Sony DSC-M2 User Guide

2-638-430-12(1)

Digital Still Camera

User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

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

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. DSC-M2

Serial No. ___________________________

DSC-M2

Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Additional information on this product and answers

to frequently asked questions can be found at our

Customer Support Website.

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

Printed in Japan

“Read This First” (separate volume)

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

Others

Index

WARNING

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

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

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclab le.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion 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-M2 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

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

Note:

DSC-M2 is to be used with the Cyber-shot Station Model UC-MB and AC Adaptor Model AC-LS5.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

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

“Memory Stick Duo” is not supplied with this camera.

For shooting images with this camera, you need to purchase a “Memory Stick Duo”.

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 97.

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 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

• Charge the supplied NP-FT1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time. ( “Read This First”)

t step 1 in

• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.

• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions (page 99).

• For details on the usable battery pack, see page 99.

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.

Back up recommendation

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

Notes on recording/playback

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

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

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

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of your camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

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

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

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

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

Notes on the LCD screen and lens

• The LCD screen is 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. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Black (white/red/ blue/green) points

Lens cover

The lens cover of this camera opens and closes automatically when the camera is turned on and off. Be careful not to pinch your finger when the lens cover opens and closes. Also, do not attempt to forcibly open the lens cover, as this may cause malfunction.

On image data compatibility

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

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

Warning on copyright

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

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

• 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.

• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

How to handle the camera

• When opening the LCD panel, rotate the panel to the left as illustrated.

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• When opening the LCD panel, make sure not to touch the lens portion with your fingers.

• The LCD panel rotates 90 degrees and 180 degrees to each side as illustrated. You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen to suit your situation. Adjust the LCD screen with the LCD panel open at 90 degrees.

90°

E I

180°

• When carrying the camera, close the LCD panel as illustrated.

• Do not hold the LCD panel with your hand.

For full use of the digital still camera

Prepare the camera and shoot images easily

“Read This First” (separate volume)

1 Prepare the battery pack 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)

Enjoy images and movies (Hybrid shooting/5SEC Recording)

6 View/delete images

Get more familiar with your camera

• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting)

t page 35

• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 32

PHOTO

MOVIE

MODE

• Enjoy your images using Slide Show and Album

t page 28, 30

• Change the default settings t page 50

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

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

various ways t page 60

• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 75

This manual

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

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images .........................................................11

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully ................................................... 11

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ........................................................... 12

Color – On the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 13

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

Identifying parts ...................................................................................... 15

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

Changing the screen display................................................................... 23

Number of still images and recording time of movies .............................24

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............ 26

Using the buttons for recording/playback................................................ 27

Using Slide Show.................................................................................... 28

Using Album............................................................................................ 30

Using the menu

Using menu items .............................................................................. 32

Menu items .......................................................................................... 33

Shooting menu........................................................................................ 35

(Camera)

(EV)

9 (Focus)

WB (White Bal) ISO

(P.Quality)

Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step)

(Interval) (Flash Level)

PFX (P.Effect)

(Saturation) (Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

Viewing menu..........................................................................................45

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Resize) (Rotate)

(Setup)

Trimming

Using the Setup screen

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

Camera ..............................................................................................51

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

Memory Stick Tool .............................................................................54

Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Copy

Album tool......................................................................................... 56

Write in Album Format

Setup 1 ...............................................................................................57

Beep Format Music LCD Backlight

Language

Setup 2 ...............................................................................................58

File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 60

Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 62

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera.................. 69

Using the supplied software.................................................................... 70

Using your Macintosh computer .............................................................72

Printing still images

How to print still images.......................................................................... 74

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................75

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

Connecting your camera to your TV

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

Troubleshooting

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

Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................94

Others

On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................ 97

On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.........................................................99

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

Specifications........................................................................................102

Index

.................................................................................................... 104

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 buttons/ switches (page 27), the menus (page 32), and so on.

Focus

OVIE

Focusing on a subject successfully

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

F2.830

Then press PHOTO fully down

t See

Press PHOTO fully down straight away

Press PHOTO halfway down

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on

t [Focus] (page 38)

AE/AF lock indicator Flashing , lit/beeps

101

min

FINE

VGA

[ 96]

If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. “Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steadily. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended.

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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.

EV:

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t page 37

Metering Mode:

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

light

through

Recording sensitivity

t step 5 in “Read This First”

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 40

High ISO sensitivity

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

Low ISO sensitivity

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

Color

On the effects of lighting

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

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Characteristics of light

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 40).

Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

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

Description of the pixels and the image size

2592

640

Pixels

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

1 Image size: 5M

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

2 Image size: VGA

480

1944

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

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

Pixel

Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)

Example: Printing in up to A4 size

Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)

Example: An attached image to be sent by email

The default settings are marked with .

Image size Usage guidelines

5M (2592×1944) Larger

3:2* (2592×1728)

3M (2048×1536)

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

VGA (640×480) For recording a large number of images

Smaller

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

Movie size Usage guidelines

640(30fps) (640×480) For recording a clear and smooth movie.

320(30fps) (320×240)

320(15fps) (320×240) For recording more movies.

• “fps” indicates the number of frames per second (Frame Per Second). The actual number of image recordable may differ depending on the shooting situations and the subject.

For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size

For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 41)

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.

Camera

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

qa qs qd

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ql w;

A (Index) button (75, t step 6 in

“Read This First” )

B LCD screen (23) C For shooting: PHOTO button (t step 5

in “Read This First”) For viewing: button (28)

D (Display/LCD backlight on/off)

button (23)

E For shooting: MOVIE button (t step 5

in “Read This First”)

For viewing: button (30)

F (Image Size/Delete) button

(t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)

G MENU button (32) H RESET button (83) I PHOTO button (27, t step 5 in “Read

This First”)

J HYBRID switch (t step 5 in “Read

This First”)

K MODE button (27) L MOVIE button (27, t step 5 in “Read

This First”)

M 5SEC switch (t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

N 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”)

O Shuttle (27, t step 6 in “Read This

First” )

P 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”)

Q POWER button (t step 2 in “Read

This First”)

R /CHG lamp (orange) (t step 1 in

“Read This First”) REC: REC mode lamp (green) (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

PLAY: PLAY mode lamp (green) (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

S DC IN connector

When using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied)

DC plug

v mark

To wall outlet

AC Adaptor

Power cord (mains lead)

(wall socket)

T DC IN connector cover U Hook for wrist strap (t “Read This

First ”)

V Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This

First ”)

2 3

6 7

9 0

A Flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”) B Lens C Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in “Read

This First”) / AF illuminator (53)

D Speaker E Microphone F Multi connector G Battery insertion slot (t step 1 in

“Read This First”)

H “Memory Stick Duo” slot (t step 3 in

“Read This First”)

I Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover (t

step 1 and 3 in “Read This First”)

J Tripod receptacle

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 a tripod having the screw longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

K Battery eject lever (t step 1 in “Read

This First”)

Cyber-shot Station

This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc.

How to attach

Attach the camera as illustrated.

Enjoying the camera

• Make sure to slide the tray firmly.

How to remove

Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot Station as illustrated and remove the camera.

234

A Camera connector B A/V OUT (STEREO) jack (81) C (USB) jack (63) D DC IN jack (t step 1 in “Read This

First”)

• Be sure to turn off the camera before you attach the camera to the Cyber-shot Station or remove the camera from the Cyber-shot Station.

Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When in REC mode

In shooting standby

101

min

VGA

C:32:00

[

400

]

+2.0EV

[00:28:25]

640 30f

When pressing PHOTO halfway down

F3.5 2”+2.0EV

When recording movies

640 30f

+2.0EV

Display Indication

60min

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

101

Recording folder (54)

Album (30, 56)

t step 5

1.3

Zoom scaling (51, in “Read This First”)

1.3

Camera mode (Scene Selection) (35)

Camera mode (Program) (35)

White balance (40)

Picture effect (43)

Date/Time (52)

t step 5 in “Read

Macro ( This First”)

Sharpness (44)

Contrast (44)

Saturation (44)

ISO number (40)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (94)

Display Indication

Red-eye reduction (52)

Flash mode (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

3:2

5M 3M

1M VGA

Image size ( “Read This First”)

t step 4 in

FINE STD Image quality (41)

BRK

AF illuminator (53)

Recording mode (41, step 5 in “Read This First”)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (24)

DPOF

(not displayed on the screen on the previous

Menu/Guide menu (32)

• Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/ off.

page)

Display Indication

AF range finder frame indicator (38)

0.5m Focus preset distance (38)

Metering mode (

t step 5

in “Read This First”)

Histogram (23, 37)

Display Indication

Vibration warning (11)

• 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 using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera.

E Low battery warning (26,

94)

+ Spot metering cross hair

t step 5 in “Read This

( First”)

AF range finder frame (38)

Self-timer (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

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

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+2.0EV Exposure Value (37)

[00:28:05] Maximum recordable time

(25)

Movie recording mode (

step 5 in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

z AE/AF lock (t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (37)

NR slow shutter

• If the shutter speed is slower than or equal to1/6 second (when set to ISO64/ 100/200) or 1/25 second (when set to ISO400), the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise.

2” Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

Display Indication

+2.0EV Exposure Value (37)

Movie recording

zzzzz 5SEC recording (

t step 5

in “Read This First”)

00:00:02 Recording time (25)

When playing back still images

101

VGA

1.3

C:32:00

101

min

12/12

F4.5500

ISO

PLAY

100 +2.0EV

9:30AM112005101-0012

When playing back movies

101

min

12/12

640 30f

VOL.

• To check the playback display on Album,

00:00:00

C:32:00

DPOF

see page 30.

Display Indication

60min

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

/ Playback folder (45)/

101

Album playback (30)

101

Recording folder (54)

12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected folder

3:2

5M 3M

1M VGA

Image size ( “Read This First”)

t step 4 in

Playback/Stop/Slide Show fast forward (28, 30,

t step

6 in “Read This First”)

// //

00:00:12 Counter (

High Speed Fast forward/ High Speed Rewind

t step 6 in “Read

This First”)

Step 12/16

Frame by frame playback (41)

1.3

Zoom scaling ( “Read This First”)

Vo lu me (

t step 6 in

t step 6 in “Read

This First”)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (94)

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Display Indication

z PLAY Hybrid mode playback (t

step 6 in “Read This First”)

101-0012 Folder-file number (45)

Playback bar (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

Change folder (45)

• This does not appear when using Album.

- Protect (46)

PictBridge connecting (76)

Print order (DPOF) mark (79)

Recording mode (41, step 5 in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

Do not disconnect the USB cable (77)

Histogram (23, 37)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

Flash

Metering mode ( in “Read This First”)

White balance (40)

500 Shutter speed

F4.5 Aperture value

ISO number (40)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (37)

DPOF

Menu/Guide menu (32)

t step 5

Display Indication

2005 1 1 9:30 AM

Recorded date/time of the playback image (52)

Changing the screen display

Each time you press the (Display/LCD backlight on/off) button, the display changes as follows.

Histogram on

101

min

Histogram display (page 37)

VGA

640 30 f

[00:10:48][ 96]

Indicators off

LCD backlight off

Indicators on

101

min

VGA

640 30 f

[00:10:48][ 96]

• 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

– The menu is displayed. – Recording movies – The image size is 3:2. – Recording in the digital zoom area During playback – The menu is displayed. – In index mode – You are using playback zoom. – You are rotating still images. – Playback of Multi Burst images – Playback of movies – Playback of Slide Show

• 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.

• You can extend the battery remaining time by turning off the LCD backlight.

• When you start Slide Show, the indicators will be turned off. During Slide Show, you can turn the indicators on by pressing (Display/ LCD backlight on/off) button.

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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.

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

Capacity

Size

5M 12 25 51 92 188 384 789

3:2 12 25 51 92 188 384 789

3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1265

1M 50 101 202 356 725 1481 3038

VGA 196 393 789 1427 2903 5927 12153

• The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal].

• The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst].

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

• You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 47).

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

23 48 96 174 354 722 1482

36 74 149 264 537 1097 2250

93 187 376 649 1319 2694 5524

490 984 1974 3569 7259 14819 30383

(Units: Images)

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

Capacity

Size

5M 9 18 37 67 138 282 578

3:2 9 18 37 67 138 282 578

3M 12 25 51 93 191 389 799

1M 20 41 83 148 302 617 1265

VGA 29 59 119 216 439 898 1841

• The number of images listed is for when [Hybrid Rec] is set to [Normal].

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

14 28 57 103 210 429 880

17 36 72 129 263 538 1104

25 51 102 183 372 759 1558

32 65 131 237 483 987 2025

(Units: Images)

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

Capacity

Size

640(30fps) 0:01:29 0:02:59 0:05:59 0:10:49 0:22:01 0:44:57 1:32:10

320(30fps) 0:04:45 0:09:34 0:19:12 0:34:43 1:10:37 2:24:10 4:55:36

320(15fps) 0:16:37 0:33:24 1:07:00 2:01:08 4:06:24 8:23:01 17:11:20

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

• The maximum recording time is two hours per one recording.

• Playback of movies not recorded with this camera cannot be guaranteed.

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

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

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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 battery pack (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 99).

• The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions:

– The surrounding temperature is low. – The flash is used. – The camera has been turned on and off many

times. – The zoom is used frequently. – [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright]. – The battery power is low.

When shooting still images

LCD

backlight

Normal On

Off

Hybrid On

Off

No. of

images

Approx. 210 Approx. 105

Approx. 250 Approx. 125

Approx. 130 Approx. 65

Approx. 160 Approx. 80

Battery life

(min.)

When viewing still images

Battery life (min.)

Approx. 100

• The values show when playing back Music at the time of when [Transition] is set to [Normal] in Slide Show.

When shooting movies

Movie size

640(30fps)

320(15fps)

Battery life (min.)

LCD backlight On

Approx. 55 Approx. 65

Approx. 65 Approx. 75

LCD backlight Off

When viewing movies

Movie size Battery life (min.)

640(30fps) Approx. 90

320(15fps) Approx. 100

• Shooting in the following situations: – (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]. – Shooting once every 30 seconds. – The zoom is switched alternately between the

W and T ends. – The flash strobes once every two times. – The power turns on and off once every ten

times.

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

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

Using the buttons for recording/playback

You can use the buttons and Shuttle for recording/playback according to the desired setting.

button

When set to PLAY, you can playback recorded images with

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music (Using Slide Show t page 28). When you set the mode to REC, the button functions as PHOTO.

button

When set to PLAY, you can switch regular playback to Album (Using Album t page 30). When you set the mode to REC, the button functions as MOVIE.

Shuttle

During playback, you can fast forward or rewind by rotating Shuttle. The larger the inclination of Shuttle is, the faster the speed grows

PHO

VIE

MODE

(at three different speeds). While recording, you can adjust EV (page 37).

PHOTO button

Shoot still images.

t step 5 in “Read This First”

MOVIE button

Record movies.

t step 5 in “Read This First”

MODE button

You can switch PLAY mode and REC mode back and forth.

Using Slide Show

You only need to press to view a series of images with music (Slide Show).

1 Set the mode to

2 Press . 3 Slide Show starts.

PLAY with MODE.

During Slide Show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B on the control button.

• When pressing during regular playback, you can view the saved image on “Memory Stick Duo” and during Album playback, you can view the saved image in Album.

• When you have shot images by Hybrid, you can only playback still images.

• When you have shot the Multi Burst images, you can only playback the first frame of the continuous images.

To pause Slide Show

Press z at the center of the control button. When you want to restart, select [Continue] with B and press z.

To stop Slide Show

Press either or z. If you have pressed z, select [Exit] and press z.

To adjust the setting

You can adjust the desired setting for Slide Show.

1 Press MENU during Slide Show playback, then display the menu. 2 Select the desired menu item with v/V on the control button.

101

3/9

min

Slide Show

Image

Folder

Music

Music 1

Transition

Normal

Restart

Exit

3 Select the setting with b/B. 4 Select [Restart] and press z.

The available setting items are shown below. The default settings are marked with .

Image

Folder (This Date)

All

Playback a series of images saved in a specified folder (or in a specified “This Date” during Album playback) in order.

Playback all images in a “Memory Stick Duo” (in Album for Album playback) in order.

Music

Music1

Music2

Music3

Music4

Off

Select the music for Slide Show playback. A number of selectable music in [Music1] - [Music4] reflects the stored Music files.

Cancel the music for Slide Show playback.

Transition

Quick

Normal

Slow

You can set the transition for changing images. The effects on the image display will vary depending on your transition setting. However, when you set the transition to [Slow], images are displayed like in regular playback. The effects are only available as you switch the images.

z On add/change Music files

You can transfer the desired music from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to playback during Slide Show. You can transfer the music after connecting the camera and a computer via the USB connection using the supplied software “Music Transfer” with the “Memory Stick Duo” removed. For more details, see page 71.

• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (those four preset pieces (Music1-4) can be changed with the desired pieces).

• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is 180 seconds.

• If you cannot playback a Music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format Music] (page 57) and transfer some music again.

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Using Album

When shooting images during displayed on the screen, those minimized copies of the original images can be saved on Album (page 56). Even if images are deleted from the “Memory Stick Duo,” you can still view and store the minimized images in Album.

I E

• When shooting still images, their image-size recorded on Album is [VGA]. You can shoot a maximum of 1,100 still images. Up to the first 5 seconds of movies are saved as minimized movies specified below:

I E

Movie size Movie size saved on Album

640(30fps) 640(2fps)

320(30fps) 320(2fps)

320(15fps) 320(1fps)

• You cannot save the pre/post movies of each still image on Album when shooting in Hybird.

To playback images in Album

1 Set the mode to PLAY with MODE. 2 Press .

Images in Album will be organized by the shooting date. Each unit of this group is called “This Date” to be displayed on the index screen.

2005 20

137

15 20 25

3918

MOVE

3 Select “This Date” with v/V/b/B or with Shuttle, then press z.

All images, including those in “This Date,” appear in the index screen.

2005 1 10:00

A: Recording year B: Recording month C: Recording day D: The images recorded on “This Date”

A: Recording year/month B: Recording day

SELECT

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Sony DSC-M2 User Guide

Notes on using your camera

Table of contents

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Basic techniques for better images

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

Exposure

Adjusting the light intensity

Color

On the effects of lighting

Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

Identifying parts

Indicators on the screen

Changing the screen display

Number of still images and recording time of movies

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

Using the buttons for recording/playback

Using Slide Show

Using Album