filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\01COV-DSCP7UC\010COV01.FM] masterpage:Right 010COV01.FM Page 1 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:52 PM 3-075-896-11(1) Getting started _________________________ Digital Still Camera Shooting still images ___________________ Viewing still images ____________________ Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\02WAR.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 2 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\02WAR.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 3 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 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.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\02WAR.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 4 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 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. The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camera.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\02WAR.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 5 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 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.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 6 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Table of contents Before using your camera ......................... 5 Identifying the parts .................................. 8 Getting started Charging the battery pack ....................... 10 Using an external power source.............. 14 Using your camera abroad ...................... 14 Turning on/off your camera....................
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:L1-Right 01cov.book Page 7 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of a still image.........63 Enlarging an image – Playback zoom.............................63 Recording an enlarged image – Trimming .....................................64 Playing back successive images (Slide show)....................................64 Rotating still images.........................
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filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 10 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Getting started Charging the battery pack Jack cover OPE N 1 DC plug 2 Battery eject lever , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. , Insert the battery pack, and close the cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated above.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right 01cov.book Page 11 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) To remove the battery pack Battery remaining indicator 1 60min 2272 FINE 4 4 Getting started The battery remaining indicator shows the remaining shooting or viewing time.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-00 01cov.book Page 12 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Charging the battery pack (continued) Charging time Shooting* still images This represents the time required to charge fully depleted battery pack using the supplied AC-LS1A AC power adaptor in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). Battery pack NP-FC10 (supplied) Full charge (min.) Approx.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right 01cov.book Page 13 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM The POWER SAVE function When the POWER SAVE function is activated, you can shoot for a longer period of time. Set the mode dial to SET UP, and set [POWER SAVE] in [SETUP 2] to [ON]. The factory setting is [ON] (page 94). When the POWER SAVE function is activated • The LCD screen will be darker than it is when [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF].
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-01 01cov.book Page 14 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Using an external power source Using your camera abroad 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) Jack cover DC plug 1 AC power adaptor , Open the jack cover, and connect the AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-01 01cov.book Page 15 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Turning on/off your camera ON/OFF(CHG) POWER lamp , Press POWER to turn on the power. The POWER lamp lights in green, the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (see the next page). To turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 16 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Setting the date and time Mode dial CLOCK SET 2002 / 1 / 1 POWER ON/OFF(CHG) 1 , Set the mode dial to 2 . • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to SCN, , or .
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 17 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 2002 / 1 / 1 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 CLOCK SET O K AM CANCEL 2002 / 7 / 1 OK 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you want to set using b/B. A v will be shown above, and a V will be shown below the item currently selected to be set.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 18 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Connector side 1 , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Label side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 19 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Deciding the still image size and quality FINE WHITE BAL 1 ISO MENU , Set the mode dial to , turn on the power, and then press MENU. The menu appears. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to SCN.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-00 01cov.book Page 20 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Deciding the still image size and quality (continued) Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-00 01cov.book Page 21 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM The number of images** that can be saved in a “Memory Stick” The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are shown below.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 22 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial 60min 2272 FINE 4 F2.8 30 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on your camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 24).
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-01 01cov.book Page 23 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Checking the last image shot (Quick Review) 60min 2272 FINE , Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the “Memory Stick.” When the Recording lamp goes out, you can shoot the next image.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 24 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Using the zoom feature Shooting close-ups (Macro) W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) 60min W 2272 T FINE 60min 4 W 2272 T FINE 4 , Press the zoom button to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-01 01cov.book Page 25 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Using the self-timer 60min 2272 60min FINE 2272 60min FINE , Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. (Macro) will appear on the LCD screen. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 26 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Using the self-timer (continued) 60min Selecting a flash mode 2272 60min FINE 4 2272 FINE 4 0EV F2.8 30 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down. The Self-timer lamp (page 8) will flash in orange, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-02 01cov.book Page 27 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Shooting with the AF illuminator The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the SET UP settings (page 93). “ ” appears on the LCD screen. This is additional lighting provided to assist in focusing when shooting in dark places.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 28 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Shooting with the finder All of the indicators are turned off (only the shooting information is displayed) Finder F2.8 30 DSPL/LCD ON/OFF The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the display changes in the following order.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 29 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Shooting with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : CAMERA MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF AUTO CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DAY&TIME DATE DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : OFF RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE DATE ON OFF AUTO OK PAGE SELECT 1 , Set the mode dial to SET UP.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 30 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Shooting according to scene conditions (Scene selection) Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode 0EV 0EV SCN EV WB MENU 1 When shooting at night, shooting people at night, or shooting landscapes, use the modes listed below to increase the quality of your images.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 31 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM NR slow shutter WB 2 , Select [SCN] using b/B on the control button. SCN WB 3 , Select the desired mode using v/V on the control button. The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images, providing clear images. To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of a tripod is recommended. The mode will be set to your choice.
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filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\06BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-02 01cov.book Page 33 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Viewing Index (nine or three images display) 60min 2272 6/8 APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO : 100-0026 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY 100-0028 • SINGLE DISPLAY F2.8 1/125 0.0 100 2002 7 4 10:30PM , Select a still Image using b/B on the control button. b : Displays the previous image.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\06BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-01 01cov.book Page 34 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Viewing images on a TV screen 60min 2272 8/8 A/V OUT (MONO) jack 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) , Using the A/V connecting cable, connect the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera to the audio/video input jacks of the TV set.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\06BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-01 01cov.book Page 35 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\07BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 36 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Deleting still images Deleting images 60min 2272 60min 2272 5/5 60min 5/5 2272 5/5 DELETE O K 100-0028 DELETE PROTECT 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Select an image to be deleted using b/B on the control button. SLIDE CANCEL OK VOLUME 1 PRINT 2 MENU , Press MENU.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\07BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 37 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Deleting on the Index (nine images) screen DELETE PROTECT MENU , While an Index (nine images) screen (page 33) is displayed, press MENU. Select [DELETE] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. DELETE CANCEL SELECT • SET ALL 2 , Select [SELECT] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\07BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-02 01cov.book Page 38 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Deleting on the Index (nine images) screen (continued) Deleting on the Index (three images) screen APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO : DELETE EXIT 100-0028 OK 4 , Press MENU. Select [OK] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. When “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” disappears, the images have been deleted.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\07BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-01 01cov.book Page 39 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM DELETE O K CANCEL 100-0028 • OK 2002 7 4 10:30PM , Select [OK] using v on the control button, then press the center z. When “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” disappears, the image has been deleted. Deleting still images 3 To cancel the deletion Select [CANCEL] using V on the control button, then press the center z.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\07BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 40 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Formatting a “Memory Stick” SETUP 1 FORMAT : FILE NUMBER : /LANGUAGE : CLOCK SET : FORMAT OK CANCEL ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED READY? O K CANCEL OK OK 1 , Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera. Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 41 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you shot to your computer. Steps required by your OS (Operating System) Recommended computer environment Recommended Macintosh environment OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 42 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 1 Installing the USB driver Click here Opening window 1 , Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The opening window appears. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (ImageMixer) in order. 2 , Click [USB Driver] on the opening window.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-02 01cov.book Page 43 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 2 Preparing your camera To a wall outlet (wall socket) 3 1 POWER ON/OFF(CHG) 1 “Memory Stick” 4 Your computer restarts. Then, you can establish the USB connection. • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to copy images to your computer.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 44 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 3 Connecting your camera to your computer USB MODE NORMAL aaaa 1 , Connect the supplied USB cable to your camera. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. • When using a desktop computer, connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using Windows XP, the copy wizard automatically appears on the desktop.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 45 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 4 Copying images 1 The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your camera appear. • This section describes an example of copying images to the “My Documents” folder. • When the “Removable Disk” icon does not appear, see the next page. • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to copy images to your computer.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-02 01cov.book Page 46 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM When a removable disk icon is not shown 1 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” window appears. 2 Confirm if other devices are already installed. 1 Click [Device Manager]. 2 Confirm if there is a [ Sony DSC] or [ Sony Handycam] with a mark in [ Other Devices].
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 47 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 1 1 1 2 3 The “Picture Name and Destination” window appears. 5 2 , Specify the image file names to be copied and the copy destination, then click [Next]. , Click [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures], then click [Next]. Copying of the images starts. When the task is completed, the “Other Options” window appears.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-02 01cov.book Page 48 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM 4 Copying images (continued) 6 Click here , Click [Finish]. The wizard window closes. • When you want to continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable once and reconnect it. Then, follow the process from Step 1. 5 Viewing the images on your computer 1 2 , Double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-02 01cov.book Page 49 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Removing the USB cable from your computer or the “Memory Stick” from your camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the task tray. The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick,” depending on the recording modes.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-00 01cov.book Page 50 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Image file storage destinations and file names (continued) Folder 100MSDCF IMCIF100 MOML0001 MOMLV100 File name DSC0ssss.JPG CLP0ssss.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 51 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM For Macintosh users Follow the steps below, according to your OS. OS Steps Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 Steps 1 to 5 Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) Steps 2 to 5 1 Installing the USB driver (For Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, or 9.0 users only) 2 Double-click (Setup Menu). 3 Click (USB Driver). The “USB Driver” window appears.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\09ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 52 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera b Select the setting item you want to change using v/V/b/B on the control button. ∞ 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m CENTER AF MULTI AF This section describes the most frequently used menus and the SET UP screen. FOCUS WB ISO The frame of the item you select will turn yellow.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 53 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Advanced still image shooting c Select 9 (FOCUS) using b/B, then select [MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF] using v/V. Choosing a focus method Mode dial: The focus is adjusted automatically. The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green. /SCN/ Multipoint AF The AF range finder frame widens.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 54 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Shooting with the AF lock using Center AF Even if it is difficult to focus in Center AF shooting because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you can focus in this situation using the AF lock. For example, when you are shooting two human subjects, and there is a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible in the gap.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 55 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Setting the distance to the subject You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 56 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM d Select the exposure adjustment value. Select the exposure adjustment value using v/V. Make your adjustment while confirming the brightness of the background of the subject on the LCD screen. To return to auto adjust mode Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 57 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM c Select (SPOT METER) using b/B, then select [ON] using v/V. The Spot light-metering aiming point is displayed. ON OFF WB SPOT METER ISO Spot lightmetering aiming point d Aim the Spot light-metering aiming point at the spot you want to shoot, then shoot your image.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 58 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Shooting techniques The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions. Under the bright summer sun, everything will appear bluish, under a light sources like a light bulb, white objects will appear reddish. The human eye has an excellent ability to adjust.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 59 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM d Shoot one frame. MAKING “CLIP MOTION” e Shoot the next frame. Press the shutter button once to shoot the next frame, then repeat this operation until you have shot the desired number of frames. • If you do not complete Step 6, the image will not be saved in the “Memory Stick.” Up to that point, the image is saved temporarily in the camera.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 60 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Before operation Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP settings (pages 52, 93). (For information on NTSC/PAL, see page 92.) 1/30 Control button MENU Mode dial 1/7.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 61 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Shooting still images for e-mail Shooting still images with audio files – E-MAIL –VOICE Mode dial: /SCN Mode dial: You can shoot images and save them in a file that is small enough to attach to an email message. The normal mode image that was selected using the (IMAGE SIZE) item (page 19) is also recorded. a Set the mode dial to SCN.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 62 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Adding special effects Control button MENU – Picture Effect Mode dial: Mode dial /SCN/ You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images. SOLARIZE B&W a Set the mode dial to or . Like an illustration In black and white with clearly delineated bright and dark portions SEPIA NEG.ART , SCN, b Press MENU. The menu appears.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\11ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 63 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode dial: You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the enlarged image as a new file. Control button Mode dial Zoom button Enlarging an image – Playback zoom a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to enlarge.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\11ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 64 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Recording an enlarged image – Trimming a After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU. b Select [TRIMMING] using B, then press the center z. c Select the image size using v/ V, then press the center z. The image is recorded, and the screen image returns to the size it was before enlargement.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\11ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 65 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Skip to the next/previous image Press the B (next), or the b (previous). • The interval settings are just guidelines. The actual intervals differ, based on factors like the size of the image. Rotating still images Mode dial: Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\11ADV02.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 66 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Still image editing Protecting images – Protect For the single screen a Set the mode dial to . Mode dial: b Display the image you want to protect using b/B. To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. c Press MENU. The menu appears.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\11ADV02.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 67 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM f To protect other images, repeat Step 5. For the Index (three images) screen g Press MENU. a Set the mode dial to , press the zoom W button twice to switch to the Index (three images) screen. The menu appears. h Select [OK] using the B, then press the center z.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\11ADV02.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 68 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Changing image size c Press MENU. The menu appears d Select [RESIZE] using b/B, then press the center z. – Resize Mode dial: You can change the size of your images, and record them as new files. You can change your images to the following sizes.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\11ADV02.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 69 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Choosing images to print – Print mark Mode dial: You can designate certain images to be printed. This is convenient when you want to have images printed in shops that follow DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) specifications. • Print marks cannot be placed on movies (MPEG movie) or images recorded in Clip Motion mode.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\11ADV02.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 70 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM g Press MENU. For the Index (three images) screen The menu appears h Select [OK] using B, then press the center z. The setting of the completed. mark is To delete a Print mark In Step 5, select an image using v/V/b/ B, and press the center z.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 71 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Enjoying movies c Select (IMAGE SIZE) using b/B, and select the desired mode using v/V. Shooting movies Mode dial: You can shoot movies (MPEG movies). Before operation Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MPEG MOVIE] in the SET UP settings (pages 52, 93). Control button MENU Mode dial You can choose from 320 (HQX), 320×240, or 160×112.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 72 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Viewing movies on the LCD screen Mode dial: You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera. c Press the center z. The movie images and sound are played back. B (playback) appears on the LCD screen while a movie is playing back.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 73 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Deleting movies Mode dial: You can delete unnecessary movies. For the single screen a Set the mode dial to . b Select the movie you want to delete using b/B. c Press MENU. Control button MENU Mode dial The menu appears. d Select [DELETE] using b/B, then press the center z. The movie has not been deleted yet.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 74 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM f Repeat Step 5 of the procedure to delete other movies. g Press MENU. The menu appears. h Select [OK] using b/B, then press the center z. The movies are deleted when the “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” message disappears. For the Index (three images) screen To cancel the deletion In Step 5, select [CANCEL].
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 75 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Editing movies Cutting movies Cutting a file numbered MOV00002.MPG MOV00003.MPG MOV00001.MPG Control button Mode dial: You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended mode to use when the “Memory Stick” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages. 1. Cutting scene A.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 76 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM e Decide on a cutting point. Press the center z at the desired cutting point. 60min 160 DIVIDE 6/ 8 0:04 DIVIDING POINT c C O K CANCEL EXIT OK When you want to adjust the cutting point, use [c/C] (frame forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting point using b/ B. If you want to change the cutting point, select [CANCEL].
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 77 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Copying movies to your computer Follow the steps below to copy movies you shot to your computer. Before operation Prepare the camera and your computer following the procedures described on pages 42 to 44. For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me users For Windows XP users (My a Double-click Computer), then double-click (Removable Disk).
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 78 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM e Click [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures], then click [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” window appears. f Click [Finish]. The wizard closes. • When you want to continue copying other movies, disconnect the USB cable once and reconnect it. Then, follow the process from Step 1.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 79 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 2 Press RESET (page 9) located inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then turn on the power again. (This will erase the date/time settings, etc.) 1 Check the items on pages 79 to 85.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 80 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Battery and power (continued) Symptom The battery pack runs down too quickly. The power cannot be turned on. The power turns off suddenly. Cause • You are recording/playing back images in an extremely cold location. • The battery pack is not charged enough. • The battery pack is dead (page 97). • The battery pack is not installed properly.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 81 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Symptom Digital zoom does not function. The image is too dark. The image is too bright. Cause • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG movie). • [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF] in the SET UP setting. • The LCD screen is OFF. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 82 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Shooting still images/ movies (continued) Symptom The eyes of the subject come out red. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Cause — Solution p Set the red eye reduction mode (page 27). • The date and time are not set correctly. p Set the correct date and time (page 16). Cause • The mode dial is not set to .
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 83 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Symptom You have deleted the image by mistake. The resizing function does not work. You cannot display a print mark. Cause • Once you have deleted a file, you cannot restore it. • Movie (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion/Multi Burst files cannot be resized. • Print marks cannot be attached to movie (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion files.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 84 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Computers (continued) Symptom You cannot copy images. Cause • The camera is not correctly connected to your computer. • The copy procedure differs depending on your OS. — The image cannot be played back on a computer. The image and sound are affected by noise when you play back an image on a computer. You cannot print an image.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 85 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Others Symptom The camera does not work, no operations can be performed. The power is on, but the camera does not work. Cause • An “InfoLITHIUM” battery is not used. • The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.). • The AC power adaptor is not connected securely. • The internal system is not working properly.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 86 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-03 01cov.book Page 87 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Self-diagnostics display Your camera has a self-diagnostics display. This function displays the condition of the camera on the LCD screen using a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and take the corresponding countermeasure.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 88 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Additional information The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 89 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate based on the current position of the mode dial. Factory settings are indicated with x.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 90 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM When the mode dial is set to Item MODE (REC MODE) ± (FLASH LEVEL) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) xNORMAL HIGH xNORMAL LOW SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA / NEG.ART / xOFF +2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2 When the mode dial is set to Item (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) (IMAGE SIZE) PFX (P.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 91 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM When the mode dial is set to Item (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) (IMAGE SIZE) ± (FLASH LEVEL) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) Description Adjusts the exposure (page 55). Chooses the auto focus method (page 53), sets the focus preset distance (page 55). Sets the white balance (page 57).
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 92 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM When the mode dial is set to Item (INTERVAL) (P.QUALITY) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP settings) (continued) Setting 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (NTSC) 1/6.3 / 1/12.5 / x1/25 (PAL) xFINE / STANDARD SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA / NEG.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 93 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. When shooting movies, or images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes, the date and time cannot be inserted in the image. Also, the date and time will not be displayed when shooting.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 94 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM SETUP 2 Item LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT Setting BRIGHT/ xNORMAL/ DARK BRIGHT/ xNORMAL BEEP SHUTTER x ON OFF NTSC PAL PTP/xNORMAL x ON / OFF VIDEO OUT USB CONNECT POWER SAVE Description Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images. Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 95 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Precautions Cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Clean the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the DC plug Clean the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 96 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM The “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an ordinary “Memory Stick” and a “MagicGate Memory Stick” that are equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 97 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Effective use of the battery How to store the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 98 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM File format Still images: DCF conformity (Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG conformity GIF at Clip Motion) DPOF correspondence Movies: MPEG1 conformity (Monaural) Audio with still image: MPEG1 conformity (Monaural) Recording media “Memory Stick” Flash Recommended distance 0.5 to 3.8 m (1.6 to 12.5 ft) (W) 0.6 to 2.4 m (2 to 7.
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filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 101 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM For still image playback For movie playback 1 q; qa 2 60min 640 x1.3 11/12 5 6 7 8 qs 60min VOL.
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 102 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Additional information Index Control button .................................................. 15 Copying images ......................................... 45, 51 G A D I Access lamp ..................................................... 18 AE/AF lock ................................................ 22, 54 AE/AF lock lamp ........................
filename[C:\My Documents\_upload job\3075896111\3075896111DSCP7UC\02GB-DSCP7UC\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 103 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:57 PM Moisture condensation .....................................95 Movie Continuous shooting ....................................12 Copying movies to your computer ..............77 Cutting movies .............................................75 Deleting movies ...........................................73 Shooting movies ...................................
010BCO.FM Page 104 Thursday, May 23, 2002 3:53 PM 3 0 7 5 8 9 6 1 1 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Additional information on this product and answers to frequent asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.