3-075-412-11(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. Deleting still images ___________________ Owner’s Record Copying still images to your computer _________ The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.
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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. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.
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Table of contents Before using your camera ......................... 4 Identifying the parts .................................. 8 Getting started Charging the battery pack ....................... 10 Using an external power source.............. 13 Using your camera abroad ...................... 13 Turning on/off your camera.................... 14 How to use the control button................. 14 Setting the date and time.........................
Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of a still image.........61 Enlarging an image – Playback zoom.............................61 Recording an enlarged image – Trimming .....................................62 Playing back successive images (Slide show)....................................62 Rotating still images................................63 Still image editing Protecting images (Protect) .....................64 For the single screen ...........................
Identifying the parts Attaching the strap 1 7 2 8 3 4 5 9 0 6 qa A B C D E F G H POWER button (14) POWER lamp (14) Shutter button (20) Wrist strap hook Flash (24) Speaker (bottom surface) Finder window Self-timer lamp (23)/ AF illuminator (25, 92) I Microphone J Lens K Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) 8 • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
N Jack cover O A/V OUT (MONO) jack (32) 1 8 2 9 0 3 qa 4 qs 5 qd 6 qf 7 qg A Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (14)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (24/23/21/ 22) B Finder (26) /CHG C D E F Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) /CHG lamp (orange) (11, 24) LCD screen DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (26) DC IN jack (10, 13) MENU button (18) G USB jack (42) H Mode dial (15) SCN: To shoot in the Scene selection mode : To shoot still images : To view or edit images : To shoot movies /Clip M
Getting started Charging the battery pack Jack cover OPE N 1 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. Make sure the battery pack is properly inserted, then close the cover. • When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is not turned on (page 14).
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. Power cord (mains lead) AC power adaptor , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). Charging starts, and the /CHG lamp lights.
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.
Using an external power source Using your camera abroad 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) 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. • Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If something goes wrong while you are using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by pulling the plug out of the wall outlet.
Turning on/off your camera POWER 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. * When [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON]: approximately 90 seconds When [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]: approximately 3 minutes POWER lamp 1 , Press POWER. • If you turn the power on when the mode dial is , or the lens comes out.
Setting the date and time Mode dial 2002 / 1 / 1 POWER ON/OFF(CHG) 2 1 , Set the mode dial to . • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to SCN, , or . • To change values for the time and the date that have been previously set, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [CLOCK SET] in [SETUP 1] (page 92), then proceed from Step 3. CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 2002 / 1 / 1 O K AM CANCEL , Press POWER. The POWER lamp lights in green and the CLOCK SET screen appears.
Setting the date and time (continued) CLOCK SET 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. 12 : 00 2002 / 7 / 4 O K AM CANCEL 5 , Set the desired numerical value using v/V on the control button, then press the center z. After setting the current numerical value, set the next item.
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Connector side , 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. • Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it all the way in until it clicks. If you do not insert it correctly, a message such as “MEMORY STICK ERROR” appears on the LCD screen.
Deciding the still image size and quality FINE ISO 2272x1704 2272 (3 : 2) 1600x1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 IMAGE SIZE 1 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. MODE FINE STANDARD 2272x1704 2272 (3 : 2) 1600x1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 2272 AUTO WHITE BAL P P.QUALITY MODE PFX IMAGE SIZE 2 3 , Select (IMAGE SIZE) using b/B on the control button.
The number of images** that can be saved in a “Memory Stick” You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The larger you make the image size and the higher you make the image quality, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your image. This means you can save fewer images in your “Memory Stick.
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 22). • When the mode dial is set to , the exposure and focus are adjusted automatically.
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. • When you are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 14).
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.
Using the self-timer 60min 2272 FINE 60min 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. • You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to SCN (other than the Landscape mode) (page 28) or . 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the image. FINE 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press V ( ) on the control button.
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. To cancel the self-timer during the operation Press V ( ) on the control button again.
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 92). “ ” appears the LCD screen. This is additional lighting provided to assist in focusing when shooting in dark places. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 92) to [AUTO] in the SET UP settings.
Shooting with the finder All of the indicators are turned off (only warning messages are displayed) Finder 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. r The LCD screen is turned off. r All of the available indicators are turned on. 60min 2272 FINE 4 F2.8 30 • For details on the items displayed, see page 98.
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. The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be removed later.
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. Twilight mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get good images. However, because the shutter speed is slower under these conditions, we recommend you use a tripod.
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. When the setting is completed, press MENU. The menu disappears from the screen. To cancel the Scene selection Set the mode dial to something other than SCN.
Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single image display) 60min 2272 Index (nine images display) VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY You can see the images you shoot with this camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. This camera offers the following three methods for viewing your images. Single (single image display) You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen.
Viewing Index (nine or three images display) 60min 2272 6/8 APERTURE VALUE : F2.8 SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125 EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0 100 ISO : 100-0026 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY 100-0028 • SINGLE DISPLAY 2002 7 4 10:30PM , Select a still Image using b/B on the control button. b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image. , Press the zoom W button once. The display switches to the Index (nine images) screen.
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. If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch jack. • Connect the A/V connecting cable to the camera and the TV set only after confirming that both are turned off.
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. Viewing still images Watching the playback picture on TV If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable.
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. Select [DELETE] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The image has not yet been deleted at this point.
Deleting on the Index (nine images) screen DELETE PROTECT MENU , While an Index (nine images) screen (page 31) 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. To delete all the images Select [ALL] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. Next, select [OK], then press the center z.
Deleting on the Index (nine images) screen (continued) Deleting on the Index (three images) screen APERTURE VALUE : F2.8 SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125 EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0 100 ISO : DELETE EXIT 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. To cancel the deletion Select [EXIT] using b on the control button, then press the center z.
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.
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. • The term “formatting” means preparing a “Memory Stick” to record images; this process is also called “initialization.
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/v10.1) An OS installed at the factory is required for correct operations. For the following models, update your OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1. – iMac with Mac OS 8.
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. • This section describes how to establish a USB connection using Windows Me as an example. Required operations may be different depending on your OS.
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. To install this software, click [PIXELA ImageMixer], on the opening window, then follow instructions on each succeeding window. • Be sure to install DirectX when using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software.
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. Proceed to page 44. 42 2 “USB MODE NORMAL” appears on the LCD screen of your camera.
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. For details, see the software’s help files. pages 44 to 46) 2 , Double-click [DCIM], then double-click [100MSDCF]. The “100MSDCF” folder opens.
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 Double-click [ Other Devices]. 3 Confirm if there is a [ Sony DSC] or [ Sony Handycam] with a mark. 3 If you find either of the devices above, follow the steps below to delete them. 1 Click [ Sony DSC] or [ Sony Handycam]. 2 Click [Delete]. The “Device deletion confirmation” window appears.
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. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” window appears. • Here the “My Documents” folder is used as a copy-to folder for explanation.
4 Copying images 6 (continued) 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. 46 5 Viewing the images on your computer 1 2 , Double-click [My Documents] on the desktop. , Double-click the desired image file. The “My Documents” folder opens. The image file opens.
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. For Windows 98 or 98SE users Carry out only Step 5 above. The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick,” depending on the recording modes.
Image file storage destinations and file names (continued) Folder 100MSDCF File name DSC0ssss.JPG IMCIF100 MOML0001 MOMLV100 CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.
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. 4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window.
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.
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.
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. In a case like this, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are in correct focus.
– Focus preset Mode dial: You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance) ∞ /SCN/ When shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. This is when use of the Focus preset is convenient. Control button MENU Mode dial 1.0m 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.
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. Check the image to be shot, if it looks like the image below, you should make manual adjustments.
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. Adjusting color tones – White Balance Mode dial: /SCN/ When shooting images using automatic features, the white balance is set automatically in response to the condition of the subject, and the overall color balance is adjusted accordingly.
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. Even when lighting conditions change, the eye can adjust and recognize the correct color almost instantly. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light.
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. • In Clip Motion mode, the date and time will not be recorded.
Before operation Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP settings (pages 50, 92). (For information on NTSC/PAL, see page 91.) 1/30 Control button MENU Mode dial 1/7.5 1/15 1/30 WB INTERVAL Shutter button d Press the shutter button. 16 frames will be recorded as one image (image size: 1280×960). To delete shot images a Set the mode dial to . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (INTERVAL) using b/B, then select the desired between-frame interval using v/V.
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 18) is also recorded. a Set the mode dial to SCN. , or b Press MENU. The menu appears. d Shoot your image. To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [NORMAL].
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 b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [PFX] (P.EFFECT) using b/B, then select the desired mode using v/V. To cancel Picture Effect In Step 3, select [OFF].
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 e Press the zoom T button repeatedly, the portion of the image selected in Step 4 will be enlarged. Enlarging an image – Playback zoom a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to enlarge. c Press the zoom T button to enlarge the image.
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. Playing back successive images – Slide show Select an interval from those listed below.
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. a Set the mode dial to , and display the image you want to rotate. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [ROTATE] using b/B, then press the center z.
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. Control button MENU Mode dial d Select [PROTECT] using b/B, then press the center z. The image currently being displayed is now protected, and a - (Protect) mark is shown on the screen.
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. To cancel the protection b Move the image you want to protect to the center using b/ B. Select [CANCEL] in Step 4 or select [EXIT] in Step 8. c Press MENU. The selected image is protected.
Changing image size 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. 2272×1704, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 After the resizing is finished, the original image is retained. Control button MENU Mode dial a Set the mode dial to . b Select the image for which the size is to be changed using b/ B. 66 c Press MENU.
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. • In E-MAIL mode, the Print mark will be placed on the normal size image that was recorded at the same time.
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 To delete a mark, select an image using v/V/b/B, and press the center z. To delete all the Print marks placed on all of your images In Step 4, select [ALL], then press the center z. Next, select [OFF], then press the center z. a Set the mode dial to , press the zoom W button twice to switch to the Index (three images) screen.
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 50, 92). Control button MENU Mode dial You can choose from 320 (HQX), 320×240, or 160×112. See page 87 for the recording time allowed for each screen size. d Press the shutter button fully down. “RECORDING” appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image.
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. 60min 160 6/ 8 0:02 Control button MOV00001 2002 7 4 10:30PM STOP Mode dial REV/CUE Playback bar VOLUME To stop playback Press the center z. To adjust the volume Press v/V.
Deleting movies Mode dial: For the single screen a Set the mode dial to . b Select the movie you want to delete using b/B. Control button MENU Mode dial c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [DELETE] using b/B, then press the center z. The movie has not been deleted yet. e Select [OK] using v, then press the center z. “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on the screen. The movie has been deleted when the message disappears. To cancel the deletion In Step 5, select [CANCEL].
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 a Set the mode dial to and press the zoom W button twice to switch to the Index (three images) screen. b Move the movie you want to delete to the center using b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. To cancel the deletion In Step 8, select [EXIT].
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. The file numbers assigned when movies are cut 2. Cutting scene B.
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]. The playback of the movie starts again. f When you have decided on a cutting point, select [OK] using v/V, and press the center z. g Select [OK] using v, then press the center z.
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 40 to 42. For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me users For Windows XP users a Double-click (My Computer), then double-click (Removable Disk). a Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard], then click [OK].
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. 76 For Macintosh users 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted into your camera appear. 2 Double-click [MSSONY].
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 77 to 84. If the screen shows “C:ss:ss”, the self-diagnostics function is working. Please see page 86. 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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 96). • The battery pack is not installed properly. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
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. • The brightness of the LCD screen is too low. • [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON]. • You are shooting under a spotlight in a dark location, like stage lighting. • The LCD screen is too bright. • [PFX] (P.
Shooting still images/ movies (continued) Symptom Cause Cannot shoot images with • The mode dial is set to , SET UP, or • The flash is set to (No flash). the flash. The eyes of the subject come out red. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. . • When shooting still images, Scene selection is set to the Twilight mode. — Solution p Set it to a setting other than , SET UP, or (page 24). p Set the flash to “Auto” (no indicator) or (forced flash) (page 24). p Cancel the Twilight mode (page 28).
Deleting/editing an image Symptom Your camera cannot delete an image. Cause • The image is protected. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. • Once you have deleted a file, you cannot restore You have deleted the it. image by mistake. The resizing function • Movie (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion/Multi Burst does not work. files cannot be resized. You cannot display a print • Print marks cannot be attached to movie (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion files. mark.
Computers (continued) Symptom Your computer does not recognize your camera. You cannot copy images. Cause • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is too low. • You are not using the supplied USB cable. • The USB cable is not connected securely. Solution p Turn on the camera (page 14). p Use the AC power adaptor (supplied) (page 13). p Use the supplied USB cable (page 42). p Disconnect the USB cable, and securely connect it again. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (page 42).
“Memory Stick” Symptom You cannot insert a “Memory Stick.” You cannot record on a “Memory Stick.” You cannot format a “Memory Stick.” You have formatted a “Memory Stick” by mistake. Cause • You are inserting it backwards. Solution p Insert it from the right side (page 17). • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. • The “Memory Stick” is full. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position.
Others (continued) Symptom The lens gets fogged. Cause • Condensation is occurring. The camera gets hot if you — use it for a long time. 84 Solution p Leave the camera for about an hour and then try to use it again (page 94). p This is not a malfunction.
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message NO MEMORY STICK SYSTEM ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR • • • • CAN NOT DIVIDE • • • TURN THE POWER OFF AND ON AGAIN • A folder with the same name already exists on the “Memory Stick.” You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera. The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery (page 10).
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. The last two digits (indicated by ss)will differ depending on the state of the camera.
Additional information Clip Motion E-mail 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.
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. When the mode dial is set to Item SCN (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) ISO (IMAGE SIZE) (P.QUALITY) 88 or SCN Setting x / Description / +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV /+0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / −0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV / −1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV ∞ / 7.0m / 3.
Item MODE (REC MODE) ± (FLASH LEVEL) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) Setting VOICE E-MAIL 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) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) (IMAGE SIZE) PFX (P.EFFECT) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The setting is 0). indicator appears (except when the (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MPEG MOVIE] in the SET UP settings) Setting +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / −0.
When the mode dial is set to Item (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) (IMAGE SIZE) ± (FLASH LEVEL) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) When the mode dial is set to Item (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) 90 (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings) Setting +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / −0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV / −1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV ∞ / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.
Item (INTERVAL) (P.QUALITY) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) 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.ART / xOFF +2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2 Description – In NTSC mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval. – In PAL mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval. * The choices of between-frame shutter interval change depending on the setting of the [VIDEO OUT] item in SET UP (page 93).
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. The date and time will be displayed when the image is played back.
SETUP 2 Item LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT Setting BRIGHT/ xNORMAL/ DARK BRIGHT/ xNORMAL BEEP SHUTTER x ON OFF x 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. 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.
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. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.
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. You can use both types of “Memory Stick” with your camera.
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. To use the battery pack longer, we recommend you keep the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting. • If you use the LCD screen or shoot a lot using the zoom or flash, the battery power will be used up faster.
Output connectors AC-LS1A AC power adaptor Accessories A/V OUT (MONO) jack Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance 2.2 kΩ USB jack mini-B LCD panel used 3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots Power requirements AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Rated output voltage DC 4.2 V, 1.
The LCD screen For shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 60min qs qd qf qg qh 2272 3:2 6 7 8 qj SOLARIZE + WB 9 q; qa A B C D 98 Image size indicator (18, 19) Recording mode indicator (59) AE/AF lock indicator (20, 52) Remaining battery indicator display (11) F2.
For shooting movies 1 2 3 4 5 60min 160 STBY SOLARIZE + 6 WB qa qs qd qf J Center AF indicator (51)/ Focus preset value (53) K EV adjustment indicator (53) L Macro (22) M Self-timer indicator (23) N Menu/Guide menu (50) • Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/ guide menu on/off. The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.
For still image playback For movie playback 1 q; qa 2 60min 640 x1.3 11/12 5 6 7 8 qs 60min VOL.
Additional information Index Control button .................................................. 14 Copying images ......................................... 43, 49 G A D I Access lamp ......................................................17 AE/AF lock ................................................20, 52 AE/AF lock lamp ...............................................9 AF ILLUMINATOR .........................................92 AF illuminator ..............................................8, 25 AF lock .
Moisture condensation .................................... 94 Movie Continuous shooting ................................... 12 Copying movies to your computer ............. 75 Cutting movies ............................................ 73 Deleting movies .......................................... 71 Shooting movies ......................................... 69 Viewing ....................................................... 70 MPG ................................................................
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