2-318-592-12 (1) Getting started ______________________ Shooting still images ________________ Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Viewing still images _________________ Deleting still images _________________ Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Before advanced operations ____________ Owner’s Record Advanced still image shooting ___________ The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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Read this first Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Clean the flash surface before use Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
About the Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing fine images. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses. * MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function, a numeric value indicating the amount of light from a specific part of the subject gathered at the corresponding position in the image.
Table of Contents Read this first ............................................ 4 Identifying the parts .................................. 9 Mode dial ............................................ 12 Getting started Charging the battery pack ....................... 13 Using the AC adaptor .............................. 16 Using your camera abroad ...................... 16 Turning on/off your camera .................... 17 How to use the control button ................. 17 Setting the date and time ..........
Flash Selecting a flash mode ............................ 69 Adjusting the flash level — Flash Level ................................ 71 Using an external flash ............................ 72 Using the Sony Flash .......................... 72 Using a commercially available external flash ................................................ 73 Color Adjusting color tones — White Balance ........................... 73 Burst Shooting continuously ............................
Using “Picture Package”................... 112 Printing images ................................. 114 Using “Image Data Converter” ......... 114 Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users ................ 115 Using “ImageMixer VCD2” ............. 117 Using “Image Data Converter” ......... 118 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .................................... 119 Warnings and messages ........................ 129 Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears .....
Identifying the parts POWER button (17) See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
9 2 q; 3 qa 4 qs DC IN jack cover (13, 16) 5 qd DC IN jack (13, 16) 6 qf 7 qg 8 qh Microphone LCD screen For details on the items on the LCD screen, see page 149 to 153.
Hook for shoulder strap Speaker 2 3 Tripod receptacle CF card eject lever (24) Battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover Battery insertion slot (13) Battery eject lever (14) CF card insertion slot (23) 1 RESET button (119) Access lamp (22) 4 5 6 7 Shoulder strap “Memory Stick” insertion slot (22) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
Mode dial Before using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial onto the POWER lamp side. (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine] (page 52). P (Program auto shooting) The shooting adjustments are made automatically just as in the auto adjustment mode, but you can also change the focus and other adjustments as desired.
Charging the battery pack AC Adaptor 1 1 2 Open the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 17). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FR1 battery pack (R type) (supplied). You can use only R type battery pack (page 146). Getting started DC IN jack cover mark 2 Battery eject lever Install the battery pack, then close the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover.
Battery remaining indicator To a wall outlet (wall socket) To remove the battery pack The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. Remaining indicator 4 Power cord (mains lead) Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG / lamp lights up when charging begins. CHG / CHG/ lamp The CHG/ lamp goes off when charging is completed.
The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the recording medium as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and over time (page 147).
Using the AC adaptor Using your camera abroad To a wall outlet (wall socket) DC IN jack cover AC Adaptor 1 DC plug Power cord (mains lead) Open the DC IN jack cover, connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). Connect the DC plug with the mark facing left.
Turning on/off your camera POWER lamp Press POWER. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 18). Turning off the power Press POWER again. The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • Do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for a long period of time with the battery or the AC Adaptor removed, etc., as this may cause malfunction.
Setting the date and time Mode dial Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y POWER 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 2004 / 1 / OK 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel AM Cancel 1 Set the mode dial to 2 . • To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in 2 (Setup 2) (pages 51 and 142), and perform the procedure from step . • You can also carry out this operation when the or . mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN, 18 Press POWER to turn on the power.
Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 2005 / 1 / 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 4 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with / on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with /. 1 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / 10 : 00 OK AM Cancel 5 Set the numeric value with / on the control button, then press to enter it. After entering the number, / moves to the next item. Repeat steps and until all of the items are set.
Changing the language setting You can change the screen display like menu items, warnings and messages in your desired language. To change the language setting, in the SET UP settings, select (Language) in (Setup 1) (pages 51 and 141), and select the desired language.
Inserting and removing a recording medium Switching the recording medium /CF switch “Memory Stick” You can use a “Memory Stick” or CompactFlash card (CF card) as a recording medium. This camera is not compliant with CompactFlash Type II. CompactFlash card SanDisk SDCFH-1024-903 (1 GB) SDCFB-1024-J60 (1 GB) CompactFlash card Shooting still images CF Select the recording medium with the /CF switch. : When recording images onto a “Memory Stick” or playing back images from a “Memory Stick”.
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” 1 1 2 Open the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Terminal side Label side Insert the “Memory Stick”. Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration. • Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick”, push it as far as it can go. If you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may not be carried out.
Inserting and removing a CF card Connector side 1 2 Open the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Front side Insert the CF card. Insert the CF card all the way in from the connector side as shown in the illustration. 3 1 Shooting still images 2 1 Close the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover. • If you cannot insert the CF card all the way in, do not push it forcefully. Also, check the direction of the CF card.
Setting the still image size To remove the CF card Open the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover, then push the CF card eject lever so that the CF card is ejected. 7M 3M 1M Image Size 2 1 CF card eject lever Access lamp • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the CF card or turn off the power at this time. The data may be corrupted or the CF card may become unusable. 24 7M 3:2 5M Set the mode dial to turn on the power.
3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) VGA Image Size 3 Shooting still images 5M Select the desired image size with / on the control button. The image size is set. When the setting is complete, press (Image Size) so that the Image Size setup disappears from the LCD screen. • The image size selected here is maintained even when the power is turned off.
Image size and quality Short description of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the minimum one.
Examples based on the image quality Fine Low compression (looks better) Standard High compression (normal) Usage guideline • For recording or printing with better image quality. • For recording a larger number of images.
Number of still images that can be recorded The number of images that can be saved in a recording medium1) The number of images that can be saved when [P.Quality] is set to [Fine] ([Standard])2) are shown below. • The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a recording medium that has been formatted by this camera.
Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Set the mode dial to turn on the power. When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, infrared ray emitter or speaker (page 9). 2 , and • To select the recording medium, use the /CF switch (page 21). • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on.
60min 60min VGA FINE 101 95 S AF 3 94 4 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Press the shutter button fully down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.) When the surroundings are dark, the flash automatically pops up and strobes. The shutter sounds.
Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review 60min VGA Using the zoom feature 60min 101 8/8 W 1.1 VGA T 60min 101 96 W 5.0 VGA T 101 Review 101-0029 RETURN S AF 2005 1 1 10:30PM Your camera is equipped with the following zoom functions. The enlargement method and the zoom scale differ according to the image size and the zoom type, so select the zoom to match the shooting purpose. Optical zoom Press () on the control button.
Precision digital zoom All image sizes are enlarged up to a maximum 8×. Precision digital zoom function cuts out and enlarges a certain portion of the image, so the image quality deteriorates. Optical zoom Image size Precision digital zoom Maximum Maximum precision digital smart zoom scale zoom scale 7M —* 8× 3:2 —* 8× 5M Approx.4.7× 8× 3M Approx.6× 8× 1M Approx.9.6× 8× VGA Approx.19× (E-Mail) 8× • You cannot confirm the image with the finder when using the smart zoom function.
Shooting close-ups — Macro 60min VGA 101 96 S AF 1 The close-ups (Macro) recording mode is used when zooming up subjects such as flowers or insects. Setting the zoom all the way to the W side lets you shoot subjects at distances as close as 10 cm (4 inches). However, the minimum focus distance varies according to the zoom position. Therefore, shooting with the zoom set all the way to the W side is recommended. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: Approx.
Using the self-timer 60min VGA 60min 101 95 Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button fully down. To return to normal recording mode Press ( ) on the control button again. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen. • When shooting in close-ups (Macro) mode, the in-focus range becomes extremely narrow, and the entire subject may not be in focus.
Using the flash Flash emitter Hologram AF emitter Shooting images with the Hologram AF The flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. Close the flash by hand after using it. • When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using the flash is approx. 0.4 m to 3 m (15 3/4 inches to 118 1/8 inches) (W)/0.4 m to 2.5 m (15 3/4 inches to 98 1/2 inches) (T). • The flash strobes twice.
Shooting images with the finder Histogram on About Hologram AF “Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF fill light system that applies laser holograms to enable you to shoot still images in dark places. The Hologram AF system uses gentler radiation than conventional highbrightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying Laser Class 1* specifications and maintaining higher safety for human eyes. No safety problems will be caused by looking directly into the hologram AF emitter at a close range.
Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera 1 Camera 1 1 2 1 2 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Hologram AF: Auto Review: Single 1 Smart 2 Off Off 1 Auto 2 Off AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Hologram AF: Auto Review: Day&Time Date Off SELECT 1 Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later.
Camera 1 1 2 1 2 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Hologram AF: Auto Review: Single Smart Day&Time Off Auto Off PAGE SELECT 3 Select the date and time setting with / on the control button, then press . Day&Time: Superimposes the date, hour, and minute onto the image. Date: Superimposes the year, month and day onto the image. Off: Does not superimpose the date and time onto the image. After the setting has been completed, set the mode dial to to shoot the image.
Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection You can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode and then pressing the shutter button. • The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. • The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. Portrait mode Backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened.
Beach mode When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded. Scene SCN 1 Candle mode You can record parties, candle services and other candlelit scenes without spoiling the candlelight atmosphere. Scene WB ISO Mode MENU Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU. The menu appears. SCN WB ISO Mode 2 Select [SCN] (Scene) with on the control button, then select the desired mode with /. To return to normal mode Set the mode dial to different mode.
Shooting with Scene Selection Function Macro Flash mode Shooting mode — SL AF range Exp finder Brktg frame — — Flash Level White Bal Burst/ Speed Burst/ Multi Burst ∞ — — Auto/ WB / — ∞ Focus preset 10m, 15m, 10m, 15m, — / / / — Center AF — Other than ∞ — Shooting still images When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the flash mode is
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) screen 60min VGA 101 Viewing single images 60min Index (nine-image/sixteen-image) screen BACK/NEXT BACK/NEXT 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME SINGLE DISPLAY You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing images. Single (single-image) screen You can view one image at a time, displayed over the entire screen.
Viewing an index (nine-image or sixteen-image) screen 60min BACK/NEXT 101 3/9 • SINGLE DISPLAY 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME 2 Select the desired still image with / on the control button. : To display the preceding image : To display the next image 1 Press • SINGLE DISPLAY 2 (index) once. Press Viewing still images 101-0003 VGA (index) again. The display switches to the index (nineimage) screen. The display switches to the index (sixteenimage) screen.
Viewing images on a TV screen To A/V OUT (MONO) jack • SINGLE DISPLAY 3 Select the desired still image with /// on the control button. The image in the yellow frame is selected. To return to the single-image screen Press the zoom T button or on the control button. 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable (supplied) to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV.
VGA BACK/NEXT 2/9 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME 3 Set the mode dial to turn on the camera. , and Press / on the control button to select the desired image. • To select the recording medium, use the / CF switch (page 21). • When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video output signal to match that of your TV system (page 142). Viewing images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied).
Deleting images 60min 101-0002 BACK/NEXT VGA 101 60min 2/9 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME 1 Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press / on the control button to select the image you want to delete. • To select the recording medium, use the / CF switch (page 21). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. VGA 101 60min 2/9 101 2/9 Delete Exit Delete Exit BACK/NEXT BACK/NEXT 2 Press VGA 3 (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this point.
Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen-image) mode Delete Exit Select Delete Exit All In This Folder While an index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) screen (page 42) is displayed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. • SELECT All In This Folder 2 Select [Select] with / on the control button, then press . TO NEXT 3 Select an image you want to delete with /// on the control button, then press .
Formatting a recording medium To delete all the images in the folder Delete Exit OK 4 Press (Delete) and select [OK] with on the control button, then press . The message “Access” appears, and the images with the indicator have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with on the control button, then press . 48 Select [All In This Folder] with on the control button in step , then press . Select [OK], then press . All of the unprotected images in the folder are deleted.
Memory Stick Tool 1 2 60min Memory Stick Tool OK Format: Create REC. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Folder: 1 2 Format OK Format: Create REC. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Folder: All data will be erased 1 1 2 2 When you format a “Memory Stick”, select (Memory Stick Tool) with / on the control button. When you format a CF card, select (CF Card Tool) with / on the control button. Select [Format] with on the control button, then press . 3 Select [OK] with on the control button, then press .
Changing the menu settings How to setup and operate your camera Set the mode dial to M, SCN, or . The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items is described below. Press MENU. MENU , P, S, A, To turn off the menu display Press MENU again. Spot Center Multi Metering Mode WB ISO Mode BRK • The displayed items differ according to the mode dial position. • For a detailed description of the mode dial, see page 12. Press / on the control button to select the item you want to set.
Changing the items in the SET UP screen Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera 1 1 2 1 2 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Hologram AF: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off How to use the jog dial The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), EV adjustment, focusing manually or choosing AF range finder frame.
Deciding the still image quality You can select the still image quality from [Fine] (high quality) or [Standard]. This camera is equipped with other methods to select the image quality. You can select these settings using the [Mode] (REC Mode) item in the menu. These items are as follows: [RAW] which records raw data (page 79), [TIFF] which records uncompressed data (page 80). MENU Control button Mode dial Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or SCN. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (P.
Creating a new folder Set the mode dial to SET UP, and select the recording medium with the /CF switch. The creating folder screen appears. 60 min Create REC. Folder Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready? OK Cancel Select [OK] with , then press . A new folder is created with a number one higher than the largest number in the recording medium, and the folder becomes the recording folder. To cancel folder creation Select [Cancel] in step or .
Manual features to photo-shooting situations After you are familiar with your camera, let’s shoot an image in various situations with some settings changed. This section describes some representative manual shooting examples. Q: To shoot a portrait with its background blurred? Q: To shoot a portrait against light? Selecting a flash mode (page 69) Shooting a human subject in a bright place can create dim facial shadows. This occurs when the background is brighter than the person.
Q: To shoot a moving subject? Selecting the ISO sensitivity (page 65) When you cannot use the flash or set the shutter speed slower, increase the ISO rating. The higher rated ISO setting helps maximize the effect of the surrounding light to shoot. Shooting with shutter speed priority mode (page 57) When shooting a moving person or subject, set the shutter speed higher to freeze the motion or set the shutter speed slower to get the flow of motion of the subject.
Program Shift Shooting with Program auto You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed. In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to the brightness of the subject just as in the auto adjustment mode (mode dial: ). In addition, the program auto mode can change the shooting settings in the menu, a feature which the auto adjustment mode does not have (page 136). Set the mode dial to P.
Shooting with shutter speed priority You can adjust the shutter speed manually. If you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it is flowing. Aperture value is automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject. Shutter button Select a shutter speed with the jog dial. 60 min VGA FINE S 101 98 SAF 50 F2.
NR slow shutter Shooting techniques The NR slow shutter mode reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When using certain shutter speeds*, the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and “NR” is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator. * When [ISO] is [800]: Shutter speeds of 1/25 second or slower When [ISO] is other than [800]: Shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower When shooting a moving person, car, or spindrift, etc.
Jog dial Shutter button Shooting techniques The depth of field is the in-focus range. Opening the aperture makes the depth of field shallower (the in-focus range becomes narrower) and closing the aperture makes the depth of field wider (the in-focus range becomes wider). Open the aperture The subject is clear and its background is blurred. Set the mode dial to A. Close the aperture Select an aperture value with the jog dial. Both the subject and its background are focused on.
Shooting with manual exposure mode You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. The difference between the set value and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera is displayed on the screen as the EV value (page 61). 0EV indicates the most suitable value set by the camera. The camera maintains the setting even when the power is turned off. Once you set a value you like, you can reproduce the same exposure by simply setting the mode dial to M.
MENU Mode dial Control button Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or . Adjusting the exposure — EV adjustment You can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Use this mode when you do not get the proper exposure, for instance, the subject and its background have high contrast (light and dark). The value can be set a range from +2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments. The menu appears. Select (Metering Mode) with /, then select the desired metering mode with /.
Mode dial Set the mode dial to P, S, A, SCN or . Press (exposure). Select the desired exposure value with the jog dial. The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. 60 min P VGA FINE 101 98 Displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The horizontal axis shows the brightness, and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
Shooting techniques When shooting images, the camera automatically sets the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera may judge that the subject is bright and set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjusting the exposure in the + (plus) direction is effective. When shooting a dark subject that fills the frame, the camera may judge that the subject is dark and set a brighter exposure for the image.
Target the subject for which you want to meter the exposure, then press AE LOCK. The exposure is fixed and the indicator appears. 60 min VGA FINE SAF 101 98 P 250 F2.0 0EV Recompose the image and press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Shooting techniques The camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the subject. If you change the composition of your shot, the exposure may be changed, such as by changes in the brightness of the background.
First shot (Adjusted in the + direction) Select [BRK] (Bracket Step) with /, then select the desired bracket step value /. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by Second shot (Proper exposure set by the camera) plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. Shoot the image. Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or SCN. Press MENU. The menu appears.
Select [ISO] with /, then select desired setting with /. Choose from [800], [400], [200], [100], or [Auto]. To return to normal mode Select [Auto] in step . • To reduce camera shake, select a large number. You can shoot a subject with higher shutter speed. • When selecting a large number, the image becomes noisy. To give priority to image quality, select a small number. Choosing an auto focus method You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode.
Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or . Press FOCUS to switch to AF range finder frame select. Each time you press FOCUS, the setting changes in the following order. AF range finder frame select Focus preset Press FRAME repeatedly to select the desired mode. 60 min VGA FINE 250 F2.0 FINE 101 98 MOVE OK When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, and the focus is adjusted, the color of the AF range finder frame changes from white or yellow to green.
Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Single AF ( S AF ) This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. After you press and hold the shutter button halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked. The default setting is Single AF. Monitoring AF ( M AF ) This shortens the time needed for focusing.
Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset When shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of the Focus preset is convenient. Jog dial Mode dial Each time you press FOCUS, the setting changes in the following order. Focus preset AF range finder frame select The focus is fixed and the (manual focus) indicator appears.
Mode dial Control button Set the mode dial to M or SCN. , P, S, A, Select the desired mode with ( ). The selected flash mode indicator appears enlarged on the LCD screen (page 140). 60 min P SAF VGA 101 98 250 F2.0 • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. • The recommended distance using the flash is about 0.4 m to 3 m (15 3/4 inches to 118 1/8 inches) (W)/0.4 m to 2.5 m (15 3/4 inches to 98 1/2 inches) (T) (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]).
Shooting techniques Making the best of the flash gives you various options. When you set the flash mode to (Forced flash), you can shoot a back-lit subject brightly. An effect in which the flash light reflects in the subject’s eye is also available. The SL (Slow synchro) is effective when you shoot a person during a sunset and the like. You can shoot the person clearly using the flash light and the background using a long exposure.
Using an external flash You can mount an optional external flash. Using an external flash increases the amount of light and that will allow you to shoot more vivid flash pictures than when using the internal flash. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your flash. ACC (accessory) jack Advanced accessory shoe Mode dial Shutter button • You cannot have an external flash and the builtin flash strobe at the same time.
Using a commercially available external flash You can mount a commercially available external flash that supports the advanced accessory shoe. Mount the external flash to the advanced accessory shoe. Set the mode dial to SET UP. Select (Camera 2) with /, [Flash] with //, [Ext.] with /, then press . 2 Set the mode dial to M or A. The flash also strobes when the mode dial is set to , P, S or SCN, but we recommend recording with the mode dial set to M or A. Shoot the image.
(Fluorescent) Used when shooting under fluorescent lights. (Color temperature: about 4000 K) MENU Mode dial Control button (Incandescent) • Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often. • Used in a studio, or under video lights. (Color temperature: about 3200 K) WB (Flash) Adjusts the white balance only to the flash conditions. This mode cannot be used with movies.
• When the battery power decreases with use or the capacity of the recording medium is full, recording stops even if you press and hold the shutter button. Shooting continuously This mode is used for continuous shooting. The maximum number of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. Set the mode dial to M or SCN. Press MENU. Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with /, then select [Speed Burst] or [Burst] with /. Burst ( ) The shooting interval (approx.
• The flash is set to (No flash). • When recording with the self timer, a series of maximum eight images in Speed Burst mode or maximum five images in Burst mode are recorded each time you press the shutter button. • You may not be able to shoot images in succession depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 41). Recording 16 frames in succession Select M (Interval) with /, then select the desired frame interval with /. You can choose the frame interval from [1/7.5], [1/15] or [1/30] second.
NightFraming Shooting in the dark Each time you press NIGHTFRAMING/ NIGHTSHOT, this function changes cyclically in the following order: NightFraming NightShot off Mode dial NIGHTFRAMING/ NIGHTSHOT The NightFraming function enables you to check a subject even at night and then record with natural colors using the flash. Set the mode dial to or P. Select NightFraming with NIGHTFRAMING/NIGHTSHOT. The and “Night Framing” indicators light. The “Night Framing” indicator turns off after five seconds.
NightShot The NightShot function lets you shoot subjects in dark places without the flash such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal plants and animals. Note that images recorded using the NightShot function become greenish. Set the mode dial to . , P or Select NightShot with NIGHTFRAMING/NIGHTSHOT. The and “Night Shot” indicators light. The “Night Shot” indicator turns off after five seconds. 60 min P VGA 101 4 "Night Shot" SAF Shoot the image.
Control button Shutter button Shooting still images in RAW mode — RAW MENU Mode dial Control button Shutter button Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with /, then select the desired mode with /. Shoot the image. To cancel Picture Effects Select [Off] in step . MENU • Picture Effect setting is not maintained when the power is turned off. Set the mode dial to M or SCN. Mode dial The menu appears. Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with /, then select [RAW] with .
Shooting images without compression Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with /, then select [TIFF] with / . — TIFF Shoot the image. Used when you record an image in uncompressed file format. The image quality does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for fine printing. A compressed JPEG format image like that recorded in normal shooting is recorded at the same time. Control button Shutter button MENU Mode dial Set the mode dial to M or SCN. Press MENU. The menu appears.
Notes on using the Sony VCL-DEH17VA telephoto end conversion lens Attaching the optional lens hood obscures unnecessary light and prevents deterioration of your images caused by glare. For details, please consult the operating instructions supplied with your lens hood. • When using the built-in flash, the light from the built-in flash may be blocked, causing the lens shadow to appear. We recommend using the Sony optional external flash.
Selecting the folder and playing back images Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. MENU Mode dial Select the desired folder with /. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel Single screen 60min 101-0009 BACK/NEXT VGA 101 9/9 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME BACK/NEXT Index (nine-image) screen Select [OK] with , then press . Control button To cancel the selection In step , select [Cancel].
Enlarging a portion of a still image You can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. You can also record the magnified image as a new file. Control button Mode dial Adjust the image size with / (playback zoom). Enlarging an image — Playback zoom Set the mode dial to . Display the image to be enlarged with /. Press (playback zoom) to zoom in on the image. Select the desired portion of the image with ///. To cancel playback zoom Press .
Recording an enlarged image – Trimming Press MENU after playback zoom. The menu appears. Select [Trimming] with , then press . Select the image size with /, then press . The image is recorded, and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording. • The trimmed image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file, and the original image is retained. • The trimmed image may suffer some deterioration in image quality. • You cannot trim to 3:2-sized image.
Rotating still images You can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation. Set the mode dial to , and display the image to rotate. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (Rotate) with /, then press . Select with , then rotate the image with /. Select [OK] with /, then press . Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame.
Playing back continuously Set the mode dial to . Select the Multi Burst image with /. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. 60min M 1M 101 14/14 Playing back frame by frame Set the mode dial to . Select the Multi Burst image with /. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. Press when the desired frame is displayed. 101-0014 PAUSE 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME “Step” appears. 60min To pause playback Press .
In single-image mode Protecting images — Protect This function protects images against accidental erasure. Control button Mode dial Set the mode dial to In index mode . Display the image you want to protect with /. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (Protect) with /, then press . The displayed image is protected. The (protect) indicator appears on the image.
Select [OK] with , then press . The indicator turns white. The selected images are protected. To exit the Protect function Select [Cancel] in step or select [Exit] in step , then press . To cancel individual protection Select the image to be unprotected with /// in step , then press . The indicator turns gray. Repeat this operation for all images that are to be unprotected. Press MENU, select [OK], and then press .
Printing still images You can print images shot with your camera by the following methods. Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page 90) You can print by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer. Direct printing (“Memory Stick”/CF card compatible printer) You can print using a “Memory Stick” or CF card compatible printer. See the users manual supplied with the printer for details.
Single print Direct printing Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. For preparation, you only set the USB connection in the SET UP settings and connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable. Using a PictBridge compliant printer easily prints the index print*. Preparing the camera Set the USB mode on the camera to connect the camera with a printer.
Connecting the camera to the printer Select the recording medium with the /CF switch. Connect the (USB) jack of the camera and the USB jack on the printer with the USB cable (supplied). Turn on the camera and the printer. The camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode dial position, and an image in the selected playback folder and the print menu appear on the LCD screen. After the connection mark is made, the is indicated on the LCD screen.
Select Selects the images in order. Prints all the selected images. 1 Select the image you want to print with /, then press . The mark appears on the selected image. • Repeat this step to print other images. Set the print setting with ///. 1M 101 2/9 Print Index Off Size Default Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK 2 Select [Print] with , then press . This image Prints the currently displayed image. Index Select [On] to print index-images. Size Selects the desired paper size.
To cancel printing Printing in index mode Select [Cancel] in step or select [Exit] in step . If you connect your camera to the printer, the print menu appears. Press [Cancel] to exit the print menu. To print other images Press (Index) to display the index (nine-image) screen. Select the image with / after step , then select [Print]. Press (Index) twice to display a sixteen-image index screen. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (Print) with , then press .
Set the print setting with ///. Print Index Off Size Default Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK Index Select [On] to print index-images. Size Selects the desired paper size. Date To insert the date and time on images, select [Date] or [Day&Time]. • When you select [Date] for [Date] setting, the date will be inserted in the order set in “Setting the date and time” (page 18). Date function may not be provided depending on a printer. Select [Quantity] with , select the number of sheets with /.
Marking print marks Having images printed at a shop Note the following items when having images printed at a shop. • Contact the print service shop to determine what recording medium types are supported. • When using a print service shop that does not support “Memory Stick” or CF card, copy the images to a CD-R, etc., and bring that to the shop instead. • Be sure to make a backup copy of the data before using a print service shop.
Marking print marks in index mode Repeat step to mark other images. Set the mode dial to , then press (index) to display the index (nine-image) screen. Press MENU. Press (index) twice to display a sixteen-image index screen. Press MENU. The menu appears. The mark turns white. The mark setting is completed. To unmark marks Select (DPOF) with /, then press . Select the images to be unmarked with /// in step , then press . Select [Select] with /, then press .
Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies You can shoot movies with sound using your camera. “REC” appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. STD 60min 101 640 REC 00:00:02[00:10:48] Control button Shutter button • Recording stops when the recording medium is full. Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. Using the self-timer Set the mode dial to and follow the procedure on page 34.
Viewing movies on the LCD screen You can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker. Control button Press . The movie and sound are played back. During playback, (playback) appears on the screen. 60min STD 640 101 10/10 00:00:03 Mode dial 101_0010 STOP 2005 1 1 10:30PM REV/CUE Playback bar VOLUME To stop playback Press again. To adjust the volume Press / to adjust the volume. Speaker Set the mode dial to To advance or rewind the movie .
In single-image mode Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode dial Set the mode dial to In index mode . Display the movie you want to delete with /. Press (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. Select [Delete] with , then press . The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. • You cannot delete protected movies. • Note that you cannot restore deleted movies.
Select [OK] with , then press . The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step or . • To delete all the images in the folder, see page 48. Cutting movies You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. Cutting or deleting movies is the recommended function to use when the recording medium capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages. Note that the original movie is deleted when you cut it.
MENU Mode dial Decide on a cutting point. Press the center at the desired cutting point. Control button 60min STD 640 101 Divide Dividing Point 10/10 00:00:02 OK Cancel Exit Set the mode dial to . Select the movie you want to cut using /. Press MENU. The menu appears. The playback of the movie starts. When you want to adjust the cutting point, use [/] (frame rewind/ forward) and adjust the cutting point using /. If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel].
Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Recommended computer environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional The above OS must be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
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. Click [USB Driver] on the title screen. Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The install menu screen appears. If it does not appear, double(My Computer) click (PICTUREPACKAGE) in that order.
Connecting the camera to your computer Insert the recording medium with the images you want to copy into the camera. /CF • Select the recording medium with the switch (page 21). • When you copy images to your computer using the battery pack, copying may be failed or cause data corruption by battery shutoff. We recommend that you use the AC Adaptor. Set the mode dial to . Turn on your computer and the camera. Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the (USB) jack of the camera.
Disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, removing the recording medium from your camera or turning off the power during USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Copying images – Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk]. The contents of the recording medium inserted in your camera appear. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
When a removable disk icon is not shown 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Display [Device Manager]. Click [Hardware]. Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. Right-click [ Sony DSC]. Click [Uninstall]. The “Confirm Device Removal” screen appears. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, click [Remove].
Viewing the images on your computer Click [Start], then click [My Documents]. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the recording medium. Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP (When using a “Memory Stick”) The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. Double-click the desired image file. The image is displayed.
Folder 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF File name File meaning DSC0.JPG • Still image files shot in − Normal mode (page 29) − Exposure Bracket mode (page 64) − Burst mode (page 75) − Multi Burst mode (page 76) • Still image files recorded simultaneously in – RAW mode (page 79) – TIFF mode (page 80) DSC0.TIF • Uncompressed (TIFF) image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 80) DSC0.SRF • RAW data file recorded in RAW mode (page 79) MOV0.MPG • Movie files (page 97) MOV0.
Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains in a recording medium, you can view that image again on your camera by copying the image file in the computer to a recording medium. Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for . • An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MPG. Do not change the extension.
• When automatically creating slide shows (page 113), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. • When using “ImageMixer VCD2,” a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended. • This software is compatible with DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use. • A separate environment for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. When editing images recorded in RAW mode, the following computer environment is required.
Click [Next]. The installation starts. Copying images using “Picture Package” Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable. “Picture Package” starts up automatically and the images are copied to the computer automatically. After the images are copied, “Picture Package Viewer” starts up and the images copied are displayed. If the “Welcome to setup for Direct X” screen appears after you install the application software, follow the instructions.
Using “Picture Package” Start up the [Picture Package Menu] on the desktop to use the various functions. • The initial screen may differ depending on your computer. You can change the menu display order to suit your taste by clicking [Settings] at the lower-right corner of the screen. • For details on the use of the application at the upper-right corner of software, click each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support of “Picture Package” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center.
Creating a video CD with a menu (“ImageMixer VCD2”) “ImageMixer VCD2” is compatible with High resolution still image video CD. Click [Burning Video CD] on the left side of the screen, then click [Burning Video CD] in the lower-right corner of the screen. Set up the menu background, buttons, titles, and so on, then click [Next]. Confirm the set up according to your preferences. The screen used for creating a slide show appears.
Printing images Perform the procedures described under “Viewing images on a computer” (page 112) to display the list of images. Click [File] in the upper-left corner of the screen, then select [Print]. Double-click and select the images you want to print from the list. Click the screen. button on the Using “Image Data Converter” Using “Image Data Converter Ver.2.0” on the CD-ROM supplied with your camera, you can correct images recorded in RAW mode using “Picture Package” (page 112).
• When the display is set to less than 800 × 600 dots or 256 colors or less, the application software does not work properly. 6 Click [Install]. When the installation is completed, the “Installation Complete” screen appears. Installing “Image Data Converter” 7 Click [Finish]. The install screen closes. — For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer. • When using “Image Data Converter Ver.2.0”, you cannot store images in TIFF 16-bit or in Adobe RGB color space.
USB mode There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting with a computer, [Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default setting is the [Normal] mode. This section describes the [Normal] mode as an example. * For a details on the PTP connection, see page 142. Communication with your computer When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Using “ImageMixer VCD2” “ImageMixer VCD2” is also compatible with Macintosh (Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later)). Using “ImageMixer VCD2” on the CD-ROM supplied with your camera, you can create a video CD using the image or movie materials that are stored in your computer. Technical support of “ImageMixer VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the enclosed information with the CD-ROM. OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory.
Creating a video CD with a menu Using “Image Data Converter” “ImageMixer VCD2” is compatible with High resolution still image video CD. Using “Image Data Converter Ver.1.5” on the CD-ROM supplied with your camera, you can correct images recorded in RAW mode and store them as an ordinary file. Additionally, by installing “Image Data Converter Ver.2.0”, you can adjust various settings, such as tone curve, sharpness. 1 Open the [ImageMixer] folder in [Application]. 2 Click [ImageMixer VCD2].
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First check the items on the tables below. If code displays “C::” appear on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 132). 2 Should your camera still not work properly, press the RESET button inside the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover using a fine-tipped object, then turn on the power again. (All the settings including date and time are cleared and reset to the factory settings.
Symptom Cause/Solution The CHG/ lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack. • The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 13). • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Install the battery pack correctly (page 13). • The battery pack is completely charged. • The battery pack is discharged. Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack.
Shooting still images/movies Symptom Cause/Solution The LCD screen is not turned on even • The power was turned off with the LCD screen turned off the last time you used the camera. Turn on when the power is turned on. the LCD screen (page 36). The subject is not visible on the LCD screen. • Set the mode dial to The LCD screen turns blue and the subject does not appear when recording movies. • The image size is set to [640(Fine)] while an A/V connecting cable is connected to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack.
Symptom Cause/Solution The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode (page 60), adjust the exposure (page 61) or set the flash mode to (Forced flash) (page 69). • The brightness of the LCD screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 141). The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the exposure (page 61).
Symptom Cause/Solution NightFraming or NightShot does not function. (only for NightShot) (pages 77 and 78). • Set the mode dial to , P or • The NightFraming function cannot be used when focus preset mode is selected. Set to the auto focus mode (page 66). The flash does not work. • Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN (page 12). • The flash is set to (No flash). Set the flash to auto (No indicator), (Forced flash) or SL (Slow synchro) (page 69).
Symptom Cause/Solution Unknown pattern appears on the finder. • This is due to the structure of the finder. This is not a malfunction. Viewing images Symptom Cause/Solution Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to (page 42). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 109). • Playback of image files that have been modified by a computer or images shot using other cameras on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in USB mode.
Symptom Cause/Solution You cannot display a print (DPOF) mark. • You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on movies or images recorded in RAW mode. You cannot cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to cut. • Protected movie cannot be cut. Cancel the protection (page 87). • Still images cannot be cut. Computers Symptom Cause/Solution You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible. • Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 102 and 115). You cannot install the USB driver.
Symptom Cause/Solution After making a USB connection, “Picture Package” does not automatically start. • Start up the “Picture Package Menu” and check [Settings]. • Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on (page 104). The image cannot be played back on a computer. • You try to play back the image recorded in the RAW mode. Install software from the supplied CDROM (page 79). • If you are using the “Picture Package” application software, click on help at the upper-right corner of each screen.
CF card Symptom Cause/Solution You cannot insert a CF card. • You try to insert an unusable CF card (page 21). • You are inserting it backwards. Insert it from the right side (page 23). You cannot record on a CF card. • • • • You have formatted a CF card by mistake. • All the data on the CF card are erased by formatting. You cannot restore them. The CF card is full. Delete unnecessary images (pages 46 and 99). An unusable CF card is inserted. The /CF switch is set to .
Symptom Cause/Solution You cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer provides date function or index print function or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult with the printer manufacturer. The paper size you want to print on does not appear. • Check with the printer manufacturer whether the printer supports the paper size you want to print on.
Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 22). • Set the /CF switch to CF and record the image using the CF card. System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 17). Memory Stick error • • • • Memory Stick type error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 144). Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete images to this “Memory Stick”.
Message Meaning/Corrective Action Format error • The recording medium format failed. Format the recording medium again (page 48). • When using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor that is compliant with the CompactFlash slot, the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to LOCK position. Set it to the recording position. For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only • The battery pack is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.
Message Meaning/Corrective Action Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • Depending on the circumstances, the connection may not be established. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. Connect to • You tried to print images before the printer connection was established.
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 ) will differ depending on the state of the camera. Code Cause Countermeasure C:32: There is trouble with your camera’s hardware.
Number of images that can be saved or shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity of the recording medium, the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a recording medium.
Multi Burst (Units: images) 16MB 1M 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 1482 (2694) 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB — — — — 0:02:57 0:06:02 0:12:20 Movie 640(Fine) 640(Standard) 0:00:42 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27 160 0:11:12 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22 The numbers indicate the recording time. For example: “1:31:45” indicates “1 hour, 31 minutes, 45 seconds.
Movie CF card 1GB RAW (Units: images) 1GB 7M 53 (59) 3:2 – 5M 56 (60) 3M 59 (62) 1M 63 (64) VGA(EMail) 65 (65) TIFF (Units: images) 1GB 41 (44) 3:2 45 (49) 5M 43 (45) 3M 44 (46) 1M 46 (47) VGA(EMail) 47 (48) Multi Burst – 640(Standard) 0:46:53 160 12:30:14 The numbers indicate the recording time. For example: “12:30:14” indicates “12 hour, 30 minutes, 14 seconds.
Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting. Menu items are maintained even when the power is turned off or the mode dial is changed to other position (except [PFX] (P.Effect)). Factory settings are indicated with . When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode) RAW TIFF Multi Burst Speed Burst Burst Normal – Records RAW data file in addition to the JPEG file (page 79).
Item 1) Mode (REC Mode) Setting Description RAW TIFF Multi Burst Exp Brktg – Records RAW data file in addition to the JPEG file (page 79). – Records uncompressed (TIFF) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 80). – Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a single still image (page 76). – Records three images with the exposure value of each image slightly shifted (page 64). – Records continuously with a short shooting interval (page 75). – Continuously shoots even more images (page 75).
When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (Metering Mode) Spot / Center / Multi Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 60). Set the metering region. WB (White Bal) PFX (P.Effect) 138 / Auto // B&W / Sepia / Off / / / Sets the white balance (page 73). Sets the image special effects (page 78).
When the mode switch is set to Item (Folder) (Protect) Setting Description OK / Cancel Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page 82). — Protects and unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 87). (DPOF) — Marks and unmarks the print (DPOF) mark on still images you want to print (page 95). (Print) — Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 90). Interval – Sets the slide show interval (page 84).
SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with . 1 Item Setting Description AF Mode Single / Monitor / Cont Selects the focus operation mode (page 68). Digital Zoom Smart / Precision / Off Selects the digital zoom mode (page 31). Date/time Day&Time / Date / Off Selects whether to superimpose the date or time onto the image (page 37). The date and time are not inserted in movie or Multi Burst mode.
(Memory Stick Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to ) Item Setting Description Format OK / Cancel Formats the “Memory Stick”. Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick”, including even protected images (page 48). Create REC. Folder OK / Cancel Creates a folder for recording images (page 52). Change REC. Folder OK / Cancel Changes a folder for recording images (page 52).
2 (Setup 2) Item Setting Description File Number Series − Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording medium is changed or the recording folder is changed. − Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset USB Connect PictBridge PTP Normal 142 − Connects the camera with a PictBridge compatible printer (page 90).
Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places Cleaning the DC plug Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as this may damage the finish or the casing.
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.
2) “MagicGate Memory Stick” is equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection. 3) Supports high-speed data transmission using the parallel interface. 4) [640 (Fine)] size movies can be recorded or played back only using a “Memory Stick PRO” or “Memory Stick PRO Duo.
Effective use of the battery pack On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC Adaptor. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
[Input and Output connectors] Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. Specifications Camera [System] [LCD screen] LCD panel 6.
Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching II Compatible PictBridge Compatible AC-LS5/LS5B AC Adaptor Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11 W, 0.16 A to 0.09 A Output rating 4.2 V DC, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 48×29×81 mm (1 15/16×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx.
/ / / / / / / /M/ A/S Mode dial/Scene selection (12, 39) The LCD screen Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. Macro (33) / SL / Flash mode (69) S AF / M AF / C AF AF mode (68) When shooting still images 1 3 60min 101 VGA 1/30” C:32:00 4 + 5 2 S AF 125 F3.5 +2.0EV Red-eye reduction (70) / 1.
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (132) +2.0EV EV level value (61) Menu/Guide menu (50) When shooting movies 60min STBY 1 STD 640 C:32:00 Date/time (37) + AE LOCK (63) 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] 3 4 ISO number (65) ±0.7EV Bracket step value (64) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off.
NightShot (78) Macro (33) / / AF range finder frame (66) 0.5m Focus preset value (69) FINE / 6 4STD / 160 0 640 Image size (97) Low battery warning (130) AF range finder frame (66) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] Recording time [maximum recordable time] (133) Self-timer (34) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (132) 60min M VGA 101 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV 1.3 500 F3.5 Spot metering cross hair (60) +2.
101-0012 Folder-file number (107) / WB / / / White balance (73) PictBridge connecting (91) 500 Shutter speed (57) / Remaining recording medium capacity F3.5 Aperture value (58) 101 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (132) 60min / Flash Playback folder (82) When playing back moving images / Metering mode (60) 1 101 VOL.
101 Recording folder (52) / Remaining recording medium capacity 101 Playback folder (82) 8/8 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder 00:00:12 Counter (98) Playback image (98) Menu/Guide menu (50) Additional information • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off.
Index A A/V connecting cable ........................................44 Access lamp ......................................................22 AC Adaptor .......................................................16 Advanced accessory shoe..................................72 AE .....................................................................30 AE/AF lock .......................................................30 AE LOCK .........................................................63 AF range finder frame ........
I M P “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .........................146 ImageMixer VCD2..........................109, 113, 117 Image quality ..............................................26, 52 Image size ...................................................24, 26 Incandescent ......................................................74 Index print .........................................................90 Index screen ......................................................42 Initialization .............................
S SAF ...................................................................68 Saturation ........................................................137 Scene Selection .................................................39 Screen display ...........................................36, 149 Self-diagnosis display .....................................132 Self-timer ..........................................................34 Sepia..................................................................
