Sony DSC-P50 User Manual
3-068-186-11(1)
Digital Still
Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-P30/P50
Serial No. ________________________
DSC-P30/P50
©2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING
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-P30
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics In c.
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 electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-P50
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics In c.
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.
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 designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
ion battery.
For the Customers in
Germany
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,
92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
•
Residential area
•
Business district
•
Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
Attention for the Customers in
Europe
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits sets out on the
EMC Directive for using connection cables
shorter than 3 meters.
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.
For the Customers in the
U.S.A.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center.
Note:
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
“Memory Stick”
N50
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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 cannot 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
•
This camera conforms with the Design
Rules for Camera File Systems universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electric and Information Technology
Industries). You cannot play back on your
camera still images recorded on other
equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/
TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that
does not conform with this universal
standard. (These models are not sold in
some areas.)
•
Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback
of images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright 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 image 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 lens
•
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 constantly
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.
•
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 for
long periods.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to
get the camera wet. If moisture
condensation occurs, refer to page 71 and
follow the instructions on how to remove it
before using the camera.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss,
always copy (back up) data to a disk.
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When the camera is used for long
periods
Note that the camera body may become hot.
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Introduction
Checks the image after recording images
Recording still images:
page 19
Playing back still images:
page 28
Deleting images (DELETE):
page 62
Captures images with your computer
You can copy images onto 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 computer: page 30
Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 48
Records a moving picture (MPEG Movie or Clip Motion)
according to your purpose
Recording moving images (MPEG
MOVIE): page 26
Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings
according to your situation
Creating Clip Motion Files: page 51
Recording text documents (TEXT): page 49
Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 50
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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
B
Recording
Recording still images ........................ 19
Recording moving images .................. 26
B
Playback
Playing back still images .................... 28
Playing back moving images .............. 29
Viewing images using a personal
computer ...................................... 30
Image file storage destinations and
image files .................................... 37
Advanced operations
Before performing advanced operations
How to use the mode dial ................... 39
How to use the control button ............. 39
Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE) ............................45
B
Various recording
Records images according to shooting
conditions (TWILIGHT mode) .... 47
Recording still images for e-mail
(E-MAIL) .....................................48
Recording text documents (TEXT) ..... 49
Recording still images as uncompressed
files (TIFF) ...................................50
Creating Clip Motion Files ................. 51
Setting the distance to the subject ....... 52
Recording images in macro ................ 53
Adjusting the exposure
(EXPOSURE) .............................. 53
Adjusting the white balance
(WHITE BALANCE) .................. 54
Enjoying picture effects
(P. EFFECT) ................................ 55
Recording the date and time on the still
image (DATE/TIME) .................. 56
Using the spot light-metering
function ........................................ 57
B
Various playback
Playing back three or nine images
at once ..........................................58
Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom
and trimming) ..............................59
Playing back the still images in order
(SLIDE) ....................................... 60
Rotating a still image (ROTATE) ....... 61
Viewing images on a TV screen ......... 61
B
Editing
Deleting images (DELETE) ................62
Preventing accidental erasure
(PROTECT) ................................. 63
Changing the recorded still image size
(RESIZE) ..................................... 65
Selecting still images to print
(PRINT) ....................................... 66
Dividing a moving image file
(DIVIDE) ..................................... 67
Changing the setup settings
(SETUP) ....................................... 69
Additional information
Precautions .......................................... 71
On “Memory Sticks” .......................... 72
About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
(not supplied) ............................... 73
Using your camera abroad ..................74
Troubleshooting .................................. 75
Warning and notice messages ............. 81
Self-diagnosis display .........................83
Specifications ...................................... 84
LCD screen indicators ........................ 85
Notes on Using Batteries .................... 88
Index ................................................... 89
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Getting started
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
A POWER button/lamp (15)
Press and hold down this button
for approximately one second to
turn on the camera.
B Mode dial (18) (39)
: 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) (27)
D Flash (24)
E Photocell window for flash
Do not block while recording with
the flash.
F Self-timer (23) (27)/
AF illuminator (25)
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G Lens cap (supplied)
Be sure to remove the lens cap
before recording.
H Finder window
I Beep/shutter sound holes
J Lens
K Jack cover
L USB jack (32) (34)
M VIDEO OUT jack (61)
N 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.
O RESET button (75)
Getting started
Attaching the strap
A Finder
Self-timer/recording lamp (red)
AE/AF lock lamp (green)
/CHG (flash charge/battery
charge) lamp (orange) (24)
B MENU button (40)
C DC IN jack cover (12) (14)
D DC IN jack (12) (14)
E Control button (18) (39)
F LCD screen
G DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button
(21)
H Zoom button (INDEX button
during playback) (22)
I Hook for lens cap/wrist strap
J OPEN switch
K Battery cover
L Access lamp (17)
M “Memory Stick” cover
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Preparing the power supply
Installing the supplied batteries or an optional
battery pack
Your camera operates only with the following batteries.
•
Two size AA alkaline batteries (supplied)
•
“InfoLITHIUM” (S series) battery pack (NP-FS11) (not supplied)
•
Two size AA nickel metal hydride batteries (not supplied)
•
Two size AA nickel-cadmium batteries (not supplied)
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is recommended for longer operating times. Note
that in this Operating Instructions, “batteries” refers to size AA alkaline batteries.
Batteries
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied)
Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment.
Open the battery cover.
1
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.
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Install the batteries.
2
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.
3
Pressing the batteries with the cover, 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 batteries, set POWER SAVE in the SET UP screen
to ON to extend the battery life. The factory setting is ON (page 70).
See page 88 for more information on power save mode.
Auto power-off function
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording or
playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To
use the camera again, press the POWER button to turn on the camera again. The auto
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 60), or when a connector is plugged into the USB
jack or the DC IN jack.
* What is “InfoLITHIUM”?
“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery
consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the
mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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 the camera in an extremely cold location,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the
battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take
care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
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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.
DC IN jack
cover
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied)
Insert the battery pack into your camera.
1
Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
2
the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor (not
3
supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains).
Battery pack (S series)
(not supplied)
To the wall outlet (mains)
Power cord
(mains lead)
The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. When the /CHG lamp goes
off, charging is completed.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera.
Battery remaining indicator
When using an optional “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, the LCD screen on the
camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and
the operating environment.
Charging of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) circumstances is recommended.
When using size AA alkaline batteries, the remaining time is not shown.
Note
When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery
remaining time to appear.
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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
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 battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
640×480 image size, standard picture quality, no flash, and in NORMAL recording
mode.
Recording at about 3-second intervals with the power save mode off (when continuous
∗
recording, the power save mode does not operate effectively.)
When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
∗∗
Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals
∗∗∗
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).
∗
Notes
•
The camera may not operate in an extremely cold location when using alkaline batteries.
Even when using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied), the battery life and number
of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash,
repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom.
•
The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The numbers may be smaller
depending on conditions.
•
The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are a guide when you
continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”
•
When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be
decreased.
Getting started
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Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (min.)
NP-FS11 (not supplied) Approx. 180
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Using the AC power adaptor (not supplied)
DC IN jack
cover
To the wall outlet (mains)
Power cord
(mains lead)
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied)
Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
1
the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor (not
2
supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains).
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).
Using your camera abroad
For details, see page 74.
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.
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Setting the date and time
2001
/:/
1
1
12 00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
2001
/:/
1
1
12 00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera.
Control button
Select the item with
, then set with
vVbB
the center z.
Set the mode dial to , , or
1
Press and hold down the POWER button for
2
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 69) and perform the procedure from step 3.
POWER
ON/OFF(CHG)
Getting started
Select the desired date display format with
3
on the control button, then press the
v/V
center z.
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]
(month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
Select the year, month, day, hour or minute
4
item you want to set with b/B on the control
button.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
15
Set the numeric value with v/V on the
2001
/:/
1
7
12 00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
2001
/:/
4
7
10 30
PM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
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control button, then press the center z to
enter it.
After entering the number, v/V moves to the next
item.
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time on a
24-hour cycle.
Select [OK] with B on the control button,
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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 72), the CLOCK SET screen will
appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from step 3 above.
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Inserting the “Memory Stick”
Access lamp
Open the “Memory Stick” cover.
1
Insert the “Memory Stick.”
2
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery
compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
Close the “Memory Stick” cover.
3
Removing the “Memory Stick”
Open the “Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Notes
•
Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY
STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
•
Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.
•
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 erasure prevention switch may differ depending on the types of
“Memory Stick” used.
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Basic operations
Recording
B
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 display 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 displayed, the control button is used to perform the following
operations.
(v): Recording with flash
(V): Recording with self-timer
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(b): Checking the last recorded image
(B): Recording close subjects
When you select above functions with the control button while recording with the
LCD screen turned off, the LCD screen lights for approximately 2 seconds and the
selected function icon appears on the screen. The LCD screen also lights
automatically when the MENU button is pressed, but in this case the LCD screen
does not turn off automatically.
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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
Set the mode dial to or .
1
Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
2
The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. While the AE/AF lock
indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and
focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic
adjustments, the AE/AF 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 canceled.
BB
B
B
Recording
AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up
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Press the shutter button fully down.
RCORI
3
The shutter sounds.
“RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the
next image.
If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to
∗
focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter
button, then focus again.
The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”
See pages 46 and 48 to 52.
Notes
•
When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE/AF lock, but this
does not affect the recorded image.
•
When you press the shutter button fully down at once in step 2, 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 that your fingers do not block the flash and do not touch the lens
portion when recording images.
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Recording images with the finder
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 85 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
The LCD backlight is turned on.
(All the available indicators are turned on.)
r
The LCD backlight is turned on.
(Warning messages are turned on.)
r
The LCD backlight is turned off.
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF
BB
B
B
Recording
Indicators in the finder
Notes
•
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 recording range.
•
Because of the difference of the portion of the finder and lens, use the LCD screen when you
record a subject closer than 1 m (3 1/4 feet).
•
When [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the SET UP settings, you cannot turn off the LCD screen once
the demonstration starts.
•
You cannot turn off the LCD backlight when setting in SET UP and when displaying the menu.
•
You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced
operations.
•
The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
Recording lamp (red)
AE/AF lock lamp (green)
/CHG lamp (orange)
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Recording with the LCD screen
When recording with the LCD screen, align the AF frame in the center of the screen
with the subject.
AF frame
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)
You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen
(page 40) and pressing b (7) on the control button. (You can perform this operation
even when the LCD screen is off.)
To return 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 zoom feature
Zoom button
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away)
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject
Press the zoom W button repeatedly and move closer to the subject until the focus is
sharp.
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side: About 25 cm (9 27/32 inches) or more
T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 53.
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Digital zoom function
The T side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3×.
Using digital zoom
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The maximum zoom magnification is 6×.
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Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 69).
Notes
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Digital zoom does not work 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.
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The AF frame (page 85) does not appear on the LCD screen.
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
BB
B
B
Recording
Control button
Clear the menu (page 40), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer)
indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter
button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after
you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer
recording, press the control button V ( ) again.
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Recording images with the flash
The factory setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically
strobes when the surroundings is dark. To change the flash mode, clear the menu
(page 40), 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 flash does not strobe.
You can change the brightness of the flash with [ ±] (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu
settings (page 42).
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 69). When [ON] is selected and
the mode dial is set to or , appears on the LCD screen.
Notes
•
When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using
the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.0 m (11 13/16 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.
•
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the
distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
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The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
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While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. After the charging is complete, the lamp
goes out.
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The flash does not function when recording moving images (excluding Clip Motion).
•
When you record images in a dark place with the camera set to
becomes slow, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent shaking.
(no flash), the shutter speed
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Recording images with the AF illuminator
The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easily under dark conditions. Set
[AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 69) to [ON] in the setup settings, appears on the
LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is pressed
halfway. It keeps emitting light until the focus is locked.
AF illuminator
Notes
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If AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast,
focus will not be achieved. (Approximate distance up to 2.0 m (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) is
recommended.)
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In TWILIGHT mode (page 47), the AF illuminator will emit only when the flash mode is set to
(Forced flash).
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Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator light reaches to the subject even if its light is
slightly out of the middle position of the subject.
•
The AF illuminator is a very bright light. Although it is safe to use, avoid shining it directly into
someone’s eyes at a close distance.
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B
B
Recording
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Recording moving images
CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
PAGE SELECT
MPEG MOVIE
CLIP MOTION
CAMERA
MOMOVING IMAVING IMAGE:GE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
OK
CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
PAGE SELECT
Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 38).
To record moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a
“Memory Stick.”
POWER
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF
Set the mode dial to SET UP.
1
Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the
2
control button, then press B.
Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the
3
control button, then press B.
Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the
4
control button, then press the center z.
Set the mode dial to .
5
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Press the shutter button fully down.
6
“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image is recorded on the “Memory
Stick.”
Sound cannot be recorded with moving images.
Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.
7
The recording stops. Or, the recording stops when the “Memory Stick” is full.
For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)” on
page 45”.
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 40), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer)
indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the recording starts about 10 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, press the control button V ( ) again.
LCD screen indicators during recording
Each time you press DSPL/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 86 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 not saved. When the battery low mark E appears while
operating the camera with batteries, stop the recording at this point before the batteries
completely run out.
BB
B
B
Recording
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Playing back still images
POWER
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF
Set the mode dial to .
1
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
Select the desired still image with the
2
control button b/B.
: To display the preceding image.
b
: To display the next image.
B
Notes
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You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other
equipment.
•
You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be
recorded with this camera.
LCD screen indicators during still image playback
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as
follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off.
See page 87 for a detailed description of the indicators.
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