VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Digital Still Camera Using the Setup screen Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-S650/S700 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and “Instruction Manual” thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2 Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................6 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 6 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 7 Color – On the effects of lighting................................................................
Table of contents Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 39 (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images - (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure DPOF: Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Slide): Playing back a series of images (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Setup): Changing Setup items Using the Setup screen Using Setup items .....................
Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................57 Installing the software (supplied).............................................................59 Copying images to your computer...........................................................60 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................
Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 18), the menus (page 30), and so on. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press the shutter button fully down suddenly.
Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 34).
Basic techniques for better images Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Identifying parts L AC adaptor cord cover When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 2 3 5 4 • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. • You cannot charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries by the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Display Indication When shooting still images Battery remaining z AE/AF lock (19) Recording mode (19, 37) White balance (34) WB STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) (25) Mode dial (Program Auto) (18) When shooting movies Camera mode Flash mode (21) SL Flash charging Zoom scaling (20, 46) 1.
Indicators on the screen C E Display 7M 3:2 5M 3M 2M VGA Indication Display Indication Image size (24) 125 Shutter speed F2.8 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value (23) 16:9 FINE STD 101 Image quality (36) Recording folder (49) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Indicators on the screen When playing back still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Recording mode (19) 7M 3:2 5M 3M 2M VGA Image size (24) 16:9 Playback mode Protect (40) - Print order (DPOF) mark (81) When playing back movies Change folder (39) • This does not appear when using internal memory. 1.
Indicators on the screen C Display 101 E Indication Display Indication PictBridge connecting (78) 2007 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image Recording folder (49) • This does not appear when using internal memory. 101 Playback folder (39) DPOF BACK/ NEXT Menu (30) Select images • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Changing the screen display DISP (Screen display switch) button Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as follows. Indicators off Indicators on 16 • By pressing DISP button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight.
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 24 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Guide Mark Set to the desired mode. Mode dial Control button : Shooting movies t page 19 Still image shooting modes : Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 19 : Program Auto mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) v/V/b/B button Shutter button Mode dial z button Zoom button Basic Operations Control button (Image Size) button 1 Select a mode with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select Movie: Select . . 2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3 Shoot with the shutter button. Still image: 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Movie: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode (page 21) when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. Basic Operations (No indicator): Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light (default setting) : Flash forced on SL : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off • The flash strobes twice.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp To cancel, press V again.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) EV (Adjusting the exposure manually) Press b ( ) on the control button, then press v (Brighter)/V (Darker) to adjust. To turn off the bar displayed, press the b button again. Toward – Toward + Basic Operations • For details on the exposure, see page 7. • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) To change the still image size Press (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size. For details on the image size, see page 9. The default settings are marked with .
Shooting still images (Scene selection) Shutter button Mode dial Basic Operations 1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( , , , , , , ). • For details on modes, see the next page. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. To cancel the Scene Selection Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection (page 18).
Shooting still images (Scene selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc.
Shooting still images (Scene selection) Functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. When you press the button to select functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection, a beep sounds.
Viewing/deleting images v/V/b/B button (Index)/ (Playback zoom) button (Playback zoom) button (Playback) button z button MENU button Control button (Delete) button 1 Press (Playback) button. If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on in the playback mode. If you press again, switches to recording mode. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.
Viewing/deleting images Viewing an index screen Press (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B. To return to the single-image screen, press z. 1 While an index screen is displayed, press control button, then press z. (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the 2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the indicator on the selected image.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button (Playback) button Mode dial z button MENU button Control button 1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press (Playback) button. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen.
Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 30 Menu for shooting (page 32) The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position and settings. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( Mode dial position: COLOR (Color Mode) — (Metering Mode) : available) Scene — — — ISO — — — — (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) — (Flash Level) — * — (Sharpness) — — — Using the menu WB (White Bal) (Setup) * The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 27).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 The default settings are marked with . COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. B&W (B & W) Sets the image to monochromatic color. Sepia (SEPIA) Sets the image to sepia color. Natural (NATURAL) Sets the image to quiet color. Rich (RICH) Sets the image to bright color.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) ( ) Measures only a part of the subject. • This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject Divides into multiple regions and measures each region.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. Flash ( WB ) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. Incandescent (n) Adjusts for lightning conditions such as under an incandescent lamp, or bright lighting such as in a photography studio.
Shooting menu Daylight ( Auto For details on the operation 1 page 30 ) Adjusts for a sunny outdoors, shooting evening scenes, night scenes, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown. Adjusts the White Balance automatically. ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Small number Using the menu • For details on the white balance, see page 8. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent] ( ).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE) Records with high quality (low compression). • When the mode dial is [Fine]. Standard (STD) 36 (Auto), the quality of a still image is Records with standard quality (high compression).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Burst ( ) Records three images in succession when you press the shutter button. • When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). Does not shoot continuously. On the [Burst] • The recording interval is approximately 2 seconds.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal – ( –) Toward –: Makes the flash level lower. • To change flash mode, see page 21. (Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image Toward – Toward + Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) Toward –: Softens the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 The default settings are marked with . (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Using the menu 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 - (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) See the following procedure. Exit Exits the Protection function. To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Slide): Playing back a series of images Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show). Interval 3 sec Sets the slide show interval. 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Image Folder Plays back all the images in the selected folder. All Plays back all the images in a “Memory Stick Duo” in order. Start See the following procedure.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image Large size Small size You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M For details on guidelines for selecting the image size, see page 24. 3M 2M VGA Cancel Using the menu 5M Cancels resizing. 1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Rotate): Rotating a still image Rotates a still image. Rotates an image. See the following procedure. OK Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ 4 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. Mode dial v/V/b/B button MENU button z button Control button 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then press B again. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 4 Press z to enter the setting. Using the Setup screen 3 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
Camera For details on the operation 1 page 45 The default settings are marked with . Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Smart (Smart zoom) ( ) Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is not available when the image size is set to [7M] or [3:2].
Camera For details on the operation 1 page 45 Function Guide When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed. On Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Select this before shooting. On ( ) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation 1 page 45 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The format is complete.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 45 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 45 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z. • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. • You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 45 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Copying starts. To cancel the copying • Use batteries with enough capacity or the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation 1 page 45 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Brightens Normal • You can change the setting by pressing DISP button longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 45 The default settings are marked with . File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 45 Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 56 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
Viewing images on a TV screen Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/ video input switch to “video.” • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Viewing images on a TV screen On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the dedicated A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 74). This section describes the English version of screen contents.
Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • When using Windows 2000, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. 4 Select the [Region] and [Country/ Area], then click [Next].
Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a Memory Stick slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images.
Copying images to your computer Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer 1 To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. “USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera. Access indicators* When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. Dedicated USB cable 2 To a USB jack * During communication, the access indicators turn red.
Copying images to your computer 1 After making a USB connection in Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. 1 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. 1 2 The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears. 2 The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 2 Click [Next].
Copying images to your computer 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. 2 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. The wizard screen closes.
Copying images to your computer 3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. 1 2 2 The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder.
Copying images to your computer To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera 1 Double-click Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Copying images to your computer • Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same. – Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.AVI – Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM • For more information about folders, see pages 39 and 49.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Picture Motion Browser” and gives the basic instructions. • The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the “Picture Motion Browser” for the first time. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the dedicated USB cable. After the camera is automatically detected, the [Import Images] screen is displayed. Viewing images 1 Checking imported images When importing is complete, the “Picture Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed. • The “My Pictures” folder is set as the default folder in “Viewed folders”. • You can double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Year display screen 1 2 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. 3 Month display screen 4 • You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button. Displaying images in full-screen mode Hour display screen • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Creating a data disc Images can be saved in CD or DVD as a data disc. • CD burner drive or DVD burner drive required. • The following disc can be used for creating a data disc. –CD–R/RW (12 cm) –DVD±R/RW (12 cm) –DVD+R DL (12 cm) 1 Select images to save on the disc. • To select consecutive images, click the first image, then press and hold down “Shift” key while you click the last image.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Other functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. 1 Choose [Import Settings] t [Location for Imported Images] from the [File] menu. The “Location for Imported Images” screen is displayed. 1 Click on the main screen, or choose [Register Folders to View] from the [File] menu. The settings screen for “Viewed folders” registration is displayed.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) To uninstall the “Picture Motion Browser” 1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/ Remove Programs]. 2 Select [Sony Picture Utility], then click [Remove] (in Windows 2000, [Change/ Remove]) to execute the uninstallation.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.
Using your Macintosh computer To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon. The camera is disconnected from the computer.
Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 90). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 77) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the dedicated USB cable. Index button • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) In single-image mode MENU button You can print a single image on a printing sheet.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. [DPOF image] 2 To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark (page 81) regardless of the displayed image. [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B. 3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen. [Index] indicator Select [On] to print as an index image. [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. 5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3: Printing” (page 78).
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
Printing at a shop To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. Marking in index mode To remove the mark in index mode 1 Display the index screen Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. (page 29). 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This 5 Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 84 to 92. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 52). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
Troubleshooting Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied), the displayed time remaining may not be correctly indicated. • The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied).
Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (page 28). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 96). • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
Troubleshooting The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. • (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27). The date and time are not displayed. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 91). You can print or save images with the date inserted using “Picture Motion Browser” (page 72).
Troubleshooting Dots appear and remain on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2). Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 28). • The battery level is low. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied). Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 28).
Troubleshooting The resizing function does not work. • You cannot resize movies. Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 58 for Windows, and page 74 for Macintosh. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot. • Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Troubleshooting The image cannot be played back on a computer. • If you are using “Picture Motion Browser,” refer to the Help. • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. • You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 60). You cannot print an image.
Troubleshooting “Memory Stick Duo” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Insert it in the correct direction. Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”. • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 96). You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake. • All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Troubleshooting Cannot print images with the date inserted. • You can print images with the date inserted using “Picture Motion Browser” (page 72). • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information.
Troubleshooting Cannot select the print size. • Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size. Cannot print the image at the size selected. • Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera. • The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 79) or the printer.
Warning messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. E Memory Stick locked • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 96). • The battery level is low. Install new ones or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied).
Warning messages Cannot record Connect to PictBridge device • The camera cannot record images in the • You tried to print images before the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 50). printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer. File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. File protect • Release the protection (page 41). No printable image • You tried to execute [DPOF image] without placing a DPOF (Print order) mark on the image(s).
Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources You can use your camera, the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
On the “Memory Stick” • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present • Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
On the batteries Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera Battery type A B C LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries*1 a a — HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries*1*2 — a a ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery*1 — a — Lithium batteries — — — Manganese batteries — — — Ni-Cd batteries — — — On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied) A: supplied B: supported C: rechargeable *1 Before using batteries, read the following precaution for each type of batter
Index Index A Connecting Format.............................48, 49 Function Guide .....................47 AC Adaptor...........................11 Computer ...................... 61 Adjusting EV ........................23 Printer............................ 78 AE/AF lock indicator............19 TV ................................. 55 AF lock .................................19 Copy ..................................... 51 High Sensitivity mode ..........26 AF range finder frame ..........
Index R Spot metering cross hairs ..... 33 Items..............................31 REC Mode ........................... 37 Standard................................ 36 Shooting ........................32 Red Eye Reduction .............. 47 Viewing .........................39 Resize................................... 43 T Metering Mode .....................33 Rewind/Fast forward............ 28 Mode.....................................37 Rich......................................
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