SONY DSC-T3 Service Manual L1 V1.1.

DSC-T3

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2005. 04

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SPECIFICATIONS

ACCESSORIES

LEVEL 1

DSC-T3

US Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Japanese Model

Korea Model

Tourist Model

SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

DSC-T3

9-876-764-41

Sony EMCS Co.

2005D1600-1

Published by DI Technical Support Section

x Camera [System]

Image device

7.66 mm (1/2.4 type) color CCD Primary color flter

Total pixels number of camera

Approx. 5 255 000 pixels

Effective pixels number of camera

Approx.5 090 000 pixels

Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

3 × zoom lens f = 6.7 – 20.1 mm ((38 – 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F3.5 – 4.4

Exposure control

Automatic exposure, Scene selection (9 modes)

White balance

Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent,Incandescent, Flash

File format (DCF compliant)

Still images: Exif Ver.2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)

Recording media

“Memory Stick Duo”

Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to

Auto):

0.1 m to 1.7 m (4 inches to 5 feet 6 7/8 inches)

0.5 m to 1.6 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to 5 feet 2 7/8 inches)

[Input and Output connectors]

Multi connector USB communication

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

[LCD screen]

LCD panel

6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive

Total number of dots

230 400 (960×240) dots

SPECIFICATIONS

[Power, general]

Used battery pack

NP-FT1

Power requirements

3.6 V

Power consumption (during shooting)

1.4 W

Operating temperature

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 91×60×17.8 mm (3 5/8×2 3/8×2 3/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions)

Mass Approx.171 g (6.0 oz)(including

battery pack NP-FT1,“Memory Stick Duo” and wrist strap)

Microphone

Electret condenser microphone

Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching II

Compatible

PictBridge

Compatible

x UC-TC Cyber-shot Station [Input and Output connectors]

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)

Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω,unbalanced,

sync negative

Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load)

Output impedance 1 kΩ

USB jack B USB connection

High-Speed USB (USB 2.0 High-Speed compatible)

DC IN jack Camera connector

x AC-LM5/LM5A AC Adaptor

Input rating

100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz,0.16 A to 0.09 A

AC-LM5

10 W

AC-LM5A

11 W

Output rating

4.2 V DC, 1.5 A

Operating temperature

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions

AC-LM5

Approx. 47×30×80 mm (1 7/8×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches)

AC-LM5A

Approx. 48×29×81 mm (1 15/16×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches) (W/H/D,excluding projecting parts)

Mass AC-LM5

Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz)

AC-LM5A

Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz) excluding power cord (mains lead)

x NP-FT1 battery pack

Used battery

Lithium-ion battery

Maximum voltage

DC 4.2 V

Nominal voltage

DC 3.6 V

Capacity 2.4 Wh (680 mAh)

x Accessories

• AC-LM5/LM5A AC Adaptor (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• NP-FT1 battery pack (1)

• Cyber-shot Station UC-TC (1)

• Tripod camera holder (1)

• USB cable (1)

• A/V connecting cable (1)

• Wrist strap (1)

• “Memory Stick Duo” (32 MB) (1)

• Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (1)

• CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-012) (1)

• Operating instructions (1)

Design and specifcations are subject to change without notice.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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Checking supplied accessories.

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

Ver 1.1 2005. 04

Power cord (Main lead) (1) (AEP, E model)

1-769-608-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (KR model)

1-776-985-11

AC-LM5 AC Adaptor (1) (Except US, CND, J model)

1-477-488-12 AC-LM5 AC Adaptor (1) (US, CND, J model)

1-477-488-21

Power cord (Main lead) (1) (CH model)

1-782-476-13 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (UK, HK model)

1-783-374-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (US, CND model)

1-790-107-22 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (JE model)

1-790-732-12 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (J model)

1-791-637-13

CD-ROM (USB Driver SPVD-012.1 (CL)) (1) (US, CND, J model) 2-187-477-01 CD-ROM (USB Driver SPVD-012.1 (C)) (1) (Except US, CND, J model) 2-187-478-01

Power cord (Main lead) (1) (AUS model)

1-827-945-11

Cyber-shot station (UC-TC) (1) 1-818-878-11

Other accessories

2-186-580-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)(J) 2-186-580-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)(EXCEPT KR, J) 2-186-580-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH/ITALIAN)(CND, AEP) 2-186-580-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)

(AEP, E, JE)

2-186-580-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN/DUTCH)(AEP)

Tripod camera holder (1) 2-187-260-01

2-pin conversion adaptor (1) (JE model) 1-569-007-12

A/V connecting cable (1) 1-824-111-11

2-pin conversion adaptor (1) (E model) 1-569-008-12

USB cable (1) 1-827-754-11

Wrist strap (SILVER) (1) 2-050-981-01 Wrist strap (BLACK) (1) 2-050-981-11

2-186-580-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CHINESE)(E, HE, CH, JE) 2-186-580-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN/SWEDISH)(AEP) 2-186-580-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC)(E) 2-186-580-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)(JE, KR) 2-186-580-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (POLISH/CZECH)(AEP)

2-186-581-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (HUNGARIAN/SLOVAK)(AEP) 2-186-582-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (for PC)(JAPANESE)(J)

• Abbreviation CND : Canadian model AUS : Australian model CH : Chinese model HK : Hong Kong model KR : Korea model JE : Tourist model J : Japanese model

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Note :

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Note :

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

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• NOTE FOR REPAIR

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Take care that there are some pieces of gilt left inside)

When remove a connector, don't pull at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

When installing a connector, don't press down at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

[Discharging of the FLASH unit’s charging capacitor]

The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit is charged up to the maximum 300 V potential. There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the DSC-T3 is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.

Preparing the Short Jig

To preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to each end of a resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11) Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to prevent electrical shock.

Discharging the Capacitor

Short circuits between the positive and the negative terminals of charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.

ST-113 B0ARD

1 kΩ/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

DSC-T3

Shorting jig (1k

Ω

/ 1w)

Capacitor

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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss The contents which can be handled by customer, are displayed.

• E: ss: ss The contents which can be handled by engineer, are displayed.

Display Code

C:32:01

C:13:01

Note: Add the sentence as follows.

If other codes are displayed, service is required. Please send the set to a specialized center.

Turn off the main power then back on.

Replace the memory stick. Format the memory stick with the DSC-T3.

Countermeasure

Cause

Trouble with hardware.

• The type of memory stick that cannot be used by this machine, is inserted.

• Data is damaged.

• Unformatted memory stick is inserted.

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR

MS ERROR

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2-186-580-11 (1)

Getting started ______________________

Shooting still images ________________

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

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

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-T3

Serial No. ___________________

DSC-T3

Viewing still images _________________

Deleting still images _________________

Before advanced operations ____________

Advanced still image shooting ___________

Advanced still image viewing ____________

Still image printing ____________________

Enjoying movies _____________________

Enjoying images on your computer _______

Troubleshooting ______________________

Additional information _________________

Index ______________________________

WARNING

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

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁ cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Services Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:

Model DSC-T3 is to be used with the Cyber-shot Station Model UC-TC and AC Adaptor Model AC-LM5/AC-LM5A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modiﬁ cations not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

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

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

For the customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is ﬁ tted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

or mark) must

Attention for the Customers in Europe

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

Attention

The electromagnetic ﬁ eld at the speciﬁ c frequencies may inﬂ uence the picture and sound of this camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

“Memory Stick”

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

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

Notice

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

Read this ﬁ rst

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.

Back up recommendation

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

Notes on image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, ﬁ lms, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick Duo” unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD ﬁ nder (only models with an LCD ﬁ nder) and lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD ﬁ nder are 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 and the LCD ﬁ nder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

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

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

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

Clean the ﬂ ash surface before use

The heat of ﬂ ash emission may cause dirt on the ﬂ ash surface to become discolored or to stick to the ﬂ ash surface, resulting in insufﬁ cient light emission.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 128 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

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

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

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

Notes on the camera locations

Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio wave or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

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 certiﬁ ed by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

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.

Before using your camera

“Memory Stick” compatible with this camera

The IC recording medium used with this camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”. Choose the “Memory Stick” size that matches your camera.

“Memory Stick Duo” (Size used with this camera)

“Memory Stick”

• For details on the “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 128.

• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.

• For the number of images that can be saved using this camera, see page 28 or 119.

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

Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the supplied Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

When using the battery pack for the ﬁ rst time

Be sure to charge the supplied NP-FT1 battery pack (page 14).

Recharging

The battery pack can be charged even when it has not been completely discharged. In addition, the battery pack can be used even if it has only been charged partway.

Extending the battery pack life

When not using the camera for a long time, turn off the camera, remove the battery pack and store it in a dry, cool place to maintain the battery pack functions (page

130).

• For details on “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, see page 130.

Trademarks

• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick”,

Corporation.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, WindowsMedia, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

, “Memory Stick PRO”,

, “Memory Stick Duo”,

, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”,

, “MagicGate” and

are trademarks of Sony

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

Table of contents

Read this ﬁ rst ............................................4

Before using your camera ......................... 6

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

Camera ................................................ 10

Cyber-shot Station .............................. 12

Getting started

Charging the battery pack ....................... 14

Using the AC adaptor .............................. 19

Using your camera abroad ......................19

Turning on/off your camera .................... 20

How to use the control button ................. 20

Setting the date and time .........................21

Changing the language setting ................ 23

Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick

Duo” ...............................................24

Setting the still image size ......................25

Image size and quality ............................26

Number of still images that can be

recorded .......................................... 28

Basic still image shooting

— Using auto adjustment mode .....29

Checking the last image you shot

— Quick Review ............................ 32

Indicators on the LCD screen during

shooting .......................................... 32

Using the zoom feature ....................... 33

Shooting close-ups — Macro .............35

Using the self-timer ............................36

Selecting a ﬂ ash mode ........................ 37

Inserting the date and time on a still

image .............................................. 38

Shooting according to scene conditions

— Scene Selection .......................... 40

Viewing still images

Viewing images on the LCD screen of

your camera ....................................44

Viewing images on a TV screen .............46

Deleting still images

Deleting images ......................................49

Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo” ......... 51

Before advanced operations

How to setup and operate your camera ...53

Changing the menu settings ................53

Changing the items in the Setup

screen .............................................. 54

Deciding the still image quality .............. 54

Creating or selecting a folder .................. 55

Creating a new folder .......................... 55

Changing the recording folder ............ 56

Advanced still image shooting

Choosing an auto focus method .............. 57

Choosing a focus range ﬁ nder frame

— AF range ﬁ nder .......................... 57

Choosing a focus operation

— AF Mode ....................................58

Setting the distance to the subject

— Focus preset ............................... 59

Adjusting the exposure

— EV adjustment ...........................60

Displaying a histogram ....................... 61

Selecting the metering method ................ 62

Shooting three images with the exposure

shifted — Exposure Bracket ........... 63

Adjusting color tones

— White Balance ........................... 65

Adjusting the ﬂ ash level

— Flash Level ................................66

Shooting continuously ............................66

Recording 16 frames in succession

— Multi Burst ...............................67

Shooting with special effects

— Picture Effect ............................. 68

Advanced still image viewing

Selecting the folder and playing back

images ............................................. 69

Enlarging a portion of a still image ......... 70

Enlarging an image

— Playback zoom ..........................70

Recording an enlarged image

— Trimming ................................... 71

Playing back successive images

— Slide Show ................................. 71

Rotating still images ...............................72

Playing back images shot in Multi Burst

mode ............................................... 72

Playing back continuously .................. 73

Playing back frame by frame .............. 73

Protecting images

— Protect ........................................ 74

Changing image size

— Resize ........................................75

Still image printing

Printing still images ................................76

Direct printing ......................................... 77

Having images printed at a shop ............. 81

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies ...................................... 84

Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......85

Deleting movies ......................................86

Cutting movies ........................................ 87

Enjoying images on your computer

Copying images to your computer

— For Windows users ....................89

Installing the USB driver .................... 90

Connecting the camera to your

computer ........................................ 91

Copying images .................................. 92

Viewing the images on your

computer ......................................... 94

Image ﬁ le storage destinations and ﬁ le

names .............................................. 95

Viewing image ﬁ les once copied to a

computer with your camera ............ 97

Installing “Picture Package” and

“ImageMixer VCD2” ..................... 97

Copying images using “Picture

Package” ......................................... 99

Using “Picture Package” ..................... 99

Printing images ................................. 101

Copying images to your computer

— For Macintosh users ................102

Using “ImageMixer VCD2” ............. 103

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ....................................105

Warnings and messages ........................ 115

Self-diagnosis display .......................... 118

Additional information

Number of images that can be saved or

shooting time ................................ 119

Menu items ............................................ 120

Setup items ............................................124

Precautions ............................................ 127

On “Memory Stick” .............................. 128

On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ......... 130

Speciﬁ cations ........................................ 131

The LCD screen .................................... 133

Index

Index .....................................................138

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Camera

1 2

9 0 qa qs

 POWER button (20)  POWER lamp (20)  Battery insertion slot (14)  “Memory Stick Duo” insertion

slot (24)

 Battery/“Memory Stick Duo”

cover

 Battery drop prevention lever

(14)

 Multi connector  Battery eject lever (14)  Shutter button (29)  Microphone (84)  Flash (37)  Lens  Self-timer lamp (36)/

AF illuminator (38, 124)

 /CHG lamp (orange) (15) 

(Display/LCD backlight

on/off) button (32)

 LCD screen

For details on the items on the LCD screen, see page 133 to 137.

 MENU button (53, 120) 

 Control button

 RESET button (105)  For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button

 Speaker  Mode switch (21, 120)

 Hook for wrist strap

 Access lamp (24)

(Image Size/Delete) button

(25, 49)

Menu on: //// (20)/ Menu off:

(33)

For viewing: zoom) button (70)/

: To shoot movies

: To shoot still images

: To view or edit images

Attaching the strap

Attaching the strap is recommended to prevent dropping the camera.

/ // (37/36/32/35)

/ (Playback

(Index) button (45)

Cyber-shot Station

This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc.

 Camera connector

(USB) jack (91)

  DC IN jack (15)  A/V OUT (MONO) jack (46)  Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

How to connect

Connect the camera as illustrated.

• Make sure the camera is securely connected to the Cyber-shot Station.

How to disconnect

Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot Station (supplied) as illustrated and disconnect the camera.

Attaching a tripod

Secure the camera to the Cyber-shot Station beforehand using the supplied tripod camera holder.

• See the operating instructions supplied with the tripod for the method of attaching the tripod.

How to attach the tripod camera holder

Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station, then insert the tripod camera holder in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

How to remove the tripod camera holder

Press the tabs and pull off the tripod camera holder as illustrated, then disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot Station.

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to ﬁ rmly secure the Cyber-shot Station to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the Cyber-shot Station.

• Attach the tripod so that the camera is stable. If you shoot with the camera in an unstable condition, the camera may fall, resulting in damage or malfunction.

• Be sure to turn off the camera before you connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station or disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot Station.

• Do not disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot Station during the USB connection, as the data may be corrupted. To cancel the USB connection, see  on page 92 (Windows) or  on page 103 (Macintosh).

Charging the battery pack

Battery drop prevention lever

Battery eject lever

 Open the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• Be sure to turn off your camera when

charging the battery pack (page 20).

• Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FT1 battery pack (T type) (supplied). You can use only T type battery pack (page 130).

 Press the battery eject lever in

the direction of the arrow.

The battery drop prevention lever opens toward you.

 Install the battery pack, then

close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.

Make sure the battery pack is ﬁ rmly inserted all the way, then close the cover.

Battery insertion slot

Insert the battery pack so that tip of the  marks on the side of the battery pack face the tip of the  mark on the battery insertion slot.

Cyber-shot Station

DC IN jack

AC Adaptor

DC plug

 Connect the AC Adaptor

(supplied) to the DC IN jack of the Cyber-shot Station (supplied).

Connect the DC plug with the  mark facing up.

• Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction.

• Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (mains lead)

 Connect the power cord

(mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).

 Connect the camera to the

Cyber-shot Station.

Connect the camera as illustrated. Make sure the camera is securely connected to the Cyber-shot Station. The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins.

Getting started

/CHG lamp

The /CHG lamp goes off when charging is completed.

• When charging is completed, remove the camera from the Cyber-shot Station.

Disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Cyber-shot Station

Hold the DC plug itself and the Cyber-shot Station as illustrated and disconnect the cable.

DC plug

To charge the battery pack only using the AC Adaptor

You can charge the battery pack without the Cyber-shot Station, such as during your travels. Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the camera with  mark facing as illustrated.

AC Adaptor

Multi connector (wall socket)

• Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 20).

• When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing up.

• After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor both from the multi connector of the camera and from a wall outlet (wall socket).

To a wall outlet

Power cord (mains lead)

DC plug

Battery remaining indicator

The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time.

Remaining indicator

60min

Remaining time

• The displayed remaining time may not be correct under certain circumstances or conditions.

Charging time

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC Adaptor at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack Charging time (min.)

NP-FT1 (supplied) Approx. 150

• The charging time may become longer under certain circumstances or conditions.

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover and battery drop prevention lever, then hold the camera so that it faces downward and remove the battery pack.

• Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.

Getting started

Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed

The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use.

• The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and over time (page 131).

Shooting still images

Under the average conditions

NP-FT1 (supplied)

Image size

LCD backlight

No. of images

5M On Approx.

180

Off Approx.

210

VGA

On Approx.

(E-Mail)

180

Off Approx.

210

Shooting in the following situations:

(P.Quality) is set to [Fine]

– – Shooting one time every 30 seconds – The zoom is switched alternately between

the W and T ends – The ﬂ ash strobes once every two times – The power turns on and off once every ten

times – [AF Mode] is set to [Single] on the Setup

screen

The measurement method is based on CIPA

standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

Battery life (min.)

Approx. 90

Approx. 105

Approx. 90

Approx. 105

Viewing still images

Image size

NP-FT1 (supplied)

No. of images

Battery life (min.)

5M Approx. 3800 Approx. 180

VGA

Approx. 3800 Approx. 180

(E-Mail)

Viewing single images in order at about three

second intervals

Shooting movies

NP-FT1 (supplied)

LCD backlight OnLCD backlight

Off

Approx. 80 min. Approx. 100 min.

Shooting movies continuously with the image

size [160]

• The number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low – The ﬂ ash is used – The camera has been turned on and off many

times – The zoom is used frequently – [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] on the

Setup screen – [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] on the Setup

screen – The battery power is low

Using the AC adaptor

Multi connector

 Connect the AC Adaptor

(supplied) to the multi connector of the camera.

When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing up. Connect the DC plug with the  mark facing up.

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

AC Adaptor

DC plug

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (mains lead)

 Connect the power cord

(mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket).

• After using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it both from the multi connector of the camera and from a wall outlet (wall socket).

• The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) even if the set itself has been turned off.

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or region with the AC Adaptor/power cord (mains lead) (supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].

AC-LM5/LM5A

• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

[a], if necessary,

Getting started

Turning on/off your camera

POWER lamp

POWER button

 Press POWER.

The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the ﬁ rst time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 21).

Turning off the power

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

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing Setup, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off function also will not operate in the following circumstances.

• When viewing movies

• When playing back a slide show

• When a connector is plugged into the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO)

jack with the camera connected to the Cyber-Shot Station

How to use the control button

Camera 1

AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review:

SELECTMENU

Setup 2

File Number:

USB Connect:

Video Out:

Clock Set:

Single Smart Off Off Auto Off

Cancel

To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the Setup screen (page 54), and use the control button to make the changes. To set a menu item, press /// on the control button to select the desired item and setting and make the setting. To set a Setup item, press /// on the control button to select the desired item and setting, then press  to make the setting.

Setting the date and time

Mode switch

 Set the mode switch to .

• To change the date and time on the Setup screen, select [Clock Set] in

(Setup 2) (pages 54 and 126), and

perform the procedure from step

• You can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to

or .

.

Clock Set

2004

12 00

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

Cancel

POWER button

 Press POWER to turn on the

power.

The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen.

Clock Set

2004

 Select the desired date display

format with / on the control button, then press .

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).

• If the rechargeable button battery (page 128), which provides the power for saving the time data, ever becomes low, the Clock Set screen will appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time, by starting from step  above.

12 00

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

Cancel

Getting started

Clock Set

2004

12 00

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

Cancel

Clock Set

2005

10 00

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

Cancel

Clock Set

2005

10 30

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

Cancel

 Select the year, month, day,

hour or minute item you want to set with / on the control button.

The item to be set is indicated with /.

 Set the numeric value with /

on the control button, then press  to enter it.

After entering the number, / moves to the next item. Repeat steps  and  until all of the items are set.

• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step , set the

time on a 24-hour cycle.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

 Select [OK] with  on the

control button, then press .

The date and time are entered and the clock starts to keep time.

• To cancel the date and time setting, select

[Cancel] with /// on the control button, then press .

Changing the language setting

You can change the screen display like menu items, warnings and messages in your desired language. To change the language setting, select (Language) in 1 (Setup 1) on the Setup screen (pages 54 and 125) and select the desired language.

Getting started

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo”

 Open the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• When using this camera, the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not necessary.

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

128.

Terminal side

 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”.

Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” all the way in until it clicks as illustrated.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”, make sure of the direction and insert it all the way to the connector. If the “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted correctly, you may not be able to record or display images with the “Memory Stick Duo”. And also it may result in malfunction of both the camera and “Memory Stick Duo”.

Access lamp

 Close the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

To remove a “Memory Stick Duo”

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

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

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