3-069-761-11(1) Digital Still Camera 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. DSC-P20 Serial No.
The number below is for the FCC related matters only. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P20 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
Attention for the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. Be sure to read the following before using your camera Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder.
Introduction Checks the image after recording images Recording still images: page 19 Playing back still images: page 27 Deleting images (DELETE): page 58 Captures images with your computer You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application software.
Table of contents Getting started Identifying the parts .............................. 8 Preparing the power supply ................ 10 Setting the date and time ..................... 15 Inserting the “Memory Stick” ............. 17 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images ........................ 19 Recording moving images .................. 25 B Playback Playing back still images .................... 27 Playing back moving images .............. 28 Viewing images using a personal computer ....
Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button/lamp (15) Press and hold down this button for approximately one second to turn on the camera.
Getting started Attaching the strap A MACRO switch (24) H LCD screen B Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) /CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (21) I DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (21) C MENU button (39) J Digital zoom button (for recording) (22) INDEX/zoom button (for playback) (55) D Jack cover (12, 14) K Hook for wrist strap E DC IN jack (12, 14) L OPEN switch F USB jack (31, 33) M Battery cover G Control button (18, 38) N Access lamp (17) O “Memory Stick”
Preparing the power supply Installing the supplied batteries or an optional battery pack Your camera operates only with the following batteries. • Two size AA alkaline batteries (supplied)* • “InfoLITHIUM” (S series) battery pack (NP-FS11) (recommended, not supplied) • Two size AA nickel metal hydride batteries (not supplied) • Two size AA nickel-cadmium batteries (not supplied) The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is recommended for long operating times.
Install the batteries. Insert the two size AA batteries with the 3 and # ends facing as illustrated. Be careful not to insert the batteries facing the wrong way. 3 Close the battery cover. Pressing the batteries with the cover, close the cover firmly until it clicks into place. To remove the batteries Open the battery cover with the battery cover side facing upward and remove the batteries. Be careful not to drop the batteries when removing them.
Charging the battery pack (not supplied) You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera. Battery pack (NP-FS11) (not supplied) Jack cover To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back Still image recording* Battery life (min.) Number of images NP-FS11 (not supplied)** Battery life (min.) Number of images LCD screen ON Approx. 30 Approx. 600 Approx. 90 Approx. 1800 LCD screen OFF Approx. 60 Approx. 1200 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back 640×480 image size, standard picture quality, no flash , and in NORMAL recording mode.
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.” • When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be decreased. Charging time Battery pack Full charge (min.) NP-FS11 (not supplied) Approx. 180 Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Setting the date and time When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera. Getting started Control button Select the item with vVbB, then set with the center z. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press and hold down the POWER button for approximately one second to turn on the POWER power. ON/OFF(CHG) The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights up. The CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD screen.
5 6 Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time on a 24-hour cycle. Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement. The date and time are entered.
Inserting the “Memory Stick” Getting started Access lamp 1 Open the “Memory Stick” cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the “Memory Stick” cover. Removing the “Memory Stick” Open the “Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly. Notes • Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
B Recording Basic operations Basic operations How to use the mode dial The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera. : To record still images in TWILIGHT mode : To record still images : To play back or edit images : To record moving images or Clip Motion images SET UP: To set the setup items (The SET UP position changes the settings of infrequently-used items.
Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” B Recording POWER 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Set the mode dial to 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. While the AE lock indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure of the captured image.
4 Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter sounds. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the next image. RECORDING The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” See pages 44 and 46 to 49. Notes • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but this does not affect the recorded image.
Recording images with the finder or the LCD screen DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF Indicators in the finder Recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) /CHG lamp (orange) Notes • You cannot check the entire recording range with the finder. Recording with the LCD screen is recommended when it is necessary to correctly understand the recording range. • Because of the difference of the portion of the finder and the lens, use the LCD screen when you record a subject closer than 1 m (3 1/4 feet).
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen (page 39) and pressing b (7) on the control button. (You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off.) To return to the normal recording mode: press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To delete the image: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [DELETE] with B on the control button, then press the center z. 3.
Clear the menu (page 39), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) again. Recording images with the flash Control button v ( B Recording The factory setting is auto (no indicator).
Adjusting the exposure for the subject Clear the menu, then press the control button B ( ). The spot light-metering cross hair appears on the LCD screen. You can adjust the exposure (spot light-metering) for the point that you want to record, when there is a backlight or when there is a strong contrast between the subject and the background. Position the point that you want to record on the spot light-metering cross hair. To cancel spot light-metering, press the control button B ( ) again.
Recording moving images Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 37). To record moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” Open the lens cover beforehand. POWER B Recording DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 1 Set the mode dial to SET UP. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the control button, then press B. CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF PAGE SELECT 3 Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the control button, then press B.
6 Press the shutter button fully down. “REC” appears on the LCD screen, and recording of the image on the “Memory Stick” begins. Sound cannot be recorded with moving images. 7 Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. The recording stops. Or, the recording stops when the “Memory Stick” is full. For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)” on page 43.
B Playback Playing back still images POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF Set the mode dial to . The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select the desired still image with the control button b/B. b: To display the preceding image. B: To display the next image. B Playback 1 640 6/8 100-0028 2001 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT Notes • You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipment.
Playing back moving images POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 1 Set the mode dial to . The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select the desired moving image with the control button b/B. Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images. b: To display the preceding image. B: To display the next image. 3 Press the center z to start the playback. The moving image is played back. During playback, B (playback) appears on the LCD screen.
Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to e-mail using application software. This section describes the method for viewing images on a personal computer using the supplied USB cable. There are two ways to make the USB connection, which are the normal connection and the PTP connection (page 66). This is set using [USB CONNECT] in the setup settings. Here describes the way using the [NORMAL] setting.
Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard. Recommended Macintosh environment Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.
Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is included with the application software in the CDROM which is supplied with your camera. Be sure to complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the USB cable. If you connect the USB cable first, you will be unable to install the USB driver properly.
7 Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard recognize the hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are to be installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. Notes • Do not connect the USB cable before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a “Memory Stick” is inserted into your camera before installing the USB driver.
Viewing images When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or other moving image playback applications must be installed. When viewing moving images on a Macintosh system, QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed. 1 Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows or Mac OS to load. 2 Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.
6 Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” on page 36.
For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory Stick” from the camera while it is connected to your personal computer. 1 Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task tray. 2 When the message appears confirming the safe removal of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”.
Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is “E.
Folder IMCIF100 MOML0001 File Meaning DSC0ssss.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 46) DSC0ssss.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 48) MOV0ssss.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations.” How to use the mode dial The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.
Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu) on the LCD screen 0 EV Press MENU to display/ clear the menu on the LCD screen. 0 EV EV WB ISO Menu You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off. Setting up the items in the setup or menu 1 CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF SELECT 2 When the mode dial is set to SET UP or : 1 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set up.
Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item (EV) / Setting +2.0EV to –2.0EV Description Adjust the exposure value (page 50). WB (WHITE BAL) HOLD x AUTO IN DOOR OUT DOOR Sets the white balance (page 51). ISO 400 200 100 x AUTO Selects the ISO film speed.
Item (SHARPNESS) Setting +2 +1 x 0 –1 –2 Description Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the setting is 0). When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to MPEG MOVIE in the setup settings.) Item (EV) WB (WHITE BAL) PFX (P. EFFECT) +2.0EV to –2.0EV Description Adjust the exposure value (page 50). HOLD x AUTO IN DOOR OUT DOOR Sets the white balance (page 51). 320×240 x 160×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images (page 43).
Item PFX (P. EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) Setting Description SOLARIZE B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF Sets the image special effects (page 52). +2 +1 x 0 –1 –2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the setting is 0). When the mode dial is set to Item DELETE Setting Description OK Deletes the displayed image (page 58). CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image. PROTECT – Protects images against accidental erasure (page 59).
Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select the desired image size from [ v/V. , or . Still image sizes: 1216×912, 1216 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 ∗ The image is recorded in the ratio of three to two to fit the printing paper size. Using this image size, the margin of an image is not printed out. However, the slight amount of the upper and lower black portions are displayed on the LCD screen.
The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB) Still images: Image size Usage Quality STANDARD FINE Approx. 6 1216×912 Printing in post card size Approx. 12 1216 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 12 Approx. 6 1024×768 Viewing on PC Approx. 16 Approx. 10 640×480 Attaching to e-mail Approx. 57 Approx. 23 Moving images: Image size Usage Number of images or time 320×240 Viewing on PC Approx. 40 sec. 160×112 Attaching to e-mail Approx. 160 sec.
B Various recording Tips Records images according to shooting conditions (TWILIGHT mode) Mode dial: This camera has a preset TWILIGHT mode. This mode is suitable for the night scene. Under normal recording conditions, the camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those for the iris, exposure, and white balance, as it shoots. However, you may not be able to carry out your desired shooting depending on shooting conditions.
Remaining number of recordable images (page 82) Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) Mode dial: The actual number of remaining images may differ depending on the recording conditions. / In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of the normal still image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 43).) 1 4 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Press MENU.
Notes Recording text documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode is suitable for recording a document to emphasize its character by the black and white colors. The LCD screen also turns to black and white, and the image is recorded in the GIF format. 1 4 • If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you may be unable to record a clear image. • Writing and reading data take more time than normal recording.
Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) Mode dial: / Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality image. The JPEG (compressed) format image is also recorded with the TIFF format image. 1 4 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TIFF] with v/V. 4 or Record the image.
6 Record the image for the first frame. The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB) Image size Number of images NORMAL (160×120) Approx. 20* MOBILE (80×72) Approx. 200 MAKING "CLIP MOTION" Before carrying out step 8, the images are temporarily stored in memory. These images are not recorded on the “Memory Stick”, yet. 7 Record the image for the next frame. Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames. 8 Press z.
Tips Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) Mode dial: / / Adjusts the exposure value which is set in the automatic adjustment. 1 Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When recording a backlighted subject or a subject in the snow, set it toward +, and when recording a dark subject with fully displayed on the LCD screen, set it toward –.
To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] with v/V in step 3. Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) Mode dial: / Tips / Normally, the white balance is automatically adjusted (AUTO). When you record with the shooting condition fixed or under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adjust the white balance. The image is susceptible to lighting conditions. The image looks blue under sunlight in the summer, and looks red under mercury lamps. Human eyes can resolve these problems.
Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT) Mode dial: / Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) / You can digitally process images to obtain special effect. Mode dial: / 1,4 5 1 2,3 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V. Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [DATE/TIME] with B/v/V, then press B.
5 Record the image. The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback only. 2001 7 Notes • If you select [DATE] in step 3, the date is imposed onto the image in the order selected with “Setting the date and time” (page 15). • The date and time are not superimposed onto moving images or Clip Motion images.
B Various playback • Triple-image screen Playing back three or nine images at once APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE CLIP VALUE : Mode dial: 100-0005 You can display multiple images on the LCD screen at one time using the zoom buttons. 1 2 1 2 Set the mode dial to . Press the zoom W button repeatedly. The LCD screen display changes as follows: • Single (single-image) screen 100-0001 2001 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT • Index (nine-image) screen F4.5 1/125 0.
Notes Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) Mode dial: 1 3 2,4 Set the mode dial to 3 Zoom in/out the image with the zoom T/W buttons. 4 Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired portion of the image. v: The image moves downward V: The image moves upward b: The image moves rightward B: The image moves leftward . Display the image to be enlarged. B Various playback 1 2 • You cannot zoom moving images.
Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE) Mode dial: This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc. 1 2 3,4 1 2 Set the mode dial to 3 Select [SLIDE] with b/B, then press z. Set the following items. . Press MENU. The menu appears. INTERVAL You can select from 1 min (one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds), 5 sec (5 seconds), or 3 sec (3 seconds). REPEAT ON: Plays back images in a continuous loop.
Rotating a still image (ROTATE) Mode dial: You can rotate the image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation. 1 2 3,4 Set the mode dial to , and display the image to rotate. 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [ROTATE] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [ , ] with v/V, then rotate the image with b/B. Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. B Various playback 1 To cancel rotation Select [CANCEL] with v/V in step 4, then press z.
B Editing In index mode Deleting images (DELETE) 1 W Mode dial: 2 3,4,5 You can delete unwanted files. In single-image or tripleimage mode 1 Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W button. 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [DELETE] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z. 5 When you select [ALL] Select [ENTER] with b/B, then press z. All the unprotected images are deleted. 1 W 3 2,4,5 1 2 Set the mode dial to .
To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z. Note If there are files on the “Memory Stick” with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted, these files are also deleted at the same time. Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) Mode dial: Protects images against accidental erasure. In single-image or tripleimage mode 1 W 3 2,4 1 2 Set the mode dial to .
3 Select [OK] with b/B, then press z. In index mode 1 W 2 3,4,5 1 Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W button. 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [PROTECT] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z. 5 When you select [ALL] Select [ON] with b/B, then press z. All the images in the “Memory Stick” are protected. When you select [SELECT] The frame of the selected image turns green.
Notes Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Mode dial: You can change the image size of the recorded image. 1 2 3,4 Set the mode dial to , then display the image of which you want to change the size. 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z. 1216×912, 1024×768, 640×480 The resized image is recorded. B Editing 1 • The original image is retained even after resizing.
Selecting still images to print (PRINT) Mode dial: To unmark the print mark Press z again in step 4. mark disappears. In index mode You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . In single-image or tripleimage mode 1 W 2,6 3–5,7 1 Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W button. 2 Press MENU. The menu appears.
To unmark selected print marks Select the images to be unmarked in step 5 with the control button, then press z. To unmark all the print marks Select [ALL] with b/B in step 4, then press z. Select [OFF] with b/B, then press z. The marks on all images are unmarked. To cancel marking the print mark Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or select [EXIT] with b/B in step 7, then press z. Notes Mode dial: You can divide moving images recorded in MPEG MOVIE mode.
You cannot divide the following types of files: • Clip Motion files • Still image files • Moving image files that are too short to divide The file number changes as follows when you divide a file. If you divide the MOV00003.mpg file, the divided file numbers become MOV00004.mpg and MOV00005.mpg, and MOV00003.mpg is skipped. The divided files are saved as the latest files. 1 2 Step 1: Divide the unwanted scene A. 1 A MOV00002.mpg B 3 DIVIDE point Step 2: Divide the unwanted scene B. MOV00004.
Changing the setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. You can set up the following items with the control button. Factory settings are indicated with x. CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 25, 48). DATE/TIME DAY & TIME DATE x OFF Sets whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 52). RED EYE REDUCTION ON x OFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 23). CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion.
Item LCD BACKLIGHT BEEP Setting BRIGHT x NORMAL Displayed only when using your camera with the battery pack: Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Lets you set the brightness of the LCD backlight to [BRIGHT] or [NORMAL]. Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. SHUTTER Turns on the shutter sound only. (The shutter sound is heard when you press the shutter button.
Additional information How to prevent moisture condensation Precautions When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (about an hour). On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
On battery pack (not supplied) • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied) What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied) is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC power adaptor (not supplied).
Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the battery charger (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains) [b].
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, press the reset button located on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.) Should your camera still not operate properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Symptom Cause and/or Solution The LCD screen does not light when the power is turned on. • The power was turned off with the LCD screen set to OFF the last time the camera was used. t The camera retains the settings from the last time it was used. If you turn the power off with the LCD screen set to OFF, the LCD is still set to OFF the next time you turn the power on. • The LCD screen automatically turns off while the charging lamp is flashing (page 85). The picture is out of focus.
Cause and/or Solution Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is happening. t This is not a malfunction. The battery life is short. • You are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is not charged enough. t Charge the battery pack fully. • Alkaline batteries or the battery pack is dead. t Replace the battery (page 10). • You are not using the recommended batteries.
Symptom Cause and/or Solution Your camera cannot delete an image. • The image is protected. t Cancel the protection (page 59). The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (page 11). t The auto-power off function (page 11) is activated. Turn on the camera. • The battery is discharged. t Replace it with a charged battery or new alkaline batteries.
Symptom No function works though the power is on. Cause and/or Solution t Remove the battery pack, then install it again after about one minute. If the function still do not work, press the reset button located on the bottom using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.
Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional Perform all steps without skipping. 1 2 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 3 4 Insert a “Memory Stick”. 5 Open “Device Manager” on Windows. For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and Windows Me users: Connect the USB jack on the camera and the computer with the supplied USB cable.
Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message Meaning No “Memory Stick” has been inserted. SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again. MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera, or is damaged. • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted correctly. FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the “Memory Stick.
Message Meaning The amount of light is not sufficient or the shutter speed is too slow. (Mount the camera on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in place.) LENS COVER CLOSED 78 The lens cover is closed.
Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four digits of numbers. If this occurs, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera’s current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. C:32:ss Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself.
First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action E:61:ss E:91:ss • A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit service code.
Specifications System LCD screen Used LCD panel 3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Used battery Two size AA alkaline batteries: 3 V NP-FS11: 3.6 V (not supplied) Power consumption (during recording) 2.5 W Operation temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Maximum dimensions 123×62×46 mm (4 7/8×2 1/2×1 13/16 inches) (w/h/d) Mass Approx.
LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording still images 7 89 0qaqsqd 1 2 3 4 5 min qf qg qh qj qk ql SOLARIZE 6 EV WB ISO w; A Battery remaining indicator B Flash mode/red eye reduction/ white balance C Date/time/ISO number indicator D Sharpness indicator E Picture effect indicator L Remaining number of recordable images indicator/ Self-diagnosis function indicator The actual number of remaining images may differ depending on the recording conditions.
The indicators during recording moving images 456 1 2 3 7 min STBY SOLARIZE + EV A Battery remaining indicator B White balance indicator C Picture effect indicator D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Recording time [maximum recordable time] indicator/ Self-diagnosis function indicator WB PFX 8 9 0 qa qs G Remaining memory capacity indicator H Macro indicator I EV level indicator J Self-timer indicator K Spot light-metering cross hair L Menu and guide menu Pressing MENU switches
When playing back still images 45 6 7 120min 1 2 640 8 11/12 x1.
Notes on Using Batteries • Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time. In addition, do not mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries such as alkaline and nickel metal hydride batteries. Power save mode When operating the camera with size AA alkaline batteries, set POWER SAVE in the SET UP screen to ON. This increases the battery efficiency and life when recording still images.
Index A Adjusting the exposure ... 50 AE lock ........................... 19 Auto power-off function ...................... 11 Auto red-eye reduction............... 23, 65 B Battery battery life .................. 13 battery remaining indicator...................... 82 charging...................... 12 installing..................... 10 BEEP............................... 66 C Charging the battery pack ............................ 12 Cleaning.......................... 67 Clip Motion.....................
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306976111
