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.

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FILE BACK/NEXT

10:30

2001 7 4100-0028

6/8

640

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.

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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.

Playing back moving images

FILE BACK/NEXTPLAY

6/8

10:30

2001 7 4MOV 00001

STOP REV/CUE

6/8

10:30

2001 7 4MOV 00001

Playback bar

POWER

DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF

Set the mode dial to .

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

Select the desired moving imag e w i th the

control button b/B.

Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

Press the center z to start the playback.

The moving image is played back. During playback, B (playback) appears on the LCD screen. To advance or rewind, pres s th e control button b/B during playback.

To pause playback

Press the center z on the control button to stop the playback.

To advance or rewind the moving image

Press the control button b/B during playback. To return to the normal playback, press the cent er z on the control button.

LCD screen indicators during moving 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 description of the indicators.

Viewing images using a personal computer

You can view data recorded w i th your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to e-mail using application software. This section describes the method for viewing images on a personal computer using the supplied USB cable. There are two ways to make t h e USB connection, which are the normal connection and the PTP connection (page 66). This is set using [USB CONNECT] in the setup settings. Here describes the way using the [NORMAL] setting. Users will be informed at the Sony website when PTP connect ion is supported.

The factory setting of USB mode is [NORMAL]. The mode can be checked and set as foll ows.

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

Select [SETUP2] with v/V, then press B.

Select [USB CONNECT] with v/V, then press B.

Select the connection mode w ith v/V.

The USB cable is used to connect the camera to a personal computer so that operations can be performed on im age files recorded in a “ M emory Stick” from th e personal computer. In order to use the US B cable, a USB driver must be install ed in the personal computer beforehand. Be sure to also refer to the operation manuals for your personal computer and the application software.

Notes

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Data recorded with yo ur cam era is stored in the following formats. Make sure that ap p li cations that support these file formats are inst alle d on your pe rs ona l computer. — Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format — Moving images: MPEG fo rmat — Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format — TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format

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

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When you copy the image to the camera from your computer, which was modified with a retouching software and was converted to another file format, the “FILE ERROR” messag e may appear and you may be unable to open the im age.

•

Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion file may be played back.

Communications with your computer (for Windows only)

•

Communications between your cam era and y our com puter may not recover after recovering from Suspend or Sleep.

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When connecting the camera to a computer, use the AC power adapter (not supplied). When you use your camera with alkaline batte r ies, ma ke sure that the re is e nough battery life, as the images in the “Memory Stick” may be damage d or lost if the came r a power runs out during communication with the computer.

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Recommended computer environment

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows

Millennium Edition The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgrade d to the ope r at ing systems described

above. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard.

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5 .1/8.6/9.0/9.1 standard installation However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be use d for the following models.

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iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installe d a nd a slot loa ding type CD-ROM drive

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iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed Macintosh computer with Mac OS X (v10.0) The USB connector must be provided as standard. QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pic ture s) .

Notes

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If you connect two or more USB equipment to a si ngle pe r sona l c omputer at the same time, some equipment may not operate dep ending on the type of USB equipment.

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Operations are not guaranteed when using a hub.

•

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

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Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsof t C o rpor a tion in the United States and /or other countries.

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Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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All other product names mentione d he r ein ma y be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is included with the application software in the CDROM which is supplied with your camera.

Be sure to complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the USB cable. If you connect the USB cable first, you will be unable to install the USB driver properly .

See page 76 for corrective measures if the USB cable was connected before installing the driver and the driver software could not be installed correctly.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users

Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to load.

Do not connect the US B cable in this step.

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

computer.

The application software screen appears.

Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE/Me and

Windows 2000”.

USB driver installation starts.

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

Your personal computer may restart.

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

connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

to the USB connector

Personal computer

Insert a “Mem or y Stick” into your camera, connect the AC power

adaptor (not supplied) and turn on your camera.

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set to communicatio n st andby mode. Your person al computer recogniz es the camera, and the Windows Add H ardware Wizard starts.

USB cable

to the USB jack (mini-B)

Push the connector in as far as it will go.

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

recognize the ha rdware.

The Add Hardware Wizard star ts twice because two different U SB dr ivers are to be installed. Be sure to allo w the i nstallation to complete wit hout interru pting it.

Notes

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Do not connect the USB cable before the USB driver insta llation is completed in step 4.

•

In step 7, make sure that a “Memory Stick” is inserted into your camera before installing the USB driver. Otherwise, you will be unab le to install the USB driver.

For Macintosh users

• When using Mac OS 9.1/Mac OS X (v10.0)

It is not necessary to install the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive simply by connecting it to the Macintosh with the USB cable.

• When using Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0

Follow the procedures below to install the driver.

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

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

computer. Double-clic k the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

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

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

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

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Sony USB Driver

•

Sony USB Shim

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

“OK.” Restart your personal computer.

Viewing images

When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or ot her mo v ing ima ge p layb ack app li catio ns mus t be i ns talle d. Whe n viewing moving images on a Ma ci nt osh system, QuickTime 3.0 or lat er must be installed.

Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows

or Mac OS to load. Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB

connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

to the USB connector

to the USB jack (mini-B)

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Personal computer

Insert a “Memor y S tick” into your came ra , an d connect the AC

power adaptor (not supplied) to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains).

Turn on the power of your camera.

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.

USB cable

Push the connector in as far as it will go.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users

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

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

The folders insid e th e “M emory Stick” are displayed. If the drive is not recognized, s ee “Troubleshooting” on page 71.

Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” on page 36.

Desired file type Double-click in this order

Still ima g e “Dcim” folder

“100msdcf” folder

Moving image* “Mssony” foldert“Moml0001” foldertImage file* Clip Motion

“Dcim” folder

“100msdcf” folder

image E-mail image

“Mssony” folder t“Imcif100” folder

TIFF image (uncompressed)

Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is

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recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the ima ge may break off.

For Macintosh users

Follow the procedure 1 – 4 on page 33.

Double click the newl y recognized icon on the desktop.

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

Image file

Notes on using your personal computer

“Memory Stick”

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Operation is not guaranteed if you are u sin g a “Memo ry Sti ck ” that was formatted with a personal computer, or if you used a personal computer to fo rma t the “Memory Stick” in your camera through a USB connection.

•

Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory Stick” life.

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Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your cam era.

For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users

The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory Stick” from the camera while it is connected to your personal computer.

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

When the message appears confirming the safe removal of the hardware, disconnect the US B cable or eject the “Mem ory Stick”.

Software

•

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

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

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Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion file may be played back.

Communications with your personal computer (for Windows only)

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

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Image file storage destinations and image files

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

For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is “E.”)

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

Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data

Folder containing moving image data

Folder File Meaning

100MSDCF DSC0

CLP0

MBL0

TXT0

ssss

.JPG

.GIF

.THM•Index image file of Clip Motion file

ssss

.GIF

.THM•Index image file of Clip Motion file

.GIF

.THM•Index image file of still image file

ssss

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Still image file recorded normally

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Still image file recorded in – E-MAIL mode (page 46) – TIFF mode (page 48)

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Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode (page 48)

recorded in NORMAL mod e

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Clip Mot ion file recorded in MOBILE mode (page 48)

recorded in MOBILE mode

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Still image file reco rded in TEXT mode (page 47)

recorded in TEXT mode

stands for any number

Folder File Meaning

IMCIF100 DSC0

ssss

.JPG

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Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 46)

DSC0

ssss

.TIF

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Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 48)

MOML0001 MOV0

The numerical por ti o ns of the following files are the same.

– A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file – An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding im ag e file – An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file – An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its correspondi ng index image file

Tips

ssss

.MPG•Moving image file recorde d norma lly

The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. The format of the saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this camera are as fo llows:

JPEG format

Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format. This format is able to compress files without appreciable dete ri oration. However, if the image is compresse d and saved on repeated occasions, the image will deteriorate. This camera records still images using the JPEG format for normal recording.

GIF format

Using this format, the image wil l not deterio rate e ven if the image is c ompressed and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors to 256 colors. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion (page 48) or TEXT mode (page 47).

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TIFF format

Stores shooting images without c omp re ssion, so the image does not deteriorate. Most of operatin g systems and applic ations correspo nd to this format. This camera records still images using the TIFF format for the TIFF mode (page 48).

MPEG format

This format is very typical for moving images. This camera records moving images using the MPEG format.

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “ A dvanced oper ations.”

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 or setup screen is displayed, the control button is used to select the buttons, images and me nu items displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings. The operation me thods that are frequent l y us ed for “Advanced operations” ar e described below.

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

CAMERA MOVING IMAGE:

DATE/TIME: RED EYE REDUCTION:

MPEG MOVIE OFF OFF

SELECT

400 200 100

AUTO

Press MENU to display/ clear the menu on the LCD screen.

0 EV

ISO

You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off.

Setting up the items in the setup or menu

Set the mode dial to SET UP so that th e

setup screen appears, or press M ENU so that the menu appears.

When the mode dial is set to SET UP or :

Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set up.

Press the center z on the control button to enter the item.

When the mode dial is set to , , or :

Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the setting of the item. The selected setting is turned to yello w, and the setup is complete.

Before performing advanced operations

Menu settings

Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the m ode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Factory settings are indicated with x.

When the mode dial is set to /

Item Setting Description

(EV) WB

(WHITE BAL)

ISO 400

(IMAGE SIZE)

(P. QUALITY)

MODE (REC MODE)

± (FLASH LEVEL)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

+2.0EV to –2.0EV

HOLD AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

200 100 AUTO

1216×912

1216 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480

FINE Records still images in the fine image quality

STANDARD Records still images in the standard image

TIFF Records a TIF F (uncompressed) file in addition

TEXT Records a GIF file in bl ack-and-white (page 47). E-MAIL Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in

NORMAL Records an image using the normal recording

HIGH Makes the flash level higher than nor mal. NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal. SOLARIZE

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

Adjust the exposure value (page 50).

Sets the white balance (page 51).

Selects the ISO film s peed. When recordi ng under dark situations or recording a fast-moving subject, use a high-number setting. When you record high-quality images, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to ).

Selects the image size when recording still images (page 43).

mode.

quality mode.

to the JPEG file (page 48).

addition to the selected image size (page 46).

mode.

Sets the image special effects (page 52).

Item Setting Description

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

SHARPNESS

(

When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to MPEG MOVIE in the setup settings.)

(EV) WB

(WHITE BAL)

(IMAGE SIZE)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the setup settings.)

(EV) WB

(WHITE BAL)

(IMAGE SIZE)

± (FLASH LEVEL)

)+2+1

–1 –2

Item Setting Description

+2.0EV to –2.0EV

HOLD AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

320×240 160×112

SOLARIZE B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

Item Setting Description

+2.0EV to –2.0EV

HOLD AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

NORMAL

MOBILE

HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal. NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal.

The indi cator appears (except when the setting is 0).

Adjust the exposure value (pa g e 50).

Sets the white balance (page 51).

Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images (page 43).

Sets the image special effects (page 52).

Adjust the exposure value (pa g e 50).

Sets the white balance (page 51).

Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 43,

48).

Before performing advanced operations

Item Setting Description

PFX (P. EFFECT)

(

SHARPNESS

When the mode dial is set to

Item Setting Description

DELETE OK Deletes the displayed image (page 58).

PROTECT – Protects images against accidental erasure

PRINT – Marks the print mark on still images (page 62). SLIDE*

RESIZE* 1216×912

ROTATE*

SOLARIZE B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

)

–1 –2

CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.

INTERVAL

REPEAT START Starts the slide show. CANCEL Canc el s the slide show.

1024×768 640×480 CANCEL

Sets the image special effects (page 52).

Adjusts the sharpness of the image . The indicator appears (except when the setting is 0).

(page 59).

Sets the slide show interval.

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

ON/OFF

Changes the recorded image size (page 61).

Rotates the still image (page 57).

OK CANCEL

DIVIDE* OK

Only in single-image mode .

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CANCEL

Divides a moving image (page 63).

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Set the mode dial to , or

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select the desired image size from [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) and press

v/V

Still image sizes:

1216×912, 1216 (3: 2) *, 1024×768, 640×480

The image is recorded in the ratio of three to two to fit the printing paper size. Using this

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image size, the margin of an image is not printed out. However, the slight amount of the upper and lower black portions are displayed on the LCD screen.

Moving image (MPEG movie) sizes:

320×240, 16 0× 112

Clip Motion sizes:

NORMAL (160×120), MOBILE (80×72)

Before performing advanced operations

The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB)

Still images:

Image size

Usage

STANDARD FINE

Quality

1216×912 Printing in post card size Approx. 12 Approx. 6 1216 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 12 Approx. 6 1024×768 Viewing on PC Approx. 16 Approx. 10 640×480 Atta ching to e-mail Approx. 57 Approx. 23

Moving images:

Image size

Usage

Number of images or time

320×240 Viewing on PC Approx. 40 sec. 160×112 Attaching to e-mail Approx. 160 sec. MOBILE

(80×72) NORMAL

(160×120)***

When MODE (REC MODE) is set to NORMAL.

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The maximum recording time in c ontinuous recording

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When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file.

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Remaining number of recordable images or recordable time

The actual number of remaining images or recordable time may differ depending on the recording conditions.

— Approx. 200

— Approx. 20

Various recording

Records images according to shooting conditions (TWILIGHT mode)

Mode dial:

This camera has a preset TWILIGHT mode. This mode is suitable for the night scene.

1 2

Set the mode dial to .

Allows you to record brigh t subjects in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. The shutter speed becomes sl ower, so we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking.

Record the image.

To cancel the TWILIGHT mode

Set the mode dial to .

Notes

•

Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the TWILIGHT mode.

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You cannot record moving images in the TWILIGHT mode.

Tips

Under normal recording conditions, the camera automatica lly makes various adjustments, su c h as those for the iris, exposure, and white balance, as it shoots. However, you may not be able to carry out your desired shooting depending on shooting conditions. The TWILIGHT mode provides you with near-optimum adjustments to suit your sho oting situation.

Various recording

Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL)

Mode dial: /

In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of the normal still image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 43).)

2 3

Set the mode dial to or

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB) in E-MAIL mode

Image size

1216×912 Approx. 11 Appr ox. 6

1216 (3:2) Approx. 11 Approx. 6

1024×768 Approx. 15 Appr ox. 9

640×480

Quality

STANDARD FINE

Approx. 46Approx.

Remaining number of recordable images (page 82)

The actual number of remainin g images may differ depending on the recording conditions.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step 3.

Recording text documents (TEXT)

Mode dial:

The TEXT mode is suitable for recording a document to emphasize its character by the black and white colors. The LCD scr een also turns to black and whit e, and the image is recorded in the GIF format.

1 4

2 3

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TEXT] with v/V.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Sti ck” (4 MB) in TEXT mode*

Image size Number of images

1216×912 Approx. 19– 95

1216 (3:2) Approx. 22–95

1024×768 Approx. 26– 95

640×480 Approx. 59–15 8

The maximum number of recordable

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images depends on the document condition, such as the amo unt of text portions.

Notes

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

•

Writing and readin g dat a ta ke more time than normal recording.

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When the mode dial is set to , images can be recorded, but the image may be bleached out or may be turned black .

•

Remaining number of recordable images is not displayed.

•

The number of recordable images is the same regardless of whether [ ] (P. QUALITY) is set to STANDARD or FINE.

Various recording

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step 3.

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

Mode dial: /

Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality ima ge. The JPEG (compressed) format image is als o recorded with the TIFF format image.

2 3

Set the mode dial to or

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TIFF] with v/V.

Record the image.

The number of images th at you can record on a “ M emory Stick” (4 MB) in TIFF mode is appr ox. 1.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step 3.

Notes

•

JPEG images are recorded in the image size selected by the [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) menu (page 43). TIFF images are recorded in [1216×912] size other than when [1216 (3:2)] is selected.

•

Writing data takes more tim e than in normal recording.

Creating Clip Motion Files

Mode dial:

Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back stil l images in succession. The images are stored in GIF format, w h i c h is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to an e-mail.

1,3

6,7

2,5,8

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [MOVING IMAGE] with

v/V

, [CLIP MOTION] with

B/v/V

, then press z.

v/V

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V.

NORMAL (160×120)

Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be recorded. This is suitab le fo r use on home pages, etc.

MOBILE (80×72)

Clip Motion of up to 2 fram es can be recorded. This is suitab le fo r use with portable data terminals.

Record the image for the first frame.

MAKING "CLIP MOTION"

Before carryi ng out step 8, the images are temporarily stored in memory. These images are not recorded on the “M emory Stick”, yet.

Record the image for the next frame.

Image recordi ng can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames.

Press z.

All the frame images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”.

To delete some or all the frame images while making a Clip Motion recording

Press the control button b (7) in step 6 or 7. The recorded frame images are played back in turn and stop at the last image.

Press MENU, and select [DELETE LAST] or [DELETE ALL], then press z.

Select [OK], then pr ess z. When [DELETE LAST] is selected in step 2, each time you repeat steps 1 through 3 the recorded frame is delete d fr om the newest one.

The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB)

Image size

NORMAL (160×120)

Number of

images

Approx. 20*

MOBILE (80×72) Approx. 200

When recording 10 frames per Clip

∗

Motion file

Notes

•

You cannot change the image size partway through a Clip Motion recordi ng.

•

Reading and writing data take more ti me than normal image recordi ng.

•

Due to the limitat ions of the GIF form at, the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the picture q ua li t y may deteriorate for some images.

•

The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode , so the picture quality deteriora te s.

•

GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly.

•

All the frame images are immedia tely recorded on the “Memory Stick” if the mode dial is switched o r th e power is turned off.

Various recording

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Mode dial: / /

Adjusts the ex posure v alue which is set in the automatic adjustment.

2 3

Set the mode dial to ,

Press MENU.

The menu appea r s .

Select [ ] (EV) with b/B, the desired exposure value with

v/V

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

Tips

Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is too dark or bright as illustrate d below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When recording a backlighted subject or a subj ect in the snow, set it toward +, and when recording a dark subject with fully displayed on the LCD screen, set it toward –.

Set the exposure toward +

Set the exposure toward –

Note

If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the fl ash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)

Mode dial: / /

Normally, the white balance is automatically adjusted (AUTO). When you record with the shooting condition fixed or under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adju st the white balanc e.

2 3

Set the mode dial to , or .

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [W B ] (WHITE BAL) with b/B, the desired setting with v/V.

HOLD

Recording a single-colored subject or background

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance automatically Under fluorescent lighting

IN DOOR (n)

•

Places where the lighting condition changes quickly

•

Under bright l ighting such as photography studi os

•

Under sodium or mercury lamps

OUT DOOR ( )

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

To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [AUT O] with v/V in step 3.

Tips

The image is suscep tible to lighting conditions. The image looks blue under sunlight in the summer, and looks red under mercury lamps. Human eyes can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making adjustments. Normally, the camera adjusts it automat ically, but, if the image appears in strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode.

Various recording

Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT)

Mode dial: / /

You can digitally process imag es to obtain special effect.

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

Mode dial: /

1,4

2 3

Set the mode dial to , or .

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [PFX] (P . EFFECT) with

, the desired mode with

b/B

v/V

SOLARIZE

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

B&W

The picture i s monochrome (black and white).

SEPIA

The picture is sepia-toned like an old photograph.

NEG.ART

The color and brightne ss of the picture are reversed as in a negative.

OFF

Does not use the pict ure effect function.

2,3

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [DATE/TIME] with B/v/V,

v/V

then press B.

Select the date and time setting with v/V, then press

DAY & TIME

Imposes the date, hour, and minute.

DATE

Imposes the year, month, and day.

OFF

Does not impose the date and time .

Set the mode dial to or

To cancel picture effect

Select [OFF] with v/V in step 3.

Record the image.

The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback only.

2001 7

Notes

•

If you select [DATE] in step 3, the date is imposed onto the image in the order selected with “Setting the date and time” (page 15).

•

The date and time are not superimposed onto moving images or Clip Motion images.

Various recording

Various playback

•

Triple-image screen

Playing back three or nine images at once

Mode dial:

Y ou can display multiple images o n the LCD screen at one time using the zoom buttons.

1 2

Set the mode dial to .

Press the zoom W button repeatedly.

The LCD screen display changes as follows:

•

Single (s ingle-ima ge) screen

10:30

2001 7 4100-0001

FILE BACK/NEXT

•

Index (nine-image) screen

CLIP TEXT

SINGLE DISPLAY

APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE :

SINGLE DISPLAY

F4.5 1/125

0.0

CLIP TEXT

10:30

2001 7 4100-0005

The image indicated by the yellow frame in the index sc reen is displayed in the middle of the triple-image screen with the recording info r mation. To display the other inform ation, press the control button v/V.

The follo wing mark s are di splaye d on each image according to the image type and settings.

: Moving image file : E-mail file

: Print mark : Protect mark

TEXT: TEXT file TIFF: TIFF file CLIP: Clip Motion file (No mark): Normal recordin g (no settings)

To display the next (previous) index screen

Press the control button v/V/b/B.

To return to normal playback (single-image)

•

Press the zoom T button re peatedly.

•

Press the control butt on z.

Note

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

Tips

When the triple-image screen is displayed, pressing MENU open s the menu inc luding [PRINT], [PROTECT], and [DELETE]. For details on these items, see pages 58, 59, or 62. To close the menu, press MENU again. The menu disappears and the recording information is indicated .

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

Mode dial:

2,4

Set the mode dial to .

Display t he image to be enlarged.

Zoom in/out the image with the zoom T/W buttons.

Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired portion of the image.

: The image moves downward

: The image moves upward

: The image moves rightward

: The image moves leftward

To return to the normal size

Press the control button z.

Notes

•

You cannot zoom moving images.

•

You can zoom images recorded in TEXT mode, but cannot trim them .

•

Zoom scaling is up to 5× regardless of the original image size.

•

The quality of enlarged images may be deteriorated.

•

The original data is left even if you enlarge the image.

•

The enlarged image is record ed as the

newest file.

•

If you trim an image, the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity will be decreased.

•

If the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity is not sufficient, you may be unable to trim an image.

•

You cannot trim to an image of 3:2.

•

You cannot trim uncompressed (TIFF) images.

Various playback

To record an enlarged image (trimming)

Press MENU after zooming.

Select [TRIMMING] with B, then press z.

Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal si ze after recordi n g.

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE)

Mode dial:

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

3,4

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [SLIDE] with b/B, then press z.

Set the following items.

INTERV AL

You can select from 1 m i n (one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds), 5 sec (5 seconds), or 3 sec (3 seconds).

REPEAT

ON: Plays back images in a continuous loop. OFF: After all images have been played back, the sl id e show ends.

Select [START] with v/V/b/B, then press z.

The slide show begins.

To stop the SLIDE SHOW playback

Press z, select [EXIT] with B, then press z.

To skip to the next/previous image during the SLIDE SHOW

Press B (next) or b (previou s).

Note

The interval setting time may vary depending on the image si ze.

To cancel the SLIDE SHOW setting

Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B in step 3, then pres s z.

Rotating a still image (ROTATE)

Mode dial:

You can rotate the image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape ori entation.

3,4

Set the mode dial to , and display the image to rotate.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [ROTATE] with then press z.

Select [ , ] with v/V, then rotate the image with

b/B

Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

b/B

Various playback

To cancel rotation

Select [CANCEL] with v/V in step 4, then press z.

Notes

•

You cannot rotate protected or uncompressed images, or i mag es reco rd ed in TEXT mode.

•

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

•

Also, when viewing imag es on a comput er , the image rotation inform ation may not be reflected depending on the ap pl i cat ion software.

Editing

In index mode

Deleting images (DELETE)

Mode dial:

You can delet e unwanted files.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

2,4,5

Set the mode dial to .

In single - image mode:

Display the image you want to delete with b/B.

In triple-image mode:

Press the zoom W button twice in the single-image mode to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image you want to delete with

b/B

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [DELETE] with b/B in single-image mode, or with

in triple-image mode,

v/V

then press z.

Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

The image (or the middlepositioned image in triple-image mode) is deleted.

1 W

3,4,5

Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W butt o n.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [DELETE] with b/B, then press z.

Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ENTER] wi th b/B, then press z. All the unprotected images are deleted.

When you select [SELECT]

The frame of the se le cted image turns green.

Select the images to be deleted with the control button, then press z. To cancel, press z again. Repeat this step to select other images. The (delete) indicator appears on the selected images.

SET TO NEXT

Press MENU.

Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

1 W

To cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z.

Note

If there are files on the “Memory Stic k” with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted, these files are also deleted at the same tim e.

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

Mode dial:

Protects images against accidental erasure.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

1 W

2,4

Set the mode dial to .

In single - image mode

Display the image you want to protect with b/B.

In triple-image mode

Press the zoom W button twice in the single-image mode to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image you want to protect with b/B.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [PROTECT] with b/B in single-image mode, or with

in triple-image mode,

v/V

then press z.

The displayed im age (or the middle-positioned image in tripleimage mode) is prot ected. The - indicator appears on the image.

Editing

To release protection

Press z again in step 4. - indicato r disappears.

In index mode

Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

3,4,5

Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W button.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [PROTECT] with b/B, then press z.

Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ON] with b/B, then press

All the images in the “Memory Stick” are protected.

When you select [SELECT]

The frame of the selected image turns green.

Select the images to be protected with the control button, then press z. To cancel, press z again. Repeat this step to select other images. The - indicator appear s on the selected images.

1 W

To release protection

If you selected [A LL] in step 4, select [OFF] with b/B, then press z. If you selected [SELECT] in step 4, select the images to be unprotected with v/V/b/

, then press z. Repeat this step to

select other images. When you have selected all the im ages to be unprotected, pres s MENU and select [OK] with b/B, then pres s z.

To cancel protection

Select [CANCEL] w ith b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z.

SET TO NEXT

Press MENU.

Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)

Mode dial:

You can change the image size of the recorded image.

3,4

Set the mode dial to , then display the image of which you want to change the size.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then press z.

Select the desired size with

, then press z.

v/V

1216×912, 1024×768, 640×480 The resized image is recorded.

Notes

•

The original image is retained even after resizing.

•

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

•

The resized image is recorded as the newest file.

•

If you resize an image, the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity will be

decreased.

•

When you change from a small size to a large size, the picture quality deteriorates.

•

If the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity is not sufficient, you may not be able to resize an image.

•

You cannot resize to an image of 3:2.

•

When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions are displayed on the LCD screen.

Editing

To cancel changing the size

Select [CANCEL] with v/V in step 4, then press z.

Selecting still images to print (PRINT)

Mode dial:

You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient whe n you have images printed at a sh op that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

1 W

2,4

Set the mode dial to .

In single - image mode

Display the image you want to print wit h b/B.

In triple-image mode

Press the zoom W button twice in the single-image mode to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image you want to print wit h b/B.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [PRINT] with b/B in single-image mode, or with

in triple-image mode,

v/V

then press z.

The (print) mark is mark ed o n the displayed image (or the middle-positioned image in tripleimage mode).

To unmark the print mark

Press z again in step 4. mark disappears.

In index mode

1 W

2,6

3–5,7

Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W butt o n.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PRINT] with b/B, then press z.

Select [SELECT] with b/B, then press z.

When marking the mark, you cannot select [ALL]. The frame of the se le cted image turns green.

Select the images to be marked with the control button, then press z.

To cancel, pre ss z again. Repeat this step to select other images. The mark appears on the selected image.

SET TO NEXT

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

To unmark selected print marks

Select the images to be unmarked in step 5 with the control button, then press z.

To unmark all the print marks

Select [ALL] with b/B in step 4, then press z. Select [OFF] with b/B, then press z. The marks on all images are unmarked.

To cancel marking the print mark

Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or select [EXIT] with b/B in step 7, then press z.

Notes

•

You cannot mark moving images, Clip Motion images or images recorded in TEXT mode.

•

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

•

In E-mail mod e , a print mark is marked on the normal size image that is recorded at the same time.

Dividing a moving image file (DIVIDE)

Mode dial:

You can divide moving images recorded in MPEG MO VIE mode. This is convenient when there is not enough space on a “Memory Stick” or when attaching moving images to e-mails.

3–6

Set the mode dial to and display the moving image you want to divide.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [DIVIDE] with b/B, then press z, select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

Play the moving image.

If you press z at the divide point, [c, C] (frame forward, frame reverse), [OK], [CANCEL] and [EXIT] appear on the screen. If you select [c, C] with v/V, you can finely adjust the divide location using b/B. If you select [CANCEL], moving image playback restarts and you can reselect the divide location.

When you have decided the divide point, select [OK] with

, then press z.

v/V

[OK], [CANCEL] and [EXIT] appear on the screen. Selec t [OK] with v/V, then press z.

The moving image file is divided.

Editing

You cannot divide the following types of files:

•

Clip Motion files

•

Still image files

•

Moving image files that are too short to divide

Step 1: Divide the unwanted scene A.

MOV00002.mpg

3AB

DIVIDE point

The file number changes as follows when you divide a file.

<eg.> If you divide the MOV00003.mpg file, the divided file numbers bec ome MOV00004.mp g a nd MOV00005.mpg, and MOV00003.mpg is skipped. The divided files are saved as the latest files.

MOV00003.mpg

DIVIDE point

MOV00004.mpg

1 2 MOV00005.mpg

Divided at the designated point

To cancel file division

Press [EXIT]. The image playback screen appears.

Step 2: Divide the unwanted scene B.

MOV00004.mpg

1 MOV00005.mpg3 BA

DIVIDE point

Step 3:Delete the unwanted scenes

A and B.

MOV00004.mpg MOV00007.mpg

MOV00006.mpg

DELETEDELETE

Step 4:Only the desired scene

remains.

MOV00006.mpg

Notes

•

You cannot divide Clip Motion files.

•

You cannot recombine divided files.

•

The original undivided file is not saved.

To delete unwanted portions

Display the portion of the moving image you w ant to de lete and press MENU.

Select [DELETE] with b/B, then press z.

Select [OK] with v/V, then press

Changing the setup settings (SETUP)

Set the mode dial to SET UP. The s etup screen appears. You can set up the following items with the control button. Factory settings are indicated with x.

CAMERA

Item Setting Description

MOVING IMAGE

DATE/TIME DAY & TIME

RED EYE REDUCTION

SETUP 1

Item Setting Description

FORMAT OK Formats a “Memory Stick”.

FILE NUMBERxSERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if

LANGUAGE CLOCK SET OK Sets the date and time (Perform the

MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 25, 48).

CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion.

Sets whether to insert the date and time into DA TE OFF

ON OFF

CANCEL Cancel s formatting of a “Memory Stick”.

RESET Resets the file numbering each time the

ENGLISH Displays the menu items in English.

/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.

CANCEL

the image (page 52).

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 23).

Note that formatting erases all the

information record ed on a “Me mory Stick”,

including even erasure protected images

(page 79).

the “Memory Sti ck” is changed.

“Memory Stick” is changed.

procedure from st ep 3 on page 15).

Editing

SETUP 2

Item Setting Description

LCD BRIGHTNESS

BRIGHT NORMAL

DARK

Selects the LCD brightness.

This has no effect on the recorded images.

Item Setting Description

LCD BACKLIGHT

BRIGHT NORMAL

Displayed only when using your camera with the battery pack: Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Lets you set the brig ht ne ss of the LCD backlight to [BRIGHT] or [NORMAL]. Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the batt er y charge faster.

BEEP SHUTTER Turns on t he sh utt er so und on ly. (The shutter

sound is heard whe n you press the shutter button.)

ON Turns on the beep/ shutter sound (wh en you

press the contro l button /s hutter button).

OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

USB CONNECT PTP Switches the USB mode (page 29).

NORMAL

POWER SAVE

ON Set to ON to extend the battery life when

operating the camera with batteries.

OFF When POWER SAVE is set to ON, the LCD

screen turns off while the flash is charging (pages 11, 85).

DEMO

ON/STBY Displayed only when you us e your camera

OFF

with the AC power adaptor. [DEMO] is set to [STBY] at the fact or y and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the mode dial to or . To cancel the demonstration, turn off the power.

Notes on [DATE/TIME]

•

The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen dur ing shooting. These appear during playback.

•

The date and time are not superimpos ed onto moving images and Clip Motion image s.

Additional information

Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

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

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft clot h slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine as this may damage the finish or the casing.

After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations

Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the salty air may corrode the metal fitti ngs or dust may enter the inside of your cam e ra, causing a malfunc tion.

Note on operating temperature

Y our camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Recording in extremely cold or hot places 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 cam era. Shoul d t his o ccur, the camera will not operate properly.

Moisture condensation oc c urs easily when:

•

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

•

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

How to prevent moisture condensation

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

If moisture condensation occurs

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

On AC power adaptor (not supplied)

•

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

•

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

•

Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord (mains lead) or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

•

Do not bend the power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage th e cord (mains lead) and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•

Prevent metallic objects f rom coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damage d.

•

Always keep metal contacts clean.

•

Do not disassemble the unit.

•

Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•

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

•

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

•

Do not place the unit in locations that are: —Extremely hot or col d —Dusty or dirty —Very humid —Vibrating

Additional information

On battery pack (not supplied)

•

Use only the specified charger with the charging function.

•

T o pre ven t accide nt from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come int o contact with the battery terminals.

•

Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•

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

•

Keep the battery pack dry.

•

Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•

Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

•

Install the battery pack to the camera securely.

•

Charging while some cap a city remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

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

On internal rechargeable button battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for mainta ining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is constantly charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery befor e using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time.

Charging method

Connect the c a mera to a wall outlet (mains) with the AC power adaptor (not supplied), or install a charged battery pack or new alkaline batteries, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the POWER button set to OFF.

On “Memory Sticks”

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially de signed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage.

There are two types of “Memory Sticks”: general “Memory Stick s” and “MagicGate Memory Sticks” that are eq uip ped with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. You can use both types of “M e mory Stick” with your camera. However, because your camera does not support the Magi cGa t e standards, data r ecorded with your c amera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.

MagicGate is copyright protection

∗

technology that uses encryption technology.

Notes

•

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

•

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

off your camera while reading or writing data.

—you use the “Memory Stick” in a

location subject to th e effects of static electricity or noise.

•

Do not attach any other ma terial than the supplied label on the labeling pos ition.

•

Attach the label so that it does not stick out from the proper attachment loc at ion.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”

•

Do not allow the “Memory Sti ck ” to get wet.

“Memory Stick”, , “Magic Ga te Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied)

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied) is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information r elated to operating con ditions between your camera and the AC power adaptor (not supplied). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the po wer consu mption accord ing to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remain ing ba ttery time in minutes.

Charging the battery pack

•

Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camera.

•

W e recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the /CHG lamp goes out, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

•

After charging is completed, disconn ect the AC po wer adaptor from th e DC IN jack on your camera or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

•

Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surrou ndings. So, the t ime that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to use the battery pack longer : —Put the battery pack in a p oc k et close to

your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start taking shots.

•

Frequently using the LCD panel wears out the battery pack faster.

•

Be certain to turn the POWER to off when not taking shots or playing back on your camera.

•

We recommend having spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and make trial shots before taking the actual shots.

•

Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

•

If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so tha t the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. No te, ho we ver, that the correct battery indic ation 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 battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximat e shooting time.

How to store the battery pack

•

If the battery pack will not be used for a long time, use up the battery pack after fully charging it once per ye ar . Re mov e the battery pack from your camera, then store it in a dry, cool place. This is to maintain the battery pack’s functions.

•

To use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the PO WE R to on in slide sh o w playback mode until the power goes off.

Battery life

•

The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little a s you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new bat tery pack.

•

The battery life varies acco rd i n g to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.

Additional information

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or area with the batte ry char ger (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains)

AC- LS1

[b]

[a]

, if

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, press the reset button located on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleare d. ) S hould your camera stil l not operate properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:

appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 79).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The power is not turned on if you press the POWER button.

Your camera does not work.

Your camera cannot record images.

Press and hold down the POWER button for

approximately o ne second.

•

The battery level is low (the E indicator appear s on the LCD screen).

Replace the alkal i ne batteries or charge the

battery pack (pages 10, 12).

•

The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.

Connect it firmly to the DC IN jack of your

camera and a wall outlet (mains) (pages 12, 14).

•

The built-in microcomputer is not working properly.

Disconnect and then reconnect all power

sources after one minute. Then turn the power on and check that th e camera works properly. Press the reset button located on the bottom using a sharp-poi nt ed object.

•

The lens cover is closed.

Open the lens co ver.

•

You cannot record im ages while charging the flash.

•

The mode dial is set to or SET UP.

Set it to , or (pages 19, 25).

•

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

Insert a “Memory Sti ck ” (page 17).

•

The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

Set it to the recording position.

ss:ss

ssss

)

Additional information

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

•

The LCD screen does not light when the power is turned on.

The picture is out of focus. •The MACRO switch is set to ON.

The resizing functi on does not work.

Images record ed in TEXT mode are blurry.

You cannot record images in TEXT mode.

You cannot display a print mark.

The picture is noisy.

The picture is too dark.

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

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

The power was turned off with the LCD screen set to OFF the last time the camera was used.

The camera retains the settings from the last

time it was used. If you turn the power off with the LCD screen set to OFF, the LCD is still set to OFF the next time you turn the power on.

•

The LCD screen automatically turns off while the charging lamp is flashing (page 85).

Set the M ACRO swit ch to OFF to return to the

normal reco rding (page 24).

•

You cannot resize mo ving i mages, te xt image s, Clip Motion and uncompressed images.

•

Light is not striking the subject evenly.

Adjust so that the lighting strikes the subject

evenly.

•

The mode dial is set to .

Set the mode dial to .

•

You cannot display print marks on moving images, text images and Clip Motion images.

•

Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that us es strong magnets.

Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

•

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

Adjust the exposure (page 50).

•

The brightness of th e LCD screen is too low.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

(page 65).

Set the flash to auto (no indicator) or

(page 23).

•

The mode dial is set to .

Set the flash to .

•

The mode dial is set to , SETUP or (MPEG MOVIE).

Set it to .

•

The date and time are not set correctly.

Set the correct date and time (page 15).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

•

Vertical streaks a ppear when you are shoo ting a very bright subject.

The battery life is short.

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. Or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon. (when using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack)

You cannot charge the battery pack.

The /CHG lamp flashes during charging the battery pack.

Digital zoom does n ot function.

Your camera cannot play back images.

The image is interfered by noise when you play back an image on a personal computer.

The image cannot be played back on a personal computer.

The smear phenomenon is happening.

This is not a malfunction.

•

You are recording/ pl aying back images under extremely cold temperatures.

•

The battery pack is not cha rged enough.

Charge the battery pack fully.

•

Alkaline batteries or the battery pack is dead.

Replace the bat t ery (page 10).

•

You are not using the recommended batt er ies.

Use the recommended batteries (pages 10, 85).

•

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

•

The battery pack is dead.

Replace the battery pack with a new one

(page 69).

•

The battery pack is discharged.

Install a charged battery pack (pages 10, 12).

•

A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

Fully charge the battery pack (page12).

•

The camera is turn ed on.

Turn the camera off (page 12).

•

The battery pack is not installed correctly.

Install the battery pack correctly (page 10).

•

The battery pack has malfunctioned.

Contact your Sony deal er or local authorized

Sony service facility.

•

The digital zoom cannot be used when recording a moving image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE], or the LCD screen is OFF.

•

The mode dial is set to , , or SET UP.

Set it to (pages 27, 28).

•

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

Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal

computer and then play back the file from the hard disk (page 34).

Consult the personal computer or software

manufacturer.

Additional information

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

•

Your camera cannot delete an image.

The power turns off suddenly.

A file error occurs when you play back a file.

The picture is monochrome (black and white).

Your personal computer does not recognize your camera.

The image is protecte d.

Cancel the protection (page 59).

•

If you do not opera t e th e camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (page 11).

The auto-power off function (pag e 11) is

activated. Turn on the camera.

•

The battery is discharged .

Replace it with a c harged battery or new

alkaline batteries.

•

The image size is larger than 1216×912.

•

The camera is set to TEXT mode.

Cancel TEXT mode (page 47).

•

P. EFFECT is set to B&W mode.

Cancel B&W mode (page 52).

•

The battery level is low.

Use the AC power adaptor (not supplied)

(page 14).

•

The camera is turned off.

Turn on the camera.

•

The USB cable is not connected firmly.

Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again

firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (pag es 31, 33).

•

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

Disconnect t he U SB cables except fo r t he ones

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

•

The USB driver is not installed.

Install the USB driver (page 31).

•

[USB CONNECT] is set to [PTP] in the setup settings.

Set it to [NORMAL] (page 66).

•

Since the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cabl e before installi ng the USB driver, t he drive is not recognized by the computer.

Delete the drive which is not recognized, then

install the USB driver. For details, see the procedure on page 76.

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

No function works though the power is on.

Remove the battery pack, then install it again

after about one mi nut e. If the function still do not work, press the reset button located on the bottom using a sharp-pointed objec t. (I f you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.)

Additional information

Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional

Perform all steps without skipping.

Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

Connect the USB jack on the came ra and the computer with the

supplied USB cable. Insert a “Memory Stick”.

Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall

outlet (mains), and turn on the power of your camera. Open “Device Manager” on Wi ndows.

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE an d Windows Me users:

Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click

[System]. “System properties” is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab located at

the top. Click [ Sony DSC] in [ Other devices], then click the [Delete (E)]

button located at the lower-righ t co rner.

For Windows 2000 Professional users: *

Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click

[System]. “System properties” is displayed. Click the [Hardware] tab located at the top,

then click the [Devic e Manager (D Click [View] in [Device Manager], then click [Devices by type (E)].

Right-click [ Sony DSC] in [ Other devices], then click [Delete (E)].

)] button.

After the message appears to verify that you delete the device, click

“OK.” Turn off the camera, disco nne ct t he USB cable, and restart the

computer. Install the USB driver in the suppl ied C D- ROM to th e com puter

following the procedure on page 31.

Warning and notice messages

Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding des cr i pt io ns in the following list.

Message Meaning

NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick” has been inserted. SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again. MEMORY STICK ERROR

FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the “Memory Stick.” MEMORY STICK LOCKED The write-protect tab on the “Memory

NO MEMORY SPACE The capacity of the “Memory St ic k” is

NO FILE No image has been recorded on the

FILE ERROR An error occurred while playing back the

FILE PROTECT The image is protecte d aga in st er asure. DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same name already

IMAGE SIZE OVER You are playing back an image of a size

INVALID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was

CANNOT DIVIDE • The file is not long enough to be

•

The inserted “M em or y Stick” cannot be used with your camera, or is damaged.

•

The “Memory Stick” is not inserted correctly.

Stick” is set to the LOCK position.

full, and you cannot record images.

“Memory Stick.”

image.

exists on the “Memory St i ck”.

that cannot be played back with your camera.

created on equipment other than your camera.

The battery level is low or zero. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there is still 5 to 20 minutes of remaining battery time left.

divided.

• The file is not a moving image.

Additional information

Message Meaning

The amount of light is not sufficient or the shutter spee d is too slow. (Mount the camera on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in place.)

LENS COVER CLOSED The lens cover is closed.

Self-diagnosis display

C:32:ss

Self-diagnosis display

•

C:ss:

You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself.

•

E:ss:

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony servi ce facility.

Your camera has a sel f -diagnosis display. This function displays the came r a condition on the LCD screen with a combinat ion of a le tter and f our d igits of numbers. If this occurs, check the foll owin g code chart. The code in forms you of the camer a’s current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera.

First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action

•

C:32:

C:13:

E:92:

There is trouble with your camera’s hardware.

Turn the power off and on again.

•

An unformatted “M em ory Stick” is inserted.

Format the “Me mory Stick” (page 65).

•

The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera, or is damaged.

Insert a new “Memor y St i ck” (page 17).

•

The camera cannot read or write dat a on the “Memory Stick”.

Re-insert the “Memory Stick” several times.

•

You are using a battery pack that is not “InfoL ITHIUM” compatible.

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

•

You installed or re m oved the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack when using the AC adapter.

Turn the power off and on again.

•

A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:92:10)

Additional information

First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action

•

E:61:

E:91:

If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times and when the camera is not reset even if you press the reset button located on the bottom, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred.

Contact your Sony dealer or loc al authorized Sony

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

Specifications

System

Image device

6.56 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD

Lens

f = 6 mm (9/32 inches) (42 mm (1 11/16 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 4.5

Exposure control

Automatic exposure

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold

Data system

Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode, Clip Motion), TIFF

Recording medium

“Memory Stick”

Flash

Recommended recording distance (ISO is set to AUTO):

0.7 m to 2.0 m (27 5/8 inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches)

USB jack

mini-B

LCD screen

Used LCD panel

3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT (T hi n Film Transistor active matrix) drive

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

General

Used battery

Two size AA alkaline batteries: 3 V NP-FS11: 3.6 V (not supplied)

Power consumption (during recording)

2.5 W

Operation temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Maximum dimensions

123×62×46 mm (4 7/8×2 1/2×1 13/16 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 230 g (8 oz) (including two size AA batteries, “Memory Stick” and wrist strap etc.)

AC- LS1 AC pow er adaptor (not supplied)

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated output voltage

DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A in operating mode

Operation temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F )

Maximum dimensions

105×36×56 mm (4 1/4×1 7/16×2 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) (excluding maximum protrusions)

Mass

Approx. 180 g (6 oz)

NP-FS11 battery pack (not supplied)

Used battery

Lithium ion battery

Maximum voltage

DC 4.2 V

Nominal voltage

DC 3.6 V

Capacity

4.1 Wh (1 140 mAh)

Accessories

Size AA alkaline batteries (2) USB cable (1) Wrist strap (1) “Memory Stick” (4 MB) (1) CD-ROM (U SB driver SPVD-004) (1) Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional information

LCD screen indicators

The indicators during recording still images

1 2

3 4 5

789 qa0

min

SOLARIZE

ISO

qf qg qh qj qk ql

A Battery remaining indicator B Flash mode/red e y e r e duc tion/

white balance

C Date/time/ISO numbe r indica tor D Sharpness indicator E Picture effect indicator F Spot light-metering cross hair G AE lock indicat or H Recording mode indicator I Image size indicator J Image quality indicator K TWILIGHT mode indicator

L Remainin g nu m ber of

recordable images indicator/ Self-diagnosis function indicator

The actual number of remaining images may differ depending on the recording conditions.

M Remaining memory capacity

indicator

N Macro indicator O EV level indicator P Aperture value indicator Q Shutter speed indicator R Self-timer indicator S Light amount warning indic ator T Menu and guid e m e nu

Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off.

The indicators during recording moving images

1 2

SOLARIZE

A Battery remaining indicator B White balance indicator C Picture effect indicator D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Recording time [maximum

recordable time] indicator/ Self-diagnos i s function indicator

min

456

STBY

8 9

0 qa

WB PFX

G Remaining memory capacity

H Macro indicator I EV level indicator J Self-timer indicator K Spot light-metering cross hair L Menu and guide menu

indicator

Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off.

Additional information

When playing back still images

45 76

120

1 2

min

x1.3

FILE BACK/NEXT

A Protect/print mark indicator B Zoom scaling indicator C File name D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Image number

When playing back moving images

12 3

min

320

DELETE

PROTECT

PRINT SLIDE

640

11/12

G Number of stored images in

“Memory Stick”

H Remaining memory capacity

indicator

I Recording date of the pla ybac k

image/menu and guide menu

6/8

0:12

6 7

A Recording mode indicator B Image size indicator C Image number/number of

stored images in “Memory Stick”

D Remaining memory capacity

indicator

E Counter F Play back image G Play bar H Menu and guide menu

Notes on Using Batteries

Power save mode

When operating the camera with size AA alkaline batteries, set POWER SAVE in the SET UP screen to ON. This increases the battery efficiency and life when recording still images.

When POWER SAVE is ON

•

The LCD screen tu rned off while the flash is being charged (w hile the / CHG lamp is flashing*). When the camera is turned on for the first time after being lef t u nused for a long period of time, the flash will take longer than usual to charge.

If the chargi ng time is sh ort, lamp may not be light.

Power save mode

•

The factory setting is ON (page 66).

•

Power save mode is also effective when using an “In foLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FS11, not supplied), but in this case recording can be performed m ore comfortably by setting PO WER SAVE in the SET UP screen to OFF.

the

/CHG

•

Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time. In addition, do not mix new and old batte ries or dif fer ent types of batteries such as alkaline and nickel metal hydride bat t eries.

Batteries that can be used

•

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FS11) (r ecommended, not supplied)

•

Size AA alkaline batteries (2)

•

Size AA nickel metal hydride batteries (2) (not supplied)

•

Size AA nickel-cadmium batteries (2) (not supplied)

Notes

•

When using size AA alkaline batteries, we recommend Sony Stami n a alkaline batteries. Other batteries may not bring out the full performance of the camera.

•

When using the camera in lo w temperat ure environments, use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FS11, not supplied). The performance of alkaline batt erie s dr ops significantly at low temperatures, making use impossible.

•

Nickel metal hydride batteries and nickelcadmium batterie s c a n be use d, but the battery remaining time may n ot be displayed correctly.

•

Manganese and primary lithium batteries cannot be used with the camera.

Additional information

Handling precautions for size AA batteries

•

The batteries may be hot immediately after using the camera. Wait until the batteries have cooled before removing them.

•

Remove the batteries when you will not be using the camera for a long time.

•

Do not disassembl e batteries, short the terminals with metall ic objects, o r place batteries in or near heat sources.

Index

Adjusting the exposure ...50

AE lock.................... .......19

Auto power-off

function ......................11

Auto red-eye

reduction...............23, 65

Battery

battery life..................13

battery rema in ing

indicator......................82

charging......................12

installing.....................10

BEEP...............................66

Charging the battery

pack............................12

Cleaning..........................67

Clip Motion.....................48

Control button...........18, 38

DELETE .........................58

Digital zoom...................22

DPOF..............................62

Editing

DELETE..................... 58

PROTECT ..................59

E-MAIL ..........................46

Enlarging a part of the still

image..........................55

File name ........................36

FILE NUMBER..............65

FLASH LEVEL........23, 40

FORMAT........................65

GIF ......................3 7, 47, 48

Image

Deleting......................58

Print mark...................62

Protect ........................59

Size.............................43

INDEX screen.................54

“InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack............................10

JPEG.........................19, 37

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

LCD screen indicators....82

“Memory Stick”

formatting...................65

inserting......................17

Number of recordable

images .............44, 46-49

Menu...............................39

MOBILE mode...............48

Mode dial.............. ....18, 38

Moisture condensation.... 67

Moving images

playing back...............28

recording ....................25

MPEG.......................25, 37

Number of recordable

images

Clip Motion................49

E-mail mode...............46

Image size...................44

TEXT mode................47

TIFF mode..................48

Picture effect...................52

Playing back

INDEX screen............ 54

moving images...........28

Slide show..................56

still images .................27

POWER button...............15

Power save mode............11

Power supply

AC power adaptor......14

battery pack................12

PRINT MARK................62

PROTECT.......................59

Quick Review.................22

REC MODE....................40

Recording

Clip Motion................48

E-mail mode...............46

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

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

TEXT mode................47

TIFF mode..................48

with the flash..............23

RESIZE...........................61

ROTATE.........................57

Self-diagnosis display.....79

Self-timer..................22, 26

SET UP........................ ...65

Setting date and time ...... 15

SHARPNESS..................41

Single display..................54

SLIDE SHOW................56

Still images

playback.....................27

recording ....................19

TEXT..............................47

TIFF..........................37, 48

TWILIGHT.....................45

USB.................................31

Using your camera

abroad.........................70

Viewing images

using a personal

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

Warning and notice

messages.....................77

WHITE BALANCE........51

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Sony DSC-P20 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Getting started

Identifying the parts

Preparing the power supply

Installing the supplied batteries or an optional battery pack

Setting the date and time

Inserting the “Memory Stick”

Basic operations

Basic operations

How to use the mode dial

How to use the control button

Recording still images

Recording moving images

Playing back still images

Playing back moving images

Viewing images using a personal computer

Image file storage destinations and image files

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

How to use the mode dial

How to use the control button

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Records images according to shooting conditions (TWILIGHT mode)

Recording text documents (TEXT)

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

Creating Clip Motion Files

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)

Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT)

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

Playing back three or nine images at once

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

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE)

Rotating a still image (ROTATE)

Deleting images (DELETE)

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)

Selecting still images to print (PRINT)

Dividing a moving image file (DIVIDE)

Changing the setup settings (SETUP)

Additional information

Precautions

On “Memory Sticks”

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied)

Using your camera abroad

Troubleshooting

Warning and notice messages

Self-diagnosis display

Specifications

LCD screen indicators

Notes on Using Batteries

Index