Digi**! S,ill C._er. User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Using the menu Instructions Belore operaling the unil, please read this manual and "Read This Flint" (sepan_te volume) thoroughly, and retain t]lenl lk)r future Using the Setup screen rcl_rence. Owner's Record Tile model and serial numbers arc located on tile bottonL Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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Connect tile equipment into _ln outlet on a circuit different lioln that Iv) which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer technician or an experienced radio/TV Ior help. Tile supplied intmlace cable must be u_d with the equipnmnt in order to comply with the limits lor a digital device pursuant to Subpart B ol Part 15 ol F(-'C Rules. This product has been tested and lound compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive lor using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Noteson usingyourcamera Typesof "Memory Stick" that can be used(notsupplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a "Memory Stick Duo". There two types of "Memory Stick". are "Memory Stick Duo": youcan use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. "Memory Stick": youcannotuse a "Memory Stick" with your camera. • If you do not imend to use tile bauery pack for a long time. use up the existing charge and relnove il t]olll your camera, then store il in a cool, dry place.
• Do not use tile can]era generates The camera back may II radio On image data compatibility Ileal* a location that waves radiation. or emits may not be able to record • This or play properly. • Using • strong tile camera catlse or dusty using occtlrS, the camera or strike malhmctions (page and an inability or cause dala breakdown, 97). surlacc on oilier In addilion images, lncdiun_ beR)m or loss.
For full use of the digital still camera easily with • Shoot with your f_Jvorite settings (Program auto shooting) -* page 24 • Ei_ioy various shooting/playback • Change the defimlt settings _ using the menu _ pa_ze26 pa_ze44 3onnect your camera to a PC or a printer • Copy your images to :l computer and e_joy editing them in • Print images by connecling your camera directly to a printer (PictBridge compliant printers only) _ page 70 v,_triollSways _ page 55
Table of contents Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 4 Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ................................................... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... Color On the effects of lighting .....................................................................
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 37 [:a.,q (Folder) (Protect) DPOF C_ (Print) (Slide) (Resizc) [']_=(Rotate) '_ (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using Setup items .............................................................................. 44 ,_ Camera 1 ...........................................................................................
Enjoying your Windows computer ........................................................... 55 Copying images to your computer ........................................................... 57 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") ............................................................................... 64 Using the supplied 65 software Using your Macintosh .................................................................... computer ......
fDe_ame_a Basictechniquesfor better images ii!)_oyfng This section describes the basics soyou can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode switch (page 24), the menus (page 26), and so OU. Press; tile shutter Press tile shutler blltlon blltton hallway straight lully down away. dowll. Then Flashing indicator"_ [ndicator Ill/beeps press tile shtl!lei- button lully dowll.
Adjustingthe light intensity the ges by adjusting tile exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is uf light that the camera will receive when yuu release the shutter.
On the effects of /ighting color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Daylight Cloud_ Fluorescent Incandescent Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish The color tones are at!justed automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However. you can adjust color tones mammlly with [White Bali (page 32). and the image is displayed in fine detail. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels.
Selecting the image size for use (--* step 4 in "Read This First") pixel Many pixels (Fine I inlage quality alld large file size) Few pixels (Rough i image quality but small lile size) Exalnple: Printing in up to A4 size Example: An attached image to be sent by email The default settings are nlarked with _.
Identifyingparts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
[] [] "Memory 3 in Battery insertion (4 [] [] Stick (--_ step Duo" sr U) 1 in "Read lever (_ "Read step When 1 in This First") This First"l This Fir,vt") slot Battery eject Multi slot "Read connector/bottom/ using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) / @ To the multi connector OTo DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) • mark (_)To wall outlet [] Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod wilh a screw length of less than 55 him (7/32 inch).
Indicatorson the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. [] When shootingstill images _Omin Battery rcnmining (_ atq) 1 in "Read This Fii:_t') • AE/AF lock (_ stq) 5 in "Read T/ds Fii:_t') _i_iay I_ l_di_i_ BRK [_ Recording mode (24, 33) H [_--_ Im125 F3.5 +2,0EV _WB;,6,c_ White balance (32) STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie (_ st_7) 5 in "Read This Fii:st ') When shootingmovies [] _-R _ ],_STB_OO:OO [oo:28:251 _ | .
[] [] _M _2 _M _:_ _i_ Indication ................................................................... Ind hnage size (_ sfep 4 in "Read This First') Vibration _ FINE STD hnage quality (33) _1 Recording warning (10) • Indicales vibration nlay prevent you from shooling clear images due to insullicienl lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you call still shoot images.
When playing backstill images | I _2005 4_BACK/NEXT I0:32:00 _2.0EV 1 1 ISO400 9:3OAM €VOLUME [] {_l$0min Battery remaining (_ st{7) 1 i_I "Read This Fii:_t') _ssM E_a..2 _aaM hnage size (_ E'_IM _VVGA rl_.._ "Read [_ Recording _ 11,_60min _ rt_ mode (24, 33) I1_ Playback (_ st_,p 6 i_I "R_.ad This Fii:st") VOL.
[] [] 11_1_ Indication ................................................................... Ind PictBridge connecting Histogram Recording folder (50) (71) • Tiffs does not appear when using internal memory. 2005 Playback 9:30 folder 137) • Tiffs does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memor.
Changingthe screen display Each time you press the LEBL (Screen display on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on *+1,o:: ;,+ Histogram display L_ (page 29) Indicators off Indicators on • When image you set the histogram inlornlation • Tile histogranl display is displayed to on, during playback. does Jlot appeal" in file following silualions: While The shooting menu is displayed. Recording During movies playback Tile menu is displayed.
Numberof still imagesand recordingtime of movies The tables show the approximate nu tuber of still images and the length of time lk_r movies that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera. The v:dues may w_ry depending oil the shooting conditions. The number of inmges Ihal can be recorded using tile inlernal memory is equivalent te Ihal of a 32 MB "Memory Stick Duo". Thenumberofstill images(Theimagequalityis [Fine]ontheupperlineand [Standard] onthe lowerline.) /Units:hn:,ges) ....
Whenyou do not havea "Memory Stick Duo" (Recordingwith the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB ef intereal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, yeu can record images using this internal memery. • Movies widl the inlage size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be Jx_cordedusing die internal memory.
Battery life and numberof imagesthat can be recorded/viewed The tables show tile approximate number uf images that cau be recorded/viewed attd tile battery life when you shuot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that carl be recorded or viewed take into accouut changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.
Usingthe modeswitch Set Ihe mode switch to the desired function. Mode switch Control button H: Shootingmovies ,_t+q_5 in "Read This First' [_:,st_7_ Playback/Edit 6 i;_z"Rea4 This First' Still image shootingmodes _: Auto:Autoadjustmentmode Allows easy shooting This First" "with the settings adjusted ;tuiomatk'a]ly. _ st(q) .5 in "Read Program:Programautoshootingmode Allows _ou to shoot with the exposure :l{[]usted _utom:ltic:dly/both speed _]nd the aperture wdue/.
SceneSelection For details _ For shooting functions stop 5 in "Read an image This First" appropriately is determined according to the scene condition. _tcombination of by the camer_. _m (s/: you c_tn select Ihe desired selting) ,_. ..................................... _ . .......................... [Q,] ._ I_ _l _ / C_' ........................... ,/ -- -- (_ V 00 -- V $SL _ _ -- ('_' V V Ccnler AF O.5m/l .Om/ 3.0m/7.0m v" V V -- -- Auto/,_WB V -- .___.
Using _he mem_ Usingmenuitems &/V/4/I_ button Mode switch • button --MENU button -- Control button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode DiLl_renl items are available depending setlings. 2 Press 3 Select MENU to display the desired the menu switch. on the position ol tile mode switch and the a menu. item with <1/_ • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing _/_ until file iteln appears on the screen. on the control button.
Menuitems Fordetailson the operation_ page 25 The menu items available vary depending en tile mede switch pesitien. Only tile available items are displayed en tile screen. (_/ : available) Modeswitchposition:_ _:_ [] i AutoIProgramlScene I Menu for shooting (page 29) a (Camera) V r_ (EV) V V V V V (Focus) V V V (Metering Mode) [] V V V WB (White Bal) V V V ISO V V V V _i.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Menu for viewing (page 37) Pq (Folder) _/ c--. (Protect) _/ DPOF _/ (Print) (Slide) _/ --_ (Resize) V' rl_= (Rotate) _/ "_ (Divide) _/ (Setup) V TrimmingS" V _ The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 25). _l_Available only during enlarged playback.
Shootingmenu The default Select settings are marked the slill image camera For detai/s on the operation _ page 26 with 8. mode. _ step 5 in "Read Manually Toward Toward +20EV adjusts the expesure. + Toward +: Brightens OEV The exposure _/-20EV Toward • For details on the exposure _ This First" an image. is determined : Darkens aulomalically b)' the camera. an image. page 11 • Tim compensation value can be set in I/3EV incremcms.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 You can change the fl_cus method. Use tile menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. oo (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m Focuses on the subject using a previously subject. (Focus preset) set distance to the • When shooting a subjecl through a nel or through window glass. it is difficult to gel tile proper locus in auto locus ilK)de. Ill lhese cases, use of [Focus] is convenienl. 0.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 • AF stands • Distance increases. lor Auto _eing Focus. intormation • When you arc shooting
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine tile exposure. Spot (Spot metering) Measures (D) •Ibis h,nctioni..... n,lwhenthesub.iect is b_,cUit ......hen...... only a part of the suhject. is strong conlrasl between the subjecl and the background. Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the sul!iect.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Selecls a luminous sensitivity. sensilivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, when shooting the higher the 400 Select a large number 200 shooting a su/_jecl moving al high speed, or select a small number Io obtain high image quality. in dark k)calions (/1 100 64 Auto • For details on the ISO sensitivity _ page 1l • Note thai the image lends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity nunlber increases. • [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 On the [Multi Burst] • You tun successively To pallse/resullle: play back images shol in tim Multi Burst mode using lhe B)llowing procedures: Press • on tile control bllllOll. To play back h'ame-by-lYame: Press "1_" in pause mode. Press • 1o resume playback in series.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Records a series of three images with tile exposure values autonmtically • BRK shifted. +-1.0EV Shifts the exposure vahle by plus or minus l.flEV. +_O.7EV Shifts the exposure vahle by plus or minus 0.7EV. +_O,3EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. (Brackel Step) is not displayed in some Scene modes. Selects tile frame interval ill tile [Multi Burst] mode (page 33). 1/7.5 (1/7.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Adjusts tile saturation of the image. + ((_) Toward +: Brightens the color. ,_ Normal -((_) Toward : Darkens the color. Adjusts tile contrast of the image. + ((_) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal -((_) Toward : Reduces the contrast. Adjusts the sharpness of the image. + ([_) Toward +: Shaq_ens the image. Normal - ([_]) See page 44. 36 Toward : Softens the image.
Viewingmenu The default settings Fordetai/son the operation_ page26 are marked Selecls the folder centaining "Memory Slick Duo". willa 8. tile image OK Cancel (_) Select the desired yeu vvanl to play back 'hen uin_ the camera vvifla See the following Cancels Ihe selection. procedure. fekler wilh 4/_- on Ihe control button. Select Folder ¢a Fddcr Nam_:102MSDCF _ Crated: [_ 1o2 2/_ _ (_) Select [OK] with A then press _.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (o-.,1) Exit See the Exits thel_)llowing Prolectionprocedure. function. To protect images in single-image mode (]) Displa? the image you x_ant to protect. (_) Press MENU to display the menu. (_) Select [o-..,,](Protect) with 41/1_on the control button, then press 0. The image is protected and Ihe o-..,,(protect) indicator appears on the image.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press • in step (_) or (_) of "To protect images in single-image mode." In index mode (_) Select the image lbr which you want to remove protection in step (_) of _To protect images in index mode." (_ Press • to turn the _ indicator gray. (_) Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. (_) Press MENU, select [OK] with Ib and then press •.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Image Folder All Plays back all images in Ihc seh:ctcd l_)lder. stored on Ihe "Memory Stick Duo". Repeat On Pla) s back images Off After all the images ends. in a continuous Start Cancel See the l_)llowing procedure. Cancels the slide show. loop. have been played back, the slide show (_) Select [lntervalL [hnage] and [Repeat] with ,&/V/41/I_ on the control button. @ Select [Start] with T/_-, then press 0. The slide show starts.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Rotates (!) g" "_- Rotates OK Delermines Cancel Cancels Display Select an image. See the 12)llowing procedure. the rotation. See Ihe following procedure. rotation. the image to be rotated. (_) Press MENU @ a still image. to display the menu. ID=_=I (Rotate) with _1/1_ on the control button, then press 0. (_) Select [C _*] with A then rotate the image with _l/Ib (_) Select [OKI with A/Y, then press Q.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Example:Cuttinga movienumbered 101 0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered the following file configuration. 101 0001 101 0003 2 1 101 1 Cuffing 0002 scene A. 2 I 101 0002 Divide IOl (XX)2 2 Culling is divided scene into 101 0004 and 101 0005, B. lOl 0004 101 0005 Divide IOl (XX)5 is divkled into 101 0006 alld 101 0007, Deleling scenes A and B if they are unnecessa U.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 (_) Press • • When cutting al Ihe desired cutting you want to adjust point using point. the cutting • [f you wanl to change (_) Select with ,,_/'V', and press (_) Select with A, then The [OK] [OK] movie point, select [_ltl/lll_] (hanle rewind/lorward) and adjust the ,/_. the cutting press point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. Q. 0. _- is cut.
UsingSetupitems Yuu cml cb_mge _be det-lull setdngs iJsh_g _he Setup screen. Mode switch MENU button 1 Turn 2 on the power. Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press 4 1_ on the control button to select _ Press _IJTI41P. on the control button (Setup). to File select the item you want to set. Ttlc }_a_c 5 o} _tle se}ected h_m USB Number Connect: turns yellow. Press • to enter the setting.
a CameraI The default Selects settings the auto focus are marked operation Single (S AF) Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 with _. mode. Automatically a(liusts the focus when the shutter button pressed and held hall_wly down. shooting stational 3 subjects. Monitor (M AF) is This mode is usefid fer Automatically adjusts the lk)cus beferc the shutter hutten is pressed and held h dl\_ay down. This mode shortens the time needed for fecusing.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 Tile illaxi[/lll[ll zoolll scale of s[narl zoom/precision zoom inchldes tile scale of l]le optical zooi/l. • The AF range finder fiame does not appear when using the digital zoom. Tile m, m or rl indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the lrame. • • When using the S[lltlrl zoolil_ the elli:ct on the recorded image. image oil the screen may look rough.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 The AF illuminator supplies The AF illuminator emits is pressed hall\ray, fill light red light until tile fucus Does • 11 the AF illuminator not be achieved. is achieved center Focus AF range prioriu • The as long preset finder on subjects AF illuminator shuttm" • The does not lvach easily The nol use tile subjecl in dark easily when appears surroundings. the shutter at this button time. ilkuninalor. sulficiendy 2.
Camera2 The default settings Enlarges the setting (Macro). _On Off 48 are marked indicator For detailson the operation_ page 44 with _. temporarily v,'hen you press _ (Flash ] Does Enlarges iMicalors. not the enhuge the iMicalors. mode).
Internal MemoryTool Fordetai/s on the operation _ page 44 This ilem does nol appear when a "Menlory Slick Duo" is inserled in the camera. The defaull seltings are marked wilh 8. Formats the illternal memory. • Note lhat lormalting irrevocably erases all dala in lhe internal memory, including even prolected images. Cancel Cancels Ihe formatting. (!) Select [OK] with • on the control button, Ihen press @. The message "All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?" appears.
MemoryStick Tool This item appears ottly whett a "Memory The default settings are marked "with _. Fo,'dot..thoo ,o. ,o..tio.-- ,.go Stick Due" Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". A commercially furmatted, aud can be used immediately. is inserted available in the camera. "Memory Stick Duu" is already • Note that R_rmatting irrevocably erases all data on a "Memory Slick Duo", including even protected images. OK Cancel See the l_)llowing procedure. Cancels the formalling.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 Changes tile foMer currently used for recording OK Cancel @ See the l_)llowing Cancels changing procedure. Ihe recording Select IOKI with • on Ihe control bulton, The folder seleclion screen appears. Cn102 Folder images. I folder. Ihen press Q. 2t_ Name:IO2MSDCF No Of Fi_: 0 Crated: Select (g) l 1 l:05:a4AM REC.
._.'_ SetupI For dota._, o.thoo_,o,.io. __,_go 44 1 The default settings are marked with _¢_. Selects the brightness of tile LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack. NormalBright Brightens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up tile batlery pack charge taster. Selects the sound prodttced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on tile shutter sound when you press tile shutter button. On Turns on the bccp/shutter sound when you press Ihe control button/press the shutter button.
Setup2 2 The default Selects settings the method Series For detai/s are marked used to assign o, the operatio, _ page 44 with _. file numbers to images. Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. (When the replaced Memo13 Stick Duo" contains a file with a numher higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the lk)lder is changed.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 Sets tile video signal output according to tile TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries aud regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images oil a TV screen, check page 77 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., lbr the LISA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe). Sets the date and time.
Using yo lr _ompu_or EnjoyingyourWindowscomputer For details on using a Macintosh refer to "Using your Macintosh (page 67). (<_Copying computer, computer" images to your computer (page 57) Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. * Installation of the USB driver is nol needed when using Windows XE m Enjoying images using "PicturePackage" (page 65) Viewing images saved on your computer t_ "PicturePackage" (page 65).
• A separate software application tor operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs.
Copyingimagesto yourcomputer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a "Memory slot / computer, then click [USB Driver] when the install menu screen Stick" appears. The "hlslallShield appears. Remove the "Memor? Stick Duo" from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert tile Memory Stick Dtto Adaptor in the compttter and copy tile images.
3 Set the mode switch to [_, then turn on the camera and the computer. .4 / Insert a "Memory recorded • When images into the camera. copying InelllOl'y_ Stick Duo" with Ibis inlages step is in tile intenml unnecessal-y, e_ / Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
"USB Mude Mass Storage" screelt uf tile camera. USB M_ss appears Mode Storage -Memory Switch When Access indicators* Stick on a USB couuection is established the first time, your computer ruus a program to recognize Wait for a while. * During on Ihe colnlllllllicalioll, the for autumatically the camera. access indicators turn red. Do no[ operale the COlllpuler unlil tile indicators lurn while. • If"USB Mode Mass Slorage" does not appear, set [USB Connectl to [Mass Storagel (page 53).
4 / After making a USB connection in Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a /I _1, Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] -, [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically O on the desktop. O hnage copying starts. When the copying is completed, the "Other Options" screen appears. • This section describes an ex_unpleof copying images to tile "'My Documents" Iolder.
6 Click [Finish]. ," Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable lot mulli-use terminal (page 62). Then lollow the procedure expl_dnedin "Stage 3: Connecting lhe camera and your computer"
• When an image with the same file name exists in tile copy desfinalion lolder, tile overwrile confirmation nless_lge appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one. the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file tit tfie computer without overwriting, change the file name tit a dillPrent name and lhen copy the image file. Howevel\ note tbal if you change the file name (page 64), you may nol be able to pb_y back that image with your camer*L This section describes Ibe procedure viewin
• ForWindowsg8/g8SE • You canllol record "100MSDCF" Confirm that the access indicators (page 59) are white. If the access indicators h,ve turned white, the dc_ ice is disconnected i]'OIH ;I comp/IteE lolders ally images lolder. are available • You cannot "MSSONY" The only lo tile images record/playback lolder. any images • hnage files are named as lollows. stands lor any number within 0001 name to 9999.
Viewingimage files storedon a computerwith yourcamera(usinga "Memory Stick Duo") This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a "Memory Stick Duo", you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a "Memory Stick Duo".
Usingthe suppliedsoftware This section describes Ilae process using Windows compuler as an example. a 1 Turn on your computer, the CD-ROM (supplied) CD-ROM drive, and insert into the The instalh,tion mettu screen appears. The supplied CD-ROM software applicatitms: and "hnageMixer." • contains two "PicturePackage" PicturePackage II il does not appeal, double-click _ Computer) 2 Click _ (My _ii_ (PICTUREPACKAGE). [PicturePackage]. The "Chot)se Selup Language" screen appears.
Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of "PicturePackage "PicturePackage Menu" and destination Folder" are displayed installation. after the To start up the software • Double-click the "PicturePackage icon on tile desktop. Metal" For information on the use of the software (-'lick 17]at tile upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for "Pictu rePackage'/"l mageMixe r VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center.
UsingyourMacintoshcomputer Yuu can cupy images lu your cumpuler creale a video CD using "hnageMixer VCD2" (supplied). and Recommendedenvironmentfor • There am throe modes %r a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (delaull setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTPI modes. This section describes the [Amol and [Mass Storagel as examples. For details on [PTPI, _e page 53. • When your computer rcsulnes lronl tile suspend or sleep nlode.
/I _l, View To install "lmagelVlixer VCD2" images Double
PH_l#_g sUfl images Howto print still images When mode. check you print images shol in 116:9(HDTV)] bolh edges may be cul oil. so be sure Io before printing (page 87). directly using a PictBridge PictBridge compliant images compliant directly using a "Memory printer by colmecting printer. (page the camera 70) directly to a Stick" compliant printer You can print images with a "Memory Slick" compliant printer. For details, see he ( pera in_ ins luc ions supplied wi h the printer.
Printingimagesdirectly usinga PictBridge compliantprinter Even if you do not hax e a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting tile camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. _l_PictBridge • "PictBrklge" is based on tilt?CIPA stilndiLrd.
Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, the ?'{ indicator appears. Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal. The camera is set le playback mode, then an image and tile print menu appear en tile screell. @ To the multi connector Regardless of what tile mode switch is set le. the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2.
[This image] Prints a displayed r} image. • If you selecl [This image] and set [Index] to [On] in step 2, you can print a sel of the same images as an index image. 2 Select print settings with IJV/4/_. O Select [OK] with V/_, then press 0. Tile image is printed. • Do nol disconnect tile cable lL_rnmlli-use lerlninal while the Ov/_ (Do not disconnect tile cable R>rmulti-use terminal) indicator appears on the screen. indicator [Index] Select IOn] to print :is an index image.
[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with ,i,/ TI41m,.,then press • to display the mark. (Repeat Ibis procedure to select other images.) Them press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images _xith a _ (Print order) mark regardless of Ihe displayed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the l_)lder. (_) PerR)rm steps 2 and 3 of "Stage 3: Printing" (page 71 ).
Printingat a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to tile DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so tbat you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot prinl images memory at a print shop camera. Copy the images stored dircctly Control liom the shop. 1 Display cunnot inark lnovies.
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8. then press O. 1 Display the index screen (_ step Toremovethe markin indexmode Select the images frena which you want to remove the mark in step 5. then press O. 6 in "Read This First"). Toremoveall themarksin thefolder 2 3 4 Press MENU to display the menu. Select [All In This FoMer] in step 4, then press O. Select [Off], then press O. Select DPOF with 4/_., then press O. Select [Select] with A/_', then press O.
gom_edifl_ _?o_g camera _oVo_r TV Viewing images on a TVscreen You Call view images on ,_tTV screen connecthtg tile camera to a TV. by Turn elf bolh your camera and the TV before connecthtg the camera and the TV. 4 / Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) to connect the camera to the TV. rj O Turn on the TV and set the TW video input switch to "video." • For details, _e the operating supplied with tile TV. ,/I =t. Set the mode switch turn on the camera.
OnTVcolorsystems If you want to view images un a TV screen. you need a TV with a video input.jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). The culor system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists fur the TV color system uf the country or regiun where the camera is used. NTSC system Bahama Isl:mds. Bulivia. t-_:mada.Central America. Chile. (!ulombia. Ecuador. Jamaica. Japan, Korea. Mexico. Peru. Surinam. Taiwau. the Philippines. the II.S.A.. Venezuela. etc.
7?o_b/eshooting Troubleshooting If you experience 0 wilh your calner_t, try the following solutions. Checkthe items on pages 79 to 89. II' _ code 0 trouble such _ls "C/E:DD:DD" nppe_Jrs on the screen, see p;lge 90. Removethe battery pack, and insertthe batterypack again after about one minute,andturnonthepower. O Initializethesettings(page52). ] i 0 ConsultyourSonydealeror localauthorizedSonyservicefacility.
The battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery toward the bottom of the camera (_. step l in "Read This First"). • lnstall file battery pack correctly (_ gject lever stuy 1 i_i "Read This First"). The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memo U or 'Memory Stick Duo '_(page 21 ). If it is lllll, do one of the 12allowing: Delete unnecessa U images 1_ step 6 i_ "Read This First'). Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch, and the sx_itch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 93). • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Sm_Jrt] (page 45). • This [unction cannot be used when: The image size is set to [5M] or [3:21. Shooting in Multi Burst mode. Shooting movies The flash does not work.
The image colors are not correct. • Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect fimction (page 35). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the Qsibility of the screen b) tcmporaril) brightening the image under conditions of low ilhlmination.
The image does not appear on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to scc if the video output signal of your camera your TV (page 54). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 76). • The s_ itch on the cable for multi-use temfinal is set to "CAMERA". The image does not appear on the screen • The swilch on the cable for multi-use use lerminal Your camera • Cancel or set the switch to "CAMERA" cannot delete the protection when a USB lermin d is set 1o 'TV.
You do not know if the OS of your • Check ' Rec()mmendcd Macintosh. computer computer environment" is compatible with the camera. on page 56 for Windm_ s_ and page 67 for You cannot install the USB driver. • In Windows 2000, log on as Adndnistrator (authorized Administrators) (page 57). Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection • The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to 'TV.
You cannot copy • Connect terminal images. the camera and your c()mputer (page 59). correctly using the supplied cable lk)r multi-use • Follow the designated COl))' procedure for ?our OS (p ,ges 59, 67). • When you shoot images with a '_Memory Stick Duo lormatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by your camera (page 50).
Cannot format a "Memory Stick Duo". • You arc using the "Memory Stick Duo" wilh the write-protect switch, and the s_itch the LOCK position. Set the s_itch to the recording position (page 93). You have formatted a "Memory is set to Stick Duo" by mistake. • All the data on the "Memory Stick Duo" is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We recommend that you set the write-protect switch on Ihe "Memo W Stick Duo" to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 93).
Also see "PictBridge Images compliant are printed with printer" both (as follows) edges in conjunclion with the following ilems. cut off. • When you print m image shot x_ith the image size set to [ 16:9(HDTV)], image may be cut off. both edges of the • When printing images using your own printer, try canceling the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these fimctions or not.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the • The printer does not provide these functions. the printer provides these fimctions or not. • The date may not be inserled manu factureE ........ " is printed index Consult mode. the printer in the index mode depending on the date-inserted part of the • Images that do not have the recording data cannot to [Offland print the image again (page 72). manufacturer on the printer. as to _@cfller Consult the printer image.
Your camera does not work. • Use tile type of battery pack you can use wilh this camera (page 95). • The battery level is low (The _\_ indicator appears). Charge the battery "Read This Fir,st'). pack (4 st_7_ 1 i_i The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The buil/-in microcomputer is not working properly. Rcmmc the battery pack, and then, after one minute, insert the batteW pack and turn on the camera. Cannot identify an indicator on the screen. • Sec page 16. The lens gets fogged.
Warningindicatorsand messages If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits /indicated by riD) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:riri • There is trouhle _ith ?our camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
Memory Stick Cannot locked • You are using the 'Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 93). (page 51 ). File error • An error occurred _hilc playing back the image. No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete mmecessaly images or files I_ step 6 i_I "Read This Fii:st"l. Read only • Your images i cilnnot File protect • Reh:asc the protection (page 39).
Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the c_lnlela is connl:cted to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the de'rice. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. Connect to PictBridge device • Youtried to print imagesbefore the printer connection _as established.
O_he_ Onthe "Memory Stick" A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of "Memory Stick" that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick" functions. Noteson usinga "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) • You cannot slide record, edil or delete the write-protect line-lipped switch images il you to LOCK with _l ot_iect.
• Do not u_ under or store tile "Memory (he lollowing conditions: lemperature localions High interior of a car parked Localions Hunlid exposed locations substances Stick such as file hol in direct to direct or locations Duo" sunlight sunlighl witb corrosive present Noteson usingthe Memory Stick Duo Adaptor(notsupplied) • To use a "Memory Slick Duo' with a "Memory Stick compli_ml device, be sure 1o insert lhe "Memo W Stick Duo" into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Onthe "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack This camera requires an "lnfoLITHIUM" battery pack/T type). Onthe remaining batterytime indicator _l) In_ourmuM@ The power m_,y go oil although tile battery remaining indicator shows there is enough power to operate.
Onthe battery charger Onthebatterycharger • Do not charge any other battery pack exczpt Sony "InloLITHIUM" batte D' packs in tile batte D ' charger supplied with your camera. Baltcries other lfian the specified kind may leak, o_erheal, or explode if you attempt to charge lhen_, posing a risk of iJ_iury lrom eleclroculkm and burns. • Remo_e tile charged battery pack Ironl the baltcD' charger.
Precautions _ Do not leave the camera in the followingplaces • 111an extremely hot place In places such as in a car pm'ked in tile sun, tile camera body may become delormed and this hilly cause a lll_l]|tlnclioIL Tile camera body m+ty become discolored or detormed, and this may cau_ a malhlnctiozl. • Ill a location subject to rocking xibration • Near strong magnetic place • Ill smldy or dusty phtces Be carelul IKltto let sand or dusl get hlto tile camera.
_ On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery Lormaintaining the date m_dtime and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or Ol|. This rechargeable bauery is continually _lS long /iSillg ils you are the cameri/, charged Howe,, er, i| you use tile camera lor only short periods, it discharges gradually, mid if you do not u_ the CiUllera al iill 1_)1" ilbout (111¢ 111(11111/it beCOllles conlpletely discharged.
Specifications Camera [Power,general] [System] Power Image dex ice 7.17 rain CCD, Total pixel Ellcctive nmnber pixel (1/2.5 Prilnmy Carl filter Power While balmlce File R)rlnal Recording media aUlolnalic Selection AC Adaptor 4.2 V (during lAW shooting) (not (+32°F to Storage Dinlenskms ¥_r. 2.2 JPEG complianl, compatible DPOF Movies: MPEG /Monaural) 1 compliant Internal Memory Recommended Mass to +61)°C/_,°F 93,6×60.0x20.3 to 3/8x (W/H/D, excluding Approx.
BC-CS3batterycharger Power rcqtlJrclnents AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 3,2 W Oulput voltage Operating Hz, DC 4.2 V, 500 mA tenlperalure 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to + 104°F) Storage Iell/peralurc 20°C 1o +60°C (_I°F to + 140°F) Dimensions Approx. 66x23×91 mm (2 5/8×29/32×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 70 g (2.7 oz) Rechargeable batterypackNP-FT1 Used b_tt_ry Maximum Litllimn-ion b_ttteJy x()]t+tge DC 4.2 V Nominal Capacity Design withoul 100 vollage DC 3.
Index A Beep ..................................... AC Adaptor. .......................... 52 _" _gep 5 in "Read This 15 Fif;_l" _" _tU_ l in "Read Fi+;_t" 771i_ Accessories supplied in "R+ad Thi_ Firw" AE/AF lock indicalor ............ _t¢l? 5 in "Read Fi+;It" AF lllunfinator Crealc REC. Folder ............... 50 Bracket Step ......................... Burst ..................................... 35 33 D C lor multi:use tcrnlinal 47 AF lock .................................
Flash mode ;t:?_ 5 in "Read Fit;It" Fluorcscenl Thi; ............................... Focus preset 32 10, 30 .......................... 30 Crealing Forced rechargeable Interval ........................... ................................. ISO ................................. 3 ....................... 51 JPG ....................................... ......................... 50 flash 49 Metering Mode 37 Folder .................................... Changing Memol T Tool ..........
Pressing hallway down ......... 10 _tcp 5 itz "Read ]'ipTig" Print ...................................... Index Print order Semp ......................... 70 Printing at a sbop Printing directly 74 .................... 70 aul_) sbooling Protect I_P 36, 43, 44 Camera 1 ....................... 45 Camera 2 ....................... 48 lntemal Memory Tool ............................... Memory Program Standard ................................ Stick 49 Tool ....... 50 ..................
W Warning indicalors messages and ........................ 90 WB ........................................ 32 While 32 balance Windows ....................... COlllplllcr. .............. 55 RccOllllllCndcd cn_,,il_()n Wrisl l]]C n[ strap in "Read Writ¢-prol¢ct ................... 50 Thi_ First" swilch .............
Trademarks • C.MbEp-shot Corporat is m_demark • "Menlory Stick, _, "Memory MEM[IRY 51IEK PRD, MEMrlRy rlUO, "Memol Duo", of Sony ion. 5TIER Stick "Menlory MEMORY STIER pRn and rk_GICIG_TE Stick T Stick PRO", Duo", PRO NUD, "MagicGate", are tradenlarks of Sony Corporation. • "InlbLITHIUM" Corporat ion. is a trademark • PicmrePackage is a trademark of Sony of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft.
