2-638-430-12(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 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 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion 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.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Notes on using your camera “Memory Stick Duo” is not supplied with this camera. For shooting images with this camera, you need to purchase a “Memory Stick Duo”. Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. “Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick” with your camera.
• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 100). • Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.
How to handle the camera • When opening the LCD panel, rotate the panel to the left as illustrated. • When opening the LCD panel, make sure not to touch the lens portion with your fingers. MOVIE PHOTO MODE • The LCD panel rotates 90 degrees and 180 degrees to each side as illustrated. You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen to suit your situation. Adjust the LCD screen with the LCD panel open at 90 degrees. 90° MOVIE PHOTO MODE 180° • When carrying the camera, close the LCD panel as illustrated.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Enjoy images and movies (Hybrid shooting/5SEC Recording) 6 View/delete images Get more familiar with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 35 • Enjoy
Table of contents Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... 11 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 11 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 12 Color – On the effects of lighting ...........................................
Viewing menu ..........................................................................................45 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items ..............................................................................50 Camera ..............................................................................................51 Hybrid Rec Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Memory Stick Tool ............
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 60 Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 62 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera .................. 69 Using the supplied software.................................................................... 70 Using your Macintosh computer .............................................................
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality PHOTO MOVIE MODE Focus Enjoying the camera This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the buttons/ switches (page 27), the menus (page 32), and so on. Focusing on a subject successfully When you press PHOTO halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press PHOTO only halfway down.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
Color On the effects of lighting Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish Enjoying the camera The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 40).
Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) The default settings are marked with Image size 5M (2592×1944) Example: Printing in up to A4 size Example: An attached image to be sent by email .
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
S DC IN connector When using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) DC plug 1 2 3 v mark 4 5 To wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (mains lead) T DC IN connector cover U Hook for wrist strap (t “Read This First”) V Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This First”) 6 7 9 8 qa 0 A Flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”) B Lens C Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in “Read This First”) / AF illuminator (53) D Speaker E Microphone F Multi connector G Battery insertion slot (t step 1 in “Read This First”) H “M
Cyber-shot Station How to attach This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc. Attach the camera as illustrated. Enjoying the camera 1 • Make sure to slide the tray firmly. . How to remove Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot Station as illustrated and remove the camera.
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When in REC mode 60min Display 60min In shooting standby 1 A 101 1.3 1.3 C:32:00 4 2 Recording folder (54) Zoom scaling (51, t step 5 in “Read This First”) Camera mode (Scene Selection) (35) 640 30f VGA [ 400] Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) Album (30, 56) 3 101 Indication +2.
B D Display Indication 3:2 5M 1M 3M VGA FINE STD M BRK 400 Vibration warning (11) Flash mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”) • Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera.
F Display Indication z AE/AF lock (t step 5 in “Read This First”) +2.0EV Exposure Value (37) NR slow shutter • If the shutter speed is slower than or equal to1/6 second (when set to ISO64/ 100/200) or 1/25 second (when set to ISO400), the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise. 2” Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value G Display Indication +2.
A When playing back still images Display 60min 101 12/12 1 VGA 3 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) 60min 101 101 / Playback folder (45)/ Album playback (30) 4 2 PLAY 101-0012 2005 1 1 9:30AM 12/12 When playing back movies 60min 101 12/12 00:00:00 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder 5 5M 1 Recording folder (54) 101 500 F4.5 +2.0EV ISO100 3:2 1M 3M VGA Enjoying the camera 1.
C Display Indication Change folder (45) • This does not appear when using Album. Protect (46) - PictBridge connecting (76) Print order (DPOF) mark (79) M Recording mode (41, t step 5 in “Read This First”) D Display Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (77) Histogram (23, 37) • appears when histogram display is disabled. Flash Metering mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”) White balance (40) WB 500 Shutter speed F4.5 Aperture value ISO number (40) +2.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD backlight on/off) button, the display changes as follows. 60min 101 VGA [ 96] Histogram display (page 37) 640 30f [00:10:48] Enjoying the camera Histogram on • A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when: – The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and (Units: Images) [Standard] on the lower line.
The recording time of movies Capacity 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640(30fps) 0:01:29 0:02:59 0:05:59 0:10:49 0:22:01 0:44:57 1:32:10 320(30fps) 0:04:45 0:09:34 0:19:12 0:34:43 1:10:37 2:24:10 4:55:36 320(15fps) 0:16:37 0:33:24 1:07:00 2:01:08 4:06:24 8:23:01 17:11:20 For image size and image quality, see page 13. The maximum recording time is two hours per one recording. Playback of movies not recorded with this camera cannot be guaranteed.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient 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 those indicated depending on the conditions of use.
Using the buttons for recording/playback You can use the buttons and Shuttle for recording/playback according to the desired setting. button button When set to PLAY, you can switch regular playback to Album (Using Album t page 30). When you set the mode to REC, the button functions as MOVIE. Enjoying the camera When set to PLAY, you can playback recorded images with music (Using Slide Show t page 28). When you set the mode to REC, the button functions as PHOTO.
Using Slide Show You only need to press to view a series of images with music (Slide Show). PHOTO MOVIE MODE 1 Set the mode to PLAY with MODE. 2 Press . 3 Slide Show starts. During Slide Show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B on the control button. • When pressing during regular playback, you can view the saved image on “Memory Stick Duo” and during Album playback, you can view the saved image in Album. • When you have shot images by Hybrid, you can only playback still images.
The available setting items are shown below. The default settings are marked with . Folder (This Date) Playback a series of images saved in a specified folder (or in a specified “This Date” during Album playback) in order. All Playback all images in a “Memory Stick Duo” (in Album for Album playback) in order. Enjoying the camera Image Music Music1 Music2 Select the music for Slide Show playback. A number of selectable music in [Music1] - [Music4] reflects the stored Music files.
Using Album When shooting images during displayed on the screen, those minimized copies of the original images can be saved on Album (page 56). Even if images are deleted from the “Memory Stick Duo,” you can still view and store the minimized images in Album. PHOTO PHOTO MOVIE MOVIE MODE MODE • When shooting still images, their image-size recorded on Album is [VGA]. You can shoot a maximum of 1,100 still images.
4 Select the image you want to play back with v/V/b/B or with Shuttle, then press z. The selected image appear. 60min 1/200 VOLUME • To return to the index screen in “This Date”, press (Index). To delete images from Album Enjoying the camera 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT To delete images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to delete, then press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z.
Using the menu Using menu items Control button v/V/b/B button MENU button PHOTO MOVIE MODE z button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode with MODE. Different items are available depending on the (Camera) menu settings. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • In REC mode, [PHOTO/MOVIE] is indicated. You cannot set an item with [PHOTO/MOVIE] indicator in gray. • In PLAY mode, press z after setting an item.
Menu items For details on the operation t page 32 The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting. ( Menu for shooting (page 35) PHOTO : available) PHOTO/MOVIE MOVIE Auto Program Scene (Camera) — (EV) — — WB (White Bal) — ISO — — — — (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode)1) — — 3) (Interval)2) — 3) — (Flash Level) — 3) — BRK (Bracket M Step)2) PFX (P.
For details on the operation t page 32 Menu for viewing (page 45) (Folder) Regular playback Album playback — - (Protect) DPOF — (Print) — (Resize) — (Rotate) 4) 34 (Setup) — Trimming4) — Available only during playback zoom.
Shooting menu For details on the operation t page 32 The default settings are marked with . When the mode has been set to PLAY, switch it to REC with MODE. (Camera) PHOTO MOVIE The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. Scene Selection Twilight* Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Twilight portrait* Shoots portraits in dark places. Landscape Shoots landscapes, etc., by focusing on a distant subject.
For details on the operation t page 32 On the Magnifying glass Distance to the subject Magnification scale 1 cm (13/32 inch) 3.5× 2 cm (13/16 inch) 2.2× 5 cm (2 inches) 1.1× 10 cm (4 inches) 0.5× 20 cm (7 7/8 inches) 0.3× • The focal distance to a subject is approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches). • The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used. • When you press the Zoom button, the image is enlarged using the digital zoom.
For details on the operation t page 32 (EV) PHOTO MOVIE Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – M +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. m –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image. For details on the exposure t page 12 The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. You can also adjust EV with Shuttle without using the Setup menu.
For details on the operation t page 32 9 (Focus) PHOTO MOVIE You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) • When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient. 3.0m 1.0m 0.
For details on the operation t page 32 • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.
For details on the operation t page 32 WB (White Bal) PHOTO MOVIE Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. WB (Flash) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot use this item when shooting movies. n (Incandescent) Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as at photography studios. (Fluorescent) Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
For details on the operation t page 32 (P.Quality) PHOTO MOVIE Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE) Records with high quality (low compression). Standard (STD) Records with standard quality (high compression). • For details on the image quality t page 13 PHOTO MOVIE Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press PHOTO. Multi Burst ( M ) Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press PHOTO.
For details on the operation t page 32 On the [Multi Burst] • You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: – To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. – To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.
For details on the operation t page 32 BRK (Bracket Step) PHOTO MOVIE Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted. ±1.0EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. • BRK (Bracket Step) is not displayed in some Scene modes. (Interval) PHOTO MOVIE Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 41). 1/7.
For details on the operation t page 32 (Saturation) PHOTO MOVIE PHOTO MOVIE PHOTO MOVIE Adjusts the saturation of the image. +( ) Toward +: Brightens the color. Normal –( ) Toward –: Darkens the color. (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image. +( ) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal –( ) Toward –: Reduces the contrast. (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) (Setup) See page 50. 44 Toward –: Softens the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation t page 32 The default settings are marked with . When the mode has been set to REC, switch it to PLAY with MODE. (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder 102 Folder Name: 102 No.
For details on the operation t page 32 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. You can prevent deleteing images automatically in Album by protecting the images. 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 - indicator appears on the image.
For details on the operation t page 32 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 32 • • • • • For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in “Read This First” You cannot resize movies, Multi Burst images or the images saved on Album. When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2. When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image. (Rotate) Rotates a still image. Rotates an image. See the following procedure.
For details on the operation t page 32 Trimming Records an enlarged image (t step 6 in “Read This First”) as a new file. Trimming See the following procedure. Return Cancels trimming. 1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu. 2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z. • The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is retained. • The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. Control button v/V/b/B button MENU button PHOTO MOVIE MODE z button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode with MODE. 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.
Camera For details on the operation t page 50 The default settings are marked with . Hybrid Rec During Hybrid shooting, you can select whether to record either a pre movie or pre/post movies in Hybrid. Normal Records a five-second-movie before a still image shooting and a three-second-movie after the shooting. Pre Rec Records a five-second movie before shooting a still image. Digital Zoom On ( Off ( ) ) Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6×, but the image quality deteriorates.
For details on the operation t page 50 Date/Time Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting. • The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The date and time appear in red on the lower-right corner of the screen during playback only. Day&Time Superimposes the date, hour, and minute. Date Superimposes the year, month and day. • The date is inserted in the order you select.
For details on the operation t page 50 AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when PHOTO is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The ON indicator appears at this time. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 50 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo,” including even protected images. 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 Folder Name: 102 No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34 2/2 AM BACK/NEXT 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.
Album tool For details on the operation t page 50 The default settings are marked with . Write in Album When shooting images, you can choose to save the minimized copies of the original images. On When shooting images, save the minimized copies of the original images in Album. Off Does not save the minimized copies of the original images in Album. • For more details in Album, see “Using Album” (page 30). Format Formats Album.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation t page 50 The default settings are marked with . Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press PHOTO. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/press PHOTO. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Format Music • Once you format the write-in-area of Music files, all data in the area will be erased, and you cannot get it back. OK See the following procedure.
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 Duo” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
For details on the operation t page 50 Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 82 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 72). Preparation Copying images to your computer (page 62) Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP.
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 Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera with a computer 3 Connect the USB cable to the USB jack of a computer. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with the recorded images in the camera. • You cannot copy the images in Album directly to a computer. Copy (page 55) the images in Album to “Memory Stick Duo” first, then follow step 1. 2 Connect the Cyber-shot Station 4 Attach the camera on the Cybershot Station (page 17), then turn it on.
“USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Mass Storage Memory Stick Switch on Access indicators* MENU When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. • If “USB Mode Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 58).
4 Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. 1 2 Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options” screen appears. 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable from the Cybershot Station. Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 2: Connecting the camera with a computer” on page 63.
2 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. 1 2 • 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. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file.
2 Double-click the desired image file. x For Windows 98/98SE Confirm that the access indicators (page 64) are white. If the access indicators have turned white, the device is disconnected from a computer. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Example: viewing folders on Windows XP The image is displayed.
another camera equipped with the folder creating function. When not creating any folders, there is only the “101MSDCF” folder. C Folder containing movie data that were recorded using your camera (except for movie data recorded in Hybrid). When not creating any folder, there is only the “101MNV01” folder. D Folder containing movie data, etc., which were recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function • You cannot record any images to “100MSDCF” or “MSSONY” folders.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • 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 one software application: “PicturePackage”. PicturePackage A B C D E 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]. The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
5 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to add/change Music files. • When you want to use the preset Music again, we recommended that you excute [Format Music] (page 57) first. • For details on using “Music Transfer,” see the on-line help in “Music Transfer”. To start up the software Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” icon on the desktop.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer and change your desired music in Slide Show using “Music Transfer”. Recommended computer environment Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0 or later) • There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples.
To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon. The camera is disconnected from the computer. • If using Mac OS X v10.0, disconnect the USB cable etc., after you have turned your computer off. You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with the desired Music file.
Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 75) 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 shot images using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cable.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Attach the camera on the Cybershot Station, then connect between the USB jack of the Cyber-shot Station and that of the printer using the supplied USB cable. Stage 3: Printing Regardless of REC/PLAY mode 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.
2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B. 101 2/9 1M Print Index Off Size Default Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK 3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Do not disconnect the USB cable) indicator appears on the screen. [Index] indicator Select [On] to print as an index image. Printing 2/3 [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. Exit [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B or with Shuttle, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. 5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3: Printing” (page 76).
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
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 b/B, 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 or with Shuttle, 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.
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. 1 Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (STEREO) jack of the Cyber-shot Station and the video/audio input jacks of the TV. 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV/ video input switch to “VIDEO”. • For details, see the operational instructions supplied with 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 USB cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera or accessory, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 84 to 93. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 94. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power.
Battery pack and power You cannot charge the battery pack. • The camera is turned on. Turn the camera off (t step 2 in “Read This First”). The battery pack cannot be installed. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”). The /CHG lamp flashes when charging a battery pack. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”). • The battery pack is discharged. Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack. • The battery pack has malfunctioned.
Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”). • The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 16, t step 1 in “Read This First”). • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (page 16, t step 1 in “Read This First”). • The battery pack is dead (page 99). Replace it with a new one.
The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/25 cm (9 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting. Or, select (Magnifying glass mode) and focus from a distance of approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches) from the subject (page 36).
The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”) or adjust the exposure (page 37). • The brightness of the screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 57). • Turn on the LCD backlight with (page 23). The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the exposure (page 37). • The brightness of the screen is too bright.
Viewing images Refer to “Computers” (page 89) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • The mode is set to REC. Set the mode to PLAY with MODE. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 69). • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 67, 73).
You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark. • You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies or the images saved on Album. Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 61 for Windows, and page 72 for Macintosh. You cannot install the USB driver. • In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 62). Your computer does not recognize your camera.
You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 63). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 64, 72). • When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by your camera (page 54). After making a USB connection, “PicturePackage” does not start automatically.
“Memory Stick Duo” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”). Cannot record on a “Memory Stick Duo”. • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 97). • The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.
You cannot record images on Album. • Set [Write in Album] to [On] in the (Setup) menu (page 56). • The capacity of Album becomes full by saving protected images. Remove the protection of unwanted images (page 47). 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.
Cannot print the image at the size selected. • Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera. • The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 77) 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.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display E:61:ss 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. E:91:ss C:32:ss E • There is trouble with your camera’s hardware.
Memory Stick type error • The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera (page 97). Format error • Format the media again (page 54). Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 55). File error • An error occurred while playing back the image. Memory Stick locked • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 97).
Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. 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. Connect to device • You tried to print images before the printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant 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.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (T type). What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
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.
x On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged.
Specifications Camera [Power, general] Battery pack used [System] Image device 7.17 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 6.33 – 19.0 mm (38 – 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F3.5 – 4.
AC Adaptor AC-LS5 Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11 W Output rating 4.2 V DC* * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. 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 (5.0 oz) excluding power cord (mains lead) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FT1 Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4.
Index Index Numerics Install/Remove t step 1 in “Read This First” 5SEC Recording t step 5 in “Read This First” Remaining indicator t step 1 in “Read This First” A Beach mode.......................... 35 AC Adaptor...........................16 Beep ..................................... 57 t step 1 in “Read This First” t step 5 in “Read This First” Copy ..................................... 55 Copying images to your computer ....................... 62 Create REC. Folder ..............
Flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Interval ................................. 43 Multi AF ...............................38 ISO ................................. 12, 40 Multi Burst............................41 Fluorescent............................40 J Multi-pattern metering t step 5 in “Read This First” Focus...............................11, 38 Focus preset ..........................38 Folder....................................45 Changing .......................55 Creating ................
Print order mark....................79 Shooting Printing at a shop ..................79 Printing directly ....................75 Program auto shooting..........35 Protect...................................46 PTP .......................................58 R REC Mode............................41 Still image t step 5 in “Read This First” Video Out .............................59 Images in Album ...........30 Shutter speed........................ 12 Movie t step 6 in “Read This First” Reset ............
Trademarks Notes on the License • THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
