Sony DSC-F828 User Manual
3-084-996-11(1)
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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
© 2003 Sony Corporation
Viewing still images __________________
Deleting still images__________________
Before advanced operations ____________
Advanced still image shooting___________
Advanced still image viewing____________
Still image editing _____________________
Still image printing_____________________
(PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies_______________________
Enjoying images on y our com puter_____
Troubleshooting _______________________
Additional informati on __________________
Index_____________________________
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase ey e hazard .
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radia ti on
exposure.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” withi n the p r o duct’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servici ng)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-F828
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interfe rence, a nd (2)
this device mus t acce pt an y in t erference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void you r au thority to operate
this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are des igne d to provide
reasonable protection aga ins t harmful
interference in a re sidential 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.
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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.
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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Table of contents
Before using your camera.........................4
Identifying the parts..................................9
Getting started
Charging the battery pack.......................14
Using the AC Adaptor............................17
Using your camera abroad......................17
Turning your camera on/off....................18
How to use the multi-selector.................18
Setting the date and time.........................19
Shooting still images
Inserting and removing a recording medium
........................................................21
Switching the recording m edium........21
Inserting and removing a “Memory
Stick”..............................................22
Inserting and removin g a Microdrive/
CF card...........................................23
Setting the still image size......................24
Image size and quality ............................25
Basic still image shooting
– Using auto mode..........................27
Checking the last image shot
– Quick Review..............................29
Shooting images with the finder.........29
Indicators on the screen during shooting
........................................................30
Using the zoom feature.......................30
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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
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
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On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ........ 146
Specifications....................................... 147
Display window....................................149
The LCD/finder screen.........................150
Quick reference chart...........................155
Index
Index.....................................................158
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A 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)
q;
qa
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)
qf
qg
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)
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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
1
6
2
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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8
9
q;
11
1
2
3
4
Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap
Lens cap
Shoulder strap
A Hook for shoulder st r a p
B Tripod receptacle
5
C Microphone
D Lens
E ACC (Accessory) jack
6
F Battery/“Memory Stick” cover
(14)
G RESET button (119)
7
H Battery eject lever (15)
I Hook for shoulder st r a p
8
• Use the ACC (accessory) jack to connect an
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external flash or the remote control tripod.
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
7
5.5 mm (
/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly
secure the camera to tripods having longer
screws, and may damage the camera.
12
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
d
3
Battery eje ct
lever
ng starte
Jack cover
1
2
21
, 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).
14
b mark
2
, 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
3
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.
2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)
Power cord
(mains lead)
1
– [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.
80
min
Getting started
4
, 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
1)
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
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1)
Battery life
(min.)
Viewing still images
2)
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Recording
medium
No. of
images
Battery life
(min.)
“Memory Stick” Appr ox. 9400 Approx. 470
Microdrive
2)
Viewing single images in order at about three
second intervals
Shooting movies
Approx. 5800 Approx. 290
3)
NP-FM50 (supplied)
“Memory Stick”
Continuous
shooting
3)
Shooting continuously at [160] image size
• The number of images and the battery life that
can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the
following conditions:
– The surrounding temperature is low
– The flash is used
– The camera has been turned on and off many
times
– The zoom is used frequently
– The NightShot or NightFraming function is
activated
– [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to
[Bright] in the SET UP settings
– The battery power is low.
The battery capacity decreases as you use it
more and more and as time passes
(page 147).
Approx. 200 Approx. 160
Microdrive
• The battery life and the number of images
recordable or viewable does not depend on the
image size setting.
• The number of images is almost the same
whether you use the finder or the LCD screen
for shooting/viewing images.
• When using a CF card, the battery life and the
number of images recordable or viewable may
differ.
Using the AC Ada pt or
Jack cover
DC plug
2 To a wall outlet
(wall socket)
Power cord
(mains lead)
1
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
1
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).
2
, 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.
OK
Cancel
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Setting the date a nd time
Mode dial
1
, 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
00
OK
AM
Cancel
2
, 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 :
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
3
, 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 :
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
Clock Set
2004 11// 00
10 :
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
Clock Set
2004 11// 30
10 :
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
4
, 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.
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5
, 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.
6
, Move the multi-selector to B to
select [OK], then press the
center.
The date and ti me are set and t he cl oc k wil l
start to keep time.
• To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel],
then press the center.
Inserting and removing a recor ding medium
Shooti
till i
s
ng s
mage
Switching the recording medium
/CF switch
Shooting still imag e s
“Memory Stick” Microdrive/
You can use a “Memory Stick,”
Microdrive
, or CompactFlash card (CF
card) as a recording medium.
Microdrive
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc.
DSCM-11000 (1 GB)
We have checked th e compatibility of CF
cards compliant with CompactFlash Type I
and Type II, however, we cannot guarantee
proper operation of all CF cards.
CompactFlash
• Copying between media cannot be done with
this camera.
• For more information about the “Memory
Stick,” see page 144.
• The Microdrive is a compact and lightweight
hard disk drive that complies with
CompactFlash Type II standards. For more
information about the Microdrive, see page
145.
• Before using a Microdrive/CF card, be sure to
format it using this camera. Otherwise,
satisfactory performance may not be obtained
(page 45).
, Select the recording medium
with the /CF switch.
: When recording images onto a
“Memory Stick” or playi ng ba ck
images from a “Memory Stick.”
CF : When recording images onto a
Microdrive/CF card or playing back
images from a Microdrive/CF card.
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Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”
3
1
2
21
, Open the battery/“M emory
Stick” cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Terminal side
Label side
2
, 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.
3
, 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.
3
, 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
8M
3:2
5M
3M
1M
Image Size
8M
Mode
MENU
1
8M
3:2
5M
3M
1M
Image Size
8M
Mode
8M
3:2
5M
3M
1M
Image Size
5M
Mode
2
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.
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, 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.
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)
1)
The default setting is [8M]. This size can give the highest image quality using this camera.
2)
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.
3)
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)
3)
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.
4)
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)
Shooting still imag e s
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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)
4)
mode are shown below.
3)
(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)
3)
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.
4)
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
1
, 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
3
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
FINE
8M
F2.0 0
101
98
EV
80
min
MAF
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).
Shooting still imag e s
27
80
MAF
min
101
8M
97
4
, 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.
80
min
8M
8/8
Review
101
10:30
2004 1 1101-0008
PM
, 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.
30
Indicators on
80
MAF
min
101
8M
98
r
Histogram on
(Image information is
displayed during playback)
80
MAF
min
101
8M
98
r
Indicators off
MAF
80
min
80
min
101
98
101
8M8M
98
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
3
/4 inches) from
the end of the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
approximately 60 cm (23
5
/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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