Sony DSC-P1 Operating Instruction

3-064-296-13(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual 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-P1

Serial No. ________________________

DSC-P1

WARNING

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

For the 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 elec tr ic shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the lite rature accompanyin g the appliance.

Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Inf orm at ion

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P1 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park

Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is sub ject t o the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in te rference, and (2) this device must accep t an y in terf erence received, i nclud ing in terf erence tha t 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 limi ts 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 int erferen ce wil l not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferenc e 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 o r mor e of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate t he receiving

antenna.

— Increase the separation be tween the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circui t dif fe rent from that t o whi ch the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied in terface cable must be u sed 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 the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or F actory Service Center.

Note:

In some areas the di sposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Servi ce Center near est yo u call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Fact ory Servic e Cent er neare st you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking lit hium ion battery.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPT ACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Attention for the Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters.

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influen ce the pic tur e an d sound of this camera.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety a nd convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with

or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cov er, be sure to attach t he fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For the Customers in Germany

Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EE C.9 2 /

31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances:

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Residential area

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Business district

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Light-i ndustry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Clas s B. )

“Memory Stick”

N50

For the Customers in CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

“Memory Stick” and Battery

Pack

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

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 interf e renc e , and (2) this device mus t acc ept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Battery pack

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

THIS CLASS B DIGIT AL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 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 THA T MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Be sure to read the following before using your camera

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recordin g to ma ke sur e that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recordin g cannot be compensated for if recording or pla yba c k is not possible due to a malfuncti on of your camera, etc.

Notes on image data compatibility

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This camera conforms with the Design Rules for Camera File Sy stems universal standar d established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industries Development Association). You cannot play back on your camera still imag es reco rded on o ther equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

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Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and pla yba c k of images recorded or edited wit h othe r equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Tele vision programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or ima ge data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes.

LCD screen, finder (only models with a finder) and lens

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

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

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be car eful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 56 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.

Handling of the movable lens

This camera uses a movable lens. Be careful no t to strike or app l y excessive force to the lens portion.

When the camera is used for long periods

Note that the camera body may becom e hot.

Table of contents

Getting started

Identifying the parts ..............................6

Preparing the power supply ..................8

Setting the date and time .....................12

Inserting the “Memory Stick” .............14

Basic operations

Recording

Recording still images ................... ..... 15

Recording moving images ..................21

Playback

Playing back still images ....................22

Playing back moving images .............. 23

Viewing images using a personal

computer ...................................... 25

Image file storage destinations a nd

image files ....................................30

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

How to use the MODE selector ..........32

How to use the control button .............32

How to change the menu settings ....... 34

Menu settings ................ ......................35

Various recording

Setting th e image size

(IMAGE SIZE) ............................ 39

Creating Clip Motion Files .................40

Recording still images for e-mail

(E-MAIL) ..................................... 41

Recording still images with audio files

(VOICE) ...................................... 41

Recording text documents (TEXT) ..... 42

Recordin g st ill images as

uncompressed files (TIFF) ...........42

Recording images in macro .............. ..43

Using the PROGRAM AE function ....43

Adjusting the exposure

(EXPOSURE) .............................. 44

Adjusting the whit e ba la nce

(WHITE BALANCE) ..................45

Recordin g the date and tim e on the still

image (DATE/TIME) ..................45

Enjoying picture effects

(P.EFFECT) ................................. 46

Various playback

Playing back six images at once

(INDEX) ...................................... 47

Enlarging a part of the still image

(Zoom and trimming) ..................48

Rotating a still image (ROTATE) .......49

Playing back the images in order

(SLIDE SHOW) ....................... .... 49

Viewing images on a TV screen .........50

Editing

Preventing ac c idental erasure

(PROTECT) ................................. 51

Deleting images (DELETE) ................52

Changing the recorded still image size

(RESIZE) ..................................... 53

Copying images (COPY) ....................53

Selecting still images to print

(PRINT MARK) ..........................55

Additional information

Precautions .......................................... 56

On “Memory Sticks” ..........................57

Using your camera abroad ..................58

Troubleshooting .................................. 59

Warning and notice messages .............63

Self-diagnosis display .........................64

Specifications ...................................... 65

Display window indicators ................. 66

LCD screen indicators .................... .... 67

Index ...................................................69

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for de tails of operation.

1 2

3 4 5

A POWER switch/lamp B Shutter button (15) (21) C MODE selector (32) D Built-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

E Flash (20) F Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording.

8 9 0

G Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

H Finder window I Self-timer/

recording lamp (only during recording moving images)

J Display window K Lens

1 2 3

4 5 6

qs qd

Attaching the wrist strap

Getting started

7 8 9

A Finder

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) Strobe charge lamp (orange)

B (flash) button

C (MACRO) button (43)

D PROGRAM AE button (43) E VOLUME +/– button F LCD ON/OFF button

Set to OF F t o save the battery when using the finder.

G LCD screen H Control button

qj qk ql

I Speaker J DISPLAY button K Zoom button L Hook for wrist strap M A/V OUT jack (50)

Audio output is monaural.

N Battery eject lever (8) O Battery/“Memory Stick” cover P Access lamp (14) Q USB jack (mini-B) (26) (27) R Jack cover S DC IN jack (9) (11)

Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FS11 battery pack* (S series). You cannot use any other battery pack.

Battery eject lever

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Install the battery pack.

Insert the batter y pack with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated.

Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the battery eject lever upward, and remove the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.

* What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the

mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Charging the battery pack

You cannot charge the bat te ry pack while your cam era is turned on. Be s ur e to turn off your camera before charging.

Battery pack (S series)

To the wall outlet (mains)

Getting started

Jack cover

AC-LS1A AC power adaptor

Insert the battery pack into your camera.

Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the

DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.

Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

The battery indicat or in t he display window flashes w hen charging begins. When the battery in dicator stops flashing,

full charge

battery pack inserted for about one hour after normal charge is completed until the battery remaining indicator and “FULL” is displayed alternately in the display window.

After charging

Remove the AC power adaptor.

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accurat e depending on the co ndi t io ns of use and the operating environment. Charging at a room temper ature of 50°F to 86°F (10 °C t o 30°C) is recommended.

, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the

Power cord

(mains lead)

normal charge

is completed. For

NP-FS11 battery pack

When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short. When using the ca mera in an e x tremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or ot her place to keep it warm, th en i n s ert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.)

NP-FS11 (sup pl ie d) 180 130

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the ACLS1A AC power adapt or.

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back

STILL mode recording*

NP-FS11 (supplied)

Battery life (min.) Number of images

LCD screen ON 70 (65) 1300 (1200)

LCD screen OFF 90 (85) 1700 (1600)

STILL mode playback**

NP-FS11 (supplied)

Battery life (min.) Number of images

LCD screen ON 105 (100) 2000 (1900)

Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged batte ry pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C), 640×4 80 i m age size and in NORMAL recording mode. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery p ack.

Recording at about 4-second intervals

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Playing back single images in orde r at ab out 3- se c ond intervals

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MOVIE mode recording

NP-FS11 (supplied)

LCD screen OFF (min.) LCD screen ON (min.)

Continuous recordi ng 110 (100) 85 (75)

Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25 °C) and 160×112 image size. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.

Notes

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The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flas h , rep eatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom.

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The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The figures in the table are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”

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“----” appears in the display window u nti l the batt ery usable time is calculated.

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During charging, the indicators in the display window may not appear correctly or may flash in the following cases. — When the battery pack is not install ed cor rec tl y. — When the battery pack has malfunc tioned.

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When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery remaining time to appear.

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If the power may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remainin g indi cator is correct.

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Use the AC power adaptor near the wall outlet (mains). If any trouble occurs whil e us ing the camera, immediately unplug the power cord from the wall outle t (ma ins) to c ut off the power.

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Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction.

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Do not expose the battery pack to water.

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When the battery pack will not be used fo r a long ti me , charge the battery pack once fully, and use it in PLAY mode until it completely discharges. Keep the battery pack in a cool place.

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Battery life will be shorter when you record with the LCD screen ON. W e recommend that you turn the LCD screen OFF.

Using the AC power adaptor

To the wall outlet (mains)

Getting started

Jack cover

Power cord

(mains lead)

AC-LS1A AC power adaptor

Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the

DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.

Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

Setting the date and time

When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.

POWER switch

Control button

Slide the POWER switch to turn on the power.

The POWER lamp lights up.

Press v on the control button.

The menu bar appe ar s on the LCD screen.

Select [SETUP] with B on the control button,

then press the center z.

Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the

center z.

Select the desired date display format with

on the control button, then press the

v/V

center z.

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/ mon t h/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.

The item to be set is indicated with v/V.

Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it.

After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [ENTER] with B on the control button, then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

Getting started

To cancel the date and time setting

Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the came ra for abou t three mi nutes durin g recordi ng, the camer a turns off automaticall y to prevent wearing down the batte ry. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch to tur n on the camera again.

Inserting the “Memory Stick”

Access lamp

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Insert the “Memory Stick” w ith the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks.

Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Removing the “Memory Stick”

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lig ht ly.

Notes

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If you do not insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, a message such as “MEMORY STICK ERROR” will be displayed.

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Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.

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You cannot record or ed it im ages on a “M emor y Sti ck” i f the er asur e prevention switch is s et to the LOCK position.

Erasure prevention switch

Connector

Label space

Basic operations

AE lock indicator

Remaining memory

capacity indicator

Recording

Recording still images

Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick . ”

POWER switch

Set the MODE selector to STILL.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway

down and check the image.

While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing rapidly, the image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z stops flashing ra pi dl y and lights up.** The camera is ready for recording. T o cancel the recording, release the shutter button.

Recording

Exposure and focus are automatically adjusted.

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When the AE lock indicator z changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to

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focus on (dark or no contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter and focus again, and be sure to check the picture after recording.

If you skip step 2 and press the shutter fully down

The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”. You cannot record an image when:

— The recording conditions require a flash and the strobe charge lamp (pag e 17) is

Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDI N G ” disappears, you can record the next image.

flashing.

The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”

See pages 39 to 42.

Notes

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Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating.

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While the image is being recorded on the “Memory Stick,” do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick.”

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When recording a bright subje ct, t he LCD sc reen col or may ch ange a fte r AE lock , b ut this does not affect the recorded image.

Holding the camera correctly

Hold the camera so that your fingers do no t bl ock the flash when r ecording images.

Recording images with the finder

LCD ON/OFF

Press LCD ON/OFF to turn off the LCD screen.

Recording

Indicators on the finder

Recording lamp (red)

AE lock lamp (green)

Strobe charge lamp (orange)

Notes

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When recording a subject closer than 3 1/4 feet (1 m), record using the LCD screen. When recording images with t he f inder, the positions of the f in der and the lens dif fer, so the recording range may be slightly offset.

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You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the menu settings.

Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)

You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 33) and pres si ng b on the control button . To return to the norm al recording mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with b/B on the control button and then press the center z. You can also delete the im age first by selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the cont rol button and pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with v/V on the control button and pressing the center z.

Using the zoom feature

The T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.

The lens portion moves durin g zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens portion while it is operating.

Zoom button

W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side: About 19 3/4 inche s (50 cm) or more T side: About 19 3/4 inche s ( 50 cm) o r m or e To record even clos er subjects, see page 43.

Digital zoom function

This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when zoom exceeds 3×.

Using digital zoom

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The maximum zoom magnification is 6×.

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Digital zooming de te ri orates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (pag e 37 ).

Notes

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Zoom does not work while recording moving images.

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Digital zoom does n ot wor k for moving images.

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Digitally zoome d images do not appear in the finder. Check these images using the LCD screen.

LCD screen indicators during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 67 for a detailed description of the ind ic at ed it em s .

DISPLAY

Notes

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You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and som e of th e ind ic at or s use d in a dvanced operations.

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The indicators on the LCD screen are not reco rd ed .

Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the sh ut te r button.

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp

Control button

Recording

Select (self-timer) indicat or on the menu bar with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press th e cente r z. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded. The selftimer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released.

Recording images with the flash

The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automat ically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.

(

flash)

Each time you press the (flash), the indicator changes as follows .

(No indicator) t t t t (No indicator)

Auto red-eye reduction: The flash strobes before recording to reduce the

red-eye phen omenon.

Forced flash: The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding

brightness.

No flash: The flash does not strobe. You can change the brightness of the flash (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings (page 37).

Notes

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The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 1 5/8 feet to 7 1/2 feet (0.5 m to

2.3 m) when set to the W side, or 1 5/8 feet to 3 7/8 feet (0.5 m to 1.2 m) when set to the T side.

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Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desir e d red-eye reduction effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

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The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use for c ed flash in a bright loc at ion .

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When you record images i n a dark place wit h the c ame ra set to becomes slow, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent shaking.

(no flash), the shutter s peed

Recording moving images

Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”

POWER switch

DISPLAY

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE.

Press the shutter button fully down.

“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

If you press the shutter button once

The image and sound are recorded for five seconds. You can change the recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 36).

If you hold the shutter button down

The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu setting is set to

[320 (HQ)]/[320×240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 36).

B Recording

Zooming or using the self-timer, etc.

See pages 18 and 19.

LCD screen indicators during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. These indicators are not recorded. See page 67 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Note

When shooting back-lit or other extremely bright scenes, vertical red bands may appear in the image. This is the smear phenomenon inherent to CCD image sensors, and is not a malfunction. The red bands can be reduced by compensating the exposure to the + side (page 44).

Playing back still images

POWER switch

DISPLAY

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD s creen.

Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD

screen.

Select the desired still image with the

control button.

Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control button.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

Playback

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control button.

Notes

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You might not b e able to corre ctly play back images recorded with this camera on othe r equipment.

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You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be recorded with this camera.

LCD screen indicators during still image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 68 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Playing back moving images

(playback)/X (pause)

Playback bar

POWER switch

VOLUME +/–

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.

Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD

screen.

Select the desired moving image with the

control button.

Moving images are displayed one-siz e smaller than still images. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control button.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

Select

v/V/b/B

center z.

The moving image and sou nd are played back. During playback, B (playback) changes to X (pause).

(playback) on the LCD screen with

on the control button, then press the

DISPLAY

Playback

To pause playback

Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can di rectly sele c t the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing the center z. When you press the center z during playback, play back is paused.

Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)]

The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 3 and 4.

Adjusting the volume

Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.

LCD screen indicators during moving image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 68 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Viewing images using a personal computer

You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing images on a perso nal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software.

Note

Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer.

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Still images (other than TE XT mode, uncompressed mode a nd Clip Motion):JP EG f or ma t

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Moving images/audio: MPEG format

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Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format

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TEXT mode, Clip Mo tion: GIF format

Recommended computer environment

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professi ona l

Standard ins tallation is requ ired. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from: Windows3.1, Windows 95 to Windows98 or Windows98 to Windows 98SE; Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 95 to

Windows 2000 CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard. ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures ).

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models.

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iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading typ e CD-ROM drive

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iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation The USB connector must be provided as standard. QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Notes

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Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub.

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Depending on the type of USB equipmen t that is used simultaneo u sly, some equipment may not operate.

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

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Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera.

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 users

Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to load.

Do not connect the USB cable to your personal computer yet.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal

computer.

The application software screen appears.

Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE, Windows

2000”.

USB driver installation starts.

Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

Some personal computers may restart at this point.

Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera with the USB

connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

to the USB connector

Personal computer

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, connect the AC power

adaptor and turn on your camera.

“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard

recognize the hardware.

The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.

Notes

Be sure to perform the procedure up to step 4 in the condition without the camera connected to

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your personal computer. In step 7, make sure that a “Memory Stick” is inserted in your camera. Otherwise, you will be

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unable to install the USB driver.

USB cable

to the USB jack

(mini-B)

Push in until the connector clicks into place

For Macintosh users

Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal

computer.

Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open

the window.

Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to

the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop).

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Sony USB Driver

•

Sony USB Shim

When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click

“OK.”

Restart your personal computer.

Viewing images

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 users

Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows

to load. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack (mini-B) on the

camera and the other end to the USB connector on your personal computer.

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to the USB connector

Personal computer

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, and connect the AC

power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains).

USB cable

to the USB jack

(mini-B)

Push in until the connector clicks into place

Turn on the power of your camera.

“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of th e camera.

Open “My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly

recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”)

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the

folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” (page 30).

Desired file type Double-click in this order

Still ima g e “Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file Moving image* “Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file* Audio* “Mssony” folder t “Momlv100” folder t Audio file* Clip Motion

image E-mail image

TIFF image (uncompressed)

*Copying a file to t he hard disk of yo ur personal comput er before viewing it is

recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image and sound may break off.

“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file

“Mssony” folder t “Imcif100” folder t Image file

For Windows 2000 users

When using Windows 2000, the following procedures ar e recommended wh en disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory Stick” from the camera while it is connected to your personal computer.

Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task

tray. When the message appears comfirming the safe removal of the

hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”.

Notes on using your personal computer

“Memory Stick”

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“Memory Stick” operations on your camera cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been formatted on your personal computer.

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Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorte n the “M em or y Stick” life.

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Do not compress the data on the “Memo ry Stick .” Com pr e sse d files cannot be played back on your camera.

Software

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Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file.

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When you load an image modified using the su pplied retouch software from your persona l computer to the camera or when you dir e c tly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open the file.

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Depending on your application software, only the first frame of a Clip Motion image may be displayed.

Communications with your personal computer

Communications between your came r a and your personal computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

Other

When connecting the camera to a personal computer or when using an external power source, remove the battery pack from inside th e cam e r a.

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Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Uni te d St at es and/or othe r cou n tries.

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Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Com put er, Inc.

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All other product names mentioned he rein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” an d “®” a re not me ntioned in each case in this manual.

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Image file storage destinations and image files

Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. within the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is “D.”)

Folder File Meaning

100msdcf DSC0

CLP0

MBL0

TXT0

ssss

.JPG•Still image file recorded normally

.GIF

.THM•Index image file of Clip M otion file

ssss

.GIF•Clip Mot ion file reco rded in MOBILE

.THM•Index image file of Clip M otion file

.GIF•Still image file recorded in TEXT mode

.THM•Index image file of still image file recorded

ssss

Folder containing still image, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data

Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data

Folder containing moving image data

Folder containing VOICE mode audio data

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Still image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 41)

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Still image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 42)

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Still image file recorded in V O ICE mode (page 41)

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Clip Mot ion file reco rded in NO RMAL mode (page 40)

recorded in NORMAL mode

mode (page 40)

recorded in MOBILE mode

(page 42)

in TEXT mode

stands for any number

Folder File Meaning

Imcif100 DS C0

ssss

.JPG

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Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 41)

DSC0

ssss

.TIF

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Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF

mode (page 42) Moml0001 MOV0 Momlv100 DSC0

The numerical por ti o ns of the following files are the same. — A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file — An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode an d its cor r esponding image file — An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its correspondi ng image file — An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file — An image file recorded with CLIP MOTION and its correspondin g index im ag e file

ssss

.MPG•Moving image file recorded normally

.MPG•Audio file recorded in VOICE mode (page 41)

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Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations”.

How to use the MODE selector

The MODE se le ct or selects whethe r you can use your cam er a to record or to play back and edit images. Set the selector as f ol lows b ef ore starting to operat e your camera.

PLAY STILL MOVIE

PLAY: To play back or edit

images

STILL: To record still images,

voice memos and Clip Motion images

MOVIE: To record moving images

How to use the control button

The control button is used to select the indicators, images and menus appearing on the LCD screen of y our camera. The operat io n methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operatio ns ” are described below.

Select Enter (OK)

Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen

Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen.

Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen.

Note

You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX scree n display (page 47).

Menu bar

Selecting items and images on the LCD screen

Press v/V/b/B on the

control button to select the item you want to set or the image you want to display.

The color of the select ed item or the border of the selected image changes from blue to yellow.

Press the center z to enter

the item.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute each function.

The “Advanced operations” section of this manual refers to selecting and entering items by the above procedure as “Select [(item name)].”

Before performing advanced operations

How to change the menu settings

Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button.

MODE selector

Press v on the control button to display the menu bar.

The menu bar appears as follows according to the setting of the MODE selector.

MOVIE/STILL PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode)

Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the

control button, then press the center z.

The color of the sel ect ed item changes fro m blue to yellow, and when you press the center z, the modes that can be set for that item are displayed.

Select the desired mode with v/V/b/B on the control button, then

press the center z.

To clear the menu

Press V on the control button until the LCD screen returns to the menu bar display in step 1. To clear the menu bar, press V again.

Menu settings

Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x.

(SELF TIMER)

Records with the self-timer (page 19).

EFFECT

Item Setting Description MODE

P.EFFECT SOLARIZE

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART

x OFF

DATE / TIME

FILE

Item Setting Description MODE

FORMAT OK Formats a “Memory Stick.”

FILE NUMBER

CLIP MOTION

DAY&TIME DATE

x OFF

CANCEL Cancels formatting of a “Memory

SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence

x NORMAL Resets the file numbering each time the

160×120 (NORMAL)

80×72 (MOBILE)

CANCEL Cancels Clip Motion.

Sets the image special effects (page 46). MOVIE

Sets whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 45).

Note that when formatting is performed, all data recorded on the “Memory Stick” including protected images is erased.

Stick.”

even if the “Memory Stick” is changed.

“Memory Stick” is changed.

Sets the image size and number of frames for creating GIF format animation (page 40).

Up to 10 frames can be recorded.

Up to 2 frames can be recorded.

selector

STILL

selector

MOVIE STILL PLAY

MOVIE STILL

STILL

Before performing advanced operations

Item Setting Description MODE

IMAGE SIZE

REC MODE TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in

REC TIME SET

ROTATE (in single

mode only) SLIDE

SHOW (in single mode only)

PRINT MARK

PROTECT ON Protects images against accidental

2048×1536

2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480

320 (HQ) 320×240 160×112

TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white. VOICE Records an audi o file (with still image)

E-MAIL Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG

NORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected

15 sec 10 sec 5 sec

—

INTERVAL

REPEAT Repeats the slide show.

START Starts the slide show. CANCEL Cancels the slide show setti ngs and

ON Marks the still images to be printed

OFF Unmarks the print mark of the still

OFF Releases protection of images against

Selects the image size when recording still images.

Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images.

addition to the JPEG file.

in addition to the JPEG file.

file in addition to the selected image size.

image size. Adjusts the recording t ime for moving

images.

Rotates the still image. PLAY

Sets the slide show interval.

3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min

ON/OFF

execution.

(page 55).

images.

erasure (pag e 51).

accidental erasure.

selector

STILL

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

PLAY

CAMERA

Item Setting Description MODE

DIGITAL ZOOM

SHARPNESS

WHITE BALANCE

FLASH LEVEL

EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to

TOOL

Item Setting Description MODE

COPY OK Copie s an image (page 53). PLAY

RESIZE (in single mode only)

ON Uses digital zoom. STILL

OFF Does not use digital zoom. +2 to –2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

appears on the LCD screen except

when set to 0.

IN DOOR OUT DOOR HOLD AUTO

HIGH Makes the flash level higher th an

NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal .

–2.0 EV

CANCEL Cancels copying of the image. 2048×1536

1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL

Sets the white ba l ance (page 45). MOVIE

normal.

Adjusts the exposu re. MOVIE

Changes the recorded still image size (page 53).

selector

STILL

selector

PLAY

Before performing advanced operations

SETUP

Item Setting Description MODE

DEMO

ON/STBY

OFF

Displayed only when you use the AC power adaptor in MOVIE or STILL mode. When ON is selected, a demonstration will start if you do not operate your camera for about 10 minutes. To stop the demonstration, turn off your camer a. Select ON to make the demonstration appear again.

selector

MOVIE STILL

Item Setting Description MODE

VIDEO OUT

NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC

mode (North American countries, Japan, etc.).

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL

mode (European countries, etc.).

LANGUA GE

CLOCK SET

ENGLISH Displays the menu items in English. MOVIE

/JPN Displays the m enu items in Japanes e.

Sets the date and time (page 12). MOVIE

—

BEEP SHUTTER Turns off the beep only. (The shutter

sound is heard when you press the shutter button.)

ON Turns on the beep/shutt er sound (when

you press the contr ol button /

shutter

button).

OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

LCD BRIGHT

Adjusts the LCD screen brightness using the +/– buttons on the L CD screen. This has no e ffect on the recorded images.

INDEX*

Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 47).

selector

MOVIE STILL PLAY

STILL PLAY

MOVIE STILL PLAY

DELETE

Setting Description MODE selector

OK Deletes the displayed image. PLAY CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.

(RETURN)**

Returns to PLAY (single) mode.

Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode.

∗

Displayed only in PLAY (INDEX) mode.

∗∗

Various recording

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

2,3

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.

Select the desired image size.

Still image sizes

2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480

The image is recorded in 3:2

∗

(horizontal : v ertical) size to match the printing paper size ratio of 3:2.

Moving image sizes

320 (HQ*), 320×240, 160×112

High Quality mode

∗

The number of images or the time that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB):

Image size Number of images or

2048×1536 Appr ox. 5

2048 (3:2) Approx. 5

1600×1200 Appr ox. 8

1280×960 Approx. 12

640×480 Approx. 118

320 (HQ) Approx. 20 (15** ) s ec.

320×240 Approx. 80 (15**) sec. 160×112 Approx. 320 (60**) sec.

When [REC MODE] is set to

∗

[NORMAL]. Numbers in parentheses indicate the

∗∗

maximum recording time during continuous recording.

time*

Various recording

Creating Clip Motion Files

Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. Clip Motion images are played back on thi s camera at approximately 0.5 s intervals. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to e-mail.

4,5 1

2,3

Set the MODE selector to STILL.

Select [FILE] and then [CLIP MOTION] from the menu.

Select the desired mode. 160×120 (NORMAL)

Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use on home pages, etc.

80×72 (MOBILE)

Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.

CANCEL

This cancels the creation of Clip Motion.

Record the image for the first frame.

Record the image for the next frame.

Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames. The frame image s ar e automatically recorded on the “Memory Stick” w hen you select [FINISH] or after recording the maximum number of frames.

To stop Clip Motion creation

Select [RETURN] after step 3. Note that if you record even one frame, you cannot stop Clip M ot i on cr eation.

The number o f Cl ip Motion fra m e s that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB):

Image size Number of images

160×120

(NORMAL)

(MOBILE) When recording 10 frames per Clip

∗

Motion file

Notes

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Reading and writing data takes more time than normal image recording.

•

Due to the limita tions of the GIF format , the number of colo rs for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the picture quali ty may deteriorate for some images.

•

The file size is reduced in MOBIL E mode, so the picture quality deteriorates.

•

GIF files not created on th i s cam era may not be displayed correctly.

Approx. 40*

Approx. 800

Recording still

images for e-mail (EMAIL)

E-MAIL mode records a small-size (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are conven ient for e-mail tra nsmis sion , etc.

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Set the MODE selector to STILL.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [E-MAIL] from the menu.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory S t i c k ” (8 MB) in E-MAIL mode:

Image size Number of images

2048×1536 Appr ox. 4

2048 (3:2) Approx. 4

1600×1200 Appr ox. 8

1280×960 Approx. 12

640×480 Approx. 95

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Recording still images with audio files (VOICE)

Set the MODE selector to STILL.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [VOICE] from the menu.

Record the image.

If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for 5 seconds.

If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in VOICE m ode (when recording sound for five seconds):

Image size Number of images

2048×1536 Approx. 4

2048 (3:2) Approx. 4

1600×1200 Approx. 7

1280×960 Approx. 11

640×480 Approx. 56

Various recording

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Recording text

documents (TEXT)

Text is recorded in black and white GIF format to pr ovide a clearer imag e.

3 1

Set the MODE selector to STILL.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in TEXT mode:

Image size Number of images

2048×1536 Approx. 15 to 125

2048 (3:2) Approx. 17 to 137

1600×1200 Approx. 25 to 173

1280×960 Approx. 40 to 228

640×480 Approx. 160 to 727

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

This mode simultaneously records still images in b oth TIFF format (uncompressed) and JPEG form at (compressed).

Set the MODE selector t o STILL.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TIFF] from the menu.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (16 MB) in TIFF m ode:

Image size Number of images

2048×1536 Approx. 1

2048 (3:2) Approx. 1

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

•

If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you may be unable to record a clear image.

•

Writing and readin g data takes more time than in normal recording.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

•

JPEG images are recorded in the image size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu. TIFF images are recorded in [2048×1536] size other than when [2048 (3:2)] is selected.

•

Writing data takes more time than in normal recording.

•

The supplied “Memory Stick” (8 MB ) does not have sufficient capacity to record uncompressed images.

Recording images in macro

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Press MACRO so that the (auto macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

You can record a subject as close as about 4 inches (10 cm) from the lens surface with the zoom set all the way to the W side. (About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) on the T side)

To return to normal recording mode

Press MACRO again so that disappears from the LCD screen.

Notes

•

You cannot record images in macro with the following PROGRAM AE modes. — Landscape mode —Panfocus mode

•

You cannot record images in macro when

appears on the LCD screen.

•

When recording images in macro, use the LCD screen. If you record using the finder, the range visible in the finder may differ from the actu al recording ra n g e.

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select th e desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Twilight mode

Suppresses the washed-out color of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can recor d th e subject without losing th e dark atmosphere of th e surroundings.

Twilight plus mode

Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function.

Landscape mode

Focuses only on a dis tant subject to record landsc apes, etc.

Panfocus mode

Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject.

Various recording

Spot light-metering mode

2,3

Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast betwe en the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record on the spot light-metering cross hair.

LCD screen

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Spot light-metering cross hair

To cancel PROGRAM AE

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out.

Notes

•

You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode.

•

In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and focus are fixed.

•

When you record in the Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking.

•

Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes:

–

Twilight mod e

–

Twilight plus mode

–

Landscape mode

•

You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MOD E] is se t to [TEXT].

•

The noise may increase in twilight plus mode.

Set the MODE selector t o MOVIE or STILL.

Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu.

Select the desired exposure value.

Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to –2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

Note

The exposure may not be adjusted properly when the subject is extremely bright or dark, or when using the flash.

Adjusting the white

2,3

balance (WHITE BALANCE)

Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted.

2,3

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Select [CAMERA] and then [WHITE BALANCE] from the menu.

Select the desired white balance setting.

IN DOOR (n)

Places where the lighting

•

condition changes quickly Under bright lighting such as

•

photography studios Under sodium or mercury lamps

•

OUT DOOR ( )

Recording a sunrise/sunset, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks

HOLD

Holds the white balance adjusted status

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance automatically

Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)

Set the MODE selector to STILL.

Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu.

Select the date and time setting.

DAY&TIME

The date, hour and minutes are imposed onto the image.

DATE

The year, month and day are imposed onto the image.

OFF

The date and time are not imposed onto the image.

Record the image.

The date and time are not displayed during recording. The date and time are displayed when playing back images.

B Various recording

To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [AUTO] in step 3.

Note

Select [AUTO] when recording under fluorescent lighting.

Notes

•

If you select [DATE] in step 3, the date is imposed onto the image in the order selected with “Setting the date and time” (page 12).

•

The date and time are not imposed onto Clip Motion images.

Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT)

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

Select [EFFECT] and then [P.EFFECT] from the menu.

Select the desired mode. SOLARIZE

The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration.

B&W

The picture i s monochrome (black and white).

SEPIA

The picture is colore d like an old picture.

NEG.ART

The color and brightne ss of the picture are reversed.

2,3

To cancel picture effect

Select [OFF] in step 3.

Various playback

Playing back six images at once (INDEX)

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen.

Six images are displayed at once (index screen). Only the first fra me of Clip Motion files is displayed.

To display the next (previous) index screen

Select v/V at the lower left of the LCD screen.

Displays the previous index screen

To return to normal playback

(single image)

•

Select th e d esired image with th e control button.

•

Select [3] (RETURN).

Note

When viewing an image recorded in Clip Motion or TEXT mode on the INDEX screen, the image may appear different from the actual image.

Displays the next index screen

Various playback

This shows the position of the currently displayed images relative to all the recorded images.

The following marks are displayed on each image according to the image type and settings.

: Moving image file : Voice memo file : E-mail file : Print mark

: Protect mark TEXT: Text file TIFF: TIFF file CLIP: Clip Motion file (No mark): Normal recordi ng (no settings)

Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)

1 3

2,4

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

Display the image to be enlarged.

Zoom in/out the image with the zoom button.

The zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Press the control button repeatedly to select th e desired part of the image.

: The image moves downward

: The image moves upward

: The image moves rightward

: The image moves leftward

Notes

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Y ou cannot trim images recorded in TEXT mode or uncompressed image s.

•

You cannot zoom or trim Clip Mot ion images.

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The maximum zo om magnification is 5 the original image, regardle ss of the image size.

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The picture quality of trimmed images may deteri orate.

•

The original picture remains even after trimming.

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The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file.

To return to the normal size

Zoom in with t he zo om b utt on un ti l the zoom scaling indicator ( ×1.1) disappears from the scre en, or simply press z.

To record an enlarged image (trimming)

1Enlarge the image. 2Press the shutter button. The image

is recorded at 64 0× 480 size, then the display returns to the image display before enlargement.

Rotating a still image

2,3

(ROTATE)

2,3,4

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

Display the image to rotate.

Select [FILE] and then [ROTATE] from the menu.

Rotate the image clockwise

or countercloc kwise , then select [RETURN].

Notes

•

You may not be able to rotate images recorded with other equipment.

•

Also, when viewing images on a personal computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software.

•

You cannot rotate protected or uncompressed images, Clip Motion images or images recorded in TEXT mode.

Playing back the images in order (SLIDE SHOW)

This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc.

Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE SHOW] from the menu.

Set the following items.

INTERV AL

1 min (one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seco nds), 5 sec (5 seconds), 3 sec (3 seconds)

REPEAT

ON: Plays back images in a

continuous loop until [RETURN] is selected.

OFF: After all images have been

played back, the slide show ends.

Select [START] with the control button.

The slide show begins.

Various playback

To cancel the slide show

Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.

To skip to the next/previous image during slide show playback

Select LCD screen. You can skip to the next/previous image by pressing th e control buttons

B/b

To pause and restart the slide show

Select [X]/[B] at the bottom left of the screen or press the control button z while the menu bar is off to pause and restart th e slide show.

Note

The [INTERVAL] setting time is approximate, and may vary depending on the played back image size or other factors.

at the lower left of the

"b/B"

while the menu bar is off.

Viewing images on a TV screen

Before connectin g your camera, be sure to turn off the TV.

Set the TV/VIDEO switch to “VIDEO.”

A/V connecting cable

Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT jack of your camera and to the audio/video input jacks of the TV.

If your TV has stereo type audio input jacks, connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch jack.

Turn on the TV, then start playback on your camera.

The playback imag e appears on the TV screen.

(supplied)

to A/V OUT jack

Note

You cannot use a TV that has an antenna (aerial) connect or only.

Editing

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

The - (protect) indicator appears on protected i m ages.

The selected images are protected.

In single mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to protect.

Select [FILE], [PROTECT ], and then [ON] from the menu.

The displayed image is protected and - appears.

To release protection

Select [OFF] in step 2.

In INDEX mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY, th en di splay the INDEX screen.

Select [FILE], [PROTECT ], and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ON]. All the images recorded in “Memory Stick ” are protected.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to protect with the control button, then select [ENTER].

1,2,3

To release protection

If you selected [ALL] in step 2, select [OFF]. If you selected [SELECT] in step 2, select the images to unprotect with the control button, then select [ENTER].

Editing

Deleting images (DELETE)

You cannot delete pr ot ected files.

The (delete) indicator appears on the selected images and these images are deleted.

In single mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY , then display the image to delete.

Select [DELETE] and then [OK] from the menu.

The image is deleted.

In INDEX mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

Select [DELETE] and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ENTER]. All unprotected images are deleted.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to d elete with the control button, then select [ENTER].

1,2,3

To cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.

Note

If there are files on the “Memory Stick” with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be dele ted, these files are also deleted at the same time.

Changing the

1,2

recorded still image size (RESIZE)

1,2,3

Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image to resize.

Select [TOOL] a nd then [RESIZE] from the menu.

Select the desired image size.

2048×1536, 1600 × 1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The changed im a ge is recorded, then the display returns to the image display before resizing.

To return to the original size

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

Notes

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You cannot change the size of images recorded in TEXT mode, uncompressed images or Clip Motion images.

•

When you change from a small size to a large size, the picture quality deterior a te s.

•

The original image is retained even after resizing.

•

The resized image is recorded as the newest file.

Copying images (COPY)

You can copy images to another “Memory Stick.”

In single mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY , then display the image to copy.

Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [OK] from the menu.

“MEMORY STICK A CCESS” appears.

When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK” appears, eject the “Memory Stick.”

“INSERT MEMORY STICK” appears.

Insert the “Memory Stick” on which to copy the image.

“RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed, “COMPLETE” appe ar s. To end copying, select [EXIT].

To copy the image to another “Memory Stick”

Select [CO N TINUE] aft er step 4 and repeat steps 3 and 4.

Editing

In INDEX mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [SELE CT] from the menu.

Select the image to copy.

The (select) indicator ap pears on the image.

Select [ENTER].

“MEMORY STICK A CCESS” appears.

When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK” is displayed, eject the “Memory Stick.”

“INSERT MEMORY STICK” appears.

Insert another “Memory Stick.”

“RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed , “COMPLETE” appe ar s. To end copying, select [EXIT].

1,2,3,4

Notes

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If you do not select [EXIT] after “COMPLETE” appears and instead insert a new “Memory St ic k ,” the same ima g e is copied again.

•

You cannot copy uncompressed images.

•

You cannot copy images that are bigg er than 5 MB at once. If “NOT ENOUGH MEMORY” appears or flashes on the INDEX screen, cancel some images to copy and try again.

To copy the image to another “Memory Stick”

Select [CO N TINUE] aft er step 6 and repeat steps 5 and 6.

To cancel copying part-way

Change the MODE s el ector setting or turn off the power.

Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK)

You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format ) st andard.

Select [ENTER].

of the selected images change

from green to whit e.

1,2,3,4

In single mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image you want to print.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and then [ON] from the menu.

The (print) mark is displayed on the image.

To unmark the print mark

Select [OFF] in step 2.

In INDEX mode

Set the MODE selector to PLAY, th en di splay the INDEX screen.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and then [SELECT] from the menu.

Select the images to m ar k with the control button.

To unmark selected print marks

Select the images to unmark in step 3 with the control button, then select [ENTER].

To unmark all the print marks

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], [ALL] and then [OFF] from the menu.

of all images are unmarked.

Notes

•

You cannot mark moving images, Clip Motion images or images r e cor ded in TEXT mode.

•

If you mark an image recorded in TIFF mode with a print mark, only the uncompressed image is printe d, and th e JPEG image recorded at the same time is not printed.

Editing

Additional information

Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust , etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moi sten e d wi th w ate r, then wipe th e surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent such as thin ner, alco hol or benzene as this may damage the finish or the casing.

After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations

Clean your camera carefu lly. Otherwi se , the salty air may corrod e the metal fittings or dust may enter the inside of your camera, causing a malfunction.

Note on operating temperature

Y ou r camera is de signed f or use between the temperatures of 32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C). Recording in extre mely cold or h ot places that exceed thi s rang e is not recommended.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may conde nse inside or outside the camera. Should this occur, the camera will not operate properly.

Moisture condensation occurs easily when:

•

The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.

•

The camera is taken from an airconditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (about an hour).

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to record with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

On AC power adaptor

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Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) when you are not using the unit for a long time.

•

To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord (mains lead) itself.

•

Do not operate the unit w ith a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

•

Do not bend the power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or place a hea v y o b ject on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•

Prevent metallic objects fr om coming into contact with the metal pa r ts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•

Always keep metal contacts clean.

•

Do not disassemble the unit.

•

Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•

While the unit is in use, part icula rly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM reception and video operation are disturbed.

•

The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction .

•

Do not place the unit in loca tions that are: —Extremely hot or cold —Dusty or dirty —Very humid —Vibrating

On battery pack

•

Use only the specified charger with the charging function.

•

T o prev ent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

•

Keep the batter y pack away from fire.

•

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

•

Keep the batter y pack dry.

•

Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•

Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

•

Install the battery pack to the camera securely.

•

Charging w hi l e some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camer a and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

On internal rechargeable button battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable button bat tery for maintaining th e date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is constantly charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about half a year it becomes completely discharge d. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time.

Charging method

Connect the came ra to a wall outlet (mains) with the AC power adaptor, or install a charged battery pack, an d leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the POWER switch set to OFF.

On “Memory Sticks”

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recordin g medi u m with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data amon g “Memory Stick” compati ble products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage.

There are two types of “Memory Sticks”: general “Memory Sticks” and “MagicGate Memory Sticks” that are equipped with the MagicGate* copyright prot ecti on technology. You can use both types of “Memory Stick” with your camera. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.

MagicGate is copyright protection

∗

technology that uses encryption technology.

Notes

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

•

Data may be damaged if: —you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn

off your camera while reading or writing data.

—you use the “Memo ry Sti ck ” in a

location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick.”

•

Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”

•

Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.

Additional information

“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains)

AC-LS1A

Watching the playback picture on TV

If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list:

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

[b]

[a]

, if

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on the LC D screen, the self-diagnosis displa y function is workin g (page 64).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

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Your camera does not work.

Your camera cannot record images.

The picture is out of focus. •Your camera is not in macro recording mode when

The resizing function does not work.

You cannot display a print mark.

You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. t Us e an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 8) .

•

The battery level is low (the E indicator appears on the LCD screen). t Ch arge t he battery pack (page 9 ).

•

The AC power adaptor is not connected securely. t Connect it firmly to the DC IN jack of your

camera and a wall outlet (mains) (page 11).

•

The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. t Disconnect and then reconnect all power

sources after one minute. Then turn the power on by sliding the PO WER switch an d check th at the camera works properly.

•

You cannot record im ages while the flas h i s charging.

•

The MODE selector is set to PLAY. t Set it to MOVIE or STILL (pages 15, 21).

•

No “Memory Stick” has been inserted into your camera.

t Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 14).

•

The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. t Set it to the recording position.

you shoot a subject that is about 4 to 19 3/4 inches (10 to 50 cm) away from the lens.

t Set the macro recording mode (page 43). t Press the zoom button to set to the W side.

•

You cannot resize moving images, text images and Clip Motion images.

•

You cannot display pr in t m arks on moving images , text images and Clip Motion images.

Additional information

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The picture is noisy.

The picture is too dark.

The flash does no t work. •The flash is set to .

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

Vertical streaks appear when you are shoot ing a very brig ht subject.

The battery life is short.

The battery remaini ng indicator is incorrect.

The power goes off although the batter y remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.

•

Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that us es strong magnets. t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

•

You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.

t A d j ust the exposure (page 43). t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (page

38).

t Set the flash to auto (no indicator), or

(page 20).

•

PROGRAM AE is set to the Twilight, Twilight plus, or Panfocus mode. t Cancel the mode (page 43) or set the flash to

•

The MODE selector is set to MOVIE. t S e t it to STIL L.

•

The date and time are not set correctly. t Set the correct date and time (page 12).

•

The smear phenom enon is happening. t This is not a malfunction.

•

You are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures.

•

The battery pack is not charged enough. t Charge the battery pack fully.

•

The battery pack is dea d. t R eplace the battery pa ck with a new one (page

8).

•

Yo u have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extrem el y cold location.

•

The battery pack is dea d. t R eplace the battery pa ck with a new one (page

8).

•

The battery pack is di scharged.

t Install a fully charged battery pack (pages 8, 9). t Fu l l y charge the battery pack (page 9).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

•

Nothing appears in the display window or the indicators flas h during charging.

The zoom does not work. •PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfoc us m ode.

Digital zoom does n ot function.

Your camera cannot play back images.

The image and sound are interfered by noise when you play back an image on a personal comput er.

The image cannot be played back on a personal computer.

Your camera cannot delete an image.

The power turns off suddenly.

The image does not appear on the TV scree n.

The AC power adaptor is di sconnected. t Firmly connect the power cord to the wall ou tlet

(page 11).

•

The battery pack has malfunctioned. t Co nt act your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility.

•

The battery pack is not installed correctly.

t Install the battery pack correctly (page 8).

t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 43).

•

You cannot use zoom to record moving pictures.

•

You cannot use digital z oom w hen recording moving pictures or when the LCD screen is set to OFF.

•

Digital zoom is set to [OFF]. t Set digital zoom to [ON] at the menu.

•

The MODE selector is set to STILL or MOVIE. t Set it to PLAY (page 22).

•

You are playing back th e file directly from the “Memory Stick.”

t Copy th e file to the hard disk of the person al

computer and then play back the file from the hard disk (page 28).

t Consult the personal computer or software

manufacturer.

•

The image is protected. t Ca ncel the protection (page 51).

•

With the MODE selector set to STILL or MOVIE, if you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on , th e came ra turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the b attery. t Turn on the cam er a.

•

The battery is discharged. t Repl ace it with a fully charged batte ry.

(pages 8, 9)

•

The video output signal setting of your cam era is incorrect. t Change the setting (page 38).

Additional information

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

•

A file error occurs when you play back a file.

The PROGRAM AE function does not work.

The LCD screen freezes momentarily.

The picture is monochrome (black and white).

Your personal computer does not recognize your camera.

The lens does not retr act even when the power is turned off.

The image size is larger than 2048×1536. t R educe the image size on your computer to

2048×1536 or smaller so that it can be played back on this camera.

•

The camera is set to text mode. t C ancel text mode (pag e 42).

•

This is a characteri stic of the system and is not a malfunction.

•

The camera is set to TEXT mode. t C an cel TEXT mode (page 42) .

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P.EFFECT is set to B&W mode. t C ancel B&W mode (page 46).

•

The camera is turned off. t Turn on the camera.

•

The battery level is low. t Use the AC power ada ptor (page 11).

•

The USB cable is not connected firmly. t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again

firmly . Make sur e that “PC MODE” is displaye d on the LCD screen (p ag e 26).

•

The USB connect ors on yo ur pers onal co mputer ar e connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

t D is connect the USB cables except for the o nes

connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

•

The battery is discharged . t Replace it with a fully char ged batt ery o r use t he

AC power adaptor.

Warning and notice messages

Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list.

Message Meaning

NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick” has been inserted. SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again. MEMORY STICK ERROR The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be

FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the “Memory Stick.” MEMOR Y S TI CK LOCKED The write-protect tab on the “M emory

NO MEMORY SPACE The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is full,

NO FILE No image has been recorded on the

FILE ERROR An error occurred while playing back the

FILE PROTECT The image is protected against eras ure . for “InfoLITHIUM” ba t te ry onl y The battery i s no t th e “ I nfoLITHIUM”

NOT ENOUGH MEMORY The images you want to copy are too big to

COPY ERROR Copying was not performed correctly, or

DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same na m e al ready

IMAGE SIZE O VER You are playing ba ck an ima ge of a size that

INVALID OPERATION You are playing bac k a file that was created

used with your camer a, o r the “Memory Stick” is damaged or not inserted corre c tl y.

Stick” is set to the LOCK position.

and you cannot record or copy images.

“Memory Stick.”

image.

type.

copy with your camera.

the “Memory Stick” was removed during copying.

exists.

cannot be played bac k wit h your camera.

on equipment other than your camera. The battery level is low or zero. The image is protected.

Additional information

Self-diagnosis display

•

C:ss:

You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself.

•

E:ss:

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four digits of numbers. If this occurs, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera’s current condition. The la st two di gi t s (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camer a.

First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action

•

C:32:

C:13:

E:61:

E:91:

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

There is trouble wit h your camera’s hardware or zooming function. t Turn the power off and on agai n.

•

An unformatted “Memory Stick” is inserted. t Form at th e “Memory Stick” (page 35).

•

The inserted “Me mory Stick” cannot b e us ed with your camera, or is damaged.

t Insert a new “Memory Stick” (page 14).

•

A camera malfunct ion that you cannot reverse has occurred.

t C ontact your Sony dealer or lo cal authorized

Sony service facility and inform them of the 5digit service code. (example: E:61:10)

When a self-diagnosis display appears

The error display appears on the display window (page 66).

Specifications

System

Image device

1/1.8 type color CCD

Lens

3× zoom lens f = 8 – 24 mm (39 – 117 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.8 – 5.3

Exposure control

Automatic exposure

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold

Data system

Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode, Clip Motion ), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG1 (Monaural)

Recording medium

“Memory Stick”

Flash

Recommended recording distance: W side: 1 5/8 feet to 7 1/2 feet (0.5 m to 2.3 m) T side: 1 5/8 feet to 3 7/8 feet (0.5 m to 1.2 m)

Output connector

A/V OUT (Monaural)

Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance: 2.2 k

USB jack

mini-B

LCD screen

Used LCD panel

1.5 type TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

Ω

General

Used battery pack

NP-FS11

Power requirements

3.6 V

Powe r consumption (during recording )

3.0 W

Operation temperature

32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Storage temperature

–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)

Dimensions

4 1/2×2 1/8×1 3/4 inches (113.0×53.9×43.8 mm) (w/h/d) (excluding maximum protrusions)

Mass

Approx. 8.8 oz (250 g) (including battery pack NPFS11, “Memory Stick,” and wrist strap etc.)

Built-in microphone

Electret condenser microphone

Built-in speaker

Dynamic speaker

AC- LS1A AC powe r adaptor

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated output voltage

DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A in operating mode

Operation temperature

32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Storage temperature

–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)

Maximum dimensions

41/4×17/16×21/4inches (105×36×56 mm) (w/h/d) (excluding maximum protrusions)

Mass

Approx. 6 oz (180 g) (power adaptor only)

NP-FS11 battery pack

Used battery

Lithium ion battery

Maximum voltage

DC 4.2 V

Nominal voltage

DC 3.6 V

Capacity

4.1 Wh (1 140 mAh)

Dimensions

1 1/4×21/32×2 inches (30.3×16.3×50.2 mm) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 1.4 oz (40 g)

Accessories

A/V connecting cable (1) NP-FS11 battery pack (1) AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (1) Power cor d (1 ) USB cable (1) Wrist strap (1) “Memory Stick” (8 MB) (1) CD-ROM (1 ) Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional information

Display window indicators

A Macro indicator B Battery remaining indicator C R ec ording mode/EV leve l

indicator

D Image size indica tor E Clip Motion indicator F Flash mode/flash level

indicator

G PROGRAM AE indicator

White balance indicator Picture effect indicator Date/time indicator

H Battery usable time indicator

(displayed only during charging) Number of recorded images Error display

: Some kind of misoperation has occurred. Check the selfdiagnosis display on the LCD screen (page 6 4) and take the appropriate cor rective action.

: A problem has occurred with lens dr i ve. Turn the camera on and off several times, and if the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or authoriz ed Sony service facili t y.

I “M emory Stick” remaining

indicator

LCD screen indicators

The indicators during recording

A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash

mode indicator

C White balance/EV level/

sharpness indicator

D P icture effect indicator E Dat e/time indicator F AE lock indicator/Focus lock

indicator

G Recording mode/Clip Motion

indicator

H Image size indicator

I Self-diagnosis function/

recording time indicator

J Number of recorded images K Remaining memory capacity

indicator

L Moving image/VOICE recording

time indicator

M Self-timer indicator N Spot light-metering indicator O Ma c ro m o de indicator P Me nu bar and guide m e nu

They appear by pressing

on the control button and disappear by pressing V of it.

Additional information

When playing back still images

A Protect indicator B Print mark indicator C Fi le name D Recording mode/Clip Motion

indicator

E Image size indica tor

When playing back moving images

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min

VOL.

INDEX

SELECT OK

A VOL. (Volume) indicator B Playback/pause buttons

: during pause

: during playback

C Fast-forward/rewind buttons D Recording mode indicator E Image size indica tor

F Image number G Numb er of stored images in

“Memory Stick”

H Remain ing memor y capacity

indicator

I Recording date of the playbac k

image/menu bar and guide menu

6/8

320

0:12

8 9

FILE

SETUPTOOLDELETE

MENU BAR OFF

F Image number/number of

stored images in “Memory Stick”

G Remain ing memor y capacity

indicator

H Counter I Playback image J Pl ay bar K Me nu bar and guide m e nu

Index

A/V OUT .........................50

Adjusting the exposure ....44

AE (Auto Exposure)........15

Auto power-off function . .13

Auto red-eye reduction ....20

Battery pack

battery life...................10

charging.........................9

installing........................8

remaining battery

indicator.......................67

BEEP................................38

Charging the battery pack..9

Cleaning...........................5 6

CLIP MOTION................40

Control button..................32

COPY...............................53

DELETE..........................52

Digital zoom....................18

Display window

indicators.....................66

Editing

COPY..........................5 3

DELETE...................... 5 2

preventing accidental

erasure.........................51

E-MAIL ...........................41

Enlarging a part of the

still image....................48

File name .........................30

FLASH LEVEL ...............20

FORMAT.........................35

Full charge.........................9

GIF . ..................................40

IMAGE SIZE...................39

INDEX mode................... 4 7

“InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack...............................8

JPEG................................15

LCD screen......................67

LCD screen indicators.....67

“Memory Stick”

copying images............53

formatting....................35

inserting.......................14

number of images that you can record

.........................10,

Menu................................35

Mobile mode....................40

MODE selector................32

Moisture condensation.....56

Moving images

playing back................23

recording .....................21

MPEG..............................21

39-42

Normal charge ...................9

NTSC system...................58

Number of images that

you can record

by image size...............39

in Clip Motion mode ...40

in E-MAIL mode.........41

in TEXT mode.............42

in TIFF mode...............42

in VOICE mode...........41

P.EFFECT........................46

PAL system................. .....58

Playing back

Clip Motion images .....40

moving images............23

still images..................22

Playing back multiple

images at once.............47

Power supp ly

AC power adaptor.......11

battery pack...................9

Preventing accidental

erasure.........................51

PRINT MARK.................55

PROGRAM AE ...............43

PROTECT........................51

Quick Review..................17

REC MODE.....................36

Recording

Clip Motion.................40

images in macro..........43

moving images............21

still images...................15

still images for

e-mail...........................41

with the flash...............20

RESIZE............................53

SECAM system ...............58

Self-diagnosis display......64

Setting date and time .......12

SHARPNESS...................37

Single mode.....................34

SLIDE SHOW .................49

Still images

playback ......................22

recording......................15

TEXT...............................42

TIFF.................................42

TV color system...............58

USB..................................26

Using the self-timer.........19

Using your camera

abroad..........................58

Viewing images

on a TV screen............ .50

using a personal

computer......................25

VOICE.............................41

Warning and notice

messages......................63

WHITE BALANCE.........45

Zoom................................18

Additional information

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

Sony DSC-P1 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

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

Attention for the Customers in Europe

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

For the Customers in Germany

“Memory Stick”

For the Customers in CANADA

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

Battery pack

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

Be sure to read the following before using your camera

Getting started

Identifying the parts

Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Charging the battery pack

Using the AC power adaptor

Setting the date and time

Inserting the “Memory Stick”

Basic operations

Recording still images

Recording moving images

Playing back still images

Playing back moving images

Viewing images using a personal computer

Image file storage destinations and image files

Advanced operations

How to use the MODE selector

How to use the control button

Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen

Selecting items and images on the LCD screen

How to change the menu settings

To clear the menu

Menu settings

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Creating Clip Motion Files

Recording still images with audio files (VOICE)

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

Recording images in macro

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)

Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT)

Playing back six images at once (INDEX)

Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)

Playing back the images in order (SLIDE SHOW)

Viewing images on a TV screen

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

In single mode

In INDEX mode

Deleting images (DELETE)

In single mode

In INDEX mode

Copying images (COPY)

In single mode

In INDEX mode

Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK)

In single mode

In INDEX mode

Additional information

Precautions

On cleaning

Note on operating temperature

On moisture condensation

On AC power adaptor

On battery pack

On internal rechargeable button battery

On “Memory Sticks”

Using your camera abroad

Troubleshooting

Warning and notice messages

Self-diagnosis display

Specifications

Display window indicators

LCD screen indicators