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1. ae Capacity 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 8M 8 16 32 59 121 247 506 15 30 60 109 223 456 934 3 2 8 16 32 59 121 247 506 15 30 60 109 223 456 934 5M 12 25 51 92 188 384 789 23 48 96 174 354 723 1482 3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266 37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250 IM 50 101 202 357 726 1482 3038 93 187 376 649 1320 2694 5524 VGA E Mail 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154 491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385 16 HDTV 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025 61 123 246 446 907 1852 3798 The number of images listed is for when Mode is set to Normal e The size of a single still image is 1M when Mode is set to Multi Burst e When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the gt 9999 indicator appears e You can resize the images later Resize page 57 The recording time of movies Units hour minute second ae Capacity some e4amB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640 Fine 0 02 57 0 06 02 0 12 20 0 25 18 640 Standard 0 01 27 0 02 56 0 05 54 0 10 42 0 21 47 0 44 27 1 31 09 160 0 22 42 0 45 39 1 31 33 2 51 21 5 47 05 11 44 22 24 18 25 e Movies with the size set to 640 Fine can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo e For image size and image quality see page 14 e When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera the display may differ from the actual image size 24 When
2. Index screen step 7 in Read This Pressing halfway down First Print 90 Indicator see Screen Multi AF 34 Index mode al WtLAR Aa cehhieeatin i Ama Ta A 71 Multi Burst 50 Single image mode 91 ulti Burst s es i 3 dnetalle st antscente 77 85 88 ai 3 Print order Se eee 33 ulti Connector eee ting arias Internal Memory ssccsecseunsens 65 Printing at a shop eee 95 Multi pattern metering 48 Printing directly 91 Internal memory 25 TEER ST T Gat Ganache os ultipoin ak rae A Internal rechargeable battery Program auto shooting 28 EE ne tested 123 Music Transfer Protetti n manina Titerv l a brnt 51 N PIP po casevsectasesyicctesiestecies 72 REC Mode eeeeeeceeseseeeeees Red Eye Reduction 63 gt RESIZE n atterstseeees 57 S L 0 Rewind Fast forward Landscape mode eee 29 E step 7 in Read This On screen key button First ESELI u SP er se 71 gt step 4 in Read This Rotate ranana 57 LCD Backlight 71 First LCD screen see Screen 127 a aaa Qqa S Oa oF 128 oo Fi SAB GS titastuitsantiteagastianes 62 Saturation cece 52 Scene selection 29 Screen Changing the display 22 Indicator oo 18 LCD Backlight Self diagnosis display Sepia Set the clock step 2 in Read This First Setup MONEE PEE 53 59 61 AI
3. 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 frequently The camera has been turned on and off many times The zoom is used frequently LCD Backlight is set to Bright AF Mode is set to Monitor The battery power is low When shooting still images No of images Approx 300 Battery life min Approx 150 Shooting in the following situations P Quality is set to Fine AF Mode is set to Single Shooting once every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends Write in Album is set to On in the sila Setup menu 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 amp Imaging Products Association The number of shooting images battery life does not change regardless of image size When viewing still images No of images Battery life min Approx 5800 Approx 290 e Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals When shooting movies Battery life min Approx 140 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of 160 grawe ay GulAoluz 27 Using the camera features S
4. To protect other images display the desired image with kq P then touch Protect nuaw ayy buisn 55 For details on the operation page 45 To protect images in index mode Press eg Index to display the index screen Touch MENU to display the menu Touch Protect Select Touch the image you want to protect A green O protect indicator appears on the selected image E es ra Bi ee es ox ext ao Repeat step to protect other images Touch OK OK e To protect all images in the folder touch Protect All In This Folder On To cancel the protection In single image mode Display the image you want to remove protection touch MENU Protect Protect In index mode Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step of To protect images in index mode Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected Touch OK OK To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select All In This Folder in step of To protect images in index mode then touch Off e Note that formatting the internal memory Memory Stick Duo or Album erases all the data stored on the recording media even if images are protected and these images cannot be recovered e It may take some time to protect an image DPOF Ejla Adds a Ly Print order mark to images you want to print
5. 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 Ee gr Yew Paotes oe Heb 5S Qs Gres Ga E x S ae raas er Uwo 3 Double click the My Documents folder Then right click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click Paste Jajnduwios snoA Buisn fi ray ies ew Corte A The image files are copied to the My Documents folder 81 e 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 84 you may not be able to play back that image with your camera Stage 5 Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the My Documents folder 1 Click Start My Documents Guest LI My documents mwe Doors GB comer Bearwsrit Oje sasior The contents of the My Documents folder are displayed If you are not using Windows XP double click My Documents on the desktop 82 2 Double cli
6. Flash WB Adjusts for the flash conditions e You cannot select this item when shooting movies 48 For details on the operation page 45 e For details on the white balance page 14 e Under fluorescent lights that flicker the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select H Fluorescent Except in WB Flash modes WB is set to Auto when the flash strobes e Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 29 Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO The larger the number the higher the sensitivity a Auto 64 100 200 400 800 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 e For details on the ISO sensitivity page 13 e Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases e ISO is set to Auto in the Scene mode Selects the still image quality P Quality X Fine FINE Records with high quality low compression Standard STD Records with standard quality high compression e For details on the image quality page 14 nuaw y ursn E 49 Mode REC Mode For details on the operation page 45 Selects whether the camera performs contin
7. neuer What you can do Save the images on CD R Music Video Slideshow Producer Viewing video and pictures on PC D Burning Video CD The ImageMixer VCD2 screen appears Transfer Slideshow music How to start up the functions Click one of then click the button at the lower right of the screen Installing the software You can install the PicturePackage and TmageMixer VCD2 software using the following procedure If you have not yet installed the USB driver page 77 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 e 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 e If it does not appear double click 8 My Computer gt 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 co
8. Memory Stick Duo formatted by your camera page 66 After making a USB connection PicturePackage does not start automatically e Start up the PicturePackage Menu and check Settings e Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 79 The image cannot be played back on a computer e If you are using PicturePackage click on help at the upper right corner of each screen e Consult the computer or software manufacturer The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer then play back the movie from the hard disk page 77 You cannot print an image e Check the printer settings Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera e Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera such as 101MSDCF page 83 e Operate correctly page 84 Music Transfer cannot recognize the camera e The write in area of Music files of the camera is currupted Execute Format Music page 70 Q lt A an gt Q S LQ 107 Memory Stick Duo Cannot insert a Memory Stick Duo e Insert it in the correct direction step 3 in Read This First Cannot record on a Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the writ
9. To install ImageMixer VCD2 Shut down all other application software before you install ImageMixer VCD2 e The display settings should be 1024 x 768 dots or higher and 32 000 colors or higher Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive Double click the CD ROM icon Copy the IMXINST SIT file in the MAC folder to the hard disk icon Double click the IMXINST SIT file in the copy to folder Double click the extracted ImageMixer VCD2_Install file After the user information screen appears enter the desired name and password The installation of the software starts To start up ImageMixer VCD2 Open ImageMixer in Application then double click ImageMixer VCD2 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 desired Music files Also you can delete or add these files whenever you want The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below e MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer e Music on CDs e Preset music saved on this camera To install Music Transfer Shut down all other application software before you install Music Transfer e For installation you need to log
10. step 4 in Read This First Cannot record images using the internal memory There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it step 4 in Read This First The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo e The data is not deleted after copying Execute the Format command page 65 to format the internal memory after copying the data Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo e The Memory Stick Duo is full Check the capacity 32 MB or more recommended Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the computer to the internal memory e Data on a Memory Stick Duo or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory Album The free capactiry of the Album does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the Album to a Memory Stick Duo e The data is not deleted after copying Cannot copy the data stored in the Album to a Memory Stick Duo e The Memory Stick Duo is full Check the capacity 32 MB or more recommended y gt Ss D N gt Q Q Qe 109 Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the computer to the Album Data on a Memory Stick Duo or a computer cannot be copied to the Album Cannot record imaged in the Album Set Write in Album
11. Enjoying the camera Using the menu N Using the Setup Uijpen Jo oai Screen Uz3 Gid TrOuUDIESNOOHNO Using your computer f Printing still images Connecting your camera to your TV Read This First separate volume Explains the set up and basic operations for N shooting playback with your camera i Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual and Others 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 N1 Serial No f Index 2005 Sony Corporation 2 652 806 12 1 WARNING To reduce 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN e CAUTIO
12. Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 3 Connecting the camera and your computer on page 79 3 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer Double click the newly recognized icon DCIM the folder where the images you want to copy are stored Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk e For details on the storage location of the images and file names see page 83 87 4 View images on the computer Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when e Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e 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 e If you are using Mac OS X v10 0 perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off Creating a video CD using ImageMixer VCD2 ImageMixer VCD2 Video e You can create an image file that is compatible with the video CD creation function To save the data in the video CD format on a CD R you need Toast not supplied by Roxio 88
13. e You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera Copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo then take the Memory Stick Duo to the print shop What is DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a function allowing you to make a DY Print order mark on images of Memory Stick Duo that you want to print out later e You can also print the images with the Ly Print order mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer e You cannot mark movies When you mark images shot in Multi Burst mode all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels e You cannot mark images saved in the Album When taking a Memory Stick Duo to a shop e Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo they handle Ifa 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 e You cannot set the number of prints Marking in single image mode on screen key button 1 Display the image you want to print 2 Touch MENU to display the menu 3 Touch A F to display DPOF then touch
14. 15 VGA E Mail 15 15 15 15 16 9 HDTV 12 13 15 15 On the Exp Brktg e The flash is set to No flash 50 For details on the operation page 45 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 32 the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness The recording interval is approximately 1 1 seconds e If the subject is too bright or too dark you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode page 29 On the Multi Burst e You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures To pause resume Touch Ell on the control button To play back frame by frame Touch lt 4II IIB gt in pause mode Touch to resume playback in series e You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode Smart zoom Flash 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 p Camera is set to Auto e 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
15. C 32 00 es EH SWB 30 44 White balance 48 a STBY Standby Recording a movie REC step 6 in Read This First 2 a 2 88 Camera mode Scene ad hw 8 Selection 29 fal Camera mode Program Manual 28 4 4 Flash mode step 6 in Read This First 40 Flash charging woot Zoom scaling 62 step 6 x1 3 in Read This First SQ fQ Red eye reduction 63 ED Sharpness 53 Saturation 52 Q9 Contrast 52 ON AF illuminator 64 ce Metering mode 48 P4 Picture effect 52 ric Housing mode 74 2 recordable images 24 25 Self timer step 6 in Read This First C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 113 DATE Date Time 63 1s0400 ISO number 49 Display Indication Display Indication 0 7EV Bracket Step value 51 Histogram 22 33 4 ka Display Indication INR NR slow shutter WA Vibration warning 11 e If the shutter speed is e Indicates vibration may slower than or equal to 1 6 prevent you from shooting second the NR slow shutter clear images due to function activates insufficient lighting Even if automatically to reduce the the vibration warning picture noise appears you can
16. Folder Creates a folder in a Memory Stick Duo for recording images The folder creation screen appears Create REC Folder Creating REC folder 102MSDCF Ready OK A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number and the folder becomes the current recording folder Cancel Cancels folder creation e For details on the folder see page 54 e When not creating a new folder the 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder e You can create folders designated up to 999MSDCF e Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected e You cannot delete a folder with the camera To delete a folder use your computer etc e Up to 4 000 images can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder is automatically created e For more information see Image file storage destinations and file names page 83 66 For details on the operation page 61 Change REC Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images Select REC Folder The folder selection screen appears 22 Folder Name 102MSDCF 4 No Of Files 6 Created EJ 2005 1 1 1 05 34am OK Select the desired folder by touching A V then OK Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder e You cannot select the 100MSDCF fold
17. light It may cause the malfunction of your camera e 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 e Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 122 e Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the recording medium unusable e 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 LCD finder for models with an LCD finder and lens e The LCD screen and the LCD finder are 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 and the LCD finder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Black white red blue green points Exposing the LCD screen the finder 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 agains
18. page 95 2 Print Ela See page 91 For details on the operation page 45 EN 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 Display the image you want to resize 8M The setting size is just a guideline 5M step 5 in Read This First m 1M S VGA amp gt a 3 p 3 i Touch MENU to display the menu Touch A F to display F Resize then touch it Touch the desired size then OK The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file e For details on Image Size step 5 in Read This First e You cannot change the size of movies Multi Burst images or images in the Album e When you change from a small size to a large size the image quality deteriorates e You cannot resize to an image size of 3 2 or 16 9 e When you resize a 3 2 or 16 9 image the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image Rotates a still image 3 Rotates an image See the following procedure OK Determines the rotation See the following procedure Cancel Cancels rotation Display the image to be rotated Touch MENU to display the menu Touch A to display 3 Rotate then touch it Touch f T to rotate the image Touch OK 57 For details on the op
19. 0 18 59 25 m Q S D Q amp 3 3 9 26 On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy back up data without fail using one of the following methods To copy back up data on a Memory Stick Duo Prepare a Memory Stick Duo with a capacity of 32 MB or more then perform the procedure explained in Copy page 67 To copy back up data on a hard disc of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 77 to 82 without a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera e You cannot move image data on a Memory Stick Duo to the internal memory By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi use terminal you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory 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 e The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time page 119
20. 16 9 e You cannot trim images in the Album 60 Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the s Setup screen Mode switch 4 L 1 Turn on the power 2 Press b on screen key to display the touch panel buttons e When the mode switch is set to P skip this operation uaasas dnjag ay Guisn fi 3 Touch MENU to display the menu 4 Touch Y to display Setup then touch it 5 Touch A Y to display the item you want to set then touch it Camera 1 a Single Digital Zoom ba Smart i 2 Datertime D BICI Red Eye Reduction Off 6 Touch the option you want to set The selected option turns blue and set To turn off the d Setup screen touch on screen key To return to the menu from the Setup screen touch 4 repeatedly To cancel the Setup setting Touch Cancel if it appears If it does not appear select the previous setting again e This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off 61 0 S00 gt i f Camera 1 For details on the operation page 61 The default settings are marked with y AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode Single S AF Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects Monitor M AF Automatically adjusts the focus bef
21. See page 18 The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it page 122 The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time e This is not a malfunction The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera e Set the date and time again step 2 in Read This First 112 Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears your camera has a self diagnosis display The last two digits indicated by OD 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 e There is trouble with your camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 e The camera cannot read or write data on the Memory Stick Duo Re insert the Memory Stick Duo several times e The internal memory has experienced a format error or an unformatted Memory Stick Duo is inserted Format the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo page 65 66 e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used with your camera or the data is damaged Insert a new Memory Stick Duo page 117 E 61 00 E 91 00
22. a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with A A your camera to a photo printing service shop You can make a gy Print order mark on images that you want to print out in advance 90 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer P4 PictBridge e PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association In single image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet In index mode You can print several images at a reduced size on a printing sheet You can print a set of either the same images or different images e 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 e You cannot print movies or the images saved in the Album e If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds error notification check the connected printer Stage 1 Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi use terminal When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when USB Connect is set to Auto Stage 1 is unnecessary Index button Cy on screen key
23. 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 battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F 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
24. 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 frequenci
25. displayed on the screen V available Mode switch position a Auto Program Manual Scene Menu for shooting page 48 e Metering Mode Vv vV vV WB White Bal vV vV V SO vV v vV P Quality v vV vV ode REC Mode Vv Vv V vV _ BRK Bracket Step V V yi mh Interval v v v 4 Flash Level vV V ve PFX P Effect V V vV Saturation vV vV Q Contrast vV V D Sharpness V vV amp Setup v v v v 46 Mode switch position Menu for viewing page 54 For details on the operation page 45 V available Auto Manual Scene Program RA Album RA Exit Album IE Slide Show amp Paint f Delete Volume Bo Folder o Protect DPOF D Print EN Resize 13 Rotate Ye Divide amp Setup E z Trimming KIS ISIS ISIS ISIS ISIS IS ISIS I lt I lt The operation is limited according to the Scene mode page 29 Available only during enlarged playback nuaw ayy buisn 47 Shooting menu For details on the operation page 45 The default settings are marked with y Metering Mode
26. dry place This is to maintain the battery pack functions page 119 e For details on the usable battery pack see page 119 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 e 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 Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or Memory Stick Duo while the access lamp is lighted as the internal memory data or Memory Stick Duo data may be destroyed Always protect your data by making a back up copy See page 26 for the data back up method Notes on recording playback e This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Read Precautions page 122 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 e Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright
27. iccsbescesecesecteaceiaseteasedennts axgastaaseinentasedessuihentaentnsstilexannie 99 Warning indicators and MESSAGES eee eee eset tenance etaee 113 Others On the Memory Stick On the battery pack On the battery charger Using the Cyber shot Station 0 0 eee ce eee cee eeee eee eeee tees eeaeeeaeteaeees 121 Precautions siirast ninth E Ah miata thant 122 SP OCHICAL ONS cos matr aea eane reas E TAES s aE aE eeaeueessdeacauiese 124 10 amp Enjoying the camera 2 Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera It tells you how to use various camera functions by touching the buttons on the screen Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down the camera adjusts the focus automatically Auto Focus Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down Press the shutter Press the shutter AE AF lock indicator Then press the button fully down button halfway Flashing indicator gt shutter button straight away down Indicator lit beeps fully down he To shoot a still image difficult to focus on Focus page 34 If the image looks blurred even after focusing it may be because of camera shake See Hints for preventing blur as follows Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily keeping your arms at your side Also you can stabilize the camera by lea
28. look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image 2 On Use the Auto Review Off Does not use Auto Review e If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image m Internal Memory For details on the operation page 61 This item does not appear when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera Formats the internal memory e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images The message All data in internal memory will be erased Ready appears OK Formats the internal memory Cancel Cancels the formatting uaasas dnjag ay Guisn ai 65 Memory Stick For details on the operation page 61 This item appears only when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera Formats the Memory Stick Duo A commercially available Memory Stick Duo is already formatted and can be used immediately e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a Memory Stick Duo including even protected images The message All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready appears OK Formats the Memory Stick Duo Cancel Cancels the formatting Create REC
29. memory space in Memory Stick e Delete unnecessary images or files gt step 7 in Read This First Read only memory e Your camera cannot record or delete images on this Memory Stick Duo No file e No images have been recorded in the internal memory No file in this folder e No images have been recorded in this folder e You did not operate correctly when copying images from your computer page 84 Folder error e A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo For example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select another folder or create a new folder page 66 Cannot create more folders e The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the Memory Stick Duo You cannot create any folders if this is the case 114 Cannot record e The camera cannot record images in the selected folder Select a different folder page 67 File error e An error occurred while the image was playing back File protect e Release the protection page 56 Image size over e You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera Cannot divide e The movie is not long enough to be divided shorter than about two seconds The file is not a movie Invalid operation e You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera e On movies you tried to zoom paint
30. on as Administrator Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive Double click PICTUREPACKAGE Copy the Music Transfer pkg file in the MAC folder to the hard disk Double click the Music Transfer pkg file in the copy to folder The installation of the software starts To add change Music files See Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer on page 86 Technical support for ImageMixer VCD2 Music Transfer is provided by the Pixela User Support Center For more support information refer to the leaflet in the supplied CD ROM package 2 gt Qe S i x Q Q 3 3 Oo 89 C i Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in 16 9 HDTV mode both edges may be cut off so be sure to check before printing page 110 Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer page 91 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 Printing at a shop page 95 F You can take
31. screen dirty it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit not supplied do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid 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 e Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc e Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand e Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time 122 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 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 e The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room e The camera is taken from an air conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors etc How to
32. still shoot 3 images However we i Shutter speed G1 recommend using the flash F3 5 Aperture value 31 for better lighting or using a 2 0EV Exposure Value 32 tripod or other means to stabilize the camera 3 wi Low battery warning 27 Display Indication 113 C Cz En Image size gt step 5 in pet metering cross hair Gh Gh Cea Read This First 48 Ceo Mu RR mo T AF range finder frame 34 FINE STD Image quality 49 ae R101 Recording folder 66 po e This does not appear when 2 using internal memory 5 m Remaining hlera Display Indication memory capacity 25 z R Remainine Memor NA Macro step 6 in Read al eae E y This First Stick capacity 24 Ae Album 37 SAF MAF AF mode 62 F AF ri finder fi 00 00 00 Recording time maximum E in E A Gay sree 00 28 05 recordable time 24 25 1 30 Multi Burst interval 51 1 0m Focus preset distance 34 400 Remaining number of m Q A Q amp 3 3 9 19 20 When playing back still images E m Cvca 70 gt Blt 2005 1 12 12 m C 32 00 101 0012 1 9 30AM 2 0EV 1s0400 Pls 500 F3 5 Display Indication Battery remaining step 1 in Read This First Recording mode 28 50 8 8 m m a C 32 00 101 0012 2 hSTOP
33. 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 e The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently e 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 e Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant e Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight How to store the battery pack e 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 the battery pack up leave your camera in slide show playback mode page 40 until the power goes off To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting 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 pr
34. the default setting Cancel Cancels the resetting e Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting uaasas dnjag ay Guisn fi 71 Setup 3 For details on the operation page 61 The default settings are marked with y Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images 2 Series 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 Reset 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 cable for multi use terminal PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer page 91 PTP 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 Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device page 79 lt Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets u
35. the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames e The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M e You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 29 BRK Bracket Step Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted 1 0EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1 0EV 0 7EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0 7EV 0 3EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0 3EV BRK Bracket Step is not displayed in some Scene modes Interval Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode page 50 2 1 30 1 30 This setting cannot be made when Mode REC Mode in the menu is set to other than Multi Burst page 50 1 15 1 15 4 7 5 1 7 5 Interval is not displayed in some Scene modes nuaw y buisn 51 For details on the operation page 45 4 Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light Toward Makes the flash level higher Normal 4 Toward Makes the flash level lower To change flash mode step 6 in Read This First e You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode page 29 PFX P Effect ort Allows you to shoot an image with special effects Off No effect Sepia P Records the i
36. the unit of This date To select This Date first select the date of the Album you want to play back m Qe Q amp 3 S 9 41 42 On Plays back images in a continuous loop After all the images have been played back the slide show ends 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Sets the slide show interval for a Normal slide show To add change Music files You can transfer the desired music Music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during a slide show You can transfer the music by Download Music in the sal Setup menu using the supplied Music Transfer software installed on a computer For details see page 86 e You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera the four preset pieces Music 1 4 can be changed with the desired pieces The maximum length of each Music file for music playback on the camera is 180 seconds If you cannot play back a Music file due to damage to the file or other malfunctions execute Format Music page 70 and transfer the music again Painting the image You can paint or put stamps on still images and save them separately Use the supplied stylus for this operation e You cannot paint or put stamps on Multi Burst images movies or images in the Album When viewing recorded images on a TV page 97 you cannot paint t
37. with the following a Date When you connect the camera to a printer the print menu appears Press on gt Select Day amp Time or Date to insert screen key to turn off the print menu then amp the date and time on images proceed as follows a e When you choose Date the date will be Press E Index inserted in the order you select step 2 in Read This First This function may not Theindex screen appears be provided depending on the printer Touch MENU to display the menu Size Touch Q Print Select the size of the printing sheet Touch the desired printing method Index Select On to print as an index image 93 94 Select Selects images and prints all the selected images Touch the image you want to print to display the W mark Repeat this procedure to select other images DPOF image Prints all the images with a LY Print order mark regardless of the displayed image All In This Folder Prints all the images in the folder Perform steps 2 and 3 of Stage 3 Printing page 92 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 LY Print order mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop
38. you do not have a Memory Stick Duo Recording with the internal memory The camera has 26 MB of internal memory This memory is not removable Even when there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera you can record images using this internal memory e Movies with the image size set to 640 Fine cannot be recorded using the internal memory SDO amp F E Internal When a Memory Stick Duo not supplied is inserted Recording Images are recorded on the Memory Stick Duo Playback Images on the Memory Stick Duo are played back Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images on the Memory Stick Duo When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted Recording Images are recorded using the internal memory Playback Images stored in the internal memory are played back Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory Recordable number of still images and time of movies in the Internal Memory are as follows The number of still images The image quality is Fine on the upper line and Standard on the lower line Units Images Size 3 Capacity 8M 3 2 5M 3M 1M VGA 16 9 6 6 10 16 40 158 26 26MB 12 12 19 29 73 397 49 The recording time of movies Units hour minute second Size Capacity 640 Standard 160 26MB 0 01 11
39. 01_0006 amp Delete Delete 4 Only the desired scenes remain fi 1 3 2 l 101_0006 amp gt oD Procedure i Display the movie to be divided Touch MENU to display the menu Touch A to display Ye Divide then touch it Touch OK The playback of the movie starts Press W at the desired cutting point e If you want to change the cutting point touch gt The playback of the movie starts again Touch OK OK The movie is cut e The cut movies are assigned new numbers and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder e You cannot cut the following kinds of images Still image Movies not long enough to cut shorter than about two seconds Protected movies page 55 See page 61 59 For details on the operation page 45 Trimming Records an enlarged image step 7 in Read This First as a new file 8M The setting size is just a guideline 5M step 5 in Read This First 3M 1M VGA Touch MENU during playback zoom to display the menu Touch Ex Trimming Touch the image size Touch OK 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 e You cannot trim to an image size of 3 2 or
40. AF Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder Multipoint AF frame default setting When p Camera is set to Auto the Still image H focus method is fixed to Multipoint AF Movie cy This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame AF range finder frame AF range finder frame 3 indicator Center AF Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the finder E frame e Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition vca FINI na jes AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Spot AF Flexible Spot AF Ea By moving the AF range finder frame to wherever you like on the screen you can focus on an extremely small subject or a narrow area To set the Flexible Spot AF see page 36 e This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is out of the center area When shooting a moving subject take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator co unlimited distance 7 0m 3 0m 1 0m 0 5m 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 dif
41. DUM o ataa 69 Camera Ton n 62 Camera 2 ninao 64 Internal Memory 65 66 70 71 2 74 70 71 72 74 Memory Stick Sharpness ccceeeseeeeeeeee 53 Shooting menu eee 48 Shooting movies step 6 in Read This First Shutter speed oe 12 13 Sifigles 22a Fiske A A E 62 Single image mode printing Slide Show Smart ZOO senan 62 Snow MOde aiitra 29 Soft Snap mode eee 29 Softwares is a EEIE EE PEET 85 Spot metering Spot metering cross hair Standard y enai 49 Touch panel step 4 in Read This First Temming 0 eee eeeeeeeeeee 60 Troubleshooting 000 99 TV O E N 97 Twilight mode 29 Twilight Portrait mode 29 U Underexposure 0 0 eee 12 USB Connect oo eee 72 USB Diver seetestasias 71 Using your camera abroad step 1 in Read This First VGA step 5 in Read This First Video CD hersir 85 88 Video Out eee 73 Viewing Movie step 7 in Read This First Still image step 7 in Read This First Viewing MENU eee 54 Volume step 7 in Read This First Ww Warning indicators and messages WB White balance Windows computer 75 Recommended environment 76 Wrist strap in Read This First Write in Album 69 Write protect switch 117 Trademarks e Cyber shot and Cyber shot Station are trademarks of Sony Corporatio
42. N TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 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 N1 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 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to
43. R REV W CUE am am Playback step 7 in Read This First On Protect 55 LY Print order DPOF mark 95 Change folder 54 e This does not appear when using internal memory Qx1 3 Zoom scaling step 7 in Read This First Step Frame by frame playback 12 16 50 T Housing mode 74 2 Display Indication Histogram 22 33 8 appears when histogram display is disabled w Playback bar gt step 7 in Read This First 34 STOP Control guide 22 REV k CUE 3 Display Indication Display Indication 2005 1 1 Recorded date time of the Csm C32 Com Image size step 5 in 9 30 AM playback image 63 Gh Gh Cha Read This First VOL Volume step 7 in Read Ceo Mi Ry This First i 60 laa PictBridge connecting 91 101 Recording folder 66 e This does not appear when using internal memory fir Playback folder 54 e This does not appear when using internal memory m Remaining internal memory capacity 25 f Remaining Memory Stick capacity 24 Rf Album playback 37 101 0012 Folder file number 54 8 8 12 12 Image number Number of images recorded in selected folder C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 113 00 00 12 Counter step 7 in Read This First 4 Displa
44. Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure 2 Multi Multi pattern metering Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The camera determines a well balanced exposure Center Center weighted metering Measures the center of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Spot metering E Measures only a part of the subject This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background e For details on the exposure page 12 When using spot metering or center weighted metering setting F Focus to Center AF is recommended to focus on the metering position page 34 WB White Bal Ey Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation for example when the colors of an image look strange A Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically Daylight Adjusts for outdoors shooting night scenes neon signs fireworks or sunrise or conditions before and after sundown Cloudy e amp Adjusts for a cloudy sky Fluorescent H Adjusts for fluorescent lighting Incandescent 0 Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall or under bright lighting such as at photography studios
45. Station and charging starts automatically While charging the battery you can check the battery level with the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber shot Station The remote controller supplied with the Cyber shot Station enables you to do the following operations from a remote location Playing back images on a TV Slide Show Playback zoom Trimming In addition when a PictBridge compliant printer is connected images can be printed by simple remote controller operations For more detailed information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Cyber shot Station s1a10 E 121 Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places e 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 e Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e In a location subject to rocking vibration e Near strong magnetic place e 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 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 On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD
46. To use this feature turn off the touch panel buttons by pressing the on screen key button The image switches when you release your finger e When viewing recorded images on a TV page 97 you cannot switch the images by sliding your finger Still images Previous image Slide your finger tip to the right to view the next image or to the left to view the previous image Playback zoom As you move your finger up down right or left the hidden part of the image is pulled into the viewing area on screen Movies Touch the screen to start playback Slide your finger to the right or left during playback to fast forward or reverse the movie Touch again during playback to pause ERR LeAcK When viewing images taken in Multi Burst mode touch the screen to pause the display Slide your finger across the screen toward the right or left to switch frames forward or backward m Q A Q 3 amp 9 23 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
47. YW mark appears on the selected image To select other images repeat this procedure Touch Print DPOF image Prints all the images with a Ly Print order mark page 95 regardless of the displayed image All In This Folder Prints all the images in the folder 2 Make print settings by touching 3 Touch OK desired items The image is printed D Print B e Do not disconnect the cable for multi use SORE terminal while the L Do not disconnect Date the cable for multi use terminal indicator 4 appears on the screen s Detaut a ox 7 a lt _ _ indicator Quantity Printing When Index is set to Off pt in Select the number of sheets of an image aT 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 To print other images you want to print as an index image If After step 3 touch Select and the desired you selected This image in step 1 image then perform from step 1 select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet To print images on the index screen ot as an index image Perform Stage 1 Preparing the camera The designated number of images may not page 91 and Stage 2 Connecting the all fit onto a single sheet depending on the camera to the printer page 92 then amp quantity of images proceed
48. a USB Selecting the image quality compression ratio in combination page 49 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 m Q D Q amp 3 3 9 15 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation Ae mM E NI e e POWER button lamp step 2 in Read This First Shutter button step 6 in Read This First Flash step 6 in Read This First Self timer lamp step 6 in Read This First AF illuminator 64 Microphone Speaker Lens _ E For shooting Zoom W T button step 6 in Read This First For viewing Q Playback zoom button Es3 Index button step 7 in Read This First 2 LCD screen 22 touch panel step 4 in Read This First 3 Hook for wrist strap Read This First Mode switch 28 5 fy on screen key button gt step 4 in Read This First 6 Battery Memory Stick Duo cover step l and 3 in Read This First Z Screen display on off button 22 8 Access lamp step 4 in Read This First 9 Memory Stick Duo slot ste
49. 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 Memory Stick type Recording Playback Memory Stick without MagicGate Memory Stick with MagicGate Memory Stick Duo without MagicGate Memory Stick Duo with 2 MagicGate 2 MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Pal Duo S Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo 0123 4 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 E Supports high speed data transfer using a parallel interface 3 640 Fine size movies can be recorded A Memory Stick Duo formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera e Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used fine tipped object Terminal aT x i iai Write protect C switch ANOS Memo area The position and or the shape of the write protect switch may differ depending on the Memory Stick Duo yo
50. a features 2 00 eee cee cee eee eeee tere eeeeeaeeeeeeeeetaeeeeeaes 28 Uar tS AOU sixes cet ts ace cler hits E E A 37 Using the Slide SNOW 000 ee eee eee eeseeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseeeeeaeseaeeeaeseneseeeeeneesas 40 Painting the IMAGES is sc ccie cus esceceanaecta caarsndntecty starecaneeconstazentanasgnetaaeeabes don eue 43 Using the menu USING menu items 0 eesecececceeseeeeteeseeeseeeeeeseaeseseseeeeaeaesesnseeeaeaeeeenees 45 Men MOMS isecih iini eiat 46 SNOOUNOMOMU s a eae eaae e eT E E E N EE EEN 48 e Metering Mode WB White Bal ISO i P Quality Mode REC Mode BRK Bracket Step Interval 4 Flash Level PFX P Effect Saturation Q Contrast D Sharpness we Setup VIGWING MENU cise ciiirenniiiven invite aviansies 54 RA Album RA Exit Album E Slide Show amp Paint Delete Volume E Folder O Protect DPOF D Print EN Resize LL3 Rotate Ye Divide Setup E Trimming Using the Setup screen USING Set p iteMS nanssiecniei isin 61 D Camera i oee a E A E A E EE 62 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date Time Red Eye Reduction i Camera 2 sesesssssizss stsesessecdss staeiessiades faaivisicets nevi ets ages ge 64 AF Illuminator Auto Review MM Internal MOMOLy ou ce eeeeceeceeeeeeeecseeeeeeeeeeeceecaeeeeseseeeesaesaeeesaesaeeesentatees 65 Format es Memory Stick eccs5 lt 2eccscexcdeetessnscendsesceccnctgyese tie aaced end iatces sesadadeaiea
51. amera with Memory Stick Duo OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels the selection For details on the operation page 45 Select the desired folder with A V E Select Folder 2 2 Folder Name 102MSDCF 4 No Of Files 6 Created m 2005 1 1 1 05 34am Touch OK On the folder The camera stores images in a specified folder of a Memory Stick Duo page 66 You can change the folder or create a new one e To create a new folder Create REC Folder page 66 To change the folder for recording images Change REC Folder page 67 e 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 2 Moves to the previous folder Bs Moves to the next folder Ay Moves to either the previous or next folders o n Protect Ea aa Protects images against accidental erasure You can prevent the images in the Album from being deleted automatically by protecting them in the Album Protect o n See the following procedure Exit Exits the Protection function To protect images in single image mode Display the image you want to protect Touch MENU to display the menu Touch A F to display O Protect then touch it Touch Protect The image is protected and the O protect indicator appears on the image
52. ancel to cancel the operation To save the painting Touch xy or f Save appears Touch OK The painted image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file Touch Cancel to cancel the operation e The image is saved in VGA image size and Fine picture quality To exit paint mode Touch X Exit appears Touch OK Touch Cancel to cancel the operation e If you touch 9 before saving the image the painting is abandoned Be sure to save the painting by touching aa if you intend to save it 44 S Using the menu Using menu items Mode switch 1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the Il Camera menu settings 2 Press b on screen key to display the touch panel buttons e When the mode switch is set to gt skip this operation 3 Touch MENU to display the menu 4 Touch the item you want to set e If the desired item is invisible press A V until the item appears on the screen 5 Touch the setting 6 Press b on screen key to turn off the menu e You cannot set items that are grayed out Metering Mode Multi White Bal Auto Iso J P Quality Fine nuaw ay buisn 45 Menu items For details on the operation page 45 The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position Only the available items are
53. bottom of the camera step 1 in Read This First e Install the battery pack correctly step 1 in Read This First The battery remaining indicator is incorrect or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly e This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location page 119 e The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display e The battery pack is discharged Install the charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First The battery pack is dead page 119 Replace it with new one The battery pack runs down too quickly e Charge it sufficiently step 1 in Read This First e You are using the camera in an extremely cold location page 119 e 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 119 Replace it with new one Cannot turn on the camera e Install the battery pack correctly step 1 in Read This First The battery pack is discharged Install charged battery pack step J in Read This First The battery pack is dead page 119 Replace it with new one The power turns off suddenly e If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automaticall
54. button e It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack or an AC Adaptor not supplied to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 Touch MENU to display the menu 2 Touch Y to display Setup sabew jns Buyuud i 3 Touch USB Connect in E Setup 3 4 Touch PictBridge then gt amp USB Connect PictBridge B Mass Storage Auto The USB mode is set 91 Stage 2 Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied cable for multi use terminal To the multi connector To the Cable for multi use USB jack terminal Supplied e Set the switch on the supplied cable for multi use terminal to CAMERA 92 Turn on your camera and the printer The camera is set to playback mode then an image and the print menu appear on the screen B Print Select Stage 3 Printing Regardless of what the mode switch is set to the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2 1 Touch the desired printing method This image Prints a displayed image e 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 Select Selects images and prints all the selected images Select the image you want to print with ka P then touch Select The
55. checkmark so they are not copied then click Next agg Demat The Picture Name and Destination screen appears 80 e e M 4 Select a name and destination for the images then click Next Image copying starts When the copying is completed the Other Options screen appears e 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 The Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears 6 Click Finish The wizard screen closes e To continue copying other images disconnect the cable for multi use terminal page 82 Then follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 Connecting the camera and your computer on page 79 Stage 4 B Copying images to a Computer 98 98SE 2000 Me For Windows XP follow the procedure explained in Stage 4 A Copying images to a computer on page 79 This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder 1 Double click My Computer Removable Disk DCIM REEI Fay De Mee lt 4 i Geet are Gen E OF K AJE Semanal Tes Tica ao Removable Disk G anna as aa ree Ce e If the Removable Disk icon is not isplayed see page 106 Q
56. ck the desired image file The image is displayed To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when e Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e Turning off the camera E For Windows 2000 Me XP Double click amp on the tasktray Double click here Click me Sony DSC Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Click OK The device is disconnected Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP E For Windows 98 98SE Confirm that the access indicators page 79 are white If the access indicators have turned white the device is disconnected from the 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 B Desktop ik My Documents gy My Computer vs 314 Floppy Local Disk Local Disk CD Drive Ss Sony MemoryStick 0cm D 100mspcF O D 101M5DCF O D 999M5DCF O mssony Q Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function Folder containing image data recorded using this camera When no new folders are created there are fol
57. ct the print size e Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size Cannot print the image at the size selected e Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera e The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 93 or the printer Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing e Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation It may take some time depending on the printer Q lt D N gt Q S LQ 111 Others Your camera does not work e Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera page 119 e The battery level is low The VJ indicator appears Charge the battery pack step 1 in Read This First 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 The touch panel buttons do not appear e Press Ch on screen key Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully The stylus operation reacts at inappropriate points e Perform Calibration page 74 Buttons do not work as they should Housing is set to On page 74 Cannot identify an indicator on the screen e
58. ders as follows Memory Stick Duo 101MSDCF only Internal memory 101_SONY only Q Folder containing movie data etc recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function e You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF folder The images in these folders are available only for viewing You cannot record playback any images to the MSSONY folder Image files are named as follows I stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same Still image files DSC0OOOO00 JPG Movie files MOVODOOIO MPG Index image files that are recorded when you record movies MOVOL O1 THM For more information about folders see pages 54 66 Jajnduwios noA Buisn fi 83 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera using a Memory Stick Duo 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 e Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed e You may be unable to play back som
59. e Album are not affected e You cannot use the following functions on the images saved in the Album Paint Marking the print order DPOF Print Resize Trimming m Q S A Q 3 3 9 39 40 Using the Slide Show You can view a series of images with effect and accompanied by music Slide Show Ee B Tlie Show HL C 0 gt gt Em F E 4 me if ie Set the mode switch to Touch MENU gt Slide Slide show starts gt Show gt Start Images in the Memory Stick Duo or the internal memory are played back During Album playback the images in the Album are played back To adjust the volume of the music Press on screen key during playback then touch to adjust the volume Otherwise touch Volume in the menu and adjust the volume before you begin the slide show To pause the slide show Touch the screen Touch Continue to resume The slide show resumes from the image which was paused however the music starts again from the beginning To display the previous next image Touch K P1 during pause To end the slide show Touch Exit during pause e You cannot play back a slide show while connected to PrictBridge To set the slide show options You can set how to perform the slide show Touch MENU gt Slide Show Touch the menu item you want to set Touch the d
60. e A camera malfunction has occurred Initialize the camera page 71 then turn the power on again Messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions ca e The battery level is low Charge the battery pack 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 left For use with compatible battery only e The battery inserted is not an NP BG1 battery pack System error e Turn the power off and then on again step 2 in Read This First Internal memory error e Turn the power off and then on again step 2 in Read This First Reinsert the Memory Stick e Insert the Memory Stick Duo correctly e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 117 e The Memory Stick Duo is damaged e The terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo is dirty Gurjooysajqno it Memory Stick type error e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 117 Format error e Format the media again pages 65 and 66 113 Memory Stick locked e 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 117 No memory space in internal memory No
61. e 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 14 Image size 8M 3264 pixels x 2448 pixels 7 990 272 pixels Image size VGA E Mail 640 pixels x 480 pixels 307 200 pixels Selecting the image size for use step 5 in Read This First Pixel The default settings are marked with y Many pixels Fine image quality and large file size Example Printing in up to A3 size Few pixels Rough image quality but Example An attached J small file size image to be sent by e mail Image size Usage guidelines YZ 8M 3264x2448 Larger For saving valuable images or printing in A3 size or high density images in A4 size 3 2 3264x2176 5M 2592x1944 For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size 3M 2048x1536 1M 1280x960 For printing in postcard size VGA E Mail For recording a large number of images 640x480 Smaller For attaching images to e mail or creating web pages 16 9 HDTV For viewing images on a wide TV or a TV compatible 1920x1080 with High vision Images are recorded in the same 3 2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards etc Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing page 110 You can view images in higher quality if the TV has the Memory Stick slot or is connected vi
62. e images depending on the image size e 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 e When there is no folder first create a folder with your camera page 66 and then copy the image file 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSCOOOO0 Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for OOOO e If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number e An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings The extension for still images is JPG and the extension for movies is MPG Do not change the extension 2 Copy the image file to the Memory Stick Duo folder in the following order Right click the image file then click Copy Double click Removable Disk or Sony MemoryStick in My Computer Right click the OIMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste O stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999 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 two software applications PicturePackage and ImageMixer PicturePackage Pleture Package Menu eG JEB Picture Package Viewer O TETI
63. e protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 117 The Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary images step 7 in Read This First e Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo page 24 when recording movies with the image size set to 640 Fine Cannot format a Memory Stick Duo e 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 117 You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo by mistake e 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 117 Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot e 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 e If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported connect the camera to the computer pages 77 to 79 The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo 108 Internal memory The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory e There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it
64. ect a value by touching A V EV Toward Brightens an image OEV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera Toward Darkens an image E 0 3EV E e For details on the exposure page 12 The compensation value can be set in 1 3EV increments e If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions or the flash is used the exposure adjustment may not be effective 32 Key Adjusting EV Exposure Value by displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image Press Screen display 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 Select Program or one of the scene selection modes for Camera and adjust EV while checking the exposure with the histogram O Number of pixels O Brightness The histogram also appears in the following cases but you cannot adjust the exposure When pf Camera is set to Auto or Manual When playing back a single image m Q A Q 3 3 Lt 33 34 You can change the focus method Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode Press Ug on screen key Set i Camera to a setting other than Auto then touch 2 Touch amp Focus Touch the desired option Multi
65. ector Cable for multi use terminal supplied e Place the camera with the screen facing upwards If your TV has stereo input jacks connect the audio plug black of the cable for multi use terminal to the left audio jack 2 Set the switch on the cable for multi use terminal to TV gt CD cAMERA TV DISP SEL 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV video input switch to video e For details see the operating instructions supplied with the TV 4 Set the mode switch to gt and turn on the camera Mode switch Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Images disappear and buttons appear on the camera screen Touch k PI on the camera screen to switch the image back and forth on the TV screen Operate the menu by touching A W 4 gt to move the cursor then to set e When using your camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system page 73 AL 4noA 0 esaued nod Buljaauu0g 97 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 cable for multi use terminal 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 Cen
66. er as a recording folder e You cannot move recorded images to a different folder Copies all images in the internal memory or the Album to a Memory Stick Duo Internal Memory Copies the image files in the internal memory Album Copies the image files in the Album Insert a Memory Stick Duo having 32 MB or larger capacity Touch media Internal Memory or Album you want to copy the image files from The message All data in internal memory will be copied All data in Album will be copied Ready appears Touch OK Copying starts Copyini 102_COPY uaasas dnjag ay Guisn fi 67 For details on the operation page 61 e Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor not supplied If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge the battery pack may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data e You cannot copy individual images The original images in the internal memory or Album are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory or Album execute the Format command in pj Internal Memory page 65 or Rg Album page 69 e You cannot select a folder to be copied on a Memory Stick Duo Even if you copy data a LY Print order mark is not copied When copying from the Album the image protection setting is not copied e When playing back images in the Albu
67. eration page 45 e You cannot rotate protected images movies or Multi Burst images e You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras When viewing images on a computer the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software Ye Divide EAN Cuts movies or deletes unnecessary portions of movies This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo capacity is insufficient or when you attach movies to your e mail messages Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped Also note that you cannot restore files once you cut them OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels division Example Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration 101_0001 101_0003 4 4 T T 1 2 3 it Y 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A 1 A 2 B 3 A Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005 Y 101_0002 2 Cutting scene B 101_0004 1 3 A 2 B Y 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007 For details on the operation page 45 3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary 101_0004 101_0007 gt t wo 1 3 2 amp 1
68. es 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 amp 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 Y mark must be u
69. esired setting then 2 You can set the following options The default settings are marked with y Simple A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes Nostalgic A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene Stylish A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo Active A high tempo slide show suitable for active scenes Normal A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined interval e With Simple Nostalgic Stylish and Active effects only still images are displayed only the first image is displayed when the images were taken using Multi Burst mode e Music is not played set to Off during a Normal slide show The sound of movies will be heard Music is prepared for each effect Music The default setting for a Simple slide show Music2 The default setting for a Nostalgic slide show Music3 The default setting for a Stylish slide show Music4 The default setting for an Active slide show Off Setting for a Normal slide show No music 2 Folder This Date Plays back all images in the selected folder for Album playback images in This Date All Plays back all images stored on the Memory Stick Duo or the Album e This option is fixed to All right after the Album playback is selected when you try to set the slide show options on the index screen in
70. et the mode switch to the desired function Mode switch noo Shooting movies step 6 in Read This First m L gt Playback Edit rl step 7 in Read This First y on screen key button Still image shooting modes HCH Auto Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically step 6 in Read This First Program Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Also you can select various settings using the menu For details on the functions available page 46 Manual Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted manually both the shutter speed and the aperture value page 31 Also you can select various settings using the menu For details on the functions available page 46 J a l amp A 8 Sie Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene page 29 28 Scene selecti The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions D Twilight Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings i Twilight Portrait Shoots portraits in dark places Q Candle Shoot candlelit scenes without spoiling the atmosphere go Soft Snap Shoots portraits of people flowers etc with a gentle a
71. ficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode In these cases use of Focus is convenient e 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 I EJ or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed e Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 29 m Q S oD Q amp 3 3 9 35 36 How to use the Spot AF Set f Camera to a setting other than Auto then touch 2 Touch F gt Focus gt Spot AF Press p on screen key to turn off the menu Using the Album When shooting images during displayed on the screen those minimized copies of the original images can be saved in the Album page 69 Even if images are deleted from the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo you can still view the minimized images stored in the Album e Still images are recorded in the Album in VGA 1M for Multi Burst images image size and Standard picture quality The Album can store a maximum of 500 images e If you turn the power off or move the mode switch during Album p
72. g images N LA Creating a video CD using ImageMixer page 85 Creating a video CD Preparation Installing the USB driver e Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP 85 Installing PicturePackage page 85 ImageMixer VCD2 is installed automatically when PicturePackage is installed Jajnduwios noA Buisn fil 75 76 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 e 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 x 600 dots or more High Color 16 bit color 65 000 colors or more Recommended environment for using PicturePackage ImageMixer vcD2 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 D
73. ges to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example 2 Insert the CD ROM into the You can copy images from the camera to computer then click USB Driver ter as follows Pen anne eee when the install menu screen For a computer with a Memory Stick appears 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 as Stick slot Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 77 to 82 to copy images The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from Memory The InstallShield Wizard screen appears e If the install menu screen does not appear double click E My Computer Stick Duo PICTUREPACKAGE Stage 1 Installing the USB 3 Click Next Driver ee EECHER e A driver is software that enables equipment connected to the computer to operate properly Jajnduios noA Buisn fi When using Windows XP start from Stage 2 e When PicturePackage is already installed start from Stage 2 The USB driver installation starts NOTE Do not connect the camera to When the installation is finished the the computer at this time screen informs you of completion 1 Shut down all application software in use e In Windows 2000 log on as Administrator a
74. gram 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 e If USB Mode Mass Storage does not appear set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 72 Stage 4 A Copying images to a computer E For Windows 98 98SE 2000 Me follow the procedure explained in Stage 4 B Copying images to a Computer on page 81 S gt Q S S 3 3 lt D 79 For Windows XP when the wizard screen does not appear automatically follow the procedure explained in Stage 4 B Copying images to a Computer on page 81 This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder 1 After making a USB connection in Stage 3 click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard OK as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop Sony MemoryStick G K Windows can petor the same action each tins you inser E disk or connect a device wih this kind ef fie E Potaes What doyou want Windows to de l Always do the selected action The Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears 2 Click Next The images saved on the Memory Stick Duo of the camera appear e If no Memory Stick Duo is inserted images in the internal memory appear 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the
75. he images 2 pen button e clear all button m i 6 7 8 9 E S m 2 stamp button a4 2bec amp BUR 3 eraser button 3 8 4 Thickness select button Stamp select button X 4m 5 Color select button 5 VE g 6 revert button 7 8 x Internal memory save button Memory Stick save button o x exit button To paint characters or graphics Touch 2 Select the line thickness Touch the thickness select button the desired thickness then Paint characters or graphics To stamp Touch Q Select a stamp Touch the stamp select button the desired stamp then 2 Put stamps on the image To change the color of the line or stamp Touch the color select button a desired color then The selected color is applied to both the line and stamp To make corrections Touch then rub the part you want to erase using the stylus Otherwise touch G to revert to the previous state if you touch amp again it returns to the latest state e You can select the thickness of the eraser in the same way as you do for the pen using the thickness select button The selected thickness is applied to both the line and eraser 43 Erasing all painting Touch 4 Clear All appears Touch OK All painting will disappear from the image Touch C
76. irect Draw driver compliant with 4 MB of VRAM e For automatic creation of a Music Video Slideshow page 85 a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required When using ImageMixer VCD2 a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended e This software is compatible with DirectX technology DirectX must be installed for use e A separate software application for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD Rs Notes on connecting your camera to a computer e 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 72 When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Copying ima
77. is recommended for Music Transfer Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 250 MB Display 1024 x 768 dots or more 32 000 colors or more for ImageMixer Notes on connecting your camera to a computer e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above e 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 e Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub e 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 72 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 Prepare the camera anda Macintosh computer Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 2 Preparing the camera and the computer on page 78 Jajnduwos snoA Buisn ify 2 Connect the cable for multi use terminal
78. it 4 Touch DPOF A LY Print order mark is marked on the image s ew jns Buyuud Cu fal L Hl 101 0012 cy 2005 1 1 9 30AM Ca Oe 5 To mark other images display the desired image with a l then touch DPOF To remove the mark in single image mode Touch DPOF in step 4 or 5 95 96 Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen step 7 in Read This First 2 Touch MENU to display the menu 3 Touch a to display DPOF then touch it 4 Touch Select e You cannot add a LY mark in All In This Folder 5 Touch the image you want to mark A green Y mark appears on the selected image EY green 6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images T Touch OK gt OK To cancel select Exit in step 5 or select Cancel in step 7 To remove the mark in index mode Touch the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5 To remove all the marks in the folder Select All In This Folder in step 4 then touch Off Connecting your camera to your TV gt 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 1 Use the cable for multi use terminal supplied to connect the camera to the TV To audio video input jacks To the multi conn
79. layback Album playback stops To play back images stored in the Album Set the mode switch to gt Touch MENU Album Images in the Album will be organized by the shooting date Each unit of this group to be displayed on the index screen is called This date A O z Ta i OHA o K Q Recording year O Recording month Recording day graues ay GuiAoluz 37 Select the This date you want to display with lt gt then touch it All images recorded in This date are displayed on the index screen Recording year month day e Recording time e If you want to return to the previous index screen press aoe index Touch the image If the image you want is not on the screen touch lt P until it appears on the screen The selected image appears e To return to the index screen in This date press index To delete images in the album To delete images on the single image screen Display the image you want to delete then touch MENU to display the menu Touch Delete Delete OK To delete images on the index screen Touch MENU on the screen in step of To play back images stored in the Album to display the menu You cannot delete the images in This date in step of To play back images stored in the Album Touch Delete Select Touch the image
80. m the order of images displayed on the screen may be different from that of images copied on the Memory Stick Duo 68 na Album For details on the operation page 61 The default settings are marked with y Write in Album When shooting images you can choose to save minimized copies of the original images On OAM When shooting images save minimized copies of the original images in the Album off Does not save minimized copies of the original images in the Album e Still images are recorded in the Album in the VGA image size and the Standard picture quality e Movies are not recorded in the Album For more details about the Album see Using the Album page 37 Formats the Album e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the Album including even protected images The message All data in Album will be erased Ready appears OK Formats the Album Cancel Cancels the formatting Repairs the image data in the Album When Album data error appears on the screen perform this option OK Repairs the image data Cancel Cancels the repair When you perform Check Album the image protection setting is released Re protect the images you do not want to be deleted uaasas dnjag ay Guisn fi 69 70 Setup 1 For details on the operation page 61 Download Music Downloads the mu
81. mage in sepia like an old photograph B amp W P Records the image in monochrome black and white This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off Saturation Adjusts the saturation of the image Toward Brightens the color Normal Toward Darkens the color Q Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image Q Toward Enhances the contrast Normal Q9 Toward Reduces the contrast 52 D Sharpness For details on the operation page 45 Adjusts the sharpness of the image e e D Toward Sharpens the image Normal D Toward Softens the image Setup Gr See page 61 nuaw y ursn 53 54 Viewing menu For details on the operation page 45 RA Album Eja Displays the still images in the Album See page 37 Finishes playing back of images in the Album I Slide Show GEAN Plays back recorded images in order with effect and accompanied by music See page 40 Paint GBA Paints characters or graphics on the still images See page 43 fi Delete Eja jaa Deletes unnecessary images gt step 7 in Read This First lt Volume Eja aa Adjusts the volume step 7 in Read This First E Folder Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the c
82. mplete the installation e ImageMixer VCD2 and DirectX will be installed if you have not yet installed them e When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen Jajnduwios noA Buisn fi 85 86 Oe ee 5 Remove the CD ROM as the shortcut icons of PicturePackage Menu and PicturePackage destination Folder are displayed after the installation To start up the software e 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 desired Music files Also you can delete or add these files whenever you want The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below e MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer e Music on CDs Preset music saved on this camera 1 Touch Download Music in the Setup menu The message Connect to PC appears 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer 3 Start Music Transfer 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to add change Music files e To restore the music preset at the factory to the camera Perform Format Music page 70 Execute Restore defaults on Music T
83. n Memory Stick warsa Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo MagicGate and MAGICGATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows Media and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS QuickTime iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc e Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia Inc in the United States and or other countries 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 129 131 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile SS Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Printed in Japan 2652806120
84. nd AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame e When using the smart zoom the image on the screen may look rough However this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image 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 amp Time DATE Superimposes the date hour and minute Date DATE uaasas dnjag ay Guisn ai Superimposes the year month and day The date is inserted in the order you select step 2 in Read This First X off Does not superimpose the date and time e 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 p y Reduces the red eye phenomenon when using the flash Select this before shooting gt On Reduces the red eye phenomenon The flash pre strobes twice or more before shooting 2 Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction e 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 e Red eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending
85. ning against a tree or a building beside you Using a tripod and using the flash in dark places are also recommended grawe ay GulAoluz 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 Shutter speed Length of time the camera receives Exposure light Aperture Size of the opening allowing light to pass through I H ISO Recording sensitivity Overexposure too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure too little light Darker image 12 The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode However you can adjust it manually using the functions below Manual exposure Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually page 31 EV Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera page 32 Metering Mode Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure page 48 Characteristics of shutter speed Characteristics of aperture F value Faster Slower Open Close Moving objects Moving objects In focus range In focus range appear stopped appear to flow narrows both widens both backward and backward and forward forward Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO i
86. nsion cccceeeees 83 84 File storage destination 83 Pin Gs P E E E ET 49 Fireworks mode sossssss000 29 Pd aS o EN E 48 Flash Level oinnia 52 Fluorescent wees 48 POGUS aa 11 34 FOCUS preset 35 Changing IMAP ss csccsssdsssedusatedaciedscrstec 62 Creating 66 Macintosh computer 87 Format Recommended P Format Music environment 87 Mass Storage s secececeseeeeees 12 P Effect cic cvcccxes even cena 52 H Memory Stick 66 Paints RERAN 43 Histogram oo 22 33 Memory Stick Duo 117 PAD se sccsdeetseaseededetintin dotted 73 HOUSING n iier aeaeaie 74 Insert Remove PC ectiicsstiectiss see Computer step 3 and 4 in Read PRX in aA l This First y Nansi Picidae aite Pe BA umber of images Identifying parts 16 recording ime in 24 Picture effect Image file storage destinations PicturePackage and file names 83 Wiitezprotect switch 117 Thate dualit M n sanansa inn Na 45 Pixel seq yY k Playback zoom n Th 1S AREPAN EAEN 46 i k Image size f step 7 in Read This step 5 in Read This Shooting PE PET nisk 48 First First Viewing Playback see Viewing ImageMixer VCD2 85 88 Metering Mode Playback Edit cccccccsssssseeeee 28 Incandescent 48 Mode i Precautions s s s 122 Index mode printing 91 Precision digital zoom 62
87. obable 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 s110 H 119 120 On the battery charger On the battery charger Do not charge any battery pack other than the supplied NP BG type battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera Batteries other than the specified kind may leak overheat or explode if you attempt to charge them posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns e Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger If you keep charging it there is a danger of leaks excessive heat explosions or electric shock When the CHARGE lamp flashes this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type have been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred If the battery charger is dirty charging may not be performed successfully Clean the battery charger with dry cloth etc Using the Cyber shot Station The Cyber shot Station not supplied lets you easily charge the camera Simply set the camera in the Cyber shot
88. on individual differences the distance to the subject if the subject does not see the pre strobe or other conditions 63 A Camera 2 For details on the operation page 61 F The default settings are marked with y AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked The Bon indicator appears at this time 32 Auto Pon Uses the AF illuminator off 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 2 m 78 3 4 inches W 1 5 m 59 1 16 inches T is recommended e 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 34 AF Illuminator does not function The AF range finder frame does not appear The W IJ or indicator flashes and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame The AF illuminator does not operate when J Twilight mode af Landscape mode or 84 Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode The AF illuminator emits very bright light Although there are no problems with safety do not
89. ons Camera System Image device 9 10 mm 1 1 8 type color CCD Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx 8 303 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 8 068 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 3x zoom lens f 7 9 23 7 mm 38 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera F2 8 5 4 Exposure control Automatic exposure Manual exposure Scene Selection 8 modes White balance Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Flash File format DCF compliant Still images Exif Ver 2 2 JPEG compliant DPOF compatible Movies MPEGI compliant Monaural Recording media Internal Memory 26 MB Memory Stick Duo Flash Recommended distance ISO set to Auto approx 0 20 m to 5 0 m 7 7 8 inches to 8 feet 6 3 8 inches W approx 0 34 m to 2 6 m 1 feet 1 1 2 inches to 16 feet 4 7 8 inches T Input and Output connectors Multi connector USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant LCD screen LCD panel 7 5 cm 3 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960x240 dots Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BGI 3 6 V AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied 4 2 V Power consumption during shooting 1 3 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 96 7 x 61 1 x 22 7 mm 3 7 8 x 2 1 2 x 29 32 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass App
90. ore the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down This mode shortens the time needed for focusing Battery consumption is faster than in Single mode Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom up to 3x When the zoom scale exceeds 3x the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom Smart Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion This is Smart zoom not available when the image size is set to 8M or 3 2 S Q The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table Precision Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6x but the Precision digital zoom image quality deteriorates PQ Off Does not use the digital zoom Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size Maximum zoom scale 5M Approx 3 8x 3M Approx 4 8x 1M Approx 7 7x VGA E Mail Approx 15x 16 9 HDTV Approx 5 1x 62 For details on the operation page 61 When you press the zoom button the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows The W side of this line is the optical zoom area wort x25 and the T side is the digital zoom area ee Zoom scaling indicator The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom The BE or indicator flashes a
91. oting distance approximately 6 cm 2 3 8 inches W 34 cm 13 3 8 inches T when shooting step 6 in Read This First e J Twilight mode as Landscape mode or 3i mode when shooting still images e The Focus preset function is selected Select the auto focus mode page 34 Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene Optical zoom does not work e You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies gt Ss D N gt Q Q Ss 101 Precision digital zoom does not function e Set Digital Zoom to Precision page 62 e This function cannot be used while shooting movies Smart zoom does not function e Set Digital Zoom to Smart page 62 e This function cannot be used when The image size is set to 8M or 3 2 Shooting in Multi Burst mode Shooting movies The flash does not work The flash is set to No flash step 6 in Read This First e You cannot use the flash when Mode REC Mode is set to Burst or Multi Burst page 50 J Twilight mode 9 Candle mode or Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode page 29 When the mode switch is set to FE Set the flash to 4 Forced flash step 6 in Read This First when ai Landscape mode e Snow mode or 7 amp _ Beach mode is selected in the Scene mode Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash e Dus
92. p communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer pages 79 and 91 If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be connected when set to Auto change the setting to PictBridge e If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be connected when set to Auto change the setting to Mass Storage Download Music page 70 can be activated irrespective of the USB Connect setting 72 For details on the operation page 61 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 98 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe Sets the date and time Select the date display format on the 1 2 screen then set the time on the 2 2 screen Y M D Select the time display order Touch and set the time on MDY the 2 2 screen step 2 in Read This First D M Y uaalas dnjag ay Guisn 73 Setup 4 For details on the operation page 61 4 The default settings are marked with Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate point
93. p 1 in Read This First Remaining indicator step 1 in Read This First Beach mode ensanse 29 step 6 in Read This First Blur Bracket Setup cee 51 Bursts cticssstacesciaateecciecises 50 C Cable for multi use terminal Center AP onari 34 Center weighted metering 48 Change REC Folder 67 Charging battery pack step 1 in Read This First Check Album Cleaning Clock Setiisisasscisccicscasivssces 73 Cida 48 kn r EEA 14 43 Compression ratio 15 Computer ainni 75 Copying images 77 87 Macintosh ou eee 87 Recommended environment 76 87 Software 85 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 2 84 Windows 75 Connecting Computer ccsscscsssestencs 79 Pinti asanusaanan 92 DV oisaissasesscasiosconaaisbeandines 97 CON AS inna 52 COPY iienaa aen 67 Copying images to your TOMIE a 77 Create REC Folder 66 Cyber shot Station 121 D Dates raa 63 Date Time nsina 63 Day amp Teinainano 63 Daylight iconii 48 DEIN EE enansamen 17 Delete step 7 in Read This First Digital Zoom DirectX DAVE adapa 58 Download Music 70 DPOB veissssssscesssssssssenssetszesssoes 95 E Effective pixels 124 Electronic transformer step 1 in Read This First EM os ssscindeceavssseccstesstensezssnsasyszs 32 Exposes 12 Exposure Bracket 00 50 Exte
94. p 3 in Read This First 10 Battery insertion slot gt step I in Read This First ml Battery eject lever gt step I in Read This First a E D IN Ke 12 Tripod receptacle bottom e 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 tripods having screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage the camera 13 Multi connector bottom When using an AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied To the multi connector f To DC IN SE D7 jack Cable for multi use terminal supplied A mark To wall outlet gt ya To attach the stylus Attach the stylus to the wrist strap as shown below Do not carry the camera by holding the stylus The camera may fall down m Q A Q amp 3 amp 9 17 18 Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation When shooting still images 1 Display Indication Battery remaining step 1 in Read This First e AE AF lock step 6 in Read This First BRK Gh Recording mode 28 50 2 2 0EV F3 5 m125 mamar YH a When shooting movies i T 1 STBY 700 00 00 28 25
95. posure Settin ab Aperture value H Shutter speed PFE KOE oEV When the zoom is set fully to the W side you can select an aperture F2 8 F4 or F8 When the zoom is set fully to the T side you can select an aperture F5 4 F8 F16 You can select a shutter speed from 1 1000 to 30 seconds The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value page 32 on the screen OEV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera Shoot the image The flash is set to 4 Forced flash or No flash At the following settings the adjustment changes only the brightness not the depth of field at F4 and F8 when the zoom is set fully to the W side at F8 and F16 when the zoom is set fully to the T side Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by for example 1 When you set the shutter speed slower using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration e If you select shutter speeds of 1 6 second or slower the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and NR appears If you select slow shutter speeds it takes time to process the data ay Manually adjusts the exposure Toward Press on screen key Set Camera to a setting other than Auto and Manual then touch 2 E HG ag Touch 4 EV Sel
96. 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 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 not supplied and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off Charging method of the battery pack step I in Read This First s110 H 123 124 Specificati
97. puter e Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 79 e The USB driver is not installed Install the USB driver page 77 e Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the cable for multi use terminal 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 e 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 Device Manager e For Windows 98 98SE Me click the Device Manager tab The Device Manager appears 3 Right click 4 Sony DSC then click Uninstall OK The device is deleted 4 Install the USB driver page 77 106 You cannot copy images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied cable for multi use terminal page 79 e Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS pages 79 87 e 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
98. r Low Ink No Ink e Check the printer Printer error e Check the printer e Check if the image you want to print is corrupted DV e The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal Processing e The printer is canceling the current print job You cannot print until it is finished This may take time depending on the printer Album data error e An error in image data in the Album data has occurred Perform Check Album page 69 Album error e An error in the Album has occurred Turn the camera off then on again If the message still appears format the Album In this case of formatting note that all image data including the protected images in the Album will be erased No image for Slide Show e The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played in Slide Show with music Gurjooysajqno y Music Error e Delete the Music file or replace it with anormal Music file Execute Format Music then download anew Music files page 70 115 Operation is changed e Housing is set to On page 74 Format Music Error e Execute Format Music again page 70 116 a Others G On the Memory Stick Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo not supplied e You cannot record edit or delete images if you slide the write protect switch to LOCK with a A Memory Stick is
99. ransfer All Music files return to the preset music and Music in the Slide Show menu is set to Off Select a suitable Music file for the slide show effect page 41 You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using Initialize however other settings will also be reset e For details on using Music Transfer see the on line help in Music Transfer Technical support for PicturePackage ImageMixer VCD is provided by the Pixela User Support Center For more support information refer to the leaflet in the supplied CD ROM package Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using ImageMixer VCD2 supplied or 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 e We recommend that you have QuickTime 6 or later pre installed on your computer Recommended environment for using ImageMixer VCD2 Music Transfer OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 1 5 or later for ImageMixer Mac OS X v10 3 or later for Music Transfer CPU iMac eMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac G3 G4 G5 series Mac mini Memory 128 MB or more 256 MB or more is recommended for ImageMixer 64 MB or more 128 MB or more
100. resize rotate print or set DPOF e On Multi Burst images you tried to zoom paint resize or rotate You tried to paint while viewing recorded images on a TV You tried to paint using the remote controller of the Cyber shot Station LA Vibration warning indicator e Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light Use the flash mount the camera on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in place 640 Fine is not available 640 Fine size movies can be recorded only using a Memory Stick PRO Duo Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo or set the image size to a size other than 640 Fine Enable printer to connect e USB Connect is set to PictBridge however the camera is connected to a non PictBridge compliant device Check the device e The connection is not established Disconnect and connect the cable for multi use terminal again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Connect to PictBridge device e You tried to print images before the printer connection was established Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer No printable image e You tried to execute DPOF image without placing a DPOF Print order mark on the image s e You tried to execute AI In This Folder while a folder that holds only movies was selected You cannot print movies Printer busy Paper error No Paper Ink erro
101. rox 185 g 6 5 oz including NP BG1 battery pack wrist strap stylus etc Dimensions Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible BC CSG battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz 2W Output voltage DC 4 2 V 0 25 A 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 Approx 62 x 24 x 91 mm 2 1 2 x 31 32 x3 5 8 inches W H D Mass Approx 75 g 2 7 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP BG1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Capacity 3 6 Wh 960 mAh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice s110 H 125 AC Adaptor cece 17 step l in Read This First Accessories supplied in Read This First AE AF lock indicator step 6 in Read This First AF Illuminator 64 AF Moleon 62 AF range finder frame 34 35 AF range finder frame indicator 34 35 ADU 3 cssscsesesesssdestessieots 37 69 AMO Ensina 12 Auto adjustment mode step 6 in Read This First AUtO Poisonin 11 Auto Review cece 64 Battery charger oo 120 step 1 in Read This First Battery pack 119 wee Battery life Charging step 1 in Read This First Install Remove ste
102. s 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 page 49 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 when the exposure is insufficient the image may become darker m Q A Q amp 3 3 9 13 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 light Weather lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent A 7NI gt a g DFA Cw B Characteristics of White standard Bluish Blue tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode However you can adjust color tones manually with White Bal page 48 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 th
103. s where you touch Using the stylus touch the x mark displayed on the screen To stop the calibration process mid way touch Cancel The adjustments made up to that point are not effected x Calibration 1 3 Touch the X The x mark moves on the screen If you fail to press the right spot the calibration is not performed Press the x mark again Changes the function of some buttons to operate the camera installed in the Marine Pack On 9 Changes the function of the buttons Off Does not change any functions The buttons will work as follows when the setting is On CO Screen display on off button Flash button for shooting It does not work for viewing Q Q zoom button Zoom button for shooting Previous next image button for viewing e Macro recording is activated automatically when the setting is On e For details see the operating instructions supplied with the Marine Pack Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer refer to Using your Macintosh computer page 87 Copying images to your computer page 77 Viewing images on your computer Eai Enjoying images using PicturePackage page Viewing images saved on your computer Creating a Music Video Slideshow Adding changing Music files for Slideshow using Music Transfer L Printin
104. sed 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 Notes on using your camera 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 e For details on Memory Stick Duo see page 117 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 I Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the battery pack e Charge the supplied NP BG1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time gt step l 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 e If you do not intend to use the battery pack fora long time use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera then store it in a cool
105. sic to be played for the Slide Show See page 40 86 If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show the Music file might be corrupted If this happens perform Format Music then transfer the music by Download Music using the supplied Music Transfer software If you format the write in area of the Music file all Music files are deleted and cannot be restored The message All data will be erased Ready appears OK Formats the Music files All data other than Music files remain as it is Cancel Cancels the formatting Setup 2 For details on the operation page 61 The default settings are marked with y LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack Bright Brightens 2 Normal Selecting Bright uses up the battery pack charge faster Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press fg on screen key press the shutter button operate the touch panel buttons Off Turns off the beep shutter sound IA Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items warnings and messages Initializes the setting to the default setting The message Initialize all settings Ready appears OK Resets the settings to
106. sscaceeees 66 Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Copy TE 69 Write in Album Format Check Album SOUP on cestcsececcsscestsscs ses sccvectecssessacaediecsccscceteidesccesacctectssccnsenctedtasccatenes 70 Download Music Format Music SOUP cs seek 3s E E Pica ea base E S 71 LCD Backlight Beep P Language Initialize File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set SOUP 4 P E E suet cadh senciveedeaces 74 Calibration Housing Using your computer Enjoying your Windows COMPUTET 0 ee eee eee eeneeeeeee tena eeeeetel 75 Copying images to your COMPUTED ee ee ee eee eee eeee eee eeeeeaeeeneteeees 77 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera using a Memory Stick DUO sereen cas sbcacheceessschceasucasctssstvacteadensehae eas A EESE 84 Using the supplied software eesssesseessiesiieeitesiiseireristinnirsnnnnnstrnnnnnn 85 Using your Macintosh computer sss sesssssrnessnsrinssrnnrnrsrinsrinnrnnnrnnnnrnnnnt 87 Printing still images How to print Still IMAGES sc cccccceccecssesecescecscestanscscedesseusaceesedscesseaseecececes 90 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 91 Printing ata SHOP ecccsisccccccccscieas cctcesstessssccscqcueatersceceectinacecseaeteetecsactietee 95 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images On a TV SCIECN Ln eect e cesses eeeeeeeeeteeeseeeeeas 97 Troubleshooting TROUDIESHOOUMG sic
107. t 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 e J Twilight mode ad Landscape mode 9 Candle mode or selected in the Scene mode page 29 Fireworks mode is The date and time are recorded incorrectly e Set the correct date and time step 2 in Read This First The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down e The exposure is incorrect Correct the exposure page 32 The image is too dark e You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject Select the metering mode page 48 or adjust the exposure page 32 The brightness of the screen is too low Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight page 71 The image is too bright e You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage Adjust the exposure page 32 e The brightness of the screen is too bright Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight page 71 102 eh The image colors are not correct e Picture Effect function is activated Cancel the Picture Effect function page 52 Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject e 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 e The camera is attempting
108. t the LCD screen The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction e Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction e This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens Be careful not to bump the lens and be careful not to apply force to it or cause image data breakdown damage or loss On image data compatibility e This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e 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 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 Operate the touch panel 5 Select the image size for use 6 Shoot images easily Auto adjustment mode 7 View dele
109. t to TV Set to CAMERA page 92 Cannot print images e Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi use terminal e 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 cable for multi use terminal again If you still cannot print your images disconnect the cable for multi use terminal turn the printer off and then on then connect the cable for multi use terminal again e You cannot print movies or the images saved in the Album e Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed Printing is canceled e You disconnected the cable for multi use terminal before the C Do not disconnect cable for multi use terminal mark disappears 110 Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode e The printer does not provide these functions Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer Consult the printer manufacturer 3 is printed on the date inserted part of the image e 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 93 Cannot sele
110. tarts due to image processing This is not a malfunction The image does not appear on the TV screen e Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 73 e Check whether the connection is correct page 97 e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to CAMERA Set to TV page 97 The image does not appear on the screen e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to TV Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal or set the switch to CAMERA page 79 104 Deleting Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image e Cancel the protection page 56 e 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 117 You have deleted an image by mistake e Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images page 55 or use the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and set the switch to the LOCK position page 117 to prevent accidental erasure The resizing function does not work e You cannot resize movies Multi Burst images and images in the Album You cannot display a DPOF Print order mark e You cannot display DPOF Print order marks on images in the Album and movies You cannot cut a movie e The movie is not long enough
111. te images Get more friendly with your camera e Shoot with your favorite settings Program auto shooting Manual shooting page 28 e Enjoy your images using the Album Slide Show and Paint page 37 40 43 e Enjoy various shooting playback using the menu gt page 45 e Change the default settings page 61 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer e Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in various ways gt page 75 e Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer PictBridge compliant printers only page 91 Table of contents Notes on USING your camera oe cee eee cree ee eeeeeeee seed eseeeeneeaneaeae 4 Basic techniques for better images 0 e eee eee eeeeeee tees tees teeeeeeeeees 11 Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ell Exposure Adjusting the light intensity a12 Color On the effects of lighting 0 1 14 Quality On image quality and image SiZe 0 eee rererere 14 Identifying Parts sectecscessscbsciis seisne hanteessshiasee cea wusereie seas cadsriersbansandreneeeasiaie Indicators on the screen Changing the screen display Number of still images and recording time of movieS eee 24 When you do not have a Memory Stick Duo Recording with the internal MOMONY we eine ate ian eee ee 25 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded viewed 27 Using the camer
112. tmosphere The shutter speed becomes slower so using a tripod is recommended Press Gy on screen key Touch gy Camera Touch the desired mode Shoot the image a Landscape Shoots landscapes etc by focusing on a distant subject gawes ay GuiAoluz 7_Beach Shoots seasides or lakesides the blue of the water clearly recorded amp Snow Shoots whitish scenes brightly i Fireworks Fireworks are recorded in all their splendor 29 For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition a combination of functions is determined by the camera v you can select the desired setting Burst AF range Bracket White Macro Flash Atar Focus preset Step Balance B e v co v z a vV 4sL v v Auto 4WB 0 5m 1 0m we 2 Center AF 3 om7 0m oe a Vv v v v v v v v ad 4 v co v v v v 7 v 14 0 v v v v v v e v 40 v v v v v v in oo Manual exposure Manually adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value Press y on screen key Touch a Camera Manual then gt to set and return to the previous screen a eQ D Q 3 amp 9 31 The camera becomes the manual exposure setting mode Touch MSET Adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value by touching A V M Ex
113. to On in the a Setup menu page 69 e The capacity of the Album is full with protected images Remove the protection of unwanted images page 56 Printing Also see PictBridge compliant printer as follows in conjunction with the following items Images are printed with both edges cut off e When you print an image shot with the image size set to 16 9 HDTV both edges of the image may be cut off e When printing images using your own printer try canceling the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established e 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 e Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera Set USB Connect to PictBridge in the Sa Setup menu page 72 e Disconnect and connect the cable for multi use terminal again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is se
114. to cut shorter than about two seconds e Cancel the protection page 56 e Still images cannot be cut You cannot paint e You cannot paint on images in the Album e There is not enough free capacity in media Delete unnecessary images Q lt D N gt Q S LQ 105 Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera e Check Recommended computer environment on page 76 for Windows and page 87 for Macintosh You cannot install the USB driver e In Windows 2000 log on as Administrator authorized Administrators page 77 Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to TV Set to CAMERA page 79 Your computer does not recognize your camera Turn on the camera step 2 in Read This First e When the battery level is low install the charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First or use the AC Adaptor not supplied page 17 e Use the supplied cable for multi use terminal page 79 e Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly Make sure that USB Mode Mass Storage is displayed page 79 e Set USB Connect to Mass Storage in the 5 Setup menu page 72 e Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your com
115. 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 e Set Red Eye Reduction in the ey Setup menu to On page 63 e Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash step 6 in Read This First Light the room and shoot the subject Dots appear and remain on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 5 Read This First Cannot shoot images in succession e The internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary images step 7 in Read This First e The battery level is low Install a charged battery pack gt Ss hJ N gt Q Q Qe 103 Viewing images Refer to Computers page 106 in conjunction with the following items Your camera cannot play back images e Set the mode switch to gt page 28 e The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 84 e 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 e The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 82 The image appears rough right after playback starts e The image may appear rough right after playback s
116. tral 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 98 Troubleshooting S Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 100 to 112 If a code such as C E 0101 00 appears on the screen see page 113 gt a Remove the battery pack and insert the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power gt Initialize the settings page 71 gt a Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory Album Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired Guljooysajqno y i 99 Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed e As you insert the battery pack use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever toward the
117. u 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 siayi0 i Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it 117 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 e To use a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick
118. uous shooting or not when you press the shutter button A Normal Does not shoot continuously Burst h Records the maximum number of images in succession refer to the following table when you press and hold down the shutter button When Recording disappears you can shoot the next image Exp Brktg BRK Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted e 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 Multi Burst mh Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button This is convenient for checking your form in sports for example e You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in Interval mode page 51 On the Burst e The flash is set to No flash e When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded e When the battery level is low or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full the Burst stops e You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 29 The maximum number of continuous shots Figures in are when Write in Album is set to Off Units images Size may Fine Standard 8M 4 4 6 6 3 2 4 4 6 6 5M 5 5 9 9 3M 8 8 13 14 1M 15 15 15
119. uthorized Administrators 17 4 Click the radio button next to Yes want to restart my computer now to select it then click Finish Your computer restarts Now you can establish a USB connection Remove the CD ROM when the installation is completed Stage 2 Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a Memory Stick Duo with recorded images into the camera e When copying images in the internal memory this step is unnecessary 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor not supplied 78 using a battery pack with little remaining charge copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 3 Set the mode switch to gt then turn on the camera and the computer au 10 Stage 3 Connecting the camera and your computer asme Cable for aN use terminal supplied Set the switch on the supplied cable for multi use terminal to CAMERA With Windows XP the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop USB Mode Mass Storage appears on the screen of the camera USB Mod Mass Storage eeee _ Access Memory Stick indicators ew When a USB connection is established for the first time your computer automatically runs a pro
120. y Indication DO Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal 93 2 0EV Exposure Value 32 1s0400 ISO number 49 el Metering mode 48 tO Flash WB Qs White balance 48 eo AWB 500 Shutter speed 31 F3 5 Aperture value 31 Playback image step 7 in Read This First m Q A Q amp 3 3 Lt 21 Changing the screen display Each time you press the Screen display on off button the display changes as follows Histogram on eS mA i Histogram display 4 E page 33 4 Indicators off 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 When the menu is displayed When recording movies During playback When the menu is displayed In index mode When you are using playback zoom When you are rotating still images During playback of movies 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 22 e The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras To switch images by sliding your finger You can switch to the previous or next image by touching the screen itself while playing images
121. y to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again step 2 in Read This First e The battery pack is discharged Install charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First 100 Shooting still images movies Your camera cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory page 25 or Memory Stick Duo page 24 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images step 7 in Read This First Change the Memory Stick Duo e 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 117 e You cannot record images while charging the flash e Set the mode switch to y when shooting still images e Set the mode switch to H when shooting movies e The image size is set to 640 Fine when recording movies Do one of the following Set the image size to other than 640 Fine Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo page 117 The subject is not visible on the screen e Set the mode switch to a position other than gt page 28 Recording takes a long time e The NR slow shutter function is activated page 19 This is not a malfunction The image is out of focus e 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 sho
122. you want to delete to mark it with the delete indicator Touch OK OK To delete all the images in This date touch All in this date in step 38 Image data in the Album When the Album becomes full your old image data gets deleted automatically Protect the data you do not want to be deleted page 55 When the capacity of Album is full with protected images M blinks Although you can record images in the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo you cannot record the images in the Album If you remove the protection of unwanted images you can record the image data in the Album To create a backup for your image data in the Album perform the procedure explained in Copy page 67 e You cannot transfer the image data in the Album directly to a computer Perform the procedure explained in Copy page 67 Copy the desired image data on the Memory Stick Duo then transfer them to a computer e Data on a Memory Stick Duo or computer cannot be copied to the Album Even if you protect the images recorded in the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo those same minimized images in the Album are not protected Also even if the minimized images in the Album are protected those same images in the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo are not protected page 55 e If you trim or resize images in the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo those same images in th

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