Enjoying the camera. Sony Cyber Shot DSC-M2, DSC-M2
Below you will find brief information for Digital Still Camera DSC-M2. This user's guide covers basic operation, menu navigation, image settings (focus, exposure, color, quality), connecting to a computer and TV, printing images, and troubleshooting tips. Learn how to use various functions, adjust settings to capture better photos and videos, and resolve common issues.
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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
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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
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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”)
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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
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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.
60 min 1 / 200
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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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)