Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-N2 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to CD-ROM (supplied) “Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF).” Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.
WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.
[ Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.
[ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 6 Getting started ................................................................................. 8 Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB (1) • Paint pen (1) • USB, A/V, DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Wrist strap (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ “Cyber-shot Handbook”) (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) About the paint pen • You can paint or put stamps on still images with the paint pen.
1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers other than those in the USA and Canada CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge).
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 2 2 1 1 Battery eject lever Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the terminal side facing the lens. Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with the tip of the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. 3 Insert the battery pack in the correct direction.
[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. Slide the battery eject lever. • Be sure not to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack when the access lamp is lit. 3 Operating the touch panel Mode switch (on-screen key) button Touch panel 1 Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons.
4 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Mode switch Touch panel 1 Select with the mode switch, then press the POWER button. 2 Set the clock by touching the buttons on the screen. 1 Touch the desired date display format, then t. The Clock Set 2/2 screen appears. 2 Touch the item to be set, then set the numeric value with v/V. 3 Touch [OK]. [ To change the date and time Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen (page 20).
Shooting images easily Microphone Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Touch panel Mode switch (on-screen key) button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Screen display switch) button 1 Select a mode with the mode switch. Still image: 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. 3 Shoot with the shutter button.
[ Using the zoom Press the zoom button. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Touch . on the screen. Touch [On], then On ( ): Macro on (W side: Approx. 6 cm or farther (2 3/8 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 34 cm or farther (13 3/8 inches or farther)) Off: Macro off To select the following functions, press the (on-screen key). [ [ Touch on the screen.
[ Selecting the still image shooting mode Touch on the screen. Touch the desired item, then . Auto: Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Program: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (Playback zoom) button (Playback zoom) button Touch panel Mode switch Multi connector (bottom) 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 [ To delete images Display the image you want to delete, then touch [MENU] t [Delete] t [Delete] t [OK].
[ Viewing 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. If you press (Index) again, the 12-image index screen appears. [ To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, touch [MENU] t [Delete] t [Select]. 2 Touch the image you want to delete to display the (Delete) indicator. 3 Touch [OK] t [OK]. [ To play back images stored in the Album 1 Set the mode switch to .
Indicators on the screen Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes. [ When shooting still images A Battery remaining z AE/AF lock BRK M Recording mode White balance WB STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Camera mode (Scene Selection) [ When shooting movies Camera mode (Program/ Manual) SL Flash mode Flash charging Zoom scaling 1.
B 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder 00:00:12 Counter Histogram • During playback, appears when histogram display is disabled. NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value Playback bar D Vibration warning Low battery warning E PictBridge connecting Exposure Value +2.
Changing the settings – Menu/Setup Mode switch Touch panel (on-screen key) button 1 Set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. 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 the item you want to set. • If the desired item is not visible, touch v/V until the item appears on the screen. 5 Touch the setting.
For details on the operation 1 page 20 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position and the menu settings. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. (Camera) Menu for shooting COLOR (Color Mode) (Metering Mode) Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. Selects the metering mode. WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. (P.Quality) Selects the still image quality.
For details on the operation 1 page 20 Menu for viewing (Album) (Exit Album) Displays the still images in the Album. Finishes playing back of images in the Album. (Slide Show) Plays back a series of images. (Paint) Paints on the still images. (Delete) (Volume) (Folder) Deletes images. Adjusts the volume. Selects the folder for viewing images. - (Protect) Prevents accidental erasure. DPOF Adds a Print order mark. (Print) Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer.
For details on the operation 1 page 20 Memory Stick Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. Create REC. Folder Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images. Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. Album Write in Album Chooses to save minimized copies of the original images. Format Formats the Album.
Enjoying your computer You can display images shot with the camera on the computer. Also, you can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.” Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Mac OS 9.1/9.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions. • For image size, see page 14. [ The approximate number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Units: Images) Capacity Size 10M 3:2 8M 5M 3M 2M VGA(E-Mail) 16:9(HDTV) Internal memory Approx.
[ The approximate recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Size 640(Fine) Internal memory Approx. 25MB “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 0:25:10 – – – 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 640(Standard) 0:01:10 0:02:50 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:21:40 0:44:20 1:31:00 160 0:18:50 0:45:30 1:31:30 2:51:20 5:47:00 11:44:20 24:18:20 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF).” If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.” 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 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display. • The battery pack is discharged. Install the charged battery pack (page 9). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images.
Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera BC-CSG/BC-CSGB battery charger [System] Power requirements: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2 W (BC-CSG)/ 2.6 W (BC-CSGB) Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 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) Image device: 9.15 mm (1/1.7 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx.
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