3-091-477-11(1) Getting started________________________ Shooting still images__________________ Digital Still Camera Viewing still images ___________________ Operating Instructions Deleting still images __________________ Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Before advanced operations _____________ Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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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 “Memory Stick” unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Table of contents Read this first ............................................ 4 Identifying the parts ................................. 8 Mode dial............................................ 10 Getting started Charging the battery pack ....................... 11 Using the AC adaptor ............................. 14 Using your camera abroad ...................... 14 Turning on/off your camera .................... 15 How to use the control button................. 15 Setting the date and time...............
Rotating still images — Rotate.........................................64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode ...............................................64 Playing back continuously ..................65 Playing back frame by frame ..............65 Still image editing Protecting images — Protect........................................66 Changing image size — Resize.........................................67 Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark ....................
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 7 2 8 3 9 Attaching the strap q; qa 4 5 qs 6 A B C D E F G H I 8 J POWER button (15) Shutter button (23) Hook for wrist strap Flash (28) Multi connector (bottom surface) Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) POWER lamp (15) Finder window Self-timer lamp (27)/ AF illuminator (29, 113) Microphone K Lens L Speaker (bottom surface) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
6 1 7 8 2 9 3 q; 4 qa F Mode dial (10, 109) G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (24) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button (62)/ (Index) button (37) H DC IN jack cover (11, 14) I Battery/“Memory Stick” cover J RESET button (95) K Access lamp (18) L DC IN jack (11, 14) M Battery eject lever (11) N (Image Size/Delete) button (19, 40) qs 5 qd qf A Finder (30) Self-timer (27)/recording lamp (red) (23) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (23) /CHG lamp (orange) (12, 28) B LCD screen For details on the items on the
Mode dial Before using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial to . SCN (Scene Selection) You can shoot effective pictures according to the scene (page 32). In addition, you can set various shooting functions using menus (pages 44 and 109). SET UP (Set up) You can change the settings of the camera (pages 44 and 113). (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine] (page 45).
Getting started Charging the battery pack Getting started DC IN jack cover Surface with the “InfoLITHIUM” logo AC Adaptor 1 , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FR1 battery pack (R type) (supplied). You can use only R type battery pack (page 117).
To remove the battery pack 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. Remaining indicator 1 4 60min Power cord (mains lead) Remaining time , 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, and goes off when charging is completed. Battery eject lever Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
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 “Memory Stick” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NP-FR1 (supplied) Image LCD No.
Using the AC adaptor Using your camera abroad DC IN jack cover 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) 1 AC Adaptor 1 DC plug , Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Open the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above. Connect the DC plug with the v mark facing the LCD screen side. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button POWER button POWER , 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 16). Turning off the power Press POWER again. The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off.
Setting the date and time Mode dial Clock Set Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 2004 / 1 / OK AM Cancel 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel POWER 2 1 , Set the mode dial to . • To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (pages 45 and 114), and perform the procedure from step 3. 2 • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to P, M, SCN, or . 16 POWER button , Press POWER to turn on the power.
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 2005 / 1 / OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V. 1 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / 10 : 00 OK AM Cancel 5 , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all of the items are set.
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Terminal side 1 , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • For details on “Memory Stick,” see page 116. 18 2 Label side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert a “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as illustrated. • Push the “Memory Stick” all of the way in so that it is securely seated in the connector.
Setting the still image size Mode dial 5M 5M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size 2 1 , Set the mode dial to turn on the power. , and • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to P, M or SCN. , Press 3M 1M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size 3 (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. • For details on the image size, see page 20. Shooting still images 3:2 , Select the desired image size with v/V on the control button. The image size is set.
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 Image quality (Compression ratio) Usage guideline Low compression (looks better) Standard High compression (normal) • For recording or printing with better image quality. • For recording a larger number of images. The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode are shown below.
Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial 1 , 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 or speaker (page 8). 22 2 , and • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 24).
60min 60min VGA FINE 101 3 30 F2.8 AE/AF lock indicator flashes green t Light up 101 S AF 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.) The shutter sounds. The image will be recorded in the “Memory Stick.
Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review 60min VGA 101 8/8 Using the zoom feature W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) 60min Review VGA T W 60min 101 96 S AF 101-0029 VGA T W 101 96 5.0 1.1 S AF 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button. To return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z.
• The zoom scaling indicator differs according to the zoom type. – Optical zoom: – Smart zoom: – Precision digital zoom: • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicators flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center. Maximum zoom scale 3M 3.8× 1M 6.1× VGA (E-Mail) 12× Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is set to [5M] or [3:2], so set a different image size. When you purchase your camera, the image size is set to [5M].
Shooting close-ups — Macro 60min VGA 60min 101 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 6 cm (2 3/8 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 VGA FINE S AF S AF 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press V ( ) on the control button. 101 96 96 30 F2.8 2 The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. , Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button fully down. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears.
Selecting a flash mode 60min VGA 101 96 S AF , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Auto): The flash automatically strobes when shooting images in a dark place or against a light source. The factory setting is Auto. (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness. SL (Slow synchro): The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.
Shooting images with the AF illuminator Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP settings (page 113). The indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. The AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The ON appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.
Shooting images with the finder Finder Histogram on (Image information can also be displayed during playback.) 60min VGA 101 96 S AF r Indicators off The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. S AF r LCD screen off r Indicators on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF 30 • The image through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range.
Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera 2 Camera Single Smart Off Off Auto Off 1 2 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Camera Day&Time Date Off 1 2 SELECT 1 , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • The date and time is not inserted in Multi Burst mode. • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later.
Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection You can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode and then pressing the shutter button. Twilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. Twilight portrait mode Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places.
Snow mode High-speed shutter mode Use this mode to shoot moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. Candle mode You can record parties, candle services and other candlelit scenes without spoiling the candlelight atmosphere. The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. Shooting still images When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear images.
Scene 1 Scene WB SCN ISO MENU , Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU. The menu appears. SCN WB ISO 2 , Select SCN (Scene) with b on the control button, then select the desired mode with v/V. To return to normal mode Set the mode dial to a different mode. • The setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
NR slow shutter When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the flash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table below for the function setting of each shooting mode. The NR slow shutter function reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When the shutter speed is 1/6 second or slower, the camera automatically activates the NR slow shutter function and “NR” is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator.
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Viewing single images 60min Single screen 60min Index screen 101 8/9 101-0008 BACK/NEXT BACK/NEXT 8/9 VGA 101 101-0008 VGA 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY 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 screen You can view one image at a time, displayed over the entire screen.
Viewing an index screen 60min VGA 101 BACK/NEXT 2005 1 1 10:30PM 2 , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : To display the preceding image B : To display the next image • SINGLE DISPLAY • SINGLE DISPLAY VOLUME 2 1 , Press (index) once. The display switches to the index screen. To display the next (previous) index screen Press v/V/b/B on the control button to move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.
Viewing images on a TV screen 60min VGA 101 101-0002 2/9 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME To multi connector 1 A/V multi cable , Connect the A/V multi cable (supplied) to the multi connector of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. Place the camera with the LCD screen facing upwards. If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V multi cable to the left audio jack.
NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Viewing still images 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 multi cable (supplied).
Deleting images 60min 60min VGA 101 101-0002 BACK/NEXT 2/9 101 VOLUME , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want to delete. • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 2/9 2/9 Delete Exit BACK/NEXT BACK/NEXT 2 , Press VGA 101 Delete Exit 2005 1 1 10:30PM 1 60min VGA 3 (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this point. • You cannot delete the protected image (page 66).
Deleting images in index mode Delete Exit Delete Select All In This Folder , While an index screen (page 37) is displayed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. Select All In This Folder 2 , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z. SELECT TO NEXT 3 , Select an image you want to delete with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z. Deleting still images 1 Exit The (Delete) indicator appears on the selected image.
Formatting a “Memory Stick” Delete Exit OK 4 , Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. The message “Access” appears, and the images with the indicator have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z. 42 To delete all the images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] with B on the control button in step 2, then press z. Select [OK], then press z. All of the unprotected images in the folder are deleted.
60min Memory Stick Tool Format OK Format: Create REC. folder: Cancel Change REC. folder: POWER All data will be erased 1 Ready? OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button. Select [Format] with B, then press B. Select [OK] with v, then press z. 4 , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “Formatting” appears. When this message disappears, the format is complete.
Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items is described below. Changing the menu settings a Set the mode dial to SCN, or . , P, M, b Press MENU. The menu appears. Mode dial When the v mark appears at the top or the V mark appears at the bottom of an item There are items that are not displayed on the screen. Press v/V on the control button to display these items. To turn off the menu display Press MENU again.
Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera 1 2 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Deciding the still image quality You can select the still image quality from [Fine] (high quality) or [Standard]. Single Mode dial Smart Off c Select (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Fine FINE Standard P.
Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick.” You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder, “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder. You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.” Mode dial Creating a new folder a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Create REC. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v, then press z. The creating folder screen appears. 60 min Create REC.
Advanced still image shooting Choosing an auto focus method You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame This selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF mode This sets the focus operation start and stop timing.
• When you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed. • The AF range finder frame selection is limited according to the Scene Selection mode (page 35). Choosing a focus operation a Set the mode dial to SET UP. — AF Mode b Select (Camera) with v, [AF Mode] with B/v, and select the desired mode with B/v/V, then press z.
Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot. 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset F2.8 30 S AF Compose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down.
c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited distance) 3.0m 1.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF Focus WB ISO a Set the mode dial to M. Shooting with manual shutter speed and aperture settings — Manual Exposure You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values.
d Select an aperture value with b/B. Two different aperture values can be selected, depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: F2.8/F5.6 When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: F5.2/F10 60min VGA FINE 101 98 M Return SAF • Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by ["] in the manner of 1".
Exposure Open (smaller F value) In addition to the focus and other settings, it is also important to adjust the exposure in order to take beautiful pictures. Exposure is the amount of light that the CCD of the digital still camera is able to receive. This value changes according to the combination of the aperture and the shutter speed. When the amount of light is too large, the image becomes brighter (white), and when the amount of light is too small, the image becomes darker.
Adjusting the exposure Mode dial Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. — EV adjustment To reactivate auto exposure In step 4, select [0EV]. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, SCN or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select Adjust toward + (EV) with b. The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed.
Displaying a histogram Number of pixels 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. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, a dark image when skewed to the left side. A histogram can be used to check the exposure when the screen is difficult to see during recording and playback. 80 8M FINE 101 4 Brightness Dark Bright 0 EV a Set the mode dial to P or SCN.
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.
Mode dial d When selecting [Spot] in step 3, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you want to shoot. 60min VGA FINE 101 98 P Spot metering cross hair SAF MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN or . 250 F2.8 • When using spot metering, to focus on the metering position, setting 9 (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended (page 47). Adjusting color tones — White Balance You can set the white balance mode according to your shooting conditions.
WB (Flash) Adjusts the white balance only to the flash conditions Mode dial Adjusting the flash level — Flash Level You can adjust the amount of flash light. Mode dial Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [WB] (White Bal) with b/ B, then select the desired setting with v/V. MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M or SCN. b Press MENU. The menu appears.
c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. +: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. –: Makes the flash level lower than normal. Shooting continuously This mode is used for continuous shooting. The maxium number of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst] with v/ V. d Shoot the image.
To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in step 3. • The flash is set to (No flash). • When recording with the self timer, a series of maximum five images are recorded each time you press the shutter button. • When the mode dial is set to M, you cannot select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower. • You may not be able to shoot images in succession depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 35). d Select M (Interval) with b/B, then select the desired frame interval with v/V.
Shooting with special effects Using the Cyber-shot Station Mode dial — Picture Effect Shutter You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). MENU Sepia The picture is sepiatoned like an old photograph. Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V. d Shoot the image. To cancel Picture Effects Select [Off] in step 3.
Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. Single screen 60min VGA 101 9/9 Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel 101-0009 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME BACK/NEXT Index screen e Select [OK] with v, then press z. Mode dial To cancel the selection In step 5, 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. Mode dial e Adjust the image size with the / (playback zoom) button. Enlarging an image — Playback zoom a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image to be enlarged with b/B. c Press (playback zoom) to zoom in on the image. d Select the desired portion of the image with v/V/b/B.
Recording an enlarged image — Trimming a Press MENU after playback zoom. b Select [Trimming] with B, then press z. — Slide Show You can play back recorded images in order. This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc. Mode dial c Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording.
Rotating still images a Set the mode dial to , and display the image to rotate. — Rotate b Press MENU. You can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation. The menu appears. c Select (Rotate) with b/B, then press z. d Select with v, then rotate the image with b/B. e Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. 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 Playing back frame by frame To delete shot images a Set the mode dial to a Set the mode dial to When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. . b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. 60min M 101 14/14 b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. c Press z when the desired frame is displayed. “Step” appears.
Still image editing Protecting images — Protect This function protects images against accidental erasure. In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to In index mode . b Display the image you want to protect with b/B. c Press MENU. Mode dial The menu appears. d Select - (Protect) with b/B, then press z. The displayed image is protected. The - (protect) indicator appears on the image.
h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected. To exit the Protect function Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. To cancel individual protection Changing image size The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file. — Resize You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it 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 or a PictBridge compliant printer. Mode dial In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to In index mode . b Display the image you want to mark with b/B. b Press MENU. c Press MENU. The menu appears. The menu appears.
g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The mark turns white. The mark setting is completed. To unmark marks Select the images to be unmarked with v/ V/b/B in step 5, then press z. marks in Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z. To exit the Still image editing To unmark all the the folder mark function Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8.
Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer Preparing the camera Set the USB mode on the camera to connect the camera with a printer. Mode dial 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 on the SET UP screen and connect the camera to the printer with the USB multi cable.
When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings Even if you turn on the camera, you cannot use the PictBridge function. Disconnect the USB multi cable and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 70). Printing images You can select the image and print it. Set up the camera following the procedure on page 70, and connect the printer. In single-image mode a Display the image you want to print with b/B. b Press MENU. The menu appears.
f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the (Not disconnect USB multi cable) indicator appears on the LCD screen. Printing 1/3 Exit To cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 6. To insert the date and time on images Select [Date] in step 5, then select the date format with b/B. You can select from [Day&Time] or [Date].
g Press MENU. The print setting screen appears. Print Index Off Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of sheets with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. The specified quantity of all the selected images are printed. i Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The images are printed. Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the indicator appears on the LCD screen. Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 9.
In single-image mode a Display the image you want to print with b/B. b Press MENU. The menu appears. g Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the (Not disconnect USB multi cable) indicator appears on the LCD screen. c Select (Print) with b/B, then press z. d Select [This image] with v/V, then press z. Printing Index 1/1 Exit The print setting screen appears.
In index mode a Press (Index) to display the index screen. b Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [Select] with b/B, then press z. You can select the number up to 20. j Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the indicator appears on the LCD screen. e Select the desired image with v/V/b/B, then press z. The mark appears on the selected image. Printing Index 1/3 Exit To cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 0.
Enjoying movies d Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies You can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Mode dial “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] Shutter • Recording stops when the “Memory Stick” is full. e Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. Control button Indicators during shooting a Set the mode dial to b Press . (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears.
a Set the mode dial to Viewing movies on the LCD screen You can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker. Mode dial . b Select the desired moving image with b/B. Movies with the image size [640(Fine)] or [640(Standard)] are displayed on the full screen. STD 60min 640 101 101_0010 PLAY 10/10 00:00:00 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME • Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size smaller. c Press z. The movie and sound are played back.
Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Mode dial In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to In index mode . b Display the movie you want to delete with b/B. c Press (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v, then press z. The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. Control button • You cannot delete protected movies. • Note that you cannot restore deleted movies.
g Select [OK] with B, then press z. The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step 3 or 7. To delete all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 3, then press z. Select [OK] with B, then press z. To cancel deletion, select [Cancel] with b, then press z. Cutting movies Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 101_0003 101_0001 You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies.
e Decide on a cutting point. Press the center z at the desired Mode dial cutting point. 60min STD 10/10 00:00:02 OK Cancel Exit MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to . b Select the movie you want to cut using b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v, then press z. The playback of the movie starts. 80 Select [Exit] in step 5 or 7. The movie appears on the screen again.
Enjoying images on your computer Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Recommended computer environment • This camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • Connecting with a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0compliant) allows advanced transfer (highspeed transfer). • 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.
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. b Click [USB Driver] on the title screen. d Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. a Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The install menu screen appears.
Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera, then close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. • 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. c Set the mode dial to . Turn on your computer and the camera.
P Disconnecting the USB multi cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users. 5 Disconnect the USB multi cable, remove the “Memory Stick,” or turn off the camera.
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]. 1 Click [Hardware]. 2 Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step 1 is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. Try the USB driver installation again using the CD-ROM (page 82). Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizard a Make a USB connection (page 83).
Viewing the images on your computer a 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 “Memory Stick.” Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. • This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. • When not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image files shot in – Normal mode (page 22) – Burst mode (page 58) – Multi Burst mode (page 59) MOV0ssss.MPG • Movie files (page 76) MOV0ssss.THM • Index image files recorded simultaneously in movie mode (page 76) • ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.
Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains in a “Memory Stick,” you can view that image again on your camera by copying the image file in the computer to a “Memory Stick.” • Step 1 is not necessary when the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
• When automatically creating slide shows (page 92), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. • 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. a Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. d Click [Next]. The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully.
e Click [Next]. g Confirm if the checkbox of “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” is checked, then click [Finish]. Your computer restarts. Copying images using “Picture Package” Connect the camera and your computer with the USB multi 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. f Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen.
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 software, click at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.
Creating a slide show Click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] on the left side of the screen, then click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] in the lower-right corner of the screen. Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users Recommended computer environment OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/ v10.1/v10.2/v10.3) The above OS must be installed at the factory. USB connector: Provided as standard The screen used for creating a slide show appears.
a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 83. Disconnecting the USB multi cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB multi cable, remove the “Memory Stick,” or turn off the camera. 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your camera appear. 2 Double-click [DCIM].
Required computer environment OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory. CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more, 32,000 colors or more • QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed. (QuickTime 5 is recommended.
Troubleshooting 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:ss:ss” appear on the screen, the selfdiagnosis display function is working (page 107). 2 Should your camera still not work properly, press the RESET button inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover using a fine-tipped object, then turn on the power again. (All the settings including date and time are cleared.
Symptom Cause Solution The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon. • You have used the camera in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. • The battery pack is discharged. • The battery pack is dead (page 118). p See page 118. The battery pack runs down too quickly. • You have used the camera in an extremely cold location.
Symptom Cause Solution 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 multi cable is connected to the multi connector. p Disconnect the A/V multi cable. p Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. p Record in the close-ups (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance when shooting (page 26).
Symptom Cause Solution Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occurring. p This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Noise appears in the image when you view the LCD screen in a dark place. • The camera is functioning to increase the visibility of the LCD screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. p There is no effect on the recorded image. Your camera cannot record images.
Symptom Cause The close-ups (Macro) function does not work. • Solution The eyes of the subject come out red. — p Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the SET UP settings to [On] (pages 29 and 113). The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • The date and time are not set correctly. p Set the correct date and time (pages 16 and 114). The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. p Correct the exposure (page 53).
Deleting/Editing Images Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot delete an image. • The image is protected. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. p Cancel the protection (page 66). p Set it to the recording position (page 116). You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. p Marking - (protect) will prevent you from deleting images by mistake (page 66).
Symptom Cause Solution Your computer does not recognize your camera. • • • • p Turn on the camera (page 15). p Use the AC Adaptor (page 14). p Use the supplied USB multi cable (pages 83 and 93). p Disconnect the USB multi cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB Mode” is displayed on the LCD screen (page 83). p Set it to [Normal] (pages 45 and 114). The camera is turned off. The battery level is low. You are not using the supplied USB multi cable.
Symptom Cause The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. • You are playing back the movie directly from the p Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer and then play “Memory Stick”. back the movie from the hard disk (pages 84, 85, 90 and 92). Solution You cannot print an image. — p Check the printer settings. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copied to a wrong folder.
PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause Solution The connection cannot be established. • The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge. • The printer is not set for the connection with the camera. • [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings. • Depending on the circumstances, the connection may not be established. p Consult with the printer manufacturer. p Check that the printer is turned on and can connect with the camera. p Set it to [PictBridge] (page 114).
Others 104 Symptom Cause Solution Your camera does not work. • You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC Adaptor is not connected securely. p Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 117). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. p Disconnect, and then, after one minute, reconnect all power sources and turn on the camera.
Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the 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 • • • • Memory Stick type error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 116). Format error • Failed to format the “Memory Stick.” Format the “Memory Stick” again (page 42).
Message Meaning/Corrective Action Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to be divided. • The file is not a movie. Invalid operation • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera. • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 11). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
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. Code Cause Countermeasure C:32: ss There is trouble with your camera’s hardware.
Additional information Multi Burst Number of images that can be saved or shooting time 1M (Units: images) 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694) Movie The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.
Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst Burst xNormal – Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a single still image (page 59). – Records continuously (page 58). – Records an image using the normal recording mode.
Item Setting Description ISO 400 / 200 / 100 / xAuto Selects the ISO sensitivity. Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality. • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval)3) (Flash Level)4) xFine / Standard Records images with fine/standard quality (page 45).
When the mode dial is set to Item (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering mode) WB (White Bal) PFX (P.Effect) Setting Description +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV / –2.0EV Adjusts the exposure (page 53). / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / Center Chooses the auto focus method (page 47), or sets the focus preset distance AF / xMulti AF (page 49). Spot / xMulti / / Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 55). Set the metering region.
When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description (Folder) OK / Cancel Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page 61). (Protect) — Protects and unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 66). (DPOF) — Marks and unmarks the print (DPOF) mark on still images you want to print (page 68). (Print) — Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 70). (Slide) Interval – Sets the slide show interval (page 63).
SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting Description AF Mode xSingle / Monitor Selects the focus operation mode (page 48). Digital Zoom xSmart / Precision / Off Selects the digital zoom mode (page 24). Date/time Day&Time / Date / xOff Selects whether to superimpose the date or time onto the image (page 31). The date and time are not inserted in movie or Multi Burst mode.
1 (Setup 1) Item Setting Description LCD Backlight Bright / xNormal / Dark Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Displayed only when you are using the camera with the battery pack. Beep Shutter xOn Off – Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
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 discolored or deformed, or this may cause a malfunction. • On rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places, be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
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 a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device. • When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction.
Effective use of the battery pack How to store the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: – Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting. • Frequently operating the zoom or flash wears out the battery charge faster.
[Input and Output connectors] Multi connector USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel 4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 134 000 (560×240) dots [Power, general] x 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.
N O P Q The LCD screen When shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 60min 101 VGA 1/30” C:32:00 ql w; 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd 120 qf qg qh qj qk + Return S AF A Recording mode indicator (58, 59)/Image size indicator (19) B Self-timer indicator (27) C AE/AF lock indicator (23, 49) D Battery remaining indicator (12) E White balance indicator (56)/ Mode dial indicator (10)/ Flash mode indicator (28)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (29) F Sharpness indicator (110)/ Saturation indicator (110)/ Contrast indicator (1
When shooting movies 1 9 q; qa 2 3 4 60min STBY 5 STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 qs qd qf + 6 7 8 A B C D F G H I J K Recording folder indicator (46) L Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity indicator M Self-diagnosis display (107) N Self-timer indicator (27) O Menu/Guide menu (44) P EV level value indicator (53) Q AF range finder frame (47) Additional information E Recording mode indicator (76) Battery remaining indicator (12) White balance indicator (56) Low battery warning indicator (
When playing back still images 1 2 3 4 5 60min M 101 VGA 101 C:32:00 +2.0EV 1.3 6 500 F3.
When playing back moving images 1 2 3 4 5 6 60min 101 160 101 VOL.
Index Index A AC Adaptor ................................................ 11, 14 Access lamp ..................................................... 18 AE .................................................................... 23 AE/AF lock ................................................ 23, 49 AF illuminator ......................................... 29, 113 AF lock ............................................................ 49 AF Mode ..........................................................
Moisture condensation ...................................115 Monitoring AF ..................................................48 MPG .................................................................87 Multi AF ...........................................................47 Multi Burst .......................................................59 Multi-pattern metering .....................................55 Multipoint AF ...................................................47 N NR slow shutter .....................
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