Sony DSC-F828 User Manual

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3-084-996-11(1)

Getting started _______________________

Shooting still images _________________

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughl 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.

DSC-F828

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_____________________________

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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 installat 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.

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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 i c 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.

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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 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 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 rec ording 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 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 when pla cing 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 malfunction.

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.

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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.

• “MagicGat e” an d 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.

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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 scre en

........................................................ 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 exposu re 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

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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 mo 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 ”...................10 8

Connecting the camera to your computer

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

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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 computer

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

Troubleshooting

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

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

Self-diagnosis display – If a code star ting

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

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Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

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

button

D (Exposure) button (57, 59) E Shutter button (27) F Hologram AF emitter (35, 140) G Self-timer lamp (34) H Zoom ring (30) I Manual 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 (Flash) b utton (68) Q /BRK (Burst/Bracket) button

(63, 75, 76)

R (Macro) button (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.

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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 but ton (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 aperture priority

mode

M: To shoot in manual exposure

mode

SCN: To shoot in Scene

Selection mode

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3 4 5

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

(34, 40)

G POWER lamp (18) H POWER swit ch (18) I (Digital zoom/Pla yback zoom)

button (30, 84)

J 7 (Quick review) button (29)

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Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap

Lens cap

Shoulder strap

A Hook for shoulder st r a p B Tripod receptacle

C Microphone D Lens E ACC (Accessory) jack

F Battery/“Memory Stick” cover

(14)

G RESET button (119)

H Battery eject lever (15) I Hook for shoulder st r a p

• 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.

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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 th e 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 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.

• You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood

attached.

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Charging the batter y pack

Getti

Battery eje ct lever

ng starte

Jack cover

, Open the battery/“M emory

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 compar tm ent 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 cove r and

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.

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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

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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” Appr ox. 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.

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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 socket) [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 accessible

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 the p ower cord (mai ns

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.

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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 whi le 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 c onnected to the (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, mov e the multiselector to v/V/b/B to select the 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

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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

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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, m ont h, 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.

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Inserting and removing a recor ding medium

Shooti

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ng s

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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.

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Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

, Open the battery/“M emory

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 th e illustratio n .

• 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/“Mem or y

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.

Access lamp

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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 Micro dr iv e/ C F card.

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

• 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 c o ver.

• Close the CF card cover properly, otherwise

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

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To remove the Microdrive/CF card

Open the CF card cover, then push the CF card eject leve r s o that the Microdrive/CF card is ejecte d.

Setting the still image size

3:2 5M 3M 1M

Image Size

Mode

3:2 5M 3M 1M

Image Size

Mode

8M 3:2

3M 1M

Image Size

Mode

Access lamp

CF card eject lever

• Note that the Microdrive may be heated right

after using the camera.

• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out a n image. Never remove the Microdrive/CF card or turn off the power at this time. The data may be corrupted or the Microdrive/CF card may become unusable.

, Set the mode dial to and

turn on the power, then press MENU.

The menu appears.

• Y ou can carry out this operation even when the

mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN.

, Select (Image Size) by

moving the multi-selector to b/ B, then select the desired image size by moving the multi-selector to v/V.

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

• For more information about the image size, see

page 25.

• This setting is maintained even when the power

is turned off.

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Image size and quality

You can choose image si ze (number of pixels) and im age quality (compressio n ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The larger yo u ma ke the image size and the higher you make the image quality, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your image. This means you can save fewer images in your recording me dium. Choose an image size and qu al it y le ve l appropriately for the kind of i mages you want to sho o t.

Image size Examples

8M 1) (3264×2448) 3:2 2) (3264×2176) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA (640×480)

The default setting is [8M]. This size can give the highest image quality using this camera.

This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used.

Larger

Smaller

The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”

• For storing important images or printing A3 size or fine A4 si ze images.

• For printing A4 size or fine A5 size images.

• For printing postcard size images.

• For shooting a lot of images, attaching images to e-mail, or posting images to your home page.

The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode are shown below. (Units: number of image s )

Capacity

Image size

8M 4 (7) 8 ( 15) 16 (30) 32 (60) 59 (109) 121 (223) 247 (456) 3:2 4 (7) 8 ( 15) 16 (30) 32 (60) 59 (109) 121 (223) 247 (456) 5M 6 (11) 12 (2 3) 25 (48) 51 (96) 92 (174) 188 (354) 384 (723) 3M 10 (18) 20 (37) 41 (74) 82 (149) 148 (264) 302 (537) 617 (1097) 1M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694)

VGA 97 (243) 196 (491) 394 (985) 790 (1975) 1428 (3571) 2904 (7261)

When [Mode] (RE C M o de) is set to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see pages 134, 135.

For more information about the image quality (compression ratio) mode, see page 49.

16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G

5928

(14821)

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The number of images that can be saved in a Microdrive

The number of images th at can be saved in Fine (Standard)

mode are shown below.

(Units: number of images)

Capacity

Image

1G (DSCM-11000)

size

8M 273 (505) 3:2 273 (505) 5M 426 (801) 3M 684 (1217) 1M 1643 (2988) VGA 6573 (16434)

When [Mode] (RE C M o de) is set to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 136.

For more information about the image quality (compression ratio) mode, see page 49.

• When the images recorded using other Sony

devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size.

• When the images are viewed on the screen of

the camera, they all look the same size.

• Number of shooting images can differ from

these values according to shooting conditions.

• When the remaining number of images

recordable is more than 9999, “>9999” is indicated on the screen. And when it is more than 999, “999” is indicated on the display window.

• You can resize the images later (Resize

function, see page 90).

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Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode

Mode dial

, Set the mode dial to , and

turn on the camera.

The recording folder na me is in dicated on the screen for about five seconds. Remove the lens cap.

• Select the recording medium using the /

CF switch (page 21).

• Y ou can create a new folder in the recording

medium and select the folder for storing images (page 50).

2 3

, Hold the camera steadily with

both hands and positi on a subject in the center of the focus frame.

• The minimum focal distance to a subject is

• The frame indicated on the screen shows the

50 cm (19 (T). To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode (page 33).

focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 65.)

/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (235/8 inches)

250

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AE/AF lock ind icato r Flashes in green t Remains on

, Press and hold the shu tter

button halfway down.

The camera beeps. Whe n th e A E/A F 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.) When the surroundings are dark, the flash automatically pops up and strobes.

• If you release your finger from the shutter

button, shooting will be canceled.

• When the camera does not beep, the AF

adjustment is not complete. You can continue to shoot, but the focus is not set properly (except in Continuous AF, page 66).

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, Press the shutter butto n fully

down.

The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the recording medium.

• 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 18).

Mode dial for still image shooting

When shoo ting still ima g es with your camera, you can choose from the following shooting methods.

(Auto adjustment mode)

The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [ F in e] (page 49).

P (Program auto shooting)

Shooting ad justment is automatical ly carried out just as in the auto adjustment mode. However, you ca n in te nt ionally adjust the focus, exposure, etc. In ad dition, you can set the desired function s us ing the menu (pages 47 and 137).

S (Shutter speed priority)

You can select the shutter speed (page 55). In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).

A (Aperture priority)

You can select the aperture value (page 56). In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).

M (Manual exposure)

You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 57). In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).

SCN (Scene Selection)

You can select from the following modes to shoot according to the sc ene conditions (page 37).

– (Twilight mode) – (Twilight portrait mode) – (Landscape mode) – (Portrait mode)

In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).

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Checking the last image

shot – Quick Review

Shooting images with the finder

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 slowl y and the AE lock beep does not sound (except in Continuous AF, page 66). The Auto Focus function may be difficult to use with in the following subjects. In such cases, release the shutter bu tto n, then try to recompose the sh ot 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 Auto Focus functions: “AF range finder frame” which set s the foc us position according to the subject position and size, and “AF mode” which sets when the camera starts and stops focusing on . See page 65 for details.

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, Press 7 (quick review).

To return to shooting mode, press the shutter button lightly or press 7 (quick review) again.

To delete the image displayed on the screen

1 Press (delete). 2 Select [Delete] by moving the multi-

selector to v, then press the center. The image is d eleted.

FINDER/LCD

Shooting still imag e s

switch

Finder adjustment lever

With the FINDER/LCD switch, you can choose to shoot either using the finder or the LCD screen. When you use the fin der, the image does not appear on the LCD screen. Adjust the finder adjustment lever until the image appears cl early within the finde r, then shoot the image.

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Indicators on the screen during shooting

Using the zoom feature

Each time you pr ess (screen status) , the display changes in the following order.

• The status of the screen changes between

indicators-on and indicators-off when playing back or shooting movies.

• For a detailed description of the indicators, see

page 150.

• For a detailed description of the histogram, see

page 60.

• This setting is maintained even when the power

is turned off.

Indicators on

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Histogram on

(Image information is

displayed during playback)

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x1.1x5.0

Zoom ring

, Turn the zoom ring to choose

the desired image siz e for shooting.

You can zoom in up to 7.1× using t he optical zoom.

The minimum distance needed to focus on a subject When the zoom is set all the way to

W (wide-angle)T (telephoto)

the W side:

approximately 50 cm (19

/4 inches) from

the end of the lens

When the zoom is set all the way to the T side:

approximately 60 cm (23

/8 inches) from

the end of the lens

• When not using the camera, retract the lens in

by setting the lens to its W-end position to protect it.

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Digital zoom

Enlarges the image using digital processing. Pressing (digital zoom) activates the digital zoo m. There are two modes in the digital zoom function. One is “Precision digital zoom” and the other is “Smart zoom.” Because each mode uses different methods and has different magnifying capacity, choose th e mod e according to your shooting.

The icon changes as follows according to the zoom mode. Optical zoom: Precision digital zoom: Smart zoom:

• The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting

in RAW mode (page79).

• AF range finder frame is not shown when using

the digital zoom. The AF range finder frame indicator flashes and a centrally-located subject has priority when the camera is focusing.

Precision digital zoom

Enlarges the image two times larger than the optical zoom scaling now selected. The maximum zoom scaling is about 14× regardless of the selected image size. Since the precision digital z oom cuts part of the image and enlarges the rest, the image quality deteriorates . Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] in the SET UP settings (page 140). The default setting is [Precision].

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Smart zoom

You can zoom in the image with much less imag e qual ity dete riorat ion. Yo u can use the sma rt zoom as though it were the optical zoom. The zoom scaling becomes the number that multiplies the following smart zoom scaling by the optical zoom sca ling now selected. Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] in the SET UP settings (page 140). The maximum zoom scale is as fol l o w s and it depends on the image s ize. The zoom scale displayed on the screen is an approximate value.

x1.3

x8.9

x1.6

x11

x2.6

x18

VGA

x5.1

x36

x5 x10 x15

• When the image size is set to [8M] or [3:2], the smart zoom does not work.

• The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting in Multi Burst mode (page 76). When using the smart

zoom, selecting (Multi Burs t) us ing the /BRK button cancels the smart zoom.

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

effect on the recorded image.

To cancel the digital zoom

Press (digital zoom) agai n. The z oom scal ing retu rns to th e number that wa s in eff ect usi ng the optical zoom .

Changing the lens orientation

Lens part

You can adjust the ang le by turnin g the lens part upward up to 70 degrees and downward up to 30 degrees.

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Shooting close-ups – Macro

For close-ups of subjects like flowe rs or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can shoot subjects approaching up to 2 cm

/16 inches) when th e zoom i s set to its W-

( end. However, the av ailable focus distance depends on the zoom position. We recommend that you set the zoom to its Wend during shooting.

When the zoom is set all the way to the W side:

Approx. 2 cm (

/16inches) fro m the en d of

the lens

When the zoom is set all the way to the T side:

Approx. 60 cm (23

/8inches) from t he end

of the lens

• We recommend that you use Flexible Spot AF

(page 65).

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, Set the mode dial to , and

press (macro).

The (macro) indicator appears on the screen.

• You can carry out this operation even when the

mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN (other than

(Twilight mode) or (Landscape

mode)) 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 full y down.

To return to normal shooting

Press (macro) again. The indicator disappears from the screen.

• When shooting in macro mode, the focus range

is very narrow and you may not be able to focus on the whole of the subject.

• When shooting in macro mode, the focus

adjustment becomes slower to accurately focus on a close subject.

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Using the self-timer

Using the flash

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, Set the mode dial to , and

press / (self-timer).

The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

• You can carry out this operation even when the

mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN or .

101

250

FINE

F2.0 0

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min

, Center the subject in the frame,

and press and hold the shutter button halfway down, then press the shutter button full y down.

The self-timer lamp (page 9) will flash, 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 / (self-timer) again. The indicator dissapears from the screen.

• If you stand in front of the camera and press the

shutter button, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set.

Flash emitter

Hologram AF emitter

The flash automa tically pops up and strob es when the surroundings are dark. Close the flash by ha nd after using it.

• When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu

settings, the recommended shooting distance using the flash is approx. 0.5 m to 4.5 m

(19

/4inches to 14 feet 91/4inches) (W)/0.6 m

to 3.3 m (23

• Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks the

flash light.

• While the flash is being charged, the (flash)

lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp goes out.

• You can also select the following flash modes:

(Forced flash), (Slow synchro), and

(No flash). For details on these modes, see page

68.

/8inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (T).

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Recording images with the hologram AF

The hologram AF is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.

appears on the screen and the hologram

AF emits red light when the shutt er bu tton is pressed hal f w ay until the focus is locked.

When not using this function, set [Hologram AF] to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 140).

• If hologram AF light does not reach the subject

sufficiently or the subject has weak contrast, focus will not be achieved. (An approximate distance of 0.5 m to 5.0 m (19

/8inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.5 m

16 feet 4

(23

/8inches to 11 feet 57/8inches) (T) is

recommended.)

• Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF light

reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the center of the subject.

• When adjusting the focus manually (page 67),

the hologram AF does not function.

• If the hologram AF emitter is dirty, the

hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus

/4inches to

may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth.

• Do not block the hologram AF emitter during

recording.

• The AF range finder frame is not displayed. AF

range finder frame indicator flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to focus on.

• When you attach the supplied lens hood to the

camera, the hologram AF light is blocked.

• The hologram AF does not function when

[SCN] (Scene) is set to (Twilight mode) or

(Landscape mode).

About Hologram AF

“Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF fill light system that applies laser holograms to enable you to s h o ot still images in dark places. The Hologram AF system uses gentler radiation than co nventional highbrightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying Laser Class 1* specifications and maintaining higher safe ty for human eyes. No safety problems will be ca use d by looking directly into t he hologram AF emitter at a close rang e. H o w e ver, it is not recommended to do so, be cause you may experience such effects like several minutes of residual image an d dazzling, that you encounter after lookin g int o a flashlight.

* Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base

30 000 seconds), specified in JIS (Japan), IEC (EU), and FDA (US) industry standards. Complying with these standards identifies the laser product as safe, under the condition that a human can look at the laser light either directly or focused through a lens for 30 000 seconds.

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Inserting the date and time on a still image

Camera 1 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction Hologram AF: Auto Review: Off

SELECT

Monitor Precision Off Off

Auto

, Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The SET UP screen appears.

• The date and time cannot be inserted in Multi

Burst mode.

• When images are shot with the date and time

inserted, the date and time cannot be removed later.

• When shooting images with the date and time

inserted, the actual date and time are not displayed on the screen, and is displayed on the screen instead. The actual date and time are indicated in red on the lower-rig ht corner when the image is played back.

Camera 1 AF Mode: Digital Zoom:

Date/Time:

Red Eye Reduction Hologram AF: Auto Review:

, Select (Camera 1) by

moving the multi-selector to v, then move to B. Select [Date/Time] by moving the multi-selector to v/V, then move to B.

Day&Time Date Off

Camera 1 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction Hologram AF: Auto Review: Off

PAGE SELECT

Monitor Precision Date Off

Auto

, Select the date and time setting

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

Day&Time: Inserts the d ate and the time of

shooting into the image Date: Inserts the year, the month an d the date of shooting into the image Off: Does not insert dat e/time data into the image

After the setting has been complet ed, set the mode dial to to shoot your image.

• Y ou can shoot e ven when the mode dial is set to

P, S, A, M or SCN.

• When you chose [Date], the date will be

inserted in the order set in “Setting the date and time” (page 19).

• This setting is maintained even when the power

is turned off.

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Shooting according to scene conditions – Scene Selection

Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode Portrait mode

Shooting still imag e s

When shooting night scenes, shoot ing people at night, shooting landscapes, or shooting portraits, use the modes listed below to increase the quality of your images.

Twilight mode

Under dark lighting co nditions, you can shoot a distant night view. Howe ve r, because the shutter speed is slower under these condition s, w e re commend you use a tripod.

• You cannot use the following functions in

Twilight mode:

– Macro mode shooting – Shooting with the flash – Exposure Bracket – Burst mode shooting – Multi Burst mode sho oting

Twilight portrait mode

Use this mode when shooting people in the foreground at night. This mod e al l ow s you to shoot images of people in the foreground with distinct outlines without losing the feeling that you are shooting at night. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

• The flash is set to (Slow synchro).

• You cannot shoot in Exposure Bracket, Burst,

or Multi Burst mode.

Landscape mode

Focuses on images far away, so is convenient for shooting landscapes at a distance.

• You cannot shoot in macro mode.

• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No

flash).

Portrait mode

Backgrounds bl ur away, and the subject is sharpened.

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Scene

SCN ISO Mode PFX

Scene

SCN ISO Mode BRK

, Set the mode dial to SCN, then

press MENU.

The menu appears.

, Select [SCN] (Scene) by

moving the multi-selector to b.

, Select the desired mode by

moving the multi-select or to v/ V.

The mode is set. When the setting is co mplete, press MENU so that the menu disappears from the screen.

To cancel the Scene Selection

Set the mode dial to a different m ode.

• When the shutter speed becomes slow er than

particular time, the NR slow shutter function (page 55) activates automatically . In such cases, shooting may take some time.

• This setting is maintained even when the power

is turned off.

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You can view images sh o t with the camera a lmo st immediately on the screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images.

Single screen

You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen.

Index screen

Nine images are displaye d simultaneously in separate panels on the screen.

• You can easily view the next/previous image by turning the command dial.

• For details on the movies, see page 101.

• For a detailed description of the screen indicators, see page 153.

Index screen

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VOLUME

, Set the mode dial to , and

turn on the camera.

The newest image in the sel ected re cordi ng folder (page 83) is displayed.

• The image may be too rough for image

processing right after it is displayed.

• To select the recording medium, use the /

CF switch (page 21).

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Viewing on the index screen

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VOLUME

SINGLE DISPLAY

, Select the desired still image

by moving the multi-selector to

b/B.

b : Displays the previous im age . B : Displays the next image.

, Press / (index).

The display switch es t o the Inde x screen.

To display the next (previous) Index screen

Move the multi-selecto r to v/V/b/B to move the yellow frame up /do w n/ le ft/right.

To return to the single-image screen

Press / (index) a ga in, or pre ss the center of the multi-selector.

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Viewing images on a TV screen

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A/V connecting cable (supplied)

A/V OUT (MONO)

jack

, Connect the supplied A/V

connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV.

If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio pl ug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch audio input jack.

• Turn off both the camera and the TV before

connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V connecting cable.

TV/Video switch

, Turn on the TV, and set the TV/

Video switch to “Video.”

• The name and location of this switch may differ

depending on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

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VOLUME

, Set the mode dial to , and

turn on the camera.

Move the multi-selector to b/B to select the desired image.

• When using the camera abroad, it may be

necessary to switch the video output signal to match that of your TV system (page 142).

• To select the recording medium, use the /

CF switch (page 21).

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Watching images on a TV screen

If you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V connecting ca ble (supplied). The color system of the TV must match as that of your digital still camera . C heck the following list:

NTSC system

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

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belg iu m, Ch ina, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republi c, Spai n, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paragua y, Ur uguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hu nga ry, Ira n, Iraq, Monaco, Pola nd, R ussi a, Ukrai ne, etc.

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, Set the mode dial to , and

turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete by moving the multiselector to b/B.

• To select the recording medium, use the /

CF switch (page 21).

• Note that the images once deleted cannot be

recovered.

Delete

Exit

BACK/NEXT

, Press (delete).

The image has not yet been deleted at this point.

• You cannot delete protected images (page 89).

Delete

Exit

BACK/NEXT

, Select [Delete] by moving t he

multi-selector to v , then press the center.

“Access” appears on the screen and the image will be deleted.

To delete other images c ontinuously

Select the image you wan t to delete by moving the multi-selector to b/B. Next, select [Delete] by moving the multi-selector to v , then press the center.

To cancel the deletion

Select [Exit] by moving the multi-se lector to V, then press the center.

Deleting still imag es

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Deleting on the Index screen

Delete

Select

Exit

, While an Index sc reen

(page 40) is displayed, press (delete).

• Note that the images once deleted cannot be

recovered.

All In This Folder

Delete

Select

Exit

All In This Folder

, Select [Select] by moving t he

multi-selector to b/B, then press the center.

•

Select

TO NEXT

, Select the image you want to

delete by moving the multiselector to v/V/b/B, then press the center.

The (delete) mark is indicated on the selected image. Th e image has not ye t been deleted at this po int. Put the mark on all of the images you want to delete.

• To cancel your selection, select images you

want to cancel and press the center of the multiselector again. The mark disappears.

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Formatting a recording medium

To delete all the images in the folder

In Step 2, Select [All In This Folde r] by moving the multi-selector to B, then press the center. Next, select [OK], then press the center. All of the unp rot ected imag es i n th e

Exit OKDelete

folder are deleted. To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel], then pr es s th e center.

switch

/CF

Deleting still imag es

, Press (delete).

Select [OK] by moving the multi-selector to B, then press the center.

“Access” appears on the s cr een and all of the images with marks will be deleted.

To cancel the deletion

Select [E x it] by movin g th e multi-selector to b, then press the center.

Insert the recording medium you want to format into the camera. Select the rec o rdi ng

medium with the /CF switch. Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera.

• The term “formatting” means preparing a

recording medium to record images; this process is also called “initialization.”

• The “Memory Stick” is already formatted, and

can be used immediately.

• Be sure to format the Microdrive/CF card using

this camera. Otherwise, satisfactory performance may not be obtained.

• When you format a recording medium, be aware that all of the data in the recording medium will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased.

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Memory Stick Tool

Create REC. Folder: Change REC. Folder:

OKFormat:

Cancel

Memory Stick Tool

Create REC. Folder: Change REC. Folder:

OKFormat:

Cancel

Format

All data will be erased

Ready?

Cancel

, When you format a “Me mory

Stick,” sel ect (Memory Stick Tool) by moving the multi-selector to v/V. When you format a Microdrive/ CF card, select (CF Card Tool) by moving the multiselector to v/V. Select [Format] by moving the multi-selector to B, then move to B.

• When formatting a recording medium, we

recommend that you use the AC Adaptor to prevent the camera turning off.

, Select [OK] by moving the

multi-selector to v , then press the center.

To cancel the formatting

Select [Cancel] by moving the mu ltiselector to V, then press the center.

, Select [ OK] by moving the

multi-selector to v , then press the center.

The “Formatting” message appears on the screen. When this mess ag e disappears, the format is complete.

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How to setup and

Bef

operate your camera

This section describes how to ope rat e the menu and the SET UP scree n. The multiselector is used for these operation.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B )

Mode dial

• For details on the mode dial, see page 28.

Changing menu settings

a Press MENU.

The menu appears.

3:2 5M 3M 1M

Image Size

Mode

b Select the setting item you

want to change by moving the multi-selector to b/B.

RAW TIFF Voice E-Mail

Normal

REC Mode

Mode

c Select the desired setting by

moving the multi-selector to v/ V.

The frame of the selected se tting is scaled up, and the setting is entered.

When the v mark is indicated above the item or the V mark is indicated below the item

All of the available items are not displayed on the screen. Moving the multi- sele ctor to v/V displays the hidden items.

ore advanced operations

To turn off the menu display

Press MENU.

• You cannot select the dim items.

• For details on the menu items, see page 137.

Before advanced operations

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Changing items in the SET UP screen

a Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The SET UP screen appears.

Camera 1 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction Hologram AF: Auto Review: Off

SELECT

Monitor Precision Off Off

Auto

b Select the setting item you

want to change by moving the multi-selector to v/V/b/B.

The frame of the item you select turns yellow.

Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out:

Clock Set:

Cancel

c Press the center of the multi-

selector to enter the setting.

How to use the command dial

There are two methods for ope ra ti ng th e command dial. One is using onl y the command dial and the othe r is using the command dial in combination with other buttons. This section describes th e m et hod used when operating the commnad dial in combination with other butto ns.

This method is used for the follow i ng functions.

• Manual ex posure (page 57)

• Metering mode (page 58)

• Exposure adjustment (page 59)

• Exposure Bracket (page 63)

• Flash mode (page68)

• White balance (page 73)

•Burst (page75)

• Multi Burst (page 76)

• Nightshot/Nightframing (page 77)

Command dial

Mode dial

/BRK

NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,

SCN or .

b Press and hold the button you

want to operate and turn the command dial.

To turn off the SET UP screen display

Set the mode dial to any position other than SET UP.

• For details on the SET UP items, see page 140.

The value or set ti n g that is indicated on the screen is entered.

c Release the button.

The indicators disappea rs from th e screen.

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• The following functions can be set by simply

turning the command dial.

– Program shift (page 54) – Shutter speed priority mode (page 55) – Aperture priority mode (pag e 56)

• You can view the next/previous image during

playback.

Deciding the still image quality

Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN

You can select the stil l image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. This camera is equip ped with other methods to select the image quality. You can select these settings using the [Mode] (REC Mode) item in the menu. The se ite ms are a s follows: [RAW] which records raw data (page 79), [TIFF] which records uncompressed data (page 80), and [E-Mail] which records data suitable for sending email (page 81).

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

Mode dial

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (P . Quality) with b/B,

then select the desired image quality with v/V.

FINE

Fine

Standard

P. Quality

ISO Mode BRK

Before advanced operations

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M

or SCN.

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Creating or selecting a folder

Mode dial: SET UP

Your camera can create m ultiple folders within a recording medium. You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder , “10 1MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder. You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.”

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

Mode dial

/CF switch

• Up to 4000 images can be stored in one folder.

When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created.

Creating a new folder

a Set the mode dial to SET UP,

and select the recordin g medium with the /CF switch.

b S ele c t (Memory Stick Tool)

or (CF Card Tool) with v/V, [Create REC. Folder] w ith B/v/ V, and [OK] with B/v , then press the center.

The followi ng screen appears.

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Create REC. Folder

Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF

Ready?

Cancel

c Select [OK] with v , then press

the center.

A new folder is created with a n u mber one higher than the la rgest num ber in the recording medium, and the folder becomes the recording folder.

To cancel folder creation

In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel].

• Images are recorded in the newly created folder

until a different folder is created or selected.

• Once you create a new folder, you cannot delete

the new folder with the camera.

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Selecting the recording folder

a Set the mode dial to SET UP,

and select the recording medium with the /CF switch.

b Select (Memory Stick Tool)

or (CF Card Tool) with v/V, [Change REC. Folder] with B/ V, and [OK] with B/v , t h e n press the center.

The recording folde r sel ec ti on sc reen appears.

Select REC. Folder

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102MSDCF

Folder Name: No. Of Files:

Created:

2004

111::05:

Cancel

BACK/NEXT

c Select the desired folder with

b/B, and [OK] with v , then press the center.

To cancel changing the recording folder

In Step 2 or 3, select [Can cel].

• The image is stored in the newly selected

folder. You cannot move images to other folders using the camera.

Before advanced operations

• Y ou cannot s elect the “100MSDCF” folder as a

recording folder.

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Manual features to

till i

photo-shooting situations

After you are familiar with your camera, let’s shoot an image in various situations with some settings changed. This section describes some representative manu al shooting examples.

Q: To shoot a portrait with its background blurred?

, Shooting with aperture priority mode (page 56)

When you want to enhance the person with the background blurred, adjust the aperture manually. The more t he a p erture is opened (the aperture va lu e becomes smaller), the narrower the focu s is . Th e background is blurred accordingly.

Q: To shoot a portrait against light?

, Selecting a flash mode (page 68)

Shooting a human subjec t in a bri ght place can create dim facial shadows. This occurs when the background is brighter than the person. In such cases, set the flash to (Forced flash). You can shoot bot h th e person and the background clearly.

• You can use the flash within the reach of the

flash light.

vanced s

mage shooting

Q: To shoot a night scene?

, Shooting with shutter spe e d priority mode (page 55)

Using the flash in the auto ad justment mode restricts the shutter speed and the flash light does not reach distant subjects. The image, therefore, is not captured clearly. In such cases, slow the shutter speed manually, set the flash to (No flash), and reduce the light using the EV adjustment. You can then shoot a clear night scene.

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Q: To shoot without flash?

Q: To shoot a moving subject?

Q: To shoot the beautiful afterglow of the sunset

, Selecting the ISO sensitivity (page 64)

When you cannot use the fla s h or set the shutter speed slower, increase th e IS O rating. The hi gher rated IS O setting helps maximize the effect of the surrounding light to shoot.

, Shooting with shutter speed priority mode (page 55)

When shooting a moving person or subject, set the shutter speed higher to freeze the motion or set the shutter speed slower to get the flow of motion of the subject. Adjust th e shutter speed to express a moment that is beyond the speed of the na ke d eye.

, Adjusting color tones (page 73)

If the image you shot is not expressed in your favorite colors, c hange the white balance mode. Setting t h e wh it e balance mode to (Daylight) enhances the redness of the sunset.

Advanced still image shooting

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Shooting with Program auto

Mode dial: P

In program auto mode, the camera automatically adju sts th e shutter speed and the aperture acco rd ing to the brightness of the subject just as in the auto adjustment mode (mode dial : ). In addition, the program auto mode can change the shooting settings in the menu, a fea ture which th e auto adjustment mode does not have (page 137).

Command dial

Shutter button

Mode dial

Program Shift

You can change t he aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the bright ness fixed.

a Set the mode dial to P. b Select the aperture value and

shutter speed combination with the command dial.

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is indicated wh ile the aperture value and shutte r spe ed comb inat ion is shifted.

c Shoot the image.

To cancel Program Shift

Turn the command dial to retur n the indication from to .

• You cannot shift the aperture value and shutter

speed combination when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.

• When the brightness changes, the aperture

value and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount.

• You may not be able to change the aperture

value and shutter speed combination depending on your shooting situations.

• When the flash mode setting is changed,

Program Shift is canceled.

• Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning

off the power cancels Program Shift.

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Shooting with shutter speed priority mode

Mode dial: S

You can adjust the shutter speed manually. If you shoot a moving subject a t a hi ghe r shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a low er shu tter sp eed, the sub ject appears as if it flowing. Aperture value is auto matically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject.

High shutter speed Slow shutter speed

Command dial

Shutter butto n

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to S. b Select a shutter speed with the

command dial.

F2.0 0

FINE

101

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200

250

320

MAF

The shutter s pee d ca n be sel ec te d fro m 1/2000 to 30 seconds. If you select 1/25 second or s lower shutter speeds, the NR slow shutter function is automatically activated. In such cases, “NR” is indicated at the left of shutter speed indicator.

c Shoot the image.

• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are

indicated with ["] after the value, such as 1".

• If the proper exposure is not obtained after

making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flashes when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.

• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No

flash).

• When the shutter speed is high, the amount of

flash light may be insufficient even if you strobes the flash.

• You can adjust the exposure value (page 59).

NR slow shutter

The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When using shutter speeds of 1/25 second or slower, the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and “NR” is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator.

Press the shutter button fully down.

F2.8

NR2''

Then the screen

Capturing

Processing

• To eliminate the ef fects of vibration, use of

a tripod is recommended.

• When a slow shutter speed is set, the

processing may take some time. This is because the camera works to remo ve noise during the time set by the shutter speed setting.

turns black.

Finally, when “Processing” disappe a r s, the image has been recorded.

Advanced still image shooting

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Shooting techniques

When shooting a moving person, car, or spindrift, etc., using the high shutter speed, you can express moment that is beyond what the human eye can see.

When shooting a subject such as the flow of a river at a slower shutter speed, you can create an image that captures the subject’s flowing movement. In such cases, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake.

• When you hand-hold the camera, adjust

the shutter speed in a range where (Vibration warning indicator) is not indicated.

Shooting with aperture priority mode

Mode dial: A

You can adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens. If you open the aperture (a smaller F-number), the amount of light allowed into the lens increases and the in-focus rang e become s narr ower. On ly the main subject is then in focus. Wh en the aperture is closed (a larger F-number), the amount of light decreases and the in-focus range becomes w ider. The whole image is sharpened. The shutter speed is auto matic ally adju sted to obtain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject.

Open the aperture Close the aperture

Command dial

Shutter button

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to A. b Select an aperture value with

the command dial.

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2.2

2.5

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101

The range of va lu es that can be selected varies, depending on the zoom position. The aper tu r e value can be selected from F2 to F8 (W)/ from F2.8 to F8 (T).

c Shoot the image.

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• The shutter speed is automatically adjus te d

from 1/2000 to 8 seconds. When you set an aperture value of F8, the values start from 1/3200 second.

• If the proper exposure is not obtained after

• The flash is set to (Forced flash), (Slow

synchro) or (No flash).

• You can adjust the exposure value (page 59) .

Shooting techniques

The depth of field is the in-focus range. Opening the aperture makes the depth of field shallower (the in-focus range becomes narrower) and closing the aperture makes the depth of field wider (the in-focus range becomes wider).

Open the aperture

The subject is clear and its background is blurred.

M m

Close the aperture

Both the subject and its background are focused on.

Adjust the aperture to suit your purpose, either to sharpen the specific area of image, or to focus on the entire image.

Shooting with manual exposure mode

Mode dial: M

You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. The difference between the set value and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera is displayed on the screen as the EV value (page 59). 0EV indicates the most suitable value set by the camera. The camera maintains th e s etting even when the power is turned off. Once you set a value you like, you can re produce the same exposure by simply setting th e mode dial to M.

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Command dial

Shutter button

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to M. b Select a shutter speed with the

command dial.

F2.0 0

FINE

101

min

200

250

320

MAF

c Press and hold (exposure)

and select an aperture value with the command dial.

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2.0

2.2

2.5

MAF

FINE

250 0

101

d Shoot the image.

• If the proper exposure is not obtained after

• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No

flash).

Selecting the metering mode

Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/

You can select a metering mode to determine the exposure, depending on what part of the subject is used to me asure.

Multi-pattern metering ( )

The image is slipt up into multiple zones, each of which are evaluated individ ually. The camera calculate s the best -fit ex posur e based on the subject’s position and background brightness. The default setting is multi - pa ttern metering.

Center-weighted metering ( )

Metering is performed with prio rity given to the center of the image. The camera determines the exposure base d on t he brightness of a subject near th e ce nter.

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Spot metering ( )

Spot metering allows you to meter fo r the subject direct ly in a smal l are a of the whole image. Th is lets you adjus t the exposure to the subject even wh en th e sub jec t is back lit or there is strong contrast between the subject and the back ground.

Command dial

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,

SCN or .

b Press and hold (metering

mode) and select the des ired metering mode with the command dial.

c When selecting Spot metering

in Step 2, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you want to shoot.

min

MAF

• When using center-weighted metering or spot

metering, to focus on the same spot as used for metering, we recommend using the center weighted AF range finder frame (page 65).

• You cannot select the metering mode when

using the NightShot/NightFraming function.

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Spot metering cross hair

F2.0250

Adjusting the exposure

– EV adjustment

Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/

You can manually shift the exposure value determined by the cam era. Use this mode when you do not get the proper exposure, for instance, the subject and its background have high contrast (light and dark). The value can be set a range from +2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments.

Adjust toward –

Adjust toward +

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Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A,

SCN or .

b Press and hold (exposure)

and select the desired exposure value with the command dial.

The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed. Adjust the ex po s ure value while checking the brightness of the background.

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+1.0EV

+1.3EV

+1.7EV

MAF

Command dial

To reactivate auto exposure

In Step 2, se lect [0EV].

• When the subject is extremely bright or

extremely dark, or when you are using the flash, the adjustment may not work.

Displaying a histogram

A histogram is a graph showing t he brightness o f an imag e. T he h ori zont al axis shows the brightness, and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels. The graph display indicates a dark image w he n skewed to the left side, and a bright image when skewed to the right side. The histogram is a useful reference for checking the exposure during recording and playback when the screen is hard to be seen.

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Number of pixels

Brightness

Dark

Bright

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or

SCN.

b Press (screen status) to

displa y t he histogram.

c Adjust the exposure based on

the histogram.

• The histogram also appears when the mode dial

is set to or M, but the EV adjustment is deactivated.

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• The histogram also appears when you press

(screen status) while playing back a single image (page 39) or during Quick Review (page 29).

• The histogram does not appear in the following

cases:

– When the menu is displayed – During Quick Review of an image recorded

in Exposure Bracket mode

– When using playback zoom – When shooting or playing back movies

• appears and the histogram does not appear

in the following cases:

– When recording in the digital zoom range – When the image size is [3:2] – When playing back Multi Burst mode images – When a still image is rotated

• The histogram before recording represents the

histogram of the image displayed on the screen at that time. A difference occurs in the histogram before and after you press the shutter button. When this happens, check the histogram while playing back a single-image or during Quick Review. In particular a large difference may appear in the following cases:

– When the flash strobes – When using the NightFraming function – When [PFX] (P.Effect) is set to [Solarize] – When the shutter speed is slow or high

• The histogram may not appear for images

recorded using other cameras.

Shooting techniques

While shooting images, the camera automatically determines the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction is effective.

Adjust in the + direction

When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is dark and may set a brighter exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the – minus direction is effective.

Adjust in the – direction

You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or underexpose your subject (giving a whitish or darkish image).

You can try to adjust the exposure to suit your taste.

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Shooting with the exposure fixed

– AE LOCK

Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/

You can lock the exposure before recomposing the image. This is useful when the contrast of the subject and its background is extremely high or you shoot a backlit subject .

Shutter button

Mode dial

AE LOCK

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A,

SCN or .

b Target the subject for which

you want to meter the exposure, then press AE LOCK.

The exposure is fixed and the indicator appears .

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c Recompose the image and

press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The focus is automatically adjusted.

d Press the shutter button fully

down.

To release AE LOCK

Carry out one of the followings:

• Press AE LOCK again after Step 2.

• Release your finger from the shutt er button after Step 3.

• Press down the shutter button in Step 4.

Shooting techniques

The camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the subject. If you change the composition of your shot, the exposure may be changed, such as by changes in the brightness of the background. In such cases, use the AE lock function. Y ou can shoot freely, regardless of the brightness of the subject.

To determine the exposure, measure the exposure of the desired portion of the subject using either center-weighted metering or the spot metering function. Press AE LOCK to lock the exposure, and then recompose the picture and shoot.

Portion o f the image used to determine the exposure

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Shooting three images with the exposure shifted

– Exposure Bracket

Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN

In addition to an image with the exposure automatically set by the camera, two other images are recorded with exposur e va lues shifted to the + and – sides. If you cannot shoot with the proper brightness due to the brightness of t he subject, use the Exposure Bracket mode. You can select the image that has a suitable exposure after shooting.

(Adjusted in the + direction)

(Proper exposure set by the camera)

First shot

Second shot

Third shot

(Adjusted in the – direction)

Command dial

Mode dial

Shutter button

/BRK

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M

or SCN.

b Press and hold /BRK

(bracket) and select [BRK] with the command dial.

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c Press MENU.

The menu appears.

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d Select [BRK] (Bracket Step)

with b/B, then select the desired bracket step value with v/V.

±1.0EV: Shifts the expos ure value by

plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts the expos ure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the expos ure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.

e Shoot the image.

To return to normal mode

In Step 2, sele ct [Normal].

• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to

[Normal], you cannot use the Exposure Bracket mode.

• You may not be able to use the Exposure

Bracket mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 37).

• You cannot use the flash in this mode.

• During shooting in this mode, the images are

not displayed on the screen. Compose the image before pressing the shutter button.

• The focus and white balance are adjusted for

the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.

• When the exposure is manually adjusted

(page 59), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness.

• The recording interval is approximately 0.42

second.

• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may

be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value.

• Y ou cannot select shutter speeds of 1/25 second

or slower.

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

– ISO

Mode dial: P/S/A/M

You can change the camera’s sensitivity to light. When you select a high-number setting, you can shoot in a dark pla c e. Normally, the ISO sens itivity is set to [Auto]. When set to [Auto], the ISO sensitivit y is automatically increased in a dark place.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

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c Select [ISO] wit h b, the n sele ct

desired setting with v/V.

Choose from [800], [400], [200], [100], [64], or [Auto].

To return to normal mode

In Step 3, select [Auto].

• To reduce camera shake, select a large number.

You can shoot a subject with higher shutter speed.

• When selecting a large number, the image

becomes noisy. To give priority to image quality, select a small number.

Choosing an auto focus method

You can set the AF range fi nder frame and the AF mode.

AF range finder frame

The AF range find er fram e selects the focus position according to the subject position and size.

AF Mode

The AF mode is set automatically when the camera starts and stops focusing on a subject.

Mode dial

Choosing a focus range finder frame

– AF range finder

Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/

Multipoint AF ( )

The camera calculates the distance in five places to th e top, the bottom, the left, the right, and in the cen ter of the i mag e, le tt ing you shoot using the auto focus func ti on without worrying about the image composition. This is useful when it is difficult to focus on the subject because it is not in the center of the frame. You can check the positi on where the focus was adjusted using the green fra me. The default setting is Multipoint AF.

Center AF ( )

The AF range finder is only the center of the frame. You can shoot in desired image composition using th e AF lock method.

Advanced still image shooting

FOCUS

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

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Flexible Spot AF ( )

This is useful when focusing on an extremely small sub ject or a narrow area. Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the desired image compositi on. This is useful when you shoot using a tripod a nd th e subject is out of the center area. When shooting a moving subject, take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame.

a Se t t he m od e d ia l t o P, S, A, M,

SCN or .

b Set the FOCUS switch to

AUTO.

c Press the center of the multi-

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AF range finder frame indicator

d When selecting Flexible Spot

AF in Step 3, move the AF range finder frame to the portion you want to focus on with v/V/b/B.

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When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, and the focus is adjusted, the color of the AF range finder frame changes from whit e to green.

• When you are shooting movies and you choose

Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the screen is estimated as an average, so the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. The AF range finder frame indicator is . Center AF and Flexible Spot AF automatically focus only on selected frame, so this is convenient when you want to focus only on what you aim at.

• When you use the digital zoom or hologram

AF, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case, the AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.

Choosing a focus operation

– AF Mode

Mode dial: SET UP

Single AF ( )

S AF

This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted befo re you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. After you press and hold the shutter button halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked.

Monitoring AF ( )

M A F

This shortens the t ime ne eded for focusi ng. The camera automatical ly adjusts th e focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, letting you compose images with the focus already adj usted. After you press and hold the shutter button halfway down and AF lock is complete, th e foc us is locked. The default setting is Monitoring AF.

• Battery consumption may be higher than in

Single AF mode.

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Continuous AF ( )

C AF

The camera adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button ha lf w ay down, and then continues to adjust the focus even after AF lock is comp leted. This allows shooting of moving subj ec ts w i th continued focus. However, focus adjustment may not be able to keep up when shooting fast moving subjec ts. The AF range finder frame is Center AF.

• The focus is not adjusted after the lock is

completed in the following cases, and the “C AF” indicator flashes. The camera operates in Monitoring AF mode.

– When shooting in the dark place – When shooting with a slow shutter speed – When using the NightShot/NightFraming

functions

• There is no lock sound when the focus is

achieved.

• When you press the shutter button all the way

down using the self-timer, the focus is locked.

• Battery consumption may be higher than in any

other AF mode.

a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Camera 1) with v ,

then select [AF Mode] with B/ v.

c Select the desired mode with

B/v/V, then press the center.

Focusing manually

Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/

Normally the focus is automatical ly adjusted. However, the auto focus may not work well, su ch as in the following cases. In these cases, adjust the focus manually.

Subjects that are hard to be focused on

• Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls, and sky

• Subje cts in very dark places

• Metals that have great reflection, or subjects with the light source behind them and that have grea t reflection.

• Subjects through a chain-link fe nc e or glasses.

Mode dial

Manual focus ring

Near

Far

FOCUS

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,

SCN or .

b Set the FOCUS switch to

MANUAL.

The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears on the screen.

c Turn the manual focus ring to

achieve a sharp focus.

The focus distance information indicator is displayed. You can adjust the focus in the following macro ranges. T-side: about 60 cm (23

∞ (infinite)

W-side: 2 cm (

/8inches) to

/16inches) to ∞ (infinite). If [Expanded Focus] in the SET UP settings is s e t to [On], the i mage is zoomed to 2× to achieve the focus easily when recording still images. The default setting is [On ]. W he n the image returns to normal size and the 9 (manual focus) indicator changes from yellow to white, a sharp f ocus is achieved. When the 9 indicator fla sh es, th e focus distance has reached its limit.

To reactivate auto focusing

Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO.

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• The focus distance information indicator is

approximate, and should be used as a reference.

• The focus distance information indicator does

not appear when using the NightShot function.

• When focusing manually, the following

functions cannot be used:

– Macro mode shooting – NightFraming function

• When recording movies, the expanded focus

function cannot be used.

Selecting a flash mode

Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN

Normally, the flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. You can intentionally cha nge the flash mode.

Auto (No indicator)

The camera decides to use the flash based on lighting conditions. The default setting is Auto.

Forced flash ( )

The flash fires regardless of the amout of ambient light.

Slow synchro ( )

The flash fires regardless of the amout of ambient light. In this mode, the shutter speed becomes slower under dark conditions, so you can clea rl y shoot a background that is out of the flash-lit area.

No flash ( )

The flash does not fire regardless of the amount of ambient lig ht.

Command dial Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to , P, S,

A, M or SCN.

b Press and hold (flash) and

select the desired mode with the command dial.

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be hot right after you use the flash several times in succession.

• The recommended distance using the flash is

about 0.5 m to 4.5 m (19

/4inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.3 m

14 feet 9

(23

/8inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (T) (when

[ISO] is set to [Auto]).

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• Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks a flash

light.

• Because the shutter speed is slower under dark

conditions when (Slow synchro) or (No flash) is selected, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

• While the flash is being charged, the lamp

flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp goes out.

• You can change the brightness of the flash

using [Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 70). (Except when the mode dial is set to

• Y ou can mount an external flash on this camera

(page 71).

To pop up the flash manually (Pop-up Flash mode)

Normally, the flas h s tr ob es automatica lly according to lighting conditions. However, you can pop up the flash only when you want to use it. Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Manual] i n the SET UP settings (page 140).

To strobe the flash 1 Slide th e OPEN (FLASH)

switch in the arrow direction. The flash pops up.

2 Set the flash mode to (Forced

flash) or (Slow synchro).

3 Shoot the image.

OPEN (FLASH)

To return to auto mode

Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Auto] in the SET UP settings.

To reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjects

The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Red uction] to [On ] in the SET UP settings (page 140). appears on the screen.

• 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 prestrobe light begin to strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction process.

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Shooti

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ng techniques

Making the best of the flash gives you various options.

When you set the flash mode to (Forced flash), you can shoot a back-lit subject brightly. An effect in which the flash light reflects in the subject’s eye is also available.

When the flash mode is set to Auto, the flash may strobe regardless of your intentions. In such situations, setting the flash mode to (No flash) slows the shutter speed automatically. This is effecti v e when you shoot the trail of a car, the spectrum of a light, or the sunset. We recommend you use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

e shoot a person during a sunset and the like. You can shoot the person clearly using the flash light and the background using a long exposure. If the camera cannot shoot clearly using the slow shutter, it automatically increases the ISO number. W e recommend you use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

ow synchro) is effective when you

Adjusting the flash level

– Flash Level

Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN

You can adjust the amout of flash ligh t.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M

or SCN.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

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c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with

b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V.

High: Makes the flash level higher

than normal.

Normal: Normal setting. Low: Makes the flash le vel lower than

normal.

Using an external flash

Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN

You can mount an opti onal external flash. Using an externa l fl as h increases the amount of li g ht and that will allow you to shoot more vivid flash pictures than when using the internal flash . For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your flash.

• You cannot have an external flash and the built-

in flash strobe at the same time.

• If you use two or more external flashes at the

same time, note that the camera may not be able to function properly, or that may cause a malfunction.

• When the proper white balance is not set using

an external flash, set the flash mode to (Forced flash) or (Slow synchro), then set the white balance using the SET) (page 73).

(one-push

Advanced accessory shoe

• When an external flash is mounted, the weight

prevents the lens portion from becoming steady . We recommend supporting the lens portion with your left hand or using a tripod for recording.

Shutter button

ACC (accessory) jack

Mode dial

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

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Using the Sony Flash

You can mount the Sony HV L-F32X or HVL-F1000 flash on the advanced accessory shoe of your camera. The H V L F32X is also equipped with au tomati c flash level adjustment and AF fill light shooting functions.

a Moun t the external flash on the

advanced accessory shoe.

b Plug the flash into the ACC

(accessory) jack.

When using the HVL-F32X, skip Step

c Turn on the external flash. d Set th e mode dial to , P, S,

A, M or SCN.

e Shoot the image.

• Check that [Hot Shoe] is set to [Off] in the SET

UP settings (page 140).

• When [ISO] is set to [800], you cannot use the

AUTO “B” mode of the HVL-F32X.

Using a commercially available external flash

You can mount a co mmercially available external flash that supports the advanced accessory shoe.

a Moun t the e xter nal flash to the

advanced accessory shoe.

b Set the mode dial to SET UP. c Select (Camera 2) with v/V,

[Hot Shoe] with B/v/V, [On] with B/v, then press the center.

d Turn on the external flash. e Set the mode dial to M or A.

The flash also strobes when the mode dial is set to , P, S or SCN, but we recommend recording with the mode dial set to M or A.

f Shoot the image.

• If you record with [Hot Shoe] set to [Off] in the

SET UP settings, the built-in flash may pop up. If this happens, return the built-in flash to its original position and set [Hot Shoe] to [On] (page 140).

• When you set [Hot Shoe] to [On] in the SET

UP settings, is indicated. In this case, the built-in flash is disabled.

• Set the most appropriate aperture value

according to the guide number of the flash used and the distance to the subject.

• The flash guide number varies according to the

ISO sensitivity (page 64) of the camera, so be sure to check the ISO number.

• Note that the camera may not function properly

or may malfunction when using a flash manufactured by another company for a specific camera (generally a flas h with multiple contact points on the advanced accessory shoe), a high-voltage type flash, or a flash accessory.

• Depending on the type of commercially

available external flash, you may be unable to use some functions, and other operations may be difficult.

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Adjusting color tones

– White Balance

Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/

Normally , this camera a d justs color tones automatically, but you can also select the following modes according to your shooting situations. The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditio n s . Whe n you want to fix the conditions under which the image is captured, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatura l, it is recommended that you adjust the white balance.

Auto (No indicator)

The white balance is set automatically in response to the condition of the subject. The defau lt setting is Auto. (Color temperature: about 3000-7000 K)

(Daylight)

Used when shooting outdoors, and for shooting at night, under neon lights, for fireworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom. (Color temperature: about 5500 K)

(Cloudy)

Used when shooting unde r a cl oudy sky. (Color temperature: about 6500 K)

(Fluorescent)

Used when shooting under fluo re sce nt lights. (Color temperature: about 4000 K)

(Incandescent)

• Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighti ng conditions change often.

• Used in a studio, or under video lights.

(Color temperature: about 3200 K)

(Flash)

Adjusts the white balance only to the flash conditions. This mode cannot be used with movies. (Color temperature: about 6000 K)

(One push)

For adjusting the white bala nce depending on the light source. (Color temperature: abo ut 2000-10000 K)

(One push SET)

Memorizes the basic wh ite color whi ch will be used in (One push) mode.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

Mode dial

Command dial

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,

SCN or .

b Press and hold WB and select

the desired setting with t h e command dial.

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In Step 2, select [A ut o].

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• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you

choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted.

• When the flash strobes, the manual setting is

canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto] mode (except in (Flash) mode or (One push) mode).

To capture the basic white color in (one-push SET) mode

This mode memorizes t he basi c white color in the shooting situation for the (One push) mode. Use this mode when the other modes cannot set the color properly.

1 In Step 2, select [ ] (One push

SET). The indicator appears.

2 Frame a white object such as a piece of

paper filling the screen under the sam e lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.

3 Press the center of the multi-selector.

The screen momen tari ly turn s blac k and the indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the

indicator lights up.

• When the indicator flashes slowly, the

white balance is not set or was not able to be set. Record in automatic white balance mode.

• Do not shake or strike the camera while the

indicator flashes quickly.

• When flash mode is set to (Forced flash) or

(Slow synchro), the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting.

Selecting color reproduction

– Color

Mode dial: P/S/A/M

You can select the color reproduction mode.

Standard (No indicato r )

Shoots to make the resulting sho t easi er on the eyes. The image becomes vivid compared to its real color and the contrast becomes higher. The default setting is [Standard].

Real (REAL)

Shoots for fait hf u ln ess to the actual texture and color, which the contrast , brightness, and saturation bec ome lo wer . This mode is suitable for modifying the image on a computer.

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Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select COLOR (Color) with b/

B, then select the desired mode with v/V.

Shooting images in succession

Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN

You can shoot up to seven image s in succession while pressing the shutter button only once.

Speed Burst ( )

The frame interval beco mes shorter (about

0.38 second), but the images are not displayed on the screen.

Framing Burst ( )

The images are displayed on the screen during Burst shooting, but the frame interval becomes longer (about 0.42 second).

• When the capacity of the recording medium is

used up, recording stops even if you press and hold the shutter button.

Mode dial

Shutter button

/BRK

Command dial

a Set the mode dial to , P, S,

A, M or SCN.

b Pre ss and hold /BRK (Burst)

and select

(Speed Burst) or

(Framing Burst) with the

command dial.

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c Shoot the image.

You can shoot up to seven images when you press and hold the shutte r button. Yo u can do the next shooting after “Recording” disapp ea rs from the screen.

To return to normal mode

In Step 2, sele ct [Normal].

• The flash cannot be used.

• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to

[Normal], you cannot use the Burst mode.

• You may not be able to use the Burst mode

depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 37).

• When using the self-timer, pressing the shutter

button records up to seven images in succession.

• You cannot select shutter speeds of 1/25 second

or slower.

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

– Multi Burst

Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN

Pressing the shutter button once records 16 frames in a row. This is convenient fo r checking your form in sports, for example.

Command dial

Mode dial

Shutter button

/BRK

a Set the mode dial to , P, S,

A, M or SCN.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

b Pre ss and hold /BRK (Burst)

and select (Multi Burst) with the command dial.

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The menu appears.

d Select (Interval) with b/B,

then select the desired between-frame interval with v/ V.

You can choose from [1/7.5], [1/15], [1/30].

1/7.5 1/15

1/30"

1/30

Interval

ISO Mode BRK

e Shoot the image.

16 frames in a row will be recorded in a single image (image size: 1M).

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• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to

[Normal], you cannot use the Multi Burst mode.

• The following functions cannot be used in

Multi Burst mode:

– Smart zoom – Shooting with the flash – Inserting the date and time – NightShot – NightFraming

• When the mode dial is set to , frame

interval is automatically set to [1/30].

• You cannot set the shutter speed to lower than

the frame interval time.

• For the number of images that can be recorded,

see pages 135, 136.

• When you play back images recorded in Multi

Burst mode on the camera, see page 87.

Shooting in the dark

Mode dial: /P/

Shutter button

Command dial

Mode dial

Infrared ray emitter

• The infrared ray light covers within approx.

0.5m to 2.1m (19

/4inches) (W)/0.6 m to 2.1 m

(23

/8inches to 6 feet 103/4inches) (T).

• Since the infrared emitter is located below the

flash emitter, you have to pop up the flash to shoot in these modes.

NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING

/4inches to 6 feet

NightShot

The NightShot function lets you shoot subjects in dark places without the flash such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal plants and animals. Note that images recorded using the NightShot function become greenish.

a Set the mode dial to , P or

b Press and hold NIGHTSHOT/

NIGHTFRAMING and select (Night shot) with the command dial.

The flash emitter pops up and the and “Night shot” indicators light for about five seconds.

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c Shoot the image.

To cancel the NightShot function

In Step 2, select [O ff].

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– If you perform any invalid operation, the

indicator flashes, and the “Night shot” indicator lights for about five seconds.

• While using the NightShot function, you cannot

use the following functions:

– AE LOCK – Shooting with hologram AF – Shooting with the flash – Selecting the color reproduction mode

• While the camera is in Multi Burst mode, the

NightShot function cannot be used.

• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the

SET UP settings, pop up the flash emitter using the OPEN (FLASH) switch.

• When attaching the supplied lens hood, infrared

ray may be blocked.

• Do not use the NightShot function in bright

places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camera to malfunction.

NightFraming

The NightFraming function enables you to check a subject even at night and then record with natural colors us ing the fla sh.

a Set the mode dial to or P. b Press and hold NIGHTSHOT/

NIGHTFRAMING and select

(Night framing) with the

command dial.

The flash emitter pops up and the and “Night framing” indicators light for about five seconds.

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c Press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

The focus is automatically adjusted.

d Press the shutter button fully

down.

The shutter sounds, the flash strobes and the image is recorded.

• While using the NightFraming function: – The white bala nce is set to Auto. – The mete ring mode is set to multi-pattern

metering.

– The AF range finder frame is not displayed.

The centrally-located subject has priority to focus on.

– The AE lock cannot be used. – If you perform any invalid operation while

using the NightFraming function, the indicator flashes and the “Night framing” indicator lights for about five seconds.

• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the SET UP settings, pop up the flash emitter using the OPEN (FLASH) switch.

• When attaching the supplied lens hood, flash light and infrared ray may be blocked.

• When you press the shutter button halfway down, you will hear a sound, but this is not the sound of the shutter releasing. The image is not recorded yet.

• When [Hologram AF] is set to [Off], you may not get a clear focus. Setting [Hologram AF] to [Auto] is recommended (page 35).

• When using the following functions, you cannot use the NightFraming function.

– Manual focus – Exposure Bracket – Burst – Multi Bur s t

To cancel the NightFraming function

In Step 2, select [O ff].

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Shooting with special effects

– Picture Effect

Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/

You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images.

Solarize

Sepia

Neg.Art

Like an illustration with clearly delineated bright and dark portions

Colored to look like an old photograph

Made to look like a negative image

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B )

Shutter button

Mode dial

a Se t t he m od e d ia l t o P, S, A, M,

SCN or .

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select [PFX] (P.Effect) with b/

B, then select the desir ed mode with v/V.

d Shoot the image.

To cancel Picture Effect

In Step 3, select [Off].

• You cannot select the color reproduction mode

when using the picture effect.

Shooting still images in RAW mode

– RAW

Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN

Used when you want t o reco rd the raw dat a directly onto the recording medium as it is. The data can be reproduced with much less deterioration in image processi ng a nd be displayed us ing the exclusiv e software provided. A compressed JPEG format image like that is recorded in normal shooting is recorded at the same time.

Shutter button

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to , P, S,

A, M or SCN.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

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b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Sele ct [Mode] (REC Mode) with

b/B, then select [RAW] with v.

d Shoot the image.

Yo u can do the next shooting after “Recording” disapp ea rs from the screen.

To return to normal mode

In Step 3, sele ct [Normal].

• To reproduce the RAW data file using a

computer, the exclusive software is required. Install the exclusive software on the supplied CD-ROM to your computer. Since the RAW data file is a special kind of file, general software cannot open the RAW data file.

• The JPEG image is also recorded in the image

size selected by the Image Size setup (page 24). (However, [3:2] cannot be selected.) RAW data images are recorded in [8M] size.

• Writing data takes more time than in normal

recording mode.

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

• For the number of images that can be recorded,

see pages 134, 136.

Shooting still images in TIFF mode

– TIFF

Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN

Used when you record an image in uncompressed fil e fo r m at. The image quality does not d et eriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for fine printing. A compressed JPEG format image like that recorded in normal shooting is recorded at the same time.

Shutter button

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to , P, S,

A, M or SCN.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

c S elect [Mode] (REC Mode) with

b/B, then select [TIFF] with v/ V.

d Shoot the image.

You can do the next shooting after “Recording” disappears from the screen.

To return to normal mode

In Step 3, select [Normal].

• JPEG images are also recorded in the image size selected by the Image Size setup (page 24). Uncompressed (TIFF) images are recorded in [8M] size except when [3:2] is selected.

• Writing data takes more time than in normal recording mode.

• For the number of images that can be recorded, see pages 134, 136.

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Shooting still images for e-mail

– E-Mail

Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN

You can shoot images and save them in a file that is small enough (320×2 40) to attach to an e-mail message. The normal mode image that was selected using the Image Size item (page 24) is also recorded.

Shutter button

Mode dial

c Sele ct [Mode] (REC Mode) with

b/B, then select [E-Mail] with v/V.

d Shoot the image.

Yo u can do the next shooting after “Recording” disapp ea rs from the screen.

To return to normal mode

In Step 3, sele ct [Normal].

• For instructions on how to attach your images

to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of the e-mail software you are using.

• For the number of images that can be recorded,

see pages 135, 136.

Shooting still images with audio files

– Voice

Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN

You can record still images with audio files.

Shutter button

Mode dial

Advanced still image shooting

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

a Set the mode dial to , P, S,

A, M or SCN.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

a Set the mode dial to , P, S,

A, M or SCN.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c S elect [Mode] (REC Mode) with

b/B, then select [V oic e ] wit h v/ V.

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d Shoot the image.

If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded

for five seconds.

If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you

release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.

To return to normal mode

In Step 3, sele ct [Normal].

• To view images recorded in Voice mode, carry

out the same procedure described in “Viewing movies on the screen” (page 101).

• Be careful not to touch the microphone

(page 12) during shooting.

• For the number of images that can be recorded,

see pages 134, 136.

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Selecting the folder

till i

and playing back images

– Folder

Mode dial:

Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored .

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to . b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (Folder) with b, then

press the center of the multiselector.

d Select the desired folder with

b/B.

Select Folder

102 2/2

102MSDCF

Folder Name: No. Of Files:

Created:

2004

111::05:

Cancel

BACK/NEXT

e Selec t [OK] with v , then press

the center of the multiselector.

To cancel the selection

In Step 5, select [Cancel].

When multiple folders are created in the recording medi um

When the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the fo llowi ng icon s are in dicate d on the screen.

: Moves to the p r evious folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to both the previou s and next

folders.

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On the Index screen

SINGLE DISPLAY

• When no images are stored in the folder, “No

file in this folder” appears.

• Y ou can play back images from a last-shot one

without selecting the folder.

Advanced still image viewing

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Enlarging a portion of a still image

Mode dial:

You can enlarge an imag e up to five times the size of the o rig inal imag e. You ca n als o record the enlarg ed image as a new file.

Multi-selector (v/V/b /B)

Mode dial

Enlarging an image

– Playback zoom

a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to

enlarge with b/B.

c Press (playback zoom).

The image is enlarged twice.

d Select a portion of the image

to enlarge with v/V/b/B.

Move to v

Move

to b

Move to B

e Adjust the zoom with the

command dial.

To cancel enlarged viewing

Press (playback zoom) agai n.

• You cannot use Playback zoom with movies or images recorded in Multi Burst mode.

• The images displayed in Quick Review (page 29) can be enlarged using the procedures outlined in Steps 3 to 5.

Command dial

Move to V

v:To view a portion of the top of the

image

V:To view a portion of the bottom of

the image

b:To view a portion of the left side

of the image

B:To view a portion of the right side

of the image

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Recording an enlarged image – Trimming

a After you have viewed an

image using playback zoom, press MENU.

The menu appears.

b Select [Trimming] with B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

c Select the image size with v/V,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

The image is recorded, and the screen image returns to the size it was before enlargement.

• The trimmed image is recorded in the recording

folder as the newest file, and the original image is retained.

• The trimmed image may suffer some

deterioration in image quality.

• You cannot trim to 3:2-sized image.

• You cannot trim RAW data file/uncompressed

(TIFF) images.

• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick

Review.

Playing back successive images

– Slide show

Mode dial:

You can play back rec orded images in succession, one after another. This is useful for checking your images, or for giving a presentation.

Multi-selector (v/V /b/B)

Mode dial

a Set th e mode dia l to . b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (Slide) with b/B,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

Set the follow ing it ems wi th v/V/b/B.

Interval settings

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

Image

Folder:Plays back all the images in the

selected folder.

All:Plays back all the images in the

recording medium.

Repeat

On:Plays the images back repeatedly. Off:Plays through th e images one time

and then stops.

d Select [Start] with V/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

The slide show begins.

To cancel the slide show setting

In Step 3, select [Cancel].

To stop slide show playback

Press the center of the multi-selector, select [Exit] with B, then press the center.

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To skip to the next/previous image during slide show

Move the multi-selector to B (next) or b (previous).

• The interval setting time is approximate, and

may vary according to the playback image size.

Rotating still images

– Rotate

Mode dial:

Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rota te d and displayed horizontally.

a Set the mode dial to , and

display the image you want to rotate.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (Rotate) with b/B,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

d Select with v , and rotate

the image with b/B.

e S el ect [OK] with v/V, then

press the center of the multiselector.

To cancel the rotation

In Step 4 or 5, select [Cancel].

Multi-selector (v/V/b /B)

Mode dial

• You cannot rotate protected images, movies,

Multi Burst mode, RAW data file and uncompressed (TIFF) images.

• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.

• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software.

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Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode

Mode dial:

You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This function is used for checking the images.

Multi-sel ector (v/V/b/B)

Mode dial

• When Multi Burst images are played back on a

computer or on a camera without the Multi Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will be displayed at the same time as part of one image.

• You cannot divide the Multi Burst image.

Playing back continuously

a Set th e mode dia l to . b Select the Multi Burst image

with b/B.

The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously.

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Press the center of the multi-selector. To resume playback, press the center ag ain. The playback starts from the frame displayed on the screen.

Playing back frame by frame

a Set the mode dial to . b Select the Multi Burst image

with b/B.

The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously.

c Press the center of the multi-

selector when the desired frame is displayed.

“Step” appears.

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d Advance the frame with b/B.

B:The next frame is displayed. W hen

you move the mu lti-selector to B and hold it, the frame advances.

b:The previous frame is displayed.

When you move the multi -selector to b and hold it, the frame advances in the reverse direction.

To return to normal playback

In Step 4, press the ce nt er of the multiselector. The playback starts from the frame displayed on the screen.

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To delete shot images

When using this mode, you cann ot delet e only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time.

1 Display the Multi Burst image you want

to delete.

2 Press (delete). 3 Select [ D elete], then p ress the center of

the multi-selector. All of the frames are delete d .

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Protecting images

Still i

diti

– Protect

Mode dial:

To prevent acci de ntal erasure of an important image, you can pr ote c t it.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B )

Mode dial

• Note that formatting the recording medium

erases all the data in the recording medium even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.

• It may take some time to protect the images.

On the single screen

a Set th e mode dia l to . b Display the image you want to

protect with b/B.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears.

d Select - (Protect) with b/B,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

The image currently being displayed is now protected, and the - (Protect) mark is indicated on the scre en.

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e To protect other images,

display the image you want to protect with b/B, then press the center of the multiselector.

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On the Index screen

a Set the mode dial to , press

/ (index) to switch to the

Index screen.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select - (Protect) with b/B,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

d Select [Select] with b/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

e Select the image you want to

protect with v/V/b/B, then press the center of the multiselector.

The green - (Protect) mark is indicated on the sele cted image.

TO NEXT

SELECT

Still image editing

To cancel the protection

In Step 4 or 5, press the center of the multi-selector again. The - mark disappears.

f To protect other images,

repeat Step 5.

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g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press

the center of the multiselector.

The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected.

To cancel the protection

In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit].

To release protection of all the images in the folder

In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], and press the center of the multi-selector. Then select [Off], and press the cen te r.

Changing image size

– Resize

Mode dial:

You can change the image size of a recorded image , and save it as a new file. You can resize to the following sizes. 8M, 5M, 3M, 1M and VGA. The origina l image is reta ined even after resizing.

To release protection

In Step 5, select an image for which you want to release protection with v/V/b/B and press the center of the multi-selector. The - mark turns gray and repeat this operation for all the images for which you want to release protection . The n, press MENU, select [OK], and press the center of the multi-selecto r.

To protect all the images in the folder

In Step 4, select [All In This Fol der], then press the center o f the multi -s elec tor . Nex t, select [On], th en press the center.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to

resize with b/B.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears.

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d Select (Resize) with b/B,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

e Select the new size with v/V,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.

To cancel the resizing

In Step 5, select [Can cel].

• Y ou cannot change the size of movies, Multi

Burst mode, RAW data file or uncompressed (TIFF) images.

• When images are resized from a smaller to a

larger size, the image quality will deteriorate.

• Y ou cannot resize to 3:2-sized image.

• If you resize a 3:2-sized image, black bands

will appear at the top and bottom of the image.

Choosing images to print

– Print (DPOF) mark

Mode dial:

You can designate cert a in i ma ge s to be printed. This function is convenient when you want to print images at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using PictBridge-compliant pri nters.

Multi-selector (v/V/b /B)

Mode dial

• In E-Mail mode, the print (DPOF) mark is

marked on the normal size image that was recorded at the same time.

• When you mark images shot in Multi Burst

mode, all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels.

• If you mark an image shot in TIFF mode with a

print (DPOF) mark, only the uncompressed (TIFF) image is printed, and the JPEG image recorded at the same time is not printed.

• You cannot set the number of print sheets.

Still image editing

• You cannot mark movies or images recorded in

RAW mode.

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On the single screen

a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to

print with b/B.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears.

d Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with b/

B, then press the center of the

multi-selector.

The mark is indicated on this image.

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e To mark other images, display

the image you want to mark with b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector.

To delete the mark

In Step 4 or 5, press the center of the multi-selector again. The mark disappears.

On the Index screen

a Set the mode dial to and

press / (index) to switch to the Index screen.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with B,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

d Select [Select] with b/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

• You cannot mark using the [All In This

Folder] option.

e Select the images you want to

mark with v/V/b/B, then press the center of the multiselector.

The green mark is indicated on the selected im age.

TO NEXT

SELECT

f To mark other images, repeat

Step 5 for each of them.

g Press MENU. h S el ect [OK] with B, then press

the center of the multiselector.

The mark turns white and the setting is completed.

To delete the mark

In Step 5, select the image you want to delete the mark with v/V/b/B, and press the center of the multi-sele ct or.

To delete all the marks from the images in the folder

In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the mu lti- selec tor. Nex t, select [Off], then press the center.

To cancel the marking

In Step 4, sel ect [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit].

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Connecting to a

Still i

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)

PictBridge printer

Even if you do not have a co mp ut er, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer. For preparation, yo u only need to select the USB connection in the SET UP setti ngs and connect the camera to the pr in ter. Using a PictBridge-compliant print er allows you to easily print the Index prints*.

* An Index print function may not be provided

depending on the printer.

• When printing images, we recommend that you

use the AC Adaptor to prevent the camera turning off.

Preparing the camera

Set the USB mode on the camer a to connect the camera with a printer.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Setup 2) with V, then

select [USB Connect] with B/ v/V.

c Select [PictBridge] with B/v,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

Setup 2 File Number:

USB Connect:

Video Out: Clock Set:

PictBridge PTP Normal

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ge printer

Connecting the camera to the printer

Connect th e (USB) jack on the camera and the USB connector on the printer using a USB cable. The connection can be made regardless of wheth er th e camera is turned on or off. When the camera is turned on, the camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode dial position and the newest image in the selected recording folder is displayed on the screen.

After the connectio n is made, the mark is indicated on the screen.

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Printer

The USB mode is set.

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When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings

You cannot use the PictBridge function, even when you turn on the camera. Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge]. 1 Press MENU and select [USB Connect],

then press the center of the multiselector.

2 Select [PictBridge] with v , then press

the center.

USB Connect

PictBridge

PTP

Normal

Printing images

You can select an imag e and pri nt it. Se t up the camera following the procedure on page 93, and then connect the printer.

Multi-selector (v/V/b /B)

MENU /CF switch

• You cannot print movies and images recorded

in RAW mode.

• When printing E-mail mode images or

uncompressed (TIFF) images, only their corresponding JPEG files are printed.

• If an error message is sent from the connected

printer during the connection, flashes for about five seconds. In such cases, check the printer.

• Note that printing is canceled if you switch the

/CF switch while printing images.

On the single screen

a Select the reco rding medium

with the /CF switch and display the image you want to print with b/B.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (Print) with b/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

d Select [This image] with v/V,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

The Print screen appears.

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Index

Off

Date Quantity

Exit OK

e Select [Quantity] with v/V,

select the number of imag es with b/B.

You can select the number up to 20.

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f Select [OK] with V/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

The image is printed. Do not disconnect the US B cable while the (Not disconnect US B cable) mark is indicated on th e screen.

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To cancel printing

In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 6, select [Exit].

To print other images

After Step 6, select another image, then select [Print] with v .

To print all the images indicated with the mark

In Step 4, select [DPOF ima g e]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed in the specified number, regardless of the image displayed.

To insert the date and time on images

In Step 5, sele ct [Date], then select the date format with b/B. You can select from [Day&Time] or [Date]. The date is inserted in the images printed. This function may not be pro vided depending on the print er.

On the Index screen

a Select the recording medium

with the /CF switch and press / (index) to switch to the Index screen.

The screen turns to the in dex screen.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (Print) with B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

d Select [Select] with b/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

e Select the image you want to

print with v/V/b/B, then pre ss the center of the multiselector.

The mark is indicated on the selected im age.

TO NEXT

SELECT

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f To print other images, repeat

Step 5.

g Press MENU.

The Print screen appears .

Off

Index

Off

Date Quantity

Exit OK

h Select [Quantity] with v/V,

select the number of images with b/B.

You can select the number up to 20. All the images selected are printed in the specified number.

i Select [OK] with V/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

The images are printed. Do not disconnect the USB cabl e while the mark is indicated on the screen.

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2/3

Exit

To cancel printing

In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 9, select [Exit].

To print all the images indicated with the mark

In Step 4, se lect [DPOF im age]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed in the specified number, regardless of the image displayed.

To print all the images in the folder

In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the multi-selector.

To insert the date and time on images

In Step 8, se lect [Date], then select th e date format with b/B. You c an se lect from [Day&Time] or [Date ]. The d ate is inser ted in the images printed. This function may not be provided depending on the printer.

Printing index-images

You can print some images side-by-side. We refer to this function as an index print*. You can lay single images side-by-side in a specified number and print them, or lay different images side-by-side to make a set by combining multipl e different images and print the set in the specified number of copies. Set up the camera following t he procedure on page 93, and connect the pri nte r.

* An index print function may not be provided

depending on a printer.

Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

MENU /CF switch

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• You cannot print movies and images recorded

in RAW mode.

• When printing E-mail mode images or

uncompressed (TIFF) images, only their corresponding JPEG files are printed.

• If an error message is sent from the connected

printer during the connection, flashes for about five seconds. In such cases, check the printer.

• Note that printing is canceled if you switch the

/CF switch while printing images.

On the single screen

a Select the recording medium

with the /CF switch and display the image you want to print with b/B.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (Print) with b/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

d Select [This image] with v/V,

then press the center of the multi-selector.

The Print screen appears .

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Index

Off

Date Quantity

Exit OK

e Select [Index] with v , select

[On] with b/B.

f Select [Quantity] with v/V,

select the number of i m ag es laid side-by-side with b/B.

You can select the number up to 20. You can lay the specified number of images side-by-side.

g Select [OK] with V/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

The image is pr int ed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect US B cable) mark is indi cated on the screen.

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Exit

To cancel printing

In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 7, select [Exit].

To print other images

After Step 7, select another image, th en select [Print] with v . Then repeat from Step 4.

Still image printing (PictBridge printer)

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To print all the images indicated with the mark

In Step 4, sele ct [DPOF ima g e]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of the image displayed.

To insert the date and time on images

In Step 6, sele ct [Date], then select the date format with b/B. You can select from [Day&Time] or [Date]. The date is inserted in the images printed. This function may not be pro vided depending on the print er.

• All the images may not be laid on a sheet

depending on the number of images.

On the Index screen

a Select the recording medium

with the /CF switch and press / (index) to switch to the Index screen.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (Print) with B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

d Select [Select] with b/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

e Select the desired image with

v/V/b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector.

The mark is indicated on the selected im age.

TO NEXT

SELECT

g Press MENU. h Select [Index] with v , then

select [On] with b/B.

i Select [Quantity] with v/V,

select the number of copie s you want to print with b/B.

You can select the number up to 20.

j S el ect [OK] with V/B, then

press the center of the multiselector.

The images are printed. Do not disconnect the US B c abl e while the mark is indicated on the screen.

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1/3

Exit

To cancel printing

In Step 4, sel ect [Cancel] or in S tep 0, select [Exit].

f To print other images, repe at

Step 5.

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To print all the images indicated with the mark

In Step 4, select [DPOF ima g e]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of the image dis played.

To print all the images in the folder

In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the mu lti-selector .

To insert the date and time on images

In Step 9, select [Date], then select the date format with b/B. You can select f rom [Day&Time] or [D ate]. The dat e is insert ed in the images printed. This function may not be provided depending on the print er .

Still image printing (PictBridge printer)

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Shooting movies

Enjoyi

Mode dial:

You can shoot movies with audio.

Multi-selector (v/V/b /B)

Mode dial

Shutter button

a Set the mode dial to . b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (Image Size) with b,

then select the desired size with v/V.

You can choose from [640 (Fine)], [640 (Standard)], or [160].

• The [640 (Fine)] image size can be used

only when you record the image into the “Memory Stick PRO” or Microdrive.

d Press the shutter button fully

down.

“REC” appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound.

80min

REC

• When the capacity of the recording

medium is used up, recording stops.

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e Press the shutter button fully

down again to stop recording.

Indicators on the screen while you are shooting movies

These indicators ar e no t recorded. Each time you pres s (screen status), the status of the scree n changes as follows: Indicators off t Indicat ors on. A histogram is not displayed. See page 152 for a detailed descripti on of the indicated items.

ng movies

To shoot close-ups (Macro)

Set the mode dial to and follow the procedure on page 33.

To shoot with a self-timer

Set the mode dial to and follow the procedure on page 34.

• Be careful not to touch the microphone (page

12) during shooting.

• The following functions cannot be used. – Digital z oom – Shooting with the flash – Inserting date and time

• When you select [640 (Fine)] with the supplied

A/V connecting cable plugged in the A/V OUT (MONO) jack, you cannot check the shooting image using the screen. The screen turns blue.

• See pages 135, 136 for the recording time allowed for each image size.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before using your camera

Table of contents

Identifying the parts

Charging the batter y pack

Using the AC Ada pt or

Using your camera abroad

Turning your camer a on/off

How to use the multi-selector

Setting the date a nd time

Inserting and removing a recor ding medium

Switching the recording medium

Shooting still imag e s

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Inserting and removing a Microdrive/CF card

Setting the still image size

Image size and quality

Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode

Shooting images with the finder

Indicators on the screen during shooting

Using the zoom feature

Changing the lens orientation

Shooting close-ups – Macro

Using the self-timer

Using the flash

Inserting the date and time on a still image

Shooting according to scene conditions – Scene Selection

Viewing still images

Viewing images on a TV screen

Deleting images

Deleting still imag es

Formatting a recording medium

Changing menu settings

Before advanced operations

Changing items in the SET UP screen

How to use the command dial

Deciding the still image quality

Creating or selecting a folder

Creating a new folder

Selecting the recording folder

Shooting with Program auto

Program Shift

Shooting with shutter speed priority mode

Shooting with aperture priority mode

Shooting with manual exposure mode

Selecting the metering mode

Adjusting the exposure

Displaying a histogram

Shooting with the exposure fixed

Shooting three images with the exposure shifted

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

Choosing an auto focus method

Choosing a focus range finder frame

Choosing a focus operation

Focusing manually

Selecting a flash mode

Adjusting the flash level

Using an external flash

Using the Sony Flash

Using a commercially available external flash

Adjusting color tones

Selecting color reproduction

Shooting images in succession

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

Shooting in the dark

NightShot

NightFraming

Shooting with special effects

Shooting still images in RAW mode

Shooting still images in TIFF mode

Shooting still images for e-mail

Shooting still images with audio files

Advanced still image viewing

Enlarging a portion of a still image

Recording an enlarged image – Trimming

Playing back successive images

Rotating still images