2-629-895-11(1) Digital Still Camera User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting Enjoying the camera Using the menu Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Using the Setup screen 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.
WARNING For Customers in the U.S.A. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.
CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Note: 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.
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”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • “Memory Stick”: you can use a “Memory Stick” with your camera. Back up of the internal memory • If you turn off the power by opening the battery cover, etc. during the access lamp is lit, the data in the internal memory may be corrupted. Be sure to back up the data to avoid the potential risk of data loss.
Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 27 • Enjoy va
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting..............................................
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 43 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items .............................................................................. 50 1 Camera 1 ...........................................................................................
2 Setup 2 ...............................................................................................60 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................62 Copying images to your computer...........................................................64 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”) .....................................................................
Enjoying the camera 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 27), jog dial (page 26), the menus (page 36), 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.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through Enjoying the camera 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.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 40 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker.
Quality On “image quality” and “image size” Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 5M 2592 2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels 480 Pixels 2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 1944 640 Enjoying the camera 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.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
L POWER button (t step 2 in “Read This First”) M For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in “Read This First”) N Hook for shoulder strap (16) O AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attaching the lens hood When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. • You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached. • When the adaptor ring is attached, it may block flashlight, AF illuminator light.
Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use. Enjoying the camera Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens.
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Display Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) When shooting still images 101 VGA z AE/AF lock (t step 5 in “Read This First”) C:32:00 BRK + 2 5 Set S AF 10 WB Recording mode (27, 34) White balance (39) 90cm 125 F3.5 +2.
B D Display 2 Indication 5 0.
When playing back still images M 101 VGA 101 A Display Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 500 F3.
Indication 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (43) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (93) 00:00:12 Counter (t step 6 in “Read This First”) D Display Indication Enjoying the camera Display Do not disconnect the USB cable (78) +2.0EV EV level value (31) ISO number (40) Metering mode (38) Flash WB White balance (39) 500 Shutter speed (29) F3.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen status) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on VGA 96 Histogram display (page 31) S AF Indicators off S AF Indicators on VGA 96 S AF • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback. • The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations – The menu is displayed. – Recording movies. During playback in the following situations – The menu is displayed.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.
When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. When a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 98).
Using the jog dial The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode) or the EV adjustment. By turning the jog dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image. Jog dial To select the item 1 Turn the jog dial to select the item you want to set. Move the yellow indication V to select the item. VGAFINE M S AF 98 30 F2.8 0EV 2 Press the jog dial. The value turns yellow.
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial : Shooting movies step 5 in “Read This First” t : Playback/Edit step 6 in “Read This First” Control button Enjoying the camera t Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First” : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
Scene Selection For details t step 5 in “Read This First” For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Shooting with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can manually adjust these settings. Mode dial VGAFINE M 98 Jog dial Aperture value S AF 30 F2.8 Exposure value 0EV Shutter speed Enjoying the camera FOCUS button To change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed (Program Shift) 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Select the aperture value and shutter speed combination using the jog dial (page 26).
• If you select certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and “NR” appears. * When [ISO] is [400]: 1/25 second or slower When [ISO] is not [400]: 1/6 second or slower • If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flashes when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
To adjust the exposure manually — EV adjustment 1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, , , , , , , or . 2 Select the EV item using the jog dial (page 26). • For details on the exposure t page 11 • 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. Enjoying the camera 3 Select an exposure value using the jog dial (page 26). Toward +: Brightens an image.
To choose a focus method You can change the focus method. Press the FOCUS button repeatedly when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Multi point AF ( ) Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame. This mode is the default setting. When the mode dial is set to , only Multipoint AF is available. • This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. VGAFINE P 98 AF range finder frame S AF Center AF ( ) 30 F2.
To set the Flexible Spot AF 1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, , , , , , , or . 2 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select (Flexible Spot AF). The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to yellow. Enjoying the camera VGAFINE P 98 AF range finder frame S AF MOVE OK AF range finder frame indicator 3 Move the AF range finder frame to the point you want to focus on with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z. To move the AF range finder frame again, press z again.
Shooting continuously Select a continuous shooting mode by pressing the /BRK button repeatedly. When the mode dial is set to or , continuous shooting modes are deactivated. /BRK button Burst ( ) Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button. • When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image. Exposure Bracket (BRK) Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted.
The maximum number of continuous shots (Units: images) Quality Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA(E-Mail) 100 100 Enjoying the camera Size On the Exposure Bracket • The flash is set to (No flash). • The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 31) the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is approximately 0.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button Control button MENU button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. 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 it appears on the screen. • Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial is set to .
Menu items For details on the operation t page 36 The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( Mode dial position: P S A M : available) Scene Menu for shooting (page 38) (Metering Mode) — — — ISO — (P.Quality) — — BRK (Bracket Step)* M — — — ** — — (Interval)* — ** — — (Flash Level) — ** — — PFX (P.
Shooting menu For details on the operation t page 36 The default settings are marked with (Metering Mode) . P S A M 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. VGA FINE 98 P Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject. SAF 250 F2.
For details on the operation t page 36 WB (White Bal) P S A M Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. (One push SET) (One push) Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in (One push) mode. Memorizes the basic white color for the mode. After selecting , do as follows. (One push) 2 Select [ ] (One push SET) with v. The screen momentarily turns black and the indicator flashes quickly.
For details on the operation t page 36 ISO P S A M Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 400 200 Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality. 100 64 Auto • For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. • [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
For details on the operation t page 36 (Flash Level) P S A M Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal – ( –) Toward –: Makes the flash level lower. PFX (P.Effect) P S A M Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B&W( Sepia ( ) ) Off Using the menu • To change flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Records the image in monochrome (black and white). Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph). No effect.
For details on the operation t page 36 (Sharpness) P S A M Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) (Setup) See page 50. 42 Toward –:Softens the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation t page 36 The default settings are marked with (Folder) . P S A M Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a “Memory Stick” only). OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM Using the menu 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
For details on the operation t page 36 - (Protect) P S A M 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.
For details on the operation t page 36 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. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z. To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z.
For details on the operation t page 36 Image Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder. All Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick”. Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Start See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the slide show. 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts.
For details on the operation t page 36 (Rotate) P S A M Rotates a still image. OK Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. 1 Display the image to be rotated. Using the menu Rotates an image. See the following procedure. 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.
For details on the operation t page 36 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0003 101_0001 1 3 2 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 1 A B 2 3 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B. 101_0004 1 3 A 2 B 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007. 3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.
For details on the operation t page 36 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. STD 640 Divide Dividing Point 00:00:02 OK Cancel Exit 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The movie is cut. • The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder. • You cannot cut the following kinds of images.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). 4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 5 Press z to enter the setting. To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
1 Camera 1 For details on the operation t page 50 The default settings are marked with . AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.
For details on the operation t page 50 Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size Maximum zoom scale 5M — 3M Approx. 15× 1M Approx. 24× VGA(E-Mail) Approx. 48× • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. 10 The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.
For details on the operation t page 50 On ( ) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting. Off 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. Also, do not let the subject move.
2 Camera 2 For details on the operation t page 50 The default settings are marked with . Expanded Focus Expands the center of the screen double in manual focus mode. On Expands double. Off Does not expand. Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press or (Macro). (Forced flash), On Enlarges the indicators. Off Does not enlarge the indicators. (Self-timer), STEADY SHOT Selects a steady shot mode.
For details on the operation t page 50 Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching an optional conversion lens. Attach the supplied adaptor ring, then attach a conversion lens. Close-up ( Tele ( Wide ( Off ) ) Attaches a close-up lens. Attaches a tele conversion lens. ) Attaches a wide conversion lens. Does not attach a lens. Using the Setup screen • When using the built-in flash or AF illuminator, the light may be blocked, causing the lens shadow to appear.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation t page 50 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 50 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the “Memory Stick”. A commercially available “Memory Stick” are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick”, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting.
For details on the operation t page 50 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then z.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation t page 50 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Brightens. Normal • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. EVF Backlight Selects the brightness of the finder backlight. Brightens. Normal • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Using the Setup screen Bright Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation t page 50 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” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick” 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.
For details on the operation t page 50 Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2 in “Read This First”). Cancel Cancels setting the clock.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 73). Preparation Copying images to your computer (page 64) Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 71) Viewing images saved on your computer Installing “PicturePackage” (page 71).
Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
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” from the camera and insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the computer, then copy the images. The “InstallShield Wizard” screen appears. • If the install menu screen does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE). 3 Click [Next].
• When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer 2 Insert the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). To the (USB) jack USB cable 2 1 1 2 • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. “USB Mode Normal” appears on the screen of the camera.
Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer • For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 67. This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder. 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next].
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. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 69) and reconnect it. Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 65.
3 Double-click the [My Documents] 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 2 1 1 2 The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted.
x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click Example: viewing folders on Windows XP on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. A • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. x For Windows 98/98SE 1 Confirm that the access indicators (page 65) are white. 2 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”) 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”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
Using the supplied software This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage A B C D 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE) 2 Click [PicturePackage].
5 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software • Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for “PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied). Recommended environment OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0-v10.3) USB connector: Provided as standard Recommended computer environment for using “ImageMixer VCD2” • QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed. (QuickTime 5 or later is recommended.
To disconnect the USB cable/ remove the “Memory Stick”/turn off the camera 6 After the user information screen appears, enter the desired name and password. The installation of the software starts. Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. To start up “ImageMixer VCD2” • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off.
Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 76) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing 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 USB cable. MENU button • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Index button In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. To the jack (USB) Stage 3: Printing Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 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.
[Size] To print images on the index screen Select the size of the printing sheet. Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera” (page 76) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 77), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu, then proceed as follows. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick” 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. Marking in single-image mode Control button • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in “Read This First”) 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. A green mark appears on the selected image. Green mark SELECT MENU TO NEXT 6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images. 7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with B, then press z. The 80 mark turns white.
Connecting your camera to your TV 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 with the A/V cable. 1 Connect the A/V cable (supplied) 3 Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Mode dial VGA 2/9 101-0002 BACK/NEXT 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of a TV.
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 A/V cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 84 to 92. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 93. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 59). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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 (page 98). • The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”). • The poles of batteries or the terminals of the battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton swab, etc.
– Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”) – Change the “Memory Stick”. • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96). • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • Set the mode dial to a other position than and when shooting still images. • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: – Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].
• You cannot use the flash when: – Multi Burst, Burst or Exposure Bracket mode is selected (page 34). – (Twilight mode) or (Candle mode) of the Scene mode, or (movie) is selected (t step 5 in “Read This First”). (Forced flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”) to shoot still images when (Landscape mode), (High-speed shutter mode), or (Beach mode) is selected as the Scene mode. • Set the flash to The close-up (Macro) function does not work. • (Twilight mode), mode (page 28).
The eyes of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 52). • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”). • Light the room and shoot the subject. Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or the “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). • The battery level is low. Install charged batteries.
You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you set protection on an image (page 44), or set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the LOCK position (page 96) to prevent accidental erasure. The resizing function does not work. • You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images. You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark. • You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies. You cannot cut a movie.
The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera. • Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a Windows computer. 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. The “Device Manager” appears.
“Memory Stick” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick”. • Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”). Cannot record on a “Memory Stick”. • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96). • The “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). • Insert a “Memory Stick PRO” (page 23) when recording movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)]. Cannot format a “Memory Stick”.
PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. • Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera. • Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the (Setup) menu (page 60). • Disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 78) or the printer. Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing. • Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time depending on the printer. Others Your camera does not work. • Use the type of batteries you can use with this camera (page 98). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears).
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
Memory Stick locked • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96). File error • An error occurred while playing back the image. File protect No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (t step 6 in “Read This First”). Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete images on this “Memory Stick”. • Release the protection (page 45).
Enable printer to connect Processing • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • The printer is canceling the current print however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Others 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.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device. • When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction.
On the battery charger and the batteries On the battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, primary lithium batteries, or Ni-Cd batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other injuries.
battery in its case in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting. • If the poles of the batteries and the terminals on the battery cover of the camera are dirty, the battery life may be extremely shortened. Occasionally wipe them with a dry cloth, etc. to keep them clean. • If you shoot a lot using the flash and the zoom, the battery power will be used up faster.
Precautions x Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [LCD screen] LCD panel [System] Image device 7.19 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 115 200 (480×240) dots Total pixel number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels [Finder] Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Total number of dots 115 200 (480×240) dots Lens [Power, general] 12× zoom lens f = 6.0 - 72.0 mm (36 - 432 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 3.
BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3W Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2 Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 71×30×91 mm (2 7/8×1 3/16×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Index Index A C D A/V cable ..............................81 C AF ..................................... 51 Date.......................................52 AC Adaptor...........................15 Camera 1 .............................. 51 Date/Time .............................52 Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” Camera 2 .............................. 54 Day&Time ............................52 Candle mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Daylight ................................
Flexible Spot AF...................32 ISO ........................... 11, 12, 40 Fluorescent ...........................39 Monochrome ........................ 41 Focus.....................................10 J MPG ..................................... 69 Folder....................................43 JPG....................................... 69 Multi Burst ...........................34 Changing .......................58 Creating .........................57 Multi point AF......................
Pressing halfway down .........10 t step 5 in “Read This First” Setting the clock t step 2 in “Read This First” Print ......................................75 Setup......................... 42, 49, 50 Index mode ....................76 Camera 1 ....................... 51 Single-image mode........76 Camera 2 ....................... 54 Print order mark....................79 Internal Memory Tool ... 56 Printing at a shop ..................79 Memory Stick Tool ....... 57 Printing directly ...........
Z Zoom t step 5 in “Read This First” 106
Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, • • • • • • , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO , “MagicGate”, are trademarks of Sony Duo”, and Corporation. PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
