Sony DSC-F55, DSC-F55E Operating Instruction

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Digital Still Camera
3-866-309-12 (1)
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Manual de instrucciones
Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea detenidamente este manual de instrucciones y consérvelo para futuras referencias.
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC­Serial No. ________________________
DSC-F55/F55E
1999 by Sony Corporation
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English WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-F55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park
Ridge, NJ.07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium
ion batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium ion battery.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
Memory Stick
N50
For the Customers in CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For the Customers in Germany
Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/
EEC.92/31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances:
• Residential area
• Business district
• Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
Battery Pack
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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About the Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image. The lens for this camera was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF is an abbreviation of
Modulation Transfer Function/ Factor. The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the lens.
• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.A.
• MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks licensed to Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.
• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, “™‘” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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Table of contents
Parts identification .......... 7
Preparation
1 Charging the battery pack .... 9
2 Installing the battery pack .. 10
3 Inserting a Memory Stick.... 11
4 Setting the date and time .... 12
Recording
1 Recording still images ......... 14
2 Recording moving images
............................................... 15
Playing back
1 Playing back still images.....17
2 Playing back moving images
............................................... 18
3 Viewing images using a
personal computer ............. 21
Various ways of recording
Changing the lens orientation
– Face to face recording ........... 24
Using the self-timer ....................... 24
Selecting brightness of the flash
(FLASH LEVEL) ....................... 25
Recording images in macro..........25
Recording enlarged images
– Zoom recording.....................26
Enjoying Picture Effect..................26
Selecting image quality
(QUALITY) ............................... 27
Selecting image size.......................28
Selecting recording mode
(REC MODE) ............................ 29
Adjusting exposure
(EXPOSURE)............................. 31
Adjusting the white balance ........32
Various ways of playback
Playing back multiple images at a
time (INDEX) ............................ 33
Enlarging a part of the image
– Zoom and trimming ............. 34
Rotating image (ROTATE) ........... 35
Playing back images in a continuous
loop (SLIDE SHOW)................ 36
Preventing accidental erasure
(PROTECT) ............................... 37
Deleting images (DELETE) .......... 38
Formatting (initializing) a Memory
Stick ............................................ 40
Changing the menu setting
Changing the menu setting .......... 41
Setting the mode of each item......42
Using image data with other equipment
Using the house current (mains)
.................................................... 45
Watching images on a TV screen
.................................................... 45
Printing the recorded images.......46
Marking a print mark on an image
.................................................... 46
Additional information
Precautions ..................................... 48
Troubleshooting............................. 50
Self-diagnosis display ................... 52
Warning and notice messages ..... 53
Specifications.................................. 54
Index ................................................ 55
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Be sure to read the following before using your camera
LCD screen
The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (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 recorded image in any way. Over 99.99 % are operational for effective use.
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camera, etc.
Note on image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on Memory Sticks by your camera conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR­TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Before using your camera
This digital still camera uses a Memory Stick as a medium for recording images.
Do not shake or strike the unit
Malfunctions, inability to record images as well as inability to use Memory Sticks or image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
Do not get the unit wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the unit wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 48 and follow instructions on how to remove it before using.
Back up recommendations
To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy (back up) data to disk.
Supplied accessories
AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/charger (1) A/V connecting cable (1) NP-F10 Battery pack (1) DK-115 DC connecting cable (1) Hand strap (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1)
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.
Memory Stick (4 MB) (1) PC serial cable (1) Power cord (1) Sony PictureGear 3.2 Lite (1) Operating instructions (1)
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Parts identification
See pages in parentheses for more details.
Flash emitter (25)
Shutter button (14)
Lens
MODE selector (PLAY/STILL/MOVIE) (14)
Hook for hand strap
Speaker
Recording lamp
Attaching the lens cap (supplied) and the hand strap (supplied).
Lens cap
Be careful that the lens cap strap does not touch the projections on both sides of the lens cap hole.
Hand strap
Lens cap strap
Photocell window for flash
Do not block when recording.
MIC (Microphone)
Parts identification
Access lamp (11)
Memory Stick eject button (11)
Memory Stick cover (11)
Tripod receptacle
Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 7/32 inch (6.5 mm).
Battery eject switch (10)
OPEN (BATT) switch (10)
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LCD BACK LIGHT switch
Normally set to ON. Set to OFF to save the battery if you use the camera in bright place.
LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons
Press to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Slot cover for AC power adaptor/ charger (45)
A/V OUT jack (45, 46)
Audio is monaural.
DIGITAL I/O jack (22)
DISPLAY button
Press to display or turn off the indicators on the LCD screen.
Control button
(Macro) button (25)
Flash lamp (25)
LCD screen (16, 19)
+ (Zoom) button (26, 34)
– (Zoom) button (26, 34)
POWER switch/ POWER lamp (12)
(Flash) button (25)
AUTO (no indication) is set at the factory. Each time you press the button, the flash mode changes as follows:
AUTO (no indication) t forced-
flash t no flash t AUTO. In AUTO mode, flashes automatically according to the brightness of the surroundings. The subject must be 11 7/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet (0.3 m to 2.5 m) away.
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Control button
Upper side
Left side
Lower side
Right side
Press to execute
Function of the control button
You can execute the functions by pressing the upper, lower, left, or right side of the control button. When an item is selected in the menu, the color of the item changes from blue to yellow. To enter your selection, press the center of the control button.
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Preparation
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Charging the battery pack
To charge the battery pack, use the AC power adaptor/charger. Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
3
2
1
1 Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark. Slide the
battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
2 Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor/charger. 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up when charging begins. When the CHARGE lamp goes off, normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after normal charge is completed.
Preparation
To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery pack in the opposite direction of the arrow as illustrated above.
Charging time
Battery Full charge* Normal charge**
NP-F10 145 min. 85 min.
Approximate minutes to charge a discharged battery pack using the AC power adaptor/charger AC-VF10. (Lower temperature require a longer charging time.)
* Charging for about one hour after
the CHARGE lamp goes out.
** Charging just until the CHARGE
lamp goes out.
For details on battery life, see page 20.
What is “InfoLITHIUM”?
The ”InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs have the “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
mark.
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Installing the battery pack
12 3
1 Open the battery cover.
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN (BATT) switch in the direction of the arrow.
2 Install the battery pack.
While sliding down the battery eject switch, insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Press the cover until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery cover. Slide down the battery eject switch, and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing.
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Battery remaining indicator
This camera shows on the LCD screen how many minutes you can still keep on recording or playing back images.
Auto power-off function
During recording if you leave the camera inactivate for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. Auto power-off does not function when you use the AC power adaptor/charger.
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Inserting a Memory Stick
“Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Access lamp
1 Open the Memory Stick cover.
Slide it in the direction of the arrow mark on the cover.
2 Insert the Memory Stick.
Insert it with the v mark pointing inward.
3 Close the Memory Stick cover.
Preparation
To remove the Memory Stick
Open the Memory Stick cover, then press the Memory Stick eject button.
PNote
When the access lamp lights up, be sure not to remove the Memory Stick or turn off the power.
Connector
LOCK switch
PNote on Memory Stick
You cannot record on a Memory Stick if the LOCK switch is set to LOCK position.
LOCK
Label space
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Setting the date and time
When you use the camera first, set the date and time. If they are not set, incorrect date and time are recorded, and CLOCK SET screen in the step 5 appears whenever you turn on the camera in STILL/MOVIE mode.
Control button
POWER switch
1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power.
The POWER lamp lights up.
2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
3 Select “SETUP” with the control button, then press it.
/LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
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MENU BAR OFF
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4 Select “CLOCK SET” with the control button, then press it.
Preparation
/LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
CLOCK SET
1999JAN AM// : 1 12 00
SELECT/ADJUST OK
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
ENTER
CANCEL
5 Select the desired display of the date with the control button,
then press it.
Y/M/D (year/month/day) M/D/Y (month/day/year) D/M/Y (day/month/year)
CLOCK SET
1999 AM// : 1 1 12 00
SELECT/ADJUST OK
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
ENTER
CANCEL
6 Select the date and time with the control button, then press it.
The item to be changed is indicated with v/V. Select number by pressing v/V of the control button, then press it to enter the number. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. When “D/M/Y” is selected, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
CLOCK SET
1999 AM// : 1 1 12 00
SELECT/ADJUST OK
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
ENTER
CANCEL
7 Select “ENTER” with the control button, then press it at the
desired moment to begin clock movement.
CLOCK SET
1999 PM// : 7 4 10 30
SELECT/ADJUST OK
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
ENTER
CANCEL
To cancel the date and time setting
Select “CANCEL” with the control button, then press it.
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Recording
1
Recording still images
To record images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power (The POWER lamp lights up) and insert the Memory Stick.
Shutter button
MODE selector
POWER switch
1 Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down.
When AE (auto exposure), AWB (auto white balance) and AF (auto focus) are frozen, the AE lock indicator z (green) lights up.
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
The image is recorded on the Memory Stick.
PNote
When the image is recorded on the Memory Stick, “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen. When this indication appears, never shake or strike the unit. Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or Memory Stick. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the Memory Stick may become unusable.
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Do not hold the camera by the LCD screen.
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Recording moving images
To record images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power (The POWER lamp lights up) and insert the Memory Stick.
Shutter button
MODE selector
POWER switch
1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE. 2 Press the shutter button fully down momentarily.
The image and sound are recorded for five seconds, 10 seconds, or 15 seconds. (The time is set at “REC TIME SET” in the menu.) (page 43)
Hold the shutter button fully down.
The image and sound are recorded until you release it.
Video mail mode: maximum 60 seconds when recording 160 × 112 size Presentation mode: maximum 15 seconds when recording 320 × 240 size However, the minimum recording time depends on the “REC TIME SET” setting above.
Moving images will be softer than still images.
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320
Recording
Checking the last recorded image (Review)
When you want to check the last recorded image, press b of the control button. The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD screen. To return to normal mode, press the
shutter button or select “RETURN” with the control button, then press it.
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The indicators during recording
The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
Image size indicator (28)/ Zoom indicator (26)
Recording mode indicator (29)
AE/Focus lock indicator (14)
Battery remaining indicator (10)
Focus mode indicator (25)
Flash level indicator (25)
SELF
TIMER
White balance indicator (32)
Picture effect indicator (26)/ LCD bright level indicator* (8)/ Volume level indicator* (18)
60
min
+1.0
Image quality indicator (27)
Number of stored images
When “FILE NUMBER” is set to “SERIES,” the numbers are put to files in sequence even if the Memory Stick is changed.
Remaining memory capacity indicator
FINE
1600
EV
REC
15sBRT
0:10
48
Self-diagnosis function indicator (52)/Recording time indicator (43)
Recording time indicator (43)
FILE
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
MENU BAR OFFSELECT OK
Menu bar and guide menu
They appear by pressing v of the control button and disappear by pressing V of it.
EV level indicator (31)
* Only displayed during operation.
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Self-timer indicator (24)
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Playing back
1
Playing back still images
To play back images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power (The POWER lamp lights up) and insert the Memory Stick.
MODE selector
Control button
POWER switch
1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY.
The last recorded image appears on the LCD screen. “NO FILE” indicator appears on the LCD screen when there is no image.
2 Press v of the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD
screen.
3 Select the recorded image with the control button.
Select the button on the LCD screen with the control button, then press it.
'b: To display the preceding recorded image. B': To display the next image.
INDEX: To display six recorded images at a time (INDEX screen).
Playing back
z When the menu bar is not
displayed
You can directly select the image with b or B of the control button.
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Playing back moving images
To play back moving images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power (The POWER lamp lights up) and insert the Memory Stick.
MODE selector
Control button
POWER switch
1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY.
The last recorded image appears on the LCD screen. The image recorded in MOVIE mode is displayed one-size smaller than the other normal-sized images.
2 Press v of the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD
screen.
3 Select the recorded moving image with the control button.
Select the button on the LCD screen with the control button, then press it.
'b: To display the preceding recorded
image. B': To display the next image. INDEX: To display six recorded
images at a time (INDEX screen).
VOL.
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
160
6/8
MENU BAR OFF
4 Select the B (playback) button on the screen with the control
button, then press it.
Moving images and sound are played back.
Adjusting the volume
Select the VOL. +/– buttons on the screen with the control button, then adjust the volume with b or B of it.
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z When the menu bar is not
displayed
You can directly select the image with b or B of the control button, and play back the image with z of it.
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The indicators during playback
During playback still images (STILL)
Zoom scaling indicator (34) Recording mode indicator (29) Image size indicator (28) Image number
60
min
2.0
640
DSC00007
During playback moving images (MOVIE)/still images with sounds (VOICE)
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12:00AM1999 7 4
Remaining memory capacity indicator Number of stored images in Memory Stick
Print mark indicator (46) Protect indicator (37)
Recording date of the playback image (12)/Menu bar and guide menu (41)
File name
VOL. (Volume) buttons (18) Moving image file indicator (18)
Image size indicator (28)
Playing back
min
VOL.
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
320
6/860
0:10
MENU BAR OFF
Image number/number of stored images in Memory Stick Remaining memory capacity indicator Counter
Playback image (18)
Play bar (18) Menu bar and guide menu (41)
Fast-forward/rewind buttons (18) Search buttons (18)
B is displayed during stop, and X during playback.
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Battery life/the number of images that can be recorded/ played back
STILL mode Continuous recording LCD BACK LIGHT Battery life (min.) Number of images (record/playback)
ON 50 (45) 1000 (900)
OFF 60 (55) 1200 (1100)
Continuous playing* LCD BACK LIGHT Battery life (min.) Number of images (record/playback)
ON 65 (60) 1000 (900)
OFF 75 (70) 1200 (1100)
Approximate battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back at a temperature of 77°F (25°C), 640 × 480 image size, in NORMAL recording and STANDARD quality mode. Shooting without the flash. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. * Playing back single image at about 3-second intervals
MOVIE mode Continuous recording LCD BACK LIGHT Battery life (min.)
ON 40 (35)
OFF 50 (45)
Approximate minutes that can be recorded at a temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160 × 112 image size. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery.
• Battery life and the number of images will be decreased if you use the camera while you repeat turning the power on/off.
• The capacity of a Memory Stick is limited. The above figures are a guide when continuously recording/playing back while replacing Memory Sticks.
• The battery life will be shorter when you carry out recording in a cold place. When using the battery pack in a cold place, keep it warm by putting it into your pocket and install it in the camera just before recording.
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Viewing images using a personal computer
With this camera, the still image data is compressed in JPEG format and moving image data is compressed with MPEG-1 format. These data can be viewed using a personal computer which installed JPEG and MPEG browsing software as Sony PictureGear 3.2 Lite (supplied). For further information to use the browsing software, refer to the software and the personal computer instruction manual.
Using the optional PC card adaptor
PC card adaptor (not supplied)
Playing back
Memory Stick
Personal computer
Example: personal computer with Windows 95 installed 1 Start up personal computer and insert the optional PC card
adaptor (with the Memory Stick inside) into the PC card drive of your personal computer.
2 Open “My computer” and double-click “PC card drive.”
Double-click folders in the following order as described below:
Recording mode STILL MOVIE VOICE E-MAIL
Folder 1 Dcim 1 Mssony 1 Mssony 1 Mssony
2 100msdcf 2 Moml0001 2 Momlv100 2 Imcif100
3 Double-click the desired data file.
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Using the supplied accessories
You can send image data from the camera to an IBM PC/AT compatible PC (via the serial port), using the supplied PC serial cable and Sony PictureGear 3.2 Lite.
Personal computer
PC serial cable
to the serial port
Digital still camera
to the DIGITAL I/O jack
1 Install the supplied application software Sony PictureGear 3.2 Lite
into the personal computer.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Sony PictureGear 3.2 Lite.
2 Connect one end of the PC serial cable to the DIGITAL I/O jack, and
other end to the serial port of IBM PC/AT compatible PC.
3 Turn on the power of the camera, and check that the PC serial
cable is connected to the DIGITAL I/O jack of the camera. Set the MODE selector to PLAY.
“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen, and the camera turns to standby for communication.
4 Operate the personal computer to receive and use image file from
the camera.
For details on the operation of the personal computer, refer to the instruction manual of personal computer and Sony PictureGear 3.2 Lite.
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P Notes
• While you are operating the personal computer, you cannot operate the camera.
• Before making connections, turn off each equipment. After connections are completed, turn on each equipment.
• When you use the camera with connecting to other equipment for a long time, use the AC power adaptor/ charger.
Recommended OS/ applications example
OS
Windows 3.1 Windows 95 or later Mac OS system 7.5 or later
Applications
Sony PictureGear 3.2 Lite Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 Netscape Navigator, etc.
P Notes
• To play back an MPEG file, install Active Movie Player (Direct Show).
• For playing back a file recorded in MOVIE or VOICE mode, first copy it to the hard disk of the personal computer. If you play back the file from a Memory Stick, the picture and sound may break off.
• You cannot play back an MPEG file with Windows 3.1.
• For Macintosh, you can use the Memory Stick recorded with this camera using the PC Exchange with Mac OS system
7.5 or later. A viewing application for Macintosh is also necessary for viewing images. To play back an MPEG file, install Quick Time 3.2.
• For details on system requirements, refer to the operating instructions of your application software.
• Information on image rotating and face­to-face recording may not be sent to a personal computer.
Notes on sending a sound file with a still image recorded in VOICE mode to a personal computer
• You cannot send a sound file with a still image recorded in VOICE mode to a personal computer connected with the supplied PC serial cable.
• A sound file with a still image recorded in VOICE mode can be played back with the DSC-F55/F55E Digital Still Camera.
• You can send a sound file with a still image recorded in VOICE mode to a personal computer if you use the optional PC card adaptor.
Playing back
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zVarious ways of recording
Using the self-timer
Changing the lens orientation – Face to face recording
You can shoot yourself by placing yourself and the LCD screen face to face.
Lens part
MODE selector
1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE
or STILL.
2 Adjust the lens angle.
Rotate the lens part at about 180 degrees when face to face recording.
With the self-timer about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded.
Shutter button
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE
or STILL.
2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “SELFTIMER” with the
control button, then press it. Self-timer indicator ( ) appears on the screen.
4 Press the shutter button halfway
down. The AE lock indicator (z) appears on the screen.
Image on the LCD screen
Recorded image
3 Start recording.
PNote
The images displayed on the LCD screen are mirror images. But they are stored in Memory Stick in the same way as you see through the lens.
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5 Press the shutter button fully.
The recording lamp and the self­timer indicator ( ) flashes, then the shutter is released in about 10 seconds and the image is recorded.
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Selecting brightness of the flash (FLASH LEVEL)
You can select brightness of the flash.
MODE selector
5 Select the brightness of flash with
the control button.
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
WHITE BALANCE FLASH LEVEL EXPOSURE
HIGH
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
6 Press V of the control button
repeatedly. The menu bar disappears from the screen.
Various ways of recording
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “CAMERA” with the
control button, then press it. The CAMERA menu appears on the screen.
WHITE BALANCE FLASH LEVEL EXPOSURE
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
4 Select “FLASH LEVEL” with the
control button, then press it.
HIGH NORMAL LOW
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
WHITE BALANCE
FLASH LEVEL
EXPOSURE
z Hints for setting the flash
adjustment
When the subject or background is dark, the flash adjustment may become too high. In this case, set FLASH LEVEL to LOW (
–). On the other hand, when the subject or background is bright, the flash adjustment may become too low. In this case, set FLASH LEVEL to HIGH (
+). To set the flash level properly, we recommend you to do a trial recording.
Recording images in macro
Press the (macro) button. The macro indicator ( ) appears on the LCD screen. You can shoot a subject that is
about 4 inches (10 cm) away from the lens surface in macro mode.
If you press the (macro) button again, macro mode is released and you can record images in normal mode.
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Recording enlarged images – Zoom recording
– button
+ button
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2 Press the + button.
The image on the LCD screen is enlarged by 2.5 times. The zoom indicator ( on the screen.
640
) appears
3 Press the shutter button fully.
The image is recorded at 640 × 480 size on a Memory Stick.
To return to the original size
Press the – button. The zoom indicator ( screen.
P Note
The image displayed on the screen is degraded than the one to be recorded on the Memory Stick.
z On zoom scaling
Zoom scaling fixes by 2.5 times and the zoom indicator appears as (
640
) disappears from the
640
).
Enjoying Picture Effect
You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function.
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE
or STILL.
2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “EFFECT” with the control
button, then press it repeatedly until the desired picture effect is displayed. NEG. ART: The color and
brightness of the picture is reversed.
SEPIA: The picture is sepia. B&W: The picture is
monochrome (black and white).
SOLARIZE: The light intensity
is more clear, and the picture looks like an illustration.
4 Press V of the control button.
The menu bar disappears from the screen.
To cancel the picture effect
Select “EFFECT” in the step 3, then press the control button repeatedly until the picture effect indicator disappears.
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Selecting image quality (QUALITY)
You can select one of two available image quality modes. The number of images you can record is different depending on which image quality mode you select.
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “FILE” with the control
button, then press it. The FILE menu appears on the screen.
FORMAT FILE NUMBER IMAGE SIZE QUALITY REC MODE
SELF TIMER
SELECT OK
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
FINE (FINE): Use this mode
when giving priority to image quality.
STANDARD (STD): Use this
mode as a standard image quality.
5 Select the image quality with the
control button, then press it.
FORMAT FILE NUMBER
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
IMAGE SIZE QUALITY REC MODE
FINE
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
6 Press V of the control button
repeatedly. The menu bar disappears from the screen.
z What is the difference in the
image quality mode?
An image is compressed in the JPEG format before recording. The memory capacity allocated to each image is different depending on the image quality.
P Note
Depending on the image, changing the image quality may not affect the image appearance on the screen.
Various ways of recording
4 Select “QUALITY” with the
control button, then press it.
FORMAT FILE NUMBER
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
REC MODE
FINE STANDARD
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
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Selecting image size
You can change the image size according to your recording conditions.
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE
or STILL.
2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “FILE” with the control
button, then press it. The FILE menu appears on the screen.
FORMAT FILE NUMBER IMAGE SIZE QUALITY REC MODE
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
Items for STILL mode
1600 × 1200: Records a 1600 ×
1200 JPEG file.
1024 × 768: Records a 1024 × 768
JPEG file.
640 × 480: Records a 640 × 480
JPEG file.
Items for MOVIE mode
320 × 240: Records a 320 × 240
MPEG file.
160 × 112: Records a 160 × 112
MPEG file.
5 Select the desired image size with
the control button, then press it.
FORMAT
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
FILE NUMBER IMAGE SIZE QUALITY REC MODE
1600×1200
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
6 Press V of the control button
repeatedly. The menu bar disappears from the screen.
4 Select “IMAGE SIZE” with the
control button, then press it.
FORMAT FILE NUMBER
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY REC MODE
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SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
FILE
1600
×
1024×768
640×480
1200
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
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Selecting recording mode (REC MODE)
You can record a still image and sound together, or a still image which is suitable for e-mail transmission.
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
VOICE: Records a still image
and sound together besides a JPEG file.
E-MAIL: Records a 320 × 240
JPEG file besides a 1600 × 1200, 1024 × 768, or 640 × 480 JPEG file. E-mail files are suitable for e-mail transmission, etc. because they contain compressed data.
NORMAL: Records a JPEG file
in selected image size.
5 Select the desired recording mode
with the control button, then press it.
FORMAT FILE NUMBER IMAGE SIZE
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
QUALITY REC MODE
E-MAIL
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
Various ways of recording
3 Select “FILE” with the control
button, then press it. The FILE menu appears on the screen.
FORMAT FILE NUMBER IMAGE SIZE QUALITY REC MODE
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
4 Select “REC MODE” with the
control button, then press it.
FORMAT FILE NUMBER
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
IMAGE SIZE QUALITY
REC MODE
VOICE E-MAIL NORMAL
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
6 Press V of the control button
repeatedly. The menu bar disappears from the screen.
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The MODE selector is set to “STILL”
Recording mode
NORMAL
E-MAIL
VOICE
Image size
1600 × 1200 1024 × 768 640 × 480 1600 × 1200
1024 × 768
640 × 480
1600 × 1200
1024 × 768
640 × 480
Recording file
JPEG (1600 × 1200) JPEG (1024 × 768) JPEG (640 × 480) JPEG (1600 × 1200)
JPEG (320 × 240) JPEG (1024 × 768)
JPEG (320 × 240) JPEG (640 × 480)
JPEG (320 × 240) JPEG (1600 × 1200)
MPEG audio with still image (320 × 240)
JPEG (1024 × 768) MPEG audio with still image (320 × 240)
JPEG (640 × 480) MPEG audio with still image (320 × 240)
The MODE selector is set to “MOVIE”
Mode
Presentation Video mail
* Continuous recording time
Image size
320 × 240 160 × 112
Recording file
MPEG (320 × 240) MPEG (160 × 112)
File name (ex.) Dsc
00001.jpg
00001.jpg
00001.jpg
00001.jpg
00001.jpg
00001.jpg
00001.jpg
00001.mpg
00001.jpg
00001.mpg
00001.jpg
00001.mpg
File name (ex.) Mov
00001.mpg
00001.mpg
No. of images that can be recorded on a Memory Stick
STANDARD FINE
10 – 15 5 – 8 27 – 49 14 – 27 47 – 63 27 – 38 10 – 14 5 – 8
24 – 48 13 – 24
38 – 48 24 – 32
9 – 12 5 – 7
19 – 27 11 – 19
27 – 32 19 – 24
Maximum recording time on a Memory Stick (sec.) *
40 160
z On directory
The directory of the file depending on the recording mode is as follows:
NORMAL: ¥Dcim¥100msdcf E-MAIL: ¥Mssony¥Imcif100 VOICE: ¥Mssony¥Momlv100 Moving image: ¥Mssony¥Moml0001
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Adjusting exposure (EXPOSURE)
You can adjust the exposure according to your conditions.
When to use?
The subject is too dark or bright against the background because of backlighting, a light source near by, etc.
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE
or STILL.
2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “CAMERA” with the
control button, then press it. The CAMERA menu appears on the screen.
5 Select the desired exposure value
with the control button, then press it. You can select values ranging from – 1.5EV to + 1.5EV in steps of
0.5EV.
WHITE BALANCE
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
FLASH LEVEL
0 EVEXPOSURE
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
6 Press V of the control button
repeatedly. The menu bar disappears from the screen.
Various ways of recording
WHITE BALANCE FLASH LEVEL EXPOSURE
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
4 Select “EXPOSURE” with the
control button, then press it.
WHITE BALANCE
SELF TIMER
SELECT OK
FLASH LEVEL
EXPOSURE
+
1.5EV
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
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Adjusting the white balance
White balance adjustment allows more natural color balance for camera recording. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE
or STILL.
2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “CAMERA” with the
control button, then press it. The CAMERA menu appears on the screen.
IN DOOR (n):
• Lighting condition changes quickly
• Too bright place such as photography studios
• Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps
OUT DOOR ( ):
• Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks
• Under a color matching fluorescent lamp
HOLD (HOLD): Recording a
single-colored subject or background
AUTO: Adjusting the white
balance automatically
5 Select the desired white balance
mode with the control button, then press it.
OUT DOOR
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
WHITE BALANCE FLASH LEVEL EXPOSURE
WHITE BALANCE FLASH LEVEL EXPOSURE
SELF
SELECT OK
FILE
TIMER
4 Select “WHITE BALANCE” with
the control button, then press it.
IN DOOR OUT DOOR HOLD AUTO
FILE
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SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
WHITE BALANCE
FLASH LEVEL EXPOSURE
6 Press V of the control button
repeatedly. The menu bar disappears from the
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
screen.
To return to automatic adjustment
Select “AUTO” in the step 5 with the control button, then press it.
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zVarious ways of
playback
Playing back multiple images at a time (INDEX)
You can play back six recorded images at a time. You can also select a specific image from the six images and enlarge it to full-size.
When to use?
To search for an image you want from all the recorded images.
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. 2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
: Moving image file : Still image with sound file
: E-mail mode file : Print mark
To display the other six images
Select “v/V” at the lower left on the screen with the control button, then press v/V of the control button.
v Displays preceding six images V Displays following six images
To return to the normal playback
• Select the desired image with the control button, then press it.
• Select “RETURN” with the control button, then press it.
PNote
You cannot clear the menu bar in INDEX mode.
Various ways of playback
3 Select “INDEX” with the control
button, then press it. Six images are displayed at a time (INDEX screen).
1999 7 4 10:30PMDSC00100 RETURN SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY
Showing the position of an image whose number is displayed
FILEDELETE SETUP
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Enlarging a part of the image – Zoom and trimming
You can enlarge and display a part of the recorded image.
– button
+ button
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. 2 Display the image to enlarge. 3 Zoom in/out the image by
pressing the + or – button repeatedly. The zoom scaling indicator ( ×
2.0) appears on the LCD screen.
To record an enlarged image (trimming)
1Enlarge the image. 2Press the shutter button. The image
is recorded at 640 × 480 size.
PNotes
•You cannot use this function on moving images.
•Zoom scaling is up to 5× regardless of the original size.
• The enlarged image is recorded at 640 × 480 size.
4 Press the control button repeatedly
to trim the image.
v : Image moves downward V : Image moves upward b : Image moves rightward B : Image moves leftward
To return to the normal size
Press the – button repeatedly, until the zoom scaling indicator ( × 2.0) disappears from the screen, or simply
press the control button. The zoom scaling indicator ( × 2.0) disappears from the screen.
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Rotating image (ROTATE)
You can rotate the playback picture. Information on the direction of the rotated image is written to the data file.
When to use?
To play back vertical images recorded to horizontal images.
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. 2 Display the image to rotate. 3 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
4 Select “FILE” with the control
button, then press it. The FILE menu appears on the screen.
5 Select “ROTATE (90°)” with the
control button, then press it.
ROTAT E
SELECT OK
: Rotates the image clockwise
by 90 degrees
: Rotates the image counter-
clockwise by 90 degrees
RETURN
6 Rotate the image, and select
“RETURN” with the control button, then press it.
To return to the original image
Select or in the step 6 until the image returns to the original image. Select “RETURN” with the control button, then press it.
PNotes
• The image recorded with other equipment may not be rotated.
• If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK, or the image is protected, you cannot rotate the image.
• Information on image rotating may not be sent to a personal computer.
Various ways of playback
FORMAT ROTATE (90°) SLIDE SHOW PRINT MARK PROTECT
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
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Playing back images in a continuous loop (SLIDE SHOW)
Plays back all recorded images in succession automatically.
When
For a presentation, etc.
to use?
MODE selector
Control button
1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. 2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “FILE” with the control
button, then press it. The FILE menu appears on the screen.
FORMAT ROTATE (90°) SLIDE SHOW PRINT MARK PROTECT
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
4 Select “SLIDE SHOW” with the
control button, then press it.
10/48
5 Set “INTERVAL” with the control
button. Set it with b/B of the control button. You can select from 1 MIN (one minute), 30 SEC (30 seconds), 10 SEC (10 seconds), 5 SEC (five seconds), or 3 SEC (three seconds).
6 Set “REPEAT” with the control
button. ON: Plays back images in a
continuous loop until “RETURN” is selected.
OFF: After all images played
back, slide show ends.
7 Select “START” with the control
button. Slide show begins.
To cancel the setting
Select “CANCEL” with the control button, then press it.
PNote
Interval time may not stay in adjustment depending on setting of image size and quality.
To operate the slide show
• Playback pause
Select “X” with the control button, then press it.
• Playback pause release
Select “B” with the control button, then press it.
• Search
Select “'b/B'” with the control button, then press b/B of it. You can also operate with the control button only.
• Cancel
Select “RETURN ” with the control button, then press it.
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SELECT OK
SLIDE SHOW
INTERVAL REPEAT
30 SEC
CANCELSTART
OFFON
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Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)
5 Select “ON” with the control
button, then press it. The displayed image is protected.
To prevent accidental erasure, you can protect all or selected images.
MODE selector
Control button
In single mode
1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY,
then display the image to protect.
2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “FILE” with the control
button, then press it. The FILE menu appears on the screen.
FORMAT ROTATE (90°) SLIDE SHOW PRINT MARK PROTECT
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
4 Select “PROTECT” with the
control button, then press it.
6 Press V of the control button
repeatedly. The menu bar disappears from the screen. “-” appears on the protected image.
To release protection
Select “OFF” with the control button in the step 5, then press it.
In INDEX mode
1 Display the INDEX screen. 2 Select “PROTECT” of the FILE
menu with the control button, then press it. The FILE menu appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “ALL” to protect (or
unprotect) all images, or “SELECT” to protect (or unprotect) selected images with the control button, then press it.
When selecting “ALL”
PROTECT: ALL
ON
FORMAT
OFF
PRINT MARK
CANCEL
PROTECT
SELECT
To protect all images
Select “ON” with the control button, then press it.
FILEDELETE SETUPRETURN
SINGLE DISPLAY
Various ways of playback
FORMAT ROTATE (90°) SLIDE SHOW PRINT MARK
PROTECT
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
ON OFF
To release protection of all images
Select “OFF” with the control button, then press it.
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When selecting “SELECT”
0001-0006/0100
SELECT OK
To protect images
1 Select the image to protect
with the control button, then press it. The protect indicator (-) appears on the selected image.
ENTERPROTECT CANCEL
Deleting images (DELETE)
You can delete all or selected images that you no longer want to keep.
MODE selector
2 After selecting all images to
protect, select “ENTER” with the control button, then press it. The protect indicator (-) changes from green to white.
To release protection
Select the images to unprotect in the step 1, then select “ENTER” with the control button then press it.
Control button
In single mode
1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY,
then display the image to delete.
2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “DELETE” with the control
button, then press it.
DELETE
OK
SELECT OK
CANCEL
4 Select “OK” with the control
button, then press it. The image is deleted.
PNote
Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the image to delete carefully before deleting.
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In INDEX mode
1 Display the INDEX screen. 2 Select “DELETE” with the control
button, then press it.
3 Select “ALL” to delete all images,
or “SELECT” to delete selected images with the control button, then press it.
When selecting “ALL”
DELETE ALL ?
OK
ALL
SELECT
CANCEL
FILEDELETE SETUPRETURN
OK
SELECT
Select “OK” with the control button, then press it.
When selecting “SELECT”
0001-0006/0100
SELECT OK
1 Select the image to delete with
the control button, then press it. The delete indicator (green) ( ) appears on the selected image.
ENTERDELETE CANCEL
To cancel deleting
Select “CANCEL” with the control button, then press it.
PNotes
• Even if you select “ALL,” you cannot delete the protected image.
• When you select “SELECT,” you cannot select a protected image.
Various ways of playback
2 After selecting all the images
to delete, select “ENTER” with the control button, then press it. The selected images are deleted.
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Formatting (initializing) a Memory Stick
MODE selector
Control button
1 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
2 Select “FILE” with the control
button, then press it. The FILE menu appears.
FORMAT FILE NUMBER IMAGE SIZE QUALITY REC MODE
SELF
TIMER
SELECT OK
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
FILE
3 Select “FORMAT” with the control
button, then press it.
PNote
If you initialize the Memory Stick, all the images stored in Memory Stick are lost even if the image is protected. Before initialization, make sure to copy the images you want to store on your computer, etc.
FORMAT
FILE NUMBER IMAGE SIZE QUALITY REC MODE
SELF
TIMER
SELECT
FILE
OK
4 Select “OK” with the control
button, then press it.
To cancel formatting
Select “CANCEL” with the control button in the step 4, then press it.
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OK CANCEL
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
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BChanging the menu
setting
Changing the menu setting
2 Select the desired item with the
control button, then press it. The color of the item changes from blue to yellow.
1 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
MOVIE/STILL
SELF TIMER
PLAY (single mode)
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
PLAY (INDEX mode)
SELECT
FILE
MENU BAR OFFSELECT OK
MENU BAR OFF
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FILEDELETE SETUPRETURN
SINGLE DISPLAY
SETUPCAMERAEFFECT
/LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
OK
SELECT
3 Select the desired setting with the
control button, then press it. The screen returns to the menu in the step 2.
To clear the menu
Press V of the control button repeatedly until the menu bar disappears.
Changing the menu setting
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Setting the mode of each item
Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated in bold letters.
Items in STILL/MOVIE mode
SELF TIMER
Select this item to record with the self-timer. (page 24)
EFFECT
<NEG. ART/SEPIA/B&W/SOLARIZE>
• Select NEG. ART to record the image color reversed.
• Select SEPIA to record sepia image.
• Select B&W to record monochrome image.
• Select SOLARIZE to record illustrational image.
FILE
FORMAT
<OK/CANCEL>
• Select OK to format a Memory Stick.
• Select CANCEL to cancel formatting a Memory Stick.
FILE NUMBER <SERIES/NORMAL>
• Select SERIES to put numbers to files in sequence even if the Memory Stick is changed.
• Select NORMAL to reset the numbering of files each time the Memory Stick is changed.
IMAGE SIZE (during STILL mode) <1600 × 1200/1024 × 768/640 × 480>
• Select 1600 × 1200 to record a 1600 × 1200 JPEG image.
• Select 1024 × 768 to record a 1024 × 768 JPEG image.
• Select 640 × 480 to record a 640 × 480 JPEG image.
(during MOVIE mode) <320 × 240/160 × 112>
• Select 320 × 240 to record a 320 × 240 MPEG image.
• Select 160 × 112 to record a 160 × 112 MPEG image.
QUALITY (only in STILL mode) <FINE/STANDARD>
• Select FINE when giving priority to image quality.
• Select STANDARD as a standard image quality.
REC MODE (only in STILL mode) <VOICE/E-MAIL/NORMAL>
• Select VOICE to record a still image and sound together besides a JPEG file.
• Select E-MAIL to record a 320 × 240 JPEG file besides a 1600 × 1200, 1024 × 768, or 640 × 480 JPEG file.
• Normally select NORMAL. A JPEG file is recorded in selected image size.
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REC TIME SET (only in MOVIE mode) <15 SEC/10 SEC/5 SEC>
Adjust the recording time of the moving image.
CAMERA
WHITE BALANCE <IN DOOR/OUT DOOR/HOLD/AUTO>
• Select IN DOOR to record images inside.
• Select OUT DOOR to record images outside.
• Select HOLD to record single colored subject or background.
• Select AUTO to adjust the white balance automatically.
FLASH LEVEL (only in STILL mode) <HIGH/NORMAL/LOW>
• Select HIGH to make the flash level higher than normal.
• Normally select NORMAL.
• Select LOW to make the flash level lower than normal.
EXPOSURE <+1.5EV to –1.5EV>
Select this item to adjust exposure.
SETUP
DEMO <STBY/ON or OFF>
Only when you use the AC power adaptor/charger during MOVIE or STILL mode, DEMO appears in the menu. To stop the demonstration, turn off the camera.
• Select ON to make the demonstration appear. The demonstration will start about 10 minutes after the power is turned on if the camera has not been operated.
• Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode.
/LANGUAGE <ENGLISH or /JPN>
• Select ENGLISH to display all items in English.
• Select /JPN to display all items in Japanese.
Changing the menu setting
CLOCK SET
Select this item to set the date and time.
BEEP <SHUTTER/ON/OFF>
• Select SHUTTER to turn off the beep only.
• Normally set to ON.
• Select OFF to turn off the beep/shutter sound.
Items in PLAY (single) mode
INDEX
Select this item to display six recorded images at a time.
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DELETE
<OK/CANCEL>
• Select OK to delete displayed image.
• Select CANCEL to cancel deleting image.
FILE
FORMAT
<OK/CANCEL>
• Select OK to format a Memory Stick.
• Select CANCEL to cancel formatting a Memory Stick.
ROTATE (90°)
Select this item to rotate an image.
SLIDE SHOW
Select this item to play back images in a continuous loop.
PRINT MARK <ON/OFF>
• Select ON to mark the print mark on the image.
• Select OFF to unmark the mark.
PROTECT <ON/OFF>
• Select ON to protect displayed image.
• Select OFF to release protection of the image.
Items in PLAY (INDEX) mode
DELETE
<ALL/SELECT>
• Select ALL to delete all images.
• Select SELECT to delete selected images.
FILE
FORMAT
<OK/CANCEL>
• Select OK to format a Memory Stick.
• Select CANCEL to cancel formatting a Memory Stick.
PRINT MARK <ALL/SELECT/CANCEL>
• Select ALL to unmark the print marks on all images.
• Select SELECT to mark or unmark the print mark on the selected images.
• Select CANCEL to cancel the setting.
PROTECT <ALL/SELECT/CANCEL>
• Select ALL to protect all images.
• Select SELECT to protect or unprotect selected images.
• Select CANCEL to cancel the setting.
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z
Using image data with other equipment
Using the house current (mains)
Power cord (mains lead) (supplied)
AC power adaptor/ charger AC-VF10 (supplied)
DK-115 DC connecting cable (supplied)
Slot cover for AC power adaptor/charger
1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the one end of the DK-115
DC connecting cable to the battery terminal, and close the cover. When inserting the cable, open the slot cover for AC power adaptor/ charger and be careful not to pinch the cable.
3 Connect the other end of the DC
connecting cable to the AC power adaptor/charger.
4
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor/ charger, and to a wall outlet (mains).
Watching images on a TV screen
Connect the camera to the TV that has a video input jack. You can enjoy a “SLIDE SHOW“ on the TV screen. When shooting an image in macro, you can adjust the focus more easily on the TV screen.
Set the TV/video input selector to the video position
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
to A/V OUT
1 Connect the A/V OUT jack of the
camera to the video input jack of the TV.
2 Start playback on the camera.
Playback picture appears on the TV screen.
PNotes
•Before making connections, turn off each equipment. After connections are completed, turn on each equipment.
• When you use the camera with connecting other equipment for a long time, use the AC power adaptor/charger.
• You cannot use a TV that has an antenna (aerial) connector only.
• When the MODE selector is set to MOVIE or STILL and the lens is rotated to the same side as the LCD screen (face to face shooting), the mirror image appears upside-down on the TV screen.
• Beep does not sound when connecting with the A/V connecting cable. The image does not appear on the LCD screen.
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Printing the recorded images
Marking a print mark on an image
Using a printer, you can print images recorded on this camera. You can send the image data to the printer that has video input jack. For details on printing, refer to the instruction manual of the printer.
TV
Watching an image
Color video printer
Printing images
to video input
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
to A/V OUT
1 Connect the A/V OUT jack of the
camera to the video input jack of the printer.
2 Start playback on the camera.
Playback picture appears on the TV screen.
You can mark a print mark on images recorded with this camera. This mark is convenient for checking the images to print. Your camera conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out.
MODE selector
Control button
In single mode
1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY
and display the image to mark.
2 Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3 Select “FILE” with the control
button, then press it. The FILE menu appears on the screen.
3 The printer receives image data
from the camera and starts printing.
For the detailed procedures, refer to the instruction manual of the printer.
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FORMAT ROTATE (90°) SLIDE SHOW PRINT MARK PROTECT
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT OK
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4 Select “PRINT MARK” with the
control button, then press it.
FORMAT ROTATE (90°) SLIDE SHOW
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
INDEX FILEDELETE SETUP
SELECT
ON OFF
OK
5 Select “ON” with the control
button, then press it. The print mark is marked on an image.
6 Press V of the control button
repeatedly. The menu bar disappears from the screen.
” is marked on the image.
To unmark the print mark
Select “OFF” with the control button in the step 5, then press it.
In INDEX mode
To unmark the all print marks
Select “OFF” with the control button, then press it.
When selecting “SELECT”
0001-0006/0100
SELECT OK
To mark the print mark
1 Select the image to mark with
the control button, then press it. “ ” appears on the selected image.
2 After selecting all the images
to mark, select “ENTER” with the control button, then press it. “ ” changes from green to white.
ENTERPRINT MARK CANCEL
Using image data with other equipment
1 Display the INDEX screen. 2 Select “PRINT MARK” of “FILE”
with the control button, then press it.
3 Select “ALL” to unmark all
images, or “SELECT” to mark (or unmark) selected images with the control button, then press it.
When selecting “ALL”
PRINT MARK: ALL
OFF
FORMAT
CANCEL
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SELECT
FILEDELETE SETUPRETURN
OK
To unmark the selected print mark
Select the images to unmark in the step 1, then select “ENTER” with the control button, then press it.
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Additional information
Precautions
On Memory Stick
• Do not remove the battery or the AC power adaptor/charger during recording or playback. Always turn off the power before you remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adaptor/charger.
• Do not touch the terminal of the Memory Stick by your hand or a metal object.
• Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the label space of the Memory Stick.
• Do not strike, bend, or drop the Memory Stick.
• Do not disassemble or convert the Memory Stick.
• Do not wet the Memory Stick.
• Do not use or store the Memory Stick in the following areas:
– Hot locations such as the inside of a
car or the outdoors under hot weather.
– Humid or corrosive locations.
• Carry or store the Memory Stick in its supplied case.
• Setting the write-protect switch to “LOCK” disables you to record, delete, or format data.
• We recommend that you make a backup copy important data.
• Do not remove the Memory Stick while reading or writing data.
• Recorded data may be lost or damaged in the following situations: – When you remove the Memory Stick
or turn off the camera while reading or writing data.
– When you use the Memory Stick in
the locations subject to static electricity or noise.
• This camera is not guaranteed to properly play back images shot with other equipment. The images shot with this camera are not guaranteed to be played back properly with other equipment.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. Should this occur, the camera will not operate properly. In this case, remove the battery pack and open the battery cover and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, put the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time. 1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic
bag containing the camera.
2 Remove the bag when the air
temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it (about an hour).
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with the cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water. Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your camera, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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About the lithium battery
Your camera is supplied with a rechargeable lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using the camera. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use the camera. It will be completely discharged in about six months if you do not use the camera at all. Even if the lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camera operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged. The following are charging methods:
• Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains) using the supplied AC power adaptor/charger, and leave the camera with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
• Or, install the fully charged battery pack in the camera, and leave the camera with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
Using your camera abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains) [b].
Watching the playback picture on TV
If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera. TV color systems differ from country to country. Check the following list:
NTSC system countries
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 system countries
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system country
Brazil
PAL-N system countries
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system countries
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.
Additional information
AC-VF10
[a] [b]
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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If warning and notice messages appear on the LCD screen, see page 52.
Symptom
The camera does not
work.
You cannot record
images.
The picture is out of
focus.
The picture is noisy.
The picture is too
dark.
Cause/Solution
•The battery is weak (the indicator appears on the LCD screen).
b
Charge the battery. (page 9)
•The AC power adaptor/charger is not connected securely.
b
Connect it to the battery terminal of the camera and a wall outlet (mains) firmly. (page 45)
•The built-in micro computer does not work properly.
b
Disconnect any power sources and reconnect it after one minute. Then turn the power on by sliding the POWER switch down.
•The MODE selector is not set to MOVIE or STILL.
b
Set it to MOVIE or STILL. (pages 14, 15)
•Memories are full.
b
Delete certain images you do not want to keep, and then start recording. (page 38)
•No Memory Stick has been inserted into this camera.
b
Insert a Memory Stick. (page 11)
•The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK.
b
Set it to recording position.
•The battery is weak (the indicator appears on the LCD screen).
b
Charge the battery. (page 9)
•The camera is not in macro recording mode if you shoot a subject that is about 4 to 19 3/4 inches (10 to 50 cm) away from the lens.
b
Press the (macro) button to be in macro recording mode. (page 25)
•The camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses strong magnets.
b
Place the camera away from the TV, etc.
•You are shooting a subject with the light source behind the subject or light is insufficient.
b
Adjust exposure. (page 31)
b
Adjust brightness of the LCD screen. (page 8)
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Symptom
Vertical streaks appear when shooting a very bright subject.
Black points and/or bright (red, blue or green) points appear on the LCD screen.
The battery life deteriorates too fast.
You cannot play back the images.
You cannot delete an image.
Cause/Solution
• The smear phenomenon.
b
The camera is not malfunctioning.
•These points are normal with the LCD screen and do not affect the recorded image in any way.
b
The camera is not malfunctioning.
•The battery is not charged enough.
b
Charge the battery fully. (page 9)
•The battery is dead.
b
Replace the battery with a new one. (page 10)
•The MODE selector is not set to PLAY.
b
Set it to PLAY. (pages 17, 18)
•No Memory Stick has been inserted, or no image has been recorded on the Memory Stick.
b
Insert the recorded Memory Stick. (page 11)
•The battery is discharged.
b
Charge the battery. (page 9)
•The image is protected.
b
Cancel the protection of the image . (page 37)
•The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK.
b
Set it to recording position.
Additional information
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Self-diagnosis display
The camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition with five-digits (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen. If this occurs check the following code chart. The five-digits display informs you of the camera’s current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
C:32:
Self-diagnosis display
•C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself.
•E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
First three digits
C:32:ss
C:13:ss
E:61:ss E:91:ss
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Cause and/or Corrective Action
• Trouble is with the hardware. t Turn the power off and on again.
• An unformatted Memory Stick is inserted. t Format the Memory Stick. (page 40)
• A Memory Stick is broken. t Insert a new Memory Stick. (page 11)
• A camera malfunction which you can not reverse has occurred.
t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits. (example: E:61:10)
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Warning and notice messages
Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check them with the following list.
Message
NO MEMORY STICK
SYSTEM ERROR
MEMORY STICK
ERROR
FORMAT ERROR
MEMORY STICK LOCKED
NO MEMORY SPACE
FILE ERROR
FILE PROTECT
NO FILE
for “InfoLITHIUM”
BATTERY ONLY
Meaning/Remedy
• No Memory Stick has been inserted.
b
Insert a Memory Stick. (page 11)
•Abnormal conditions are encountered with the hardware.
b
Turn on the power again.
•An inserted Memory Stick is broken.
•An inserted Memory Stick is malfunction.
b
Insert the proper Memory Stick. (page 11)
•Failed to format the Memory Stick.
b
Format the Memory Stick. (page 40)
•The tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK position.
b
Set it to recording position.
•The capacity of the Memory Stick is full.
b
Delete images you do not want to keep, or insert a new Memory Stick, then start recording. (pages 11,
38)
•The file is broken down.
b
Delete the broken file. (page 38)
•The image is protected.
b
Cancel the protection using the menu. (page 37)
•No image has been recorded on the Memory Stick.
b
Insert the recorded Memory Stick.
•An inserted Memory Stick does not usable with this camera.
b
Insert the proper Memory Stick.
•The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.
b
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. (page 9)
•The battery is weak.
b
Charge the battery. (page 9)
Additional information
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Specifications
System
Recording format
Digital (JPEG based)/Field recording
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards (DSC-F55) PAL colour CCIR standards (DSC-F55E)
Image device
1/2-inch CCD (total number of square pixels: 1636 ×
1236), square grid, primary color filter, Interlace format
Lens
f = 6.85 mm (37 mm, when converted into a 35 mm still camera) (0.5 m – ∞) Macro (0.1 m – ∞) F = 2.8
Photometric system
TTL system
Exposure control
Automatic exposure
White balance
Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold
Data compression system
Movie: MPEG-1 Still: JPEG Audio (with still image): MPEG AUDIO (Monaural)
Data format
Still: 1600 × 1200, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480 Movie: 320 × 240, 160 × 112 E-mail: 320 × 240
Memory
Memory Stick
Flash
Recording distance limitations: 11 7/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet (0.3 m to
2.5 m), automatic flash control system
Shutter speed
Automatic (1/30 - 1/1000) (DSC-F55) Automatic (1/25 - 1/1000) (DSC-F55E)
LCD screen
Screen size
2 inches (559 wide × 220 long)
LCD panel
TFT
Total dot number
122,980 dots
Input and output connectors
A/V OUT (Monaural)
Minijack Video: 1Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: monaural, 327 mV (at output, impedance more than 47 kilohms) Output impedance with less than 2.2 kilohms
Digital I/O
Minijack RS-232C based, 9.6 Kbps to
115.2 Kbps
General
Power consumption
Using the AC power adaptor/charger:
Recording: 3.6 W Playback: 3.1 W
Using the rechargeable NP-F10 lithium ion battery:
Recording: 3.3 W Playback: 2.7 W
Operation temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions
Approx. 4 (103 × 79.1 × 48 mm) (w/h/ d)
Mass
Approx. 9 oz (250 g) (excluding batteries) Approx.1 lb 11 oz (300 g) (including batteries, Memory Stick, and Lens cap etc.)
1
⁄8 × 3 1⁄8 × 1 15⁄16 in.
AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/charger
Power requirements
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
13 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 4.2 V, 1.8 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal:
4.2 V, 1.5 A in charge mode
Operation temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions
Approx. 1 3 (49 × 39 × 85 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 4.2 oz (120 g) (excluding batteries)
3
⁄8 in.
15
⁄16 × 1 9⁄16 ×
NP-F10 battery pack
Voltage
DC 3.6 V
Capacity
3.6 Wh
Type
Lithium ion type
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index
A
Access lamp 11 Adjusting
flash 25 image 32
LCD screen 8 AE (Automatic Exposure) 14 Auto power-off function 10 AWB (Automatic White Balance) 14
B
Battery 9 Battery charger 9 Battery life 20 Battery remaining indicator 16
C
Charging 9 Cleaning 48 Connecting
TV 45
personal computer 22
printer 46
D
Deleting 38
E
Exposure 31
I, J, K, L
Image quality 27 Indicators on the LCD screen 16, 19
M
Menu 41 Messages 53 Moisture condensation 48 Multi screen 33
N, O
NTSC system 49
P, Q
PAL system 49 Personal computer 21 Playback 33 Power sources
battery 9 house current (mains)
45 Printing 46 Protect 37
R
Recording 14 Recording mode 30 Recording in macro 25 Rotating an image 35
S
SECAM system 49 Self-timer 24 Setting the date and time 12 Slide show 36
T
Tripod 7 Troubleshooting 50 TV color system 49
U
Using abroad 49
V
VOICE 29
W
Warning messages 53
Z
Zoom 34
Additional information
F, G
Face to face recording 24 Flash adjustment 25
H
Hand strap 7
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