Sony DSC-P92 User Manual

3-082-719-11(1)

Getting started_______________________

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and seria l nu mbers are located on the bot t o m. Record the serial number in the spa ce provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Son y dea l er regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-P92 Serial No.

DSC-P92

Shooting still images _________________

Viewing still images __________________

Deleting still images__________________

Before advanced oper at ions ____________

Advanced still image shooting___________

Advanced still image viewing____________

Still image editing _____________________

Enjoying movies_______________________

Enjoying images on you r co m put er ______

Troubleshooting _______________________

Additional information__________________

Index________________________________

WARNING

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

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” withi n the p r o duct’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)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P92 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 interfe rence, a nd (2) this device mus t acce pt an y in t erference 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 des igne d to provide reasonable protection aga ins t harmful interference in a re sidential install at ion. This equipment generates, uses, and can r ad iate 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 corre ct the int erferen ce by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separat ion between the

equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from tha t to wh ich the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable mus t be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pur sua n t to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

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

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

CAUTION

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

Notice on the supplied battery charger for the customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to th is equipm ent for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipm e nt ha s a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For the Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the EM C Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

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

Notice

If static electr icity or ele ctromag netism causes data transfer to discont inue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

“Memory Stick”

N50

For the Cu stomers in th e 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 THA T MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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.

Back up recommendation

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

Notes on image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with the Design rule

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

• Playback of images recorded with your

camera on other equipment and playbac k of images recorded or edite d 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 a nd ina bility to record images, this may ren d er th e “M emory Stick” unusable or image data bre ak down, damage or loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD finder (onl y models with a LCD finder) and lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are

manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (whit e , 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 th e camera nea r a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

• Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The

screen may be uneven and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may be trailed on the LCD scre en in

a cold location. This is not a malfunctio n.

The power zoom lens

This camera is equipped with power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump th e lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

Remove dirt from the surface of the flash

If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash du e to the heat of the fla sh, sufficient light may not be emitted.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoor s in the rain or under similar conditions, be care f ul not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 104 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause a malfunction .

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

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes or the malfunction of your camera.

Notes on locations where you can use the camera

• Do not use the camera near a location that

generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

• Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, or

tuner. This may cause noise to interf ere th e camera.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

Trademarks

• “Memory Stick,” , and “MagicGate

Memory Stick” are trademar ks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick Duo” and

Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO” and

Corporation.

• “MagicGate” and are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered

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

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook, and

Power Mac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• “Pentium” is a trademark or a registered

trademark of Intel Cor por ation.

• In addition, system and product names used

in this manual are, in general, trad e mar ks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the

™

or ® marks are not used in all cases in this

manual.

are tradem arks of Sony

are trademarks of Sony

Table of contents

Before using your camera.........................4

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

Getting started

Preparing batteries.................................. 10

Charging the batteries.............................10

Inserting the batteries..............................12

Using an external power source..............15

Using your camera abroad......................15

Turning your camera on/off.................. ..16

How to use the control button.................16

Setting the date and time.........................17

Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

........................................................19

Setting the still image size......................20

Image size and quality ............................21

Basic still image shooting

– using auto mode........................... 22

Checking the last image shot

– Quick Review................... ...........24

Using the zoom feature....................... 25

Shooting close-ups – Macro...............26

Using the self-timer............................ 27

Selecting a flash mode........................28

Shooting with the finder.....................30

Inserting the date and time on a still

image..............................................31

Viewing still images

Viewing images on the LCD screen of your

camera............................................ 32

Viewing images on a TV screen.............34

Deleting still images

Deleting images........................... ........... 36

Formatting a “Memory Stick”................40

Before advanced operations

How to setup and operat e your camera .. 41

Changing menu settings..................... 41

Changing item s in the SET UP screen

........................................................ 41

Deciding the still image quality.............. 42

Creating or selecting a folder................. 42

Creating a new folder.........................43

Selecting the recording folder............ 43

Advanced still image shooting

Choosing a focus method.......................44

Setting the distance to the subject

– Focus preset ................................45

Adjusting the exposure

– EV adjustment.............................46

Selecting a metering mode..................... 47

Adjusting color tones – White Ba lance...48 Adjusting the flash level – Flash Level...49 Shooting multiple fra mes

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

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

– Multi Burst...................................51

Shooting three images in successi on

– Burst 3 .........................................51

Shooting still images for e-mail

– E-Mail..........................................52

Shooting still images with audio files

– Voice............................................53

Shooting according to scene conditions

........................................................54

Adding specia l effects

– Picture Effect...............................56

Advanced still image viewing

Selecting the folder and playing ba ck

images – Folder ................ ..............57

Enlarging a p o rtion of a stil l image. ........58

Enlarging an image

– Playback zoom.............................58

Recording an enlarged image

– Trimming.....................................59

Playing back successive images

– Slide show ...................................59

Rotating still images – Rotate.................60

Playing back images shot in Multi Burst

mode ...............................................61

Playing back continuously..................61

Playing back frame by fr am e

– Jog playback................................61

Still image editing

Protecting images – Protect.....................63

On the single screen........................... .63

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......63

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....64

Changing image size – Resize.................65

Choosing im ages to print

– Print (DPOF) mark......................66

On the single screen........................... .66

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......66

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....67

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies......................................68

Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......69

Deleting movies ............................... .......70

On the single screen........................... .70

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......70

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....71

Editing movies............................ ............72

Cutting movies....................................72

Deleting unnecessary portions of movies

........................................................73

Enjoying images on your computer

Copying images to your computer

– For Windows users......................74

Installing the USB driver....................75

Installing “Image Transfer”................76

Installing “ImageMixer”..................... 77

Connecting the camera to your computer

........................................................78

Copying images using “Image Tra nsfer”

........................................................79

Changing “Image Transfer” settings .. 80 Copying images without using “Image

Transfer” ........................................80

Viewing the images on yo ur computer

........................................................81

Image file storage destinations and file

names..............................................82

Copying images to your computer

– For Macintosh users....................84

Creating a Video CD..............................86

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting......................................87

Warnings and messages..........................94

Self-diagnosis display – If a code star ting

with an alphabet letter appears.......96

Additional information

The number of images that can be saved/

shooting time...................................97

Menu items..............................................98

SET UP items....................... .................10 2

Precautions............................................104

The “Memory Stick”.............................105

The nickel-metal hydride batteries........106

The battery charger........................ ........107

Specifications........................................107

The LCD screen ....................................109

Index

Index......................................................112

Identifying th e parts

A POWER button (16) B Shutter button (22) C Flash (28) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (27)/

AF illumina tor (29)

F Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

G POWER lamp (16) H Finder window I Lens

J Access lamp (19) K “Memory Stick” cover (19)

• 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.

3 4 5 6 7 8

q; qa qs qd qf qg qh

J RESET button (87) K DC IN jack (15) L

(USB) jack (78)

M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (34) N Battery cover O OPEN button (12) P Wrist strap hook

Attaching the wrist strap

A Zoom buttons (during shooting)

(25)/Index buttons (during playback) (33)

B Con trol button

(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (16)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/) (28/27/24/

26)

C Mode selecto r (17)

: To view or edit images : To shoot still images

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

D Finder (30)

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (27/23)

AE/AF lock lamp (green) (22)

(Flash charge)

lamp (orange) (28)

E LCD screen F Speaker G MENU button (98) H (LCD status/LCD on/off)

button (30)

I (Image Size/Delete)

button (20/36)

Q Jack cover

Preparing

Getti

batteries

Use the following batterie s in this camera.

Acceptable batteries

HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2)

– NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) – NH-AA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied)

Charging the batteries

CHARGE lamp

ng starte

to a wall outl et (wall socket)

R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)

Batteries that cannot be used

Manganese batteries, li th iu m bat teries, nicad batteries If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of the batteries, such as brownout of the batteries. The battery remaining indicator does not display the correct info rm ation.

• When alkaline batteries are used, take note of

the following information. – There is a big difference in the performance

of batteries of different types and of batteries made by different manufacturers. This is especially true in low temperatures, where some batteries are noticeably weaker. You may not be able to shoot in temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

– The battery remaining indicator may not

display the correct information.

, Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries into the batte ry charger (supplied) with the correct po larity +/–.

• You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the

battery charger.

• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries supplied with your camera before using them.

• Connect the battery charger to an easily

accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.

• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the set is

not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

Power cord

(mains lead)

, Connect the batt ery c harge r to

a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (mains lead) .

Charging starts, and the CHARGE lamp lights. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished. For details on the battery charger, see page

107.

To remove the batteries

Press the - end of the battery down in order to raise the + end, then remove the ba ttery.

• When charging is finished, disconnect the

power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from the battery charger.

Charging time

Nickel-Metal Hydride battery

NH-AA-DA × 2

(supplied)

This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F).

• Charging is complete in approximately six

hours. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is not a malfunction.

• If you use the BC-CSQ2 battery charger

supplied with the STAMINA “Super Quick charge” kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster. Charging time When charging two Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes When charging four Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 5 hours

Charging time

Approx. 6 hours

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

• If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge properly. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with a dry cloth.

• When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries, be sure to use the battery case (supplied). If the +/- metal terminals are shorted, there is a possibility of danger from excessive heat or fire.

• At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel-

Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long time, they may not fully charge. This is typical of this type of battery, and is not a malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem.

• Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are

not being used they lose their charge naturally over time. It is recommended that you recharge the batteries just before using them.

• If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

before fully using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will be triggered sooner than expected. Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem.

* The “memory effect” – the situation in which a

battery temporarily accepts a less than full charge.

• To use up the batteries completely, put the

camera in the slide show mode (page 59) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up.

• Do not peel off the external se als or da mage the

batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger.

Getting started

Inserting the batteries

, Open the battery cover.

Slide it in the direc tion of the arr ow with the OPEN button pressed, and it opens out.

, Insert the batteries.

Match the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/

− marks inside the battery ca se.

• Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries

and the terminals of the battery cover by wiping them with a dry cloth. If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a film of dirt or oil from the skin, the operating time of the camera can be greatly reduced.

, Close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover while holding the batteries in. The cover is closed when it clicks.

To remove the batteries

Stand the camera on end, open the battery cover upward, then remove the batteries.

• Make sure you do not drop the batteries when

opening or closing the battery cover.

Battery remaining indicator (When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries)

As the battery po wer decreases wi th use, the battery remaining indica to r disp la ys the amount of power remaining usi ng t he following symbols.

Battery remaining indicator

• If the LCD screen is off, press to turn it

on.

• Based on the conditions under which the

camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this information may not be correctly indicated.

• When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being

used, the remaining battery information is not displayed.

Battery remaining guidelines (A full charge is 100%)

Sufficient power rema ining Battery half full Battery low, recording/

playback will stop soon. Change the batt er ie s for fully

charged ones, or charge these batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.)

The Power Save function

When the Power Save func tion is set to On, you can shoot for a longer per iod of time. Turn the mode selector to SET UP, and set [Power Save] in Setup 1 to [On]. The factory setting of the camera is set to [On] (page 103). We recommend that you set [Power Save] to [On] when us i ng alkaline ba tteries.

When the Power Save function is On

• In shooting still images, the focus only focuses

when the shutter is pushed down halfway.

• While charging the flash, the lamp flashes

and the LCD screen is turned off. After the flash is completely charged, the LCD screen turns on.

Getting started

Inserting the batter ies (continued)

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

The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can be used when you shoot in Normal mode in an environment where

Using an external po wer source

, Open the jack cover, then

connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camer a.

Connect the plug with the v mark facing toward the LCD screen.

• Be sure to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Other AC adaptors cannot be used with this camera.

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an eas ily accessible

wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If some trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

Getting started

Turning your camer a on/off

, Press POWER to turn on the

camera.

The POWER lamp lights in gree n an d the power is on. When you turn on t he camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page17).

To turn off the power

Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the cam era turns off.

• Do not remove the batteries or AC Adaptor with the lens portion pulled out. This may cause a malfunction.

• When you turn the power on with the mode

selector set to or , the lens begins to move. Please be careful not to touch the lens.

Setting the date a nd time

Mode selector

, Set the mode selector to .

• You can carry out this operation even when the

mode selector is set to or .

• To s et the time and the date again, set the mode

selector to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 1) (pages 41, 103), then proceed from Step 3.

POWER

Clock Set

2003

12 00

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

Cancel

, Press POWER to turn on the

camera.

The POWER lamp lights in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen.

Clock Set

2003

12 00

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

Cancel

, Select the desired date format

with v/V on the control button, then press z.

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

• If the rechargeable button battery, which

provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page105), the Clock Set screen automatically reappears. If this happens, start from Step 3 to set up the date and time again.

Getting started

Clock Set

2003

12 00

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

Cancel

Clock Set

2003

12 00

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

Cancel

Clock Set

2003

10 30

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

Cancel

, Select the year, month, day,

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

v is shown above and V is shown below the selected it em.

, Set the desired numerical

value with v/V on the control button, then press z.

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

• If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time

on a 24- hour cycle.

, Select [OK] with B on the

control button, then press z.

The date and ti me are set and t he cl oc k wil l start to keep time.

• To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel],

then press z.

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Shooti

till i

ng s

mage

1 2

, Open the “Memory Stick”

cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• For more information about the “Memory

Stick,” see page 105.

Label side

Terminal side

, Insert the “Memory Stick.”

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

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

as far as it can go. If you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may not be carried out.

Access lamp

Shooting still images

, Close the “Memory Stick”

cover.

To remove the “Memory Stick”

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

• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading o u t an image. Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power at this time. The data may be corrupted.

Setting the still image size

Mode selector

, Set the mode selector to ,

and turn on the camera.

5.0M

4.5M(3:2)

3.1M

1.2M VGA

Image Size

, Press (Image Size).

The Image Size setup item appears.

• For more information about the image size, see

page 21.

VGA

5.0M

4.5M(3:2)

3.1M

1.2M VGA

Image Size

, Select the desired image size

with v/V on the control button.

The image size is set. After the setting is completed, press

(Image Size). Th e Image Size setu p item disappears from the screen.

• The image size value selected her e i s preserved

even when the camera is turned off.

Image size and quality

You can choose image si ze (number of pixels) and im age quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The larger yo u ma ke the image size and the higher you make the image quality, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your image. This means you can save fewer images in your “Memory Stick.” Choose an image size and qu al it y le ve l appropriately for the kind of i mages you want to sho o t. You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 65).

You can choose an image size from among the five options in the follo wing tables. The image sizes shown below show minimum settings as examples. Whe n you want to improve i mage quality, select a la rg er image size.

Image size Examples

5.0M

2592×1944

4.5M (3:2)

2592 (3:2)

3.1M

2048×1536

1.2M

1280×960

VGA

640×480

This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used.

Printing fine images

3:2 prints Printing A4 size images Printing postcard size

images Creating your hom e page

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

The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode are shown below. (Units: number of images)

Capacity

Image size

5.0M 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (48) 51 (96) 92 (174) 188 (354) 384 (723)

4.5M (3:2) 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (48) 51 (96) 92 (174) 188 (354) 384 (723)

3.1M 10 (18) 20 (37) 41 (74) 82 (149) 148 (264) 302 (537) 617 (1097)

1.2M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320)

VGA 97 (243) 196 (491) 394 (985) 790 (1975)

When [REC Mode] is set to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 97.

For more information about the image quality mode, see page 42.

• When the images recorded using other Sony

devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size.

• When the images are viewed on the LCD

screen of the camera, they all look the same size.

• Number of shooting images can differ from

these values according to shooting conditions.

16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G

1482

(2694)

1428

(3571)

• When the remaining number of images

recordable is more than 9999, “>9999” is indicated.

2904

(7261)

5928

(14821)

Shooting still images

Basic still image shooting – using auto mode

Mode selector

, Set the mode selector to ,

and turn on the camera.

The recording folder na me is in di cated on the LCD screen for about five seconds.

• The lens cover opens when the power is turned

on.

• Do not touch the lens portion while it is

operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 25).

• You can create a new folder in the “Memory

Stick” and select the folder for storing images (page 42).

, Hold the camera steadily with

both hands and positi on a subject in the center of the focus frame.

Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone with your fingers.

• The minimum focal distance to a subject is 50

cm (19

/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode (page 26).

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AE/AF lock indica tor

Flashes in green t Remains on

, Press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

The camera beeps. Whe n the A E/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting . (T he scre en may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.)

• If you release your finger from the shutter

button, shooting will be canceled.

• When the camera does not beep, the AF

adjustment is not complete. Y ou can continue to shoot, but the focus is not set properly.

• The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows

the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 44.)

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The p osition on the mode selector

When the mode selector is set to , the functions that can be selected change according to the (Camera) setting in the menu settings as follows:

Twilight mode [ ]

See page 54.

Twilight portratit mo de [ ]

See page 54.

Landscape mode [ ]

Shooting still images

See page 54.

, Press the shutter butto n fu lly

down.

The shutter clicks, the shootin g is completed, and the still image is saved in the “Memory Stick.” When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you c an shoot the next image.

• When you are shooting with the batteries, if no

tasks are performed for a while wit h the camer a turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 1 6).

Program Auto

Mode

Camera

Auto mode shooting [Auto]

You can shoot your subject easily since this mode automatically adjusts the focus, exposure, and white balanc e. In th is mode,

(P. Quality) is set to [Fine], the AF range finder is set to [Multi AF], and the metering mode is set to multi-pattern metering (pages 44 , 47). The menu items you can display are limited to (Camera) and [Mode] (REC Mode).

Program mode shooting [Program]

You can set the shooting fun ct ions in the menu settings according to your shoo ti ng condition.

Snow mode [ ]

See page 54.

Beach mode [ ]

See page 54.

To change t h e ca mera mode

1 Set the mode selector to . 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on the

control button.

4 Select the desired camera mode with v/

V on the control button.

Basic still image shooting – using auto mode (continued)

Checking the last image shot – Quick Review

About Auto Focus

When you try to sh oot a subj ect t hat is h ard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will change to flashing slowly. The Auto Focu s functi on may be difficul t to use with in the following subjects. In such cases, release the shutter button, then try to recompose the shot and focus again.

• The subject is distant from the camera and dark

• The contrast between the subject and its

background is poor

• The subject is seen through glass, such as a

window

• A fast-moving subject

• The subject has a reflection, such as that from a

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

• A flashing subject.

• A backlit subject

There are two methods for Auto Focus function: Multipoint AF and Center AF (page 44). When (Camera) is set to [Auto] in the menu settings, the Multipoint AF is automatically selected.

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, Press b (7) on the control

button.

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

To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen

1 Press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with v on the control

button, then press z. The image is d eleted.

Using the zoom feature

W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)

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, Press the zoom buttons to

choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image.

The minimum distance needed to focus on a subject

When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: approximately 50 cm (19

/4 inches) from the end of the lens When the zoo m is set all the w ay to the T side: approximately 60 cm (23

/8 inches) from the end of the lens

• The lens moves when the zoom feature is being

used. Be very careful not to touch the lens.

• You cannot change the zoom scaling while

shooting movies (page 68).

Smart zoom

You can zoom in on the im ag e usi ng a digital zoom process with no deterioration in the image quality. When the zoom ex ceeds 3 ×, enla rgemen t is carried out usi ng the smart zoom. When the smart zoom is not needed, set [Smart Zoom] to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 102). Pressing the zoom buttons displays the zoom scaling indi cator on the LCD screen.

Zoom scaling indic ator

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

x2.6

The maximum zoom scal e de pe nds on the image size. [3.1M]: 3. 8× [1.2M]: 6. 1× [VGA]: 12×

When the image size is [5.0M] or [4.5M (3:2)], the smart zoom does not work.

• You cannot confirm the image using the finder

when using the smart zoom function.

• When using the smart zoom, the image on the

LCD screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.

• AF range finder is not shown when using the

smart zoom. When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi AF] or [Center AF], or flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to focus on.

Shooting still images

Shooting close-ups – Macro

For close-ups of small subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can use this feature for clo se-ups of subjects up to the distances specified below.

When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: 10 cm (4 inches) from the end

of the lens

When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: 60 cm (23

/8 inches) from the

end of the lens

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, Set the mode selector t o ,

and press B () on the control button.

The (Macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU

first to make the menu disappear.

• You can carry out this operation even when the

mode selector is set to .

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, Center th e subject in t he frame,

and press the shutter button fully down.

To return to normal shooting

Press B ( ) on the control but ton again. The indicator disappears fro m the LCD screen.

• Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the

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

Using the self-timer

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Shooting still images

, Set the mode selector to ,

and press V ( ) on the control button.

The (Self-timer) ind icator appear s on the LCD screen.

• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU

first to make the menu disappear.

• You can carry out this operation even when the

mode selector is set to .

, Center the subject in the frame,

and press the shutter button fully down.

The Self-timer lamp (page 8) will flash in orange, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be sh ot afte r app ro ximat el y 10 seconds.

To cancel the self-timer during the operation

Press V ( ) on the control button again. The in dicator dissapears from t h e LCD screen.

• If you stand in front of the camera and press the

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

Selecting a flash mode

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, Set the mode selector to ,

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

The flash mode has the follow ing features. No indicator (Auto): The camera decides

to use the flash based on lighting conditions. The flash will be used when there is not enough light or when shooting a subject against a light source.

(Forced fla s h): The fla s h w ill be used

regardless of the amount of ambient light.

(Slow synchro): The flash will be

used regardless of the amount of ambient light. In th is mode, the shu tter speed is slower under dark conditions, so you ca n clearly shoot a background that is out of the flash-lit area .

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

• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU

first to make the menu disappear.

• You can carry out this operation even when the

mode selector is set to (Clip Motion).

• The recommended distance using the flash is

about 0.5 m to 3.8 m (19

/32 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 2.5 m

(23

/8 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T) (when

[ISO] is set to [Auto]).

•

Y ou can change the brightness of the flash using [Flash Level] in the menu settings (page99).

• Because the shutter speed is slower under dark

conditions when (Slow synchro) or (No flash) is selected, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

• While the flash is being charged, the lamp

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

• The flash mode selected here is preserved even

when the camera is turned off.

/4 inches to 12 feet

When shooting against a light source

In Auto mode, shooting agai nst a lig ht source automa tically flashes even when there is enough light aro und the subject. (Daylight synchro)

Before flashed

When flashed

• The best performance may not be given

depending on shooting conditions.

• When you do not want to use the flash, set the

flash mode to (No flash).

To reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjects

The flash pre-strobes before shootin g to reduce the red-e ye phenomenon. Set [R e d Eye Reduction] to [On] in th e SET UP settings (page 102). appears on the LCD screen.

Shooting with the AF illuminator

This is additional lighting provided to assist in focusing when shooting in dark plac es. Set [AF Illuminator] to [Auto] in th e S ET UP setting s ( p age 1 02). If you try to shoot under insufficient light i ng conditions, appears on the LCD screen; the AF illuminator will emit a red light automatically dur in g th e time between when the shutter button is pressed halfway down and th e fo cus locks.

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• When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi AF] or

[Center AF], the AF range finder is not displayed. or flashes and the centrallylocated subject has priority to focus on.

• When (Camera) is set to one of the

following items in the menu settings, the AF illuminator will not function (page 54).

– When shooting in Twilight mode – When shooting in

• The AF illuminator is a bright light. There are

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

Landscape mode

Shooting still images

• The amount of red-eye reduction possible

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

• If AF illuminator light does not reach the

subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. ( A distance up to approximately 3.8 m (12 feet

/32 inches) (W)/2.5 m (8 feet 2 7/16 inches)

(T) is recommended.)

• If AF illuminator light misses the center of the

image somewhat, the camera will focus properly as long as it reaches the subject.

• When the focus preset distance is set (page 45),

the AF illuminator does not function.

Shooting with the finder

Finder

All of the indicators are turned off

The finder is convenient w he n you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm th e image usin g th e LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following ord er.

The LCD screen is turned off.

All of the available indicators are turned on.

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• The image through the finder does not indicate

the actual recordable range. To confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen.

• For details on the items displayed, see

page 109.

• Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the

LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the finder section stops flashing and remains on, you can start shooting (page 22).

• When the LCD screen is turned off, the smart

zoom does not function (page 25).

• If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/

(Macro) with the LCD screen turned off, the image will be displayed on the screen for approximately two seconds so you can check or change the setting.

• This setting is maintained even when the power

is turned off.

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