3-078-724-11(1) Getting started ________________________ Digital Still Camera Shooting still images __________________ Operating Instructions Viewing still images ___________________ Before operating the unit, please read this manual and the separate sheet “Waterproof specifications” thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Enjoying movies ______________________ Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
On the battery charger If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. The number below is for the FCC related matters only. WARNING 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 Notes on waterproof performance • This camera conforms to IEC60529 IPX6* and IPX7**, and can be used in places exposed to splashing water or underwater up to depths of 1.5 m (5 feet). * Water shall not enter the interior even when exposed to direct jet streams of water (normal temperature fresh water) from any direction.
How to hold the camera LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
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 ...................... 15 Turning on/off your camera .................... 15 How to use the buttons................
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......................................61 Warnings and messages ..........................68 Self-diagnosis display — If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears...................................70 Additional information Menu items..............................................71 Precautions ..............................................74 On “Memory Stick” ................................76 On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.........78 On the battery charger...........
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
6 1 2 7 3 4 5 8 9 0 qa qs A B C D E LCD screen POWER lamp (15) POWER button (15) MENU button (16) Mode switch : To view images (36) : To shoot still images (22) To shoot five images continuously (33) : To shoot movies (43) F Shutter button (22) G (Flash charge) lamp (orange) (26) H Control buttons Menu on: v/V (16) Menu off: /SCENE (25, 30) I Lock switch (12) J OPEN button (12) K Slide lock lever (12) L EXEC button (16) When viewing images: (Enlarged playback) (40) 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 , Slide the lock switch and the OPEN button in the direction of the arrow and open the waterproof cover. The waterproof cover opens toward you. • Before opening the waterproof cover, be sure to rinse off any sand and completely wipe away any water that may be present on the camera body. • Never open the waterproof cover underwater or in places exposed to water, as this may allow water to enter the inside of the camera and cause a malfunction.
Getting started O-ring mating surface O-ring 4 , Close the inner cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to lock it. Close the inner cover while holding the batteries in. Make sure the cover is closed securely. To remove the batteries Perform steps 1 and 2 and remove the batteries. • Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the inner cover. 5 6 , Inspect the waterproof cover. , Close the waterproof cover.
Battery remaining indicator (When using Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries) 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.
Using your camera abroad Turning on/off your camera Power sources Auto power-off function POWER lamp WE PO R POWER 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. Getting started 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.
How to use the buttons Setting the date and time DATE NOTATION DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D 2003 1 1 12:00:00 AM 2003 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y MENU Control buttons WE PO R EXEC EXEC 1 To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu, and use the control buttons to make the changes. For each item, press MENU to display the menu and press the control buttons v/V to select the desired value, then press EXEC to make the setting. Press MENU, then the menu disappears from the LCD screen.
2003 DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D 1 1 12:00 AM 2003 7 4 10:30 AM OK CANCEL EXEC 3 , Set the numeric value with the control buttons v/V, 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. • If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 2, set the time on a 24-hour cycle. Getting started DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D EXEC 4 , Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC.
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Terminal side Label side 1 , Slide the lock switch and the OPEN button in the direction of the arrow and open the waterproof cover. The waterproof cover opens toward you. • Before opening the waterproof cover, be sure to rinse off any sand and completely wipe away any water that may be present on the camera body.
O-ring 4 Access lamp , Close the inner cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to lock it. Make sure the cover is closed securely. To remove a “Memory Stick” Perform steps 1 and 2, and push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out. When doing so, be careful not to drop the “Memory Stick.” • When the access lamp is lit up, it means that image data is being read or written. Never open the inner cover or turn off the power at this time, as the data may be damaged. 5 6 , Inspect the waterproof cover.
Setting the still image size RETURN SIZE • BURST 2.0M AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT RETURN SIZE• BURST 2.0M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF SIZE • BURST EXEC EXEC 2.0M VGA VGA 2.0M VGA BURST 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 Examples 2.0M 1632×1224 Printing A5 size images VGA 640×480 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.
Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode 2.0M 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” (page 26).
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 32).
Using the self-timer LCD screen display during shooting You can use [DISPLAY] under [ ] with MENU and the control buttons v/V 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 [ON] 2.0M 101 10 RETURN SIZE • BURST 2.0M AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT MENU EXEC 2 1 , Set the mode switch to press MENU. , and The menu appears on the LCD screen.
Selecting a flash mode SELFTIMER 2.0M 101 2.0M 10 101 10 2.0M 101 10 ON EXEC 3 , 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. • When placing the camera in a standing position, make sure the LCD screen is level. Self-timer lamp 4 , 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.
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 1.9 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to 6 feet 2 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 EXEC 1 , Set the mode switch to press MENU. 2 , then The menu appears on the LCD screen. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to . , Select [ ] with the control button V, then press EXEC. Select [CREATE FOLDER] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. The CREATE REC. FOLDER screen appears.
Selecting the recording folder RETURN SIZE • BURST 2.0M AUTO FOCUS SELFTIMER OFF OFF P.EFFECT CHANGE REC. FOLDER 101 RETURN FORMAT CREATE FOLDER CHANGE FOLDER : 102MSDCF : 0 IMAGE CREATED: 2003 7 4 1:05PM MENU EXEC 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 . 28 , Select [ ] with the control button V, then press EXEC. Select [CHANGE FOLDER] with the control button V, then press EXEC.
CHANGE REC. FOLDER : 102MSDCF OK EXEC 4 , Select [OK] with the control button v, 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 shooting underwater, moving subjects, portraits, people at night, night scenes, or landscapes, use the modes below to improve the quality of your images. Active outdoor mode Illumination snap mode This mode lets you stop the movement of your subject and get lively shots of fastmoving objects in bright outdoor conditions. This mode lets you capture beautiful images of both subjects and night scene backgrounds at the same time.
Twilight mode This mode lets you shoot night scenes at far distances without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Vivid nature mode This mode enhances blues and greens such as the sky, ocean and mountains, letting you shoot natural landscapes with vivid, striking colors. • 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.
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 EXEC 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 five images continuously — Burst RETURN SIZE• BURST 2.0M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF MENU EXEC EXEC 3 , Select the desired focus setting with the control buttons v/V, 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.
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. VGA EXEC 3 4 , Select [BURST] with the control button V, then press EXEC.
P.EFFECT RETURN SIZE• BURST 2.0M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE MENU EXEC 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 . 3 , Select [ ] with the control button v, then press EXEC. Select [P.EFFECT] with the control button V, then press EXEC. • When the mode switch is set to [ ] with the control button v.
Viewing still images Viewing still images on the LCD screen Single (singleimage) screen 2.0M 101-0007 2003 7 4 101 Viewing single images 2.0M Index (four-image) screen 7 /8 101-0007 2003 7 4 101 7 /8 101-0006 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) 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 the control button v, then press EXEC. Select [INDEX] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. Viewing still images MENU The display switches to the index (fourimage) screen.
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 EXEC 1 , Set the mode switch to then press MENU. 2 , The menu appears on the LCD screen. , Select [ ] with the control button V, then press EXEC. Select [CHANGE FOLDER] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. The CHANGE FOLDER screen appears.
CHANGE FOLDER : 102MSDCF OK CANCEL 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. Single (singleimage) screen 2.0M 101-0004 2003 7 4 101 Index (four-image) screen 4 /4 Viewing still images EXEC When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick” When the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear on the LCD screen.
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. 1× (normal) 2.0M 101-0007 2003 7 4 2.5× 101 7 /8 2.5 1:30PM EXEC ( 1 5× , Set the mode switch to , and select the image you want to enlarge with the control buttons v/V. • 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 EXEC 1 , Set the mode switch to , and display the image you want to print with the control buttons v/V.
RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF DPOF ON OFF EXEC 3 , Select [DPOF] with the control button V, then press EXEC. EXEC 4 , Select [ON] with the control button v, 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 turn on the power. • Sound cannot be recorded in movies. 101 10/15s 2 , and , 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 1.0 m, select 0.2 m or 0.
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 21. • When shooting time exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds “>99:59” is displayed. Image size Capacity 44 160×112 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 the control buttons v/V to turn the display on and off (page 24). For detailed descriptions of the indicators, see page 84.
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 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 37 and switch to index screen.
Formatting a “Memory Stick” RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF DELETE OK CANCEL MENU EXEC 4 1 2 , Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera. , Turn on the power, and press MENU. When the message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” disappears, the image has been deleted. Do not open the inner cover while formatting the “Memory Stick” as this may damage the “Memory Stick.” The menu appears on the LCD screen. To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] in step 4.
FORMAT 101 RETURN FORMAT CHANGE FOLDER OK FORMATTING CANCEL EXEC 3 , Select [ ] with the control button V, then press EXEC. Select [FORMAT] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. • The term “formatting” means preparing a “Memory Stick” to record images; this process is also called “initialization.” The “Memory Stick” provided with this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately.
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, then close the inner cover. c Connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) jack of the camera. • Note that the power cannot be turned on if a “Memory Stick” 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. • When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop.
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 53). 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 101MSDCF up to 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG File meaning 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 53.
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 70). 2 Should your camera still not work properly, open the waterproof cover to press the RESET button using a finetipped object, then close the cover and 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 78). 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 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 18). p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick” (page 46), or format it (page 47). p Change the “Memory Stick.” • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 76). 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 76). 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 53). p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (pages 53 and 59). p Set it to [NORMAL] (page 73). • [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 54, 55 and 59). 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 54 and 59). 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 18). SYSTEM ERROR • Turn the power off and on again (page 15). MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 76). • The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty. • Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 18).
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) Item Setting Description SIZE·BURST x2.0M / VGA / BURST Selects the image size when shooting still images (pages 20 and 33). 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 47). CREATE FOLDER OK / CANCEL Creates a folder for recording images (page 27). CHANGE FOLDER OK / CANCEL Changes a folder for recording images (page 28).
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 23). DISPLAY xON OFF – Displays all indicators. – Displays warning messages, etc.
Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • 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. Notes on use • Do not open the waterproof cover underwater, in places exposed to water, at the seashore or other places with lots of sand dust.
2 Wipe the camera. On storage • Wipe away the water on the camera using a clean, dry, soft cloth, then leave the camera in the shade to dry. • Water that is not completely wiped away may seep out later, so place the camera on a soft cloth. Avoid storage in hot, cold or humid places, or places exposed to naphthalene, camphor or other chemicals, as this may damage the camera.
On “Memory Stick” On internal rechargeable button battery 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. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing the correct direction. • When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor with this camera, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing the correct direction.
On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries 78 Effective use of the battery 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. • If you set [LCD LIGHT] to [OFF], the battery will run for a longer amount of time.
On the battery charger • When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that batteries other than the specified type have been inserted. Check that the batteries are the specified type. If the batteries are the specified type, remove all the batteries, replace them with new ones or another ones and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred. • The battery charger is not waterproof.
Inspecting the O-ring and the O-ring mating surface c Inspect the O-ring and the Oring mating surface. Inspect the O-ring and the O-ring mating surface in a location that is free from sand, dust or moisture. • Be sure to wipe away any dirt, sand particles, hair, dust, salt, lint or other foreign matter adhering to the O-ring with a soft, lint-free cloth. Even a single hair adhering to the O-ring may cause a water leak.
Removing/Setting the O-ring When removing the O-ring for replacement, cleaning or inspection, take care for the following points. If there is mud on the O-ring, or if the camera has been in seawater, be sure to remove the O-ring to clean and inspect it. Removing the O-ring Press lightly on the O-ring with your fingers to shift it from the groove, grasp the slack portion, and remove the O-ring. Cleaning the O-ring and the O-ring groove • Use tap water at 30°C or less to wash the Oring that you removed.
Specifications x Camera [System] [LCD screen] Image device 6.72 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 2 112 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 2 020 000 pixels Lens Single focal lens f = 5.0 mm (7/32 inches) (35 mm camera conversion: 33 mm (1 5/16 inches)) F2.8 Exposure control Automatic, Scene Selection (6 modes) Data formats Still images: DCF compliant (Exif Ver. 2.
LCD screen displays When shooting still images When shooting movies 7 8 2.
When playing back still images 5 1 When playing back movies qa 9 101 2.0M 2 3 4 2.5 101 12 /12 6 qf 2.
Index Index A Access lamp ......................................................19 AE/AF lock indicator .......................................22 Auto adjustment mode .....................................22 Auto Focus .......................................................23 Auto power-off function ...................................15 Copying images ......................................... 54, 59 Creating a new folder ...................................... 27 D Deleting images .........................
MENU ............................................................. 16 Menu settings .................................................. 71 Mode switch ................................................ 9, 20 Moisture condensation .................................... 75 Movie delete ........................................................... 46 shooting movies .......................................... 43 shooting time .............................................. 44 viewing images on your computer ........
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