SONY 2-591-815-1 Digi*a/S,i//Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Using the menu Instructions Before operaling the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separale volume) lhoroughly, and rclain il ]_>r tuture reicrence. Using the Setup screen Owner's Record The model and serial numbers arc located on tile botlom. Record the serial number in lhe space provided below. Relcr to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this producl.
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Increase tileseparalion between tile your llousebold waste disposal service or the shop equipment and receiver. where you purchased the product, Connect the equipment into anoutlet (ina Applicable Accessory: "Melnory Stick Duo" circuit diftcrent fiom thai 1o which the receiver isconnected. Consult the dealer oranexperienced radio/TV technician Ibrhell). Tbe supplied interlace cable must beused with tile equipment inorder tocomply with the limits lota digital device pursuant toSubpart BofPart 15of FCC Rules.
Noteson usingyourcamera Typesof "Memory Stick" that can be used • For details on tile usable bauery pack, see page 92. The IC recoMiug medium used hy this camera isa "MmnoryStick Duo". There are two types of "Memory Stick". CarlZeisslens • "MenloJ T Stick Duo": you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" witb your camera. This camera is equipped ¥_ith a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.
• Clean tile flash surlace belom use. Tile heat of flash emission may cause dirl on tile/lash surl_lce lo become discolored or to slick to lhe flash surhtce, resulting in insullicient lighl enlissioll. Notes onthe LCD screen, LCD finder (for modelswith an LCDfinder) and lens • Tile LCD screen and tile LCD finder are manul, lcmred using extremely high-precision technology so mer 99.99q_ ol lhe pixels are operalkmal 1or etlccli_ e use.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode • Shoot with your lhvorite settings (Program auto shooting) -_ page 24 • Ei_]()yvarious shooting/playback using the menu --* page 26 • Change the detault settings --* page 44 3onnect_ a PC or a }rinter • Copy your images to a computer and el_joy editing them in various ways--+ page 54 • Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer (PictBridge compliant printers only) -...
Tableof 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 [::'-1(Folder) (Protect) DPOF ,'_ (Print) (Slide) (Resize) []_= (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using Setup items .............................................................................. 44 ,_ Camera AF Mode 1 ........................................................................................... 45 Digilal Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF lllmninator Aulo Review _! Camera 2 ..
Enjoying your Windows computer ........................................................... 54 Copying images to your computer ........................................................... 56 Viewing image files stored on a computer Using the supplied software Using your Macintosh with your camera .................. 63 .................................................................... computer .............................................................. How to print still images ........
Basictechniquesfor better images E_tb_Vi_tg _ltec_mera This section describes the hasics so you can et\ioy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as tile mode sx_itch (page 24), tile menus (page 26), and so OIL \ Press slraight fully down Press away down, halfway lhen Flashing,,,_lit/beeps Press tully To shoot a still image difficult tu focus on _ [Focus] (page 30) 11Ihe image looks blurred even after lucusing, it may be because of camera shake.
Yo mlcr _te *ari_us ilnages by adjuslin_. Ihe exposure and the IS() seusitivilv. Exposure is ) o Ihe ai{]{unt () f li_hl Ihal the camera will receive when you release the shulter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass Ihrough Exposure: -- ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto a_ljustment mode.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity IS() is unit of measurmnmlt (sensitiqt_), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equiwflmlt to photo fihns) receives. Even when the exposure is the same. images difler depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity _ page 33 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Howc,_er, the image may become darker.
and the image is displayed in fine detail. "hnage size" is shown by the number of pixels. Although you c,'-tnnol see the differences on the screen efthe camera, the fine detail and data processing lime ditfer when the itnage is printed or disphtyed on a comptner screen. Description of the pixels and the image size (_) hnage size:5M 2592 pixelsx 1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels @ hnage size: VGA(E-Mail/ 640 pixelsx48t) pixels = 3t)7.
Identifyingparts See the pages in parentheses operation. for details of Camera [] [] [] [] [] [] Shutter button (4 step 5 in "Read This step 2 iH "Read This FM_t") [] (_ Power First") lamp (_ [] Flash step 5 ill "Read [] Self-timer (_ [] MENU button (26) [] Control button lamp (4 This FMvt')/AF [] [] Mode switch (24) This Firs't') ,rtep 5 ill "Read illuminator Fur shooting: Zoom (_ step 5 in "Read (47) (W/T) lever This Firs't') (_ step 2 ill Menu off: _1_.
[] "Memory Stick Duo" slot (bottom) (_ st,'!)3 ill "Read This First") [] [] Access lamp (bottom) (_ stU)4 i, "Read This Firrt') [] Screw groove (bottom) DC IN jack For connecting an AC-LS5/AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied). @ To the multi connector @ To DC IN jack /nterface Adaptor Use the Interface Adaplor lor a variety ol connections. Attaching the Interface Adaptor Interface Adaptor Push tim Interlace Adaptor lirmly into tim camera unlil it clicks into place.
(_) Make sure to match tile locking scrc_ with tile screw groove on Ihe cmnera, and then turn the locking screw to secure flae stand to the can/era. [] Locking screw [] Tripod screw hole Attach the tripod here. • See the operating instructions supplied with lhe tripod lilr file method of allaching file tripod. • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 him (7132 inch). You will be unable to firmly _ctlre the stand to lripods having longer screws, and may damage lhe stand.
indicatorson the screen See the pages Opel*atk)n. ill parentheses of for details When shootingstill images _,_60minO _]ETGA FINE,_] _"]1 ._ _,_/,/_ _/3o" 400mE_ [] _g0min Batte U remaining (_ st_?) 1 in "Read This Fit:xt') O AE/AF loci( (_, st_7) 5 in "Read This First") [;_ BRK I_ Recording mode (24, 33) H _WB @,z _ While bahmce (32) ,,L -:+:Im12s Fa.S+2.oEv When shooting movies STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie (_ stop 5 itl "Read Tllis [C<] ._ &_ _ oo [] .
[] [] Indication hnage size (_ stu? 4 it; "Read T]tia Fit:_t ') Histogram (21,29) hnage NR slow shutter _Nm FINE STD quality (33) Recording fi_lder (49) • If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutler flmction activates aulonlatically to reduce file picture noise and "NR" appears.
When playing backstill images [] _i[!_Omin I Battery remaining (_ stt'l) 1 irl "Read This First") [C732700 _-_2.0EV Iso400 _2005 1 _ _"BACK/NEXT 1 9:30AM _VOLUME _ 1_3M I_1M l_vva A hnagesize(_ Stel)din "Read This First") [_ Recording _ P'_ VOL.
[] ii_N_:_i_!_i_;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!_ _i_!li_!di_ii_i_ii_ _.................................................................. Do nol disconnecl cable (71) +2.0EV EV level vakle (29) IS0400 ISO number [] Metering [] _'_, the USB (33) mode (32) Flash _WB @# _ White balance (32) ,,L -:+:RWB 500 Shutter F3.
Changingthe screendisplay Each time you press the ]DJ (Display on/ oil) bullon, the display changes as lollows. Histogram on Histogram display Indicators off Indicators on • When you sel tile hislogram display to on, image inR_rmalion is displayed during playback, • The histogram does not appear: When shooling in lhe lollowing situations The menu is displayed. Recording movies. During playback in lhe lollowing situations The menu is displayed. In index mode. You arc using playback/oom.
Numberof still imagesand recordingtime of movies The lanes show Ihe approximale number of slill images attd Ihe lenglh ol time for movies Ihal can be recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" lt)rmalted v,'ilh this camera. The values may vary depending on Ihe shot)ling condilions. Thenumberofstillimages(Theimagequalityis [Fine]onthe upperlineand [Standard]onthelowerline.
Batterylife and numberof imagesthat can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with battery pack (supplied) at full capacity attd at an ambimtt tmnperature of 25<>(; (77 'F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account chauging the "Mmnory 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 swilch to lhe desired functien. Mode switch 11131 Control button _: [_: Shooting movies step 5 in "Read This First" Playback/Edit step 6 in "Read This First" Still image shootingmodes _: Auto:Autoadjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings a@]sted autonmtically._ This First" ,s't_" !) .5i/*"R_,ad Program:Programautoshootingmode Allows you to sboot witb the exposure at!justed automatically (both the shutter speed and the :q_erture value).
SceneSelection For details _ s're!) 5 in "Read Thi_ First" For shooting an im_ge appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. (,/: you can select the desired selling) I_') V @ V oo _SL V V (,_, -'-5 v [] Cenler AF g _uto/,_WB V 3.0m/7.
Usingmenuitems Mode switch • 4 / Turn button on the power and set the mode DiLlerenl items me available depending settings. 2 Press MENU to display Select the desired on the control the menu switch. on tile posilion ol tile i e swilch and tile a (Camera) menu menu. item with
Menu items For detailsonthe operation_ page 26 The menu items available vary depending items are displayed on the screen. en the mode switch position. Only the available (_/ : available) [] Mode switch position: Menufor shooting(page29) a V (Camera) _! (EV) (Focus) V V V V V V V V V V V WB (White Ba 0 V V V ISO V V V V [] (Metering Mode) _i.
For detailson the operation_ page 26 Menufor viewing(page37) Pq (Folder) _/ o._ (Protect) _/ DPOF _/ (Print) (Slide) _/ D_= (Rotate) _/ ",_ (Divide) _/ (Setup) _/ Trimming** _/ _ Tile operation is limiled according to the Scene mode (page 25). _l_Available only during enlarged playback.
Shootingmenu The default Select settings are marked Ihe still image camera For detailsonthe operation_ page26 wilh 8. mode. _ st U) 5 in "Read Manually Toward Toward Toward +: Brightens 0EV The exposure Toward • For details on tile exposure _ adjusls an image. is delermined : Darkens [EV] by displaying Dark automatically by the camera. an image. page 1 I • The colllpensalion vallle call be sel ill I/3EV increnlents.
For detailson the operation_ page 26 You can change the l_cus method. Use the menu when it is dilTicult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. oo (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m Focuses on tile subject subject. (Focus preset) using a previously set distance to the • When shooting a subjecl through a net or through window glass, it is dilllcult to get the proper li)cus in auto lk)cus mode. In lhese cases, use of [Focus] is convenient. 0.5m Spot AF (1_) Focuses automatically narrow area.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 26 • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminalor], priority AF lnovement is given 1o sub.iects in or near lhe cenler of the liame. In lhis case lhe m_. Ira or m indicator flashes and lhe AF range finder lrame is not displayed. • Focus selling is not available depending on the Scene mode (page 25).
For detailson the operation_ page 26 Selects the tnetering triode that sets which part of the suhject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) Measures only a part of tile subject. • Tbis limcfion is usefld wl,en the subject is backlit ..... hen tl..... is strong contrast between the subject and file background. (r_) Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 26 Selects a hnninous sensitivity with units of IS(). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 400 Selecl a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subjecl moving al high speed, or selecl a small number to oblain high image quality. 200 100 64 Auto • For details on lhe [ISO] sensitivily _ page 12 • Note that lhe image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensilivity number increases. • [ISOI is sel to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
For detailson the operation_ page 26 On the [Multi Burst] • You can play back images shot with [Multi Burstl using tile lollo,,ving procedure. To pause/resume: Press • on the control bllll_)ll. To play back liame-by-liame: Press ,/_ in pause lnode. Press • to resume playback in series.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 26 +_1.0EV Shifts the exposure value by' plus or minus 1.0EV. +_0.7EV Shifts the exposure value by' plus or minus 0.7EV. +_0.3EV Shifts the exposure value by' plus or minus 0.3EV. • BRK (Bracket Slep) is not displayed in some Scene modes. Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] triode (page 33). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") • This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in tile menu is set to other than [Multi Bursll (page 33).
For detailson the operation_ page 26 At[justs the saturation of the image. + ((_) Toward +: Brightens tile color. Normal -((_) Toward : Darkens the color. At[iusts the contrast of the image. + ((_) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal -((_) Toward : Reduces the contrast. At[justs the sharpness of the image. + ([_) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal - ([_) See page 44. 36 Toward :Softens the image.
Viewing menu The default Selects setlings the lolder For details on the operation _ page 26 are marked centaining wilh _. the image OK Cancel @ See tile lk)llowing procedure. Cancels tile selection. Select the desired lk_lder widl ",11/I ,_ on tile control S*I_cI button. Folder Fdder Name:IO2M$DCF I Crated: D1o2 No Of Fi_: @ you want to play back. 2J_ 9 Select IOKI with A, then press 0. "_" On the [Folder] The camera slorcs images in a specified lolder el a "Memory Stick Duo" (page 49).
Fordetai/sonthe operation_ page 26 Protects & images against accidental erasure. Protect (o-,,) Exit See tile Exits thefollowing Proleclion procedure. function. Toprotectimagesin single-imagemode (!) Display @ Press MENU tile image you _mt to protect. @ Select I_--._l (Protect) with 4/1_ on tile control button, then press O. Tile image is protected and tile _ (protect) indicmor appears on the image. ® To protect to displuy the menu.
For detailsonthe 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 tile image for which you want to remove protection in step (_) of "To protect images ill index mode." (_) Press • to turn the _ indicator gr W. (_) Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. (_) Press MENU, select [OK] with I_, and then press •.
For detailson the operation_ page 26 Image Folder All hack all images Plays back in file selecled fokler. stored on Ihe Memory Slick Duo". Repeat On Pla.vs hack inmges in a continuous Off After all the images ends. Start Cancel See Ihe following procedure. Cancels Ihe slide show. loop. hme been played back, the slide show (X) Selecl [lnlerval], [hnage] and [Repeal] wilh A/V/_I/I_ on the control button. (_) Select [Starl] with VII '_,then press O. The slide show slarts.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 26 Rotates & C "_ Rolates an image. OK Determines Cancel Cancels rolalk)u. Ihe a still image. See rolation. Ihe following See procedure. Ihe following l)rocedure. (_) DisphLVtile image to be rotated. (_) Press MENU to display the metal. (_) Select [D=_=] (Rotate) with _111_on the control button, then press 0. (_) Select [g" ".1 with A, then rotate the image with _111 ,_. @ Select [OK] with A/V, then press 0.
For detailson the operation_ page 26 Example:Cuttinga movienumbered 101 0002 This section describes an example the following file conliguralion. 101 of divMing 0001 101 a movie numbered 0003 2 101 1 Cutting 0002 scene A. []l 2 101 I[] 0002 Divide 101 (XX_2is divided into 101 0004 and 101 ()(X_5. 2 Cutting scene B. 101 0004 101 0005 Divide 101 (XXi5 is divided Deleting scenes into A and 101 0006 B if they and 101 are unnecessary.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 26 (_ Press • at Ihe desired cuning poinl. • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [_ltl/llllP-]/fiame rewind/lorward) and adjust tfie cutting point using _/1_. • ff you wanl to cllange the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. (_) Select [OK] with A/Y, and press O. (Z) Select [OK] with A. then press O. ._- The movie is cut.
UsingSetupitems _ Using _M Se_g_ _ween You can change le (em I settings using the Setup screen. Mode switch • button MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press • on the control button to select (Setup). 4 Press A/T/4/• on the control button to Setu 2 select the item you want to set. The fl'ame ol the selected item turns yellow. I_ 5 _Fila Number Press • to enter the setting. Tu turn uff the _ (Setup) screen, press MENU.
a CameraI The default Selects settings are marked the attto lk_cus operation For detailsonthe operation_ page 44 with _. mode. Single(SAFt Autonmticallyadjuststhe focus whenthe shutterbutton is pressed and held hall_ ay down. shooting stationary sul!iects. Monitor(IV]AFt This mode is usefifl l_r Autontatically adjusts the l_)cus before the shutter button is pressed and held hall_ ay down. This mode shortens the tinte needed for focusing. • Ballery consumption is laster titan in [Single] mode.
For detailson the operation_ page 44 • Tile nlaxilnunl • The AF range flashes, scale using of slnart liame and AF operates • When ellPct zoonl finder lhe smart on file recorded with zoonl_ ZOOln/preciskm does not appear priority the image when on subjects ZOOlll inchldes using tile digital located oil the screen nlay the scale zoom. near the center look rough, of file optical Tile m. m zoo[ll, or _ indicator of the liame. However.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 44 The AF illuminator The AF illutniuator is pressed halfway, supplies fill light to locus tnore easily on a subject in dark surroundings. emits red light allowing the camera to focus, easily when the shutter bullon until the focus is locked. The D_ONindicator appears at this time. Off Does not use AF illuminalor. • If the AE illuminalor light does not reach tile subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrasl, tk_cus will not be achieved.
Camera2 The default settings Enlarges Ihe setting (Macro). _JOn Off 48 are marked indicalor For detailson the operation_ page 44 with _. temporarily when you press _ (Flash t Does Enlarges indicalors. nol Ihe enlarge tile indicalors.
MemoryStick Tool The default sellings are marked For details on the operation_ page44 wilh 8. Formals the "Memory Stick Duo". The supplied or a commercially available "Memory Stick Duo" is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note thai Ibrmalfing irrevocably erases all dala on a "Menlory Stick Duo", includingeven protected images. OK Cancel See the l_)llowingprocedure. Cancels the formalling. (_) Select [OK] with • on the control button, then press O.
For detailson the operation_ page 44 Changes the folder currently used lk)r recording OK Cancel (_) Tile See file following Cancels changing [OK] Selecl fokler with • on the control seleclion _1(}2 Fol_r images. screen button, Ihen press procedure. the recording 0. appears. 2J2 NaI_:IO2MSDCF No.of Fil_: o Crealed: Select REC. Folder (_) Selecl the desired • You cannot select • You c_1111()1l/love 5O folder wilh _1/1_,and [OK] wilh •, Ihen 0.
...'_SetupI Fo,dota._ o.thoopo,atio. _ ,,,_go 44 1 The default settings are marked with 8. Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack. NormalBright Brighlens. • Selecting [Brigla] uses up lhe batteJy chaJge taster. Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns ol3the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns ol3the beep/shutter sound _hen you press the control button/press the shutter button.
2 Setup2 The default settings Fo.deta, o.theope at p o,ge 44 are marked with ,_. Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. _' Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence e'.en if the recording lblder or the "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick Duo" contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a munber one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0/)01 each time the folder is changed.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 44 Sets the date and time. OK Select [OK] with • on Ihe control button, and press O. Then, perl2_rmthe procedure explained in "Set the clock" (_ stu_ 2 in "Read This Fil:st '). Cancel Cancels setting tile clock.
Usfllg yo_r r;omp_ter Enjoying yourWindows computer For delails on using a Macintosh reler to "Using your Macinlosh (page 66). computer, cempuler" Copying images to your computer (page 56) Viewing images on your computer [_ Slideshow Creating a Music Video/ Printing images 54 Installing the USB driver.
• A _eparate software application tor operating the recording device is required in order to wrile to CD-Rs. The %llowing environment is recommended lbr a computer connected to the camera. Notes on connectingyourcamera to a computer • Operations Recommended environment for copyingimages OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windo_ s 98, Windows 98SE. Windows 2000 Professional.
Copyingimagesto yourcomputer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images lrom the camera to your computer as l_)llows. For a computer with a "Memory slot Stick" Remu'_e the "Memory Stick Duu" lhom the cmnem :rod insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Mmnory Stick Duo Adaptor in the cumputer and cupy the images.
3 Set the mode switch to [], then turn on the camera and the 1 Insert computer. a "Memory Stick Duo" with recorded images into the camera. 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).
"IJSB ]Mode Normal" appears cm the screen of Ihe camera. Comtect Ihe htlerface Adaplor (page 15). USB Mode Normal @ To the multi connector -- @ To the _ (usa) jack Access indicators* Switch on When a USB conuectiott is established the first time. your computer runs a program to recognize Wait for a while. for automatically the camera. * During communication, the access indicalors turn red.
4 | After making a USB connection in Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a 4 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 on the desktop. Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the "Other Options" screen appears. • This section describes an example of copying images m tile "My Documents" R_lder. O The "Scamper and Camera Wizard" screen appears.
6 Click [Finish]. *" Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. The wizard screen closes. • To continue disconnect reconnect copying other tile USB cable it. Then k)llow itnages, (page Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. 61) and tile procedure explained in "Stage 3: Connecting tile cumcra and your computer" on p*_ge58. • For Windows XR kHlow the procedure explained in "Stage 4-A: Copying images to a conlpuler" on page 58.
• When an image with the same file name exists in the copy deslination lolder, the overwrite confirmation nlessage appears. When you overwrile an existing image with a new one, the original file dala is deleted. To copy an image file to the compmcr wilhout overwriting, change the file name to a dillcrenl name and then copy the image file. However+ note that if you change the file nanle, you may not be able to play back that image with your camera (p;_ge 63).
• ForWindowsg8/g8SE (X) Confirm that tile access indicators 58) are white. • YOUcannot record ally images to tile "1fiOMSDCF" or "MSSONY" liHders. The (page (_) Disconnect the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick Duo", or turn off the camera. The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as Hders on Ihe "Memory Slick Duo".
Viewingimage files storedona computerwith yourcamera This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains oil 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". • Slep I is not necessary iflhe file name st wilh your camera has not been changed, • You nlay be unable to play back some imzlges depending on the image size.
Usingthe suppliedsoftware This section describes Ihe process using a Windows computer as an example. 1 Turn on your computer, the CD-ROM (supplied) CD-ROM drive. and insert into the The inst:dlation mere( screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click _ (My Compuler) _ @ (PICTUREPACKAGE/ The supplied CD-ROM conlains two soltware applicalions: "PicmrePackage" and "hnageMixer." PicturePackage 2 Click [PicturePackage]. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears.
_1 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of "PicturePackage "PicturePackage Menu" and destination Folder" are displayed after the installation, To start up the software • Double-click the "PicturePo.ckage Menu" icon on Ihe desklop. For informationon the use of the software (-'lick17]:Itthe upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for "Pictu rePackage'V"lmageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center.
UsingyourMacintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using "hnageMixer VCD2" (supplied). • When yotlr or sleep conlptlter mode, resumes c()illtllllnicati()n camera and your computer lhe sanle time. h'onl tile Stlspend between your lllay not recover at OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1,9.2, or Mac OS X (v 10.fi-vl fi.3) USB connector: Provided as standard Recommendedcomputerenvironment forusing"lmagelVlixerVCD2" OS (pre-installed): later) Mac OS X (v10.1.
Todisconnect theUSBcable/remove the "Mlemory camera Stick Duo"/turn off the Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the "Memory Stick Duo" to the "Trash" icon, then rmnove the USB cable, rmnove the "Memory Stick Duo". or tttrn off the canmra. • If you arc using Mac OS X vl0.0, perlbml file procedure above after you have turned your computcr olt. (_) After the user infommfion screen appears, enter the desired name and password. The inslaUalion of Ihe soflware slarts.
PKnfh_gsurf im_g_s Howto print still images directly using a "Memory Stick" compliant printer You can print images with a "Memory Stick" compliant printer. For details, see Ihe operating inslruclions supplied wiih the prinler. using a computer You can copy images to a compnier using the supplied "PiclurePackage" soltware and print the images.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do trot have a computer, you can print itnages shot using your camera by couuectittg the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. _PktBridge • "PictBridge" is bu_d Oil tile CIPA Prepare the camera to coeeecl it Io the prinler with the USB cable. Index lever standard. W_T ÷ (CIPA: Camera & hnaging Products Association) S In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet.
Turn on your camera and the printer. Comtect the htterface Adaptor (page 15). After the connection is made, the f'# indicator appears @ To the multi connector @ To the _ (USB) jack The camera is set to playback mode. then an image and the print mmm appear oil the screen. Interface Adaptor Regardless of what the mode switch is set to. the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. Select the desired printing method with _JV on the control button, then press 0.
[This image] €11 Prints a displayed inmge. • If you select [Tiffs inmge] and set [Index] to [On] in slep 2, you can print a sel of the same images as an index inmge. r,i Select [OK] with V/I_, then press O. The image is printed. • Do nol disconnect lhe USB cable while the @ (Do not disconnect the USB cable) indicalor appears on the screen, Select print settings with A/_'/4111_. Dat_ Quantity [Index] Select IOn] to print as an index image. [Size] Select the size ol the printing sheet.
[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with Ik/ V/41/I_, then press • to disphly tile mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a _¢ (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. (_) Perform steps 2 and 3 of"Stage 3: Printing" (page 70).
Printingat a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" comaining images shot with your camera tu a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services ccmlk)rming to the DPOF, you can make a _i (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. MENU button Co What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Form:a) is a limctiun allowing you to make a _ (Print order) mark on images that you want to print out later.
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or selecl [Exit] in slep 8, then press 0. To remove the mark in index mode 4 / 2 Display the index screen. (_ 6 in "Read This First') step To remove all the marks in the folder Press MENU to display the menu, 3 Select DPOF with -
O_m_ediW yo_rcamom _oyourTg Viewingimageson a TV screen Yott can view images on a TV screen connecting the catnera Io a TV. by 0 Set the mode turn switch to _, and on the camera. Tunt ofl bolh your camera and the TV before connecting the catnera and the TV with the A/V cable. Mode switch _,_ ,41 / Use the A/V cable (supplied) to connect the camera to the TV. Cotmect the Interface Adaptor (page 15). @ To the multi connector Control button Images shot with the camera the TV screen.
OnTVcolorsystems If _ou w:mt tu view images on a TV screen. you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of yuur digital still camera. Check the lolluwing lists: NTSC system Bahmna lsl:mds. Bolivia. Canad3. Central America. Chile. Colombia. Ecuador. Jamaica. Japan. Korea. Mexico. Peru. Surinam. Taiwan. the Philippines. the U.S.A.. Venezuela. etc. PAL system Australia. Austrim Belgimn. China. Czech Republic. Denmark. Finland. Germany, Holland.
Troubleshooting ii;_ _o_btoshooti_g If you experience 0 trouble willa your Iry the follo',x'ing solulions. Checkthe items on pages 78 to 86. I1 a code stlcl_ as "C/E:DD:DD" 0 c_maera or _ccessor.x,. a_)l_ears ()n the sc'reerl, s__'__" page 87. Remove the batterypack, and insertthe battery packagain after aboutone minute,andturnonthepower. 0 Initializethe settings(page51). 0 ConsultyourSonydealeror localauthorized Sonyservicefacility.
The battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insert tile b:atery l)_ck, use the tip olthc blatery pack to push tile blatery toward tile top of the camera (_ step 1 in "Read This Fir,_t'). • Install the battery pack correctly (_ st_7_ 1 hz "Read This Fir,_t'). The battery remaining indicator is displayed indicator is incorrect, or sufficient but the power runs out too quickly.
Your camera cannot record • Check tile free capacity following: images. of the _'Memory Stick Duo" (page 22). If it is full, do one of tile Delete unnecessa U images (_ st_,l_ 6 in "Ream This Firat' ) Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set tile switch to the recording position (page 90). • You cannot record images • Set the mode switch to a while charging the flash.
Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 45). • This fimction cannot be used when: The image size is set to [5M] or [3:2]. Shooting in [Multi Burst] mode. Shooting movies. The flash does not work. • The flash is set to @ (No flash) (_ • You cannot use the flash when: st,7) 5 in "Read This Fit:st'). ]Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or ]Multi Burst] (page 33). ..) (Tx_ilight [*lode), _ (Candle mode) or _f2;2_ (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode (--_ .
The image colors are not correct. • Picture Effecl ltlnclion is aclivaled. Cancel the Picture Efl_l:t function (page 35). Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is altempting to increase Ihe visibility of the screen by lemporarily hrighlening tile image under condilions of low ilhlminalion. There is no effect on the recoMed image. The eyes of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the _ (Setup) menu to IOn] (page 46).
Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 39). • You are using the Memory Stick Duo" with tile write-protect switch, and the switch the LOCK position. Set the sx_itch to Ihe recording position (page 90). ix set to You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you haw.• deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
• Connect tile camera directly device (page 58). to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other • The USB driver is not installed. Install tile USB driver (page 56). • Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the USB cable before you installed tile _USB Driver" from the supplied CD-ROM. Delete the erroneously recognized de'_ice from your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item).
Images once copied to a computer • Ct_py them tt_ a folder rect_gnized • Oper_Jte correctly (page 63). Cannot insert a "Memory cannot by the c.mer., be viewed on the camera. such as "IOIMSDCF (page 62). Stick Duo". • Insert it in the ct_rrectdirection (_ ,_tel_3 irl "Read T/Ii,sFir,_t'). Cannot record on a "Memory Stick Duo". • You _we using the Memory Stick Du_" _ith the _ rite-protect s_ itch, _nd the s_itch the LOCK position. Set the sx_itch to Ihe recording position (page 90).
Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • Turn on the printer. For further inl2_rmation, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • lfyou select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the USB cable again. • Movies cannot be printed.
Your camera does not work. • Use tile type of battery pack you can use _ith this camera (page 92). • Tile battery le;el is low (The c.\_indicator appears). Charge the battery pack {_ stu_ l itz "Read This Firat '). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The builtqn microcomputer is not _orking properly. Remove the battery pack, and then, afler one minute, insert the battery pack and turn on the camera. Cannot identify an indicator on the screen. • See page 17. 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 if]D) will dil]cr depending (m the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the lollowing corrective actions a low times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:rTr7 • There is trouhle _ith your camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
Memory Stick File protect locked • You are using the Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the s_ itch to the recording position !page 90). No memory space in Memory only • Your memory L-amora images cannot reL-ord on this 'Memory or Image size over • You are ph,ying back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files 1_ st_7) 6 in "Read This Fit:_t").
Enable printer howLwer Processing to connect • [USB Connect] the is set to [PictBridge], Ciltlleltl is connected non-PictBridge compliant Check the device. to a device. • The winter is c:mceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the winter. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied wilh the winter.
Onthe "Memory Stick" A "Memory Stick" is a compact, purtable IC recording medium. The types of "Mmnory Stick" that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation canuut be guaranteed fur all "Memory Stick" ftmctions. Notes on usinga "Memory StickDuo" (supplied) • You c_mnot record, edit or delete ilnnges if you slide the wri_c-pro_cct switch to LOCK with _t I_ne-tippedob.
• Do not leave the "Memory Stick Duo" within tile l+cachof snlall childl+cn. They might accidenlally swallow it.
Onthe "InfoLITHIUM" batterypack This camera requires an "htlk)LITHIUM" battery pack (E type). On the remaining batterytime indicator _) The power may go oil although tile balte] T remaining indicator stlows Illerc is enough power to operate.
Onthe battery charger On the battery charger • Do not cllarge any other battery pack except Sony '+lnl_LITHIUM" bzntcry pack in the battery charger supplied with your camera, Batteries other tllan tile specified kind may leak, overheaK or explode if you attempt to charge tbenl, posing a risk ol injuly lrom electrocution and burns. • Renlove file cllarged battcl T pack fiom the battery charger. If you keep charging it, there is a danger of leaks, excessive Ileal. explosions, or electric shock.
Precautions @ Do not leave the camera in the following places @ Onoperatingtemperatures • In ml extlvnlely hol place In places sucll _s in a cnr p_rked in tile sun, tile canlera body nmy beconle detornled and this ii/_ly c_ltlse a nlall/lllCtion. @ On moisture condensation • Under direct sunligllt or near _llleater Tile camera body nmy become discolored or deklrlned, and this nlay cause a malfl/nction.
_ On the internal rechargeable battery This calnera has an internal rechargeable battery Ior maintaining the dale and time and other settings regardless ol whether the power is on or off. This rechmgeable baltery is continually charged as lollg as you are using the Calllera. Howe'_,er, if you use tile camera Ior
Specifications Camera [Power,general] [System] Po',ver Image device 7.17 mm ( 1/2,5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel nmnber of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Ellective pixel number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss ¥2ufio-Tessar 3X zoonl lens f = 6.33 - 19.0 rain (38 114 111111 when converted to a 35 nlnl sun camera) F3.5 4.4 Exposilrc contfo] WhUe balance media "Memory Stick Duo" Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): 0.1 m to 2.
BC-CS3batterycharger Power rcqtlircnlcnls AC 100 to 240 V. 50/60 3.2 W Output voltage Operaling Hz. DC 4.2 V, 500 mA temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to + 104°F) Slorage lemperaturc 20°C 1o +60°C (4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions Approx. 66×23×91 mm (2 5/8x29/32×3 5/8 inches) (W/HID) Mass Approx. 70 g (2.7 oz) Rechargeable batterypack NP-FE1 Used battery M+tximum Lithium-ion b_tlteJy voltage DC 4.2 V Nominal Capacily Design witholll vollage DC 3.6 V 1.
@Index A Beep A/V cable .............................. ..................................... AC Ada,c_t or, .......................... Thiv ..................................... 10 Thi_ Burst D Date 15 Bhlr. step 1 in "Read t'ip_g" 51 _t_'l) 5 in "Read FiY;ll" 75 ..................................... 33 ...................................... ............................. 46 Duy&Timc ............................
Focus ............................... 10, 30 J Focus preset .......................... 30 JPG ....................................... Folder .................................... 37 Changing ....................... 50 L Creating ......................... 49 Landscape mode Forced flash _ _t_p 5 in "R_ad F'#;_t" _t:7_ 5 itz "Read 771i_ Fi; _f " Language Formal ...................................
Protecl ................................... 38 Sharpness PTP ....................................... 52 Sht_ting ............................. 36 Underexposure Movie Q _t#p 5 in "R_ad Fi_;it" Quick U Still This image -'_ R _lep 5 in "Read S/loofing Mode Red Eye Resizc ............................ Reductkm 33 ............... ................................... Rewind/Fast Rotale 46 40 lorward slep 6 in "Read Fif_l" Thi; ....................................
Trademarks • CUbEp'sho'I_ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory SOck", _._, MEMORY STIKK PRD, MEMORY STEK Duo", 0u0, MEMDRY STEK "Memo U Stick "Memo]y 'Memory PRO", Stick Duo", Stick PRo PRD DUO,"MagicGt_te", and MZ_GICGZ_TE arc trademarks of Sony Corporation, • "Ink)LITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corl?oralion, • PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsolt.
