battery pack correctly ( t step 1 in “Read This First”).
• The battery pack is completely charged.
• The battery pack is discharged. Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack.
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
•
Properly attach the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 17).
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
• The displayed time remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display.
• The battery pack is discharged. Install the charged battery pack ( t step 1 in “Read This
First”).
•
The battery pack is dead (page 99). 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 99).
• 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 99). Replace it with new one.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• Install the battery pack correctly ( t step 1 in “Read This First”).
•
The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 16,
t step 1 in
“Read This First”).
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
•
The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (page 16,
t step 1 in “Read This
First”).
•
The battery pack is dead (page 99). Replace it with a new one.
•
Properly attach the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 17).
The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again
( t
step 2 in “Read This First”) or use the AC Adaptor (page 16).
• The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack ( t step 1 in “Read This First”).
•
Properly attach the camera on the Cyber-shot Station (page 17).
Shooting still images/movies
The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is on.
• The LCD backlight is turned off with in the dark place. Turn on the LCD backlight with
Your camera cannot record images.
•
Check the free capacity of “Memory Stick Duo” (page 24). If it is full, do one of the
following:
– Delete unnecessary images ( t step 6 in “Read This First”).
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• 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 97).
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• The mode is set to PLAY. Set the mode to REC with MODE.
The subject is not visible on the screen.
• The mode is set to REC. Set the mode to PLAY with MODE.
Recording takes a long time.
•
The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 20). This is not a malfunction.
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The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/25 cm (9 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting. Or, select
(Magnifying glass mode) and focus from a distance of approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch
to 7 7/8 inches) from the subject (page 36) .
• (Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images.
•
The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 38).
•
Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 39.
Optical zoom does not work.
• Select a mode other than (Magnifying glass mode) when shooting still images.
Digital zoom does not work.
•
Set [Digital Zoom] to [On] (page 51).
The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to (No flash) ( t step 5 in “Read This First”).
• You cannot use the flash when:
–
[Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Speed Burst] or [Multi Burst], [Exp Brktg] (page 41).
– (Twilight mode), (Candle mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene
– when recording movies.
• Set the flash to (Forced flash) ( t step 5 in “Read This First”) when (Magnifying glass mode), (Landscape mode), (Snow mode), (Beach mode) or (Highspeed shutter mode) is selected in the Scene mode
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.
The close-up (Macro) function does not work.
• (Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), (Candle mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
• Set the correct date and time ( t step 2 in “Read This First”).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold PHOTO halfway down.
•
The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 37).
The image is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
( t
step 5 in “Read This First”) or adjust the exposure (page 37).
•
The brightness of the screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 57).
• Turn on the LCD backlight with
The image is too bright.
• You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the
• The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight
The image colors are not correct.
•
Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 43).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the
(Setup) menu to [On] (page 52).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance 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 5,
t “Read This First”).
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images ( t step 6 in “Read This First”).
• The battery level is low. Install a charged battery pack.
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Viewing images
Refer to “Computers” (page 89) in conjunction with the following items.
Your camera cannot play back images.
• The mode is set to REC. Set the mode to PLAY with MODE.
•
The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 69).
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
•
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 67, 73).
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.
The image does not appear on the TV screen.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of
•
Check whether the connection is correct (page 81).
• The Cyber-shot station is connected to the USB cable. Remove the USB cable following the
proper procedures (page 67, 73).
The image does not appear on the LCD screen.
• The A/V connecting cable has been connected to the Cyber-shot station. This is not a malfunction.
Deleting/Editing images
Your camera cannot delete an image.
•
Cancel the protection (page 47).
• 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 97).
You have deleted an image by mistake.
• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect on
images (page 46), or use the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch and set the
switch to the LOCK position (page 97) to prevent accidental erasure.
The resizing function does not work.
• You cannot resize movies, Multi Burst images or the images saved on Album.
You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.
• You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies or the images saved on Album.
Computers
You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
•
Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 61 for Windows, and page 72 for
Macintosh.
You cannot install the USB driver.
•
In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 62).
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
• Turn on the camera ( t step 2 in “Read This First”).
• When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack ( t step 1 in “Read This
First”), or use the AC Adaptor (page 16).
•
Use the supplied USB cable (page 63).
• Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the Cyber-shot Station, and connect it
again firmly. Make sure that “USB mode Mass Storage” is displayed (page 64).
•
Properly attach the camera on the Cyber-shot Station (page 17).
• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the
• The USB jacks on your computer are connected to other device besides the keyboard, the mouse and the Cyber-shot Station. Disconnect all equipment other than the keyboard, the mouse and the Cyber-shot Station from the USB jacks.
• Connect the Camera/Cyber-shot Station directly to your computer without passing through a
USB hub or other device (page 63).
•
The USB driver is not installed. Install the USB driver (page 62).
• Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the USB cable before you installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied
CD-ROM. Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the
USB driver (see the next item).
The “Removable disk” icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera.
• Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a
Windows computer.
1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].
The “System Properties” screen appears.
2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager].
• For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab.
The “Device Manager” appears.
3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK].
The device is deleted.
4 Install the USB driver (page 62).
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You cannot copy images.
•
Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 63).
•
Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 64, 72).
• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by
After making a USB connection, “PicturePackage” does not start automatically.
• Start up the “PicturePackage Menu” and check [Settings].
•
Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 58).
The image cannot be played back on a computer.
• If you are using “PicturePackage,” click on help at the upper-right corner of each screen.
• To playback movie files (MPEG-4) recorded by the camera, you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4 or “PicturePackage” on your computer. (When using Windows XP/
2000, you can use “PicturePackage” to playback movie files (MPEG-4)).
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from “Memory Stick Duo”. Copy the movie to the
hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 62).
You cannot print an image.
• Check the printer settings.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
•
Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 67).
•
•
The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 69).
“Music Transfer” cannot recognize the camera.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” and make the USB connection again.
• The write-in-area of Music files of the camera is corrupted. Execute [Format Music]
“Memory Stick Duo”
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Insert it in the correct direction ( t step 3 in “Read This First”).
Cannot record on a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• 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 97).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images ( t step 6 in “Read This First”).
Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• 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 97).
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK
position to prevent accidental erasure (page 97).
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory
Stick” slot.
• Check whether the computer and the card reader support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
•
If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 62
to 63). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Album
The free capacity of Album does not increase even when you copy the data stored in Album to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The data is not deleted after copying.
The [Copy] setup item for Memory Stick Tool is not displayed.
• The [Copy] setup item for Memory Stick Tool is not displayed while using the battery pack.
When you want to copy images, use the AC Adaptor.
Cannot copy the data stored in Album to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Check the capacity (64 MB or more recommended).
Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to Album.
• Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to Album.
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You cannot record images on Album.
• Set [Write in Album] to [On] in the
• The capacity of Album becomes full by saving protected images. Remove the protection of
PictBridge compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with
PictBridge or not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the
• Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cannot print images.
• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable.
• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the USB cable again.
• You cannot print movies or the images saved on Album.
• Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed.
Printing is canceled.
• You disconnected the USB cable before the disappears.
(Do not disconnect USB cable) mark
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]
to [Off] and print the image again (page 77).
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Cannot select the print size.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
camera (page 77) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time depending on the printer.
Others
Your camera does not work.
•
Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera (page 99).
• The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the battery pack ( t step 1 in
“Read This First”).
• Make sure that the AC Adaptor is connected securely.
•
Properly attach the camera on the Cyber-shot Station (page 17).
The power is on, but the camera does not work.
• The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the battery pack, and then, after one minute, insert the battery pack and turn on the camera. If this does not work, press the
RESET button with a fine-tipped object, then turn the power on again (This will clear the date
and time settings, etc.) (page 83).
Cannot identify an indicator on the screen.
•
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again ( t step 2 in “Read This First”).
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display
If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
• There is trouble with your camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
C:13:ss
• The camera cannot read or write data on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Re-insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” several times.
• A format error on Album has occured.
Or an unformatted “Memory Stick
Duo” is inserted. Format the “Memory
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used with your camera, or the data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory
C:91:ss
• When transfering Music files from your computer an error occured due to USB disconnection or other problem.
Execute [Format Music] (page 57).
When you execute [Format Music] all your stored Music files will be erased.
Tranfer the Music files using the supplied application again.
E:61:ss
E:91:ss
• A camera malfunction has occurred.
Press the RESET button (page 83), then
turn the power on again.
Messages
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
E
• The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack ( t step 1 in “Read This
First”). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
For “InfoLITHIUM” battery only
• This battery pack is not a
“InfoLITHIUM” type.
No Memory Stick
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” ( t step 3
in “Read This First”).
System error
• Turn the power off and then on again
( t step 2 in “Read This First”).
Memory Stick error
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick Duo” is dirty.
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” correctly ( t step 3 in “Read This
First”).
Memory Stick type error
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera
Format error
•
Format the media again (page 54).
Memory Stick locked
• 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
No memory space
• Delete unnecessary images or files ( t
step 6 in “Read This First”).
Read only memory
• Your camera cannot record or delete images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.
No file in this folder
• No images have been recorded in this folder.
• You did not operate correctly when copying images from your computer
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the “Memory
Stick Duo” (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select other folders,
or create a new folder (page 54).
Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with
“999” exists on the “Memory Stick
Duo”. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.
Cannot record
• The camera cannot record images in the selected folder. Select a different folder
File error
• An error occurred while playing back the image.
File protect
•
Release the protection (page 47).
Image size over
• You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.
Invalid operation
• You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera.
(Vibration warning indicator)
• Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place.
Turn the power off and on again
• A problem with the lens caused an error.
Album error
• An error in Album has occured.
Format Album. (In the case of formatting, note that all image data, including the protected images, in
Album will be erased.)
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Enable printer to connect
• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device.
Check the device.
• The connection is not established.
Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Connect to device
• You tried to print images before the printer connection was established.
Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer.
No printable image
• You tried to execute [DPOF image] without placing a DPOF (Print order) mark on the image(s).
• You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while a folder that holds only movies was selected. You cannot print movies.
Printer busy
Paper error
No paper
Ink error
Low Ink
No Ink
• Check the printer.
Printer error
• Check the printer.
• Check if the image you want to print is corrupted.
Processing
• The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished.
This may take time, depending on the printer.
Recover data
• The data in Album has been destroyed.
Recover the data by selecting [OK].
When you want to start recording immediately, select [Cancel] to start your operation. However, each time you turn on the camera, the same error massage appears until you recover the data.
• When you start recovering the data, the protection of images is canceled. If you want the images to be protected, protect the images again (page 46).
• Even when the power source is cut off during formatting the album, the format will be completed. The error occures and it can be fixed, yet the data can not be recovered.
• The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the USB cable.
Others
On the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo”
(not supplied)
• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped object.
Terminal
“Memory Stick” type Recording/
Playback
Memory Stick
(without MagicGate)
Memory Stick
(with MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo
(without MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo
(with MagicGate)
MagicGate Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo
Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick PRO Duo
—
— a a
*1*2
— a
*1
— a
*1*2
*1
“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are equipped with MagicGate functions.
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera.
*2
Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the equipment used.
Write-protect switch
Memo area
The position and/or the shape of the writeprotect switch may differ depending on the
“Memory Stick Duo” you use.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
Duo,” put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the
“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
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• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present
Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory
Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a
“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.
Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” (not supplied)
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to
2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera.
On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (T type).
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
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). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting.
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.
• We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and making trial shots before taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
On the remaining battery time indicator
The power may go off although the battery remaining indicator shows there is enough power to operate. Use the battery pack up and charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if the battery pack is used in high temperatures for a long time, left in a fully charged state or used frequently.
How to store the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place. Repeat this charging and using up once a year to maintain the battery pack’s function.
• To use up all the battery power, leave your
camera performing Slide Show (page 28) until
the power runs out.
• To prevent staining the terminal, shortcircuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing.
On battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack.
• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.
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Precautions
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Do not leave the camera in the following places
• In an extremely hot place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
• In a location subject to rocking vibration
• Near strong magnetic place
• In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
x
On carrying
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
x
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing.
• Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc.
• Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand.
• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
x
On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
x
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.
Moisture condensation occurs easily when:
• The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.
• The camera is taken from an air-conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
x
On the internal rechargeable battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time.
Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery
Insert charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.
Charging method of the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
t step 1 in “Read This First”
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Specifications
Camera
[System]
Image device 7.17 mm (1/2.5 type) color
CCD, Primary color filter
Total pixel number of camera
Approx. 5 255 000 pixels
Effective pixel number of camera
Approx. 5 090 000 pixels
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
3× zoom lens f = 6.33 – 19.0 mm (38 –
114 mm when converted to a
35 mm still camera)
F3.5 – 4.4
Exposure control Automatic exposure, Scene
Selection (9 modes)
White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent, Incandescent,
Flash
File format (DCF compliant)
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2
JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible
Movies: MPEG-4 compliant
(Stereo)
Recording media “Memory Stick Duo”
Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): approx. 0.1 m to
2.6 m (3 15/16 inches to 8 feet
6 3/8 inches) (W)/ approx. 0.5 m to 2.1 m
(1 feet 7 11/16 inches to 6 feet
10 11/16 inches) (T)
[Input and Output connectors]
Multi connector
USB communication
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
[LCD screen]
LCD panel 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots
123 200 (560×220) dots
[Power, general]
Battery pack used
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FT1
Power requirements
3.6 V
Power consumption
(during shooting)
1.2 W
Operating temperature
0°C to +40°C (+32°F to
+104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to
+140°F)
Dimensions
Mass
Microphone
51.2×123.1×32.4 mm
(2 1/8×4 7/8×1 5/16 inches)
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Approx. 210 g (7.4 oz)
(including NP-FT1 battery pack, “Memory Stick Duo” and wrist strap, etc.)
Electret condenser microphone
Speaker
Exif Print
Dynamic speaker
Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III
Compatible
PictBridge Compatible
Cyber-shot Station UC-MB
[Input and Output connectors]
A/V OUT (STEREO) jack (Stereo)
Minijack
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω, unbalanced, sync negative
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k
Ω load)
Output impedance 1 k
Ω
USB jack mini-B
USB connection High-Speed USB
(USB 2.0 High-Speed compatible)
DC IN jack
Camera connector
AC Adaptor AC-LS5
Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz, 11 W
4.2 V DC* Output rating
* See the label on the AC
Adaptor for other specifications.
Operating temperature
0°C to +40°C (+32°F to
+104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to
+140°F)
Dimensions
Mass
Approx. 48×29×81 mm
(1 15/16×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches)
(W/H/D, excluding projecting parts)
Approx. 130 g (5.0 oz) excluding power cord (mains lead)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FT1
Used battery Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage
DC 4.2 V
Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V
Capacity 2.4 Wh (680 mAh)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index
Index
Numerics
5SEC Recording
First”
A
AC Adaptor........................... 16
First”
t in “Read This First”
AE/AF lock indicator ........... 39
First”
AF Illuminator ......................53
AF lock .................................39
First”
AF range finder frame .......... 38
AF range finder frame indicator......................... 38
Album ................................... 30
Album tool............................ 56
Aperture................................ 12
Auto adjustment mode.......... 35
First”
Auto Focus............................ 11
t step 2 in “Read This
First”
Auto Review ......................... 53
A/V connecting cable ........... 81
B
B&W .................................... 43
Battery pack
Battery life..................... 26
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
Beach mode.......................... 35
Beep ..................................... 57 t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Blur ...................................... 11
Bracket Step ......................... 43
BRK ..................................... 43
C
Camera ................................. 51
Candle mode ........................ 35
CD-ROM........................ 62, 73
Center AF............................. 38
Change REC. Folder ............ 55
Charging battery pack .......... 16
First”
Cleaning ............................. 100
Clock Set.............................. 59
Cloudy.................................. 40
Color .................................... 13
Compression ratio ................ 14
Computer ............................. 60
Macintosh ..................... 72
Recommended environment ............ 61, 72
Software........................ 70
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera........................... 69
Windows ....................... 60
Connecting
Computer ...................... 63
Printer ........................... 76
TV................................. 81
Contrast ................................ 44
Copy ..................................... 55
Copying images to your computer ....................... 62
Create REC. Folder .............. 54
Cyber-shot Station ................ 17
D
Date ...................................... 52
Date/Time ............................. 52
Day&Time............................ 52
Daylight ................................ 40
DC IN jack ........................... 17
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
Digital Zoom ........................ 51
DirectX ................................. 61
DPOF.................................... 79
E
Effective pixels ................... 102
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
EV......................................... 37
Exposure............................... 12
Exposure Bracket ................. 41
Extension ........................ 67, 69
F
Fast forward.......................... 27 t step 6 in “Read This
First”
File name .............................. 67
File Number.......................... 58
File storage destination......... 67
Fine....................................... 41
Fireworks mode .................... 35
Flash ..................................... 40
Flash Level ........................... 43
Flash mode t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Fluorescent............................40
Focus...............................11, 38
Focus preset ..........................38
Folder ....................................45
Changing .......................55
Creating .........................54
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Format.............................54, 56
Format Music........................57
H
High-speed shutter mode ......35
Histogram .......................23, 37
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Hybrid shooting
First”
I
Identifying parts....................15
Image file storage destinations and file names................67
Image quality ..................13, 41
Image size .............................13
First”
Incandescent .........................40
Index mode printing..............75
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
Indicator............... see “Screen”
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...............................99
Install ........................62, 70, 73
Internal rechargeable battery..........................101
Interval ................................. 43
ISO ................................. 12, 40
J
JPG ....................................... 68
L
Landscape mode................... 35
Language .............................. 57
First”
LCD Backlight ..................... 57
LCD screen ..........see “Screen”
M
Macintosh computer............. 72
Recommended environment .................. 72
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Magnifying glass mode ........ 35
Mass Storage ........................ 58
“Memory Stick Duo” ........... 97
Fomat ............................ 54
t step 3 in “Read This
First”
Number of images/ recording time ............... 24
Memory Stick Tool .............. 54
Menu .................................... 32
Items.............................. 33
Shooting ........................ 35
Viewing ......................... 45
Metering mode
First”
Mode .................................... 41
Moisture condensation ....... 100
Monochrome ........................ 43
MP4 ...................................... 68
Multi AF ...............................38
Multi Burst............................41
Multi-pattern metering
First”
Music ....................................29
Music Transfer................71, 73
N
NR slow shutter ....................20
NTSC ....................................59
Number of images/Recording time................................24
O
Optical zoom ........................51
OS ...................................61, 72
Overexposure........................12
P
P.Effect..................................43
PAL .......................................59
PC ................... see “Computer”
PFX.......................................43
PictBridge .......................58, 75
Picture effect (PFX)..............43
PicturePackage......................70
Pixel ......................................13
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
Playback ............see “Viewing”
Playback/Edit
First”
Precautions .........................100
Pressing halfway down .........11
First”
Print ......................................74
Index mode....................75
105
106
Print order mark.................... 79
Printing at a shop .................. 79
Printing directly .................... 75
Program auto shooting.......... 35
Protect................................... 46
PTP ....................................... 58
R
REC Mode............................ 41
Red Eye Reduction ...............52
Reset ..................................... 83
Resize ................................... 47
Rewind.................................. 27
First”
Rotate.................................... 48
S
Saturation.............................. 44
Scene Selection..................... 35
Screen
Indicator ........................18
LCD Backlight .............. 57
Self-diagnosis display........... 94
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Sepia ..................................... 43
t step 2 in “Read This
First”
Setup......................... 44, 48, 50
Album tool .................... 56
Camera ..........................51
Setup 1........................... 57
Setup 2........................... 58
Setup 1 .................................. 57
Setup 2 .................................. 58
Sharpness.............................. 44
Shooting
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Shooting menu ..................... 35
Shutter speed........................ 12
Single-image mode printing ......................... 75
Slide Show ........................... 28
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Snow mode........................... 35
Software ............................... 70
Specifications ..................... 102
Speed Burst .......................... 41
Spot AF ................................ 38
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Standard ............................... 41
T
Trimming ............................. 49
Troubleshooting ................... 83
TV ........................................ 81
Twilight mode ...................... 35
Twilight portrait mode ......... 35
U
Underexposure ..................... 12
USB cable ...................... 63, 76
USB Connect ....................... 58
USB Driver .......................... 62
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
V
t step 4 in “Read This
First”
Video Out ............................. 59
Viewing
Images in Album ........... 30
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
Viewing menu....................... 45
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
W
Warning indicators and messages ....................... 94
WB ....................................... 40
White balance ....................... 40
Windows computer............... 60
Recommended environment................... 61
t in “Read This First”
Write-protect switch ............. 97
Z
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Trademarks Notes on the License
•
• PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
and Cyber-shot Station are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”,
, “Memory Stick Duo”,
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
Duo”, , WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD and
Corporation.
, “Memory Stick PRO
are trademarks of Sony (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)
AND/OR
(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED
IN A PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and
DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE
MPEG-4 VIDEO.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac, iBook,
PowerBook, Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING
THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND
LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
MPEG LA, LLC.
SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
• In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or
® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.
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Key Features
- Compact camera 5.1 MP CCD Silver
- Image sensor size: 1/2.5"
- Optical zoom: 3x Digital zoom: 6x
- Video recording 640 x 480 pixels
- Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)