Sony DSC-P20 User Manual

3-069-761-11(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operati ng t h e unit, please read thi s ma nual thoroughly, and retain it for futur e reference.

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. DSC-P20 Serial No. ______ __________________

DSC-P20

W ARNING

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

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P20 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de s ig n ed to provide reasonable protection agains t ha rmf ul interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cau se harmful interf erence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that in terfere nce wi ll n ot occu r in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experience d

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied in terface cable must be u se d with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BA TTERY .

LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Serv ic e Center.

Note:

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

For the Sony Servic e Center neare st you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leak ing li thium ion battery.

For the Customers in Germany

Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EE C,

92/31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances:

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Residential area

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Business district

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

Attention for the Cu stomers in Europe

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

Attention

The electromagnetic f i elds at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

“Memory Stick”

N50

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

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Be sure to read the following before using your camera

Trial recording

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

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recording cann ot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.

Notes on image data compatibility

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This camera conforms w i th the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electric and Information Technology Industries Association) . You cannot play back on your camera still ima ge s rec or de d on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

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

Precaution on copyright

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

Do not shake or strike the camera

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

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

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes.

LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and len s

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

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

Notes on batteries

Be careful when removing the batteries, as they may be hot after the camera is used fo r long periods.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be care f ul not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refe r to page 67 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Back up recommendation

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

When the camera is used for long periods

Note that the camera body may become hot.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to dis co ntinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

Introduction

Checks the image after recording images

Recording still images: page 19 Playing back still images: page 27 Deleting images (DELETE): page 58

Captures images with your computer

You can copy images ont o your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application software.

Viewing images using a personal com put er: page 29 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 46

Records a moving picture (MPEG Movie or Clip Motion) according to your purpose

Recording moving i mages (MPEG MOVIE ) : page 25

Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings according to your situation

Creating Clip Motion Files: page 48 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 47 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 48

Table of contents

Getting started

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

Preparing the power supply ................10

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

Inserting the “Memory Stick” .............17

Basic operations

Recording

Recording still images ........................ 19

Recording moving images ..................25

Playback

Playing back still images ....................27

Playing back moving images .............. 28

Viewing images using a personal

computer ...................................... 29

Image file storage destinations and image

files ...............................................36

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

How to use the mode dial ...................38

How to use the control button .............38

Setting th e image size

(IMAGE SIZE) ............................ 43

Various recording

Records images according t o sh oot ing

conditions (TWILIGHT mode) .... 45

Recording still images for e-mail

(E-MAIL) ..................................... 46

Recording text documents (TEXT) ..... 47

Recording still images as uncompresse d

files (TIFF) ...................................48

Creating Clip Motion Files .................48

Adjusting the exposure

(EXPOSURE) .............................. 50

Adjusting the white bala n ce

(WHITE BALANCE) .................. 51

Enjoying picture effects

(P. EFFECT) ................................52

Recording the date and time on the still

image (DATE/TIME) ..................52

Various playback

Playing back three or nine images

at once ..................... .....................54

Enlarging a part of the still image

(Zoom and trimming) ...................55

Playing back the still images in order

(SLIDE) ....................................... 56

Rotating a still image (ROTATE) .......57

Editing

Deleting images (DELETE) ................58

Preventing ac c idental erasure

(PROTECT) ................................. 59

Changing the recorded still image size

(RESIZE) ..................................... 61

Selecting still images to print

(PRINT) ....................................... 62

Dividing a moving ima g e fi le

(DIVIDE) ..................................... 63

Changing the setup settings

(SETUP) ....................................... 65

Additional information

Precautions .......................................... 67

On “Memory Sticks” ..........................68

About “InfoLITHIU M” battery pack

(not supplied) ...............................69

Using your camera abroad .................. 70

Troubleshooting .................................. 71

Warning and notice messages .............77

Self-diagnosis display .........................79

Specifications ...................................... 81

LCD screen indicators ........................ 82

Notes on Using Batteries ....................85

Index ...................................................86

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for de ta i ls of operation.

A POWER button/lamp (15)

Press and h old down this but ton for approximat ely one second to turn on the camera.

B Mode dial (18, 38)

: To record in TWILIGHT

mode : To record still images : To playback or edit

images : To record moving images

or Clip Motion images

SET UP:To set the setup items

C Shutter button (19, 26) D Flash (23) E Finder window

F Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording with the flash.

G Self-timer (22, 26) H Lens I Lens cover OPEN/CLOSE tab J Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

K RESET button (71)

Getting started

Attaching the strap

A MACRO switch (24) B Finder

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

/CHG (flash charge/battery

charge) lamp (orange) (21)

C MENU button (39) D Jack cover (12, 14) E DC IN jack (12, 14) F USB jack (31, 33) G Control button (18, 38)

H LCD screen I DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button

(21)

J Digital zoom button (for

recording) (22) INDEX/zoom butt on (for playback) (55)

K Hook for wrist strap L OPEN switch M Battery cover N Access lamp (17) O “Memory Stick” cover

Preparing the power supply

Installing the supplied batteries or an optional battery pack

Your camera operates only with the following batteries.

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Two size AA alkaline batteries (sup pl ie d)*

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“InfoLITHIUM” (S series) battery pack (NP-FS11) (recommended, not supplied)

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Two size AA nickel metal hydride batteries (not supplied)

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Two size AA nickel-cadmium batteries (not supplied)

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is recommended for long operating times. Note that in this Operating Instructions, “batte rie s” ref er s to size AA alkalin e batt er ies .

Sony stamina alkaline batteries are recommended. When you use your camera with alkaline

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batteries, refer to “Notes on Using Bat teri e s” on page 85.

Batteries

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied)

Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment.

Open the battery cover.

Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.

Install the batteries.

Insert the two size AA batteries with the 3 and # ends facing as illustrated. Be careful not to insert the batteries facing the wrong way.

Close the battery cover.

Pressing the batteries with the cov e r, close the cover firmly until it clicks into place.

To remove the batteries

Open the battery cover with the battery cover side facing upward and remove the batteries. Be careful not to drop the batteries when removing them.

Power save mode

When operating the camera with bat t er ie s, set POWER SAV E i n th e SET UP screen to ON to extend the battery life. The factory setting is ON (page 66). See page 85 for more info rmation on power save mode.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operat e t he camera for about t hree minutes durin g recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To use the camera a gain , p res s the P OWER button t o turn on t he came ra agai n. The au to power-off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off also will not operate when playing back moving images or playing back a slide show (page 56), or when a connector is plugged into the USB jack or the DC IN jack.

* What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion batt ery pac k whic h can exchan ge inf orma ti on suc h as batte ry consumption with com p a tible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the

mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corpor ation.

Getting started

NP-FS11 battery pack (not supplied)

When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short. When using t he camer a in an extremely cold location, place the battery pa ck in your pocket or other pl ace to keep it warm, then inser t t he battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the he ater directly contact the battery.

Charging the battery pack (not supplied)

You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera.

Jack cover

AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied)

Insert the batter y pack into your camera .

Open the jack cover and connect the DC connect in g cable to the

DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC powe r adaptor (not

supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains).

Battery pack (NP-FS11) (not supplied)

To the wall outlet (mains)

Power cord

(mains lead)

The /CHG lamp lights up when chargin g be gins. When t he /CHG lamp goes off, charging is completed.

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect t he AC power adapt or from the DC IN j ack on your camera.

Battery remaining indicator

When using an optional “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, the LCD scre en on the camera shows the r ema in in g time for which you can still r ec or d or p lay b ack images. This indication may not be entirely accur at e depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment. Charging of 10°C to 30°C ( 50°F to 86°F) circumst ances is recommend ed. When using size AA alkaline batteries, the remaining time is not shown.

Using your camera abroad

For details, see page 70.

Note

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

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

Still image recording*

SONY alkaline batteries

(supplied)

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

NP-FS11 (not supplied)**

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

LCD screen ON Approx. 30 Approx. 600 Approx. 90 Approx. 1800

LCD screen OFF Approx. 60 Approx. 1200 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400

Approximate battery life and numb er o f im ages that can be reco rded/played back 640×480 image s iz e, st andard picture qual ity, no flash , and in NORMAL recording mode.

Recording at about 3-second intervals with the power save mode off (when continuous

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recording, the power save mode does not operate effectively.) When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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Still image playback***

SONY alkaline batteries

(supplied)

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

NP-FS11 (not supplied)**

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

LCD screen ON Approx. 60 Approx. 1200 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400

Approximate ba ttery life and number of 64 0× 480 images.

When using a fully charged battery pack at a temper atur e of 25°C (77 ° F).

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

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Moving image recording

Continuous

recording

SONY alkaline batteries

(supplied)

LCD screen

OFF (min.)

LCD screen

ON (min.)

Approx. 60 Approx. 30 Approx. 120 Approx. 90

NP-FS11 (not supplied)*

LCD screen

OFF (min.)

LCD screen

ON (min.)

Approximate recording time in 160×112 image size.

When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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Notes

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The camera may not operate in an extremely cold location when using alkaline batteries. Even when using an “InfoLITHIUM” batt ery pa ck (not supp l ied), the battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperature s, use the flash or repeatedly turn the po wer on/off.

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The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The n umbers may be smaller depending on conditions.

Getting started

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The capacity of the “Memory Sti ck ” is li mi te d. The above figures are a guide when you continuously record/play bac k whil e rep la ci ng the “M e mory S ti ck.”

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When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be decreased.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (min.)

NP-FS11 (not supplied) Approx. 180

Approximate time to charge a completely disc harged battery pack using the AC-LS1 AC po w er adaptor (not supplied) at a temperature of 25° C (77°F).

Using the AC power adaptor (not supplied)

Jack cover

To the wall outlet (mains)

Power cord

(mains lead)

AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied)

Open the jack cover and connect the DC connect in g cable to the

DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC powe r adaptor (not

supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains).

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).

When using the AC power adaptor

Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

Setting the date and time

2001

/:/

12 00

Y / M / D D / M / Y

CANCEL

M / D / Y

CLOCK SET

2001

/:/

12 00

Y / M / D D / M / Y

CANCEL

M / D / Y

CLOCK SET

When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET scre en appears whenever you turn on you r ca mera.

Control button

Select the item with

, then set with

vVbB

the center z.

Set the mode dial to , , or

Press and hold down the POWER button for

approximately one second to turn on the power.

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights up. The CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD screen. To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP (page 65) and perform th e procedure from step 3.

POWER

ON/OFF(CHG)

Getting started

Select the desired date display format with

on the control button, then press the

v/V

center z.

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

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

item y ou w a nt to se t wi t h b/B on the control button.

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

Set the numeric value with v/V on the

2001

/:/

12 00

Y / M / D D / M / Y

CANCEL

M / D / Y

CLOCK SET

2001

/:/

10 30

Y / M / D D / M / Y

CANCEL

M / D / Y

CLOCK SET

control button, then press the center z to enter it.

After ent e ring the nu mber, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [OK] with B on the control button,

then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

To cancel the date and time setting

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

Note

If the rechargeable button battery is ever fully discharged (page 68), the CLOCK SET screen will appear again. When this hap p en s, reset the date and time by starting fro m step 3 above.

Inserting the “Memory Stick”

Access lamp

Open the “Memory Stick” cover.

Insert the “Memory Stick.”

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

Close the “Memory Stick” cover.

Removing the “Memory Stick”

Open the “Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Sti ck” once lightly.

Notes

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Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY STICK ERROR” will be displayed.

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

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You cannot record or edit images on a “Memory Stick” if the erasure prevention switch is set to the LOCK position.

Getting started

Connector

Erasure prevention switch

Label space

The position and shape of the erasu re prevention swit ch may differ dependin g on the type s of “Memory Stick” used.

Basic operations

Recording

Basic operations

How to use the mode dial

The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.

: To record still images in TWILIGHT mode

: To record still images : To play back or edit images : To record moving images or Clip Motion images

SET UP: To set the setup items (The SET UP position

changes the settings of infrequently-used items.)

How to use the control button

When the menu is not di splayed, the control button is used to perform the fol lowing operations.

(v): Recording with flash

(V): Recording with self-timer

(b): Checking the last recorded image

(B): Recording while adjusting the exposure for the

point that you want to record

When you select above functions with the control button while recording with the LCD screen tu rned off, the LCD screen lights for appr oximately 2 seconds and the selected function icon appears on the screen. The LCD scr een also lights automatically when the MENU button is pressed, but in this case the LCD screen does not turn off automatically.

Recording still images

Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”

POWER

Open the lens cover.

Set the mode dial to or .

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. While the AE lock indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adjus ts th e e x posure of the captured image. When the camera finish es the automatic adjustments, the AE lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up and the camera is ready for recording. If you release the shutter button, the recording will be can celed.

Recording

AE lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up

Press the shutter button fully down.

RECORDING

The shutter sounds . “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on the “Memory Stick. ” When “RECORDIN G ” disappears, you can record the next image.

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

See pages 44 and 46 to 49.

Notes

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

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When you press the shutter button fully down at once in step 3, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while the /CHG lamp (page 21) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is charging the flash.)

Holding the camera correctly

Hold the camera so th at your fingers do not block the f la sh and do not touch the lens portion when r ecording images.

Recording images with the finder or the LCD screen

You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD screen and recording using the finder. Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: See page 82 for a detailed descri pt ion of the indicated items.

The LCD backlight is turned on. (All the available indicators are turned on.)

The LCD backlight is turned on. (Warning messages are turned on.)

The LCD backlight is turned off.

DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF

Recording

Indicators in the finder

Notes

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You cannot check the entire recording range with the finder. Recording with the LCD screen is recommended when it is necessary to correctly understand the recordi ng r ang e.

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Because of the difference of the portion of the finder and the lens, use the LCD screen when you record a subject closer than 1 m (3 1/4 feet).

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When [DEMO] is set to [ON ] in th e S ET UP se tti ngs , you can not tu rn of f th e LCD scr een on ce the demonstration star ts.

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You cannot turn off the LCD backlight in SET UP and when displaying the menu.

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

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

Recording lamp (red)

AE lock lamp (green)

/CHG lamp (orange)

Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)

You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen (page 39) and pressing b (7) on the contr ol button. (You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off.) To ret urn to the normal recording mode: press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To delete the image: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [DELETE] with B on the control button, then press the center z. 3. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press the center z.

Using the digital zoom function

Digital zoom button

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

T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

This camera has a digital zoom function with a magnification of up to 3×. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing. Digital zoom do es not operate when the LCD screen is off.

Notes

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Digital zoom does n ot wor k for moving images.

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Use the LCD screen when using digital zoom function. Digitally zoomed images do not appear in the finder.

Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp

Control button

Clear the menu (page 39), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer) indicator appe ars o n the LC D screen , and a bout 10 second s afte r you pr ess th e shut ter button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep so u nd s a fte r you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) aga i n.

Recording images with the flash

The factory setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings is dar k. To change the flash mode, clear the menu (page 39), then press the

control button v (

) repeatedly so that the flash mode

indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Control button v ()

Each time you press the control button v ( ), the indicator changes as follows.

(No indicator) t t t (No indicator )

Forced flash: The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.

No flash: The flas h does not strobe.

You can change the brig ht ness of the flash with [ ±] (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings (page 40).

To reduce the red-eye phenomenon

Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the setup settings, the flash strobes before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (page 65). When [ON] is selected and the mode dial is set to or , appears on the LCD screen.

Recording

Notes

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When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.7 m to 2.0 m (27 5/8 inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches). When it is not set to [AUTO], the flash may be ineffective even if the flash level is changed.

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Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subj e ct do es not se e th e pre -s tr obe , or oth er c onditions.

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The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright locat ion.

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While charging th e flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. After th e ch arging is complete, the lamp goes out.

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The flash does not function when record ing moving images (excluding Clip Motion).

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When you record images in a dark pla ce with the came ra set t o becomes slow, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent shaking.

(no flash), the shutter speed

Adjusting the exposure for the subject

Clear the menu, then press the control button B ( ). The spot light-me tering cross hair appears on the LCD screen. Y ou can adjust the exposure (spot light-metering) for the point that you want to record, when there is a backlight or when there is a strong contrast betwe en t he subject and the background. Position the point that you want to record on the sp ot light-metering cr oss hair. To cancel spot light-m etering, press th e control button B () again.

LCD screen

Spot light-metering cross hair

Recording images at close range

Set the MA CRO switch to ON. Th e (macro) indica tor appear s on the LCD scr een. You can record a subject as close as about 15 cm (6 inches) to 19 cm (7 1/2 inches).

0.2 m is indicated on the camera as the approximate recording distance. Use this function to record a small subject, such as a flower or insect, at close range.

Notes

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After finishing recording in macro, return the MACRO switch to OFF. If you leave the MACRO switch set to ON, the camera may not be able to f ocu s on distant subjects or the image may become dark when you use the flash.

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When recording images in macro, use the LCD screen. If you record using the finder, the range visible in the finder may differ from the actual record i ng range.

MACRO

(0.2 m)

OFFON

Recording moving images

CAMERA MOVING IMAGE:

DATE/TIME: RED EYE REDUCTION:

MPEG MOVIE OFF OFF

PAGE SELECT

MPEG MOVIE CLIP MOTION

CAMERA

MOMOVING IMAVING IMAGE:GE:

DATE/TIME: RED EYE REDUCTION:

CAMERA MOVING IMAGE:

DATE/TIME: RED EYE REDUCTION:

MPEG MOVIE OFF OFF

PAGE SELECT

Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 37). To record moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick . ” Open the lens cover beforehand.

POWER

DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the

control button, then press B.

Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the

control button, then press B.

Recording

Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the control button, then press the center z.

Set the mode dial to .

Press the shutter button fully down.

“REC” appears on th e LCD screen, and recording of the image on t he “Memory Stick” begins. Sound cannot be recorded with moving images.

Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.

The recording st ops. Or, the recording stops w hen the “Memory Sti ck” is full. For details on the image s iz e, se e “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)” on page 43.

Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Clear the menu ( page 39), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the recording starts about 1 0 seconds after you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To stop the self-timer recording, pre ss the control button V ( ) again.

LCD screen indicators during recording

Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off. These indicators are not recorded. See page 83 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Note

If you remove the battery or otherwise turn off the power partway through a recording, the moving image recorded thus far is no t saved. When the E mark appears while operating the camera with batterie s, stop the recording at this point before the batteries completely run out.

Playback

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Playing back still images

POWER

DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF

Set the mode dial to .

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

Select the desired still image with the

control button b/B.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

Notes

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You might not be able to correctl y play bac k im ag es reco rd ed with th i s cam era o n oth er equipment.

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You cannot play back on this camera ima ge s la rge r th an the maximum image size that c an b e recorded with this camera.

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A rough image is p layed back, followed by the normal image.

Playback

LCD screen indicators during still image playback

Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off. See page 84 for a detailed descri pt ion of the indicators.

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