Sony DSC-H1 Service Manual Level1 Ver1.0

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SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2005. 04

Revision History

Link

SPECIFICATIONS

ACCESSORIES

LEVEL 1

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US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Japanese Model

Korea Model

Tourist Model

SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

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

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

DSC-H1

9-876-880-41

Sony EMCS Co.

2005D1600-1

Published by DI Technical Support Section

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

[System]

Image device 7.19 mm (1/2.5 type) color

CCD, Primary color filter

Total pixel number of camera

Approx. 5 255 000 pixels

Effective pixel number of camera

Approx. 5 127 000 pixels

Lens 12 zoom lens

f = 6.0 - 72.0 mm (36 - 432 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 3.7

Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter

speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes)

White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One push

File format (DCF compliant)

Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)

Recording media Internal memory 32 MB

“Memory Stick”

Flash Recommended distance (ISO

set to Auto): 0.3 m to 6.8 m (11 26/32 inches to 22 feet 3 23/32 inches) (W)/0.9 m to

5.2 m (2 feet 11 14/32 inches to 17 feet 23/32 inches) (T)

Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color)

[Input and Output connectors]

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)

Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k load)

Output impedance 2.2 k USB jack mini-B USB communication

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

compliant)

[LCD screen]

LCD panel 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots

115 200 (480x240) dots

[Finder]

LCD panel 0.75 cm (0.3 type) TFT drive Total number of dots

115 200 (480x240) dots

[Power, general]

Power HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA)

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2), 2.4 V ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2, not supplied), 3 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V

Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen)

1.8 W

Operating temperature

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions 108x81.4x91.2 mm

(4 1/4x 31/4x 35/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions)

Mass Approx. 590.8 g (1 lb 20.8 oz)

(including two batterries, shoulder strap, adaptor ring,

lens hood, lens cap, etc.) Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III

Compatible PictBridge Compatible

BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger

Power requirements

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 W

Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mAx2

AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mAx2

Operating temperature

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions Approx. 71x30x91 mm

(2 7/8x 13/16x 35/8 inches) (W/H/D)

Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY .

CAUTION :

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

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

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

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Checking supplied accessories.

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

CHARGER, BATTERY (US,CND,J) (1) 1-479-378-11 BATTERY CHARGER (BC-CS2) (1) (AEP,UK,E,AUS,HK,JE) 1-479-378-21 BATTERY CHARGER (BC-CS2) (1) (KR,CH) 1-479-378-31

CASE, BATTERY CARRYING (1) 3-074-757-01

CORD WITH CONNECTOR (1) (USB 5P) 1-827-038-11

RING, ATTACHMENT (1) 2-629-861-01

CAP ASSY, LENS (1) X-2055-960-1 STRING, CAP 3-979-194-31

CORD, POWER (1) (US,CND) 1-790-107-42 CORD, POWER (1) (AEP,E) 1-823-946-12 CORD, POWER (1) (AUS) 1-827-945-12 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (1) (KR) 1-823-947-12 CORD, POWER (1) (UK,HK) 1-783-374-12 CORD, POWER (1) (CH) 1-782-476-51 CORD, POWER (1) (JE,J) 1-790-732-12

CORD, CONNECTION (1) 1-824-519-11

BELT, SHOULDER (1) 2-629-892-01

HOOD, LENS (1) 2-629-860-01

Other accessories

2-629-893-01 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (JAPANESE)(J) 2-629-893-11 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)(ENGLISH)

2-629-893-21 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (FRENCH/ITALIAN)

2-629-893-31 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

2-629-893-41 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (GERMAN/DUTCH)

2-629-893-51 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE/SIMPLIEIED CHINESE)(E,HK,JE,CH)

2-629-893-61 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (RUSSIAN/SWEDISH)

2-629-893-71 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (ARABIC/PERSIAN)(E) 2-629-893-81 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (KOREAN)(KR,JE) 2-629-893-91 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (POLISH/CZECH)

2-629-894-11 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(US,CND,AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS,JE)

(CND,AEP)

(SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)(AEP,E,JE)

(HUNGARIAN/SLOVAK)(AEP)

(AEP)

C-S APPLI SOFT V1.6 (1) 2-583-853-01

ADAPTOR, CONVERSION 2P (1) (JE,E) 1-573-856-12

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

2-629-895-01 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE) (JAPANESE)(J) 2-629-895-11 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE) (ENGLISH)

(US,CND,AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS,JE)

2-629-895-21 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE) (FRENCH/ITALIAN)

(CND,AEP)

2-629-895-31 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE)

(SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)(AEP,E,JE)

2-629-895-41 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE) (GERMAN/DUTCH)(AEP)

2-629-895-51 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE/SIMPLIEIED CHINESE)(E,HK,JE,CH)

2-629-895-61 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE) (RUSSIAN/SWEDISH)

(AEP) 2-629-895-71 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE) (ARABIC/PERSIAN)(E) 2-629-895-81 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE) (KOREAN)(KR) 2-629-895-91 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE) (POLISH/CZECH)(AEP)

2-629-943-11 INSTRUCTION (USER'S GUIDE) (HUNGARIAN/SLOVAK)

(AEP)

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• NOTE FOR REPAIR

1. SERVICE NOTE

Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Take care that there are some pieces of gilt left inside)

When remove a connector, don't pull at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

When installing a connector, don't press down at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

[Discharging of the FLASH unit’s charging capacitor]

The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit is charged up to the maximum 300 V potential. There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the DSC-H1 is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.

Preparing the Short Jig

To preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to each end of a resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11) Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to prevent electrical shock.

Discharging the Capacitor

1 Remove the main section. 2 Discharge the capacitor on the ST -123 board for about 10 seconds

by using the short jig.

Caution

Discharging the capacitor

Capacitor

1 kΩ/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

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Short jig (

ST-123 board

1kΩ/1W

)

[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss The contents which can be handled by customer, are displayed.

• E: ss: ss The contents which can be handled by engineer, are displayed.

Display Code

C:32:01

C:13:01

E:91:01

E:01:XX

E:61:00 *1

E:61:10 *1

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

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

Turn off the main power then back on.

Replace the memory stick. Format the memory stick with the DSC-H1.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit.

Checking of lens drive circuit

Countermeasure

Trouble with hardware.

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

• Data is damaged.

• Unformatted memory stick is inserted.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

When failed in the focus initialization.

Cause

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR

MS ERROR

Flash LED Flash display Flashing at 3.2 Hz

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Digital Still Camera

User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-H1

Serial No. ___________________________

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Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Additional information on this product and answers

to frequently asked questions can be found at our

Customer Support Website.

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in Japan

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“Read This First” (separate volume)

Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.

Others

Index

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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.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

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

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

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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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 m ust 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

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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.

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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

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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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Table of contents

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

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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

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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

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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

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

Index

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Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

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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 = Recording sensitivity

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

light

through

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.

page 31

[Metering Mode]:

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

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Characteristics of “shutter speed” Characteristics of “aperture”

(F value)

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

On the effects of lighting

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

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

2592

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

640

Pixels

480

1944

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

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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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Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover.

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.

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

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Indicators on the screen

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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

+2.0

F3.5125

When shooting movies

STD

101

640

[

STBY

00:00:00

00:28:25

C:32:00

]

+2.0

Display Indication

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

z AE/AF lock (

“Read This First”)

BRK

STBY REC

Recording mode (27, 34)

White balance (39)

Standby/Recording a movie (

t step 5 in “Read This

Firs t”)

Mode dial (Scene Selection) ( “Read This First”)

P S A M Mode dial (27)

Flash mode ( “Read This First”)

Red-eye reduction (52)

Zoom (51,

1.3

“Read This First”)

Sharpness (42)

5 Saturation (41)

6 Contrast (41)

Conversion lens (55)

AF illuminator (53)

Metering mode (38)

Picture effect (41)

t step 5 in

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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”)

Volume (t step 6 in “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.

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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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”)

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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

VOLUME

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

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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 12255192188384789

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

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.

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).

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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