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Connect tile equipment into an outlet on a circuil dillPrcnt l]'Olll lhal to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer technician or an experienced radio/TV R_r help. Disposalof Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the EuropeanUnion and other European countrieswith separate collection systems) Tile supplied interlace cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits lor a digital device pursuant to Subpart B ol Part 15 of FCC Rules.
NOteSon usingyour camera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used(not supplied) The IC recoMittg medium used hy this camera is a "Mmnory Stick Duo". There are two types of "Memory Stick". "Memory Stick Duo": youcan use a "Memory Stick Duo"with your camera. "Memory Stick": you cannotuse a "Memory Stick" with your camera. • If you do not intend to u_ tile batte W pack lot a long time, use up the existing charge and rClllOVeil holn your camera, lhen store it in a cool, d W place.
• Do not use file camera near a h)cation that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may nol be able lo record or play back properly. • Using lhe camera in sandy or dusty localions nlay cause nlalfllncth)ns. • If tnoisttlrc condensatkm occurs, remove il belbrc using tile camera (page 102). • Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malhmctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause inlage dala breakdown, danlage or loss.
For lull useol tile digital Still camera shoot images easily ly with your camera • Shoot with yuur lavorite settings (Program auto shooting) -.
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 ......................................................................................... 1='1(Folder) 41 (Protecl) DPOF r[_ (Prinl) (Slkle) (Resize) D_: (Rolate) (Divide) (Setup) Trilnlning Using Setup items .............................................................................. 47 Camera 1 ........................................................................................... AF Mode 48 Digila] Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF lllmninator Aulo Review Camera 2 ..........
Enjoying your Windows computer ........................................................... 58 Copying images to your computer ........................................................... 60 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") ............................................................................... 67 Using the supplied 68 software Using your Macintosh .................................................................... computer ......
E_qo#mg l_te c_mera Basictechniquesfor better images This section describes the basics so you can el\joy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as tile mode sx_itch (page 25)> tile menus (page 30)> and so OIL Foaus Foo.sJ.go..s.bSeots.oo.sst.,V Wni'ess the sh.lterbuUonhall_way down, d_ecameraadiusts d_efocus atnematically (Ail{{ =F{icus).
Exposure is Shutter speed = Length light Exposure: Aperture -- Overexposure = too much light Whitish image of time tile camera = Size of tile opening Ihrough allowing receives light to pass ISO = Recording sensitivity The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto atliustmeut mode. However, you can a@lst it mammlly using the l'unctions below. Correct exposure EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera.
On the effects of lighting color ol the sutziecl is aflecled hy the lighting condilioos. Example: Thecolor ofan imageaffectedbylightsources Daylight X_/h]ge Cloudy / sg{lnd_tl-d/ Bluish Fluorescent Blue-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are a(liusted automatically in the auto a_!justment mode. However. you can a(ljust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 36). On "image quality" and "image size" made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
Selecting the image size for use (-+ step 4 in "Read This First'] Pixel Many pixels (Fine ! image quality and large tile size) Examl?le: Printing in up to A4 size Few pixels (Rough I image quality but Example: An attached inlage to be sent by email small tile size) The defaull sellings are marked 6M(2816x2112) wilh ,_.
ICentityingparts See the pages in parentheses operation.
[] Access FM_t") [] "Memory Stick Duo" slot (4 st_q) 3 in "Read This First") [] Battery (_ [] [] lamp (_ insertion st,q) 4 in "Read slot st_q) 1 in "Read This First") Battery eject lever (_ st_q) l in "Rt_ad This Firs't') Multi connector (bottom) When using an AC-LS5K (not supplied) [] This Tripod receptacle AC Adaptor (bottom) • Use a tripod wilh a screw length of less titan 5,5 nun (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure lhe camera m tripods having screws longer titan 5.
indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses operation. for details of ..................................... [q] _ _o _ C.mer.mode,(Scene eo m3 When shooting still images [] _ ,_160min® •-_ j _l_,_ _.@ c_p'_ Seleclion) (_ step .5 in _a :"2"_i.;2-! "Read This First') FINE_IRI _ Vao" 400r_1 p Camera mode (Program) (25) _SL _ Flash mode (4 st_7) 5 irl "Read This Fir,st") Flash charging w=::::::x==, X1.
[] rid]cation ................................................................... + hnage size (_ ,st_l? 4 hz "Read This Fi_:st ') FINE STD hnage quality Recording " " Spot metering (36) cross hair AF range finder frame (34) (37) fi_lder (53) • Tbis does not appear when iising internal met/lory, I_ Remaining internal memory capacity (22) _.] Remaining "Memory Stick" capacily (21 ) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] Recording recordable 1/30" Multi Burst interval 400 Remaining rccoMable [] ......
[] When playing backstill images _]_Omin Battery remaining (_ step 1 h_ "Read This Fil:st') _H Recording mode (25, 37) _M _2 _M L7% L-'_ _,,_ _rm hnage size (_ stu_ 4 in "Read This Fir,_t") 0-_ Protect (42) _VOLUi_E Print order (DPOF) mark (78) Whenplayingbackmovies _ 60rain I_ I_lj'_ 1_ I o-. IOPOFI_ I _ I_ I: f Change folder (41) • This does not appear when using internal memo]y. 0_×1.
[] [] ndkation ................................................................... PictBridge connecting Recording 12dder (53) (75) Hislogram • This does not appear when using _I, inlernal Phlyback inet/lory, 12dder (41) • This does not appear when using internal (20, 33) • [] appears when histogranl display is disabled. 2005 ] ] Recorded date/time 9:30 AM phlyback image (49) i e_ o, _ .....
Changingthe screendisplay Each time you press the IE31(Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. Brightness of LCD backlight • If you view images lhe brighmess in brighl of tile LCD outside light, backlight However. the balte W power under such condition. may adiust up. decrease lasler • For the below case. Ihe display becomcs Histogram on _4 Indicators off----+ Indicators up on.
Numberof still imagesand recordingtime of movies The tables show the approximate immber of still images and the length of lime for movies thai can be recorded on a "Memory Slick Duo" lbrmatted ',.','iliathis camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Thenumberofstill images(Theimagequality is [Fine]ontheupperlineand [Standard] onthe lowerline.) (u.
wllen youI:lonot have a "Memory Stick Duo'" (Recordingwith the internal memory) The camera has 58 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal nlemery. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannol be recorded using tile internal memol T. Whena "MemoryStickDuo"(notsupplied) is inserted [Recording]: Duo _.
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without lail using one ol the tk)llowing methods. To copy (back up) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" R'epare a "Memory Slick Duo" wilh :1capacily of 64 MB or more, then pertk)rm the procedure _i explained in [Copy] (page 54). 3" Tocopy(hackup) dataona harddiscofyourcomputer Perlorm the procedure on pages 60 Io 65 wilhout :1"Memory Slick Duo" inserted ill the camera.
Battery life and numberof imagestllat can De recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery lili: when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at 15111capacity and at an ambimtt temperature of 25°C (77 'F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of ttse.
Usingthe modeswitch Set the mode switch to lhe desired function. Still image shootingmodes J_: Auto:Autoadjustment mode Allows easy shooting This Fi_:_t" vvilb tbe settings a¢!iusted automatically. _ step .5 in "Rt_ad Program: Program auto shootingmode Allo'_x s you to shoot with tbe exposure mljusted automatically (both the shutter speed :rod the aperture value). Also you can select w_rious settings using the nlenu. (For details on the functions ,_] 3 _-_ _ ==_"° [] availatqe '_R _ -...
SceneSelection For details _ ,s'te!_.5 in "Read This First" For shooting all image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combinalion of functions is determined by the camera. (V: you can select tile desired setling) ===t, aa [ct] i-_ "_ i / (_ v' fSL _/ ',_'_ v" _/ ,/ Auto/,_WB .Ore/ [TenlerAF 0.5m/l 3.0m/7.0m ._._. ' ,---_ ,,/ 1/(_ _/ ,,/ ,,/ ,j _/ .
Usingthe Slide Show By simply pressing _ bullon, you can ei!joy elfects and music (Slide Show). A contilmous image playback acconlpanied by El 1131t_::::_ ÷ ÷ (_) Set the mode switch lO [] (_) Press _. @ Slide show slarls. . To adjust the volume of the music Press A/• to atliust the volume. To pause the slide show Press • on the control button. To restart, select [Contilme], then press •.
@ Select _ (Slide) with -91/1_on the conlrol button, then press; 0. (_) Select the item you want to set with &/Y, then select tile desired item with ,/1_. (_) Select [Start] with V/I_, then press O. The slide show starts. If you do not want to start the slide show immediately, press [Cancel]. • The selecled selling remains until lhe nexl setting is assigned. The following selfings are available. The default selling are marked wilh _. Simple A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes.
& & Folder All Plays Plays back back all all Ihe tile images ilnages in selected lk)lder. in the a "Memory Stick Due" in order. On Plays back images Off After all tile images ends. 3 sec Sets the slide show interval for a [Normal] in a continuous loop. have been phlyed back, flae slide show slide show. 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 rain Start Cancel "_" To add/change Slarls IheIheslide Cancels slideshow. show.
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Menu items For detailson the operation_ page30 The menu items available vary depending on the mede sv,dtch pesitien. Only Ihe available items are displayed en Ihe screen. (_/ : available) Modeswitch position: _ _:_ [] i AutoIProg,amlsoeneI Menufor shooting(page33) I_ (Camera) [] (EV) ,/ "¢ r,_ (Interval) V ,¢ '_ ___,(Flash Level) "4 x/'_ (Focus) [] (Metering "¢ Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO ,_i.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 30 Menu for viewing(page41) i% (Folder) _/ o.-,, (Protect) V DPOF _/ (Print) _• ,_/ (Slide) "7' (Resize) _/ D_ (Rotate) _/ "D (Divide) _/ (Setup) _/ Trimming _'_' V _' The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 26), _l_AvaiMble only during playback zoom.
Shootingmenu The defaull Select sellings the still image are marked c:unera For detailson the operation_ page30 wilh _. mode. _ s'tU) 5 in "Read Manually Toward adjusts the exposure. Toward+ +2.0EV & This First" Toward +: Brightens 0EV The exlx)sure g -2.0EV Toward an image. is determined : Darkens aulomatically by Ihe camera. an image. • For details on the exposure _ page 1 I • The compensalion value can be set in 1/3EV incremenls.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 30 You can change the l_cus method. Use the mentt when it is dilgicult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. oo (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m Focuses on tile subject using a previously subject. (Focus preset) set distance to the • When shooting a subjecl through a net or through window glass, it is dill]cult to get the proper I]_cus ill auto IL_CUS nlode. Ill lhese cases, use of [Focus] is convenient. 0.5m Spot AF (l_) Focuses automatically narrow area.
For detailson the operation_ page 30 • AF stands lor Auto • Distance seeing Jncrl2ases. Focus. inRmnation • When you are shoodng of vibration. • When you u_ center Digital of the flame. in [Focus] movies, Zoom [Multi is approximalc.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 30 Selects the tnetering triode that sets which part of the suhject to measure to determine the expostlre. Spot (Spot metering) Measures (El) • Tbis flmcfion is usefld when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrasl between tile subject and llle background. only a part of tile subject.
For detailson the operation_ page 30 Selecls a luminous sensitivity. sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the immber, when shooting the higher the 640 Select a large number 400 shooting a su[_jecl moving al high speed, or select a small nulnber to oblain high image quality. in dark locations or 200 100 B0 Auto • For details on tile ISO sensitivity _ page 11 • Note tllat lhe inmge lends to become noisier as lhe ISO sensilivily nunlber increases.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 30 Onthe[Multi Burst] • You can successively play To pause/resume: To play • images shot on tile control back liame-by-liame: • You cannot gnlart back Press Press use tile lollowing in the Multi ,/1_ hmctions Burst mode using tile lollowing procedures: btlllOll+ in pause mode. in Hm Multi Burst Press • to resume playback in series.
For detailson the operation_ page 30 Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically ,_ shifted. +_1.0EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus I.OEV. +_0.7EV Shifts the exposure vahle by plus or n/inus 0.7EV. +_0.3EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. • BRK (Bracket Slep) is nol displayed in sonle Scene modes. Selects the fratne interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 37). 1/7.5 (1/7.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 30 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 - ((l_) Toward : Reduces the contrast. At[justs the sharpness of the image. + ([_) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal - ([_1) See page 47. Toward : Softens the image.
Viewingmenu The defaull sellings are marked Selecls the folder centaining "Memery Stick Duo". ';_ (_ For detailson the operation_ page 30 with _. the image OK Cancel you ',vanl to play back when using the camera v¢ilh See the follewing Cancels Ihe selectien. l_rocedu re. Select Ihe desired lk)lder with <1/1_ on Ihe cenlrol butten. Select Folder Fdd*r Nm_e:iO2MSDCF Crated: @ Select [OK] wilh lk, then press 0.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 30 Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (o",1) Exit See Ihe Exils Ihefollowing Protectionprocedure. lkmclion. Toprotectimagesin single-imagemode (_) Display the image you _ant to protect. @ Press MENU to disphLvtile menu. @ Select [o-.._](Protect) with 41/1_on the control button, Ihen press 0. The image is protected and the _ (protect) indicator appears on the image. (_) To protect other images, select the desired image with ".11/I)', then press 0.
For detailson the operation_ page 30 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press • in step (_) or (_) of"To protect images in single-image tnode." In index mode (!) Select flaeimage for 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 I_, and then press •.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 30 (_) Display the image you want to resize. @ Press MENU to disph,y tile menu. (_) Select [_] (Resize) with _111_on the control button, then press 0. (_) Select the desired size with A/V, Ihen press 0. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the nex_estfile. • • • • • For details on [Image Size] _ _tU_4 in "R_ad This Fi_l" You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images.
For detailson the operation_ page 30 Example: Cuttinga movienumbered 101 0002 This section describes an example ol dividing a movie mmlbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101 0001 101 0003 2 101 0002 Cutting scene A. A 101 0002 Divide 1010002 2 is divided into 101 0004 and 101 0005. 101 0007. Culting scene B. 101 0004 E31 I II 101 0005 Divide I01 3 0005 is divided into 101 0006 Deleting scenes A and B if Ihey are unnecessary.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 30 (_) Press • al the desired culling point. • Wfien you want tit adjust the cutting point, select [_ltl/llll_] cutfillg point rising "/W. (fi-ame rewind/forward) and a(liust the • If you Walll 1o change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of lfie movie starls again. (_) Selecl [OKI with ,II./V, and press •. (Z) Selecl [OKIwith &, then press •. The movie is cul.
UsingSetupitems You can ch:mge the default setlings using Ihe Setup screen. + Mode switch • button MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. r_ 3 After pressing I_ on the control button, go to the _= (Setup) setting, then press I_ again. ,/1 N. Press A/V/41/I_ on the control button to select the item you want to set. Tile hame ol the selected item turns yellow. 5 Press • to enter the setting. To turnoil the _ (Selup) screen, press MENU.
a cameraI The default Selects & setlings the aute For detailsonthe operation_ page 47 are marked fl_cus eperation with _. mode. Single (S AF) Automatically acl]usts the focus when the slmtter button is pressed and held hall\_ ay down. This mode is useful lbr shooting stationary subjects. Monitor(MAF) Automatically a_liusts the focus belbre the shutter button is pressed and held halfx_ ay down. This mode shortens the time needed for lbcusing.
For detailson the operation_ page 47 • The lllaxilnunl/oonl scale of slnarl • The AF range tramc does flashes, • When effect finder and AF operates ilsing tile smart on lhe recorded with zoonl, zoonl/prccision not appear priority when on subjecls the inlage zoolll using localed on l]le scrcell includes the digital near Ill_ly ]ook lhe scale zoom. lhe cemer rollg]l. of the oplica] The [], [] zoom. or [] indicator of the trame. However, this phenomenon [las no inlage.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 47 The AF illuminatur The AF illumiuator is pressed halB,vay, supplies fill light to focus more easily on a suhject in dark surroundiugs. emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter butt(m until the focus is locked. The D_oN indicatur appears at this time. Does nol use AF illuminator. • If the AF illuminalor ligla does not math the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, locus will nol be achieved.
Camera2 The defaull Enlarges sellings the selting are marked indicalor For detai/son the operation_ page47 wilh _. temporarily when you press ,_ (Flash mode), _ (SelHimer), or (Macro). On O{f Enlarges indicators. Does nol the enlarge Ihe indicalors. Selects the anti-blur mode. Sh00tirlg Activates the anti-bhlr function x_hen pressing the shutter button half_xay down. Continuous Always activates the anti-blur flmction. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.
Internal Memory Tool This itmn does not appear when a "Memory The dehmlt settings are marked with _. For detai/son the operation_ page 47 Slick Duo" is inserted in the camera. Formats the internal memory. • Note that Iornlatting irrevocably erases all data inthe internal nlenlory, including even _0K Cancel t See Ihe following procedure. Cancels Ihe fonnalting. (!) Select [OKI with • on the control button, then press O. The message "All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?" appears.
MemoryStick Tool Tiffs ilem appears only when a "Memory The defaull sellings are marked with _. Stick For details on the operation_ Duo" Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". A commercially formatted, attd can be used immediately. • Note lhat tormauing images. is inserted available page 47 in the camera. "Memory Stick Duo" is already irrevocably erases all data on a "Memory Slick Duo", including even protected OK Cancel See the following 1)rocedure. Cancels Ihe formatting.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 47 Changes the folder currently used OK Cancel lk)r recording See file following Cancels changing (_) Selecl [OK] with • on tile control bullon, Tile fokler seleclion screen appears. Select REC. Foldar images. procedure. the recording folder. then press 0. Folder Name:I_2I_SDOF No.of Flies: o Created: (_) Selecl the desired fokler • You cannol selecl • You cannol l/lO_.
1 SetupI The defaull sellings For dota. o,thooporat po,go 47 are marked wilh _. Duwnluads the music to be played for the Slide show. See pages 29.69 and 71. If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show. the Music file might be corrupted. If this happens, perlorm [Format Music]. When [Format Music] is perlormed, all the Music files are erased. Use the supplied suftware "Music Transfer' to activate [Download Music]. The message "All data will be erased Ready?" appears.
2 setup z The default settings For details on the operation _ page 47 are marked with _. Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even 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 tile last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
For detailson the operation_ page 47 Sets the video signal output according to the TV color systmn of the cmmected video equipment. Difli:rent countries and regions use difli_rent TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 81 for the TV coh)r system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe). Sets the date and time.
_ usingyourr;omp_ter ,, EnjoyingyourWindowscomputer For delails on using a Macintosh reler to "Using your Macinlosh (page 70). computer, cempuler" Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of die USB driver is not needed when using Windows XR Enjoying images using "PicturePackage" (page 68) " Viewing images saved on your computer Installing "PicturePackage" (page 68).
• A _parate software application for operating the recording device is required ill order to wrile to CD-Rs. Thefollowing environment is recommended foracomputer connected to thecamera. Notes on connectingyourcamera to a computer • Operations Recommended environment for copyingimages OS (pre-installed): Microsofl Windo_ s 98, Windo_ s 98SE.
Copyingimagesto your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images fi'om the camera to your computer as lollows. For a computer with a "Memory slot Insert the CD-ROM into the computer, then click [USB Driver] when the install menu screen appears. Stick" Remu'_e the "Mmnory Stick Duo" fronl the camera :rod insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. lnsert the Mmnory Stick Duo Adaptor in the cumputer and cupy the images.
4 Click the radio button next to Insert the sufficiently charged [Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall click [Finish]. outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). O ! Your computer restarts. Nov,,,yOll establish a USB connection. Call Remove Ihe CD-ROM when the installation is compleled. 4 / • W]len Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with recorded images into the camera.
3 Set the mode switch to [_, then • Sel tile switch on tile supplied cable nmlti-use terminal to "CAMERA". lor turn on the camera and the computer, • With Windows XP, the AuloPlay wizard appears on tile desMop. "USB Mode Mass Storage" appears on the screen of the camera. UgB Mass Mode Storage -Memory Access indicators"- Stick Switch on When a USB connection is established l-_r the first time. your computer automalically runs a progrmn to recognize the camera. Wait lot a while.
4 / After making a USB connection in 4 Select a name Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera and destination for the images, then click [Next]. Wizard] _ [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically the desktop. on O Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the "Other Options" screen appears. • This section describes an example of copying images 1o llle "'MyDocuments" IMdel: O The "Scammr and Canmra Wizard" screen appears.
6 Click The Double-click [Finish]. wizard screen • To continue copying disconnect the cable (page 65). Then explained camera other images, lor nmlti-use lollow in "'Stage and your 3: Connecting n temfinal Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click the [Copy]. the procedure computer" the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. closes. on page 62.
•When animage with tilesame filename exists inthe copy deslination lolder, tile overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrile anexisting image with anew one. tileoriginal filedala isdeleted. Tocopy animage filetothe computer wilhout overwriting, change the filename to adillcrenl name and then copy tileimage file.However. note that ifyou change the filename (page 67). you may notbeable to play back that image with your camera.
• ForWindowsg8/g8SE • Voll cannol record "t tlOMSDCF" Confirm 62) that tile access are white. indicators If the access turned white, the device frolll a computer. (page indicators have is disconnected k_lders any images fi)tder. arc available • You cannot "MSSONY" only record/playback k)tder. Example: viewingfoldersonWindowsXP i_ _;_ My Compui:er _1_;_ 3% _h_ '_ Local Disk Floppy {}_ ';_ Local Disk i4: ,:_ CDDrive { "_.
Viewingimage files storedon a computerwith your camera(usinga "Memory Stick Duo") This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer ito 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". • Step your l is not necessaly camera • You nlay an inlage playback their your file.
Using tile supplied s0ltware 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 installation mmm screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click _ (My Compuler) _ (_j) (PICTUREPACKAGE). The supplied CD-ROM conlains two soltware applications: "PicturePackage" and "hnageMixer." PicturePackage 2 Click The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears.
E" _1 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of "PicturePackage 4 Select The [OK] with I_/A, press O. mess_tge "Connect to PC' appears. Menu" and "PicturePackage destination Folder" are displayed after the installation. 5 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer. 6 Start "Music Transfer." To start up the software • Double-click the "PicturePackage icon on the desktop.
Using your Macintoslz computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using "ImageMixer VCD2" (supplied), or change your desired music in Slide Show using "Music Transfer." • Connecting your canlera using a USB interli,ce lhat is compatible wilh Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 conlpliant) allows advanced translPr (high speed transl?r) as this camera is compatible wilh HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 conlpliant).
/i N. View images on the computer. Double-click the hard disk icun _ the desired image file in the lblder containing the copied files to open that image file. Perlk/nn the procedures be%rehand when: • Disconnecting tile cable lfir nmlti-use ternlinal tile canlera Draganddropthedriveiconor the iconof the "Memory Stick Duo" to the "Trash"icon. The c:unera (_) Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. @ Double-click @ Copy the [IMXINST.
To install "Music Transfer" • Shut down _ll other _q_plicalionsoftware belol'e you install "MusicTranstcl'." • For il_sh_llation, you need to log on ns Administrator. (_) Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. (_) Double-click 4_ (PICTUREPACKAGE). (_) Copy the [Music Transl_mpkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk. (_) Double-click the [Music Transfcr.pkg] file in the copy toqolder. The installation of the software starts.
,_;_, Howto print still images When you print images shot in [ ]6:_)(HDTV)] 'S_j/F D_)iucan prinl im:'[ges by coi',necting PictBridge Printing directly using complianl a "Memory Stick" printer, a the camera compliant direclly printer YOu can prinl images ',.vilh n "Memory Slick" conapli:mt For details, see the operating instructions, supplied with Printing using to prinler. the prinler.
Printing images directly using a Pictl ril:lge compliantprinter Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using _our camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. _'PictBridge • "PictBrklge" (CIPA: Camera is based on file CIPA & Imaging standard.
Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, the f'_ 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 lo playback mode, then an image and lhe print menu appear on the screen. To the multi connector Regardless ol what the mode switch is set to, the prinl menu appears when you complete Stage 2.
[This image] Prints a displayed image. • If you select [Tbis image] and set [lndexl to tOni in step 2. yotl can print a set of tile same inlages 2 Select as all index image. print settings with _bJV/
[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you s_ant to print with A/ Vl'_/l_, then press O to displ W the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all tile images with a I_ (Print order) mark regardless of the disphlyed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the l_lder. (_) Perform steps 2 and 3 of "Stage 3: Printing" (page 75).
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 coufomling 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. • You cannol prinl images stored in the internal nlemory at a print stlop directly lionl tile camera.
To cancel, selecl [Cancel] in slep 4 or selecl [Exit] in slep 8, then press 0. Toremovethe markin indexmode 4 / Display the index screen (_ step 6 in "Read This First"). 2 Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press II. To remove all the marks in the folder Press MENU to display the menu, 3 Select DPOF with <1/1%then press 0. 4 Select [Select] with A/_', then Select [All In This Fehler] in step 4, then press Q. Select [Off], then press Q.
Viewingimageson a TVscreen You can view images on a TV screen by C() ilneclin_, _r the • TV. It ) a camera ,O video input switch to "video." Turn ()If both your camera arid Ihe TV belore connecling Ihe camera and Ihe TV. 4 / Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) to connect the camera to the TV. Turn on the TV and set the TV/ • For delails, see the operating instruclions supplied wilh the TV. 4 Set the turn mode on the switch to [_, and camera.
OnTVcolorsystems If you want to view images on a TV SClVeu. you need a TV with a video input.jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). The color systmn of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the lollowiug lists for the TV color system of the cotmtry or region where the camera is used. NTSC system Bah:m]:l Islands, Boliqa, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombim Ecuador, Jamaica. Japan, Korea. Mexico. Peru. Surinam. Taiwan. the Philippines. the U.S.A.. Venezuela. etc.
_ou_/es,_ooEmg Troubleshooting II you experience trouble wilh your camera, try Ihe following solutions. 0 Check the items on pages 83 to 93. If a code such as 'T'/E:DD:DD" :q_pears on the screen, see page g4. 0 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute,and turn on the power. 0 Initializethesettings(page55). 0 ConsultyourSonydealeror localauthorized Sonyservicefacility.
The battery pack cannot be installed. • A _,you insert the battery pack, use the tip of tile battery pack to push the battery toward tile lens I_ step 1 in "Read This Fit_t' ). • Install Ihe battery pack correctly (_ stu_ 1 hz "Read This Finest'). eiect lever The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly, phenomenon occurs _Qaenyou use the camera in an extremely hot or cokl location (page 99).
Your camera cannot record images. • Check tile free c_lpacity of tile interml] memory or 'Memory Stick Duo" (pages 21,22). fulh do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (_ step 6 irl "Read This Fi_:_t"). If it is Change the Memory Stick Duo". • You arc using the Memory Stick Duo" with the write=protect sx_itch, and the sx_itch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 97). • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 48). • This limction cannot be used when: Tile image size is set to [6M] or [3:2]. Shooting in Multi Burst mode. Shooting movies. The flash does not work. • The flash is set to ('_ (No flash) (_ st,7_5 irl "Read This Fi_:st'). • You cannot use the flash when: [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst], [Exp Brktg] or [Muhi Burst] (page 37). ,.) (T_ilight mode), _ (Candle mode) or ,_,_ (Fireworks mode) is selected ill the Scene mode (page 26).
The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spotlighted sul!je{:t in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the exposure (page 33). • The brightness of tile screen is too bright. Adjust the brighmess of tile LCD backlight selecting other than "up" (page 20). The image colors are not correct. • Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect fiuwtion (page 39). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occuMng.
The image appears rough • The image may appear malhmction. The image does right after playback rough right after phlyback not appear starts. starts due to image processing. on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera your TV (page 57). is set to the color system • Check whether the connection is correct (page 8(t). • The sx_itch on the cable lbr multi-use terminal is set to CAMERA".
You do not know if the OS of your computer • Check 'Recommended Macintosh. computer is compatible enx ironment" with the camera. on page 59 for Windox_ s, and page 70 for You cannot install the USB driver, • In Windows 2000, log on as Adminismltor (authorized Administrators) (page 60). Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made. • The switch on the c_lble l_lr multi-use termimll i_,set to _TV". Set to "CAMERA" (page 62).
You cannot copy images. • Connect tile camera and your computer correctly using tile supplied cable for multi-use terminal (page 62). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 62, 70). • When you shoot images with a "'Memory Stick Duo" lbrmatted by a computer, you may not be ahle to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by' your camera (page 53). After making a USB connection, "PicturePackage" does not start automatically.
Cannot record on a "Memory Stick Duo". • You arc using the Memory Stick Duo" _ith the _riteq)rotect s_itch, and tile sx_itch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 97). • The "Memory Stick Duo" is fifll. Delete unnecessary images (_ .step 6 in "Read This Fi_:st'). • Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (page 21) when recording movies wilh the image size set to [640(Fine)]. Cannot format a "Memory Stick Duo".
Cannot internal copy the memory, data • Data on a "Memor} Also see "PiclBridge on the "Memory Stick Stick Duo" or a compuler compliant prinler" Duo" cannol (as lollows) or the computer be copied in co_iunction to the to the inlernal memory. with the following ilems,. Images are printed with both edges cut off. • When you print an image shot x_ith the image size set to [I6:9(HDTV)], both edges of the image may be cut off.
Printing is canceled. • You disconnected the cable for mulli-use lbr multi-use terminal) mark disappears. Cannot insert the date or print images lerminal in the • The Printer does not Provide these functions. the printer provides Ihese fimctions or not. • The date may not be inserted IT1 anu l_lctu Yet. ........ bel_)re Ihe _5 index Consult cable mode.
Your camera does not work. • Use the type of battery pack you can use _ith this camera (page 99). • The batery lexel is low (Tile _-\_indicator appears). Charge the battery pack (4 st_7) l in "Read This Firat' ). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not _ orking properly. Remove tile 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 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 DE]) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the lbllowiog corrective actions a li:w times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service lacility. C:32:ryr7 • There is trouble with ?'our camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
Memory Stick Cannot locked • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with tile write-protect switch, and tile switch is set to the LOCK position. Set tile sxsitch to the recording position (page 97). (page 54). File error • An error occurred playing back. No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick only • Your • Release Ihe proleclion (page 43).
Enable printer to connect Processing • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], howe_ cr tile camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant Check the device. dex ice. • The printer is canceling tile current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. • Tile connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again.
Others On the "Memery Stick" A "Memory Stick" is a compact, purtable IC recordittg medimn. The types of "Memory Stick" that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. Huwever, proper operatiott cmmut be guaranteed fur all "Mmnory Stick" flntctions. Noteson using a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) • You cannot record, edil or delete images if you slide tile write-protect switch to LOCK with +t fine-tipped ot_iect.
• Do not use or slorc under file following High temperatuJx', interior exposed locutions substances Stick Duo" conditions: locations of a car parked Locations Humid tile "Memory such in direct to direct or locations as the hot sunlight sunligbl with corrosive present Notes on usingthe Memory Stick Duo Adaptor(not supplied) • To use a "Memory Stick Duo" with a "Memory Stick compliant device, be sure 1o inert ll_e "Memo U Stick Duo" inlo a Memo U Stick Duo Adaptor.
Onthe "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack This camera requires an "htfoLITHIUM" battery pack (T type). _) /nfoLITHIUM O TYPE What is an "InfoLITHIUIVI" pack? battery An "Inlk_LITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has fuoctions for exchanging iolormation related to operating conditions with your camera. The "In foLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in mintttes.
Onthe battery charger _ Onthebatterycharger • Do not charge any other battery pack except Sony "II_toLITHIUM" battel T packs in the battmT charger supplied with your camera. Batteries other fllan the specified kind nlay leak, o_erheat, or explode it you attcmpt to charge theln, posing a risk of iJ_iury l)'om electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged balIery pack lrom the balte W charger. If you keep charging il, lllere is a danger of leaks, excessive beat, explosions, or electric shock.
Onthe Cyber-shotStation The Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) lets you easily charge the camera. Simply set the camera in the Cyber-shot Station and charging starts automatically. While charging the hattery, you can check the battery level with the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station. The remote controller supplied with the Cyber-shot Station enables you to do the flHlowing operations from a remote location.
Precautions @ Do not leave the camera in the followingplaces • In ml extlvlnely hot place In places such as in a car pm'ked in tile sun. lhe calnel'a body may become delornled and this nlay callqe @Onoperatingtemperatures Your cmnera is designed 1oruse under tile temperaturcs between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Shooting in extrcnlely cold or hot places lbal exceed lhis range is not rccomnlended. @Onmoisturecondensation a lllaJlllllction.
_ Ontheinternalrechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable hatte]y tor maintaining tile date and tilne and other settings regardless ol whether tile power is on or off. This rechargeable baltely is continually charged tIs using long as you al'e tile caHlera. However, i] you use the camera lot only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use tile camera at all lOl abotlt one lllonth it becomes COlnpletely discharged.
Specifications Camera [Power, general] [System] Power Image device Rechargeable FTI, 3.6 V 7.18 rain (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Prilnmy color filter AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Total pixel number of camera Approx. 6 183 000 pixels Power consuml)tkm Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 6 11/}3000 pixels Operating Lens Carl Zeiss V.ario-Tcssar 3X zoonl lens f = 6.33 19.
BC-CS3batterycharger Po'_ver rcqllilelnents AC 100 lw 240 V, 50/60 3.2 W Oulput voltage Operating DC 4.2 V, 500 mA temperalure O°C to +40°C + 104°F) Sl(}rage Hz, (+32°F to te//lperalurc 20°C to +60°C (_,°F to + 140°F) Dimensions Approx. 66×23x91 (2 5/Sx29/32x3 (W/HID) Mass Approx. mm 5/8 inches) 70 g (2.7 oz) Rechargeable batterypackNP-FT1 Used battery Maximum Lithium-ion DC 42 Nominal Capacily Design wilho/It bul_my _oll_lge vollage DC V 3.6 V 2.
Index A Beep AC Adaptor. .......................... AE/AF h)ck indicalor Fi_t" ........... _+ _r_p 5 in "R_ad Fi;sl" 10 39 35 AF lock ................................. 35 Cable AF Mode ............................... 48 AF range finder 34 AF range finder indicator Aperture Auto lrame .......... lrame ......................... ................................ adjuslnlenI 34 20 37 Focus Auto power-oii Camera I .............................. 48 Camera 2 ....................
Flash mode step 5 in "Read Thiv Fi; _t " Fluorcscenl ............................ Focus ............................... Focus prcsel Folder .................................... Changing Creating Forced 1O, 34 .......................... 34 Mode Internal recbargeable battery ......................... Moisturc 103 Interval ................................. 39 ISO ................................. 11,37 41 J ....................... 54 JPG ....................................... ......
Pressing hall\ray down ......... 10 vtU_ 2 in "Read F'#_t" FP%I" Prim ...................................... Index 73 mode .................... Single-image Print order Printing al a shop .................. 78 Printing directly 74 Progranl auto .................... shooting .......... ................................... ....................................... ........................ Thiv 40, 46, 47 Camera I ....................... 48 Camera 2 .......................
White balance ....................... 36 Windows computer ............... 58 Recollllllell(le(J environment Wrist ................... strap in "Re_d Write-protect 59 Thi_ FTt _t " switch ............. 97 Z Zooln -...
Trademarks • __gb_r'_hot: and Cybel-shol Slalion are tradenlarks of Sony Corporalion. • "Memo] T Stick", _, "Memory Slick PRO", MEMDRY STIEK PRO, 'Memory Stick Duo", MEMORYSTILE DLIO, "Memory Stick PRO Duo", MEMORYSTIEK PRD I]UO, "MagicGate", and M_G|CG_TE are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InloLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation, • PicturePackage Corporation. is a lrademark of Sony • Microsoft.
