3-084-891-11(1) Getting started ________________________ Digital Still Camera Shooting still images __________________ Enjoying 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 Notes on “Memory Stick Duo” Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • There are two types of “Memory Stick”: a normal size “Memory Stick” and a smaller version called a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” in this camera. • This camera turns off whenever you open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.
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 Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick,” , and “MagicGate Memory Stick” 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................
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......................................67 Warnings and messages ..........................74 Self-diagnosis display — If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears ....................76 Additional information Menu items..............................................77 Precautions ..............................................80 On “Memory Stick” ................................82 On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.........83 On the battery charger.........................
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
1 7 2 8 3 9 4 0 qa 5 6 A Control buttons Menu on: v/V (15) Menu off: /SCENE (24, 28) B MENU button (15) C (Flash charge) lamp (orange) (24) D LCD screen E USB jack (57) F (USB) jack cover G EXEC/ (Enlarged playback) button (15, 39) H Mode switch : To view images (35) : To shoot still images (20) To shoot images continuously (31) : To shoot movies (46) I Access lamp (17) J Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover K OPEN button (12) 9
Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Acceptable batteries CHARGE lamp – HR11/45: HR03 (size AAA) NickelMetal Hydride batteries (2) To the wall outlet (wall socket) NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied) NH-AAA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied) – R03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, Ni-Cd batteries When the above batteries are used, operation is not guaranteed due to possible voltage drops or other characteristics of the batte
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 Duo” cover. Hold the camera with the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover up, then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 while pressing OPEN. The battery/“Memory Stick Duo” 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.
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 Duo” as necessary.
Using your camera abroad Shooting movies3) Power sources NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied) 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]. LCD LIGHT Continuous recording ON OFF Battery life (min.) Approx. 90 Approx.
How to use the buttons Setting the date and time Auto power-off function DATE NOTATION 2003 1 1 12:00:00 AM Control buttons POWER Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y EXEC/ Getting started If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. However, the auto power-off function will not operate when the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable.
DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D 2003 2003 1 1 12:00 AM DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D 1 1 12:00 AM 2003 7 4 10:30 AM OK CANCEL EXEC/ EXEC/ 2 16 3 , Select the desired date display format with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. , Set the numeric value with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). Then DATE&TIME SET screen appears on the LCD screen. The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo” Access lamp , Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Hold the camera with the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover up, then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 while pressing OPEN. The battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover opens in the direction of the arrow 2. • When the access lamp is lit up, it means that image data is being read or written.
Setting the still image size RETURN SIZE • BURST 2M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO RETURN SIZE• BURST 2M AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO SIZE • BURST EXEC/ EXEC/ MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power, then press MENU. The menu appears on the LCD screen. 2 , Select [ ] with the control button v, then press EXEC. Select [SIZE·BURST] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. The image size is displayed.
Image size Image size 2M Number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick Duo” (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-M256 MSX-M512 2M 14 29 60 122 245 445 906 VGA 80 161 326 656 1316 2380 4840 • 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 2M 101 10 1 , Set the mode switch to turn on the power. 2 , and 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 Duo” (page 25).
2M , 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 Duo,” 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 15).
Using the self-timer LCD screen display during shooting When [DISPLAY] is [ON] All indicators are displayed. 2M 101 10 MENU , Set the mode switch to press MENU. , and • You can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to . When [DISPLAY] is [OFF] • For detailed descriptions of the indicators, see page 86. • Indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded. 22 EXEC/ 2 1 The menu appears on the LCD screen. Warning messages, etc. are displayed.
Rotating the lens SELFTIMER 2M 101 10 ON 2M 101 10 3 EXEC/ , Select [ON] with the control button v, then press EXEC. When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. 4 Shooting in mirror mode Self-timer lamp , Center the subject in the LCD screen and press the shutter button fully down. The self-timer lamp flashes red and a continuous beep sounds. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds.
Selecting a flash mode 2M 101 10 , Set the mode switch to , and press the control button v ( ) repeatedly to select a flash mode. 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. (Red-eye reduction): Flash mode is set to Auto, and the red-eye reduction operates if the flash strobes.
Creating or selecting a folder Creating a new folder 101 RETURN FORMAT CREATE FOLDER CHANGE FOLDER RETURN SIZE • BURST 2M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO MENU • Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created. 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power, then press MENU. The menu appears on the LCD screen. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to .
Selecting the recording folder CREATE REC.FOLDER CREATING 102MSDCF OK CANCEL MENU EXEC/ 3 26 1 EXEC/ 2 , Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC. , Set the mode switch to then press MENU. A new folder is created with a number one higher than the largest number in the “Memory Stick Duo,” and the folder becomes the recording folder. When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the created folder is displayed. The menu appears on the LCD screen.
CHANGE REC. FOLDER CHANGE REC. FOLDER : 102MSDCF : 0 IMAGE : 102MSDCF CREATED: OK 1:05PM CANCEL EXEC/ 3 , Select the desired folder with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. • The image is stored in the newly selected folder. You cannot move recorded images to a different folder with this camera. EXEC/ 4 , Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC.
Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection When shooting portraits, landscapes, twilight scenes, twilight portraits, or moving subjects, use the modes below to improve the quality of your images. Soft snap mode This 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.
Vivid nature mode • The focus setting changes to [ ]. • The flash cannot be used in this mode. • When the focus setting is set to [AUTO], the focus is adjusted to telephoto. Active outdoor mode This mode lets you stop the movement of your subject and get lively shots of those moving objects in bright outdoor conditions. 2M 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.
Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset 0.5 m RETURN SIZE • BURST 2M AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO 0.2 m RETURN SIZE• BURST 2M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO 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.
Shooting images continuously — Burst FOCUS 1 , Select the desired focus setting with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power, then press MENU. 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. The menu appears on the LCD screen. EXEC/ 2 , Select [ ] with the control button v, then press EXEC.
SIZE • BURST VGA 2.0M 101 10 2M VGA 2M VGA 2M VGA BURST BURST EXEC/ 3 , Select [ 2M BURST] or [ VGA BURST] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. , Press the shutter button halfway down, then hold the shutter button fully down. The image size used for burst shooting is set. Press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen. Up to two images are recorded with 2M or up to ten images are recorded with VGA while you hold down the shutter button.
Adjusting color tones — White Balance No indicator (Auto) RETURN SIZE• BURST 2M AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO RETURN SIZE • BURST 2M AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO MENU 1 EXEC/ 2 Adjusts the white balance automatically (Daylight) Shooting outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks or sunrises, or shooting just before and after sundown (Cloudy) Shooting under a cloudy sky (Fluorescent) Shooting under fluorescent lighting , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the po
z Shooting techniques WHITE BALANCE AUTO EXEC/ 3 , Select the desired mode with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the selected mode is displayed on the LCD screen. To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] in step 3. • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in the Auto mode. • The mode you have selected here is maintained even when the power is turned off.
Enjoying still images Viewing still images on the LCD screen Single (singleimage) screen 2M Index (four-image) screen 2M 7 /8 101 101-0007 2003 7 4 7 /8 2M 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 , Set the mode switch to turn on the power.
Viewing an index screen (four-image) RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to press MENU. 2 , and The menu appears on the LCD screen. EXEC/ , Select [ ] with the control button v, then press EXEC. Select [INDEX] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. The display switches to the index (fourimage) screen. To display the next (previous) index screen Press the control buttons v/V to move the yellow border.
Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF The menu appears on the LCD screen. CREATED: EXEC/ 2 , Select [ ] with the control button V, then press EXEC. Select [CHANGE FOLDER] with the control button V, then press EXEC. 1:05PM EXEC/ 3 , Select the desired folder with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. Enjoying still images , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power, then press MENU.
CHANGE FOLDER : 102MSDCF OK CANCEL EXEC/ 4 , Select [OK] with the control button v, 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 multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” 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.
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. 2M 1× (normal) 101-0007 2003 7 4 101 7 /8 2.5 1:30PM 1 2.5× , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power. Select the image you want to enlarge with the control buttons v/V. 5× • 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. • You cannot mark movies. • You cannot specify the number of copies you want to have printed. 2M 101-0006 2003 7 4 101 6 /8 10:30AM EXEC/ 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power.
RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF DPOF ON OFF 3 , Select [DPOF] with the control button V, then press EXEC. 4 , Select [ON] with the control button v, then press EXEC. Enjoying still images EXEC/ 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.
Connecting your camera to a PictBridge compliant printer If you use a PictBridge compliant printer, you can easily print images shot with this camera even if you do not have a computer. All you need to do is to prepare for the connection in the menu of the camera, and then to connect the camera to the printer using a USB cable. 2M 101-0006 2003 7 4 101 6 /8 101 RETURN FORMAT PRINT CHANGE FOLDER 10:30AM EXEC/ 1 • Do not connect the camera to a printer in the following situations.
101 RETURN FORMAT PRINT CHANGE FOLDER CONNECTING PictBridge 3 EXEC/ CANCEL 4 , Select [PRINT] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. , Connect the camera to the printer. The message “CONNECT A PRINTER” appears. When the connection is completed, the selected image is displayed and the (PictBridge) mark appears on the screen. To cancel preparations to make the connection Select [CANCEL] in step 3.
Printing images 2M 101-0006 2003 7 4 101 6 /8 RETURN PRINT 1 PAGE INSERT DATE RETURN PRINT 1 PAGE INSERT DATE 10:30AM EXEC/ MENU 1 , Complete the procedures in steps 1 to 4 on pages 42 and 43, then connect the camera to the printer. When the connection is completed, the (PictBridge) mark appears on the screen. • If a warning message appears on the screen, check the meaning of the message on page 75, then select [EXIT] with EXEC.
PRINT 1 PAGE OK CANCEL PRINTING CANCEL , Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC. When the message “PRINTING” disappears, printing is completed. If you want to continue printing, repeat the procedure from step 2. • While the mark is on the screen, do not disconnect the USB cable or remove a “Memory Stick Duo” or the batteries from the camera. To print other images Select the image you want to print with the control buttons v/V in step 1.
Enjoying movies Shooting movies SIZE RETURN 320 SIZE FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO RETURN 320 SIZE FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO 320 160 EXEC/ EXEC/ 1 MENU , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power, then press MENU. The menu appears. 2 , Select [ ] with the control button v, then press EXEC. Select [SIZE] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. The image size is displayed. • Sound cannot be recorded in movies.
REC 320 101 320 101 0:00/ 16:32 , Press the shutter button fully down. “REC” appears on the LCD screen and the camera starts recording the image. • Recording stops when the “Memory Stick Duo” is full. • 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 1.0 m, select 0.2 m or 0.5 m with the Focus preset function (page 30). • The flash does not function when shooting movies.
Shooting time The shooting time is different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the image size. Refer to the following chart when you choose a “Memory Stick Duo.” Image size 160×112 320×240 8MB 5 min. 35 sec. 1 min. 26 sec. 16MB 11 min. 13 sec. 2 min. 54 sec. 32MB 22 min. 43 sec. 5 min. 52 sec. 64MB 45 min. 40 sec. 11 min. 48 sec. 128MB 1 h. 31 min. 34 sec. 23 min. 39 sec. MSX-M256 2 h. 45 min. 35 sec. 42 min. 47 sec. MSX-M512 5 h. 36 min. 43 sec. 1 h. 27 min.
Viewing movies on the LCD screen 320 101 18 0:00 320 101 16 0:00 320 16 0:05 101–0016 101–0016 2003 7 4 10:30AM 101–0018 2003 7 4 12:00PM 101 EXEC/ , Set the mode switch to turn on the power. 2 , and The last image in the selected recording folder (page 26) appears on the LCD screen. , Select the desired movie with the control buttons v/V.
Deleting images Deleting images 2M 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 the control buttons v/V to select the image you want to delete. 2 MENU , Press MENU and select [ ] with the control button v, then press EXEC. To delete an image in index-image screen Perform step 2 on page 36 and switch to index screen.
Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo” DELETE RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF OK CANCEL EXEC/ 4 When the message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] in step 4. 1 , Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” you want to format into the camera. Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover while formatting the “Memory Stick Duo” as this may damage the “Memory Stick Duo.
FORMAT 101 RETURN FORMAT PRINT CHANGE FOLDER OK CANCEL EXEC/ FORMATTING 3 , Select [ ] with the control button V, then press EXEC. Select [FORMAT] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. 4 EXEC/ , Select [OK] with the control button v, 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 and to create Video CDs. 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 Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera. c Open the (USB) jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to the USB jack of the camera. • Note that the power cannot be turned on if a “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted in the camera. • When you use a desktop computer, we recommend that you connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel.
P Disconnecting the USB cable from your computer or removing the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-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. Double-click here — Windows XP 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].
When the 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] after the “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Confirm if other devices are already installed. 1 Click [Device Manager]. 2 Confirm if there is a “ Sony DSC” with a mark. 3 If you find either of the devices above, follow the steps below to delete them. 1 Click [ Sony DSC]. • When using Windows 2000, right-click [ Sony DSC].
Viewing images on your computer — Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP a Click [Start] t [My Documents]. The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. b Double-click the desired folder and image file. The image is displayed. • The image recorded in mirror mode may be displayed inverted by 180 degrees, depending on the software you use. To modify the inverted image, use the rotate tool of the software.
Image file storage destinations and file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick Duo.
Viewing images from your computer with this camera When you want to view an image file using this camera that has been copied to your computer and has been deleted from the “Memory Stick Duo,” copy the image file back to the “Memory Stick Duo” from your computer first. Then you can play back the image with this camera. 1 Right-click the image file, and click [Rename]. Change the file name to “DSC0ssss.” ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
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 57.
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 76). 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 You cannot turn on the camera. • The batteries are not installed correctly. • The batteries are discharged. • The batteries are dead (page 83). p Install the batteries correctly (page 12). p Replace them with charged batteries (page 10). p Replace the batteries with new ones. 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 15).
Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot record images. • No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is insufficient. p Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 17). p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick Duo” (page 50), or format it (page 51). p Change the “Memory Stick Duo.” p Set it to the recording position (page 82). • You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to LOCK. • 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. — Deleting images Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot delete an image. • You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to LOCK. p Set it to the recording position (page 82).
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 57). p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (pages 57 and 65). p Set it to [NORMAL] (page 79). • [USB] is set to [PTP] under [ ] in the menu settings.
Symptom Cause The image is displayed upside down. • The image recorded in mirror mode may be p To modify the inverted image, use the rotate tool of the software displayed inverted by 180 degrees, depending on you use. the software you use. 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 Duo.
PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause Solution You cannot connect your camera to the printer. • The printer is not PictBridge compliant. p Ask the printer manufacturer if the printer is PictBridge compliant. p Confirm that the printer is turned on and is ready to be connected. p When the preparations needed to make the connection between the camera and the printer are finished, make the connection (pages 42 and 43). • The printer is not ready to be connected.
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action NO MEMORY STICK • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 17). SYSTEM ERROR • Turn the power off and on again (page 14). MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera (page 82). • The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” is dirty. • Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” 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. PRINTER IS BUSY • The printer cannot accept a job because it is currently printing. Check the printer.
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 x2M / VGA / 2M BURST / VGA BURST Selects the image size when shooting still images (pages 18 and 31). FOCUS xAUTO / 1.
When the mode switch is set to or (when [ ] is selected in the menu settings) Item Setting Description FORMAT OK / CANCEL Formats the “Memory Stick Duo.” When you format a “Memory Stick Duo,” note that all data in the “Memory Stick Duo,” including images that were writeprotected by another device, will be permanently erased (page 51). CREATE FOLDER OK / CANCEL Creates a folder for recording images (page 25). CHANGE FOLDER OK / CANCEL Changes a folder for recording images (page 26).
When [ ] is selected in the menu settings during a connection with a PictBridge compliant printer Item Setting Description PRINT 1 PAGE OK / CANCEL Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer, and then print the image (page 44). INSERT DATE — Attaches a date to an image to be printed (page 45). The following menus are available no matter what position the mode switch is in.
Precautions 80 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 IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor (supplied) Note on using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (not supplied) • “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to 512MB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. Battery life • At the time of purchase, or if the NickelMetal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long time, they may not be sufficiently charged. We recommend that you charge the batteries before you use them.
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] Power AAA Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) 2.4 V 5 V (from USB cable) Power consumption (when shooting) 1.27 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 99.9 × 40.5 × 24.
LCD screen displays When shooting still images When shooting movies 7 8 2M 101 15 C:32:ss 5 6 320 3 qd STBY 101 0:38/ 12:55 q; A Image size indicator (18, 31) B Battery remaining indicator (13) C Flash mode indicator (24)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (24) D Focus preset indicator (30) E White Balance indicator (33) F Scene Selection indicator (28) G AE/AF lock indicator (20) H Recording folder indicator (25) I Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity indicator J Remaining number of recordable images i
When playing back still images 6 When playing back moving images 7 1 qd qa 2 2M 2.
Index Index A Access lamp ..................................................... 17 AE/AF lock indicator ...................................... 20 Auto Focus ....................................................... 20 Auto power-off function .................................. 15 B Battery Battery life .................................................. 13 charging time .............................................. 11 preparing batteries ...................................... 10 remaining indicator .........
R V Red-eye reduction .......................................24, 28 RESET button .............................................67, 76 Video CD ......................................................... 66 Viewing images on the LCD screen .......... 35, 49 Viewing images on your computer ............ 61, 65 S SCENE .............................................................29 Scene Selection (SCENE) ................................28 Self-diagnosis display ......................................
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