Sony DSC-H2 User Manual

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Digital Still Camera

User’s Guide/

Troubleshooting

Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Additional information on this product and answers

to frequently asked questions can be found at our

Customer Support Website.

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DSC-H2

“Read This First” (separate volume)

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

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-H2

Serial No. ___________________________

Printing still images

Connecting your ca mera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

WARNING

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

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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other materials.

– Never block the slots and openings by placing

the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

– Never place the set in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or

heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

– When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the set. – If the set has been exposed to rain or water. – If the set has been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been

damaged. – If the set does not operate normally when

following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are specified in the

operating instructions. Improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the set to normal operation. – When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance – this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Read this first

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.

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-H2 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.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.

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.

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.

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 Civic 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.

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 Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”.

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

“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick” with your camera.

Other memory cards cannot be used.

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 108.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery

• Charge both of the Ni-MH batteries (supplied)

before using the camera for the first time.

t 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 110).

• For details on the usable batteries, see page 110.

Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

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.

Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up

• Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy. See page 30 for the data back up method.

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 112) 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 112).

• 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.

Notes on the LCD screen, 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.

Black, white, red, blue and green points

• Exposing the LCD screen 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.

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.

On image data compatibility

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

For full use of the digital still camera

Prepare the camera and shoot images easily

“Read This First” (separate volume)

1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (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 exposure shooting) t page 33

• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 43

• Change the default settings t page 56

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

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

various ways t page 69

• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 86

This manual

Read this first ............................................................................................ 5

Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 7

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images......................................................... 13

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 13

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 14

Color – On the effects of lighting .....................................................................16

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 16

Identifying parts ...................................................................................... 18

Indicators on the screen.......................................................................... 22

Changing the screen display................................................................... 27

Number of still images and recording time of movies .............................28

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

memory).................................................................................................. 29

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed............ 31

Using the jog dial .................................................................................... 32

Using the mode dial ................................................................................ 33

Shooting with manual adjustment ........................................................... 35

Continuous shooting............................................................................... 41

Using the menu

Using menu items .............................................................................. 43

Menu items.......................................................................................... 44

Shooting menu........................................................................................ 45

COLOR (Color Mode)

(Metering Mode)

WB (White Bal) ISO

(P.Quality)

BRK (Bracket Step)

(Interval) (Flash Level) (Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

Viewing menu..........................................................................................49

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize) (Rotate)

(Divide)

(Setup)

Trimmin g

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items ..............................................................................56

Camera 1 ..........................................................................................57

AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review

Camera 2 ..........................................................................................60

Expanded Focus Flash Sync. STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens

Internal Memory Tool .........................................................................62

Format

Memory Stick Tool .............................................................................63

Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy

Setup 1 ............................................................................................... 65

EVF Backlight Beep

Language

Initialize

Setup 2 ............................................................................................... 67

File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 69

Installing the software (supplied) ............................................................ 71

Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 72

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

“Memory Stick Duo”) ............................................................................... 78

Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied) ............................................... 79

Using your Macintosh computer ............................................................. 83

Printing still images

How to print still images .......................................................................... 85

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer................. 86

Printing at a shop .................................................................................... 89

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen ............................................................. 91

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 93

Warning indicators and messages........................................................ 105

Others

On the “Memory Stick”.......................................................................... 108

On the battery charger and the batteries .............................................. 110

Precautions ........................................................................................... 112

Specifications........................................................................................ 114

.................................................................................................... 116

Index

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 33), jog dial (page 32), the menus (page 43), 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 the shutter button fully down straight away.

Press the shutter button halfway down.

AE/AF lock indicator Flashing , lit/beeps

Then press the shutter button fully down.

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t “Choosing a focus method” (page 38) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

t See

“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).

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 the 2-second delay selftimer or a tripod, or turning on the anti-blur function may be effective. Also, using the flash in dark places is also recommended.

Enjoying the camera

Exposure

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.

Adjusting the light intensity

Exposure:

Overexposure

= too much light Whitish image

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light Darker 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 the functions below.

Manual exposure:

Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 37

Image Brightness (EV):

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t step 5 in “Read This First”, page 37

Metering Mode:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 45

light

through

Recording sensitivity

Hints for adjusting the exposure (EV)

The camera judges that the subject is bright so that the exposure is darker.

When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene

Adjust in the + direction

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The camera judges that the subject is dark so that the exposure is brighter.

Adjust in the – direction

When shooting a darker overall image

You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or underexpose your subject (giving a whitish or darkish image). t step 5 in “Read This First”, page 38

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. To adjust the ISO sensitivity t page 47

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, when the exposure is insufficient, 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

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 46).

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: 6M

2 Image size: VGA

2112

2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

640

Pixels

2816

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

6M (2816×2112) Larger

3:21) (2816×1872) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio

3M (2048×1536) Up to 13×18cm/5×7"print

2M (1632×1224) Up to 10×15cm/4×6"print

VGA (640×480) For E-mail

Smaller

16:92)(1920×1080)

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

Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 102).

By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.

Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)

Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)

Up to A4/8×10"print

Display On 16:9 HDTV

Example: Printing in up to A4 size

Example: An attached image to be sent by email

Enjoying the camera

Movie image size

Frame/Second

Usage guidelines

640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Display on TV (high quality)

640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Display on TV (standard)

160 (160×112) Approx. 8 For E-mail

• The larger the image size, the higher the quality is.

• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 47)

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.

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A POWER lamp (

First”)

B Mode dial (33) C /BRK button (41) D Shutter button (

First”)

E Jog dial (32) F FOCUS button (38) G Microphone H Self-timer lamp (

First”)/AF illuminator (59)

I Lens J Flash (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

K Hook for shoulder strap (20) L A/V OUT jack (91) M (USB) jack (73) N Jack cover

t step 2 in “Read This

t step 5 in “Read This

A (Playback) button (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

B FINDER/LCD button (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

C Finder ( D Finder adjustment dial (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

E LCD screen (27) F 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”)

G (Image Size/Delete) button

(

t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)

H Access lamp (

t step 4 in “Read This

First”)

I (STEADY SHOT) button (

5 in “Read This First”)

J POWER button (

t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

t step

K 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”)

L (Screen display switch) button (27) M MENU button (43) N Hook for shoulder strap (20) O AC Adaptor cord cover

When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the AC adaptor.

T 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 screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

Enjoying the camera

• Do not pinch the cord when you close the

cover.

P Speaker (bottom) Q “Memory Stick Duo” cover (bottom)

(

t step 3 in “Read This First”)

R OPEN button (bottom) (

t step 1 in

“Read This First”)

S Battery cover (bottom) (

t step 1 in

“Read This First”)

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 using the lens hood, be careful that the following:

– The AF illuminator light may be blocked. – The flash light may be blocked, causing the

shadow to appear when using the built-in flash.

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.

Enjoying the camera

Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

When shooting movies

Display Indication

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

z AE/AF lock (

“Read This First”)

BRK Recording mode (33, 41)

t step 5 in

Display Indication

P S A M Mode dial (33)

Camera mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

Flash mode (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Flash charging

Zoom scaling (57,

1.3

in “Read This First”)

Red-eye reduction (58)

REAR Flash synchro (60)

Sharpness (48)

Contrast (48)

Conversion lens (61)

AF illuminator (59)

Metering mode (45)

VIVID

Color mode (45)

NATURAL SEPIA B&W

t step 5

STBY REC

White balance (46)

Standby/Recording a movie (

t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

Mode dial (Scene Selection) (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

Peaking High Peaking Low Peaking Off

2 5 10 90cm

0.9 2 5m

Peaking (40)

Manual focus bar (40)

zSet Flexible spot AF (39)

Manual focus (40)

t step 5 in “Read

Macro ( This First”)

Manual focus (40)

S AF M A F C AF

AF mode (57)

AF range finder frame indicator (38)

STEADY SHOT OFF ( step 5 in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

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

STD

6 40

• is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated.

160

16:9

3:26M 3M

1M VGA

FINE

6 40

FINE STD Image quality (47)

101

Recording folder (63)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity (29)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (28)

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

Recording time [maximum recordable time] (28, 29)

1/30" Multi Burst interval (48)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (28, 29)

Self-timer (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(105)

ISO number (47)

Enjoying the camera

Display Indication

Vibration warning (13)

• Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, you use the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera.

E Low battery warning (31,

105)

+ Spot metering cross hair

(45)

AF range finder frame (38)

Display Indication

Histogram (27, 38)

NR slow shutter (36)

• When using certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise.

* When [ISO] is [Auto],

[80] to [200]: 1/6 second or slower When [ISO] is [400] to [1000], or the mode dial is set to (High Sensitivity): 1/25 second or slower

125 Shutter speed (36)

F3.5 Aperture value (36)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (37,

step5 in “Read This First”)

MOVE

Flexible spot AF (39) Manual focus (40)

zOK

Menu (43)

(not displayed on the screen on the previous page)

When playing back still images

BACK/NEXT

VOLUME

When playing back movies

Display Indication

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

160

16:9

3:26M 3M

1M VGA

FINE

6 40

Recording mode (33, 41)

Image size ( “Read This First”)

STD

6 40

Playback mode (

t step 4 in

t step 6

in “Read This First”)

- Protect (50)

Print order (DPOF) mark (89)

Change folder (49)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

1.3

Step 12/16

N Playback (

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

Frame by frame playback (42)

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Vo l um e ( t step 6 in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (49)

Playback bar (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

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Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (87)

101

Recording folder (63)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Playback folder (49)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity (29)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (28)

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected folder

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(105)

00:00:12 Counter (

t step 6 in “Read

This First”)

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (88)

• Do not disconnect the

USB cable, while the icon is displayed.

+2.0EV Exposure Value (37,

t step

5 in “Read This First”)

ISO number (47)

Metering mode (45)

Flash

White balance (46)

Display Indication

Histogram (27, 38)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

2006 1 1 9:30 AM

DPOF

z PAU SE z PLAY

BACK/

Recorded date/time of the playback image

Menu (43)

Playing back Multi Burst images in series (41)

Select images

VOLUME

Adjust volume

500 Shutter speed (36)

F3.5 Aperture value (36)

Playback image (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

Changing the screen display

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

(Screen display switch) button

Histogram on

Histogram display

Indicators off

Indicators on

• By pressing the (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the EVF backlight (page 65).

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

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

– When the menu is displayed. – When recording movies During playback – When the menu is displayed. – In index mode – When you are using playback zoom. – When you are rotating still images. – During 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 Duo” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. For image size and image quality,

This First”, see page 16.

t step 4 in “Read

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

Capacity

Size

6M 10 21 42 77 157 322 660

3:2 10214277157322660

3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266

2M 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025

VGA 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154

16:9 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025

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

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

• You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 52).

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

19 39 79 142 290 592 1215

37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250

61 123 246 446 907 1852 3798

491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385

61 123 246 446 907 1852 3798

(Units: Images)

The recording time of movies (Units: 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 only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.

• 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

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

The camera has 30 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” 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 Duo” is inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

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

Internal

memory

Recordable number of still images and time of movies in the internal memory are as follows.

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

Capacity

30MB 9 9 19 31 183 31

Size

6M 3:2 3M 2M VGA 16:9

18 18 34 57 459 57

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

on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” 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.

(Units: Images)

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The recording time of movies

(Units: hour : minute : second)

Size

Capacity

30MB 0:01:21 0:21:59

640(Standard) 160

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 Duo”

Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 32 MB or mo re, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 64).

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

Perform the procedure on pages 72 to 74 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera.

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

• You can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer via a USB connection between a computer and your camera, but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

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 the batteries (supplied) 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 Duo” 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 110).

• 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 frequently. – The camera has been turned on and off many

times. – The zoom is used frequently. – The brightness of EVF backlight is set to up. – [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] or

[Continuous]. – [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Continuous]. – The battery power is low.

When shooting still images

Battery

NH-AA-DB

(Ni-MH)

(supplied)

Alkaline

• 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

– The flash strobes once every two times.

LCD/

Finder

LCD

Finder

LCD Approx. 60 Approx. 30

Finder

W and T ends.

No. of

images

Approx.

400

Approx.

400

Approx. 60 Approx. 30

Battery life

(min.)

Approx.

200

Approx.

200

– The power turns on and off once every ten

times.

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

• The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size.

When viewing still images

Batteries

NH-AA-DB (Ni-

MH) (supplied)

• Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals

No. of

images

Approx.

9800

Battery life

(min.)

Approx.

490

When shooting movies

NH-AA-DB (Ni-MH) (supplied) (min.)

LCD Finder

Approx. 250 Approx. 250

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

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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 value

Turn the jog dial to change the values you want to set.

To select the item

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

When adjusting the value

Change the values in yellow. The displayed value is set.

Ye l l o w (adjustable)

When selecting the item

Ye l l o w (selectable)

• You cannot set items that are not available to select.

Press the jog dial to switch the screen for selecting an item and the screen for adjusting a value.

Ye l l o w (selectable)

Move the yellow indication V to select the item.

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Control button

Still image shooting modes

: Auto Adjustment

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

P: Program Auto

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 44)

S: Shutter Speed Priority Shooting

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 36). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 44)

A: Aperture Priority Shooting

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually (page 36). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 44)

Mode dial

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: Movie

t step 5 in “Read This First”

M: Manual Exposure Shooting

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 37). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 44)

: Scene Selection mode

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

In this Operating Instructions, the available mode dial setting is shown as follows.

Unavailable Available

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 White Balance Flash level

———

— /

Auto/ / —

( : you can select the desired setting)

Burst/Multi Burst/ Exposure Bracket

—

Shooting with manual adjustment

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

Mode dial

FOCUS button

Jog dial

Aperture value

Exposure value

Shutter speed

Characteristics of “shutter speed” Characteristics of “aperture”

(F value)

Faster

Moving objects appear stopped.

Shooting with Program Shift

You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed.

1 Select the aperture value and shutter speed combination using the jog dial (page 32).

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

Slower

Moving objects appear to flow.

Open

In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward.

P S A M

In-focus range widens, both backward and forward.

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2 Shoot the image.

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

• You cannot shift the aperture value and shutter speed combination when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.

• When the brightness changes, the aperture value and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount.

• You may not be able to change the aperture value and shutter speed combination depending on your shooting situations.

• When the flash mode setting is changed, Program Shift is canceled.

• Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning off the power cancels Program Shift.

Shooting with shutter speed priority mode

P S A M

You can adjust the shutter speed manually.

1 Select a shutter speed using the jog dial (page 32).

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

2 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.

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

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

* When [ISO] is [Auto], [80] to [200]: 1/6 second or slower

When [ISO] is [400] to [1000]: 1/25 second or slower

• If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flash 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 (Flash forced on) or (Flash forced off).

• When the shutter speed is high, the amount of flash light may be insufficient even if you fire the flash.

Shooting with aperture priority mode

P S A M

You can manually adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens.

1 Select an aperture value using the jog dial (page 32).

– 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.

2 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 (Flash forced on), (Slow synchro) or (Flash forced off).

Shooting with manual exposure mode

P S A M

You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture values.

1 Select a shutter speed using the jog dial (page 32). 2 Select an aperture value using the jog dial (page 32).

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

3 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 (Flash forced on) or (Flash forced off).

Adjusting the exposure manually — Image Brightness

P S A M

(EV)

Towar d –

1 Press b ( ) on the control button.

The exposure value turns yellow.

Exposure value (yellow)

2 Select an exposure value using the jog dial (page 32).

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

• For details on the exposure t page 14

• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments (+2.0EV to –2.0EV).

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

Towar d +

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z Using a histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Set the mode dial to

Scene Selection, then press (Screen display

, P, S, A or

switch) repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen. The graph display indicates a bright

BrightDark

image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. Adjust the exposure while checking it with the histogram.

A Number of pixels B Brightness

• The histogram also appears when the mode dial is set to M, or playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure.

Choosing a focus method

P S A M

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

( : The default setting)

Multipoint AF ( )

Center AF ()

Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame. 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.

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame indicator

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.

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame indicator

Flexible Spot AF ()

Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the desired image 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 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 page 40.

• 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.

To set the Flexible Spot AF

1 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select (Flexible Spot AF).

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

AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed)

AF range finder frame indicator

2 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. The AF range finder frame turns white from yellow. 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.

• Once you change a focus method, the position of the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared.

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To set the manual focus

1 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select 9.

The manual focus bar appears.

Peaking level

Manual focus bar Focus range 2 to 90 cm:

Focus range 90 cm to :

Focus indicator (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed)

2 Set the bar to the desired distance with b/B on the control button.

• If 9 flashes, it indicates the limitation of focus adjustment.

• Using the Expanded focus function (page 60), the image on the screen is expanded double to focus on easily (The default setting).

3 Press z. 9 changes from yellow to white. To set again, press z again.

• 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].

• Once you change a focus method, the distance of the manual focus you set up is cleared.

z Enhancing the outline of the subject that is visually in focus (Peaking)

The outline of the subject on the screen is enhanced using blue for easier focusing. Set the peaking level with v/V on the control button while setting the manual focus.

( : The default setting)

Peaking High

Peaking Low

Peaking Off

Sets the peaking level high.

Sets the peaking level low.

Does not use the peaking function.

Continuous shooting

Shooting continuously

P S A M

Select a continuous shooting mode by pressing the /BRK button repeatedly.

/BRK button

( : The default setting)

Burst ( )

Exposure Bracket (BRK)

Multi Burst ( )

Normal

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 Correct – 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 47).

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 48).

Does not shoot continuously.

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On the Burst

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

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

• You cannot select the following shutter speeds. When [ISO] is [Auto], [80] to [200]: 1/6 second or slower When [ISO] is [400] to [1000]: 1/25 second or slower

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

• The recording interval is approximately 0.8 second.

The maximum number of continuous shots

(Units: images)

Size

Quality

Fine Standard

6M 7 12

3:2 7 12

3M 12 21

2M 19 35

VGA 100 100

16:9 19 35

On the Exposure Bracket

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

• 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 37) 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 following shutter speeds. When [ISO] is [Auto], [80] to [200]: 1/6 second or slower When [ISO] is [400] to [1000]: 1/25 second or slower

• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode (page 34).

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 – Dividing a series of images shot with Multi Burst – Deleting or extracting a frame in a series of images shot with Multi Burst – Setting the frame interval 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 34).

Using the menu

Using menu items

v/V/b/B button

z button

button

Mode dial

MENU button

Control button

1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial.

Playback: Press .

Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode.

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 the item appears on the screen.

•Press z after selecting an item in the Playback

mode.

4 Select the setting with v/V.

The setting you select is zoomed and is set.

Using the menu

5 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

To turn to the shooting mode

Press the shutter button halfway down so that the menu disappear.

• 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 set items that are not available to select.

Menu items

For details on the operation 1 page 43

Menu for shooting (page 45)

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

COLOR (Color Mode) —

(Metering Mode) —

WB (White Bal) —

ISO — —

(P.Quality) — —

BRK (Bracket Step)

(Interval) —

(Flash Level) —

(Contrast) — — —

(Sharpness) — — —

(Setup)

—

Menu for viewing (page 49)

(Folder) - (Protect)

DPOF (Print)

(Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide)

(Setup)

* The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 34). **Available only during playback zoom.

Trimming**

—

Shooting menu

The default settings are marked with .

For details on the operation 1 page 43

COLOR (Color Mode)

P S A M

You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.

B&W (B & W)

Sepia (SEPIA)

Natural (NATURAL)

Vivid (VIVID)

Normal

• You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies.

• When Multi Burst is selected, the color mode is set to [Normal].

(Metering Mode)

Sets the image to monochromatic color

Sets the image to sepia color

Sets the image to quiet color

Sets the image to deep and vivid color

P S A M

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 14

• 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 38).

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.

Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject

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.

Using the menu

For details on the operation 1 page 43

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 an image look strange.

One Push Set ( )

One Push ( )

Flash ( )

Incandescent (n)

Fluorescent ( )

Cloudy ( )

Daylight ( )

Auto

• For details on the white balance t page 16

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

• Except in [One Push] ( ), [Flash] ( ) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.

• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 34).

Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One Push] ( ) mode.

• This is unable to be selected while charging the flash.

Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The white color memorized in [One Push Set] ( ) mode becomes the basic white color. Use this mode when [Auto] or other modes cannot set the color properly.

Adjusts for the flash conditions.

• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.

Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as at photography studios.

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.

Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] ( ) mode

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

• When flash mode is set to (Flash forced on) or (Slow synchro), the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting.

indicator flashes quickly.

For details on the operation 1 page 43

ISO

P S A M

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

1000

800

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.

400

200

100

Auto

• For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 15

• 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 16

BRK (Bracket Step)

Records with high quality (low compression).

Records with standard quality (high compression).

P S A M

Selects the bracket step value when the Exposure Bracket is selected with the /BRK button (page 41).

± 1.0EV

± 0.7EV

± 0.3EV

Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV.

Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV.

Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.

Using the menu

• Select Exposure Bracket with the /BRK button first, set the desired setting for [Bracket Step]. When you select a function other than Exposure Bracket, this function is unavailable (page 41).

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(Interval)

P S A M

Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode (page 41).

1/7.5 (1/7.5")

1/15 (1/15")

• Select Multi Burst with the /BRK button first, set the desired setting for [Interval]. When you select a function other than Multi Burst, this function is unavailable (page 41).

1/30 (1/30")

(Flash Level)

P S A M

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

M +2.0EV

0EV

m –2.0EV

• The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments.

• The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as + or –.

• To change flash mode

• If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.

• When the flash mode is set to (Flash forced off), you cannot adjust the flash level.

t step 5 in “Read This First”

(Contrast)

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts automatically.

Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

P S A M

Adjusts the contrast of the image.

+ ( )

Toward +: Enhances the contrast.

Normal

– ( )

Toward –: Reduces the contrast.

(Sharpness)

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

+ ( )

Normal

– ( )

(Setup)

See page 56.

P S A M

Toward +: Sharpens the image.

Toward –: Softens the image.

P S A M

Viewing menu

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The default settings are marked with .

(Folder)

Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”.

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels the selection.

1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.

Select Folder

102 2/2

102MSDCF

Folder Name:

No. Of Files: Created:

111::05:34

2006

Cancel

BACK/NEXT

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

z On the folder

The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 63). You can change the folder or create a new one.

• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 63)

• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 64)

• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear.

: Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to either the previous and next folders.

Using the menu

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- (Protect)

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.

VGA

Protect

Exit

BACK/NEXT

2/9

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)

TO NEXT

SELECT

•

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 internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.

• It may take some time to protect an image.

B, then press z.

DPOF

Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 89).

(Print)

See page 86.

Using the menu

(Slide)

Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show).

Interval

3 sec

5 sec

10 sec

30 sec

1 min

Sets the slide show interval.

Repeat

Off

Image

Folder

All

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Plays back images in a continuous loop.

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

Plays back all images in the selected folder.

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

Start

Cancel

1 Select [Interval], [Repeat] and [Image] 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 to pause the slide show, select [Exit] with V, then press z.

• While pausing 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.

See the following procedure.

Cancels the slide show.

(Resize)

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”

VGA

Cancel

1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B on the control button, 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.

Cancels resizing.

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• 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 the image size to [3:2] or [16:9].

• When you resize a [3:2] or [16:9] image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.

(Rotate)

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.

Rotates an image. See the following procedure.

Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.

Cancels rotation.

(Divide)

Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” 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

640

Divide

Dividing

Point

O K

Cancel

Exit

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

10/10

00:00:02

• 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 50)

(Setup)

See page 56.

Trimming

Records an enlarged image (

Tri mm in g

Return

t step 6 in “Read This First”) 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] or [16:9].

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items

You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.

v/V/b/B button

Mode dial

z button

MENU button

Control button

1 Turn on the camera.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then

press B again.

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.

• By pressing the shutter button halfway down, the camera turns off the (Setup) screen and returns to the shooting mode.

When the menu is not displayed

If you press MENU longer, the (Setup) is displayed.

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.

Camera 1

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The default settings are marked with .

AF Mode

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Single (S AF)

Monitor (M AF)

Continuous (C AF)

On the [Continuous] (C AF)

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

• The AF range finder frame is Center AF (page 38).

• 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.

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.

• Battery consumption may be faster than in any other AF mode.

Using the Setup screen

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 [6M] 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. 16×

2M Approx. 20×

VGA Approx. 52×

16:9 Approx. 17×

• If you press the zoom button, the zoom scale is displayed.

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

Zoom scaling indicator

• 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.

Function Guide

When you operate the camera, the instructions of various functions are displayed.

Off

Displays the function guide.

Does not display the function guide.

Red Eye Reduction

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

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.

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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 2.7 m (106 3/8 inches) (zoom: W)/2.6 m (102 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 38), 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) or (Landscape) 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.

Uses the AF illuminator.

Does not use AF illuminator.

Auto Review

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

Off

Use the Auto Review.

Does not use Auto Review.

Using the Setup screen

• If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image.

Camera 2

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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.

Flash Sync.

Select the timing that the flash strobes.

Front

Normally, use this setting. Since the flash strobes right after the shutter is released, this allows you to get your shot closer to the time you release the shutter.

Rear (REAR)

On the [Rear]

• When the shutter speed is too high, the [Rear] setting effect may not be available.

• When the red-eye reduction is selected, the red-eye reduction effect may not be available at slower shutter speeds.

Used for a moving subject, etc. Since the flash strobes right before the shutter is closed, this allows you to reflect the trail of a light or movement afterimage on a subject.

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STEADY SHOT

Selects the anti-blur mode.

Shooting

Continuous

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

• You can turn off the anti-blur function using the (STEADY SHOT) button when the mode di al is not

set to . (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

• The anti-blur 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

Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.

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

Conversion Lens

Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Attach the supplied adaptor ring, then attach a conversion lens.

Close-up ( )

Tel e ( )

Wide ( )

Off

Attaches a close-up lens.

Attaches a tele conversion lens.

Attaches a wide conversion lens.

Does not attach a lens.

Using the Setup screen

• When using the built-in flash, the flash light may be blocked, causing the 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.

Internal Memory Tool

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

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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.

Memory Stick Tool

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

Format

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

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, 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 Duo” 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.

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 49.

• 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 details, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 77).

Using the Setup screen

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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:

111::05:34

2006

Cancel

BACK/NEXT

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

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels the copying.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” 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 a fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride battery or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using a 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 Duo” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in

(Internal Memory Tool) (page 62).

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

• Even if you copy data, a (Print order) mark is not copied.

Setup 1

The default settings are marked with .

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EVF Backlight

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

Bright

Normal

• You can also change the setting with the (Screen display switch) button pressed longer.

• 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.

Using the Setup screen

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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.

Setup 2

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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 Duo” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick Duo” 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

Mass Storage

Auto

Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 86).

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

Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device (page 73).

The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer (pages 73 and 86).

• If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [PictBridge].

• If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [Mass Storage].

Using the Setup screen

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Video Out

Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 92 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

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).

Clock Set

Sets the date and time.

Cancel

Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

Cancels setting the clock.

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 83). This section describes the English version screen contents.

Install the software (supplied) first (page 71)

Copying images to your computer (page 72)

Viewing images on your computer

Enjoying images using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (page 79)

• Viewing images saved on your computer

• Viewing photos organized by date

• Editing images

Printing images

Using your computer

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

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.

USB jack: Provided as standard

Recommended environment for using the supplied software

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows

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

Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with

speakers

Processor/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz

or faster, 128 MB of RAM or more (Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 256 MB of RAM or more)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—200 MB or more

Display:

Screen resolution; 800 × 600 dots or more Colors; High Color (16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more

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 three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples. For details on [PTP], see page 67.

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

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,

Installing the software (supplied)

You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.

• When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation.

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

• When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.

1 Turn on your computer, and insert

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

The installation menu screen appears.

4 Follow the instructions on the

screen to complete the installation.

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

5 Remove the CD-ROM after the

installation is complete.

Using your computer

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

t (CYBERSHOTSOFT).

2 Click [Install].

The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

3 Select the desired language, then

click [Next].

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].

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 Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images. If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized, see page 101.

For a computer without a “Memory Stick” slot

Follow Stages 1 through 4 on pages 72 to 76 to copy images.

• When using Windows 2000/Me, install the supplied software before proceeding. With Windows XP, the installation is unnecessary.

• The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from “Memory Stick Duo”.

Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer

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 become corrupted if the batteries shut down too soon.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with

recorded images into the camera.

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

3 Press to turn on the camera

and the computer.

Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer

2 To the (USB)

jack

USB cable

1 To the USB jack

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

“USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera.

USB Mode

Mass Storage

Memory Stick

Switch on

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 Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 67).

Access indicators*

Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer

• For Windows 2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 74.

• For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 74.

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

1 After making a USB connection in

Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard]

t [OK] as the wizard

screen appears automatically on the desktop.

The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears.

2 Click [Next].

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

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

Using your computer

3 Click the check box of unwanted

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

5 Click the radio button next to

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

The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears.

4 Select a name and destination for

the images, then click [Next].

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.

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 76). Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 73.

Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer

• For Windows XP, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer” on page 73.

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

1 Double-click [My Computer] t

[Removable Disk]

• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not displayed, see page 99.

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].

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 (page 78), you may not be able to play back that image with your camera.

Using your computer

• On the storage destination of the image files, see page 77.

Stage 4: 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].

To delete the USB connection

Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when:

• Disconnecting the USB cable

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”

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

• Turning off the camera

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.

x For Windows 2000/Me/XP

1 Double-click on the tasktray.

Double-click here

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

window, then click [OK].

4 Click [OK].

The device is disconnected.

• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.

t [Stop].

Image file storage destinations and file names

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

Example: viewing folders on Windows XP

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 no new folders are created, there are folders as follows:

– “Memory Stick Duo”; “101MSDCF” only – Internal memory; “101_SONY” only

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

• You cannot record/playback any images to the “MISC” folder.

• 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

• For more information about folders, see pages 49 and 63.

Using your computer

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

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 Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• 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 63) 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 Duo” 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.

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

• 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.

Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied)

You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Cyber-shot Viewer” and gives basic instructions.

“Cyber-shot Viewer” overview

With the “Cyber-shot Viewer” you can:

• Import images shot with the camera and display them on the monitor.

• Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.

• Retouch, print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date, and more.

• For details on the “Cyber-shot Viewer”, refer to the Help.

To access the Help, click [Start] t [Programs] (in Windows XP, [All Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Cyber-shot Viewer].

Starting and exiting the “Cybershot Viewer”

Starting the “Cyber-shot Viewer”

Double-click the (Cyber-shot Viewer) icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [Programs] (in Windows XP, [All Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Cyber-shot Viewer].

Basic instructions

Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera.

Importing images

1 Make sure “Media Check Tool”* is

running.

* “Media Check Tool” is a program that

automatically detects and imports images when a “Memory Stick” is inserted or when the camera is connected.

Look for a (Media Check Tool) icon in the taskbar.

• If there is no icon: Click [Start] t

[Programs] (in Windows XP, [All Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Cyber-shot Viewer] t [Tools] t [Media Check Tool].

2 Connect the camera to your

computer with the USB cable.

After the camera is automatically detected, the [Import Images] screen is displayed.

Using your computer

Exiting the “Cyber-shot Viewer”

Click button in the top right corner of the screen.

• If you will use the “Memory Stick” slot, first refer to page 72.

• In Windows XP, if the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.

3 Import the images.

To start importing images, click the [Import] button.

By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing.

• For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 82.

Viewing images

1 Checking imported images

When importing is complete, the “Cyber-shot Viewer” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed.

2 Viewing images in “Viewed

folders” arranged by shooting date on a calendar

1Click the [Calendar] tab.

Years when images were shot are listed.

2Click the year.

Images shot that year are displayed, arranged on the calendar by shooting date.

3To display images by month, click the

desired month. Thumbnails of images shot that month are displayed.

4To display images by time, click the

desired date. Thumbnails of images shot that day are displayed, arranged by hour.

Year display screen

Month display screen

• The “My Pictures” folder is set as the default folder in “Viewed folders”.

• You can double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself.

Hour display screen

• To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen.

3 Displaying individual images

On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window.

• You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button.

Displaying images in full-screen mode

To display a slide show of current images in full-screen mode, click the button.

• To play or pause the slide show, click the button on the lower left of the screen.

• To stop the slide show, click the button on the lower left of the screen.

Using your computer

Other functions

Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing

To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. From the [File] menu, choose [Register Viewed Folders...] to display the settings screen for “Viewed folders” registration.

Click the [Add...] button, and then specify the folder with images for importing to register the folder as a “Viewed folder.”

• Images in any subfolders of “Viewed folders” are also registered.

Changing the “Folder to be imported”

To change the “Folder to be imported”, access the “Import Settings” screen. To display the “Import Settings” screen, choose [Image Import Settings...] from the [File] menu.

Updating image registration information

To update image information, choose [Update Database] from the [Tools] menu.

• Updating the database may take a while.

• If you rename image files or folders in “Viewed folders”, they cannot be displayed with this software. In this case, update the database.

Uninstalling the “Cyber-shot Viewer”

1 Click [Start] t [Settings] t [Control

Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. (For Windows XP, click [Start] t [Control Panel], then double-click [Add or Remove Programs].)

2 Select [Sony Picture Utility] and click

[Change/Remove] (For Windows XP, [Remove] ) to uninstall.

Technical Support

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/

Choose the “Folder to be imported”.

• You can specify the “Folder to be imported” from folders registered as “Viewed folders.”

Using your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your computer.

• The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

Recommended computer environment

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

Recommended environment for copying images

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

OS X (v10.0 or later)

USB jack: Provided as standard

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.

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

Copying and viewing images on a computer

1 Prepare the camera and a

Macintosh computer.

Perform the same procedure as that described in “Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer” on page 72.

2 Connect the USB cable.

Perform the same procedure as that described in “Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 73.

3 Copy image files to the Macintosh

computer.

1Double-click the newly recognized icon

t [DCIM] t the folder where the

images you want to copy are stored.

2Drag and drop the image files to the

hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.

• For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see page 77.

4 View images on the computer.

Double-click the hard disk icon desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file.

t the

Using your computer

To delete the USB connection

Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when:

• Disconnecting the USB cable

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”

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

• Turning off the camera

Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon.

The camera is disconnected from the computer.

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

Technical Support

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/

Printing still images

How to print still images

When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 102).

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 86)

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 “Cyber-shot Viewer” software in the supplied CD-ROM and print the images.

Printing at a shop (page 89)

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” 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

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.

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).

Stage 1: Preparing the camera

Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer via a USB connection. When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when [USB Connect] is set to [Auto], Stage 1 is unnecessary.

Index button

MENU button

Control Button

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

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

• 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.

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.

Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer

1 Connect the camera to the

printer.

2 To t he ( U S B)

jack

USB cable

1 To the USB

jack

2 Turn on your camera and the

printer.

After the connection is made, the indicator appears.

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 89) 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.

Printing still images

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.

[Index]

Select [On] to print as an index image.

[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.

• If the (PictBridge Connecting) icon appears on the screen, do not disconnect the USB cable.

Printing

2/3

Exit

indicator

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 v/

V, 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 87).

To print other images

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

To print images on the index screen

Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera” (page 86) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 87), then proceed with the following.

Printing at a shop

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” 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 Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the print shop.

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function allowing you to make a order) mark on images of “Memory Stick Duo” 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 Duo” to a shop

• Consult your photo printing service shop as to

what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.

• If a “Memory Stick Duo” 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.

• 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

MENU button

Control button

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.

To remove the mark in single-image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4.

Printing still images

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)

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.

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.

3 Press to turn on the camera.

1 Connect the camera to the TV.

1 To audio/video input jacks

2 To A/V

OUT jack

A/V cable

• 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.

button

Control button

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 signal output to match that of your TV system (page 68).

Connecting your camera to your TV

On TV color systems

If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack the A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

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.

Troubleshooting

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

1 Check the items on pages 94 to 104.

If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 105.

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

minute, and turn on the power.

3 Initialize the settings (page 66).

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

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 110).

• 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 110).

• The displayed time remaining differs from the current one due to the memory effect

(page 110), etc. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to correct the display.

• The batteries are dead (page 110). 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 110).

• The batteries are dead (page 110). 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 110). 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 dial (t step 5 in “Read This

Firs t”).

Your camera cannot record images.

• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” (page 28). If it is full,

do one of the following:

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

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108).

• You cannot record images while charging the flash.

• When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than .

• 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 Duo” (page 108).

The subject is not visible on the screen.

• Your camera is set to the Playback mode. Press the shutter button halfway down, change the

mode dial position, or press to change to the recording mode (

t step 6 in “Read This

First”).

Recording takes a long time.

• The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 24). 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) or (Landscape) is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images.

• The manual focus is selected. Select the auto focus mode using the FOCUS button (page 38).

• Confirm that the setting of [Conversion Lens] is correct (page 61).

t step 5

Troubleshooting

Precision digital zoom does not function.

• Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 57).

• This function cannot be used while shooting movies.

Smart zoom does not function.

• Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 57).

• This function cannot be used when: – The image size is set to [6M] or [3:2]. – Shooting in Multi Burst mode. – Shooting movies.

The flash does not work.

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (t step 5 in “Read This First”).

• You cannot use the flash when: – Multi Burst, Burst or Exposure Bracket mode is selected (page 41). – (High Sensitivity) or (Twilight) is selected in the Scene Selection. – When the mode dial is set to .

• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when (Beach), (High-Speed Shutter) or

(Landscape) is selected in the Scene Selection.

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

• (Twilight) or (Landscape) is selected in the Scene mode (page 34).

The date and time are not displayed.

• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. Only during playback, the date and time

are displayed.

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 37, t step 5 in “Read This First” ).

The image is too dark.

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

(page 45) or adjust the exposure (page 37, t step 5 in “Read This First”).

• When the brightness of the finder backlight is too low, adjust the brightness of the EVF

backlight (page 65).

The image is too bright.

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

exposure (page 37,

• When the brightness of the finder backlight is too high, adjust the brightness of the EVF

t step 5 in “Read This First”).

backlight (page 65).

The image colors are not correct.

• Adjust the [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 45).

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.

The eyes of the subject come out red.

• Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 58).

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

t step 5 in “Read This First”).

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• Light the room and shoot the subject.

The outline of the subject turns blue.

• The peaking function is worked (page 40). If it is unnecessary, cancel the function.

Dots appear and remain on the screen.

• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 8, t “Read This First”).

Cannot shoot images in succession.

• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” 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 98) in conjunction with the following items.

Your camera cannot play back images.

• Press (t step 6 in “Read This First”).

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 78).

• 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 connection (page 76).

The date and time are not displayed.

• (Screen display switch) button is turned off (page 27).

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.

Troubleshooting

Color unevenness may appear during video playback.

• This is not a malfunction. The recorded images are not affected.

Images are not displayed on the screen.

• Remove the A/V cable if the cable is connected (page 91).

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 68).

• Check whether the connection is correct (page 91).

• The USB cable is connected to the USB jack. Disconnect it according to the correct procedure

(page 76).

Deleting/Editing images

Your camera cannot delete an image.

• Cancel the protection (page 51).

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108).

You have deleted an image by mistake.

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

images (page 50), or use the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch and set the switch to the LOCK position (page 108) 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 51).

• 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” on page 70 for Windows, and page 83 for

Macintosh.

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 (page 19).

• Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 73).

• Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB Mode Mass

Storage” is displayed (page 73).

• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the (Setup) menu (page 67).

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

jacks of your computer.

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

device (page 73).

• The software (supplied) is not installed. Install the software (page 71).

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

your computer with the USB cable before you installed the software (supplied). Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the software (see the next item).

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 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 software (page 71).

The USB driver is also installed.

Troubleshooting

You cannot copy images.

• Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer (page 73).

• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 73, 83).

• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not

be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by your camera (page 63).

After making a USB connection, “Cyber-shot Viewer” does not start automatically.

• Start “Media Check Tool” (page 79).

• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 73).

The image cannot be played back on a computer.

• If you are using “Cyber-shot Viewer,” refer to the Help.

• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.

• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick

Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 72).

You cannot print an image.

• Check the printer settings.

Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.

• Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 77).

• Operate correctly (page 78).

Cyber-shot Viewer

Images are not displayed correctly.

• Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not

displayed even if the folder is registered in “Viewed folders”, update the database (page 82).

You cannot find images imported.

• Look in the “My Pictures” folder.

• If you have changed the default settings, refer to “Changing the “Folder to be imported”” on

page 82 and check what folder is used for importing.

You want to change the “Folder to be imported”.

• Access the “Import Settings” screen to change “Folder to be imported”. You can specify a

different folder after using “Cyber-shot Viewer” to register it in “Viewed folders” (page 79).

All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1.

• The date has not been set on the camera. Set the date on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This

Firs t”).

“Memory Stick Duo”

Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.

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

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Sony DSC-H2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Identifying parts

Indicators on the screen

Changing the screen display

Number of still images and recording time of movies

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

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

Using the jog dial

Using the mode dial

Shooting with manual adjustment

Continuous shooting

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

Installing the software (supplied)

Copying images to your computer

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

Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied)

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