Sony DSC-T10 User Manual

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Table of contents

Basic Operations

Using the menu

Digital Still Camera

Using the Setup screen

Cyber-shot Handbook

DSC-T10

Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and “Instruction Manual” thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Viewing images on a TV screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

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Notes on using your camera

Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)

The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”.

“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera.

“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick” with your camera.

Other memory cards cannot be used.

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 108.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied).

• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions.

• For details on the usable battery pack, see page 110.

Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

Notes on the LCD screen and lens

• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Black, white, red, blue

or green points

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time.

• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.

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

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

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.

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Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2

Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................6

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 6

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 7

Color – On the effects of lighting....................................................................... 8

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ................................................. 9

Identifying parts.......................................................................................10

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................12

Changing the screen display ...................................................................16

Basic Operations

Using the internal memory ......................................................................17

Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)....................................18

Shooting still images (Scene selection)...................................................24

Viewing/deleting images..........................................................................27

Using the menu

Using menu items ..............................................................................30

Menu items ..........................................................................................31

Shooting menu ........................................................................................33

(Camera): Selecting the still image camera mode

COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the brightness of the image 9 (Focus): Changing the focus method

(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode

WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

(P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality

Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method BRK (Bracket Step): Shifting the EV in the [Exp Brktg] mode

(Interval): Selecting the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light (Contrast): Adjusting the contrast of the image

(Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image

(Setup): Changing Setup items

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Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 45

(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

- (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure DPOF: Adding a Print order mark

(Print): Printing images using a printer

(Slide): Playing back a series of images

(Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image (Rotate): Rotating a still image

(Divide): Cutting movies

(Setup): Changing Setup items

Trimming: Rotating an enlarged image

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items..............................................................................53

Camera 1...........................................................................................54

AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide

Camera 2...........................................................................................57

STEADY SHOT

Internal Memory Tool.........................................................................58

Format

Memory Stick Tool.............................................................................59

Format Create REC. Folder

Setup 1............................................................................................... 62

Download Music Format Music LCD Backlight

Setup 2............................................................................................... 64

File Number USB Connect

Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review

Change REC. Folder Copy

Beep

Language

Initialize

Video Out Clock Set

Viewing images on a TV screen

Viewing images on a TV screen .............................................................66

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Table of contents

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................68

Installing the software (supplied).............................................................70

Copying images to your computer...........................................................71

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a

“Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................78

Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)........................................79

Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)......................................................83

Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................84

Printing still images

How to print still images ..........................................................................86

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................87

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................91

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................93

Warning indicators and messages ........................................................104

Others

To use your camera abroad — Power sources......................................107

On the “Memory Stick” ..........................................................................108

On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .......................................................110

On the battery charger ..........................................................................111

Index

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

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Basic techniques for better images

Focus Exposure Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode switch, the menus (page 30), and so on.

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

Press the shutter button fully down suddenly.

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

Press the shutter button halfway down.

t [Focus] (page 35)

AE/AF lock indicator flashing , lit/beeps

Then press the shutter button fully down.

t See

“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. It is recommended to lean against a tree or a building nearby to steady yourself. Shooting with a 2-second delay self-timer, activating the anti-blur function, or using a tripod is also effective. Use the flash when you shoot under a low light condition.

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Basic techniques for better images

Exposure

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Adjusting the light intensity

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

Exposure:

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

Overexposure

= too much light Whitish image

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light Darker image

light

through

ISO =

Recording sensitivity

The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below.

Adjusting EV:

Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (page 22).

Metering Mode:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 37).

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 39.

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image. However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.

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Basic techniques for better images

Color

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

On the effects of lighting

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Characteristics of light

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 38).

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

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Basic techniques for better images

Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

1 Image size: 7M

3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels

2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)

2304

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

640

Pixels

3072

480

Selecting the image size for use (page 23)

Pixel

Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)

Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)

Example: Printing in up to A3 size

Example: An attached image to be sent by email

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 40)

You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

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Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A (STEADY SHOT) button (21) B Shutter button (18) C POWER lamp D POWER button E Microphone F Flash (20) G Lens H Self-timer lamp (21)/AF illuminator

(56)

I Lens cover

A Mode switch (18) B Speaker C LCD screen (16) D (Screen display switch) button (16) E MENU button (30) F (Image Size/Delete) button

(23, 27)

G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button

(19) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (27, 28)

H Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover I Hook for wrist strap J Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (30) Menu off: / / / (19-21)

K (EV/Slide Show) button (22,

28)

L Access lamp M “Memory Stick Duo” slot N Battery insertion slot O Battery eject lever

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Identifying parts

P Multi connector (bottom)

When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied)

2 To the multi

connector

1 To DC IN

jack

Cable for multi-use terminal

• You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to charge the battery pack.

v mark

3 To wall outlet

Q Tripod receptacle (bottom)

• 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 screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

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Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

When shooting movies

Display Indication

60min

z AE/AF lock

BRK Recording mode (18, 41)

Battery remaining

(18)

White balance (38)

Display Indication

Flash charging

Zoom scaling (

19, 54)

1.3

Red-eye reduction

(55)

Sharpness (44)

Contrast (44)

AF illuminator (56)

Metering mode (37)

VIVID

Color mode (34)

NATURAL SEPIA B&W

Display Indication

Macro/Magnifying Glass

(20)

S AF M A F

AF mode (54)

AF range finder frame

(35)

indicator

1.0m Focus preset distance (35)

STEADY SHOT (21)

Image Brightness(EV) EV

Exposure value scale bar

(22)

• The display is changed as shown left, depending on the camera mode (page 33).

V Darker v Brighter

Exposure value guide (22)

STBY REC

Standby/Recording a movie

Camera mode (Scene Selection) (24)

Camera mode (Program) (33)

Flash mode (20)

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Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

7M 5M

3:2

VGA

16:9

FINE

STD

6 40

Image size (23)

• is displayed only when

the Multi Burst is activated.

160

FINE STD Image quality (40)

101

Recording folder (59)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity

00:00:00 [00:28:05]

1/30" Multi Burst interval

Recording time [maximum recordable time]

(43)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images

Self-timer

(21)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(104)

ISO number (39)

±0.7EV Bracket Step value (43)

Display Indication

Vibration warning

• Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera (page 6).

E Low battery warning (104)

+ Spot metering cross hair

(37)

Display Indication

AF range finder frame (35)

Display Indication

Histogram (16, 22)

NR slow shutter

• When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise.

125 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

+2.0EV Exposure Value

(30)

(not displayed on the screen on the previous page)

(22)

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Indicators on the screen

When playing back still images

When playing back movies

Display Indication

60min

7M 5M

3:2

VGA

16:9

FINE

STD

6 40

Battery remaining

Recording mode (

Image size

160

18, 41)

(23)

- Protect (45)

Print order (DPOF) mark

(91)

Change folder (45)

• This does not appear when

using internal memory.

1.3

Step 12/16

Zoom scaling (27)

Frame by frame playback

(41)

N Playback (27)

Vo l u m e (27)

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (45)

Playback bar

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Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (88)

101

Recording folder (59)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Playback folder (45)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected folder

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(104)

00:00:12 Counter

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (89)

• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed.

+2.0EV Exposure Value (22)

ISO number (39)

Metering mode (37)

Flash

White balance

(38)

Display Indication

Histogram (16, 22)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

2006 1 1 9:30 AM

DPOF

z PAU S E z PLAY

BACK/

Recorded date/time of the playback image

Playing back Multi Burst images in series

Select images

VOLUME

Adjust volume

(30)

(41)

500 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

Playback image

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Changing the screen display

Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows.

Histogram on

Histogram display

Indicators off

Indicators on

(page 22)

• By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight.

• When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.

• The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting

– When the menu is displayed. – When recording movies During playback – When the menu is displayed. – In index mode – When you are using playback zoom. – When you are rotating still images. – During playback of movies

• A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when:

– The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or high.

• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.

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Basic Operations

Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 56 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.

• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.

When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are

Internal

memory

On image data stored in the internal memory

We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.

To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo”

Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 64 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 61).

To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer

Perform the procedure on pages 71 to 74 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera.

played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed

on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory.

[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back.

[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.

Basic Operations

• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.

• By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

AE/AF lock indi

Mode switch

v/V/b/B button

z button

Control button

(Image

Size/Delete) button

Shutter button

(STEADY

SHOT) button Zoom button

(EV) button

1 Select a mode with the mode switch.

Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Movie: Select .

2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side.

Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.

3 Shoot with the shutter button.

Still image:

1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.

The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.

2Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter sounds.

cator

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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Movie:

Press the shutter button fully down.

To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.

If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on

• The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Magnifying Glass mode (page 20) when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.

• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.

Subjects difficult to focus on are:

– Distant from the camera and dark – The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. – Seen through glass –Moving fast – Reflective light or with a lustrous finish –Flashing – Backlit

Using the zoom

Press the zoom button.

• When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.

For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 54.

• The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.

Quick Review (Checking the last still image you shot)

Press b ( ) on the control button. To cancel, press b again.

Basic Operations

• The image may appear rough right after playback starts.

• To delete the image, press (Delete) and select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z.

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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Flash Auto

Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting)

: Flash forced on

: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)

The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.

: Flash forced off

• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.

• While charging the flash, is displayed.

Macro/Magnifying Glass (Shooting close-up)

Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Macro Off

: Macro On (W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 25 cm or farther

(9 7/8 inches or farther))

:Magnifying Glass On (Locked to the W side: Approx. 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches))

Macro

• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.

• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.

• The Auto Focus speed drops.

Magnifying Glass

• Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than (Macro) recording.

• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used.

• When you press the zoom button, the image is enlarged using the digital zoom.

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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Using the self-timer

Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Not using the self-timer

: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer

: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer

Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Self-timer lamp

Basic Operations

To cancel, press

• If you use the 2-second delay self-timer, you may prevent blur.

V again.

On Function Guide

When you press the control button, the descriptions of functions are temporarily displayed (page 55).

Anti-blur function

The anti-blur function is always activated when (Camera) is set to [Auto]. To confirm that the anti-blur function is activated, press the shutter button halfway down and look for a (STEADY SHOT) icon on the screen.

Other than [Auto] adjustment mode:

Press the (STEADY SHOT) button to cancel the anti-blur function. To activate the antiblur function, press the button again.

• You can change the anti-blur mode (page 57).

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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

EV (Adjusting the exposure manually)

Press the (EV) button, then press v (Brighter)/V (Darker) to adjust. To turn off the bar displayed, press the button again.

Tow a rd +Tow a rd –

• For details on the exposure, see page 7.

• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.

• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure

adjustment may not be effective.

z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press (Screen display switch)

repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark

BrightDark

image when skewed to the left side. Set the mode switch to and adjust EV while checking the exposure with the histogram.

A Number of pixels B Brightness

• The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure.

– When playing back a single still image – During Quick Review

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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

To change the image size

Press (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size. For details on the image size, see page 9. The default settings are marked with .

Image size Guidelines No. of images Printing

7M (3072×2304) Up to A3/11×17" print Less

3:2

(3072×2048) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio

5M (2592×1944) Up to A4/8×10" print

3M (2048×1536) Up to 13×18cm /5×7" print

2M (1632×1224) Up to 10×15cm /4×6" print

VGA (640×480) For E-mail

16:9

(1920×1080) Display On 16:9 HDTV

1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 101).

3) By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy images in higher quality.

Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines

640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Display on TV (high quality)

640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Display on TV (standard)

160 (160×112) Approx. 8 For E-mail

• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.

• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.

Fine

Basic Operations

Rough

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Shooting still images (Scene selection)

Mode switch

v/V/b/B button

Shutter button

z button

Control button

MENU button

1 Select with the mode switch.

2 Press MENU.

3 Select (Camera) with b on the control button, then select a mode with v/

• For details on modes, see the next page.

• The setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

4 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

5 Shoot with the shutter button.

To cancel the Scene Selection

Select [Auto] or [Program] with v/V (page 33).

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Shooting still images (Scene selection)

Scene Selection modes

The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.

High Sensitivity

Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.

Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc.

Landscape

Twilight*

Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

Twilight Portrait*

Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places. Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

Soft Snap

Allows you to shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc.

* The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.

Hi-Speed Shutter

Allows you to shoot moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places.

• The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker.

Beach

When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded.

Snow

When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear images.

Fireworks*

Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.

Basic Operations

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Shooting still images (Scene selection)

Functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. When you press the button to select functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection, a beep sounds.

( : you can select the desired setting)

Macro/

Magnifying

Glass

Flash

AF range

finder

Focus preset

White

Balance

Burst/

Exposure Bracket/

Multi Burst

Flash level

/— —

—/— — —

/— Auto/ —

/—

—/— /

/— /

—/— — — —

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Viewing/deleting images

v/V/b/B button

z button

Control button

(Delete) button

1 Select with the mode switch.

2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.

Movie:

z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)

Press

b/B to rewind/fast forward. (Press z to return to normal playback.)

Press

v/V to adjust the volume.

Press

• Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size smaller.

To delete images

1 Display the image you want to delete and press (Delete). 2 Select [D elete] with

To cancel the deletion

Select [Exit], then press z.

To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: z

• To store enlarged images: [Trimming] (page 52)

v, then press z.

Mode switch

(Index)/ (Playback

zoom) button

(Playback zoom) button

MENU button

(Slide Show)

button

Basic Operations

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Viewing/deleting images

Viewing an index screen

Press (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B. To return to the single-image screen, press z.

To delete images in index mode

1 While an index screen is displayed, press (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the

control button, then press z.

2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete)

indicator on the selected image.

Green selection frame

To cancel a selection

Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, then press z to delete the indicator from the image.

3 Press (Delete). 4 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 1 instead of [Select],

then press z.

To play back a series of images (Slide Show)

While playing back still images, press (Slide Show). To cancel, press again.

To pause the slide show

Press z on the control button. To restart, select [Continue], then press z.

• The slide show resumes from the image which was paused, however, the music starts again

from the beginning.

To display the previous/next image

Press b/B during pause.

To adjust the volume of the music

Press v/V to adjust the volume.

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Viewing/deleting images

To end the slide show

Press either or select [Exit] with V during pause, then press z.

• You cannot play back a slide show while using PictBridge connecting.

To change the setting

You can select the desired setting for the slide show. For details, see page 47.

Basic Operations

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Using the menu

Using menu items

v/V/b/B button

Mode switch

z button

Control button

MENU button

1 Set the mode switch.

Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the (Camera) menu settings.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select the desired menu item with b/B

on the control button.

• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B

until the item appears on the screen.

•Press z after selecting an item when the mode

switch is set to .

4 Select a setting with v/V.

The setting you select is zoomed and set.

5 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

You can also turn off the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway down.

• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu

items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.

• You cannot set items that are not available to select.

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Menu items

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The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.

( : available)

Mode switch position:

Auto Program Scene

Menu for shooting (page 33)

(Camera) — —

COLOR (Color Mode) — — —

9 (Focus) — —

(Metering Mode) — —

WB (White Bal) — —

ISO — — —

(P.Quality) — — —

Mode (REC Mode) — —

BRK (Bracket Step) —

(Interval) —

(Flash Level) —

(Contrast) — — — —

(Sharpness) — — — —

(Setup) —

——

Using the menu

*The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 26).

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Menu for viewing (page 45)

(Folder) — — — —

- (Protect) — — — —

DPOF ————

(Print) — — — —

(Slide) ————

(Resize) ————

(Rotate) — — — —

(Divide) — — — —

(Setup) — — — —

Tr imm i ng* ————

*Available only for playback zoom.

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Shooting menu

The default settings are marked with .

(Camera): Selecting the still image camera mode

Select the still image camera mode.

Auto

Program ( )

High Sensitivity ( ) Twilight ( ) Twilight Portrait ( ) Soft Snap ( ) Landscape ( ) Hi-Speed Shutter ( ) Beach ( ) Snow ( ) Fireworks ( )

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically.

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.

Allows you to shoot with the preset settings according to the scene (Scene Selection) (page 24).

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Using the menu

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COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the brightness of the image

You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.

B&W (B & W)

Sets the image to monochromatic color.

Sepia (SEPIA)

Natural (NATURAL)

Vivid (VIVID)

Normal

• You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies.

• When [Multi Burst] is selected, the color mode is set to [Normal].

Sets the image to sepia color.

Sets the image to quiet color.

Sets the image to bright and deep color.

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9 (Focus): Changing the focus method

You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.

(unlimited distance)

7.0m

3.0m

1.0m

Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset)

• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient.

0.5m

Spot AF ( )

Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically.

• Using together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. Hold the camera steady not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame.

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame indicator

Using the menu

Center AF ()

Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image ) (Movie )

Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically.

• Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition.

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame indicator

Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.

• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame.

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame indicator

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• AF stands for Auto Focus.

• Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases.

• When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration.

• When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.

• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 26).

z If the subject is out of focus

When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.

In such cases, do as follows.

1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter

button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).

AE/AF lock indicator

AF range finder frame

As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as you want.

2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,

and press the shutter button fully down.

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(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

Spot (Spot metering) ()

Center (Center-weighted metering) ( )

Multi (Multi-pattern metering)

• For details on the exposure, see page 7.

• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is

recommended to focus on the metering position (page 35).

Measures only a part of the subject.

• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject

Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure.

Using the menu

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WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones

Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange.

Flash ( )

Adjusts for the flash conditions.

• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.

Incandescent (n)

Fluorescent ( )

Cloudy ( )

Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as at photography studios.

Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.

Adjusts for a cloudy sky.

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Daylight ( )

Auto

• For details on the white balance, see page 8.

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent] ( ).

• Except in [Flash] ( ) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.

• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 26).

Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.

Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

Large numberSmall number

Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.

1000

800

Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality.

400

200

100

Auto

Using the menu

• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 7.

• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.

• [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.

• When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when [ISO] is set to [80] or [100]).

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(P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality

Selects the still image quality.

Fine (FINE)

Records with high quality (low compression).

Standard (STD)

Records with standard quality (high compression).

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Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

Multi Burst ( )

Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button.

• This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example.

• You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode (page 43).

• The images are displayed in sequence on the camera screen.

• The image is printed as a single image with 16 frames.

Exp Brktg (BRK)

Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted.

• When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the Exp Brktg mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward.

Burst ( )

Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button.

• When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.

Normal

Does not shoot continuously.

On the [Multi Burst]

• You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures:

– To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. – To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.

Using the menu

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• You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode: –Smart zoom –Flash – Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode – Extracting or deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode – Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when (Camera) is set to [Auto]

• When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames.

• The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 26).

On the [Exp Brktg]

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.

• When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 22), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness.

• The recording interval is approximately 1 second.

• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step valu e.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode (page 26).

On the [Burst]

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.

• The recording interval is approximately 0.92 second.

• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 26).

The maximum number of continuous shots

(Units: images)

Size

Quality

Fine Standard

7M 5 8

3:2 5 8

5M 6 11

3M 9 17

2M 15 27

VGA 85 100

16:9 15 27

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BRK (Bracket Step): Shifting the EV in the [Exp Brktg] mode

Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted.

±1.0EV

±0.7EV

±0.3EV

• BRK (Bracket Step) is not displayed in some Scene modes.

Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV.

Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV.

Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.

(Interval): Selecting the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode

Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 41).

1/7.5 (1/7.5")

1/15 (1/15")

• Select [Multi Burst] in [Mode] first, then set the desired frame interval in [Interval]. When you select a function other than [Multi Burst], this function is unavailable.

1/30 (1/30")

• (Interval) is not displayed in some Scene modes.

(Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

+ ( +)

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

Normal

– ( –)

• To change flash mode, see page 20.

• You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode (page 26).

Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

Using the menu

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(Contrast): Adjusting the contrast of the image

Tow ard +Tow a rd –

Adjusts the contrast of the image.

+ ( )

Normal

– ( )

Toward +: Enhances the contrast.

Toward –: Reduces the contrast.

(Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image

Tow a rd +Towa r d –

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

+ ( )

Normal

– ( )

Toward +: Sharpens the image.

Toward –: Softens the image.

(Setup): Changing Setup items

See page 53.

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Viewing menu

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The default settings are marked with .

(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”.

Cancel

1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

z On the folder

The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or create a new one.

• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 59)

• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 60)

• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear.

: Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to either the previous or next folders.

See the following procedure.

Cancels the selection.

Using the menu

- (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

Protects images against accidental erasure.

Protect (-)

Exit

See the following procedure.

Exits the Protection function.

To protect images in single-image mode

1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu.

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3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.

4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.

To protect images in index mode

1 Press (Index) to display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. 5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z.

A green - indicator appears on the selected image.

- (green)

6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images. 7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.

• To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, and press z. Select [On] with B,

then press z.

To cancel the protection

In single-image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.”

In index mode

1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step

index mode.”

2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.

5 of “To protect images in

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To cancel protection of all images in the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z. Select [Off] with

• Note that formatting the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored.

• It may take some time to protect an image.

B, then press z.

DPOF: Adding a Print order mark

Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 91).

(Print): Printing images using a printer

See page 87.

(Slide): Playing back a series of images

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Select

3 Select the item you want to set with v/V, then select the desired item with b/B. 4 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z.

The slide show starts. If you do not want to start the slide show immediately, press [Cancel].

• The selected setting remains until the next setting is assigned.

(Slide) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

The following settings are available. The default settings are marked with .

Using the menu

Effects

Simple

Nostalgic

Stylish

Active

Normal

A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes.

A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene.

A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo.

A high-tempo slide show suitable for active scenes.

A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined interval.

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• When set to [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish] or [Active]: – Only still images are displayed. – When images are shot by Multi Burst, the first frame of continuous images is displayed.

• Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slide show. The sound of movies will be heard.

Music

The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.

Music 1

Music 2

Music 3

Music 4

Off

Image

Folder

All

Repeat

Off

The default setting for a [Simple] slide show.

The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slide show.

The default setting for a [Stylish] slide show.

The default setting for a [Active] slide show.

Setting for a [Normal] slide show. No Music available.

Plays back all the images in the selected folder.

Plays back all the images in a “Memory Stick Duo” in order.

Plays back images in a continuous loop.

After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends.

Interval

3 sec

Sets the display interval of images for a [Normal] slide show.

5 sec

10 sec

30 sec

1 min

Start

Cancel

z To add /change Music files

You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during Slide show. You can transfer the music by [Download Music] in (Setup) using the software “Music Transfer” (supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 83 and 85.

Starts the slide show.

Cancels the slide show.

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• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music 1-4) can be replaced with the ones you transferred).

• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is 180 seconds.

• If you cannot play back a Music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format Music] (page 62) and transfer the music again.

(Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image

Small sizeLarge size

You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing.

For details on guidelines for selecting the image size, see page 23.

VGA

Cancel

1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z.

The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.

• For details on Image Size, see page 9.

• You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images.

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

• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2 or 16:9.

• When you resize a 3:2 or 16:9 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.

Cancels resizing.

Using the menu

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(Rotate): Rotating a still image

Rotates a still image.

Cancel

1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [ 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

• You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or Multi Burst images.

• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.

• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.

] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.

Rotates an image. See the following procedure.

Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.

Cancels rotation.

(Divide): Cutting movies

Flow of the movie ,

Divide

Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary scenes of movies. This is a recommended function to use when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages.

• Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. Also note that you cannot restore files once you cut them.

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels division.

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Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002

This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration.

101_0001

101_0003

101_0002

1 Cutting scene A.

101_0002

3AB

Divide

101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005.

2 Cutting scene B.

101_0004

123 B

101_0005

Divide

101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.

3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.

101_0004 101_0007

AB2

101_0006

Delete Delete

4 Only the desired scenes remain.

101_0006

Using the menu

Procedure

1 Display the movie to be divided. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Divide) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The movie starts.

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5 Press z at the desired cutting point.

• When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B.

• If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The movie starts again.

6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The movie is cut.

• The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder.

• You cannot cut the following kinds of images. – Still images – Movies not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds) – Protected movies (page 45)

(Setup): Changing Setup items

See page 53.

Trimming: Rotating an enlarged image

Records an enlarged image (page 27) as a new file

Tri mmin g

Return

1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu. 2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z.

The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.

• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is retained.

• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

• You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2 or 16:9 aspect ratio.

• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review.

See the following procedure.

Cancels trimming.

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Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items

You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.

v/V/b/B button

Mode switch

z button

Control button

MENU button

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

2 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then

press B again.

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

The frame of the selected item turns yellow.

4 Press z to enter the setting.

To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU. To return to the menu from the (Setup) screen, press b on the control button repeatedly.

• Press the shutter button halfway down to close the (Setup) screen and return to the shooting mode.

When the menu is not displayed

Press MENU longer to display the (Setup) screen.

To cancel the (Setup) setting

Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z on the control button. If it does not appear, select the previous setting again.

• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

Using the Setup screen

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Camera 1

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The default settings are marked with .

AF Mode

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Single (S AF)

Monitor (M AF)

Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects.

Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.

• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.

Digital Zoom

Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

Smart (Smart zoom) ()

Precision (Precision digital zoom)

Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is not available when the image size is set to [7M] or [3:2].

• The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table.

Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6×, but the image quality deteriorates.

()

Off

Does not use the digital zoom.

Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom

Size Maximum zoom scale

5M Approx. 3.6×

3M Approx. 4.5×

2M Approx. 5.6×

VGA Approx. 14×

16:9 Approx. 4.8×

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• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.

The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area

Zoom scaling indicator

• The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.

• The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

• When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.

Function Guide

When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed.

Off

Displays the function guide.

Does not display the function guide.

Red Eye Reduction

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Select this before shooting.

Using the Setup screen

On ( )

Off

• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.

Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

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AF Illuminator

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.

Auto

Off

• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 2.7 m (8 feet 10 3/8 inches) (zoom: W) / 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.)

• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the center of the subject.

• When Focus preset is set (page 35), AF Illuminator does not function.

• The AF range finder frame does not appear. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

• The AF illuminator does not operate when (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), (Hi-Speed shutter mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode.

• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.

Uses the AF illuminator.

Does not use AF illuminator.

Auto Review

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.

Off

Use the Auto Review.

Does not use Auto Review.

• If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image.

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Camera 2

The default settings are marked with .

STEADY SHOT

Selects the anti-blur mode.

For details on the operation 1 page 53

Shooting

Continuous

• When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you select [Shooting].

• You can turn off the anti-blur function using the (STEADY SHOT) button when (Camera) is not set to [Auto] (page 21).

• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases. – When camera shake is too strong – When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes

Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.

• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.

Using the Setup screen

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Internal Memory Tool

This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Format

Formats the internal memory.

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete.

To cancel the formatting

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

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Memory Stick Tool

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This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Format

Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately.

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete.

To cancel the formatting

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

Create REC. Folder

Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The folder creation screen appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the folder becomes the current recording folder.

To cancel the folder creation

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.

• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF.”

• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.

• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.

• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created.

• For details, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 76).

Using the Setup screen

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Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 53

Change REC. Folder

Changes the folder currently used for recording images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The folder selection screen appears.

2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.

To cancel changing the recording folder

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.

• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.

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Copy

Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 64 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears.

3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

Copying starts.

To cancel the copying

Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3, then press z.

• Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.

• You cannot copy individual images.

• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in

(Internal Memory Tool) (page 58).

• You cannot select a folder copied on a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Even if you copy data, a (Print order) mark is not copied.

Using the Setup screen

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Setup 1

The default settings are marked with .

For details on the operation 1 page 53

Download Music

Downloads the music to be played for the Slide Show. See pages 48, 83, 85.

Format Music

If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show, the Music file might be corrupted. If this happens, perform [Format Music]. When [Format Music] is performed, all the Music files are erased. Use the supplied software “Music Transfer” to activate [Download Music].

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data will be erased Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

All the Music files are erased.

To cancel the formatting

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

LCD Backlight

Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack.

Bright

Normal

Brightens.

• You can change the setting by pressing (Screen display switch) button longer.

• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster.

Beep

Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

Shutter

Off

Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.

Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.

Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Language

Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.

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Initialize

Initializes the setting to the default setting.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The settings are reset to the default setting.

To cancel the resetting

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.

Using the Setup screen

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Setup 2

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The default settings are marked with .

File Number

Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.

Series

Reset

Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)

Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)

USB Connect

Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.

PictBridge

PTP

Mass Storage

Auto

Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 87).

When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer. (Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X.)

Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device (page 72).

The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer (pages 72 and 87).

• If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [PictBridge].

• If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [Mass Storage].

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Video Out

Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 67 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

NTSC

PAL

Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan).

Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).

Clock Set

Sets the date and time.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 4 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

To cancel the clock setting

Select [Cancel], then press z.

Using the Setup screen

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Viewing images on a TV screen

You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.

Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV.

3 Turn on the TV and set the TV/

video input switch to “video.”

• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

1 Connect the camera to the TV.

1 To audio/video

input jacks

2 To the multi

connector

Cable for multi-use terminal

• Place the camera with the screen facing upwards.

• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use terminal to the left audio jack.

2 Set the switch on the cable for

multi-use terminal to “TV”.

4 Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the camera.

Mode switch

Control button

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.

Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.

• When the switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV,” images are not displayed on the screen of the camera.

• When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 65).

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Viewing images on a TV screen

On TV color systems

If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Viewing images on a TV screen

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Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 84). This section describes the English version of screen contents.

Install the software (supplied) first (page 70)

Copying images to your computer (page 71)

• Viewing images on your computer

Enjoying images using the “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music Transfer” (pages 79 and 83)

• Viewing images saved on your computer

• Viewing photos organized by date

• Editing images

• Adding/changing Music using “Music Transfer”

• Printing images

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Enjoying your Windows computer

Recommended computer environment

The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.

Recommended environment for copying images

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows

2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional

• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

USB jack: Provided as standard

Recommended environment for using “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music Transfer”

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows

2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional

Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with

speakers

CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or

faster, 128 MB of RAM or more (Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 256 MB of RAM or more)

Software: DirectX 9.0c or later

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—200 MB or more

Display: Screen resolution: 1024 × 768 dots

or more Colors: High Color (16-bit color) or more

• The software is compatible with DirectX technology. Installation of “DirectX” may be required.

Notes on connecting your camera to a computer

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

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub.

• Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples. For details on [PTP], see page 64.

• When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

Technical Support

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/

Using your computer

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Installing the software (supplied)

You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.

• When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation.

• In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator.

• When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.

1 Turn on your computer, and insert

the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

• If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer)

t (SONYPICTUTIL).

4 Follow the instructions on the

screen to complete the installation.

When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.

• DirectX may be installed depending on system environment of your computer.

5 Remove the CD-ROM after the

installation is complete.

After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop.

Once you register on the website, you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di

2 Click [Install].

The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

3 Select the desired language, then

click [Next].

The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next].

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Copying images to your computer

This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows.

For a computer with a Memory Stick slot

Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images.

• Even when you are using Windows 95/98/98 SecondEdition/NT, you can copy images by inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick slot on your computer.

• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized, see page 98.

For a computer without a Memory Stick slot

Follow Stages 1 through 4 on pages 71 to 75 to copy images.

• When you are using Windows 2000/Me, install the software (supplied) before proceeding. With Windows XP, installation is unnecessary.

• The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from “Memory Stick Duo”.

With Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/ NT:

This camera is not compatible with these version of the Windows operating system. When you use a computer without a Memory Stick slot, use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (not supplied) to copy images from a “Memory Stick Duo” to your computer. To copy images in the internal memory to your computer, copy the images to a “Memory Stick Duo” first, then copy them to your computer.

Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with

recorded images into the camera.

• When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary.

2 Insert the sufficiently charged

battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).

• When you copy images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon.

3 Set the mode switch to , then

turn on the camera and the computer.

Using your computer

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Copying images to your computer

Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer

1 Connect the camera to your

computer.

2 To the multi connector

1 To a USB jack

Cable for multiuse terminal

2 Set the switch on the cable for

multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”.

“USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera.

Access indicators*

When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.

* During communication, the access indicators

turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white.

• If “USB Mode Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 64).

• When the software (supplied) has been installed, the [Import Images] screen (page 79) may be displayed. In this case, you can import images using “Picture Motion Browser” directly.

Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer

• For Windows 2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 74.

• For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 74.

This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder.

• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.

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Copying images to your computer

1 After making a USB connection in

Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] screen appears automatically on the desktop.

The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears.

t [OK] as the wizard

2 Click [Next].

The images saved on the “Memory Stick Duo” of the camera appear.

• If no “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted, images in the internal memory appear.

3 Click the check box of unwanted

images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next].

The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears.

4 Select a name and destination for

the images, then click [Next].

Using your computer

Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options” screen appears.

• This section describes an example of copying images to the “My Documents” folder.

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Copying images to your computer

5 Click the radio button next to

[Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next].

The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears.

6 Click [Finish].

The wizard screen closes.

• To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 76). Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 72.

Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer

• For Windows XP, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer” on page 72.

This section describes an example of copying images to the “My Documents” folder.

1 Double-click [My Computer] t

[Removable Disk]

• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not displayed, see page 99.

t [DCIM].

2 Double-click the folder where the

image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to

display the menu and click [Copy].

• On the storage destination of the image files, see (page 76).

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3 Double-click the [My Documents]

folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste].

The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder.

• When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name (page 78), you may not be able to play back that image with your camera.

Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer

This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder.

1 Click [Start] t [My Documents].

The contents of the “My Documents” folder are displayed.

• If you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.

2 Double-click the desired image

file.

Using your computer

The image is displayed.

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Copying images to your computer

To delete the USB connection

Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when:

• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”

• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory

• Turning off the camera

1 Double-click on the tasktray.

Double-click here

2 Click (Sony DSC) 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation

window, then click [OK].

4 Click [OK].

The device is disconnected.

•Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.

t [Stop].

Image file storage destinations and file names

The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

Example: viewing folders on Windows XP

A Folder containing image data recorded

using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function

B Folder containing image data recorded

using this camera When no new folders are created, there are folders as follows:

– “Memory Stick Duo”; “101MSDCF” only – Internal memory; “101_SONY” only

• You cannot record any images to the “100MSDCF” folder. The images in these folders are available only for viewing.

• You cannot record/playback any images to the “MISC” folder.

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Copying images to your computer

• Image files are named as follows. ssss

stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.

– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG – Index image files that are recorded when you

record movies: MOV0ssss.THM

• For more information about folders, see pages 45 and 59.

Using your computer

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Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”)

This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed.

• You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.

• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.

• When there is no folder, create a folder with your camera (page 59) first, and then copy the image file.

2 Copy the image file to the

“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the following order.

1Right-click the image file, then click

[Copy].

2Double-click [Removable Disk] or

[Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer].

3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder

in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].

• sss stands for any number within the

range from 100 to 999.

1 Right-click the image file, then

click [Rename]. Change the file name to “DSC0ssss.”

Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss.

1 2

• If the overwrite confirmation message appears, enter a different number.

• An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MPG. Do not change the extension.

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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)

You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Picture Motion Browser” and gives the basic instructions.

“Picture Motion Browser” overview

With the “Picture Motion Browser” you can:

• Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer.

• Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.

• Retouch, print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date, and more.

• For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to the Help.

To access the Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000/Me, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser].

Starting and exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”

Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”

Double-click the (Picture Motion Browser) icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000/Me, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Picture Motion Browser].

Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”

Click button in the top right corner of the screen.

Basic instructions

Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera.

Importing images

1 Make sure “Media Check Tool”* is

running.

Look for a the taskbar.

* “Media Check Tool” is a program that

automatically detects and imports images when a “Memory Stick” is inserted or when the camera is connected.

• If there is no icon: Click [Start] t [All

Programs] (in Windows [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Tools] t [Media Check Tool].

(Media Check Tool) icon in

2000/Me,

2 Connect the camera to your

computer with the cable for multiuse terminal.

After the camera is automatically detected, the [Import Images] screen is displayed.

Using your computer

• If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to page 71 first.

• In Windows XP, if the Auto Play Wizard appears, close it.

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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)

3 Import the images.

To start importing images, click the [Import] button.

By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing.

• For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 82.

Viewing images

1 Checking imported images

When importing is complete, the “Picture Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed.

2 Viewing images in “Viewed

folders” arranged by shooting date on a calendar

1Click the [Calendar] tab.

Years when images were shot are listed.

2Click the year.

Images shot that year are displayed, arranged on the calendar by shooting date.

3To display images by month, click the

desired month. Thumbnails of images shot that month are displayed.

4To display images by time, click the

desired date. Thumbnails of images shot that day are displayed, arranged by hour.

Year display screen

Month display screen

• The “My Pictures” folder is set as the default folder in “Viewed folders”.

• You can double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself.

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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)

Hour display screen

• To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen.

3 Displaying individual images

On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window.

• You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button.

Displaying images in full-screen mode

To display a slide show of current images in full-screen mode, click the

button.

• To stop the slide show, click the button on the lower left of the screen.

Using your computer

• To play or pause the slide show, click the button on the lower left of the screen.

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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)

Other functions

Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing

To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”.

1 Click on the main screen, or

choose [Register Folders to View] from the [File] menu.

The settings screen for “Viewed folders” registration is displayed.

2 Specify the folder with images for

importing to register the folder as one of the “Viewed folders”.

3 Click [OK].

The image information is registered in the database.

• Images in any subfolders of “Viewed

folders” are also registered.

Changing the “Folder to be imported”

To change the “Folder to be imported”, access the “Import Settings” screen.

1 Choose [Import Settings] t

[Location for Imported Images] from the [File] menu.

The “Location for Imported Images” screen is displayed.

2 Choose the “Folder to be

imported”.

• You can specify the “Folder to be

imported” from folders registered as “Viewed folders.”

Updating image registration information

To update image information, choose [Update Database] from the [Tools] menu.

• Updating the database may take a while.

• If you rename image files or folders in

“Viewed folders”, they cannot be displayed with this software. In this case, update the database.

To uninstall the “Picture Motion Browser”

1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in

Windows 2000/Me, [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/Remove Programs].

2 Select [Sony Picture Utility], then click

[Remove] (in Windows 2000/Me, [Change/Remove]) to execute the uninstallation.

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Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)

You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CDROM (supplied). Also, you can delete or add these files whenever you want.

Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”

The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer” are listed below:

• MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer

• Music on CDs

• Preset-music saved on this camera

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

2 Select (Setup) with B on the

control button.

3 Select (Setup1) with v/V on

the control button, then select [Download Music] with v/B.

4 Select [OK] with B/v, press z.

The message “Connect to PC” appears.

• To restore the music preset at the factory

to the camera:

1 Perform [Format Music] (page 62). 2 Execute [Restore defaults] on “Music

Transfer.”

All Music files return to the preset-music, and [Music] in the [Slide] menu is set to [Off].

3 Select a suitable Music file for the slide

show effect (page 47). You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 63), however, other settings will also be reset.

• For details on using “Music Transfer,” see the on-line help in “Music Transfer.”

Using your computer

5 Make a USB connection between

the camera and your computer.

6 Start “Music Transfer.”

7 Follow the instructions on the

screen to add/change Music files.

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Using your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your Macintosh computer.

• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

Recommended computer environment

The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.

Recommended environment for copying images

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac

OS X(v10.1 to v10.4)

USB jack: Provided as standard

Recommended environment for using “Music Transfer”

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to

v10.4)

CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power

Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini

Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or m ore is

recommended)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 250 MB

Notes on connecting your camera to a computer

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

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub.

• When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

Copying and viewing images on a computer

1 Prepare the camera and a

Macintosh computer.

Perform the same procedure as described in “Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer” on page 71.

2 Connect the cable for multi-use

terminal.

Perform the same procedure as described in “Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 72.

3 Copy image files to the Macintosh

computer.

1Double-click the newly recognized icon

t [DCIM] t the folder where the

images you want to copy are stored.

2Drag and drop the image files to the

hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.

• For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see page 76.

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Using your Macintosh computer

4 View images on the computer.

Double-click the hard disk icon desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file.

To delete the USB connection

Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when:

• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”

• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory

• Turning off the camera

Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon.

The camera is disconnected from the computer.

t the

1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and

insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

2 Double-click (SONYPICTUTIL). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file

in [MAC] folder. The installation of the software starts.

To add/change Music files

See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 83.

Technical Support

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/

Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”

You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files. Also, you can delete or add these files whenever you want. The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer” are listed below:

• MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer

• Music on CDs

• Preset-music saved on this camera

To install “Music Transfer”

• Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer.”

• For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.

Using your computer

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Printing still images

How to print still images

When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 101).

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 87)

You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.

Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer

You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Printing using a computer

You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “Picture Motion Browser” software and print the images.

Printing at a shop (page 91)

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a (Print order) mark on images which you want to print out in advance.

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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.

• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

In single-image mode

You can print a single image on a printing sheet.

In index mode

You can print several images at a reduced size on a printing sheet. You can print a set of either the same images (1) or different images (2).

Stage 1: Preparing the camera

Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal. When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when [USB Connect] is set to [Auto], Stage 1 is unnecessary.

Index button

MENU button Control Button

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack or an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

2 Press B on the control button to

select (Setup).

• An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer.

• The quantity of images that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer.

• You cannot print movies.

• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds (error notification), check the connected printer.

3 Select [ ] (Setup2) with V, then

select [USB Connect] with v/V/B.

4 Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then

press z.

The USB mode is set.

Printing still images

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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer

1 Connect the camera to the printer.

2 To the multi

connector

1 To t he

USB jack

Cable for multi-use terminal

2 Set the switch on the cable for

multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”.

3 Turn on your camera and the

printer.

After the connection is made, the indicator appears.

The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.

Stage 3: Printing

Regardless of what the mode switch is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2.

1 Select the desired printing

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

[All In This Folder]

Prints all the images in the folder.

[DPOF image]

Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark (page 91) regardless of the displayed image.

[Select]

Selects images and prints all the selected images.

1Select the image you want to print with

b/B, then press z. The mark appears on the selected image.

• To select other images, repeat this procedure.

2Select [Print] with V, then press z.

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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

[This image]

Prints a displayed image.

• If you select [This image] and set [Index] to [On] in step 2, you can print a set of the same images as an index image.

2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B.

[Index]

Select [On] to print as an index image.

[Size]

Select the size of the printing sheet.

[Date]

Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.

• When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (page 65). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.

[Quantity]

When [Index] is set to [Off]:

Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image.

When [Index] is set to [On]:

Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image. If you selected [This image] in step 1, select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet as an index image.

• The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images.

3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press

The image is printed.

• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.

To print other images

After step 3, select [Select] and the desired image with v/V, then perform from step 1.

To print images on the index screen

Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera” (page 87) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 88), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu, then proceed as follows.

1 Press (Index).

The index screen appears.

2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Print) with B, then press z. 4 Select the desired printing method with v/

V, then press z.

indicator

Printing still images

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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

[Select]

Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU.

[DPOF image]

Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image.

[All In This Folder]

Prints all the images in the folder.

5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3:

Printing” (page 88).

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Printing at a shop

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a

(Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.

• You cannot print images stored in the internal

memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the print shop.

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function allowing you to make a order) mark on images of “Memory Stick Duo” that you want to print out later.

• You can also print the images with the

(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.

• You cannot mark movies.

• When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst]

mode, all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels.

(Print

When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to a shop

• Consult your photo printing service shop as to

what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.

• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your

photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to other medium such as a CD-R and take it to the shop.

• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

with it.

• Before you take image data to a shop, always

copy (back up) your data to a disk.

• You cannot set the number of prints.

• When you want to superimpose dates on

images, consult your photo printing service shop.

Marking in single-image mode

MENU button

Control button

1 Display the image you want to

print.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press

A (Print order) mark is marked on the image.

Printing still images

4 To mark other images, display the

desired image with b/B, then press z.

To remove the mark in single-image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4.

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Printing at a shop

Marking in index mode

1 Display the index screen

(page 28).

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press

4 Select [Select] with v/V, then

press z.

• You cannot add a mark in [All In This Folder].

5 Select the image you want to

mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.

A green mark appears on the selected image.

(green)

To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z.

To remove the mark in index mode

Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z.

To remove all the marks in the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z.

6 Repeat step 5 to mark other

images.

7 Press MENU.

8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The mark turns white.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.

1 Check the items on pages 94 to 103.

If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 104.

2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one

minute, and turn on the power.

3 Initialize the settings (page 63).

4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action.

Battery pack and power 94

Shooting still images/movies 94

Viewing images 97

Deleting/Editing images 97

Computers 98

Picture Motion Browser 100

“Memory Stick Duo” 100

Internal memory 100

Printing 101

PictBridge compliant printer 101

Others 103

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Battery pack and power

The battery pack cannot be installed.

• Install the battery pack correctly using the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever

toward the bottom of the camera.

Cannot turn on the camera.

• Install the battery pack correctly.

• The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack.

• The battery pack is dead (page 110). Replace it with a new one.

• Use a recommended battery pack.

The power turns off suddenly.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera

turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.

• The battery pack is dead (page 110). Replace it with a new one.

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.

• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.

• The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge

the battery pack to correct the display.

• The battery pack is discharged. Install the charged battery pack.

• The battery pack is dead (page 110). Replace it with a new one.

Shooting still images/movies

Your camera cannot record images.

• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of

the following:

– Delete unnecessary images (page 27). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108).

• You cannot record images while charging the flash.

• Set the mode switch to when shooting still images.

• Set the mode switch to when shooting movies.

• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: – Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. – Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.

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Troubleshooting

Anti-blur function does not work.

• The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display.

• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.

• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly.

Recording takes a long time.

• The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 13). This is not a malfunction.

The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close. Shoot in (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to position the lens

farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/25 cm (9 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting. Or, set (Magnifying Glass) and focus from a distance of approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches) from the subject (page 20).

• (Magnifying Glass) is set, or (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or

(Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images.

• The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 35).

• Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 36.

Zoom does not work.

• When (Magnifying Glass) is selected, the optical zoom is not available.

• The smart zoom cannot be used when: – The image size is set to [7M] or [3:2]. – Shooting in Multi Burst mode.

• The digital zoom cannot be used while shooting movies.

The flash does not work.

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 20).

• You cannot use the flash when: – [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst], [Exp Brktg] or [Multi Burst] (page 41). – (High sensitivity mode), (Twilight mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the

Scene mode (page 25).

– Shooting movies.

• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when (Magnifying Glass) is set, or (Landscape

mode), (Hi-Speed shutter mode), (Beach mode), or (Snow mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 20).

Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.

• Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction.

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

The close-up shoot function (Macro/Magnifying Glass) does not work.

• (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene

mode (page 26).

The date and time are not displayed.

• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.

The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 22).

The screen is too dark or too bright.

• Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (pages 16, 62).

The image is too dark.

• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode

(page 37) or adjust the exposure (page 22).

The image is too bright.

• Adjust the exposure (page 22).

The image colors are not correct.

• Set [COLOR] (Color Mode) to [Normal] (page 34).

Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.

• The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.

• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening

the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.

The eyes of the subject come out red.

• Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 55).

• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.

• Light the room and shoot the subject.

Dots appear and remain on the screen.

• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).

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Troubleshooting

Cannot shoot images in succession.

• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 27).

• The battery level is low. Install charged battery pack.

Viewing images

Your camera cannot play back images.

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 78).

• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded

using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.

• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 76).

The date and time are not displayed.

• (Screen display switch) button is turned off (page 16).

The image appears rough right after playback starts.

• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a

malfunction.

The image does not appear on the screen when a USB connection is made.

• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV”. Disconnect the cable for multi-

use terminal or set the switch to “CAMERA” (page 72).

The image does not appear on the TV screen.

• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of

your TV (page 65).

• Check whether the connection is correct (page 66).

• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “CAMERA”. Set to “TV” (page 66).

Deleting/Editing images

Your camera cannot delete an image.

• Cancel the protection (page 46).

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108).

You have deleted an image by mistake.

• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect

images (page 45), or use the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch and set the switch to the LOCK position (page 108) to prevent accidental erasure.

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

The resizing function does not work.

• You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.

You cannot cut a movie.

• The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds).

• Cancel the protection (page 46).

Computers

You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.

• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 69 for Windows, and page 84 for

Macintosh.

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot.

• Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO

Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.

• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 72

and 84). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.

Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made.

• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV”. Set to “CAMERA” (page 72).

Your computer does not recognize your camera.

• Turn on the camera.

• When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC Adaptor (not

supplied).

• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the (Setup) menu (page 64).

• Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) (page 72).

• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from both the computer and the camera, and

connect it again firmly.

• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB

connectors of your computer.

• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other

device (page 72).

• The software (supplied) is not installed. Install the software (page 70).

• Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and

your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal before you install the software (supplied). Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item).

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Troubleshooting

The “Removable disk” icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera.

• Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a

Windows computer. 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].

The “System Properties” screen appears.

2 Click [Hardware]

• For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab.

The “Device Manager” appears.

3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall]

The device is deleted.

4 Install the software (page 70).

A USB driver is also installed.

t [Device Manager].

t [OK].

You cannot copy images.

• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 72).

• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 72 and 84).

• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not

be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by your camera (page 59).

After making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start automatically.

• Start “Media Check Tool” (page 79).

• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 72).

The image cannot be played back on a computer.

• If you are using “Picture Motion Browser,” refer to the Help.

• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.

• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick

Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 71).

You cannot print an image.

• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.

Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.

• Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 76).

• Operate correctly (page 78).

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Picture Motion Browser

Images are not displayed correctly with “Picture Motion Browser”.

• Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not

displayed even if the folder is registered in “Viewed folders”, update the database (page 82).

You cannot find images imported with “Picture Motion Browser”.

• Look in the “My Pictures” folder.

• If you have changed the default settings, refer to “Changing the “Folder to be imported”” on

page 82 and check what folder is used for importing.

You want to change the “Folder to be imported”.

• Access the “Import Settings” screen to change “Folder to be imported”. You can specify a

different folder after using “Picture Motion Browser” to register it in “Viewed folders” (page 82).

All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1.

• The date has not been set on the camera. Set the date on the camera (page 65).

“Memory Stick Duo”

Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Insert it in the correct direction.

Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108).

You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.

• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We

recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 108).

Internal memory

Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory.

• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it.

Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Check the capacity (64 MB or more recommended).

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