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3-082-719-11(1)
Getting
Shooting
started
still images
Viewing
still images
Deleting
still images
Before advanced
operations
A dva nced still image sh ooti ng
Advanced
still image viewing
Still image editing
Enjoying
movies
Enjoying
images
on your computer_
Troubleshooting
Additional
Index
information
×
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture,
If you have any questions about this pro&_ct,
you may call:
Sony Customer Infom_ation Services Center
1-800-222-SONY
(7669)
The nmnber
matters
below is for the FCC related
only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
T:ade Name:
Model No.:
CAUTI_ TO _EDUCE
TF_ERI_KOFEL,eThiCS_K.
Responsible
Address:
nE_E_SERVICING
TOQUALnED_E_VlC__EnSONNL_
Telephone
SONY
DSC-P92
Pmty: Sony Electronics Inc
680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
No:
201-930-6972
This symbol is intended to
Mat the user to the presence
of lminsulated "dangaous
voltage" within the product's
enclosme thai may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules Operation is subject to fl_e
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause tmnnfifl interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interfelence
that may
cause _mdesired operation.
This symbol is intended to
alert the use_ to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance
(servicing)
insnuctions
in the literatme
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications
not expressly approved in this
n:anual could void your authority to operate
this equipment
CAUTION
accompanying
the appliance.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Pa:t 15 of the FCC Rules
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmfifl
inteffe:ence in a residential installation
This
eqmpment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance
with the instructions,
may cause harmfifl inte:_rence
to radio
commtmications.
Howeve:, there is no
guarantee that inter:erence
will not occur in a
pa:ticular installation
If this equipment does
cause hannfid interference
to radio or
television reception, which ca:: be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the use:
is encouraged to t:> to correct the interfe:ence
by one or more of the following measures:
_eorient
or relocate the receiving antenna.
_ncrease
the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipme::t into an outlet on a
circuit different fion: that to which the
receive: is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radioiTV technician for help.
The supplied intert:ace cable nmst be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pmsuant to
S::bpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules
Cmtain countries may regulate disposal of the
battm T used to power this product Please
consult with your local amhority.
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries
.,_
are iecyclable.
"_bu can help preseive ore
environment
by ietmmng yore
used iechargeable
batteries to
the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
For more infomlation regarding recycling
rechargeable
batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837,
or
visit htlp: '/www.rbrc orgi
Caution:
Do not handle damaged
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries
of
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment tbr your safety and
convenience
Should the fi_se in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP filse approved by ASTA or
BSI m BS 1362, (i.e., marked with @ or
mark) must be used
If the phlg supplied with this equiplnent has a
detachable fi_se cover, be sure to attach the
filse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the filse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony smvice station
o_ leaking
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.
This product has been tested and tbtmd
compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC
Directive for using connection cables sho_ter
than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention
The electromagnetic
fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the pic_ue and
sound of this digital camera.
Notice
If static electrici_, m electromagnetism
canses
data tlansf_r to discontimm midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and
connect the USB cable again
For
and
the Customers
Canada
in the
U.S.A.
THIS ('LASS B DIGITAL DEVICE
COMPLIES
WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES AND THE CANADL_N ICES-003
OPERATION
IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2)
THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED,
INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE
THAT NL_Y
CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPEt_a_TION.
using
Trial
your
camera
Do not shake
recording
Before you :ecord one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working conectly.
No compensation
for contents
or strike
the camera
In addition to malfunctions
and inability to
record images, this may render the "Memory
Stick" unusable or image data breakdown,
damage or loss may occllr.
LCD screen,
Contents of the :ecording cannot be
compensated
for if recording or playback
not possible due to a malfimction of your
camera or recording inedillnl,
etc.
with a LCD finder)
and lens
•The LCD screen and _e LCD finder are
is
up recommendation
To avoid the potemial risk of data loss ahvays
copy (back up) data to a disk
Notes
on image
data compatibility
•This camera confolms with the Design role
tbr Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Intbrmation Technology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback of
images recorded or edited with other
equipment on yollr camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution
of the
If the di:_ changes colo: o: sticks to the
surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash,
sufficient light may not be emitted.
of the
recording
Back
Remove dirt from the surface
flash
on copyright
Television p:og:ams, films, video tapes and
other malerials may be copyrighted.
Unanthorized
recording of such materials may
be cmmary to the p:ovision of the copyrigN
laws
LeD finder
(only models
manufiac_ued
using exnemely highprecision teclmology
so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational tbr effective use.
However, thae may be some tiny black
points and/or bright poims (wNte, red, bh:e
or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These
points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in
any wa}:
• Be carefifl when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight tbr long periods may cause
malfimcfions.
• Do not press the LCD screen hardly The
screen may be uneven aild that nlay cause a
malfimcfion
• hnages may be tailed on the LCD screen in
a cold location. This is not a malfimcfion.
The power zoom lens
This came:a is equipped with power zoom
lens. Be carefifl not to bump the lens, and be
carefid not to apply tb:ce to it
Do not get the
camera
wet
When taking pictures outdoo:s in the rain or
:rode: similar conditions, be carefid not to get
the camera wet If moisture condensation
occurs, see page 104 and follow the
instrucfions on how to relnove it before using
the camera.
Do not expose
dust
the camera
to sand
or
Using the camera in sandy o: dusty locations
may cause a malfimction.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or
other bright light
This may cause inecoverable damage to your
eyes or the malfimction of your camera.
Notes on locations
use the camera
where
you
can
• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. The camera may not be able to
record or play back properly.
• Do not use the camera near a T\; radio, or
nmer This may cm:se noise to iNert)re
the
camera.
The
pictures
used in this
manual
Tile photographs
used as examples of pictures
in this manual me repro&_ced images, and are
not actual images shot using this camera
Trademarks
• "Memo_ W Stick" _,
_, and "MagicGate
Memm W Stick" me trademalks of Sony
Co!potation.
• "Memo_ W Stick Duo" and
MEMORY5TICK DUO are trademmks of Sony
Colporation.
• "Memo_ W Stick PRO" and
MEMIIRY5TIgK PRO ale tradelnarks of Sony
Colporation.
• "MagicGate" and MZ_G|CGZ_TE
are
trademarks
of Sony Co_oration.
• Microsoft and Windows are registaed
trademarks
of the U S. Microsoft
Colpomtion
cotllltlies.
in the United
States and other
• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime,
iBook, and
Power Mac are tladelnarks or registered
trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc.
• "Pentimn" is a trademark or a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation
• In addition, system and product names used
in ins manual are, in general, t_ademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or nlanu_lCtlll-ers. However, tile
• Mor 'K marks are not used in all cases in this
tllantlal.
Table
Before
using
Identifying
of contents
your
camera
.........................
the parts ..................................
4
Actiusting
color tones
8
Actiusting
the flash level
Viewing
images on the LCD screen
camera ............................................
Viewing
Preparing
batteries
Charging
the batteries
.............................
10
Inserting
the batteries
..............................
12
Using
an external
Using
your
..................................
power
camera
source
abroad
..............
......................
15
15
16
16
Setting
17
and time .........................
Deleting images ......................................
Formatting
a "Memo W Stick". ...............
How to setup and operate
Changing
Deciding
Setting
Creating
size ......................
20
Image size and quality ............................
Basic still image shooting
21
using auto mode ...........................
22
Checking
the last image shot
Quick Review. .............................
24
Using
25
the zoom
Shooting
Using
featme
close-ups
the self-timer
.......................
Macro
...............
............................
Selecting
Shooting
a flash mode ........................
with the finder .....................
Inserting
the date and time on a still
image
..............................................
34
menu
your
settings
36
40
camera
.. 41
.....................
41
Changing
items in the SET UP screen
........................................................
41
Inserting
and removing
a "Memo W Stick"
........................................................
19
the still image
on a TV screen .............
Shooting
Shooting
10
Ttmfing your camera o_off ....................
How to use the control button .................
the date
images
of your
32
the still image
or selecting
Creating
a new
Selecting
quality
a folder
..............
42
.................
42
folder .........................
the recording
i\)lder
............
43
43
multiple
26
27
28
30
Setting
the distance
Focus
Adjusting
preset
51
Shooting
still images for e-mail
E-Mail ..........................................
52
Shooting
still images with audio files
Voice ............................................
53
Shooting
according
31
44
a metering
.............................
mode
.....................
the folder
images
46
Rotating
56
back
..............................
57
of a still image ......... 58
an image
zoom .............................
an enlarged
Trimming
45
54
and playing
Folder
a portion
Recording
Playing
47
conditions
special effects
Picture Effect ...............................
Selecting
to the subject
................................
to scene
........................................................
Adding
the exposure
EV adiustlnent
Selecting
.......................
51
three images in succession
Burst 3 .........................................
Playback
method
49
Shooting
Enlarging
a focus
Flash Level...49
frames
Clip Motion .................................
in Multi Burst mode
Multi Bttrst ...................................
Enlarging
Choosing
"_\q_ite Balance...48
58
image
.....................................
59
back successive
images
Slide show. ..................................
59
still images
Rotate
.................
60
Playing
back
images
shot
inMultiBurst
mode
...............................................
61
Playing
back
continuously
..................
61
Copying
images to yore- COlnputer
Playing
back
frame
byframe
For Windows
users ......................
Jog
playback
................................
61
Protecting images Protect ..................... 63
On the single screen ............................ 63
On the Index (nine-image) screen ....... 63
On the Index (n-iple-ilnage) screen..... 64
Changing image size Resize ................. 65
Choosing images to print
Print (DPOF) mark ...................... 66
On the single screen ............................ 66
On the Index (nine-image) screen ....... 66
On the Index (n-iple-ilnage) screen ..... 67
movies
Viewing
movies
Deleting
movies
......................................
on the LCD
....... 69
......................................
70
On the single
screen ............................
70
On the Index
(nine-image)
On the Index
(n-iple-image)
screen ....... 70
screen.....
Editing movies ........................................
Cutting movies ....................................
Deleting
unnecessa
W portions
........................................................
97
98
75
SET UP items ........................................
102
"hnage
76
Precautions
104
Installing
"hnageMixer".
77
The "Memoly
Colmecting
Transfer".
the camera
...............
....................
to your
computer
Copying images using "Image
........................................................
Transfer"
........................................................
Changing
"hnage
Transfer"
settings
Viewing
the images
images to your COlnputer
For Macintosh
users ....................
CD ..............................
display
with an alphabet
Ifa
letter
105
................................
........ 106
107
109
Index ......................................................
112
84
86
87
94
code starting
appears
batteries
79
Sl
Self-diagnosis
charger
hydride
Specifications
........................................
The LCD screen ....................................
on yottr computer
72
72
The nickel-lnetal
............................
The battely
Image file storage destinations
and file
names ..............................................
82
a Video
Stick".
107
.. 80
........................................................
Creating
............................................
7_
Copying images withom using "Image
Transfer".
.......................................
80
Troubleshooting
......................................
Warnings
and messages ..........................
73
74
the USB driver ....................
71
of movies
that can be saved/
Installing
68
screen
of images
shooting time ...................................
Menu items ..............................................
Installing
Copying
Shooting
The number
....... 96
the
parts
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
POWER button (16)
[]
Access
[]
Shutter
[]
"Memory
[]
Flash (28)
[]
Microphone
[]
Self-timer
button (22)
lamp (27)/
AF illuminator
[]
(29)
Tripod receptacle (bottom
surface)
[]
POWER lamp (16)
[]
Finder window
[]
Lens
lamp
(19)
Stick"
cover (19)
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
55111111(7/32 inch) You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
longer screws, and may damage the camera
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
RESET button
[]
DC IN jack (15)
(87)
[]
_ (USB) jack (78)
[]
A/V OUT (MONO) jack (34)
[]
Battery
[]
OPEN button
[]
Wrist strap
Attaching
cover
(12)
hook
the wrist strap
.o
[]
Zoom buttons
(during shooting)
(25)/Index buttons
playback)
[]
Control
[]
[]
Finder (30)
(during
Jack cover
Self-timer/recording
(33)
lamp (red) (27/23)
button
AE/AF lock lamp
(Menu on) (,A.IVl41P,'IO) (16)1
(green)
(22)
(Menu off) (_1_._1_1_._)(28 27 2_
(Flash charge)
26)
[]
Mode selector
lamp (orange)
(17)
[_: To view or edit images
[]
LCD screen
a'_: To shoot still images
[]
Speaker
Motion
[]
MENU button
images/Multi
Burst mode images
SET UP: To set the SET UP items
[]
IE]l (LCD status/LCD
H:
To shoot
movies/Clip
[]
(28)
(98)
on/off)
button
(30)
i.=/_
(Image Size/Delete)
button
(2036)
9
Charging
the
batteries
batteries
Use the ±\_llowing
batteries
in this camera.
CHARGE
lamp
toawa
outet
(wa!t socket)
Acceptable
batteries
HR 15/51 :HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal
Hydride batteries (2)
- NH-.%_-DA (2) (supplied)
- NH-.%_-2DAtwin-pack (not supplied)
R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)
Batteries
that
cannot
Manganese
batteries
cad batteries
lithium
If you use the batteries
cannot
guarantee
(mains lead)
be used
batteries_
described
above,
full per±'onnance
display
the correct
indicator
we
of the
camera by property of the batteries,
brownout
of the batteries.
The batte W remaining
ni-
does
such
as
_1_ Connect the battery charger to
a wall outlet (wall socket) using
the power cord (mains lead)
Charging
lights.
not
information.
• When alkaline bakeries are used. take note of
the following information.
- There is a big difference in the performance
of batteries of different types and of batieries
lnade by different manufacntrers
This is
especially trite in low temperatures, where
some batteries are noticeably weaker
You may not be able to shoot in temperatures
below 5°C (41 °F)
- The battery remaining indicator may not
display the correct information
10
=1_Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries into the battery
charger (supplied) with the
correct polarity +/• You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the
battel 5, charger
• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries supplied with your calnera before
using theln.
• Comlect the battery charger to an easily
accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by
• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit. the set is
not discomlected from the A( power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet (wall socket) If some trouble occurs
while using the barrel 3, charger, ilmnediately
shut off the power by discomlecting the plug
from the wall outlet (wall socket)
struts,
When
charging
lamp
To remove
on the battery
charger,
out,
see page
the batteries
the - end of the barteD'
to raise
lamp
goes
is finished.
For details
107.
Press
and the CHARGE
the CHARGE
the + en& then remove
down
in order
the batter.,,'.
• \_,q_en charging is finished, discomlect the
power cord (lnains lead) from the wall outlet
(wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal
Hydride batteries from the battery charger
Notes on the Nickel-Metal
Charging time
Nickel-Metal
battery
NH-AA-DA
(supplied)
Hydride
_2
Charging
Approx
time
6 hours
Th:s represents the tmae reqinred to charge fully
deple:ed N:ckel-Metal Hydnde batteries usn:g
the supphed ba*tery- charger 111an e11vn-onmen:
where *he alnb:ent*emperatm-e
is 25°C (77°]- ,.
• Charging is complete in approxima*ely six
horns. The CHARGE lamp :nay lemam ht
longer thin: six horns but tiffs is not a
malfimcti )11.
• If you use *lie BC-CSQ2 baUery chargeJ
supplied with *he STAMINA "Super Quick
charge" Pat (:tot supphedl fire ba:renes will
charge }aster.
Charging rime
When chsrgmng two N:ckeI-Metal Hydride
batteries: Approximately 2 horns 30 minutes
When chargmn8 fore Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries: Approx:mately 5 hours
Hydride batteries
• If*he poles of fire Nickel-Metal Hydride
batterws are rhlly, the battelles :nay not c_a_:-ge
properly. Occas:onally cleat1 the poles of the
batteries and _he terminals of the charger by
wiping them w:th a dry cloth
• When :rallspoHm_ *he N:ckal-Metal Hv&-lde
batteries, be sm-e to use *he battery case
_,lpplied). If the +/- metal termmals are
,ho:_ed. *here is a possibility of danger rio:l:
excessive heat or fire.
• To use tip the batter:es completely, pm the
camera m the slide show mode [page 59) and
leave It *hat way ,mill the baneries are used up
• Do not peel off the external seals or damage the
batteries. Never use batteries froln which the
_eals have been pamally or completel 3
lemoved
_.
t_
o_
or banenes that have been split m any
way. These may cause leakage, exploslo11, or
heat-up of*he battery, and personal scald ol
mJm2¢may be caused. These may cause a
malfimctio11 of the battery charger
.4,_.
* At*he *ime of prochase, or when the NickelMetal Hydr:de banenes have not bee:: used for
a long time, they :nay not fillly charge. This is
typical of*his type of battery, and is not a
malfimc*inn. If*his happens, repeatedly using
up the battery fuUy a11dthen recharging iT
shouM correct the problem
• Even whenNlckel-Metal
Hydride bar:cues are
not being used lhey lose *herr charge rialtoall)
over ::me. It is recommellded *hN you recharge
the batter:es just before using them.
. If you recharge N:ckel-Metal Hyrh':de bavenes
before fillly using up *he existing c_:urge, the
so-called memory effect* can occm, and the
low battel_y• warning will be mggered soot:el
than expected. Charging the battel?z after fifil)
depleting the existtllg charge should corIect the
problem
The "memory effect"
the SltUatlO11ill winch a
:_a,:ery _emporanly accepts a less than fuU
charge
11
Inserting
the
batteries
iiii
_1_ Open
the
battery
Slide it in the direction
of the alxo_
OPEN
and it opens
button
pressed,
_1_ Insert
cover.
with the
out.
Match
marks
the
the +
inside
batteries.
poles
_1_ Close
of the batteries
the battely
to the +
case.
• Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries
and the terminals of the battery cover by wiping
them with a dry cloth Iftbe poles of the
batteries or the terminals become covered with
a film of dirt or oil from the skin, the operating
time of the camera can be greatly re&iced
the battery
cover.
Close the battery cover while holding the
batteries in. The cover is closed when it
clicks.
To remove
the batteries
Stand
the camera
coxer
upx_ ard, then remove
on end
open
the battel 3"
the batteries.
• Make sure you do not (bop the batteries when
opening or closing the bakery cover
12
Battery remaining
indicator
The Power Save function
(When using the Nickel-Metal
Hyd ride batteries)
WhenthePowerSavef_non :__e::o On.
As the battery- power
Turn the mode
decreases
batte_
remaimng
lnd:cator
amount
of power
remmmng
following
w:th use. the
&splays
the
using the
symbols.
Battery
remaining
indicator
Battery remaining
guidelines
(A full charge is 100%)
(
]
Sufficient
_L7
]
Battery
you can shoot for a longer
[Power
Save]
factory
semng
When
power
remaining
half fllll
L;F7
Battery low, recording °
playback will stop soon.
_
Change the battelies for fiflly
charged ones. or charge these
batteries (The warning
indicator flashes.)
in Setup
*page 103)
We recommend
to [On] when
the
selector
period
of time.
to SET Lnp. and set
I to [On]. The
of the camera
that you se: [Power
using
Power
alkalme
Save
cn
:s set 1o [On]
Save]
bat_er:es
function
is On
• In shooting still images, the focus only focuses
when the shutter is pushed down halg,vay
• While chargm_ *he flash, the _ lamp flashes
and the LCD screen is turned off. Af*el the
flash is completely
nUllS
charged, the LCD screen
on.
• If the LCD screen is off. press I[[]1 *o iI11_1_
iJ
on
• Based on the conditions under which the
camer_ is being used and the sTa_e of *l:e
charge or o1: the ellVlrO1311lenl,this infol-131a_ion
may not be correctly mchca*ed
• When *he AC Adap*or (nol supphed) :s being
used. the remaining battery infolrmation is :1oi
d:splayed.
13
Inserting
the
batteries
Battery life and the number
(continued)
of
images that can be recorded/
played back
The tables show approxmlaTe guidelines for the
length of time the camera can be used when you
shoot
ill NolIrtal
If!ode
11/an
envlroI!lllent
Under
still
the
images
average
NH-AA-DA
conditions
1)
(2) (supplied)
Image
size
LCD
screen
No. of
=mages
Battery
life (min.)
5.0M
On
Approx 270
Approx. 135
Off
VGA
Approx 450
50M
whele
the ambient *emperatm-e is 25°C 77°F1. and file
batteries are fully charged. The gindelines for the
mtmber of images that can be recorded ol played
back allow for changing the supplied "Memory
Stick" as necessary. Actual results may differ
slightly from these, depenrhng on tile conditions
of use.
Shooting
Image
size
VGA
R6 (Size
(2) (not
LCD
screen
AA) alkaline battery
supplied)
No. of
Battery
=mages
life (min.)
On
Off
AppIox 50
Approx 110
Appmx 25
Approx 55
On
Appmx
Approx 25
Off
Approx 110
Approx 270
Approx. t35
Off
Approx 450
Approx. 225
Approx
Playing
back 2) still
images
NH-AA-DA
(2) (supplied)
No. of
images
Battery
(min.)
life
50M
Approx 5400
App!ox.
270
VGA
Approx 5400
Approx.
270
Image
size
3) movies
NH-AA-DA
_.
screen
Approx
160
3)Continuous
(MmB
{2) (supplied)
On ILCD
_pp_ox
screen
Oft
210
shooting with a picm*e size of 160
• The battely life and the nmnber of images
recmdable decrease under the following
condlllOnS.
• JShooting lmder the following conrhtIons:
- The image quslity is set to [Fine].
- Shooting one image every 30 seconds.
- Alternanvely pressing the zoom W and T
buttons tiflly for each shot.
- Using the flash once in every cwo shots.
- Tinrang on and off once in every len shots.
2 Showing single images in order, one
appIoxmmtely every tluee seconds
14
55
When usmg Sony alkahne baUenes
Approx. 225
On
50
Shooting
-
At low temperanu'es.
Using the flash
Tmmng the camera on and off t}equemly.
Using the zoom heawb
\Vhen [LCD Bacldight] is set to [Bright].
%Vhen [Power Save] is set m [Off]
After using the batteries lepeatedl_ over a
tong peliod of time or after often allowing lr
to self-discharge after charging (page 106).
Using
an external
power
source
Using your
abroad
Power
@ To a wail outlet
camera
sources
You can use your
camera
in an?" country
or
area _ith the supplied batteLv charger or AC
Adaptor (not supplied)
within 100 V to 240
V AC, 50,60 Hz. Use a cmmnercially
available
AC plug adaptor
depending
on the design
(wall socket) [b]
n
--I_ Open the jack cover, then
connect the AC-LS5 AC
Adaptor (not supplied) to the
DC IN jack of the camera.
Connect
the plug with the • mark
toward the LCD screen
i;acing
• Be sure to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor,
Other AC adaptors cannot be used with
this camera,
• Comlect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall outlet (wall socket) close by If some
trouble occurs while using the adaptor,
imlnediately shut off the power by
discomlecting the plug fiom the wall outlet
(wall socket)
=1_ Connectthe
powercord
(mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor
a wall outlet
(wall
[a]. ifnecessm3",
of the _all
outlet
_"
_.
0ccs, c,,0 =o 0
[a]
[bl
and to
socket).
• When you have finished using tbe AC Adaptor.
disconnect it fiOln the DC IN jack oftbe
canlera
• The set is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself
has been turned off
• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel
converter), as fllis may cause a malfimction
15
your
POWER
camera
How
to use the
control
button
on/off
The Auto Power Off function
lamp
If no tasks
shootmg,
camera
are performed
viewing
while
aummancally
for a while*
when
or semng
up the
images,
using
the ba_terles,
shut off to preserve
power
is
battery
power
However.
m the following
mrcumstances.
even if the batteries
are being used to power
the camera, the Auto Power Off function
w111 no_ work
--I) Press POWER to turn on the
camera,
The POWER
power
lamp
is on. When
lights in green
(page
get screen
17).
To turn off the power
Press POWER again, the POWER lamp
goes out, and the camera turns off.
• Do not remove the batteries or AC
Adaptor with the lens portion pulled
out. This may cause a malfunction,
• _\rhen you turn the power Ollwith the mode
selector set to _ or _, the lens begins to
move Please be ealefitl not to touch the lens
16
are being
played
back
• A slide show is being shown
• A cable is connected
to the t_ (USB)jack
or the A/V OUT (MONO)
jack
you turn on the camera
for the first time, the Clock
appears
and the
• Movies
* When [Power Sac'e] is setto [On]:
approxmlately 90 seconds
When [Power Save] is set to [Off]:
approximately
three minutes
To change
camera,
screen
the current
bring
settings
up the menu
(page 41), and use the control
to make the changes.
For each item, press &iV/41iI_
desired
of the
or the SET UP
value,
the setting.
then press •
button
to select the
or 41/I_ to make
Setting
the
date
and
time
g-
a
D
=1_ Set the mode selector
to a.
=1_ Press POWER
to turn
on the
=1_ Select
camera.
• You can can T out this operation even when the
mode selector is set to _
or []
• To set the time and the date again, set the mode
selector to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in
(Setup 1) (pages 4I, 103), then proceed froln
Step []
The POWER
Clock
screen.
the desired
date format
with A/V on the control
lamp
Set screen
then
lights in green and the
appears
on the LCD
You can select
day).
button,
press 0.
from
[YMD]
(year, month,
[M D Y], and [D M,Y].
• If the rechargeable button bariery, which
provides the power for saving the time data.
ever loses its charge (page 105), the Clock Set
screen automatically reappears. If this happens,
stall flora Step [] to set up the date and time
again
17
=1_ Select
the year, month,
day,
hour, or minute item you want
to set with _1/1_on the control
button.
• is shown
selected
above
item.
and • is sho_ n belox_ the
=1_ Set the desired
value with •IV
button,
then
numerical
on the control
press 0.
18
control
[OK] with I_ on the
button,
then press
0.
The date and time are set and the clock x_ill
After setting the current numerical value
set the next item. Repeat the above process
until all of the items have been set.
• If you select [D,M,Y] m Step [],
on a 24- hour cycle
=1_ Select
set the time
start to keep time.
• To cancel the setting process, select [(ancel],
then press •
Inserting
and
removing
a "Memory
Stick"
o)
o
o
cn
--I_ Open the "Memory
cover.
Slide the coxer
Stick"
in the direction
of the arro_.
--I_ Insert
the "Memory
Stick."
Insert the "Memory
Stick" all the way in
until it clicks as sho_n in the illustration.
--I_ Close the "Memory
cover.
To remove
Open
• For more
Stick,"
information
see page
t05
about
the "Memory
• Whenever you insert a "Memols_ Stick," push it
as far as it can go If you do not insen it
correctly, a proper recording or playback may
not be carried out
the "Memory
the "Memol 5" Stick"
the "Memo W Stick"
Stick"
Stick"
cover,
then push
to pop it out.
• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the
camera is recording or reading out an
image. Never remove the "Memory
Stick" or turn off the power at this time.
The data may be corrupted.
19
Setting
the
still
image
size
ii);iii_ii!s!
;)
i
iJ
!!iii!i?
¸....
ii_iiiiii_i
--I, Set the mode
i
selector
and turn on the camera.
ii_
to I_,
Press :_-=/_
(image
Size).
--I, Select
the desired
image size
with &IV on the control
button.
The hnage Size setup item appears.
The image size is set.
• Formore
page 2I.
info*mation aboutthe
image size, see
After the setting is completed, press :_l /
(hnage Size). The Image Size setup item
disappears from the screen.
• The image size value selected here is p_ese_ved
even when file camera is turned off
2O
Image
size
You can choose
plxels)
rat:o)
image
and m:age
based
and
quality
size (number
quahty
of
The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick ''2)
(compression
on the kind of images
you want
quahty,
the better
your
:mage.
m your
Choose
°'Memory
an m:age
St:ok "
s:ze and quality
level
appropriately
for the kind of images
want to shoot.
You can res:ze
f:mction,
the :mages
later
an :mage
the five options
you
:reprove
size from
in the following
among
tables.
The
:mage
quahty,
select
a larger
size.
linage
size
50M
Examples
2592>i944
45M(3:2) 2592(3:2)
Printing
fineimages
3:2prints:)
IM
2048xi536
Printing
1 2M
1280_960
VGA
640x480
Printing postcard size
lnlages
Creating your home page
optmn
recmds
veilIcaI propomon
the
In Free
_Standard_
3) mode are shown
128MB
MSX-256
prlfir
paper
Kaages
A4 site images
m a horizontal
below.
_Umts:
Image
size
16MB
32MB
64MB
MSX-512
MSX-IG
5.0M
6 (11)
12 (23)
25 (48)
51 (96)
92 (174)
188 (354)
4.5M (3:2)
6 (11)
12 (23)
25 (48)
51 (96)
92 (174)
188 (354)
384 (723)
3.1M
10 (18)
20 (37)
41 (74)
82 (149)
148 (264)
302 (537)
617 (1097)
1.2M
24 (46)
50 (93)
101 (187)
202 (376)
357 (649)
726 (1320)
VGA
97 (243)
196 (491)
394 (985)
790 (1975)
1428
(3571)
2904
(7261)
384 (723)
1482
_Res:ze
:mage s:zes shown below show mmnnum
settings as examples.
When you wan: :o
_¢Tins
that can be saved
see page 65).
You can choose
image
of images
of images
Capacity
but also the
larger the amo:mt o f data needed :o preserve
your re:age. This means you can save fewer
:mages
The nmnber
number
• o shoot. The larger you make the re:age
s:ze and the higher you make the m:age
1o
2/VV'hen _R_C Mode] is set to [Normal
For the lmmber of images lha* can be saved in
other modes, see page 97.
3/For more information about tl:e image qTtaluy
mode, see page 42.
(2694)
5928
(14821)
• When the remamin_ mtmber of images
recordable :s more than 9999. "_9999" :s
m_hca_d
• VC'henthe images recorded using other Son3,
dewces are played back. the image s:ze
lndleahon may be dffl'e:ent fiom the actual
linage size.
• When the images are wewed on*he LCD
screen of *l:e camera, *hey all look*he same
s:ze.
• Number of shooting images can differ from
tl:ese values accorrhng To shootln_ COlVhllons.
of 3:2 to malch the size of
used
21
still
image
shooting
- using
auto
mode
)
AE/AF lock indicator
I Flashes in green
Remains on
=1_ Set the mode
selector
to a,
=1_ Hold the camera
and turn on the camera.
both
hands
subject in the center
focus frame.
The recording i\dder name is indicated on
the LCD screen I\_r abom five seconds.
Do not cover
• The lens cover opens when the power is turned
on
• Do not touch the lens portion while it is
operating, such as when you press POWER to
turn on the power or when the zoom fimction is
working (page 25).
• You can create a new folder in the "Memol 3,
Stick" and select the folder for storing images
(page 42)
steadily
and position
with
your
with
a
of the
the lens, flash, or microphone
fingers.
=1_ Press
and
button
The camera
indicator
camera
hold
beeps
is ready
shutter
down.
When
stops flashing
the AEiAF
and remains
for shooting
lock
on. the
(The screen
may be fi-ozen for a split second
depending
on the subject.)
• The minmmln focal distance to a subject is 50
cm (19 3,4 inches) (W)/60 Cln (23 5/8 inches)
(T) To shoot subjects at distances closer than
this. use the macro mode (page 26)
• If you release your finger fronl the shutter
button, shooting will be canceled
• \_,q_enthe camera does not beep, the AF
adjustment is not complete 2_u can continue to
shoot, but the focus is not set properly
• The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows
the focus adjustment
see page 44)
22
the
halfway
range (AF range finder,
The a position on the mode
selector
Twilightmode
See page
54.
When the mode selector is set to a,
functions that can be selected change
the
Twilight
portratit
accordmg
m the
See page
54.
menu
to the _
semngs
(Camera)
setting
See page
mode
mode
_J
]
o
o
[[=_1__
tQ
54.
[_l
Snow mode
See page 54.
=1_ Press the shutter
down.
]
u)
Landscape
as follows:
[_,_
button fully
The shutter clicks, the shooting is
completed, and the still image is saved in
the "Memo_" Stick." When the recording
lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the
next image.
• When you are shooting with the batteries, if no
tasks are performed tbr a while with the camera
turned on, power is automaticMly slmt offto
preserve battels' power (page 16)
Beach mode [_=_=1
See page 54.
Auto mode shooting [Auto]
You can shoot your subject easily smce this
mode automatically adjusts the focus
exposure, and white balance. In this mode
_i- (P. Quality) is set to [Fine]. the AF
range finder is set to [Multi AF], and the
me_enng mode zs set to multz-pattern
metering _pages 44. 47). The menu items
you can dlsplay are lmllted to _
and [Mode] (RRC Mode L
(Camera!
To change
the camera
1
Set the mode
2
Press
3
Select_
control
4
selector
mode
to
MENU.
(Cameral
with_<
onthe
bu_ton.
Select the deslred camera
• on the control button
mode
with A/
Program mode shooting [Program]
You can set the _hooting functions m the
menu semngs according to your shooting
condition.
23
Basic
using
still
image
shooting
auto
mode
(continued)
-
Checking
the last image
shot
About Auto Focus
When you _y :o shoot a subject that is hard
to focus on. the AE/AT lock md:cator w:ll
change
to flashing
The Auto Focus
use w::h
slowly
fimction
may be dffficuh
m the following
cases, release
subjec:s.
the shutter
button,
to
In such
then try :o
recompose
the shot and focus again.
• The subject is distaut flora the came:a and da:k
• The contrast bei_veen the sub}ect and its
baekg:o:md :s poor
• The subject is seen tl_ough glass, such as a
window
• A fast-moving subjecl
• The subject has a reflection, such as that rio::: a
mllTOL
or there
is a llllmllotls
body
_ild
a
lustrous subjec:
• A flasNng subjec:.
• A backht sublec:
There
are _wo methods
fi.mction:
tpage
[Auto]
Mulnpomt
44). When
m the men::
A1_ :s automat:cally
24
_
for Auto
Focus
A_ and Center
(Camera)
settings,
selected.
AF
is set to
the Muir:point
--I* Press _1 ((_) on the control
button.
To return
to shooting
shutter
breton
lightly
control
button
again.
mode,
press the
or press 41 ((_)
on the
To delete the image displayed on the
LCD screen
1 Press :_==/'_ (Delete).
2 Select [Delete] with • on the control
button, then press 0.
The image is deleted.
-
Quick
Review
Using
the zoom
feature
W (wide-angle)
T (telephoto)
Smart zoom
You
can zoom
&gltal
zoom process
In the mlage
When
• You
m on the image
using
when
a
• When
with no detenoranon
LCD
quallW.
the zoom
exceeds
3 ×. enlargement
to [Off] in the SET L'P settings
is
(page
102k
Pressing the zoom buttotLs displays the
zoom scalmg indicator
on the LCD screen.
choose the desired
position,
to
confirm
using
the image
file Slllat_ zoom
using
the finder
flmetion.
using
the smal7
zoom.
the nnage
on the
screen
may look
rough.
However.
this
phenomenon
carried out using the smart zoom. When the
smart zoom is not needed, set [Smart Zoom]
--I_ Press the zoom buttons
cannot
has no effect
on the recorded
image
• A! _ range
slnait
finder
zoom.
is not shown
When
_g_ (Focus}
AF] or [Center AT], _
_-enTrally-located
subjeeI
when
using
is set*o
the
[Multi
or []
flashes and*he
has priority *o focus
cJ
o
tQ
cn
on
Zoom scaling indicator
zoom
The T side of this line shows
the extent of smart zoom
and shoot your
image.
The minimum distance needed to
focus
O_X2,5
on a subject
When the zoom is set all the way to the W
side: approxilnately 50 cm (19 _'/4
inches)
from the end of the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to the T
side: approxilnately 60 Cln (23 5/8 inches)
from the end of the lens
• The lens moves when the zoonl feature is being
used Be velT carefitl not to touch the lens
• "*%ucannot change the zoom sealing while
shooting movies (page 68)
l
[_ID_IT
The inaxnnum
Image size
[3.1M]: 3 8
[ [ .2M]:
6.1
[VGA]:
12x
zoom
When
the
[4.5M
work.
(3:2)],
image
scale
depends
size is [5.0M]
the smart
zoom
on the
or
does not
25
Shooting
close.ups
- Macro
For close-ups of small subjects like flowers
=1_ Set the mode
or insects, shoot using the macro feature.
You can use this feature i\)r close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.
and press
button.
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side: 10 cm (4 inches) from the end
of the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side: 60 cm (23
inches) froln the
end of the lens
26
selector
to a,
I_ (_) on the control
=1_ Center
and
fully
The v_ (Macro) indicator appears on the
LCD screen.
displayed, press MENU
disappear.
operation even when the
H
the
in the frame,
shutter
button
down.
To return
to normal
shooting
Press _" (_) on the control button
The _
• If the menu is curremly
first to make the menu
• You can cany out this
mode selector is set to
the subject
press
indicator
disappears
again.
from the LCD
screen.
• Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the
macro feature If you use the finder, the limits
of what you see and what you actually shoot
nlay be different
Using
the self.timer
_r
tva
t_
Set the mode
selector
to _,
and press • (<_.))on the control
button.
The _) (Self-timer) indicator appears on the
LCD screen.
• If the menu is curremly displayed, press MENU
first to make the menu disappear
• Y_u cat_ canV ou_ this _pe_ation e_'en wh_1_th_
mode selector is set to
-!_ Center the subject
and press
fully
in the frame,
the shutter
button
down.
The Self-timer lamp (page 8) will flash in
orange, and you will hear a beeping som_d.
_he image will be shot after approximately
10 seconds.
To cancel
the
self-timer
during
the
operation
Press • (_:_) on the comrol
button again
The _
from
indicator
dissapears
the LCD
screen.
• If you stand ill fiont of tlle camera and press the
shutter butloll, the focus and the expos re nay
not be correctly set
27
Selecting
a flash
mode
@ (No flash):
--I_ Set the mode
selector
• If the menu is cttrremly displayed, press MENU
first to make the menu disappear.
• You can cany out this operation even when tlle
mode selector is set to _
((lip Motion).
• The recommended distance using the flash is
about 05 ill to 38111 (t934 inches to I2 feet
5 I9/3: inches) (W)i06 nl to 25 ill
(23 S/s inches to 8 feet 27/16 inches) (T) (when
[ISO] is set to [Auto])
• You can clmnge the brighmess of the flash using
[Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 99)
• Because the shutter speed is slower under dark
xx
condmons when {_L (Slow synchro) or ',_! (N °
flash) is selected, it is recommended that you
use a tripod
• While the flash is being charged, the ,_ lamp
flashes. After charging is completed, tlle lamp
goes out
• The flash mode selected here is presel_-ed even
when tlle camera is mined off
to a,
and press • (_) on the control
button repeatedly
flash mode.
The flash
mode
No indicator
to select
has the %llowing
(Auto):
a
feattaes.
The camera
The flash will not be used.
decides
When shooting against a light
source
In Auto mode. shooting against a hght
source automancally
flashes even when
there
is enough
(Dayhght
hght
around
the subject.
synchro
Before flashed
When flashed
to use the flash based on lighting
conditions.
The flash will be used _hen
there
is not enough
light or when
shooting
a
subject against a light source.
(Forced
flash):
The flash will be used
regardless
t_L (Slow
28
of the amount
synchro):
of ambient
The flash
light.
_ill be
used regardless
of the amotalt
light. In this mode the shutter
of ambient
speed is
slower
so you can
under
dark conditions,
clearly shoot a background
flash-lit area.
that is out of the
• The best pefi'ormanee may not be given
depending on shooting condmons
• When you rio not want To use ihe flash, set the
flash mode to _, rNo flashk
To reduce "red-eye" when
shooting live subjects
Shooting with the AF
iIIUminator
The flash pre-strobes
before shooting
to
reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Set [Red
This :s addmonal
hghtmg provided to ass:st
in focusing
when shooting
m dark pIaces ........
Eye Reduction]
Set
to [On] in the SET UP
senmgs Eoage 102).
LCD screen
<_
appears
on the
AF Illunnnator]
L'P settmgs (page
under itLsufficient
appears
to [Auto]
auton:at:cally
m the SET
102). If you try to shoo_
lighting condmons.
Dso_
on the LCD
illuminator
• _u,e11
® Foc,,_
ixsetto_,mi AT]or
CenterAT],theAFrange
finderis not
screen:
the AF
followin_
fllmnma_or
- When
- When
ltell!S 111the menu
will
shooting
shooung
• The AF llhumnator
not time(ion
se:rmgs
(page
the AF
54).
in .=_ Twilight
:::ode
:11 []
Landscape
:::ode
is a bright
light.
There
O)
vzr
oo
_.
are
will emit a red hght
during
the tnne between
when the shutter button :s pressed
down and the focus locks.
" The amomn of red-eye reduction possible
vanes according w the mdzvzd,ml. In addmon.
*he distance to the sub lee:. and whether or llot
the subject has seen pre-strobe hght begin :o
strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the
red-eye reduction process.
displayed. []
o: [] flashes and the cent:allylocated subject has priority tc focus on
¢Cameral :s set to one of the
halfway
no
safety
distances,
hazards,
but itwhen
shooting
short
do 11or alll!
dn-ectly
at the a:
subject's
_.
tel
eyes
• If AT ilbmlinator ligh* does not reach the
subject sufficiently or the subject has no
conu'asr, focus will not be achieved. CA_hsTai:ce
up :o approximately 3.8 m _12 feet
5 19/32 lnchesl (Wt/2.5 in (8 feet 2 "7/16inches_
]'l is recommended..
• IfAF illuminator light misses the center of the
image somewha*, the camera will focus
properly as long as it reaches the subJecT
• When the focus preset &stance is se[ (page 451 ....
the AT ilhm:illat or does not 5me(ion.
29
Shooting
with the finder
Atl of the indicators
are turned off
Finde_
The LCD screen is turned off.
All of the available
are turned on,
The finder
is convenient
save batter>' power,
confirm
the image
when
or when
using
you want
to
it is difficult
to
the LCD
indicators
screen.
Each time you press 11-"1[,the display
changes in the follm_ing
order.
• The image through the finder does *lot indicate
the actual reeordable range To confilm the
recordable range, use the LCD screen
• For details on the items displayed, see
page I09
• Just as with the AE, AF lock indicator on the
LCD screen, when the AEAF lock lamp of the
finder section stops flashing and remains on,
you can start shooting (page 22)
• When the LCD screen is tinned off, the snla!_
zoom does *lot fimction (page 25)
• If you press } (Flash mode)/__) (Self-timer),'_
(Macro) with the L(D screen turned off, the
image will be displayed on the screen for
approxilnately two seconds so you can check or
change the setting.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is mrned oft"
30
Inserting
the
date
and
time
on a still
image
NovEng
image:
SmartZoom:
OatefTin_:
R_ Ey_Red_di0_:
AF Illuminator:
Camera
_
o
o
¸¸¸¸2\
SELECT
n
hi_
i_
i
D
=1_ Set the mode selector
to SET
UP
!_
(Camera)
with
•
control
button,
then
press
Select
• When images are shot with the date and time
inserted, the date and time cannot be removed
later.
• When shooting images with the date and tm_e
inserted, the actual date and time are not
displayed on the LCD screen, and _
is
displayed in the upper-left portion of the LCD
screen instead. The actual date and time are
indicated in red on the lower-right
the image is played back
on
=1_ Select
with
then
[Date/Time]
press
I_
with
•IV,
the
•IV
then
I_
The gET UP screen appears.
i>>>
iiiiiiiiii
iga
=1_ Select
the
i
iiii_
Date:
and time
on the
control
press
Day&Time:
shooting
date
setting
button,
•
Inserts
the date and the time of
into the image
Inserts
the year.
the month
and the
date of shooting
into the image
Off: Does not insert date/time
data into the
image
After the setting
mode
selector
has been completed,
to II_
set the
to shoot )xmr image.
corner when
• _\qlen you chose [Date], the date will be
inserted in the order set in 'Setting the date and
tilne" (page 17)
• This setiing is maintained even when tlle power
is turned off
31
images
on the
LCD
screen
of your
Viewing on the single.image
screen
Single
(single-image)
Index
(nine-image)
screen
You can view images shot with the camera
almost immediately
on the screen. You can
select
the following
viewing
three
occupying
(nine-image)
in separate
Index
Three
the entire
images
screen
screen
simultaneously
on the screen.
(triple-image)
images
screen
are displayed
in separate panels
image information
32
at a time.
screen.
are displayed
panels
Index
(triple-image)
screen
• For details on the movies, see page 69.
• For a detailed description of the screen
indicators, see page I 11
=1_ Set the mode selector
simultaneously
on the screen. Various
items are also displayed.
to [_,
and turn on the camera.
The nex_ est image
(single-image)
You can view one image
Nine
for
images.
Single
Index
methods
screen
folder
in the selected
(page 43) is displayed.
recording
Viewing
on the index
(nine.
or triple.image)
screen
* SI_LE 0_SPLA¥,_*.MOVE
tara
Oi
--I_ Select the desired still image
with _1/1_on the control button.
--I_ Press the zoom W (index)
button once.
•
The display
: Displays
the previous
: Displays
the next image.
image.
image)
switches
to the index
--I_ Press the zoom W (index)
button once more.
(nine-
screen.
To display the next (previous) Index
screen
Press A/V/•/I_ on the control button to
znove the yello_
fi-azneup, do_nleft
right.
The display
switches
image)
screen.
Pressing
A/V
the remaining
to the Index
on the control
image
button
(triple-
shows
information.
To display the next (previous)
screen
Press •/_ on the control button.
To return
ira
to the single-image
Press the zoom T button repeatedly
• on the conn-ol button.
Index
screen
or press
33
images
A/V Connecting
on a TV
Cable (supplied)
(MONO) jack
=1) Connect
TVNideo
the supplied
connecting
cable
AIM
to the A/V
OUT (MONO) jack of the
camera and the audio/video
input
If your
jacks
of the TV.
TV has stereo
comlect
connecting
the audio plug
cable
B'pe input jacks.
(black)
of the A'V
to the Lch audio
input
jack.
• Turn offboth the camera and the TV before
connecting the camera and the TV with the AiV
connecting cable
34
screen
switch
=1) Turn on the TV, and set the TV/
Video switch to "Video."
=1) Set the mode selector
to [_,
and turn on the camera.
Press 41/_ on the control button to select the
• The name and location of this switch may differ
depending o11your TV For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the T_
desired image.
• \_q_en using the camera abroad, it may be
necessal T to switch the video output signal to
match that of your TV system (page I03)
Watching
images on a TV screen
If you want to view nnages on a TV, you
need a TV having a video input jack and the
A/V connecting cable (supphed).
The color system of the TV must match as
SECAM system
Bulgarm, France. Gmana. Hungary-, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco. PoIand. Russia. Ukraine. em
that of your &gltal snll camera Check the
following hst:
NTSC system
Bahama Islands_ Bohvla_ Canada. Central
America. Chile. Colombia. Ecuador.
t_
cn
Jamaica. Japan, Korea, Mexlco. Peru.
Surinam. Talwan_ the Pbahppmes_ the
U.S.A.. Venezuela_ e_c.
t_
PAL system
Austraha. Ausma_ Beiglm_. Cbana. Czech
Repubhc. Denmark. Fmlan& Germany-.
Holland. Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait.
Malavsla. New Zealand. Norway, Portugal,
Singapore. Slovak Repubhc, Spain.
Sweden. Switzerland. Thmland Umted
Kingdom. e_c.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
35
Deleting
--I_ Set the mode
images
selector
to [_,
--I_ Press "U-"/_
(Delete).
--I_
and turn on the camera.
The image
Select
delete
button.
the image you want to
with _1/1_on the control
has not yet been deleted
at this
point.
Select
[Delete]
control
button,
"Memory
screen.
• Y_u cannot
delete
protected
images
(page
63)
Stick access'
has been
To delete
Select
other
_" on the control
with
on the
disappears,
images
you want
the
button.
continuously
to delete
Next,
• on the control
the
[Exit]
then press
36
appears
0.
with 4/
select
button,
then
0.
To cancel
Select
on the
press
deleted.
the image
[Delete]
•
then
"_\_en this message
image
press
with
O.
with
deletion
• on the control
button
Deleting
on the Index
(nine.image)
n
screen
D
--I_ While
an Index (nine-image)
--I_ Select
D
[Select]
with
_1/1_ on the
t_
--I_ Select
the
delete
with
image
you
want
to
cn
screen (page 33) is displayed,
press ;_==/_ (Delete).
control
button,
then
press
Q.
control
To delete all the images in the folder
Select [All In Folder] with _ on the control
button then press O. Next select [OK]
then press O. All of the unprotected images
in the folder are deleted. To cancel the
deletion, select [Cancel], then press 0.
The _
(Delete)
selected
image.
deleted
,&IVI_III_
button,
mark
then
the
press
is indicated
The image
at this point.
of the images
on
0.
§
_a
t_
on the
has not yet been
Put the _[_ mark
on all
you x_ant to delete.
• To cancel your selection, select images you
want to cancel and press • again
disappears
The _
mark
37
Deleting
on the Index (nine.
image) screen (continued)
Deleting
on the Index
(triple.image)
screen
1
-I_ Press
iU--/-_ (Delete).
--I_ While
Select [OK] with I_ on the
control
button, then press
"Memo13* Stick
screen.
of the images
deleted.
To cancel
Select
_ith
appears
_
marks
O.
on the
disappears,
haze
all
been
the deletion
[Exit]
then press O.
38
access"
"_\rhen this message
screen
_ith
"4 on the control
button.
an Index
(triple-image)
(page
33) is displayed,
move the image you want to
delete to the center with _1/1_on
the control
button.
--I_ Press "-"-"/'_ (Delete).
The image has not yet been deleted at this
point.
D
t_
=1_ Select
[Delete]
control
button,
"Memory
with
Stick access'
appears
screen.
When
this message
image
has been
deleted.
To cancel
Select
the
[Exit]
then press
with
•
then
tQ
on the
press
0.
on the
disappears,
tel
the
deletion
•
on the control
buttom
0.
39
a "Memory
Stick"
All data
--I_ Insert the "Memory
Stick" you
want to format into the camera.
Set the mode
selector
to SET
UP, and turn on the camera.
• The terln "forlnatting" means preparing a
"Memory Stick" to record images; this process
is also called "initialization." The supplied
"Memory Stick" and those available
commercially, are already forlnatted, and can
be used inm_ediately
• When you format a "Memory Stick," be
aware that all of the data in the "Memory
Stick" will be permanently erased.
Protected images are also erased.
4O
--I_ Select li (Memory Stick Tool)
with A/V on the control button.
Select
[Format]
with
I_, then,
press 1_.
Select
e.
To cancel
[OK] with
•,
then
press
the formatting
Select [Cancel] _ith • on the control
button, then press O.
--I_
Select
control
[OK]
with
button,
The "Formatting'
witl
•
then
message
screen.
"_\_en this message
format
is complete.
be erased
on
the
press
appears
0.
on the
disappears,
the
Changing
How to setup
operate
your
This
used
section
menus
and
camera
[]
menu
Changing
items
UP screen
settings
Press MENU.
[]
The menu appears.
Set the
mode
in the SET
selector
to SET
UP.
describes
the most frequently
and the SET UP screen.
The SET UP screen
appears.
Control button
_fovm_ Img÷:
Smart Z_*m:
MENU
[]
Select
the setting
AF I[l_mlnat 0r:
Career a
item you
want to change with
the control button.
MPEG_ovi_
On
_1/1_on
o
[ €, _ELErT
[]
The letters and s_lnbols of the item
you select turn yellow.
Select
want
on
the
setting
to change
the
control
The frame
item
with
you
,&IVI_III_
button.
of the item you select
ttmas
yellmv
semp_
P_w_r saw:
o
LED Brightness:
LeD Backlig_t:
t_
Be÷p:
[]
Select the desired
A/V on the control
setting
button.
with
The frame of the selected setting tttrns
vello_ and the setting is entered.
To turn off the menu display
Press MENU.
o
cn
[]
Press • on the control button
to enter the setting,
To turn off the SET UP screen
display
Set the mode selector
than SET UP.
to any position
other
41
[]
Deciding
the still
image quality
Select _;. (P. Quality) with _1/1_,
then
select
quality
with
the
desired
image
A/V,
Creating
a folder
or selecting
FINE
Mode selector:
Mode
a
You can select the still image quality from
[Fine] or [Standard].
Your
selector:
camera
within
a "Memol_-
the ±\_lder used
Before
operation
creating
Set _
(Camera)
[Auto]
in the menu
to any mode
settings
other than
(page 23).
Control button
MENU
[]
Set the mode
[]
Press MENU.
selector
The menu appears.
42
to 1Oil.
• The image quali b, value selected here is
presel_'ed even when the camera is turned offi
• You can ¢any out this operation even when the
mode selector is set to H (Multi Burst)
(page 51 )
SET
can create
Stick."
to store
a new folder,"
is selected
UP
muhiple
images.
folders
When
101MSDCF'
as the recording
You can create
folders
You can select
not
folder
folder.
up to "999MSDCF."
Control button
MENU
• Up to 4000
images
_l'_en
the folder
folder
is mttomatieally
can be stored
capacity
in one folder
is exceeded,
created
a new
Creating
[]
a new folder
Set the mode selector
Selecting
folder
to SET
[]
Set the mode selector to SET
UP,
Tool)
[]
Select
UP.
[]
Select
i] (Memory
with •IV,
[Create
Stick
REC. Folder]
iil (Memory
with •IV,
with I_IAIV, and [OK] with I_/•,
Folder]
then press
with
0.
The following screen appears.
Crewing REC fol_r
the recording
[Change
with
I_/•,
I_/•/I',
then
Stick
Tool)
REC.
and [OK]
press 0.
The recording folder selection screen
appears.
I02MS_CF
ooK
[]
Select
[OK] with •,
then
press
e.
[]
Select
the desired
folder
A ne_ folder is created with a number
_1/1_, and [OK] with •,
one higher than the largest nmnber in
the "Memory Stick," and the folder
becomes the recording ±\_lder.
press
To cancel
folder
creation
Select [Cancel I in step [] Ol-[].
Q
t_
then
Q.
To cancel
changing
recording
folder
the
Select [CancelJ in step [] or [].
• "_u cannot select the "I00MSDCF"
• Once you create a new folden you cannot delete
the new folder with the camera.
• Recorded images are recorded in the newly
created folder until a different folder is created
or selected
with
folder as a
recording folder
• The image is stored in the newly selected
folder You cannot move images to other
folders using the camera
43
Choosing
method
a focus
Mode selector:
a/H
Before operation
When shooting still images, set It_
(Camera) to any mode other than [Amo] in
the menu settings (page 23).
Multipoint
AF
finder
Control button
Multipoint
The camera
AF
MENU
calculates
the distance
areas to the left, and right
of the in:age,
letting
function
the in:age
con:position.
without
wonTing
the
about
This is useful
when
on the subject
of the frame.
because
The AF
range finder that :_ as used changes
after the focus is achieved.
to green
Center
Center AF
and in the center
you shoot using
auto fucus
it is difficult to focus
it is not in the center
in three
range
finder
[]
mode
selector
to a
or
• \_le:i
you are shooting movies (MPEG movie)
and you choose Multipoim AF. the distance to
the center of the screen is estimated as an
H.
AF
The AF range finder is only the center of the
frame. You can shoot in desired image
composition using the AF lock method.
Set the
[]
Press MENU.
average, so the AF works even with a certain
amollnt of vibration The Center AF
The menu appears.
[]
Select
_,
then select
[Center
(Focus)
[Multi
with _1/1_.
AF] or
AF] with A/,.
The ±\_cus is actiusted automaticall?:
The color of the AF range finder frame
changes from white to green.
44
autolnatically focuses only on the center of the
image, so it is convenient when you want to
focus only on what you aim at
• Vv'hen you use the smart zoom or AF
illmninator, priority AF movement is given to
subjects in or near the center of the flame In
this case, _
or [] flashes and the AF range
finder is not displayed
Shooting
techniques
Even if it is difficult to focus in AT shooting
because the subject is not in the cemer ofll_e
flame, you can focus in this sivuation using
Cemer AF For example, when you are
shooting two subjects, and there is a gap
between them. the camera may focus on the
background visible in llle gap. In a case like
tiffs, use AF lock to ensure ll_e subjects are in
correct foclls
Setting
to the
AE/AF lock indicator
range
finder
Focus
Mode
\Vhen
the distance
subject
preset
selector:
shooting
a/H
an image
using a previously
set distance to the sul_iect, or when
a subject through a net or through
shooting
window
glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode. In these cases, use of the
(ompose the shol so thal lt_e subject is
centered in the AF range finder, and press the
slmt_er button halfway down.
_lq_en the AEiAF lock indicator slops flashing
and remains on. return to ll_e fiflly composed
shot, and press the shutter button fidly down
Focus
preset
is convenient.
Before operation
When shooting still images, set !_
(Camera) to an?" mode other than [Auto] in
the menu settings (page 23).
• When you are using AF lock, you can
capture an image with the COllecl focus even
iffl_e subject is at the edge of the flame
• "_u can carry out the AF lock a@lsllnent
process before you press the shutter button
fiflly down
Control button
cn
MENU
Mode selector
g
o
o
u_
45
[]
Set the
mode
selector
to a
[]
Press
Adjusting
exposure
MENU.
The menu appears.
[]
Select
then
subject
-
EE_(Focus)
select
the
with
[]
or
El
with *1/_,
distance
to the
A/,.
The menu appears.
[]
Mode
Used
selector:
when
a/H
you want
to change
Before operation
Control
[]
Select
46
exposure
value.
Select the exposure
with ,A/V.
button
Make
your
confirming
background
screen.
mode
In step I_], select q_ (Focus), then select
[Multi AF] or [Center AF].
• Focal point information may not show the exact
distance. Use it as a guide.
• If you point the lens up or down. the enor
increases
• If tbcus preset value flashes with [05m]
selected, press the zoom W button until the
value stops flashing.
the
adjustment
MENU
focus
*l/l_.
_ (unlimited
"_\_en shooting still images, set I_i
(Camera) to any mode other than [Amo] in
the menu settings (page 23).
to auto
(EV) with
the
0.5m, 1.0m.
distance)
To return
[]
The value of the exposure ac!iusUnent
is displayed.
You can select fl-om the %llowing
distance settings.
7.0m,
Select
EV adjustment
amomatic
exposure
to one ofyottr own
choice. The value can be set a range from
+2.0EV to 2.0EV. in Ii31EV increments.
3.0m,
Press MENU.
the
To
return
Retttrn
0EV.
adjustxnent
to auto
• \Kq_en the subject
flash,
[]
Set the
H
mode
selector
to I_
or
dark,
value
_hile
the brightness
of the
of the sul_iect on the LCD
the exposure
extremely
adjustment
adjust
is extrelnely
or when
the a@lstment
mode
adiustment
value
bright
you are using
may not work
or
the
to
Shooting
techniques
In nol_nal shooting, the camera makes
automatic exposure adjustments Check the
image to be shoL if it looks like the image
below, you should nlake lnanuM adjustnlents
If you are shooting a back-lit person or a
snow3' scene, nlake your adjusmlents in the +
phls direction; if you are shooting a dark
subject that fills the screen, making your
adjllstments in file direction should give tlle
best results
Underexposured
-_, Adjust in the + direction
Selecting
mode
a metering
Mode selector:
a/H
Multi-pattern
metering
The image is divided into muhiple regions
and metering is performed for each region.
The camera judges the subject position and
backgrotmd brightness, and determines a
well-balanced expostu-e.
The camera is set to multi-pattern metering
as the factoD" setting.
backlit
lets you ac[iust the exposure
even when
or there is strong
the sul!iect
contrast
the subj ect and the background.
Set the
mode
[]
Press MENU.
selector
to !_!
or
is
_"
The menu appears.
between
Position
spot metering
cross hair at the point
want to shoot.
in
[]
metering
to the subject
Overexposed -_, Adjust
the - direction
MENU
metering mode to suit the shooting
conditions and purpose.
Spot metering
exposure
Control button
This ftmction enables you to select a
Spot
Appropriate
Before operation
When shooting still images, set !_
(Camera) to an}" mode other than [Auto] in
the menu settings (page 23).
you
the
[]
Select
[]
(Metering
with _1/1_,then select
[Spot] with A/T,
Mode)
g
[Multi] or
o°
Spot
metering
cross hair
47
Auto
Adjusting
color
tones
(No
The white
indicator)
balance
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you
choose _,
the white balance may not be
is actjusted
properly adjusted
• Vv_en the flash is triggered, the mmmal setting
of white balance is cancelled, and the shooting
of the image is done in Auto mode
automatically.
- White
Mode
Balance
selector:
\\then
white
balance
response
is set to Auto.
is set autoxnatically
to the condition
the overall
Before
a/H
the white balance
When
conditions
under
capture&
or when
lighting
conditions,
settings
manually.
in
of the sul_iect, and
color balance
accordingly.
the
When
to an?- mode
the menu
settings
is adjusted
the image
shooting
under
still images,
(Camera)
other
set I_1
than [Amo]
in
Shooting
(page 23).
Control button
you want to fix the
which
operation
shooting
MENU
is
special
you can select
the
@,_ (Incandescent)
• Used when shooting
i\_r example
at a
paxty, where the lighting conditions
change
• Used
often.
in a studio,
or trader
video
lights.
[]
(Fluorescent)
Used when
shooting
under
lights.
[]
Used _hen shooting trader a cloudy sky.
"_.'-(Daylight)
shooting
fireworks,
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shooting
at night,
stmrise,
mode
Press
outdoors
under
neon
and twilight
and for
lights,
selector
to 101 or
MENU.
The menu
(Cloudy)
Used when
Set the
H.
fluorescent
for
gloom.
[]
appears.
Select [WB] (White Bal) with _11
I_, then select the desired
setting with A/V,
To return to automatic settings
In Step 1_, select [Auto].
techniques
The colin of the subject that you see will be
captured according to the lighting
conditions Under the bright summer sun,
everything will appear blmsh, under a light
sources like a light bulb, white objects will
appear reddish The hmnan eye has an
excellent ability to adjust Even when
lighting conditions change, the eye can
adjust and recognize the conect color ahnost
instantly. However. digital still cameras are
greatly influenced by light Normally, this
calnera adjusts autolnatically, but if you
notice that the color of the entire ilnage
seems to be a bit mmatmal when replaying
an image on the LCD screen, it is
recommended that you adjust the white
balance
Adjusting
level
- Flash
the
High: Makes
than normal.
flash
Shooting
frames
Normal:
Normal setting.
Low: Makes the flash level lower than
nonnal.
Level
Mode selector:
a
You can ac[iust the amour of flash light.
Before
the flash level higher
• _u can carry out this operation even when the
mode selector is set to H ((lip Motion only)
-
Clip
Mode
multiple
Motion
selector:
H
You can shoot a number
of still images
consecutively
(GIF animation).
file size is small, these images
operation
Set l_!
(Camera)
[Auto]
in the menu settings
to any mode
other
(page
than
23).
Control button
MENU
use on a home page,
Because
are ideal
or i\)r attaching
the
for
to an e-
mail message.
• Clip Motion images are restricted to color
levels of 256 colors and below This is a
characteristic of GIF format recording For tbis
reason, tbe image quality of some images may
deteriorate.
Normal (160x120)
The maximum number of frames you can
shoot in one (:lip Motion shot is 10. This is
suitable for use on a home page.
Mobile (120x108)
Two frames is the maximum
[]
[]
Set the mode selector to a.
can be shot in Clip Motion
Press MENU.
This is suitable
terminals.
cn
g
number
that
o
o
in this mode.
for use with portable
data
The menu appears.
[]
Select [_ +] (Flash Level) with
_1/1_,then select the desired
setting with A/V.
• Mobile mode has sn-ict file size limits, so
picture qttali_ tails accordingly
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Before
[]
operation
Set [Moving
Imagel
SET UP settings
to [Clip Motion]
(pages
Shoot one frame.
• If you do not complete Step r_, all the images
will not be saved in the "Memol T Stick"
• In (lip Motiom the date and time cannot be
mserted
• \x,q_enyou view (lip Motion mlages using the
Index screen, the images may appear different
from the actual image recorded.
• GIF files made on other cameras may not be
displayed correctly on this camera.
• For the number ofilnages you can record using
Chp Motion, see page 97
in the
41, 102).
Mak{ng "Clip Motion"
Control
button
Mode selector
Shutter
button
[]
Shoot the next frame.
Press the shutter button once to shoot
the next frame, then repeat this
operation until you have shot the
desired number of fi-ames.
[]
Press 0.
All of the frames will be saved in the
"Memory Stick."
[]
Set the mode selector
[]
Press i_=/_
(Image
to H,
Size).
The Image Size setup item appears.
[]
Select
the desired
mode with
A/V.
You can select fl-oln [Nonnal] or
[Mobile].
To delete shot images
midst of shooting
1 In Steps [] or []
in the
press 4 (1_).
Shot images will be played back in
order, and when the last image is
reached, playback stops.
2 Press l_l/-_
(Delete), andselect either
[Delete Last I or [Delete All 1, then press
Q.
3 Select [Delete], then press O. If you
chose [Delete Last] in Step 2, repeat
Steps I to 3 to delete the images in order,
from the latest one shot.
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Shooting
in Multi
Burst
mode
[]
Set the mode
[]
Press MENU.
selector
to N:H.
Shooting
images
The menu appears
- Multi
Burst
[]
Mode selector:
!:H
Select-=-=_
(Interval)
then select
between-frame
Pressing the shutter button once records 16
frames in a row. This is convenient for
checking your i\)nn in sports, for example
with 41/1,_,
interval
- Burst 3
Mode
the desired
with
A/
selector:
a
You can shoot three
x_hile pressing
,.
three
in succession
You can choose the frame interval
Control
images
the shutter
in succession
button
only once.
button
from the menu settings (page 100)
MENU
Mode selector
I
Before
[]
operation
Set [Moving hnage I to [Multi Burst I in the
SET UP settings (pages 41, 102)
Control button
MENU
Mode selector
Shutter button
Shoot
your image,
16 frames will be recorded as one
image (image size: 12M).
• When you play back images recorded in Multi
Burst mode on file camera, see page 61
• For the lmmber of images that can be recorded.
see page 97
• The flash cannot be used
• In Multi Burst, the date and time cannot be
inserted
i
[]
Set the mode
[]
Press MENU.
selector
to !_!.
g
o
o
The lnenl.l appears.
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[]
Select
[Mode]
_1/1_,then
A/T.
(REC Mode) with
select
[Burst
3] with
[]
Shooting
for e-mail
-
still
images
[]
You
selector:
a
can shoot images
and save them
file that is small enough (320×240)
to an e-mail message.
The normal
image
[]
Shoot
your
image.
Size setup
You can do the next shooting
"Recording"
screen.
disappears
item (page
using
in a
to attach
mode
the Image
Control
MENU
Mode selector
• The flash camlot be used
• The image is not displayed during shooting.
Compose file picture before pressing the shutter
Ninon
is about 05
[]
Set the mode
[]
Press MENU.
selector
The menu appears.
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your
image.
You can do the next shooting
after
"Recording"
disappears
from the LCD
screen.
To return to normal mode
In Step [],
select [Normal].
• For instructions on how to attach your images
to an e-mail message, refer to the Help tiles of
the e-mail software you are using.
• For the mnnber of images flint can be recorded.
see page 97
button
select [Nonnal].
• The intel'_'al needed for recording
second
Shoot
[E-Mail] with
20) is also recorded.
after
from the LCD
To return to normal mode
In Step [],
that was selected
[Mode] (REC Mode) with
_1/1_,then select
&IV.
E-Mail
Mode
Select
to its.
If you hold down the shutter
button, sound is recorded until you
release the shutter button for up to 40
seconds
Shooting
still images
with audio
files
-
Voice
To return to normal mode
Mode selector: a
You can record
In Step [],
still images
_ith
audio
select [Normal].
files.
• To view images recorded in Voice mode, caro_
out the same procedme described in "Viewing
movies on the L(D screen" (page 69)
• For the mnnber of images that can be recorded.
see page 97
Control button
MENU
Mode selector
Shutter button
o)
[]
Set the mode selector
[]
Press MENU.
to a.
g
o
o
The menu appears.
[]
Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with
_1/1_,then select
[]
[Voice] with A.
Shoot your image.
If you press and release the
shutter button, soLmd is recorded
for five seconds.
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at ``) Twilight portrait mode
Shooting
according
scene
conditions
Mode selector:
to
a
\\q_en shooting night scenes, shooting
people at night, shooting landscapes or
shooting a waterfront or a snowscape, use
the modes listed below to increase the
Use this mode x_hen shooting people m the
foreground at night. This mode allows you
to shoot images of people in the foreground
with distinct outlines without losing the
feeling that you are shooting at night.
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
Snow mode
When the whole of the screen turns white.
such as when you are shooting a snowscape,
use this mode. This mode prevents the
image from losing color and brightens each
color.
quality of yore- images.
._ Twilight mode
Under dark lighting conditions, you can
shoot a distant night xiew. However,
because the shutter speed is slower under
these conditions, x_e recommend you use a
tripod.
• The
flash
is set to _ (Forced
flash)
or _._' (No
flash)
• The flash forcely strobes
_'_.=_= Beach
_=]
Landscape
Focuses
convenient
distance.
on images
mode
far away
for shooting
When
so is
landscapes
at a
shooting
lakeside,
recorded.
mode
at the seaside
or the
the blue of the sea is clearly
• You cannot shoot in Macro mode
• The flash cannot be used
• You cannot shoot m Macro mode.
• The flash is set to _ (Forced flash)
flash/
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• The flash is set to _ (Forced flash) or (_ (No
flash)
O1"_
I (NO
NR slow
shutter
The NR slow shutter lllode removes noise
Control button
from recorded images, providing clear
images. When the shutter speed is slow. tbe
camera automatically works tbe NR slmv
shutter mode and "NR" is indicated next to
MENU
the shutter speed indicator
Press tbe shutter
burion filly down
[]
[]
Set the mode selector
Then the screen
turns black
to a
captunn_
Press MENU.
m
The menu appears.
[]
Select
a
then select
with
To return
(Camera)
with 4,
the desired
mode
Processing
A/T.
to the
normal
Finally. when
"Processing"
disappears, the
image has been
recorded
g
o_
shooting
Ill Step 1_. select [Auto] or [Pro_am].
• To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of
a tripod is recommended
g
g
• Even when you select Twilight o1"Twilight
portlait mode in Burst 3 nlode, the shutter
speed setting of the Burst 3 mode has priority
So, the image may not be recorded exactly as
you intended
• The se_ing is maintained even when the power
is turned offi
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Adding
- Picture
special
effects
Effect
Mode selector:
Before operation
When shooting still images, set
(Camera) to any mode other than [Amo] in
the menu settings (page 23).
a/H
Control button
You can add special effects to bring out the
contrast in your images.
Solarize
Sepia
Like an illustration
with clearly delineated
bright and dark
portions
Colored to look like an
oId photograph
MENU
Mode selector
[]
Set the mode selector to a
[]
Press
MENU.
The menu
[]
Select
I_, then
Made to took like a
negative image
mode
appears.
[PFX]
(P.Effect)
select
with
the
with
desired
A/,.
To cancel Picture Effect
In Step [], select [Oft'].
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or
H.
Neg.Art
4/
[]
Selecting
the folder
and playing
back
images
Select
the desired
folder with
On the Index (nine-image)
screen
_1/1_,
- Folder
Mode selector:
_ SINGLE
DIS_LAY ,€, MOVE
[]
Select the folder that images you want to
play back are stored.
On the Index (triple-image)
[]
Control button
Ape_ureValue:
Shu_erSteed:
To cancel
MENU
F28
1130
the selection
_ii!i:
ExposureValue:
Mode selector
In step [_J, select [Cancel].
I0_-0001
•
When multiple
created in the
folders
"Memory
are
Stick"
When the first or last image in the folder is
displayed, the following icons are indicated
on the screen.
[]
Set the mode selector
[]
Press MENU.
to [_.
screen
Select [OK] with •, then press
e.
SINGLE
DISP_Y
ii3i
O0
2003 74
_
L
I0:30%1
_ _K_NEXT
• When no images are stored in the folder, "No
file in this folder" appears
• Y_u can play back images froln a last-shot one
without selecting the folder
[_ : Moves to the previous folder
D_ : Moves to the next folder.
[_ : Moves to both the previous and next
folders
On the single screen
eo
The menu appears.
[]
Select [Folder]
with _1, then
press 0.
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Enlarging
Enlarging
a portion
a still image
Mode selector:
of
[2_
[]
Set the mode
[]
Display
You can enlaTge an image up to five times
the size of the original image. You can also
record the enlarged image as a new file.
an
[]
image
Adjust
the zoom
with the zoom
WIT buttons.
- Playback zoom
selector
to [J_.
the image you want
to
enlarge.
[]
Press
enlarge
the zoom
T button
to
the image.
Control button
[]
MENU
Select
a portion
to enlarge
of the image
with ,&l,14111_.
To cancel
Press O.
Mode selector
Press •
Press
Press
Press •
• : To view a portion
image
• : To view a portion
the image
• : To view a portion
of the image
• : To view a portion
of the image
58
of the top of the
of the bottom of
of the left side
of the right side
enlarged
viewing
• &_u cannot use Playback zoom with movies
(MPEG movie), or images recorded in (;lip
MotionfN[ulti Burst modes.
• If you press the zoom W button when you ale
viewing images that have not been enlarged, the
Index screen will appear (page 33)
• The images displayed m Quick Review
(page 24) can be enlarged using the procedures
outlined in Steps [] to []
Recording
image
[]
After
-
you
have
viewed
an
image using playback
press
[]
an enlarged
Trimming
zoom,
MENU.
The menu
[]
Select [Trimming] with I_, then
press 0.
[]
Select
- Slide
Interval settings
3 sec5 secil0 seci30 secil lnin
then
image
press
The image
show
[]
Image
Folder:Plays back all the images in the
selected folder.
You can play back recorded images in
succession, one after another. This is useful
for checking your images, or for giving a
with
All:Plays back all the images in the
"Memol_- Stick."
A/V,
Control button
0.
is recorded
image returns
enlargement.
size
Repeat
On:Plays the images back repeatedl_:
Off:Plays through the images one time
and then stops.
MENU
and the screen
e.
Set the following items with A V 41 _"
presentation.
the
[Slide] with _1/1_, then
press
Mode selector:
appears.
Select
Playing
back
successive
images
to the size it was before
[]
• The trilmned image is recorded in the recording
folder as the newest file, and the original image
is retained
• The nimnled image may suffer some
deterioration in image quality.
• You cannot trim to 3:2-sized image
Select
[Start]
with T/I_, then
press 0.
1=
The slide show begins.
To cancel
In Step _,
[]
[]
Set the mode
selector
Press MENU.
to [].
To stop
Press •
the slide
show
setting
select [Cancel].
slide
show
ta.
o)
playback
select [Exit] with IP'.then press •.
eo
The menu appears.
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To skip to the next/previous
image during slide show
Press _" (next) or 4 (previous).
• The inlel_-al settings are just guidelines The
actual intervals differ, based on factors like the
size of the image
[]
Rotating
still
images
[]
Images shot when holding the camera
vertically can be rotated and displayed
horizontally.
[]
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
[]
[]
Select
[Rotate]
with
_1/1_,then
press
0.
Select
C _- with •,
and rotate
the image
[]
! []
button
MENU
60
with _1/1_.
Select
[OK] with •IV,
press
•
To cancel
In Step []
Control
to [],
and display the image you
want to rotate
- Rotate
Mode selector:
Set the mode selector
the
or []
then
rotation
select [Cancel].
• Protected images, movies (MPEG movie), or
nnages recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst
modes cannot be rotated.
• _u may not be able to rotate images shot widl
oilier cameras
• Also, when viewing images on a conllmter, the
mmge rotation inforlnation may not be
reflected depending on the application
software
Playing
Playing
back
shot in Multi
mode
images
Burst
back continuously
[]
Set
the
[]
Select
with
Mode
selector:
[]
You can play back Multi
continuously
frame.
This
function
is used
the
selector
Multi
Burst
to [].
image
_1/1_,
The selected Multi Burst
played back continuously.
Burst images
or play them back frame
mode
image
Playing back
- Jogpiayback
frame
by frame
[]
Set the mode selector to [].
[]
Select the Multi Burst image
with _1/1_,
is
The selected Multi Burst image is
played back continuousl3:
by
for checking
[]
the images.
Control button
Press • when
the desired
frame
is displayed.
"Step'
appears.
MENU
Mode selector
To
pause
Press
O. To resume
again.
The playback
displayed
playback
on the LCD
starts
press
from the frame
screen.
[]
Advance
the frame
with
_1/1_.
_:The next frame is displayed. When
you press and hold _, the frame
advances.
• When the images are played back on a
computer, the 16 frames you shot will all be
displayed at the salne time as part of one image.
• When Multi Burst images are played back on a
camera without the Multi Burst feature, the 16
flames will all be displayed at the same time, as
pail of one linage, just as they are on a
conlputer
4l:The previous frame is displayed.
When ?xm press and hold 41. the
flame advances in the reverse
direction.
(ga
To
return
In Step []
to normal
press
from the frame
screen.
playback
Q. The playback
displayed
starts
on the LCD
61
To
delete
\\then
shot
images
using this mode
only certain
frames.
you
When
images, all 16 of the frames
the same time.
62
cannot
delete
you delete
are deleted
1
Display the Multi Burst image
to delete.
2
Press
3
Select [Delete], then press O.
All of the frames are deleted.
"_I / IN (Delete).
at
you want
On the single
Protecting
images
- Protect
Mode selector:
[]
Set the mode selector to [_.
[]
Display the image you want to
protect with _1/1_,
[]
To prevent accidental erasure of an
important image, you can protect it.
screen
[]
[]
MENU
[]
Select
[Protect]
Index
(nine.image)
Set the mode selector
to [],
press the zoom W (index)
button once to switch to the
Press MENU.
Index
The menu appears.
Control button
On the
screen
[]
with _1/1_,then
(nine-image)
screen.
Press MENU.
The xnenu appears.
press 0.
Mode selector
The image cttrrently being displayed is
now protected, and the _
(Protect)
xnark is indicated on the screen.
Zoom buttons
[]
Select
press
[]
[]
Select
[Protect]
[Select]
with
_ll._, then
Select
the image you want to
with ,i,1,1_111_, then
0.
The green _
(Protect) mark is
indicated on the selected image.
To protect other images,
display the image you want to
protect with _1/1_,then press
e.
then
e.
press
To cancel
_/_,
press
protect
[]
with
e.
o)
_a
the protection
In Step [] or I_]l, press • again. The o_
mark disappears.
[]
To protect
repeat
[]
other images,
Step !_!.
Press MENU.
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[]
Select
[OK] with I_, then
press
Q.
The
o-n
mark
turns
white
and
the
[]
selected image is protected.
To
cancel
the
In Step I_ll, select
select
To
[Cancel],
or in Step
protection
select
want to release
and wess
repeat
which
an image
protection
O. The _
this operation
you want
for which
with
you
selector
and
for all the images
for
protection.
select
To protect
folder
all the images
[]
To release
protection
In Step [] select the image from which
to [j_,
screen.
Move the image you want
to
protect
_1/1_.
Press
Select
press
Then,
[OK], and press
(triple-image)
to the center
with
MENU.
The menu
gray
press MENU.
[]
A,Ti4i_
mark turns
to release
Set the mode
Index
[],
[]
release
(triple.image)
press the zoom W (index)
button twice to switch to the
protection
[Exitl.
In Step []
On the Index
screen
appears.
[Protect]
with
A/V,
The center image is protected
(Protect)
mark is indicated
O.
then
0.
and the
on that
image.
in
In Step I_11select [All In Folder], then press
O. Next, select [On], then press O.
To release
protection
of all the
images in the folder
In Step _], select [All In Folder]
and press
O. Then select [Off], and press O.
[]
To protect
other
the image
you want
to the center
repeat
64
images,
move
to protect
with _1/1_, and
Step L_I.
you want to release protection, and press O.
To release protection from all of your
images, repeat this process i\)r each of them.
[]
Changing
image
size
[]
You can resize to the following sizes.
5.0M. 3.1M, 1.2M. and VGA.
the new size with
press
the
(MPEG
movie),
(lip MotionfiVfulti
resized.
MENU
• When
Mode
larger
selector
resizing
In Step 1_1, select [Cancel].
• Movies
button
A/,,
O.
The resized image is recorded m the
recording i\_lder as the newest file.
To cancel
The original image is retained even after
resizing.
with _1/1_,then
•
Select
then
[]
You can change the image size of a
recorded image, and save it as a new file.
Control
[Resize]
press
- Resize
Mode selector:
Select
images
are resized
size. the image
• "x%u cannot
resize
• If you t15 to resize
bands
Burst
will appear
or images
recorded
modes
cannot
flora
a smaller
quality
will
in
be
to a
deteriorate
to 3:2-sized
image
a 3:2-sized
linage,
at tlle top and bottom
black
of the
lnlage
(11
[]
Set the mode selector
to [_.
[]
Display the image you want
resize with _1/1_.
[]
Press
igl
to
MENU.
The menu appears.
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On the single
Choosing
print
-
(DPOF)
Print
Mode
images
selector:
You can designate
printed.
This mark
print images
the DPOF
standard.
to
celtain
is convenient
images
Set the mode selector to [_.
[]
Display the image you want to
print with _1/1_.
[]
Press MENU.
when
to be
you want
at a shop that con±\_rlns
(Digital
[]
mark
[]
Print
Order
screen
On the Index
screen
[]
Set the mode selector to []
and press the zoom W (index)
button once to switch to the
Index (nine-image) screen.
The menu appears.
to
[]
with
[]
Select
[DPOF]
with _1/1_,then
Press
Format)
The _'/mark
is indicated on this
[]
Select
press
image.
[]
[DPOF]
with
I_, then
O.
O.
• _u cannot ma_k using the [All InFolde*]
option
Mode selector
[]
[]
To mark other images, display
the image you want
with _1/1_,then
• _tqlen you mark images shot in Multi Burst
mode, all the mlages are printed on one sheet
dwided into 16 panels
appears.
Select [Select] with _1/1_,then
press
MENU
• You cannot malk movies (MPEG movie) or
images recorded in Clip Motion mode
• In E-Mail mode, the print (DPOF) mark is
marked on the nomlal size image that was
recorded at the same time
MENU.
The menu
press O,
Control button
66
(nine.image)
To delete
the
In Step []
or []
mark
_"
press
press
Select the images you want to
print with A/V/_I/I_, then press
@.
to mark
The green
Q.
selected
_
mark
is indicated
on the
image.
mark
•
again.
The _/
disappears.
[]
To mark other
Step []
images,
repeat
for each of them.
[]
[]
Press MENU.
Select [OK] with I_, then press
0.
The t_
On the Index
screen
[]
mark turns white and the
Set the mode selector
Index
the
_
press •.
the
images
(triple-images)
To delete
the _
mark
In Step [] press • again.
The _
mark disappears. To delete the
marks from all ofyotu- images, repeat
this process for each of them.
screen.
mark
In Step [] select the image you want to
delete the E_/ mark with •iVi
101_0002
movies
Cutting the movie numbered
101 0001
Mode
selector:
Cutting
movies
Control button
101_0003
[j_
MENU
You can cut movies
or delete
portions of movies. This is the
recon_nended
mode to use when
"Memoly
when
Stick"
you attach
2
unnecessa_-
Mode selector
the
capacity
is insufficienL
movies
to your e-mail
or
messages.
The file numbers
movies are cut
101_0002
1. Cutting scene A.
2
A
assigned
when
Divide point
101_0002
2. Cutting scene B.
101 0004
The cut movies are assigned new numbers
and recorded as the newest files in the
recording folder. The original movie is
deleted and its file number is skipped.
2
A
101_0005 Divide
point
3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are
unnecessary.
101 0004
A
4. Only the desired
f
101_0006
scenes remain.
2
f
101_0006
72
Set the mode selector
[]
Select the movie
cut with _1/1_,
[]
Press MENU.
[]
A
Delete
to [_,
you want
to
The menu appears.
101_0007
2
Delete
[]
Select [Divide]
press 0.
•,
with I_, then
Next, select [OK] with
then press 0.
The playback of the movie stalts.
[]
Decide
on a cutting
point.
Press O at the desired cutting point.
Deleting
portions
• "_%ucalmot cut the following images
- Clip Motion
- Multi Bmst
- Still image
- Movies not long enough to cut
- Protected movie
•
_l"L)/I
callllOt
restore
nlovie$
once
[]
recording
you want
to adjust
the cutting
you
citt
thenl.
[]
If you want to change
the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The
playback
of the movie starts again.
[]
When you have decided on a
cutting point, select [OK] with
A/V, and press Q.
[]
Select [OK] with •, then press
portion
of
(page 72).
Display the portion
movie
you
want
of the
to delete.
folder as a newest file
[]
Press ;_-=/-_ (Delete).
The movie
point, select [_111/111_] (frame
folzvar_
rewind) and adjust the cutting
point with 4/I_.
an unnecessary
a movie
• The originM movie is deleted when you cut it
• The cut movie is recorded in the selected
When
Cut
unnecessary
of movies
has not yet been deleted
at
this point.
[]
Select
[Delete] with •,
then
press O.
The movie cun-ently
screen is deleted.
displayed
on the
Q.
The movie
To cancel
In Step []
is cut.
cutting
or 1_, select [Exit]. The movie
appears on the screen again.
o
73
USB mode
Copying
images
to
your computer
- For Windows
users
There
[Normal]
setting
Recommended computer
Microsoft
Windows
98SE, Windows
2000
Windows
Millelmimn
XP Home Edition,
Professional
The above
I'actory.
XP
is not assured
upgraded
MMX
Pentimn
connector:
Display:
in an
between
your
may
camera
not recover
a single
200 MHz
color.
equipment,
operate
two or more
computer
as standard
USB
_\rhen neither
or
to
equipment
time,
a USB
"Memo W Stick"
copy images
your camera,
using an additional
when
• Operations
are not guaranteed
for all the
computer
above
nor a
you can
device.
See
for details.
sony. net/
Contents of the CD-ROM
may not
are not guaranteed
mentioned
http :/www.
connector
slot is provided,
on the type of USB
equipment.
74
time.
some
• Operations
USB hub
recommended
and your computer
When a USB connector is not
provided on your computer
or faster
65 000 colors)
at the same
including
depending
from the
comlmmication
at the same
the Sony Website
• If you connect
resmnes
or sleep mode.
or in a muhi-boot
Provided
(16-bit
your computer
suspend
800 × 600 dots or more
High Color
more
The l_actow
mode.
at the
to the operating
above
modes.
Communication with your
computer
\\then
systems described
environment.
USB
Professional,
Edition, Windows
or Windows
Operation
and [PTP]*
is the [Nom_al]
Windows
OS must be installed
enviromnent
CPU:
98
for a USB connection
* Compatible only with Windows XP. V_qlen
connected to a computer, only the data in the
folder selected by the camera is copied to the
computer To select the folder, follow tlle
procedure on page 57
environment
OS:
are two modes
environnlents
using
a
• USB Driver
This driver is needed in order to cormect the
camera to a computer.
"_\rhenusing Windows XP you need not
install the USB driver.
• Image Transfer
This application is used to easily transfer
images from the camera to a computer.
• ImageMixer
This application is used to display and edit
images that are stored in a computer.
• This section describes the procedures
using Windows Me as an example. The
required operations may differ depending
on yo_tr OS.
• Close down all applications
running on the computer before
installing the USB driver and
application.
• "_\rhenusing Windows XP or Windows
2000, log on as Administrators.
• The display settings should be 800 x 600
dots or more and High Color (16-bit
color, 65 000 colors) or more. "_\rhen set
to less than 800 × 600 dots or 256 colors
or less. the install title screen does not
appear.
Installing
When using Windows
install the USB &iver.
Click [USB Driver] on the title
screen.
XP. you need not
Once the USB &iver is installe&
not install the USB driver.
[]
[]
the USB driver
Turn on your computer,
[]
Click [Yes, I want to restart my
computer now], then click
[Finish].
you need
and
insert the supplied CD-ROM
into the CD-ROM drive.
your
Do not
connect
your
computer
camera
at this time.
to
The model selection screen appears.
it does not appear, double-click
(My Computer)
that order.
[]
--_ [ImageMixer]
If
in
1
The "InstallShield
I
wizard" screen
appears.
[]
Your computer restarts. Then, you can
establish USB connection.
Click [Next]. When the
"Information"
screen
appears,
click [Next].
tva
Click [Cyber-shot] on the
model selection screen.
o
o
P,
The installation
menu
screen
appears.
The USB driver
installation
starts.
When the installation
is complete&
screen in±\_nns you of completion.
the
75
Installing
"Image
Transfer"
[]
[Next]. When
You can use the "hnage Trans_r" so,ware
Agreement"
to co_ images to your computer
automatically when you colmect the camera
click
to your
[]
"License
[]
appears,
Select
the folder
installed,
[Yes].
to be
then click
Select the program
click
Click [Cyber-shot]
selection
[Next].
folder,
then
[Next].
on the
screen.
The installation menu screen appears.
[]
screen
COlnp_.lter.
model
Read the agreement carefully5 If you
accept the terms of the agreement,
proceed with the installation. The
"Information" screen appears.
Click [Image Transfer] on the
installation
menu screen.
Select
then
the desired
click
language,
[OK].
The "Welcome to the InstallShield
Wizard" screen appears.
76
Click
• This section describes the English screen
[]
Click [Next].
[]
Confirm
if the checkbox
checked
on the "Image
Transfer
Settings"
then click
is
screen,
[Next].
When the installation is completed, the
screen informs you of completion.
[]
Click [Finish].
Installing
You can use the "hnageMixer
Ver.
Sony"
and edit
software
images.
files.
[]
to copy, view
For details,
Click
Select
\Vizard" screen
then
the
click
[]
help
Restart your computer
according to the screen.
[]
on the
menu
or a later version is not installed
in your computer, the "Infol_nation" screen
appears Follow the procedure on the screen
1.5 for
see the software's
[ImageMixer]
installation
The "InstallShield
closes.
• IfDirectX80a
"lmageMixer"
Remove
the
CD-ROM.
screen.
language,
desired
[OK].
If you wish to continue with the
installation of"ImageMixer,"
click
[ImageMixer] on the installation menu
screen and then l\_llow the procedure.
Lc_
t_
• The USB ch-lver is needed in order to use
qmage Transfer." If the necessary driver is not
already installed oil your comlmter, a screen
that asks if you want to install the driver will
appear Follow the instructions that appear oil
the screen
o
o
The "Welcome
\Vizard"
screen
g
to the InstallShield
appears.
• This section describes the English screen
[]
Follow instructions on each
succeeding screen.
Install "ImageMixer"
screen.
• When you use Windows
install "WinASPI"
according
to the
2000 or Windows XP.
77
Connecting
your
the
camera
I_1 Connect
to
cable
computer
the supplied
USB
to the _}' (USB) jack of
• When using Windows XP. the AutoPlay
wizard mttomatically appears oll the
desktop Proceed to page 81
the camera.
[]
Insert the "Memory
Stick" with
the images you want to copy
UBB MODE
into the camera.
_NORMAL
Access
...................
indicators*
"USB MODE NORMAL"
appears on
the LCD screen of the camera. When a
USB
connection
first time, your
[]
Connectthe
USB cable to your
computer.
• Be sure to use fully charged nickel-metal
hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not
slipplied) Vvq_enyou copy nnages to your
computer using weak batteries, copying may
tail or the data may be corrupted if tlle camera
shuts off due to weak barieries
• For fin_her details on the AC Adaptor. see page
15
• For fltrther details on llle "Memory Stick." see
page I9
[]
Turn
on your
camera.
78
computer
and
the
is established
computer
for the
amomatically
in.ins the used program to recognize
camera. Wait for a whi_e.
* During commullication,
turn red
the
the access indicators
• If "USB MODE NOR?vIAL" does not appear ill
step Lq, confirm that [USB Comlect] is set to
[Normal] in llle SET UP settings (page I03)
• When using a desktop computer, comlect the
USB cable to tlle USB connector on tlle rear
panel
IglDisconnecting the USB
cable, removing the "Memory
Stick," or turning off the
camera during a USB
connection
- Windows
Connect
2000,
1 Double-chck
_
Chck
3
Confirm
the devine
on the confirmanon
window,
then click
[OK].
Chck
DSCk
then chck
"Image
with
Transfer"
are automatically
on the task tray.
2
4
_a* (Sony
Me, or XP users
[Stop[
When
camera
copying
automatically
the
and your
USB
launches
copied
launches
cable.
and the images
to the computer.
is complete,
"ImageMixer"
and images
appear.
"hnage Transfer" starts up automatically
and the images are automatically copied to
the computer.
Windows XP is set so that the OS AmoPlay
Wizard activates.
If you want to cancel the setting, follm_ the
procedure below.
[]
[OK]
for Windows
XP
[]
users.
Disconnect
'Memory
Click
[Start], then click
[My
=m
Computer].
Step 4 is unnecessary
5
XP
Connect the camera and your
computer with the USB cable.
98/98SE/2000/Me
the
computer
ForWindows
- Windows
Copying images using
"Image
Transfer"
the USB
Stick,"
For Windows
cable, remove
Right-click
[Sony
MemoryStick],
the
or turn off the camera
[]
98 or 98SE users
Confirm that the access indicators (page "vS)
on the LCD screen are turned white and
carry- out only Step 5 above
• Normally "Image Transfer" and "Date" folders
are created inside the "My Docmnents" folder.
and all of the image files recorded wlvh the
calnela are copied into these folders.
• "_u can change the "Image T_ansfer" settings
(page 80)
then click
[Properties].
ira
Cancel
o
the setting.
@ ('lick [AutoPlay].
@ Set [(ontent type] to [Pictures].
@ Check [Select an action to per±\n]n]
trader [Actions], select [Take no
action], then click [Apply].
(_) get [(ontent B'pe] to [Video files]
and proceed step @. Set [Content
type] to [Mixed content] and
proceed step @.
(_) Click [OK].
The [Properties] screen closes.
The OS AmoPlay Wizard does not
start up automatically even if the
USB connection is made next time.
o
g
79
Changing
"Image
Transfer"
settings
You can change
Right-click
"hnage
the "hnage
the task tra)\
select
Transfer'
settings.
Transfer"
icon on
[Open
Settings].
settings
you can set are as follows:
[Copy],
and [Delete].
The
[Basic],
Copying images without
using "Image
Transfer"
-
98/98SE/2000/Me
If you do not set to launch
automatically,
following
[]
Right-click
Windows
here
Transfer'
images
as
procedure.
Double-click
then
"hnage
you can copy
[My
double-click
• \Kqien you t13,to copy an image to a folder in
which an ilnage with the same file name is
stored the overwrite confirmation message
appears _lq_en you overwrite the existing
mlage with the new one. the original file is
deleted
Computer],
[Removable
When a removable disk icon is
not shown
1 Right-click
"_\rhenthe "hnage Transfer" stalts, the
below window appears.
The contents
of the "_Ielllory
Stick"
inserted in yottr camera appear.
• This section describes an example of copying
images to the "My Documents" folder.
• When the "Removable Disk" icon is not shown,
Double-click [DCIM], then
double-click the folder that the
image files you want to copy
are stored.
The "System
2
Confirm
installed.
\\then
you
window,
setting.
80
select
you
[Settings]
from the above
can only change
the [Basic]
Drag and drop the image files
into the "My Documents"
folder.
The image
Documents"
files are copied
folder.
to the "My
Properties"
if other
(!) (?lick [Device
screen
devices
appears.
are alrea@
Manager].
@ Confirm if there is a "_
DSC" x_ith a _i* mark.
3
If you
find either
So W
of the devices
above,
follow the steps below to delete them.
(_) (?lick [5' Son?" DSC]. (In case of
Windows
The ±\_lder opens.
[]
then click
• For Windows 2000 users, click the [Hardware]
tab on the "System Properties" screen
see the right cohmm
• When using Windows XP. see page 81
[]
[My Computer]
[Properties].
Disk].
2000, right-click
[_
Son?' DSC].)
(_) (?lick [Remove].
(In case of
\Vindows
2000. click [Uninstall].)
The "Confim_ Device Removal"
screen appears.
@ (?lick [OK].
The device is deleted.
TLw the USB
driver
the supplied
(D-ROM
installation
(page
again
75).
using
- Windows
XP
[]
Select
[Nothing.
working
Copying
images
Windows
[]
XP
Make
using
a USB
(page
78).
on
[Copy
my
Microsoft
Camera
then
wizard
pictures
Wizard],
[]
computer
Scanner
then
screen
[]
and Camera
stored
Click
[]
\Vizard"
on the "Memol_-
[]
Double-click
your
the
checkbox
you
do
then
The "Picture
screen
to copy
to remove
Name
click
contents
image
desired
folder
=m
ira
file.
o
of images
not want
computer
checkmark,
[]
the
are displayed.
Click
that
folder
• This section describes the procedure for
viewing images in the "My Documents" folder
• _v\qlenusing Windows XP, double-click [Sta_]
----+_,iy Documents] in that order
• Yc,u can use the "ImageMixer Ver 15 for
Sony" software to view and edit images on your
computer For details, see tbe software's help
files
and
[]
on your
Double-click [My Documents]
on the desktop.
The "My Documents"
are displayed.
[Finish].
• To commue copying other images, follow the
procedure given under [] on page 79 to
disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it
Then, perform the procedure fxom step []
again
click
Click [Next].
Stick"
Viewing the images
computer
The wizard closes.
appears.
The images
[Next].
and
[OK].
The "Scanner
click
pictures],
The "Completing the Sca:mer and
Camera Wizard" screen appears.
connection
Click
to a folder
using
the
AutoPlay
I'm finished
with these
The image
is displayed.
o
to
the
P,
[Next].
and Destination"
appears.
Select a name and destination
for your pictures, then click
[Next].
Image copying starts.
copying is completed,
Options"
screen
When the
the "Other
appears.
81
Image
file
storage
destinations
and
file
names
The image files recorded with your camera
are grouped as folders in the "Memo_
Stick."
Example:
Windows
when
Me
viewing
folders
on
Desktop
/_i .{_ My Documents
[_;_
My Computer
[4:1_ _ 3½ Floppy
Local Disk
[_)_
Compact Disc
Folder containing image data which was
recorded using the camera not equipped
with the folder creating function.
Removable Disk
N]:J
DOIM
__l 100t,4SDOF
:.._J 101MSDOF I_--
S
< 2sS.SDCF
_! _
MSoOIW
• You cannot record an3"images to
"IOOMSDC:F" or "MSSONY" folders.
The images in these folders are available
only for viewing.
• For more information about the folder.
see pages 4Z 57.
82
Folder containing image data which was
recorded using your camera. When not
creating any folders, there is only the
"101MSDCF"
folder.
Folder containing E-Mail
movie data/Voice mode
was recorded using the
equipped with the folder
mode image data/
audio data which
camera not
creating function.
101MSDCF
999MSDCF
to
DscoFIFIF]F]
JpG
• Still image files shot normally
Normal mode (page 22)
Burst 3 mode (page 51)
• Multi Bmst mode files (page 51)
• Still image files shot in
E-Mail mode (page 52)
Voice mode (page 53)
DscoFIFIF]F].JpE
• Small-size
DscoF1F1V]V].MPG
• Audio files shot in Voice mode
CLpoFIFIF]F].GIF
• Clip Mofion files shot in Normal mode (i)age 49)
CLPOFIFIF]F]
THM
image files shot in E-Mail mode
• Index linage files of Clip Mofion files shot in Nolmal mode
MBLOF1F1F]F]
GIF
• Clip Mofion files shot in Mobile mode (page 49)
MBLOFIFIF]F]
THM
• Index linage files of Clip Mofion files shot in Mobile mode
MovoF1F1V]V].MPG
• Movie files shot in MPEG Movie mode (page 68)
o
• [3[3[3[3stands i\)r any number _ithin
the range from 0001 to 9999.
o
P,
• The numerical portions of the following
files are the same.
A small-size image file shot in E-Mail
mode and its corresponding image file
An audio file shot in Voice mode and
its corresponding image file
An image file shot with Clip Motion
and its corresponding index image file
83
USB mode
Copying
images
your computer
- For Macintosh
to
There
[Normal]
users
environment
9.0
9.1.9.2
Mac OS X (v 10.0iv 10. lv 10.2)
The above OS must be installed
I'actory.
For the following
at the
models,
update
at the
iBook
and a slot loading
\\then
type CD-ROM
mode.
your computer
resumes
suspend
or sleep mode.
between
your
camera
not recover
800 × 600 dots or more
32 000-color
mode or more
OS
Steps
Mac OS 85.1,'86/90
Steps [] to []
Mac OS 9 l/9.2/Mac OS X
(v 100iv 10.1ivl02)
Steps [] _o[]
[]
1 Tulll on _<_ttrcomputer and set the
supplied ( D-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive.
from the
The installation menu appears.
3 Click {_ [USB Diner].
The "USB Driver" screen appears.
and your computer
time.
4 Double-click
When a USB connector is not
provided on your computer
"When neither
"Memo
a USB
W Stick"
• If you connect two or more USB equipment to
a single computer at the same time, some
equipmem, including your camera, may not
operate depending on the type of USB
equipment.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub
http :/www.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended
co111p/tler
environnlents
mentioned above
Follow
OS.
copy images
connector
using an additional
the Sony Website
nor a
slot is provided,
you can
device.
See
for details.
son3", net/
below,
according
the icon of the hard disk
containing the OS to open the screen.
5 Drag and drop the following two files
fi-omthe screen opened in step 3 into the
System Folder icon in the screen opened
in step 4.
• SoW USB Driver
• SoWUSB Shim
6 When the message for confim_ation is
shown, click "OK."
Steps your OS requires
the steps
the USB driver
The model selection screen appears.
comlmmication
at the same
Installing
2 Click [Cyber-shot] on the model
selection screen.
Mac G4 with the Mac OS
8.6 installed at the ±;acto W
USB connector:
Provided
as standard
Display:
is the [Nom_al]
The factory,
Communication with your
computer
may
or Power
and [PTP]* modes.
or
your OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1.
iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed
factory,
&ire
setting
for a USB connection
* Compatible only with Mac OS X When
connected to a computer, only the data ill the
folder selected by the camera is copied to the
computer To select the folder, follow file
procedure on page 57
Recommended computer
OS: Mac OS 8.5.1.8.6
are two modes
to your
7 Restart the computer and remove the
CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
[]
Connecting
your camera
your computer
For details see page 78.
84
to
Disconnecting
removing
the USB
the
turning
off the
connection
Drag
and drop
camera
[]
cable,
"Memory
Stick,"
during
or
Stick"
then remove
the USB
to the "Trash"
icon.
cable, remove
the
"Memory
Stick," or ttlrn off the camera
• If you are using Mac OS X vt00. remove the
USB cable etc, after you have turned your
computer off
[]
Copying images
1 Double-click
the newly
recognized
icon
on the desktop.
The contents
inserted
of the "Memory
in your
camera
2
Double-click
"DCIM."
3
Double-click
the folder
you want
4
to copy
appear.
that the images
files are copied
For details
on the storage
and file names,
1 Double-click
the hard disk icon.
2 Double-click the desired image file in
the folder containing the copied files.
The image file opens.
• Close down all applications running on
the computer before installing the USB
driver and application,
• "x_u can use the "hnageMixe_ _'el 15 for
Sony" software to copy images to your
computer and to view images on your
computer. For details on installing, see
operafing instructions supplied with the CDROM For details on operation, see the
software's help files.
• "hnageMixer Ver 15 for Sony" cannot be used
with Mac OS X
For Mac OS X users
When you click an E-MAIL mode image
file. "There is no application available to
open the document .Dscor-Iv3r-lr-I JpE,,."
may be shown. In this case, can3" om the
follwing setup. The screen may differ
depending on your OS version.
1 Click [Choose Application...] on the
screen "There is no application available
to open the document
"DSC0r-IN r-Iv3 JpE. "
2 Change [Recowanended Applications]
to JAil Applications].
3 Select [QuickTime Player] fi-om the
application list, then click [Openl.
tQ
o
• "hnage T_ansfer" cannot be used with
Macintosh
o
P,
files to the hard
The image
disk.
images
Stick"
are stored.
Drag and drop the image
disk icon.
the images on your
computer
a USB
the drive icon or the icon of
the "Memory
Viewing
to your
location
hard
of the
see page 82.
85
[]
Creating
a Video
You can create
compmer.
played
DVD
a Video
The created
player.
When
[]
Start
For the
playing
CD can be
back on a
software
used
to
CD.
"lmageMixer."
You can preview the image.
[] Click O.
[]
The video CD creating
[]
Drag
album
& drop
to the
the
mode
turns
on.
desired
file
or
menu
The selected image
mentl screen.
Click
_.
The disc creation dialogue appears.
screen.
is added
to the
[]
Insert
a blank
CD-R into the
CD-R drive and click
button.
the [OK]
The disc creation process stalts.
• You cannot use (D-R\V discs
• A CD-R drive is required to create a Video CD
86
Macintosh
edition
• 'Toast" by Roxio (not supplied) is _equired
to create a Video CD
• The playback time of a movie file on die
preview screeIl may be shorter
CD-compatible
use application
play back a Video
@.
CD using yom
Video
back on a Video
compmer,
Click
CD
2
Troubleshooting
Press
the RESET
the jack
again.
If you have trouble with your camera, try
the %llowing solmions.
settings,
cover,
(This
button
located
inside
3 Consult your Sony' dealer or local
authorized Sony' service facilil3-.
then turn on the camera
s_ ill clear the date and time
etc.)
{ Check the items on pages 87 to 93. Ifthe
screen shows "C:[313:[313," the
self-diagnosis function is
working, Please see page 96.
--
RESET
Battery and power
The battery remaining
indicator is incorrect. Or
the sufficient battery
remaining
indicator is
displayed
but the power
soon runs out,
• You have used the camera
location.
The battery runs down too
quickly.
• You are recording'playing
back images
extremely cold location
• The batteries are not charged enough.
• The batteries are dead (page 106)
The power
turned
on.
cannot
be
m an extzenmly
cold
• The batteries are discharged.
• The battm T contacts or the tmminals on the
batta T cover are dirty
• The nickel-metal hychide batteries are exhibiting
the "memo; T effbct" (page 11).
• A mismatch has occurred in tile remaining
battm T time infommtion.
• The batteries are dead (page 106)
•
•
•
•
The
The
The
The
batteries are
AC Adaptor
batteries are
batteries are
+ Install charged batteries (page 10).
+ Wipe any dilt off flonl than with a dry cloth (page 12).
+ To restore tile batteries to their original condition,
they are chained betbre recharging them.
+ Fully charge the batteries (page 10)
+ Replace
the batteries
ora-
use them until
with new ones
in an
not installed properly.
(not supplied) is disconnected
discharged
dead (page 106)
+ Fully charge the battmies (page 10)
+ Replace the batteries witl_ new ones
÷
+
+
+
Properly install the batteries (page 12).
Connect it secmely to your camera (page 15).
Install charged batteries qJage 10).
Replace the batteries with new ones
h,..
Il
87
Shooting still images / movies
ym; tom
u
....
The LCD screen is not
turned on even when the
_ower is turned on.
• The power was tinned offwith the LCD screen
turned off tl:e last time you used the camera
÷ Turn on the LCD screen (page 30)
The subject
is not visible
on the LCD screen.
• Tile mode selectm
0: _!_.
÷ Set the mode selecto:
The image
• Tile subject
(Camera)
÷ Set the mac:o recording mode Make sme to place the lens
t:arther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance
when shooting (page 26).
÷ Cancel the mode (page 54).
is out of focus.
is not set to _
is too close.
• While shooting
still images, _
set to []
o2 ,.).
• You set the focus preset distance
Unable
to zoom.
Smart zoom
function,
does
• You cannot zoom while shooting
(MPEG movie).
not
88
image
is too
dark.
0: _
(pages 22 68)
÷ Set to the amo tbcus mode (page 45).
a movie
• You cannot use smart 7oom while shooting a
movie (MPEG movie).
• The LCD screen is im::ed off.
• The image size is set to [5.0M] or [45M (3:2)]
• [Smart Zoom] is set to [Off] in tile SET UP
settings
The
is
to _
• You a:e shooting a subject with a light somce
behind the subject.
• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.
÷ Turn oi1 the LCD screen (page 30).
÷ Set image size to other settings except [5.0M] and [4.5M (3:2)]
(page 25).
+ Set [Smart Zoom] to [On] (page 102)
+ Adjust the exposme
+ Adjust the brightness
(page 46)
of the LCD screen (page 103)
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The image
is too
bright.
Vertical streaks
appear
when you are shooting
very bright subject.
ii iii i
• You are shooting a spot lighted subject in a dark
location such as on a stage
• The brightness of the LCD screen is too high.
÷ Adjust the exposure
• The smear phenomenon
÷ This is not a malfimction.
is occurring.
÷ Adjust the brightness
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(page 46)
of the LCD sczeen (page 103).
a
When looking at the LCD
screen in a dark place,
some noise may show up
on the screen.
• The camera temporarily
brigNens the LCD
screen to allow you to check the image being
displayed while you are using the camera in a
dark place
÷ This will have no effect on the image you shoot
You cannot
• No "IMemoz?- Stick" is inse_ted.
• The capaci_, of the "Memo O, Stick" is
insufficient.
÷
÷
÷
÷
shoot
images.
• The write-protect
switch on the "Memory Stick"
is set to the LOCK position
• You cannot shoot while the flash is charging.
• The mode selector is not set to _
when you
want to shoot a still image
• The mode selector is not set to _
when you
want to shoot a movie
The macro
function.
mode
does
not
Cannot shoot images
the flash.
with
• When shooting
(Camera)
+ Set the mode selector
to _
(page 68).
(Camera)
is set
÷ Set it to a setting other than [], or SET UP (page 28).
+ Set the flash to "Auto" (No indicator), _ (Forced flash), or _NL
(Slow synchlo) (page 28).
+ Cancel the mode (page 54)
• [Moving hnage[ is not set to [Clip Motion]
SET UP settings
in the
+ Set it to [Clip Motion]
• The mode selector is set to [] or SET UP
• The flash is set to @ (No flash).
to
still images,
I_
g
,_.
subject
The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.
to _11 (page 22).
÷ Cancel the mode (page 54)
• When shooting
The eyes of the
come out red.
_
+ Set the mode selector
or format it.
is set
to.) o I -I
still images.
Insert a "Memo O, Stick" (page 19)
Delete the images saved in the "Memory Stick,"
Change the "Memo O, Stick."
Set it to the recording position (page 105)
(page
+ Set [Red Eye Re&_ction]
• The date and time are not set conectly.
÷ Set the correct
102)
to [On] (page 29)
date and time (pages
17
103).
89
Viewing images
Sym_!
The image cannot
played back.
be
_aus,
_)1_!_
• The lnode selector is not set to [_.
• You cannot play back the image on the camera,
if it is modified on a computer or its tblderifile
name is changed.
• The camera is in USB mode.
÷ Set the mode selector
÷ Cancel USB communication
The image is coarse right
after being played back.
The images cannot be
played back on a TV.
The images cannot
played back on a
computer.
Deleting/editing
(page 32)
(page 79).
÷ This is not a malfimction.
• The [Video Out] setting tbr the camela
UP is incorrect.
• The connection is not cozreet
in SET
+ Set [Video
÷ Check
be
U n known beeps
are heard
from the camera while
viewing a movie.
....
to [_
Out] to [NTSC]
the connection
02 [PAL] (page 103).
(page 34).
÷ See page 91
• These beeps
working.
me herod when the anto focus is
÷ This is not a malfunction.
Shoot in tbcus p_eset mode (page 45)
an image
;
90
Your camera
cannot
delete
an image.
• The image is protected.
• The write-protect
switch on the"Memory
is set to the LOCK position.
You have deleted
image
by mistake,
• Once you have deleted
restore it
the
Stick"
an image, you cannot
....
÷ Cancel the protection
÷ Set it to the recording
(page 63).
position (page 105)
÷ Protecting the image can prevent accidental erasure QJage 63)
÷ The write-protect
switch on the "Memozy Stick" will prevent
you flora deleting images by mistake (page 105).
i
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The resizing
function
does not work.
• Movie (MPEG movie)/Clip
files cannot be resized
You cannot attach
(DPOF) mark.
• Print(DPOF)
markscannotbeattachedtomovie
(MPEG movie)/Clip Motion files.
You
cannot
cut
a print
a movie.
MotioniMulfi
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Burst
• The movie is not long enough to cut.
• Protected movie (MPEG movie), Clip Motion,
Multi Burst files and still images cannot be cut.
Computers
,,,
soi ,,
You do not know whether
or not your OS can be
used with the camera.
+ Check "Recommended
You cannot
USB driver.
÷ In Windows 2000, log on as Adminislator
Adminislators).
install
the
Your computer
does not
recognize your camera.
• The camera
is tinned
oft'.
• The batte O, level is too low.
• You are not using the supplied USB cable.
• The USB cable is not connected securely
• [USB Connect] is set to [PTP] in the SET UP
settings.
• The USB connectors on yore computer are
connected to other equipment besides the
keyboard, the mouse.
• The camera is not directly connected to your
conlpllter.
• The USB &iver is not installed.
• Your computer does not properly recognize the
device because you connected the camera and
your COlnlJuter with the USB cable bet)ze you
installed the '
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