Sony DSC-F55V Operating Instruction

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Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operati ng t h e unit, please read thi s ma nual thoroughly, and retain it for futur e reference.

DSC-F55V

W ARNING

To prevent f ire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Attention

The electromagnetic f i elds at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

“Memory Stick”

Be sure to read the following before using your camera

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recordin g to ma ke sur e that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recordin g cannot be compensated for if recording or pla yba c k is not possible due to a malfuncti on of your camera, etc.

Notes on image data compatibility

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This camera conforms with the Design Rules for Camera File Sy stems universal standar d established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industries Development Association). You cannot play back on your camera still imag es reco rded on o ther equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

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Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and pla yba c k of images recorded or edited wit h othe r equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Tele vision 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.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or ima ge data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

LCD screen and lens

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The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. Ho wever, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in colo r) that consta n tly appear on the LCD screen . These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.

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Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direc t sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be car eful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 51 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is eq uipped wi th a Carl Zeis s lens which is capable of reproducing fine images. The lens f o r th is camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses.

MTF is the abbreviation of Modulation

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Transfer Function/Factor, a numeric value indicating the ability to reproduce the subject contrast.

Table of contents

Getting started

Identifying the parts ..............................4

Preparing the power supply ..................6

Setting the date and time ..................... 10

Inserting the “Memory Stick” ............. 12

Basic operations

Recording

Recording still images ........................13

Recording moving images ..................17

Playback

Playing back still images ....................18

Playing back moving images ..............19

Viewing images using a personal

computer ......................................21

Image file storage destinations a nd

image files .................................... 25

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

How to use the MODE selector ..........26

How to use the control button .............26

How to change the menu settings ....... 28

Menu settings ................ ......................29

Various recording

Rotating the LCD screen

— Face-to-Face recording ........... 34

Setting th e image size

(IMAGE SIZE) ............................ 34

Recording still images for e-mail

(E-MAIL) .....................................35

Adding audio files to still images

(VOICE) ......................................36

Recording text documents (TEXT) ..... 36

Recording un compressed images

(TIFF) ............... ............................37

Recording images in macro ................37

Setting the distance to the subject ....... 38

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 38

Adjusting the exposure

(EXPOSURE) .............................. 39

Adjusting the whit e ba la nce

(WHITE BALANCE) ..................40

Recordin g the date and tim e on the still

image (DATE/TIME) ..................40

Enjoying picture effects

(P.EFFECT) ................................. 41

Various playback

Playing back six images at once

(INDEX) ......................................42

Enlarging a part of the still image

(Zoom and trimming) .................. 43

Rotating a still image (ROTATE) .......44

Playing back the images in order

(SLIDE SHOW) ....................... ....44

Viewing images on a TV screen .........45

Editing

Preventing ac c idental erasure

(PROTECT) ................................. 46

Deleting images (DELETE) ................47

Changing the recorded still image size

(RESIZE) ..................................... 48

Copying images (COPY) ....................48

Selecting still images to print

(PRINT MARK) ..........................50

Additional information

Precautions .......................................... 51

On “Memory Sticks” ..........................52

Using your camera abroad ..................53

Troubleshooting .................................. 54

Warning and notice messages .............58

Self-diagnosis display .........................59

Specifications ...................................... 60

LCD screen indicators .................... ....61

Index ................................................... 63

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for de ta i ls of operation.

4 5 6

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A Shutter button (13) (17) B Flash (16) C Self-timer/Recording lamp D Built-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

E Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording.

F Lens G Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 6.5 mm. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer scr ews, and may damage the camera.

H OPEN (BATT) switch I Slot cover for AC power

adaptor/charger (9)

J VOLUME +/– button

PROGRAM AE ADJ button

K A/V OUT jack (45)

Audio output is monaural.

L DIGITAL I/O (USB ) jac k (22) (23) M Battery cover N Battery eject lever (8)

1 2 3 4

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Getting started

A (flash) button B Flash lamp C LCD BACK LIGHT switch

Usually set to ON. Set to OFF to save the battery if you use your camera in brig ht place.

D PROGRAM AE button (38) E Control button F DISPLAY button G POWER switch

POWER lamp

Attaching the lens cap (supplied) and the wrist strap (supplied).

Lens cap

H LCD screen I MODE selector (26) J T (digital zoo m ) button

W (digital zoom) button

K Speaker L Hook for the wrist strap M “Memory Stick” eject button N Access lamp (12) O “Memory Stick” cover

Wrist strap

Lens cap strap

Preparing the power supply

Charging the battery pack

Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FS11 battery pack* (S series). You cannot use any other battery pack.

Battery pack (S series)

CHARGE lamp

(orange)

AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/charger (supplied)

Connect the AC power adaptor/charger and the mains.

Insert the battery pack in the direction of the v mark. Slide the

battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

The CHARGE lamp lights up when charging begins. When the CHARGE lamp goes off, use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack inserted for about one hour after norma l charge is completed.

normal charge

is completed. For

full charge

To the mains

, which allows you to

To remove the battery pack

Slide the battery pack in the direction opposite the arrow.

* What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the

mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademar k of Sony Corpor ation.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.)

NP-FS11 (supplied) 170 110

Approximate tim e to charge a completely di scharged battery pack us in g t he ACVF10 AC power adaptor/ch arger.

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back

STILL mode recording*

LCD BACK LIGHT Battery life (min.) Number of images

ON 70 (65) 1300 (1200)

OFF 85 (75) 1600 (1400)

STILL mode playback**

LCD BACK LIGHT Battery life (min.) Number of images

ON 110 (100) 2200 (2000)

OFF 145 (130) 2900 (2600)

Approximate battery life and numb er o f im ages that can be reco rded/played back with a fully charged batte ry pack at a temperature of 25°C, 640×480 image size and in NORMAL recording mode. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.

Recording at about 4-second int e rvals

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Playing back single images in ord er at about 3-second intervals

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Getting started

MOVIE mode recording

LCD BACK LIGHT Continuous recording time (min.)

ON 75 (65)

OFF 85 (75)

Approximate ti m e that can be record ed with a fully charged b at te ry pack at a temperature of 25 °C and 160×112 image size. N umbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.

Notes

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The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at lo w temperatures, use the flash or rep eat ed ly tu rn the power on/off.

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The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”

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If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correc t ba ttery remaining time appea r s.

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Do not expose the battery pack to water.

Installing the battery pack

Battery pack

(S series)

Battery eject lever

Open the battery cover.

Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.

Install the battery pack.

Slide the battery eject lev e r downward and insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated.

Close the bat tery cover.

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery cover. Slide the battery eject lever downward, and remove the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play bac k i m ages. This indication may not be entirely accur at e depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down th e battery. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch to turn on the camera again.

Using the AC power adaptor

DK-115 DC connecting cable (supplied)

AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/ charger (supplied)

Open the battery cover.

Insert the one end of the DK-115 DC connect in g 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 th e cable.

Connect the other end of the DC connecting cable to the AC power

adaptor/charger. Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor/charger and th en

to a mains .

Slot cover for AC power

adaptor/charger

Mains lead

Getting started

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).

Setting the date and time

When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.

Control button

Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power.

The POWER lamp lights up.

Press v on the control button.

The menu bar appe ar s on the LCD screen.

Select [SETUP] with B on the cont ro l b utton ,

then press the center z.

Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the

center z.

Select the desired date display format with

on the control button, then press the

v/V

center z.

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/ mon t h/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item y ou w a nt to se t wi t h b/B on the control button.

The item to be set is indicated with v/V.

Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it.

After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [ENTER] with B on the control button, then press t h e center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

Getting started

To cancel the date and time setting

Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.

Inserting the “Memory Stick”

Access lamp

“Memory Stick”

Open the “Memory St i ck” cover.

Open the cover while sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” compartment as illustrated.

Close the “Memory Stick” cover.

Removing the “Memory Stick”

Open the “Mem or y St i ck” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” eject button.

Notes

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Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY STICK ERROR” will be displayed.

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Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.

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You cannot reco rd or ed it im ages on a “Mem ory Sti ck” i f the er asur e prevention swi tch i s set to the LOCK position.

Connector

Erasure prevention switch

Label space

Basic operations

AE lock indicator

Remaining memory

capacity indicator

Recording

Recording still images

Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”

POWER switch

Set the MODE selector to STILL.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway

down and check the image.

While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing, the image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is ready for recording. T o cancel the recording, release the shutter button.

Recording

Exposure and focus are automat ic al ly adjusted.

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The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”

See pages 35 to 37.

Notes

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While the image is being recorde d on the “M em or y S tic k, ” do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick.”

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When recording a bright s ubject , the L CD scree n color ma y cha nge aft er AE lock, b ut t his doe s not affect the recorded image.

Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDI N G ” disappears, you can record the next image.

Checking the last recorded image (Q uick Review)

You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 27) and pr es sing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording mode, press lightly on the shutter button or sele ct [RETURN] with b/B on the control button and then press the center z. You can also d elete the image first by selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with v/V on the control button and pressing the center z.

Using the digital zo om feature

T: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

W: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing. You can enlarge the image by pressing T and it returns to normal size by pressing W.

Notes

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The maximum digital zoom scaling fixes by 3 times.

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The image displayed on the LCD screen is degraded than the one recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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Digital zoom does n o t work f o r movi ng images.

LCD screen indicators during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 61 for a detailed description of the indic at ed items.

DISPLAY

Notes

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You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of th e ind ic at or s use d in a dvanced operations.

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The indicators on the LCD screen are not reco rd ed .

Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the sh ut te r button.

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp

Recording

Control button

Select (self-timer) indicator on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The (self-timer ) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, th e subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released.

Recording images with the flash

The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash auto matically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Flash emitter

Flash lamp

(

flash)

Photocell window for flash

Each time you press the (flash), the in d i cator changes as fol lows.

(No indicator) t t t t (No indicator)

Auto red-eye reduction: The flash strobes before re cording to reduce the

red-eye phen omenon.

Forced flash: The flash strobes regardless of the sur rounding

brightness.

No flash: The flash does not strobe. You can change the brightness of the flash (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings (page 31).

Notes

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The recommended shooting dist a nc e using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m.

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Auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending

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on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In additi on, red- eye reduc tion effects are also difficult to obtain if you set the shutter to a slow speed in the PROGRAM AE shutter priority mode.

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The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use for c ed flash in a bright loc at ion .

Recording moving images

Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and insert a “Memor y St ick.”

Recording

DISPLAY

Set the MODE selector to MOVI E.

Press the shutter button fully down.

“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and th e image and sound are recorded on the “Memory Stick .”

If you press the shutter button momentarily

The image and sound are recorded for five seconds. You can change the recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with [ REC TIME SET] in the menu setti ngs (page 30).

If you hold the shutter button down

The image and soun d ar e recorded while the sh utter button is held down for up to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu setting is set to [320 (HQ)]/[320×240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 35).

Using the self-timer, etc.

See page 15.

LCD screen indicators during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. These indicators are not recorded. See page 61 for a detailed description of the indicators.

POWER switch

Playing back still images

Playback

DISPLAY

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

The last recorded image (still or moving ) appears on the LCD s cr een.

Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD

screen. Select the desired still image with the

control button.

Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control button.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can directly sele ct and play back the image with b/B on the control button.

Notes

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You might not be able to correct ly p lay back image s r ecorded with th is camera on oth er equipment.

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You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be recorded with this camera.

POWER switch

LCD screen indicators during still image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 62 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Playing back moving images

(playback)/X (pause)

Playback bar

VOLUME +/–

DISPLAY

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.

Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD

screen. Select the desired moving image with the

control button.

Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control button.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next ima ge.

POWER switch

Playback

To pause playback

Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.

Select

v/V/b/B

center z.

The moving image and sou nd are played back. During playback, B (playback) changes to X (pause).

(playback) on the LCD screen with

on the control button, then press the

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can direc tly select the image w ith b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing the center z. When you press the center z during playback, play back is paused.

Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)]

The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 3 and 4.

Adjusting the volume

Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.

LCD screen indicators during moving image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 62 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Viewing images using a personal computer

You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing images on a perso nal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software.

Note

Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer.

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Still images (other than TEXT and uncompres se d modes) : JPEG format

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Moving images/audio: MPEG format

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Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format

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TEXT mode: GIF format

Recommended computer environm ent

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows98, Windows 98SE

Standard ins tallation is re q uired. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from: Windows3.1, Windows 95 to Windows98 or

Windows98 to Windows 98SE. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard. ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures ).

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models.

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iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loadi n g typ e CD-ROM drive

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iBook or G4 with the MacOS 8.6 standard installation The USB connector must be provided as standard. QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Notes

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Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub.

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Depending on the type of USB equi pment that is used si multaneously, some equipm en t may not operate.

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Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments menti o n ed above.

Playback

Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera .

For Windows 98 users

Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal

computer. Connect the USB jack on your camera with the USB connector on

your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

to the USB connector

Personal computer

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, connect the AC power

adaptor/charger and tur n on your ca m era.

“PC MODE” app ear s on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows 98 Add Ha rdware Wizard starts.

Follow the on-screen messages to specify the CD-ROM drive and

install the USB driver.

The Add Hardware Wizard star ts twice because two different U SB dr ivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.

Note

Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick ” into your camera before installing the US B driver. Otherwise, you will be unable to install the USB driver.

For Macintosh users

Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal

computer.

USB cable

to the USB jack

Push in until the connector clicks into place

Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open

the window. Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to

the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and dr op).

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Sony USB Driver

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Sony USB Shim

When “Put these items in to the Ex te nsi ons folder?” appears, click

“OK.” Restart your personal compute r.

Viewing images

For Windows 98 users

Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow

Windows 98 to load. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera

and the other end to the USB connector on your personal computer.

Playback

to the USB connector

Personal computer

Insert a “Memor y S tick” into your came ra , an d connect the AC

power adaptor/charger to your camera and then to the mains. Turn on the power of your camera.

“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of th e camera.

Open “My Computer” on Windows 98 and double click the newly

recognized driv e. (Exa mple: “Removable Disk (D:)”)

The folders insid e th e “M emory Stick” are displayed.

USB cable

to the USB jack

Push in until the connector clicks into place

Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the

folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” (page 25).

Desired file type Double-click in this order

Still ima g e “Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file Moving image* “Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file* Audio* “Mssony” folder t “Momlv100” folder t Audio file* E-mail image

“Mssony” folder t “ Imcif100” folder t Imag e file TIFF image (uncompressed)

Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is

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recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the ima ge and sound may break off.

Notes on using your personal computer

“Memory Stick”

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“Memory Stick” operations on your camera cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been formatted on your personal computer.

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Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory Stick” life.

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Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your cam era.

Software

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Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file.

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When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your personal computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so th e “FIL E ER ROR” message may appe ar an d you may be una b le t o ope n the file.

Communications with your personal computer

Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

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Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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All other product names mentione d he r ein ma y be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Image file storage destinations and image files

Image files recorded with your camera ar e grouped in folders by rec ording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. within the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is “D.”)

Folder File Meaning

100msdcf DSC0

Imcif100 DSC0

Moml0001 MOV0 Momlv100 DSC0

The numerical por ti o ns of the follo w in g files are the same. — A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file — An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file — An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file

TXT0

DSC0

ssss

.JPG

.GIF

.JPG

.TIF

ssss

.MPG•Moving image file recorde d norma lly

.MPG•Audio file recorded in VOICE mode

ssss

Folder containing still image data

Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data

Folder containing moving image data

Folder containing VOICE mode audio data

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Still image file recorded normally

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Still image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 35)

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Still image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 37)

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Still image file recorded in V OICE mode (page 36)

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Still image file record ed in TEXT mode (page 36)

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Small-size image file recorded in EMAIL mode (page 35)

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Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 37 )

(page 36)

stands for any num b er

Playback

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations”.

How to use the MODE selector

The MODE se le ct or selects whethe r you can use your camera to record or to play back and edit images. Set the selector as f ol lows before starting to oper at e your camera.

PLAY

STILL

MOVIE

PLAY: To play back or edit images STILL: To record still images and

voice memos

MOVIE: To record moving images

How to use the control button

The control button is used to select the indicators, images and menus appearing on the LCD screen of y our camera. The operat io n m et hods that are freque nt l y used for “Advanced operatio ns ” are described below.

Select Enter (OK)

Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen

Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen.

Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen.

Note

You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen displa y (p ag e 42).

Menu bar

Selecting items and imag es on the LCD screen

Press v/V/b/B on the

control button to select the item you want to set or the image you want to display.

The color of the select ed item or the border of the selected image changes from blue to yellow.

Press the center z to enter

the item .

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute each function.

The “Advanced operations” section of this manual refers to selecting and entering items by the above procedure as “Select [(item name)].”

Before performing advanced operations

How to change the menu settings

Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button.

MODE selector

Press v on the control button to display the menu bar.

The menu bar appears as follows accord ing to the setting of the MODE selector.

MOVIE/STILL PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode)

Select the desired item wi th v/V/b/B on the

control button, then press the center z.

The color of the sel ect ed item changes fro m bl ue to yellow, and when you press the center z, the modes that can be set for that item are displayed.

Select the desired mode with v/V/b/B on the con trol button, then

press the center z.

To clear the menu

Press V on the control button until the LCD screen returns to the menu b ar d isplay in step 1. To clear the menu bar, press V again.

Menu settings

Menu items that can be m odified differ depending on the setti ng of the MODE selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indic ated with x.

(SELF TIMER)

Records with the self-timer (page 15).

(MACRO/FOCUS)

Records images in macro (page 37). Sets the distance to the subject (page 38).

EFFECT

Item Setting Description MODE

P. EFFECT SOLARIZE

DA TE/ TIME

FILE

Item Setting Description MODE

FORMAT OK Formats a “Memory Stick . ”

POS. SENSOR

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART

x OFF

DAY&TIME DATE

x OFF

CANCEL Cancels formatt in g of a “Memory

ON Plays back images recorded with the

x OFF When this camera may be subject to

Sets the image special effects (page 41). MOVIE

Sets whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 40).

Note that when formatting is performed, all data recorded on the “Memory Stick” including protec te d i m ages is erased.

Stick.”

camera on its side (vertical images) as horizontal im ages. This funct ion does not work for images recorded in TEXT mode.

vibration such as when you record images from inside a moving car, set this to OFF to prevent improper horizontal/vertical judgement.

selector

STILL

selector

MOVIE STILL PLAY

STILL

Before performing advanced operations

Item Setting Description MODE

FILE NUMBER

IMAGE SIZE

REC MODE TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in

REC TIME SET

ROTATE (in single mode only)

SLIDE SHOW (in single mode only)

PRINT MARK

SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence

NORMAL Resets the file numbering each time the

2240×1680 1856×1392

1856 (3:2) 1280×960 640×480

320 (HQ) 320×240 160×112

TEXT Records a GIF file in blac k- and-white. VOICE Records an audio file (with still image)

E-MAIL Records a small-s ize (320×240) JPEG

NORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected

15 sec 10 sec 5sec

—

INTERVAL

REPEAT Repeats the slide show.

START Starts the slide show. CANCEL Cancels the slide show settings and

ON Marks the still images to be printed

OFF Unmarks the print mark of the still

even if the “Memory Stick” is changed.

“Memory Stick” is changed. Selects the image size when recording

still images.

Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images.

addition to the JPEG file.

in addition to the JPEG file.

file in addition to the selected image size.

image size. Adjusts the recording time for moving

images.

Rotates the still image. PLAY

Sets the slide show interval.

3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min

ON/OFF

execution.

(page 50).

images.

selector

MOVIE STILL

STILL

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

PLAY

Item Setting Description MODE

PROTECT ON Protects images against acciden t al

OFF Releases protect io n of im ages against

CAMERA

Item Setting Description MODE

SHARPNESS

WHITE BALANCE

FLASH LEVEL

EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to

TOOL

Item Setting Description MODE

COPY OK Copies an image (page 4 8). P L AY

RESIZE (in single mode only)

+2 to –2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

IN DOOR OUT DOOR HOLD AUTO

HIGH Makes the flash level higher th an

NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower th a n nor mal.

–2.0 EV

CANCEL Cancels copying of the image.

2240×1680 1856×1392 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL

erasure (page 46).

accidental erasure.

appears on the LCD screen except

when set to 0. Sets the white ba l ance (page 40). MOVIE

normal.

Adjusts the exposu re. MOVIE

Changes the recorded still image size (page 48).

selector

PLAY

selector

STILL

selector

PLAY

Before performing advanced operations

SETUP

Item Setting Description MODE

DEMO

VIDEO OUT

LANGUA GE

CLOCK SET

BEEP SHUTTER Turns off the beep only. (The shutter

LCD BRIGHT

ON/STBY

OFF

NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL

ENGLISH Displa y s the menu it e ms in Engli sh. MOVIE

—

ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when

OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Displayed only when you use the AC power adapto r in MOVIE or STILL mode. When ON is selected, a demonstration will st ar t if you do not operate your camera for about 10 minutes. To stop the demonstration, turn off your camera. Select ON to make the demonstration appear again.

mode (North American countries, Japan, etc.).

mode (European countries, etc.).

/JPN Displays the menu item s in Japanese.

Sets the date and time (page 10). MOVIE

sound is heard when you press the shutter button.)

you press the contr ol button / button).

Adjusts the LCD screen brightness using the +/– buttons on the L CD screen. This has no e ffect on the recorded images.

shutter

selector

MOVIE STILL

MOVIE STILL PLAY

STILL PLAY

MOVIE STILL PLAY

INDEX*

Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 42).

DELETE

Setting Description MODE selector

OK Deletes the displayed image. PLAY CANCEL Cancels dele tin g of the image.

(RETURN)**

Returns to PLAY (single) mode.

Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode.

∗

Displayed only in PLAY (INDEX) mode.

∗∗

Before performing advanced operations

Various recording

2,3

Rotating the LCD screen — Face-toFace recording

You can record images with the lens facing you.

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Adjust the angle of the lens part.

Rotate the lens part by 180° for Face-to-Face recording.

Record the image.

The image appears on the LCD screen as a mirror image, but the recorded image is the same as the actual subject.

Image appearing on the LCD screen

Recorded image

3 1

Set the MODE selector t o MOVIE or STILL.

Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.

Select the desired image size.

Still image sizes

2240×1680, 1856×1392, 1856 (3:2)*, 1280×960, 64 0× 480

The image is recorded in 3: 2 si z e to

∗

match the printing paper size rati o of 3:2.

Moving image sizes

320 (HQ*), 320×2 4 0, 160×112

High Quality mode

∗

The number of images or the time

that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB):

Image size Number of images or

2240×1680 Approx. 4 1856×1392 Approx. 6

1856 (3:2) Approx. 6

1280×960 Approx. 12

640×480 Approx. 118

320 (HQ) Approx. 20 (15**) sec.

320×240 Approx. 85 (15**) sec. 160×112 Approx. 345 (60**) sec.

When [REC MODE] is set to

∗

[NORMAL]. Numbers in parentheses indic ate th e

∗∗

maximum recording ti me during continuous recording.

time*

Recording still images for e-mail (EMAIL)

E-MAIL mode records a small-size (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are conveni ent for e -mail t rans missio n, etc.

Set the MODE selector to STILL.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [E-MAIL] from the menu.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in E-MAIL mode:

Image size Number of images

2240×1680 Approx. 4 1856×1392 Approx. 5

1856 (3:2) Approx. 5

1280×960 Approx. 12

640×480 App rox. 95

Various recording

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Adding audio files to

still images (VOICE)

Set the MODE selector to STILL.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [VOICE] from the menu.

Record the image.

If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for 5 seconds.

If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in VOICE m ode (when recording sound for five seconds):

Image size Number of images

2240×1680 Approx. 4 1856×1392 Approx. 5

1856 (3:2) Approx. 5 1280×960 Approx. 11

640×480 App rox. 56

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Recording text documents (TEXT)

Text is recorded in blac k and white GIF format to pr ovide a clearer image.

Set the MODE selector t o STILL.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in TEXT mode:

Image size Number of images

2240×1680 Approx. 10 to 110 1856×1392 Approx. 20 to 140

1856 (3:2) Approx. 20 to 160 1280×960 Approx. 40 to 228

640×480 Approx. 160 to 727

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

•

If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you may be unable to record a clear imag e.

•

Writing and reading data takes more tim e than in normal recording.

2,3

Recording uncompressed images (TIFF)

This mode simultaneously records still images in both TIFF format (uncompressed) and JPEG format (compressed).

Set the MODE selector to STILL.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TIFF] from the menu.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (16 MB) in TIFF mode:

Image size Number of images

1856×1392 Approx. 1

1856 (3:2) Approx. 1

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

•

JPEG images are recorded in the image size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu. TIFF images are recorded in [1856×139 2] size other than when [1856 (3:2)] is selected.

•

Writing data tak es more time than in normal recording.

•

The supplied “Memory Stick” (8 MB) does not have sufficient capacit y t o record some image sizes.

Recording images in macro

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Select [ ] (macro/focus) from the menu.

Press z of the control button repeatedly and select (auto macro).

You can shoot a subject that is about 10 cm away fr om the le ns surfac e in macro mode.

To return to normal recording mode

Press z of the control button repeatedly un til disappea rs fr om the LCD screen.

Notes

•

You cannot record images in macro with the following PROGRAM AE modes. — Landscape mode — Panfocus mode

•

You cannot record images in macro when

appears on the LCD screen.

Various recording

Setting the distance

to the subject

Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places.

Using the PROGRAM AE function

+/–

2,3

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Select [ ] (macro/focus) from the menu.

Press z of the control button repeated ly to achi eve a sharp focus.

The 9 (manua l focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can select from the following 7 focus settings: auto (no indicator), (auto macro), 0.5m,

1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (infinite )

To reactivate auto focusing

Press z of the control button repeatedly until the indicator disappears in step 3.

Notes

•

You cannnot set the distance to the subje ct with the following PROGRAM AE mode: — Panfocus mode

•

These setting distances are approximate, and should be used as a reference.

Set the MODE selector t o MOVIE or STILL.

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Aperture priority mode

Makes the subject stand out against an unclear background or makes both the subject and the background stand out clearly. Press +/– repeatedly to select an aperture value in 7 steps from F2.8 to F8.

Shutter speed priority

mode

Records a sharp pi ct ure of a fastmoving subject or the flow of motion of a moving subject. Press +/– repeatedly to select a shutter speed in 19 steps from 8” to 1/1000 when rec or ding a still image and in 13 steps from 1/8 to 1/1000 when recording a moving image.

Twilight mode

Suppresses the washed-out color of a bright subject i n a dark place so that you can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the s urroundings.

Twilight plus mode

Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function.

2,3

Landscape mode

Focuses only on a dist ant subject to record landscapes, etc.

Panfocus mode

Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject .

Spot light-metering mode

Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject an d the background, etc. Posit ion the point you want to record on the spot light-meter i ng cross hair.

LCD screen

Spot light-metering cross hair

To cancel PROGRAM AE

Press PR O G R AM A E re peatedly unti l the indicator on th e LCD screen goes out.

Notes

•

You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode.

•

In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and focus are fixed.

•

When you record in the Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking.

•

Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes: — Twilight mode — Twilight plus mode — La ndscape mode

•

You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MODE] is set to [TEXT].

•

If the setting is not appro p r ia te in aperture priority mode and shutter priority mode, the setting value indicator on the LCD screen flashes when you press the shutte r button halfway down. In this case, reset the value.

•

If you set a slow shutter speed in twiligh t plus mode and shutter speed priority mode, the noise may increase.

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu.

Select the desired exposure value.

Adjust the exposure v al ue while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to –2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV .

Note

The exposure may not be adjusted properly when the subject is extremely bright or dark, or when using the flash.

Various recording

Adjusting the white

2,3

balance (WHITE BALANCE)

Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted.

2,3

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Select [CAMERA] and then [WHITE BALANCE] from the menu.

Select the desired white balance setting.

IN DOOR (n)

•

Places where the lighting condition change s quickly

•

Under bright lighting such as photography studi os

•

Under sodium or m ercury lamps

OUT DOOR ( )

Recording a su nrise/sunse t , night scene, neon signs, or fireworks

HOLD

Recording a si ngl e-col ored subj ect or background

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance automatically

Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)

Set the MODE selector t o STILL.

Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu.

Select the date and time setting.

DA Y&TIME

The date, hour and min ut es are imposed onto the image.

DATE

The year, month and day are imposed onto the image.

OFF

The date and time are not imposed onto the image.

Record the image.

The date and time are not displayed during recording. The date and time are displayed when playing back images.

To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [AUTO] in step 3.

Note

Select [AUTO] when recording under fluorescent lighting.

Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT)

2,3

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Select [EFFECT] an d th en [P.EFF ECT] from the menu.

Select the desired mo de. SOLARIZE

The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration.

B&W

The picture is monochrome (black and white).

SEPIA

The picture is col ored like an old picture.

NEG.ART

The color and br ightness of the picture are reversed.

Various recording

To cancel picture effect

Select [OFF] in step 3.

Various playback

Playing back six images at once (INDEX)

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen.

Six images are displayed at once (index screen).

This shows the position of the currently displayed images relative to all the recorded images.

To display the next (previous) index screen

Select v/V at the lower le ft of t he LCD screen.

Displays the previous index screen

Displays the next index

To return to normal playback (single image)

•

Select the desired image with the control button.

•

Select [3] (RETURN).

Note

You cannot display images recorded in TEXT mode on the INDEX screen.

screen

The following marks are displayed on each image according to the image type and settings.

: Moving image file : Voice memo file : E-mail file : Print mark

: Protect mar k TEXT: Text mark TIFF: TIFF mark (No mark): Normal recording (no settings)

Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)

2,4

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

Display t he image to be enlarged.

Zoom in/out the image with T/ W.

The zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired part of the image.

: The image moves downward

: The image moves upward

: The image moves rightward

: The image moves leftward

T W

Notes

•

You cannot trim images recorded in TEXT mode or uncompressed images .

•

The maximum zoom magnification is 5 the original image, regardless of th e image size.

•

The picture quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

•

The original picture rema in s even after trimming.

•

The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file.

Various playback

To return to the normal size

Zoom out with W until the zoom scaling indica to r ( ×1.1) disappears from the screen, or simply press z.

To record an enlarged image (trimming)

1Enlarge the image. 2Press the shutter button. The image

is recorded at 640×480 size, then the display returns to the image display before enlargement.

Rotating a still image

2,3

(ROTATE)

2,3,4

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

Display the image to rotate.

Select [FILE] and then [ROTATE] from the me nu.

Rotate the image clockwise

or counterclockwise , then select [RETURN].

Notes

•

You may not be able to rotate images recorded with other equipment.

•

Also, when viewing images on a personal computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software.

•

You cannot rotate protected or uncompressed images, or images r ecor de d in TEXT mode.

Playing back the images in order (SLIDE SHOW)

This functio n is usef ul fo r chec king the recorded imag es or for presentations, etc.

Set the MODE selector t o PLAY.

Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE SHOW] from the menu.

Set the following items.

INTERVAL

1 min (one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds), 5 sec (5 seconds), 3 sec (3 seconds)

REPEAT

ON: P lays back images in a

continuous loop until [RETURN] is selected.

OFF: After all images have been

played back, the slide show ends.

Select [START] with the control button.

The slide show begins.

To cancel the slide show

Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.

To skip to the next/previous image during slide show playback

Select LCD screen.

at the lower left of the

"b/B"

Note

The [INTERVAL] setting time is approximate, and may vary depending on the played back image size or other factors.

Viewing images on a TV screen

Before connec ting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV.

Set the TV/VIDEO switch to “VIDEO.”

A/V connecting cable

Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT jack of your camera and to the audio/video input jacks of the TV.

If your TV has stereo type audio input jacks , conn ect t he audi o pl ug of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch jack.

Turn on the TV, then start playback on your camera.

The playback image appears on the TV screen.

Note

You cannot use a TV that has an antenna (aerial) connector only.

(supplied)

to A/V OUT jack

Various playback

Editing

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

The - (protect) indicator appears on protected images.

1,2,3

In single mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY , then display the image to protect.

Select [FILE], [PROTECT], and then [ON] from the menu.

The display ed image is protected and - appear s.

To release protection

Select [OFF] in step 2.

The selected images are protected.

To release protection

If you selected [A LL] in step 2, select [OFF]. If you selected [SELECT] in step 2, select the images to unprotect with the control button, then select [ENTER].

In INDEX mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

Select [FILE], [PROTECT], and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ON]. All the images recorded in “Memory Stick” are pr ot ected.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to protect with the control button, then se lect [ENTER].

Deleting images (DELETE)

You cannot delete protecte d files.

1,2,3

The (delete) indicator appears on the selected imag es and these images are deleted.

To cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

In single mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then di splay the image to delete.

Select [DELETE] and then [OK] from the menu.

The image is deleted.

To cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] in step 2.

In INDEX mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then di spla y t he I NDEX screen.

Select [DELETE] and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ENTER]. All unprotected images are deleted.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to del ete wit h the control button, then select [ENTER].

Note

If there are fil es on the “M emory Sti ck” wit h names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted, these files are also deleted at the same time.

Editing

Changing the

1,2

recorded still image size (RESIZE)

Copying images (COPY)

You can copy images to another “Memory Stick.”

1,2,3

Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image to resize.

Select [TOOL] and then [RESIZE] from the menu.

Select the desired image size.

2240×1680, 1856×1392, 1280×960, 640×480 The changed image is recorded, then the display returns to the image display before resizing.

To return to the original size

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

Notes

•

You cannot change the size of images recorded in TEXT mode or uncompressed images.

•

When you change from a small size to a large size, the picture quality deteriorates.

•

The original image is retained even after resizing.

•

The resized image is recorded as the newest file.

In single mode

Set the MODE selector t o PLAY, then displ ay the imag e to copy.

Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [OK] from the menu.

“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears.

When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK” appears, ej ect the “Memory Stick.”

“INSERT MEMORY STICK” appears.

Insert the “Memory Stick” on which to copy the image.

“RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed, “COMPLETE” appears. To end copying, sele ct [EXIT].

To copy the image to another “Memory Stick”

Select [CONTINUE ] and repeat steps

and 4.

In INDEX mode

1,2,3,4

Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then di spla y t he I NDEX screen.

Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [SE L E CT] from the menu.

Select the image to copy.

The (select) indicator appears on the image.

Select [ENTER].

“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears.

When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK” is d ispla yed, eject t he “Memory Stick.”

“INSERT MEMORY STICK” appears.

Insert another “Memory Stick.”

“RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed, “COMPLETE” appears. T o end copying, select [EXIT].

Notes

•

You cannot copy uncompressed images.

•

You cannot copy images that are bigger than 5 MB at once. If “NOT ENOUGH MEMORY” appears or flashes on the INDEX screen, cancel some images to

copy and try again.

•

After “COMPLETE” appears, if you exchange the “Memory Stick” without selecting “EXIT,” the same image is copied again.

Editing

To copy the image to another “Memory Stick”

Select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps

and 6.

To cancel copying part-way

Change the MODE selector setting or turn off the power.

Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK)

You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient whe n you have images printed at a sh op that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.

1,2,3,4

In single mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image you want to print.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and then [ON] from the menu.

The (print) mark is displayed on the image.

To unmark the print mark

Select [OFF] in step 2.

Select [ENTER].

of the sel ected imag es c hange

from green to white.

To unmark selected print marks

Select th e images to unmark in step 3 with the control button, then select [ENTER].

To unmark all the print marks

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], [ALL] and then [OFF] from the menu.

of all images are un m arked.

Notes

•

Y ou cannot mark moving images or images recorded in TEXT mode.

•

If you mark an image recorded in TIFF mode with a print mark, only the uncompressed image is printed, and the JPEG image recorded at the same time is not printed.

In INDEX mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and then [SELECT] from the menu.

Select the images to mark with the control button.

Additional information

Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surf ace with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleanin g kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft clot h slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner , al co h ol or ben zen e as this may damage the finish or the casing.

After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations

Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the salty air may corrode the metal fitti ngs or dust may enter the inside of your cam e ra, causing a malfunc tion.

Note on operating temperature

Y our camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C. Recording in extremely cold o r ho t plac es t hat ex ceed th is range is not recommended.

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 cam era. Shoul d t his o ccur, the camera will not operate properly.

Moisture condensation oc c urs easily when:

•

The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.

•

The camera is taken from an airconditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the cam era in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (about an hour).

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to recor d w ith moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

On AC power adaptor

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Unplug the unit from the mains when you are not using the unit for a long time.

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To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the mains lead itself.

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Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

•

Do not bend the mains lead forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•

Prevent metallic objects f rom coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damage d.

•

Always keep metal contacts clean.

•

Do not disassemble the unit.

•

Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•

While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM reception and video operation are disturbed.

•

The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

•

Do not place the unit in locations that are: —Extremely hot or col d —Dusty or dirty —Very humid —Vibrating

Additional information

On battery pack

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Use only the specified charger with the charging function.

•

T o pre ven t accide nt from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come int o contact with the battery terminals.

•

Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

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Keep the battery pack dry.

•

Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•

Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

•

Install the battery pack to the camera securely.

•

Charging while some cap a city remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

On internal rechargeable button battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for mainta ining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is constantly charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about half a year it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery bef ore using th e c a mera. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time.

Charging method

Connect the camera to a mains with the AC power adaptor/charger, or inst al l a ch arged battery pack, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with th e P OWER switch set to OFF.

On “Memory Sticks”

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially de signed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage.

There are two types of “Memory Sticks”: general “Memory Stick s” and “MagicGate Memory Sticks” that are eq uip ped with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. You can use both types of “Memor y S tick” with your camera. However, because your camera does not support the Magi cGa t e standards, data r ecorded with your c amera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.

MagicGate is copyright protection

∗

technology that uses encryption technology.

Notes

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Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data.

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Data may be damaged if: —you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn

off your camera while reading or writing data.

—you use the “Memory Stick” in a

location subject to th e effects of static electricity or noise.

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Do not attach any other ma terial than the supplied label on the labeli ng position.

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Attach the label so that it does not stick out from the proper attachment loc at ion.

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When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in its supplied case.

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Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory Stick” with your hand or a metal object.

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Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick.”

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Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”

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Do not allow the “Memory Sti ck ” to get wet.

“Memory Stick”, , “Magic Ga te Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 10 0 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commerci ally available AC plug adaptor necessary, depending on the design of the mains

Watching the playback picture on TV

[b]

AC- VF10

If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cabl e. The color system of th e TV m us t be the same as that of your digital still camera. TV colo r systems differ from country to country. Check the following list:

NTSC system countries

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A ., Venezuela, etc.

[a]

, if

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, Switze r la nd, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system country

Brazil

PAL-N system countries

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system countries

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hunga ry, Iran, Iraq , M onaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

If you experience tr ouble with your cam era, first check the foll owing it ems. Should your camera sti ll n ot op er at e pr op er ly aft er yo u have ma de t hes e che ck s, cons u lt y our Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 59).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

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Your camera does not work.

Your camera cannot record ima g es.

The picture is out of focus. •Your camera is not in macro rec ording mode when

The resizing functi on does not work.

You cannot display a print mark.

The picture is noisy.

You are not using an “InfoL ITHIUM” battery pack. t Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pac k (page 6).

•

The battery level is low (the E indicator appears on the LCD screen). t Charge the battery pack (page 6).

•

The AC power adaptor is not connected securely. t Connect it firmly to the battery terminal of your

camera and a m ai ns (page 9).

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The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. t D is connect and then reconnect all power

sources after one minute. Then turn the power on by slid ing t he PO WE R swit ch do w nwa rd and check that the camera works properly.

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The MODE selector is set to PLAY. t Set it to MOVIE or STILL (pages 13, 17).

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No “Memory Stick” has been inserted into your camera. t Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 12).

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The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. t S et it to the re cording po sition.

you shoot a subject th at is about 10 to 25 cm away from the lens.

t Set the macro reco rding mode (page 37).

•

You cannot resize moving images and text images.

•

You cannot display print ma rks on moving images and text images.

•

Your camera is placed nea r a TV or other equipment that us es strong magnets. t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The picture is too dark.

The flash does not work. •The flash is set to .

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

Vertical streaks appear when you are shoo ting a very bright subject.

The battery life is short.

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.

Sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon.

Digital zoom does n ot function.

•

You are shooting a subject w i t h a light source behind the subject.

t Adjust the exposu re (page 39). t Ad ju st the brightness of th e LC D screen (page

32).

t Set the flash to auto (n o indicator), or

(page 16).

•

PROGRAM AE is set to the Twilight, Twilight plus, or Landscape mode. t Ca ncel the mode (page 38) or set the flash to

•

The MODE selector is set to MOVIE. t Set it to STILL.

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The date and time are not set correctly. t Set the correct date and time (page 10).

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The smear phenomenon is happening. t This is not a malfunction.

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You are recording/pla yi ng back images unde r extremely cold temperatures.

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The battery pack is not cha rged enough. t Charge the battery pack fully.

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The battery pack is dead. t Replace the battery pa ck w i t h a new one (page

8).

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Yo u have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location.

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The battery pack is dead. t Replace the battery pa ck w i t h a new one (page

8).

•

The battery pack is discharged.

t Ins ta l l a charged battery pack (pa ges 6, 8). t Fully charge the battery pack (page 6).

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You cannot use digital zoom t o r ecord moving pictures.

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PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfoc us m ode. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 38).

Additional information

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

•

Your camera cannot play back images.

The image and sound are interfered by noise when you play back an image on a personal compu te r.

The image cannot be played back on a personal computer.

Your camera cannot delete an image.

The power turns off suddenly.

The image does not appear on the TV scree n.

A file error occurs when you play back a file.

The PROGRAM AE function does not work.

The LCD screen freezes momentarily.

The picture is monochrome (black and white).

The MODE selector is set to STILL or MOVIE. t Set it to PLAY (pages 18, 19).

•

You are playing back the file di rectly from the “Memory Stick.” t C opy t he file to th e hard disk of the personal

computer and th en play back the file from the hard disk (page 23).

t C onsult the personal com puter or software

manufacturer.

•

The image is protecte d. t Cancel the protection (page46).

•

With the MODE selector set to STILL or MOVIE, if you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down th e battery. t Turn on the camera.

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The battery is discharged . t Replace it with a charged battery.

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The video output signal setting of your cam era is incorrect.

t Change the setting (page 32).

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The image size is larger than 2240×1680. t U se an image size of 2240 × 1 680 or smaller.

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The camera is set to TEXT mode. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 36) .

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This is a characteri stic of the system and is no t a malfunction.

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The camera is set to TEXT mode. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 36) .

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P.EFFECT is set to B&W mo de. t C ancel B&W mode (page 41).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

•

Your personal computer does not recognize your camera.

The camera is turn ed off. t Turn on the camera.

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The battery level is low. t Us e t he AC power adaptor/charger (page 9).

•

The USB cable is not connected firmly. t Dis connect the USB cable , a nd connect it again

firmly. Make sure th at “PC MODE” is di splaye d on the LCD screen ( page 22).

•

The USB connectors on your personal computer are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones

connected to the keyboard , the mouse, and your camera (page 21).

Additional information

Warning and notice messages

Various messages appe ar on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list.

Message Meaning

NO MEMORY STICK No “Mem or y St ick” has been inserte d. SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again. MEMORY STICK ERROR The inserted “M em or y Stick” cannot be

FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the “Memory Stick.” MEMORY STICK LOCKED The write-protect ta b on the “Memory

NO MEMORY SPACE The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

NO FILE No image has been recorded on the

FILE ERROR An error occurred while playing back the

FILE PROTECT The image is protected against erasure. for “InfoLITHIUM” battery only The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM”

NOT ENOUGH MEMORY The images you want to copy are too big

DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same name already

IMAGE SIZE OVER You are playing back an image of a size

INVALID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was

used with your cam er a, or is damaged.

Stick” is set to the LOCK position.

full, and you cann ot record or copy images.

“Memory Stick . ”

image.

type.

to copy with your camera.

exists.

that cannot be played back with your camera.

created on equipment other than your camera.

The battery level is low or z e ro. The image is protected.

Self-diagnosis display

C:32:ss

Self-diagnosis display

•

C:ss:

You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself.

•

E:ss:

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Your camera has a self-diagnosis displa y. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a le t ter and four digits of numbers. If this occurs, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera’s curr ent condition. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will diff er depending on t he state of the camer a.

First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action

•

C:32:

C:13:

E:61:

E:91:

If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

There is trouble wi th your camera’s hardware. t Turn the power off and on again.

•

An unformatte d “Memory Stick” is inserted. t Format the “Memory Stick” (p age 29).

•

The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera, or is damaged. t Ins ert a new “Memory Stick” ( page 12).

•

A camera malfunc t io n th at you cannot reverse has occurred.

t Contact your Sony dealer or loc al authorized

Sony service facility and inform them of the 5digit service code. (example: E:61:10)

Additional information

Specifications

System

Image device

1/1.8 ty pe color CCD

Lens

f = 6.85 mm (37 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.8

Exposure control

Automatic exposure

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold

Data system

Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG1 (Monaural)

Recording medium

“Memory Stick”

Flash

Recommended recording distance:

0.3m to 2.5m

Input and output connector

A/V OUT (Monaural)

Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance: 2.2 k

Digital I/O (USB)

Special minijack

LCD screen

Used LCD panel

2 type TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

General

Used battery pack

NP-FS11

Power requirements

3.6 V

Ω

Power consumption (during recording)

3.3 W

Operation temperature

0°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C

Maximum dimensions

Approx. 103×79×48 mm (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 300 g (including battery pack NP-FS11, “Memory Stick,” lens cap, etc.)

Built-in microphone

Electret condenser microphone

Built-in speaker

Dynamic speaker

AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/charger

Powe r requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated output voltage

DC OUT: DC 4.2 V, 1.8 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal: DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A in charge mode

Operation temperature

0°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C

Maximum dimensions

49×39×85 mm (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 120 g

NP-FS11 battery pack

Used battery

Lithium ion battery

Maximum voltage

DC 4.2 V

Nominal voltage

DC 3.6 V

Capacity

4.1 Wh (1 140 mAh)

Accessories

A/V connecting cable (1) NP-FS11 battery pack (1) AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/ charger (1) DK-115 DC connecting cable (1) Power co rd (1) USB cable (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) Wrist strap (1) “Memory Stick” (8 MB) (1) CD-RO M (1 ) Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

LCD screen indicators

The indicators during recording

186

A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash mode/

flash level indicator

C White balance/EV level/

sharpness indicator

D Picture effect indicator E Date/time indicator F Aperture/shutter speed

indicator

G AE lock/foc us lock indicator H Recording mode indicator I Image size indicator

J Self-diagnosis function/

recording time indicator

K Number of recorded images L Remaining memory capacity

indicator

M Moving image/VOICE record ing

time indicator

N Self-timer indicator O Spot light-metering indicator P Focus/macro mode indicator Q Menu bar and gu ide menu

They appear by pressing

on the control button and disappear by pressing V of it.

Additional information

When playing back still images

A Protect indicator B Print mark indicator C File name D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Image number

When playing back moving images

45 6

SC O

A VOL. (Volume) indicator B Playback/pause buttons

: during pause

: during playback

C Fast-forward/rewind buttons D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator

G Number of stored images in

“Memory Stick”

H Remaining memory capacity

indicator

I Recording date of the play bac k

image/menu bar and guide menu

320

012

8 9

SOO

F Image number/number of

stored images in “Memory Stick”

G Remaining memory capacity

indicator

H Counter I Playback image J Play bar K Menu bar and gu i de m e nu

Index

A/V OUT .........................45

Adjusting the exposure....39

AE (Auto Exposure)........13

Aperture priorit y mode ....38

Auto power-off function . ... 8

Auto red-eye reduction ....16

Battery pack

battery life.....................7

charging.........................6

installing........................8

remaining battery

indicator.........................8

BEEP................................32

Charging the battery

pack...............................6

Cleaning...........................51

Control button..................26

COPY...............................48

DELETE..........................47

Digital zoom....................14

Editing

COPY..........................48

DELETE......................47

preventing accidental

erasure.........................46

PROTECT...................46

RESIZE.......................48

E-MAIL ...........................35

Enlarging a part of the

still image....................43

Face-to-face recording.....34

File name .........................25

FLASH LEVEL ...............31

Focus................................38

Focusing manually...........37

FORMAT.........................29

Full charge.................... .....6

IMAGE SIZE...................34

INDEX mode...................42

“InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack...............................6

JPEG................................13

LCD screen......................61

LCD screen indicators.....61

“Memory Stick”

copying images............48

formatting....................29

inserting.......................12

number of images that

you can record ....7, 35-37

Menu................................28

MODE selector................26

Moisture condensation..... 51

Moving images

playing back................19

recording .....................17

MPEG..............................17

Normal charge ...................6

NTSC system...................53

Number of images that you

can record

by image size...............35

in E-MAIL mode.........35

in TEXT mode.............36

in TIFF mode...............37

in VOICE mode...........36

P.EFFECT........................ 41

PAL system................. .....53

Playing back

moving images............ 19

still images..................18

Playing back six images

at once .........................42

Power supp ly

AC power adaptor.........9

battery pack...................6

Preventing accidental

erasure.........................46

PRINT MARK.................50

PROGRAM AE ...............38

PROTECT........................46

Quick Review.................. 14

REC MODE.....................30

Recording

images in macro..........37

moving images............ 17

still images..................13

still images for e-ma il..35

with the flash...............16

RESIZE............................48

SECAM system ...............53

Self-diagnosis display......59

Setting date and time ....... 10

SHARPNESS...................31

Shutter speed priority

mode ............................38

Single mode.....................28

SLIDE SHOW .................44

Spot light-metering

mode ............................39

Still images

playback ......................18

recording......................13

TEXT............................... 3 6

TIFF.................................37

TV color system...............53

USB..................................22

Using the self-timer.........15

Using your camera

abroad..........................53

Viewing images

on a TV screen............ .45

using a personal

computer......................21

VOICE.............................36

Warning and notice

messages......................58

WHITE BALANCE.........40

Additional information

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

Sony DSC-F55V Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

W ARNING

“Memory Stick”

Be sure to read the following before using your camera

Getting started

Identifying the parts

Preparing the power supply

Charging the battery pack

Installing the battery pack

Using the AC power adaptor

Setting the date and time

Inserting the “Memory Stick”

Basic operations

Recording still images

Recording moving images

Playing back still images

Playing back moving images

Viewing images using a personal computer

Image file storage destinations and image files

Advanced operations

How to use the MODE selector

How to use the control button

Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen

Selecting items and imag es on the LCD screen

How to change the menu settings

To clear the menu

Menu settings

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Recording text documents (TEXT)

Recording uncompressed images (TIFF)

Recording images in macro

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)

Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT)

Playing back six images at once (INDEX)

Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)

Playing back the images in order (SLIDE SHOW)

Viewing images on a TV screen

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

In single mode

In INDEX mode

Deleting images (DELETE)

In single mode

In INDEX mode

Copying images (COPY)

In single mode

In INDEX mode

Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK)

In single mode

In INDEX mode

Additional information

Precautions

On cleaning

Note on operating temperature

On moisture condensation

On AC power adaptor

On battery pack

On internal rechargeable button battery

On “Memory Sticks”

Using your camera abroad

Troubleshooting

Warning and notice messages

Self-diagnosis display

Specifications

LCD screen indicators

The indicators during recording

When playing back still images

When playing back moving images

Index