Sony DSC-P2 User Manual 2

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Getting started_________________________

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 nu m b er s are lo cat ed on the bottom. Record th e serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon yo ur Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-P2 Serial No.

DSC-P2

Sho ot in g s t ill im a g e s___________________

Viewing still images ____________________

Dele ti n g still image s____________________

Copying still images to your comp uter

Before advanced operations ______________ Adva nced s till image s hootin g_____________ Adva nced s till image v ie w in g______________ Still image editing ____________________ Enjoying mo vies_________________________ Troubleshooting_________________________ Additional information____________________

Index

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WARNING

To preven t fire or shock hazar d, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is in tend ed to alert the user to the presenc e of uninsulated “d angerous voltage” within the produ ct’s enclosure that may b e o f sufficient ma gn itude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is in tend ed to alert the user to the presenc e of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instru c tio n s in th e lite r at u re accompanyin g the appliance .

Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 60°C (140°F), 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 Custo m er Inform ation Servic es Cen ter

1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulator y Info rm a tion

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P2 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device com plies w ith Pa rt 15 of the

FCC Ru les. O p er ation is sub ject to th e following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfere nce received, includ in g interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cau tione d th at 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 th e limi t s f or a C l ass B digita l device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de sig n ed to p rovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a reside ntial ins tallation. T his equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency en erg y and , if not installed and used in acco rd an ce with the instructions, may cause ha rm fu l interfer en ce to rad io communica tion s. H owever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reo rient or relocate the receiv ing antenna. —Increase the sepa ration betw een the

equipment and recei v er.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which th e receiver is con ne cted .

—Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV tech nician f or h elp.

The supplied interface cab le must be used with the equipment in order to co m ply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithiu m-Io n b a tt er ie s ar e recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeab le batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

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

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Before using your camera

Trial recording

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

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if reco rd ing o r play b ack is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.

Notes on image data compatibility

•This camera confo rms w ith the Design rule

for Camera File system universal standard established by the JE ITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

•Playback of images recorded with your

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

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright law s .

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the “M em ory Stick” unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

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

•The LCD screen and the LCD finder are

manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effectiv e 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 scre en an d th e L CD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do n ot a f f ect th e r eco rding in any way.

•Be careful w h e n placing the came ra ne ar 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 careful not to get the camera wet. If mo isture co nden sation occurs, see page 94 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

The power zoom lens

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

The pictures used in this manual

The photograph s used as exam ples of pictures in this manual are repro du ced im ages, an d are not actual images shot using this camera.

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

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes.

Back up recommendation

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

Trademarks

• “Memory Stick,” , “MagicGate Memory

Stick,” and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “MagicGate” and are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered

trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime, are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• In addition, system and product names used in

this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

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Table of contents

Before using you r camer a..................... ... .4

Identifying the parts.................................. 8

Getting started

Charging the battery pack....................... 10

Using an external power source..............13

Using your camera abroad......................13

Turning on/off yo ur camera....................14

How to use the control butto n................. 14

Setting the date and time.........................15

Shoo tin g still images

Inserting and removing a

“Memory Stick” .............................17

Deciding the still image size and quality 18 Basic still image shooting (using auto

adjustment mode) ...........................20

Checking the last image shot

(Quick Review) ..............................21

Using the zoom feature.......................22

Shooting close -up s (Macro).............. ..22

Using the self-timer............................23

Selecting a flash mode........................ 24

Shooting with the finder.....................26

Shooting with the date and time

inserted...........................................27

Shooting according to scene conditions

(Scene selection).............................28

Viewin g still images

Viewing images on the LCD screen of your

camera............................................ 30

Viewing single images....................... 30

Viewing Index

(nine or three image s displ a y )........ 31

Viewing images on a TV screen............. 32

Deletin g s till images

Deleting images...................... ................ 34

Deleting on the Index

(nine images) scre en...................... 35

Deleting on the Index

(three images) screen ..................... 36

Formatting a “Memory Stick”................38

Copy in g s t ill images to your computer

Copying still ima ges to your computer .. 39

1 Installing th e USB driver ................. 40

2 Preparing your camera ..................... 41

3 Connecting your camera to your

computer ....................................... 42

4 Copying image s................. ................ 43

5 Viewing the images on your

computer ........................................ 46

For Macintosh use r s............................... 49

Before advanced operations

How to setup and operate your camera...50

Changing menu settings......................50

Changing items in the SET UP

screen ..............................................50

Advan c e d still image shooting

Choosing a focus method............... ... ......51

Shooting with the AF lock using Center

AF...................................................52

Setting the distance to the subje ct

(Focus preset).................................53

Adjusting the exposure

(EV adjustment)..............................53

Spot light-metering .................................54

Adjusting color tones (White Balance)...55 Shooting multiple frames

(Clip Motion)..................................56

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

(Multi Burst)...................................57

Shooting sti ll im ag es fo r e-mail

(E-MAIL) .......................................59

Shooting sti ll im ag es wi th a u di o f iles

(VOICE).........................................59

Adding special effects (Picture Effect) ...60

Adva nced still image v ie wing

Enlarging a portion of a still image.........61

Enlarging an image

– Playback zoom.............................61

Recording an enlarged image

– Trimming.....................................62

Playing back successive images

(Slide show)....................................62

Rotating still images................................63

Still ima g e e d iting

Protecting images (Protect).....................64

For the single screen....................... ....64

For the Index (nine images) screen.....64

For the Index (three images) screen....65

Changing image size (Resize).................66

Choosing images to print (Print mark)....67

For the single screen....................... ....67

For the Index (nine images) screen.....67

For the Index (three images) screen....68

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies......................................69

Viewing movies on th e LCD screen .......7 0

Deleting movies......................................71

For the single screen....................... ....71

For the Index (nine images) screen.....71

For the Index (three images) screen....72

Editing movies........................................73

Cutting movies....................................73

Deleting unneces sary portions of

movies............................................74

Copying movies to your computer ......... 75

For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me

users................................................75

For Windows XP user s....................... 75

For Macintosh use r s.......................... .76

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting......................................77

Warnings and messages..........................85

Self-diagnosti cs di sp lay ................... ... .... 86

Additional information

The number of images that can be saved/

shooting time...................... ............ 87

Menu items.............................. ... ............ 88

SET UP items .................... .....................92

Precautions..............................................94

The “Memory Stick”...............................95

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.........95

Specifications..........................................96

The LCD screen...................................... 98

Index.....................................................101

Identifying the parts

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N Jack cover O A/V OUT (MONO) jack (32)

A Control button

(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (14)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/) (24/23/21/

22)

B Finder (26)

C LCD screen D DSPL/LCD ON /OFF button (26) E DC IN jack (10, 13) F MENU button (18)

G USB jack (42) H Mode dial (15)

SCN: T o shoot in the Scene selection mode

: T o s hoot still images : To view or edit images

: T o shoot movies /Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the SET UP items

I Zoom button ( for shooting ) (22)/

Index button (for viewing) (31)

J Battery/“Memory Stick” cover K RESET button (77) L Access lamp (17) M Battery eject lever (11)

Charging the battery pack

Getting started

Jack cover

OPEN

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is not turned on (page 14).

The camera operates only with the

•

“InfoLITHIUM” battery NP-FC10 battery pack (C type) (supplied). You cannot use any other battery pack (page 95).

Battery eject lever

Insert the battery pack, and close the cover.

Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated above. Make sure the battery pack is properly inserted, then close the cover.

While pushing the battery eject lever down

•

using the front edge of the battery pack, you can easily insert the battery pack.

DC plug

AC power adaptor

Open the jack cover, and connect the AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera.

Open the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up.

Do not short the DC plug on the AC power

•

adaptor with a piece of metal. This may cause a malfunction. Clean the DC plug of the AC power adaptor

•

with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.

Power cord (mains lead)

2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)

To remove the battery pack

Battery remaining indicator

The battery remaining indicator shows the remaining sho oting or viewing time.

Getting started

AC power adaptor

, Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC power adaptor and to a wall out let (wall socket).

Charging starts, and the /CHG lamp lights.

/CHG

/CHG lamp

When the /CHG lamp goes out, charging is finished (full charge).

• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC

power adaptor both from the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).

Battery eject lever

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, and push down the battery eject lever in the arrow direction as illustrated above.

• Make sure you do not drop the battery pack

when you remove it.

60min

• It takes about 1 minute that the proper

remaining time is calculated.

• A proper remaining time may not be

indicated depending on conditions of use or circumstances.

1600

FINE

Charging the battery pack (continued)

Charging time

This represents the time required to charge fully depleted battery pack using the supplied AC-LS1A AC power adaptor in an environment wh er e th e amb ient temperature is 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack Full charge

(min.)

NP-FC10 (supplied) Approx.150

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

The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera ca n be used when image quality is set to Standard, when you shoot in Flash mode “ ”, and when you shoot in Normal mode in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F), and the supplied battery pack is fully charged. The guidelin es for the number of images that can be recorded or viewed all o w f o r changing the “Memory Stick” as necessary. Actual results m ay differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of us e.

Shooting* still images

NP-FC10 (supplied)

Image size

1600×1200

LCD screen

Battery life (min.)

No. of images

ON Approx. 70 Approx. 1400 OFF Approx. 110 Approx. 2200

640×480

ON Approx. 70 Approx. 1400 OFF Approx. 110 Approx. 2200

Shooting one image approximately every

three seconds

Viewing** still images

NP-FC10 (supplied)

Image size

Battery life (min.)

No. of images

1600×1200 Approx. 160 Approx. 3200 640×480 Appr ox . 160 Approx. 3200

With the LCD screen on, view ing single images

in order, one approximately every three seconds

Shooting*** movies

NP-FC10 (supplied) LCD screen ON

(min.)

LCD screen OFF (min.)

Approx. 90 Approx. 120

Continuous shooting with an image size of

***

160×112

The battery life and the number of images

•

recordable are decreased under the following conditions:

At low temperatures.

–

Using the flash.

–

Turning on and off frequently.

–

Using the zoom frequently.

–

When [POWER SAVE ] is set to [O FF].

–

Using the battery pack used repeatedly or

–

self-discharged after charging (page 96).

The POWER SAVE function

When the POWER SAVE function is activated, you can shoot for a longer period of time. Set the mode dial to SET UP, and se t [POWER SAVE] in [SETUP 2] to [ON]. The factory setting is [ON] (page 93).

When the POWER SAVE function is activated

The LCD screen will be darker than it is when

•

[POWER SAVE ] is set to [OFF]. You cannot change the settings for [LCD BACKLIGHT] at this time (page 93). When the power turns on, the Flash mode is

•

normally set to “ ” (No flash). If you want to shoot using the flash, press v

•

( ) on the control button, and select “ ” (Forced flash) or Auto (page 24). When shooting sill images, the focus only

•

works while the shutter button is pressed down halfway.

Using an external power source

Jack cover

DC plug

Power cord (mains lead)

2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied AC power ad aptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commerciall y av ai lable AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].

Getting started

AC power adaptor

, Open the jack cover, and

connect the AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera.

Connect the plug with the v mark facing up.

• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily

accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If something goes wrong while you are using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by pulling the plug out of the wall outlet.

, Connect the pow er cord (mains

lead) to the AC power adap tor and to a wall out let (wall socket).

• When you have finished using the AC power

adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera.

• The set is not disconnected from the AC power

source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) even if the set itself has been turned off.

AC-LS1A

• Do not use an electrical transformer. Usi ng this

may cause a malfunction.

Turning on/off your camera

Press POWER.

The POWER lamp ligh t s in green, the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (see the next pag e) .

To turn off the power

Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the cam er a tu rns of f .

If you turn the power on when the mode dial is

•

set to SCN, Please be careful not to touch the lens.

, or the lens comes out.

Setting the date and time

Getting started

, Set the m o d e dia l to .

• You can also carry out this operation when the

mode dial is set to SCN, , or .

• To change values for the time and the date that

have been previously set, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [CLOCK SET] in [SETUP 1] (page 92), then proceed from Step 3.

, Press POWER.

The POWER lamp lights in green and the CLOCK SET screen appears.

, Select the desired order for the

date, the month and the year using v/V on the control button, then press the center z.

You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].

• If the rechargeable button battery, which

provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page 94), the CLOCK SET screen automatically reappear s . If this happens, reset the date and time by following the above procedure, starting from Step 3.

Setting the date and time (continued)

CLOCK SET

2002

Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you want to set using b/B.

A v will be shown above, and a V will be shown below the it em cu r r en tl y se le ct ed to be set.

12 00

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

12 00

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

CLOCK SET

2002

Set the desired numerical value using v/V on the control button, then press the center z.

After setting the current numerical value, set the next item. Repeat the above process until all of the items have been set.

If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, use the 24-

•

hour clock display.

10 30

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

CLOCK SET

2002

Select [OK] using the B on the control button, then press the center z.

After the date and time are set, the clock will start to keep time.

To cancel the setting process, select

•

[CANCEL], then press the center z.

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Connector side

Shooting still images

Shoo ti ng s till images

1 2

, Open the battery/“Memory

Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Label side

, Insert the “Mem o r y S tick.”

Insert the “Mem or y Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.

• Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it

all the way in until it clicks. If you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may not be carried out.

Access lamp

, Close the battery/“Memory

Stick” cover.

To remove the “Memory Stick”

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.

• Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power at this time.

Deciding the still image size and quality

FINE

AUTO

WHITE BAL

Set th e mod e dia l to , turn o n

ISO

the power, and then press MENU.

The menu appears.

You can also carry out this operation when the

•

mode dial is set to SCN.

1600

1600x1200 1600 (3 : 2)

1600x1200 1600 (3 : 2) 1280 x 960

640 x 480

IMAGE SIZE

1280 x 960

640 x 480

IMAGE SIZE

MODE

, Select (IMAGE SIZE) using

b/B on the control button. Select the desired image size using v/V.

The image size is set.

FINE STANDARD

P.QUALITY

MODE

PFX

, Selec t (P. QUALITY) using

b/B on the control button. Select the desired image quality using v/V.

The image quality is set. When the settin g is co m p leted, press MENU. The menu disappears from the screen.

For image quality, you can choose either

•

[FINE] or [STANDARD]. The image size and quality values chosen here

•

will be preserved even when the camera is turned off.

Image size and quality

You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of im ages you want to shoot. The large r you m ake the image size and the higher you make the image quality, the better your image, bu t also the larger th e amo u nt of d at a n eed ed to preserve your image. This means you can save fewer im ages in your “Memory Stick.” Choose an image size and quality level appropriate for the kind of images you want to shoot. You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 66).

You can choose image size from among the four options in the following tables.

Image size Examples

1600×1200 Printing A4 size images 1600 (3:2) 3:2 prints* 1280×960 Printing postcard size images 640×480 For images to be attached to e-

mail

The number of images** that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”

The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are shown below. (Units: numb er of images)

Capacity

Image size

1600×1200 8 (15) 16 (30) 32 (60) 64 (120) 133 (246) 1600 (3:2) 8 (15) 16 (30) 32 (60) 64 (120) 133 (246) 1280×960 12 (23) 24 (44) 50 (93) 100 (186) 202 (375) 640×480 48 (120) 96 (240) 195 (488) 393 (983) 789 (1973)

** When [R E C MODE] is se t to [NORMAL ]

For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 87.

• The image size is the screen size used when

viewing the images on a computer. When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size.

• Number of shooting images can differ from

these values according to shooting conditions.

• The image size value (e.g., 1600×1200) is the

number of pixels displayed.

* This option records images in a horizontal to

vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used.

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB

Shoo ti ng s till images

Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)

Set th e mode dia l to , an d turn on your camera.

• The lens cover opens when the power is turned

on.

• Do not touch the lens portion while it is

operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 22).

• When the mode dial is set to , the exposure

and focus are adjusted automatically.

Hold your camera with your both hands and pos ition a subject in the cente r of the frame to focus on.

Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.

• You can choose either Multipoint AF mode or

Center AF as the AF mode (page 51).

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The camera beeps. Whe n the A E/A F lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting.

• If you release your finger from the shutter

button, shooting will be canceled.

• The minimum focal distance to a subject is

50 cm (19 distances closer than this, use the Macro mode (page 22).

• The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows

the limits of the area where the focus will be adjusted. (For more details on the AF range finder, see page51.)

/16 inches). To shoot subjects at

60min FINE

1600

, Press the shutter button fully

down.

The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and t he still image is save d in the “Memory Stick.” When th e Recording lamp goes out, you can shoot the next image.

• When you are shooting with the battery, if no

tasks are performed for a while wit h the camer a turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 1 4).

About Auto Focus

When you try to sh oo t a s u b ject that is hard to focus on , th e A E/A F lo ck indicator will ch ange to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus function may be difficult to use with in the following subjects. In such cases, rel e ase the shutter button, then try to recompose the shot and focus again.

• The subject is distant from the camera and

dark

• The contrast of the subject and its

background is poor

• The subject is seen through glass, such as

a window

• A fast-moving subject

• The subject has a reflection, such as that

from a mirror, or there is a luminous body and a lustrous subject

• A flashing subject.

Checking the last image shot (Quick Review)

min

REVIEW

1600

8/8

10:30

2002 7 4100-0029

, Press b (7) on th e co n tr ol

button.

To return to shooting mode, press the shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the control button again.

To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen

1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press B on the control button to select

[DELETE], then press the ce nt er z.

3 Press v on the control button to select

[OK], then press the center z. The image will be deleted.

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Using the zoom feature

Shooting close-ups (Macro)

W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)

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Press the zoom button to

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choose the desired zoom position, and shoo t your image.

The minimum distance needed to focus on a subject

When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: approximately 50 cm

/16 inches) from the end of the lens

(19

When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: approximately 50 cm

/16 inches) from the end of the lens

(19

The lens moves when the zoom feature is being

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used. Be very careful not to touch the lens. The zoom feature cannot be used while

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shooting movies (page 78).

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Digital zoom

When the zoom exceeds 3×, enlargement is carried out using digital processing of the image. The image can then be enlarge d up to 6× using the digital zoom feature. When the digital zoom feature is used, image quality deteriorates. When this feature is not needed, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the SET UP settings (page 92).

The T side of this line shows the extent of digital zoom

When you are using digital zoom, you

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cannot confirm the image using the finder. When you are using the digital zoom

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feature, the auto focus frame is not displayed.

For close-ups of small subjects like flowers or insects, shoo t using the Macro feature. You can use this feature for close-ups of subjects up to the distances specified below.

When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: approximately 10 cm

/16 inches) from the end of the lens

When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: approximately 50 cm

/16 inches) from the end of the lens

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Using the self-timer

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, Set the mode dial to , and

press B ( ) on the control button.

(Macro) will appear on the LCD screen.

• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU

first to make the menu disappear.

• You can carry out this operation even when the

mode dial is set to SCN (other than the Landscape mode) (page 28) or .

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, Center the subject in the frame,

and shoot the image.

To return to normal shooting

Press B ( ) on the control button again. disappears from the LCD screen.

• Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the

Macro feature. If you use the finder, the limits of what you see and what you actually shoot may be different.

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, Set the mode dial to , and

press V ( ) on the control button.

(Self-timer) will appear on the LCD

screen.

• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear.

• You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to SCN or .

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Using the self-timer (continued)

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0EV

F2.8

Center the subject in the fram e, and press the shutter button fully d own.

The Self-timer lamp (page 8) will flash in orange, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be sh ot af ter appro ximat ely 10 seconds.

To cancel the self-timer during the operation

Press V ( ) on the control button aga in.

If you stand in front of the camera and press the

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shutter button, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set.

Selecting a flash mode

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Set the mode dial to , and

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press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode.

The flash mode has th e following features . No indicator (Auto): Base d on the

lighting condit ions, the camera will decide if there is enough li gh t, and will use the flash according ly .

(Forced flash): The flash will be used

regardless of the amount of ambient light.

(No flash): The flash will not be used.

The recommended distance using the flash is as

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follows ( when [ISO] is set to [AUTO]):

When the zoom is set all the way to the W

–

side, 0.5 to 3.8 m (19

/32 inches).

When the zoom is set all the way to the T

–

side, 0.5 to 2.4 m (19

/2 inches).

If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU

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first to make the menu disappear . You can change the brightness of the flash using

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[FLASH LEVEL] in the menu settings (page 90). In the Auto or (Forced flash) mode, you look

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at the LCD screen in a dark place, you may notice some “noise” in the image, but this will have no effect on the image you shoot. While the flash is being charged, the /C HG

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lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp goes out.

/16 inches to 12 feet

/16 inches to 7 feet

To reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjects

The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the SET UP settings (page 92). “ ” appears the LCD screen.

Shooting with th e A F illumina t o r

This is additional lighting provided to assist in focusing when shooting in dark places. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 92) to [AUTO] in the SET UP settings. If you try to shoot under insufficient lighting conditions, “ ” appears th e L CD screen; the AF illu m i nator will flash automatically during the time between when the shutter button is pressed halfway down and the foc u s locks.

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• If AF illuminator light misses the center of the image somewhat, the camera will focus properly as long as it reaches the subject.

• When the focus is adjusted manually, the AF illuminator does not function.

• In the following Scene selection modes (page 28), the AF illuminat or will not function.

– When shooting in Twilight mode – When shooting in Landscape mode

• The AF illuminator is a bright light. There

are no safety hazards, but when shooting at short distances, do not aim it directly at the subject’s eyes.

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• The amount of red-eye reduction possible

varies according to the individual. In addition, the distance to the subject, and whether or not the subject has seen prestrobe light begin to strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction process.

• Even when the AF illuminator flashes, but

sufficient light does not reach t he subject (the recommended distance for this feature is up to 2.8m (9 feet 2 (5 feet 3 inches) (tele), or the subject has weak contrast, the camera may not focus properly.

/4 inches) (wide), 1.6m

Shooting with the finder

Finder

DSPL/LCD ON/OFF

The finder is conveni ent when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the display changes in the following order.

All of the indicators are turned off (only the shooting information is displayed)

F2.8

The LCD screen is turned off.

All of the available indicators are turned on.

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F2.8

For details on the items displayed, see page 98.

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Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the

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LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the Finder section stops flashing and remains on, you can start shooting (page 20). When the LCD screen is turned off, the digital

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zoom does not function (page 22). When the LCD screen is turned off, if you press

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(Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro), the image will be displayed on the screen for approximately two seconds so you can check or change the setting.

Shooting with the date and time inserted

CAMERA

MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR :

SELECT

MPEG MOVIE OFF O

N OFF AUTO

, Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The SET UP menu is displayed.

• When images are shot with the date and time

inserted, the date and time cannot be removed later.

• When shooting images with the date and time

inserted, the actual date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen, instead, “ ” is displayed in the upper left portion of the LCD screen. The actual date and time are displayed when the image is played back.

• When you chose [DATE] in Step 3, the date

will be inserted in the order set in “Setting the date and time” (page 15).

CAMERA

MOVING IMAGE :

DATE/TIME :

DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR :

DAY&TIME DATE

, Select (CAMERA) using

on the control button and press

B. Select [DATE/TIME] using and press

OFF

v/V

CAMERA

MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR :

PAGE SELECT

, Select the type of data to be

inserte d us in g v/V on the control button, then press the center z.

DA Y&TIME: Inserts the date and the time

of shooting into the image DATE: Inserts the year, the month and the date of shooting into the image OFF: Does not insert date/time data into the image

After the sett ing has been compl eted, set t he mode dial to , and continue your shooting.

• You can also carry out this operation when the

mode dial is set to SCN.

• The settings made here will be saved even when

the power is turned off.

MPEG MOVIE DATE O

N OFF AUTO

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Shooting according to scene conditions (Scene selection)

Twilight mode

When shooting at night, shooting people at night, or shooting landscapes, use the modes listed below to increase th e quality of your images.

Twilight mode

Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get good images. However, because the shutter speed is slower under these conditions , we recommend you use a tripod.

The flash cannot be used.

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Twilight portrait mode

Use this mode when shooting people in the foreground at night. Because the shut ter speed is slow, it is recommende d th at yo u us e a tri po d .

Allows you to shoot images of people in the

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foreground with distinct outlines without losing the feeling that you are shooting at night. The flash automatically strobes.

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Landscape mode

Focuses on images far away, so is convenient for shooting landscapes a t a distance.

You cannot shoot in Macro mode.

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The flash auto mode cannot be selected.

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Landscape mode

0EV

EVSCN

Set the mode dial to SCN, and press MENU.

The menu appears.

SCN

, Select [SCN] using b/B on the

control button.

SCN

, Select the desired mode using

v/V on the control button.

The mode will be set to your choice. When the setting is completed, press MENU. The menu disappears fr o m the screen.

To cancel the Scene selection

Set the mode dial to something other than SCN.

NR slow shutter

In Twilight or Twilight portrait mode, when the shutte r speed va lue sl ow er or equal to than a 1/2 s econd is selected, “NR” is displayed before the shutter speed indication, and the camera automaticall y changes to the NR slow shutter mode.

The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images , providing clear images. To eliminate the effects of vibratio n, use o f a trip od is rec ommen ded.

Press the shutter

F2.8

button fully down.

NR2

Then the screen tur ns

CAPTURING

black.

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• The settings made here will be saved even when

the power is turned off.

PROCESSING

Finally, when “PROCESSING” disappears, the image has been recorded.

Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera

Single (single image display)

Index (nine images display)

Index (three images display)

Viewing still images

Viewing single images

60min

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8/8

60min

FILE BACK/NEXT

1600

8/8

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You can see the images you shoot with this camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. This camera offers the following three methods for viewing your images.

Single (single image display)

You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen.

Index (nine images display)

Nine images will be displayed simultaneously in separate pa nels on the screen.

Index (three images display)

Three images will be displayed simultaneously in separate pa nels on the screen. Various items of image information will also be displayed.

SINGLE DISPLAY

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APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO

SINGLE DISPLAY

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For movies, see page 70.

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For information on the various symbols

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FILE BACK/NEXT

Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power.

The last image you shot will be displayed.

Viewing images on a TV screen

A/V OUT (MONO) jack

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A/V connecting cable

(supplied)

Using the A/V connecting cable, connect the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera to the audio/video input jacks of the TV set.

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

Connect the A/V connecting cable to the

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camera and the TV set only after confirming that both are turned off.

TV/Video toggle switch

Turn on the power of the TV set, and set the TV/Video toggle switch of the TV to “Video.”

Depending on your TV set, the name and

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location of this switch may be different.

Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera.

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

When using this feature, it may be necessary to

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switch the video output signal to match that of your TV system (page 93).

Watching the playback picture on TV

If you want to view the playba ck picture on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. The color sys t em 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, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

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

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

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

Viewing still images

Deleting images

Dele ting still images

60min

FILE BACK/NEXT

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Set th e mode dia l to , an d turn on the came ra. Select an image to be delete d using b/B on the control button.

DELETE

60min

PROTECT

1600

5/5

SLIDEPRINT

Press MENU. Select [DELETE] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z.

The image has not ye t be en del e t ed at th is point.

min

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DELETE

O K

CANCEL

Select [OK] using v on the control button, then press the center z.

“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted.

To cancel the deletion

Select [CANCEL] using V on the control button, then press the center z.

Deleting on the Index (nine images) screen

PROTECT PRINTDELETE

, While an Index (nine images)

screen (page31) is displayed, press MENU. Select [DELETE] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z.

DELETE

SELECT ALLCANCEL

, Select [SELECT] using b/B on

the control button, then press the center z.

To delete all the images

Select [ALL] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. Next, sel ect [OK], then press the center z. To canc el the deletion, select [EXIT ] , then press the center z.

TO NEXT

SET

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, Select the image you want to

delete using v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.

The mark is placed on the select ed image. At this point, the image has not yet been deleted. Put the mark on all of the images you want to delete.

• To cancel your selection, press the center z

one more time.

Dele ting still images

Deleting on the Index (nine images) screen (continued)

Deleting on the Index (three images) screen

Press MENU. Select [OK] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z.

When “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” disappears, the images have been deleted.

To cancel the deletion

Select [EXIT] using b on the control button, then p r ess the center z.

EXITDELETE OK

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SINGLE DISPLAY

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While an Index (three images) screen (page31) is displayed, move the im a g e you want to delete to the center using b/B on the control button.

F2.8 1/125

0.0 100

10:30

PRINT PROTECT DELETE

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Press MENU. Select [DELETE] using the V on the control button, then press the center z.

At this point, the image has not yet been deleted.

DELETE

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CANCEL

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, Select [ OK] using v on the

control button, then press the center z.

When “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” disappears, the image has been deleted.

To cancel the deletion

Select [CANCEL] using button, then press the center z.

on the control

Dele ting still images

Formatting a “Memory Stick”

Insert the “Mem o ry Stick” you want to format into the camera. Set th e mode dia l to SET UP, and turn on the power.

• The term “formatting” means preparing a

“Memory Stick” to record images; this process is also called “initialization.” The “Memory Stick” provided with this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately.

• When you format a “Memory Stick, ” be aware that all of the images in the “Memory Stick” will be permanently deleted.

Select (SETUP 1) using v/V on the control button. Select [FORMAT] using B, then, press B. Select [OK] using v/V, t h en press the center z.

To cancel the formatting

Select [CANCEL] using V on the control button, then press the center z.

Select [OK] using v/V on the control button, then press the center z.

The “FORMATTI NG” me ssage ap pears. When this message disappears, the format is complete.

Copying still images to your computer

Follow the steps below to copy the i mages you shot to your computer.

Steps required by your OS (Operating System)

OS Steps

Windows 98/98SE/2000/MeSteps 1 to 5

Windows XP Steps 2 to 5

Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/

9.0/9.1/9.2, Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)

• Step 1 may be unnecessary depending on your

OS.

• After you complete the installation of the USB

driver , Step 1 is unnecessary.

(pages 40 to 44,

46)

(pages 41, 42, 44 to 46)

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Recommended comp uter environment

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows

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

An OS installed at the factory (not upgraded) is required for correct operations. We canno t guarantee operations for oper ating systems not

listed above. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB connector:

Provided as standard equ ipment

Recomm ended Macintosh enviro nment

OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or

Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)

An OS installed at the factory is

required for correct operations. For

the following models, update your

OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1.

– iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at

the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive

– iBook or Power Mac G4 with the

Mac OS 8.6 installed at the factory

USB connector:

Provided as standard equ ipment

• If you connect two or more USB devices to

your computer at one time, some devices, including your camera, may not work, depending on the type of USB device.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a

USB hub.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the

recommended environments mentioned above.

USB mode

There are two modes for a USB connection, [NORMAL] and [PTP] modes. The factory setting is the [NORMAL] mode. This section describes the USB connection using the [NORMAL] mode.

Communication with your computer (for Windows users only)

If you recover your computer from the suspend or slee p mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

When a USB connector is not provided on your computer

When neither a USB connec tor nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/

Copying still images to your computer

1 Installing the USB driver

Opening window

Turn on your computer, and insert the supplie d CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time.

The opening window appears. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t

(ImageMixer) in order.

This section describes how to establish a USB

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connection using Windows Me as an example. Required operations may be different depending on your OS.

• Shut down all other applications before installation of the driver.

When you are using Windows 2000, log on as

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Administrator.

Click here

Click [USB Drive r] on the opening window .

The “InstallShield wizard” window appears.

Click [Next]. When the

Click here

“Information” window appears, click [Ne xt].

The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is completed, the window informs you of comple tion. Eject the CDROM.

2 Preparing your camera

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

POWER

ON/OFF(CHG)

, Click [Y es , I wa nt to res ta rt m y

computer no w ], then click [Finis h ] .

Your computer restar ts. Then, you can establish the USB c o nn ec tion.

• You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for

Sony” software to copy images to your computer. To install this software, click [PIXELA ImageMixer], on the opening window, th en follo w in structi ons on each succeeding window.

• Be sure to install DirectX when using the

“PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” softwar e. Click [DirectX] and follow instructions on each succeeding window. Your computer restarts when the installation is completed.

“Memory Stick”

AC power 2 adaptor

, Insert the “Memory Stick” with

the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the camera and the AC power adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket).

• For further details on the AC power adaptor, see

page 13.

• For further details on the “Memory Stick,” see

page 17.

, Turn on your computer and

camera.

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3 Connecting your camera to your computer

USB MODE

NORMAL

a a a a

Connect the supplied USB cable to your camera. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.

• When using a desktop computer, connect the

USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel.

• When using Windows XP, the copy wizard automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed to page 44.

“USB MODE NORMAL” appears on the LCD screen of your camer a. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer aut omatically runs the used program to recognize your camera. Wait for a while.

• If “USB MODE NORMAL” does not appear,

confirm that [USB CONNECT] is set to [NORMAL] in the SET UP settings (page 93) .

4 Copying images ( pages 44 to 46)

, Double-click [My Computer],

then double-click [R emovable Disk].

The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your camer a ap pear.

• This section describes an example of copying

images to the “My Documents” folder.

• When the “Removable Disk” icon does not

appear, see the next page.

• You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for

Sony” software to copy images to your computer. For details, see the software’s help files.

2 3

, Double-click [DCIM], then

double-click [100MSDCF].

The “100MSDCF” folder opens.

• The “100MSDCF” folder contains the image

files you shot using your camera.

• The folder names vary depending on the type of

images they contain (page 47).

, Drag and drop the image files

into the “My Documents” folde r.

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

• When you try to copy an image to a folder in

which an image with the same file name is stored, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you want to overwrite the existing image with the new one, click [Yes]. When you do not want to overwrite it, click [No], then change the file name.

Copying still images to your computer

When a removable disk icon is n ot shown

1 Right-click [My Comp ut er ] , th en

click [Properties]. The “System Properties” window appears.

2 Confirm if other devices are alr eady

installed.

1 Click [Device Manager]. 2 Confirm if there is a [ Sony

, Click to remove the

checkmark from an y ima g es you do not want to copy to your computer, then click [Next] .

The “Picture Name and Destination” window appears.

, Specify the image file names to

be copied an d the copy destination, then click [Next].

Copying of the im ages starts. Whe n the task is completed, the “O th e r O pt io n s ” window appears.

• Here the “My Documents” folder is used as a

copy-to folder for explanation.

, Click [Nothing. I’m finished

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working with these pictures], then click [Next].

The “Completin g th e S can n er and Cam e ra Wizard” window appears.

4 Copying images (continued)

5 Viewing the images on your computer

Click [F in is h ].

The wizard window closes.

When you want to continue copying other

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images, disconnect the USB cable once and reconnect it. Then, follow the process from Step 1.

Click here

Double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.

The “My Documents” folder opens.

This section describes the steps f oll owed for

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copying images to the “My Documents” folder on pages 43 and 44. When using Windows XP, click [Start]t[My

•

Documents] in that order. You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for

•

Sony” software to view images on your computer. For details, see the software’s help files.

Double-click the desired image file.

The image file opens.

Removing the USB cable from your computer or the “Memory Stick” from your camera during a USB connection

For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the task tray.

2 Click (Sony DSC), then click

[Stop].

3 Confirm the device on the

confirmation window, then click [OK].

4 Click [OK].

This step is unnecessary for Windows XP users.

5 Disconnect the USB cable or

remove the “Memory Stick.”

For Windows 98 or 98SE users

Carry out only Step 5 above.

Image file storage destinations and file names

The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick,” depending on the recording mode s.

Example: when viewing folders on Windows Me

Folder containing still image/Clip Motion/ Multi Burst mode image data

Folder containing E-mail mode ima ge data

Folder cont aining movie data

Folder containing VOICE mode audio data

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Image file storage destinations and file names (continued)

Folder File name File meaning

100MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image files shot normally

• Still image files shot in – E-MAIL mode (page 59) – VOIC E mode (page 59) – Multi B urst mode (page 57)

CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF

MBL0ssss.THM IMCIF100 DSC0ssss.JPG MOML0001 MOV0ssss.MPG MOMLV100 DSC0ssss.MPG

Clip Motion files

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Index image files of Clip Motion files

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Clip Motion files

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Index image files of Clip Motion files

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Small-size image files

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Movie files

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Audio files shot in VOICE mode (

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in NORMAL mode (page 56)

shot

in MOBILE mode (page 56)

shot

normally (page 69)

shot

Note o n th e ta ble

• The meanings of the file names are as above: ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.

• The numerical portions of the following files are the same. – A small-size image file shot in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file – An audio file shot in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file – An image file shot with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file

in NORMAL mode

shot

in MOBILE mode

shot

in E-MAIL mode (page 59)

)

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For Macintosh users

Follow the steps be low, according to your OS.

OS Steps

Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 Mac OS 9.1/9.2/

Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)

Steps 1 to 5 Steps 2 to 5

1 Installing the USB driver

(For Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, or 9.0 users only)

1 Turn on your computer, and set the

supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The “PIXELA ImageMix er ” wind ow appears.

2 Double-click (Setup Menu). 3 Click (USB Driver).

The “USB Driver” window app e ar s.

4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk

containing the OS to open the window.

5 Drag and drop the following two files

from the window opened in Step 3 into the System Folder icon in the window opened in Step 4.

•Sony USB Driver

•Sony USB Shim

6 When the message for confirmation is

shown, click [OK].

7 Restart your computer.

2 Preparing your camera

For details, se e pa ge41.

3 Connecting your camera to your computer

For details, se e pa ge42.

Removing the USB cable from your computer or the “Memory Stick” from your camera during a USB connection

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

* If you are using Mac OS X, remove the USB

cable, etc., after you have turned your computer off.

4 Copying images

1 Double-click the newly recognized icon

on the desktop. The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your camera appear.

2 Double-click [DCIM]. 3 Double-click [100MSDCF].

4 Drag and drop the image files to the hard

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

5 Viewing the images on your computer

1 Double-click th e hard disk icon. 2 Double-cli ck the desired image file in

the folder containing the copied files. The image file opens.

• You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for

Sony” software to copy images to your computer and view the images on your computer. To ins ta ll the sof tware, ins ert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, then click the installer icon to select the desired language under “PIXELA ImageMixer” on the opening window and follow the instructions on each window. For details, see the softwa re ’s help files.

Copying still images to your computer

How to setup and operate your camera

This section describes the most frequently used menus an d the SET UP screen.

Control button

Mode dial

Changing menu settings

a Press MENU.

The menu appears.

0EV

EV ISO

b Select the setting item you

want to change using b/B on the control button.

The letters and s ymbols of the item you select will turn yellow.

∞

7.0m

3.0m

1.0m

0.5m CENTER AF MULTI AF

FOCUS ISO

c Select the desired setting

using v/V on the control button.

The frame of the selected setting will turn yellow, and the setting will be made.

To turn off the menu display

Press MENU.

Changing items in the SET UP screen

a Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The SET UP screen appears.

CAMERA

MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR :

SELECT

MPEG MOVIE OFF O

N OFF AUTO

Before advanced operations

b Sel ec t th e s e ttin g ite m you

want to change using v/V/b/B on the control button.

The frame of the item you select will turn yellow.

SETUP 2

LCD BRIGHTNESS : LCD BACKLIGHT :

BEEP :

VIDEO OUT : USB CONNECT : POWER SAVE :

SHUTTER O N OFF

c Press the center z on the

control button to enter the setting.

To turn off the SET UP screen display

Set the mode dial to anything other than SET UP.

Choosing a focus method

Mode dial: /SCN/ Multipoint AF

The AF range finder frame widens.

Center AF

The AF range finder frame is only the center of the frame.

a Set the mode d ial to either ,

SCN, or .

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

(FOCUS) using b/B,

c Select

then select [MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF] using v/V.

The focus is adjus ted automatically. The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green.

Multipoint AF

60min FINE

Center AF

60min FINE

1600

Advanced still image shooting

• When you are shooting movies (MPEG movie)

and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the screen is estimated as an average, so the AF work s even with a cer tain amount of vibration. The Center AF automatically focuses only on the center of the image, so it is convenient when you want to focus only on what you aim at.

• When you use Digital zoom or AF illuminator,

priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case, the AF range finder is not displayed.

Advanced still image shooting

Shooting with the AF lock using Center AF

Even if it is difficult to focus in Center AF shooting because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you can focus in this situation using the AF lock. For example, when you are shooting two human subjects, and there is a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible in the gap. In a case like this, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are in correct focus.

Shutter button

When you are using AF lock, you can capture

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an image with the correct focus even if the subject is at the edge of the frame.

a Compose the shot so that the

subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down.

First, the focus for the subject you are aiming at will be adjusted. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, and there is a beeping sound, focus adjustment is completed.

60min FINE

1600

F2.8

125

AF range finder

AE/AF lock indicator

b Return to the fu lly c o mposed

shot, and press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter clicks, th e im a ge wi ll be recorded with the proper focus for the human subjects.

min

You can carry out the AF lock adjustment

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process before you press the shutter button fully down.

FINE

1600

F2.8

125

Setting the distance to the subject

– Focus preset Mode dial: /SCN/

When shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. This is when us e of the Focus preset is convenient.

Control button

Mode dial

You can select from the following distance settings.

0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m,

∞ (unlimited

distance)

∞

7.0m

3.0m

1.0m

0.5m CENTER AF MULTI AF

FOCUS ISO

1.0m

To return to auto focus mode

Press MENU again, select 9 (FOCUS), then select [MULTI A F] or [CENTE R AF] .

• Focal point information may not show the exact

distance.

• If you point the lens up or down, the error

increases.

Adjusting the exposure

– EV adjustment Mod e dial: /SCN/

Used when you want to change the automatic exposure to one of your own choice. The value can be set over a range from +2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments.

a Set the mode dial to , SCN,

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

using b/B.

c Select (EV)

The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed.

0EV

Advanced still image shooting

a Set the mode d ial to , SCN,

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

(FOCUS) using b/B,

c Select

then select the distance to the subject using v/V.

0EV

EV ISO

d Select the exposure

adjustment value.

Select the exposure adjustment value using Make your adjustmen t while confirming the brightness of the background of the subject on the LCD screen.

v/V

To return to auto adjust mode

Return the exposure adjustment value to 0EV.

When the subject is extremely bright or

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extremely dark, or when you are using the flash, the adjustment may not work.

Shooting techniq ue s

In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Check the image to be shot, if it looks like the image below, you should make manual adjustments. If you are shooting a back-lit person or a snowy scene, make your adjustments in the + plus direction; if you are shooting a dark subject that fills the screen, making your adjustments in the – direction should give the best results.

Inadequate exposure

t Adjust in the + direction

Appropriate exposure

Spot light-metering

Mod e dial: /SCN/

When there is backlight, or the background of the subject pr ovides a very high contras t, you can adjust the focus to that most appropriate for your subject. You can aim at a particular point, and meter the light to adjust the focus for that point.

Control button

Mode dial

Shutter button

a Set the mode dial to , SCN,

or .

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Overexposed t Adjust in

the – direction

c Select (SPOT MET ER)

using b/B, then select [ON] using v/V.

The Spot light-metering aiming point is displayed.

Spot light-

ISO

metering aiming point

ON OFF

SPOT METER

d Aim the Sp ot light-m e tering

aiming point at the spot you want to shoot, then shoot your imag e.

To cancel Spot light-metering

In Step 3, select [OFF]. The Spot light- metering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to normal light-metering.

Adjusting color tones

– White Balance Mode dial: /SCN/

When shooting im ages using automatic features, the whi te ba la nce is set automatically in response to the condition of the subject, and the overall color balance is adjusted accordingly. When you want to fix the conditions under which the image is captured, or when shooting under special lighting conditions, you can select the settings manually.

AUTO (no display)

The white balance is ad ju ste d automatically.

(Daylight)

Used when shooting outdoors, and for shooting at night, under neon lights, for fireworks, sunrises and sunsets.

(Cloudy)

Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.

(Fluorescent)

Used when shooting unde r f luorescent lights.

(Incandescent)

• Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often

• Used in a studio, or under video lights

• Used when shooting under sodium or mercury lights

a Set the mode dial to , SCN,

or .

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select [WB] (WHITE BAL)

using b/B, then select the desired setting using v/V.

To return to automatic settings

In Step 3, select [AUTO].

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you

choose , the overall color of the image may show differences from the actual color.

• When the flash is triggered, the manual setting

is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is done in AUTO mode.

Advanced still image shooting

Shooting techniques

The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions. Under the bright summer sun, everything will appear bluish, under a light sources like a light bulb, white objects will appear reddish. The human eye has an excellent ability to adjust. Even when lighting conditions change, the eye can adjust and recognize the correct color almost instantly. Howeve r, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. Normally, this camera adjusts automatically, but if you notice that the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural when replaying an image on t h e LCD scree n , it is recommended that you adjust the white balance.

Shooting multiple frames

– Clip Motion Mode dial:

You can shoot a number of still images consecutivel y (GIF animation). Be cause the file size is small, these images are ideal for use on a home page, or for attaching to an email message.

Clip Motion images are restricted to color

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levels of 256 colors and below. This is a characteristic of GIF format recording. For this reason, the image quality of some images may deteriorate.

NORMAL (160×120)

The maximum number of frames you can shoot in one Clip Motion shot is 10. This is the best choice for use on a home page.

MOBILE (120×108)

Two frames is the maximum number that can be shot in Clip Motion in this mode.

MOBILE mode has strict file size limits, so

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picture quality falls accordingly. For the number of images you can record using

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Clip Motion, see page 87.

Before operation

Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [CLIP MOTION] in the S ET UP setting s (pages 50, 92).

Control button

Mode dial

Shutter button

a Set the mode dial to . b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (IMAGE SIZE) using

b/B, then select the desired mode us ing v/V.

d Shoot one frame.

MAKING “CLIP MOTION”

e Shoot the next frame.

Press the shutter button once to shoot the next frame, then repeat this operation until you have shot the desired number of frames.

f Press the center z.

All of the frames wi ll be s aved in the “Memory Stick.”

• If you do not complete Step 6, the image will

not be saved in the “Memory Stick.” Up to that point, the image is saved temporarily in the camera.

• In Clip Motion mode, the date and time will not

be recorded.

• When you view Clip Motion images using the

Index screen, the images may appear different from the actual image recorded.

• GIF files made on other cameras may not

display correctly on this camera.

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

– Multi Burst Mode dial:

Pressing the shutter button once records 16 frames in a row. This is convenient fo r checking your form in sports, for example. You can set the interval between frames using the menu.

To delete shot images in the midst of shooting

1 In Steps 4 or 5, press b (7).

Shot images wi ll be played back in order, playback s tops when the last image is reached.

2 Press MENU, and select either

[DELETE LAST] or [DELETE ALL], then press the center z.

3 Select [OK], then press the center z. If

you chose [DELETE LAST] in S tep 2, repeat Steps 1 to 3 to delete the images in order, from the late st one shot.

Advanced still image shooting

Before operation

Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP settings (pages 50,

92).

Control button

Mode dial

Shutter button

a Set the mode dial to . b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (INTERVAL) using

b/B, then select the desired between-frame interval using v/V.

You can choose the between-fr a me interval from among the following. NTSC: 1/7.5 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec. P AL: 1/6.3 sec., 1/12.5 sec., 1/25 sec.

(For information on NTSC/PAL, see page 91.)

1/30

1/7.5 1/15 1/30

INTERVAL

d Press the shutter button.

16 frames will be recorded as one image (image size: 1280×960).

To delete shot images

When using this mode, y ou cannot delete only certain fram es. Wh en yo u de le te images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time.

1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Press MENU and select [DELET E], then

press the center z.

3 Select [OK], then press the center z.

All of the frames are deleted.

When you play back images recorded in Multi

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Burst mode, the 16 frames will be played back in order, with a fixed interval between them. When the images are played back on a

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computer, the 16 frames you shot will all be displayed at the same time as part of one image.

When Multi Burst images are played back on a

•

camera without the Multi Burst feature, the 16 frames will all be displayed at the same time, as part of one image, just as they are on a computer. For the number of images that can be recorded,

•

see page 87. The flash cannot be used.

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The date and time cannot be inserted.

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Shooting still images for e-mail

Shooting still images with a u dio files

– E-MAIL Mode dial: /SCN

You can shoot images and save them in a file that is small enough to attach to an email message. The norma l mode image that was selected using the (IMAGE SIZE) item (page 18) is also recorded.

a Set the mode dial to , or

SCN.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select [MODE ] (REC MODE)

using b/B, then select [EMAIL] using v/V.

d Shoot your image.

To return to normal mode

In Step 3, select [NORMAL].

• For instructions on how to attach your images

to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of the e-mail software you are using.

–VOICE Mode dial: /SCN

You can shoot still im ages with audio files.

a Set the mode d ial to or

SCN.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

using b/B, then select [VO ICE] using v/V.

d Shoot your image.

If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded

for five seconds.

If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you

release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.

To return to normal mode

In Step 3, select [N ORMAL].

• To view images recorded in VOICE mode,

carry out the same procedure described in “Viewing movies on the LCD screen” (page 70).

Advanced still image shooting

Adding special effects

– Picture Effect Mode dial: /SCN/

You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images.

SOLARIZE B&W

Like an illustration with clearly delineated bright and dark portions

SEPIA NEG.ART

Colored to look like an old photograph

In black and white

Made to look like a negative image

Control button

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to , SCN,

or .

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select [PFX] (P .EFFECT) using

b/B, then select the desired mode us ing v/V.

To cancel Picture Effect

In Step 3, select [OFF].

Enlarging a portion of a still image

Mode dial:

You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the o rigin al im ag e. You ca n also record the enlarged image as a new file.

Control button

Mode dial

Zoom button

Enlarging an image

– Playback zoom

a Set th e mode dial to . b Display th e image you want to

enlarge.

c Press the zoom T button to

enlarge the ima ge.

d Press v/V/b/B repeatedly to

select a portion of the image to enlarge.

Advanced still image viewing

e Press the zoom T button

repeatedly, the portion of the image selected in Step 4 will be enlarged.

Press v

Press

Press V

v:To view a portion of the top of the

image

V:To view a portion of the bottom of

the image

b:To view a portion of the left side

of the image

B:To view a portion of the right side

of the image

Press

To cancel enlarged viewing

Press the center z.

• You cannot use Playback zoom with movies

(MPEG movie), or images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes.

• If you press the zoom W button when you are

viewing images that have not been enlar ged, the Index screen will appear (page 31).

• The images displayed in Quick Review

(page 21) can be enlarged using the procedures outlined in Steps 3 to 5.

Advanced still image viewing

Recording an enlarged image

– Trimming

a After you have viewed an

image using playback zoom, press MENU.

b Select [TRIMMING] using B,

then press the center z.

c Select the image size using v/

V, then press the center z.

The image is recorded, and the screen image return s to the size it was be f o re enlargement.

The trimmed image is recorded as the newest

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file, and the original image is retained. The trimmed image may suffer some

•

deterioration in image quality You cannot trim an image using the 3:2 image

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size.

Playing back successive images

– Slide show Mode dial:

You can play back r ecorded images in succession, one after a nother. This is usefu l for checking your images , or for giving a presentation.

Control button

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to . b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select [SLIDE] using b/B, then

press the center z.

Select an int er va l f rom those listed below.

INTERVAL settings

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

REPEAT ON:Plays the images back repeatedly. OFF:Plays through the images one

time and then stops.

d Sele ct [S TART ] usin g v/V/b/B,

then press the center z.

The slide show begins.

To cancel the Slide show setting

In Step 3, select [CANCEL ].

To stop the playback of the Slide show

Press the center z, select [EXIT] using B, then press the center z.

Skip to the next/previous image

Press the B (next), or the b (previ ous ).

• The interval settings are just guidelines. The

actual intervals differ, based on factors like the size of the image.

Rotati n g s t ill images

Mode dial:

Images shot when holdi n g th e camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally.

a Set the mode dial to , and

display the image you want to rotate.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select [ROTATE] u sing b/B,

then press the center z.

d Select using v/V, and

rotate the image using b/B.

e Select [OK] using v/V, the n

press the center z.

To cancel the rotation

In Step 4, select [CANCEL].

Advanced still image viewing

Protecting images

– Protect Mode dial:

To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it.

Control button

Mode dial

For the single screen

a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to

protect using b/B.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears.

d Select [PROTECT] u sing b/B,

then press the center z.

The image currently being displayed is now protected, and a - (Protect) mark is shown on the screen.

60min

1600

5/5

PROTECT

SLIDEPRINT

DELETE

To cancel the protection

In Step 4, pres s the center z again. The

- mark disappears.

Still im age editing

For the Index (nine images) screen

a Set the mode dial to , press

the zoom W button once to switch to the Index (nine images) screen app ea rs.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears

c Sele c t [P ROTEC T ] u sin g b/B,

then press the center z.

d Select [SELECT] using b/B,

then press the center z.

e Select the image you want to

protect using v/V/b/B, then press the center z.

A - (Protect) mark is placed on the selected image.

TO NEXT

SET

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f To protect other images,

repeat Step 5.

g Press MENU.

The menu appears.

h Select [OK] us i n g the B, then

press the center z.

The selected image is protected.

To cancel the protection

Select [CANCEL] in Step 4 or select [EXIT] in Step 8.

To release protection

In Step 5, using v/V/b/B, select an image for which you want to release protection, and press the center z. Repeat this operation for all the images for which you want to release protection. Then, press MENU, select [OK], and press the center z.

To protect all your images

In Step 4, select [ALL], then press the center z. Next, select [ON], then press the center z.

To release all protection

In Step 4, select [ALL], and press the center z. Then select [OFF], and p ress the center z.

For the Index (three images) screen

a Set the mode dial to , press

the zoom W button twice to switch to the Index (three images) screen.

b Move the image you want to

protect to the center using b/ B.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears

d Select [PROTECT] using v/V,

then press the center z.

The center image is protected, and a

- (Protect) mark is placed on that image.

PROTECT

DELETE

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e T o protect other images, move

the image you want to protect to the center using b/B, and repeat Step 4.

To release protection

In Step 4, select the image from which you want to release protection, and press the center z. To release protection from all of your images, re pe at t his pr ocess fo r ea ch of them.

Still im a ge e d itin g

Changing image size

– Resize Mode dial:

You can change t h e size of your imag es, and record them as new files. You can change your im ages to the following sizes. 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 After the resizing is finished, the original image is retained.

Control button

Mode dial

a Set the mode dial to . b Select the image for which the

size is to be changed using b/ B.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears

d Select [RESIZE] using b/B,

then press the center z.

e Select the new size using v/V,

then press the center z.

The resized image is recorde d as th e newest file.

To cancel the resizing

In Step 5, select [CANCEL].

Movies (MPEG movie), or images recorded in

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Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes cannot be resized. When images are resized from a smaller to a

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larger size, the image quality will deteriorate. 3:2-sized images cannot be resized.

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If you try to resize a 3:2-sized image, black

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bands will appear at the top and bottom of the image.

Choosing images to print

– Print mark Mode dial:

You can designate certain images to be printed. This is convenient when you want to have images printed in shops that follow DPOF (Digital Pr int Orde r Forma t) speci ficatio ns.

• Print marks cannot be placed on movies

(MPEG movie) or images recorded in Clip Motion mode.

• In E-MAIL mode, the Print mark will be placed

on the normal size image that was r ecorded at the same time.

• You can place a print mark on images shot

using Multi Burst mode; all the images will be printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels.

For the single screen

a Set th e mode dial to . b Display th e image you want to

print using b/B.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears.

d Select [PRINT] us ing b/B, th en

press the center z.

A (Pr int) mark is placed on this image.

60min

1600

5/5

SLIDE

DELETE

PROTECT

To delete the Print mark

In Step 4, press the ce nter z again. The

mark disappears.

For the Index (nine images) screen

a Set the mode dial to and

press the zoom W button once to switch to the I n dex (nine images) screen.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select [PRINT] using b/B, th en

press the center z.

d Select [SELECT] using b/B,

then press the center z.

• You cannot select [ALL].

e Select the images you want to

print using v/V/b/B, th en press the center z.

A (Print) mark is placed on the selected image.

TO NEXT

SET

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Still im a ge e d itin g

f To print other images, repeat

Step 5 for each of them.

g Press MENU.

The menu appears

h Select [OK] using B, then

press the center z.

The setting of the mark is completed.

To delete a Print mark

In Step 5, select an ima g e using v/V/b/ B, and press the center z.

To delete all the Print marks placed on all of your images

In Step 4, select [ALL], then press the center z. Next, select [OFF], then press the center z.

To cancel the Print mark

In Step 4, select [CANCEL], or select [EXIT] in Step 8.

For the Index (three images) screen

a Set the mode dial to , press

the zoom W button twice to switch to the Index (three images) screen.

b Move the image you want to

print to the center using b/B.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears.

d Select [PRINT] using v/V, then

press the center z.

A (Print) mark is placed on the center image.

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e To print other images, move

the image you want to prin t to the center using b/B, and repeat S tep 4.

To delete a Print mark

In Step 4, pres s the center z again. The mark disappears.

Shooting movies

Mode dial:

You can shoot movies (MPEG movies).

Before operation

Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MPEG MOVIE] in the SET UP settings (pages 50,

92).

Control button

Mode dial

Shutter button

DSPL/LCD ON/OFF

a Set th e mode dial to b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (IMA GE SIZE) u sing

b/B, and select the desired mode using v/V.

You can choose from 320 (HQX) , 320×240, or 160×112. See page 87 for the recording tim e allowed for each screen size.

d Press the shutter button fully

down.

“RECORDING” app ears on the sc reen and the camera starts reco rd i ng th e image.

min

• When the capacity of the “Memory Stick”

is used up, recording stops.

• For details on the recording time for

movies, see page 87.

REC

160

0:01[ 5:28]

e Press the shutter button fully

down again to stop recording.

Enjoying movies

Indicators on the screen while you are shooting movies

These indicators are no t r eco rd ed . Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/O FF, the status of th e LCD screen changes as follows: Indicators OFF t LCD OFF t Indicators ON. See page 99 for a detailed description of the indicated items.

To shoot close-ups (Macro)

Set the mode dial to and follow the procedure on pa ge22.

To shoot with a self-timer

Set the mode dial to and follow the procedure on pa ge23.

• You cannot use a flash.

• You cannot write the date and time on the

image.

• You cannot use the zoom while shooting

movies.

Enjoying movies

Viewing movies on the LCD screen

Mode dial:

You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear s oun ds f rom th e speaker of the camera.

c Press the center z.

The movie images and sound are played back. B (playback) appears on the LCD screen while a movi e is playing back.

To stop playback

Press the center z.

To adjust the volume

Press v/V.

Indicators on the screen while you are viewing movies

Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen cha nges as follows: Indicators OFF t LCD OFF t Indicators ON. See page 100 for a detaile d description of the indicated items.

The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is

•

the same as that for viewing still images (page 32).

a Set the mode dial to . b Select the desired movie using

b/B.

Movies are displayed a size smaller than still images.

To rewind / fast-forward

Press b/B while playing back a movie. To return to normal playback, press the center z.

High quality movies

Movies with the image size “320 (HQX)” appear on the full screen.

Deleting movies

Mode dial:

Control button

Mode dial

For the single screen

a Set th e mode dial to

b Select the movie you want to

delete using b/B.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears.

d Select [DELET E] u sing b/B,

then press the center z.

The movie has not been de leted yet.

e Select [OK] using v, then

press the center z.

“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on the screen. The movie has been dele ted when the message disappears.

To cancel the deletion

In Step 5, select [CAN CEL].

For the Index (nine images) screen

a Set the mode dial to and

press the zoom W button once to display an Index (nine images) screen.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select [DELETE] using b/B,

then press the center z.

d Select [SELECT] using b/B,

then press the center z.

e Select the movies you want to

delete using v/V/b/B, then press the center z.

A ma r k is placed on the sel ected movie.

TO NEXT

SET

•

The movie has not been deleted yet.

Enjoying movies

f Repeat Step 5 of the

procedure to delete other movies.

g Press MENU.

The menu appears.

h Select [OK] using b/B, then

press the center z.

The movies are deleted when the “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” message disappears.

To cancel the deletion

In Step 8, select [EXIT].

To delete all the images

In Step 4, select [ALL], then press the center z. To cancel the deletion, select [CANCEL] using b/B, then press the center z.

For the Index (three images) screen

a Set the mode dial to and

press the zoom W button twice to switch to the I n dex (three images) screen.

b Mov e the m o vie y o u wan t to

delete to the center using b/B.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears.

d Select [DELETE] using V, then

press the center z.

The movie has not been deleted yet.

DELETE

O K

CANCEL

MOV00005

•

10:30PM2002 7 4

e Select [OK] using v, then

press the center z.

The movie is deleted whe n the “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” message disappears.

To cancel the deletion

In Step 5, select [CANCEL ].

Editing movies

Mode dial:

You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended m ode to use when the “Memory Stick” ca p acity i s in suffi cien t, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages.

The file numbers assigned when movies are cut

The files saved after a movie cut are recognized as the latest files an d ar e assigned new numbers. The ori gi n al f il es are deleted, and the numbers previously assigned to those files are treated as m issing numbers.

<Example> Cutting a file numbered MOV00002.MPG

MOV00001.MPG

MOV00002.MPG

MOV00004.MPG

123 B

MOV00003.MPG

Cutting movies

3AB

a Set the mode dial to . b Select the movie you want to

c Press MENU.

d Select [DIVIDE] using B, then

cut using b/B.

The menu appears.

press the center z. Nex t, select [OK] using v, the n press the center z.

The playback of the movie starts.

Enjoying movies

e Decide on a cutting point.

Press the center z at the desired cutting point.

DIVIDE

When you want to adjust the cutting point, use [c/C] (frame forward/ rewind) an d ad just the cutting point using b/ B. If you want to change the cutting point, select [CANCEL]. The playback of the movie starts again.

f When you have decided on a

cutting point, select [OK] using v/V, and press the center z.

g Select [OK] using v, then

press the center z.

The movie is cut.

To cancel cutting

In Step 5, select [EXIT]. The movie appears on the screen again.

You cannot cut the following files.

•

Clip Motion files

–

Multi Burst files

–

Still image files

–

Files not long enough to cut

–

Protected MPEG movie files

–

You cannot restore files once you cut them.

•

The original file is deleted when you cut it.

•

Deleting unnecessary portions of movies

a Cut an unnecessary portion of

a movie (see the previous page).

b Display the po rtion of the

movie you want to delete.

c Press MENU.

The menu appears.

d Select [DELETE] using b/ B,

then press the center z.

e Select [OK] using v, then

press the center z.

The movie currently di splayed on the screen is deleted.

Copying movies to your computer

Follow the steps below to copy movies you shot to your computer.

Before operation

Prepare the camera and your computer following the pr o cedures described on pages 40 to 42.

For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me users

(My

a Double-click

Computer), then double-click

(Removable Disk).

The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted into your camera appear.

• This section describes an example of copying movies into the “My Documents” folder.

b Double-click (MSSONY),

then double-click (MOML0001).

The “MOML0001” folder opens.

c Drag and drop the movie files

into the “My Documents” folder .

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

For Windows XP users

For details, see pages 44 to 46.

a Click [Cop y pictures to a folder

on my co m puter us ing Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard], then click [OK ].

The “Scanner and Ca mer a Wizard” window appears.

b Click [Next].

The movies stored in the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

c Clic k to remove the

checkmark from any movies you do not want to copy to your comp uter, then click [Ne x t].

The “Picture Name and Destination” window appears.

d Specify the movie file names

to be copied and the copy destination, then click [Next].

Copying of the movies starts. When the task is completed, the “Other Options” window appears.

• Here the “My Documents” folder is used as a copy-to folder for explanation.

Enjoying movies

e Clic k [N o t hi ng . I’m finished

working with these pictures], then click [Ne xt].

The “Completin g the Scanner and Camera Wizard” window appears.

f Click [Finish].

The wizard closes.

• When you want to continue copying other movies, disconnect the USB cable once and reconnect it. Then, follow the process from Step 1.

For Macintosh users

1 Double-click the newly recognized icon

on the desktop. The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted into your camera appea r .

2 Double-click [MSSONY]. 3 Double-click [MOML0001]. 4 Drag and drop the mo vie files to th e hard

disk icon. The movie files are copied to your hard disk.

To copy movie files using “ImageMixer”

You can use the “PI XELA I mageM ixe r for Sony” software to copy movies to your computer. For deta ils, see the software’s help files.

2 Press RESET (page9) located in side the

Troubleshooting

If you have trouble with your camera, try the followin g so lutions.

1 Check the items on pages 77 to 84. If the

screen shows “C:ss:ss”, the self-diagnostics function is working. Please see page 86.

battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then turn on the power again. (This will erase the date/time settings, etc.)

RESET

Battery and power

Symptom Cause Solution The battery pack is not

charged. The battery pack cannot

be installed.

/CHG la m p flas he s . • The battery pack is not properly installed.

While charging the battery pack, the /CHG lamp does not light.

The battery rema ining indicator is incorrect. Or the suffic ie n t b atte ry remaining indic ato r is displayed but the power soon runs out.

• The camera is turned on. p Turn the powe r o ff (page 14).

• The battery pack is not properly installed. p Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever

• The battery pack malfunctions.

• The AC power adaptor is not connected.

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

• The charging is com p lete.

• You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or a n ex trem e ly c old lo cation .

• The battery pack is dead (page 96).

• The battery pack is discharged.

• A m ismatch has occurred in the remaining battery time information .

down using the front edge of the battery pack (page 10).

p Properly install the battery pack (page 10). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service

facility.

p Properly connect the AC power adaptor (page10). p Properly install the battery pack (page 10).

— —

p Replace the battery pack with a new one. p Replace it with a charged battery pack (page 10). p Fully charge the battery pack (page 10).

Troubleshooting

3 Consult your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

Troubleshooting

Battery and power (continued)

Symptom Cause Solution The battery pack runs

down too quickly.

The power cannot be turned on.

The power turns off suddenly.

• You are rec ording/p laying bac k im ages in an extremely cold location .

• The battery pack is not charged enough.

• The battery pack is dead (page 96).

• The battery pack is not installed properly.

• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.

• If you do not operate the camera for about 90 seconds while the p owe r is on, the ca m era tu rns off automatically to prevent wearing dow n the battery (when [POWER SAVE] is [OFF ], af te r three minutes.) (page 14).

• The battery pack is discharged.

—

p Fully charge the battery pack (pag e10). p Replace the battery pack with a new one.

p Install the battery pack properly (page 10). p Connect it securely to your camera (page 13).

p Turn on the power again (page 14).

p Replace it with a charged battery pack (page 10).

Shooting still images / movies

Symptom Cause Solution The LCD scree n do es no t

turned on w hen the p ow er is tu rned on .

The subject is not visible on the LCD screen.

The image is out of focus. • The s u bject is too close.

Unable to z oom. • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie

• The po w er was turned of f with the LCD screen set to OFF the last time yo u used the camera.

• The mode dial is not set to , SCN, or . p Set it to , SCN, or, (pages 20, 28, 69).

• Scene selection is set to the Landscape mode.

• Focus p reset is selected.

(MPEG movie).

p Turn the LCD screen ON (pa ge26).

p Set the macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that is

within 50 cm (1 9 the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance when shooting (page 22).

p Cancel the setting (page 28). p Set to the auto focus mod e (page 53).

—

/16 inches) from the lens. M ake sure to place

Symptom Cause Solution Digital zoom does not

function.

The ima ge is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source

The ima ge is too bright. • You are shooting under a spotlight in a dark

The image is monochrome (black and white).

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

You cannot shoot images. • No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

• You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG movie).

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [O F F ] in th e S E T UP setting.

• The LCD screen is OFF.

behind the subject.

• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.

• [POWER SAVE ] is se t to [ON].

location, like stage lighting.

• The LCD screen is too bright.

• [PFX] (P. EFFECT) is set to [B &W]. p Cancel the B&W mode (page 60).

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

• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insuf f icient.

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOC K position.

• You cannot shoot while the flash is charging.

• The mode dial is not set to or SCN while shooting a still image.

• The mode dial is not set to when shooting a movie.

—

p Set it to [ON] (pages 50, 92). p Turn it ON (pa ge26).

p Adjust the exposure (page 53). p Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (pages 50, 93).

p Set [POWER SAVE] to [OFF] (pages 50, 93). p Adjust the exposure (page 53).

p Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (pages 50, 93).

p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page17). p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it. p Change the “Memory Stick.” p Set it to the recording position (page95).

—

p Set it to or S C N (pages 20, 28). p Set it to (pa ge 69).

Troubleshooting

Shooting still images/ movies (continued)

Symptom Cause Solution Cannot shoot images with

the flash.

The eyes of the subject come out red.

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

• The mod e dial is set to , SET UP, or .

• The flash is set to (No flash).

• W h en shooting still images, Scene selection is set to th e T w il ig h t mode.

— p Set the red eye reduction mode (page 25).

• The date and time are not set correctly. p Set the correct date and time (p ag e15).

p Set it to a setting other than , SET UP, or (page 24). p Set the flash to “Auto” (no indicator) or (forced flash)

(page 24).

p Cancel the Twilight mode (page 28).

Viewing images

Symptom Cause Solution The image cannot be

played back.

Images are coarse right after being played back.

The images cannot be played back on a TV.

The images cannot be played back on a computer.

Unknown b eeps are heard from the camera while viewing a movie.

• The mode dial is not set to .

• You cannot play back the image on your camera, if it is modified on a computer or its file name is changed.

— p This is not a malfunction.

• The [VIDEO OUT] setting for your camera in SET UP is in co rrect.

• The co n n ection is n o t co rrect.

— p See page 81.

• These b eep s a re h ea rd when the auto focus is working.

p Set the mode dial to (page 30).

—

p Set it to [NTSC] or [PA L] (pag es 5 0 , 9 3) . p Check the connection (page32).

p This is not a malfunction. Set to the focus preset mode

(page 53).

Deleting/editing an image

Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot

delete an image.

You have deleted the image by mistake.

The resizing function does not work.

You cannot display a print mark.

• The image is protected.

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOC K position.

• Once you have deleted a file, you cannot restore it.

• Mo vie (M P EG m ovie)/Clip M otion/M ulti B urst files cannot be resized.

• Print marks cannot be attached to movie (MPEG mov ie)/Clip Motion files .

p Cancel the protection (page64). p Set it to the recording position (page95).

p The write-protect switch on the “Mem ory S tick” w ill prevent

you from deleting images by mistake (page 95).

—

Computers

Symptom Cause Solution You do not know whether

or not your OS can be used with the camera.

You cannot install the USB driver.

— p Check “Recomm en d ed computer environment” (page39).

— p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized

Admin i strators) (page 40).

Troubleshooting

Computers (continued)

Symptom Cause Solution Your computer does not

recognize your camera.

You cannot copy images. • The cam era is n ot correctly connected to your

The image cannot be played back on a computer.

The image and sound are affected by noise when you play back an image on a computer.

You cannot print an image.

• The camera is turned off.

• The battery level is too low .

• You are not using the supplied USB cable.

• The USB cable is not connected securely.

• [USB CONNECT] is set to [PTP] in the SET UP settings.

• The USB connectors on your computer are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

• The USB driver is not installed.

• Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the USB cable before you installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied CD-ROM.

computer.

• The copy procedure differs depending on your OS.

—

— —

• You are playing b ack the file directly from the “Memory Stick.”

— p Check the printer settings.

p Turn on the camera (page14). p Use the AC power adaptor (sup plied) (page13). p Use the supplied USB cable (page 42). p Disconnect the USB cable, and securely connect it again. Make

sure that “USB MO D E” is displayed on the LC D screen (page 42).

p Set it to [NORMAL] (pages 50, 93). p Disconnect the USB cables except for those connected to the

keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

p Install the USB driver (page40). p Delete the erroneously recognized device from your co m puter,

then install the USB driver (pages 40, 44).

p Connect the camera and yo ur compu ter correctly using the U SB

cable (See abov e).

p Follow the copy procedure that your OS suggests (pages 43, 44,

49).

p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software,

click on HELP.

p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software,

click on HELP.

p Consult the computer or software manu facturer. p Copy the file to the hard disk of the computer and then play the

file back from th e h ar d disk (page 75).

p See “Choosing images to print” (page 67), or if you are using

the “PIXELA Im ageMixer for Sony” software, click on HELP.

“Memory Stick”

Symptom Cause Solution You cannot insert a

“Memory Stick.” You cannot record on a

“Memory Stick.”

You cannot format a “Memory Stick.”

You have formatted a “Memory Stick” by mistake.

• You a re ins erting it backwards. pInsert it from the right side (page 17).

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOC K position.

• The “Memory Stick” is full.

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOC K position.

• All the images o n the “M em ory S tick” are deleted by formatting.

p Set it to the recording position (page95). p Delete unnecessary images (pages 34, 71).

p Set it to the recording position (page95).

p We recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect

switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure (page 95).

Others

Symptom Cause Solution The camera does not

work, no operations can be performed.

The pow er is on , bu t the camera does not w ork.

You cannot identify the indicator on the LCD screen.

The lens does not move back when yo u turn off the camera.

• An “InfoLITHIUM” battery is not used.

• The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.).

• The AC power adaptor is not connected securely .

• The internal system is not working properly.

• The internal system is not working properly. pRemove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. If this

— p Check the indicator (pages 98 to 100 ).

• The battery pack is discharged. p Replace it with a fully charged battery or use the AC p ow er

p Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery only (page95). p Charge the battery (page 10).

p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a

wall outlet (wall so ck et) (page 13).

p Disconnect, and then, after one minute, reconnect all power

sources. Then turn the power on and check that the camera works properly.

does not work, press the RESET button located inside the battery/“Mem o ry Stick” cover with a p o inted o b ject, then tu rn the power on ag ain . (Th is will clear the date/time settings, etc.)

adaptor (pages 10, 13).

Troubleshooting

Others (continued)

Symptom Cause Solution The lens gets fogged. • Condensation is occurring. p Leave the camera for ab ou t a n h ou r an d th en try to u s e it a ga in

The camera gets hot if you use it for a long time.

— p This is not a malfunction.

(page 94).

Warnings and messages

The following messages appear on the LCD screen.

Message Meaning/ Corrective Action NO MEMORY STICK • Insert a “Mem o ry Stick” (page 17). SYSTEM ERROR • Turn the power off and on again (page 14). MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 95).

FORMAT ERROR • The “Memo ry Stick” form at failed. Format the “M em ory Stick” again (page38). MEMORY STICK LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE • No imag es have been record ed on the “Me m ory Stick.” FILE ERROR • An error o ccu rred while playing back the image. FILE PROTECT • The image is protected against erasure. For "InfoLITHIUM"

BATTERY ONLY

• The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty.

• Insert the “M emory Stick” correctly (page 17).

• The write-protect switch on the “Memo ry Stick” is set to the LOC K position. Set it to the recor ding position (pag e 95).

• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images (pages 34, 71).

• The bat.

Troubleshooting

Self-diagnostics display

Your camera has a self-diagnostics display. This function displays the condition of the camera on the LCD screen using a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this oc curs, check the following code chart and take the corresponding countermeasure. The last two digits (indicated by ss)will differ depending on the state of the camera.

C:32:ss

Self-diagnostics display

Code Cause Countermeasure

ss There is trouble with your

C:32:

ss The camera c annot read or write

C:13:

E:61:

E:91:

If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local autholized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. Example: E:61:10

camera’s hardware, or wi th the zoom function.

data on the “Memory Stick.” An unformatted “Memory Stick”

is inserted. The inserted “Memory Stick”

cannot be used with you r camera, or the data is damaged.

A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred.

• Turn the power off and on again (page14).

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

• Format the “Memory Stick” (p ag e38).

• Insert a new “Memory Stick” (page 17).

• Press the RESET button (page 9) located inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then turn the power on again.

The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time

The number of images that can be saved and the shooting tim e are different, depending on the capaci ty o f th e “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.”

• The number of images is lis ted in FINE (STANDARD) order.

• The values fo r the num ber o f i mages that can be saved and the shooting time may vary, depending on the shooting conditions.

• For normal shoo ting times and numbers of images that can be saved, see page 19.

E-mail

1600×1200

1600 (3:2)

1280×960

640×480

VOICE

1600×1200

1600 (3:2)

1280×960

640×480

(Units: images)

8M 16M 32M 64M 128M

(14)16(28)32(59)64(118)

(21)24(42)48(88)96(176)

(95)87(192)

8M 16M 32M 64M 128M

(13)14(26)31(54)62(108)

(19)22(38)45(78)90(156)

(56)68(120)

177

(390)

(Units: images)

139

(244)

357

(786)

280

(491)

128

(236)

128

(236)

192

(352)

714

(1572)

124

(216)

124

(216)

180

(312)

560

(982)

MPEG movies

8M 16M 32M 64M 128M

320 (HQX) 320×240 160×112

Multi Burst

1280×960

20 40 85 170 340 80 160 340 680 1360

320 640 1300 2700 5400

8M 16M 32M 64M 128M

(23)

Addi tional information

(Units: seconds)

(Units: images)

100

(44)

(93)

(186)

202

(375)

Additional information

Clip Motion

8M 16M 32M 64M 128M

NORMAL MOBILE

NORMAL: When 10 frames are shot MOBILE: When two frames are shot

40 80 160 320 640

300 450 900 1800 3600

(Units: images)

Menu items

Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the posi tion of the mo de dia l. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate based on the current pos ition of the mode dial. Factory settings are indicated with x.

When the m ode dial is set to or SCN

Item Setting Description SCN

(EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /

9 (FOC US)

WB (WHITE BAL) / / / / xAUTO Sets the white balance (page55).

(

SPOT METER

ISO 400 / 200 / 100 / xAUTO Selects the ISO sensitivity. When shooting under dark conditions or shooting a fast-

(IMAG E S IZ E )

(P.QUALITY)

x / / Selects one of the Scene selections. (When the mod e d ial is set to , this setting

+1.0EV /+0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV

−

0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV /

−

1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV

∞

/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /

CENTER AF / x MULTI AF

ON / x OFF Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 54).

)

x1600×1200 / 1600 (3:2) / 1280×960 / 640×480

xFINE / STANDARD Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard

cannot be carried out.) (page 28) Adjusts the exposure (page53).

Chooses the auto focus method (page 51), sets the focus preset distance (page 53).

moving subject, use a high-number setting. When recording high-quality images, use a low-number setting (When the mode dial is set to SCN, this setting cannot be carried out.).

Selects the image size used when shooting still images (page18).

image quality mode (page 18).

Item Setting Description MODE (REC MODE) VOICE

E-MAIL xNORMAL

(FLASH LEVEL) HIGH

xNORMAL LOW

PFX (P.EFFECT) SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /

NEG.ART / xOFF

(SHARPNESS) +2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / – 2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (excep t when the

– Records an au d io file (with a still image) in ad d ition to the JP EG file (page 59). – Records a small-size (320×240) JPE G file in addition to the selected image size

(page59).

– Records an image using the normal recording mode. – Makes the flash level higher than normal.

– Normal setting. – Makes the flash level lower than norma l.

Sets the special effects for the imag e (page 60).

setting is 0).

When the mode dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAG E] is set to [MPEG MOVIE] in the SET UP settings)

Item Setting Description

(EV) +2 .0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /

9 (FOCUS)

WB (WHITE BAL) / / / / xAUTO Sets the white balance (pag e55).

(

SPOT METER

(IMAG E SIZ E ) 320 (HQX) / 320×240 / x160× 112 Selects the MPEG image size whe n recording m ovies (page69).

PFX (P.EFFECT) SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /

+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV /

−

0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV /

−

1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV

∞

/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /

CENTER AF / x MULTI AF

)

ON / x OFF Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 54).

NEG.ART / xOFF

Adjusts the exposure (page 53).

Chooses the auto focus method (page 51), sets the focus preset distance (page 53).

Sets the special effects for the imag e (page 60).

Additional information

When the m ode dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings)

Item Setting Description

(EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /

9 (FOC US)

WB (WHITE BAL) / / / / xAUTO Sets the white balance (page55).

(

SPOT METER

(IMAG E S IZ E )

(FLASH LEVEL) HIGH

PFX (P.EFFECT) SOLARIZE / B& W / SEPIA /

(SHARPNESS) +2 / +1/ x0 / –1 / –2 A djusts the sha rpness of the imag e. The indicator appears (except when the

+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV

−

0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV /

−

1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV

∞

/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /

CENTER AF / x MULTI AF

ON / x OFF Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 54).

)

xNO R M A L / M OBILE Se lects the Clip M otion imag e size (page56).

xNORMAL

LOW

NEG.ART / xOFF

Adjusts the exposure (page53).

Chooses the auto focus method (page 51), sets the focus preset distance (page 53).

– Makes the flash lev el h igh er than normal. – Normal setting. – Makes the flash level lower than norma l.

Sets the special effects for the im a ge (p ag e60).

setting is 0).

When the mode dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP se ttings)

Item Setting Description

(EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /

9 (FOC US)

WB (WHITE BAL) / / / / xAUTO Sets the white balance (page55).

(

SPOT METER

+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV

−

0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV /

−

1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV

∞

/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /

CENTER AF / x MULTI AF

ON / x OFF Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 54).

)

Adjusts the exposure (page53).

Chooses the auto focus method (page 51), sets the focus preset distance (page 53).

Item Setting Description

(INTER V A L ) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (NTSC)

1/6.3 / 1/12.5 / x1/25 (PAL)

(P.QUALITY) xFINE / ST AN D A R D Records images with fine image quality mo de. / Reco rds imag es in the standard

PFX (P.EFFECT) SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /

NEG.ART / xOFF

(SHARPNESS) +2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / – 2 Adjusts the sharpne ss of the image. The indicator appears (excep t when the

– In NTSC mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval. – In PAL m o d e, cho ose the M ulti Bu rst be twe en -fram e shu tter interva l.

* The choices of between-frame shutter interval chang e depending on the setting

of the [VIDEO OUT] item in SET UP (page 93).

image quality mode (page 18). Sets the special effects for the imag e (page 60).

setting is 0).

When the mode dial is set to

Item Setting Description DELETE OK

CANCEL

PROTECT — Protects images against accidental erasure (page64). PRINT — Selects still images y ou want to print (page 67). SLIDE INTERVAL

REPEAT START CANCEL

RESIZE 1600×1200 / 1280×960 / 640×480 /

CANCEL

ROTATE (counter-clockwise) /

(clockwise) / OK / CANCEL

DIVIDE OK / CANCEL Divides a movie (page 73). (For single images only.)

– Deletes the displayed image (pages 34, 71). – Cancels de leting o f the image.

– Sets the slide show in terv al. (Fo r the sin gle sc reen only.)

x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min

– Repeats the slide show.

xON/OFF – Starts the slide show – Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show

Changes the recorded image size (page 66). (For single images only.)

Rotates the still image (page63). (For single images only.)

Additional information

SET UP items

Set the mode di al to SE T UP . Th e SE T UP screen appears. Factory settings ar e in d ica ted with x.

When shooting movies, or images recorded in Clip Motion /Mult i Burst m odes, th e dat e and time cannot be ins erted in the image. Also, the date and time will not be displayed when shooting. The date and time will be displayed when the image is played back.

CAMERA

Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE x

MPEG MOVIE

MULTI BURST

DATE/TIME DAY & TIME

OFF Selects whether to use the digital zoom (page 22).

DIGITAL ZOOM RED EYE REDUCTION ON / AF ILLUMINATOR

OFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 25).

AUTO / OFF Selects whether to emit an A F assist light in the dark. He lps w hen it is hard to fo cus

CLIP MOTION

DATE

Selects the shooting mode (pages 50, 56, 57, 69).

OFF Selects whether to insert the date and time into the im age (pag e27).

on the subject under dark lighting (page 25).

SETUP 1

Item Setting Description FORMAT OK / CANC E L Formats the “Memory Stick.” P lease no te that formatting erases all the information recorded on a

“Memory Stick,” including even erasure protected images (page 38).

FILE NUMBER

RESET

/ LANGUAGE x ENGLISH

SERIES

/ JPN

– Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed. – Resets the file numb erin g an d starts from 0001 each time the “Memory Stick” is changed.

– Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in English. – Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in Japanese.

CLOCK SET OK / CANC EL Sets the date a nd time (page15).

SETUP 2

Item Setting Description LCD

BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/

BEEP SHUTTER

VIDEO OUT NTSC

USB CONNECT PTP/xNORMAL Switches the USB mode (page 39). POWER SAVE x ON / OFF Selects whether to use the POWER SAVE mode (page 12). Displayed only when you are using your

BRIGHT/

xNORMAL/ DARK

NORMAL

OFF

PAL

Selects the LCD brightness. This has no ef fect on th e record ed images.

Selects the brightness o f the LCD backlight. Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and ea sy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Displayed only when you are using your camera with the battery pack. When [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON], this item cannot be set.

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

– Sets the video output signal to NT SC m ode (Jap an, U SA ). – Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (Europe).

camera with the battery pack.

Additional information

Precautions

Cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Clean the screen surfa ce wit h an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the lens

Wipe the lens with a soft cl ot h to re m ove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the DC plug

Clean the DC plug of the AC power ad aptor with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the batter y pa ck .

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft clot h slightly moistened with water, then w ipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinn er, alcohol or benzin e as this may damage the finish or the casing.

Note on operating temperature

The camera is designed for use within a temperature range of 0° to 40° (32°F to 104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot locations that exceed this range 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 condense inside or outside the came r a. Th is m o is t ure condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.

Moisture condensation occurs easily when:

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

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

To prevent moisture condensation

When bringing th e camera from a cold place to a warm pl ace, seal the camera in a plastic bag and leave it in the new location for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag when the camera h as adapted to the new temperature.

If moisture condensation occurs

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

The internal rechargeable bu tton battery

This camera has an internal rech argeable button battery for mai n taining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or of f. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually, and if you do no t u se the c ame ra at all for about one month it becomes completely di schar ged. In this c ase, be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. Note that even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still u se the camera as lon g as you do no t record t he date and time.

Charging the battery

Connect the cam era to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC power adapter or install a char ged b attery p ack, a nd lea ve th e camera for 24 hours or more with the POWER button set to OFF.

The “Memory Stick”

“Memory Stic k” is a new c ompact , porta ble and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity t ha t ex ce ed s the capacity of a floppy disk. There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an ordinary “Memory Stick” and a “MagicGate Memory Stick” that are equipped with th e Ma gicGate copyright protection tech nology. 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

Additional information

Effective use of the battery

• Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortene d under such circumstances. To use the battery pack longer, we recommend you keep the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting .

• If you use the LCD screen or shoot a lot using the zoom or flash, the battery power will be used up faster.

• We recommend having spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and try test shooting before the actually using th e camera.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water . The battery pack is not water-resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

If the power goes off alth ough the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the batter y pa ck fully again afte r running it down so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the ba ttery pack is frequently used.

How to store the battery pack

• If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain pr oper func tion.

1.Fully charge the battery.

2.Discharge on your camera.

3.Remove the battery from your camera

and store it in a dry, co ol place.

• To use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the POWE R button to on in slide show playback mode (page 62) until the power goes off .

Battery life

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by li ttle as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time seems to have been conside r ably shortened, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life.

• The battery life varies depending on storage, operating conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery pack.

Specifications

System

Image device 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color

Total pixels number of camera

Lens 3× zoom lens

Camera

Effective pixels number of camera

Exposure control

White balan c e

File format Still images: D C F conformity

Recording media

Flash Recommended distance

CCD Primary color filter

Approx. 2 110 000 pixels

/32 inches)

−

4 19/32 inches))

−

18.0 mm (1/

f=6

−

(35 mm camera conversion: 39 to 117mm (1

5.6

F2.8

−

Approx. 1 980 000 pixels

Automatic, Scene selection (three modes)

Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent

(Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG conformity GIF at Clip Mo tion) DPOF correspondence Movies: MPEG1 conformity (Monaural) Audio with still image: MPEG1 conformity (Monaural)

“Memory Stick”

0.5 to 3.8 m (1.6 to 12.5 ft) (W)

0.5 to 2.4 m (1.6 to 7.9 ft) (T) (when ISO sen s itivity is set to Auto)

Output connectors

A/V OUT (MONO) jack

USB jack mini-B

Minijack Video: 1 Vp - p, 75 sync negati ve Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k Output impedance 2.2 k

LCD screen

LCD panel used

Total number of dots

3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive

123 200 (560×220) dots

, unbalanced,

Ω

load)

Ω

AC-LS1A AC power adaptor

Power requirement s

Rated output voltage

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions 105 × 36 × 56 mm (4

Mass Approx. 180 g (6 oz)

AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz

DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A

40°C (32° to +104°F)

0° to

20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)

−

/4 inches) (W/H/D, protruding

2 parts not included)

(adaptor only)

/4 × 1 7/16 ×

Accessories

• A/V connecting cable (1)

• NP-FC10 battery pack (1)

• AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Wrist strap (1)

• “Memory Stick” (16 MB) (1)

• CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-008) (1)

• Operating Instructions (1 ) Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Power, general

Used battery pack

Power requireme nts

Power consumption (when shooting)

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions 114 × 51.5 × 35.6 mm

Mass 206 g (7 oz) (NP-FC10 battery pack,

Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker

NP-FC10

3.6 V

1.7W

40°C (32° to +104°F)

0° to

20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)

−

/2 × 2 × 1 13/32 inches)

(W/H/D, protruding portions not included)

“Memory Stick” and wrist strap included)

NP-FC10 battery pack

Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage

Nominal voltage

Capacity 2.4 Wh (675 mAh)

DC 4.2 V

DC 3.6 V

Additional information

The LCD screen

For shooting still images

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

9 q; qa

A Image size indicator (18, 19) B Recording mode indicator

(56–59)

C AE/AF lock indica t or (20, 52) D Remaining battery indicator

display (11)

60min

SOLARIZE

qs qd qf qg

1600

3:2

F2.8

125

qk ql

ISO

w; wa ws wd

E Flash mode (24)/Red-eye

reduction (25)/White balance indicator (55)/AF illuminator indicator (25, 92)

F Date/time indicator (27)

ISO sensitivity (88)

G Sharpness indicator (89, 90, 91) H Picture effect indicator (60)

I Low battery warning (11) J AF range finder (51) K Spot light-meter aimi ng point

(55)

L Image quality indicator (18, 19) M Scene selection indicator N Remaining images indicator (19)

Self-diagnostics display

O Remaining “Memory Stick”

capacity indicator (19)

P Center AF indicator (51)/

Focus preset value (53)

Q EV adjustment indicator (53) R Iris value indicator S Shutter speed indicator T Macro (22) U Self-timer display (23) V Vibration warning indicator (85) W Menu/Guide menu (50)

Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/

•

guide menu on/off.

(28)

(86)

For shooting movies

A Recording mode indicator (69) B Remaining battery indicator

display (11)

C White balance indica t or (55) D Picture effect indicator (60) E Spot light-metering aiming point

(55)

F AF range finder (51) G Image size indicator (69) H Recording time remaining

indicator (Maximum recording time) indicator (12)/ Self-diagnostics display (86)

I Remaining “Memory Stick”

capacity indicator (19)

1 2

3 4

60min

SOLARIZE

STBY

160

J Center AF indicator (51)/

Focus preset value (53)

K EV adjustment indicator (53) L Macro (22) M Self-timer indicator (23) N Menu/Guide menu (50)

• Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/

guide menu on/off.

7 8 9 q;

qa qs qd

The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of addi tional important information.

Additional information

For still image playback

min

640

11/12

For movie playback

A Recording mode indicator (59) B Volume indicator (59)/Protection

indicator (64)/Print mark indicator (67)

C Zoom indicator (61) D File name (48) E Number of pages recorded in

“Memory Stick” (19)

F Remaining “Memory Stick”

capacity indicator (19)

G Image number (19) H Image size indicator (18, 19) I Date/time recorded indicator

(27)/Menu/Guide me nu (50)

100

J Image size indicator (70) K Recording mode indicator (70) L V olume indicator (70) M Playback indicator (70) N Image number/Number of

images recorded in the “Memory Stick” (70)

O Remaining “Memory Stick”

capacity (70)

P Counter (70) Q Playback screen (70) R Playback bar (70) S Menu/Guide menu (50)

Sony DSC-P2 User Manual 2

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before using your camera

Identifying the parts

Charging the battery pack

Getting started

Using an external power source

Using your camera abroad

Turning on/off your camera

Setting the date and time

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Shooting still images

Deciding the still image size and quality

Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)

Checking the last image shot (Quick Review)

Using the zoom feature

Shooting close-ups (Macro)

Using the self-timer

Selecting a flash mode

Shooting with the finder

Shooting with the date and time inserted

Shooting according to scene conditions (Scene selection)

Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera

Viewing still images

Viewing single images

Viewing images on a TV screen

Deleting images

Dele ting still images

Deleting on the Index (nine images) screen

Deleting on the Index (three images) screen

Formatting a “Memory Stick”

Copying still images to your computer

Copying still images to your computer

1 Installing the USB driver

2 Preparing your camera

3 Connecting your camera to your computer

4 Copying images ( pages 44 to 46)

5 Viewing the images on your computer

For Macintosh users

How to setup and operate your camera

Changing menu settings

Changing items in the SET UP screen

Before advanced operations

Choosing a focus method

Advanced still image shooting

Shooting with the AF lock using Center AF

Setting the distance to the subject

Adjusting the exposure

Spot light-metering

Adjusting color tones

Shooting multiple frames

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

Shooting still images for e-mail

Shooting still images with a u dio files

Adding special effects

Enlarging a portion of a still image

Advanced still image viewing

Playing back successive images

Rotati n g s t ill images

Protecting images

For the single screen

Still im age editing

For the Index (nine images) screen

For the Index (three images) screen

Changing image size

Choosing images to print

For the single screen

For the Index (nine images) screen

For the Index (three images) screen

Shooting movies

Enjoying movies

Viewing movies on the LCD screen

Deleting movies

For the single screen

For the Index (nine images) screen

For the Index (three images) screen

Editing movies

Cutting movies