SONY DSC-F77A Service Manual

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	SERVICE MANUAL
			LEVEL 1
			E Model
	Ver 1.0 2003. 08
		Hong Kong Model
	Revision History
		Korea Model
		Tourist Model
		Japanese Model

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SPECIFICATIONS

SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

ORNAMENTAL PARTS

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

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

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System

Image device 8.98 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD

Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera

Approx. 4 130 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera

Approx. 3 950 000 pixels Lens f=7.65 mm

(35 mm camera conversion: 37mm (1 15/32 inches))

F2.8 Exposure control

Automatic,

Scene selection (four modes)

White balance

Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent

File format (DCF compliant)

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) Recording media

“Memory Stick”

Flash Recommended distance

0.5 to 1.7 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to 5 feet 7 inches)

(when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto)

Input/output connectors

Multi connector

SPECIFICATIONS

LCD screen

LCD panel used

3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

Power, general

Used battery pack NP-FC11

Power requirements 3.6 V

Power consumption (when shooting)

	1.9 W
Operating temperature range
	0º to +40ºC (32º to +104ºF)
Storage temperature range
	–20º to +60ºC (–4º to +140ºF)
Dimensions	92.6 × 71 × 27 mm
	(3 3/4 × 2 7/8 × 1 1/8 inches)
	(W/H/D, protruding portions not included)
Mass	Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz)
	(NP-FC11 battery pack, “Memory Stick” and
	wrist strap included)
Microphone	Electret condenser microphone
Speaker	Dynamic speaker

AC-LM5 AC power adaptor

Power requirements

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Rated output voltage

DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A

Operating temperature range

	0º to +40ºC (32º to +104ºF)
Storage temperature range
	–20º to +60ºC (–4º to +140ºF)
Dimensions	47 × 30 × 80 mm (1 7/8 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 inches)
	(W/H/D, protruding parts not included)
Mass	Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz)
	(adaptor only)

NP-FC11 battery pack

Used battery Lithium ion battery

Maximum voltage

	DC 4.2 V
Nominal voltage
	DC 3.6 V
Capacity	2.8 Wh (780 mAh)

Accessories

•NP-FC11 battery pack (1)

•AC-LM5 AC power adaptor (1)

•USB multi connecting cable (1)

•A/V multi 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)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINEWITH

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 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		Countermeasure	Cause	Caution Display During Error
	C:32:ss		Turn the power off and on again.	Trouble with hardware.	SYSTEM ERROR
	C:13:ss		Format the “Memory stick”.	Unformatted memory stick is inserted.	FORMAT ERROR
			Insert a new “Memory Stick”.	Memory stick is broken.	MEMORY STICK ERROR
	E:61:ss		Checking of lens drive circuit.	When failed in the focus and zoom
				initialization.
	E:91:ss		Checking of flash unit or replacement	Abnormality when flash is being	—
			of flash unit.	charged.
	E:92:ss		Insert a battery pack correctly.	Battery pack is not inserted correctly.
			Turn the power off and on again.	Battery pack was installed or removed
				when using the AC adaptor.

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JE : Tourist model KR : Korea model

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1. MAIN PARTS

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

HK : Hong Kong model J : Japanese model

• Color variation

color	E	HK	KR	JE	J
Silver	z	z	z	z	z
Blue	z	z	z	z	z
Red	z			z	z

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

LCD window 3-078-131-01

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

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Checking supplied accessories.

Power cord (1)		AC adaptor	Battery pack	Wrist strap (1)
0 1-769-608-11	(E)	AC-LM5 (1)	NP-FC-11 (1)	3-076-646-01
0 1-783-374-11	(HK)	0 1-477-488-12

01-776-985-11 (KR)

01-790-732-12 (JE)

01-791-637-13 (J)

"Memory Stick" (16MB) (1)	CD-ROM		USB multi connecting	A/V multi connecting
	(SPVD-008 USB driver) (1)		cable (1)	cable (1)
	3-077-012-03	(J)
	3-077-023-03	(EXCEPT J)

Other accessories

		3-065-665-05	MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (for SAFETY)
			(JAPANESE) (J)
		3-086-183-01	MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (J)
	Conversion adaptor 2P (1)	3-086-183-11	MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)
Conversion adaptor 2P (1)			(E, HK, JE)
0 1-569-007-12 (E, JE)	0 1-569-008-12 (E)	3-086-183-21	MANUAL, INSTRUCTION
			(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (E, JE)
		3-086-183-31	MANUAL, INSTRUCTION
			(TRADITIONAL CHINESE,
			SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (E, HK, JE)
		3-086-183-41	MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (E)
		3-086-183-51	MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN) (KR)
		3-086-184-01	MANUAL (ADVANCE), INSTRUCTION
			(JAPANESE) (J)

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

9-876-277-41	Sony EMCS Co.
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2003H0500-1 ©2003.8

Published by DI CS Strategy Div

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

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

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Getting started _______________________

Shooting still images _________________

Viewing still images __________________

Deleting still images __________________

Before advanced operations ____________

Advanced still image shooting___________

Advanced still image viewing____________

Still image editing _____________________

Enjoying movies_______________________

Enjoying images on your computer ______

Troubleshooting _______________________

Additional information __________________

Index _____________________________

WARNING

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

Notice

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

Certain countries or regions may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

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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 avoid 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 playback of images recorded or edited with other 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 and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD finder (only 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 (white, 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 when placing the camera 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 outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 100 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

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

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes.

Trademarks

•“Memory Stick,” , “MagicGate

Memory Stick,” and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•“Memory Stick Duo” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•“Memory Stick PRO” and

are trademarks of Sony 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. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

•Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook, and Power Mac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

•“Pentium” is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

•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.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing fine images. The lens for this 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 an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function, a numeric value indicating the amount of light from a specific part of the subject gathered at the corresponding position in the image.

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Table of contents

Before using your camera .........................	2	Deciding the still image quality..............	29
Identifying the parts ..................................	6	Image size and quality ............................	30

Getting started
Charging the battery pack .........................	8
Using an external power source..............	11
Using your camera abroad ......................	11
Turning on/off your camera ....................	12
How to use the control button.................	13
Setting the date and time.........................	14

Viewing still images
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera ............................................	31
Viewing on the single-image screen ..	31
Viewing on the index
(nineor triple-image) screen.........	32
Viewing images on a TV screen.............	33

Shooting still images
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”
........................................................	16
Setting the still image size ......................	17
Basic still image shooting
– using auto mode...........................	18
Checking the last image shot
– Quick Review ..............................	19
Using the smart zoom .........................	20
Shooting close-ups – Macro ...............	21
Using the self-timer ............................	22
Rotating the lens – Mirror mode.........	22
Selecting a flash mode........................	23
Shooting with the finder .....................	25
Inserting the date and time on a still
image ..............................................	26
Shooting according to scene conditions
(scene selection) .............................	27

Deleting still images
Deleting images ......................................	35
Deleting on the Index (nine-image)
screen .............................................	36
Deleting on the Index (triple-image)
screen .............................................	37
Formatting a “Memory Stick” ................	39
Before advanced operations
How to setup and operate your camera ..	40
Changing menu settings .....................	40
Changing items in the SET UP screen
........................................................	40

Advanced still image
shooting
Choosing a focus method ........................	41
AF lock shooting using Center AF .....	42
Setting the distance to the subject
(Focus preset) .................................	43
Adjusting the exposure
(EV adjustment)..............................	43
Spot light-metering .................................	44
Adjusting color tones (White Balance) ...	45
Adjusting the flash level .........................	46
Shooting multiple frames
(Clip Motion) ..................................	47
Shooting in Multi Burst mode
(Multi Burst) ...................................	48
Shooting still images for e-mail
(E-MAIL) .......................................	49
Shooting still images with audio files
(VOICE) .........................................	50
Adding special effects (Picture Effect) ...	51
Selecting a Folder....................................	51
Creating a new folder..........................	52
Changing the recording folder ............	52
Advanced still image viewing
Selecting the folder for playback
(Folder) ...........................................	53
Enlarging a portion of a still image.........	54

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Enlarging an image
– Playback zoom.............................	54
Recording an enlarged image
– Trimming .....................................	55
Playing back successive images
(Slide show) ....................................	55
Rotating still images................................	56
Still image editing
Protecting images (Protect) .....................	57
On the single screen ............................	57
On the Index (nine-image) screen.......	57
On the Index (triple-image) screen .....	58
Changing image size (Resize).................	59
Choosing images to print
(Print (DPOF) mark).......................	60
On the single screen ............................	60
On the Index (nine-image) screen.......	60
On the Index (triple-image) screen .....	61
Enjoying movies
Shooting movies......................................	62
Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......	63
Deleting movies ......................................	64
On the single screen ............................	64
On the Index (nine-image) screen.......	64
On the Index (triple-image) screen .....	65
Editing movies ........................................	66
Cutting movies ....................................	66

Deleting unnecessary portions of movies
........................................................	67
Enjoying images on your
computer
Copying images to your computer
– For Windows users......................	68
Installing the USB driver....................	69
Installing “Image Transfer”................	69
Installing “ImageMixer”.....................	71
Connecting your camera to your
computer.........................................	71
Copying images using “Image Transfer”
........................................................	73
Changing “Image Transfer” settings ..	73
Copying images without using “Image
Transfer” ........................................	74
Viewing the images on your computer
........................................................	75
Image file storage destinations and file
names..............................................	76
Viewing an image previously copied to a
computer.........................................	78
Copying images to your computer
– For Macintosh users ....................	79
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ......................................	81
Warnings and messages ..........................	89

Self-diagnosis display .............................	91
Additional information
The number of images that can be saved/
shooting time...................................	92
Menu items ..............................................	93
SET UP items ..........................................	98
Precautions ............................................	100
The “Memory Stick” .............................	101
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ........	102
Specifications ........................................	103
The LCD screen ....................................	104
Index
Index......................................................	107

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Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Camera

1

2

3

4

5

A Lens

B Shutter button (18)

C POWER lamp (12)

D POWER button (12)

ETripod receptacle (bottom surface)

F Finder window G Flash (23)

H Self-timer lamp (22)/ AF illuminator (24, 98)

I Microphone

J Speaker (bottom surface)

6

7

8

9

0

•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.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

A Finder (25)

Self-timer/recording lamp (red)

AE/AF lock lamp /CHG (green)

/CHG lamp (orange)

(9, 23)

BSMART ZOOM buttons (during shooting) (20)/Index buttons (during playback) (32)

CControl button

(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (13)/

(Menu off) ( //7/ ) (23/22/19/ 21)

8

9

q; qa qs qd

D LCD screen

E Multi connector (bottom surface)

(8, 11, 33, 72)

F DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (25) G MENU button (17)

H MODE dial (14)

: To shoot still images in auto mode

P: To shoot still images in program mode

SCN: To 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

Attaching the wrist strap

I Battery/“Memory Stick” cover J Access lamp (16)

K RESET button (81) L Battery eject lever (9) M Wrist strap hook

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Getting started

Charging the battery pack

OPEN

1

,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 12).

•The camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery NP-FC11 battery pack (C type) (supplied). You cannot use any other battery pack (page 102).

Battery eject lever

2

,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

Multi connector

3

v mark

,Connect the AC-LM5 AC power adaptor (supplied) to the multi connector of the camera.

When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing up.

•Do not short the DC plug on the AC power adaptor with a piece of metal. This may cause a malfunction.

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AC power adaptor 2 To a wall outlet

	(wall socket)
	1
4	Power cord
	(mains lead)

,Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).

/CHG

/CHG lamp

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

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

To remove the battery pack

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.

Battery remaining indicator

The battery remaining indicator shows the remaining shooting or viewing time.

60min	2272	101
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•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.

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-FC11 (supplied)	Approx.150

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Charging the battery pack (continued)

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 that can be recorded or viewed allow for changing the “Memory Stick” as necessary. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of use.

Shooting still images

In normal shooting1)

	NP-FC11 (supplied)
Image size	No. of	Battery life
	images	(min.)
2272×1704	Approx. 170	Approx. 85

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.

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Viewing still images2)

	NP-FC11 (supplied)
Image size	No. of	Battery life
	images	(min.)
2272×1704	Approx. 3800	Approx. 190
640×480	Approx. 3800	Approx. 190

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

Shooting movies3)
NP-FC11 (supplied)
LCD screen ON	LCD screen OFF
(min.)	(min.)
Approx. 90 min	Approx. 120 min

3)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].

–Using the battery pack that was used repeatedly or the battery capacity decreases as time passed (page 102).

The POWER SAVE function

When the POWER SAVE function is activated, you can shoot for a longer period of time.

Set the MODE dial to SET UP, and set [POWER SAVE] in (SETUP 1) to [ON]. The factory setting is [ON] (page 99).

•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 99).

•When shooting sill images, the focus works only while the shutter button is pressed down halfway.

Using an external power source

AC power adaptor

Multi connector

1

v mark

,Connect the AC-LM5 AC power adaptor (supplied) to the multi connector of the camera.

When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing up.

•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).

2 To a wall outlet

(wall socket)

	1
2	Power cord
	(mains lead)

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

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 outlet (wall socket) [b].

AC-LM5

•Do not use an electrical transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

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Turning on/off your camera

There are following two ways to turn on the camera.

1 Press POWER.

MODE

POWER

POWER lamp

POWER

The POWER lamp lights in green and the power is on. When you turn on the camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page 14).

To turn off the power

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

2 Rotate the lens portion.

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

•To turn off the start-up sound, set [BEEP] to [OFF] in (SETUP 1) in the SET UP settings (page 99).

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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 circumstances, even if the battery pack is being 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

*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

2272

2272x1704
2272 ( 3 : 2 )
1600x1200
1280x	960
640 x	480

IMAGE SIZE MODE

VOICE

E-MAIL

NORMAL

REC MODE

To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (page 40), and use the control button to make the changes.

For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the desired value, then press z or b/B to make the setting.

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Setting the date and time

MODE

POWER

MODE dial

1

, Set the MODE dial to.

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

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

MODE dial to SET UP, select [CLOCK SET] in(SETUP 2) (page 99), then proceed from Step 3.

MODE

POWER

CLOCK SET	Y/ M/ D
	M / D/ Y
	D/ M/ Y

2003 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 O K

AM

CANCEL

OK

POWER

2

, Press POWER to turn on the power.

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

CLOCK SET				Y / M/ D
				M / D/ Y
				D/ M/ Y
2003 /	1 /	1	12 : 00	O K
				AM
				CANCEL
OK

3

, Select the desired date format with v/V on the control button, then press z.

You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ 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 (page 100), the CLOCK

SET screen automatically reappears. If this happens, start from Step 3 to set up the date

and time again.

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CLOCK SET	Y / M/ D	CLOCK SET	Y/ M/ D
	M/ D/ Y		M/ D/ Y
	D/ M/ Y		D/ M/ Y

2003 /

1 /

1

12 : 00

O K

2003 /

1 /

1

12 : 00

O K

AM	AM
CANCEL	CANCEL
OK	OK

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,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 the items have been set.

•If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time on a 24hour cycle.

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,Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z.

The date and time are set and the clock will start to keep time.

•To cancel the setting process, select [CANCEL], then press z.

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Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

1

,Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Connector side

2	Label side

, Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.

•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

3

,Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

To remove the “Memory Stick”

Open the battery/“Memory 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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Setting the still image size

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1600x1200
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IMAGE SIZE MODE

1 MENU

,Set the MODE dial to , rotate the lens portion to turn on the power, then press MENU.

The menu appears.

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

•For more information about the image size, see page 30.

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IMAGE SIZE MODE

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IMAGE SIZE MODE

2

,Select (IMAGE SIZE) with b on the control button.

Select the desired image size with v/V.

The image size is set.

After the setting is completed, press MENU. The menu disappears from the screen.

•The image size value selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off.

The MODE dial position during still image shooting

When shooting still images, the selectable shooting modes are as follows:

(Auto mode shooting)

You can perform an easy shooting since this mode automatically adjusts the focus, exposure, and white balance. In this mode, [P. QUALITY] is set to [FINE] and the AF range finder is set to the Multipoint AF (page 18).

P (Program mode shooting)

You can set the shooting functions in the menu settings according to your shooting condition (page 93).

SCN (Scene selection)

This mode is effective when shooting night scenes, people at night, landscapes, or portraits (page 27).

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Basic still image shooting – using auto mode

MODE

POWER

MODE dial

1

,Set the MODE dial to, and rotate the lens portion to turn

on your camera.

When a “Memory Stick” is inserted, the recording folder name is indicated on the LCD screen for about five seconds (page 51).

•When the MODE dial is set to , the exposure, white balance and focus are adjusted

automatically.

2

,Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame.

Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone (page 6) with your fingers.

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3	AE/AF lock indicator
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,Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting. (The screen may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.)

•If you release your finger from the shutter button, shooting will be canceled.

•The minimum focal distance to a subject is 50 cm (19 11/16 inches). To shoot subjects at

distances closer than this, use the Macro mode (page 21).

•The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment range. (For more details on the AF range finder, see page 41.)

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,Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the “Memory Stick.” When the recording lamp goes out, you can shoot the next image.

•When you are shooting with the battery pack, if no tasks are performed for a while with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 12).

About Auto Focus

When you try to shoot a subject that is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will change to flashing slowly.

The Auto Focus function may be difficult to use with in the following subjects. In such cases, release the shutter button, then try to recompose the shot and focus again.

•The subject is distant from the camera and dark

•The contrast between the subject and its background is poor

•The subject is seen through glass, such as a window

•A fast-moving subject

•The subject has a reflection, such as that from a mirror, or there is a luminous body and a lustrous subject

•A flashing subject.

•A backlit subject

There are two method for Auto Focus function: Multipoint AF and Center AF (page 41). When the MODE dial is set to , The Multipoint AF is automatically selected.

Checking the last image shot – Quick Review

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	, Press b (7) on the control
	button.

To return to shooting mode, press the shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the control button again.

To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen

1Press MENU to display the menu.

2Select [DELETE] with B on the control button, then press z.

3Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The image is deleted.

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Using the smart zoom

W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)

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,Press the SMART ZOOM to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image.

You can zoom in the image using digital process, with very little deterioration.

The maximum zoom scale depends on the image size.

1600×1200: 1.4× 1280×960: 1.7× 640×480: 3.5×

When the image size is 2272×1704 or 2272 (3:2), the smart zoom does not work.

• When using the smart zoom, the image on the LCD screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded

image.

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•If the LCD screen is turned off, the smart zoom function does not work. Turn on the LCD screen when using the smart zoom function.

•AF range finder is not shown when using the smart zoom. When 9 (FOCUS) is set to

[MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF], or flashes and the centrally-located subject has

priority to focus on.

•The smart zoom cannot be used while shooting movies (page 62).

Shooting close-ups – Macro

For close-ups of small subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can use this feature for close-ups of subjects up to approximately 10 cm

(3 15/16 inches) from the end of the lens.

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, Set the MODE dial to, and press B () on the control button.

The (Macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

•When the [POWER SAVE] (page 99) is set to [ON], the focus will be achieved only while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down.

•If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear.

•You can carry out this operation even when the

MODE dial is set to P, SCN (other than the Landscape mode) (page 27), or .

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,Center the subject in the frame, and press and hold the shutter button halfway down, then press the shutter button fully down.

To return to normal shooting

Press B ( ) on the control button again. Theindicator disappears from the LCD screen.

•Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the Macro feature. If you use the finder, the limits of what you see and what you actually shoot may be different.

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Using the self-timer

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,Set the MODE dial to , and press V () on the control button.

The (Self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

•If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear.

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

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,Center the subject in the frame, and press and hold the shutter button halfway down, then press the shutter button fully down.

The Self-timer lamp (page 6) will flash in orange, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds.

To cancel the self-timer during the operation

Press V () on the control button again.

•If you stand in front of the camera and press the shutter button, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set.

Rotating the lens

– Mirror mode

, Adjust the lens portion angle.

When shooting in mirror mode, turn over the lens portion as illustrated above. The image on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the image can be normal when recorded.

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Selecting a flash mode

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,Set the MODE dial to, and press v () on the control button repeatedly to select a

flash mode.

The flash mode has the following features.

No indicator (Auto): Based on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will use the flash accordingly.

(Forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light.

(No flash): The flash will not be used.

•You can carry out this operation even when the

MODE dial is set to P, SCN (Soft snap mode), or (Clip motion).

•The recommended distance using the flash is about 0.5 m to 1.7 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to 5 feet 7 inches) when [ISO] is set to [AUTO].

(When the MODE dial is not set to P, [ISO] is set to [AUTO].)

•If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear.

•In the Auto or(Forced flash) mode, you look at the LCD screen in a dark place, you may

notice some “noise” in the image, but this will

have no effect on the image you shoot.

• While the flash is being charged, the /CHG lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp goes out.

To reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjects

The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the SET UP settings (page 98). appears on the LCD screen.

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•The amount of red-eye reduction possible varies according to the individual. In addition, the distance to the subject, and whether or not the subject has seen pre-strobe light begin to strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction process.

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Selecting a flash mode (continued)

Shooting with the AF illuminator

This is additional lighting provided to assist in focusing when shooting in dark places. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to [AUTO] in the SET UP settings (page 98). If you try to shoot under insufficient lighting conditions, ON appears the LCD screen; the AF illuminator will flash automatically during the time between when the shutter button is pressed halfway down and the focus locks.

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•Even when the AF illuminator flashes, but sufficient light does not reach the subject (the

recommended distance for this feature is up to approx. 1.5 m (4 feet 11 1/8 inches), or the subject has weak contrast, the camera may not

focus properly.

•If AF illuminator light misses the center of the image somewhat, the camera will focus properly as long as it reaches the subject.

•When the focus preset distance is set, the AF illuminator does not function.

•When 9 (FOCUS) is set to [MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF], the AF range finder is not

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displayed. or flashes and the centrallylocated subject has priority to focus on.

•In the following Scene selection modes

(page 27), the AF illuminator will not function.

–When shooting in Twilight mode

–When shooting in Landscape mode

•The AF illuminator is a bright light. There are no safety hazards, but when shooting at short distances, do not aim it directly at the subject’s eyes.

Shooting with the finder

Finder

DSPL/LCD

ON/OFF

The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen.

Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the display changes in the following order.

All of the indicators are turned off

r

The LCD screen is turned off.

r

All of the available indicators are turned on.

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•The image through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. To confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen.

•For details on the items displayed, see page 104.

•Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the finder section stops flashing and remains on, you can start shooting (page 18).

•When the LCD screen is turned off, the smart zoom does not function (page 20).

•If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro) with the LCD screen turned off, the

image will be displayed on the screen for approximately two seconds so you can check or change the setting.

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