Sony DSC-T9 User Guide

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DSC-T9

“Read This First” (separate volume)

Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) 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-T9

Serial No. ___________________________

Printing still images

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

WARNING

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

For 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 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

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

Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T9 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.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.

CAUTION

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

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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

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

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable m ust 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.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

For Customers in Europe

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

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence 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 communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted 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 an or mark) must 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.

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 97.

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).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

• Charge the supplied NP-FT1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time. ( “Read This First”)

• 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.

t step 1 in

• 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 (page 99).

• For details on the usable battery pack, see page 99.

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.

No compensation for contents of the recording

• The 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.

Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up

• Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy. See page 23 for the data back up method.

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 102) before operating the camera.

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

• 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.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of your camera.

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

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 102).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens

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

Black (white/red/ blue/green) points

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by 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.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

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.

• Exposing the LCD screen, the finder 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.

For full use of the digital still camera

Prepare the camera and shoot images easily

“Read This First” (separate volume)

1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Shoot still images (Scene Selection)

6 View/delete images

Get more friendly with your camera

• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting)

t page 25

• Enjoy your images using the Slide Show t page 27

• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 30

• Change the default settings t page 47

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in

various ways t page 58

• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 74

This manual

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11

Color – On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 12

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 12

Identifying parts.......................................................................................14

Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................16

Changing the screen display ...................................................................20

Number of still images and recording time of movies..............................21

When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal

memory) ..................................................................................................22

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............24

Using the mode switch ............................................................................ 25

Using the Slide Show ..............................................................................27

Using the menu

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

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

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

(Camera)

(EV)

9 (Focus)

(Metering Mode)

WB (White Bal) ISO

(P.Quality)

Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step)

(Interval) (Flash Level)

PFX (P.Effect)

(Saturation) (Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 41

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize) (Rotate)

(Divide)

(Setup)

Trimming

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items.............................................................................. 47

Camera 1........................................................................................... 48

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

Camera 2........................................................................................... 51

Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT

Internal Memory Tool......................................................................... 52

Format

Memory Stick Tool............................................................................. 53

Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy

Setup 1............................................................................................... 55

Download Music Format Music Beep

Language

Initialize

Setup 2............................................................................................... 56

File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................58

Copying images to your computer...........................................................60

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

“Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................67

Using the supplied software ....................................................................68

Using your Macintosh computer ..............................................................70

Printing still images

How to print still images ..........................................................................73

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................74

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................78

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen ..............................................................80

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................82

Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................94

Others

On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................97

On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .........................................................99

On the battery charger ..........................................................................100

On the Cyber-shot Station .....................................................................101

Precautions ...........................................................................................102

Specifications ........................................................................................104

Index

....................................................................................................106

Enjoying the camera

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 (page 25), 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 straight away.

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 34)

AE/AF lock indicator Flashing indicator ,

Indicator lit/beeps

60min

Then press the shutter button fully down.

t See

“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places, and turning on the anti-blur function are also recommended.

Exposure

Adjusting the light intensity

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.

Exposure:

Overexposure

= too much light Whitish image

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light Darker image

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

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.

EV:

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t page 33

Metering Mode:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 36

light

through

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 t page 37

High ISO sensitivity

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

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Low ISO sensitivity

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

Color

On the effects of lighting

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

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Characteristics of light

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 36).

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: 6M

2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels

2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)

2112

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

640

Pixels

2816

480

Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

Pixel

The default settings are marked with .

Image size Usage guidelines

6M (2816×2112) Larger

3:2* (2816×1872)

3M (2048×1536)

1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size

VGA(E-Mail) (640×480)

Smaller

16:9(HDTV)** (1920×1080)

* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. ** Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 91). *** By using a “Memory Stick” slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.

Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)

Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)

Example: Printing in up to A4 size

Example: An attached image to be sent by email

For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size

For recording a large number of images For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages

For viewing images on a wide TV or a TV compatible with high-vision***

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 37)

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.

1 2

5 6

1 2

3 4

8 9

A (STEADY SHOT) button (

in “Read This First”)

B Shutter button (

t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

C Flash ( D Self-timer lamp (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

t step 5 in “Read This

First”)/AF illuminator (50)

E POWER lamp (

t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

F POWER button (

t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

G Microphone H Lens I Lens cover (

t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

t step 5

qs qdqf qhqg qj

A Mode switch (25) B Speaker C LCD screen (20) D (Screen display switch) button (20) E MENU button (30) F (Image Size/Delete) button

(

t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)

G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button

(

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

H Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover (

step 1 and 3 in “Read This First”)

I Hook for wrist strap (

t “Read This

First”)

J Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/

z (t step 2 in

“Read This First”)

Menu off: // / (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

K (Slide Show) button (27)

L Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This

First”)

M “Memory Stick Duo” slot

(

t step 3 in “Read This First”)

N Battery insertion slot

(

t step 1 in “Read This First”)

O Battery eject lever

(

t step 1 in “Read This First”)

P Multi connector (bottom)

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

2 To the multi connector

1 To DC IN

Cable for multiuse terminal (supplied)

v mark

jack

3 To w a ll

outlet

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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.

Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

60min

When shooting movies

STD

101

60min

STBY

00:00:00

640

[

00:28:25

C:32:00

]

Display Indication

60min

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

z AE/AF lock (t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

BRK Recording mode (25, 37)

2.0

Display Indication

Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

Camera mode (Program) (25)

Flash mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

Flash charging

Zoom scaling (t 48, step 5

1.3

in “Read This First”)

Red-eye reduction (49)

Sharpness (40)

Saturation (40)

Contrast (40)

AF illuminator (50)

Metering mode (36)

Picture effect (39)

Display Indication

Macro (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

S AF M A F

AF mode (48)

AF range finder frame indicator (34)

1.0m Focus preset distance (34)

STEADY SHOT OFF (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

STBY REC

White balance (36)

Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

16:9

160

1M VGA

FINE

6 40

3:26M 3M

STD

6 40

FINE STD Image quality (37)

101

Recording folder (53)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity (22)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (21)

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

Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21)

1/30" Multi Burst interval (39)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (21)

Self-timer (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (94)

Date/Time (49)

ISO number (37)

±0.7EV Bracket Step value (39)

Display Indication

Vibration warning (10)

• 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.

E Low battery warning (24,

94)

Display Indication

+ Spot metering cross hair

(36)

AF range finder frame (34)

Display Indication

Histogram (20, 33)

NR slow shutter

• When using certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise.

* When the shutter speed is

equal to or slower than 1/6 second (when [ISO] is set to [Auto], [80], [100] or [200]). When the shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1/25 second (when [ISO] is set to [400] or [640]).

125 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

+2.0EV Exposure Value (33)

DPOF

Menu/Guide menu (30) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page)

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When playing back still images

60min

1.3

VGA

101

C:32:00

+2.0EV

VOLUMEBACK/NEXT

101

12/12

When playing back movies

60min

Display Indication

60min

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

F3.5500

3:26M 3M

1M VGA 16:9

FINE

STD

6 40

Recording mode (25, 37)

Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

160

- Protect (42)

Print order (DPOF) mark (78)

Change folder (41)

• This does not appear when

1.3

Step 12/16

using internal memory.

Zoom scaling (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

Frame by frame playback (37)

N Playback (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Vo l um e ( t step 6 in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (41)

Playback bar (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (75)

101

Recording folder (53)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Playback folder (41)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity (22)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (21)

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected folder

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (94)

00:00:12 Counter (t step 6 in “Read

This First”)

Display Indication

Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (76)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (33)

ISO number (37)

Metering mode (36)

Flash

White balance (36)

Display Indication

Histogram (20, 33)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

2005 1 1 9:30 AM

DPOF

z PAU SE z PLAY

BACK/

Recorded date/time of the playback image (49)

Menu/Guide menu (30)

Playing back Multi Burst images in series (37)

Select images

VOLUME

Adjust volume

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500 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

Playback image (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

Changing the screen display

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

Brightness of LCD backlight up

60min

Histogram on

VGA

60min

S AF

Histogram display

Indicators off

S AF

(page 33)

Indicators on

60min

VGA

• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.

• For the below case, the display becomes Histogram on t Indicators off t Indicators on.

– When connected to a TV (page 80) – When using the AC Adaptor

• 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.

S AF

Number of still images and recording time of movies

The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions.

The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.)

Capacity

Size

6M 10 21 42 77 157 322 660

3:2 10 21 42 77 157 322 660

3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266

1M 50 101 202 357 726 1482 3038

VGA(E-Mail) 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154

16:9(HDTV) 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025

• The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal].

• The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst].

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.

• You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 43).

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

19 39 79 142 290 592 1215

37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250

93 187 376 649 1320 2694 5524

491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385

61 123 246 446 907 1852 3798

(Units: Images)

The recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second)

Capacity

Size

640(Fine) – – – 0:02:57 0:06:02 0:12:20 0:25:18

640(Standard) 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27 1:31:09

160 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22 24:18:25

• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.

• For image size and image quality, see page 12.

• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

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When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory)

The camera has 58 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” (not supplied) is inserted

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

Internal

memory

Recordable number of still images and time of movies in the Internal Memory are as follows.

The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.)

Capacity

58MB 19 19 37 91 357 60

Size

6M 3:2 3M 1M VGA 16:9

35 35 67 170 892 111

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

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.

(Units: Images)

The recording time of movies

(Units: hour : minute : second)

Size

Capacity

58MB 0:02:40 0:42:47

640 (Standard) 160

On image data stored in the internal memory

We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail 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 54).

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

Perform the procedure on pages 60 to 65 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera.

• You cannot move 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, but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

Enjoying the camera

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed

The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient 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 those indicated depending on the conditions of use.

• The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 99).

• The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions:

– The surrounding temperature is low. – The flash is used frequently. – The camera has been turned on and off many

times. – The zoom is used frequently. – The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. – [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. – [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Continuous]. – The battery power is low.

When shooting still images

No. of images Battery life (min.)

Approx. 240 Approx. 120

When viewing still images

No. of images Battery life (min.)

Approx. 3800 Approx. 190

• Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals

When shooting movies

Battery life (min.)

Approx. 100

• Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [160]

• Shooting in the following situations: – (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]. – [AF Mode] is set to [Single]. – [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Shooting]. – Shooting once every 30 seconds. – The zoom is switched alternately between the

W and T ends. – The flash strobes once every two times. – The power turns on and off once every ten

times.

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

• The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size.

Using the mode switch

Set the mode switch to the desired function.

Still image shooting modes

: Auto: Auto adjustment mode

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First”

Program: Program auto shooting mode

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. (For details on the functions available t page 31)

: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t step 5 in “Read This First”

: Playback/Edit

t step 6 in “Read This First”

: Shooting movies

t step 5 in “Read This First”

Mode switch

Enjoying the camera

Control button

Scene Selection

For details t step 5 in “Read This First”

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.

Macro Flash

AF range

finder

Focus preset

— / — — —

————

—Center AF

0.5m/1.0m/

3.0m/7.0m

— /

—— — ——

( : you can select the desired setting)

Bracket

White

Step

Balance

—Auto/ —

Flash level

Burst/

Exposure Bracket/

Multi Burst

———

Using the Slide Show

By simply pressing button, you can enjoy continuous image playback accompanied by effects and music (Slide Show).

Enjoying the camera

1 Set the mode switch

2 Press . 3 Slide show starts.

to .

To adjust the volume of the music

Press v/V to adjust the volume.

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.

min

VGA

Slide Show

Pause

Continue

BACK/NEXT

Exit

2/9

To display the previous/next image

Press b/B during pause.

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. Also, you can start the slide show again.

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.

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

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VGA

2/9

Slide Show

Cancel

Auto

Folder

Stylish

Start

Interval

Repeat

Image

Music Music3

Effects

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.

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

Effects

Simple

Nostalgic

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

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

Stylish

Active

Normal

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.

• 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

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

Music 1

Music 2

Music 3

Music 4

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.

Image

Folder

All

Plays back all the images in the selected folder.

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

Repeat

Off

Plays back images in a continuous loop.

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

Interval

3 sec

Sets the slide show interval for a [Normal] slide show.

5 sec

10 sec

30 sec

1 min

Start

Cancel

z To add /change Music files

You can transfer the desired music 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 supplied software “Music Transfer” installed on a computer. For details, see page 69.

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

• A maximum length of each music file for music play back 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 55) and transfer the music again.

Starts the slide show.

Cancels the slide show.

Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

Using menu items

v/V/b/B button

Mode switch

z button

MENU button

Control button

1 Turn on the power and 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 .

400 200 100 80

Auto

ISO

4 Select the setting with v/V.

The setting you select is zoomed and is set.

5 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

• 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 select items that are grayed out.

ISO

Menu items

For details on the operation t page 30

The menu items available 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)

(EV) — —

9 (Focus) — —

(Metering Mode) — —

WB (White Bal) — —

ISO — — —

(P.Quality) — — —

Mode (REC Mode) — —

BRK (Bracket Step)

(Interval) —

(Flash Level) —

PFX (P.Effect) — —

(Saturation) — — — —

(Contrast) — — — —

(Sharpness) — — — —

(Setup)

—

——

—

Using the menu

For details on the operation t page 30

Menu for viewing (page 41)

(Folder) — — — —

- (Protect) — — — —

DPOF — — — —

(Print) — — — —

(Slide) — — — —

(Resize) — — — —

(Rotate) — — — —

(Divide) — — — —

(Setup) — — — —

Trimming** ————

* The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 26). **Available only during playback zoom.

Shooting menu

The default settings are marked with .

(Camera)

For details on the operation t page 30

Select the still image camera mode.

t step 5 in “Read This First”

(EV)

Manually adjusts the exposure.

Toward – Toward +

M +2.0EV

0EV

m –2.0EV

• For details on the exposure t page 11

• 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

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Toward +: Brightens an image.

The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.

Toward –: Darkens an image.

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

Using the menu

• The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure. – When (Camera) is set to [Auto] – When playing back a single image – During Quick Review

For details on the operation t page 30

9 (Focus)

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 automatically on an extremely small subject or a narrow area.

• This is useful when focusing on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. Use together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. Take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame.

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AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame indicator

Center AF ()

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

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

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

60min

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame indicator

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

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

60min

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame indicator

For details on the operation t page 30

• 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).

60min

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.

60min

FINE

VGA

AE/AF lock indicator

AF range finder frame

Using the menu

S AF

F2.8 30

For details on the operation t page 30

(Metering Mode)

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

Spot (Spot metering) ()

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.

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Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject

Center (Center-weighted metering) ( )

Multi (Multi-pattern metering)

• For details on the exposure t page 11

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

recommended to focus on the metering position (page 34).

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.

WB (White Bal)

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

(Flash)

n (Incandescent)

(Fluorescent)

(Cloudy)

(Daylight)

Auto

• For details on the white balance t page 12

• 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 the flash conditions.

• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.

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.

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

Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

For details on the operation t page 30

ISO

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

640

400

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.

200

100

Auto

• For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 11

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

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

(P.Quality)

Selects the still image quality.

Fine (FINE)

Standard (STD)

• For details on the image quality t page 12

Records with high quality (low compression).

Records with standard quality (high compression).

Using the menu

Mode (REC Mode)

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

Multi Burst ( )

Exp Brktg (BRK)

Burst ( )

Normal

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 39).

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

• You can select the image with the appropriate exposure after recording when you are unable to shoot good pictures depending on the brightness of the subject.

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.

Does not shoot continuously.

For details on the operation t page 30

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.

• You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode: – Smart zoom –Flash – Inserting the date and time – Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode – 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 (No flash).

• 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 33), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted

brightness.

• The recording interval is approximately 0.8 second.

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

value.

• 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 (No flash).

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

• 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

6M 7 12

3:2 7 12

3M 12 21

1M 29 53

VGA(E-Mail) 100 100

16:9(HDTV) 19 35

For details on the operation t page 30

BRK (Bracket Step)

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

±1.0EV

±0.7EV

±0.3EV

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.

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

(Interval)

Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 37).

1/7.5 (1/7.5")

1/15 (1/15")

• This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 37).

1/30 (1/30")

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

(Flash Level)

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

+ ( +)

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

Normal

– ( –)

• To change flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First”

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

Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

PFX (P.Effect)

Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.

B & W ( )

Sepia ( )

Off

Records the image in monochrome (black and white).

Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph).

No effect.

Using the menu

• This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off.

(Saturation)

Adjusts the saturation of the image.

+ ( )

Normal

– ( )

(Contrast)

Adjusts the contrast of the image.

+ ( )

Normal

– ( )

(Sharpness)

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

+ ( )

Normal

– ( )

For details on the operation t page 30

Toward +: Brightens the color.

Toward –: Darkens the color.

Toward +: Enhances the contrast.

Toward –: Reduces the contrast.

Toward +: Sharpens the image.

Toward –: Softens the image.

(Setup)

See page 47.

Viewing menu

For details on the operation t page 30

The default settings are marked with .

(Folder)

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

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels the selection.

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

Select Folder

102 2/2

102MSDCF

Folder Name: No. Of Files:

Created:

2005

111::05:34

Cancel

BACK/NEXT

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” (page 53). You can change the folder or create a new one.

• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 53)

• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 54)

• 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 and next folders.

Using the menu

For details on the operation t page 30

- (Protect)

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. 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.

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Protect

Exit

BACK/NEXT

2/9

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)

TO NEXT

SELECT

•

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.

For details on the operation t page 30

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 5 of “To protect images in

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.

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 images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.

• It may take some time to protect an image.

B, then press z.

DPOF

Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 78).

(Print)

See page 74.

Using the menu

(Slide)

See page 27.

(Resize)

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.

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Cancel

The setting size is just a guideline.

t step 4 in “Read This First”

Cancels resizing.

For details on the operation t page 30

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] t step 4 in “Read This First”

• 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.

(Rotate)

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

Rotates an image. See the following procedure.

Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.

Cancels rotation.

(Divide)

Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the 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.

For details on the operation t page 30

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 playback of the movie starts.

For details on the operation t page 30

5 Press z at the desired cutting point.

STD

60min

640

Divide

Dividing

Point

O K

Cancel

Exit

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

10/10

00:00:02

• If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of 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 image – Movies not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds) – Protected movies (page 42)

(Setup)

See page 47.

Tri mm in g

Records an enlarged image (

Trimming

Return

t step 6 in “Read This First”) as a new file.

See the following procedure.

Cancels trimming.

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.

• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review.

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

MENU button

Control button

1 Turn on the power.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

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

press B again.

4 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.

5 Press z to enter the setting.

Using the Setup screen

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

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.

Camera 1

For details on the operation t page 47

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 [6M] 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

3M Approx. 4.1×

1M Approx. 6.6×

VGA(E-Mail) Approx. 13×

16:9(HDTV) Approx. 4.4×

• 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

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• 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.

Date/Time

Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting.

• The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The date and time appear in red on the lower-right corner of the screen during playback only.

Day&Time

Date

Off

• You cannot insert the date and time into movies or images in the Multi Burst mode.

• The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later.

Superimposes the date, hour, and minute.

Superimposes the year, month and day.

• The date is inserted in the order you select. (t step 2 in “Read

This First”)

Does not superimpose the date and time.

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 2.4 m (7 feet 10 1/2 inches) (zoom: W) / 2.3 m (7 feet 6 9/16 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 34), 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), (High-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.

Camera 2

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The default settings are marked with .

Enlarged Icon

Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Flash mode), (Self-timer), or

(Macro).

Off

Enlarges the indicators.

Does not enlarge the indicators.

STEADY SHOT

Selects the anti-blur mode.

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]. (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

• 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

Internal Memory Tool

This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with .

For details on the operation t page 47

Format

Formats the internal memory.

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

Cancel

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.

See the following procedure.

Cancels the formatting.

Memory Stick Tool

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This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with .

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.

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels the formatting.

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.

Create REC. Folder

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

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels folder creation.

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

The folder creation screen appears.

60min

Create REC. Folder

Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF

Ready?

Cancel

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.

• For details on the folder, see page 41.

• 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 66).

Using the Setup screen

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Change REC. Folder

Changes the folder currently used for recording images.

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels changing the recording folder.

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

The folder selection screen appears.

Select REC. Folder

102 2/2

102MSDCF

Folder Name: No. Of Files:

Created:

2005

111::05:34

Cancel

BACK/NEXT

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

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

• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.

Copy

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

Cancel

See the following procedure.

Cancels the copying.

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.

60min

Copying

102_COPY

• 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 52).

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

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

Setup 1

The default settings are marked with .

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Download Music

Downloads the music to be played for the Slide show. See pages 29, 69 and 71.

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].

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

Cancel

Formats the Music files. All data other than Music files remain as it is.

Cancels the formatting.

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.

Using the Setup screen

Language

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

Initialize

Initializes the setting to the default setting.

Cancel

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.

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

See the following procedure.

Cancels the resetting.

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 74).

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 62).

The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer (pages 62 and 74).

• 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 81 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.

Cancel

Using the Setup screen

Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

Cancels setting the clock.

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 70).

Copying images to your computer (page 60)

Viewing images on your computer

Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 68)

Viewing images saved on your computer

Storing images on a CD-R

Creating a Music Video/ Slideshow

Adding/changing Music files for Slideshow “Music Transfer”

Printing images

Installing the USB driver.

• Installation of the USB driver is

Installing “PicturePackage” (page 68).

Preparation

not needed when using Windows XP.

Creating a video CD using “ImageMixer” (page 68)

Creating a video CD “ImageMixer VCD2” is

installed automatically when “PicturePackage” is installed.

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 98,

Windows 98SE, 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.

CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

USB connector: Provided as standard

Display: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color

(16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more

Recommended environment for using “PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer VCD2”

Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or

later, Windows Media Player 7.0 or later, DirectX 9.0b or later

Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with

speakers

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

recommended.)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 500 MB

Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver

compliant) with 4 MB of VRAM

• For automatic creation of a Music Video/ Slideshow (page 68), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required.

• When using “ImageMixer VCD2,” a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended.

• This software is compatible with DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use.

• A separate software application for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs.

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 56.

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

Using your computer

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.

For a computer without a “Memory Stick” slot

Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 60 to 65 to copy images.

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

2 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer, then click [USB Driver] when the install menu screen appears.

The “InstallShield Wizard” screen appears.

• If the install menu screen does not appear, double-click (My Computer) (PICTUREPACKAGE).

Stage 1: Installing the USB Driver

• A driver is software that enables equipment connected to the computer to operate properly.

• When using Windows XP, start from Stage 2.

• When “PicturePackage” is already installed, start from Stage 2.

NOTE: Do not connect the camera to

the computer at this time.

1 Shut down all application

software in use.

• In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators).

3 Click [Next].

The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is finished, the screen informs you of completion.

4 Click the radio button next to

[Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then click [Finish].

Your computer restarts. Now, you can establish a USB connection.

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).

Remove the CD-ROM when the installation is completed.

Stage 2: 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.

• 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.

Using your computer

3 Set the mode switch to , then

turn on the camera and the computer.

Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer

• Set the switch on the supplied cable for multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”.

CAMERA

DISP SEL

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

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

USB Mode

Mass Storage

Access

Memory Stick

Switch on

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 56).

Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer

Cable for multiuse terminal (supplied)

2 To the multi connector

1 To a USB connector

• For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 64.

• For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 64.

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

1 After making a USB connection in

Stage 3, 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.

4 Select a name and destination for

the images, then click [Next].

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.

5 Click the radio button next to

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

Using your computer

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.

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 65). Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 62.

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].

Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer

• For Windows XP, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer” on page 62.

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 88.

t [DCIM].

• On the storage destination of the image files, see page 66.

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 67), you may not be able to play back that image with your camera.

Stage 5: 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].

2 Double-click the desired image

file.

The image is displayed.

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

x For Windows 2000/Me/XP

1 Double-click on the tasktray.

Using your computer

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

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

Double-click here

2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop]. 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.

x For Windows 98/98SE

Confirm that the access indicators (page

62) are white. If the access indicators have turned white, the device is disconnected from a computer.

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

• 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 “MSSONY” folder.

• 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 41, 53.

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

C Folder containing movie data, etc.,

recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function

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, first create a folder with your camera (page 53) and then copy the image file.

1 Right-click the image file, then

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

Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss.

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.

Using your computer

• 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.

Using the supplied software

This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.

Overview of the supplied software

The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.”

PicturePackage

A B C D E

1 Turn on your computer, and insert

2 Click [PicturePackage].

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

The installation menu screen appears.

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

t (PICTUREPACKAGE).

What you can do:

A Save the images on CD-R B Music Video/Slideshow Producer C Viewing video and pictures on PC D Burning Video CD

The “ImageMixer VCD2” screen appears.

E Transfer Slideshow music

How to start up the functions:

Click one of A-E, then click the button at the lower right of the screen.

Installing the software

You can install the “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer VCD2” software using the following procedure.

• If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 60), do not connect the camera to the computer before you install the “PicturePackage” software (except for Windows XP).

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

• When “PicturePackage” is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.

The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

3 Select the desired language, then

click [Next] twice.

This section describes the English screen. 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].

4 Follow the instructions on the

screen to complete the installation.

• “ImageMixer VCD2” and “DirectX” will be installed if you have not yet installed them.

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

5 Remove the CD-ROM as the

shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation.

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

The message “Connect to PC” appears.

5 Make a USB connection between

the camera and your computer.

To start up the software

• Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu”

icon on the desktop.

For information on the use of the software

Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.

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

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

2 Select (Setup) with B on the

control button.

6 Start “Music Transfer.”

7 Follow the instructions on the

screen to add/change Music files.

• To restore the music preset at the factory

to the camera.

1 Perform [Format Music] (page 55). 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 28). You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize], however, other settings will also be reset.

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

Technical support for “PicturePackage”/ “ImageMixer VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more support information, refer to the leaflet in the supplied CD-ROM package.

Using your computer

3 Select (Setup1) with v/V on

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

Using your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied), or change your desired music in Slide Show using “Music Transfer.”

Recommended computer environment

Recommended environment for copying images

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac

OS X (v10.0 or later)

USB connector: Provided as standard

• We recommend that you have QuickTime 6 or later pre-installed on your computer.

Recommended environment for using “ImageMixer VCD2”/ “Music Transfer”

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or

later) for “ImageMixer,” Mac OS X (v10.3 or later) for “Music Transfer”

CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power

Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini

Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more

is recommended) for “ImageMixer,” 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) for “Music Transfer”

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 250 MB

Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more,

32,000 colors or more for “ImageMixer”

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 that described in “Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer” on page 61.

2 Connect the cable for multi-use

terminal.

Perform the same procedure as that described in “Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 62.

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 66.

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.

• If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off.

t the

To install “ImageMixer VCD2”

• Shut down all other application software before you install “ImageMixer VCD2.”

• The display settings should be 1024 × 768 dots or higher and 32,000 colors or higher.

1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and

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

2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IMXINST.SIT] file in the

[MAC] folder to the hard disk icon.

4 Double-click the [IMXINST.SIT] file in

the copy-to folder.

5 Double-click the extracted [ImageMixer

VCD2_Install] file.

6 After the user information screen appears,

enter the desired name and password. The installation of the software starts.

To start up “ImageMixer VCD2”

Open [ImageMixer] in [Application], then double-click [ImageMixer VCD2].

For information on the use of the software

Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.

Using your computer

Creating a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2”

• You can create an image file that is compatible with the video CD creation function. To save the data in the video CD format on a CD-R, you need Toast (not supplied) by Roxio.

Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”

• 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.

1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and

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

2 Double-click (PICTUREPACKAGE). 3 Copy the [Music Transfer.pkg] file in the

[MAC] folder to the hard disk.

4 Double-click the [Music Transfer.pkg] file

in the copy to-folder. The installation of the software starts.

To add/change Music files

See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 69.

Technical support for “ImageMixer VCD2”/ “Music Transfer” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more support information, refer to the leaflet in the supplied CD-ROM package.

Printing still images

How to print still images

When you print images shot in [16:9(HDTV)] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 91).

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 74)

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 “PicturePackage” software and print the images.

Printing at a shop (page 78)

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 that you want to print out in advance.

Printing still images

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.

• 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.

2 Press B on the control button to

select (Setup).

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.

Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer

Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal.

Turn on your camera and the printer.

After the connection is made, the indicator appears.

60min

Print All In

This Folder

DPOF image

Select

This image

Cancel

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

2 To the multi

connector

1 To th e

USB jack

• Set the switch on the supplied cable for multiuse terminal to “CAMERA”.

Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied)

CAMERA

DISP SEL

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 78) 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.

Printing still images

[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.

60min

Index

Off

Size

Default

Date

Quantity

[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 ( “Read This First”). 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.

Off

OKExit

t step 2 in

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

The image is printed.

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

60min

Printing

2/3

Exit

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 74) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 75), 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.

Print All In

This Folder

DPOF image

Select Cancel

indicator

[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 75).

Printing still images

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

(Print

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.

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.

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.

60min

DPOF Exit

BACK/NEXT

2/9

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.

Marking in index mode

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

1 Display the index screen (t step

6 in “Read This First”).

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 mark

TO NEXT

SELECT

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.

Printing still images

6 Repeat step 5 to mark other

images.

7 Press MENU.

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

The mark turns white.

Connecting your camera to your TV

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 Use the cable for multi-use

terminal (supplied) to connect the camera to the TV.

1 To audio/video

input jacks

2 To the multi

connector

Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied)

• 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

60min

VGA

2/9

10:30

2005 1 1101-0002

BACK/NEXT VOLUME

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 using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 57).

CAMERA

DISP SEL

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 (supplied). 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.

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

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

1 Check the items on pages 83 to 93.

If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 94.

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 55).

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.

Battery pack and power

The battery pack cannot be installed.

• As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever

toward the lens (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.

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

(page 99).

• The displayed time 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 (t step 1 in “Read This

First”).

• The battery pack is dead (page 99). Replace it with a new one.

The battery pack runs down too quickly.

• Charge it sufficiently (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• You are using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 99).

• The battery terminal is dirty. Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab, etc., and charge

the battery pack.

• The battery pack is dead (page 99). Replace it with a new one.

Cannot turn on the camera.

• Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• The battery pack is dead (page 99). Replace it with a new one.

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 (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

• The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

Troubleshooting

Shooting still images/movies

Your camera cannot record images.

• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” (pages 21, 22). If it is

full, do one of the following:

– Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). – 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 97).

• 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” (page 97).

The subject is not visible on the screen.

• Set the mode switch to a position other than (page 25).

Recording takes a long time.

• The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 17). This is not a malfunction.

The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (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, select

(Magnifying glass mode) and focus from a distance of approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch

to 7 7/8 inches) from the subject (t step 5 in “Read This First”).

• (Magnifying glass mode), (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 34).

• Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 35.

Optical zoom does not work.

• You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies.

• Select a mode other than (Magnifying glass mode) when shooting still images.

Precision digital zoom does not function.

• Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 48).

• This function cannot be used while shooting movies.

Smart zoom does not function.

• Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 48).

• This function cannot be used when: – The image size is set to [6M] or [3:2]. – Shooting in Multi Burst mode. – Shooting movies.

The flash does not work.

• The flash is set to (No flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”).

• You cannot use the flash when: – [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst], [Exp Brktg] or [Multi Burst] (page 37). – (Twilight mode), (Candle mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene

mode (page 26).

– When the mode switch is set to .

• Set the flash to (Forced flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”) when (Magnifying

glass mode), (Landscape mode), (Snow mode), (Beach mode) or (Highspeed shutter mode) is selected in the Scene mode.

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.

The close-up (Macro) function does not work.

• (Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), (Candle mode)

or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 26).

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

• Set the correct date and time (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

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 33).

Troubleshooting

The image is too dark.

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

(page 36) or adjust the exposure (page 33).

• The brightness of the screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up

(page 20).

The image is too bright.

• You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the

exposure (page 33).

• The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight

selecting other than “up” (page 20).

The image colors are not correct.

• Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 39).

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 49).

• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash

(t step 5 in “Read This First”).

• 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 5, t “Read This First”).

Cannot shoot images in succession.

• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in

“Read This First”).

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

Viewing images

Refer to “Computers” (page 88) in conjunction with the following items.

Your camera cannot play back images.

• Set the mode switch to (page 25).

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 67).

• 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 65).

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 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 57).

• Check whether the connection is correct (page 80).

• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “CAMERA”. Set to “TV” (page 80).

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 62).

Deleting/Editing images

Your camera cannot delete an image.

• Cancel the protection (page 43).

• 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 97).

You have deleted an image by mistake.

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

images (page 42), or use the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch and set the switch to the LOCK position (page 97) to prevent accidental erasure.

The resizing function does not work.

• You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.

Troubleshooting

You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.

• You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies.

You cannot cut a movie.

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

• Cancel the protection (page 43).

• Still images cannot be cut.

Computers

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

• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 59 for Windows, and page 70 for

Macintosh.

You cannot install the USB driver.

• In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 60).

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 62).

Your computer does not recognize your camera.

• Turn on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

• When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This

Firs t”), or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 15).

• Use the supplied cable for multi-use terminal (page 62).

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

connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB Mode Mass Storage” is displayed (page 62).

• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the (Setup) menu (page 56).

• 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 62).

• The USB driver is not installed. Install the USB driver (page 60).

• 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 installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied CD-ROM. Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item).

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] t [Device Manager].

• For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab.

The “Device Manager” appears.

3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK].

The device is deleted.

4 Install the USB driver (page 60).

You cannot copy images.

• Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied cable for multi-use

terminal (page 62).

• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 62, 70).

• 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 53).

After making a USB connection, “PicturePackage” does not start automatically.

• Start up the “PicturePackage Menu” and check [Settings].

• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 62).

The image cannot be played back on a computer.

• If you are using “PicturePackage,” click on help at the upper-right corner of each screen.

• 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 “Memory Stick Duo”.

Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 60).

You cannot print an image.

• Check the printer settings.

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 66).

• Operate correctly (page 67).

Troubleshooting

“Music Transfer” cannot recognize the camera.

• The write-in-area of Music files of the camera is corrupted. Excute [Format Music] (page 55).

“Memory Stick Duo”

Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”).

Cannot record on 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 97).

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).

• Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (page 21) when recording movies with the image size set

to [640(Fine)].

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 97).

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 97).

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

• Check whether the computer and the card reader support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of

computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.

• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 60

to 62). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.

Internal memory

The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory.

• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in “Read This

Firs t”).

Cannot record images using the internal memory.

• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in “Read This

Firs t”).

The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 52) to format the

internal memory after copying the data.

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).

Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the internal memory.

• Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.

Printing

Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items.

Images are printed with both edges cut off.

• When you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9(HDTV)], both edges of the

image may be cut off.

• When printing images using your own printer, try canceling the trimming or borderless

settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.

• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the

images without cutting off both edges.

PictBridge compliant printer

A connection cannot be established.

• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge

standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not.

• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.

• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the (Setup) menu (page 56).

• Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is

indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

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 75).

Troubleshooting

Cannot print images.

• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use

terminal.

• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with

the printer.

• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the cable

for multi-use terminal again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable for multi-use terminal again.

• Movies cannot be printed.

• Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may

not be printed.

Printing is canceled.

• You disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the (Do not disconnect cable

for multi-use terminal) mark disappears.

Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.

• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether

the printer provides these functions or not.

• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer

manufacturer.

“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.

• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]

to [Off] and print the image again (page 76).

Cannot select the print size.

• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.

Cannot print the image at the size selected.

• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper

size after the printer has been connected to the camera.

• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the

camera (page 76) or the printer.

Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.

• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time

depending on the printer.

Others

Your camera does not work.

• Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera (page 99).

• The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the battery pack (t step 1 in

“Read This First”).

The power is on, but the camera does not work.

• The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the battery pack, and then, after

one minute, insert the battery pack and turn on the camera.

Cannot identify an indicator on the screen.

• See page 16.

The lens gets fogged.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before

using it (page 102).

The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.

• This is not a malfunction.

The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.

• Set the date and time again (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

Troubleshooting

Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display Messages

If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by

ss) will differ depending on

the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

C:32:ss

• There is trouble with your camera’s

hardware. Turn the power off and on again.

C:13:ss

• The camera cannot read or write data on

the “Memory Stick Duo”. Re-insert the “Memory Stick Duo” several times.

• The internal memory has experienced a

format error, or an unformatted “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted. Format the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo” (page 53).

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”

cannot be used with your camera, or the data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory Stick Duo” (page 97).

E:61:ss

E:62:ss

E:91:ss

• A camera malfunction has occurred.

Initialize the camera (page 55), then turn the power on again.

If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.

• The battery level is low. Charge the

battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.

For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only

• This battery pack is not a

“InfoLITHIUM” type.

System error

• Turn the power off and then on again

(t step 2 in “Read This First”).

Internal memory error

• Turn the power off and then on again

(t step 2 in “Read This First”).

Reinsert the Memory Stick

• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

correctly.

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”

cannot be used in your camera (page 97).

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.

• The terminal section of the “Memory

Stick Duo” is dirty.

Memory Stick type error

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”

cannot be used in your camera (page 97).

Format error

• Format the media again (pages 52 and

53).

Memory Stick locked

• 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 97).

No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick

• Delete unnecessary images or files

(t step 6 in “Read This First”).

Cannot record

• The camera cannot record images in the

selected folder. Select a different folder (page 54).

File error

• An error occurred while the image was

playing back.

File protect

• Release the protection (page 43).

Read only memory

• Your camera cannot record or delete

images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.

No file

• No images have been recorded in the

internal memory.

No file in this folder

• No images have been recorded in this

folder.

• You did not operate correctly when

copying images from your computer (page 67).

Folder error

• A folder with the same first three digit

number already exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folders, or create a new folder (page 53).

Cannot create more folders

• The folder with a name beginning with

“999” exists on the “Memory Stick Duo”. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.

Image size over

• You are playing back an image of a size

that cannot be played back on your camera.

Cannot divide

• The movie is not long enough to be

divided (shorter than about two seconds).

• The file is not a movie.

Invalid operation

• You are trying to play back a file that is

not compatible with the camera.

(Vibration warning indicator)

• Camera shake may occur due to

insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.

640(Fine) is not available

• 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded

only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)].

Troubleshooting

Enable printer to connect

• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge],

however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device.

• The connection is not established.

Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Processing

• The printer is canceling the current print

job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer.

No image for Slide Show

• The selected folder does not contain a

file that can be played in a Slide Show with music.

Connect to PictBridge device

• You tried to print images before the

printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer.

No printable image

• You tried to execute [DPOF image]

without placing a DPOF (Print order) mark on the image(s).

• You tried to execute [All In This Folder]

while a folder that holds only movies was selected. You cannot print movies.

Printer busy Paper error No Paper Ink error Low Ink No Ink

• Check the printer.

Printer error

• Check the printer.

• Check if the image you want to print is

corrupted.

• The data transmission to the printer may

not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal.

Music Error

• Delete the Music file, or replace it with

a normal Music file.

• Execute [Format Music], then download

a new Music files.

Format Music Error

• Execute [Format Music].

Others

On the “Memory Stick”

A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.

“Memory Stick” type Recording/

Memory Stick (without MagicGate)

Memory Stick (with MagicGate)

Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate)

Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate)

Playback

—

*1*2

MagicGate Memory Stick —

MagicGate Memory Stick Duo

Memory Stick PRO —

*1*2*3

Memory Stick PRO Duo

“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera.

Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface.

640(Fine) size movies can be recorded.

• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the equipment used.

Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)

• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped object.

Te r mi n a l

Write-protect switch

Memo area

The position and/or the shape of the writeprotect switch may differ depending on the “Memory Stick Duo” you use.

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while reading or writing data.

• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or

the camera is turned off during a read or write operation

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in

locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise

• We recommend backing up important data.

• Do not press down hard when you write down

on the memo area.

• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick

Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick

Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.

• Do not touch the terminal section of the

“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal object.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick

Duo”.

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory

Stick Duo”.

• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to

water.

• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within

the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.

Others

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions:

– High temperature locations such as the hot

interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive

substances present

Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)

• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment.

• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.

Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (not supplied)

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to 2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera.

On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (T type).

What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

On charging the battery pack

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.

Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:

– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your

body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting.

• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.

• We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and making trial shots before taking the actual shots.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.

On the remaining battery time indicator

The power may go off although the battery remaining indicator shows there is enough power to operate. Use the battery pack up and charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if the battery pack is used in high temperatures for a long time, left in a fully charged state or used frequently.

How to store the battery pack

• If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place. Repeat this charging and using up once a year to maintain the battery pack’s function.

• To use the battery pack up, leave your camera in slide show (page 27) playback mode until the power goes off.

• To prevent staining the terminal, shortcircuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing.

On battery life

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack.

• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.

Others

On the battery charger

x On the battery charger

• Do not charge any other battery pack except Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.

• Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you keep charging it, there is a danger of leaks, excessive heat, explosions, or electric shock.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type have been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.

• If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. Clean the battery charger with dry cloth, etc.

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Sony DSC-T9 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notes on using your camera

Table of contents

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Identifying parts

Indicators on the screen

Changing the screen display

Number of still images and recording time of movies

When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory)

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed

Using the mode switch

Using the Slide Show

Using the menu

Using menu items

Menu items

Shooting menu

Viewing menu

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items

Camera 1

Camera 2

Internal Memory Tool

Memory Stick Tool

Setup 1

Setup 2

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

Copying images to your computer

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

Using the supplied software

Using your Macintosh computer

Printing still images

How to print still images

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Printing at a shop

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Warning indicators and messages

Others

On the “Memory Stick”

On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

On the battery charger