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Sony DKC-FP3 User's Manual

1. sno ueLjj v sw suoneado peoueapy CIUS UOS ECE 105 GB sno uelj s y suoneiado peoueApy 106 8 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to the PC position Start the TWAIN driver software supplied The camera cannot be operated from the PC if the camera is being operated or the menu appears on the LCD monitor In PC mode the LCD monitor turns OFF automatically after 15 seconds even if it is set to ON The menu displayed in PC mode is the same as that displayed in CAM mode Make menu settings in the same way as in CAM mode Menu Summary There are three menus in the camera Shooting Menu Camera Menu and Playback Menu Mode Menu The menu for setting shooting conditions To call up this menu turn the power mode dial to CAM or PC turn the mode dial and press the shift button CAM AE MODE Program Aperture Shutter Manual CAM FLASH Auto On Off External CAM PICTURE SIZE 1344x1024 640 x 480 X2 D Zoom CAM No 1 ar 0001 00172 EE 300 F3 4 CAM QUALITY Super Hish Middle Low The illustration above shows the monitor in CAM mode When the monitor is in PC mode PC appears in place of CAM CAM WB MODE Auto Hold Outdoor Indoor CAM ISO MODE 50 100 400 CAM USER FILE No 0 reset No 1 1999 07 04 No
2. UR 69 8 Press the EXECUTE button The keyword input screen is displayed If a keyword has already been attached to the picture that keyword is displayed ID SET P No 99 ID No 01234567890123451 END BS CLR SPC 0123456789 28 ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPARS TUVUXYZ lt gt 100MIN abcdefghijklmnopPars tuvwxyz _ 0001 00009 Choose the letter you d like to enter using the A UP DOWN buttons Press the EXECUTE button The letter you have chosen is input Repeat this set to enter the keyword You can input up to 16 letters Note If you want to enter the whole keyword again set the cursor to CLR and press the EXECUTE button sBHulyjes suoneiaodo pooueapy If you finish inputting the keyword before reaching the 16 letter limit move the cursor to END and press the EXECUTE button The keyword is attached and the LCD monitor returns to the menu display Proceed to step 9 Press the EXIT button The keyword is attached and the LCD monitor returns to the menu display 70 GB Press the EXIT button The menu disappears Choosing a Method to Attach a File Name to a Picture When a picture is taken a number from 00001 99999 is automatically attached as a file name to the picture The following methods to attach a number are possible e Attach serial numbers on an individual card e Attach serial numbers consecutively even
3. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DKC FP3 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA Telephone No 201 930 6970 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 2 GB Contents Battery Safety Precautions 5 Operation Precautions 6 To Maintain the Efficiency of the Camera eee esneescse sce ssseeeesteccnee teense 7 Please Read This 0 8 Checking the Supplied ACCESSOTIES 222 eeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Features ccccssseceeeesesseereees 12 Locations and Functions of Parts LCD Pa elrsueiriieineio ieioea s 21 ECD M nitOt ron e aa a ednd 22 Viewfinder Charging the Battery Pack seeeeeseeeeeeeeeeee 24 Installation of the Battery Pack eee 25 Setting the Time and Date eects 27 Preparing the Card 29 Initializing a Card s es 31 Attaching the Viewfinder Cap eeeeeeeeee 32 Taking a Picture Taking Pictures oinor Locking the Focus Setting the Focus Manually cece 37 Checking the Picture Content cece 39 Viewing Pictures on a Television 00 44 Using a PC Card Reader ceeeceseseees
4. CUSTOM on Interval Rec Time 00 00 10 Review off Review Time 5 sec Self Timer 10 sec Sharpness Soft Normal Hard Histogram Manual Auto Frame Beer on PC CARD INIT Initialize 0K7 USER FILE SAVE lo 1 User 1999 07 04 No 2 User2 1999 07 04 No 3 User3 1999 07 04 CAM No 1 WB auto 0 NEW FOLDER No 2 Add No 0002 Folder Ok 0001 00172 M 300 F3 4 CAMERA MENU Custom PC Card INIT New Folder ID Set File No Mem WB Flash Date amp Time LCD Set Display Set ID SET P No 99 MODE Off ID No 0123456789012345 END BS CLR SPC 0123456789 48 ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPORS The illustration above shows the monitor in CAM mode When the monitor is in PC mode PC appears in place of CAM 108 8 TUVUXYZ lt gt 100MIN abcdefshijklmnopars tuvuxuz ls _ 1 FILE NO MEM No 99 Memory off Start No 00001 100min WB FLASH No 2 BESNA Internal External Interval 3 sec Start DATE amp TIME 1999 07 04 20 45 58 Date Form yyyu mm dd Miscellaneous Settings Sets each function of Auto Power Off Interval Shooting Review Self Timer Sharpness Histogram Frame and Beep Page 73 Card Initialization Initializes the card inserted in the camera Page 31 User File Save Saves the content set by the mode dial and the content set in the custom menu as user files Up to 3 user files can be saved Page 63
5. 90 Erasing Erasing All Picturesa dreasa 91 Erasing Selected Pictures cece 92 Erasing Pictures during Playback 000 94 Making it Impossible to Erase Important Pictures Protect seseseeessesceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeee 96 Miscellaneous Setting the LCD Monitor Display 0 98 Adjusting Picture Display on the LCD Monitor Operation by Remote Control 0 102 Using a Wall Socket cececeeeseeseseseereeeeeee 104 Connecting to the PC uo eee 105 Menu Summary seeeeeees 107 Maintenance sseseeseee 112 Troubleshooting csesee 113 Warning Indicators 116 Error Messages 000s0 119 Specifications seeeeee 121 NAEK eseetsesteeeteeneteeeseensteeneees 124 Battery Safety Precautions Follow the safety advice below to avoid leakage internal heating fires explosions or accidental ingestion of batteries DANGER This applies only to battery packs e Only charge the battery with the supplied charger e Do not put the battery into fire Do not short it out or dissassemble it Do not heat in a microwave or conventional oven If you carry or store the battery with metal objects such as coins or hairpins shorts may occur e Do not recharge or leave the battery pack near fire or under the hot sun e If you accidentally get liquid that has leaked from the battery in your eyes flush with clean water and consult a doctor immediately
6. SP J Focus Ring Rotate left or right to adjust the focus 2 Zoom Ring Rotate left or right to adjust the zoom ratio of the zoom lens 3 Release Button Operates the shutter when shooting 4 Light Metering Select Button By turning the shift dial while pressing this button you can choose from Spot O Spot light metering or Average average light metering to measure the light needed for proper exposure 5 WA EV Button By turning the shift dial while pressing this button you can correct the exposure when taking pictures 6 LCD Panel Picture taking settings such as shutter speed and aperture are displayed on the LCD panel 7 Accessory Shoe Attach external flashes here 8 Focus Mode Switch Switches the focus mode between auto and manual 9 Mode Dial Pressing the shift button top button after it has been adjusted to the desired position sets the picture size and quality in CAM mode and changes the picture to be played back in PLAY mode 10 Shift Button Pressing this button after moving the mode dial to the desired position sets the picture quality or picture size in CAM mode or changes the picture that is played back in PLAY mode 11 Connector Cover When using the video output terminal the i LINK terminal or the
7. When you don t want the flash to go off accidentally Shooting Condition Setting Normal Auto The subject is lit from behind On You want to use a flash during daytime When you want to capture the Off Setting the Flash Mode 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM 2 Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary 21N dig L Hulyel suoijeiodo pedueapy 78 GB 3 Turn the mode dial to 5 and press the shift button This is the default mode Note Concerning Use of the Built in Flash When photos are taken using the built in flash occlusion of light from the flash can occur under the following circumstances resulting in a shadow at the bottom of the recorded image If this occurs change the zoom setting or use the optional external flash unit as appropriate e When shots are taken at the wide angle setting f 5 2 mm e When shots are taken at the telephoto setting f 26 mm of a subject range of less than 1 meter e When a lens hood or lens protection filter is attached to the lens Flash pop up key 4 While pressing the shift button turn the shift dial to select a flash mode CAM FLASH Auto On Off External Auto In conditions of insuffic
8. Do you delete this image appears Note To cancel erase press the EXIT button Press the EXECUTE button Picture erasing begins When deletion is finished the LCD monitor returns to the state shown in step 4 Do not remove the card during picture deletion Damage to the Memory Stick or PC Card may occur g suo neiodo pasuenpy Huise ZOUTEN 95 GB Press the EXIT button The LCD monitor display returns to the menu Press the EXIT button The menu disappears Making it Impossible to Erase Important Pictures Protect You can save pictures from being accidentally erased This is called protecting the picture You can protect pictures when they are shown on the LCD monitor during playback 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to PLAY The LCD monitor turns on Press the MENU button The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor q suoleisdo paoueapy Puise 96 GB Select Protect using the A UP W DOWN buttons PLAY MENU Rotate D Zoom Auto Play Delete PC Card INIT ID Set LCD Set Display Set Press the EXECUTE button The PROTECT menu is displayed PROTECT 1 Shot on off All on All off Choose 1 Shot on off using the A UP YV DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button The chosen picture is protected indic
9. New Folder Creates folders in which to save pictures Page 65 Keyword Setting Attaches a keyword of up to 16 letters to a picture Page 66 Choosing a Method to Attach a File Name Selects whether to attach file names as serial numbers for each card or to attach file names as serial numbers that continue even if a card is changed Specifying a starting number is possible gt Page 71 White Balance Setting with Flash Use Adjusts white balance when using a flash Page 80 Date and Time Setting Uses a clock built in to the camera to record the correct time and date Page 27 LCD SET Brisht Color Picture Disp Area Zoooo lormal DISPLAY SET Size Q1ty Rotate Folder File Name ID No Date Time Remaining Shot Ty Av Evcomp Frame on on on on on on LCD Monitor Picture Display Fine Tuning Adjusts picture display items such as contrast brightness and display range on the LCD monitor gt Page 100 LCD Monitor Display Setting Sets whether or not information necessary for shooting or playing back a picture such as picture size and Frame is displayed on the LCD monitor Page 98 SNOOUE 2OSIIN UR 109 4 SNOSUE AOSIIN Playback Menu The menu for setting different picture and playback options To call up the menu turn the power mode dial to the ROTATE F 90 ccw 180 0001 00001 Auto Play Start Interval Time
10. beaches or otherwise sandy places take care to keep the camera free of sand particles Breakdown which might not be able to be repaired may occur Don t keep the lens or viewfinder pointed toward the sun Direct sunlight can harm the internal components of the digital still camera Take care when leaving the camera outside or in a window Operation Don t use in places with strong electromagnetic or radial waves You won t be able to correctly record or play back Don t use near TV AM radio or FM tuners TV AM radio or FM tuners will interfere with digital recording Don t connect the AC power adaptor or battery charger to such devices as electric transformers Internal heating or breakdown may occur 6 G8 Maintenance If dirty wipe clean with a soft cloth Care of the camera body e If the camera is very dirty wipe with a soft coth moistened with a thin solution of neutral detergent Wipe dry with a cloth e Do not use alcohol thinner or benzine on the unit Such solvents may remove paint from the cabinet When using a chemically treated cloth follow the manufacturer s instructions e If volatile liquids such as insecticide are left for a long time on the rubber or plastic parts they may remove paint from the cabinet Lens care Remove dust from the surface of the lens with a blower or soft brush If the lens is very dirty wipe with a lens cleaning tissue To Maintain
11. dialog box appears lestination Loc Please type the location where you would like to install the files You may type a new directory name or click the Browse button to find a new location You may use up to 110 characters IC Program Files S A Hulmol Specify a destination folder for installation and click Next The Select Program Folder dialog box appears Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing Folders list Click Next to continue You may use upto 26 characters Longer Folder Names will be truncated Existing Folders PictureGear PictureGoodies SOFTWARE Re 47 8 7 Specify a program folder name and click Next The Start Copying Files dialog box appears Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings Target Directory C Program Files Sony MSAC PR1 Available Space 323 682 304 bytes Required Space 128 595 bytes Program Folder Sony MSAC PR1 5 48 8 8 Confirm the displayed installation settings and click Next Installation starts and the Sony MSAC PR1 Drive Identification dialog box appears Your Sony MSAC PR1 drive is mow installed as drive F 9 Conf
12. s suoneado peoueApy 98 GB Select the item you want to set using the A UP V DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button The selected item is ready to change DISPLAY SET Size Q1ty Rotate Folder File Name on ID No on Date Time on Remaining Shot on Tu Av EvcomP on Frame on Select on or off using the A UP W DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button Items which can be set are listed below Size Qlty Rotate Picture size Picture quality Rotation Folder File Name ID No Keyword Date Time Remaining Shot Tv Av Evcomp Shutter Speed Aperture EV compensation Frame When each item is set to on or off the LCD display returns to the state shown in step 3 If you want to change the settings of other items return to step 5 and repeat the same operation Press the EXIT button The LCD monitor display returns to the menu Press the EXIT button The menu disappears snoauey aosijy Suoneiodo peoueapy 99 GB Adjusting Picture Display on the LCD Monitor Adjusts picture display items such as contrast brightness and display range on the LCD monitor 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to PLAY The LCD monitor turns on Note In this section adjusting the picture display is explained while the power mode dial is set to PLAY but the same operation can be done while the power
13. 1 0 to 2 5 meters approx ISO 100 without EV compensation Flash modes Auto On Off Auto One push hold Indoor Outdoor NTSC model 1 0Vp p 75Q unbalanced sync negative PAL model 1 0Vp p 75Q unbalanced sync negative For use with external flash For use with RM S7D 400 Mbps 6 pin for connecting to a PC Use with the Info LITHIUM battery NP F550 not supplied or the AC power adaptor charger AC VQ800 For camera recording 0 9 A DC7 2 V when the LCD monitor is ON For camera playback 0 6 A DC7 2 V When the LCD monitor is ON When connected to the PC 0 95 A DC7 2 V When the LCD monitor is ON 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 130 x 100 x 150mm 5 1 5 x 4 x 6 inches W x H x L Approx 900g not including battery pack and PC card Accessories Viewfinder cap fitted on the lens 1 Lens cap fitted on the lens 1 Video cable 1 Wireless remote control 1 Remote control cable 5 meters 1 AC adaptor charger AC VQ800 DK 415 supplied with the AC VQ800 1 PC interface cable 1 Memory Stick 1 Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor 1 TWAIN Driver Software CD ROM 1 User s manual this manual 1 Warranty 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Snooue eosi 123 8 x pul Index A AE EOCK onha Sa AAs 36 Aperture rin iai stones 51 Aperture Priority AE eee 51 AULO FOCUS e ira ania 35 Auto Power O
14. 1344 Hish 0O Picture size Quality Rotation Battery indicator Remaining shooting a time 1999 07 04 Date Time Keyword PICTUREO 10 18 36 Picture folder name 1234 12345 2000 F4 0 file name Aperture Shutter speed Ordinarily remaining playback time is displayed Then the battery indicator illuminates when the battery runs low The remaining playback time is not displayed when using AC power adaptor charger AC VQ800 22 GB Viewfinder AE LOCK 2000 5 6 5 WB Ie Light metering Shutter speed White balance aperture Flash indicator EV compensation AF focusing indicator The EV compensation is displayed when EV Button is pressed sled JO Suoloun y pue suoneoo 23 GB suoleiedaid Preparations Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack NP F550 not supplied using AC power adaptor charger AC VQ800 supplied Be sure to charge the battery pack before using it for the first time Charge the battery pack when necessary as indicated by the remaining shooting time on the LCD monitor or the battery indicator on the LCD panel Battery Pack Charging Time When it is time to charge the battery the battery indicator on the LCD panel flashes For further reference see Warning Indicators page 116 Battery Pack Charging Time Battery Charger Charging time for practical use Time for full charge AC VQ800 Approx 55 minutes Approx 115 minutes The time needed for charging an empty NP F5
15. Battery Indicator Battery Charge Amount Standard A fully charged battery is 100 TAAA 100 to 80 AAA 80 to 60 777 60 to 40 ZA 40 to 20 gZ7 20 to 10 IT Camera operation will stop within 1 7 rams minute Change with a charged Flashing battery pack When using the AC power adaptor charger this indicator does not appear No Shot Available display When no further image files can be recorded on the file the image number flashes to indicate that the card is full SNOSUE OISIIN UR 117 2 SNOSUE 2OSIN 118 8 EV Indicator The letters EV appear whenever EV compensation mode is on When EV compensation is turned to 0 0 the indicator does not appear Auto Focus Off Indicator When the AF switch is turned to MF manual focus the MF indicator appears Error Messages The following messages are displayed on the camera s LCD monitor or LCD panel or in the viewfinder Refer to list below for the meaning of the error message Message on LCD Panel or Message on LCD Monitor Meaning and Corrective Action in Viewfinder Card NO CARD A card is not inserted Insert a card into the camera page 30 Full CARD FULL The maximum number of pictures has been recorded on the card Erase unnecessary pictures page 91 or insert a new card page 30 Err03 IMAGE FULL Number of created files on the card has reached 9999 Erase unnecessa
16. Initialization begins When initialization is complete the LCD monitor returns to the normal display as shown in step 1 Do not take out the card during initialization Initialization cannot proceed normally Attaching the Viewfinder Cap Place the cap on the viewfinder when taking pictures with the LCD monitor under strong sunlight such as outdoors Keeping the cap on the viewfinder prevents strong rays of light from affecting the recorded pictures 32 GB Taking a Picture Taking Pictures Taking pictures is easy with automatic focus In this manual taking pictures while looking through the viewfinder is explained but you can take pictures while looking through either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor 2 1 1 Take off the lens cap 2 While pressing down the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM mode The indicators in the viewfinder turn on Turn the eyesight adjustment lever to where you can clearly see the circle in the center of the viewfinder If there is insufficient light to shoot the subject shutter speed or F stop flashes press the flash pop up key to open the flash In conditions where it is necessary to use the flash the flash indicator blinks and flash preparation begins The flash indicator lights when the flash is ready for use Set the focus mode switch to AF ainjdig e bulyeL UR ee 33 8 ainy
17. PLAY position and press the MENU button PLAY No 1 99 07 04 10 18 36 0001 00172 PROTECT 1 Shot on off All on All off PLAY MENU Rotate D Zoom Protect Delete PC Card INIT ID Set LCD Set Display Set Delete Select all 110 8 PC CARD INIT Initialize OK ID SET P No 99 ID No 0123456789012345 END BS CLR SPC 0123456789 48 ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPORS TUVUXYZ lt gt 100MIN abcdefshijklmnopars tuvuxuz l _ 1 0001 00009 LCD SET Brisht Color Picture Disp Area zoooo lormal Picture Rotation Rotates a picture 90 clockwise or counter clockwise or 180 during playback Page 87 Picture Enlargement Enlarges and displays a detail of a picture during playback Page 88 Automatic Cycle Viewing Pictures are played back one by one automatically on the screen Page 40 Protect Saves important pictures from being accidentally erased This is called protecting the picture gt Page 96 Erasing Pictures Erases unnecessary pictures saved on a card Page 91 Card Initialization Initializes the card inserted in the camera Page 31 Keyword Setting Attaches a keyword of up to 16 letters to a picture gt Page 66 LCD Monitor Picture Display Fine Tuning Adjusts picture display items such as contrast brightness and display range on the LCD monitor Page 100 DIS
18. disappears Frame Selects the type of frame that is displayed on the LCD monitor Choose the item to be changed by pressing the A UP DOWN buttons then press the EXECUTE button to begin changing the item setting sHuljyjes suoieiedo paoueapy UR 75 8 s uip s suoneado paoueApy 76 GB Type This item determines the type of frame displayed on the monitor Selecting AE frame selects the AE frame type This frame shows the light metering area used for determining exposure Note that metering is done in the same manner regardless of whether the AE frame is displayed Selecting the Guide 90 frame changes frame display to guide lines that can be moved horizontally These guide lines can be used to establish horizontal subject size and positioning within the frame Selecting the Guide 0 frame changes frame display to guide lines that can be moved vertically These guide lines can be used to establish vertical subject size and positioning within the frame e Top The Top item is used for setting the position of the Guide 90 or Guide 0 guide line that is bisected by a crosshair The guide line can be positioned anywhere between the points that are 1 10 of the monitor width from the sides for the Guide 90 frame or top and bottom for the Guide 0 frame of the monitor Bottom The Bottom item is used for
19. gt o gt a TI gt O e e _ U o pictures 12 MENU Button Brings up the menu on the LCD monitor to change the settings of the camera or cards 13 EXECUTE Button Lets you choose items when adjusting settings in the menu 14 EXIT Button Returns you to the previous item or screen when changing settings in the menu 15 UPA DOWNY Button Selects menu items and changes values 16 8 16 Power Mode Dial Selects camera conditions when turned while the mode lock green is held down e OFF Turns the power off e CAM Allows you to take pictures CAM mode PLAY Allows you to play back the pictures you have taken PLAY mode PC Allows you to connect to the PC PC mode Note LCD Monitor Display When the power mode dial is turned to CAM the LCD monitor remains off If necessary press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on When the power mode dial is turned to PLAY the LCD monitor automatically turns on 17 Card Cover Lock Slide this lock to enable card insertion or ejection 18 Card Eject Button Pre ss this button to eject cards 19 Card Cover Open or close this cover to set the card in place or to eject it sled JO Ssuonouny pue suoneoo 17 8 sled JO suolouny pue suoles07 18 2
20. low mode Taking Pictures for a Longer Period with the InfoLITHIUM Battery and Power Saving Option Using the InfoLITHIUM battery it is possible to take pictures continuously for about two hours with the LCD monitor off Also if the power is on and the camera is not operated for approximately 1 minute power to the camera shuts off If the camera is not operated for about 5 minutes the whole unit shuts off Auto Power Off function Loading to a Video Output Terminal If the unit is connected to a television by the supplied video cable pictures taken by the digital still camera can easily be played back on the television This can be a particularly powerful display tool for presentations for meetings and such Using the PC Card and Memory Stick The digital still camera uses the highly reliable PC card PCMCIA ATA TYPE II and long lasting Memory Stick for use when inserted in the Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor as the image recording medium uolonpo u PC Interface IEEE1394 Terminal When the unit is connected to a PC using the supplied PC interface cable images stored on the PC card can be digitally transferred to the PC and the PC can be used to control the camera 13 Locations and Functions of Parts Front 1 Flash The camera has a built in Guide Number GN10 flash To use the flash press the flash pop up key The cover will open and the flash warms up The fla
21. The LCD monitor display returns to the keyword screen Choose ID No using the A UP DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button You can now input a keyword Choose a letter to enter using the A UP YV DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button The letter you have chosen is input Repeat this step to enter the keyword You can input up to 16 letters Note Input begins from the 16th character space If you want to input from a space in the middle press the EXECUTE button until the cursor is automatically displayed in the correct place and then continue 9 If you finish inputting the keyword before reaching the 16 letter limit move the cursor to END and press the EXECUTE button 1 0 Press the EXIT button The display on the LCD monitor returns to the 10 11 menu 1 1 Press the EXIT button The menu disappears and the camera is ready to take pictures Adding or Changing a Keyword to a Picture that has Already been Taken 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to PLAY The LCD monitor tuns on 2 Display the picture to which you want to add or change the keyword 3 Press the MENU button The menu appears s uiy s suoneiado pooueapy 4 Select ID Set using the A UP DOWN buttons PLAY MENU Rotate D Zoom Auto Play Protect Delete PC Card INIT ID Set LCD Set Display Set
22. a ainydig L Bulyey 36 GB Move the camera to frame the composition you want Press the release button down completely Note AE LOCK When you press the release button halfway to set the focus the exposure value is also set This is indicated by the AE LOCK indicator in the viewfinder and by highlighted display of the exposure value and shutter speed on the LCD monitor Also if you frame a subject that you d like to manually set the exposure for and press the AE LOCK button the exposure for that subject is fixed Use this function when it is necessary to change the picture composition after deciding the exposure This is effective for picture taking under such conditions as where there is backlight To cancel AE Lock press the AE LOCK button again or press any other operation button Setting the Focus Manually You can set the focus manually with this camera There are situations in which it is better to set the focus manually than use the auto focus function 1 Set the auto focus mode switch to MF 2 Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring left or right Notes e The focus ring can be rotated completely in either direction e Set the focus after adjusting the zoom If you set the appropriate zoom distance first you can get a more accurate focus e The picture displayed on the LCD monitor can be temporarily enlarged to double size by pressing the INDEX
23. bars concentrate to the right of the graph When a picture is underexposed bars concentrate to the left of the graph Use the histogram as a standard to determine the light exposure for a picture When Overexposed When Properly Exposed When Underexposed Note Depending on the picture if may not be possible to display an accurate Histogram 86 GB Advanced Operations Playback Rotating the Picture You can rotate the picture 90 clockwise or counter clockwise or 180 during playback 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to PLAY The LCD monitor turns on Push the MENU button The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Choose Rotate using the A UP V DOWN buttons PLAY MENU D Zoom Auto Play Protect Delete PC Card INIT ID Set LCD Set Display Set Press the EXECUTE button The ROTATE menu is displayed Choose an angle of rotation using the A UP YV DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button ROTATE 90 ccu 180 90 cw rotation of 90 to the right Rotates the picture 90 clockwise 90 ccw rotation of 90 to the left Rotates the picture 90 counter clockwise 180 rotation of 180 Rotates the picture 180 yoegAejd suoneiado paoueapy continued on next page 87 The picture is displayed at the angle of rotation chosen Rotate the pic
24. conform to PC card standard 6 1 e Flash memory card ATA Type II e PC cards with power specifications of 5V or 3 3 V 5 V 3 volt products cannot be used Using incompatible cards in the camera may result in breakdown Camera Playback Data e Picture data recorded by the camera may be played back on the camera e Picture data that has been edited on a personal computer or processed may not be played back by the camera even if it is recorded by the camera Data Recorded on the PC Card Picture data is recorded in the following formats uolonpo u IMJP XXXX folder name MVC XXXXX jpg file name When the mode menu quality settings are High Middle and Low IMTIXXXX folder name MVCXXXXX tif file name When the mode menu quality setting is Super Picture is only indicated as XXXX XXXXX on the LCD monitor g GB uononpo yuy a Checking the Supplied Accessories Before using the camera make sure you have the following supplied accessories Viewfinder cap 1 fitted on the camera AC adaptor charger AC VQ800 with AC and DC power cables 1 gt User s manual This book 1 TWAIN driver software on CD ROM 1 1 V Memory Stick 1 Q S Z Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor 1 uo012Nnpo1 U 11 5 mp ie a c O e gt 1268 Features 1 2 Inch 1 500 000 Pixel CCD The digital still camera comes equipped with an all pixel reading 1 2 inch CCD
25. if the card is changed Specifying a File Number Before Shooting 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM 2 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is displayed 3 Select File No Mem using the A UP V DOWN buttons CAMERA MENU Custom PC Card INIT User File Save New Folder ID Set WB Flash Date amp Time LCD Set Display Set 4 Press the EXECUTE button sHuljjes suoieiado paoueapy The file name screen is displayed FILE NO MEM No 99 Memory off Start No 00001 100min URRI 71 2 sBHulyjes suoneiodo pooueapy 72 GB Select Memory using the A UP DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button You can now change the Memory setting Select either off or on using the A UP YV DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button off Serial numbers are attached as file names on each card When this method is selected specifying a starting number is not possible on Serial numbers are attached as file names and continue in consecutive order even if a new card is inserted When this method is selected you can specify a starting number Note File names cannot be duplicated When a card is inserted and pictures are recorded on that card file names are attached starting with the next number from the number of the last recorded picture The
26. is also displayed The display time is set in the REVIEW TIME setting e When set to off the picture which was taken and its histogram are not automatically displayed Note You can display the last picture taken at any time by pressing the REVIEW button Review Time When Review is on or when the REVIEW button is pressed the picture and or histogram display time can be set for an interval within the range of 1 to 10 seconds in one second units Self Timer Sets the interval from when you press the RELEASE button to the time the shutter clicks within a range of 1 to 30 seconds in one second units Sharpness Sets the sharpness of the outline of the recorded picture e When set to SOFT the picture outline is gently blurred When set to NORMAL the picture is standard e When set to HARD the picture edges are clearly outlined Depending on the picture noise may also be emphasized resulting in a grainy appearance Histogram Sets the display method for the histogram of a picture e When Auto is set the histogram of a displayed picture is shown when the picture is taken with the review function on or when the REVIEW button is pressed e When Manual is set the histogram of a picture is displayed by pressing the REVIEW button when that picture is being displayed with the review function Note When the REVIEW button is pressed while a histogram is being displayed the histogram
27. longer necessary you may remove it from your computer using the steps below lt 5 1 Click Start in the task bar and then open Program from the Start menu and click on Sony MSAC PR1 Uninstall The uninstall confirmation dialog box is displayed 2 Click Yes The uninstall program starts The dialog box Remove Programs From Your Computer is displayed and file erasure begins 3 When uninstallation is complete click OK 50 GB Advanced Operations Settings Choosing the Exposure Mode Choose the exposure mode from the choices Program AE Program Aperture Priority AE Aperture Shutter Speed Priority AE Shutter or Manual Exposure Manual 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor ON Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary Turn the mode dial to AE and press the shift button The exposure mode menu is displayed While pressing the shift button rotate the shift dial to choose a exposure mode CAM AE MODE Program Aperture Shutter Manual Program Program AE In this mode the aperture and shutter speed are both changed simultaneously according to the brightness of the subject The correct exposure is automatically chosen Aperture Apertu
28. mode dial is set to CAM sno ueLjj s suoneado peoueapy 100 8 Press the MENU button The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Select LCD Set using the A UP DOWN buttons PLAY MENU Rotate D Zoom Auto Play Protect Delete PC Card INIT ID Set Display Set Press the EXECUTE button The LCD set menu is displayed Select an item using the A UP W DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button You can set the chosen item LCD SET Contrast Bright Color Picture Disp Area Zoooo lormal Choose a value using the A UP W DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button The items you can set are listed below Contrast Bright Color or Picture Contrast brightness color density or picture sharpness can be set within a 10 to 10 range in units of 1 Disp Area Display area When NORMAL is chosen the picture is displayed after being resized to fit the frame 100 When OVER is chosen the picture is displayed without being resized When the values for the chosen items have been set the LCD display returns to the state shown in step 5 If you want to set another item repeat the same operation from step 5 Press the EXIT button The LCD monitor returns to the menu Press the EXIT button The menu disappears sno ueLjj v sw suoneado peoueapy 101 8 sno uelj s y suone
29. panel as S Super H High M Middle and L Low Except for S mode the picture data is compressed which will result in a loss of quality sBHulyjes suoijeiedo pooueapy Release the shift button When the picture quality mode is set exit the menu The camera is ready to take pictures 55 GB Choosing the Picture Taking Brightness EV compensation When a exposure mode other than manual exposure Manual is chosen you can adjust the brightness to fit the shooting conditions PC OFF CAM APLAY While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM Press the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary sBHulyjes suoieiodo pooueapy 56 GB Rotate the shift dial while pressing the EV button to adjust the brightness CAM No 12 WB Hold 1344 High 51 0001 00172 SS 300 F3 4 Brightness correction EV compensation You can tune within the range from 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 0 25 EV units Release the EV button The brightness correction is set Adjusting for Natural Color Tone White Balance Adjustment This camera comes equipped with the white balance function to give a more natural color tone to your pict
30. pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to PLAY The access lamp lights and the camera reads the last recorded picture Reading is finished when the access lamp goes out and the picture is played back 42 48 Press the INDEX EZ FOCUS button The LCD monitor display switches to index view INDEX Rotate the shift dial to select a picture The color of the picture you have chosen changes and information about that picture such as date and exposure is displayed Note In Index Mode when you rotate the shift dial while holding down the shift button you can jump ten frames to choose a picture When you rotate the shift dial while holding down the shift button and the release button simultaneously you can jump 50 frames to choose a picture To close index view press the INDEX EZ FOCUS button again The pictures that you selected are played back one at a time Turn the power mode dial to OFF to turn the power off Note If the camera is on but not operated for about three minutes the LCD monitor shuts off Standby Mode Also if the camera is not operated for approximately another two minutes the camera shuts off completely In Standby Mode you can return to the playback condition by touching any button dial or switch on the camera When the camera has shut itself completely off you can ret
31. screen you can change the area to be enlarged by pressing the A UP V DOWN buttons 7 Press the EXIT button The enlargement indicator is cancelled 8 Press the EXIT button The menu returns to the LCD monitor display 9 Press the EXIT button The menu disappears Checking the Histogram of a Picture When the REVIEW button is pressed while a picture is being displayed the histogram for that picture is displayed yoegAe d suoineisdo paoueapy 90 GB Advanced Operations Erasing Erasing All Pictures You can erase all saved pictures that are no longer needed from the card However you cannot erase pictures that have been protected While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to PLAY The LCD monitor turns on Press the MENU button The menu appears on the LCD monitor Select Delete using the A UP DOWN buttons PLAY MENU Rotate D Zoom Auto Play Protect PC Card INIT ID Set LCD Set Display Set Press the EXECUTE button The Delete menu appears Delete 1 Shot Select All Select All using the A UP DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button The message Do you delete all images appears Note To cancel erase press the EXIT button q suoneisdo paoueapy Puise UR 91 G8 6 Press the EXECUTE buttons Pictur
32. the Ka release button you can skip 50 pictures at a time 1999 07 04 29 21 11 01 0001 00008 45 F2 4 TOTESIN 39 8 3 Turn the power mode dial to OFF to turn off the power Note If the camera is on but not operated for about three minutes power to the LCD monitor shuts off Standby Mode Also if the camera is not operated for approximately another two minutes the camera shuts off completely In Standby Mode you can return to the playback condition by touching any button dial or switch on the camera When the camera has shut itself completely off you can return to the playback condition by pressing the release button Viewing Pictures in an Automatic Cycle Pictures are automatically played back frame by frame lt 5 1 While pressing the mode lock green rotate the power mode dial to PLAY The access lamp lights as the camera reads the last picture taken Reading is finished when the access lamp goes out The picture is played back 2 Press the MENU button The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Select Auto Play using the A UP DOWN buttons and then press EXECUTE PLAY MENU Rotate D Zoom Protect Delete PC Card INIT ID Set LCD Set Display Set The Auto Play menu is displayed 40 68 Select Interval Time using the A UP Y DOWN buttons and then press EXECUTE You can now set the number of s
33. 2 1999 07 04 No 3 1999 07 04 CAM DRIVE 1Shot Cont Cont2 Self Timer Interval Rec Exposure Mode Sets the exposure Choose from Program AE Program Aperture Priority AE Aperture Shutter Speed AE Shutter or Manual Exposure Manual Page 51 Flash Sets the flash Choose from Automatic Flash Auto On On Off Off or External Flash External gt Page 78 Picture Size Sets the picture size Choose from 1344 x 1024 640 x 480 or x2 D Zoom Page 53 Picture Quality Mode Sets the picture quality Choose from Super High Middle or Low Page 54 White Balance Mode Sets the method of white balance adjustment Choose from Auto White Balance Auto White Balance Hold Hold Outdoor or Indoor Page 57 ISO Sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity Choose from ISO 50 100 or 400 gt Page 59 User File Resets setting content and reads the setting content that has been saved as user files Pages 63 64 Shooting Method Sets the shooting method Choose from Normal Shooting 1 Shot Continuous Shooting 1 Cont1 Continuous Shooting 2 Cont2 Self Timer or Interval Shooting Interval Timer Pages 82 84 85 SNOSUE OOSIIN CUR 107 3 SNOSUE 2OSIIN Camera Menu The menu for setting the shooting conditions and camera functions To call up the camera menu turn the power mode dial to the CAM or PC position and press the MENU button
34. 50 battery pack Continuous Use with the Battery Pack The usage time with a fully charged battery Shooting time Playback time LCD monitor off LCD monitor on LCD monitor off LCD monitor on NP F550 Approx 2 5 hours Approx 1 5 hours Approx 5 hours Approx 2 5 hours Battery Pack Times shown are standard values for continuous general photography at 20 C 68 F with the flash off The time is reduced by repeatedly turning the power on and off 1 Slide the AC adaptor charger s mode switch to the charge position 2 Connect the AC power cable to the AC adaptor charger 3 Plug the AC plug of the AC power cable into a wall socket 24 48 4 Set the battery pack into its receptacle on the AC adaptor charger as shown making sure that the A mark is adjacent to the notch on the lift the L series side 5 Pushing the battery pack down a slide it all the way to the left b When charging starts the battery marks in the display window light in succession and the charge lamp lights When the battery is charged all of the battery marks light practical use charge Further suoleiedaid if you continue charging until the charge lamp goes out and the battery mark shows FULL you can use the battery for a little longer than normal full charge 6 After charging has finished slide the battery pack fully to t
35. ANOS Ed4j ING S O N Y 3 867 759 11 2 Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DKC FP3 Serial No sTt Memory STICK DKC FP3 1999 Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions For the customers in the U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par
36. EZ FOCUS button By focusing the picture in this enlarged state you can get a better focus for shooting the picture Press the release button halfway to return to the original image size When x2 D Zoom is selected for the picture size the picture displayed on the LCD monitor cannot be enlarged even if the INDEX EZ FOCUS button is pressed ainydig L HuryeL Situations in which auto focus may not work well e When there is a very bright object near the subject e When the subject is near a highly reflected surface such as mirrors or polished metals e For subjects with non reflective surfaces such as a black sweater e On subjects with small surface areas such as wire netting or lattices e On subjects with ephemeral shapes such as smoke flames or fireworks e On subjects with extremely low contrast e On subjects without vertical lines such as Venetian blinds e When the subject is moving fast continued on next page 37 ainyoig L BulyeL Situations in which it is better to focus manually 38 GB e When the subject and its surroundings are both dark e When the subject offers little contrast on the screen such as with walls or the sky e When the background is too bright or the contrast between the background and the subject is too great e When the subject has a fine repeating pattern such as stripes e When the subject is behind a window that is dirty or wet e When there is a wire fence in front of the s
37. LCD monitor display returns to the keyword screen Choose Start No using the A UP DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button You can now input a starting number Specify a starting number using the A UP V DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button Note e You can specify a number within the range of 00001 99999 Specify a number larger than the number of the last recorded picture if pictures have been previously recorded on the inserted card e You cannot take any more pictures after file names have reached 99999 Insert a new card and specify a starting number other than 99999 Press the EXIT button The display on the LCD monitor returns to the menu Miscellaneous Settings 10 Press the EXIT button The menu disappears and the camera is ready to take pictures The following settings are available with the digital still camera e Auto Power Off Function e Interval Shooting page 84 e Review Function page 86 e Self Timer e Sharpness e Histogram page 86 90 e Frame e Beep While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM Press the MENU button The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is displayed Choose Custom using the A UP W DOWN buttons CAMERA MENU PC Card INIT User File Save New Folder ID Set File No Mem WB Flash Date amp Time LCD Set Display Set sHulyjes suoi
38. PLAY SET Size Q1ty Rotate Folder File Name ID No Date Time Remaining Shot Ty Av Evcomp Frame jon on on on on LCD Monitor Display Setting Sets whether or not necessary information for picture taking or playback such as picture size or Frame is displayed on the LCD monitor gt Page 98 sno ue j SIN 111 9 sno ue Jj SIN Maintenance Maintenance of the Camera Surface If the camera surface gets dirty lighty wipe with a dry cloth If the camera is very dirty wipe with a cloth moistened with a small amount of neutral detergent and wipe dry e When using a chemical cleaning cloth follow the manufacturer s instructions e Do not use volitile liquids such as alcohol thinner or benzine on the camera surface They will remove paint from the surface finish Maintenance of the Lens Surface Remove dust on the lens surface with a blower brush or soft cloth If the lens is very dirty wipe gently with a soft cloth or lens cleaning tissue taking care not to scratch the lens surface Condensation Condensation may form on the lens when the camera is brought from a cold place to a warm place There is no warning indicator to signal condensation on the lens If you detect moisture turn off the power and wait about one hour for the condensation to dissipate 112 8 Troubleshooting Before bringing in your camera for servicing check the following table as a guide to troubleshoot the pro
39. an only be added to pictures recorded by the camera page 66 Err13 DATE amp TIME NOT SET The lithium button battery used to maintain the internal clock has run out Contact your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Customer Service page 28 Err14 FORMAT ERROR A card that cannot be used in the camera is inserted Initialize the card in the camera page 31 or insert a card that can be used page 29 Err15 READ ERROR A picture that has not been recorded by the camera or has damaged data is attempted to be played back Play back a picture recorded by the camera or that is undamaged Err16 WRITE ERROR The picture could not be recorded properly on the card Retake the picture BUSY The card is being accessed The indicator disappears when access is complete Wait until the indicator disappears Sno ueLJj SIN NO IMAGE A card on which no pictures had been recorded was attempted to be played back Take pictures on the card and try again page 33 120 Specifications System Camera type Picture quality modes Recording medium Picture elements Optical viewfinder LCD monitor Minimum focal length Aperture Shutter speed Continuous shooting speed Lens Photographic sensitivity Focus control Light Meter Exposure mode EV compensation Digital still camera Super TIFF Non compression High Middle Low JPEG co
40. ar lock downward a and open the card cover b Insert the card in the camera Make sure to insert the card in the proper direction Forcing the card may result in damage to the camera and or the card If you insert a card that has never been initialized FORMAT ERROR flashes on the LCD monitor Initialize the card Page 31 Close the card cover To Remove the Card 1 Open the card cover 2 Push the card eject button 3 Pull out the card Initializing a Card Uninitialized PC cards cannot be used in the camera Before use cards must first be initialized using the camera If you initialize a card that has data recorded on it all recorded data including protected picture data will be erased 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM mode Note Initializing PC cards is explained here with the power source mode dial set to CAM mode but the same operation can be performed in PLAY mode 2 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is displayed continued on next page 31 suoleiedald 3 Select PC Card INIT using the A UP YV DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button CAMERA MENU Custom User File Save New Folder ID Set File No Mem WB Flash Date amp Time LCD Set Display Set The message Initialize OK appears suoleiedaid 4 Press the EXECUTE button
41. ated by a P on the LCD monitor P No 3 PROTECT 1 Shot on off All on All off 0001 00008 Notes e When you perform the same operation on a picture that has already been protected the protect function is removed When you select All on or All off from the PROTECT menu and press the EXECUTE button all the pictures are protected or protect is removed from all pictures q suoleisdo paoueapy Puise Press the EXIT button The LCD monitor display returns to the menu Press the EXIT button The menu disappears 97 GB Advanced Operations Miscellaneous Setting the LCD Monitor Display You can set whether or not information related to picture taking or playback is displayed on the LCD monitor 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM Note In this section setting the LCD monitor display is explained while the power mode dial is set to CAM but the same operation can be done while the power mode dial is set to PLAY 2 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is displayed 3 Select Display Set using the A UP DOWN buttons CAMERA MENU Custom PC Card INIT User File Save New Folder ID Set File No Mem WB Flash Date amp Time LCD Set Display Set 4 Press the EXECUTE button The display set menu appears sno ueLjj
42. blem If the problem cannot be corrected contact the place of purchase or your Sony dealer If messages you are unfamiliar with appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel or LCD monitor refer to Warning Indicators on page 116 Symptom Cause Corrective Action Camera is inoperable Battery pack is empty battery warning indicator displays Charge the battery pack page 24 AC power adaptor charger is not firmly connected Check the DC power cable and AC power cable connection page 104 Internal system is malfunctioning Disconnect the battery or power cable wait one minute and reconnect Turn the power on and check to make sure the camera is functioning correctly Power cuts out When the power mode dial is set to CAM monitor turns off if you don t operate it for about 1 minute 3 minutes in PLAY Camera turns off completely if not operated for another 4 minutes in CAM or another 2 minutes in PLAY Press the release button halfway or operate the power function dial to restore power Battery power depletes quickly Battery pack is not charged enough Charge the battery fully page 24 Battery has reached the end of its life Replace it with a new chargeable lithium ion battery page 25 Cannot take pictures Power mode dial is not set to CAM Set the power mode dial to CAM The card has reached the picture taking limit Erase u
43. connect to the keyboard with laptop computers e If a printer will not be used there is no need to connect the printer cable TO 45 68 Installing the Driver 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The Sony MSAC PR1 Setup dialog box appears 2 Click Install Sony MSAC PR1 Drivers The Setup Language dialog box appears Setup Language Choose the language of the installation CHINESE lt DUTCH 2 i FRENCH f C GERMAN 5 sree C ITALIAN JAPANESE SPANISH 3 Select a language and click Next The Welcome dialog box appears Welcome to Sony MSAC PR1 Setup program This program will install MSAC PR1 Driver on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law ce 46 8 Click Next The Software License Agreement dialog box appears After reading and agreeing with the terms of the Software License Agreement Click Yes The Choose Destination Location
44. d by using films with different ISO sensitivities in film cameras You can choose from ISO 50 100 and 400 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM mode Push the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary Turn the mode dial to ISO and then press the shift button The ISO MODE menu appears Rotate the shift dial while pressing the shift button Choose an ISO sensitivity CAM ISO MODE 50 100 400 s ui s suoneiado pooueapy ZTEI 59 8 50 Sets sensitivity equal to ISO 50 Use this sensitivity when there is sufficient light such as in the bright outdoors for a finer image than with ISO 100 100 Sets sensitivity equal to ISO 100 This is the standard ISO sensitivity 400 Sets sensitivity equal to ISO 400 Use this sensitivity when you want to shoot a picture in a room without using a strobelight or when there is not enough sunlight The picture quality with this sensitivity is not as good as with ISO 100 Release the shift button After the ISO sensitivity is set exit the menu The camera is ready to take pictures Choosing a Light Metering Method sBHulyjes suoeiado pooueapy According to the picture taking conditions and purpose you can choose the method for measuring l
45. dig V Bulyey Center the subject on which you d like to focus in the center of the finder 2000 5 6 Adjust the zoom by rotating the zoom ring left or right 34 B Press the release button halfway The AF LOCK indicator in the viewfinder flashes When the subject is focused the indicator stays lit and a beep sounds This setting can be changed so that the beep does not sound 2000 a AF LOCK Indicator Press the release button completely When the access lamp lights the picture is being recorded on the card When the access lamp goes out recording on the card is completed and the camera is ready to take the next picture When the access lamp is lit do not remove the card or turn off the power You may damage the PC Card or Memory Stick 1 0 Turning the power mode dial to OFF turns the power off 10 Note If you do not operate the camera for about one minute when the camera is on in the CAM mode the LCD monitor automatically shuts off Standby Mode Also if the camera is not touched for approximately four minutes after that the camera automatically shuts completely off Auto Focus This camera employs an auto focus mechanism When auto focus is turned on the camera automatically focuses on the picture subject Auto focus is turned on by setting the focus mode
46. e subject and background Press the WB button to adjust the white balance For further information refer to the Adjusting the White Balance Hold section below Outdoor Outdoor White balance is automatically adjusted to attain natural colors when shooting outdoors Indoor Indoor White balance is automatically adjusted to attain natural colors when shooting indoors Note White balance modes are indicated as ATW Auto WB HOLD Hold 3 Outdoor and 0 Indoor on the LCD panel 1y sBHulyjes suoneiado pooueapy Release the shift button After the white balance mode is set exit the menu The camera is ready to take pictures Adjusting White Balance with White Balance Hold 1 Choose WHITE BALANCE HOLD as the white balance mode 2 Point the camera at a completely white subject until it fills the viewfinder 58 GB Push the WB button WB is indicated in the viewfinder and the white balance adjustment begins When the WB indicator disappears white balance adjustment is complete The camera is ready to take pictures The white balance you have chosen is valid until you readjust it When the WB indicator flashes the white level was not successfully adjusted Press any other operation button to leave this mode then begin the white balance adjustment process again Changing the ISO Sensitivity You can the get the same effect with this mode as is achieve
47. e battery needs to be charged Charge the battery pack page 24 There are no pictures saved on the card Take a picture and save it on the card Cannot erase a picture The picture is protected or the card itself is write protected Cancel the protect function page 96 If the card is write protected turn the write protect switch to OFF There is interference on the picture or LCD monitor The camera is near equipment with strong electromagnetic radiation such as a TV Move the camera away from such equipment SNOSUE OISIIN 115 Warning Indicators LCD Monitor The following warning indicators appear on the LCD monitor om CARD FULL sno uLJJ SIN 116 8 Low Battery Charge Indicator When the battery voltage becomes low the remaining battery time indicator on the LCD monitor changes to the DI indicator When using the AC power adaptor charger this indicator does not appear No Shot Available If you press the release button when the picture file on the card is full the message CARD FULL is displayed in red for 4 seconds To remove this indicator erase pictures from the file or insert a new card LCD Panel The following warning indicators appear on the LCD panel L777 Battery Indicator As the battery voltage becomes low GMA is indicated on the LCD panel The battery indicator changes as follows
48. e correct time and date are recorded 1 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM mode 2 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is displayed suoleiedald 3 Press the A UP DOWN buttons to select Date amp Time CAMERA MENU Custom PC Card INIT User File Save New Folder ID Set File No Mem WB Flash LCD Set Display Set 4 Press the EXECUTE button The DATE amp TIME menu is displayed 5 Select Set using the A UP DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button The year can now be set DATE amp TIME Set E 07 04 20 45 58 Date Form yyyy mm dd TR 27 2 suoleiedaid 28 GB Set the year using the A UP W DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button The month can now be set Set the month day hour minutes and seconds in the same way as explained in step 5 Select Date Form using the A UP W DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button You can now select the date display format Select the date display format using the A UP YV DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button You can choose from the following 3 date display formats yyyy indicates year mm indicates month and dd indicates day yyyy mm_ dd ex 1999 07 04 dd mm yyyy ex 04 07 1999 mm_ dd yyyy ex 07 04 1999 10 Press the EXIT button Th
49. e erasing begins When deletion is finished the LCD monitor display returns to the state shown in step 1 Do not remove the card during picture deletion Damage to the Memory Stick or PC Card may occur Erasing Selected Pictures You can erase selected saved pictures with the exception of protected pictures from the card q suoleisdo paoueapy Puise 92 GB 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to PLAY The LCD monitor turns on 2 Press the MENU button The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Choose Delete using the A UP DOWN buttons PLAY MENU Rotate D Zoom futo Play Protect PC Card INIT ID Set LCD Set Display Set 4 Press the EXECUTE buttons The Delete menu is displayed Delete 1 shot All Choose Select using the A UP W DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button The screen from which to choose pictures for deletion appears m 6 Turn the shift dial to the picture you would like to erase and press the EXECUTE button The chosen picture is marked Protected pictures cannot be chosen Repeat step 6 to choose other pictures to be erased Press the W DOWN button The message Do you delete x image s is displayed x is the number o
50. e time and date are set and the menu returns on the LCD monitor 11 Press the EXIT button The menu disappears from the monitor Keeping correct time A separate lithium button battery is used by the camera to power the internal clock When turning the power dial to CAM or PLAY from OFF if the message Date amp Time not set appears it is time to charge the lithium button battery Inquire about charging the battery at the store where you bought the camera or at any Sony service center Preparing the Card The picture is saved on the PC Card inserted in the camera not supplied or on the Memory Stick Insert the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor and then insert the adaptor into the camera In this guide the Memory Stick when inserted in the Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor and the PC Card are referred to as Card Inserting the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor 1 Making sure the side of the Memory Stick with the A mark is facing up insert it into the Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor until it is locked firmly in place suoleiedald To Take out the Memory Stick from the Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor 1 Push the EJECT button on the Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor 2 Pull out the Memory Stick CUR 29 8 suoleiedaid Inserting the Card 30 GB 1 Slide the card cover b
51. econds to display one picture Auto Play Start Interval Time Select the display interval time using the A UP YV DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button M Hu Note You can set the interval time between the range of 1 to 30 seconds in 1 second units However depending on the playback quality and size the set time might be overridden Select Start using the A UP Y DOWN buttons and then press EXECUTE The pictures are automatically cycled for the period of time you set When all the recorded pictures have been played back playback is repeated from the first picture To pause playback press the EXECUTE button Playback momentarily stops To cancel the pause function press the EXECUTE button again Note When you press EXIT while in pause playback stops in mid sequence and the LCD monitor returns to the Auto Play menu To restart playback press the EXECUTE button again TUR 41 C8 To end automatic playback press the release button halfway Automatic playback ends and the image appearing when you pressed the release button is displayed Viewing the Picture Index lt 5 Turn the power mode dial to OFF to turn the camera off Note When the camera is set to automatic playback the Auto Power Off function does not work While
52. eeeeees 44 Using the PC Card Parallel Port Adaptor 45 Advanced Operations Settings Choosing the Exposure Mode Choosing Picture Size s s s Choosing the Picture Quality Mode 54 Choosing the Picture Taking Brightness EV compensation c seseseeseseeeeeeeeeeseenes 56 Adjusting for Natural Color Tone White Balance Adjustment 0 0 0 cece 57 Changing the ISO Sensitivity 0 0 Choosing a Light Metering Method Resetting the Content of the Setting Saving the Content of Settings eee 63 Reading the Saved Settings cece 64 Making a Folder to Save Pictures 0 0 65 Attaching Keywords ID Numbers tO Pictures eai E aa E ATONE 66 Choosing a Method to Attach a File Name to a Picture Miscellaneous Settings s es 73 Taking a Picture Shooting with the Flash ce eeeseeeeeeeeees 78 Adjusting White Balance when Taking Pictures with the Flash eee 80 Continuous Shooting s es 82 Taking a Picture at Regular Intervals Interval Shooting eceeesceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeenes 84 Taking a Picture with the Self Timer 85 Checking Pictures Directly After Shooting Review Funcion and Histogram 00 86 eS re 3 GB 4 GB Playback Rotating the Picture Viewing an Enlarged Picture eee 88 Checking the Histogram of a Picture
53. eiedo pooueapy continued on next page 73 8 sBHulyjes suoijeiodo pooueapy 74 48 Press the EXECUTE button The CUSTOM menu is displayed CUSTOM on Interval Rec Time 00 00 10 Review off Review Time 5 sec Self Timer 10 sec Sharpness Soft Normal Hard Histogram Manual Auto Frame Beep on Choose the item you would like to set using the A UP DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button You can set the item you selected Power Save Auto Power Off Function e When set to ON power to the LCD monitor is automatically turned off after approximately 1 minute in CAM mode approximately 3 minutes in PLAY mode if the camera is not operated during that time and power to the entire camera is turned off after approximately 4 more minutes in CAM mode approximately 2 more minutes in PLAY mode When set to OFF the power will not turn off over the passage of time Interval Rec Time Interval Shooting The interval in this function can be set within the range of second to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds in one second units Depending on the picture size and quality mode during shooting the set interval may not be kept Review Automatic Review Function Sets the method of picture display directly after shooting e When set to ON pictures are automatically displayed at the time of shooting When the histogram setting is set to Auto the histogram for that picture
54. ettings e Miscellaneous Settings page 73 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM mode 2 Press the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary l 3 Turn the mode dial to USER and then press the shift button The USER FILE menu appears 4 While pressing the shift button turn the shift dial to choose NO 0 reset CAM USER FILE No 0 reset No 1 1999 07 04 No 2 1999 07 04 No 3 1999 07 04 s uip s suoneado paoueApy 5 Release the shift button When the settings are reset exit the menu The camera is ready to take pictures 62 GB Saving the Content of Settings You can save the content of the following settings in up to 3 user files e mode dial settings e the content of Miscellaneous Settings page 73 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM mode 2 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is displayed 3 Choose User File Save using the A UP V DOWN buttons CAMERA MENU Custom PC Card INIT New Folder ID Set File No Mem WB Flash Date amp Time LCD Set Display Set 4 Press the EXECUTE button The USER FILE SAVE menu appears 5 Using the A UP W DOWN buttons choose a
55. f pictures chosen Note To cancel deletion press the EXIT button q suoneisdo pavuenpy Huise ZOTERI 93 8 Press the EXECUTE button Picture erasing begins When deletion is finished the LCD monitor returns to the state shown in step 5 Do not remove the card during picture deletion Damage to the Memory Stick or PC Card may occur 10 Press the EXIT button The LCD monitor display returns to the state shown in step 4 11 Press the EXIT button The LCD monitor display returns to the menu 12 Press the EXIT button The menu disappears You can erase pictures shown on the LCD monitor during playback However protected pictures While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to PLAY gt a 10 12 lt ie 5 O D a O 3 Erasing Pictures during Playback D fe cannot be erased m m v 5 Q The LCD monitor turns on 94 G8 Press the MENU button The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Select Delete using the A UP DOWN buttons PLAY MENU Rotate D Zoom Auto Play Protect PC Card INIT ID Set LCD Set Display Set Press the EXECUTE button The Delete menu is displayed Select 1 Shot using the A UP DOWN buttons and then press the EXECUTE button Delete 1_ Shot Select All The message
56. ff Function s s s 73 Automatic Cycle Viewing 39 40 B Battery senen nsn n 24 25 Battery Cover Lock Battery Indicator 0 0 0 cesses Battery Pack Charging Time 24 Battery Pack Continuous Use Time 24 Charging the Battery Continuous Shooting 0 0 eee 82 D Date amp Time Setting Display Set s cies senndeeeeestee E Enlargement 4 i cc3 5 505505 c0sesgeseeceeeaneovedens Erasing a Picture EV Compensation ceeceeseeeeeeereee EV compensation ccceceeseeseeteeteeteees F 124 2 l LLANK cablar anoa eR 13 i LINK terminal cccceseeseeseeeeeee Index Display ccceseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Initialization Interval Shooting ISO Photographic Sensitivity 59 K KeyWord Sarhan e eae 66 L LED Monttor ss sciccgencce ieee UCD SO ries ceri tie NEES Lens Capiseronnienioripas narn Light Meter Method Lithium Button Battery Maintenance ccccccccccsecesseeesseeenees Manual Exposure Manall Focus 0 0 cc eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Memory Stick ccc esceeseeeeeeseeeenes Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor 29 Men s rainne ci r e 107 P Picture Quality Mode n se 54 Picture Size Playback tx ieatuecasececentatates Power Save Program AE wo RS 51 Protect Function seese 96 R Reading Setting Content 64 Remote Control ecececceseeseeseeeeeee 102 Remo
57. he flash push the top of the flash down to close Adjusting White Balance when Taking Pictures with the Flash You can adjust the white balance when using the flash 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM Press the MENU button The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is displayed 3 21N dig L Hulyel suoijeiodo pedueapy 80 GB Select WB Flash using the A UP W DOWN buttons CAMERA MENU Custom PC Card INIT User File Save New Folder ID Set File No Mem WB Flashi Date amp Time LCD Set Display Set Press the EXECUTE button The WB FLASH menu is displayed Select Flash Mode using the A UP W DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button WB FLASH Flash Mode iiwstaseWl External Interval 10 sec 3 10 Start You can now set the flash mode Choose Internal built in flash or External external flash using the A UP W DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button Choose Internal to use the built in flash or External to use the external flash and press the EXECUTE button If you chose External in step 6 select Interval using the A UP W DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button You can choose the interval during which to have the flash light Set an interval within the range of 3 to 10 seconds in one second units using the A UP DOWN butt
58. he right and remove it from the AC adaptor charger This camera operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery L series The InfoLITHIUM battery is a new type of lithium ion battery which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption The digital still camera supports the InfoLITHIUM battery L series The InfoLITHIUM battery is recognized by the D infourrHium o mark InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Installation of the Battery Pack After charging the battery install it in the camera 1 1 Make sure the camera power mode dial is set to co 4 the OFF position ess PC oy OFF NES i CAM J 9 APLAY a UR 25 8 suoleiedaid Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the A mark a and open the battery cover b Insert the battery A mark side first until it firmly locks in place Close the battery cover Removing the Battery 26 GB 1 Make sure the camera power mode dial is set to the OFF position Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the A mark and open the battery cover Rotate the battery cover lock to the outside and remove the battery pack Setting the Time and Date The shooting time and date are recorded automatically with information from the camera s internal clock Set the clock to ensure th
59. iado peoueApy Operation by Remote Control Using the supplied remote control RM S7D you can perform the same operations as with the release button and shift dial operations on the camera itself The remote control is convenient when you want to take pictures without holding the camera or for playing back pictures on a television Further when operating from a position where the camera cannot receive the remote control signal connect the camera and remote control with the remote control cable supplied Release button Effective in CAM mode Send buttons Send buttons perform the same function as the shift dial on the camera unit but only plays back pictures one at a time in Remote Control Terminal PLAY mode Note The self timer lamp on the front of the camera lights up briefly as signals from the remote control are received When you push the release button with the focus mode switch set to AF the focus is automatically set before the picture is taken There is a short time lag from the time you press the release button until the picture is taken If you want to take a picture without the time lag set the focus mode switch to MF After manually adjusting the focus press the release button to take the picture Inserting the Battery into the Remote Control 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the A mark while pushing the cover 102 2 Insert a lithiu
60. ient light the flash automatically goes off This is the default mode On Choose this mode when you want the flash to go off for situations such as taking a picture of a subject that is backlit Off Choose this mode when you want to take a picture with natural lighting or you don t want a strobe effect in your picture External Choose this mode when you want to take a picture of a subject far from the camera and the light from the built in flash is insufficient In such a case attach an external flash to take pictures Note Flash modes are indicated on the LCD panel as a Auto On B Of and EXT External Press the shift button The flash mode is set and the menu disappears Unless the shooting mode is set to manual exposure the shutter speed indicator or the aperture indicator flashes when it is necessary to use the flash When this happens press the flash pop up key to open the built in flash or attach an external flash to the accessory shoe N ld L uryeLsuoneiado pedueapy TOTESIN 79 2 If the flash mode is set to Auto or On when the flash indicator flashes the flash is warming up When the flash lamp light becomes constant the flash is ready for use Flashing gt Continuously lit lt I gt 4 5 7 Note When using the built in flash press the flash pop up key to open it When finished with t
61. ight for the exposure from AVERAGE or SPOT O 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM 60 GB Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary 3 While pressing the button SPOT light meter switch button turn the shift dial to choose the light meter reading method CAM LIGHT METERING AVERAGE SPOT AVERAGE Center weighted average light metering Appropriate for average picture taking conditions Takes the average light metering of the whole screen after you have placed the focal point in the center of the viewfinder SPOT Spot Light Metering Takes the light metering of a small range located in the central part of the viewfinder This is effective for taking pictures of subjects surrounded by a lot of light or that is backlit Note Light metering options are indicated in the finderview as AVERAGE and O SPOT Release the button After the light metering has been set the camera is ready to take pictures sBHulyjes suoijeiedo pooueapy 61 6 Resetting the Content of the Setting Resetting the modes returns the following settings to those set forth by the factory e mode dial s
62. ing the flash The flash is too far from the subject Use the flash within a range of approx 1 0 m to 2 5 m SNOSUE 9OSIIN The flash does not work There is enough light and the flash is not necessary when the flash is set to Auto When you want the flash to always go off set it to On page 78 The flash is set to Off Set the flash to Auto or On page 78 114 48 Symptom Cause Corrective Action Picture is not recorded when you press the release button A card is not inserted in the camera Insert a card in the camera page 30 There are no more remaining shots Insert a new card Change the picture quality or erase unnecessary pictures Check the remaining shot number and try again pages 54 91 Files names for pictures recorded on the card have reached 99999 Install a new card and specify a starting number other than 99999 Vertical lines appear around lights or candle flames etc shot against a dark background This occurs when there is a strong contrast between the background and the subject The camera is not malfunctioning Auto focus does not work when shooting at night Auto focus may not work when taking pictures at night or if the subject is dark Manually set the focus Camera will not play back Power mode dial is not set to PLAY Set the power mode dial to PLAY Th
63. irm the drive name of the PC card parallel port adaptor and click OK The Setup Complete dialog box appears Setup Complete Sony MSAC PR1 Setup is now complete You can view the README file now Click Finish to complete Setup Buimel 1 0 Click Finish In step 9 if the Yes I want to read the README file now box is checked the README document is displayed Installation is complete Inserting the Card When you insert the card into the PC Card Parallel port Adaptor the drive that was specified as the drive name in step 8 of the Install Driver directions page 49 is recognized You can now manage the card contents on your computer When using the Memory Stick insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor 1 1 Make sure the power access lamp is not flashing If you insert the card when the power access lamp is flashing you may damage a the PC Card or Memory Stick 2 2 Make sure the A mark is facing up and slowly slide the card into the card insertion slot wy TOR 49 68 Taking Out the Card 1 Make sure the power access lamp is not flashing Do not take out the card when the power access lamp is flashing Doing so may result in damage to your PC Card or Memory Stick 2 Press the eject button and slowly pull out the card Uninstalling the Driver If the MSAC PR1 device driver is no
64. l this step is not necessary ainjdig V Hulyel suoieisdo pedueapy 84 8 Turn the mode dial to DRIVE and press the shift button The DRIVE menu appears While pressing the shift button turn the shift dial to select Interval Rec CAM DRIVE 1Shot Cont1 Cont2 Self Timer Interval Rec Note This option is indicated on the LCD panel as INT Release the shift button The interval time is set and the menu disappears When you press the release button interval shooting starts To stop interval shooting set another shooting method besides interval shooting or set the power mode dial to OFF or PLAY Taking a Picture with the Self Timer In this mode after pressing the release button the shutter automatically clicks after a set period of time How to set the time between the pressing of the release button and the shutter release is described in the Miscellaneous Settings section page 73 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary Turn the mode dial to DRIVE and press the shift button The DRIVE menu appears While pressing the shift button turn the shift dial to select Self Timer CAM DRIVE 1Shot Cont1 C
65. m button battery CR2025 into the battery case making sure the plus side is visible 3 Connecting the remote control Return the battery cover to its original position Using the remote control cable supplied connect the remote control terminal on the camera to the corresponding terminal on the remote control Note When the remote control cable is connected to the remote control terminal the remote control cannot operate as a wireless remote control When you want to use the remote control as a wireless remote control remove the remote control cable from the camera and the remote control RM S7D snoauey aosijy Suoneiodo peoueapy UR 103 8 Using a Wall Socket To take or play pictures without using the battery pack plug the camera into a wall socket using the battery adaptor charger AC VQ800 supplied and DC power cable DK 415 supplied with the AC VQ800 1 Slide the AC adaptor charger s mode switch to video camera 2 Connect the DC and AC power cables to the AC adaptor charger 3 Make sure the power mode dial on the camera is set to OFF 4 4 Make sure the power mode dial on the camera is t to OFF E i Sres T 0S B 0 0 aap 5 Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the A mark a and open the battery cover b 6 Remove the rubber from inside the batter
66. mpression PCMCIA ATA TYPE II card Sony Memory Stick for use with Memory Stick PC Card Adapter 1 2 inch single plate solid state picture element all elements read Total dot number 1 500 000 pixels approx Focusing screen with built in double imaging single ref type 2 5 low temperature polysilicon TFT with 180 000 pixels 20 cm focal distance for the whole area F2 to F11 wide angle F2 4 to F11 telephoto variable 4 to 1 2000 sec In AE mode ISO 50 1 4 to 1 2000 sec ISO 100 1 8 to 1 2000 sec ISO 400 1 30 to 1 2000 sec combined use mechanical shutter and electric shutter Maximum 2 frames sec Picture quality mode is low size is 640 x 480 5x zoom f 5 2 to 26mm equivalent to 28 to 140 for 35mm film cameras 13 lens 10 group filter diameter 62mm ISO 50 100 400 CCD TTL auto manual focus mechanism Center weighted average light metering Spot light metering AE LOCK function Program AE shutter speed priority AE aperture priority AE manual exposure 2 to 2 EV 0 25 EV increments SNOSUE OISIIN UR 121 8 sno ueLj SIN 122 08 Internal flash White balance Video output terminal Accessory shoe Remote control terminal PC interface IEEE1394 terminal Power source Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions Mass External light sensor self adjusting system adjusts to all shutter speeds Guide Number GN10 Range
67. n a card picures are thereafter saved in that folder In this way you can manage pictures as you take them 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM mode 2 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is displayed 3 Choose New Folder using the A UP suas suoneiado pooueapy V DOWN buttons CAMERA MENU Custom PC Card INIT User File Save ID Set File No Mem WB Flash Date amp Time LCD Set Display Set UR 65 8 Press the EXECUTE button The message Add No xxxx Folder OK appears xxxx is the automatically attached folder name sBHulyjes suoneiaodo pooueapy Press the EXECUTE button The folder is created and the camera is ready to take pictures Pictures are thereafter saved in that folder Note You can create about 510 folders on a card Attaching Keywords ID Numbers to Pictures You can attach a keyword of up to 16 letters to a picture The keyword is displayed when the picture is played back You can specify a keyword for a picture before taking it or attach or change the keyword after the picture has been taken You cannot attach a keyword to or change a keyword on a protected picture Specifying a Keyword Before Shooting While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM 66 GB Press the MENU button The LCD m
68. nnecessary pictures before taking more pictures page 91 The battery needs recharging Charge the rechargeable lithium ion battery page 24 SNOsUE 9NSIIN CUR 113 8 Symptom Cause Corrective Action Auto focus does not work AF switch is set to MF manual focus Set the AF switch to AF auto focus Pictures are being taken in conditions where auto focus does not work Manually set the focus page 37 Picture is dark Subject is backlit There is Correct the brightness insufficient light page 56 When shooting a bright subject These lines are called smears The camera is not vertical lines appear on the malfunctioning picture Black dots appear on LCD monitor or red blue and green dots cannot be erased Extremely precise technology is being used for the liquid crystal display The camera is not malfunctioning The dots will not be recorded LCD display in the viewfinder is blurry The eyesight level is not properly adjusted Adjust the viewfinder focus to suit your eyesight page 33 Picture is improperly exposed EV compensation is set Set the EV compensation to 0 and try shooting again page 56 The camera is in shutter speed priority AE mode and has been set to an inappropriate speed Change the shutter speed to a more suitable speed using the shift dial page 51 Picture is improperly exposed when us
69. onitor turns on and the menu is displayed 3 Select ID Set using the A UP DOWN buttons CAMERA MENU Custom PC Card INIT User File Save New Folder ID Set File No Mem WB Flash Date amp Time LCD Set Display Set 4 Press the EXECUTE button The keyword screen is displayed ID SET P No 99 MODE Off ID No 0123456789012345 END BS CLR SPC 0123456789 78 ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPARS TUVWXYZ lt gt 100MIN abcdefghijklmnoPars tuvuxyz 1 _ Select Mode using the A UP W DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button You can now change the mode setting Select Off Hold or Inc using the A UP YV DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button Off Choose Off if you don t want to attach a keyword to a picture or to invalidate an existing keyword Hold Choose Hold if you want to attach the same keyword to all pictures sHulyjes suoieiedo pooueapy UR 67 o8 s ui s suoneado paoueApy 68 GB Inc Choose Inc if you want the number of the picture to be automatically included at the end of keyword every time you take a picture ex The keyword is PICTUREO1 lst picture PICTUREO 2nd picture PICTURE02 9th picture PICTURE09 10th picture PICTURE10 Note When the automatic counter reaches 99 the number returns to 00 the next time you take a picture
70. ons and press the EXECUTE button Note When using an external flash set the amount of light for the flash before adjusting the white balance to avoid extreme brightness or darkness in your pictures Point the camera toward a completely white subject until it completely fills the viewfinder 21N dig L Hulyel suoljeiodo pedueapy UR 81 oF the release button pressed Continuous Shooting Select Start using the A UP W DOWN buttons and then press EXECUTE WB is displayed in the viewfinder and white balance adjustment begins After the flash lights about 10 times the WB indicator goes off The white balance adjustment is complete The white balance value is valid until it is adjusted again When the WB indicator flashes the white balance is not successfully being adjusted Exit this mode by pressing any operation button besides the WB button and readjust the white balance again In this mode you can continuously shoot pictures until you reach the maximum number by keeping While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM N ld L Hulyel suoijeiodo pedueapy 82 GB Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the LCD button Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary Turn the mode dial to DRIVE and press the shift button The DRIVE menu appea
71. ont2 Self Timer Interval Rec Release the shift button The self timer is set and the menu disappears When you press the release button completely the self timer starts Note When taking photographs in the auto focus mode press the release button halfway to focus then press it all the way to take the shot ainjdig e Hulyel suoijeiodo pedueapy 85 GB ainjdig e Hulyel suoijeiodo pedueapy Checking Pictures Directly After Shooting Review Funcion and Histogram When the REVIEW button is pressed directly after taking a picture the picture is displayed on the LCD monitor in this mode When you turn the review function on in Miscellaneous Settings pictures are displayed automatically without having to press the REVIEW button Also when histogram is set to Auto in Miscellaneous Settings the histogram for a picture is displayed when that picture is displayed When Manual is set the histogram for a picture can be displayed by pressing the REVIEW button when that picture is displayed with the review function When the REVIEW button is pressed while a histogram is being displayed the histogram disappears Histogram A histogram is a bar graph which shows the distribution of brightness on a picture The horizontal axis represents brightness and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels of each brightness level within a picture Generally when a picture is overexposed
72. oosing Picture Size Choose the picture size to be recorded during shooting from among the following 1344 x 1024 640 x 480 x2D Zoom The larger the size the fewer the number of pictures that can be recorded 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor ON Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary Turn the mode dial to SIZE and press the shift button The PICTURE SIZE menu is displayed While pressing the shift button rotate the shift dial to choose a picture size CAM PICTURE SIZE 1344x1024 640 x 480 X2 D Zoom 1344 x 1024 Records pictures in 1344 x 1024 pixel format 640 x 480 Records pictures in 640 x 480 pixel format x2 D Zoom The mode for shooting pictures at 2x the virtual focal distance about 56 to 280mm for 35mm film cameras Pictures shot with x2D Zoom are recorded in 640 x 480 pixel format sHulyjes suoieiedo pooueapy UR ee 53 8 Because the picture frame narrows in this mode check shots with the LCD monitor You cannot check the true picture frame in the viewfinder Note Picture size settings are indicated on the LCD panel as 1344 1344 x 1024 640 640 640 x 480 and _X2 x2 D Zoom 640 Release the shift button When the picture size is se
73. re Priority AE When the aperture is fixed the shutter speed is automatically changed according to the brightness of the subject to obtain the correct exposure s ui s suoneiado pooueapy TOTESIN 51 oF sBHulyjes suoneiodo pooueapy 52 GB Shutter Shutter Speed Priority AE When the shutter speed is fixed the aperture is automatically changed according to the brightness of the subject to obtain the correct exposure Manual Manual Exposure You can decide the exposure by setting the shutter speed and aperture manually Note Exposure modes are indicated on the LCD panel as P Program AE A Aperture priority AE S Shutter Speed priority AE and M Manual Exposure Release the shift button When the exposure mode is set exit the menu The camera is ready to take pictures Note After deciding the exposure mode select the shutter speed and or aperture as explained below Program AE Turn the shift dial to choose a fixed shutter speed and aperture combination Aperture Priority AE Turn the shift dial to the desired aperture Shutter Speed Priority AE Turn the shift dial to the desired shutter speed Manual Exposure Turn the shift dial to choose the shutter speed While pressing the Z button turn the shift dial to choose the aperture When a picture is taken at low shutter speed white dots may appear on the screen This does not indicate that the camera is malfunctioning Ch
74. remote control terminal open this cover to connect the video cable 12 Connector Cover Lock Slide this lock to open the connector cover 13 Video Output Terminal To view pictures on a television connect the video cable supplied to this terminal 14 PC interface Terminal 6 Pin 400 Mbps When operating the camera from a PC connect the PC interface cable supplied here to view pictures on the PC 15 Remote Control Terminal To use the remote control RM S7D supplied connect it here using the remote control cable supplied sled JO suoloun y pue suoneoo 19 2 Bottom 1 Tripod Hoke Attach a tripod here Standards are as listed below ISO Standard l 4 5mm 0 2mm ASA Standard 1 0 197 inch 2 Battery Cover Open or close this cover to insert or take out the battery pack sled JO suoloun y pue suo es07 3 Battery Cover Lock Slide this lock to insert or take out the battery pack 20 GB LCD Panel CAM Mode PC Mode ISO Sensitivity Picture taking mode DTG A I PO Picture number Flash mode Interval self timer a single picture continuous picture taking indicator Note Focus mode EV compensation Aperture Battery indicator Picture size Card indicator Picture quality WB white balance mode In CAM mode PC mode when the release bu
75. rs 4 While pressing the shift button turn the shift dial to select Cont or Cont2 CAM DRIVE 1Shot Cont Cont2 Self Timer Interval Rec Cont1 In this mode when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than manual exposure the exposure is automatically adjusted every time a picture is taken Cont2 In this mode the settings of the first picture are kept as pictures are taken in succession The continuous picture taking speed is faster in this mode than that in Cont1 Note These modes are indicated on the LCD panel as 1 Cont1 and 2 Cont2 Release the shift button The continuous shooting mode is set and the menu disappears When taking pictures keeping the release button pressed activates continuous shooting Auto focus will not work during continuous shooting Set the focus before you start continuous shooting ainjdid e Hulyel suoieiodo pedueapy 83 GB Taking a Picture at Regular Intervals Interval Shooting In this mode after pressing the release button pictures are continuously taken at regular intervals How to set the shooting interval is described in the Miscellaneous Settings section page 73 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode lock to CAM Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD pane
76. ry files page 86 or insert a new card page 30 Err04 IMAGE NO FULL Picture file names have reached 99 999 Format card to save pictures on the computer page 31 or insert a new card page 30 and make sure the start number is not set to 99 999 page 71 Err05 FOLDER FULL The maximum number of folders has been reached The maximum number of folders possible is 510 page 65 Err06 FOLDER NO FULL Folder names have reached 9 999 Numbers above 9 999 cannot be attached to folder names Err08 ONLY 1 IMAGE A card which had one or fewer pictures on it was attempted to be played back in cycle viewing mode After taking at least 2 pictures page 33 try cycle viewing again page 39 Err09 PROTECTED A protected picture was attempted to be erased Cancel protect and try again page 96 Errl0 WRITE PROTECT A picture was attempted to be taken or erased on a write protected card Set the write protect switch on the card to OFF and take or erase the picture Errl1 NO ROTATION INFO Rotation was attempted on a picture that was not recorded by the camera Only pictures recorded by the camera can be rotated page 87 continued on next page SNOsUE OOSIIN 119 0 Message on LCD Panel or Message on LCD Monitor in Viewfinder Meaning and Corrective Action Err12 NO ID INFO A keyword was attempted to be added to a picture that was not recorded by the camera Keywords c
77. setting the position of the Guide 90 or Guide 0 guide line without the crosshair The guide line can be positioned anywhere between the points that are 1 10 of the monitor width from the sides for the Guide 90 frame or top and bottom for the Guide 0 frame of the monitor Beep With auto focus photography sets whether a beep sounds when the picture comes into focus upon pressing the release button e When on is set a beep sounds when the picture comes into focus e When off is set a beep does not sound Set the value using the A UP W DOWN buttons and press the EXECUTE button The LCD monitor display returns to the custom menu If you want to continue you can set another item at this time Press the EXIT button The LCD monitor display returns to menu Press the EXIT button The menu disappears and the camera is ready to take pictures sHulyjas suoleiodo paoueApy 77 GB Advanced Operations Taking a Picture Shooting with the Flash Use the flash when taking pictures in dark places such as indoors A flash is built in in the unit Depending on shooting conditions choose a flash mode from among Auto On Off and External When shooting in the External mode attach an external flash to the accessory shoe to take flash pictures Flash Mode Usage Guide natural lighting of candle lit scenes sunsets etc
78. sh is stored when you close the cover rm fe O g oO gt o gt a TI gt O e gt e U o 7 14 48 2 Flash Pop up Key Press the flash pop up key to open the flash cover 3 5x Zoom Lens You can manually adjust the zoom lens 28 mm to 140 mm 5x on a 35 mm film camera by rotating the zoom ring After adjusting the zoom manually adjust the focus with the focus ring 4 White Balance Button When HOLD is set in the WB white balance mode white balance can be adjusted by pressing this button 5 Self Timer Lamp When taking a picture with the self timer this lamp flashes when the release button is pressed As the shutter release time draws near the intervals between flashes become gradually shorter The shutter is released when the light becomes constant 6 Remote Control Signal Receiver Receives infrared signals transmitted by the wireless remote control Rear 16 15114 nanan 17 18 19 _ Viewfinder Lets you frame the picture 2 Eyesight Adjustment Lever Adjusts the level of the viewfinder to suit the eyesight of the picture taker Seg JO suonouny pue suo es07 3 Review Button Lets you view and play back pictures during the time set in the REVIEW TIME of the custom menu when pre
79. ssed directly after taking a picture 4 AE LOCK Button The exposure value is locked each time you press the AE lock button If the AE LOCK button is pressed again or the release button is pressed the lock function is cancelled the next time the camera is used 5 Shift Dial Sets the picture quality and size when the camera is in CAM mode and changes the pictures that are played back when the camera is in PLAY mode 6 Neck Strap Belt Holder Where the neck strap belt is attached Don t rotate the metal fittings on the holder UR 15 G8 7 Access Lamp Lights in red when a card is accessed by the camera during picture taking or playback When the access lamp is lit do not eject the card or turn off the power source The PC Card or Memory Stick may be damaged Note The PC Card and the Memory Stick installed in the Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor are both referred to here as CARD 8 LCD Button Switches the LCD monitor on and off 9 INDEX EZ FOCUS button In the PLAY mode pressing this button switches playback of captured images to Index In the CAM mode it switches to an enlargement of the image displayed on the LCD monitor 10 DISP display Button Turns LCD monitor information display on or off 11 LCD Monitor Lets you read necessary picture taking information frame shots and view recorded m oO O o p oO
80. switch to AF Centering the LCD monitor or the center of the finder on the subject and pressing the release button halfway focuses the picture frame ainydig V Bulyey When taking pictures with auto focus ON check the AF focusing mark in the LCD monitor or viewfinder and listen for the beep This setting can be changed so that the beep does not sound If you press the release button halfway the AF focusing mark changes as follows On the LCD monitor When the picture is focused the indicator lights a When the release button is pressed halfway steady green If the picture cannot be focused the the AF focusing mark flashes green indicator lights a steady red e e In the viewfinder When the release button is pressed halfway When the picture is focused the the AF focusing mark flashes indicator lights steadily A 2000 5 6 gt 2000 5656 When the picture cannot be focused the indicator continues flashing x 2000 5 6 v 35 GB Locking the Focus When you focus the picture by pressing the release button halfway the focus is set at that distance until you release the button This is called Focus Lock If you want to take a picture of a subject on the edge of the picture composition engaging Focus Lock allows you to move the camera and then take the picture Center the subject in the viewfinder and press the release button halfway The focus is fixed D g
81. t exit the menu The camera is ready to take pictures Choosing the Picture Quality Mode Choose the picture quality of shots recorded during shooting You can choose from Super High Middle and Low The number of pictures you can take differs depending on the picture quality 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM Press the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary s uip s suonesado paoueapy 54 cB Turn the mode dial to QLTY and press the shift button The QUALITY menu appears 4 Rotate the shift dial while pressing the shift button Choose a picture quality mode CAM QUALITY SuPer High Middle Low Picture Size Super High Middle Low 1344 x 1024 Non compression Approx 1 4 Approx 1 8 Approx 1 16 640 x 480 x2D Zoom Non compression Approx 1 3 Approx 1 6 Approx 1 12 TIFF RGB picture JPEG Y C compressed picture Super Select this to get the highest quality picture High Select this when you want to give your picture quality priority over the number of pictures Middle Select this to shoot with average picture quality Low Select this to give the number of pictures priority over the picture quality Note Picture quality is indicated on the LCD
82. taken normally No Compensation for Picture Content If a picture is not recorded due to a problem with the digital still camera the recording content cannot be compensated Copyright Laws Pictures that you take with your digital still camera other than for personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission from the copyright owner in accordance with copyright laws Be aware that even taking pictures of events like concerts performances or exhibits for your personal enjoyment may be subject to the same copyright laws About the Power Adaptor and Battery Pack With this unit use the AC adaptor charger AC VQ800 supplied or the InfoLITHIUM battery NP F550 not supplied Other adaptors and batteries cannot be used Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time Connecting to the PC This unit is equipped with a PC interface IEEE1394 terminal that supports the DCCS Digital Camera Command Set You can use this terminal to connect the camera to your PC When connected to a PC this unit cannot be used while other 1394 devices are connected If this unit and any other IEEE1394 device are connected to a PC at the same time the unit may not operate normally Memory Stick and PC Card To use a Sony Memory Stick MSA 8A 8 MB with the digital still cameras insert it into the Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor MSAC PC2 The following PC cards may be used with the digital still camera e PC cards that
83. te Control Cable 19 102 Resetting Settings Content 0 62 Review Funcion and Histogram 86 Review Function cccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 73 Rotat Oi a sacri arn a Raa 87 S Saving User Files Self Timiti ennnen n Shutter Speed oe Shutter Speed Priority AE oo 52 T V Viewfinder Cap Viewing by Index Viewing in Succession eects 39 Viewing on a Television c cece 44 W Wall Sotketaan 104 Warning Indicators s s s 116 White Balant Gisors 80 White Balance Adjustment 0 0 0 57 Z ZOOM en e i a a 34 x pul 125 For information regarding the DKC FP3 please see our Internet home page at http www world sony com DKC FP3 Sony iine http www world sony com Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Printed on recycled paper
84. the Efficiency of the Camera Operating and Storage Places To avoid possible breakdown do not use or store the camera in the following places e Extremely hot or cold places The operating temperature is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e In direct sunlight for long periods or near heating equipment e Humid or dusty places e Where it is exposed to rain e Places subject to strong vibrations e Near sources of strong magnetism e Near sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation such as TV or radio transmitters uolonpo u Heat Emission Do not wrap the camera in cloth or other materials when operating the camera Doing so will raise the internal temperature and may cause breakdown Transportation When transporting the camera pack it in the original carton and packing materials or similar packaging to protect it from strong shocks during transportation Care e Use a blower brush to remove dirt or dust from the surface of the lens or viewfinder Lightly wipe the outside surface of the camera with a dry soft cloth to remove dirt If the body is very dirty wipe it with a cloth moistened with a small amount of neutral detergent Wipe dry with a cloth e Volatile liquids such as alcohol benzine thinner or insecticide will damage the surface finish 7 GB 5 oO a c O oO gt 8 GB Please Read This Test Shooting Before shooting take a few test shots to make sure pictures are being
85. ticular 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 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the Customers in the U S A and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center Note In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 800 222 SONY United States only For the SONY Factory Service Center nearest you call 416 499 SONY Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries
86. tton is pressed while pressing the shift button the shutter speed indicator changes to the remaining shot number indicator and the aperture indicator changes to remaining shooting time Because remaining shooting time is displayed as only two digits any time over 99 minutes is displayed as 99 The viewfinder display changes in the same way PLAY Mode Picture number Battery indicator Card indicator sled JO Suoloun y pue suoneoo 21 8 LCD Monitor CAM Mode PC Mode Flash indicator AF focusing indicator Mode CAM No 10267 Picture number WB white WB auto 5 1344 High Picture size quality balance mode Frame AE frame Battery indicator Remaining shooting time Keyword PICTUREO Remaining shot Picture folder name 1234 12345 0 number file name Aperture Shutter speed EV compensation m o O g oO gt o gt a TI gt O oO gt 72 io U o 7 1 The illustration above shows the monitor in CAM mode When the monitor is in PC mode PC appears here 2 The illustration above shows the monitor AE frame You can also choose from Guide90 or GuideO frame page 75 3 Remaining shooting time is not displayed when using the AC power adaptor charger AC VQ800 Ordinarily remaining shooting time is displayed then the battery indicator illuminates when the battery runs low PLAY Mode Mode P No 10267 Protect Picture number
87. ture as described in step 5 as often as necessary Press the EXIT button The LCD monitor returns to the menu display Note however that infomation of rotation changes made to protected pictures is not saved Press the EXIT button The menu disappears Viewing an Enlarged Picture You can view an enlarged detail of a picture during playback 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to PLAY The LCD monitor turns on Press the MENU button The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor yoegAejd suoneisdo paoueapy 88 GB Select D Zoom using the A UP W DOWN buttons PLAY MENU Rotate Auto Play Protect Delete PC Card INIT ID Set LCD Set Display Set 4 Press the EXECUTE button The area of the picture to be enlarged is framed with a green line No 1 0001 00001 5 Select the area to be enlarged using the A UP V DOWN buttons The frame moves left when the A UP button is pressed The frame moves right when the VWDOWN button is pushed No 1 lt gt 00017 00001 6 Press the EXECUTE button The selected area is enlarged and displayed and the position of the enlarged area is displayed in the upper left corner yoeq ejd suoneiado paoueapy No 1 0001 00001 enlarged area TOTESIN 89 8 Note While viewing this
88. u can manage pictures saved on the card as computer files The methods of connecting the PC card parallel port adaptor to the computer and installing the PC card parallel port adaptor driver are explained in this guide For further details about managing pictures on your computer please see the user s manual for the picture processing application or the application s help function Connecting the PC Card Parallel Port Adaptor The PC card parallel port adaptor connects to the parallel port connection terminal used by the computer keyboard Be sure the computer is turned off when you connect the adaptor The PC card parallel port adaptor uses energy supplied by the computer keyboard connection terminal In some cases insufficient energy is supplied by laptop computers In such cases use the PC card slot on your laptop computer Hulme D sub 25 pin connector male Computer Camera PC card parallel port adaptor Keyboard connection ET ae terminal Converter connector ES Keyboard Mini DIN 6 pin connector male DIN 5 pin connector male Power access lamp Eject button DC jack PC card insertion slot Power connection cable e Of the 2 DIN terminals connect to the one that serves as the computer keyboard connection terminal e Between the camera and the keyboard adjust the size of the DIN connector of the keyboard and the power cable using a converter connector e There is no need to
89. ubject e When the subject is bright emits or reflects light e When you want to take pictures of still subjects with a tripod Viewing Checking the Picture Content Below are the different ways for playing back recorded pictires Viewing pictures in succession Pictures are played back one by one in sequence e Viewing pictures in an automatic cycle Pictures are automatically played back in a cycle e Viewing the picture index Pictures are displayed all at once This is a convenient way to search for a specific picture Viewing Pictures in Succession 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to PLAY M The access lamp lights and the camera reads the last picture taken Hu ze When the access lamp goes out reading is nf finished and the picture is played back Coys IAN lcam v r fPLaY 2 Rotate the shift dial to change the picture erm Turning the wheel right plays back the next picture turning the wheel left plays back the previous picture Note aa While pressing down the shift button turn the shift dial to choose which picture to play back m When you release the shift button the picture you S have chosen plays back immediately Picture Search E nn In Picture Search when you rotate the shift dial while holding down both the shift button and
90. uolonpo u WARNINGS e Keep the lithium button battery out of the reach of children In the case of accidental ingestion consult a doctor immediately e Do not put the battery into fire Do not short it out disassemble or heat it e Use only the specified type of battery NOTES e Be sure the or signs are aligned correctly when inserting the battery e Remove the battery when it is empty or if the camera is not used for a long time If battery leakage occurs wipe the battery case dry and insert a new battery If liquid from battery leakage happens to get on your clothes or body wash well with water Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 5 GB gt h io a c O e gt Operation Precautions Places you should not leave your camera Do not operate or store your camera in places such as those listed below Doing so may lead to the breakdown of your camera Unusually hot places If left in very hot places such as under the sun or in a car with the windows closed in summer warping to the body or breakdown may occur In direct sunlight or near heating equipment Warping or breakdown may occur Places subject to strong vibrations Places subject to strong magnetism Sandy or dusty places When using the camera at the seaside
91. ures in a variety of shooting conditions Choose a white balance mode from Auto White Balance Auto White Balance Hold Hold Outdoor Outdoor and Indoor Indoor With White Balance Hold you can adjust the most appropriate white balance for the shooting condition Note White balance is the balance of the level of white among the channels of R red G green and B Blue in a digital camera If a picture is taken with this balance properly adjusted reds or blues do not overwhelm the composition and a white subject is shot with appropriate level of white Choosing the White Balance Mode 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM 2 Press the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary 3 Turn the mode dial to WB and press the shift button The WB MODE menu appears 4 While pressing the shift button rotate the shift dial to choose the white balance mode CAM WB MODE Auto Hold Outdoor Indoor suyas suoneiado pooueapy TOTESIN 57 8 Auto Auto White Balance This is the default White balance is automatically adjusted to give a natural color tone according to the amount of light when shooting Hold White Balance Hold Choose this when you want better color reproduction or you are shooting a monochrom
92. urn to the playback condition by pressing the release button M Hu 43 68 Viewing Pictures on a Television You can view pictures taken with the digital still camera on a television when it is connected to the TV s video terminal This is convenient for adjusting the focus and viewing pictures in succession Use the video cable supplied to connect the camera video output terminal to the television video terminal It is not possible to connect to a television that only has an antenna input terminal Set the television TV video switch to VIDEO lt 5 Using a PC Card Reader Play back the pictures through the camera Note You can turn the LCD monitor display off by pressing the LCD button When you connect a PC card reader on your computer and install the driver the card is recognized as a drive In this way you can manage pictures saved on the card as computer files For further details on the PC card reader or driver please refer to the PC card reader user s manual For further details about managing pictures on your computer please see the user s manual for the picture processing application or the application s help function 44 GB Using the PC Card Parallel Port Adaptor When you connect the MSAC PR1 PC card parallel port adaptor on your computer and install the MSAC PR1 device driver the card is recognized as a drive In this way yo
93. user file number from No 1 to No 3 sHuljyjes suoieiedo pooueapy USER FILE SAVE No 1 User1 1999 07 04 No 2 User2 1999 07 04 No 3 User3 1999 07 04 ZTEI 63 8 Press the EXECUTE button The setting content is saved as a user file with the chosen file number The date and time the file is saved is also displayed Press the EXIT button The LCD monitor display returns to the menu Press the EXIT button After exiting the menu the camera is ready to take pictures Reading the Saved Settings Reading the user file you have saved sets the same content in the user file 1 While pressing the mode lock green turn the power mode dial to CAM mode Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on Note Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel When checking the settings on the LCD panel this step is not necessary sBHulyjes suoneiaodo pooueapy 64 8 Turn the mode dial to USER and press the shift button The USER FILE menu appears 4 While pressing the shift button turn the shift dial to choose a user file number from No 1 to No 3 CAM USER FILE No 1 1999 07 04 No 2 1999 07 04 No 3 1999 07 04 5 Release the shift button The content of the selected user file number is changed and the camera is ready to take pictures Making a Folder to Save Pictures When you make a folder o
94. with 1 500 000 effective picture dots The unit also uses a primary color filter and 1344 x 1024 pixel high resolution to reproduce the natural colors and resolution of photographs 5x Wide Zoom Lens To make the most of the high resolution CCD the camera is equipped with a 5 wide zoom lens for focal distances of 28 mm to 140 mm equivalent to 35 mm film cameras Use together with 2x digital zoom to reach the maximum of 10 zoom The resolution changes to 640 x 480 pixels when using digital zoom Two Finders Viewfinder and Large LCD The camera comes equipped with a viewfinder and a 2 5 inch low temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD with CRT contrast resolution and response speed Precision Speed Auto Focus With the auto focus function you can automatically focus on subjects By pressing the shutter button halfway you can lock the focus at a fixed position and change the composition before taking the picture Four Exposure Modes for Various Picture Taking Conditions Light meter readings are first output from the CCD and then depending on the picture taking conditions one of four modes is chosen Easy Program Exposure Mode for general picture taking Shutter Speed Priority Mode Aperture Priority Mode and Manual Mode Two Frames Second High Speed Picture Taking with Buffer Memory Loading Equipped with a continuous picture taking mode the camera can take 2 frames per second of high speed picture taking in 640 x 480 size
95. y cover sno ueLjj vs w suoneado peoueaApy 104 8 7 Insert the DC power cable connector A mark side first into the battery case until it locks firmly into place 8 Put the cable into the battery cover groove and close the battery cover Connecting to the PC If the camera and the PC are connected using the PC interface cable supplied pictures stored on the PC card can be read by the PC and you can operate the camera from the PC Before connecting the camera to the PC please install the following hardware and software An IEEE1394 PCI board that conforms to OHCI standards recommended RATOC Systems Inc model type RATOC PCIFW1 TWAIN driver software for Windows98 supplied Please refer to ReadMe on the driver setup CD ROM for necessary system settings installation procedures and how to operate the TWAIN driver software If the battery is disconnected during PC communication images you have taken may be lost When connecting to the PC plug the AC adaptor charger AC VQ800 supplied into a wall socket Place the card in the camera Images are stored on the card even in PC mode Please note that the camera may not work properly if it is connected through the standard 1394 or 1394 compatible interface that is provided with your computer 1 Connect the camera s PC interface terminal and the PC s IEEE1394 terminal using the PC interface cable supplied

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