Sony DSC-P92 Owner’s Manual

3-082-719-11(1)

Getting started

Shooting still images

Viewing still images

Deleting still images

Before advanced operations

Adva nced still image shooti ng

Advanced still image viewing

Still image editing

Enjoying movies

Enjoying images on your computer_

Troubleshooting
Additional information

Index ×

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

moisture,

CAUTI_ TO _EDUCETF_ERI_KOFEL,eThiCS_K.

nE_E_SERVICINGTOQUALnED_E_VlC__EnSONNL_

This symbol is intended to
Mat the user to the presence

of lminsulated "dangaous
voltage" within the product's

enclosme thai may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons

This symbol is intended to
alert the use_ to the presence

of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
insnuctions in the literatme

accompanying the appliance.

If you have any questions about this pro&_ct,

you may call:

Sony Customer Infom_ation Services Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The nmnber below is for the FCC related

matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

T:ade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-P92

Responsible Pmty: Sony Electronics Inc
Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Telephone No: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules Operation is subject to fl_e

following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause tmnnfifl interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference
received, including interfelence that may

cause _mdesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this
n:anual could void your authority to operate

this equipment

Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Pa:t 15 of the FCC Rules
These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmfifl

inteffe:ence in a residential installation This

eqmpment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmfifl inte:_rence to radio
commtmications. Howeve:, there is no

guarantee that inter:erence will not occur in a

pa:ticular installation If this equipment does
cause hannfid interference to radio or

television reception, which ca:: be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the use:

is encouraged to t:> to correct the interfe:ence

by one or more of the following measures:

_eorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
_ncrease the separation between the

equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipme::t into an outlet on a
circuit different fion: that to which the
receive: is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced
radioiTV technician for help.

The supplied intert:ace cable nmst be used
with the equipment in order to comply with

the limits for a digital device pmsuant to

S::bpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries .,_
are iecyclable.

"_bu can help preseive ore
environment by ietmmng yore

used iechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling location nearest

you.

For more infomlation regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free

1-800-822-8837, or

visit htlp: '/www.rbrc orgi

Caution: Do not handle damaged o_ 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.

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment tbr your safety and
convenience

Should the fi_se in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP filse approved by ASTA or

BSI m BS 1362, (i.e., marked with @ or
mark) must be used

If the phlg supplied with this equiplnent has a
detachable fi_se cover, be sure to attach the

filse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you

should lose the filse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony smvice station

This product has been tested and tbtmd
compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC

Directive for using connection cables sho_ter
than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the pic_ue and

sound of this digital camera.

Notice

If static electrici_, m electromagnetism canses
data tlansf_r to discontimm midway (fail),

restart the application or disconnect and
connect the USB cable again

Cmtain countries may regulate disposal of the
battm T used to power this product Please

consult with your local amhority.

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

THIS ('LASS B DIGITAL DEVICE
COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC

RULES AND THE CANADL_N 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 NL_Y

CAUSE UNDESIRED OPEt_a_TION.

using your camera

Trial recording

Before you :ecord one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure

that the camera is working conectly.

No compensation for contents of the

recording

Contents of the :ecording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is

not possible due to a malfimction of your
camera or recording inedillnl, etc.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potemial risk of data loss ahvays
copy (back up) data to a disk

Notes on image data compatibility

•This camera confolms with the Design role
tbr Camera File system universal standard

established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Intbrmation Technology Industries
Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback of

images recorded or edited with other
equipment on yollr camera are not

guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Television p:og:ams, films, video tapes and
other malerials may be copyrighted.

Unanthorized recording of such materials may
be cmmary to the p:ovision of the copyrigN

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 occllr.

LCD screen, LeD finder (only models

with a LCD finder) and lens

•The LCD screen and _e LCD finder are
manufiac_ued using exnemely high-

precision teclmology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational tbr effective use.

However, thae may be some tiny black
points and/or bright poims (wNte, red, bh:e

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 wa}:

• Be carefifl when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct

sunlight tbr long periods may cause
malfimcfions.

• Do not press the LCD screen hardly The
screen may be uneven aild that nlay cause a

malfimcfion

• hnages may be tailed on the LCD screen in
a cold location. This is not a malfimcfion.

The power zoom lens

This came:a is equipped with power zoom
lens. Be carefifl not to bump the lens, and be

carefid not to apply tb:ce to it

Remove dirt from the surface of the

flash

If the di:_ changes colo: o: sticks to the

surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash,
sufficient light may not be emitted.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoo:s in the rain or
:rode: similar conditions, be carefid not to get
the camera wet If moisture condensation

occurs, see page 104 and follow the

instrucfions on how to relnove it before using

the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or
dust

Using the camera in sandy o: dusty locations
may cause a malfimction.

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

This may cause inecoverable damage to your
eyes orthe malfimction 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 T\; radio, or
nmer This may cm:se noise to iNert)re the

camera.

The pictures used in this manual

Tile photographs used as examples of pictures
in this manual me repro&_ced images, and are

not actual images shot using this camera

Trademarks

• "Memo_ WStick" _, _,and "MagicGate

Memm W Stick" me trademalks of Sony
Co!potation.

• "Memo_ W Stick Duo" and

MEMORY5TICK DUO are trademmks of Sony

Colporation.

• "Memo_ W Stick PRO" and
MEMIIRY5TIgKPRO ale tradelnarks of Sony

Colporation.

• "MagicGate" and MZ_G|CGZ_TE are

trademarks of Sony Co_oration.

• Microsoft and Windows are registaed

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

cotllltlies.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook, and

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

• "Pentimn" is a trademark or a registered

trademark of Intel Corporation

• In addition, system and product names used

in ins manual are, in general, t_ademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective

developers or nlanu_lCtlll-ers. However, tile

•Mor 'K marks are not used in all cases in this
tllantlal.

Table of contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ttmfing your camera o_off .................... 16

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

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

Inserting and removing a "Memo W 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 featme ....................... 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 images on the LCD screen of your

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

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

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

Formatting a "Memo W Stick". ............... 40

How to setup and operate your camera .. 41

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

Changing items 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 i\)lder ............ 43

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

Setting the distance to the subject

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

Adjusting the exposure

EV adiustlnent ............................. 46

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

Actiusting color tones "_\q_ite Balance...48
Actiusting the flash level Flash Level...49

Shooting multiple frames

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

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

Multi Bttrst ................................... 51

Shooting three images in succession

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 special effects

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

Selecting the folder and playing back

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

Enlarging a portion of a still 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

PlayingbackimagesshotinMultiBurst

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

Playingbackcontinuously..................61

Playingbackframebyframe

Jogplayback................................61

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

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

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

On the Index (n-iple-ilnage) screen..... 64

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

Choosing images to print

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

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

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

On the Index (n-iple-ilnage) screen ..... 67

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 (n-iple-image) screen..... 71

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

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

Deleting unnecessa W portions of movies

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

Copying images to yore- COlnputer

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

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

Installing "hnage Transfer". ............... 76

Installing "hnageMixer". .................... 77

Colmecting the camera to your computer

........................................................ 7_

Copying images using "Image Transfer"

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

Changing "hnage Transfer" settings .. 80
Copying images withom using "Image

Transfer". ....................................... 80

Viewing the images on yottr computer

........................................................ Sl

Image file storage destinations and file

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

Copying images to your COlnputer

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

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

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

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

Self-diagnosis display Ifa code starting

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

The number of images that can be saved/

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

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

SET UP items ........................................ 102

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

The "Memoly Stick". ............................ 105

The nickel-lnetal hydride batteries ........ 106

The battely charger ................................ 107

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

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

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

the parts

[] POWER button (16)
[] Shutter button (22)
[] Flash (28)
[] Microphone
[] Self-timer lamp (27)/

AF illuminator (29)
[] Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

[] POWER lamp (16)
[] Finder window
[] Lens

[]

[]
[]

[]

[]

[] Access lamp (19)
[] "Memory Stick" cover (19)

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
55111111(7/32 inch) You will be unable to

firmly secure the camera to tripods having
longer screws, and may damage the camera

[] RESET button (87)
[] DC IN jack (15)

[]

[]
[]

[]

[] _ (USB) jack (78)
[] A/V OUT (MONO) jack (34)
[] Battery cover
[] OPEN button (12)
[] Wrist strap hook

Attaching the wrist strap

[]

.o

[] Zoom buttons (during shooting)

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

[] Control button

(Menu on) (,A.IVl41P,'IO) (16)1
(Menu off) (_1_._1_1_._)(28 27 2_

26)

[] Mode selector (17)

[_: To view or edit images
a'_: To shoot still images

H: To shoot movies/Clip Motion

images/Multi Burst mode images
SET UP: To set the SET UP items

[] Finder (30)

Self-timer/recording

lamp (red) (27/23)

AE/AF lock lamp
(green) (22)

(Flash charge)

lamp (orange) (28)

[] LCD screen
[] Speaker
[] MENU button (98)
[] IE]l (LCD status/LCD on/off)

button (30)

[] i.=/_ (Image Size/Delete)

button (2036)

[] Jack cover

9

batteries

Use the ±\_llowing batteries in this camera.

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

- NH-.%_-DA (2)(supplied)

- NH-.%_-2DAtwin-pack (not supplied)

R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)

Batteries that cannot be used

Manganese batteries lithium batteries_ ni-
cad batteries

If you use the batteries described above, we
cannot guarantee full per±'onnance of the

camera by property of the batteries, such as
brownout of the batteries.

The batte W remaining indicator does not
display the correct information.

• When alkaline bakeries are used. takenote of

the following information.

- There is a big difference in the performance
of batteries of different types and of batieries

lnade by different manufacntrers This is
especially trite 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

Charging the batteries

=1_Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries into the battery

charger (supplied) with the
correct polarity +/-

• You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the

battel 5, charger

• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries supplied with your calnera before

using theln.

• Comlect 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 discomlected from the A( power source

(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet (wall socket) If some trouble occurs

while using the barrel 3, charger, ilmnediately
shut off the power by discomlecting the plug

from the wall outlet (wall socket)

CHARGE lamp

(mains lead)

toawa outet
(wa!t socket)

_1_Connect the battery charger to

awall outlet (wall socket) using

the power cord (mains lead)

Charging struts, 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 barteD' down in order
to raise the + en& then remove the batter.,,'.

• \_,q_en charging is finished, discomlect the
power cord (lnains lead) from the wall outlet
(wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries from the battery charger

10

Charging time

Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time
battery

NH-AA-DA _ 2 Approx 6 hours
(supplied)

Th:s represents the tmae reqinred to charge fully
deple:ed N:ckel-Metal Hydnde batteries usn:g

the supphed ba*tery- charger 111an e11vn-onmen:
where *he alnb:ent*emperatm-e is 25°C (77°]- ,.

• Charging is complete in approxima*ely six

horns. The CHARGE lamp :nay lemam ht
longer thin: six horns but tiffs is not a

malfimcti )11.

• If you use *lie BC-CSQ2 baUery chargeJ
supplied with *he STAMINA "Super Quick

charge" Pat(:tot supphedl fire ba:renes will
charge }aster.

Charging rime
When chsrgmng two N:ckeI-Metal Hydride

batteries: Approximately 2 horns 30 minutes
When chargmn8 fore Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries: Approx:mately 5 hours

Notes on the Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries

• If*he poles of fire Nickel-Metal Hydride
batterws are rhlly, the battelles :nay not c_a_:-ge

properly. Occas:onally cleat1 the poles of the

batteries and _he terminals of the charger by
wiping them w:th a dry cloth

• When :rallspoHm_ *he N:ckal-Metal Hv&-lde
batteries, be sm-e to use *he battery case

_,lpplied). If the +/- metal termmals are

,ho:_ed. *here is a possibility of danger rio:l:
excessive heat or fire.

* At*he *ime of prochase, or when the Nickel-

Metal Hydr:de banenes have not bee:: used for
a long time, they :nay not fillly charge. This is

typical of*his type of battery, and is not a
malfimc*inn. If*his happens, repeatedly using

up the battery fuUy a11dthen recharging iT
shouM correct the problem

• Even whenNlckel-Metal Hydride bar:cues are
not being used lhey lose *herr charge rialtoall)

over ::me. It is recommellded *hN you recharge

the batter:es just before using them.

. If you recharge N:ckel-Metal Hyrh':de bavenes

before fillly using up *he existing c_:urge, the
so-called memory effect* can occm, and the

low battel_y•warning will be mggered soot:el

than expected. Charging the battel?z after fifil)
depleting the existtllg charge should corIect the

problem

The "memory effect" the SltUatlO11ill winch a
:_a,:ery _emporanly accepts a less than fuU

charge

• To use tip the batter:es completely, pm the
camera m the slide show mode [page 59) and

leave It *hat way ,mill the baneries are used up

• Do not peel off the external seals or damage the

batteries. Never use batteries froln which the _.

_eals have been pamally or completel 3 t_

lemoved or banenes that have been split m any
way. These may cause leakage, exploslo11, or .4,_.

heat-up of*he battery, and personal scald ol

mJm2¢may be caused. These may cause a

malfimctio11 of the battery charger

11

o_

Inserting the batteries

iiii

_1_ Open the battery cover.

Slide it in the direction of the alxo_ with the
OPEN button pressed, and it opens out.

12

_1_ Insert the batteries.

Match the + poles of the batteries to the +

marks inside the battely case.

• Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries

and the terminals of the battery cover by wiping
them with a dry cloth Iftbe 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 re&iced

_1_ 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 battel 3"

coxer upx_ ard, then remove the batteries.

• Make sure you do not (bop the batteries when

opening or closing the bakery cover

Battery remaining indicator The Power Save function

(When using the Nickel-Metal WhenthePowerSavef_non :__e::o On.

Hydride batteries) you can shoot for a longer period of time.

As the battery- power decreases w:th use. the Turn the mode selector to SET Lnp. and set
batte_ remaimng lnd:cator &splays the [Power Save] in Setup I to [On]. The
amount of power remmmng using the factory semng of the camera :s set 1o [On]
following symbols. *page 103)

Battery Battery remaining
remaining guidelines

indicator (A full charge is 100%)

( ] Sufficient power remaining
_L7 ] Battery half fllll
L;F7 Battery low, recording °

_ Change the battelies for fiflly

• If the LCD screen is off. press I[[]1 *o iI11_1_iJ
on

• Based on the conditions under which the
camer_ is being used and the sTa_eof *l:e
charge or o1: the ellVlrO1311lenl,this infol-131a_ion

may not be correctly mchca*ed

• When *he AC Adap*or (nol supphed) :s being
used. the remaining battery infolrmation is :1oi

d:splayed.

playback will stop soon.

charged ones. or charge these
batteries (The warning

indicator flashes.)

We recommend that you se: [Power Save]
to [On] when using alkalme bat_er:es

When the Power Save function is On

• In shooting still images, the focus only focuses

when the shutter is pushed down halg,vay

• While chargm_ *he flash, the _ lamp flashes
and the LCD screen is turned off. Af*el the

flash is completely charged, the LCD screen

nUllS on.

cn

13

Inserting the batteries (continued)

Battery life and the number of

images that can be recorded/
played back

The tables show approxmlaTe guidelines for the
length of time the camera can be used when you

shoot ill NolIrtal If!ode 11/an envlroI!lllent whele

the ambient *emperatm-e is 25°C 77°F1. and file
batteries are fully charged. The gindelines for the

mtmber of images that can be recorded ol played
back allow for changing the supplied "Memory

Stick" as necessary. Actual results may differ
slightly from these, depenrhng on tile conditions

of use.

Shooting still images
Under the average conditions 1)

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)

Image LCD No. of Battery

size screen =mages life (min.)

On Approx 270 Approx. 135

5.0M
Off Approx 450 Approx. 225

On Approx 270 Approx. t35

VGA

Off Approx 450 Approx. 225

R6 (Size AA) alkaline battery
(2) (not supplied)

Image LCD No. of Battery
size screen =mages life (min.)

On AppIox 50 Appmx 25

50M

Off Approx 110 Approx 55
On Appmx 50 Approx 25

VGA

Off Approx 110 Approx 55

When usmg Sony alkahne baUenes

•JShooting lmder the following conrhtIons:

- The image quslity is set to [Fine].

- Shooting one image every 30 seconds.

- Alternanvely pressing the zoom W and T
buttons tiflly for each shot.

- Using the flash once in every cwo shots.

- Tinrang on and off once in every len shots.

Playing back 2) still images

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)

Image size images (min.)

50M Approx 5400 App!ox. 270
VGA Approx 5400 Approx. 270

2 Showing single images in order, one

appIoxmmtely every tluee seconds

No. of Battery life

Shooting 3) movies

NH-AA-DA {2) (supplied)

_. screen On ILCD screen Oft

Approx 160 _pp_ox 210

3)Continuous shooting with a picm*e size of 160

(MmB

• The battely life and the nmnber of images
recmdable decrease under the following

condlllOnS.

- At low temperanu'es.

- Using the flash

- Tmmng the camera on and off t}equemly.

- Using the zoom heawb

- \Vhen [LCD Bacldight] is set to [Bright].

- %Vhen [Power Save] is set m [Off]

- After using the batteries lepeatedl_ over a

tong peliod of time or after often allowing lr

to self-discharge after charging (page 106).

14

Using an external power source

@ To a wail outlet

Using your camera

abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in an?" country or
area _ith the supplied batteLv charger or AC

Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to 240
V AC, 50,60 Hz. Use a cmmnercially

available AC plug adaptor [a]. ifnecessm3", _"
depending on the design of the _all outlet _.

(wall socket) [b]

n

--I_ Open the jack cover, then

connect the AC-LS5 AC
Adaptor (not supplied) to the

DC IN jack of the camera.

Connect the plug with the • mark i;acing
toward the LCD screen

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

• Comlect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall outlet (wall socket) close by If some

trouble occurs while using the adaptor,
imlnediately shut off the power by

discomlecting the plug fiom the wall outlet
(wall socket)

=1_ Connectthe powercord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and to

a wall outlet (wall socket).

• When you have finished using tbe AC Adaptor.

disconnect it fiOln the DC IN jack oftbe
canlera

• The set is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the

wall outlet (wall socket), even ifthe unit itself
has been turned off

0ccs, c,,0 =o 0#

[a] [bl

• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel

converter), as fllis may cause a malfimction

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your camera on/off

POWER lamp

--I) Press POWER to turn on the

camera,

The POWER lamp lights in green and the
power is on. When you turn on the camera
for the first time, the Clock get screen

appears (page 17).

To turn off the power

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

• Do not remove the batteries or AC

Adaptor with the lens portion pulled
out. This may cause a malfunction,

• _\rhen you turn the power Ollwith the mode

selector set to _ or _, the lens begins to
move Please be ealefitl not to touch the lens

The Auto Power Off function

If no tasks are performed for a while* when
shootmg, viewing images, or semng up the

camera while using the ba_terles, power is
aummancally shut off to preserve battery
power
However. m the following mrcumstances.
even if the batteries are being used to power

the camera, the Auto Power Off function
w111no_ work

• Movies are being played back

• A slide show is being shown

• A cable is connected to the t_ (USB)jack
or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack

* When [Power Sac'e] is setto [On]:

approxmlately 90 seconds
When [Power Save] is set to [Off]:

approximately three minutes

How to use the
control button

To change the current settings of the
camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP

screen (page 41), and use the control button

to make the changes.
For each item, press &iV/41iI_ to select the

desired value, then press • or 41/I_ to make

the setting.

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Setting the date and time

=1_ Set the mode selector to a.

• You can can T out this operation even when the

mode selector is set to _ or []

• To set the time and the date again, set the mode
selector to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in

(Setup 1) (pages 4I, 103), then proceed froln
Step []

=1_ Press POWER to turn on the

camera.

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

D

=1_ Select the desired date format

with A/V on the control button,
then press 0.

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

• If the rechargeable button bariery, which
provides the power for saving the time data.
ever loses its charge (page 105), the Clock Set

screen automatically reappears. If this happens,
stall flora Step [] to set up the date and time

again

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=1_ Select the year, month, day,

hour, or minute item you want

to set with _1/1_on the control
button.

• is shown above and • is sho_ n belox_ the
selected item.

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=1_ Set the desired numerical

value with •IV on the control

button, then press 0.

After setting the current numerical value
set the next item. Repeat the above process

until all of the items have been set.

• If you select [D,M,Y] m Step [], set the time
on a 24- hour cycle

=1_ Select [OK] with I_ on the

control button, then press 0.

The date and time are set and the clock x_ill

start to keep time.

• To cancel the setting process, select [(ancel],
then press •

Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick"

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--I_ Open the "Memory Stick"
cover.

Slide the coxer in the direction of the arro_.

• For more information about the "Memory

Stick," see page t05

--I_ Insert the "Memory Stick."

Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in
until it clicks as sho_n in the illustration.

• Whenever you insert a "Memols_ Stick," push it

as far as it can go If you do not insen it
correctly, a proper recording or playback may

not be carried out

--I_ Close the "Memory Stick"
cover.

To remove the "Memory Stick"

Open the "Memol 5" Stick" cover, then push
the "Memo W Stick" to pop it out.

• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the

camera is recording or reading out an
image. Never remove the "Memory

Stick" or turn off the power at this time.
The data may be corrupted.

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Setting the still image size

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ii);iii_ii!s!;)

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--I, Set the mode selector to I_,
and turn on the camera.

2O

Press :_-=/_ (image Size).

The hnage Size setup item appears.

• Formore info*mation aboutthe image size, see

page 2I.

--I, Select the desired image size
with &IV on the control button.

The image size is set.

After the setting is completed, press :_l /
(hnage Size). The Image Size setup item

disappears from the screen.

• The image size value selected here is p_ese_ved
even when file camera is turned off

Image size and quality

You can choose image size (number of
plxels) and m:age quahty (compression
rat:o) based on the kind of images you want

•o shoot. The larger you make the re:age
s:ze and the higher you make the m:age

quahty, the better your :mage. but also the
larger the amo:mt o f data needed :o preserve

your re:age. This means you can save fewer
:mages m your °'Memory St:ok "
Choose an m:age s:ze and quality level
appropriately for the kind of images you

want to shoot.
You can res:ze the :mages later _Res:ze

f:mction, see page 65).
You can choose an :mage size from among

the five options in the following tables. The
:mage s:zes shown below show mmnnum

settings as examples. When you wan: :o
:reprove :mage quahty, select a larger
image size.

linage size Examples
50M 2592>i944 Printing fineimages
45M(3:2) 2592(3:2) 3:2prints:)

IM 2048xi536 Printing A4 site images

12M 1280_960 Printing postcard size

lnlages

VGA 640x480 Creating your home page

_¢Tins optmn recmds Kaages m a horizontal 1o

veilIcaI propomon of 3:2 to malch the size of

the prlfir paper used

The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick ''2)

The nmnber of images that can be saved In Free _Standard_ 3) mode are shown below. _Umts:
number of images

Capacity

Image 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-IG
size

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

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

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

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

VGA 97 (243) 196 (491) 394 (985) 790 (1975) (3571) (7261)

2/VV'hen _R_C Mode] is set to [Normal

For the lmmber of images lha* can be saved in
other modes, see page 97.

3/For more information about tl:e image qTtaluy

mode, see page 42.

• VC'henthe images recorded using other Son3,

dewces are played back. the image s:ze
lndleahon may be dffl'e:ent fiom the actual

linage size.

• When the images are wewed on*he LCD
screen of *l:e camera, *hey all look*he same

s:ze.

• Number of shooting images can differ from
tl:ese values accorrhng Toshootln_ COlVhllons.

• When the remamin_ mtmber of images

recordable :s more than 9999. "_9999" :s

m_hca_d

1428 2904

384 (723)
384 (723)

617 (1097)

1482

(2694)

5928

(14821)

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still image shooting - using auto mode

=1_ Set the mode selector to a,

and turn on the camera.

The recording i\dder name is indicated on
the LCD screen I\_r abom 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 fimction is
working (page 25).

• You can create a new folder in the "Memol 3,
Stick" and select the folder for storing images

(page 42)

)

=1_ Hold the camera steadily with

both hands and position a
subject in the center of the

focus frame.

Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone

with your fingers.

• The minmmln focal distance to a subject is 50
cm (19 3,4 inches) (W)/60 Cln (23 5/8 inches)

(T) To shoot subjects at distances closer than
this. use the macro mode (page 26)

AE/AF lock indicator

I Flashes in green

Remains on

=1_ Press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

The camera beeps When the AEiAF lock

indicator stops flashing and remains on. the

camera is ready for shooting (The screen
may be fi-ozen for a split second depending
on the subject.)

• If you release your finger fronl the shutter

button, shooting will be canceled

• \_,q_enthe camera does not beep, the AF

adjustment is not complete 2_u 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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=1_ Press the shutter button fully

down.

The shutter clicks, the shooting is
completed, and the still image is saved in

the "Memo_" Stick." When the recording
lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the
next image.

• When you are shooting with the batteries, if no
tasks are performed tbr a while with the camera

turned on, power is automaticMly slmt offto
preserve battels' power (page 16)

The a position on the mode Twilightmode [_,_ ]
selector See page 54.

When the mode selector is set to a, the Twilight portratit mode _J ]

functions that can be selected change
accordmg to the _ (Camera) setting m the See page 54.

menu semngs as follows: Landscape mode [[=_1__

See page 54.

Snow mode [_l

See page 54.

Beach mode [_=_=1

Auto mode shooting [Auto]

You can shoot your subject easily smce this
mode automatically adjusts the focus

exposure, and white balance. In this mode

_i- (P. Quality) is set to [Fine]. the AF

range finder is set to [Multi AF], and the
me_enng mode zs set to multz-pattern

metering _pages 44. 47). The menu items

you can dlsplay are lmllted to _ (Camera! • on the control button
and [Mode] (RRC Mode L

Program mode shooting [Program]

You can set the _hooting functions m the
menu semngs according to your shooting
condition.

See page 54.

To change the camera mode
1 Set the mode selector to

2 Press MENU.
3 Select_ (Cameral with_< onthe

control bu_ton.

4 Select the deslred camera mode with A/

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Basic still image shooting -

using auto mode (continued)

About Auto Focus

When you _y :o shoot a subject that is hard
to focus on. the AE/AT lock md:cator w:ll

change to flashing slowly
The Auto Focus fimction may be dffficuh to
use w::h m the following subjec:s. In such
cases, release the shutter button, then try :o
recompose the shot and focus again.

• The subject is distaut flora the came:a and da:k

• The contrast bei_veen the sub}ect and its

baekg:o:md :s poor

• The subject is seen tl_ough glass, such as a
window

• A fast-moving subjecl

• The subject has a reflection, such as that rio::: a

mllTOL or there is a llllmllotls body _ild a

lustrous subjec:

• A flasNng subjec:.

• A backht sublec:

There are _wo methods for Auto Focus
fi.mction: Mulnpomt A_ and Center AF

tpage 44). When _ (Camera) is set to
[Auto] m the men:: settings, the Muir:point
A1_ :s automat:cally selected.

Checking the last image shot - Quick Review

--I* Press _1((_) on the control
button.

To return to shooting mode, press the
shutter breton lightly or press 41 ((_) on the

control button again.

To delete the image displayed on the
LCD screen

1 Press :_==/'_ (Delete).

2 Select [Delete] with • on the control

button, then press 0.

The image is deleted.

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Using the zoom feature

W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)

--I_ 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: approxilnately 50 cm (19 _'/4inches)

from the end of the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to the T

side: approxilnately 60 Cln (23 5/8 inches)
from the end of the lens

• The lens moves when the zoonl feature is being

used Be velT carefitl not to touch the lens

• "*%ucannot change the zoom sealing while

shooting movies (page 68)

Smart zoom

You can zoom m on the image using a
&gltal zoom process with no detenoranon

In the mlage quallW.
When the zoom exceeds 3 ×. enlargement is
carried out using the smart zoom. When the

smart zoom is not needed, set [Smart Zoom]
to [Off] in the SET L'P settings (page 102k

Pressing the zoom buttotLs displays the
zoom scalmg indicator on the LCD screen.

Zoom scaling indicator

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

O_X2,5

l [_ID_IT

The inaxnnum zoom scale depends on the
Image size

[3.1M]: 3 8
[ [.2M]: 6.1
[VGA]: 12x

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 file Slllat_ zoom flmetion.

• When using the smal7 zoom. the nnage on the
LCD screen may look rough. However. this

phenomenon has no effect on the recorded

image

• A! _ range finder is not shown when using the

slnait zoom. When _g_ (Focus} is set*o [Multi

AF] or [Center AT], _ or [] flashes and*he

_-enTrally-located subjeeI has priority *o focus
on

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Shooting close.ups - Macro

For close-ups of small subjects like flowers
or insects, shoot using the macro feature.

You can use this feature i\)r close-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 inches) froln the

end of the lens

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=1_ Set the mode selector to a,

and press I_ (_) on the control

button.

The v_ (Macro) indicator appears on the
LCD screen.

• If the menu is curremly displayed, press MENU

first to make the menu disappear.

• You can cany out this operation even when the
mode selector is set to H

=1_ Center the subject in the frame,

and press the shutter button
fully down.

To return to normal shooting

Press _" (_) on the control button again.
The _ indicator disappears from the LCD

screen.

• Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the
macro feature If you use the finder, the limits

of what you see and what you actually shoot
nlay be different

Using the self.timer

Set the mode selector to _,
and press • (<_.))on the control

button.

The _) (Self-timer) indicator appears on the
LCD screen.

• If the menu is curremly displayed, press MENU

first to make the menu disappear

• Y_u cat_ canV ou_ this _pe_ation e_'en wh_1_th_
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 som_d.
_he image will be shot after approximately

10 seconds.

To cancel the self-timer during the

operation

Press • (_:_) on the comrol button again

The _ indicator dissapears from the LCD
screen.

• If you stand ill fiont of tlle camera and press the
shutter butloll, the focus and the expos re nay

not be correctly set

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Selecting a flash mode

--I_ Set the mode selector to a,
and press • (_) on the control

button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.

The flash mode has the %llowing feattaes.

No indicator (Auto): The camera decides
to use the flash based on lighting

conditions. The flash will be used _hen
there is not enough light or when shooting a

subject against a light source.

(Forced flash): The flash will be used
regardless of the amount of ambient light.
t_L (Slow synchro): The flash _ill be

used regardless of the amotalt of ambient
light. In this mode the shutter speed is

slower under dark conditions, so you can
clearly shoot a background that is out of the

flash-lit area.

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

• If the menu is cttrremly displayed, press MENU

first to make the menu disappear.

• You can cany out this operation even when tlle
mode selector is set to _ ((lip Motion).

• The recommended distance using the flash is
about 05 ill to 38111 (t934 inches to I2 feet

5 I9/3: inches) (W)i06 nl to 25 ill
(23 S/s inches to 8 feet 27/16 inches) (T) (when

[ISO] is set to [Auto])

• You can clmnge the brighmess of the flash using
[Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 99)

• Because the shutter speed is slower under dark
condmons when {_L (Slow synchro) or ',_! (N °

flash) is selected, it is recommended that you
use a tripod

• While the flash is being charged, the ,_ lamp
flashes. After charging is completed, tlle lamp
goes out

• The flash mode selected here is presel_-ed even
when tlle camera is mined off

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When shooting against a light

source

In Auto mode. shooting against a hght
source automancally flashes even when

there is enough hght around the subject.
(Dayhght synchro

Before flashed

When flashed

• The best pefi'ormanee may not be given
depending on shooting condmons

• When you rio not want To use ihe flash, set the
flash mode to _, rNo flashk

To reduce "red-eye" when
shooting live subjects

The flash pre-strobes before shooting to
reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red

Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP
senmgs Eoage 102). <_ appears on the

LCD screen

Shooting with the AF •_u,e11® Foc,,_ixsetto_,miAT]or
iIIUminator CenterAT],theAFrangefinderisnot

This :s addmonal hghtmg provided to ass:st located subject has priority tc focus on

in focusing when shooting m dark pIaces ........ ¢Cameral :s set to one of the

Set AF Illunnnator] to [Auto] m the SET
L'P settmgs (page 102). If you try to shoo_

under itLsufficient lighting condmons. Dso_
appears on the LCD screen: the AF

illuminator will emit a red hght
auton:at:cally during the tnne between
when the shutter button :s pressed halfway

down and the focus locks.

displayed. [] o: [] flashes and the cent:ally-

followin_ ltell!S 111the menu se:rmgs the AF O)

fllmnma_or will not time(ion (page 54). oo

- When shooting in .=_ Twilight :::ode _.

- When shooung :11 [] Landscape :::ode

• The AF llhumnator is a bright light. There are

no safety hazards, but when shooting a: short _.

distances, do 11or alll! it dn-ectly at the subject's

eyes

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" The amomn of red-eye reduction possible

vanes according w the mdzvzd,ml. In addmon.
*he distance to the sub lee:. and whether or llot

the subject has seen pre-strobe hght begin :o
strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the

red-eye reduction process.

• If AT ilbmlinator ligh* does not reach the
subject sufficiently or the subject has no

conu'asr, focus will not be achieved. CA_hsTai:ce
up :o approximately 3.8 m _12 feet

5 19/32 lnchesl (Wt/2.5 in (8 feet 2 "7/16inches_

]'l is recommended..

• IfAF illuminator light misses the center of the
image somewha*, the camera will focus

properly as long as it reaches the subJecT

• When the focus preset &stance is se[ (page 451....

the AT ilhm:illat or does not 5me(ion.

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Shooting with the finder

Finde_

The finder is convenient when you want to
save batter>' power, or when it is difficult to

confirm the image using the LCD screen.
Each time you press 11-"1[,the display

changes in the follm_ing order.

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Atl of the indicators are turned off

The LCD screen is turned off.

All of the available indicators
are turned on,

• The image through the finder does *lot indicate
the actual reeordable range To confilm the

recordable range, use the LCD screen

• For details on the items displayed, see
page I09

• Just as with the AE, AF lock indicator on the
LCD screen, when the AEAF lock lamp of the

finder section stops flashing and remains on,
you can start shooting (page 22)

• When the LCD screen is tinned off, the snla!_
zoom does *lot fimction (page 25)

• If you press } (Flash mode)/__) (Self-timer),'_
(Macro) with the L(D screen turned off, the

image will be displayed on the screen for
approxilnately two seconds so you can check or

change the setting.

• This setting is maintained even when the power
is mrned oft"