2-186-445-11 (1) Getting started ______________________ Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Shooting still images ________________ Viewing still images _________________ Deleting still images _________________ Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Before advanced operations ____________ Owner’s Record Advanced still image shooting ___________ The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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Read this first Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Lens cover Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick Duo” unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. The lens cover of this camera opens and closes automatically when the camera is turned on and off.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera. Notes on the camera locations Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation, or a location with a strong magnetic field. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.
Before using your camera “Memory Stick” compatible with this camera The IC recording medium used with this camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”. Choose the “Memory Stick” size that matches your camera. “Memory Stick Duo” (Size used with this camera) “Memory Stick” • For details on the “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 116. • “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.
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Table of contents Read this first ............................................ 4 Before using your camera ......................... 6 Identifying the parts ................................ 10 Attaching a tripod ............................... 12 Getting started Charging the battery pack ....................... 13 Using the AC adaptor .............................. 16 Using your camera abroad ...................... 16 Turning on/off your camera .................... 17 How to use the control button ..........
Rotating still images ............................... 62 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode ............................................... 63 Playing back continuously .................. 63 Playing back frame by frame .............. 64 Protecting images — Protect ........................................ 64 In single-image mode ......................... 65 In index mode ..................................... 65 Changing image size — Resize ........................................
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Speaker LCD screen 1 2 3 4 For details on the items on the LCD screen, see page 121 to 124.
Attaching a tripod Securing the camera to a tripod lets you shoot clear pictures with little or no shaking. When attaching a tripod to the camera, first attach the tripod adaptor. • You cannot attach the tripod directly to the camera. Attach the tripod adaptor 1 Insert the protrusion on the tripod adaptor with the tripod adapor attachment groove on the camera.
Charging the battery pack Surface with the “InfoLITHUM” logo Getting started DC plug AC Adaptor 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 17). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FT1 battery pack (T type) (supplied). You can use only T type battery pack (page 118).
To a wall outlet (wall socket) Battery remaining indicator To remove the battery pack The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. Remaining indicator 4 60min Power cord (mains lead) Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. /CHG lamp Remaining time • The displayed time remaining may not be correct under certain circumstances or conditions.
The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and over time (page 119).
Using the AC adaptor Using your camera abroad DC plug To a wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor 1 Jack cover Power cord (mains lead) Open the jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). Connect the DC plug with the mark facing up. • After using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it both from the DC IN jack of the camera and from a wall outlet (wall socket).
Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button POWER lamp POWER button Press POWER. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 18). Turning off the power Press POWER again. The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • Do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for a long period of time with the battery pack or the AC Adaptor removed, as this may cause malfunction.
Setting the date and time Clock Set Mode switch Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y POWER 2004 / 1 / 1 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 2004 / 1 / OK AM Cancel 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel POWER button 1 Set the mode switch to 2 . • To change the date and time on the Setup screen, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (pages 47 and 114), and 2 perform the procedure from step . • You can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to or . 18 Press POWER to turn on the power.
Clock Set Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 2005 / 1 / OK AM Cancel 4 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with / on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with /. Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 1 2005 / 1 / 10 : 00 OK AM Cancel 5 Set the numeric value with / on the control button, then press to enter it. After entering the number, / moves to the next item. Repeat steps and until all of the items are set.
Changing the language setting You can change the screen display like menu items, warnings and messages in your desired language. To change the language setting, select (Language) in (Setup 1) on the Setup screen, (pages 47 and 113) and select the desired language.
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo” 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • When using this camera, the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not necessary. • For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 116. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”. Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” all the way in until it clicks as illustrated. • When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”, make sure of the direction and insert it all the way to the connector.
Setting the still image size 4M 1 Set the mode switch to turn on the power. 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size 2 , and 4M 4M 3:2 Mode switch Press 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size VGA 3 (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. • For details on the image size, see page 23. Select the desired image size with / on the control button. The image size is set. When the setting is complete, press (Image Size) so that the Image Size setup disappears from the LCD screen.
Image size and quality Short description of the image size 2304 640 1728 Image size 4M 4M 2304 pixels × 1728 pixels = 3,981,312 pixels Image size VGA (E-Mail) VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Shooting still images The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the minimum one. 480 You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot.
Examples based on the image quality Image quality (Compression ratio) Fine Low compression (looks better) Standard High compression (normal) Usage guideline • For recording or printing with better image quality. 24 • For recording a larger number of images.
Number of still images that can be recorded The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick Duo”1) • The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” that has been formatted by this camera.
Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Mode switch 1 Set the mode switch to turn on the power. When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, flash emitter, microphone or /CHG lamp. (page 10) 26 2 , and • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on while the mode switch is set to or .
60min 3 96 101 95 Mode switch When you set the mode switch to , the functions that can be used change as follows according to (Camera) in the menu. S AF 30 F3.5 AE/AF lock indicator Flashes green Light up VGA 4 Program Auto Camera Shooting still images S AF 60min VGA FINE 101 Mode Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Press the shutter button fully down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded.
Still image program shooting [Program] The necessary adjustments are made automatically like still image auto shooting, but you can also change the focus and other adjustments as desired. In addition, you can also set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 46 and 109).
Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review 60min VGA 101 Indicators on the LCD screen during shooting Histogram on (Image information can also be displayed during playback.) 8/8 Review 101-0029 VGA 101 96 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN S AF Indicators off Press () on the control button. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. To return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the shutter button or press () again.
Using the zoom feature Zoom 60min W 1.1 S AF VGA T 60min 101 96 W 5.0 VGA T 101 96 S AF Your camera is equipped with the following zoom functions. The enlargement method and the zoom scale differ according to the image size and the zoom type, so select the zoom to match the shooting purpose. Precision digital zoom All image sizes are enlarged up to a maximum 6×. Precision digital zoom function cuts out and enlarges a certain portion of the image, so the image quality deteriorates.
Using the self-timer To set digital zoom Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] or [Precision] on the Setup screen (page 112). When you purchase your camera, [Digital Zoom] is set to [Smart]. When you slide the zoom lever, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen as follows. The W side of this line is optical zoom, and the T side is digital zoom • The zoom scaling indicator differs according to the zoom type.
Selecting a flash mode 60min S AF VGA FINE 101 60min 96 30 F3.5 VGA 101 96 S AF 2 Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button fully down. The self-timer lamp (page 10) flashes and a beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter operates (approximately 10 seconds later). To cancel the self-timer in the middle of the operation Press ( ) on the control button again.
Shooting images with the AF illuminator The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] on the Setup screen (page 112). The indicator appears on the LCD screen. The AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The ON appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.
Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera 1 1 2 Program Auto Camera 1 Setup t Mode 1 2 , The menu appears. • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later. • The date and time are not inserted in Multi Burst mode. • The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting, instead, indicator appears on the LCD screen. The actual date and time appear in red on the lower-right corner during playback only.
Camera 1 1 1 2 Single Smart Day&Time Off Auto Off PAGE SELECT 4 Shooting still images 2 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Select the date and time setting with / on the control button, then press . Day&Time: Superimposes the date, hour, and minute onto the image. Date: Superimposes the year, month and day onto the image. Off: Does not superimpose the date and time onto the image.
Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection You can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode and then pressing the shutter button. Twilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Twilight portrait mode Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places. Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Shooting still images Beach mode When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded. Candle mode You can record parties, candle services and other candlelit scenes without spoiling the candlelight atmosphere. • The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
Program Auto Camera Program Auto Camera Mode 1 Mode MENU Set the mode switch to then press MENU. The menu appears. 2 , Select (Camera) with on the control button, then select the desired mode with /. To return to normal mode Select [Auto] or [Program] with / on the control button. • Scene Selection setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
NR slow shutter When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the flash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table below for the function setting of each shooting mode. The NR slow shutter function reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When the shutter speed is 1/6 second or slower, the camera automatically activates the NR slow shutter function and “NR” is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator.
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Viewing single images 60min Single screen 60min VGA 101 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images. Single screen You can view one image at a time, displayed over the entire screen.
Viewing an index screen 60min BACK/NEXT 101 3/9 • SINGLE DISPLAY 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME 2 Select the desired still image with / on the control button. : To display the preceding image : To display the next image 2 1 Slide • SINGLE DISPLAY (index) to the W side. The display switches to the index screen. To display the next (previous) index screen Press /// on the control button to move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.
Deleting images 60min 101-0002 BACK/NEXT VGA 101 60min 2/9 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME 1 Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. Press / on the control button to select the image you want to delete. • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. VGA 101 60min 2/9 Delete Exit 101 2/9 Delete Exit BACK/NEXT BACK/NEXT 3 2 Press VGA (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this point. • You cannot delete the protected image (page 64).
Deleting images in index mode Delete Exit Select Delete Exit All In This Folder While an index screen (page 41) is displayed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. • SELECT All In This Folder 2 Select [Select] with / on the control button, then press . TO NEXT 3 Select an image you want to delete with /// on the control button, then press . Deleting still images 1 Select The (Delete) indicator appears on the selected image.
Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo” To delete all the images in the folder Delete Exit OK 4 • You can also delete movies (page 77). Terminal side 1 Press (Delete) and select [OK] with on the control button, then press . Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” you want to format into the camera. The message “Access” appears, and the images with the indicator have been deleted. • The term “formatting” means preparing a “Memory Stick Duo” to record images; this process is also called “initialization.
60min Memory Stick Tool 1 2 Format OK Format: Create REC. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Folder: All data will be erased 1 Setup t Ready? OK Cancel 2 Mode MENU Turn on the camera, then press MENU. Press on the control button to advance to , then press again. The Setup screen appears. • This operation is available no matter what position the mode switch is in. 3 Select (Memory Stick Tool) with / on the control button. Select [Format] with , then press . Select [OK] with , then press .
How to setup and operate your camera Changing the menu settings Press MENU. The menu appears. The usage of the menus and Setup screen items is described below. Program Mode switch P ISO • The displayed items differ according to the mode switch position. Press / on the control button to select the item you want to set. MENU Control button 400 200 100 Auto ISO WB ISO • When the mode switch is set to , press on the control button after selecting the item.
Changing the items in the Setup screen To turn off the Setup screen display Press MENU. Press MENU again. Deciding the still image quality To return to the menu from the Setup screen You can select the still image quality from [Fine] (high quality) or [Standard]. Press on the control button to return to the position enclosed by the frame in step , then press again. Before operation The menu appears. Press on the control button to advance to , then press again.
Set the mode switch to . Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (P.Quality) with /, then select the desired image quality with /. Fine FINE Standard P.Quality WB ISO Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can select the folder used to store images before shooting, which is convenient for organizing images. When not creating a new folder, “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.
Changing the recording folder Select (Memory Stick Tool) with /, [Change REC. Folder] with /, and [OK] with /, then press . The recording folder selection screen appears. OK Cancel BACK/NEXT Select the desired folder with /, and [OK] with , then press . To cancel changing the recording folder Before advanced operations Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM Select [Cancel] in step or .
Choosing an auto focus method Choosing a focus range finder frame — AF range finder You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. Multipoint AF ( AF range finder frame This selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF mode This sets the focus operation start and stop timing. Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 46 and 109).
Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Before operation Single AF ( S AF ) Select (Camera 1) with , then select [AF Mode] with /. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked. The factory setting is Single AF. Set the menu to the Setup screen (pages 47 and 112).
Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot. Compose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down.
Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 46 and 109). Mode switch Select the desired exposure value with /. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. To reactivate auto exposure In step , select [0EV]. Control button or Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (EV) with . The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed.
• The histogram also appears when the (Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto], but you cannot adjust the exposure. • The histogram also appears when you press while playing back a single image (page 40) or during Quick Review (page 29).
Selecting the metering method Before operation To cancel spot metering When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 46 and 109). Press ( ) again to turn spot metering off. The spot metering cross hair disappears, and the camera returns to multi-pattern metering. You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Adjusting color tones — White Balance You can set the white balance mode according to your shooting conditions. The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. When you want to fix the light source imaging conditions, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural, we recommend that you adjust the white balance setting. Auto (No indicator) Adjusts the white balance automatically. The factory setting is Auto.
Adjusting the flash level — Flash Level You can adjust the amount of flash light. Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 46 and 109). Mode switch Set the mode switch to . Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [ ] (Flash Level) with /, then select the desired setting with /. +: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. –: Makes the flash level lower than normal. Shooting continuously This mode is used for continuous shooting.
Shoot the image. When you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera records the maximum number of images in succession. If you release the shutter button, shooting will stop at that point. When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image. The maximum number of images shot continuously Recording 16 frames in succession You can choose the frame interval from [1/7.5], [1/15] or [1/30] second. — Multi Burst This mode records 16 frames in succession each time you press the shutter button.
Shooting with special effects — Picture Effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 46 and 109). Mode switch B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). Sepia The picture is sepiatoned like an old photograph. Control button Set the mode switch to . or Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with /, then select the desired mode with /.
Selecting the folder and playing back images Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. Select the desired folder with /. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel Single screen 60min 101-0009 BACK/NEXT VGA 101 9/9 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME BACK/NEXT Index screen Mode switch Select [OK] with , then press . To cancel the selection In step , select [Cancel].
Enlarging a portion of a still image You can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. Mode switch / Enlarging an image — Playback zoom Set the mode switch to Adjust the image size with the / (playback zoom). . Display the image to be enlarged with /. Slide (playback zoom) to the T side to zoom in on the image. Select the desired portion of the image with ///.
Playing back successive images — Slide Show You can play back recorded images in order. This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc. Mode switch Interval 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder: Plays back all images in the selected folder. All: Plays back all images stored in the “Memory Stick Duo”. Rotating still images You can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation. Repeat On: Plays back images in a continuous loop.
Set the mode switch to , and display the image to rotate. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (Rotate) with /, then press . Select with , then rotate the image with /. Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This function is used for checking the image. Set the mode switch to . Select the Multi Burst image with /. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously.
Playing back frame by frame Set the mode switch to To delete shot images . Select the Multi Burst image with /. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. Press when the desired frame is displayed. When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. 1 Display the desired Multi Burst image to delete. 2 Press Protecting images — Protect This function protects images against accidental erasure.
In single-image mode Set the mode switch to In index mode . Display the image you want to protect with /. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (Protect) with /, then press . The displayed image is protected. The (protect) indicator appears on the image. 60min VGA 101 2/9 BACK/NEXT To continue and protect other images, select the desired image with /, then press . To cancel the protection Press again in step or . The indicator disappears. Press MENU. The menu appears.
Changing image size — Resize You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file. You can resize to the following sizes: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is retained even after resizing. Mode switch MENU Control button Set the mode switch to . Display the image you want to resize with /. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (Resize) with /, then press . 66 Select the desired size with /, then press .
Printing still images You can print images shot with your camera by the following methods. Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page 68) You can print by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer. Direct printing (“Memory Stick” compatible printer) You can print using a “Memory Stick” compatible printer. See the users manual supplied with the printer for details.
Direct printing Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. For preparation, you only set the USB connection on the Setup screen and connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable. Using a PictBridge compliant printer easily prints the index print*. Single print Preparing the camera Set the USB mode on the camera to connect the camera with a printer.
Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the (USB) jack of the camera and the USB jack on the printer with the USB cable (supplied). Turn on the camera and the printer. The camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode switch position, and an image in the selected playback folder and the print menu appear on the LCD screen. When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] on the Setup screen Even if you turn on the camera, you cannot use the PictBridge function.
Select Selects the images in order. Prints all the selected images. 1 Select the image you want to print with /, then press . The mark appears on the selected image. • Repeat this step to print other images. Set the print setting with ///. 1M Print Index Off Size Default Date Off Quantity 1 Exit 101 2/ 9 OK 2 Select [Print] with , then press . This image Prints the currently displayed image. Index Select [On] to print index-images. Size Selects the desired paper size.
To cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step or select [Exit] in step . To print other images Select the image with / after step , then select [Print]. Printing in index mode If you connect your camera to the printer, the print menu appears. Press [Cancel] to exit the print menu. Slide the (Index) to the W side to display the index screen. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (Print) with , then press . Select the desired printing type with /, then press .
Set the print setting with ///. Print Index Off Size Default Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK Index Select [On] to print index-images. Size Selects the desired paper size. Date To insert the date and time on images, select [Date] or [Day&Time]. • When you select [Date] for [Date] setting, the date will be inserted in the order set in “Setting the date and time” (page 18). Date function may not be provided depending on a printer. Select [Quantity] with , select the number of sheets with /.
Having images printed at a shop Note the following items when having images printed at a shop. Marking images you want to have printed beforehand with print marks is convenient when having images printed at a print service shop. Mode switch Marking print marks in single-image mode Set the mode switch to . Display the image you want to mark with /. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (DPOF) with /, then press . The mark is marked on the displayed image.
Marking print marks in index mode Repeat step to mark other images. Set the mode switch to , then slide the (index) to the W side to display the index screen. Press MENU. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (DPOF) with /, then press . Select [Select] with /, then press . • You cannot mark the This Folder]. mark in [All In Select the image you want to mark with ///, then press . The green mark appears on the selected image.
Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies You can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Mode switch Microphone “REC” appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. 60min 101 640 REC 00:00:02(00:10:48) STD Shutter • Recording stops when the “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Using the self-timer Set the mode switch to procedure on page 31. and follow the • Do not touch the microphone during shooting movies.
Press . Viewing movies on the LCD screen The movie and sound are played back. During playback, (playback) appears on the screen. You can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker. 60min STD 640 101 10/10 00:00:03 Mode switch 101_0010 Speaker PLAY 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME Playback bar To stop playback Press again. To adjust the volume Control button Set the mode switch to . Select the desired moving image with /.
Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Mode switch In single-image mode Set the mode switch to In index mode . Display the movie you want to delete with /. Press (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. Select [Delete] with , then press . Control button • You cannot delete protected movies. • Note that you cannot restore deleted movies. The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted.
Select [OK] with , then press . The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step or . • To delete all the images in the folder, see page 44. Cutting movies You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. Cutting or deleting movies is the recommended function to use when the “Memory Stick Duo” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages. Note that the original movie is deleted when you cut it.
Decide on a cutting point. Mode switch Press the center at the desired cutting point. 60min STD 640 101 Divide Dividing Point 10/10 00:00:02 OK Cancel Exit MENU Control button Set the mode switch to . Select the movie you want to cut using /. Press MENU. The menu appears. The playback of the movie starts. When you want to adjust the cutting point, use [/] (frame rewind/ forward) and adjust the cutting point using /. If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel].
Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Recommended computer environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional The above OS must be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. Click [USB Driver] on the title screen. Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The install menu screen appears. If it does not appear, doubleclick (My Computer) (PICTUREPACKAGE) in that order.
Connecting the camera to your computer Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera, then close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Set the mode switch to . Turn on your conputer and the camera. Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the (USB) jack of the camera. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* Switch on MENU “USB Mode Normal” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
Disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, removing the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camera or turning off the camera during USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Copying images – Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk]. The contents of the “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camera appear. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
When a removable disk icon is not shown 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Display [Device Manager]. Click [Hardware]. Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. Right-click [ Sony DSC]. Click [Uninstall]. The “Confirm Device Removal” screen appears. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, click [Remove].
Viewing the images on your computer Click [Start], then click [My Documents]. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick Duo”. Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. Double-click the desired image file. The image is displayed.
Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF DSC0.JPG • Still image files shot in MOV0.MPG • Movie files (page 75) MOV0.THM • Index image files recorded simultaneously in movie mode (page 75) − Normal mode (page 26) − Burst mode (page 57) − Multi Burst mode (page 58) • stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.
Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera Right-click the image file, then click [Rename]. Change the file name to “DSC0”. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains in a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on your camera by copying the image file in the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”. Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for . Copy the image file to the “Memory Stick Duo” folder. Right-click the image file, then click [Copy].
• When automatically creating slide shows (page 91), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. • When using “ImageMixer VCD2,” a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended. • This software is compatible with DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use. • A separate environment for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
Click [Next], then follow the instructions. Copying images using “Picture Package” Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable. “Picture Package” starts up automatically and the images are copied to the computer automatically. After the images are copied, “Picture Package Viewer” starts up and the images copied are displayed. • The initial screen may differ depending on your computer.
Viewing images on a computer Storing images on a CD-R Click [Viewing video and pictures on PC] on the left side of the screen, then click [Viewing video and pictures on PC] in the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Save the images on CD-R] on the left side of the screen, then click [Save the images on CD-R] in the lower-right corner of the screen. The screen used for viewing images appears.
Set up the menu background, buttons, titles, and so on, then click [Next]. Confirm the set up according to your preferences. Creating a slide show Click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] on the left side of the screen, then click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] in the lower-right corner of the screen. Confirm the preview of the Video CD file. The screen used for creating a slide show appears. Click the screen.
Click [File] in the upper-left corner of the screen, then select [Print]. Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users Recommended computer environment OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/ The printing wizard screen appears. Set the paper size and the number of sheets and print images. 92 v10.1/v10.2/v10.3) The above OS must be installed at the factory.
Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 82. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, disconnect the USB cable etc., after you have turned your computer off. Copying images 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camera appear. 1 Double-click the hard disk icon. 2 Double-click the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files. The image file opens. • “Picture Package” cannot be used with Macintosh.
Required computer environment OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory. CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more, 32,000 colors or more • QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed. (QuickTime 5 is recommended.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First check the items on the tables below. If code displays “C::” appear on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 107). 2 Should your camera still not work properly, press the RESET button inside the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover using a fine-tipped object, then turn on the power again. (All the settings including date and time are cleared and reset to the factory settings.
Symptom Cause/Solution The /CHG lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack. • The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 16). • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Install the battery pack correctly (page 13). • The battery pack is completely charged. • The battery pack is discharged. Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack.
Shooting still images/movies Symptom Cause/Solution The LCD screen is not turned on even • The LCD backlight is turned off with when the power is turned on. (page 29). in the dark place. Turn on the LCD backlight with The subject is not visible on the LCD screen. • Set the mode switch to The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Position the camera further away from the minimum shooting distance (approx.
Symptom Cause/Solution Noise appears in the image when you view the LCD screen in a dark place. • The camera is functioning to increase the visibility of the LCD screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. Your camera cannot record images. • No “Memory Stick Duo” has been inserted. Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 21). • The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is full.
Symptom Cause/Solution The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (pages 18 and 114). The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • Adjust the correct exposure (page 52). Viewing images Cause/Solution Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode switch to (page 40). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 87).
Symptom Cause/Solution You cannot cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to cut. • Protected movie cannot be cut. Cancel the protection (page 64). • Still images cannot be cut. Computers Symptom Cause/Solution You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible. • Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 80 and 92). You cannot install the USB driver. • In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 80). Your computer does not recognize your camera.
Symptom Cause/Solution The image cannot be played back on a computer. • If you are using the “Picture Package” application software, click on help at the upper-right corner of each screen. • 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 “Memory Stick Duo”.
PictBridge compliant printer 102 Symptom Cause/Solution The connection cannot be established. • • • • You cannot print images. • The camera is not connected to the printer. Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it. • If you select [Exit] during printing, you may not print again depending on your printer. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
Symptom Cause/Solution You cannot perform other operations when printing is stopped. • The printer is performing the printing stop processing, so wait for this processing to finish. (This processing may take some time depending on the printer.) Others Cause/Solution A slight rattling noise is heard from inside your camera when you move the camera. • Linear mechanisms are used for some of the lens functions of your camera. This is not a malfunction. Your camera does not work.
Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. 104 Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 21). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 17). Memory Stick error • • • • Memory Stick type error • The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera (page 116). Format error • Failed to format the “Memory Stick Duo”. Format the “Memory Stick Duo” again (page 44).
Message Meaning/Corrective Action For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only • The battery pack is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type. Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to be divided (about more than two seconds). • The file is not a movie. Invalid operation • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera. • The battery level is low or zero.
Message Meaning/Corrective Action Processing • The printer is performing the printing stop processing. Printing is not possible until this processing is completed. This processing may take some time depending on the printer.
Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and attempt the corresponding corrective actions. The last two digits (indicated by ) will differ depending on the state of the camera. Code Cause Countermeasure C:32: There is trouble with your camera’s hardware.
Number of images that can be saved or shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”, the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick Duo”. • The number of images is listed in Fine (Standard) order. • The values for the number of images that can be saved and the shooting time may vary, depending on the shooting conditions.
Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode switch or the setting. Menu items are maintained even when the power is turned off or the mode switch is changed to other position (except [PFX] (P.Effect)). Factory settings are indicated with . When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Selects the camera mode (page 27). (EV)1) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / 0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV / –2.
Item Setting Description PFX (P.Effect) B&W / Sepia / Off Sets the image special effects (page 59). (Saturation)2) + / Normal / – Adjusts the saturation of the image. The indicator appears (except when the setting is Normal). (Contrast)2) + / Normal / – Adjusts the contrast of the image. The indicator appears (except when the setting is Normal). + / Normal / – Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The setting is Normal).
When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description OK / Cancel Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page 60). — Protects and unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 64). (DPOF) — Marks and unmarks the print (DPOF) mark on still images you want to print (page 73). (Print) — Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 68). Interval – Sets the slide show interval (page 62).
Setup items The Setup screen appears when you advance to in the menu and press again. Factory settings are indicated with . 1 Item Setting Description AF Mode Single / Monitor Selects the focus operation mode (page 51). Digital Zoom Smart / Precision / Off Selects the digital zoom mode (page 30). Date/time Day&Time / Date / Off Selects whether to superimpose the date or time onto the image (page 34). The date and time are not inserted in movie or Multi Burst mode.
(Memory Stick Tool) Item Setting Description Format OK / Cancel Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images (page 44). Create REC. Folder OK / Cancel Creates a folder for recording images (page 48). Change REC. Folder OK / Cancel Changes a folder for recording images (page 49). Item Setting Description LCD Backlight Bright / Normal Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight.
2 (Setup 2) Item Setting Description File Number Series − Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed or the recording folder is changed. − Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset USB Connect Clock Set 114 PictBridge PTP Normal − Connects the camera with a PictBridge compatible printer (page 69).
Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. On operating temperature Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Your camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera.
2) Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. 3) 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded and played back only using “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” • “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the equipment used.
On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC Adaptor. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. Specifications Camera [System] USB jack mini B USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
AC-LS5/LS5B AC Adaptor Accessories Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11 W, 0.16 A to 0.09 A Output rating 4.2 V DC, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 48×29×81 mm (1 15/16×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx. 130 g (5 oz) excluding power cord (mains lead) • • • • • • • • • • • NP-FT1 battery pack Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4.
Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. 1 / 1.3 / 1.3 / Zoom scaling indicator (30) 3 VGA 101 1/30” 1.3 4 5 125 F3.5 +2.
Vibration warning indicator (104) When shooting movies 60min STBY 1 Low battery warning indicator (104) STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + 3 4 AF range finder frame (50) + Histogram indicator (53) NR slow shutter indicator (39) 125 Shutter speed indicator F3.5 Aperture value indicator +2.0EV EV level value indicator (52) Menu/Guide menu (46) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off.
+ Spot metering cross hair (55) When playing back still images 60min M VGA 101 1 1.3 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV +2.0EV 500 F3.5 3 101-0012 Folder-file number (85) 4 EV level value indicator (52) Menu/Guide menu (46) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off.
Metering mode indicator (55) / Flash indicator When playing back moving images 60min 1 160 101 101 VOL. 8/8 00:00:12 F3.5 Aperture value indicator Histogram indicator (53) Recording date/time of the playback image (34) Menu/Guide menu (46) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off.
Index A Access lamp .................................................... 21 AC Adaptor ..................................................... 16 AE ................................................................... 28 AE/AF lock ......................................... 27, 28, 52 AF Illuminator ........................................ 33, 112 AF lock............................................................ 52 AF Mode ......................................................... 51 AF range finder frame .....
M Macintosh users .............................................. 92 Memory Stick Duo........................................ 116 Menu settings .......................................... 46, 109 Metering mode ................................................ 55 Mode (REC Mode) ....................................... 109 Mode switch .............................................. 10, 27 Moisture condensation .................................. 115 Monitoring AF ................................................
Z Zoom ............................................................... 30 Zoom scale ......................................................
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