VCLICK! Table of contents Basic operations Advanced operations Using the menu Digital Still Camera Using the Setup screen Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-N2 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and “Instruction Manual” thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.
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”. • 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. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 124.
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2 Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................7 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 7 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 8 Color – On the effects of lighting................................................................
Table of contents Using the menu Using menu items .............................................................................. 43 Menu items .......................................................................................... 44 Shooting menu........................................................................................
Table of contents Using the Setup screen Using Setup items ..............................................................................62 1 Camera 1 ...........................................................................................64 AF Mode Digital Zoom 2 Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Camera 2 ...........................................................................................67 Auto Review Internal Memory...........................................................................
Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 80 Installing the software (supplied) ............................................................ 82 Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 83 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................
Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions by touching the buttons on the screen (page 19). Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press the shutter button fully down suddenly.
Basic techniques for better images 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.
Basic techniques for better images Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 49. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image.
Basic techniques for better images Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 2 5 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 4 6 7 A POWER button/lamp B Shutter button 8 qs 9 qd q; qa A For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (21) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (26) C Flash (23) D Self-timer lamp (23)/AF illuminator (66) E Microphone F Speaker G Lens B LCD screen (17)/touch panel (19) C Hook for wrist strap D Mode switch E (on-screen key) button • Press this button longer to display the (Setup) screen.
Identifying parts L Tripod receptacle (bottom) • 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. Display Indication Flash charging When shooting still images Zoom scaling (22, 64) 1.
Indicators on the screen C Display FINE STD D Indication Display Indication Image size (25) Vibration warning • • 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 (page 7). is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated.
Indicators on the screen When playing back still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Recording mode (21, 50) M Protect (55) - Print order (DPOF) mark (103) N Playback Change folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory. When playing back movies 1.3 Step 12/16 Zoom scaling (27) Frame by frame playback (52) Housing mode (77) B Display Indication Histogram (17, 32) • appears when histogram display is disabled.
Indicators on the screen C Display D Indication Display Indication Image size (25) PictBridge connecting (99) Recording folder (69) PictBridge connecting (101) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed. +2.0EV Exposure Value (31) ISO number (49) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode (47) Flash Playback folder (54) White balance (47) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on Histogram display (page 32) Indicators off Indicators on • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight. • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback. • The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting – When the menu is displayed.
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 25 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. When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.
Basic operations Operating the touch panel Mode switch (on-screen key) button Basic operations Touch panel 1 Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. • When the mode switch is set to operation. , skip this 2 Lightly touch the buttons on the screen with your finger. • Press (on-screen key) again to turn off the touch panel buttons. On the touch panel buttons • When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.
Operating the touch panel Dragging the screen Still images can be changed or movies fast-forwarded or reversed by dragging the screen during playback. To use this function, press (on-screen key) to turn off the touch panel buttons. Still images • The image is changed when you remove your Previous image Next image finger from the screen. Movies • Touch the screen to play back the movie. • Drag the screen to the right to fast-forward and to the left to reverse the movie.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) This section explains the method for starting to shoot images with the default settings. Microphone Shutter button Mode switch (on-screen key) button Basic operations Zoom button 1 Select a mode with the mode switch. Still image (Auto adjustment mode): Select Movie: Select . . 2 Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. Do not cover the microphone with your finger.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) 3 Shoot with the shutter button. When shooting images during displayed on the screen, those minimized copies of the original images can be saved in the Album (page 72). Still image (Auto adjustment mode): 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. AE/AF lock indicator 2 Press the shutter button fully down.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Setting Flash mode/Self-timer/Macro recording/image size Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. Using the flash for still images Basic operations Using the self-timer Shooting close-up (Macro) Changing the image size Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Touch on the screen. Touch the desired item, then .
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp To cancel the self-timer shooting, press (on-screen key). • If you use the 2-second delay self-timer, you may prevent blur. Macro (Shooting close-up) Touch on the screen. Touch [On], then . Macro On Off On ( ): Macro on (W side: Approx. 6 cm or farther (2 3/8 inches or farther), T side: Approx.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Changing the image size Touch on the screen. Touch the desired item, then . For details on the image size, see page 10. The default settings are marked with . Guidelines 10M (3648×2736) For storing important images or printing A3/A3 +1) size or fine A4 size images 3:22) (3648×2432) 8M (3264×2448) 1) 2) 3) 4) No.
Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (Playback zoom) button (Playback zoom) button Mode switch Touch panel 1 Select with the mode switch. 2 Select an image with / . Movie: Touch B. Rewind/Fast forward: / (Return to normal playback: B) Volume: Touch [MENU] t [Volume] t +/– to adjust t [Exit]. Stop playback: x • Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size smaller. To delete images Display the image you want to delete, then touch [MENU] t [Delete] t [Delete] t [OK].
Viewing/deleting images To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B MENU x1.0 Basic operations 1.3 Cancel playback zoom • To store enlarged images: [Trimming] (page 61) To view an index screen Press (Index). Touch the image you want to view on the single-image screen. To display the previous/next screen, touch b/B.
Advanced operations Selecting the desired camera function Setting the shooting mode The modes can be changed with the mode switch. Still image shooting modes There are four shooting modes available for still images: auto, program, scene selection and manual. The default setting is [Auto]. To select shooting modes other than [Auto], see the following procedure. 1 Press (on-screen key). 2 Touch (Camera). 3 Touch the desired mode.
Selecting the desired camera function From this page, the available mode position for the menu items is shown as follows. Unavailable Available Scene Selection: Selecting the best mode for scene High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Twilight Portrait* Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places.
Selecting the desired camera function Available functions with Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.
Selecting the desired camera function 4 Adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value by touching v/V. Aperture value Shutter speed 5 Shoot the image. • The flash is set to (Forcedflash) or (No Flash). • At the following settings, the adjustment changes only the brightness, not the depth of field. – at F4 and F8 when the zoom is set fully to the W side – at F8 and F16 when the zoom is set fully to the T side • Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”.
Selecting the desired camera function • For details on the exposure, see page 8. • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram A B Dark Bright A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press (Screen display switch) repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen.
Selecting the desired camera function The default settings are marked with Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image ) (Movie ) . Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame (default setting). • This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. AF range finder frame indicator Center AF ( ) Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the finder frame. • Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition.
Selecting the desired camera function • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Distance setting information in the focus preset 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.
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 72). 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. Advanced operations Internal memory • Still images are recorded in the Album in [VGA(E-Mail)] ([1M] for Multi Burst images) image size and [Standard] picture quality. The Album can store a maximum of 500 images.
Using the Album 4 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. • To return to the index screen in “This date,” press (Index). To delete images in the album To delete images on the single-image screen 1 Display the image you want to delete, then touch [MENU] to display the menu. 2 Touch [Delete] t [Delete] t [OK].
Using the Album Advanced operations 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). c c 1 Set the mode switch to . c 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. To adjust the volume of the music Press (on-screen key) during playback, then touch +/– to adjust the volume.
Using the Slide Show 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.
Using the Slide Show 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 Start Starts the slide show. 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.
Painting on still images You can paint or put stamps on still images and save them separately. Use the paint pen (supplied) for this operation. To display the painting 1 Set the mode switch to . Advanced operations • You cannot paint or put stamps on Multi Burst images, movies, or images in the Album. • When viewing recorded images on a TV (page 78), you cannot paint the images. 2 Touch [MENU] t [Paint].
Painting on still images To change the color of the line or stamp Touch the color select button, a desired color, then . • The selected color is applied to both the line and stamp. To make corrections Touch , then rub the part you want to erase using the paint pen. Otherwise, touch revert to the previous state (if you touch again, it returns to the latest state). to • You can select the thickness of the eraser in the same way as you do for the pen, using the thickness select button.
Using the menu Using menu items Mode switch Touch panel (on-screen key) button Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. 2 Press (Camera) menu (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. • When the mode switch is set to Using the menu 1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch. , skip this operation. 3 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 4 Touch the item you want to set. 5 Touch the setting. 6 Press (on-screen key) to turn off the menu.
Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 43 The available menu items 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 46) COLOR (Color Mode) (Metering Mode) — — WB (White Bal) — — ISO — — — — — — — (P.
Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 43 ( : available) Mode switch position: Auto Program Manual Scene Menu for viewing (page 54) (Album) — — — — — (Exit Album) — — — — — (Slide Show) — — — — — (Paint) — — — — — (Volume) (Folder) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — - (Protect) — — — — — DPOF — — — — — (Print) — — — — — (Resize) — — — — — (Rotate) — — — — — (Divide) — — — — — (Setup) — — — — — — — — — — (Trimmin
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the vividness of the image, accompanied by effects. Normal Vivid (VIVID) Sets the image to bright and deep color. Natural (NATURAL) Sets the image to quiet color. Sepia (SEPIA) Sets the image to sepia color. B&W (B & W) Sets the image to monochromatic color. • You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 (Metering Mode): Selecting the 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.
Shooting menu Fluorescent ( For details on the operation 1 page 43 ) Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Incandescent (n) Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as at photography studios. Flash ( WB ) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. • For details on the white balance, see page 9.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Small number Large number Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. Auto 100 200 400 800 1600 • • • • Using the menu Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality. For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 9.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method 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. • The flash is set to Exp Brktg (BRK) (No Flash).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 On the [Burst] • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 1.2 seconds. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops. • You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 30).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 On the [Multi Burst] • You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: – To pause/resume: Touch X. – To play back frame-by-frame: Touch c/C in pause mode. Touch B to resume playback in series.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 (Contrast): Adjusting the contrast of the image Toward – Toward + Adjusts the contrast of the image. +( ) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal ) Toward –: Reduces the contrast. (Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image Toward – Using the menu –( Toward + Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) Toward –: Softens the image. (Setup): Changing Setup items See page 62.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 From this page, the available media (“Memory Stick Duo”, internal memory and Album) for the menu items are shown as follows. Unavailable Available (Album): Displaying the still images in the Album Displays the still images in the Album. See page 35. (Exit Album): Finishing play back of images in the Album Finishes playing back of images in the Album.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 1 Select the desired folder with b/B. 2 Touch [OK]. Using the menu z On the folder The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or create a new one. • To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 69) • To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 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) 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].
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image Large size Small size 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. 10M Using the menu 8M For details on guidelines for selecting the image size, see page 25. 5M 3M 2M 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.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Touch v/V to display 4 Touch (Rotate), then touch it. to rotate the image. 5 Touch [OK]. • 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.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0003 101_0001 1 3 2 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 1 A B 2 3 101_0002 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B. 101_0004 1 3 A 2 Using the menu Divide B 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 Procedure 1 Display the movie to be divided. 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 Touch x at the desired cutting point. • When you want to adjust the cutting point, touch c/C (frame rewind/forward). • If you want to change the cutting point, touch B. The playback of the movie starts again. 6 Touch [OK] t [OK]. The movie is cut.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 (Trimming): Recording an enlarged image Records an enlarged image (page 27) as a new file. 10M For details on guidelines for selecting the image size, see page 25. 8M 5M Using the menu 3M 2M 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 Touch panel 1 Press (on-screen key) button (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. • When the mode switch is set to , skip this operation. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Touch V to display (Setup), then touch it. 4 Touch v/V to display the item you want to set, then touch it. 5 Touch the option you want to set. The selected option turns blue and is set.
Using Setup items To cancel the For details on the operation 1 page 62 (Setup) setting Touch [Cancel] if it appears. If it does not appear, select the previous setting again. • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
1 Camera 1 For details on the operation 1 page 62 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.
Camera 1 For details on the operation 1 page 62 • 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.
Camera 1 For details on the operation 1 page 62 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 Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
2 Camera 2 For details on the operation 1 page 62 The default settings are marked with . Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. On Use the Auto Review. Off Does not use Auto Review. • If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image.
Internal Memory For details on the operation 1 page 62 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. 68 OK Formats the internal memory. Cancel Cancels the formatting.
Memory Stick For details on the operation 1 page 62 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”.
Memory Stick For details on the operation 1 page 62 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. The folder selection screen appears. OK Select the desired folder by touching v/V, then [OK]. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. • You cannot move recorded images to a different folder. Copy Copies all images in the internal memory or the Album to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
Memory Stick For details on the operation 1 page 62 • 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 1 page 62 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(E-Mail)] image size and the [Standard] picture quality. • Movies are not recorded in the Album.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation 1 page 62 Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide Show. See pages 38, 95, 97. 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 1 page 62 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 • You can change the setting by pressing (Screen display switch) button longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Setup 3 For details on the operation 1 page 62 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.
Setup 3 For details on the operation 1 page 62 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 79 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 1 page 62 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 paint pen, 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. The × mark moves on the screen. If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed.
Viewing images on a TV screen 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 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.
Viewing images on a TV screen 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. 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.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 96). This section describes the English version of screen contents.
Enjoying your Windows computer 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 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.
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
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.
Copying images to your computer Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer 1 Connect the camera to your computer. “USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera. Access indicators* 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.
Copying images to your computer 1 After making a USB connection in Stage 2, 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. 1 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. 1 2 The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears. 2 The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 2 Click [Next].
Copying images to your computer 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 88).
Copying images to your computer 3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. 1 2 2 The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. 1 The contents of the “My Documents” folder are displayed.
Copying images to your computer To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera 1 Double-click Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Copying images to your computer • Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same. – Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG – Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM • For more information about folders, see pages 54 and 69.
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 “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Picture Motion Browser” and gives the basic instructions. “Picture Motion Browser” overview Basic instructions Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera. Importing images 1 Make sure “Media Check Tool”* is running. With the “Picture Motion Browser” you can: Look for a (Media Check Tool) icon in the taskbar.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) 3 Import the images. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. 2 Viewing images in “Viewed folders” arranged by shooting date on a calendar 1Click the [Calendar] tab. Years when images were shot are listed. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 94.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Hour display screen • To stop the slide show, click the on the lower left of the screen. button • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. Displaying images in full-screen mode Using your computer • You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Other functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing Register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. 1 Click on the main screen, or choose [Register Folders to View] from the [File] menu. Changing the “Folder to be imported” To change the “Folder to be imported”, access the “Import Settings” screen. 1 Choose [Import Settings] t [Location for Imported Images] from the [File] menu.
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CDROM (supplied). Also, you can delete or add these files whenever you want.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4) USB jack: Provided as standard Recommended environment for using “Music Transfer” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.
Using your Macintosh computer 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. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPICTUTIL). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [MAC] 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 side edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 113). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 99) 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) Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 3 Turn on your camera and the printer. 1 Connect the camera to the printer. The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen. 2 To the multi connector Stage 3: Printing Regardless of what the mode switch is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 To the USB jack Cable for multi-use terminal 1 Touch the desired printing method.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. 3 Touch [OK]. The image is printed. 2 Make print settings by touching desired items. • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen. indicator [Quantity] When [Index] is set to [Off]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [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 100).
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.
Printing at a shop To remove the mark in index mode Marking in index mode Touch the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5. 1 Display the index screen To remove all the marks in the folder (page 27). 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 106 to 116. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 117. 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 74). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • Install the battery pack correctly using the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever toward the bottom of the camera. Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly. • The battery pack is discharged. Install the charged battery pack. • The battery pack is dead (page 124). Replace it with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack. The power turns off suddenly.
Troubleshooting The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Shoot in (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 6 cm or farther (2 3/8 inches or farther) (W)/34 cm or farther (13 3/8 inches or farther) (T), when shooting. • (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images. • The Focus preset function is selected.
Troubleshooting The screen is too dark or too bright. • Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (pages 17, 74). The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode (page 47) or adjust the exposure (page 31). The image is too bright. • Adjust the exposure (page 31). The image colors are not correct. • Set [COLOR] (Color Mode) to [Normal] (page 46). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
Troubleshooting The date and time are not displayed. • (Screen display switch) button is turned off (page 17). The image appears rough right after playback starts. • The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a malfunction. The image does not appear on the screen when a USB connection is made. • The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV”. Disconnect the cable for multi- use terminal or set the switch to “CAMERA” (page 84).
Troubleshooting Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 81 for Windows, and page 96 for Macintosh. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot. • Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Reader/Writer made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
Troubleshooting The “Removable disk” icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera. • Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a Windows computer. 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager]. • For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. The “Device Manager” appears.
Troubleshooting Picture Motion Browser Images are not displayed correctly with “Picture Motion Browser”. • Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not displayed even if the folder is registered in “Viewed folders”, update the database (page 94). You cannot find images imported with “Picture Motion Browser”. • Look in the “My Pictures” folder.
Troubleshooting Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the internal memory. • Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory. Album The free capacity of the Album does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the Album to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • The data is not deleted after copying. Cannot copy the data stored in the Album to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Check the capacity (32 MB or more recommended).
Troubleshooting Cannot print images with the date inserted. • If you print out images using “Picture Motion Browser”, the images can be printed with date inserted. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information.
Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting Others The camera does not function with the lens portion extended. • Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving. • Insert a charged battery pack, then turn on the camera again. The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
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, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
Warning indicators and messages 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 122). selected folder. Select a different folder (page 70). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (page 26).
Warning indicators and messages 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.
Warning indicators and messages Format Music Error • Execute [Format Music] (page 73). Operation is changed • [Housing] is set to [On] (page 77).
Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources You can use your camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
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.
On the “Memory Stick” • 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 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 leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
Index Index A Computer ............................. 80 Copying images ...... 83, 96 F value .................................... 8 AE/AF lock indicator ...........22 Macintosh ..................... 96 File name .............................. 88 AF Illuminator......................66 Recommended environment ............ 81, 96 File Number.......................... 75 AF Mode...............................64 Software............ 82, 91, 95 AF range finder frame ..........
Index I Menu .................................... 43 Precision digital zoom ..........64 Identifying parts....................11 Items........................ 21, 44 Pressing halfway down ...........7 Image file storage destinations and file names................88 Shooting ........................ 46 Print ......................................98 Viewing ......................... 54 Index mode....................99 Image quality ..................10, 49 Metering Mode.....................
Index Setup 1 ..................................73 V Setup 2 ..................................74 VGA(E-Mail)....................... 25 Setup 3 ..................................75 Video Out............................. 76 Setup 4 ..................................77 Viewing Sharpness..............................53 Movie............................ 26 Shooting Still image..................... 26 Movie ............................21 Viewing menu ...................... 54 Still image .........
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