Sony MVC-CD1000 User Manual

3-062-473-12(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

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

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. MVC-CD1000
Serial No. ________________________

MVC-CD1000

©2000 Sony Corporation

.

W ARNING

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

For the Customers in the
U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” 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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used i n this camera is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

If you have any questions about this
product, you may call: Sony Customer
Information Services Center 1-800­222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony
Customer Information Services Center
12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers,
Florida 33913

CAUTION

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

Declaration of Co nformity

Trade name: SONY
Model No.: MVC-CD1000
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park

Ridge, NJ 07656 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

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

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:

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—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
receiveris connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The shielded interface cable recommended
in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of
Part15 of FCC Rules.

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

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BA TTERY .

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.

Note:

In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.

For t he SonyService Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
ion battery.

For the 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 5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTAor BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with

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.

For the Customers in
Germany

Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/

31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:

• Residential area

• Business district

• Light-industry district

(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

For the Customers in Europe

For the Customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.

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Be sure to read the following
before using your camera

Operating instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Before you start reading this manual and
operating the unit, check the model number.
As you read through this manual, buttons
and settings on the camera are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Press DISPLAY.
This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs as
recording media. “CD-R” mentioned above
is indicated as “disc” in this manual.

• We recommend that you
use this camera with
Mavica discs*.

• While the image is being
recorded on the disc, the
ACCESS lamp lights up
(red). When this lamp is
lit, do not shake or strike
the camera.

∗ The Mavica disc is an 8 cm CD-R with the

Mavica logo.

Trial recording

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

Note on image data compatibility

This camera conforms with the Design
Rules for Camera File Systems universal
standard established by the JEIDA (Japan
Electronic Industries Development
Association).

No compensation for contents of
the recording

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

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
maybecontrarytotheprovisionofthe
copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike th e camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the discs
unusable or image data breakdown, damage
or loss may occur.

LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens

• The LCD screen and viewfinder are

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

• Be carefulwhen placing the camera near a

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

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to
get the camera wet. If moisture
condensation occurs, refer to page 64 and
follow the instructions on how to remove it
before using the camera.

Back up recommendation

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

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Table of contents

Getting started

Identifying the parts .........................6

Preparing the power supply .............8

Setting the date and time ...............12

Inserting a disc ...............................14

Basic operations

B Recording

Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE) ...16

Recording still images ...................18

Recording moving images .............24

B Playback

Playing back still images ...............25

Playing back moving images .........26

Viewing images using a personal

computer .................................28

Image file storage destinations and

image file names .....................39

Advanced operations

Before performing
advanced operations

How to use the PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector ......................40

How to use the control button .......40

How to change the menu settings ..42

B Various recording

Settingthe image size(IMAGESIZE)

..................................................47

Recording still images for e-mail

(E-MAIL) ................................48

Adding audio files to still images

(VOICE) .................................48

Recording text documents (TEXT) 49
Recording uncompressed images

(TIFF) ......................................49

Recording images in macro ...........50

Focusing manually ........................50

Using the PROGRAM AE function

..................................................51

Using the Spot light–metering

function ...................................52

Adjusting the exposure

(EXPOSURE) .........................53

Adjusting the white balance

(WHITE BALANCE) .............53

Recording the date and time on the

still image (DATE/TIME) .......54

Enjoying picture effects

(PICTURE EFFECT) .............55

B Various playback

Playing back six images at once

(INDEX) ..................................56

Enlarging a part of the still image

(Zoom and trimming) .............57

Rotating a still image (ROTATE) .58
Playingbackthestillimagesinorder

(SLIDE SHOW) ......................58

ViewingimagesonaTVscreen....59

B Editing

Preventing accidental erasure

(PROTECT) ............................60

Deleting images (DELETE) ..........61

Changingthe recorded stillimagesize

(RESIZE) ...............................62

Selecting still images to print

(PRINT MARK) .....................62

Additional information

Precautions ....................................64

On discs .........................................66

Using your camera abroad .............67

Troubleshooting .............................68

Warning and notice messages .......72

Self-diagnosis display ....................73

Specifications ................................74

LCD screen/viewfinder indicators .75

Index ..............................................77

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Getting started

q

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0

a
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
wa

A Flash (22)
B Built-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

C Self-timer lamp/Recording

lamp (22, 24)

D Shutter button (18, 24)
E Zoom lever (20)
F Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording.

G Focus ring (50)
H Lens
I DIGITAL I/O jack (34)
J PROGRAM AE button (51)
K WHITE BALANCE button (53)

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L Accessory shoe
M OPEN (FLASH) button (22)

N (One-push white balance)

button (53)

O (External flash) jack
P Disc cover OPEN lever (15)
Q Lens cap (supplied)
R STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch

(21)

S FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch

(50)

T A/V OUT (MONO) jack ( 59)

Audio output is monaural.

U PROGRAM AE +/– buttons (51)

Attaching the
shoulder strap

q;

Getting started

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8
9

A (Macro) button (50)
B (Flash) button (22)
C Viewfinder (19)
D Speaker
E DISPLAY button (21)
F Disc window
G Viewfinder adjustment lever

(19)

H VOLUME+/– buttons (27)
I LCD screen
J Hooks for strap
K SPOT METER button (52)
L Control button (40)
M ACCESS lamp (18)

Do not shake or strike the camera
while th e ACCESS lamp is lit.

qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;

N PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

(40)

O DC IN jack (9, 11)
P POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp

(9)

Q POWER switch (12)
R LCD (ON/OFF) button (19)
S Battery cover/PUSH button

(bottom surface) (8)

T Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

Useatripodwithascrewlengthof
less than 7/32 inch (6.5 mm). You
will be unable to firmly secure the
camera to tripods having longer
screws, and may damage the
camera.

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Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Your camera operates only with the NP-F550 (supplied) “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack* (L series).

1 2 3

1

Open the battery cover.

1

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing the PUSH
button.

Install the battery pack.

2

Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment
as illustrated.

Close the battery cover.

3

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery cover. Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove
the battery pack.

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

*

What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery
consumption with compatible video equipment. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packshave the

mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

2

Battery eject lever

1

2

8

Charging the battery pack

When the camera isturned on, you cannotcharge the batterypack. Be sure to turn off
the power of the camera.

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor

Power cord

2

(mains lead)

Getting started

Battery pack

3

1

Insert the batt ery pack into your camera.

1

Open the DC IN cover and connect the DC connecting plug to the

2

DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

3

then to a wall outlet (mains).

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (amber) above the control button lights up
when charging begins. When the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp goes off,
normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to use the
battery longer than usual, leave the batterypack inserted for about o ne hour
after normal charge is completed.

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen or viewfinder on the camera shows the remaining time for which
you can still record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate d epending on the conditions of use and
the operating environment.

toawalloutlet
(mains)

9

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera
again,slidethePOWERswitchdownwardtoturnonthecameraagain.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.)

NP-F550 (supplied) Approx. 210 Approx. 150

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-L10A/
L10B/L10C AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

Battery life and number of im ages that can be recorded/played back

STILL mode recording/playback

Battery pack Battery life (min.) Number of images

Continuous
recording*

Continuous
playback**

NP-F550 (supplied) Approx. 100

(90)

NP-F550 (supplied) Approx. 120

(110)

Approx.1100

(1000)

Approx.1000

(900)

Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77 °F(25°C), 640×480 image
size and in NORMAL recording mode. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time
when you use a normally charged battery pack.

∗ Recording at about 5-second intervals
∗∗Playing back single images continuously at about 7-second intervals

MOVIE mode recording

Battery pack Battery life (min.)

Continuous

NP-F550 (supplied) Approx.120 (110)

recording

Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a
temperature of 77 °F(25°C) and 160×112 image size. Numbers in parentheses
indicate the time when you use a normally c harged battery pack.

Notes

• The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using

the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom.

• The number of images shown on tables above is as a guide. The number may be smaller

depending on conditions.

• If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the battery power runs out, fully charge the

battery using the full charge procedure.

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• Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause

malfunction.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water.

Using the AC power adaptor

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor

Power cord
(mains lead)

1

2

to awall outlet
(mains)

Open the DC IN cover and connect the DC connecting plug to the

1

DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

2

then to a wall outlet (mains).

Getting started

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC adaptor/charger.

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Setting the date and time

When you first use your camera, set the date a nd time. If these are not set, the
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.

POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp

1

Control button

Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power.

1

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up.

Press v on the control button.

2

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder.

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

MENU BAR OFF

Select [SETUP] with BBBB on the control button,

3

then press the center x.

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT CLOSE

Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the

4

center x.

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

JAN12000

12:00:00A

M

CLOCK SET

2000JAN / / : 1 12 00AM

SELECT/ADJUST

12

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

ENTER

CANCEL

OK

Select the desired date display format with

5

v/V on the control button, then press the
center x.

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

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

6

item you want to set with b/B on the control
button.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.

Set the numeric value with v/V on the

7

control button, then press the center x to
enter it.

After entering the number, v/V moves to the next
item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5,setthe
time on a 24-hourcycle.

Select [ENTER] with B on the controlbutton,

8

then press the center x at the desired
moment to begin clock movement.

The d ate and time are entered.

CLOCK SET

2000 : 1 1 12 00 AM//

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2000 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2000/ :/ 1 7 12 00 AM

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2000/ :/ 4 7 10 30 PM

SELECT

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

ENTER

CANCEL

OK

Y/M/D
M/D/Y

D/M/Y
ENTER

CANCEL

OK

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

ENTER

CANCEL

OK

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

ENTER

CANCEL

OK

Getting started

To cancel the date and time setting

Select [CANCE L] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center x.

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Inserting a disc

You can use only the 8 cm CD-Rs that have this mark.

1 2

Disc cover OPEN
lever

Lock tab

Whileslidingthelocktabtotheleft,slidedownthedisccover

1

OPEN lever.
Open the disc cover by your hand after the cover is unlocked.

Place a disc with the blue side down.

2

Push down the center of the disc until it clicks. When installing, do not push
with too much force and do not touch the pickup lens.

Close the disc cover.

3

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Pickup lens

Push here

Disc

Removing the disc

While sliding the lock tab to the left, slide downthe disc cover OPEN lever, and open
the disc cover after the cover is unlocked. Then, remove the disc as illustrated below.

Notes

• Before removing the disc, be sure to check that the disc is not rotating.

• Do not open the disc cover while the ACCESS l amp is lit. Otherwise,the recorded image may

be damaged or the disc may become unusable.

Getting started

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Basic operations

B Recording

Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE)

When you use a new disc, you have to initialize the disc. Slide the POWER switch
downward to turn on the power before initializing a disc.

1–6

Control button

Press v on the control button.

1

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder.

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

Select [FILE] with B on the control button,

2

then press the center x.

SELECT OK

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT CLOSE

DISC TOOL
ROTAT E
SLIDE SHOW
PRINT MARK
PROTECT

MENU BAR OFF

Select [DISC TOOL] with v on the control

3

button, then press the center x.

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DISC TOOL CANCEL
ROTAT E
SLIDE SHOW
PRINT MARK
PROTECT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

INITIALIZE
FINALIZE

CANCEL

Select [INITIALIZE] with v on the control

4

button, then press the center x.

DISC TOOL CANCEL
ROTAT E
SLIDE SHOW
PRINT MARK
PROTECT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

Select [OK] with v on the control button,

5

then press the center x.

“PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the
LCD screen or on the viewfinder. Be sure to avoid

INITIALIZE

PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE

any vibration during th e initialization in step 6.

SELECT OK

Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press the center x.

6

Initialization starts.

INITIALIZE?
OK

CANCEL

READY?

OK

CANCEL

BB

B Recording

B

INITIALIZEINITIALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

INITIALIZE IN PROGRESSREADY TO INITIALIZE

INITIALIZE

INITIALIZE COMPLETE

To cancel the initialization

Select [CANCE L] with V on the control button, then press the center x.

What is initialization?

The initialization is required to record images on a disc.
Incasethatyouhaveexecutedthefinalization(page29)toviewimagesonaCD­ROM drive, you can record images on the disc if you executethe initializationagain.
Images previously recorded will remain on the disc.

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Recording still images

To record still images, slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and
insert a disc.

1

ACCESS lamp

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE s elect or to STILL.

1

Press and hold the shutter button

2

halfway down an d check the image.

While the AE lock indicator z (green) is
flashing,the image is frozen, however, the
image is not yet recorded. When the camera
finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE
lock indicator z lights u p and the camera is
ready for recording.
To cancel the recording, release the shutter
button.

Press the shutter button fully down.

3

The shutter clicks and the image is recorded on the disc. After “REC ORDI N G”
goes off, you can do another recording.

2, 3

AE lock indicator

∗ The exposureand focus are automaticallyadjusted. The focus is not automaticallyadjusted

when the camera is in manual focus mode.

For the number of images you can record on a disc

Seepage47.

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While the image is being recorded on a disc, the ACCESS
lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike
the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, not remove
the battery pack/disc, or not open the disc cover.
Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur or the
disc may become unusable.

Notes

• You can delete images recorded on a disc, however, even if you delete images, the disc

remaining space does not increase.

• When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen or the viewfinder may change

after the AE is locked, however, this will not affect the recorded image.

• After you change the disc, it may take about ten seconds to get ready for recording.

Recording images with the viewfinder

Adjust the viewfinder adjustment lever until the image appears clearly within the
viewfinder, then record the image.

Viewfinder adjustment
lever

Note

The viewfinder display is automatically turned off when your face is not near the viewfinder.

BB

B Recording

B

To turn off the LCD scre en

Press LCD (ON/OFF) to turn off the LCD screen. The battery life will be longer.

LCD (ON/OFF)

Notes

• You cannot turn off the LCD screen when the demonstration is being executed (page 46).

• When both the LCD screen and viewfinder displays are turned o ff, only the following will

operate: LCD (ON/OFF) button, POWER switch, the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector, FOCUS
AUTO/MANUAL switch, STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch, focus ring, and shutter button.

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Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 46).
This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the disc.

Checking the last recorded image (Review)

Clear the menu bar (page 41), and press b on the control button. To return to the
normal recording mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETUR N] with
b/B on the control button and then press the center x. To delete the image, select
[DELETE] on thereview screen with b/B on the control button, then press the center
x. An d select [OK] with v on the control button, then press the center x.However,
even if you delete images, the disc remaining space does not increase.

Using the zoom feature

Zoom lever

Tside:for
telephoto (subject
appears closer)

Wside:forwide­angle (subject
appears farther
away)

If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject

Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the focus is
sharp.

Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side: About 9 7/8 inches (25 cm) or more
T side: About 31 1/2 inches (80 cm) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 50.

Digital zoom function

This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to function when
the zoom exceeds 10×.

T

W

The T-side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.

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Using digital zoom

• The maximum zoom magnification is 20×.

• Digital zooming may deteriorate the picture quality. When digital zoom is not

necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 45).

Note

Digital zoom does not work for moving images.

Activating the SteadyShot function

When the SteadyShot function is working, the camera compensates for camera­shake.

STEADY SHOT ON/
OFF switch

Set the STEADYSHOT ON/OFF switch to ON. The (SteadyShot) indicator
appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.

Notes

• The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

• If you use a wide conversion lens (optional), this lens may influence the SteadyShot function.

LCD screen or viewfinder indicators during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators o n the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.
See p age 75 for a detailed description of the indicators.

DISPLAY

BB

B Recording

B

Notes

• You cannot turn off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the indicators used in advanced

operations.

• The indicators on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder are not recorded.

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Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you
press the shutter button.

Self-timer lamp

Shutter button

Select on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the
center x. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder, and the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the image is
recorded.

Control button

Recording images with the flash

Press OPEN (FLASH) to pop up the flash. The initial setting is AUTO (no
indication). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings
become dark. When you change the flash mode, press (Flash) repeatedly so that
the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder. This setting
can b e set only when the flash is popped up.

OPEN (FLASH)

(Flash)

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Each time you press the button,
the indicator changes as follows.
(No indication) tttt(No indication)

Auto red-eye reduction : The flash preparatively strobes before recording to
reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

Forced flash : The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.

No flash : The flash does not strobe.
You can change the amount of the flash light with [FLASH LEVEL] in the menu
settings (page 45).

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Notes

• Do not block the photocell window for flash while recording.

• The recommended shooting distance is 23 5/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet (0.6 to 2.5 m).

• Attaching a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash and the recorded

image may be eclipsed.

• You cannot use the built-in flash and an external strobe at the same time.

• The indicator appears when the flash is not popped up under situations that you should use

the flash.

• Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on

individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or
other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you select a
slow shutter speed in shutter priority mode of the PROGRAM AE function.

• The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.

BB

B Recording

B

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Recording moving images

Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format.
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power
and insert a disc.

1 2

Recording
lamp

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE select or to MOVIE.

1

Press the shutter button fully down.

2

“REC” appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder, and the image and
sound are recorded on the disc. The recording lamp lights up during recording.

If you press the shutter button momentarily

The image and sound are recorded for 5 seconds. The recording time can be set
to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 44).

Ifyouholdtheshutterbuttondown

The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up
to 60 seconds. However,when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu settings is set to [320
(HQ)] or [320×240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 47).

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen, zooming or using the self­timer

Seepage20to22.

LCD screen or viewfinder indicat ors d uring recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 75 for a detailed description of the
indicators.

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Playing backs still images

"b/B"

1

2, 3

Control button

Set the PLAY/STILL/M OVIE selector to PLAY.

1

The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder.

Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD

2

screen or on the viewfinder.
Select the desired still image with the

3

control button.

Press v/V/b/B on the control button to
select \b/B\ on the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder, then press b/B.

\b: To display the p receding image.
B\: To display the next image.

120min

640

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT FILE BACK/NEXT

B Playback

6/8

BB

B Playback

B

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the controlbutton.

LCD screen or viewfinder indicators during still image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.
See p age 76 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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Playing back moving images

B

(playback)/

1

2–4

Control button

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE s elect or to PLAY .

1

The last recorded image (stillor moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder.

Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD

2

screen or on the viewfinder.
Select the desired moving image with the

3

control button.

Moving images are displayed one size s maller than
still images.
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to s elect \b/B\
on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder, then press

b/B.
\b: To display the preceding image.
B\: To display the next image.

\b/B\

120min

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT

160

FILE BACK/NEXT

6/8

Select the B (playback) button on the LCD

4

screen or on the viewfinder with v on the
control button, then press the center x.

The moving image and sound are played back.
During playback, B (playback) changes to X
(pause).

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X (pause) button

120min

160

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

Playback bar

0:05

6/8

To pause playback

Select X (pause) on the LCD screen or on the viewfinderwith v/V/b/B on the
control button, then press the centerx.

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the
imageandsoundbypressingthecenterx. When you press the center x during
playback,playback is paused.

Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)]

The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 3 and 4.

Adjusting the volume of the built-in speaker

Press VOLUME+/– to adjust the volume.

VOLUME+/–

LCD screen or viewfinder indicators during moving image
playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.
See p age 76 for a detailed description of the indicators.

BB

B Playback

B

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Viewing images using a personal
computer

You can view data with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail.
This section describes the general method for viewing images on a personal
computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and
application software.

For Windows users

A Viewing images with a CD-ROM drive (page 33)

Finalize the disc beforehand (page 29).

B Viewing images with a personal computer connected with

the USB cable (page 33)

You do not need to finalize the disc. You have to install the U SB driver and the
software, DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM. For details on DirectCD,
refer to the software operating instructions of DirectCD.

C Viewing images using a CD-R/CD-RW drive (page 37)

You do not need to finalize the disc. You have to install the software, DirectCD
included in the supplied CD-ROM.

For Macintosh users

Viewing images with a CD-ROM drive (page 37)

Finalize the disc beforehand (page 29).You have to install the driver , Adaptec UDF
Volume Access included in the supplied CD-ROM.

Notes on using your personal computer

Software

• Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that

applications that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer.
— Still image (except TEXT mode and uncompressed mode): JPEG format
— Moving image/Voice memo: MPEG format
— Uncompressed mode still image: TIFF mode
— Still image in TEXT mode: GIF format.

• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open

a still image file.

• When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your

personal computer to the camera, the image format will differ so the “FILE
ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open the file.

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Communications with your personal computer

Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover
after recovering from Suspend, or Sleep.

• Windows and Windows NT, ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• DirectCD is a trademark of Adaptec, Inc.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this
manual.

Preparing for viewing images on CD-ROM drives (FINALIZE)

You can play back the disc recorded with this camera on CD-ROM drives. You have
to execute the finalization before v iewing images on a CD-ROM drive. A disc that
has n ot been executed the finalization cannot be read with CD-ROM drives.

What is finalization?

• The finalization is required to view images on a CD-ROM drive.

• Youcan record new images on the finalized disc if you execute the initialization on

it again. You have to execute the finalization to view new images on a CD-ROM
drive.Each time you execute the finalization, approximate 13.5 MB of the disc will
decrease. Werecommend that you execute the finalization onto compiled data at a
time.

• You can execute the finalization onto the disc later, even if you remove it from the

camera.

Executing the finalization

Press v on the control button.

1

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder.

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

Select [FILE] with B on the control button,

2

then press the center x.

SELECT OK

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT CLOSE

DISC TOOL
ROTAT E
SLIDE SHOW
PRINT MARK
PROTECT

MENU BAR OFF

BB

B Playback

B

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Select [DISC TOOL] with v on the control

3

button, then press the center x.

DISC TOOL CANCEL
ROTAT E
SLIDE SHOW
PRINT MARK
PROTECT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

Select [FINALIZE] with v on the con trol

4

button, then press the center x.

DISC TOOL CANCEL
ROTAT E
SLIDE SHOW
PRINT MARK
PROTECT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

Select [OK] with v on the control button,

5

then press the center x.

“PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the
LCD screen or on the viewfinder. Be sure to avoid

FINALIZE

PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE

any vibration during the finalization.

SELECT OK

Select [OK] with v on the c ontrol button, then press the center x.

6

Finalization starts and the disc remaining indicator changes from to .

INITIALIZE
FINALIZE

CANCEL

FINALIZE?
OK

CANCEL

READY?

CANCEL

OK

FINALIZEFINALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

FINALIZE IN PROGRESSREADY TO FINALIZE

FINALIZE

FINALIZE COMPLETE

To cancel the finalization

Select [CANCEL] with V on the control button, then press the center x.Oncethe
finalization starts, you cannot cancel it.

Notes

• It takes for about one minute to execute the finalization. Do not shake or jar the camera during

this operation. Place the camera on a stable surface during the finalization.

• When you execute the finalization, we recommend that you use the an external power source

(page 11).

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Using the supplied 8 cm CD adaptor

When your disc drive does not conform to 8 cm CD or is an upright type, use the
supplied 8 cm CD adaptor.

Slide the disc into the inner groove and under two of the tabs on

1

the inner circle of adaptor in the num bered order.

1

Printed side of the disc (The other blue side
is recordable side.)

2

Pull the third tab out away from the disc and the disc will slip into

2

place. Release the third tab and the disc will be held firmly in place.

Printed side of the adaptor (SONY is printed
on this side and the other side is the luster
side.)

BB

B Playback

B

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Check that the disc is set co rrectly in the grooves of the adaptor,

3

that all the tabs are even with the surfaceof the adaptor, and that
the disc is not protrude from the adaptor.

If the tabs protrude, press them back
down into place. Otherwise, it may cause
malfunction of your disc drive.

Notes

• The supplied adaptor may not be used with your disc drive. For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the disc drive.

• Use the adaptor at a low-speed (8-speed or lower).

• Do not place the adaptor under direct sunlight or near the heat.

• The adaptor is only used with Mavica discs. This cannot be used with other 8 cm CD-Rs.

Viewing images on a Windows computer

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE

Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from:
Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or

Windows 98 to Windows 98SE
CPU: MMX Pentium 2 00 MHz or faster
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
ActiveMovie (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures)

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single personal

computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as
standard), or when using a hub.

• Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some equipment may

not operate.

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

above.

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A Viewing images with a CD-ROM drive

Finalize the disc beforehand (page 29).

For Windows 98 users

Start up your personal computer and insert the disc into the CD-

1

ROM drive of your personal computer.

Open [ My Computer] and double click the drive recognizing the

2

camera (Example:[ CD-ROM (D:)]).

Double-click the desired data file.

3

B Viewing images with a personal computer connected with

the USB cable

Once you install DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM, you do not need to
finalize the disc to view images on the disc.
You can exchange data between the camera and a computer using the supplied USB
cable and CD-ROMs.

Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driverto
the computer. The USB driver is contained in the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD-001).

For Windows 98 users

Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load.

1

Insert the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD-001) in the CD-ROM drive of

2

your personal computer

If the setup screen of DirectCD appears, click [Finish] on the screen.

BB

B Playback

B

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Connect the DIGITAL I/O jack on your camera with the USB

3

connector on your personal comp uter using the supplied U SB
cable.

to the USB connector

Personal computer

Insert a disc into your camera, connect the AC poweradaptor and

4

turn on your camera.

“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder of your camera
and the camera is set to communication standby mode. Your personal computer
recognizes the camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts.

Follow the on-screen messages to specify the CD-ROM drive and

5

install the USB driver.

Check that the Add Hardware Wizard is displayed, then click [Next].

1

USB
cable

2

1

to the DIGITAL I/O jack

Push in until the
plug clicks into
place

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Select the option [Search for the best driver for your device.

2

[Recommended].] in the window, then click [Next].

Check that the option [CD-ROM] is selected, then click [Next].

3

After the location of the driver is searched, click [Next].

4

File copy starts.
After [Windows has finished installing the software that your new

5

hardware device requires.] is displayed, click [Finish].

The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB
driversare installed. Repeat steps 1 to 5 again.

Viewing images

When you view images on the disc which has not been finalized, you haveto install
DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM. For details on DirectCD, refer to the
software operating instructions of DirectCD.

BB

B Playback

B

For Windows 98 users

Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load.

1

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Connect the DIGITAL I/O jack on your camera with the USB

2

connector on your personal comp uter using the supplied U SB
cable.

to the USB connector

Personal computer

Insert a disc into your camera, connect the AC poweradaptor to

3

your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains), and turn on the
power of your camera.

“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder of the camera.

Open [ My Computer] on Windows 98 and double click the

4

newly recognized drive. (Exam ple: [ Removable Disk (D:)])

The folders inside the disc are displayed.

Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the

5

folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and
image file names” (page 39).

Desired file type Double-click in this folder

Still image “Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder** t
Moving image*
Audio*
E-mail image

Tiffimage
(uncompressed)

“Mssony” folder
“Mssony” folder
“Mssony” folder

USB
cable

2

1

to the DIGITAL I/O jack

Push in untilthe
plug clicks into
place

t

“Moml0001” folder**tImage file

t

“Momlv100” folder**tAudio file

t

“Imcif100” folder**

t

Image file

Image file

∗ Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing is

recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “disc,” the image and sound
may break off.

∗∗When these file names are described in capital letters to distinguish the small letter “l”

and the number “1,” these are shown as follows: 100MSDCF, MOML0001,
MOMLV100, IMCIF100.

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Copying a file in the disc to a personal computer

Select the desired file, and drag it to the desired drive or folder.

Copying a file in a personal computer to a disc

Once you install DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM, you can select the
desiredfile,anddragittothedisc.Toviewaimagewiththiscamera,thefilename
format must be as follows, “DSC0ssss.JPG”.
For details, see “Image file storage destinations and image file names” (page 39).

C Viewing images using a CD-R/CD-RW drive

You do not need to finalize the disc. You have to install DirectCD included in the
supplied CD-ROM. For details on DirectCD, refer to the software operating
instructions of DirectCD.

ViewingimagesonaMacintoshcomputer

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following
models.

• iMac with the M ac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM

drive

• iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation
QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Note

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

ViewingimageswithaCD-ROMdrive

Finalizethe disc beforehand (page 29).You have to install the driver, AdaptecUDF
Volume Access included in the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD-001).

BB

B Playback

B

For Macintosh users

Start up your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

1

Insert the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD-001) in the CD-ROM drive of

2

your personal computer.

Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

3

Double-click the icon of the hard disk contain in g the OS to open

4

the window.

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Move the driver,“Adaptec UDF Volume Access” from the window

5

opened in step 3 to “System Folder” folder in the window opened
in step 4 (drag and drop).

When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click

6

“OK.”
Restart your personal computer.

7

Viewing images

Start up your personal computer and insert the disc into the CD-

1

ROM drive of your personal comput er.
Double click the disc folder.

2

Double-click the desired data file.

3

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Image file storage destinations
and image file names

Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode.
Images in a disc have different file names. The meanings of the file names are as
follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is
[D].)

Folder containing still image data

Folder containing E-mail mode and TIFF
image data

Folder containing moving image data

Folder containing voice memo audio data

Folder File Meaning

100msdcf DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image file recorded normally

• Still image file recorded in E-MAIL

mode (page 48)

• Still image file recorded in VOICE

mode (page 48)

TXT0ssss.GIF • Still image file recorded in TEXT mode

(page 49)

Imcif100 DSC0ssss.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in E-

MAIL mode (page 48)

DSC0ssss.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in

TIFF mode (page 49)

Moml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG • Moving image file
Momlv100 DSC0ssss.MPG • Audio file recorded in VOICE mode

(page 48)

The numerical portion of the following files are the same.

—An image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding small-size image file
—An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file
—An image file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding audio file

BB

B Playback

B

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Advanced operations

Before performing advanced
operations

This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for
“Advanced operations.”

How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector selects whether you can use your camera to
record or to play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to
operate your camera.

STILL

MOVIE

PLAY

PLAY: Toplaybackoredit

STILL: To record still images

MOVIE: To record moving

images

and voice memos

images

How to use the control button

The control button is used to select the buttons, images and menus displayed on the
LCD screen or on the viewfinder of your camera and modify the settings. The operation
methods that are frequently used for “Advancedoperations” are described below.

Select Set (enter)

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Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen or
on the viewfinder

Press v to display the menu bar
on the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder.

Press VVVV to clear the menu bar from
the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.

SELECT OK

Menu bar

MENU BAR OFF

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

Note

You cannot clear the menu bar on the INDEX screen (page 56).

Selecting items or i mages on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder

Press v/V/b/B on the control

1

button to select the item you

want to set or the image you

want to display.

The color of the selected item or the

frame of the selected image

changes from blue to yellow.

Press the center x to enter

2

the item.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute

each function.

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT CLOSE

MENU BAR OFF

The “Advanced operations” section of this manual refers to selecting and
entering items by the above procedure as “Select [item name].”

Before performing advanced operations

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How to change the menu settings

Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu
items displayed on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder with the control button.

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

1–3

Control button

Press v on the control button to display the menu bar.

1

The menu bar appears as follows according to the position of the PLAY/STILL/
MOVIEselector.

MOVIE/STILL

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT OK

Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the

2

control button, then press the center x.

CAMERA

MENU BAR OFF

PLAY (single mode)

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

MENU BAR OFF

The color of the selected item changesfrom blue to
yellow,and when you press the center x, the settings
that can be set for its item are displayed.

Select the desired setting with v/V/b/B on the control button, then

3

press the center x.

PLAY (INDEX mode)

2000 7 4 10:30PM100-0001

DELETE

FILE SETUP

SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY

VIDEO OUT

NTSC

/LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

To cancel the setup

Press V on the control button repeatedly until the LCD screen or on the viewfinder
returns to the menu bar display in step 1. To clear the menu bar, press V again.

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Menu settings

Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the PLAY/
STILL/MOVIEselector. The LCD screen or viewfinder shows only the items you can
operate at the moment. Initialsettings are indicated with x.

(self-timer)

Records with the self-timer (page 22).

EFFECT

Item Setting Description

P. EFFECT SOLARIZE

B&W
SEPIA
NEG.ART

x OFF

DA TE/
TIME

FILE

Item-1 Item-2 Setting Description

DISC
TOOL

DAY &
TIME

DATE

x OFF

INITIALIZE

FINALIZE OK Allows you to view images

CANCEL — Goes b ack to the [DISC TOOL]

Sets the image special effects (page 55). MOVIE

Sets wh ether to insert the date and time
into the image (page 54).

OK Initializes a disc (page 14). MOVIE
CANCEL Cancels the initialization of a

disc.

recorded with this camera on a
CD-ROM drive (page 29).

CANCEL Cancels the finalization.

item.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

STILL

STILL

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

STILL
PLAY

Before performing advanced operations

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Item Setting Description

POS.
SENSOR

FILE
NUMBER

IMAGE
SIZE

REC MODE TIFF Records a TIF F (uncomp ressed) file in

REC TIME
SET

ROTATE (in
single mode
only)

ON Plays back images recorded with the

x OFF When you point the camera upward or

SERIES Assigns numbersto filesin sequence

x NORMAL Resets the file number that starts from

x 1600×1200

1600 (3:2)
1024×768
640×480

320 (HQ)
320×240

x 160×112

TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white.
VOICE Records an audio file (with a still image)

E-MAIL Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG

x NORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected

15 sec
10 sec

x 5sec
— Rotates the still image. PLAY

camera on its side (vertical images) as
vertical images. This function does not
work for images recorded in TEXT
mode.

downward for shooting, set this to OFF
to prevent improper horizontal/vertical
judgement.

even if the disc is changed.

0001 each time the disc is changed.
Selects the image size when recording

still images.

Selects the MPEG image size or quality
when recording moving images.

addition to the JPEG format.

in addition to the JPEG file.

file in addition to the selected image
size.

image size.
Selects the recording time for moving

images.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

STILL

MOVIE
STILL

STILL

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

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Item Setting Description

SLIDE
SHOW
(Only in
PLAY
(single)
mode)

PRINT
MARK

PROTECT ON Protects images against accidental

CAMERA

Item Setting Description

DIGITAL
ZOOM

SHARPNESS

FLASH
LEVEL

EXPOSURE +2.0EV to

INTERVAL

REPEAT A slide show can be repeated for up to

START Starts the slide show.
CANCEL Cancels the slide show settings or

ON Marks the still images to be printed

x OFF Removes the print mark of the still

x OFF Releases protection of images.

x ON Uses digital zoom. STILL

OFF Does not use digital zoom.

+2 to –2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

HIGH Makes the flash level higher than

x NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal.

–2.0EV

Sets the slide show interval.
x 5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min

approx. 20 minutes.
x ON/OFF

execution.

(page 62).

images.

erasure (page 60).

The indicator appears (except when
the setting is 0).

normal.

Adjusts the exposure. MOVIE

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

Before performing advanced operations

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

STILL

STILL

STILL

TOOL (Only in PLAY (single) mode)

Item Setting Description

RESIZE 1600×1200

1024×768
640×480
CANCEL

Changes the recorded image size
(page 62).

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

PLAY

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SETUP

Item Setting Description

DEMO xSTBY/ON

OFF

VIDEO
OUT

/

LANGUA GE

CLOCK
SET

BEEP SHUTTER Turns off the beep only.(The shutter

LCD
BRIGHT

NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL

x ENGLISH Displays the menu items in English. MOVIE

— Sets the date and time (page 12). MOVIE

x ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when

OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Displayed only when you use the AC
power adaptor in MOVIE or STILL
mode. When [ON] is selected, a
demonstration will start if you do not
operate your camera for about 10
minutes. To stop the demonstration, turn
off your camera. Select [ON] to make
the demonstration appear again.

mode (e.g., Japan, the USA).

mode (e.g., Europe).

/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.

sound is heard when you press the
shutter button.)

you press the control button/shutter
button).

Adjusts the LCD screen brightness
using +/- on the LCD screen.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

MOVIE
STILL

MOVIE
STILL
PLAY

STILL
PLAY

STILL
PLAY

MOVIE
STILL
PLAY

MOVIE
STILL
PLAY

INDEX (Only in PLAY (single) mode)

Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 56).

DELETE

Setting Description

OK Deletes the displayed image. PLAY
CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.

(Return) (Only in PLAY (INDEX) mode)

Returns to PLAY (single) mode.

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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selector

Various recording

B

Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE)

1
2, 3

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to MOVIE or STILL.
Select [FILE] an d then

2

[IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.
Select the desired image

3

size.

Still image sizes:

1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*,
1024×768, 640×480

∗ The image is recorded in the ratio of

three to two to fit the printing paper
size.

Moving i mage sizes:

320 (HQ)*, 320×240, 160×112

∗ High Quality mode

The number of images or the time
that you can record on a disc

Image size Number of images or

1600×1200
1600 (3:2) Approx. 170

1024×768 Approx. 350

640×480 Approx. 1080

320 (HQ) Approx. 370 (15)**

320×240 Approx. 1400 (15)**

160×112 Approx. 5100 (60)**

∗ When [REC MODE] is set to

[NORMAL].

∗∗Numbers in parentheses indicate the

maximum time in a continuous
recording.

Notes

• Yo u can delete images recorded on a disc,

however, even if you delete images, the
disc remaining space does not increase.

• The number of images recordable on a disc

may decrease depending on conditions.

time*

Approx. 160

sec

sec

sec

BB

B Various recording

B

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Recording still
images for e-mail (E­MAIL)

TheE-MAILmoderecordsasmall­size (320×240) image at the same time
as a still image. Small-size images are
convenient for e-mail transmission,
etc.

Adding audio files to
still images (VOICE)

3
1
2

3
1
2

Set the PLAY/STILL/M OVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

2

andthen[E-MAIL]fromthe
menu.

Record the image.

3

The number ofimages that youcan
recordonadiscinE-MAILmode

Image size Number of

1600×1200
1600 (3:2) Approx. 150

1024×768 Approx. 300

640×480 Approx. 730

To return to normal
recording mode

Select [NORMAL ] in step 2.

images

Approx. 140

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

2

and then [VOICE] from the
menu.

Record the image.

3

If you press and release the
shutter button, sound is

recorded for five seconds.

Ifyouholddowntheshutter
button, sound is recorded until

you release the shutter button for
up to 40 seconds.

The number of images that you can
record on a disc in VOICEmode

Image size Number of

1600×1200
1600 (3:2) Approx. 150
1024×768 Approx. 270

640×480 Approx. 620

To return to normal
recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

images

Approx. 130

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Recording text
documents (TEXT)

Tex t is recorded in black and white
GIF format to provide a clearer image.

3
1
2

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

2

and then [TEXT] from the
menu.

Record the image.

3

The number of images that you can
recordonadiscinTEXTmode

Image size Number of

1600×1200
1600 (3:2) Approx. 1450

1024×768 Approx. 1510

640×480 Approx. 1570

To return to normal
recording mode

Select [NORMAL ] in step 2.

Notes

• If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you

may be unable to record a clear image.

• Writing and reading data take more time

than normal recording.

• The image will be displayed in

monochrome in TEXT mode.

images

Approx. 1370

Recording
uncompressed
images (TIFF)

This mode simultaneously records still
images in both TIFF format
(uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed).

3
1
2

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

2

and then [TIFF] from the
menu.

Record the image.

3

The number of images that you can
record on a disc in TIFF mode

Image size Number of

1600×1200
1600 (3:2) Approx.22

To return to normal
recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

• JPEG images are recorded in the image

size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu.
TIFF images are recorded in [
size other than when [
selected.

• Writing data takes more time than in

normal recording. It will take for about 40
seconds.

images

Approx. 20

1600×1200

1600 (3:2)

]is

BB

B Various recording

B

]

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Recording images in
macro

2

3
1

Set the PLAY/STILL/M OVIE

1

selector to MOVIE or STILL.
Set the FOCUS AUTO/

2

MANUAL switch to AUTO.
Press (macro).

3

The (macro) indicator appears
on the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder.
WiththezoomleversettotheW
side, you can shoot a subject that is
about 13/16 inch (2 cm) away from
the lens surface in macro mode.

To return to normal
recording mode

Press again. The indicator
disappears.

Notes

• You cannot record images in macro with

the following PROGRAM AE modes:
—Landscape mode
—Panfocus mode

• You cannot record images in macro if the

indicator appears.

Focusing manually

Normally the focus is a utomatically
adjusted. The manual focus function is
convenient to focus the subject such as
under dark situations.

1

2
3

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to MOVIE or STILL.
Set the FOCUS AUTO/

2

MANUAL switch to MANUAL.

The 9 (manual focus) indicator
appears on the LCD screen or on
the v iewfinder.

Turn the focus ring to achieve

3

asharpfocus.

When you shoot still images, the
imageon the LCD screenor on the
viewfinder is enlarged (double*)
and the focal point information
appears while the focus is being
adjusted. After adjusting, the
image returns to normal size. The
range is from
13/16 inch (2 cm) to

∗ When using the digital zoom

function, the enlarged image will be
less than double size.

To reactivate auto focusing

Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL
switchtoAUTO.

∞

(infinity).

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Notes

• Focal point information may not

completelyshow the correct distance. Use
the information as a guide.

• Focal point information does not show the

correct distance when attaching the
conversion lens.

• If you shoot a subject within 31 1/2 inches

(0.8 m) while the zoom lever is set to T
side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such
cases, the focal point information flashes.
Move the zoom lever to the W side until
the indicator stops flashing.

• You cannot adjust the focus manually if

you have selected the Panfocus mode in
the PROGRAM AE function.

Using the PROGRAM
AE function

1
2

PROGRAM AE +/–

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to MOVIE or STILL.
Press PROGRAM AE

2

repeatedly to select the
desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Aperture priority mode

For making the subject stand out
against an unclear background or
providing a larger in-focus range.
Press PROGRAM AE +/–
repeatedly to select an aperture
valuein9stepsfromF2.8toF11.

Shutter speed priority

mode

For recording a sharp picture of a
fast-moving subject or recording
the flow of motion of a moving
subject.
Press PROGRAM AE +/–
repeatedly to select a shutter speed
in 17 steps from 8'' to 1/500 when
recording a still image, or in 11
steps from 1/8 to 1/500 when
recording a moving image.

BB

B Various recording

B

Twilight mode

Suppresses the blurring of colors
of a bright subject in a dark place
so that you can record the subject
without losing the dark atmosphere
of the surroundings.

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Twilight plus mode

Increases the effectiveness of the
twilightmode function.

Landscape mode

Focusesonly on a distantsubjectto
record landscapes, etc.

Panfocus mode

Changes the focus quickly and
simply from a close subject to a
distant subject.

To cancel PROGRAM AE

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
the indicator on the LCD screen or on
the viewfinder goes out.

Notes

• You can focus only on distant subjects in

Landscape mode.

• In Panfocus mode, the zoom position is set

to the W side and focus is fixed.

• When you record in Twilight plus mode,

we recommend that you use a tripod to
prevent shaking.

• Set the forced flash when you use the

flashinthefollowingmodes:

– Twilight mode

Twilight plus mode

–
– Landscape mode

• You cannot use t he PROGRAM AE

function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].

• If the setting is not appropriate in Aperture

priority mode and Shutter speed priority
mode, the setting value indicator on the
LCD screen or on the viewfinder flashes
when you press the shutter button. In this
case, reset the value.

• If you select a slow shutter speed in

Twilight plus mode or select Shutter speed
priority mode, the image may not be clear.

Using the Spot light

–

metering function

Select this mode when there is
backlight or when there is strong
contrast between the subject and the
background, etc.

SPOT
METER

Press SPOT METER to activate the
spot light-metering function. Position
the point you want to record at the spot
light-metering cross hair.

LCD screen/viewfinder

Spot light-metering
cross hair

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Adjusting the
exposure
(EXPOSURE)

1
2, 3

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to MOVIE or STILL.
Select [CAMERA] and then

2

[EXPOSURE] from the menu.
Select the desired exposure

3

value.

Adjust the exposure value while
checking the brightness of the
background. You can select values
rangingfrom+2.0EVto-2.0EV
in steps of 1/3 E V.

Note

If a subject is under extremely bright or dark
situations, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.

Adjusting the white
balance (WHITE
BALANCE)

Normally the white balance is
automatically adjusted.

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to MOVIE or STILL.
Press WHITE BALANCE

2

repeatedly to select the
desired white balance
setting.

IN DOOR (n)

• Places where the lighting

condition changes quickly

• Under bright lighting such as

photography studios

• Under sodium or mercurylamps

OUT DOOR ( )

Recording a sunrise/sunset, night
scene, neon signs, or fireworks

One-push white balance ( )

Adjusting the white balance
depending on the light source

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance
automatically

1

2

BB

B Various recording

B

To shoot in one-push white
balance mode

1 Press WHITE BALANCE

repeatedly until the indicator
appears.

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2 Shoot a white object such as paper

full under the same situation you
will shoot.

3 Press .

The indicator flashes quickly.
When the white balance has been
adjusted and stored in the memory,
the indicator stops flashing.

To reactivate auto
adjustment

Select [AUTO] in step 2.

Notes

• Select [AUTO] when shooting with

fluorescent lighting.

• The indicator means:

Slow flashing: white balance is not set.
Quick flashing: white balance is being
adjusted (after you pressed ).
Lit steady: white balance has been set.

• If the indicator keeps flashing even

when you press , record in automatic
white balance mode.

Recording the date
and time on the still
image (DATE/TIME)

4
1
2, 3

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Select [EFFECT] and then

2

[DATE/TIME] from the menu.
Selectthedateandtime.

3

DA Y & TIME

Imposes the date, hour, and
minute.

DATE

Imposes the year, month, and day.

OFF

Does not impose the date and time.

Record the image.

4

The date and time do not appear on
the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder during shooting, these
appear during playback only.

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2000 7 4

Enjoying picture
effects (PICTURE
EFFECT)

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to MOVIE or STILL.
Select [EFFECT] and then

2

[P. EFFECT] from the menu.
Select the desired mode.

SOLARIZE

The light contrast is clearer and the
picture looks like an illustration.

B&W

The picture is monochrome (black
and white).

SEPIA

The picture is sepia-toned like an
old photograph.

NEG.ART

The color and brightness of the
picture are reversed as in a
negative.

OFF

Does not use the picture effect
function.

1
2

BB

B Various recording

B

To cancel picture effect

Select [OFF] in step 2.

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Various pl a y b a c k

.

B

Playing back six
images at once
(INDEX)

Set the PLAY/STILL/M OVIE

1

selector to PLAY.
Select [INDEX] on the LCD

2

screen or on the viewfinder.

Six images are displayed at once
(index screen).

TEXT

2000 7 4 12:30PM100-0001

DELETE

FILE SETUP

SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY

This shows the position of
the currently displayed
images relative to all the
recorded images.

To display the next
(previous) index screen

Select v/V at the lower-left on the
LCD screen or on the viewfinder.

Displays the previous index
screen.

1
2

To return to normal playback

Displays the next index screen

(single image)

• Select the desired image with the

control button.

• Select (Return).

Note

Images shot in TEXT mode cannot be
displayed on the INDEX screen.

The following marks are displayed
on each image according to the
image type and settings.

: Moving image file
: Voicememo file
:E-mailfile
:Printmark

-: Protect mark
TEXT: TEXT file
TIFF: TIFF mark
(No mark): Normal recording (no
settings)

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Enlarging a part of the
still image (Zoom and
trimming)

3
1
2, 4

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY.
Display the image to be

2

enlarged.
Zoom in/out the image with

3

the zoom lever.

The zoom scaling indicator
appears on the LCD screen or on
the viewfinder.

Press the control button

4

repeatedly to trim the image.

v: The image moves downward
V: The image moves upward
b: The image moves rightward
B: The image moves leftward

Notes

• You cannot use this function on moving

images, TEXT mode images, or
uncompressed images.

• Zoomscalingisupto5× regardless of the

original image size.

• The quality of enlarged images may be

deteriorated.

• The original data is left evenif you enlarge

the image.

• The enlarged image is recorded as the

newest file.

• If you trim an image, the disc space will be

decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

not be able to trim an image.

BB

B Various playback

B

To return to the normal size

Zoom out with the zoom lever until the
zoom scaling indicator ( ×1.1)
disappears from the screen, or simply
press the center x.

To record an enlarged image
(trimming)

1 Enlargethe image.
2 Press the shutter button. The image

is recorded at 640×480 size and the
image on the LCD screen or on the
viewfinder returns to the normal
size after recording.

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Rotating a still image
(ROTATE)

1
2, 3, 4

Set the PLAY/STILL/M OVIE

1

selector to PLAY.

Display the image to rotate.

2

Select [FILE] and then

3

[ROTATE] from the menu.
Rotate the image clockwise

4

Notes

• Youmaynotbeabletorotateprotected

• Also, when viewing images on a personal

• You cannot rotate protected or

• If you rotate an image, the disc space will

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

or counterclockwise ,

then select [RETURN].

images or images recorded with other
equipment.

computer, the image rotation information
may not be reflected depending on the
application software.

uncompressed images, or images recorded
in TEXT mode.

decrease.

not be able to rotate an image.

Playing back the still
images in order
(SLIDE SHOW)

This function is useful for checking the
recorded images or for presentations,
etc.

1
2, 3

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY.
Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE

2

SHOW] from the menu.

Set the following items.

INTERVAL

You can select from 1 min (one
minute), 30 sec (30 seconds),
10 sec (10 seconds), or 5 sec
(5 seconds).

REPEAT

ON:Playsbackimagesina
continuous loop (approximately 20
minutes) until [RETURN] is
selected.
OFF: After all images have been
played back, the slide show ends.

Select [START] with the

3

control button.

Theslideshowbegins.

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To cancel the slide show

Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.

To skip to the next/previous
image during the slide show

Select \b/B\ at the lower-left on the
screen.

Notes

• The interval setting time may vary

depending on the image size.

• When [REPEAT] is set to [ON], the slide

show does not end until all the images
played back, even if it takes more than 20
minutes.

Viewing images on a
TV screen

You can view images recorded onto a
disc on a TV.

Set the TV/
VIDEO switch
to “VIDEO.”

A/V
connecting
cable

to A/V OUT (MONO)
jack

Connect the A/V connecting

1

cable to the A/V OUT (MONO)
jack of your camera and to
the audio/video input jacks of
the TV.

If your TV has stereo type input
jacks, connect the audio plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the Lch
jack.

BB

B Various playback

B

Turn on the TV and start

2

playback on your camera.

Theplaybackimage appears on the
TV screen.

Note

You cannot use a TV that has an antenna
(aerial) connector only.

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Editing

B

Preventing accidental
erasure (PROTECT)

The - (protect) indicator appears on
protected images.

1
2, 3

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/M OVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
display the image to be
protected.

Select [FILE], [PROTECT],

2

and th en [ON] from the menu.

The displayed image is protected
and the - indicator appears.

To release protection

Select [OFF] in step 2.

When you select [ALL]

3

Select [ON].
All the images in the disc are
protected.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to be
protected with the control button,
then select [ENTER]. The selected
images are protected.

0001-0006/0040

SELECT OK

To release protection

If you selected [ALL] in step 2,select
[OFF]. If you selected[SELECT] in
step 2, select the images to be
unprotected with the control button,
then select [ENTER].

Notes

• If you protectan image, the disc space will

decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

not be able to protect an image.

ENTERPROTECT CANCEL

In INDEX mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/M OVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
display the INDEX screen.

Select [FILE], [PROTECT],

2

andthen[ALL]or[SELECT]
from the menu.

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Deleting images
(DELETE)

Protectedimages cannot be deleted.

1
2, 3

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
display the image to be
deleted.

When you select [ALL]

3

Select [ENTER].
All the unprotected images are
deleted.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to be deleted
with the control button, then select
[ENTER]. The (delete)
indicator appears on the selected
images and these images are
deleted.

0001-0006/0040

SELECT OK

ENTERDELETE CANCEL

Select [DELETE] and then

2

[OK] from the menu.

The image is deleted.

In INDEX mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
display the INDEX scr een.

Select [DELETE] and then

2

[ALL] or [SELECT] from the
menu.

To cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.

Notes

• Yo u can delete images recorded on a disc,

however, even if you delete images, the
disc remaining space does not increase.

• If you delete an image, the disc space will

decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

not be able to delete an image.

• If the lower four-digit file number of an

image is the same as the number of the
selected image, that image also will be
deleted.

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BB

B Editing

B

Changing the
recorded still image
size (RESIZE)

1
2, 3

Set the PLAY/STILL/M OVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
display the image of which
you want to change the size.

Select [TOOL] and then

2

[RESIZE] from the menu.
Select the desired size.

3

1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480.
The resized image is recorded and
the image on the LCD screen or on
the viewfinder returns to the
previous size after recording.

To cancel changing the size

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

Notes

• When you change from a small size to a

large size, the picture quality deteriorates.

• The original image is retained even after

resizing.

• You cannot change the size of images

recorded in TEXT mode, uncompressed
image, or moving pictures.

• If you resize an image, the disc space will

decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

not be able to resize an image.

• The resized image is recorded as the

newest file.

Selecting still images
to print (PRINT MARK)

You can mark a print mark on still
images recorded with your camera.
This mark is convenient when you
have images printed at a shop that
conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) standard.

1
2, 3, 4

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY and d isplay
theimageyouwanttoprint.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

2

and then [ON] from the menu.

The (print) mark is marked on
the d isplayed image.

To remove the print mark

Select [OFF] in step 2.

In INDEX mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
display the INDEX screen.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

2

and then [SELECT] from the
menu.

Selecttheimagestobe

3

marked w ith the control
button.

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Select [ENTER].

4

The marks on the selected
images change from green to
white.

0001-0006/0100

SELECT OK

ENTERPRINT MARK CANCEL

To remove selected print
marks

Select the images to be removedin step
3 with the control button,then select
[ENTER].

To remove all the print
marks

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
[ALL],and then [OFF] from the menu.
The marks on all images are
removed.

Notes

• You cannot mark a print mark on moving

images or TEXT mode images.

• If you mark an image recorded in TIFF

mode with a print mark, only the
uncompressed image is printed, and the
JPEG image recorded at the same time is
not printed.

• If you mark an image with a print mark,

the disc space will decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient,you may

not mark an image with a print mark.

BB

B Editing

B

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Additional information

Precautions

On handling the camera

Do not carrythe camera by holding
thedisccover

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with water,
then wipe the surface dry. Do not use
any type of solvent such as thinner,
alcoholor benzene as this may damage
the finish or the casing.

After using your camera at the
seashore or other dusty locations

Clean your camera carefully.
Otherwise, the salty air may corrode
the metal fittings or dust may enter the
inside of your camera, causing a
malfunction.

Do not touch the rotating disc

This may cause serious injuries.

On pickup lens cleaning

When the pickup lens is dirty and the
camera cannot read any image, clean
the pickup lens using a commercially
availableblower.

Pickup
lens

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen or
viewfinder

Wipethe screensurface with a
cleaning cloth (not supplied) or an
LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to
remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

On operating temperature

Your camera is designed for use
between the temperatures of 32 °Fto
104 °F(0°Cto40°C). Recording in
extremely cold or hot places that
exceed this range is not recommended.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in
a very damp room, mo isture may
condense inside or outside the camera.
Should this occur, “DISC ERROR”
appears and the camera will not
operate properly.

Moisture condensation occurs
easily wh en :

• The camera is brought from a cold

location such as a ski slope into a
warmly heated room.

• The camera is taken from an air-

conditioned room or car interior to
the hot outdoors, etc.

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How to prevent moisture
condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera
in a plastic bag a nd allow it to adapt to
conditions at the new location over a
period of time (about an hour).

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an
hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Note that if you attempt to record with
moisture remaining inside the camera
lens, you will be unable to record clear
images.

• While the unit is in use, particularly

during charging, keep it away from
AM receivers and video equipment.
AM receivers and video equipment
disturb AM reception and video
operation.

• The unit becomes warm during use.

This is not a malfunction.

• Do no place the unit in locations that

are:
— Extremelyhot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Vibrating

On pickup lens

Do not touch the pickup lens inside the
disccover.Anddonotopenthedisc
cover except when inserting or
removing a disc to keep dust out.

On AC power adaptor

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet

(mains) when you are not using the
unit for a long time. To disconnect
the power cord (mains lead), pull it
out by the plug. Never pull the power
cord (mains lead) itself.

• Do not operate the unit with a

damaged cord (mains lead) or if the
unit has been dropped or damaged.

• Do not bend the power cord (mains

lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object
on it. This will damage the cord
(mains lead) and may cause fire or
electrical shock.

• Prevent metallic objects from coming

into c ontact with the metal parts of
the connecting section. If this
happens, a short may occur and the
unit ma y be damaged.

• Always keep metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or

drop the unit.

On battery pack

• Use only the specified charger with

the charging function.

• To prevent accident from a short

circuit, do not allow metal objects to
come into contact with the battery
terminals.

• Keep the battery pack away from fire.

• Never expose the battery pack to

temperatures above 140 °F(60°C),
such as in a car parked in the sun or
under direct sunlight.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Do not expose the battery pack to any

mechanicalshock.

• Do not disassemble nor modify the

battery pack.

• Attach the battery pack to the camera

securely.

• Charging while some capacity

remains does not affect the original
battery capacity.

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On vanadium-lithium battery

Your camera is supplied with a
vanadium-lithiumbattery installed so
as to retain the date and time, etc.,
regardless of the settingof the POWER
switch. Th e vanadium-lithium battery
is always charged as long as you are
using your camera. The battery,
however, will get discharged gradually
if you do not use your camera. It will
be completely discharged in about six
months if you do not use your camera
at all. Even if the vanadium-lithium
battery is not charged,it will not affect
the camera operation. To retain the
date and time, etc.,chargethe battery if
the battery is discharged.

Charging the vanadium-lithium
battery:

• Connect your camera to house

current (mains) using the AC power
adaptor supplied with your camera,
and leave your camera with the
power turned off for more than 24
hours.

• Or install the fully charged battery

pack in your camera, and leave your
camera with the power turned off for
more than 24 hours.

On discs

Be sure to use only 8 cm CD-Rs. You
cannot read or write data on other type
discs that does not correspond to this
camera.

On cleaning

• Do not clean a disc using a cleaner

before recording. Use a
commercially available blower to
remove dust.

• If fingerprints, dust, drop of water, or

oilmakesthebluesideofadiscdirty,
the camera may not properly record
an image on the disc. You should
handle a disc with a lot of care.

• Ifadiscdoesbecomedirty,wipeitin

a straight line from center to edge
with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth
lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Youcan use a
commercially available CD cleaner.

If any problem occurs, unplug your
camera and contact your nearestSony
dealer.

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• Do not use any solvent (benzine,

thinner, static p rotection product,
record cleaner, etc.) to clean a disc.

Notes

• Do not remove the disc while reading or

writing data.

• Data may be damaged if:

—You remove the disc or turn off the

power while reading or writing data.

—You use the camera in a location subject

to the effects of static electricity or
noise.

• Do not attach any material on the surface

of a disc. This causes a nonuniform
rotating speed and this may cause a
malfunction of the camera.

• You can write only on the label surface of a

disc. When you write, use only a felt-tip
marker and do not touch it until it is in dry
state, and do not heat it. Do not use a
sharp-pointed tool, such as a ballpoint pen.

• Hold a disc at the edges while pressing the

center hole lightly. Do not touch the blue
side of a disc.

• When you carry or store a disc, put it in its

case.

• Do not strike, bend or drop a disc.

• Do not rub the edge of a disc.

• If you play back the disc on which any

image has not been recorded using a CD­ROM drive, the CD-ROM drive may
malfunction or the disc may be scratched.

Using your camera
abroad

Powersources

You can use your camera in any
country or area with the supplied
battery charger within 100 V to 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially
available AC plug adaptor [a],if

necessary, depending on the design of
the wall outlet (mains) [b].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

Watching the playback picture on
TV

If you want to view the playback
pictureon a TV, you need a TV having
a video input jack and a video
connectingcable.
The color system of the TV must be
the same as that of y our digital still
camera. TV color systems differ from
country to country. Check the
following list:

NTSC system countries

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

PAL system countries

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Norway, Portugal, Singapore,Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system count ry

Brazil

PAL-N system countri e s

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system countries

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France,
Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic,
Ukraine, etc.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should
your camera still not operateproperly after you havemade thesechecks, consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss)
appear on the LCD screen or o n the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is
working (page 73).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Your camera does not
work.

Your camera cannot
record images.

The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other

The picture is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source

• Yo u are n ot us in g an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

t Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 8).

• The disc is not inserted properly.

t Remove the disc, and insert it again (page 14).

• The battery levelis too low. (The indicator

appears.)
t C harge the battery pack (page 9).

• The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.

t Connect it securelyto theDC IN jackand a wall

outlet (mains) (page 9, 1 1).

• The malfunction occurs inside the camera.

t Turn off the power, and turn on after one

minute, then check that the camera works
properly.

• The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to PLAY.

t Set it to MOVIE or STILL (page 18, 24).

• No disc has been inserted into your camera.

t Insert a disc (page 14).

• The disc has not been initialized.

t Initialize the disc (page 14).

equipment that uses strong magnets.
t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

behind the subject.
t Adjust the exposure (page 53).

• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.

t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

(page 20).

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The flash does not work. • The flash is set to .

t Set the flash to (no indication), , or

(page 22).

• The camera is in one of the following PROGRAM

AE modes: Twilight,Twilight plus, or Landscape.
t Cancel the PROGRAM AE function or set the

flash to (page 22, 51).

• The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to

MOVIE.
t Set it to STILL.

• The flash is not popped up.

t Popuptheflash(page22).

The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.

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

The battery life is short. • You are recording/playing back images under

The indication of the
battery remaining time is
not proper.

The p ower is immediately
turned off even if the
battery remaining
indicator indicates that the
battery level is sufficient.

The zoom does not work. • PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.

Digital zoom does not
function.

• The date and time are not set correctly.

t Set the correct date and time (page 12).

• This is called the smear phenomenon.

t Th is is not a ma lfunction.

extremelycoldtemperatures.

• The battery pack is not charged enough.

t Ch arge the battery pack fully.

• The battery pack is dead.

t Replace the battery pack with a new one.

• You are using the camera for many hours under

extremely hot or cold temperatures.

• The battery pack is dead.

t Replace the battery pack with a new one

(page 8).

• The battery levelis too low.

t Install the charged battery pack (page 8, 9).

• —

t Charge the battery pack about one hour after the

normal charge is complete (page 9).

t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 51).

• You cannot use digital zoom to record moving

pictures.

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The image is in
monochrome.

The image cannot be
played back on the CD­ROM drive of your
personal computer.

Your camera cannot delete
an image.

The power turns off
suddenly.

The image does not
appear on the TV screen.

The slide show function
stops automatically.

You c annot u se th e
PROGRAM AE function.

• You shot the image in TEXT mode.

t Cancel the TEXT mode (page 49).

• The picture effect is set to the B&W mode.

t C ancel the B&W mode (page 55).

• The disc has not been finalized.

t Finalize the disc (page 14).

• An error occurs during recording by vibration.

t P ossibly,you may be able to play back images if

you connect the camera to your personal
computer with the USB cable.

• The CD-ROM drive does not correspond to the

packet-write system.
t Consult the personal computer or the CD-ROM

drive manufacturer.

• —

t Consult the personal computer or software

manufacturer.

• The disc has not been initialized.

t Initialize the disc (page 14).

• The disc remaining capacity is not sufficient.

t T his is not a m alfunction.

• The image is protected.

t Cancel the protection (page 60).

• With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector set to

STILL or MOVIE, if you do not operate the camera
for about three minutes while the power is on, the
camera turns off automatically to preventwearing
down the battery pack.
t Turn on the camera.

• The battery pack is discharged.

t R eplace it with a chargedbattery pack.

• The VIDEO OUT setting of your camera is

incorrect.
t Change the setting (page 46).

• The slide show function stops after about

20 minutes.
t To continue the slide show, select [START]

again (page 58).

• ThecameraissettoTEXTmode.

t Cancel the TEXT mode (page 49).

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The button does not
work.

You cannot resize the
image.

Youcannotmarkanimage
with the print mark.

Your personal computer
does not recognize your
camera.

The shutter cannot be
released when using an
externalflash (not
supplied).

• The camera is in manual focus mode.

t Set it to auto focus mode (page 50).

• PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.

t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 51).

• This function does not work on a moving image nor

on a TEXT image.

• The print mark cannot be marked on a moving

image nor on a TEXT image.

• The camera is turned off.

t Turn on the camera.

• The battery levelis low.

t Use the AC power adaptor (page 11).

• The USB cable is not connected firmly.

t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again

firmly.Make sure that “PC MODE” is displayed
on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder
(page 34).

• The USB connectors on your personal computer are

connected to other equipment besides the keyboard,
the mouse, and your camera.
t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones

connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your
camera (page 34).

• The battery of the external flash is dead.

t Replace the battery with a new one or remove

the external flash from the camera.

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Additional information

Warning and notice messages

Various messages appear on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder. Check the
corresponding descriptions in the following list.

Message Meaning

COVER OPEN The disc cover is opened.
NO DISC No disc has been inserted.
DRIVEERROR Thereistroublewiththediscdriveor

DISC ERROR An unusable disc is inserted.

DISC PROTECT The disc was protected with a computer.
DIRECTORY ERROR The same directory exists.
NOT ENOUGH DISC SPACE The remaining c apacity of the disc is not

NOT INITIALIZED Since the disc has not been initialized,

ALREADY INITIALIZED It is not necessary to execute the

ALREADY FINALIZED It is not necessary to execute the

NO FILE No image has been recorded on the disc.
FILE ERROR Trouble has occurred during playback.
IMAGE SIZE OVER You tried to play back images with an

INVALID OPERATION You try to play back the image recorded

FILE PROTECT The image is protected.
for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only
NOT ENOUGH BATTERY The battery levelis too low toexecute the

disc.

There is trouble with the disc.
A moisture condensation has occurred

inside the camera.

enough to operate other than executing
the finalization.

the camera cannot record any image on
the disc.

initialization, the disc was initialized.

finalization, the disc was finalized.

image size larger than the maximum
playback size of this camera.

with other equipment.

The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.

initialization or finalization.
The battery level is too low.

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Self-diagnosis display

Your camera has a self-diagnosis display.This
function displays the camera condition on the
LCD screen or on the viewfinder witha
combination of a letterand four digits of numbers.
If this appears, check the following code chart.
The code informs you of the camera’s current
condition. The last two digits (indicatedby ss)
will differ depending on the state of the camera.

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss

You can repair the camera
yourself.

• E: ss: ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.

Code Cause and/or Corrective Action

C:32:ss • Thereistroublewiththediscdrive.

t Turn the power off and on again.

C:13:ss • A disc not compatible with this camera

E:61:ss
E:91:ss

If you are unable to rectify the problem even i f you try corrective actions a
few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

is inserted.
t Changethedisc(page14).

• A camera malfunction that you cannot

repair has occurred.
t Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility and
inform them of the 5-digit service
code (example: E:61:10).

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Additional information

Specifications

System

Image device

1/2.7 type color CCD

Lens

10× zoom lens
f = 1/4 – 23/8in(6.0–

60.0 mm) (1 9/16 – 15 3/8 in
(39 – 390 mm) when
converted into a 35 mm still
camera)
F = 2.8

Exposure control

Automatic exposure

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor,
One-push

Data compression
system

Movie:MPEG1
Still:
JPEG, TIFF, GIF (in TEXT
mode)
Audio (with still image):
MPEG AUDIO (Monaural)

Recording medium

8cmCD-R

Flash

Recommended recording
distance:
235/8into81/3feet(0.6m
to 2.5 m)

Drive

Read: Maximum ×8
Write: ×4

Readout

Noncontact optical readout
(using semiconductor laser)

Laser

Wavelength: 777 to 787 nm
NA: 0.5
Maximum output: 23 mW
Emission duration: 600 ns

Input and Output
connector

A/V OUT (MONO) jack
(Monaural)

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

Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ
load)
Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ

DIGITAL I/O jack

4-pin connector

External flash jack

Minijack

LCD screen

LCD panel

TFT (Thin Film Transistor
activematrix) drive

LCD size

2.5 type

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

Viewfinder

LCD panel

TFT (Thin Film Transistor
activematrix) drive

Total number of dots

180 000 (800×225) dots

General

Application

Sony battery pack NP-F550

Power requirements

8.4 V

Power consumption
(During shooting)

4.9 W (When using the LCD
screen)

4.5 W (When using the
viewfinde r)

Operation temperature

32 °F to 104 °F(0°Cto
40 °C)

Storage temperature

–4 °F to +140 °F(–20 °Cto
+60 °C)

Maximum dimensions

51/2×51/4×8 3/8 in
(137×131×212 mm) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx.35 oz (990 g)
(including battery, disc and
lens cap, etc.)

Built-in m icrophone

Electret condenser
microphone

Built-in speaker

Dynamic speaker

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz

Ratedoutput voltage

DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating
mode

Operation temperature

32 °Fto104°F(0°Cto
40°C)

Storage temperature

–4 °Fto+140°F(–20 °Cto
+60 °C)

Maximum dimensions

5×19/16×21/2in
(125×39×62 mm) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 10 oz (280 g)

NP-F550 battery pack

Used battery

Lithium ion battery

Maximum voltage

DC 8.4 V

Nominal voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

10.8 Wh (1 500 mAh)

Accessories

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (1)
NP-F550 battery pack (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
8 cm CD adaptor(1)
Mavica disc (5)
Shoulder strap (1)
Lens cap (1)
Lens cap strap (1)
CD-ROM (3)
Operating instructions (3)

Design and specifications
are subject to change
without notice.

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LCD screen/viewfinder indicators

The indicators during recording

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa

120min

+1.0EV

DATE

SOLARIZESOLARIZE

F2.8
500

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT

3:2

10

1600

REC 0:03

15s

CAMERA

OK

MENU BAR OFF

qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
wa

A Sharpness indicator
B Focus mode indicator/Macro

indicator

C Battery remaining indicator
D Flash level indicator/Flash

mode indicator

E PROGRAM AE indicator/Zoom

indicator

F White balance indicator
G SteadyShot indicator
H Picture effect indicator
I Date and time indicator
J EV level indicator
K Iris/Shutter speed indicator
L AE lock indicator/Focus lock

indicator

M Recording mode indicator
N Image size indicator
O Number of recorded images

P Remaining disc capacity

indicator

This indicator changes to after
executing the finalization.

Q Recording time indicator
R Self-diagnosis function

indicator/Recording time
indicator

S Self-timer indicator
T Spot light-metering indicator
U Menu bar and guide menu

They appear by pressing v on the
control button and disappearby
pressing V.

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The indicators during still image playback

1

120min

11/12

1280

2
3
4
5

100-0001

1 Protect indicator/Zoom scaling

indicator

B Printmarkoftheplayback

image

C Recording mode of the

playback image

D Image size indicator
E File name*

12:00AM2000 7 4

F Remaining disc capacity

indicator

G Number of stored images on a

disc

H Image number
I Recording date of the playback

image*

∗ When the menu bar is displayed,this

indicator disappears from the screen.

The indicators during moving image playback

120min

1

6/8

160

0:10

2
3
4

DELETE

5

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

MENU BAR OFF

6

7

8

9

6

7

8

9

0

A Moving image file indicator
B Image size indicator
C Playback button

B is displayed during stop, and X
during playback.

D Image searching buttons
E Menu bar and guide menu
F Remaining disc capacity

indicator

G Counter

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H Image number/number of

stored images on a disc

I Playback image
J Playback bar

Index

A

AC power adaptor............11

Adjusting brightness

Image...........................53

LCD screen..................20

AE (auto exposure) ..........18

Auto power-off function....9

B

Battery pack

Charging........................9

Installing........................8

Remaining time.............9

Usable time..................10

BEEP................................46

C

Charging ............................9

Cleaning........................... 64

CLOCK SET....................12

Control button..................40

D

DELETE..........................61

DEMO..............................46

DIGITAL ZOOM ............45

Disc

Finalize........................29

Initialize.......................16

Inserting.......................14

Number of recordable

images

..............47

Usable type..................14

DPOF...............................62

E

Editing

DELETE......................61

PROTECT...................60

E-MAIL...........................48

F

FILE NUMBER...............44

FINALIZE .......................29

FLASH LEVEL...............45

Full charge .........................9

I

Image

Deleting.......................61

File name.....................39

Print mark ....................62

Protect .........................60

Size..............................47

INDEX screen..................56

Indicators on the LCD screen

or on the viewfinder ....75

,48,

“InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack............................... 8

INITIALIZE ....................16

J

JPEG................................28

M

Macro recording...............50

Manual focusing ..............50

Menu................................42

Moisture condensation.....64

Moving image

Playback......................26

Recording....................24

MPEG.......................24

N

Normal charge ...................9

Number of recordable

images

Battery pack ................ 10

E-mail mode................48

Image size....................47

TEXT mode.................49

TIFF mode...................49

Voice mode .................48

P

PICTURE EFFECT .........55

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector........................40

Playing back

INDEX screen .............56

Moving images............26

Slide show ...................58

49

Still images..................25

Viewing images on a TV

............................59

Viewing images using a

personalcomputer

............................28

Power source

AC power adaptor .......11

Battery pack ..................8

PRINT MARK.................62

PROGRAM AE ...............51

PROTECT........................60

R

REC MODE.....................44

Recording

E-mail mode................48

In macro ......................50

Moving image .............24

TEXT mode.................49

TIFF mode...................49

Voice memo ................48

With flash....................22

RESIZE............................62

S

Self timer .........................22

Self-diagnosis display......73

Setting the date and time

.....................................12

Single display................... 56

SLIDE SHOW .................58

SteadyShot.......................21

Still image

Playback......................25

Recording.................... 18

T

TEXT mode .....................49

28

,

U

Using flash.......................22

Using your camera

abroad..........................67

V

Viewfinder.......................19

Viewing images using a

personal computer.......28

VOICE.............................48

W

Warning messages ...........72

White balance ..................53

Z

Zoom................................20

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