3-078-812-13(1) Digital Still Camera Getting started ________________________ Operating Instructions Shooting still images __________________ Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Viewing still images ___________________ 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 the Customers in the U.S.A. 2 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-U20 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride 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.org/ CAUTION: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
Attention for the Customers in Europe “Memory Stick” This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
Before using your camera Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
The pictures used in this manual How to hold the camera The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Trademarks • “Memory Stick,” and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S.
Table of contents Before using your camera ........................................... 6 How to hold the camera .............................................. 7 Identifying the parts .................................................. 10 Getting started Preparing batteries..................................................... 12 Charging the batteries................................................ 12 Inserting the batteries ................................................ 15 Using your camera abroad........
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ........................................................ 81 Warnings and messages ............................................ 88 Self-diagnosis display ............................................... 89 Additional information Menu items................................................................ 90 Precautions ................................................................ 93 On “Memory Stick” ..................................................
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Attaching the neck strap 6 1 7 2 8 9 3 0 4 qa 5 qs A LCD screen B Flash charge lamp (orange) (33) C MENU button D Control button Menu on: v/V Menu off: /SCENE (32, 36) E EXEC button F Hook for neck strap G Battery/“Memory Stick” cover H OPEN button (15) I Access lamp (23) J USB jack (69) K USB jack cover L RESET button (bottom surface) (81) How to use the control button and EXEC button To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu, and use the control button to make the changes.
Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. BC-CS1 (supplied) Acceptable batteries Size AAA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (2) – NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) – NH-AAA-2DI twin-pack (not supplied) Batteries that cannot be used* Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, Ni-Cd batteries, alkaline batteries ∗ When the above batteries are used, operation is not guaranteed due to possible voltage drops or other characteristics of the batteries.
Charging the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHARGE lamp 2 , Connect the charger to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (mains lead). The CHARGE lamp lights up when charging begins, and goes off when charging is completed. It takes about 13 hours to completely charge the batteries. • When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries from the charger.
Precautions to be observed when charging the batteries • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, or primary lithium batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other injuries. • Be sure to charge both Nickel Metal Hydride batteries at the same time.
Inserting the batteries Battery remaining indicator (when using Nickel Metal Hydride batteries) Battery remaining indicator Getting started As the battery power decreases with use, the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining using the following symbols. Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/playback will stop soon. Change the batteries for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries.
2 3 , Insert the batteries. , Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Match the +/– poles of the batteries to the +/– marks inside the battery case. Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while holding the batteries in. Make sure the cover is closed securely. • From time to time, use a dry cloth to wipe any dirt off of the battery terminals and the contacts inside the battery/ “Memory Stick” cover.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed Shooting still images Under the average conditions*1) NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) No. of images Battery life (min.) 1632×1224 Approx. 120 Approx. 60 NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) Image size LCD LIGHT No. of images Battery life (min.) ON Approx. 1600 Approx. 60 1632×1224 OFF Approx. 1800 Approx. 70 ON Approx. 1600 Approx. 60 640×480 OFF Approx. 1800 Approx.
Using your camera abroad Shooting movies*4) NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) Continuous recording *4) LCD LIGHT Battery life (min.) ON Approx. 60 OFF Approx.
Turning on/off your camera POWER POWER lamp , Slide the lens cover in the direction of the arrow or press the POWER button. Auto power-off function When you open the lens cover or press the POWER button, the power is automatically on. The POWER lamp (green) lights up. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the LCD screen (page 20).
Setting the date and time DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D DATE NOTATION POWER POWER button 2002 1 1 12:00:00 AM 2002 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 1 1 12:00 AM EXEC 1 , Slide the lens cover in the direction of the arrow or press the POWER button to turn on the power. , Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the LCD screen.
DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D 1 1 12:00 AM 2003 7 4 10:30 AM OK CANCEL EXEC 3 EXEC 4 , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. The item to be set is indicated with v/V. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. Repeat this step until all of the items are set. The date and time are entered and the clock starts to keep time. • If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 2, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Connector side 1 2 Label side , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 while pressing OPEN. The battery/“Memory Stick” cover opens in the direction the arrow 2. Holding the “Memory Stick” as shown in the illustration, insert it all the way in until it clicks. • Push the “Memory Stick” all of the way in so that it is securely seated in the connector.
Setting the still image size STILL MENU 3 Access lamp , Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. To remove a “Memory Stick” Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out. 1 , Set the mode switch to STILL, and turn on the power, then press MENU. Shooting still images RETURN SIZE • BURST 1632 AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT The menu appears on the LCD screen. • Open the lens cover when closed.
SIZE • BURST RETURN SIZE• BURST 1632 FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF 1632 640 640 , Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [SIZE·BURST] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. BURST EXEC EXEC 2 1632×1224 640×480 3 , Select the desired image size with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. The image size is set. When the setting is complete, press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen.
Image size Number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick” (Units: number of images) Image size Capacity 1632×1224 640×480 8MB 15 80 16MB 30 160 325 32MB 61 Image size Usage 64MB 122 655 1632×1224 Printing A4 size images 128MB 246 1315 640×480 Attaching to e-mail • Image size is the size when viewing the images on a personal computer. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size.
Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) STILL 1 , Set the mode switch to STILL, and slide the lens cover to turn on the power. • Still images are recorded in JPEG format. • The exposure and focus are adjusted automatically at the factory setting. 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of the LCD screen. Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.
1632 1632 23 RECORDING 3 , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to lighted up, the camera is ready for shooting. • If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. • The minimum focal distance to the subject is 10 cm (4 inches). 4 , Press the shutter button fully down. The beep sounds.
Auto Focus LCD light When you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under the following conditions. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. If the Auto Focus function can still not bring the subject into focus, use the Focus preset function (page 37). • The subject is distant from the camera and dark.
LCD screen display during shooting Using the self-timer You can use [DISPLAY] under [ ] with MENU and v/V on the control button to turn the display on and off. This is useful when recording under conditions where it is difficult to check the image on the LCD screen. When [DISPLAY] is [OFF] RETURN SIZE • BURST 1632 AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.
SELFTIMER RETURN SIZE• BURST 1632 FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF 23 ON OFF EXEC 2 , Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [SELFTIMER] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. 30 1632 3 EXEC , Select [ON] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. When you press MENU, the menu disappears. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen.
1632 1632 23 , Center the subject in the LCD screen, and press and hold the shutter button halfway down. 5 Self-timer lamp , Press the shutter button fully down. The self-timer lamp (page 10) flashes in red and the beep sounds. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds. Shooting still images 4 23 To cancel the self-timer in the middle of the operation Close the lens cover or press POWER to turn off the power.
Selecting a flash mode 1632 23 , Set the mode switch to STILL, and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. 32 Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows: No indicator (Auto): Based on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will use the flash accordingly (factory setting). r (Red-eye reduction): Flash mode is set to Auto, and the red-eye reduction operates if the flash strobes.
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon when shooting live subjects When the red-eye reduction is selected, indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. • Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. Shooting still images • You cannot use the flash in the Burst mode.
Shooting according to scene conditions – Scene Selection When shooting portraits, shooting night scenes or shooting landscapes, use the modes listed below to improve the quality of your images. Soft snap mode Soft snap mode The soft snap mode lets you shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc.
Illumination snap mode The illumination snap mode lets you capture beautiful images of both subjects and night scene backgrounds at the same time. In addition, the cross filter effect enhances street lamps or other lights with cross-shaped rays. • The flash strobes in (Red-eye reduction) mode, and the recommended subject distance is 0.5 to 1.2 m. • When setting the focus to [AUTO], the focus is adjusted to approximately 1 m to ∞ (infinite).
1632 23 Each time you press V (SCENE), the indicator changes as follows: (Soft snap mode) t (Illumination snap mode) t (Vivid nature mode) t No indicator (Auto) • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. • To cancel Scene Selection, press V (SCENE) repeatedly to set to No indicator (Auto). • You cannot use the Scene Selection when shooting movies. , Set the mode switch to STILL, and press V (SCENE) on the control button repeatedly to select a desired mode.
Setting the distance to the subject – Focus preset 0.5 m MENU 1 When shooting an image using a preset distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or window glass, it is difficult to achieve a proper focus using the auto focus function. The Focus preset function is useful in these cases. , Set the mode switch to STILL, and press MENU. Shooting still images RETURN SIZE • BURST 1623 1632 AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT 0.2 m The menu appears on the LCD screen.
FOCUS RETURN SIZE• BURST 1632 AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF 2 EXEC , Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [FOCUS] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. AUTO 0.2m 0.5m 1.0m 3 EXEC , Select the desired focus setting with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. You can select from the following distance settings: AUTO (No indicator), 0.2 m, 0.5 m, 1.0 m, and ∞ (infinity) The indicator is displayed on the LCD screen.
Shooting five images continuously – Burst MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to STILL, and press MENU. The menu appears on the LCD screen. 2 EXEC , Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [SIZE·BURST] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. Shooting still images RETURN SIZE• BURST 1632 FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF RETURN SIZE • BURST 1632 AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT • You cannot use the flash in this mode.
SIZE • BURST 640 23 1632 3 1632×1224 640 640×480 640 BURST EXEC 4 , Select [BURST] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. , Press the shutter button halfway down, then hold the shutter button fully down. Press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen. Up to five images are recorded as long as you hold down the shutter button. The images are recorded in 640×480 size.
Adding special effects – Picture Effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. NEG. ART MENU The color and brightness of The picture is sepia-toned the picture are reversed as like an old photograph. in a negative. B&W SOLARIZE 1 , Set the mode switch to STILL, and press MENU. Shooting still images RETURN SIZE • BURST 1632 AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT SEPIA The menu appears on the LCD screen. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to MOVIE.
P.EFFECT RETURN SIZE • BURST 1632 FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF 2 EXEC , Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [P.EFFECT] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. 42 OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE 3 EXEC , Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. To cancel Picture Effects Select [OFF] in step 3.
Viewing still images Viewing still images on the LCD screen Single (single-image) screen Single (single-image) screen 1632 8/8 You can view one image at a time, displayed over the entire screen. Index (four-image) screen Four images are displayed simultaneously in separate panels on the screen. 12:00PM You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images.
Viewing single images PLAY 8/8 1632 100-0008 2003 7 4 1632 100-0006 2003 7 4 12:00PM 6/8 10:30AM POWER button 1 , Set the mode switch to PLAY, and press the POWER button to turn on the power. , Select the desired still image with v/V on the control button. The last image you shot appears on the LCD screen. v : To display the preceding image V : To display the next image • If you close the lens cover while viewing images, the power is off.
Viewing an index screen (four-image) PLAY RETURN DELETE DELETE ALL INDEX DPOF RETURN DELETE DELETE ALL INDEX DPOF MENU , Set the mode switch to PLAY, and press MENU. The menu appears on the LCD screen. 2 EXEC , Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.
RETURN DELETE DELETE ALL INDEX DPOF 3 EXEC , Select [INDEX] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. The display switches to the Index (four-image) screen. To display the next (previous) index screen Press v/V on the control button to move the yellow border. To return to the single-image screen Select [SINGLE] in step 3. When four frames are displayed, press EXEC to display the single image shown with the yellow border.
Choosing images to print – Print (DPOF) mark You can mark a print (DPOF) mark on still images shot with your camera. This function is convenient when having images printed at a shop or by a printer that supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. PLAY 1632 100-0006 2003 7 4 6/8 10:30AM • You cannot mark movies. , Set the mode switch to PLAY, and display the image you want to print with v/V on the control button.
DPOF RETURN DELETE DELETE ALL INDEX DPOF ON OFF MENU 2 EXEC , Press MENU, and select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [DPOF] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. , Select [ON] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. To mark the print (DPOF) mark in index-image mode To unmark the print (DPOF) mark For details, see page 46 and switch to index screen. 48 EXEC 3 When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the mark is marked on the displayed image.
Enjoying movies Shooting movies MOVIE STBY REC 5:10 , Set the mode switch to MOVIE, and open the lens cover to turn on the power. • Movies are recorded in MPEG format. • Sound cannot be recorded in movies. 2 , Press the shutter button fully down. “REC” appears on the LCD screen and the camera starts recording the image. The maximum recording time is 15 seconds. Enjoying movies 1 10/15s • The auto focus function can set the focus at any distance from approximately 1.0 m to ∞ (infinity).
To set the distance to the subject Set the mode switch to MOVIE and follow the procedure on page 38. To use the self-timer Set the mode switch to MOVIE and follow the procedure on page 29. , To stop recording, press the shutter button fully again. Indicators during shooting Indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded. You can use [DISPLAY] under [ ] with MENU and v/V on the control button to turn the display on and off (page 29). For detailed descriptions of the indicators, see page 100.
Viewing movies on the LCD screen Shooting time The shooting time is different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick.” Refer to the following chart when you choose a “Memory Stick.” • The maximum shooting time is 15 seconds per recording. • The shooting time may vary, depending on the shooting conditions. • For numbers of still images that can be recordable, see page 25. Image size 160×112 8MB 5 min. 20 sec. 16MB 10 min. 40 sec. 32MB 21 min. 40 sec. 64MB 45 min. 128MB 90 min.
16/18 0:05 16/18 0:00 MOV00016 MOV00016 2003 7 4 10:30AM 2 3 , Select the desired movies with v/V on the control button. , Press EXEC. v : To display the preceding image V : To display the next image To stop playback EXEC The movie is played back. Press EXEC. Indicators during viewing movies Indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded. You can use [DISPLAY] under [ ] with MENU and v/V on the control button to turn the display on and off (page 29).
Deleting images Deleting images PLAY 8/8 1632 100-0008 2003 7 4 RETURN DELETE DELETE ALL INDEX DPOF 10:30PM POWER button MENU 1 2 , Press MENU and select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. To delete the image in index-image screen For details, see page 46 and switch to index screen. Deleting images , Set the mode switch to PLAY, and press the POWER button to turn on the power. Press v/V on the control button to select the image you want to delete.
DELETE RETURN DELETE DELETE ALL INDEX DPOF 3 OK CANCEL EXEC EXEC 4 , Select [DELETE] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. The image has not yet been deleted at this point. “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on the LCD screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted. To delete all the images Select [DELETE ALL] in step 3. To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] in step 4.
Formatting a “Memory Stick” RETURN DELETE DELETE ALL INDEX DPOF MENU 1 POWER button 2 , Press the POWER button to turn on the power, and press MENU. Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while formatting the “Memory Stick.” Doing so could damage the “Memory Stick.” The menu appears on the LCD screen. • When you format a “Memory Stick,” be sure to remain sufficient power, as “FORMAT ERROR” may occur.
FORMAT RETURN FORMAT OK FORMATTING CANCEL 3 EXEC , Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [FORMAT] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. EXEC 4 , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. The “FORMATTING” message appears. When this message disappears, the format is complete. To cancel formatting Select [CANCEL] in step 4.
Copying images Copying images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you have shot to your computer. Recommended computer environment Steps required by your OS (Operating System) OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional The above OS must be installed at the factory.
Recommended Macintosh environment OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) The above OS must be installed at the factory. For the following models, update your OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1. – iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive – iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.
1 Installing the USB driver and application Contents of the CD-ROM Title screen x USB driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a PC. x Image Transfer (for Windows users only) This application is used to easily transfer images shot with your camera to a computer. x ImageMixer This application is used to display and edit images that are stored in a computer. 1 Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The title screen appears.
• This section describes how to establish a USB connection using Windows Me as an example. The required operations may differ depending on your OS. • Close down all applications running on the computer before installing the driver. • When using Windows XP or Windows 2000, log on as Administrators. Click here 2 , Click [USB Driver] on the title screen. The “InstallShield Wizard” screen appears. • When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Proceed to step 5.
3 Click here 4 Click here , Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is completed, the screen informs you of completion. Your computer restarts. Then, you can establish USB connection. Copying images , Click [Next]. When the “Information” screen appears, click [Next].
Click here 5 , Click [Image Transfer] on the title screen. Select the desired language, then click [OK]. The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard” screen appears. The USB driver is needed in order to use “Image Transfer.” If the necessary driver is not already installed on your computer, a screen that asks if you want to install the driver will appear. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 62 • This section describes the English screen. 6 Click here , Click [Next].
7 , Click [Next]. Click here 8 Click here Copying images , Select the folder to be installed, then click [Next]. Select the program folder, then click [Next].
9 Click here , Confirm if the checkbox is checked on the “Image Transfer Settings” screen, then click [Next]. “Image Transfer” installation starts. When the installation is completed, the screen informs you of completion. 64 10 Click here , Click [Finish]. The “InstallShield Wizard” screen closes. If you wish to continue with the installation of “ImageMixer,” follow the procedure that begins on page 65.
Click here Click here 12 , Click [PIXELA ImageMixer] on the title screen. , Select the desired language, then click [OK]. The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears. The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard” screen appears. • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to copy, view and edit images. For details, see the software’s help files. • This section describes the English screen.
Click here 13 Click here , Follow instructions on each succeeding screen. When installation is complete, the “Read Me” text appears. Read the text, then close the window by clicking at the upper right corner of the screen. After that, click [Finish] in the install screen to close the install screen. • If DirectX8.0a or a later version is not installed in your computer, the “Information” screen appears. 66 14 , Click [OK]. The “Microsoft DirectX8.0a Setup” screen appears.
Click here 15 16 , Click [Install] at the “DirectX(R) Setup” screen. When the “DirectX Setup” screen appears, click [OK]. , Remove the CD-ROM. Copying images DirectX installation starts. When installation is complete, your computer restarts. Then, you can establish the USB connection.
2 Preparing your camera 1 “Memory Stick” , Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. • For further details on the “Memory Stick”, see page 22. • When your camera is connected to a computer, it draws power from the computer side. Removing the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries before connecting the camera is recommended in order to prevent battery deterioration. 68 2 , Turn on your computer.
3 Connecting your camera to your computer SO N Y 1 2 , Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. • Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. The camera is on. • The camera can receive power supply from most of the computers that are recommended for use through the USB connection (USB Bus Powered), so in this case there is no need to insert batteries into the camera. • When using a desktop computer, connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel.
Disconnecting the USB cable from your computer or removing the “Memory Stick” from your camera during USB connection USB MODE:NORMAL When the access lamp is lit up, it means that image data is being read or written. Never open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover at this time, as the data may be damaged. For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 3 “USB MODE: NORMAL ” appears on the LCD screen.
4 Copying images • Normally “Image Transfer” and “Date” folders are created inside the “My Documents” folder, and all of the image files recorded with your camera are copied into these folders. • You can change the “Image Transfer” settings on the “Image Transfer Settings” screen (page 76). • When using Windows XP, see page 74.
Copying images without using “Image Transfer” If you do not set to launch “Image Transfer” automatically, you can copy images as following procedure. a Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk]. The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your camera appear. • This section describes an example of copying image files to the “My Documents” folder. • When the “Removable Disk” icon is not shown, see page 73. • When using Windows XP, see page 75.
When a removable disk icon is not shown 1 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. • When using Windows 2000, click [Hardware] on the “System Properties” screen. 2 Confirm if other devices are already installed. 1 Click [Device Manager]. 2 Double-click [ Other Devices]. 3 Confirm if there is a “ Sony DSC” or “ Sony Handycam” with a mark. 3 If you find either of the devices above, follow the steps below to delete them.
4 Copying images Copying images using “Image Transfer” a Connect the camera and your computer with a USB cable (page 69). When the USB connection is made, “Image Transfer” and the OS AutoPlay Wizard both activate. To set the system so that the OS AutoPlay Wizard does not activate, continue and follow the procedure below to cancel the setting. b Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. c Right-click [Sony MemoryStick], then click [Properties]. 74 d Cancel the setting. 1 Click [AutoPlay].
Copying images using the Windows XP OS AutoPlay Wizard a Connect the camera and your computer with a USB cable (page 69). b Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard], then click [OK]. The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. c Click [Next]. d Click the checkbox of images that you do not want to copy to your computer and remove the checkmark, then click [Next]. The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears. Image copying starts.
Changing “Image Transfer” settings You can change “Image Transfer” settings. Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on the task tray, select [Open Settings]. The settings you can set are as follows: [Basic], [Copy], and [Delete]. When the “Image Transfer” starts, the below window appears. Right-click here When you select [Settings] from the above window, you can only change the [Basic] setting.
Image file storage destinations and image file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick” by recording mode. Example: For Windows Me users Notes The meanings of the file names in the following table are as follows: ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. Folder containing still image and Burst image data Folder File name File meaning 100MSDCF DSC0ssss.
5 Viewing the images on your computer 1 , Double-click [My Documents] on the desktop. The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. • This section describes the procedure for copying images to the “My Documents” folder. • When using Windows XP, double-click [Start] t [My Documents] in that order. • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to view images on your computer. For details, see the software’s help files. 78 2 , Double-click the desired image file. The image is displayed.
For Macintosh users Steps 6 When the message for confirmation is shown, click “OK.” Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 Steps 1 to 5 2 Installing “ImageMixer” Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) Steps 12 to 5 1 Select the desired language. 2 Follow the instructions on each succeeding screen. 3 Restart your computer and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. Follow the steps below, according to your OS. OS 1 Installing the USB driver and “ImageMixer” 1 Installing the USB driver (for Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6 or 9.
4 Copying images 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your camera appear. 2 Double-click “DCIM.” • Double-click “MSSONY” when copying the movie files. 3 Double-click “100MSDCF.” • Double-click “MOML0001” when copying the movie files. 4 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to your hard disk. 80 5 Viewing the images on your computer 1 Double-click the hard disk icon.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. RESET button Batteries and power Symptom Cause Solution The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon. • You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • The batteries are discharged. • The battery contacts or the terminals on the battery/“Memory Stick” cover are dirty.
Symptom Cause Solution The battery life is short. • You are shooting/viewing images in an extremely cold location. • The batteries are not charged enough. • The batteries are dead (page 97). — You cannot turn on the camera. • The batteries are not installed correctly. p Install the batteries correctly (page 15). The power turns off suddenly.
Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot record images. • No “Memory Stick” is inserted. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 22). p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it. p Change the “Memory Stick.” p Set it to the recording position (page 95). The flash does not work. • The mode switch is set to PLAY or MOVIE. (no flash).
Viewing images Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot play back images. • The mode switch is not set to PLAY. • Your camera may not play back image files copied from the hard disk of your computer if the file name or file size has been changed or the image has been modified. p Set it to PLAY (page 44). — The image cannot be played back on a computer. — p See page 86. You cannot display a print (DPOF) mark. • You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on moving images.
Computers Symptom Cause Solution You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible. — p Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 57). You cannot install the USB driver. — p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrators (authorized Administrators) (page 60). — • You are attempting to install the USB driver on a machine that is not running a supported OS. • You are not using the supplied USB cable. • The USB cable is not connected firmly. • [USB] is set to [PTP] in the [ ].
Symptom Cause Solution You cannot turn on the camera during USB connection. • The camera and your computer are connected through a hub. p Connect the camera directly to your computer. The image cannot be played back on a computer. — p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” application software, click on HELP. p Consult the computer or software manufacturer. — The image is interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.
Symptom Cause Solution You have formatted a “Memory Stick” by mistake. • All the images on the “Memory Stick” are deleted by formatting and cannot be restored. — Other Symptom Cause Solution Your camera does not work. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The USB cable is connected. p Charge the batteries (page 12). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly.
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action NO MEMORY STICK • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 22). SYSTEM ERROR • Turn the power off and on again (page 19). MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 95). • The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty. • Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 22). FORMAT ERROR • The “Memory Stick” format failed.
Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and attempt the corresponding corrective actions. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. C:32:ss Code Cause C:32:ss There is trouble with your camera’s hardware.
Additional information Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode switch is set to STILL (when [ Setting Description SIZE·BURST x1632×1224 / 640×480 / BURST Selects the image size when shooting still images (pages 23 and 39). FOCUS xAUTO / Selects the auto focus method or sets the focus preset (page 37). 1.0 m / 0.2 m / 0.
When the mode switch is set to PLAY (when [ ] is selected) Setting Description DELETE OK CANCEL – Deletes the displayed image (page 53). – Cancels deleting of the image. DELETE ALL OK CANCEL – Deletes all images (page 53). – Cancels deleting of the image. INDEX / SINGLE — Switches between four-image display and single image display (page 43). DPOF ON / OFF Marks/unmarks the print (DPOF) mark on still images you want to print (page 47).
When [ ] is selected Item Setting Description CLOCK SET DATE NOTATION – Set the date notation (page 20). x[Y/M/D] / [M/D/Y] / [D/M/Y] – Sets the date and time (page 20). DATE&TIME SET BEEP xON SHUTTER OFF USB LANG When [ 92 – Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/shutter button. – Turns on the shutter sound. (The shutter sound is heard when you press the shutter button.) – Turns off the beep/shutter sound. xNORMAL / PTP Switches the USB mode (page 58).
Precautions On cleaning Note on operating temperature Cleaning the LCD screen Your camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry.
On moisture condensation On internal rechargeable button battery If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. Should this occur, the camera will not operate properly. This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.
On “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. In addition to exchanging data between “Memory Stick” compatible equipment, you can also use a “Memory Stick” to store data as a type of detachable external recording media. * MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. • You cannot record or delete images when the write-protect switch is set to LOCK.
On Nickel Metal Hydride batteries • When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in the case supplied with it. • Do not touch the connector of a “Memory Stick” with your hand or a metal object. • Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.” • Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.” • Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.
Specifications System • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time seems to have been considerably shortened, a probable cause is that the batteries have reached the end of its life. • The battery life varies depending on storage, operating conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery. Image device 6.72 mm (1/2.
Connector BC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger USB jack Power requirements AC 100 to 240V 50/60Hz 2.2 W Output voltage Size AA: DC 1.8V, 165 mA × 2 Size AAA: DC 1.8V, 70 mA × 2 Dimensions 70 × 29 × 74 mm (2 7/8 × 1 3/16 × 3 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 70g (2.5 oz.) Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) mini-B LCD screen LCD panel used 2.5 cm (1.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 64 460 (293×220) dots Power, general Used batteries AAA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (2) 2.
LCD screen displays When shooting still images 1 6 2 7 1632 1280 SLRZ 400 C:32:ss 8 9 0 4 qa 5 qs Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.
When shooting movies 1 6 2 7 STBY 3 SLRZ 12:55 C:32:ss 8 A B C D E F G Recording mode indicator (49) Battery remaining indicator (15) Picture effect indicator (41) Focus preset indicator (37) Low battery warning indicator (15) Status indicator (49) Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity indicator H Recording time [maximum recordable time] indicator (51) I Self-diagnosis function indicator (89) J Self-timer indicator (29) 4 9 5 100 0 Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional im
When playing back still images When playing back moving images 4 1 3 1 1632 11/12 2 6/8 0:12 4 MOV00008 2 0 0 3 7 4 10:30AM 5 5 A B C D E 100-0011 2003 7 4 2 9:30AM 6 Image size indicator (23, 39) Print (DPOF) mark indicator (47) File name (77) Image number Number of images recorded in “Memory Stick” F Recording date of the playback image A Recording mode indicator (51) B File name (77) C Image number/Number of images recorded in “Memory Stick” D Counter E Recording date of the playback ima
Index A Access lamp .......................................................................... 23 AE/AF lock ........................................................................... 27 Auto Focus ............................................................................ 28 Auto power-off function ........................................................ 19 B Battery charging time .................................................................... 14 preparing batteries ................................
F J File file names ......................................................................... 77 image file storage destinations ......................................... 77 Flash Red-eye reduction ................................................ 32, 33, 35 selecting a flash mode ...................................................... 32 Focusing focus preset ...................................................................... 37 shooting (using auto adjustment mode) ...........................
P Picture effect ......................................................................... 41 POWER ................................................................................. 19 Power batteries ............................................................................ 12 inserting the batteries ....................................................... 15 ON/OFF ............................................................................ 19 Precautions .................................................
V Viewing movies on the LCD screen ..................................... 51 Viewing the images on your computer ................................. 78 W Warnings and messages ........................................................
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