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2-654-464-12 (1)
Digital Still Camera
Read This Firs
Read This Firs
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (separate
volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.
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Refer to “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting”
(separate volume)
Explains advanced techniques and what to do if you experience trouble with
your camera.
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC
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oil based ink.
Prepare the battery pack
1
Be sure to turn off your camera before charging starts.
1 Insert the battery pack.
Bottom
Open the battery cover Firmly insert the battery pack all
/CHG lamp
• It takes approximately 180 minutes to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC Adaptor at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.
• The lamp also lights up while charging the flash.
2
1
1
Battery eject lever
Close the battery cover
the way while pressing the
battery eject lever with the tip
of the battery
2
To wall outlet
AC Adaptor
v mark
(wall socket)
Power cord
(mains lead)
2 Open the cover, and pull it out. Connect the plug
to the DC IN jack.
Light on: Charging
Light off: Completed (Disconnect the AC Adaptor.)
Turn the camera on/set the clock
1 Select . 2 Set the POWER switch to ON sliding
in the arrow direction.
Lighting
(Green)
3 Set the clock with the multi-selector.
1 Select the date display format by moving the multi-
selector to v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector.
2 Select each item by moving to b/B and set the numeric
value by moving to v/V, then press the center of the
multi-selector.
3 Select [OK] by moving to B, then press the center of the
multi-selector.
• To cancel, select [Cancel] and press the center of the multi-selector.
OFF
ON
POWER
Clock Set
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Clock Set
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/:
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AM
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
Insert a recording medium (not
supplied)
Available recording medium for the camera
“Memory Stick” “Memory Stick Duo”
(using Memory Stick Duo Adaptor)
You can use a “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo” (using Memory Stick Duo Adaptor)
Microdrive, or CompactFlash card (CF card) as a recording medium.
“Memory Stick”
Terminal side
1
2
Open the “Memory Stick”/CF
card cover.
Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks.
Microdrive/CompactFlash
Terminal side
2
Close the “Memory Stick”/CF
card cover.
1
Insert the Microdrive/CF card all the way in from the connector
side as shown in the illustration.
Switching the recording medium
/CF switch
: When recording images onto a “Memory Stick” or playing back images
from a “Memory Stick”.
CF: When recording images onto a Microdrive/CF card or playing back
images from a Microdrive/CF card.
Microdrive/
CompactFlash
Checking the accessories supplied
• AC-L15A AC Adaptor (1) • Lens hood (1) • Shoulder strap (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Lens cap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot
• Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FM50 (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Video cable (1)
application software/Image
Data Converter SR) (2)
• Operating instructions:
“Read This First” (this
manual) (1)
• Operating instructions:
“User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (1)
Notes
• Charge the supplied NP-FM50 battery pack before using the camera for the first time.
• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• The camera is a precision instrument. Be careful not to bump the lens or the LCD screen, and not to
apply force to it. Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. t “User’s
Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 18)
On carrying or storing
–Close the LCD screen toward the body.
–Set the zoom fully to the W position to put the lens in.
–Attach the lens cap.
Using the AC Adaptor
Use the camera connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) as illustrated above.
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket). If any trouble occurs, immediately
disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
• After use, disconnect the AC Adaptor both from the camera and from the wall outlet (wall socket).
• This set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet
(wall socket) even if the set itself has been turned off.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
To check the remaining battery time
Set the POWER switch to ON to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen.
Remaining indicator
110min
Remaining time
• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining
time appears.
• The displayed time remaining may not be correct under
certain circumstances.
To remove the battery pack
Open the cover and slide the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to
drop the battery pack.
Battery eject lever
To use your camera abroad — Power sources
You can use your camera and the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the
power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
AC-L15A
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel
converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
To change the date and time
Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen and perform the procedure in step 3 above.
t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (pages 32 and 82)
On the clock display
• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3-1, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
When turning on the power
• Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on.
• The following screen appears when the camera is turned on for the second time or afterwards.
110
min
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To turn off the power
Set the POWER switch to OFF sliding in the arrow direction.
OFF
ON
POWER
• If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for certain time, the camera
turns to Power Save mode (POWER lamp: red) automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To
change the setting t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 72)
Changing the language setting
You can change the screen display to show messages in a specified language. To change the
language setting, press MENU to display the menu screen. Select (Setup) with the control
button, then, select [ Language] in (Setup1), and select the desired language. t “User’s
Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 80)
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Microdrive/CompactFlash
We have checked the compatibility of following Microdrives.
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc.
DSCM-11000 (1 GB)
3K4-2 2GB (HMS 360402D 5CF00)
3K4-4 4GB (HMS 360404D 5CF00)
3K6-4 4GB (HMS 360604D 5CF00)
3K6-6 6GB (HMS 360606D 5CF00)
We have checked the compatibility of CF cards compliant with CompactFlash Type I and Type
II, however, we cannot guarantee proper operation of all CF cards.
• Copying between media cannot be done with this camera.
• You can insert a “Memory Stick” and a Microdrive/CF card at the same time. However, you cannot record an
image onto both the media simultaneously.
• For more information about the “Memory Stick” t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 122)
• The Microdrive is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type II
standards. For more information about the Microdrive t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 124)
• Before using a Microdrive/CF card, be sure to format it using this camera. Otherwise, satisfactory
performance may not be obtained. t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 78)
To remove a recording medium
Open the “Memory Stick”/CF card cover, then push the
“Memory Stick” in once or push the CF card eject lever so
that the Microdrive/CF card is ejected.
When the access lamp is lit
Never open the “Memory Stick”/CF card cover or turn off
the power. The data may be corrupted.
CF card eject lever
Access lamp
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Select the image size for use
Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
View/delete images
1 Select . 2 Press MENU.
3 Select (Image Size) by
moving the multi-selector to
b, then select the desired
image size by moving the
multi-selector to v/V.
10M
7M
5M
3M
1M
Image Size
• The recordable number of still images is indicated at
the right side of [Image Size].
4 Press MENU to complete the
setting.
MENU button
Holding the camera
Using finder
1 Select .
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD screen for your preference.
Position a subject in the center of the focus frame.
Up to 90 degrees
Up to 180 degrees
1 Turn to playback
mode.
2 Select an image.
110min
or
BACK/NEXT
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Image size is indicated.
Rotating the LCD screen
Using LCD screen
50
pic
Zoom ring
Image on the LCD
screen
Recorded image
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
At a low-angle shot
FOCUS switch
button
At a high-angle shot
/ button
Multi-selector
Base point of distance mark
Press and hold the
shutter button halfway
down to focus.
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashing indicator
t Indicator lit/beeps
110min
MAF
AF range finder frame
Using the zoom
110min
M AF
• Optical zoom scaling is up to 5×. You can use the digital zoom whose scaling is up to 15×.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting”
(page 71)
Zoom ring
Turn over the LCD screen to the lens side.
The image on the LCD screen is a mirrorimage. However, the image can be normal
when recorded.
Press the shutter button
fully down.
The shutter sounds.
FINE
1M
96
F2.830
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AE LOCK/ button
Main command dial
Multi-selector
Sub command dial
button
/ button
To return to the shooting mode
• Press (Playback) again.
• Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
• Change the position of the mode dial.
To delete images
1 Display the image you want to delete and press AE LOCK/ (Delete).
2 Select [Delete] by moving the multi-selector to v, then press the center of the multi-selector.
110min
1M
2/9
AE LOCK
Delete
Exit
BACK/NEXT
To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit], then press the center of the multiselector.
On still image sizes
For details on the image size t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 13)
The default settings are marked with .
Image size* Guidelines No. of images Printing
10M (3888×2592) For storing important images or printing
A3/A3+** size or fine A4 size images
Less
Fine
7M (3264×2176)
5M (2784×1856) For printing in A4 size or high density
images in A5 size
3M (2160×1440)
1M (1296×864) For printing in postcard size
For recording a larger number of images
More
Rough
For creating web pages
* The images recorded using the camera are the same 3:2 ratio as used photograph printing paper or
postcards, etc.
** This is a size larger than A3 size. You can print images with a margin around the A3 size image.
• You can resize the images later ([Resize] t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 68)).
On the recordable number of still images
Recordable number of still images vary depending on the image size selected.
For details on recordable number t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 23)
Maximum number of recordable images
1M
• The number of recordable images can differ according to shooting conditions.
Selecting a flash mode for still images
The flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark or shoot the backlit
subject ( (Auto)). Close the flash by hand after use.
When reducing red-eye or not using the flash
Press and hold (Flash) and turn the main command dial to select (Auto with red-eye reduction)/
(No flash).
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AA
2000 F2.0
SL
-2 2+101
• For details on the flash mode t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 50)
• Shooting distance (when [ISO] is set to [AUTO])
W side: Approx. 0.5 to 8.5 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to 27 feet 10 3/4 inches)
T side: Approx. 0.4 to 5.0 m (1 feet 3 3/4 inches to 16 feet 4 7/8 inches)
• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.
Shooting close-up (Macro)
Before step 3, set the FOCUS switch to .
To cancel, set to AUTO.
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
PUSH
AUTO
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed drops.
M AF
110min
1M
Shortest shooting distance from the base point of distance mark
Setting all the way to the W side: Approx. 35 cm (13 7/8 inches)
Setting all the way to the T side: Approx. 40 cm (15 3/4 inches)
Using the self-timer
Before step 3, press / (Self-timer).
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates
(approximately 10 seconds later).
To cancel, press / again.
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1M
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Self-timer lamp
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• If the subject is closer than approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches), use the Macro mode (left column).
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again or manually adjust the focus in
manual focus mode.
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
–Distant from the camera and dark
–The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor.
–Reflective light or with a lustrous finish
– Flashing
–Backlit
–Seen through glass
–Moving fast
To identify items on the screen
t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 19)
To shoot using the finder
With the FINDER/AUTO/LCD switch, you can choose to shoot either using the finder or the
LCD screen. When set to AUTO, the current screen is automatically switched between the finder
and the LCD screen. You can immediately react to the various angles.
FINDER: The image appears in the finder and it does not appear on the LCD screen.
AUTO: When you move your head away from the finder, the available screen is automatically switched from
the finder to the LCD screen.
LCD: The image appears on the LCD screen and it does not appear in the finder.
Finder adjustment
lever
FINDER/AUTO/
LCD switch
Adjust the finder adjustment lever until the image appears clearly within the finder, then shoot
the image.
• The camera may not automatically detect in the following situations. In such cases, set to a position other
than AUTO.
–When using the finder with eyeglasses on under extremely bright outdoor light. t FINDER
–When using the LCD screen holding the finder closer to your body, such as a shooting at waist level.
t LCD
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press (Playback zoom) while displaying a still image, the image is enlarged double.
Adjust the portion: Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
Adjust the zoom scaling: Sub command dial
Scaling down Scaling up
Cancel playback zoom: press or the center of the multi-selector
To store enlarged images: [Trimming] t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 70)
Viewing an index screen
Press / (Index) and select an image by moving the multi-selector to v/V/b/B.
To return to the single-image screen, press the center of the multi-selector. To display the next
(previous) index screen, keep moving to b/B.
To display a previous/
next index screen
110min
BACK/NEXT
1M
3/9
10:30
PM
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SINGLE DISPLAY
•
To display a
previous/next image
or
SINGLE DISPLAY
•
To delete images in index mode
1 While an index screen is displayed, press AE LOCK/ (Delete) and select [Select] by
moving the multi-selector to v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector.
2 Select the image you want to delete by moving the multi-selector to v/V/b/B, then press the
center of the multi-selector to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image.
or
TO NEXTSELECT
Green frame
To cancel a selection
Select an image you have previously selected for deletion,
then press the center of the multi-selector to delete the
indicator from the image.
3 Press AE LOCK/ (Delete).
4 Select [OK] by moving to B, then press the center of the multi-selector.
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] by moving to v/V in step 1 instead of
[Select], then press the center.