SONY DSC-F77, DSC-FX77 Service Manual L1 V1.2

DSC-F77/FX77

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.2 2003. 04

Revision History

Photo: DSC-FX77

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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Japanese Model

DSC-F77/FX77

Chinese Model

Korea Model

Tourist Model

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

DSC-F77

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

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SPECIFICATIONS

System

Image device 8.98 mm (1/1.8 type) color

Total pixels number of camera Effective pixels number of camera Lens f=7.65 mm

Exposure control

White balance

File format (DCF compliant)

Recording media Flash Recommended distance

Input/output connectors

Multi connector

LCD screen

LCD panel used Total number of dots

Power, general

Used battery pack Power requirements Power consumption (when shooting)

CCD Primary color filter

Approx. 4 130 000 pixels Approx. 3 950 000 pixels (35 mm camera conversion: 37mm

/32 inches))

F2.8 Automatic,

Scene selection (four modes) Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

Fluorescent, Incandescent Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG

compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion), DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)

“Memory Stick”

0.5 to 1.7 m (1 feet 7 5 feet 7 inches) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto)

3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive 123 200 (560×220) dots

NP-FC10

3.6 V

1.9 W

/4 inches to

Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Dimensions DSC-F77:

Mass DSC-F77: Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz)

Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker

Bluetooth function (DSC-FX77)

Communication type Maximum transmission speed Output Bluetooth standards, Power Class 2

Communication distance Compatible Bluetooth profile

Frequency band

1) Maximum data transmission speed based on Bluetooth standards, ver. 1.1. This speed depends on the distance between the devices, obstacles, radio wave conditions, application software, or the OS.

2) This distance depends on the obstacles between the devices, radio wave conditions, application software, or the OS.

3) This specification is in accordance with the intended use between two Bluetooth devices. This is defined by the Bluetooth standards.

UC-FA USB cradle

Input/output connectors

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)

0º to +40ºC (32º to +104ºF) –20º to +60ºC (–4º to +140ºF)

92.6 × 71 × 27 mm

/4 × 2 7/8 × 1 1/8 inches)

DSC-FX77:

98.1 × 71 × 27 mm

/8 × 2 7/8 × 1 1/8 inches)

(W/H/D, protruding portions not included) DSC-FX77: Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz)

(NP-FC10 battery pack, “Memory Stick” and wrist strap included)

Bluetooth standards, ver. 1.1 About 723 Kbps

About 10 m (3.3 feet) without obstacles Basic Imaging Profile (Image Push Initiator,

Image Push Responder, Remote Camera Responder)

2.4 GHz (2.400 to 2.4835 GHz)

Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced,

sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load)

USB jack mini-B DC IN connector Camera connector

AC-LM5 AC power adaptor

Power requirements Rated output voltage Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Dimensions 47 × 30 × 80 mm (1 Mass Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz)

NP-FC10 battery pack

Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage

Nominal voltage Capacity 2.4 Wh (675 mAh)

Accessories

• NP-FC10 battery pack (1)

• AC-LM5 AC power adaptor (1)

• UC-FA USB cradle

• USB cable (1)

• A/V connecting cable (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• Wrist strap (1)

•“Memory Stick” (16MB) (1)

• CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-008) (1)

• Operating Instructions (1)

DSC-FX77:

• Bluetooth Function Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Output impedance 2.2 kΩ

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A 0º to +40ºC (32º to +104ºF) –20º to +60ºC (–4º to +140ºF) (W/H/D, protruding parts not included) (adaptor only)

DC 4.2 V DC 3.6 V

/8 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 inches)

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. (However, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility when you cannot recover from the camera malfunction.)

• E: ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Display Code

C:32:ss

C:13:ss

E:61:ss

E:91:ss

E:92:ss

Countermeasure

Turn the power off and on again.

Format the “Memory stick”. Insert a new “Memory Stick”.

Checking of lens drive circuit.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit.

Insert a battery pack correctly. Battery pack is not inserted correctly.

Turn the power off and on again.

Trouble with hardware.

Unformatted memory stick is inserted. Memory stick is broken.

When failed in the focus and zoom initialization.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

Battery pack was installed or removed when using the AC adaptor.

Cause

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR

FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR

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Note:

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section. Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.

• Abbreviation AUS: Australian model CH : Chinese model

HK : Hong Kong model JE : Tourist model

1. MAIN PARTS

J : Japanese model

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

LCD window 3-078-131-01

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Adhesive sheet (LCD) 3-078-111-01

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Checking supplied accessories.

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Power cord (1)

0 1-696-819-21 (F77: AUS) 0 1-769-608-11 (F77: AEP, E/

FX77: AEP)

0 1-782-476-11 (F77: CH) 0 1-783-374-11 (F77: UK, HK/

FX77: UK)

0 1-790-732-11 (F77: JE) 0 1-791-637-11 (J)

Hand strap (1) 3-076-646-02

A/V connecting cable (1) 1-824-111-11

AC adaptor AC-LM5 (1)

0 1-477-488-11 (EXCEPT CH) 0 1-477-488-12 (CH)

USB cable (1) 1-823-932-11

"Memory Stick" (16MB) (1)

Battery pack NP-FC-10 (1)

Cradle unit 1-477-487-11

Other accessories

0 1-569-007-11 ADAPTOR, CONVERSION (F77: E, JE) 0 1-569-008-21 ADAPTOR, CONVERSION 2P (F77: E)

3-065-665-05 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (J) 3-078-407-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)

3-078-407-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

(F77: AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS, CH, JE)

3-078-407-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH,GERMAN)

3-078-407-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (F77: AEP, E, JE)

3-078-407-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, DUTCH)

3-078-407-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE,

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (F77: E, HK, CH, JE)

3-078-407-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (F77: AEP)

3-078-407-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (F77: E) 3-078-408-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(JAPANESE) (F77: J)

3-078-409-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)

3-078-409-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

3-078-409-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH,GERMAN)

(F77: AEP)

(FX77: J)

(FX77: AEP, UK)

(FX77: AEP)

(F77: J)

CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB driver) (1) 3-077-012-02 (J) 3-077-023-02 (EXCEPT J)

9-929-997-41

3-078-409-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-078-410-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)

3-079-664-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (BT) (JAPANESE)

3-079-664-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (BT) (ENGLISH)

3-079-664-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (BT)

3-079-664-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (BT)

Sony EMCS Co.

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(FX77: J)

(FX77: AEP, UK)

(FRENCH, GERMAN) (FX77: AEP)

(ITALIAN, DUTCH) (FX77: AEP)

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LEVEL 1

AEP Model

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2003. 02

SUPPLEMENT-1

File this supplement with the service manual.

• Addition and change of accessories

•Addition of E, Hong Kong, Australian Models (FX77)

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Japanese Model

DSC-F77/FX77

Chinese Model

Tourist Model

DSC-F77

(PV02-011)

DSC-F77/FX77

1. MAIN PARTS

& : Points added parts.

- : Points changed parts.

! : Points deleted parts.

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

Checking supplied accessories. (Service manual page 5)

FORMER NEW

Power cord (1)

0 1-696-819-21 (F77: AUS)

0 1-769-608-11 (F77: AEP, E/FX77: AEP)

0 1-783-374-11 (F77: UK, HK/FX77: UK)

AC adaptor AC-LM5 (1) 0 1-477-488-11 (EXCEPT CH)

Power cord (1)

0 1-696-819-21 (AUS)

[

0 1-769-608-11 (AEP, E)

[

0 1-783-374-11 (UK, HK)

[

AC adaptor AC-LM5 (1)

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

0 1-477-488-12 (CH)

Other accessories 0 1-569-007-11 ADAPTOR, CONVERSION (F77: E, JE)

3-078-407-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (F77: J)

3-078-407-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

(F77: AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS, CH, JE)

3-078-407-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH, GERMAN)

(F77: AEP)

3-078-407-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE)

(F77: AEP, E, JE)

3-078-407-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, DUTCH) (F77: AEP)

3-078-407-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE,

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (F77: E, HK, CH, JE)

3-078-407-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN, SWEDISH)

(F77: AEP)

3-078-407-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (F77: E)

3-078-408-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (F77: J)

0 1-477-488-12

Other accessories

0 1-569-007-11 ADAPTOR, CONVERSION (E, JE)

[

3-078-407-03 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (F77: J)

[

3-078-407-12 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

[

3-078-407-22 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH, GERMAN)

[

3-078-407-32 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE)

[

3-078-407-42 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, DUTCH) (F77: AEP)

(F77: AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS, CH, JE)

(F77: AEP)

(F77: AEP, E, JE)

[

3-078-407-52 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE,

[

3-078-407-62 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN, SWEDISH)

[

3-078-407-72 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (F77: E)

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (F77: E, HK, CH, JE)

(F77: AEP)

[

3-078-408-03 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (F77: J)

3-078-409-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (FX77: J)

3-078-409-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (FX77: AEP, UK)

3-078-409-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH, GERMAN)

(FX77: AEP)

[

3-078-409-02 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (FX77: J)

[

3-078-409-12 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

[

3-078-409-22 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH, GERMAN)

(FX77: AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS)

[

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(FX77: AEP)

& : Points added parts.

- : Points changed parts.

FORMER NEW

3-078-409-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, DUTCH)

3-079-664-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (BT) (ENGLISH)

(FX77: AEP)

(FX77: AEP, UK)

DSC-F77/FX77

3-078-409-32 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, DUTCH)

[

3-078-409-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE,

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (FX77: E, HK)

(FX77: AEP)

)

3-079-664-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (BT) (ENGLISH)

(FX77: AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS)

)

9-929-997-84

Sony EMCS Co.

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LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

AEP Model

SERVICE MANUAL

LEVEL1 Ver 1.2 2003. 04 LEVEL2 Ver 1.3 2003. 04 LEVEL3 Ver 1.3 2003. 04

SUPPLEMENT-2

File this supplement with the service manual.

• Addition of Korea Model (F77)

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Japanese Model

DSC-F77/FX77

Chinese Model

Korea Model

Tourist Model

DSC-F77

(PV02-024)

DSC-F77/FX77

& : Points added portion.

Checking supplied accessories.

Power cord (1)

0 1-696-819-21 (AUS) 0 1-769-608-11 (AEP, E) 0 1-782-476-11 (CH) 0 1-783-374-11 (UK, HK) 0 1-790-732-11 (JE) 0 1-791-637-11 (J) 0 1-776-985-11 (KR)

)

Hand strap (1) 3-076-646-02

A/V connecting cable (1) 1-824-111-11

AC adaptor AC-LM5 (1) 0 1-477-488-12

USB cable (1) 1-823-932-11

"Memory Stick" (16MB) (1)

Battery pack NP-FC-10 (1)

Cradle unit 1-477-487-11

Other accessories

0 1-569-007-11 ADAPTOR, CONVERSION (E, JE) 0 1-569-008-21 ADAPTOR, CONVERSION 2P (E)

3-065-665-05 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (J) 3-078-407-03 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)

3-078-407-12 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

3-078-407-22 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH, GERMAN)

3-078-407-32 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-078-407-42 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, DUTCH)

3-078-407-52 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-078-407-62 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-078-407-72 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (F77: E) 3-078-407-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN) (F77: KR)

3-078-408-03 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-078-409-02 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)

3-078-409-12 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

(F77: AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS, CH, JE)

(F77: AEP)

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (F77: AEP, E, JE)

(F77: AEP)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE,

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (F77: E, HK, CH, JE)

(RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (F77: AEP)

(JAPANESE) (F77: J)

(FX77: J)

(FX77: AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS)

(F77: J)

)

CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB driver) (1) 3-077-012-02 (J) 3-077-023-02 (EXCEPT J)

•Abbreviation AUS: Australian model CH : Chinese model

9-929-997-86

HK : Hong Kong model JE : Tourist model

3-078-409-22 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH,GERMAN)

3-078-409-32 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-078-409-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL

3-078-410-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)

3-079-664-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (BT) (JAPANESE)

3-079-664-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (BT) (ENGLISH)

3-079-664-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (BT)

3-079-664-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (BT)

J: Japanese model KR : Korea model

Sony EMCS Co.

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CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

(FX77: E, HK)

(FX77: J)

(FX77: AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS)

(FRENCH, GERMAN) (FX77: AEP)

(ITALIAN, DUTCH) (FX77: AEP)

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Getting started_______________________

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and seria l nu mbers are located on the bot to m. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Son y dea l er regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-FX77 Serial No.

DSC-FX77

Shooting still images _________________

Viewing still images __________________

Deleting still images__________________

Before advanced oper at ions ____________

Advanced still image shooting___________

Advanced still image viewing____________

Still image editing _____________________

Enjoying movies_______________________

Enjoying images on you r co m put er ______

Troubleshooting _______________________

Additional information__________________

Index

See also the Bluetoo th funct i on operating instructions.

WARNING

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

Notice on the supplied AC power adaptor for the customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 136 3 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 AST A or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipm e nt ha s 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.

For the Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the R&TTE Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters.

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influen ce the pic tur e an d sound of this digital camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disc onnect and connect the USB cable again.

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this digital still camer a is in c o mpliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please acce ss the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

The Bluetooth function is intended to be used in the following countries or areas: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany , Greece, Irel and, Italy, Luxembour g, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Unite d Kingdom.

Before using your camera

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 possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.

Back up recommendation

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

Notes on image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with the Design rule

for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your

camera on other equipment and playbac k of images recorded or edited wit h o t h er equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

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.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions a nd ina bility to record images, this may ren d er th e “M emory Stick” unusable or image data bre ak down, damage or loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD finder (onl y models with a LCD finder) and lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are

manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (whit e , red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• Be careful w h en placing the camer a near a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

• Close the lens portion when not using the

camera.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoor s in the rain or under similar conditions, be care f ul not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 103 and foll ow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examp les of pict ures in this manual are rep r od u ced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes.

Trademarks

• “Memory Stick,” , and “MagicGate

Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick Duo” and

Corporation.

• “MagicGate” and are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered

trademarks of the U.S. Microsof t Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickT i me, are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• “Pentium” is a trademark or a registered

trademark of Intel Corporation.

• The BLUETOOTH tra demarks are o wned by

their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license.

• In addition, system and product names used

in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the

™

or ® marks are not used in all cases in this

manual.

are trademarks of Sony

About the Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducin g fine images. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system fo r cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses.

∗ MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation

Transfer Function, a nu me r ic value indicating the amount of light f ro m a specific part of t he subj ect gat hered at the corresponding position in the ima ge .

Table of contents

Before using your camera....... ..................4

Identifying the parts..................................8

Camera..................................................8

USB cradle........................................ ..10

How to install/remove your ca mera....10

Getting started

Charging the battery pack.......................11

Using an external power source..............15

Using your camera abroad......................15

Turning on/off your camera....................16

How to use the control button.................17

Setting the date and time.........................18

Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

........................................................20

Setting the still image size......................21

Basic still image shooting

– using auto mode...........................22

Checking the last image shot

– Quick Review..............................23

Using the smart zoom.........................24

Shooting close-ups – Macro ...............25

Using the self-timer............................26

Rotating the lens

– Mirror mode ................................26

Selecting a flash mode........................27

Shooting with the finder .....................29

Inserting the date and time on a still

image..............................................30

Shooting according to scene conditions

(scene selection).............................31

Deciding the still image quality.............. 33

Image size and quality............................34

Viewing still images

Viewing images on the LCD screen of your

camera............................................ 35

Viewing on the single-image screen .. 35 Viewing on the index

(nine- or triple-image) screen.........36

Viewing images on a TV screen............. 37

Deleting still images

Deleting images.............................. ........ 39

Deleting on the Index (nine-image)

screen .............................................40

Deleting on the Index (triple-image)

screen .............................................41

Formatting a “Memory Stick”................ 43

Before advanced operations

How to setup and operat e your camera .. 44

Changing menu settings.....................44

Changing item s in the SET UP screen

........................................................44

Advanced still image shooting

Choosing a focus method........................45

AF lock shooting using Center AF .....46

Setting the distance to the subje ct

(Focus preset).................................47

Adjusting the exposure (EV adjustment)

........................................................47

Spot light-metering.................................48

Adjusting color tones (White Balance)...49

Adjusting the flash level .........................50

Shooting multiple frames (Clip Motion)

........................................................51

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

(Multi Burst)...................................52

Shooting still images for e-mail

(E-MAIL) .......................................53

Shooting still images with au di o files

(VOICE).........................................54

Adding special effects (Picture Effect) ...55

Selecting a Folder....................................55

Creating a new folder.......................... 56

Changing the recording folder............56

Advanced still image viewing

Selecting the folder and playing back

images (Folder)................. ..............57

Enlarging a p o rtion of a still image........ .58

Enlarging an image

– Playback zoom.............................58

Recording an enlarged image

– Trimming .....................................59

Playing back successive images

(Slide show)....................................59

Rotating still images................................60

Still image editing

Protecting images (Protect).....................61

On the single screen............................61

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......61

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....62

Changing image size (Resize).................63

Choosing im ages to print

(Print (DPOF) mark).......................64

On the single screen............................64

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......64

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....65

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies......................................66

Viewing movies on the LCD screen .. .. . ..67

Deleting movies .......................... ............68

On the single screen............................68

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......68

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....69

Editing movies ......................... ...............70

Cutting movies....................................70

Deleting unnecessary portio ns of

movies............................................71

Enjoying images on your computer

Copying images to your computer

– For Windows users......................72

Installing the USB driver....................73

Installing “Image Transfer”................73

Installing “ImageMixer”.....................75

Connecting your cam era to your

computer.........................................75

Copying images using “Image Tra nsfer”

........................................................ 77

Changing “Image Transfer” settings .. 78 Copying images without using

“Image Transfer”............................78

Viewing the images on yo ur computer

........................................................ 79

Image file storage destinations and file

names..............................................80

Copying images to your computer

– For Macintosh users ....................82

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting......................................84

Warnings and messages..........................92

Self-diagnosis display.............................94

Additional information

The number of images that can be saved/

shooting time...................................95

Menu items......... .....................................96

SET UP items.............. ..........................101

Precautions............................................103

The “Memory Stick”............... ..............104

The “InfoLITHIUM” ba ttery pack........105

Specifications........................................106

The LCD screen ....................................108

Index......................................................111

Identifying th e parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of ope ra tion.

Camera

6 7

A Lens B Sh utter button (22) C POWER lamp (16) D POWER button (16) E Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

F Finder window G Flash (27)

H Bluetooth lamp (See the

Bluetooth function operating instructions)

I Bluetooth button (See the

Bluetooth function operating instructions)

J Self-timer lamp (26)/

AF illumina tor (28, 101)

K Microphone L Speaker (bottom surface)

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

• Do not touch the microphone while recording.

2 3

5 6

8 9

q; qa qs qd

Attaching the wrist strap

I Battery/“Memory Stick” cover J Access lamp (20) K RESET button (84) L Battery eject lever (13) M Wrist s tra p hook

A Finder (29)

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green)

/CHG

/CHG lamp (orange)

(12, 27)

B SMART ZOOM buttons (during

shooting) (24)/Index buttons (during playback) (36)

C Control button

(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (17)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/) (27/26/23/

25)

D LCD screen E Multi connector (bottom surface)

(12, 15)

F DSPL/L CD ON/O FF button (29) G MENU button (21) H MODE dial (18)

: T o shoot still images in auto

mode

P: To shoot still images in program mode SCN: T o shoot in the Scene Selection mode SET UP: To set the SET UP items

: To shoot movies/Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images

: To view or edit images

USB cradle

How to install/remove your camera

A Camera conn ector B USB ON/OFF switch C

(USB) jack (76)

D DC IN connector (11) E A/V OUT (MONO) jack (37)

3 4

How to install

Install the camera as illustrated below.

• Make sure the camera is securely installed to

the USB cradle.

How to remove

Grasp the camera and the USB cradle as illustrated below and remove th e camera with the lens portion closed.

• Be sure to turn off the camera before you install

the camera to the USB cradle or remove the camera from the USB cradle.

When you remove the AC power adaptor from the USB cradle, hol d th e D C pl ug itself and th e U S B cradle as illustrated below and remove the cable.

DC plug

Charging the battery pack

Getti

ng starte

, Open the battery/“Memory

Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is not turned on (page 16).

• The camera operates only with the

“InfoLITHIUM” battery NP-FC10 battery pack (C type) (supplied). You cannot use any other battery pack (page 105).

Battery eject lever

, Insert the battery pack, and

close the cover.

Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated above. Make sure the battery pack is properly inserted, then close the cover.

• While pushing the battery eject lever down

using the front edge of the battery pack, you can easily insert the battery pack.

AC power adaptor

USB cradle

DC plug

, Connect the AC-LM5 AC power

adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN connector of the USB cradle.

Connect the plug with the v mark facing up.

• Do not short the DC plug on the AC power

adaptor with a piece of metal. This may cause a malfunction.

Getting started

Charging the battery pack (continued)

AC power adaptor

Power cord (mains lead)

2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Charging the batte ry pack only usi ng the AC power adaptor

AC power adaptor

DC plug

, Connect t he power cord ( mains

lead) to the AC power adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).

, Install the camera to the USB

cradle.

Install the camera as illustrated above. Charging starts, and the /CHG lamp lights.

/CHG

/CHG lamp

When the /CHG lamp goes out, charging is finished.

Multi connector

You can charge the battery pack without the USB cradle, such as dur ing your travels. Connect the DC plug of the A C power adaptor to the camera with v mark facing down as illustrated below.

Power cord (mains lead)

• When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is not turned on (page 16).

• When placing the camera, make sure the LCD

screen is facing up.

• After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the multi connector of the camera.

To remove the battery pack

Battery remaining indicator

The battery remaining i ndi cator shows the remaining shooting or viewing time .

min

• When turning the LCD screen off and on, it

takes about one minute to calculate the proper remaining time.

• A proper remaining time may not be indicated

depending on conditions of use or circumstances.

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Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/ viewed

The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can be used when you shoot in Normal mode in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F), and the supplied battery pack is fully charged. The guidelines for the number of images th at can be recorded or viewed al lo w for changing the “Memory Stick” as necessary. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on th e conditions of use.

Getting started

Battery eject lever

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, and push down the battery eject lever in the arrow direction as illustrated above.

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

Charging time

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-LM5 AC power adaptor at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack Full charge

(min.)

NP-FC10 (s upplied) Approx.150

Charging the battery pack (continued)

Shooting still images In normal shooting

NP-FC10 (supplied)

Image size

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1) Shooting at 30-second intervals with [P. QUALITY] set to [FINE], LCD screen turned on, flashed every two shootings and turned on/ off every ten shootings.

images

Approx. 140 Approx. 70

In continuous shooting

No. of

Battery life (min.)

NP-FC10 (supplied)

Image size

2272×1704

640×480

2) Shooting at about 3-second intervals with [P.

LCD

No. of

screen

images

ON Approx. 1 400 OFF Approx. 2 000 ON Approx. 1 400 OFF

Approx. 2 000

QUALITY] set to [STANDARD] and the flash set to (No flash).

Battery life (min.)

Approx. 70 Approx. 100 Approx. 70 Approx. 100

Viewing still images

NP-FC10 (supplied)

Image size

2272×1704 640×480

3) Playing back images in order at about 3-second intervals on the single-image screen with the LCD screen turned on.

images

Approx. 3 200 Approx. 3 200

Shooting movies

No. of

Battery life (min.)

Approx. 160 Approx. 160

NP-FC10 (supplied) LCD screen ON

(min.)

LCD screen OFF (min.)

Approx. 70 min Approx. 100 min

4) Continuous shooting with an image size of 160×112

• The battery life and the number of images

recordable or playable are decreased under the following conditions:

– At low temperature. – Using the flash. – Turning on and off frequently. – When [LCD BACKLIGHT] is set to

[BRIGHT]

– When [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]. – During Bluetooth connection

– Using the battery pack that was used

repeatedly or the battery capacity decreases as time passed (page 105).

The POWER SAVE function

When the POWER SAVE func tion i s activated, you can shoot for a longer period of time. Set the MODE dial to SET UP, and se t [POWER SAVE] in (SETUP 1) to [ON]. The factory setting is [ON] (page 102).

• The [POWER SAVE] item is only shown when

using the battery pack.

When the POWER SAVE function is activated

• The LCD screen will be darker than it is when

[POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]. You cannot change the settings for [LCD BACKLIGHT] at this time (page 102).

• When shooting sill images, the focus works

only while the shutter button is pressed down halfway.

Using an external po wer source

AC power adaptor

DC plug

Power cord (mains lead)

Multi connector

2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor 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 out let (wall socket) [b].

AC-LM5

Getting started

, Connect the AC-LM5 AC power

adapto r (supplied) to th e multi connector of the camera.

When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing up. Connect the plug with the v mark facing down.

• Remove the battery pack when using an

external power source.

• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily

accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If some trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

, Connect t he power cord ( mains

lead) to the AC power adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).

• When you have finished using the AC power

adaptor, disconnect it from the multi connector of the camera.

• The set is not disconnected from the AC po wer

source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel

converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

Turning on/off your camera

There are following two ways to turn on the camera.

1 Press POWER.

MODE

POWER lamp

POWER

The POWER lamp lights in gree n an d the power is on. When you turn on t he camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page18).

To turn off the power

Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the cam era turns off.

• To turn off the start-up sound, set [BEEP] to

[OFF] in (SETUP 1) in the SET UP settings (page 102).

2 Rotate the lens portion.

Rotating the lens por t ion in the arrow direction turns on the camera. To turn off the power, rotate it back.

The Auto Power Off function

If no tasks are performed for a while* when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the battery pack, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following ci rc umstances, even if the battery pa ck i s bei ng used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work.

• Movies are being played back

• A slide show is being shown

• During USB connection

• During Bluetooth connection. (When the camera is in remote camera mode , the camera turns off after three hours. )

* When [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON]:

approximately 90 seconds When [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]: approximately three minutes

How to use the control button

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640 x 480

MODE

IMAGE SIZE

VOICE E-MAIL NORMAL

REC MODE

To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (page 44), and use the control button to make the changes. For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the desired val ue, th en pres s z or b/B to make the setting.

Getting started

Setting the date and time

MODE

MODE dial

POWER

, Set the MODE dial to .

• You can carry out this operation even when the MODE dial is set to P

• To set the time and the date again, set the

MODE dial to SET UP, select [CLOCK SET] in (SETUP 2) (page102), then proceed from Step 3.

, SCN, , or .

MODE POWER

/M/

12 00

/D/

M D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

CLOCK SET

2002

POWER

, Press POWER to turn on the

power.

The POWER lamp lights in green and the CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD screen.

/M/

12 00

/D/

M D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

CLOCK SET

2002

, Select the desired date forma t

with v/V on the control button, then press z.

You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/mon th/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].

• If the rechargeable button battery, which

provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page103), the CLOCK SET screen automatically reappear s. If this happens, start from Step 3 to set up the date and time again.

CLOCK SET

2002

12 00

/M/

Y M

/D/

D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

10 30

/M/ /D/

M D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

D Y

CLOCK SET

2003

12 00

/M/

/D/

D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

D Y

CLOCK SET

2003

Getting started

, Select the year, month, day,

hour, or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.

A v will be shown above, and a V will be shown below the item currently selected to be set.

, Set the desired numerical

value with v/V on the control button, then press z.

After setting the current numerical value, set the next item. Repeat the above process until all of th e items have been se t.

• If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time

on a 24- hour cycle.

, Select [OK] with B on the

control button, then press z.

The date and time ar e set and the cloc k wil l start to keep time.

• To cancel the setting process, select

[CANCEL], then press z.

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Shooti

till i

ng s

mage

1 2

, Open the battery/“Mem ory

Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• For more information about the “Memory Stick,” see page 104.

Connector side

Label side

, Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Insert the “M emory Stick” all the way in until it clic ks as shown in the illu s tration.

• Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it

as far as it can go. If you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may not be carried out.

Access lamp

, Close the battery/“Memory

Stick” cove r.

To remove the “Memory Stick”

Open the battery/“Mem ory Stick” cover, then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.

• Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power at this time. The data may be corrupted.

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