Enjoying the camera Using the menu Digital Still Camera User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-N1 Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your TV “Read This First” (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
WARNING To reduce 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.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick 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. • If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place.
• 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 122). • 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.
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 Operate the touch panel 5 Select the image size for use 6 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) 7 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 28 • Enjoy your images us
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 ......................................................................................... 54 (Album) (Exit Album) (Slide Show) (Paint) (Delete) (Volume) (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) (Trimming) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items .............................................................................. 61 1 Camera 1 ...........................................................................................
1 Setup 1 ...............................................................................................70 Download Music Format Music 2 Setup 2 ...............................................................................................71 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize 3 Setup 3 ...............................................................................................72 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 4 Setup 4 ............................................................
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 99 Warning indicators and messages........................................................ 113 Others On the “Memory Stick” .......................................................................... 117 On the battery pack .............................................................................. 119 On the battery charger................................................................
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Focus Enjoying the camera This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions by touching the buttons on the screen. Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity 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.
Characteristics of “shutter speed” Slower Moving objects appear to flow. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. Enjoying the camera Faster Moving objects appear stopped. Characteristics of “aperture” (F value) Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives.
Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 48).
Selecting the image size for use (t step 5 in “Read This First”) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) The default settings are marked with Image size 8M (3264×2448) Example: An attached image to be sent by email .
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
L Tripod receptacle (bottom) To attach the stylus M Multi connector (bottom) When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) Attach the stylus to the wrist strap as shown below. Do not carry the camera by holding the stylus. The camera may fall down. Enjoying the camera • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Display Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) When shooting still images VGA z FINE 400 1 Indication AE/AF lock (t step 6 in “Read This First”) 3 C:32:00 ISO400 M 0.7EV BRK Recording mode (28, 50) 4 White balance (48) WB 2 +2.0EV F3.
B Display Indication Histogram (22, 33) Display Indication ±0.7EV Bracket Step value (51) D Vibration warning (11) • If the shutter speed is slower than or equal to 1/6 second, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise. • Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images.
A When playing back still images M Display VGA 12/12 C:32:00 101-0012 2005 1 1 9:30 AM 1 1.3 +2.0EV 2 ISO400 3 Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) Recording mode (28, 50) M 4 500 F3.5 Indication N Playback (t step 7 in “Read This First”) - Protect (55) Print order (DPOF) mark (95) Change folder (54) When playing back movies 160 8/8 C:32:00 101-0012 2005 1 1 9:30 AM 1 • This does not appear when using internal memory. 1.3 3 4 Step 12/16 VOL.
C Display 8M 3:2 5M 1M FINE 640 VGA Image size (t step 5 in “Read This First”) STD 640 160 PictBridge connecting (91) 101 Recording folder (66) • This does not appear when using internal memory. 101 Display Indication 2005 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image (63) VOL. Volume (t step 7 in “Read This First”) Enjoying the camera 3M 16:9 Indication Playback folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen display on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on 1M S AF Histogram display (page 33) • The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. To switch images by sliding your finger You can switch to the previous or next image by touching the screen itself while playing images. To use this feature, turn off the touch panel buttons by pressing the (on-screen key) button.
. STD 640 3/9 101-0012 2005 1 1 9:30AM 00:00:00 PLAY BACK NEXT • When viewing images taken in Multi Burst mode, touch the screen to pause the display. Slide your finger across the screen toward the right or left to switch frames forward or backward. Enjoying the camera Movies Touch the screen to start playback. Slide your finger to the right or left during playback to fast-forward or reverse the movie. Touch again during playback to pause.
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 [Standard] on the lower line.
When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 26 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.
On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the following methods. To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo” Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 67). To copy (back up) data on a hard disc of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 77 to 82 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed When viewing still images • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 119). • The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low. – The flash is used frequently. – The camera has been turned on and off many times. – The zoom is used frequently. – [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright].
Using the camera features Set the mode switch to the desired function. Mode switch : Shooting movies t step 6 in “Read This First” t step 7 in “Read This First” : Playback/Edit (on-screen key) button Still image shooting modes : Auto: Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 6 in “Read This First” Program: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Scene selection The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Twilight Portrait* Shoots portraits in dark places. Candle* Shoot candlelit scenes, without spoiling the atmosphere. Soft Snap Shoots portraits of people, flowers, etc., with a gentle atmosphere. Landscape Shoots landscapes, etc., by focusing on a distant subject.
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset — White Balance — — SL 0.5m/1.0m/ Center AF 3.0m/7.
Manual exposure Manually adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value. (on-screen key). B Touch (Camera) t [Manual], then to set and return to the previous screen. M MSET 160 F2.8 OFF OFF MENU Enjoying the camera A Press 1M The camera becomes the manual exposure setting mode. C Touch . D Adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value by touching v/V. MSET Exposure Setting F2.8 Aperture value 250 Shutter speed 0EV When the zoom is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture, F2.
(EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – Toward + A Press (on-screen key). B Set (Camera) to a setting other than [Auto] and [Manual], then touch P 0EV . AUTO OFF OFF MENU C Touch 1M (EV). D Select a value by touching v/V. EV +0.3EV Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV: The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Toward –: Darkens an image. • For details on the exposure t page 12 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram 1M A Bright A Number of pixels B Brightness Enjoying the camera B Dark A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press (Screen display on/off) repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.
9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. A Press B Set (on-screen key). (Camera) to a setting other than [Auto], then touch . C Touch 9 (Focus). D Touch the desired option. Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image ) (Movie ) Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame (default setting). When (Camera) is set to [Auto], the focus method is fixed to Multipoint AF.
Spot AF (Flexible Spot AF) ( ) By moving the AF range finder frame to wherever you like on the screen, you can focus on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. 1M 98 Enjoying the camera • To set the Flexible Spot AF, see page 36. • This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is out of the center area. • When shooting a moving subject, take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame.
How to use the [Spot AF] A Set (Camera) to a setting other than [Auto], then touch B Touch 9 (Focus)t [Spot AF]. C Press (on-screen key) to turn off the menu. 1M 98 S AF D Touch where you want to focus the shot. 1M 98 S AF 36 .
Using the Album When shooting images during displayed on the screen, those minimized copies of the original images can be saved in the Album (page 69). Even if images are deleted from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo”, you can still view the minimized images stored in the Album. Enjoying the camera Internal memory • Still images are recorded in the Album in [VGA] ([1M] for Multi Burst images) image size and [Standard] picture quality. The Album can store a maximum of 500 images.
C Select the “This date” you want to display with b/B, then touch it. All images recorded in “This date” are displayed on the index screen. D 2005 1 1 10:30 10:38 10:45 10:48 10:50 11:07 11:11 10:30 11:27 E D Recording year/month/day E Recording time MENU • If you want to return to the previous index screen, press (index). D Touch the image. (If the image you want is not on the screen, touch b/B until it appears on the screen.) The selected image appears.
Enjoying the camera z Image data in the Album • When the Album becomes full, your old image data gets deleted automatically. Protect the data you do not want to be deleted (page 55). • When the capacity of Album is full with protected images, blinks. Although you can record images in the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo”, you cannot record the images in the Album. If you remove the protection of unwanted images, you can record the image data in the Album.
Using the Slide Show You can view a series of images with effect and accompanied by music (Slide Show). Slide Show Effects Stylish Album p Slide Show p Paint Delete A Set the mode switch to . p Music Music3 Image Folder Start 2 Touch [MENU]t[Slide Show]t[Start]. 3 Slide show starts. Images in the “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory are played back. During Album playback, the images in the Album are played back.
You can set the following options. The default settings are marked with . Effects A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes. Nostalgic A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene. Stylish A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo. Active A high-tempo slide show suitable for active scenes. Normal A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined interval.
Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Interval 3 sec Sets the slide show interval for a [Normal] slide show. 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min z To add/change Music files You can transfer the desired music (Music file) from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during a slide show. You can transfer the music by [Download Music] in the (Setup) menu using the supplied “Music Transfer” software installed on a computer.
Painting the image You can paint or put stamps on still images and save them separately. Use the supplied stylus for this operation. • You cannot paint or put stamps on Multi Burst images, movies, or images in the Album. • When viewing recorded images on a TV (page 97), you cannot paint the images.
Erasing all painting A Touch . “Clear All” appears. B Touch [OK]. All painting will disappear from the image. Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation. To save the painting A Touch (or ). “Save” appears. B Touch [OK]. The painted image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file. Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation. • The image is saved in [VGA] image size and [Fine] picture quality. To exit paint mode A Touch . “Exit” appears. B Touch [OK]. Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation.
Using the menu Using menu items Mode switch (on-screen key) button Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. 2 Press (Camera) menu Using the menu 1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch. (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. • When the mode switch is set to , skip this operation. 3 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 4 Touch the item you want to set.
Menu items For details on the operation t page 45 The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( : available) Mode switch position: Auto Program Manual Scene Menu for shooting (page 48) — — WB (White Bal) (Metering Mode) — — ISO — — — — — — — (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step) M — * — — (Interval) — * — — (Flash Level) — * — PFX (P.
For details on the operation t page 45 ( : available) Mode switch position: Auto Program Manual Scene (Album) — — — — — (Exit Album) — — — — — (Slide Show) — — — — — (Paint) — — — — — (Delete) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Menu for viewing (page 54) - (Protect) — — — — — DPOF — — — — — — — — — — (Print) (Resize) — — — — — (Rotate) — — — — — (Divide) — — — — — (Setup) (Trimming)** — — — — — — — — — — Using the menu
Shooting menu For details on the operation t page 45 The default settings are marked with . (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Multi (Multi-pattern metering) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. Center (Center-weighted metering) ( ) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
For details on the operation t page 45 • For details on the white balance t page 14 • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [ ] (Fluorescent). • Except in [ WB ] (Flash) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes. • Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 29).
For details on the operation t page 45 Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Normal Burst ( Does not shoot continuously. ) Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button. • When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image. Exp Brktg (BRK) Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted.
For details on the operation t page 45 • The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 32), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is approximately 1.1 seconds. • If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value.
For details on the operation t page 45 (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal – ( –) Toward –: Makes the flash level lower. • To change flash mode t step 6 in “Read This First” • You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode (page 29). PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. Off No effect. Sepia ( ) B&W( Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph).
For details on the operation t page 45 (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) See page 61. Using the menu (Setup) Toward –: Softens the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation t page 45 (Album) Displays the still images in the Album. See page 37. (Exit Album) Finishes playing back of images in the Album. (Slide Show) Plays back recorded images in order with effect and accompanied by music. See page 40. (Paint) Paints characters or graphics on the still images. See page 43. (Delete) Deletes unnecessary images. t step 7 in “Read This First” (Volume) Adjusts the volume.
For details on the operation t page 45 1 Select the desired folder with v/V. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: 6 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel 2 Touch [OK]. Using the menu z On the folder The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 66). You can change the folder or create a new one. • To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 66) • To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC.
For details on the operation t page 45 To protect images in index mode 1 Press (Index) to display the index screen. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Touch [Protect] t [Select]. 4 Touch the image you want to protect. A green - (protect) indicator appears on the selected image. - (green) OK Exit 5 Repeat step 4 to protect other images. 6 Touch [OK] t [OK]. • To protect all images in the folder, touch [Protect] t [All In This Folder] t [On].
For details on the operation t page 45 (Resize) You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing. 8M The setting size is just a guideline. t step 5 in “Read This First” 5M 3M Using the menu 1M VGA 1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Touch v/V to display (Resize), then touch it. 4 Touch the desired size, then [OK].
For details on the operation t page 45 • You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or Multi Burst images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. (Divide) Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies.
For details on the operation t page 45 3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary. 101_0004 1 101_0007 A 3 2 B 101_0006 Delete Delete 4 Only the desired scenes remain. 3 2 101_0006 Procedure 1 Display the movie to be divided. Using the menu 1 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Touch v/V to display (Divide), then touch it. 4 Touch [OK]. The playback of the movie starts. 5 Press x at the desired cutting point.
For details on the operation t page 45 (Trimming) Records an enlarged image (t step 7 in “Read This First”) as a new file. 8M The setting size is just a guideline. t step 5 in “Read This First” 5M 3M 1M VGA 1 Touch [MENU] during playback zoom to display the menu. 2 Touch (Trimming). 3 Touch the image size. 4 Touch [OK]. The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the (Setup) screen. Mode switch (on-screen key) button 2 Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. • When the mode switch is set to , skip this operation. 3 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 4 Touch V to display Using the Setup screen 1 Turn on the power. (Setup), then touch it. 5 Touch v/V to display the item you want to set, then touch it.
1 Camera 1 For details on the operation t page 61 The default settings are marked with . AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
For details on the operation t page 61 • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
2 Camera 2 For details on the operation t page 61 The default settings are marked with . 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 the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The ON indicator appears at this time. Auto ( ON ) Off Uses the AF illuminator. Does not use AF illuminator.
Internal Memory For details on the operation t page 61 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears. OK Formats the internal memory. Cancel Cancels the formatting.
Memory Stick For details on the operation t page 61 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images. The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears. OK Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”.
For details on the operation t page 61 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: 6 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel OK Select the desired folder by touching v/V, then [OK]. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. Copy Copies all images in the internal memory or the Album to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
For details on the operation t page 61 • Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • You cannot copy individual images. • The original images in the internal memory or Album are retained even after copying.
Album For details on the operation t page 61 The default settings are marked with . Write in Album When shooting images, you can choose to save minimized copies of the original images. On ( ) Off When shooting images, save minimized copies of the original images in the Album. Does not save minimized copies of the original images in the Album. • Still images are recorded in the Album in the [VGA] image size and the [Standard] picture quality. • Movies are not recorded in the Album.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation t page 61 Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide Show. See page 40, 86. Format Music If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show, the Music file might be corrupted. If this happens, perform [Format Music], then transfer the music by [Download Music] using the supplied “Music Transfer” software. • If you format the write-in-area of the Music file, all Music files are deleted and cannot be restored.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation t page 61 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack. Bright Brightens. Normal • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
3 Setup 3 For details on the operation t page 61 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 61 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 98 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).
4 Setup 4 For details on the operation t page 61 The default settings are marked with . Calibration Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. Using the stylus, touch the × mark displayed on the screen. To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that point are not effected. Calibration 1/3 Touch the "X" Cancel The × mark moves on the screen.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 87). Preparation Copying images to your computer (page 77) Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Viewing images saved on your computer Installing “PicturePackage” (page 85).
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 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer, then click [USB Driver] when the install menu screen appears. 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.
4 Click the radio button next to [Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then click [Finish]. 1 1 2 2 1 2 Your computer restarts. Now, you can establish a USB connection. Remove the CD-ROM when the installation is completed. Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary.
Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer “USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Mass Storage Memory Stick Access indicators* MENU 2 To the multi connector 1 To a USB connector * 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 72).
1 After making a USB connection in Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. 4 Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. 1 2 1 Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options” screen appears. 2 The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 2 Click [Next]. The images saved on the “Memory Stick Duo” of the camera appear.
6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 82). Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 79. Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer 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].
• 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. However, note that if you change the file name (page 84), you may not be able to play back that image with your camera. 2 Double-click the desired image file.
x For Windows 98/98SE Confirm that the access indicators (page 79) are white. If the access indicators have turned white, the device is disconnected from the 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 • You cannot record any images to the “100MSDCF” folder. The images in these folders are available only for viewing.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed.
Using the supplied software This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage A B C D 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].
5 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to add/change Music files. • To restore the music preset at the factory to the camera 1 Perform [Format Music] (page 70). To start up the software • Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” icon on the desktop.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied), or 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) USB connector: Provided as standard • We recommend that you have QuickTime 6 or later pre-installed on your computer. OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.
4 View images on the computer. Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file.
To install “Music Transfer” • Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer.” • For installation, you need to log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. B Double-click (PICTUREPACKAGE). 3 Copy the [Music Transfer.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk. 4 Double-click the [Music Transfer.pkg] file in the copy-to folder. The installation of the software starts.
Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9(HDTV)] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 110). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 91) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) In single-image mode Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal. Turn on your camera and the printer. The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen. Print This image Select DPOF image All In This Folder Stage 3: Printing 2 To the multi connector Regardless of what the mode switch is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2.
2 Make print settings by touching desired items. 3 Touch [OK]. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the (Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal) indicator appears on the screen. Print Quantity 1 Date Off Size Default OK indicator [Quantity] Printing When [Index] is set to [Off]: Exit Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image.
[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Touch the image you want to print to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.). [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 92).
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
To remove the mark in index mode Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen (t step 7 in “Read This First”). Touch the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5. To remove all the marks in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then touch [Off]. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Touch v/V to display [DPOF], then touch it. 4 Touch [Select]. • You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This 5 Touch the image you want to mark.
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 Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) to connect the camera to the TV. 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV/ video input switch to “video.” • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 4 Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera.
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 cable for multi-use terminal (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, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 100 to 112. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 113. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 71). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever toward the bottom of the camera (t step 1 in “Read This First”). • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”). The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory (page 25) or “Memory Stick Duo” (page 24). If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (t step 7 in “Read This First”). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 117). • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 62). • This function cannot be used when: – The image size is set to [8M] or [3:2]. – Shooting in Multi Burst mode. – Shooting movies. The flash does not work. • The flash is set to (No flash) (t step 6 in “Read This First”). • You cannot use the flash when: – [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst], or [Multi Burst] (page 50). – (Twilight mode), (Candle mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 29).
The image colors are not correct. • Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 52). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination.
Viewing images Refer to “Computers” (page 106) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode switch to (page 28). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 84). • 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 82).
Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 56). • 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 117). You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 76 for Windows, and page 87 for Macintosh. You cannot install the USB driver. • In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 77). Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made. • The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV”. Set to “CAMERA” (page 79). Your computer does not recognize your camera.
You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied cable for multi-use terminal (page 79). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 79, 87). • 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 66). 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 117). • The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 7 in “Read This First”).
Internal memory The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in “Read This First”). Cannot record images using the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in “Read This First”). The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
Printing Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off. • When you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9(HDTV)], both edges of the image may be cut off. • When printing images using your own printer, try canceling the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer. “---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image. • Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted.
Others Your camera does not work. • Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera (page 119). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the battery pack, and then, after one minute, insert the battery pack and turn on the camera. The touch panel buttons do not appear. • Press (on-screen key).
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss • There is trouble with your camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
Memory Stick locked Cannot record • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • The camera cannot record images in the with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 117). selected folder. Select a different folder (page 67). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (t step 7 in “Read This First”).
640(Fine) is not available • 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)]. 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 cable for multi-use terminal again.
Operation is changed • [Housing] is set to [On] (page 74). Format Music Error • Execute [Format Music] again (page 70).
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 battery pack On charging the battery pack On battery life We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes.
On the battery charger x On the battery charger • Do not charge any battery pack other than the supplied NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you keep charging it, there is a danger of leaks, excessive heat, explosions, or electric shock.
Using the Cyber-shot Station The Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) lets you easily charge the camera. Simply set the camera in the Cyber-shot Station and charging starts automatically. While charging the battery, you can check the battery level with the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station. The remote controller supplied with the Cyber-shot Station enables you to do the following operations from a remote location.
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] Power [System] Image device 9.10 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 8 303 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 8 068 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 – 23.7 mm (38 – 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 – 5.
BC-CSG battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2W Output voltage DC 4.2 V, 0.25 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. 62 × 24 × 91 mm (2 1/2 × 31/32 ×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 3.
Index Index A Bracket Setup ....................... 51 AC Adaptor...........................17 Burst..................................... 50 t step 1 in “Read This First” D C Date ......................................63 Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” Cable for multi-use terminal .......................... 79, 92, 97 Date/Time .............................63 AE/AF lock indicator Calibration ........................... 74 Daylight ................................
M Optical zoom ........................62 Changing .......................67 M AF .................................... 62 OS ...................................76, 87 Creating .........................66 Macintosh computer............. 87 Overexposure........................12 Format.......................65, 66, 69 Recommended environment .................. 87 Folder....................................54 Format Music........................70 P Mass Storage ........................ 72 P.
S Specifications..................... 124 W S AF......................................62 Spot AF ................................ 35 Saturation..............................52 Spot metering ....................... 48 Warning indicators and messages ..................... 113 Scene selection .....................29 Spot metering cross hairs..... 48 WB ....................................... 48 Screen Standard ............................... 49 White balance .......................
Trademarks • • • • • • • • and Cyber-shot Station are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “MagicGate”, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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