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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of the camera. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 10 Taking pictures ....................................................................................................................... 20 Identifying parts and controls ....................................................................................... 12 Zooming in ....................................................................................
Additional Information Caring for your camera ..................................................................................................... 46 How to use the touch pad ........................................................................... 33 About moisture condensation ................................................................... 47 Camera menu..........................................................................................................................
Introduction Finding pleasure in the process Introduction It’s not just about the moment of shutter release, this camera is about enjoying the process that leads to that moment – the process of picking the right units for your subject and purpose, and putting those units together one by one.
Identifying parts and controls Top view Images are stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” You can perform all settings without using any buttons, just wih the touch pad (page 33). The “Memory Stick Duo” IC recording medium is one-third the size of a standard “Memory Stick” and can store approximately 1000* images (page 30). Shutter button * When the 64 MB “Memory Stick Duo” (supplied) is used and the image quality is STD (standard) and the image size is S.
1:Charging the batteries 1 Battery This camera is supplied with three identical batteries for the camera, the flash unit and the video-out unit. Fully charge the batteries before using them for the first time. 2 Prongs CHG (charge) lamp (red) RELEASE button Attach the battery to the battery charger (supplied). Two batteries can be attached at one time. 2 Flip out the prongs of the battery charger and plug the charger into a wall outlet.
2:Inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” Open the cover of the Memory Stick Duo slot. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (supplied) as illustrated on the left so that it clicks into place, and close the cover. To take out the “Memory Stick Duo” First check that the access lamp (orange) is off, then press in the “Memory Stick Duo” and let it pop out. The access lamp flashes when images are being saved or loaded.
3:Setting the date and time Shutter button Touch pad Power button 1 2 3 When you press the power button for the first time, the date/time setting screen appears. Touch the center of the touch pad to display the year selection screen. 4 In the same way, set the month, date, hour and minute using the touch pad. �� � � ���� ������ ������ ����� � 5 After you set the minute and the date/time display starts flashing, touch the center of the touch pad.
Taking pictures Shutter button Touch pad Power button 4 Hold the camera steady and make sure your fingers are not blocking the lens. 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to allow the camera to adjust the focus. The camera gives two short “beeps” when it has set the focus and is ready to take the picture. (The AF (Auto Focus) frame also stops flashing (AF lock)).
Taking pictures (continued) Zooming in To zoom in, slide your finger from left to right over the touch pad. Keep your finger on the right end to zoom all the way in up to x4 magnification. You can also repeat sliding your finger to zoom in (up to x4, 16 steps). To zoom out, slide your finger in the opposite direction (from right to left). Since this feature is a digital zoom which manipulates images electronically, the picture becomes grainier as the magnification increases.
Taking pictures (continued) Using the self-timer Use the timer remote unit (supplied) to take pictures using the self-timer or remote control. The timer remote unit is equipped with a terminal for attaching the flash unit or video-out unit. You can use flash with the self-timer or take pictures using the remote control while viewing them on a TV screen.
Reviewing pictures Touch pad Viewing pictures on a TV If you attach the camera to the video-out unit (supplied) and connect to a TV using the video cable (supplied), you can view your pictures on the TV screen. Insert a recorded “Memory Stick Duo” in the camera. 2 Set the camera to playback mode. If the camera is in camera mode, touch the center of the touch pad twice to switch to playback mode. When the camera switches to playback mode, the last picture you took appears on the screen.
Checking camera settings Touch pad Checking the screen display in camera mode Touch the center of the touch pad repeatedly to display the following four screens: Date and time Indicates the current date and time. �� � � � � �� � ��� �� � Year/month/day Time Continued on the next page Remaining battery charge, remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” Indicates approximate levels.
Checking camera settings (continued) Checking the screen display in playback mode About the number of pictures that can be taken Touch the center of the touch pad repeatedly to switch between the following two screens: The number of images that can be saved on a “Memory Stick Duo” depends on the image size (indicated in parentheses below) and quality. You can change the image size and quality each time you take a picture. (See page 35 for the image size and page 36 for the image quality.
Menu overview and operation All settings can be made using two menus— camera menu and playback menu. You only need to use the touch pad for menu operation. When taking pictures, customize the camera menu settings according to the scene for optimum results. Or, use the playback menu for image management, such as deleting images and formatting the “Memory Stick Duo,” and also to change date/time and “beep” settings. For detailed descriptions of each menu option, see pages 34 and onwards.
Camera menu Displaying the camera menu Choosing a camera setting according to the scene — scene Using the flash — flash Changing the image size — size In camera mode, touch both ends of the touch pad for about 2 seconds. The following menu options can be set separately for each scene: flash (page 35), consecutive shot (page 36), exposure (page 37) and hand (page 38). Other menu settings are the same, regardless of the scene selected.
Camera menu (continued) Changing the image quality — quality You can select the quality of the picture to be taken. Settings STD, FINE and TIFF offer increasing levels of image quality with correspondingly large file sizes. ���� ������� ������ � ��� ������� ������ � STD Images are recorded in standard-quality (high-compression) JPEG format (Small file size). TIFF Images are recorded in non-compressed TIFF format with no compression noise (Large file size).
Camera menu (continued) Adjusting the white balance — WB �� � � Auto (default setting) The camera automatically adjusts the white balance according to the brightness and the amount of light in the scene so that white objects appear white in the captured image. Use this setting for general photography. Daylight Adjusts the white balance for shooting in daylight so that white objects appear white in the picture. This setting also captures sunsets in colors that are close to what you see with your own eyes.
Playback menu Displaying the playback menu In playback mode, touch both ends of the touch pad for about 2 seconds. Deleting unwanted images — delete/all delete To delete one image — delete You cannot recover an image once you delete it. You should always check the image before deleting it. 1 If the camera is in camera mode, first switch to playback mode by touching the center of the touch pad twice. Display the image that you want to delete on the screen.
Playback menu (continued) Changing the date and time — clock Changing the date format — Y/M/D Reset the clock if you need to adjust the date and time. Display the “clock” screen under the playback menu and follow steps 2-5 of “3: Setting the date and time” (page 18). You can change the order of Y/M/D (year/month/day) for the date display in camera mode (page 29) and for DPOF printing (page 41).
Playback menu (continued) 4 Slide your finger from left to right on the touch pad to select “OK.” ����� � ������� �� � ����� ������� 5 Touch the center of the touch pad for about 2 seconds to begin formatting. To cancel, slide your finger from right to left on the touch pad to select “cancel” and then touch the center of the touch pad for about 2 seconds. 6 The access indicator appears while the “Memory Stick Duo” is being formatted and disappears when formatting is completed.
Caring for your camera Make trial recordings Notes on the LCD screen and lenses About moisture condensation Always make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen.
Troubleshooting Caring for your camera (continued) Using the camera abroad You can use your camera in any country or region with the supplied AC Adaptor AC-L10A within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet. AC-L10A (supplied) Cleaning your camera If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
Troubleshooting (continued) Taking pictures Viewing pictures Symptom Cause/Solution Symptom Cause/Solution The screen does not show the subject • If the camera is in playback mode, switch it to camera mode (page 20). • Remove the lens cap, if attached. • Detach the video-out unit, if attached. The camera does not play back images • If the camera is in camera mode, switch it to playback mode (page 26).
Troubleshooting (continued) List of error icons Others Symptom Cause/Solution The camera does not respond to operations • The battery is exhausted. Replace with a charged battery (page 14). • The camera system maybe malfunctioning. Remove the battery and wait for about one minute. Reattach the battery, turn on the camera and check that it functions properly. • Remove the battery and press the RESET button on the camera for about 2 seconds using a pointed object.
About the “Memory Stick Duo” The “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. The “Memory Stick Duo” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick Duo” compatible products. Because it is removable, the “Memory Stick Duo” can also be used for external data storage.
Warranty card and after-sale services Specifications • Please note that the warranty card for this product will be mailed to you in the next two to three weeks. Camera • Please verify entries and details in the warranty card, and keep it in a safe place. • If you have any problems using the projector or if any accessory is missing, contact QUALIA Customer Service. QUALIA Customer Service Toll free number: 1-877-782-5423 System Imaging device 6.72 mm (1/2.
Glossary Specifications (continued) Timer remote unit Accessories Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions 42.0×24.0×14.0 mm (X X/X×X X/X×X X/X inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions) Mass Approx. 15 g (XX.
Index A D J, K JPEG ............................................... 36 Accessories .................................. 58 d.shutter ........................................ 37 Access lamp ................................. 16 Date ......................................... 41, 42 AF lock ........................................... 21 Date and time ....................... 18, 29 all delete ........................................ 41 Changing the date and time .....................................
