Sony DSC-F828 Service manual

DSC-F828

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2003. 12

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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Korea Model

Tourist Model

Chinese Model

Japanese Model

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

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

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

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x Camera [System]

Image device 11 mm (2/3 type) color

Total pixels number of camera

Effective pixels number of camera

Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*

Exposure control

White balance

File format (DCF compliant)

Recording medium

Flash Recommended distance (when ISO

Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color)

[Output connectors]

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)

Accessory jack

USB jack mini-B USB communication

CCD 4-color filter (RGBE)

Approx. 8 314 000 pixels

Approx. 8 068 000 pixels

7.1× zoom lens f=7.1 to 51 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 28 to 200 mm) F2.0-2.8

Filter diameter: 58 mm (2

Automatic, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (4 modes)

Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One-push

Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG compliant, RAW, TIFF, DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)

“Memory Stick”, Microdrive, CompactFlash card (TypeI/TypeII)

sensitiv i ty is set to Aut o)

0.5 to 4.5 m (19

14 feet 9

/4inches) (W)

0.6 to 3.3 m (23 10 feet 10 inches) (T)

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

Mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 HighSpeed compliant)

/4inches to

/8inches to

/8inches)

SPECIFICATIONS

[LCD screen]

LCD panel used

Total number of dots

[Finder]

LCD panel used

Total number of dots

[Power, general]

Used battery pack

Power requirements

Power consumption (during shooting with LCD

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions (lens: W-end)

Mass Approx. 95 5 g (33.7 oz) (battery

Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker

Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching II

PictBridge Compatible

4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive

134 400 (560×240) dots

1.1 cm (0.44 type) TFT drive

235 200 (980×240) dots

NP-FM50

7.2 V

screen on)

2.2 W

0° to+40°C (32° to +104°F) (When using the Microdrive: +5° to

+40°C (41° to +104°F))

−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)

134.4 91.1 157.2 mm

××

/8 3×5/8× 6 1/4inches)

(W/H/D, protruding portions not included)

pack NP-FM50, “Memory Stic k,” shoulder strap, lens cap, and so on included)

Compatible

x AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor

Power requirements

Current consumption

Power consumption

Output voltage

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Maximum dimensions

Mass Approx. 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding

AC 100 − 240 V, 50/60 Hz

0.35 − 0.18 A

18 W

8.4 V DC, 1.5 A

0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)

−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)

Approx. 56 × 31 × 100 mm

/4 × 1 1/4 × 4inches) (W/H/D),

excluding projecting parts

power cord (mains lead)

x NP-FM50 battery pack

Used battery

Maximum voltage

Nominal voltage

Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)

Lithium-ion battery

DC 8.4 V

DC 7.2 V

Accessories

• AC Adaptor (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Battery pack NP-FM50 (1)

• A/V connecting cable (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Lens cap (1)

• Lens cap strap (1)

• Lens hood (1)

• CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-013) (1)

• CD-ROM (Image Data Converter) (1)

• Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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

• E: ss: ss

The contents which can be handled by customer, are displayed.

The contents which can be handled by engineer, are displayed.

Display Code

C:32:01

C:13:01

E:91:01

E:61:00 *1

E61:10 *1

Note : The error code is cleared if the battery is removed, except defective flash unit.

*1: The error display is given in two ways.

Turn off the main power then back on.

Replace the memory stick. Format the memory stick with the DSC-F828.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit.

Checking of lens drive circuit

Countermeasure

Trouble with hardware.

• The type of memory stick that cannot be used by this machine, is inserted.

• Data is damaged.

• Unformatted memory stick is inserted.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

When failed in the focus initialization.

Cause

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR

MEDIA ERROR

Flash LED Flash display Flashing at 3.2 Hz

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MAIN PARTS

Note:

• Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

• 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.

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

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LCD window adhesive shee 3-087-155-01

LCD window 3-086-480-01

Jack cover 3-087-153-01

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Checking supplied accessories.

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your digital still camera.

Power cord (Main lead) (1) (AEP, E model)

1-769-608-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (AUS model)

1-696-819-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (UK, HK model)

1-783-374-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (US, CND model)

1-790-107-22 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (JE, J model)

1-790-732-12 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (KR model)

1-776-985-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (CH model)

1-782-476-13

CD-ROM (SPVD-013 (I) USB Driver) (1) (US, CND, J model) 3-087-331-01 CD-ROM (SPVD-013 USB Driver) (1) (AEP, UK, E, HK, JE, KR, AUS, CH model) 3-087-330-01

AC adaptor (1) (AC-L15A)

1-477-533-51

NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (not supplied)

Lens cap (1) X-3952-016-1

String assy cap X-3953-980-1

Lens hood (1) 3-086-481-01

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

USB cable (1) 1-827-038-11

2-pin conversion adaptor (1) (JE model) 1-569-007-12

2-pin conversion adaptor (1) (E model) 1-569-008-12

S-houlder strap (1) 3-071-638-11

CD-ROM (Image Data Converter) (1) 3-087-661-01

Other accessories

3-084-996-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)(J) 3-084-996-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION(ENGLISH)

(US,CND,AEP,UK,E,AUS,CH,JE,HK) 3-084-996-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH/GERMAN)(CND,AEP) 3-084-996-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)

(AEP,E,JE)

3-084-996-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN/DUTCH)(AEP)

3-084-996-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONALCHINESE)

(E,CH,JE,HK) 3-084-996-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN/SWEDISH)(AEP) 3-084-996-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC)(E) 3-084-996-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)(JE,KR) 3-084-997-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)(J)

3-087-904-01 MANUAL INSTRUCTION, RAW (JAPANESE)(J) 3-087-904-11 MANUAL INSTRUCTION, RAW

(ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN/SPANISH/ITALIAN/DUTCH/

PORTUGUESE/TRADITIONAL CHINESE/

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)(EXCEPT J)

Clamp filter (Ferrite core) (for AC-L15A) 1-543-798-21

Note :

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

• Abbreviation CND : Canadian model AUS : Australian model CH : Chinese model HK : Hong Kong model KR : Korea model JE : Tourist model J : Japanese model

Note :

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

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9-876-279-41

Sony EMCS Co.

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2003L1600-1

Published by DI CS Strategy Div.

3-084-996-11(1)

Getting started _______________________

Shooting still images _________________

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroug hl y, a nd retain it for future referen ce .

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space pr ovi de d below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dea le r regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-F828 Serial No.

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Viewing still images __________________

Deleting still images__________________

Before advanced operations ____________

Advanced still image shooting___________

Advanced still image viewing____________

Still image editing _____________________

Still image printing_____________________ (PictBridge printer)

Enjoying movies_______________________

Enjoying images on y our com puter_____

Troubleshooting _______________________

Additional informati on __________________

Index_____________________________

WARNING

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

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase ey e hazard . Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radia ti on exposure.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” withi n the p r o duct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servici ng) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-F828 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfe rence, a nd (2) this device mus t acce pt an y in t erference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void you r au thority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are des igne d to provide reasonable protection aga ins t harmful interference in a re sidential install at ion. This equipment generates, uses, and can r ad iate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to corre ct the int erferen ce by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation betw een the

equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from tha t to wh ich the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable mus t be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pur sua n t to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the Customers in the U .S.A. and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion b a tteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Io n batteries.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety a nd convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA 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 EM C Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specif ic 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.

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

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 edite d 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 a nd ina bility to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable or image data brea kdown, damage or loss may occur.

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

• The LCD screen and the LCD fi nder 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 when 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.

• Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The

screen may be uneven and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in

a cold location. This is not a malfunctio n.

The zoom lens

This camera is equipped with zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

Remove dirt from the surface of the flash

If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash du e to the heat of the fla sh, sufficient light may not be emitted.

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 wate r ge ts inside of the camera, it may cause the camera to malfunction, sometimes beyond repair. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 143 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause a malfunction .

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

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes or the malfunction of your camera.

Note on locations where you can use the camera

Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

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.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing fine images. The le ns f o r t his camera uses the

measurement system for cameras

MTF developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Carl Zei ss le nse s. The lens for your camera is also T*-coated to suppress unwanted reflection and faithfully reproduce colors.

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.

Trademarks

• “Memory Stick,” , and “MagicGate

Memory Stick” are trademar ks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick Duo” and

are tradem arks 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 and QuickTime are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Pentium is a trademark or a registered

trademark of Intel Cor por ation.

• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk

Corporation.

• Microdrive is a registered trademark of

Hitachi Global Stor age Technologies in the United States and/or other countries.

• In addition, system and product names used

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

™

or ® marks are not used in all cases in this

manual.

Table of contents

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

Identifying the parts..................................9

Getting started

Charging the battery pack.......................14

Using the AC Adaptor............................17

Using your camera abroad......................17

Turning your camera on/off....................18

How to use the multi-selector.................18

Setting the date and time.........................19

Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a recording medium

........................................................21

Switching the recording m edium.. ......21

Inserting and removing a “Memory

Stick”..............................................22

Inserting and removin g a Microdrive/

CF card...........................................23

Setting the still image size......................24

Image size and quality ............................25

Basic still image shooting

– Using auto mode..........................27

Checking the last image shot

– Quick Review..............................29

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

Indicators on the screen during shooting

........................................................30

Using the zoom feature....................... 30

Changing the lens orientation............. 32

Shooting close-ups – Macro............... 33

Using the self-timer............................34

Using the flash.................................... 34

Inserting the date and time on a still

image.............................................. 36

Shooting according to scene conditions

– Scene Selection...........................37

Viewing still images

Viewing images on the scree n of your

camera............................................ 39

Viewing images on a TV screen.............41

Deleting still images

Deleting images.............................. ........ 43

Formatting a recording medium............. 45

Before advanced operations

How to setup and operat e your camera

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

Changing menu settings..................... 47

Changing item s in the SET UP screen

........................................................ 48

How to use the command dial............ 48

Deciding the still image quality.............. 49

Creating or selecting a folder................. 50

Creating a new folder.........................50

Selecting the recording folder.............51

Advanced still image shooting

Manual features to photo-shooting

situations .....................................52

Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and

ISO sensitivity)

Shooting with Program auto ................ ...54

Program Shift......................................54

Shooting with shutter speed priority mode

........................................................55

Shooting with aperture priority mode.....56

Shooting with manual exposure mode ....57

Selecting the metering mode...................58

Adjusting the exposure

– EV adjustment.............................59

Displaying a histogram.......................60

Shooting w ith the exposure fixed

– AE LOCK ....................................62

Shooting three images with the exposure

shifted – Exposure Bracket.............63

Selecting the ISO sensitivity – ISO.........64

Focus

Choosing an auto focus method..............65

Choosing a focus range finder frame

– AF range finder............................65

Choosing a focus operation

– AF Mode......................................66

Focusing manually..................................67

Flash

Selecting a flash mode ............. ...............68

Adjusting the flash level – Flash Level...70

Using an external flash............................71

Using the Sony Flash..........................72

Using a commercially available external

flash ................................................72

Color

Adjusting color tones – White Balance...73

Selecting color reproduction – Color......74

Burst

Shooting images in succession................75

Shooting in Multi Burst m o d e

– Multi Burst...................................76

Others

Shooting in the dark................................77

NightShot............................................77

NightFraming......................................78

Shooting with special effects

– Picture Effect ...............................79

Shooting still images in RAW mode

– RAW ............................................79

Shooting still images in TIFF mode

– TIFF.............................................80

Shooting still images for e-mail

– E-Mail..........................................81

Shooting still images with audio files

– Voice...........................................81

Advanced still image viewing

Selecting the folder and playing back

images – Folder..................... .........83

Enlarging a portion of a stil l im age ........84

Enlarging an image

– Playback zoom............................84

Recording an enlarged image

– Trimming.....................................85

Playing back successive images

– Slide show...................................85

Rotating still images – Rotate................. 86

Playing back images shot in Multi Burst

mode...............................................87

Playing back continuously......... .........87

Playing back frame by frame .............87

Still image editing

Protecting images – Protect....................89

Changing image size – Resize................90

Choosing images to print

– Print (DPOF) mark......................91

Still image printing (PictBridge printer)

Connecting to a PictBri dge printer ..........93

Preparing the camera...........................93

Connecting the came ra to the printer

........................................................93

Printing images........................................94

Printing index-images.............................96

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies............................ ........100

Viewing movies on the screen ..............101

Deleting movies........... ..........................102

Editing movies.......................................103

Cutting movies..................................104

Deleting unnecessary portions of mov ies

......................................................104

Enjoying images on your computer

Copying images to your computer

– For Windows users....................105

Installing the USB driver..................106

Installing “Image Transf er ”..............107

Installing “ImageMixe r ”...................108

Connecting the camera to your computer

......................................................109

Copying images using “Image Tra nsfer”

......................................................110

Changing “Image Transfer” settings

......................................................111

Copying images without using

“Image Transfer”..........................111

Viewing the images on yo ur computer

......................................................113

Image file storage destinations and file

names............................................114

Viewing an image previously copied to a

computer.......................................116

Copying images to your comput er

– For Macintosh users..................117

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ....................................119

Warnings and messages........................130

Self-diagnosis displ ay – If a code start ing

with an alphabet lette r appears.....133

Additional information

The number of images that can be saved/

shooting time..................... ...........134

Menu items ....................... ................. ...137

SET UP items.................................. ......140

Precautions............................................143

The “Memory Stick”.............................144

The Microdrive.....................................145

On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ........ 146

Specifications....................................... 147

Display window....................................149

The LCD/finder screen.........................150

Quick reference chart...........................155

Index

Index.....................................................158

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

A D isplay window B WB (White balance) button (73) C (Display window backlight)

button

D (Exposure) button (57, 59) E Shutter button (27) F H ologram AF emitter (35, 140) G Self-timer lamp (34) H Zoom ring (30) I M anual focus ring (67)

J Flash emitter (34 ) K Infrared ray emitter (77) L Speaker M Advanced accessory shoe (71) N OPEN (FLASH) switch (69) O (Metering mode) button (58) P (Flas h) button (68) Q /BRK (Burst/Bracket) button

(63, 75, 76)

R (Macro) butt o n (33)

qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w;

S NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING

button (77)

T FOCUS (AUTO/MANUAL) switch

(67)

• Pressing the (Display window backlight)

button turns on the backlight in the display window for about seven seconds.

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9

SET UP: To set the SET UP items

:To shoot movies :To view or edit images

K AE LOCK/ (Delete) button (43,

q; qa qs qd

62)

L Command dial (48) M OPEN (CF) lever (23) N CF card cover (23) O CF card eject lever (24)

A MENU button (47, 137) B (Flash) lamp (68) C Multi-selector (v /V/b/B) (18) D Jack cover (14, 17) E A/V OUT (MONO) jack (41) F

(USB) jack (109)

G DC IN jack (14, 17) H /CF (“Memory Stick”/CF

card) switch (21)

I Access lamp (22)

J Mode dial (27)

:T o s hoot still images in auto

adjustment mode

P: To shoot still images in

program auto mode

S: To shoot in shutter speed

priority mode

A: To shoot in aper tu re priority

mode

M: To shoot in manual exposure

mode

SCN: To shoot in Scene

Selection mode

3 4 5

A LCD screen B Finder (29) C Fi nder adjustment lever (29) D FINDER/LCD switch (29) E (Screen statu s) button (30) F / (Self-timer/Index) button

(34, 40)

G POWER lamp (18) H POWER switch (18) I (Digital zoom/Playback z oom)

button (30, 84)

J 7 (Quick review) button (29)

Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap

Lens cap

Shoulder strap

A Hook for shoulder strap B Tripod receptacle

C Microphone D Lens E ACC (Accessory) jack

F Battery/“M emo ry Sti ck” cover

(14)

G RESET button (119)

H Battery eject lever (15) I Hook for shoulder strap

• Use the ACC (accessory) jack to connect an

external flash or the remote control tripod.

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (

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

Attaching the lens hood

When you shoot in bright ligh ting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the le ns ho o d to reduce the image qual it y deterioration caused by unnecessary light.

1 Position the lens hood as shown below,

by aligning the mark on the lens hood and the x mark on the lens, and attach the hood to the lens.

2 Turn the lens hood clockwise until it

clicks.

Storing the lens hood

The lens hood can b e attached in the reverse direction to store it with the ca mera when it is not in use.

1 Position t he l ens hood as shown below,

by aligning the mark on the lens hood and the x mark on the lens, and attach the hood to the lens.

2 Turn the lens hood clockwise until it

clicks.

• You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood

attached.

Charging the batter y pack

Getti

Battery eje ct lever

ng starte

Jack cover

, Open the battery/“Me m ory

Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 18).

• Your camera operates with the

“InfoLITHIUM” NP-FM50 battery pack (M Series) (supplied). You can use only M Series battery pack (page 146).

b mark

, Install the battery pack, then

close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Insert the battery pack with the b mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated. Make sure the battery pack is firmly inserted all the way, then close the cover.

• The battery pack is easily inserted by pushing

the battery eject lever at the front of the battery compartment to the front side.

DC plug

AC Adaptor

, Open the jack cover an d

connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera.

Open the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up.

• Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor

with a metallic object, as this may cause a malfunction.

• Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a

dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.

2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (mains lead)

– [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to

[Normal]

– Using a “Memory Stick” – Not using the NightShot or NightFraming

function.

• After charging the battery pack, disconnect the

AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).

Battery remaining indicators

The battery remaining indicators on the screen or on the display window show the remaining shooting or viewing time.

min

Getting started

, Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket).

During charging, the battery mark in the display window flashes, and after charging is completed, “Full” appears.

The available shooting time is indicated

• The available shooting time on the display

window is calculated as if the camera were used under the following conditions:

– The mode dial is set to

To remove the battery pack

Battery eject lever

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow, and remove the battery pack.

• Be careful not to drop the battery pack when

removing it.

LCD screen/Finder

• The battery remaining time on the screen or on

the display window may not be correct under certain circumstances or conditions.

• When you switch the FINDER/LCD switch or

/CF switch, it takes about one minute for

the correct battery remaining time to appear.

Display window

Charging time

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pac k usin g the A C Adaptor at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FM50 (supplied)

(min.)

Approx. 150

Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed

The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/ viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the optional “Memory Stick” or Microdrive as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use.

Shooting still images Under the average conditions

NP-FM50 (supplied)

Recording medium

No. of images

“Memory Stick” Approx. 370 Approx. 185 Microdrive

Shooting in the following situations:

– (P. Quality) is set to [Fine] – [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] – Shooting one time every 30 seconds – The zoom is switched alternately between the

W and T ends

– The flash strobes once every two times – The power turns on and off once every ten

times

Approx. 350 Approx. 175

Battery life (min.)

Viewing still images

NP-FM50 (supplied)

Recording medium

No. of images

Battery life (min.)

“Memory Stick” Approx. 9400 Approx. 470 Microdrive

Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals

Shooting movies

Approx. 5800 Approx. 290

NP-FM50 (supplied) “Memory Stick”

Continuous shooting

Shooting continuously at [160] image size

• The number of images and the battery life that

can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions:

– The surrounding temperature is low – The flash is used – The camera has been turned on and off many

times

– The zoom is used frequently – The NightShot or NightFraming function is

activated

– [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to

[Bright] in the SET UP settings

– The battery power is low.

The battery capacity decreases as you use it more and more and as time passes (page 147).

Approx. 200 Approx. 160

Microdrive

• The battery life and the number of images

recordable or viewable does not depend on the image size setting.

• The number of images is almost the same

whether you use the finder or the LCD screen for shooting/viewing images.

• When using a CF card, the battery life and the

number of images recordable or viewable may differ.

Using the AC Ada pt or

Jack cover

DC plug

2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (mains lead)

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or region with the supplied AC Adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. U se a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall out let (wall sock et) [b].

Getting started

AC Adaptor

, Open the jack cover , then

connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera.

Open the jack cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up.

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessi ble

wall outlet (wall socket) close by. I f any trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

, Connect th e power cord ( mains

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

• When you have finished using the AC Adaptor,

disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).

• The set is not disconnected from the AC power

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

AC-L15A/L15B

• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel

converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

Turning your camer a on/off

POWER switch

POWER lamp

, Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow.

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 (page19).

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off.

The Auto Power Off function

If no tasks are performed for about thr ee minutes when shootin g, view ing 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 bei ng use d to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work.

• Movies are being played back

• A slide show is being shown

• A cable is connected to th e (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack

How to use the multi-selector

Camera 1

AF Mode:

Monitor

Digital Zoom:

Precision

Date/Time:

Off Off

Red Eye Reduction

Hologram AF:

Auto

Auto Review: Off

SELECT

Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out:

Clock Set:

To change the curre nt settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (pages 47 , 48), and use the multiselector to make the changes. When settin g up the menu, move the multiselector to v/V/b/B to select th e item or the setting and make the setting. When setting up the SET UP, move the multi-selector to v/V/b/B to select the item or the setting and press the center of the multi-selector to make the setting.

Cancel

Setting the date a nd time

Mode dial

, 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) (pages 48, 142), then proceed from Step 3.

, S, A, M, SCN, or

POWER switch

Clock Set

2003 11//

12 :

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

, Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to turn on the power.

The POWER lamp lights in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the screen.

Clock Set

2003 11// 00

12 :

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

, Select the desired date format

by moving the multi-selector to v/V, then press th e center.

You can select from [Y/M/D] (ye ar/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].

• If the rechargeable button battery, which

provides the power for saving the time data, is ever fully discharged (page 144) , the Clock Set screen will appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from Step 3 above.

Getting started

Clock Set

2003 11// 00

12 :

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

Clock Set

2004 11// 00

10 :

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

Clock Set

2004 11// 30

10 :

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

, Select the year, month, day,

hour, or minute item you want to set by moving the multiselector to b/B.

v is shown above and V is shown below the selected it em.

, Set the desired numerical

value by moving the multiselector to v/V, then press the center.

After setting the current nume rical value, set the next item. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all of the items have been set.

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

on a 24- hour cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight and 12:00 PM

stands for noon.

, Move the multi-selector to B to

select [OK], then press the center.

The date and ti me are set and t he cl oc k wil l start to keep time.

• To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel],

then press the center.

Inserting and removing a recor ding medium

Shooti

till i

ng s

mage

Switching the recording medium

/CF switch

Shooting still imag e s

“Memory Stick” Microdrive/

You can use a “Memory Stick,” Microdrive

, or CompactFlash card (CF

card) as a recording medium.

Microdrive

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc. DSCM-11000 (1 GB)

We have checked th e compatibility of CF cards compliant with CompactFlash Type I and Type II, however, we cannot guarantee proper operation of all CF cards.

CompactFlash

• Copying between media cannot be done with

this camera.

• For more information about the “Memory

Stick,” see page 144.

• The Microdrive is a compact and lightweight

hard disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type II standards. For more information about the Microdrive, see page

145.

• Before using a Microdrive/CF card, be sure to

format it using this camera. Otherwise, satisfactory performance may not be obtained (page 45).

, Select the recording medium

with the /CF switch.

: When recording images onto a

“Memory Stick” or playi ng ba ck images from a “Memory Stick.”

CF : When recording images onto a

Microdrive/CF card or playing back images from a Microdrive/CF card.

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

, Open the battery/“Me m ory

Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Terminal side

Label side

, Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Insert the “M emory Stick ” all the way in until it clic ks as shown in t h e 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.

, 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 r eading out an image. Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power at this time. The data may be corrupted.

Access lamp

Inserting and removing a Microdrive/CF card

Shooting still imag e s

1 2

, Open the CF card cover.

Slide the OPEN (CF) lever in the direction of the arrow.

Front (The v markprinted side)

, Insert the Microdriv e/ C F card.

Insert the Microd rive/CF ca rd all the way in as shown i n th e illustra tion.

• Whenever you insert a Microdrive/CF card,

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.

, Close the CF card cove r.

• Close the CF card cover properly, otherwise

you cannot record or play back images using the Microdrive/CF card.

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