3-083-967-11(1) Getting started ________________________ Digital Still Camera Shooting still images __________________ Viewing still images ___________________ Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Enjoying movies ______________________ Owner’s Record Deleting images _______________________ The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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. For the Customers in the U.S.A.
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.
Before using your camera Trial recording Note on “Memory Stick” Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. This camera turns off whenever you open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while the access lamp is lit.
How to hold the camera Clean the flash surface before use Trademarks 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. • “Memory Stick,” and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick PRO” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Table of contents Before using your camera ......................... 4 How to hold the camera ............................ 5 Identifying the parts .................................. 8 Getting started Preparing batteries .................................. 10 Charging the batteries ............................. 10 Inserting the batteries.............................. 12 Using your camera abroad ...................... 14 Turning on/off your camera .................... 14 How to use the buttons................
Additional information Menu items..............................................69 Precautions ..............................................72 On “Memory Stick” ................................74 On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.........75 On the battery charger.............................76 Specifications ..........................................77 LCD screen displays ...............................78 Index Index........................................................
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Attaching the neck strap 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 0 qa 5 qs A LCD screen B (Flash charge) lamp (orange) (24) C MENU button (15) D Control button Menu on: v/V (15) Menu off: /SCENE (23, 28) E EXEC/ (Enlarged playback) button (15, 38) F Hook for neck strap G Battery/“Memory Stick” cover H OPEN button (12) I Access lamp (17) J (USB) jack (51) K USB jack cover L RESET button (bottom surface) (59) 9
Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Use the following batteries in this camera.
Charging time Charging time NH-AAA-DA × 2 (supplied) Approx. 6 hours This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). • It takes about six hours to completely charge the batteries. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is not a malfunction.
Inserting the batteries 1 , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 while pressing OPEN. The battery/ “Memory Stick” cover opens in the direction of the arrow 2. 2 , Insert the batteries. Match the +/– poles of the batteries to the +/– marks inside the battery case. • From time to time, use a dry cloth to wipe any dirt off of the battery terminals and the contacts on the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/ viewed As the battery power decreases with use, the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining using the following symbols. The tables show the approximate battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/viewed with fully charged batteries at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) in auto adjustment mode. The numbers of images that can be recorded/viewed take into account changing the supplied “Memory Stick” as necessary.
Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or region with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. Turning on/off your camera Auto power-off function POWER POWER lamp POWER BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
How to use the buttons Setting the date and time DATE NOTATION POWER 2003 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 1 1 12:00 AM EXEC/ MENU 1 To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu, and use the control button to make the changes. For each item, press MENU to display the menu and press v/V on the control button to select the desired value, then press EXEC to make the setting. Press MENU, then the menu disappears from the LCD screen.
DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D 2003 DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D 1 1 12:00 AM 2003 7 4 10:30 AM OK CANCEL 3 EXEC/ EXEC/ , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. , Select [OK] with 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.
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Terminal side , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 while pressing OPEN. The battery/ “Memory Stick” cover opens in the direction of the arrow 2. • For details on the “Memory Stick,” see page 74. 2 Label side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Holding the “Memory Stick” as shown in the illustration, insert it all the way in until it clicks.
Setting the still image size SIZE • BURST RETURN SIZE• BURST 2.0M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF RETURN SIZE • BURST 2.0M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT 2.0M VGA VGA BURST 2.0M VGA MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power, then press MENU. The menu appears on the LCD screen. • Open the lens cover when closed. 2 EXEC/ , Select [ ] with v on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [SIZE·BURST] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.
Image size Image size Examples Number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick” (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 2.0M 14 29 60 122 245 445 906 1851 VGA 80 161 326 656 1316 2380 4840 9880 • When the images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size. • Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size.
Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode 2.0M 101 10 1 , Set the mode switch to , and slide the lens cover to turn on the power. The name of the folder where the image will be recorded appears on the LCD screen for approximately five seconds. • [FOCUS] is set to [AUTO] at the factory. • The exposure is automatically adjusted. • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be stored in the “Memory Stick” (page 24).
2.0M , Press the shutter button fully down. A beep sounds. When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen, recording is complete. The image will be recorded in the “Memory Stick,” and you can shoot the next image. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries (page 14).
Using the self-timer LCD screen display during shooting When [DISPLAY] is [ON] 2.0M 101 10 RETURN SIZE• BURST 2.0M AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF RETURN SIZE • BURST 2.0M AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT 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. MENU 2 1 , Set the mode switch to press MENU.
Selecting a flash mode SELFTIMER 2.0M 101 2.0M 10 101 10 2.0M 101 10 ON 3 EXEC/ 4 Self-timer lamp , Select [ON] with v on the control button, then press EXEC. , Center the subject in the LCD screen and press the shutter button fully down. When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. The self-timer lamp flashes red and a continuous beep sounds. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds.
Creating or selecting a folder • You cannot use the flash in the Burst mode. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. • The recommended shooting distance using the flash is approximately 0.5 m to 1.8 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to 5 feet 10 3/4 inches). • When using the Auto, (Red-eye reduction) or (Forced flash) mode, you may notice some noise in the image when you look at the LCD screen in a dark place, but this will have no effect on the shot image.
Creating a new folder CREATE REC.FOLDER CREATING 101 RETURN FORMAT CREATE FOLDER CHANGE FOLDER 102MSDCF OK CANCEL MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to then press MENU. 2 , The menu appears on the LCD screen. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to . EXEC/ , Select [ ] with V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [CREATE FOLDER] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. The CREATE REC. FOLDER screen appears.
Selecting the recording folder CHANGE REC. FOLDER 101 RETURN FORMAT CREATE FOLDER CHANGE FOLDER RETURN SIZE • BURST 2.0M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT : 102MSDCF : 0 IMAGE CREATED: 2003 7 4 1:05PM MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to then press MENU. 2 , The menu appears on the LCD screen. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to . EXEC/ , Select [ ] with V on the control button, then press EXEC.
CHANGE REC. FOLDER : 102MSDCF OK 4 EXEC/ , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press EXEC. Shooting still images CANCEL When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the selected folder is displayed. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [CANCEL] in step 4.
Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection • When the focus setting is set to [AUTO], the focus is adjusted to telephoto. When shooting portraits, landscapes, twilight scenes, twilight portraits, or moving subjects, use the modes below to improve the quality of your images. Vivid nature mode Soft snap mode This mode lets you shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures.
Active outdoor mode • When setting the focus to [AUTO], the focus is adjusted to approximately 1 m to (infinite). 101 10 To cancel Scene Selection Press V (SCENE) repeatedly to set to No indicator (Auto). • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. • You cannot use the Scene Selection when shooting movies. • The setting selected here is not maintained when the power is turned off.
Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset 0.5 m RETURN SIZE • BURST 2.0M AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT 0.2 m RETURN SIZE• BURST 2.0M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF MENU 1 When shooting an image using a previously set 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 is useful in these cases. , Set the mode switch to press MENU.
Shooting five images continuously — Burst FOCUS MENU 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) When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the indicator is displayed on the LCD screen. To return to auto focus mode Select [AUTO] in step 3. 1 , Set the mode switch to press MENU. 2 , and The menu appears on the LCD screen.
Adding special effects — Picture Effect SIZE • BURST VGA 2.0M 101 10 2.0M VGA VGA BURST 2.0M You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. NEG. ART SEPIA The color and brightness of the picture are reversed as in a negative. The picture is sepiatoned like an old photograph. B&W SOLARIZE The picture is monochrome (black and white). The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration.
P.EFFECT OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to press MENU. 2 , and The menu appears on the LCD screen. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to . EXEC/ 3 EXEC/ , Select [ ] with v on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [P.EFFECT] with V on the control button, then press EXEC. , Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. • When the mode switch is set to , select [ ] with v on the control button.
Viewing still images Viewing still images on the LCD screen Single (singleimage) screen 2.0M 101-0007 2003 7 4 101 Viewing single images Index (four-image) screen 2.0M 7 /8 7 /8 101 101-0007 2003 7 4 101-0006 2003 7 4 12:00PM 101 6 /8 10:30AM 12:00PM 1 You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images. Single (single-image) screen You can view one image at a time, displayed over the entire screen.
Viewing an index screen (four-image) To return to the single-image screen Select [SINGLE] in step 2. Or when four frames are displayed, press EXEC to display the single image shown with the yellow border. RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF 1 , Set the mode switch to press MENU. 2 , and The menu appears on the LCD screen. EXEC/ , Select [ ] with v on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [INDEX] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.
Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF CHANGE FOLDER 101 RETURN FORMAT CHANGE FOLDER : 102MSDCF : 1 IMAGE CREATED: 2003 7 4 1:05PM MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to then press MENU. 2 , The menu appears on the LCD screen. EXEC/ , Select [ ] with V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [CHANGE FOLDER] with V on the control button, then press EXEC. The CHANGE FOLDER screen appears.
CHANGE FOLDER : 102MSDCF OK CANCEL EXEC/ , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press EXEC. When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the selected folder is displayed. To cancel the selection Select [CANCEL] in step 4. When the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear on the LCD screen. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to both the previous and next folders. Single (singleimage) screen 2.
Enlarging an image — Enlarged playback You can zoom in on an image shot with your camera to enlarge it to 2.5 or 5 times the original size. 2.0M 1× (normal) 101-0007 2003 7 4 101 7 /8 1:30PM 1 2.5× 5× 2.5 , Set the mode switch to , and select the image you want to enlarge with v/V on the control button. • Enlarged playback does not function for movies. • You may not be able to enlarge images recorded using other devices. • The enlarged image cannot be recorded as a new file.
Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark You can mark still images shot with your camera that you want to have printed. This function is convenient when you have images printed at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. 2.0M 101-0006 2003 7 4 101 6 /8 RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF 10:30AM 1 , Set the mode switch to , and display the image you want to print with v/V on the control button.
RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF 3 EXEC/ , Select [DPOF] with V on the control button, then press EXEC. DPOF ON OFF 4 EXEC/ , Select [ON] with v on the control button, then press EXEC. When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the mark is marked on the displayed image. To unmark the print (DPOF) mark Select [OFF] in step 4. The mark disappears.
Enjoying movies Shooting movies STBY REC 101 5:10 , Set the mode switch to , and open the lens cover to turn on the power. • Sound cannot be recorded in movies. 101 10/15s 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 per recording. • The auto focus function can set the focus at any distance from approximately 1.0 m to (infinity). To shoot a subject at a closer distance than 1.
Viewing movies on the LCD screen Shooting time 101 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 recorded, see page 19. • When shooting time exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds “>99:59” is displayed. Image size Capacity 42 160×112 8MB 5 min.
101 16 0:05 101–0016 EXEC/ , Press EXEC. The movie is played back. Enjoying movies 3 To stop playback Press EXEC. Indicators while 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 22). For detailed descriptions of the indicators, see page 79.
Deleting images Deleting images 2.0M 101-0007 2003 7 4 101 7 /8 RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF 12:00PM RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF EXEC/ 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power. Press v/V on the control button to select the image you want to delete. 2 MENU , Press MENU and select [ ] with v on the control button, then press EXEC. To delete an image in index-image screen Perform step 2 on page 35 and switch to index screen.
Formatting a “Memory Stick” DELETE RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF OK CANCEL MENU 4 EXEC/ When the message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] in step 4. 2 , Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera. , Turn on the power, and press MENU. Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while formatting the “Memory Stick” as this may damage the “Memory Stick.” The menu appears on the LCD screen.
FORMAT 101 RETURN FORMAT CHANGE FOLDER OK FORMATTING CANCEL 3 EXEC/ , Select [ ] with V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [FORMAT] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. 4 , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press EXEC. When the message “FORMATTING” disappears, the format is complete. To cancel formatting Select [CANCEL] in step 4.
Enjoying images on your computer Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Recommended computer environment • If you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, some equipment, including your camera, may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment. • Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. • Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver again. c Click [USB Driver] on the installing menu screen. e Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. a Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The model selection screen appears.
Installing “Image Transfer” You can use the “Image Transfer” software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the supplied USB cable. c Click [Next]. When the “Licence Agreement” screen appears, click [Yes]. e Select the folder to be installed, then click [Next]. Select the program folder, then click [Next]. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installing menu screen appears. d Click [Next].
g Click [Finish]. Installing “ImageMixer” You can use the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” software to copy, view and edit images. For details, see the software’s help files. The “InstallShield Wizard” screen closes. If you wish to continue with the installation of “ImageMixer,” click [ImageMixer] on the installing menu screen and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen. • The USB driver is needed in order to use “Image Transfer.
Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. c Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) jack of the camera. SO USB MODE:NORMAL N Y (USB) jack • Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. Connect the USB cable directly to your computer, without using a USB hub. d Connect the USB cable to your computer. Access indicators* “USB MODE: NORMAL” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
PDisconnecting the USB cable from your computer or removing the “Memory Stick” from your camera during USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click 2 Click Copying images using “Image Transfer” — Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable. “Image Transfer” launches and the images are automatically copied to the computer. on the tasktray. (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable.
Changing “Image Transfer” settings Copying images without using “Image Transfer” You can change “Image Transfer” settings. Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on the tasktray, and select [Open Settings]. The settings you can set are as follows: [Basic], [Copy], and [Delete]. — Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Right-click here If “Image Transfer” is not set to launch automatically, you can copy images as following procedure. a Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk].
— Windows XP Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay Wizard a Make a USB connection (page 51). 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. b Click [Next]. The images stored on the “Memory Stick” are displayed. c 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 file storage destinations and file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick”. Example: For Windows Me users Folder containing image data recorded using a camera without the folder creation function Folder containing E-mail mode image data, movie data and Voice mode audio data recorded using a camera without the folder creation function Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF up to 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG Still image files MOV0ssss.
Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users Recommended computer environment OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1/v10.2) The above OS must be installed at the factory. For the following models, update your OS to Mac OS 9.0, 9.1 or 9.2. – 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.
a Installing the USB driver 1 Turn on your computer, and set the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The model selection screen appears. 2 Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installing menu screen appears. 3 Click [USB Driver]. The “USB Driver” screen appears. 4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the screen. 7 Restart your computer, then remove the CD-ROM. b Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 51.
Creating a Video CD using “ImageMixer” You can create a Video CD using “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony.” You can play back created Video CDs on a Video CD-compatible DVD player, or on a computer using Video CD application software. d Click f Insert a blank CD-R into the CD-R drive and click [OK]. . The disc creation starts. • You cannot use CD-RW discs. • The CD-R drive is required to create a Video CD. a Start “ImageMixer.” b Click . For the Macintosh edition The video CD creating mode turns on.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First check the items on the tables below. If code “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD screen, the selfdiagnosis display function is working (page 68). 2 Should your camera still not work properly, press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera using a fine-tipped object, then turn on the power again. (All the settings including date and time are cleared.
Symptom Cause Solution The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes when using batteries, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries (page 14). • The batteries are discharged. p Turn on the camera again (page 14). p Replace them with charged batteries (page 10). Shooting still images/movies Symptom Cause The subject does not appear on the LCD screen. • The mode switch is set to The image is out of focus.
Symptom Cause Your camera cannot record images. • No “Memory Stick” is inserted. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. Solution p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17). p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick” (page 44), or format it (page 45). p Change the “Memory Stick.” • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 74). is set to the LOCK position. — • You cannot shoot while the flash is charging.
Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot perform enlarged playback. • Enlarged playback is not available for files created or processed using other devices. — You cannot display a print (DPOF) mark. • You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on movies. — Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot delete an image. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 74). is set to the LOCK position. You have deleted an image by mistake.
Symptom Cause Solution Your computer does not recognize your camera. • You are not using the supplied USB cable. • The USB cable is not connected firmly. p Use the supplied USB cable (page 51). p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (pages 51 and 57). p Set it to [NORMAL] (page 71). • [USB] is set to [PTP] under [ ] in the menu settings.
Symptom Cause Solution The image is interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. • You are playing back the movie directly from the “Memory Stick.” p Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer and then play back the movie from the hard disk (pages 52, 53 and 57). You cannot print an image. — — p Check the printer settings. p Click on HELP for the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” application software. An error message appears when you set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer.
Others Symptom Cause Your camera does not work. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The USB cable is connected. The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Solution p Charge the batteries (page 10). p Disconnect the USB cable (pages 52 and 57). p Remove the batteries, then install them again after about one minute and turn on the camera.
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action NO MEMORY STICK • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17). SYSTEM ERROR • Turn the power off and on again (page 14). MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 74). • The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty. • Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 17).
Message Meaning/Corrective Action ENLARGED PLAYBACK ERROR • You are attempting to perform enlarged playback for a file created using other devices. • Enlarged playback is not available for images processed using a computer. • An error occurred while your camera was performing enlarged playback.
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.
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 (when [ ] is selected in the menu settings) Setting Description SIZE·BURST x2.0M / VGA / BURST Selects the image size when shooting still images (pages 18 and 31). FOCUS xAUTO / 1.0 m / 0.
When the mode switch is set to (when [ ] is selected in the menu settings) Setting Description FORMAT OK / CANCEL Formats the “Memory Stick.” When you format a “Memory Stick,” note that all data in the “Memory Stick,” including images that were write-protected by another device, will be permanently erased (page 45). CREATE FOLDER OK / CANCEL Creates a folder for recording images (page 25). CHANGE FOLDER OK / CANCEL Changes a folder for recording images (page 26).
The following menus are available no matter what position the mode switch is in. When [ ] is selected in the menu settings Item Setting Description LCD LIGHT xON / OFF Selects the brightness of the LCD screen. Selecting [ON] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera in dark locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster (page 21). DISPLAY xON OFF – Displays all indicators. – Displays warning messages, etc.
Precautions 72 Do not leave the camera in the following places On cleaning Note on operating temperature Cleaning the LCD screen • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • On rocking vibration. • Near strong magnetic place.
How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (about an hour). If moisture condensation occurs 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. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera.
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. There are two types of “Memory Stick”: ordinary “Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick” that is equipped with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology.
On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Note on using “Memory Stick PRO” (not supplied) Battery life • Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances. To use the battery longer, we recommend you keep the battery in its case in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting.
On the battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, primary lithium batteries, or Ni-Cd batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other injuries. • Do not charge fully charged NickelMetal Hydride batteries again.
Specifications xCamera [System] [Output connector] USB jack mini-B 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) 2.4 V 5 V (from USB cable) Power consumption (when shooting) 1.35 W Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature range –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions 85 × 40.3 × 29.
LCD screen displays When shooting still images When shooting movies 7 8 2.
When playing back still images 5 1 When playing back moving images qa 9 2.0M 2 3 2.
Index Index A Access lamp ..................................................... 17 AE/AF lock indicator ...................................... 20 Auto Focus ....................................................... 21 Auto power-off function .................................. 14 B Battery charging time .............................................. 11 preparing batteries ...................................... 10 remaining indicator ..................................... 13 Battery life ......................
N Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries ..................10, 75 P Picture Effect ....................................................32 POWER ............................................................14 Power batteries .......................................................10 inserting the batteries ...................................12 ON/OFF .......................................................14 Precautions .......................................................72 Print (DPOF) mark .......................
3 0 8 3 9 6 7 1 1 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
