Sony DSC-H1 User Manual

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WARNING

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

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

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries 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 Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

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

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CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority 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 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 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 correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and 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 an or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has 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.

Notice

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

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Notes on using your camera

Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)

The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”.

• “Memory Stick”: you can use a “Memory Stick” with your camera.

• “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

• For details on “Memory Stick”, see page 96.

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery

• Charge both of the supplied Ni-MH batteries before using the camera for the first time. ( step 1 in“Read This First”)

• The batteries can be charged even if they are not completely discharged. Also, even if batteries are not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the batteries as is.

• If you do not intend to use the batteries for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove them from your camera, then store them in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the batteries’ functions (page 98).

• For details on the usable batteries, see page 98.

No compensation for contents of the recording

• The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.

Back up of the internal memory

• If you turn off the power by opening the battery cover, etc. during the access lamp is lit, the data in the internal memory may be corrupted. Be sure to back up the data to avoid the potential risk of data loss. See page 24 on how to back up the data.

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 100) before operating the camera.

• Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your 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.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 100).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

Back up recommendation

• To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.

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Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens

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

• Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.

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

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

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.

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For full use of the digital still camera

Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode

“Read This First” (separate volume)

1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Shoot still images (Scene Selection)

6 View/delete images

Get more friendly with your camera

• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/

Manual shooting) t page 27

• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 36

• Change the default settings t page 50

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in

various ways t page 62

• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 76

This manual

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Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11

Color – On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 12

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 13

Identifying parts.......................................................................................14

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................18

Changing the screen display ...................................................................22

Number of still images and recording time of movies..............................23

When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal

memory) ..................................................................................................24

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............25

Using the jog dial.....................................................................................26

Using the mode dial.................................................................................27

Shooting with manual adjustment ...........................................................29

Shooting continuously .............................................................................34

Using the menu

Using menu items ..............................................................................36

Menu items ..........................................................................................37

Shooting menu ........................................................................................38

(Metering Mode)

WB (White Bal) ISO

(P.Quality)

BRK (Bracket Step)

(Interval) (Flash Level)

PFX (P.Effect)

(Saturation) (Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

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Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 43

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize) (Rotate)

(Divide)

(Setup)

Trimming

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items..............................................................................50

Camera 1...........................................................................................51

AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review

Camera 2...........................................................................................54

Expanded Focus Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens

Internal Memory Tool ........................................................................ 56

Format

Memory Stick Tool.............................................................................57

Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy

Setup 1............................................................................................... 59

LCD Backlight EVF Backlight Beep

Language

Initialize

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Setup 2 ...............................................................................................60

File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................62

Copying images to your computer...........................................................64

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a

“Memory Stick”).......................................................................................70

Using the supplied software....................................................................71

Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................73

Printing still images

How to print still images ..........................................................................75

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................76

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................79

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen..............................................................81

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................83

Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................93

Others

On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................96

On the battery charger and the batteries ................................................98

Precautions ...........................................................................................100

Specifications ........................................................................................101

Index

....................................................................................................103

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Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Focus Exposure Color

Quality

This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 27), jog dial (page 26), the menus (page 36), and so on.

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

Press fully down straight away

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps Press fully down

101

FINE

VGA

S AF

F3.5

t “To choose a focus method” (page 32)

t See

“Hints for preventing blur” (below).

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, using the flash in dark places, and turning on the steady shot function are also recommended.

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Exposure

Adjusting the light intensity

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Exposure:

Overexposure

= too much light Whitish image

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

ISO =

The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using

light

through

Recording sensitivity

the functions below.

Correct exposure

[Manual exposure]:

Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 30

[EV]:

Underexposure

= too little light Darker image

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has

been determined by the camera.

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[Metering Mode]:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 38

Characteristics of “shutter speed” Characteristics of “aperture”

(F value)

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Faster

Moving objects appear stopped.

Slower

Moving objects appear to flow.

Open

In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward.

In-focus range widens, both backward and forward.

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Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 40

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker.

Color

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

On the effects of lighting

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Characteristics of light

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 39).

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

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Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

1 Image size: 5M

2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels

2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)

640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

1944

640

Pixels

2592

480

Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

Pixel

The default settings are marked with .

Image size Usage guidelines

5M (2592×1944) Larger

3:2 (2592×1728)*

3M (2048×1536)

1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size

VGA(E-Mail) (640×480)

Many (Fine image quality and large file size)

Few (Rough image quality but small file size)

Smaller

Example: Printing in up to A4 size

Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail

For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size

For recording a large number of images For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages

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* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 40)

You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

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Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A POWER lamp (

t step 2 in “Read This

First ”)

B Mode dial (27) C /BRK button (34) D Shutter button (

t step 5 in “Read This

First ”)

E Jog dial (26) F FOCUS button (32) G Microphone H Self-timer lamp (

t step 5 in “Read

This First”)/AF illuminator (53)

I Lens J Flash (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

K Hook for shoulder strap (16) L A/V OUT (MONO) jack (81) M (USB) jack (65) N Speaker O Jack cover

qa qs qd qf qg

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 q;

qh qj qk ql

A (Flash)/Record lamp (orange) (

step 5 in “Read This First”)

B FINDER/LCD button (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

C Finder ( D Finder adjustment lever (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

E LCD screen (18) F MENU button (36) G Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/

z (t step 2 in

“Read This First”)

Menu off: /// (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

H (Screen status) button (22) I (Image Size/Delete) button

t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)

(

J Access lamp (

t step 4 in “Read This

First”)

K (Steady shot) button (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

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L POWER button (t step 2 in “Read

This First”)

M For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

(

For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

N Hook for shoulder strap (16) O AC Adaptor cord cover

To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied)

S Tripod receptacle (bottom)

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

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

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P “Memory Stick” cover (bottom) (

step 3 in “Read This First”)

Q OPEN button (bottom) (

t step 1 in

“Read This First”)

R Battery cover (bottom) (

t step 1 in

“Read This First”)

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Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap

Attaching the lens hood

When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light.

1 Attach the adaptor ring.

2 Position the lens hood as shown below and

turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.

• You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached.

• When the adaptor ring is attached, it may block flashlight, AF illuminator light.

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Storing the lens hood

The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use.

Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.

Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied)

When you want to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens.

1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens.

• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.

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Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

101

VGA

C:32:00

2 5 10 90cm

Set

S AF

When shooting movies

+2.0

F3.5125

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Display Indication

2 5 10 90cm

0.9 2 5m

Manual focus bar (33)

t step 5 in “Read

Macro ( This First”)

S AF M A F C AF

AF mode (51)

AF range finder frame indicator (32)

z Set Flexible spot AF (32)

Manual focus (32)

Steady shot OFF (

t step 5

in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

3:2

3M 1M VGA

FINE

STD

6 40

Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

160

FINE STD Image quality (40)

101

Recording folder (57)

• This does not appear when using the internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity (23)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (23)

00:00:00 [00:28:05]

Recording time [maximum recordable time] (23)

1/30" Multi Burst interval (40)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (23)

Self-timer (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (93)

Date/Time (52)

ISO number (40)

Display Indication

Vibration warning (10)

• Indicates vibration will prevent you from shooting clear images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend turning on the steady shot function or using the flash to increase the amount of light or a tripod.

E Low battery warning (25)

+ Spot metering cross hair

(38)

AF range finder frame (32)

Display Indication

Histogram (22, 31)

NR slow shutter (29)

125 Shutter speed (29)

F3.5 Aperture value (30)

+2.0EV EV level value (31)

MOVE

Flexible spot AF (32) Manual focus (32)

z OK

DPOF

Menu/Guide menu (36) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page)

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When playing back still images

1.3

VGA

101

C:32:00

+2.0EV

VOLUMEBACK/NEXT

101

12/12

When playing back movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

3:2

F3.5500

3M 1M VGA

FINE

STD

6 40

Image size ( “Read This First”)

160

Recording mode (27, 34)

N Playback (

t step 4 in

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

t step 6 in

Vo l u me ( “Read This First”)

- Protect (44)

Print order (DPOF) mark (79)

Change folder (43)

• This does not appear when using the internal memory.

1.3

Step 12/16

Zoom scaling (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

Frame by frame playback (34)

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (43)

Playback bar (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (77)

101

Recording folder (57)

• This does not appear when using the internal memory.

101

Playback folder (43)

• This does not appear when using the internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity (23)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (23)

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Display Indication

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected folder (43)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (93)

00:00:12 Counter (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

Do not disconnect the USB cable (78)

+2.0EV EV level value (31)

ISO number (40)

Metering mode (38)

Flash

White balance (39)

500 Shutter speed (29)

F3.5 Aperture value (30)

Playback image (

t step 6

in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

Histogram (22, 31)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

2005 1 1

Recording date/time of the playback image (52)

DPOF

BACK/

Menu/Guide menu (36)

Select images

VOLUM E

Adjust volume

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Changing the screen display

Each time you press the (Screen status) button, the display changes as follows.

Histogram on

VGA

S AF

Histogram display (page 31)

Indicators off

S AF

Indicators on

VGA

S AF

• When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.

• The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations

– The menu is displayed. – Recording movies. During playback in the following situations – The menu is displayed. – In index mode. – You are using playback zoom. – You are rotating still images. – Playback of movies.

• A large difference in the histogram displayed

when shooting and during playback may occur when:

– The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or high.

• The histogram may not appear for images

recorded using other cameras.

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Number of still images and recording time of movies

The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of images that can be recorded using this internal memory is equivalent to that of a 32 MB “Memory Stick”.

The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Images)

Capacity

Size

5M 12 25 51 92 188 384 789

3:2 12 25 51 92 188 384 789

3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266

1M 50 101 202 357 726 1482 3038

VGA(E-Mail) 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154

• The number of images listed is for when the normal recording mode is selected.

• The size of a single still image is 1M when selecting Multi Burst.

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.

• You can resize the images later ([Resize], (page 46)).

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

23 48 96 174 354 723 1482

37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250

93 187 376 649 1320 2694 5524

491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385

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The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second)

Capacity

Size

640(Fine) – – – 0:02:57 0:06:02 0:12:20 0:25:18

640(Standard) 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27 1:31:09

160 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22 24:18:25

• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO”.

• For image size and image quality, see page 13.

• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

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When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory)

The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.

• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.

When a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) is inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory

Internal

memory

On image data stored in the internal memory

We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the following methods.

To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick”

Prepare a “Memory Stick” with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 58).

Stick”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick” are played

back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed

on images on the “Memory Stick”.

When there is no “Memory Stick” inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory.

[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back.

[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.

To copy (back up) data on a hard disc of your computer

Perform the procedure on pages 64 to 68 without a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera.

• You cannot move image data on a “Memory Stick” to the internal memory.

• By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer, but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

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

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

• The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 98).

• The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life 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 – [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] – [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] – [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Continuous] – The battery power is low

When shooting still images

NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH) (supplied)

No. of images

LCD on Approx. 290 Approx. 145

Finder on Approx. 320 Approx. 160

Battery life

(min.)

• Number of shooting image does not change depending on the image size.

When viewing still images

Battery No. of images

NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH) (supplied)

• Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals

Approx.

7800

Battery life

(min.)

Approx.

390

When shooting movies

NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH) (supplied)

LCD on Finder on

Approx. 160 (min) Approx. 170 (min)

• Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [160]

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• Shooting in the following situations: – (P.Quality) is set to [Fine] – [AF Mode] is set to [Single] – [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Shooting] – Shooting once 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

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

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Using the jog dial

The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode) or the EV adjustment. By turning the jog dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image.

Jog dial

To select the item

1 Turn the jog dial to select the item you want to set.

Move the yellow indication V to select the item.

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2 Press the jog dial.

The value turns yellow.

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3 To set other items, press the jog dial once and then select the desired item.

To select the value

Turning the jog dial changes the values that are displayed in yellow. The displayed value is set.

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Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Mode dial

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: Shooting movies

t step 5 in “Read This First”

Control button

Still image shooting modes

: Auto adjustment mode

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First”

: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t step 5 in “Read This First”

P: Program auto shooting mode

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 37)

S: Shutter speed priority shooting mode

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 29). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 37)

A: Aperture priority shooting mode

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually (page 30). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 37)

M: Manual exposure shooting mode

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 30). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 37)

: Playback/Edit

t step 6 in “Read This First”

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Scene Selection

For details t step 5 in “Read This First”

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.

Macro Flash AF range finder Manual focus White Balance

——

—Center AF —

— /

( : you can select the desired setting)

Burst/Multi

Burst/Exposure

Bracket

Auto/ / —

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Shooting with manual adjustment

The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can manually adjust these settings.

To change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed (Program Shift)

1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Select the aperture value and shutter speed combination using the jog dial (page 26).

is indicated while the aperture value and shutter speed combination is shifted.

3 Shoot the image.

To cancel Program Shift, turn the jog dial to return the indication from to .

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• 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.

To adjust the shutter speed manually (Shutter speed priority)

1 Set the mode dial to S. 2 Select a shutter speed using the jog dial (page 26).

You can select a shutter speed from 1/1000 to 30 seconds.

3 Shoot the image.

• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”.

• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration.

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• If you select certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and “NR” appears.

* When [ISO] is [400]: 1/25 second or slower

When [ISO] is not [400]: 1/6 second or slower

• If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.

• 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 fire the flash.

To adjust the aperture value (Aperture priority)

1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Select an aperture value using the jog dial (page 26).

– When the zoom is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture from F2.8 to F8.0. – When the zoom is set fully to the T side, you can select an aperture from F3.7 to F8.0.

3 Shoot the image.

• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/1000 to 8 seconds. When you set an aperture value of F5.6 or more, the values start from 1/2000 second.

• The flash is set to (Forced flash), (Slow synchro) or (No flash).

To adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (Manual exposure)

1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Select a shutter speed using the jog dial (page 26). 3 Select an aperture value using the jog dial (page 26).

The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value (page 31) on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera.

4 Shoot the image.

• The camera maintains the setting even when the power is turned off. Once you set a value you like, you can reproduce the same exposure by simply setting the mode dial to M.

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

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To adjust the exposure manually — EV adjustment

1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, , , , , , , or . 2 Select the EV item using the jog dial (page 26). 3 Select an exposure value using the jog dial (page 26).

Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV:The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Toward –: Darkens an image.

• For details on the exposure t page 11

• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.

• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

z Adjusting EV by displaying a histogram

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• The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure. – When the mode dial is set to or M – When playing back a single image – During Quick Review

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Set the mode dial to P, S, A or Scene in advance, then press repeatedly to display the histogram. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, a dark image when skewed to the left side. A histogram can be used to check the exposure and adjust EV.

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To choose a focus method

You can change the focus method. Press the FOCUS button repeatedly when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.

Multi point AF ()

Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame. This mode is the default setting. When the mode dial is set to , only Multipoint AF is available.

• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame.

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indicator

Center AF ()

Focuses automatically on a subject near the center of the frame.

• Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition.

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Flexible Spot AF ()

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Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the desired image

indicator

composition.

• To set the Flexible Spot AF, see the following procedure.

• This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the 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.

Manual focus

Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject.

• To set distance, see the following procedure.

• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, the manual focus mode is convenient.

• AF stands for Auto Focus.

• When you are shooting movies, Multi point AF is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration.

• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.

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To set the Flexible Spot AF

1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, , , , , , , or . 2 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select (Flexible Spot AF).

The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to yellow.

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AF range finder frame indicator

3 Move the AF range finder frame to the point you want to focus on with v/V/b/B on the control

button, then press z. To move the AF range finder frame again, press z again.

• When the AF range finder frame is being moved, AF mode is set to [Monitor] and pressing z turns to the

mode set on the Setup screen.

To set the manual focus

1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, , , , , , , or . 2 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select 9.

The manual focus bar appears.

2 5 10 90cm

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Focus range 2 to 90 cm:

Focus range 90 cm to :

2 5 10 90cm

0.9 2 5m

3 Set the bar to the desired distance with b/B on the control button, then press z. 9 changes

from yellow to white. To set again, press z again. When [Expanded Focus] is set to [On] on the Setup screen, the image on the screen is expanded double to focus on easily. The default setting is [On]. If 9 flashes, it indicates the limitation of focus adjustment.

• After setting the distance with z, pressing B turns on the macro mode, and the manual focus is canceld.

• Distance setting information in manual focus is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases.

• The distance selection is limited according to the zoom scaling or the setting of the [Conversion Lens].

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Shooting continuously

Select a continuous shooting mode by pressing the /BRK button repeatedly. When the mode dial is set to or , continuous shooting modes are deactivated.

/BRK button

Burst ( )

Exposure Bracket (BRK)

Multi Burst ( )

On the Burst

• The flash is set to (No flash).

• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.

• You cannot select the certain shutter speeds*. * When [ISO] is [400]: 1/25 second or slower

When [ISO] is not [400]: 1/6 second or slower

• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick” is full, the Burst stops.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 28).

Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button.

• When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.

Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted.

+ direction

• When the mode dial is set to , Exposure Bracket cannot be selected.

• You can select the image with the appropriate exposure after recording when you are unable to shoot good pictures depending on the brightness of the subject.

• You can select the bracket step value in [Bracket Step] mode (page

40).

Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button.

• This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example.

• You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode (page 40).

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The maximum number of continuous shots

(Units: images)

Size

Quality

Fine Standard

5M 9 15

3:2 9 15

3M 13 24

1M 32 59

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On the Exposure Bracket

• The flash is set to (No flash).

• 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 31) the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness.

• The recording interval is approximately 0.8 second.

• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value.

• You cannot select the certain shutter speeds*. * When [ISO] is [400]: 1/25 second or slower

When [ISO] is not [400]: 1/6 second or slower

• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode (page

28).

On the Multi Burst

• You can play back images shot with Multi Burst using the following procedure. – To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. – To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.

• You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode: – Smart zoom –Flash – Inserting the date and time – Dividing a series of images shot with Multi Burst – Deleting a frame in a series of images shot with Multi Burst – Setting the frame in terval to a mode other than [1/30] when the mode dial is set to – Setting the shutter speed to lower than 1/30 second

• When playing back a series of images shot with Multi Burst using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames.

• The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 28).

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Using the menu

Using menu items

v/V/b/B button

z button

Control button

1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial.

Items available vary depending on the mode dial position.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select the desired menu item with b/B

on the control button.

• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B

until it appears on the screen.

•Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial

is set to .

4 Select the setting with v/V.

The setting you select is zoomed and is set.

Mode dial

MENU button

400 200 100 64

Auto

ISO

WB BRK

ISO

5 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu

items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.

• You cannot select items that are grayed out.

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Menu items

For details on the operation t page 36

The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.

( : available)

Mode dial position: P S A M

Scene

Menu for shooting (page 38)

(Metering Mode) — —

WB (White Bal) — —

ISO — — —

(P.Quality) — — —

BRK (Bracket Step)*

(Interval)* —

(Flash Level) —

PFX (P.Effect) — —

(Saturation) — — — —

(Contrast) — — — —

(Sharpness) — — — —

(Setup)

——

—

Menu for viewing (page 43)

(Folder) ———————

- (Protect) ———————

DPOF ———————

(Print) ———————

(Slide) ———————

(Resize) ———————

(Rotate) ———————

(Divide) ———————

(Setup) ———————

Tri mm in g *** ———————

Using the menu

* The operation is limited according to the position of the /BRK button. **The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 28). ***Available only during enlarged playback.

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Shooting menu

The default settings are marked with .

For details on the operation t page 36

(Metering Mode)

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

Spot (Spot metering) ()

Center (Center-weighted metering)( )

Multi (Multi-pattern metering)

• For details on the exposure t page 11

• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting the AF range finder frame to Center AF is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 32).

P S A M

Measures only a part of the subject.

• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure.

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WB (White Bal)

P S A M

Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange.

(One push SET)

Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in (One push) mode.

(One push)

Memorizes the basic white color for the (One push) mode. After selecting , do as follows.

1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the

screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.

2 Select [ ] (One push SET) with v. The screen

momentarily turns black and the indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, (One push) is selected again.

• If the indicator flashes slowly, the white balance has not been set or cannot be set. Use automatic white balance.

• Do not shake or strike the camera while the indicator

(Flash)

n (Incandescent)

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.

Adjusts for the flash conditions.

• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.

Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change

quickly such as a party hall, or under bright lighting such as photography studios.

(Fluorescent)

(Cloudy)

(Daylight)

Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.

Adjusts for a cloudy sky.

Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.

Auto

Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

Using the menu

• For details on [WB] t page 12

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select (Fluorescent).

• Except in [ ], [ ] modes, the white balance function is automatically set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.

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ISO

P S A M

Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.

400

200

Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality.

100

Auto

• For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12

• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.

• [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.

(P.Quality)

P S A M

Selects the still image quality.

Fine (FINE)

Standard (STD)

• For details on the image quality t page 13

BRK (Bracket Step)

Records with high quality (low compression).

Records with standard quality (high compression).

P S A M

Selects the bracket step value (page 34).

± 1.0EV

± 0.7EV

• This setting cannot be made when the position of the /BRK button is set to other than Exposure Bracket (page 34).

± 0.3EV

(Interval)

P S A M

Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode (page 34).

1/7.5 (1/7.5")

1/15 (1/15")

• This setting cannot be made when the position of the /BRK button is set to other than Multi Burst (page 34).

1/30 (1/30")

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(Flash Level)

P S A M

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

+ ( +)

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

Normal

– ( –)

• To change flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First”

PFX (P.Effect)

Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

P S A M

Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.

B & W ( )

Sepia ( )

Off

• This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off.

(Saturation)

Records the image in monochrome (black and white).

Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph).

No effect.

P S A M

Adjusts the saturation of the image.

+ ( )

Toward +: Brightens the color.

Normal

– ( )

Toward –: Darkens the color.

Using the menu

(Contrast)

Adjusts the contrast of the image.

+ ( )

Normal

– ( )

P S A M

Toward +: Enhances the contrast.

Toward –: Reduces the contrast.

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(Sharpness)

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

+ ( )

Normal

– ( )

(Setup)

See page 50.

P S A M

Toward +: Sharpens the image.

Toward –:Softens the image.

P S A M

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Viewing menu

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when usi1162n24.31r72OMR31enu

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Using the menu

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- (Protect)

P S A M

Protects images against accidental erasure.

Protect (-)

Exit

See the following procedure.

Exits the Protection function.

To protect images in single-image mode

1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.

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BACK/NEXT

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4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.

To protect images in index mode

1 Press (index) to display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. 5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z .

A green - indicator appears on the selected image.

- (green)

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SELECT

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6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images. 7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.

• To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, and press z. Select [On] with B,

then press z.

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To cancel the protection

In single-image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.”

In index mode

1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step

index mode.”

2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.

5 of “To protect images in

To cancel protection of all images in the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z. Select [Off] with

• Note that formatting the recording media erases all the data stored on it, even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.

• It may take some time to protect an image.

B, then press z.

Using the menu

DPOF

P S A M

Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 79).

(Print)

P S A M

See page 76.

(Slide)

P S A M

Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show).

Interval

3 sec

5 sec

10 sec

30 sec

1 min

Sets the slide show interval.

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Image

Folder

All

Repeat

Off

For details on the operation t page 36

Plays back all images in the selected folder.

Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick”.

Plays back images in a continuous loop.

After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends.

Start

Cancel

1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z.

The slide show starts.

To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z.

• During a slide show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B.

• The [Interval] time is just a guideline, so it may vary depending on the image size, etc.

(Resize)

See the following procedure.

Cancels the slide show.

P S A M

You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing.

The setting size is just a guideline.

t step 4 in “Read This First”

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1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B, then press z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z.

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

• For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in “Read This First”

• You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images.

• When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates.

• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2.

• When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.

Cancels resizing.

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(Rotate)

P S A M

Rotates a still image.

Cancel

1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [ 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

• You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or Multi Burst 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 software.

] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.

(Divide)

Rotates an image. See the following procedure.

Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.

Cancels rotation.

P S A M

Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or “Memory Stick” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages.

• Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. Also note that you cannot restore files once you cut them.

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels division.

Using the menu

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Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002

This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration.

101_0001

101_0003

101_0002

1 Cutting scene A.

101_0002

3AB

Divide

101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005.

2 Cutting scene B.

101_0004

123 B

101_0005

Divide

101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.

3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.

101_0004 101_0007

AB2

101_0006

Delete Delete

4 Only the desired scenes remain.

101_0006

Procedure

1 Display the movie to be divided. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Divide) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The playback of the movie starts.

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5 Press z at the desired cutting point.

STD

Dividing

Point

O K

Cancel

Exit

640

00:00:02

Divide

• When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B.

• If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again.

6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The movie is cut.

• The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder.

• You cannot cut the following kinds of images. – Still image – Movies not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds) – Protected movies (page 44)

(Setup)

P S A M

See page 50.

Trimming

Records an enlarged image (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

Tr im mi ng

Return

P S A M

as a new file.

See the following procedure.

Cancels trimming.

Using the menu

1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu. 2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z.

The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.

• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is retained.

• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

• You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2.

• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review.

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Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items

You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.

1 Turn on the power.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Press B on the control button to select

(Setup).

4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to

select the item you want to set.

The frame of the selected item turns yellow.

5 Press z to enter the setting.

To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU. To return to the menu from the Setup screen, press b on the control button repeatedly.

To cancel the (Setup) setting

Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z on the control button. If it does not appear, select the previous setting again.

• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

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Camera 1

The default settings are marked with .

AF Mode

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Single (S AF)

Monitor (M AF)

Continuous (C AF)

Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects.

Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.

• Battery consumption may be faster than in [Single] mode.

Adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, and then continues to adjust the focus even after AF lock is completed. This mode allows shooting of moving subjects with continued focus.

• Focus adjustment may not be able to keep up when shooting fast moving subjects.

• The AF range finder frame is Center AF (page 32).

• The focus is not adjusted after the lock is completed in the following cases, and the “C AF” indicator flashes. The camera operates in [Monitor] mode.

– When shooting in the dark place – When shooting with a slow shutter speed

• 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 faster than in any other AF mode.

For details on the operation t page 50

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Digital Zoom

Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 12×). When the zoom scale exceeds 12×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

Smart (Smart zoom) ()

Precision (Precision digital zoom)

Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is not available when the image size is set to [5M] or [3:2].

• The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table.

Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 24×, but the image quality deteriorates.

()

Off ( )

Does not use the digital zoom.

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Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom

Size Maximum zoom scale

—

3M Approx. 15×

1M Approx. 24×

VGA(E-Mail) Approx. 48×

• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.

The W side of this line is the optical zoom area,

• The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.

• The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

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

and the T side is the digital zoom area

Date/Time

Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting.

• The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The date and time appear in red on the lower-right corner of the screen during playback only.

Day&Time

Date

Off

Superimposes the date, hour, and minute.

Superimposes the year, month and day.

• The date is inserted in the order you select. (t step 2 “Set the clock” in “Read This First”)

Does not superimpose the date and time.

• You cannot insert the date and time into movies or images in the Multi Burst mode.

• The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later.

Red Eye Reduction

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Select this before shooting.

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For details on the operation t page 50

On ( )

Off

• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.

Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

AF Illuminator

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.

Auto

Off

• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 2.9 m (9 feet 6 1/4 inches) (zoom: W)/2.6 m (8 feet 6 3/8 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.)

• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the center of the subject.

• When the manual focus is selected (page 33), [AF Illuminator] does not function.

• The AF range finder frame does not appear. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

• The AF illuminator does not operate when (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mode or when [Conversion Lens] is not set to [Off].

• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.

• When attaching the adaptor ring or a conversion lens, the AF illuminator is blocked by them.

Uses the AF illuminator.

Does not use AF illuminator.

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Auto Review

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.

Off

• You cannot shoot the next image during the Auto Review display. If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image.

Use the Auto Review.

Does not use Auto Review.

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Camera 2

For details on the operation t page 50

The default settings are marked with .

Expanded Focus

Expands the center of the screen double in manual focus mode.

Off

Expands double.

Does not expand.

Enlarged Icon

Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Forced flash), (Self-timer), or (Macro).

Off

Enlarges the indicators.

Does not enlarge the indicators.

STEADY SHOT

Selects a steady shot mode.

Shooting

Continuous

Activates the steady shot function when pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Always activates the steady shot function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.

• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.

• When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you select [Shooting].

• You can turn off the steady shot function using the (Steady shot) button when the mode dial is not set

to . (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

• The steady shot function may not work properly in the following cases. – When camera shake is too strong – When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes

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Conversion Lens

Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching an optional conversion lens. Attach the supplied adaptor ring, then attach a conversion lens.

Close-up ( )

Tele ( )

Wide ( )

Off

• When using the built-in flash or AF illuminator, the light may be blocked, causing the lens shadow to appear.

• The available zoom area is limited.

• The available focusing area is limited.

• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.

Attaches a close-up lens.

Attaches a tele conversion lens.

Attaches a wide conversion lens.

Does not attach a lens.

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Internal Memory Tool

This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with .

For details on the operation t page 50

Format

Formats the internal memory.

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.

Cancel

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

The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete.

See the following procedure.

Cancels the formatting.

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Memory Stick Tool

For details on the operation t page 50

This item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with .

Format

Formats the “Memory Stick”. A commercially available “Memory Stick” are already formatted, and can be used immediately.

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick”, including even protected images.

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels the formatting.

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

The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete.

Create REC. Folder

Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick” for recording images.

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels folder creation.

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

The folder creation screen appears.

Using the Setup screen

Create REC. Folder

Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF

Ready?

Cancel

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the folder becomes the current recording folder.

• For details on the folder, see page 43.

• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.

• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF.”

• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.

• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.

• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created.

• For more information, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 69).

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Change REC. Folder

Changes the folder currently used for recording images.

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels changing the recording folder.

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

The folder selection screen appears.

Select REC. Folder

102 2/2

102MSDCF

Folder Name: No. Of Files:

Created:

2005

111::05:34

Cancel

BACK/NEXT

2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then z.

• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.

• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.

Copy

Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick”.

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels the copying.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick” having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears.

3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

Copying starts.

Copying

102_COPY

• Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.

• You cannot copy individual images.

• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in Internal Memory Tool (page 56).

• You cannot select a folder copied on a “Memory Stick”.

• The setting of (Print order) marks is not copied even when you copy data.

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Setup 1

For details on the operation t page 50

The default settings are marked with .

LCD Backlight

Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries.

Bright

Normal

• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.

Brightens.

EVF Backlight

Selects the brightness of the finder backlight.

Bright

Normal

• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.

Brightens.

Beep

Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

Shutter

Off

Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.

Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.

Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Language

Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.

Initialize

Initializes the setting to the default setting.

Cancel

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

The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The settings are reset to the default setting.

• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.

See the following procedure.

Cancels the resetting.

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Setup 2

For details on the operation t page 50

The default settings are marked with .

File Number

Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.

Series

Reset

Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)

Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)

USB Connect

Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable.

PictBridge

PTP

Normal

Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page

76).

When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder selected by the camera are copied to the computer. (Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X.)

Connects the camera to a computer (page 65).

Video Out

Sets the video signal output according to connected equipment.

NTSC

PAL

Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan).

Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).

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Clock Set

Sets the date and time.

Cancel

For details on the operation t page 50

Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” ( in “Read This First”).

Cancels setting the clock.

t step 2

Using the Setup screen

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Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 73).

Copying images to your computer (page 64)

Viewing images on your computer

Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 71)

Viewing images saved on your computer

Storing images on a CD-R

Creating a Music Video/ Slideshow

Printing images

Creating a video CD using “ImageMixer” (page 71)

Installing the USB driver.

• Installation of the USB driver is

Installing “PicturePackage” (page 71).

Preparation

not needed when using Windows XP.

Creating a video CD “ImageMixer VCD2” is

installed automatically when “PicturePackage” is installed.

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Recommended computer environment

The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.

Recommended environment for copying images

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98,

Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional

• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

USB connector: Provided as standard

Display: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color

(16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more

Recommended environment for using “PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer VCD2”

Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or

later, Windows Media Player 7.0 or later, DirectX 9.0b or later

Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with

speakers

Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is

recommended.)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 500 MB

Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver

compliant) with 4 MB of VRAM

• For automatic creation of a Music Video/ Slideshow (page 71), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required.

• When using “ImageMixer VCD2,” a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended.

• This software is compatible with DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use.

• A separate software application for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs.

Notes on connecting your camera to a computer

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub.

• Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Normal] (default setting) and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Normal] mode as an example. For details on [PTP], see page 60.

• When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

Using your computer

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Copying images to your computer

This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows.

For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot

Remove the “Memory Stick” from the camera and insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the computer, then copy the images.

For a computer without a “Memory Stick” slot

Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 64 to 68 to copy images.

• Screens when copying images on a “Memory Stick” to a computer are used as examples.

Stage 1: Installing the USB Driver

• A driver is software that enable equipment connected to the computer to operate properly.

• When using Windows XP, start from Stage 2.

• When “PicturePackag e” is alr eady installed, Stage 1 is unnecessary.

NOTE: Do not connect the camera to

the computer at this time.

The “InstallShield Wizard” screen appears.

• If the install menu screen does not appear, double-click (My Computer) (PICTUREPACKAGE).

3 Click [Next].

The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is finished, the screen informs you of completion.

4 Click the radio button next to

[Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then click [Finish].

1 Shut down all application

software in use.

• In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators).

2 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer, then click [USB Driver] when the install menu screen appears.

Your computer restarts. Now, you can establish a USB connection.

Remove the CD-ROM when the installation is completed.

Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer

1 Insert a “Memory Stick” with

recorded images into the camera.

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• When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary.

2 Insert the sufficiently charged

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).

• When you copy images to your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the batteries shut off too soon.

• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.

“USB Mode Normal” appears on the screen of the camera.

Using your computer

3 Set the mode dial to , then turn

on the camera and the computer.

When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.

* During communication, the access indicators

turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white.

• If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Normal] (page 60).

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Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer

• For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 67.

This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder.

1 After making a USB connection in

Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] screen appears automatically on the desktop.

t [OK] as the wizard

3 Click the check box of unwanted

images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next].

The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears.

4 Select a name and destination for

the images, then click [Next].

The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears.

2 Click [Next].

The images saved on the “Memory Stick” of the camera appear.

• If no “Memory Stick” is inserted, images in the internal memory appear.

Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options” screen appears.

• This section describes an example of copying images to the “My Documents” folder.

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5 Click the radio button next to

[Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next].

The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears.

6 Click [Finish].

The wizard screen closes.

• To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 69) and reconnect it. Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 65.

1 Double-click [My Computer] t

[Removable Disk]

• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not displayed, see page 89.

t [DCIM].

2 Double-click the folder where the

image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to

display the menu and click [Copy].

Using your computer

Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer

• For Windows XP, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer” on page 66.

This section describes an example of copying images to the “My Documents” folder.

• On the storage destination of the image files, see page 69

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3 Double-click the [My Documents]

folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste].

The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder.

• When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name, you may not be able to play back that image with your camera (page 70).

Stage 5: Viewing images on your computer

This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder.

1 Click [Start] t [My Documents].

The contents of the “My Documents” folder are displayed.

• If you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.

2 Double-click the desired image

file.

The image is displayed.

To delete the USB connection

Perform the following procedure when:

• Disconnecting the USB cable

• Removing a “Memory Stick”

• Inserting a “Memory Stick” after copying images from the internal memory

• Turning off the camera

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x For Windows 2000/Me/XP

1 Double-click on the tasktray.

Double-click here

Example: viewing folders on Windows XP

2 Click (Sony DSC) 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation

window, then click [OK].

4 Click [OK].

• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.

5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the

“Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. When you copy images from a “Memory Stick” after copying images in the internal memory to the computer, insert the “Memory Stick”.

t [Stop].

x For Windows 98/98SE

1 Confirm that the access indicators (page

65) are white.

2 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the

“Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. When you copy images from a “Memory Stick” after copying images in the internal memory to the computer, insert the “Memory Stick”.

Image file storage destinations and file names

The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick”.

A Folder containing image data recorded

using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function

B Folder containing image data recorded

using this camera When not creating any new folders, there is only the “101MSDCF” folder. There is only the “101_SONY” folder in case of the internal memory.

C Folder containing movie data, etc.,

recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function

• You cannot record any images to the “100MSDCF” or “MSSONY” folders. The images in these folders are available only for viewing.

• For more information about folders, see page 43, 57.

• Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.

– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG – Index image files that are recorded when you

record movies: MOV0ssss.THM

Using your computer

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Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”)

This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick”.

• Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed.

• You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.

• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.

• When there is no folder, first create a folder with your camera (page 57) and then copy the image file.

1 Right-click the image file, then

click [Rename]. Change the file name to “DSC0ssss.”

Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss.

2 Copy the image file to the

“Memory Stick” folder in the following order.

1Right-click the image file, then click

[Copy].

2Double-click [Removable Disk] or

[Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer].

3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder

in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].

• sss stands for any number within the

range from 100 to 999.

1 2

• If the overwrite confirmation message appears, enter a different number in step 1.

• An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MPG. Do not change the extension.

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Using the supplied software

This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.

Overview of the supplied software

The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.”

PicturePackage

A B

C D

What you can do:

A Burning Video CD

The “ImageMixer VCD2” screen appears.

B Music Video/Slideshow Producer C Save the images on CD-R D Viewing video and pictures on PC

How to start up the functions:

Click one of A-D, then click the button at the lower right of the screen.

Installing the software

You can install the “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer VCD2” software using the following procedure.

• If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 64), do not connect the camera to the computer before you install the “PicturePackage” software (except for Windows XP).

• In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator.

• When “PicturePackage” is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.

1 Turn on your computer, and insert

2 Click [PicturePackage].

3 Select the desired language, then

4 Follow the instructions on the

the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

• If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer)

The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

click [Next] twice.

This section describes the English screen. The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next].

screen to complete the installation.

• “ImageMixer VCD2” and “DirectX” will be installed if you have not yet installed them.

• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.

t (PICTUREPACKAGE)

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5 Remove the CD-ROM as the

shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation.

To start up the software

• Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu”

icon on the desktop.

For information on the use of the software

Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.

Technical support for “PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on the CD-ROM.

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Using your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied).

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac

OS X (v10.0-v10.3)

USB connector: Provided as standard

Recommended computer environment for using “ImageMixer VCD2”

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or

later)

CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power

Mac G3/G4 series

Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more

is recommended.)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation - approximately 250 MB

Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more, 32,000

colors or more

• QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed. (QuickTime 5 or later is recommended.)

Notes on connecting your camera to a computer

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a

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To disconnect the USB cable/ remove the “Memory Stick”/turn off the camera

Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera.

• If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off.

Creating a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2”

• You can create an image file that is compatible with the video CD creation function. To save the data in the video CD format on a CD-R, you need Toast (not supplied) by Roxio.

To install “ImageMixer VCD2”

• Shut down all other application software before you install “ImageMixer VCD2.”

• The display settings should be 1024 × 768 dots or higher and 32,000 colors or higher.

1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and

insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IMXINST.SIT] file in the

[MAC] folder to the hard disk icon.

4 Double-click the [IMXINST.SIT] file in

the copy-to folder.

5 Double-click the extracted [ImageMixer

VCD2_Install] file.

6 After the user information screen appears,

enter the desired name and password. The installation of the software starts.

To start up “ImageMixer VCD2”

Open [Image Mixer] in [Application], then double-click [ImageMixer VCD2].

For information on the use of the software

Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.

Technical support for “ImageMixer VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on the CD-ROM.

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Printing still images

How to print still images

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 76)

You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.

Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer

You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Printing using a computer

You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “PicturePackage” software and print the images.

Printing at a shop (page 79)

You can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a (Print order) mark on images that you want to print out in advance.

Printing still images

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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.

• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

In single-image mode

You can print a single image on a printing sheet.

Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cable.

• It is recommended to use the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries or an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.

In index mode

You can print several images at a reduced size on a printing sheet. You can print a set of either the same images (1) or different images (2).

• An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer.

• The quantity of images that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer.

• You cannot print movies.

• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds (error notification), check the connected printer.

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

2 Press B on the control button to

select (Setup).

3 Select [ ] (Setup2) with V, then

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

4 Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then

press z.

The USB mode is set.

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Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer

1 Connect the (USB) jack on your

camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable.

To the (USB) jack

USB cable

To the USB jack

2 Turn on your camera and the

printer.

After the connection is made, the indicator appears

All In

This Folder

DPOF image

Select

This image

Cancel

The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.

Stage 3: Printing

Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2.

1 Select the desired printing

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

[All In This Folder]

Prints all the images in the folder.

[DPOF image]

Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark (page 79) regardless of the displayed image.

[Select]

Selects images and prints all the selected images.

1Select the image you want to print with

b/B, then press z. The mark appears on the selected image.

• To select other images, repeat this procedure.

2Select [Print] with V, then press z.

[This image]

Prints a displayed image.

• If you select [This image] and set [Index] to [On] in step 2, you can print a set of the same images as an index image.

2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B.

Index

Off

Size

Default

Date

Quantity

Off

OKExit

Printing still images

[Index]

Select [On] to print as an index image.

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[Size]

Select the size of the printing sheet.

[Date]

Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.

• When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select ( “Read This First”). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.

t step 2 in

[Quantity]

When [Index] is set to [Off]:

Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image.

When [Index] is set to [On]:

Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image.

If you selected [This image] in step 1, select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet as an index image.

• The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images.

3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press

The image is printed.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the

(Do not disconnect the USB cable)

indicator appears on the screen.

Printing

2/3

Exit

indicator

To print images on the index screen

Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera” (page 76) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 77), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu, then proceed as follows.

1 Press (Index).

The index screen appears.

2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Print) with B, then press z. 4 Select the desired printing method with

b/B, then press z.

Print All In

This Folder

DPOF image

Select

Cancel

[Select]

Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU.

[DPOF image]

Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image.

[All In This Folder]

Prints all the images in the folder.

5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3:

Printing” (page 77).

To print other images

After step 3, select [Select] and the desired image with v/V, then perform from step 1.

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Printing at a shop

You can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a

(Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.

• You cannot print images stored in the internal

memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick”, then take the “Memory Stick” to the print shop.

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function allowing you to make a order) mark on images that you want to print out later.

• You can also print the images with the

(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.

• You cannot mark movies.

• When you mark images shot in Multi Burst

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

(Print

When taking a “Memory Stick” to a shop

• Consult your photo printing service shop as to

what types of “Memory Stick” they handle.

• If a “Memory Stick” is not handled by your

photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to other medium such as a CD-R and take it to the shop.

• When taking a “Memory Stick Duo”, be sure to

take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it.

• Before you take image data to a shop, always

copy (back up) your data to a disk.

• You cannot set the number of prints.

Marking in single-image mode

1 Display the image you want to

print.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press

A (Print order) mark is marked on the image.

4 To mark other images, display the

desired image with b/B, then press z.

Printing still images

To remove the mark in single-image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4.

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Marking in index mode

To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z.

1 Display the index screen. (t step

6 in “Read This First”)

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press

4 Select [Select] with v/V, then

press z.

• You cannot add a mark in [All In This Folder].

5 Select the image you want to

mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.

A green mark appears on the selected image.

Green mark

TO NEXT

SELECT

To remove the mark in index mode

Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z.

To remove all the marks in the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z.

6 Repeat step 5 to mark other

images.

7 Press MENU.

8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The mark turns white.

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Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen

You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.

Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V cable.

1 Connect the A/V cable (supplied)

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

3 Set the mode dial to , and turn

on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.

Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.

• When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video sign(r)-1(h)11( )11364 TDaoccesesoc

Connecting your camera to your TV

• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V cable to the left audio jack.

2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/

video input switch to “video.”

• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

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On TV color systems

If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists:

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, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.

1 Check the items on pages 84 to 92.

If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 93.

2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one

minute, and turn on the power.

3 Initialize the settings (page 59).

4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

Troubleshooting

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Batteries and power

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.

• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page

98).

• The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• The poles of batteries or the terminals of the battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not

charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton swab, etc. (page 98).

• The displayed time remaining differs from the current one due to the memory effect (page 98),

etc. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to correct the display.

• The batteries are dead (page 98). Replace them with new ones.

The batteries run down too quickly.

• Charge them sufficiently (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• You are using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 98).

• The batteries are dead (page 98). Replace them with new ones.

Cannot turn on the camera.

• Install the batteries correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• The batteries are dead (page 98). Replace them with new ones.

The power turns off suddenly.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera

turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again ( step 2 in “Read This First”).

• The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

Shooting still images/movies

The LCD screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on.

• The finder is turned on. Turn on the LCD screen using the FINDER/LCD button (t step 5 in

“Read This First”).

The image is not clear on the finder.

• Adjust the diopter scale properly using the finder adjustment lever (t step 5 in “Read This

First”).

Your camera cannot record images.

• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick” (page 19). If they are full,

do one of the following:

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– Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”) – Change the “Memory Stick”.

• Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96).

• You cannot record images while charging the flash.

• Set the mode dial to a other position than and when shooting still images.

• Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.

• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: – Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. – Insert a “Memory Stick PRO” (page 23).

The subject is not visible on the screen.

• Set the mode dial to a other position than (page 27).

Recording takes a long time.

• The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 29). This is not a malfunction.

The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to

position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 2 cm (13/16 inches) (W)/90 cm (35 1/2 inches) (T), when shooting ( in “Read This First”).

• (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected as the Scene mode when you shoot

still images (

• The manual focus is selected. Select the auto focus mode using the FOCUS button (page 32).

• Confirm that the setting of [Conversion Lens] is correct (page 55).

t step 5 in “Read This First”).

Zoom does not work.

• You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies.

Precision digital zoom does not function.

• Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 51).

• This function cannot be used while shooting movies.

t step 5

Troubleshooting

Smart zoom does not function.

• Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 51).

• This function cannot be used when: – The image size is set to [5M] or [3:2]. – Shooting in Multi Burst mode. – Shooting movies.

The flash does not work.

• The flash is set to (No flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”).

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• You cannot use the flash when: – Multi Burst, Burst or Exposure Bracket mode is selected (page 34). – (Twilight mode) or (Candle mode) of the Scene mode, or (movie) is selected (t

step 5 in “Read This First”).

• Set the flash to (Forced flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”) to shoot still images when

(Landscape mode), (High-speed shutter mode), or (Beach mode) is selected as

the Scene mode.

The close-up (Macro) function does not work.

• (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), or (Candle mode) is selected for the Scene

(page 28).

mode

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

• Set the correct date and time (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 31).

The image is too dark.

• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode

(page 38) or adjust the exposure (page 31).

• The brightness of the screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight or the EVF

backlight (page 59).

The image is too bright.

• You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the

exposure (page 31).

• The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight or the

EVF backlight (page 59).

The image colors are not correct.

• Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 41).

Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.

• The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.

• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening

the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.

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The eyes of the subject come out red.

• Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 52).

• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash

t step 5 in “Read This First”).

(

• Light the room and shoot the subject.

Cannot shoot images in succession.

• The internal memory or the “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in

“Read This First”).

• The battery level is low. Install charged batteries.

Viewing images

Refer to “Computers” (page 88) in conjunction with the following items.

Your camera cannot play back images.

• Set the mode dial to (page 27).

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 70).

• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded

using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.

• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB communication (page 68).

The image appears rough right after playback starts.

• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a

malfunction.

The image does not appear on the TV screen.

• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of

your TV (page 60).

• Check whether the connection is correct (page 81).

• The USB cable is connected. Disconnect it according to the correct procedure (page 68).

Troubleshooting

The image does not appear on the screen.

• If the AV cable is connected, disconnect it (page 81).

Deleting/Editing images

Your camera cannot delete an image.

• Cancel the protection (page 45).

• Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96).

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You have deleted an image by mistake.

• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you set protection

on an image (page 44), or set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the LOCK position (page 96) to prevent accidental erasure.

The resizing function does not work.

• You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.

You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.

• You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies.

You cannot cut a movie.

• The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds).

• Cancel the protection (page 45).

• Still images cannot be cut.

Computers

You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.

• Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 63) for Windows, and “Recommended

environment” (page 73) for Macintosh.

You cannot install the USB driver.

• In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 64).

Your computer does not recognize your camera.

• Turn on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

• When the battery level is low, install the charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”), or

use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 15).

• Use the supplied USB cable (page 65).

• Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again

firmly. Make sure that “USB Mode Normal” is displayed (page 65).

• Set [USB Connect] to [Normal] in the (Setup) menu (page 60).

• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB

connectors of your computer.

• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other

device (page 63).

• The USB driver is not installed. Install the USB driver (page 64).

• Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and

your computer with the USB cable before you installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied CD-ROM. Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item).

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The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera.

• Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a

Windows computer. 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].

The “System Properties” screen appears.

2 Click [Hardware]

• For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab.

t [Device Manager].

The “Device Manager” appears.

3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall]

t [OK].

The device is deleted.

4 Install the USB driver (page 64).

You cannot copy images.

• Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 65).

• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 66, 73).

• You may not be able to shoot using a “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer. Shoot using a

Troubleshooting

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“Memory Stick”

Cannot insert a “Memory Stick”.

• Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”).

Cannot record on a “Memory Stick”.

• Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96).

• The “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).

• Insert a “Memory Stick PRO” (page 23) when recording movies with the image size set to

[640(Fine)].

Cannot format a “Memory Stick”.

• Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96).

You have formatted a “Memory Stick” by mistake.

• All the data on the “Memory Stick” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We

recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 96).

Internal memory

The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory.

• There is a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 3 in “Read This

First”).

Cannot record images using the internal memory.

• There is a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 3 in “Read This

First”).

The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick”.

• The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 56) to format the

internal memory after copying th data.

Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick”.

• The “Memory Stick” is full. Check the capacity.

Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick” or the computer to the internal memory.

• Data on a “Memory Stick” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.

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PictBridge compliant printer

A connection cannot be established.

• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge

standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not.

• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.

• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the (Setup) menu (page 60).

• Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer,

refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Cannot print images.

• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable.

• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with

it.

• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB

cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the USB cable again.

• Movies cannot be printed.

• Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may

not be printed.

Printing is canceled.

• You disconnected the USB cable before the (Do not disconnect USB cable) mark

disappears.

Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.

• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether

the printer provides these functions or not.

• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer

manufacturer.

Troubleshooting

“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.

• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]

to [Off] and print the image again (page 78).

Cannot select the print size.

• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.

Cannot print the image at the size selected.

• Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the

printer has been connected to the camera.

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• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the

camera (page 78) or the printer.

Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.

• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time

depending on the printer.

Your camera does not work.

•

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Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display Messages

If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by

ss) will differ depending on

the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

C:32:ss

• There is trouble with your camera’s

hardware. Turn the power off and on again.

C:13:ss

• The camera cannot read or write data on

the “Memory Stick”. Re-insert the “Memory Stick” several times.

• Format error has occurred in the internal

memory or an unformatted “Memory Stick” is inserted. Format the media (pages 56, 57).

• The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be

used with your camera, or the data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory Stick” (page 96).

E:61:ss

E:62:ss

E:91:ss

E:92:ss

• A camera malfunction has occurred.

Initialize the camera (page 59), then turn the power on again.

If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.

Lens cap attached

• Remove the lens cap.

Turn the power off and on again

• A problem with the lens has caused an

error.

• The battery level is low. Charge the

batteries ( Firs t”). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.

System error

• Turn the power off and then on again

t step 2 in “Read This First”).

(

Internal memory error

• Turn the power off and then on again

t step 2 in “Read This First”).

(

Memory Stick error

• Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly.

• The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be

used in your camera (page 96).

• The “Memory Stick” is damaged.

• The terminal section of the “Memory

Stick” is dirty.

Memory Stick type error

• The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be

used in your camera (page 96).

t step 1 in “Read This

Troubleshooting

Format error

• Format the media again (pages 56, 57).

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Memory Stick locked

• Set the write-protect switch on the

“Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96).

No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick

• Delete unnecessary images or files (t

step 6 in “Read This First”).

Read only memory

• Your camera cannot record or delete

images on this “Memory Stick”.

No file

• No images have been recorded in the

internal memory.

No file in this folder

• No images have been recorded in this

folder.

• You did not operate correctly when

copying images from your computer (page 70).

Folder error

• A folder with the same first three digit

number already exists on the “Memory Stick” (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select other folders, or create a new folder (page 57).

Cannot create more folders

• The folder with a name beginning with

“999” exists on the “Memory Stick”. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.

File error

• An error occurred while playing back

the image.

File protect

• Release the protection (page 45).

Image size over

• You are playing back an image of a size

that cannot be played back on your camera.

Cannot divide

• The movie is not long enough to be

divided (shorter than about two seconds).

• The file is not a movie.

Invalid operation

• You are playing back a file that was

created on equipment other than this camera.

(Vibration warning indicator)

• Camera shake may occur due to

insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the steady shot function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.

640(Fine) is not available

• 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded

only using a “Memory Stick PRO”. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO” or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)].

Cannot record

• The camera cannot record images in the

selected folder. Select a different folder (page 58).

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Enable printer to connect

• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge],

however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device.

Check the device.

• The connection is not established.

Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Connect to PictBridge device

• You tried to print images before the

printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer.

No printable image

• You tried to execute [DPOF image]

without placing a DPOF (Print order) mark on the image(s).

• You tried to execute [All In This Folder]

while a folder that holds only movies was selected. You cannot print movies.

Printer busy Paper error No Paper Ink error Low Ink No Ink

• Check the printer.

Processing

• The printer is canceling the current print

job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer.

Troubleshooting

Printer error

• Check the printer.

• Check if the image you want to print is

corrupted.

• The data transmission to the printer may

not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the USB cable.

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Others

On the “Memory Stick”

A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.

“Memory Stick” type Recording/

Memory Stick

Memory Stick (MagicGate/

Playback

*2*3

High-speed data transfer compatible)

Memory Stick Duo

Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/High-speed data transfer compatible)

MagicGate Memory Stick

Duo

Memory Stick PRO

Memory Stick PRO Duo

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with this camera, be sure to insert it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick PRO” are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera.

Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface.

640(Fine) size movies can be recorded.

• A “Memory Stick” formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and the equipment used.

*2*3

*2*3*4

Notes on using a “Memory Stick” (not supplied)

• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK.

Terminal

Write-protect switch

Labeling position

The position and/or the shape of the writeprotect switch may differ depending on the “Memory Stick” you use.

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data.

• Data may be corrupted in the following cases: – When the “Memory Stick” is removed or the

camera is turned off during a read or write operation

– When the “Memory Stick” is used in

locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise

• We recommend backing up important data.

• Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position.

• When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick out.

• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick”, put it in the case supplied with it.

• Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory Stick” with your hand or a metal object.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick”.

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”.

• Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” under the following conditions:

– High temperature locations such as the hot

interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive

substances present

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Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)

• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction.

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with the camera, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment.

• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.

• To format a “Memory Stick Duo”, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

• When the “Memory Stick Duo” is equipped with the write-protect switch, release its lock.

Note on using a “Memory Stick PRO” (not supplied)

• “Memory Stick PRO” media with a capacity of up to 2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera.

Others

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On the battery charger and the batteries

On the battery charger

• Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, primary lithium batteries, or Ni-Cd batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other injuries.

• Remove the charged batteries from the battery charger. If you keep charging them, there is a danger of leaks, excessive heat, explosions, or electric shock.

• When charging a high capacity battery other than the supplied battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery may not be available.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that batteries other than the specified type have been inserted. Check that the batteries are the specified type. If the batteries are the specified type, remove all the batteries, replace them with new ones or another ones and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.

• If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. Clean the battery charger with dry cloth, etc.

Batteries you can use with your camera

HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2)

• NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)

• NH-AA-2DB twin pack (not supplied), etc.

ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2) (not supplied)

Batteries you cannot use with your camera

Alkaline batteries Manganese batteries Lithium batteries Ni-Cd batteries If you use the above batteries, we cannot

guarantee full performance of the camera by

property of the batteries, such as brownout of the batteries.

On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

• Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger.

• Always carry the Nickel-Metal Hidride batteries in the supplied battery case. Otherwise, metallic objects may short the + and - ends, resulting in the risk of heating or fire.

• If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge properly. Wipe them with a dry cloth, etc.

• At the time of purchase, or when the NickelMetal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long time, they may not full charge. This is typical of this type of battery, and is not a malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using up the batteries fully, and then recharging them should correct the problem.

• If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge, the low battery warning may be displayed sooner than expected. This is called the “memory effect.”* If this problem occurs, charging the batteries only after using up the existing charge will correct it.

* The “memory effect” - the situation in which

the capacity of the battery is temporarily lowered.

• To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 45) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up.

• Do not mix new and used batteries.

• Do not expose the battery to water. The battery is not water-resistant.

Effective use of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

• Batteries are discharged even when they are not used. We recommend you charge the batteries just before using them.

• Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances. To use the battery longer, we recommend you keep the

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battery in its case in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting.

• If the poles of the batteries and the terminals on the battery cover of the camera are dirty, the battery life may be extremely shortened. Occasionally wipe them with a dry cloth, etc. to keep them clean.

• If you shoot a lot using the flash and the zoom, the battery power will be used up faster.

• We recommend having spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and try test shooting before actually using the camera.

Battery life of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

• The battery life is limited. The battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time seems to have been considerably shortened, a probable cause is that the batteries have reached the end of their life.

• The battery life varies depending on storage, operating conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery.

On Oxy Nickel Primary Battery

• Oxy Nickel Primary Battery have a shorter life compared to the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. For this reason, the power may turn off even though the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining.

• Battery performance differs greatly depending on the manufacturer and the type of battery, and in some cases the battery life may be extremely short. This is especially true at low temperatures, and you may not be able to shoot at temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

• Do not mix new and old batteries.

• The battery remaining indicator does not display the correct information when using Oxy Nickel Primary Battery.

• Due to characteristics of Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, there is a large difference between the available shooting time and the available playback time. For this reason, the camera may turn off with the lens portion extended when you switch the mode dial. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully charged NickelMetal Hydride batteries.

Others

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Precautions

x Do not leave the camera in the

following places

• In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the

camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.

• Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or

deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.

• In a location subject to rocking vibration

• Near strong magnetic place

• In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the

camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

x On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the lens

Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing.

• Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, or insecticide, etc.

• Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand.

• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.

x On operating temperatures

Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). (In case of Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the temperatures are between 5°C and 40°C (41°F and 104°F).) Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

x On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.

Moisture condensation occurs easily when:

• The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room

• The camera is taken from an air-conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour.

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

x On the internal rechargeable

battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.

This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera.

However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time.

Charging method

Insert charged batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.

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Sony DSC-H1 User Manual

Notes on using your camera

Table of contents

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Identifying parts

Indicators on the screen

Changing the screen display

Using the jog dial

Using the mode dial

Shooting with manual adjustment

Shooting continuously

Using the menu

Using menu items

Menu items

Shooting menu

Viewing menu

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items

Camera 1

Camera 2

Internal Memory Tool

Memory Stick Tool

Setup 1

Setup 2

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

Copying images to your computer

Using the supplied software

Using your Macintosh computer

Printing still images

How to print still images

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Printing at a shop

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Warning indicators and messages

Others

On the “Memory Stick”

On the battery charger and the batteries

Precautions