2-591-815-12(1) Digital Still Camera User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting Enjoying the camera Using the menu Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Using the Setup screen Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 92. The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. Carl Zeiss lens • “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. • “Memory Stick” This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.
• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 24 • Enjoy various shooting/playback
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting..............................................
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 37 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items.............................................................................. 44 1 Camera 1........................................................................................... 45 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review 2 Camera 2...
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................54 Copying images to your computer...........................................................56 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera ..................63 Using the supplied software ....................................................................64 Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you 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 on. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through Enjoying the camera You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t 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. However, the image may become darker.
Quality On “image quality” and “image size” Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 5M 2592 2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels 640 1944 480 Pixels Enjoying the camera A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
N “Memory Stick Duo” slot (bottom) (t step 3 in “Read This First”) O Access lamp (bottom) (t step 4 in “Read This First”) S DC IN jack For connecting an AC-LS5/AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied). 2 To the multi connector 1 To DC IN jack Interface Adaptor Use the Interface Adaptor for a variety of connections. Attaching the Interface Adaptor Push the Interface Adaptor firmly into the camera until it clicks into place.
2 Make sure to match the locking screw with the screw groove on the camera, and then turn the locking screw to secure the stand to the camera. 3 4 C Locking screw D Tripod screw hole Attach the tripod here. • See the operating instructions supplied with the tripod for the method of attaching the tripod. • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the stand to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the stand.
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
C E Display 3:2 5M 3M FINE 640 Indication 1M STD 640 VGA Display Histogram (21, 29) Image quality (33) NR slow shutter Recording folder (49) • If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and “NR” appears.
A When playing back still images 1 60min M 101 VGA 101 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV 4 500 F3.5 5M FINE 640 2 BACK/NEXT Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) 3:2 1M 5 Indication 60min 3M VGA STD 640 160 Recording mode (24, 33) M N VOLUME Playback (t step 6 in “Read This First”) Volume (t step 6 in “Read This First”) When playing back movies Protect (38) 60min 1 Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Enjoying the camera 1.
D Display Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (71) +2.0EV EV level value (29) ISO number (33) Metering mode (32) Flash White balance (32) WB 500 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value Playback image (t step 6 in “Read This First”) E Display Indication Histogram (21, 29) • 2005 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT VOLUME 20 appears when histogram display is disabled.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display on/ off) button, the display changes as follows. 60min VGA 101 96 Histogram display (page 29) S AF Enjoying the camera Histogram on Indicators off S AF Indicators on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback. • The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations – The menu is displayed. – Recording movies.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed When viewing still images • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 92).
Using the mode switch Set the mode switch to the desired function. Mode switch Control button t : Shooting movies step 5 in “Read This First” t : Playback/Edit step 6 in “Read This First” Still image shooting modes : Auto: Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First” Program: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Scene Selection For details t step 5 in “Read This First” Macro Flash — / AF range finder Focus preset Exposure bracket — — — — 0.5m/1.0m/ Center AF 3.0m/7.0m — Flash level Burst/Multi Burst — — — — SL — White Balance Auto/ WB Enjoying the camera For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button Mode switch MENU button z button Control button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. (Camera) menu 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until it appears on the screen. • Press z after selecting an item when the mode switch is set to .
Menu items For details on the operation t page 26 The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( Mode switch position: Auto Program : available) Scene Menu for shooting (page 29) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Mode (REC Mode) — — — * — — (Interval) — * — — (Flash Level) — * — — — — BRK (Bracket Step) M — — PFX (P.
For details on the operation t page 26 Menu for viewing (page 37) — — — - (Protect) (Folder) — — — — DPOF — — — — (Print) — — — — (Slide) — — — — (Resize) — — — — (Rotate) — — — — (Divide) — — — — (Setup) — — — — Trimming** — — — — * The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 25). **Available only during enlarged playback.
Shooting menu For details on the operation t page 26 The default settings are marked with . (Camera) Select the still image camera mode. t step 5 in “Read This First” (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward + M +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. m –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image. Using the menu Toward – • For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
For details on the operation t page 26 9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) • When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient. 3.0m 1.0m 0.
For details on the operation t page 26 • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed. • Focus setting is not available depending on the Scene mode (page 25).
For details on the operation t page 26 (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) ( ) Measures only a part of the subject. • This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. 60min VGA FINE 101 98 P Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject. SAF 250 F2.
For details on the operation t page 26 ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 400 Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality. 200 100 Auto • For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. • [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
For details on the operation t page 26 On the [Multi Burst] • You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure. – To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. – To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.
For details on the operation t page 26 BRK (Bracket Step) ±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 Step) is not displayed in some Scene modes. (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 33). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") • This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 33).
For details on the operation t page 26 (Saturation) Adjusts the saturation of the image. +( ) Toward +: Brightens the color. Normal –( ) Toward –: Darkens the color. (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image. +( ) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal –( ) Toward –: Reduces the contrast. (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) (Setup) See page 44. 36 Toward –:Softens the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation t page 26 The default settings are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel Using the menu 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) See the following procedure. Exit Exits the Protection function. To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.
For details on the operation t page 26 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z. To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 Image Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder. All Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Start See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the slide show. 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts.
For details on the operation t page 26 (Rotate) Rotates a still image. Rotates an image. See the following procedure. Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. 1 Display the image to be rotated. Using the menu OK 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ 4 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0003 101_0001 1 3 2 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 1 A B 2 3 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B. 101_0004 1 3 A 2 B 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007. 3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.
For details on the operation t page 26 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. 60min STD 640 101 Divide Dividing Point 00:00:02 OK Cancel Exit 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The movie is cut. • The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder. • You cannot cut the following kinds of images.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode switch MENU button z button Control button 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). 4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 5 Press z to enter the setting. To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
1 Camera 1 For details on the operation t page 44 The default settings are marked with . AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
For details on the operation t page 44 • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.
For details on the operation t page 44 AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The ON indicator appears at this time. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
2 Camera 2 For details on the operation t page 44 The default settings are marked with . Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Macro). 48 (Flash mode), On Enlarges the indicators. Off Does not enlarge the indicators.
Memory Stick Tool The default settings are marked with For details on the operation t page 44 . Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. The supplied or a commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
For details on the operation t page 44 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then z.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation t page 44 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack. Bright Brightens. Normal • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation t page 44 The default settings are marked with . File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder 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 number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
For details on the operation t page 44 Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2 in “Read This First”). Cancel Cancels setting the clock.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 66). Copying images to your computer (page 56) Viewing images on your computer Preparation Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 64) Viewing images saved on your computer Installing “PicturePackage” (page 64).
Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Copying images to your computer 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 Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images.
Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with 3 Set the mode switch to , then turn on the camera and the computer. recorded images into the camera. 2 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). Using your computer • When you copy images to your computer using battery pack, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the battery pack shut off too soon.
Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer Connect the Interface Adaptor (page 15). “USB Mode Normal” appears on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Normal 3 To the multi connector 2 To the jack Access indicators* (USB) Switch on MENU When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. Interface Adaptor 1 To a USB connector USB cable • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.
1 After making a USB connection in Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. 4 Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. 1 2 1 Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options” screen appears. 2 2 Click [Next]. The images saved on the “Memory Stick Duo” of the camera appear. 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing.
6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 61) and reconnect it. Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 58. Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer 2 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy].
• When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name, you may not be able to play back that image with your camera (page 63). 2 Double-click the desired image file.
x For Windows 98/98SE 1 Confirm that the access indicators (page 58) are white. 2 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick Duo”, or turn off the camera. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 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”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
Using the supplied software This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage A B C D 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My (PICTUREPACKAGE) Computer) t 2 Click [PicturePackage].
5 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software • Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Technical support for “PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on the CD-ROM.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied). Recommended environment OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0-v10.3) USB connector: Provided as standard Recommended computer environment for using “ImageMixer VCD2” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.
To disconnect the USB cable/ remove the “Memory Stick Duo”/ turn off the camera 6 After the user information screen appears, enter the desired name and password. The installation of the software starts. Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick Duo”, or turn off the camera. To start up “ImageMixer VCD2” • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off.
Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 69) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cable. Index lever • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) In single-image mode MENU button You can print a single image on a printing sheet.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the Interface Adaptor (page 15). Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, the indicator appears 3 To the multi connector 2 To the jack Print All In This Folder DPOF image Select This image Cancel (USB) The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.
[This image] Prints a displayed image. • If you select [This image] and set [Index] to [On] in step 2, you can print a set of the same images as an index image. 2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B. 3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Do not disconnect the USB cable) indicator appears on the screen. indicator Printing 2/3 Print Index Size Date Quantity Off Default Off 1 Exit OK Exit [Index] Select [On] to print as an index image.
[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the 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. 5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3: Printing” (page 70).
Printing at 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 the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in “Read This First”) 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This 5 Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z. A green mark appears on the selected image. Green mark SELECT MENU TO NEXT 6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images. 7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with B, then press z. The 74 mark turns white.
Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V cable. 1 Use the A/V cable (supplied) to 3 Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. 60min Mode switch BACK/NEXT VOLUME connect the camera to the TV. Connect the Interface Adaptor (page 15).
On TV color systems If you want to 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 your digital still camera. Check the following lists: 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera or accessory, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 78 to 86. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 87. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 51). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever toward the top of the camera (t step 1 in “Read This First”). • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”). The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (page 22). If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”) – 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 the switch to the recording position (page 90). • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 45). • This function 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) (t step 5 in “Read This First”). • You cannot use the flash when: – [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 33). – (Twilight mode), (Candle mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”).
The image colors are not correct. • Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 35). Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 46).
Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 39). • 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 90). You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device (page 58). • The USB driver is not installed. Install the 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 the “USB Driver” from the supplied CD-ROM. Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item).
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 62). • Operate correctly (page 63). “Memory Stick Duo” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”). Cannot record on a “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 the switch to the 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 information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • If you 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.
Others Your camera does not work. • Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera (page 92). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the battery pack, and then, after 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.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) 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:ss • There is trouble with your camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
Memory Stick 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 90). No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (t step 6 in “Read This First”). File protect • Release the protection (page 39). Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.
Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • 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 with the printer. Processing • The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer.
Others On the “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. “Memory Stick” type • You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped object.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (E type). What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
On the battery charger x On the battery charger • Do not charge any other battery pack except Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack in the battery charger supplied with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you keep charging it, there is a danger of leaks, excessive heat, explosions, or electric shock.
Precautions x Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
x On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged.
Specifications Camera [Power, general] Power [System] Image device 7.17 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 6.33 – 19.0 mm (38 – 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F3.5 – 4.4 AC-LS5/AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting) 1.
BC-CS3 battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3.2 W Output voltage DC 4.2 V, 500 mA Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 66×23×91 mm (2 5/8×29/32×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 70 g (2.7 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FE1 Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 1.
Index Index A Beep ..................................... 51 t step 5 in “Read This First” A/V cable..............................75 AC Adaptor...........................15 t step 1 in “Read This First” Burst..................................... 33 AC plug adaptor t step 1 in “Read This First” C Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” Camera 2 .............................. 48 AE/AF indicator t step 5 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator ......................47 AF lock ..........................
Focus...............................10, 30 J Multi AF ...............................30 Focus preset ..........................30 JPG ....................................... 62 Multi Burst............................33 Folder....................................37 Multi-pattern metering..........32 Changing .......................50 L Multipoint AF .......................30 Creating .........................
Protect...................................38 Sharpness ............................. 36 U PTP .......................................52 Shooting Underexposure...................... 11 Q Quick Review t step 5 in “Read This First” USB cable....................... 58, 70 Still image t step 5 in “Read This First” USB Driver........................... 56 Shooting menu ..................... 29 R REC Mode ............................33 Red Eye Reduction ...............46 Resize .........................
Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, • • • • • • • , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO , “MagicGate”, are trademarks of Sony Duo”, and Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
