Sony Digital Camera DKC FP3 User Manual

3-867-759-11 (2)

DKC-FP3

Digital

Still Camera

Operating Instructions

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

reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in

the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony

dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DKC-FP3

Serial No.

DKC-FP3

1999 Sony Corporation

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WARNING

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

or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel only.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could

void your authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order

to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

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

Service Center.

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

prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only).

For the SONY Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only).

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

DKC-FP3

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

Telephone No.:

1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA

201-930-6970

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Contents

Battery Safety Precautions ...... 5

Operation Precautions.............. 6

Viewing

Checking the Picture Content ......................... 39

Viewing Pictures on a Television ................... 44

Using a PC Card Reader ................................. 44

Using the PC Card/Parallel Port Adaptor ....... 45

To Maintain the Efficiency of the

Camera ....................................... 7

Please ReadThis ....................... 8

Checking the Supplied

Accessories ............................. 10

Advanced Operations

Settings

Features ................................... 12

Choosing the Exposure Mode ........................ 51

Choosing Picture Size .................................... 53

Choosing the Picture Quality Mode ............... 54

Locations and Functions of

Parts

Choosing the Picture Taking Brightness

Front ............................................................... 14

Rear ................................................................ 15

Top .................................................................. 18

Bottom ............................................................ 20

LCD Panel ...................................................... 21

LCD Monitor .................................................. 22

Viewfinder ...................................................... 23

(EV compensation) ......................................... 56

Adjusting for Natural Color Tone

(White Balance Adjustment) .......................... 57

Changing the ISO Sensitivity ......................... 59

Choosing a Light Metering Method ............... 60

Resetting the Content of the Setting ............... 62

Saving the Content of Settings ....................... 63

Reading the Saved Settings ............................ 64

Making a Folder to Save Pictures ................... 65

Preparations

Attaching Keywords (ID Numbers)

Charging the Battery Pack .............................. 24

Installation of the Battery Pack ...................... 25

Setting the Time and Date .............................. 27

Preparing the Card .......................................... 29

Initializing a Card ........................................... 31

Attaching the Viewfinder Cap ........................ 32

to Pictures ....................................................... 66

Choosing a Method to Attach a File Name

to a Picture ...................................................... 71

Miscellaneous Settings ................................... 73

Taking a Picture

Shooting with the Flash .................................. 78

Adjusting White Balance when

Taking Pictures with the Flash ....................... 80

Taking a Picture

Continuous Shooting ...................................... 82

Taking Pictures ............................................... 33

Locking the Focus .......................................... 36

Setting the Focus Manually ............................ 37

Taking a Picture at Regular Intervals

(Interval Shooting).......................................... 84

Taking a Picture with the Self-Timer ............. 85

Checking Pictures Directly After Shooting

(Review Funcion and Histogram)................... 86

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Playback

Rotating the Picture ........................................ 87

Viewing an Enlarged Picture .......................... 88

Checking the Histogram of a Picture ............. 90

Erasing

Erasing All Pictures ........................................ 91

Erasing Selected Pictures ............................... 92

Erasing Pictures during Playback ................... 94

Making it Impossible to Erase Important

Pictures (Protect) ............................................ 96

Miscellaneous

Setting the LCD Monitor Display .................. 98

Adjusting Picture Display

on the LCD Monitor ..................................... 100

Operation by Remote Control ...................... 102

Using a Wall Socket ...................................... 104

Connecting to the PC .................................... 105

Menu Summary ..................... 107

Maintenance .......................... 112

Troubleshooting .................... 113

Warning Indicators................ 116

Error Messages ..................... 119

Specifications ........................ 121

Index....................................... 124

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Battery Safety Precautions

Follow the safety advice below to avoid leakage, internal heating, fires, explosions or accidental

ingestion of batteries.

DANGER (This applies only to battery packs)

• Only charge the battery with the supplied charger.

• Do not put the battery into fire. Do not short it out or dissassemble it.

Do not heat in a microwave or conventional oven. If you carry or store the battery with

metal objects such as coins or hairpins, shorts may occur.

• Do not recharge or leave the battery pack near fire or under the hot sun.

• If you accidentally get liquid that has leaked from the battery in your eyes, flush with clean

water and consult a doctor immediately.

WARNINGS

• Keep the lithium button battery out of the reach of children. In the case of accidental

ingestion, consult a doctor immediately.

• Do not put the battery into fire. Do not short it out, disassemble or heat it.

• Use only the specified type of battery.

NOTES

• Be sure the + or - signs are aligned correctly when inserting the battery.

• Remove the battery when it is empty or if the camera is not used for a long time.

If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery case dry and insert a new battery. If liquid from battery

leakage happens to get on your clothes or body, wash well with water.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Operation Precautions

Places you should not leave

your camera

Maintenance

If dirty, wipe clean with a soft cloth.

Do not operate or store your camera in places

such as those listed below.

Doing so may lead to the breakdown of your

camera.

Care of the camera body

• If the camera is very dirty, wipe with a soft

coth moistened with a thin solution of neutral

detergent. Wipe dry with a cloth.

• Do not use alcohol, thinner or benzine on the

unit. Such solvents may remove paint from

the cabinet.

• When using a chemically treated cloth, follow

the manufacturer’s instructions.

• If volatile liquids such as insecticide are left

for a long time on the rubber or plastic parts,

they may remove paint from the cabinet.

• Unusually hot places

If left in very hot places such as under the sun

or in a car with the windows closed in

summer, warping to the body or breakdown

may occur.

• In direct sunlight or near heating

equipment

Warping or breakdown may occur.

• Places subject to strong vibrations

• Places subject to strong magnetism

Lens care

• Sandy or dusty places

When using the camera at the seaside,

beaches, or otherwise sandy places,

take care to keep the camera free of sand

particles. Breakdown which might not be able

to be repaired may occur .

Remove dust from the surface of the lens with a

blower or soft brush. If the lens is very dirty,

wipe with a lens cleaning tissue.

• Don’t keep the lens or viewfinder

pointed toward the sun.

Direct sunlight can harm the internal

components of the digital still camera. Take

care when leaving the camera outside or in a

window.

Operation

• Don’t use in places with strong

electromagnetic or radial waves.

You won’t be able to correctly record or play

back.

• Don’t use near TV, AM radio or FM

tuners.

TV, AM radio or FM tuners will interfere with

digital recording.

• Don’t connect the AC power adaptor or

battery charger to such devices as

electric transformers.

Internal heating or breakdown may occur.

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To Maintain the Efficiency of the Camera

Operating and Storage Places

To avoid possible breakdown, do not use or store the camera in the following places:

• Extremely hot or cold places (The operating temperature is 0°C to +40°C (32°F to

104°F))

• In direct sunlight for long periods or near heating equipment

• Humid or dusty places

• Where it is exposed to rain

• Places subject to strong vibrations

• Near sources of strong magnetism

• Near sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as TV or radio transmitters

Heat Emission

Do not wrap the camera in cloth or other materials when operating the camera. Doing

so will raise the internal temperature and may cause breakdown.

Transportation

When transporting the camera, pack it in the original carton and packing materials, or

similar packaging, to protect it from strong shocks during transportation.

Care

• Use a blower brush to remove dirt or dust from the surface of the lens or viewfinder.

• Lightly wipe the outside surface of the camera with a dry, soft cloth to remove dirt. If

the body is very dirty, wipe it with a cloth moistened with a small amount of neutral

detergent. Wipe dry with a cloth.

• Volatile liquids such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, or insecticide will damage the

surface finish.

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Please ReadThis

Test Shooting

Before shooting, take a few test shots to make sure pictures are being taken normally.

No Compensation for Picture Content

If a picture is not recorded due to a problem with the digital still camera, the recording

content cannot be compensated.

Pictures that you take with your digital still camera other than for personal enjoyment

cannot be used without permission from the copyright owner in accordance with

performances or exhibits for your personal enjoyment may be subject to the same

About the Power Adaptor and Battery Pack

With this unit, use the AC adaptor/charger AC-VQ800 (supplied), or the

“InfoLITHIUM” battery NP-F550 (not supplied). Other adaptors and batteries cannot be

used. Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time.

Connecting to the PC

This unit is equipped with a PC interface (IEEE1394) terminal that supports the DCCS

(Digital Camera Command Set). You can use this terminal to connect the camera to your

PC.

When connected to a PC, this unit cannot be used while other 1394 devices are

connected. If this unit and any other IEEE1394 device are connected to a PC at the same

time, the unit may not operate normally.

“Memory Stick” and PC Card

To use a Sony “Memory Stick” MSA-8A (8 MB) with the digital still cameras, insert it

into the Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor MSAC-PC2.

The following PC cards may be used with the digital still camera:

• PC cards that conform to PC card standard 6.1

• Flash memory card ATA Type II

• PC cards with power specifications of 5V or 3.3 V/5 V.

3-volt products cannot be used. Using incompatible cards in the camera may result in

breakdown.

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Camera Playback Data

• Picture data recorded by the camera may be played back on the camera

• Picture data that has been edited on a personal computer or processed may not be

played back by the camera even if it is recorded by the camera.

Data Recorded on the PC Card

Picture data is recorded in the following formats:

IMJP XXXX (folder name)/MVC XXXXX.jpg (file name)

(When the mode menu quality settings are High, Middle, and Low.)

IMTIXXXX (folder name)/MVCXXXXX.tif (file name)

(When the mode menu quality setting is Super.)

* Picture is only indicated as XXXX/XXXXX on the LCD monitor.

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Checking the Supplied Accessories

Before using the camera, make sure you have the following supplied accessories.

Lens cap (1, fitted on the camera)

Viewfinder cap (1, fitted on the camera)

Video cable (1)

Wireless remote control (1)

Remote control cable (5 meters, 1)

AC adaptor/charger AC-VQ800

(with AC and DC power cables, 1)

PC interface cable (1)

User’s manual (This book, 1)

TWAIN driver software on CD-ROM (1)

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“Memory Stick” (1)

Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor (1)

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Features

1/2 Inch 1,500,000 Pixel CCD

The digital still camera comes equipped with an all-pixel reading 1/2 inch CCD with

1,500,000 effective picture dots. The unit also uses a primary color filter and 1344 ×

1024 pixel high-resolution to reproduce the natural colors and resolution of

photographs.

5× Wide Zoom Lens

To make the most of the high-resolution CCD, the camera is equipped with a 5¥ wide

zoom lens for focal distances of 28 mm to 140 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film cameras).

Use together with 2× digital zoom to reach the maximum of 10¥ zoom.

* The resolution changes to 640 × 480 pixels when using digital zoom.

Two Finders:Viewfinder and Large LCD

The camera comes equipped with a viewfinder and a 2.5 inch low-temperature,

polysilicon TFT color LCD with CRT contrast, resolution, and response speed.

Precision Speed Auto Focus

With the auto focus function, you can automatically focus on subjects. By pressing the

shutter button halfway, you can lock the focus at a fixed position and change the

composition before taking the picture.

Four Exposure Modes for Various Picture Taking Conditions

Light meter readings are first output from the CCD and then, depending on the picture

taking conditions, one of four modes is chosen: Easy Program Exposure Mode for

general picture-taking, Shutter Speed Priority Mode, Aperture Priority Mode and

Manual Mode.

Two Frames/Second High Speed Picture Taking with Buffer Memory

Equipped with a continuous picture taking mode, the camera can take 2 frames per

second of high-speed picture taking in 640 × 480 size, low mode.

Taking Pictures for a Longer Period with the “InfoLITHIUM” Battery

and Power Saving Option

Using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery, it is possible to take pictures continuously for about

two hours (with the LCD monitor off). Also, if the power is on and the camera is not

operated for approximately 1 minute, power to the camera shuts off. If the camera is not

operated for about 5 minutes, the whole unit shuts off (Auto Power Off function).

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Loading to a Video Output Terminal

If the unit is connected to a television by the supplied video cable, pictures taken by the

digital still camera can easily be played back on the television. This can be a

particularly powerful display tool for presentations for meetings and such.

Using the PC Card and “Memory Stick”

The digital still camera uses the highly reliable PC card (PCMCIA ATA TYPE II) and

long-lasting “Memory Stick” (for use when inserted in the Memory Stick/PC Card

Adaptor) as the image recording medium.

PC Interface (IEEE1394) Terminal

When the unit is connected to a PC using the supplied PC interface cable, images stored

on the PC card can be digitally transferred to the PC, and the PC can be used to control

the camera.

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Locations and Functions of Parts

Front

1 Flash

The camera has a built-in Guide Number GN10 flash. To use the flash, press the flash

pop-up key. The cover will open and the flash warms up. The flash is stored when you

close the cover.

2 Flash Pop-up Key

Press the flash pop-up key to open the flash cover.

3 5× Zoom Lens

You can manually adjust the zoom lens (28 mm to 140 mm (5×) on a 35 mm film

camera) by rotating the zoom ring. After adjusting the zoom, manually adjust the focus

with the focus ring.

4 White Balance Button

When HOLD is set in the WB (white balance) mode, white balance can be adjusted by

pressing this button.

5 Self-Timer Lamp

When taking a picture with the self-timer, this lamp flashes when the release button is

pressed. As the shutter release time draws near, the intervals between flashes become

gradually shorter. The shutter is released when the light becomes constant.

6 Remote Control Signal Receiver

Receives infrared signals transmitted by the wireless remote control.

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Rear

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1 Viewfinder

Lets you frame the picture.

2 Eyesight Adjustment Lever

Adjusts the level of the viewfinder to suit the eyesight of the picture taker.

3 Review Button

Lets you view and play back pictures during the time set in the REVIEW TIME of the

custom menu when pressed directly after taking a picture.

4 AE-LOCK Button

The exposure value is locked each time you press the AE lock button.

If the AE-LOCK button is pressed again or the release button is pressed, the lock

function is cancelled the next time the camera is used.

5 Shift Dial

Sets the picture quality and size (when the camera is in CAM mode) and changes the

pictures that are played back (when the camera is in PLAY mode).

6 Neck Strap Belt Holder

Where the neck strap belt is attached.

Caution

Don’t rotate the metal fittings on the holder.

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7 Access Lamp

Lights in red when a card is accessed by the camera during picture taking or playback.

Caution

When the access lamp is lit, do not eject the card or turn off the power source. The

PC Card or “Memory Stick” may be damaged.

Note

The PC Card and the “Memory Stick” installed in the Memory Stick/PC Card

Adaptor are both referred to here as CARD.

8 LCD Button

Switches the LCD monitor on and off.

9 INDEX/EZ.FOCUS button

In the PLAY mode, pressing this button switches playback of captured images to Index.

In the CAM mode, it switches to an enlargement of the image displayed on the LCD

monitor.

0 DISP (display) Button

Turns LCD monitor information display on or off.

qa LCD Monitor

Lets you read necessary picture taking information, frame shots, and view recorded

pictures.

qs MENU Button

Brings up the menu on the LCD monitor to change the settings of the camera or cards.

qd EXECUTE Button

Lets you choose items when adjusting settings in the menu.

qf EXIT Button

Returns you to the previous item or screen when changing settings in the menu.

qg UPv/DOWNV Button

Selects menu items and changes values.

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qh Power/Mode Dial

Selects camera conditions when turned while the mode lock (green) is held down.

• OFF

Turns the power off.

• CAM

Allows you to take pictures (CAM mode).

• PLAY

Allows you to play back the pictures you have taken (PLAY mode).

• PC

Allows you to connect to the PC (PC mode).

Note

LCD Monitor Display

When the power/mode dial is turned to CAM, the LCD monitor remains off. If

necessary, press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on.

When the power/mode dial is turned to PLAY, the LCD monitor automatically turns

on.

qj Card Cover Lock

Slide this lock to enable card insertion or ejection.

qk Card Eject Button

Press this button to eject cards.

ql Card Cover

Open or close this cover to set the card in place or to eject it.

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Top

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1 Focus Ring

Rotate left or right to adjust the focus.

2 Zoom Ring

Rotate left or right to adjust the zoom ratio of the zoom lens.

3 Release Button

Operates the shutter when shooting.

4 [z] (Light Metering Select) Button

By turning the shift dial while pressing this button, you can choose from Spot (a Spot

light metering) or Average ([ ]: average light metering) to measure the light needed for

proper exposure.

(EV) Button

By turning the shift dial while pressing this button, you can correct the exposure when

taking pictures.

6 LCD Panel

Picture taking settings, such as shutter speed and aperture, are displayed on the LCD

panel.

7 Accessory Shoe

Attach external flashes here.

8 Focus Mode Switch

Switches the focus mode between auto and manual.

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9 Mode Dial

Pressing the shift button (top button) after it has been adjusted to the desired position

sets the picture size and quality (in CAM mode) and changes the picture to be played

back (in PLAY mode).

0 Shift Button

Pressing this button after moving the mode dial to the desired position sets the picture

quality or picture size (in CAM mode) or changes the picture that is played back (in

PLAY mode).

qa Connector Cover

When using the video output terminal, the i.LINK terminal, or the remote control

terminal, open this cover to connect the video cable.

qs Connector Cover Lock

Slide this lock to open the connector cover.

qd Video Output Terminal

To view pictures on a television, connect the video cable (supplied) to this terminal.

qf PC interface Terminal (6-Pin, 400 Mbps)

When operating the camera from a PC, connect the PC interface cable (supplied) here to

view pictures on the PC.

qg Remote Control Terminal

To use the remote control RM-S7D (supplied), connect it here using the remote control

cable (supplied).

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Bottom

1 Tripod Hoke

Attach a tripod here. Standards are as listed below.

ISO Standard

ASA Standard

l = 4.5mm +/- 0.2mm

l = 0.197 inch

2 Battery Cover

Open or close this cover to insert or take out the battery pack.

3 Battery Cover Lock

Slide this lock to insert or take out the battery pack.

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LCD Panel

CAM Mode/PC Mode

Focus mode

EV compensation

Shutter speed

Aperture

ISO Sensitivity

Battery indicator

Picture taking mode

Picture size

Picture number

Flash mode

Card indicator

Picture quality

Interval/self-timer/

single picture/continuous

picture taking indicator

WB (white balance) mode

Note

In CAM mode/PC mode, when the release button is pressed while pressing the shift

button, the shutter speed indicator changes to the remaining shot number indicator

and the aperture indicator changes to remaining shooting time.

Because remaining shooting time is displayed as only two digits, any time over 99

minutes is displayed as 99.

The viewfinder display changes in the same way.

PLAY Mode

Battery indicator

Picture number

Card indicator

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LCD Monitor

CAM Mode/PC Mode

Flash indicator

Mode*¹

AF focusing indicator

Picture number

CAM

No.10267

WB (white

Picture size/quality

WB-auto

1344/High

balance) mode

Frame (AE frame)*²

Battery indicator

(/Remaining shooting

time*³)

Remaining shot

number

Keyword

Picture folder name/

file name

PICTURE01

1234/12345

0.25EV 2000 F4.0

Aperture

Shutter speed

EV compensation

*1 The illustration above shows the monitor in CAM mode. When the monitor is in PC mode, “PC”

appears here.

*2 The illustration above shows the monitor AE frame. You can also choose from Guide90 or Guide0

frame (page 75).

*3 Remaining shooting time is not displayed when using the AC power adaptor/charger AC-VQ800.

Ordinarily, remaining shooting time is displayed, then the battery indicator illuminates when the

battery runs low.

PLAY Mode

Protect/Picture number

Picture size/Quality/

Rotation

Mode

PLAY

P No.10267

1344/High/0

Battery indicator

(/Remaining shooting

time*²)

1999-07-04

10:18:36

Date/Time

Keyword

Picture folder name/

file name

PICTURE01

2000 F4.0

1234/12345

Aperture

Shutter speed

Ordinarily, remaining playback time is displayed. Then the battery indicator illuminates when the

battery runs low.

The remaining playback time is not displayed when using AC power adaptor/charger AC-VQ800.

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Viewfinder

Light metering

2000 5.6

WB [ ]

AE LOCK

Shutter speed

White balance

aperture*/

EV compensation

Flash indicator

AF focusing indicator

The EV compensation is displayed when EV Button is pressed.

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Preparations

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack NP-F550 (not supplied) using AC power adaptor/charger AC-VQ800

(supplied).

Be sure to charge the battery pack before using it for the first time.

Charge the battery pack when necessary, as indicated by the remaining shooting time on the LCD

monitor or the battery indicator on the LCD panel.

Battery Pack Charging Time

When it is time to charge the battery, the battery indicator on the LCD panel flashes. For further

reference see “Warning Indicators” (page 116).

Battery Pack Charging Time

Battery Charger

AC-VQ800

Charging time for practical use*

Approx. 55 minutes

Time for full charge

Approx. 115 minutes

* The time needed for charging an empty NP-F550 battery pack.

Continuous Use with the Battery Pack

The usage time with a fully charged battery:

Shooting time*

Battery Pack

Playback time

LCD monitor off

LCD monitor on

LCD monitor off

Approx. 5 hours

LCD monitor on

Approx. 2.5 hours

NP-F550

Approx. 2.5 hours Approx. 1.5 hours

* Times shown are standard values for continuous general photography at 20˚C (68˚F) with the flash

off. The time is reduced by repeatedly turning the power on and off.

Slide the AC adaptor/charger’s mode switch to the

charge position.

Connect the AC power cable to the AC adaptor/

charger.

Plug the AC plug of the AC power cable into a

wall socket.

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Set the battery pack into its receptacle on the AC

adaptor/charger as shown, making sure that the v

mark is adjacent to the notch on the lift (the L

series side).

5(a)

5(b)

Pushing the battery pack down (a), slide it all the

way to the left (b).

When charging starts, the battery marks in the

display window light in succession and the charge

lamp lights. When the battery is charged, all of the

battery marks light (practical use charge). Further,

if you continue charging until the charge lamp

goes out and the battery mark shows FULL, you

can use the battery for a little longer than normal

(full charge).

After charging has finished, slide the battery pack

fully to the right and remove it from the AC

adaptor/charger.

This camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery (L series).

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery is a new type of lithium ion battery which can exchange data with

compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. The digital still camera supports the

“InfoLITHIUM” battery (L series). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery is recognized by the

mark.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Installation of the Battery Pack

After charging the battery, install it in the camera.

Make sure the camera power/mode dial is set to

the OFF position.

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

•

OFF

CAM

PLA

DISP INDEX/EZ.FOCUS

LCD

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

•

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Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the

v mark (a), and open the battery cover (b).

2(a)

2(b)

Insert the battery v mark side first until it firmly

locks in place.

Close the battery cover.

Removing the Battery

Make sure the camera power/mode dial is set to

the OFF position.

Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the

v mark and open the battery cover.

Rotate the battery cover lock to the outside and

remove the battery pack.

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Setting the Time and Date

The shooting time and date are recorded automatically with information from the camera’s internal

clock. Set the clock to ensure the correct time and date are recorded.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM mode.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Press the MENU button.

EXCUTE

EXIT

The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is

displayed.

4~9

Press the v(UP)/V(DOWN) buttons to select

“Date & Time”.

CAMERA MENU

Custom

PC Card INIT

User File Save

New Folder

ID Set

File No. Mem

WB Flash

Date & Time

LCD Set

Display Set

Press the EXECUTE button.

The DATE & TIME menu is displayed.

Select “Set” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN) buttons

and then press the EXECUTE button.

The year can now be set.

DATE & TIME

Set

Date Form

1999-07-04 20:45:58

yyyy-mm-dd

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Set the year using the v(UP)/V(DOWN) buttons

and then press the EXECUTE button.

The month can now be set.

Set the month, day, hour, minutes and seconds in

the same way as explained in step 5.

Select “Date Form” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and then press the EXECUTE button.

You can now select the date display format.

Select the date display format using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and then press the EXECUTE

button.

You can choose from the following 3 date display

formats. [yyyy] indicates year, [mm] indicates

month and [dd] indicates day.

yyyy-mm-dd (ex:1999-07-04)

dd-mm-yyyy (ex:04-07-1999)

mm-dd-yyyy (ex:07-04-1999)

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The time and date are set and the menu returns on

the LCD monitor.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears from the monitor.

10,11

Keeping correct time

A separate lithium button battery is used by the

camera to power the internal clock. When turning

the power dial to CAM or PLAY from OFF, if the

message “Date & Time not set” appears, it is time

to charge the lithium button battery.

Inquire about charging the battery at the store

where you bought the camera or at any Sony

service center.

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Preparing the Card

The picture is saved on the PC Card inserted in the camera (not supplied) or on the “Memory Stick”.

Insert the “Memory Stick” in the Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor and then insert the adaptor into the

camera.

In this guide the “Memory Stick”, when inserted in the Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor, and the PC

Card are referred to as Card.

Inserting the “Memory Stick” in the Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor

Making sure the side of the “Memory Stick” with

the v mark is facing up, insert it into the Memory

Stick/PC Card Adaptor until it is locked firmly in

place.

To Take out the “Memory Stick” from

the Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor

Push the EJECT button on the Memory Stick/PC

Card Adaptor.

Pull out the “Memory Stick”.

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Inserting the Card

Slide the card cover bar lock downward (a) and

open the card cover (b).

1(b)

1(a)

Insert the card in the camera.

Caution

Make sure to insert the card in the proper

direction. Forcing the card may result in

damage to the camera and/or the card.

If you insert a card that has never been

initialized, FORMAT ERROR flashes on the

LCD monitor. Initialize the card. (Page 31)

Close the card cover.

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To Remove the Card

Open the card cover.

Push the card eject button.

Pull out the card.

Initializing a Card

Uninitialized PC cards cannot be used in the camera. Before use, cards must first be initialized using

the camera.

Caution

If you initialize a card that has data recorded on it, all recorded data, including

protected picture data, will be erased.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM mode.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Note

•

Initializing PC cards is explained here with the

power source/mode dial set to CAM mode, but the

same operation can be performed in PLAY mode.

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the MENU button.

The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is

displayed.

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Select “PC Card INIT” using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and then press the EXECUTE

button.

CAMERA MENU

Custom

PC Card INIT

User File Save

New Folder

ID Set

File No. Mem

WB Flash

Date & Time

LCD Set

Display Set

The message “Initialize OK?” appears.

Press the EXECUTE button.

Initialization begins.

When initialization is complete, the LCD monitor

returns to the normal display (as shown in step 1).

Caution

Do not take out the card during

initialization. Initialization cannot proceed

normally.

Attaching the Viewfinder Cap

Place the cap on the viewfinder when taking pictures with the LCD monitor under strong sunlight,

such as outdoors. Keeping the cap on the viewfinder prevents strong rays of light from affecting the

recorded pictures.

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Taking a Picture

Taking Pictures

Taking pictures is easy with automatic focus.

In this manual, taking pictures while looking through the viewfinder is explained, but you can take

pictures while looking through either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.

Take off the lens cap.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

While pressing down the mode lock (green), turn

the power/mode dial to CAM mode.

EXCUTE

EXIT

The indicators in the viewfinder turn on.

Turn the eyesight adjustment lever to where you

can clearly see the circle in the center of the

viewfinder.

If there is insufficient light to shoot the subject

(shutter speed or F-stop flashes), press the flash

pop-up key to open the flash.

S ^UI Z E

In conditions where it is necessary to use the

flash, the flash indicator blinks, and flash

preparation begins.

The flash indicator lights when the flash is ready

for use.

Set the focus mode switch to AF.

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Center the subject on which you’d like to focus in

the center of the finder.

2000 5.6

Adjust the zoom by rotating the zoom ring left or

right.

8,9

Press the release button halfway.

The AF LOCK indicator in the viewfinder flashes.

When the subject is focused, the indicator stays lit

and a beep sounds. (This setting can be changed

so that the beep does not sound.)

D R I V E

ISO

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

2000 5.6

AF LOCK Indicator

Press the release button completely.

When the access lamp lights, the picture is being

recorded on the card.

When the access lamp goes out, recording on the

card is completed and the camera is ready to take

the next picture.

Caution

When the access lamp is lit, do not

remove the card or turn off the power.

You may damage the PC Card or “Memory

Stick”.

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•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Turning the power/mode dial to OFF turns the

power off.

•

Note

EXCUTE

EXIT

If you do not operate the camera for about one

minute when the camera is on in the CAM mode,

the LCD monitor automatically shuts off (Standby

Mode).

Also, if the camera is not touched for

approximately four minutes after that, the camera

automatically shuts completely off.

Auto Focus

This camera employs an auto focus mechanism. When auto focus is turned on, the camera

automatically focuses on the picture subject. Auto focus is turned on by setting the focus mode

switch to AF. Centering the LCD monitor or the center of the finder on the subject and pressing the

release button halfway focuses the picture frame.

When taking pictures with auto focus ON, check the AF focusing mark in the LCD monitor or

viewfinder and listen for the beep. (This setting can be changed so that the beep does not sound.)

If you press the release button halfway, the AF focusing mark changes as follows:

• On the LCD monitor

When the picture is focused, the indicator lights a

When the release button is pressed halfway,

the AF focusing mark flashes green.

steady green. If the picture cannot be focused, the

indicator lights a steady red.

• In the viewfinder

When the release button is pressed halfway,

the AF focusing mark flashes.

When the picture is focused, the

indicator lights steadily.

2000

5.6

2000

5.6

When the picture cannot be focused,

the indicator continues flashing.

2000

5.6

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Locking the Focus

When you focus the picture by pressing the release button halfway, the focus is set at that distance

until you release the button. This is called Focus Lock. If you want to take a picture of a subject on

the edge of the picture composition, engaging Focus Lock allows you to move the camera and then

take the picture.

Center the subject in the viewfinder and press the

release button halfway.

The focus is fixed.

1~3

D R I V E

ISO

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

Move the camera to frame the composition you

want.

Press the release button down completely.

Note

AE-LOCK

When you press the release button halfway to set

the focus, the exposure value is also set. This is

indicated by the AE-LOCK indicator in the

viewfinder and by highlighted display of the

exposure value and shutter speed on the LCD

monitor.

Also, if you frame a subject that you’d like to

manually set the exposure for and press the AE-

LOCK button, the exposure for that subject is

fixed.

Use this function when it is necessary to change

the picture composition after deciding the

exposure. This is effective for picture taking

under such conditions as where there is backlight.

To cancel AE-Lock, press the AE-LOCK button

again, or press any other operation button.

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Setting the Focus Manually

You can set the focus manually with this camera.

There are situations in which it is better to set the focus manually than use the auto focus function.

Set the auto focus mode switch to MF.

W B

Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring left or

right.

Notes

• The focus ring can be rotated completely in

either direction.

• Set the focus after adjusting the zoom. If you

set the appropriate zoom distance first, you can

get a more accurate focus.

• The picture displayed on the LCD monitor can

be temporarily enlarged to double size by

pressing the INDEX/EZ.FOCUS button. By

focusing the picture in this enlarged state, you

can get a better focus for shooting the picture.

Press the release button halfway to return to the

original image size. When [x2 D.Zoom] is

selected for the picture size, the picture

displayed on the LCD monitor cannot be

enlarged even if the INDEX/EZ.FOCUS button

is pressed.

Situations in which auto focus may not work well

• When there is a very bright object near the subject;

• When the subject is near a highly reflected surface such as mirrors or polished metals;

• For subjects with non-reflective surfaces such as a black sweater;

• On subjects with small surface areas such as wire netting or lattices;

• On subjects with ephemeral shapes, such as smoke, flames or fireworks;

• On subjects with extremely low contrast;

• On subjects without vertical lines such as Venetian blinds;

• When the subject is moving fast.

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Situations in which it is better to focus manually

• When the subject and its surroundings are both dark;

• When the subject offers little contrast on the screen, such as with walls or the sky;

• When the background is too bright or the contrast between the background and the subject

is too great;

• When the subject has a fine, repeating pattern such as stripes;

• When the subject is behind a window that is dirty or wet;

• When there is a wire fence in front of the subject;

• When the subject is bright, emits or reflects light;

• When you want to take pictures of still subjects with a tripod.

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Viewing

Checking the Picture Content

Below are the different ways for playing back recorded pictires.

• Viewing pictures in succession

Pictures are played back one by one in sequence.

• Viewing pictures in an automatic cycle

Pictures are automatically played back in a cycle.

• Viewing the picture index

Pictures are displayed all at once. This is a convenient way to search for a specific picture.

Viewing Pictures in Succession

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

The access lamp lights and the camera reads the

last picture taken.

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

When the access lamp goes out, reading is

finished, and the picture is played back.

•

OFF

CAM

PLA

DISP INDEX/EZ.FOCUS LCD

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

EXCUTE

EXIT

•

Rotate the shift dial to change the picture.

Turning the wheel right plays back the next

picture; turning the wheel left plays back the

previous picture.

Note

USER

While pressing down the shift button, turn the

shift dial to choose which picture to play back.

When you release the shift button, the picture you

have chosen plays back immediately. (Picture

Search).

A U Q

No.8

In Picture Search, when you rotate the shift dial

while holding down both the shift button and the

release button, you can skip 50 pictures at a time.

1344/Hi/0

1999-07-04

21:11:01

45 F2.4

0001/00008

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Turn the power/mode dial to OFF to turn off the

power.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Note

EXCUTE

EXIT

If the camera is on but not operated for about

three minutes, power to the LCD monitor shuts

off (Standby Mode). Also, if the camera is not

operated for approximately another two minutes,

the camera shuts off completely. In Standby

Mode you can return to the playback condition by

touching any button, dial or switch on the camera.

When the camera has shut itself completely off,

you can return to the playback condition by

pressing the release button.

Viewing Pictures in an Automatic Cycle

Pictures are automatically played back frame by frame.

While pressing the mode lock (green), rotate the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

The access lamp lights as the camera reads the

last picture taken.

•

Reading is finished when the access lamp goes

out. The picture is played back.

EXCUTE

EXIT

3~7

Press the MENU button.

The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Select “Auto Play” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and then press EXECUTE.

PLAY MENU

Rotate

D.Zoom

Auto Play

Protect

Delete

PC Card INIT

ID Set

LCD Set

Display Set

The Auto Play menu is displayed.

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Select “Interval Time” using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and then press EXECUTE.

You can now set the number of seconds to display

one picture.

Auto Play

Start

Interval Time 2 sec

Select the display interval time using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and then press the EXECUTE

button.

Note

You can set the interval time between the range of

1 to 30 seconds (in 1 second units). However,

depending on the playback quality and size, the

set time might be overridden.

Select “Start” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and then press EXECUTE.

The pictures are automatically cycled for the

period of time you set.

When all the recorded pictures have been played

back, playback is repeated from the first picture.

To pause playback, press the EXECUTE button.

Playback momentarily stops. To cancel the pause

function, press the EXECUTE button again.

Note

When you press EXIT while in pause, playback

stops in mid-sequence and the LCD monitor

returns to the Auto Play menu.

To restart playback, press the EXECUTE button

again.

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To end automatic playback, press the release

button halfway.

Automatic playback ends and the image

appearing when you pressed the release button is

displayed.

D R I V E

ISO

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

Turn the power/mode dial to OFF to turn the

camera off.

Note

When the camera is set to automatic playback, the

Auto Power Off function does not work.

Viewing the Picture Index

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

The access lamp lights and the camera reads the

last recorded picture.

Reading is finished when the access lamp goes

out, and the picture is played back.

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

•

OFF

CAM

PLA

DISP INDEX/EZ.FOCUS LCD

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

EXCUTE

EXIT

•

Press the INDEX/EZ.FOCUS button.

The LCD monitor display switches to index view.

INDEX

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Rotate the shift dial to select a picture.

The color of the picture you have chosen changes

and information about that picture, such as date

and exposure, is displayed.

Note

USER

In Index Mode, when you rotate the shift dial

while holding down the shift button, you can jump

ten frames to choose a picture.

When you rotate the shift dial while holding down

the shift button and the release button

simultaneously, you can jump 50 frames to choose

a picture.

A U Q

To close index view, press the

INDEX/EZ.FOCUS button again.

The pictures that you selected are played back one

at a time.

Turn the power/mode dial to OFF to turn the

power off.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Note

EXCUTE

EXIT

If the camera is on but not operated for about

three minutes, the LCD monitor shuts off

(Standby Mode). Also, if the camera is not

operated for approximately another two minutes,

the camera shuts off completely. In Standby

Mode you can return to the playback condition by

touching any button, dial or switch on the camera.

When the camera has shut itself completely off,

you can return to the playback condition by

pressing the release button.

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Viewing Pictures on a Television

You can view pictures taken with the digital still camera on a television when it is connected to the

TV’s video terminal. This is convenient for adjusting the focus and viewing pictures in succession.

Use the video cable (supplied) to connect the

camera video output terminal to the television

video terminal.

Note

It is not possible to connect to a television

that only has an antenna input terminal.

A U

Set the television TV/video switch to VIDEO.

Play back the pictures through the camera.

Note

You can turn the LCD monitor display off by

pressing the LCD button.

Using a PC Card Reader

When you connect a PC card reader on your computer and install the driver, the card is recognized as

a drive. In this way, you can manage pictures saved on the card as computer files.

For further details on the PC card reader or driver, please refer to the PC card reader user’s manual.

For further details about managing pictures on your computer, please see the user’s manual for the

picture processing application or the application’s help function.

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Using the PC Card/Parallel Port Adaptor

When you connect the MSAC-PR1 PC card/parallel port adaptor on your computer and install the

MSAC-PR1 device driver, the card is recognized as a drive. In this way, you can manage pictures

saved on the card as computer files.

The methods of connecting the PC card/parallel port adaptor to the computer and installing the PC

card/parallel port adaptor driver are explained in this guide.

For further details about managing pictures on your computer, please see the user’s manual for the

picture processing application or the application’s help function.

Connecting the PC Card/Parallel Port Adaptor

The PC card/parallel port adaptor connects to the parallel port connection terminal used by the

computer keyboard.

Be sure the computer is turned off when you connect the adaptor.

Note

The PC card/parallel port adaptor uses energy supplied by the computer keyboard

connection terminal. In some cases, insufficient energy is supplied by laptop

computers. In such cases, use the PC card slot on your laptop computer.

Computer

D-sub 25 pin connector (male)

Printer cable

D-sub 25 pin connector (female)

Camera (PC card/

parallel port adaptor)

Keyboard

connection

terminal

Converter

connector

Keyboard

DC plug

DC jack

Power (connection) cable

Power/access lamp

Eject button

Mini DIN 6 pin connector (male)

DIN 5 pin connector (male)

PC card insertion slot

• Of the 2 DIN terminals, connect to the one that serves as the computer keyboard

connection terminal.

• Between the camera and the keyboard, adjust the size of the DIN connector of the

keyboard and the power cable using a converter connector.

• There is no need to connect to the keyboard with laptop computers.

• If a printer will not be used, there is no need to connect the printer cable.

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Installing the Driver

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

The “Sony MSAC-PR1 Setup” dialog box appears.

Click “Install Sony MSAC-PR1 Drivers”.

The “Setup Language” dialog box appears.

Select a language and click [Next].

The “Welcome” dialog box appears.

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Click [Next].

The “Software License Agreement” dialog box appears.

After reading and agreeing with the terms of the Software License Agreement, Click

[Yes].

The “Choose Destination Location” dialog box appears.

Specify a destination folder for installation and click [Next].

The “Select Program Folder” dialog box appears.

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Specify a program folder name and click [Next].

The “Start Copying Files” dialog box appears.

Confirm the displayed installation settings and click [Next].

Installation starts and the “Sony MSAC-PR1 Drive Identification” dialog box

appears.

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Confirm the drive name of the PC card/parallel port adaptor and click [OK].

The “Setup Complete” dialog box appears.

Click [Finish].

In step 9, if the “Yes, I want to read the README file now” box is checked, the

README document is displayed. Installation is complete.

Inserting the Card

When you insert the card into the PC Card/Parallel port Adaptor, the drive that was specified as the

drive name in step 8 of the “Install Driver” directions (page 49) is recognized. You can now manage

the card contents on your computer.

Note

When using the “Memory Stick”, insert the “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick/PC

Card Adaptor.

Make sure the power/access lamp is not flashing.

Caution

If you insert the card when the power/

access lamp is flashing, you may damage

the PC Card or “Memory Stick”.

Make sure the v mark is facing up and slowly

slide the card into the card insertion slot.

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Taking Out the Card

Make sure the power/access lamp is not flashing.

Caution

Do not take out the card when the power/

access lamp is flashing. Doing so may

result in damage to your PC Card or

“Memory Stick”.

Press the eject button and slowly pull out the card.

Uninstalling the Driver

If the MSAC-PR1 device driver is no longer necessary, you may remove it from your computer using

the steps below.

Click [Start] in the task bar, and then open [Program] from the [Start] menu and click

on [Sony MSAC-PR1]-[Uninstall].

The uninstall confirmation dialog box is displayed.

Click [Yes].

The uninstall program starts. The dialog box “Remove Programs From Your

Computer” is displayed and file erasure begins.

When uninstallation is complete, click [OK].

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Advanced Operations Settings

Choosing the Exposure Mode

Choose the exposure mode from the choices Program AE (Program), Aperture Priority AE

(Aperture), Shutter Speed Priority AE (Shutter) or Manual Exposure (Manual).

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor

ON.

EXCUTE

EXIT

Note

4~6

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

Turn the mode dial to AE and press the shift

button.

The exposure mode menu is displayed.

While pressing the shift button, rotate the shift

dial to choose a exposure mode.

CAM

AE MODE

Program

Aperture

Shutter

Manual

Program (Program AE)

In this mode, the aperture and shutter speed are

both changed simultaneously according to the

brightness of the subject. The correct exposure is

automatically chosen.

Aperture (Aperture Priority AE)

When the aperture is fixed, the shutter speed is

automatically changed according to the brightness

of the subject to obtain the correct exposure.

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Shutter (Shutter Speed Priority AE)

When the shutter speed is fixed, the aperture is

automatically changed according to the brightness

of the subject to obtain the correct exposure.

Manual (Manual Exposure)

You can decide the exposure by setting the shutter

speed and aperture manually.

Note

Exposure modes are indicated on the LCD panel

as P (Program AE), A (Aperture priority AE), S

(Shutter Speed priority AE), and M (Manual

Exposure).

Release the shift button.

When the exposure mode is set, exit the menu.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Note

After deciding the exposure mode, select the

shutter speed and/or aperture as explained below.

Program AE

Turn the shift dial to choose a fixed shutter speed

and aperture combination.

Aperture Priority AE

Turn the shift dial to the desired aperture.

Shutter Speed Priority AE

Turn the shift dial to the desired shutter speed.

Manual Exposure

Turn the shift dial to choose the shutter speed.

While pressing the

choose the aperture.

button, turn the shift dial to

When a picture is taken at low shutter speed,

white dots may appear on the screen. This does

not indicate that the camera is malfunctioning.

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Choosing Picture Size

Choose the picture size to be recorded during shooting from among the following: 1344 × 1024, 640

× 480, ×2D. Zoom. The larger the size, the fewer the number of pictures that can be recorded.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

3~5

Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor

ON.

USER

A U

Note

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

•

Turn the mode dial to SIZE and press the shift

button.

The PICTURE SIZE menu is displayed.

While pressing the shift button, rotate the shift

dial to choose a picture size.

CAM

PICTURE SIZE

1344x1024

640 x 480

X2 D.Zoom

1344 x 1024

Records pictures in 1344 × 1024 pixel format.

640 x 480

Records pictures in 640 × 480 pixel format.

x2 D. Zoom

The mode for shooting pictures at 2× the virtual

focal distance (about 56 to 280mm for 35mm film

cameras). Pictures shot with ×2D. Zoom are

recorded in 640 × 480 pixel format.

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Because the picture frame narrows in this mode,

check shots with the LCD monitor. You cannot

check the true picture frame in the viewfinder.

Note

Picture size settings are indicated on the LCD

panel as 1344 (1344 × 1024), 640

480), and (×2 D. Zoom).

(640 ×

Release the shift button.

When the picture size is set, exit the menu. The

camera is ready to take pictures.

Choosing the Picture Quality Mode

Choose the picture quality of shots recorded during shooting. You can choose from Super, High,

Middle and Low. The number of pictures you can take differs depending on the picture quality.

While pressing the mode lock (green)turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

3~5

Press the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor.

Note

USER

A U

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

•

Turn the mode dial to QLTY and press the shift

button.

The QUALITY menu appears.

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Rotate the shift dial while pressing the shift

button. Choose a picture quality mode.

CAM

QUALITY

Super

High

Middle

Low

Picture Size

Super

Non compression

High

Middle

Low

1344 × 1024

Approx.1/4

Approx.1/3

Approx.1/8

Approx.1/6

Approx.1/16

Approx.1/12

640 × 480 ×2D. Zoom Non compression

TIFF RGB picture

JPEG Y-C compressed picture

Super

Select this to get the highest quality picture.

High

Select this when you want to give your picture

quality priority over the number of pictures.

Middle

Select this to shoot with average picture quality.

Low

Select this to give the number of pictures priority

over the picture quality.

Note

Picture quality is indicated on the LCD panel as S

(Super), H (High), M (Middle), and L (Low).

Except for “S” mode, the picture data is

compressed, which will result in a loss of quality.

Release the shift button.

When the picture quality mode is set, exit the

menu. The camera is ready to take pictures.

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Choosing the PictureTaking Brightness (EV compensation)

When a exposure mode other than manual exposure (Manual) is chosen, you can adjust the brightness

to fit the shooting conditions.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

DISP INDEX/EZ.FOCUS

LCD

•

OFF

CAM

PLA

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

EXCUTE

EXIT

•

Press the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor.

•

Note

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

Rotate the shift dial while pressing the EV button

to adjust the brightness.

CAM

No.12

WB-Hold

1344/High

3,4

U A

USER

D R I V E

ISO

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

0001/00172 +0.50EV

300 F3.4

Brightness correction (EV compensation)

You can tune within the range from -2.0 EV to

+2.0 EV (in 0.25 EV units).

Release the EV button.

The brightness correction is set.

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Adjusting for Natural ColorTone (White Balance Adjustment)

This camera comes equipped with the white balance function to give a more natural color tone to

your pictures in a variety of shooting conditions.

Choose a white balance mode from Auto White Balance (Auto), White Balance Hold (Hold), Outdoor

(Outdoor), and Indoor (Indoor). With White Balance Hold you can adjust the most appropriate white

balance for the shooting condition.

Note

White balance is the balance of the level of white among the channels of R (red), G (green), and B

(Blue) in a digital camera. If a picture is taken with this balance properly adjusted, reds or blues do

not overwhelm the composition and a white subject is shot with appropriate level of white.

Choosing the White Balance Mode

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power mode/dial to CAM.

I S

S I Z E

3~5

Press the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor.

Note

USER

A U

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

•

Turn the mode dial to WB and press the shift

button.

The WB MODE menu appears.

While pressing the shift button, rotate the shift

dial to choose the white balance mode.

CAM

WB MODE

Auto

Hold

Outdoor

Indoor

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Auto (Auto White Balance)

This is the default. White balance is

automatically adjusted to give a natural color tone

according to the amount of light when shooting.

Hold (White Balance Hold)

Choose this when you want better color

reproduction or you are shooting a monochrome

subject and background. Press the WB button to

adjust the white balance. For further information

refer to the Adjusting the White Balance Hold

section below.

Outdoor (Outdoor)

White balance is automatically adjusted to attain

natural colors when shooting outdoors.

Indoor (Indoor)

White balance is automatically adjusted to attain

natural colors when shooting indoors.

Note

White balance modes are indicated as ATW

(Auto), WB/HOLD (Hold), [ ] (Outdoor), and

[

] (Indoor] on the LCD panel.

Release the shift button.

After the white balance mode is set, exit the

menu. The camera is ready to take pictures.

Adjusting White Balance with White Balance Hold

Choose WHITE BALANCE HOLD as the white

balance mode.

Point the camera at a completely white subject

until it fills the viewfinder.

Push the WB button.

WB is indicated in the viewfinder and the white

balance adjustment begins.

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When the WB indicator disappears, white balance

adjustment is complete.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

The white balance you have chosen is valid until

you readjust it.

Note

When the WB indicator flashes, the white

level was not successfully adjusted.

Press any other operation button to leave

this mode, then begin the white balance

adjustment process again.

Changing the ISO Sensitivity

You can the get the same effect with this mode as is achieved by using films with different ISO

sensitivities in film cameras. You can choose from ISO 50, 100 and 400.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM mode.

W B

3~5

Push the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor.

Note

USER

A U

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

•

Turn the mode dial to ISO and then press the shift

button.

The ISO MODE menu appears.

Rotate the shift dial while pressing the shift

button. Choose an ISO sensitivity.

CAM

ISO MODE

100

400

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Sets sensitivity equal to ISO 50. Use this

sensitivity when there is sufficient light, such as in

the bright outdoors, for a finer image than with

ISO 100.

100

Sets sensitivity equal to ISO 100. This is the

standard ISO sensitivity.

400

Sets sensitivity equal to ISO 400. Use this

sensitivity when you want to shoot a picture in a

room without using a strobelight, or when there is

not enough sunlight. The picture quality with this

sensitivity is not as good as with ISO 100.

Release the shift button.

After the ISO sensitivity is set, exit the menu.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Choosing a Light Metering Method

According to the picture taking conditions and purpose, you can choose the method for measuring

light for the exposure from AVERAGE ([ ]) or SPOT (a).

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

DISP INDEX/EZ.FOCUS

LCD

•

OFF

CAM

PLA

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

EXCUTE

EXIT

•

Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on.

•

Note

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

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While pressing the [z] button (SPOT light meter

switch button), turn the shift dial to choose the

light meter reading method.

CAM

3,4

LIGHT METERING

A L

SER

D R I V E

ISO

AVERAGE

SPOT

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

AVERAGE (Center-weighted average

light metering)

Appropriate for average picture taking conditions.

Takes the average light metering of the whole

screen after you have placed the focal point in the

center of the viewfinder.

SPOT (Spot Light Metering)

Takes the light metering of a small range located

in the central part of the viewfinder. This is

effective for taking pictures of subjects

surrounded by a lot of light, or that is backlit.

Note

Light metering options are indicated in the

finderview as [ ] (AVERAGE) and a (SPOT).

Release the [z] button.

After the light metering has been set, the camera

is ready to take pictures.

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Resetting the Content of the Setting

Resetting the modes returns the following settings to those set forth by the factory.

• mode dial settings

• Miscellaneous Settings (page 73)

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM mode.

SIZE

V I

3~5

Press the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor.

Note

USER

SIZ

A U

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

•

Turn the mode dial to USER and then press the

shift button.

The USER FILE menu appears.

While pressing the shift button, turn the shift dial

to choose NO. 0 (reset).

CAM

USER FILE

____ __________

No.0 (reset)

No.1 1999-07-04

No.2 1999-07-04

No.3 1999-07-04

Release the shift button.

When the settings are reset, exit the menu. The

camera is ready to take pictures.

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Saving the Content of Settings

You can save the content of the following settings in up to 3 user files.

• mode dial settings

• the content of Miscellaneous Settings (page 73)

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM mode.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Press the MENU button.

EXCUTE

EXIT

The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is

displayed.

4~6

Choose “User File Save” using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons.

CAMERA MENU

Custom

PC Card INIT

User File Save

New Folder

ID Set

File No. Mem

WB Flash

Date & Time

LCD Set

Display Set

Press the EXECUTE button.

The USER FILE SAVE menu appears.

Using the v(UP)/V(DOWN) buttons, choose a

user file number from No. 1 to No. 3.

USER FILE SAVE

No.1(User1) 1999-07-04

No.2(User2) 1999-07-04

No.3(User3) 1999-07-04

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Press the EXECUTE button.

The setting content is saved as a user file with the

chosen file number. The date and time the file is

saved is also displayed.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The LCD monitor display returns to the menu.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

After exiting the menu, the camera is ready to

take pictures.

7,8

Reading the Saved Settings

Reading the user file you have saved sets the same content in the user file.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM mode.

SIZE

V I

3~5

Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on.

Note

USER

A U

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Turn the mode dial to USER and press the shift

button.

The USER FILE menu appears.

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While pressing the shift button, turn the shift dial

to choose a user file number from No. 1 to No. 3.

CAM

USER FILE

____ __________

No.0 (reset)

No.1 1999-07-04

No.2 1999-07-04

No.3 1999-07-04

Release the shift button.

The content of the selected user file number is

changed, and the camera is ready to take pictures.

Making a Folder to Save Pictures

When you make a folder on a card, picures are thereafter saved in that folder. In this way you can

manage pictures as you take them.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM mode.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Press the MENU button.

EXCUTE

EXIT

The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is

displayed.

4,5

Choose “New Folder” using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons.

CAMERA MENU

Custom

PC Card INIT

User File Save

New Folder

ID Set

File No. Mem

WB Flash

Date & Time

LCD Set

Display Set

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Press the EXECUTE button.

The message “Add No.xxxx Folder OK?”

appears. [xxxx] is the automatically attached

folder name.

Press the EXECUTE button.

The folder is created, and the camera is ready to

take pictures.

Pictures are thereafter saved in that folder.

Note

You can create about 510 folders on a card.

Attaching Keywords (ID Numbers) to Pictures

You can attach a keyword of up to 16 letters to a picture. The keyword is displayed when the picture

is played back.

You can specify a keyword for a picture before taking it, or attach or change the keyword after the

picture has been taken.

Note

You cannot attach a keyword to or change a keyword on a protected picture.

Specifying a Keyword Before Shooting

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Press the MENU button.

EXCUTE

EXIT

The LCD monitor turns on, and the menu is

displayed.

3~9

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Select “ID Set” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

CAMERA MENU

Custom

PC Card INIT

User File Save

New Folder

ID Set

File No. Mem

WB Flash

Date & Time

LCD Set

Display Set

Press the EXECUTE button.

The keyword screen is displayed.

P No.99

ID SET

MODE Off

ID No. [0123456789012345]

END BS CLR SPC

0123456789!"#$%&'

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS

TUVWXYZ*+,-./;:<=>? 100MIN

abcdefghijklmnopqrs

tuvwxyz@[¥]^_{ }

Select “Mode” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and press the EXECUTE button.

You can now change the mode setting.

Select “Off”, “Hold” or “Inc” using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and press the EXECUTE

button.

Off

Choose “Off” if you don’t want to attach a

keyword to a picture or to invalidate an existing

keyword.

Hold

Choose “Hold” if you want to attach the same

keyword to all pictures.

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Inc

Choose “Inc” if you want the number of the

picture to be automatically included at the end of

keyword every time you take a picture.

(ex.) The keyword is PICTURE01

1st picture

2nd picture

: PICTURE01

: PICTURE02

9th picture

10th picture

: PICTURE09

: PICTURE10

Note

When the automatic counter reaches [99], the

number returns to [00] the next time you take a

picture.

The LCD monitor display returns to the keyword

screen.

Choose “ID No.” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and press the EXECUTE button.

You can now input a keyword.

Choose a letter to enter using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and press the EXECUTE

button.

The letter you have chosen is input.

Repeat this step to enter the keyword. You can

input up to 16 letters.

Note

Input begins from the 16th character space. If you

want to input from a space in the middle, press the

EXECUTE button until the cursor is

automatically displayed in the correct place and

then continue.

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•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

If you finish inputting the keyword before

reaching the 16-letter limit, move the cursor to

END and press the EXECUTE button.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The display on the LCD monitor returns to the

menu.

10,11

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears, and the camera is ready to

take pictures.

Adding or Changing a Keyword to a Picture that has Already been

Taken

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

The LCD monitor tuns on.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Display the picture to which you want to add or

change the keyword.

5,6

Press the MENU button.

The menu appears.

Select “ID Set” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

PLAY MENU

Rotate

D.Zoom

Auto Play

Protect

Delete

PC Card INIT

ID Set

LCD Set

Display Set

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Press the EXECUTE button.

The keyword input screen is displayed.

If a keyword has already been attached to the

picture, that keyword is displayed.

P No.99

ID SET

ID No. [0123456789012345]

END BS CLR SPC

0123456789!"#$%&'

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS

TUVWXYZ*+,-./;:<=>? 100MIN

abcdefghijklmnopqrs

tuvwxyz@[¥]^_{ }

0001/00009

Choose the letter you’d like to enter using the

v(UP)/V(DOWN) buttons. Press the EXECUTE

button.

The letter you have chosen is input.

Repeat this set to enter the keyword. You can

input up to 16 letters.

Note

If you want to enter the whole keyword again, set

the cursor to CLR and press the EXECUTE

button.

If you finish inputting the keyword before

reaching the 16-letter limit, move the cursor to

END and press the EXECUTE button.

The keyword is attached and the LCD monitor

returns to the menu display. Proceed to step 9.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The keyword is attached and the LCD monitor

returns to the menu display.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears.

8,9

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Choosing a Method to Attach a File Name to a Picture

When a picture is taken, a number from 00001-99999 is automatically attached as a file name to the

picture.

The following methods to attach a number are possible.

• Attach serial numbers on an individual card.

• Attach serial numbers consecutively, even if the card is changed.

Specifying a File Number Before Shooting

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Press the MENU button.

EXCUTE

EXIT

The LCD monitor turns on, and the menu is

displayed.

3~8

Select “File No. Mem” using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons.

CAMERA MENU

Custom

PC Card INIT

User File Save

New Folder

ID Set

File No. Mem

WB Flash

Date & Time

LCD Set

Display Set

Press the EXECUTE button.

The file name screen is displayed.

No.99

FILE NO. MEM

Memory

off

Start No.

00001

100min

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Select “Memory” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and press the EXECUTE button.

You can now change the “Memory” setting.

Select either “off” or “on” using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and press the EXECUTE

button.

off

Serial numbers are attached as file names on each

card. When this method is selected, specifying a

starting number is not possible.

Serial numbers are attached as file names and

continue in consecutive order even if a new card is

inserted. When this method is selected, you can

specify a starting number.

Note

File names cannot be duplicated. When a card is

inserted and pictures are recorded on that card,

file names are attached starting with the next

number from the number of the last recorded

picture.

The LCD monitor display returns to the keyword

screen.

Choose “Start No.” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and press the EXECUTE button.

You can now input a starting number.

Specify a starting number using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and press the EXECUTE

button.

Note

• You can specify a number within the range of

00001-99999. Specify a number larger than the

number of the last recorded picture if pictures

have been previously recorded on the inserted

card.

• You cannot take any more pictures after file

names have reached 99999. Insert a new card

and specify a starting number other than 99999.

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•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The display on the LCD monitor returns to the

menu.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

9,10

The menu disappears, and the camera is ready to

take pictures.

Miscellaneous Settings

The following settings are available with the digital still camera.

• Auto Power Off Function

• Interval Shooting (page 84)

• Review Function (page 86)

• Self-Timer

• Sharpness

• Histogram (page 86, 90)

• Frame

• Beep

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Press the MENU button.

EXCUTE

EXIT

The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is

displayed.

4,5

Choose “Custom” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

CAMERA MENU

Custom

PC Card INIT

User File Save

New Folder

ID Set

File No. Mem

WB Flash

Date & Time

LCD Set

Display Set

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Press the EXECUTE button.

The CUSTOM menu is displayed.

CUSTOM

Power Save

Interval Rec Time

Review

00:00:10

off

Review Time

Self-Timer

5 sec

10 sec

Sharpness

Histogram

Frame

Soft/Normal/Hard

Manual/Auto

Beep

Choose the item you would like to set using the

v(UP)/V(DOWN) buttons and press the

EXECUTE button.

You can set the item you selected.

Power Save (Auto Power Off Function)

• When set to ON, power to the LCD monitor is

automatically turned off after approximately 1

minute (in CAM mode; approximately 3

minutes in PLAY mode) if the camera is not

operated during that time, and power to the

entire camera is turned off after approximately 4

more minutes (in CAM mode; approximately 2

more minutes in PLAY mode).

• When set to OFF, the power will not turn off

over the passage of time.

Interval Rec Time (Interval Shooting)

The interval in this function can be set within the

range of 1 second to 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59

seconds (in one-second units).

Depending on the picture size and quality mode

during shooting, the set interval may not be kept.

Review (Automatic Review Function)

Sets the method of picture display directly after

shooting.

• When set to ON, pictures are automatically

displayed at the time of shooting. When the

histogram setting is set to “Auto”, the histogram

for that picture is also displayed. The display

time is set in the REVIEW TIME setting.

• When set to “off”, the picture which was taken

and its histogram are not automatically

displayed.

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Note

You can display the last picture taken at any time

by pressing the REVIEW button.

Review Time

When Review is on or when the REVIEW button

is pressed, the picture and/or histogram display

time can be set for an interval within the range of

1 to 10 seconds (in one-second units).

Self-Timer

Sets the interval from when you press the

RELEASE button to the time the shutter clicks

within a range of 1 to 30 seconds (in one-second

units).

Sharpness

Sets the sharpness of the outline of the recorded

picture.

• When set to SOFT, the picture outline is gently

blurred.

• When set to NORMAL, the picture is standard.

• When set to HARD, the picture edges are

clearly outlined. Depending on the picture, noise

may also be emphasized, resulting in a grainy

appearance.

Histogram

Sets the display method for the histogram of a

picture.

• When “Auto” is set, the histogram of a

displayed picture is shown when the picture is

taken with the review function “on” or when the

REVIEW button is pressed.

• When “Manual” is set, the histogram of a

picture is displayed by pressing the REVIEW

button when that picture is being displayed with

the review function.

Note

When the REVIEW button is pressed while a

histogram is being displayed, the histogram

disappears.

Frame

Selects the type of frame that is displayed on the

LCD monitor.

Choose the item to be changed by pressing the

v(UP)/V(DOWN) buttons, then press the

EXECUTE button to begin changing the item

setting.

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• “Type”

This item determines the type of frame

displayed on the monitor.

Selecting “AE frame” selects the AE frame type.

This frame shows the light metering area used

for determining exposure. Note that metering is

done in the same manner regardless of whether

the AE frame is displayed.

Selecting the “Guide 90” frame changes frame

display to guide lines that can be moved

horizontally. These guide lines can be used to

establish horizontal subject size and positioning

within the frame.

Selecting the “Guide 0” frame changes frame

display to guide lines that can be moved

vertically. These guide lines can be used to

establish vertical subject size and positioning

within the frame.

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• “Top”

The “Top” item is used for setting the position

of the Guide 90 or Guide 0 guide line that is

bisected by a crosshair. The guide line can be

positioned anywhere between the points that are

1/10 of the monitor width from the sides (for the

Guide 90 frame) or top and bottom (for the

Guide 0 frame) of the monitor.

• “Bottom”

The “Bottom” item is used for setting the

position of the Guide 90 or Guide 0 guide line

without the crosshair. The guide line can be

positioned anywhere between the points that are

1/10 of the monitor width from the sides (for the

Guide 90 frame) or top and bottom (for the

Guide 0 frame) of the monitor.

Beep

With auto-focus photography, sets whether a beep

sounds when the picture comes into focus upon

pressing the release button.

• When “on” is set, a “beep” sounds when the

picture comes into focus.

• When “off” is set, a “beep” does not sound.

Set the value using the v(UP)/V(DOWN) buttons

and press the EXECUTE button.

The LCD monitor display returns to the custom

menu. If you want to continue, you can set

another item at this time.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The LCD monitor display returns to menu.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears and the camera is ready to

take pictures.

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Advanced Operations Taking a Picture

Shooting with the Flash

Use the flash when taking pictures in dark places, such as indoors.

A flash is built-in in the unit.

Depending on shooting conditions, choose a flash mode from among Auto, On, Off, and External.

When shooting in the External mode, attach an external flash to the accessory shoe to take flash

pictures.

Flash Mode Usage Guide

Shooting Condition

Normal

Setting

Auto

The subject is lit from behind.

You want to use a flash during

daytime.

When you want to capture the

natural lighting of candle-lit

scenes, sunsets, etc.

Off

When you don’t want the flash to

go off accidentally.

Setting the Flash Mode

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

U S E R

3~5

Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on.

Note

USER

A U

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

•

Turn the mode dial to

button.

and press the shift

This is the default mode.

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Note Concerning Use of the

Built-in Flash

While pressing the shift button, turn the shift dial

to select a flash mode.

When photos are taken using the

built-in flash, occlusion of light

from the flash can occur under the

following circumstances, resulting

in a shadow at the bottom of the

recorded image. If this occurs,

change the zoom setting or use the

optional external flash unit, as

appropriate.

CAM

FLASH

Auto

Off

External

Auto

• When shots are taken at the wide-

angle setting (f = 5.2 mm)

• When shots are taken at the

telephoto setting (f = 26 mm) of a

subject range of less than 1 meter

• When a lens hood or lens

protection filter is attached to the

lens

In conditions of insufficient light, the flash

automatically goes off. This is the default mode.

Choose this mode when you want the flash to go

off, for situations such as taking a picture of a

subject that is backlit.

Off

Choose this mode when you want to take a picture

with natural lighting or you don’t want a strobe

effect in your picture.

External

Choose this mode when you want to take a picture

of a subject far from the camera and the light from

the built-in flash is insufficient.

In such a case, attach an external flash to take

pictures.

Note

Flash modes are indicated on the LCD panel as

(Auto), (On),

(External).

(Off), and

Press the shift button.

The flash mode is set and the menu disappears.

I S O

DRIVE

Unless the shooting mode is set to manual

exposure, the shutter speed indicator or the

aperture indicator flashes when it is necessary to

use the flash. When this happens, press the flash

pop-up key to open the built-in flash, or attach an

external flash to the accessory shoe.

Flash pop-up key

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If the flash mode is set to Auto or On, when the

flash indicator flashes, the flash is warming up.

When the flash lamp light becomes constant, the

flash is ready for use.

Flashing

Continuously lit

Note

When using the built-in flash, press the flash pop-

up key to open it.

When finished with the flash, push the top of the

flash down to close.

I S O

DRIVE

Adjusting White Balance when Taking Pictures with the Flash

You can adjust the white balance when using the flash.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Press the MENU button.

EXCUTE

EXIT

The LCD monitor turns on and the menu is

displayed.

4~9

Select “WB Flash” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

CAMERA MENU

Custom

PC Card INIT

User File Save

New Folder

ID Set

File No. Mem

WB Flash

Date & Time

LCD Set

Display Set

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Press the EXECUTE button.

The WB FLASH menu is displayed.

Select “Flash Mode” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and press the EXECUTE button.

WB FLASH

Flash Mode

Interval

Start

/External

Internal

10 sec(3~10)

You can now set the flash mode.

Choose “Internal” (built-in flash) or “External”

(external flash) using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and press the EXECUTE button.

Choose “Internal” to use the built-in flash or

“External” to use the external flash and press the

EXECUTE button.

If you chose “External” in step 6, select “Interval”

using the v(UP)/V(DOWN) buttons and press the

EXECUTE button.

You can choose the interval during which to have

the flash light.

Set an interval within the range of 3 to 10 seconds

(in one-second units) using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and press the EXECUTE button.

Note

When using an external flash, set the amount of

light for the flash before adjusting the white

balance to avoid extreme brightness or darkness in

your pictures.

Point the camera toward a completely white

subject until it completely fills the viewfinder.

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Select “Start” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and then press EXECUTE.

“WB” is displayed in the viewfinder and white

balance adjustment begins.

After the flash lights about 10 times, the WB

indicator goes off. The white balance adjustment

is complete.

The white balance value is valid until it is

adjusted again.

Note

When the WB indicator flashes, the white

balance is not successfully being

adjusted. Exit this mode by pressing any

operation button besides the WB button

and readjust the white balance again.

Continuous Shooting

In this mode you can continuously shoot pictures until you reach the maximum number by keeping

the release button pressed.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

3~5

Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the LCD

button.

USER

A U

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Note

•

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

•

Turn the mode dial to DRIVE and press the shift

button.

The DRIVE menu appears.

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While pressing the shift button, turn the shift dial

to select “Cont1” or “Cont2.”

CAM

DRIVE

1Shot

Cont1

Cont2

Self Timer

Interval Rec

Cont1

In this mode, when the shooting mode is set to a

mode other than manual exposure, the exposure is

automatically adjusted every time a picture is

taken.

Cont2

In this mode, the settings of the first picture are

kept as pictures are taken in succession.

The continuous picture taking speed is faster in

this mode than that in Cont1.

Note

These modes are indicated on the LCD panel as 1

(Cont1) and 2 (Cont2).

Release the shift button.

The continuous shooting mode is set, and the

menu disappears. When taking pictures, keeping

the release button pressed activates continuous

shooting.

Auto focus will not work during continuous

shooting. Set the focus before you start

continuous shooting.

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Taking a Picture at Regular Intervals (Interval Shooting)

In this mode, after pressing the release button, pictures are continuously taken at regular intervals.

How to set the shooting interval is described in the Miscellaneous Settings section (page 73).

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode lock to CAM.

3~5

Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on.

USER

Note

A U

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

•

Turn the mode dial to DRIVE and press the shift

button.

The DRIVE menu appears.

While pressing the shift button, turn the shift dial

to select “Interval Rec.”

CAM

DRIVE

1Shot

Cont1

Cont2

Self Timer

Interval Rec

Note

This option is indicated on the LCD panel as INT.

Release the shift button.

The interval time is set, and the menu disappears.

When you press the release button, interval

shooting starts.

To stop interval shooting, set another shooting

method besides interval shooting or set the power/

mode dial to OFF or PLAY.

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Taking a Picture with the Self-Timer

In this mode, after pressing the release button, the shutter automatically clicks after a set period of

time.

How to set the time between the pressing of the release button and the shutter release is described in

the Miscellaneous Settings section (page 73).

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

3~5

Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on.

Note

USER

A U

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.

When checking the settings on the LCD panel,

this step is not necessary.

•

Turn the mode dial to DRIVE and press the shift

button.

The DRIVE menu appears.

While pressing the shift button, turn the shift dial

to select “Self Timer.”

CAM

DRIVE

1Shot

Cont1

Cont2

Self Timer

Interval Rec

Release the shift button.

The self-timer is set and the menu disappears.

When you press the release button completely, the

self-timer starts.

Note

When taking photographs in the auto focus mode,

press the release button halfway to focus, then

press it all the way to take the shot.

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Checking Pictures Directly After Shooting

(Review Funcion and Histogram)

When the REVIEW button is pressed directly after taking a picture, the picture is displayed on the

LCD monitor in this mode.

When you turn the review function on in Miscellaneous Settings, pictures are displayed

automatically, without having to press the REVIEW button.

Also, when histogram is set to “Auto” in “Miscellaneous Settings”, the histogram for a picture is

displayed when that picture is displayed. When “Manual” is set, the histogram for a picture can be

displayed by pressing the REVIEW button when that picture is displayed with the review function.

When the REVIEW button is pressed while a histogram is being displayed, the histogram disappears.

Histogram

A histogram is a bar graph which shows the distribution of brightness on a picture. The horizontal

axis represents brightness and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels of each brightness level

within a picture.

Generally, when a picture is overexposed, bars concentrate to the right of the graph. When a picture

is underexposed, bars concentrate to the left of the graph. Use the histogram as a standard to

determine the light exposure for a picture.

When Overexposed

When Properly Exposed

When Underexposed

Note

Depending on the picture, if may not be possible to display an accurate Histogram.

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Advanced Operations Playback

Rotating the Picture

You can rotate the picture 90° clockwise or counter-clockwise, or 180° during playback.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

The LCD monitor turns on.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Push the MENU button.

The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

4~6

Choose “Rotate” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

PLAY MENU

Rotate

D.Zoom

Auto Play

Protect

Delete

PC Card INIT

ID Set

LCD Set

Display Set

Press the EXECUTE button.

The ROTATE menu is displayed.

Choose an angle of rotation using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and then press the EXECUTE

button.

ROTATE

90 cw

90 ccw

180

90° cw (rotation of 90° to the right)

Rotates the picture 90° clockwise.

90° ccw (rotation of 90° to the left)

Rotates the picture 90° counter-clockwise.

180° (rotation of 180°)

Rotates the picture 180°.

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The picture is displayed at the angle of rotation

chosen.

Rotate the picture as described in step 5 as often

as necessary.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The LCD monitor returns to the menu display.

Note, however, that infomation of rotation

changes made to protected pictures is not saved.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears.

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Viewing an Enlarged Picture

You can view an enlarged detail of a picture during playback.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

The LCD monitor turns on.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the MENU button.

The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

4~6

Select “D. Zoom” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

PLAY MENU

Rotate

D.Zoom

Auto Play

Protect

Delete

PC Card INIT

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LCD Set

Display Set

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Press the EXECUTE button.

The area of the picture to be enlarged is framed

with a green line.

No.1

0001/00001

Select the area to be enlarged using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons.

The frame moves left when the v(UP) button is

pressed.

The frame moves right when the V(DOWN)

button is pushed.

No.1

0001/00001

Press the EXECUTE button.

The selected area is enlarged and displayed, and

the position of the enlarged area is displayed in

the upper left corner.

No.1

0001/00001

enlarged area

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Note

While viewing this screen, you can change the

area to be enlarged by pressing the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The enlargement indicator is cancelled.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The menu returns to the LCD monitor display.

7~9

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears.

Checking the Histogram of a Picture

When the REVIEW button is pressed while a picture is being displayed, the histogram for that

picture is displayed.

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Advanced Operations Erasing

Erasing All Pictures

You can erase all saved pictures that are no longer needed from the card. However, you cannot erase

pictures that have been protected.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

The LCD monitor turns on.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the LCD monitor.

4~6

Select “Delete” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

PLAY MENU

Rotate

D.Zoom

Auto Play

Protect

Delete

PC Card INIT

ID Set

LCD Set

Display Set

Press the EXECUTE button.

The Delete menu appears.

Delete

1 Shot

Select

All

Select “All” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN) buttons

and then press the EXECUTE button.

The message “Do you delete all images?”

appears.

Note

To cancel erase, press the EXIT button.

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Press the EXECUTE buttons.

Picture erasing begins.

When deletion is finished, the LCD monitor

display returns to the state shown in step 1.

Caution

Do not remove the card during picture

deletion. Damage to the “Memory Stick”

or PC Card may occur.

Erasing Selected Pictures

You can erase selected saved pictures, with the exception of protected pictures, from the card.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

The LCD monitor turns on.

•

Press the MENU button.

EXCUTE

EXIT

The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

4~6

Choose “Delete” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

PLAY MENU

Rotate

D.Zoom

Auto Play

Protect

Delete

PC Card INIT

ID Set

LCD Set

Display Set

Press the EXECUTE buttons.

The Delete menu is displayed.

Delete

1 shot

Select

All

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Choose “Select” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and then press the EXECUTE button.

The screen from which to choose pictures for

deletion appears.

Turn the shift dial to the picture you would like to

erase and press the EXECUTE button.

The chosen picture is marked.

Mark

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

DISP INDEX/EZ.FOCUS

LCD

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Note

Protected pictures cannot be chosen.

Repeat step 6 to choose other pictures to be

erased.

Press the V(DOWN) button.

The message “Do you delete x image(s)?” is

displayed. [x] is the number of pictures chosen.

Note

To cancel deletion, press the EXIT button.

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Press the EXECUTE button.

Picture erasing begins.

When deletion is finished, the LCD monitor

returns to the state shown in step 5.

Caution

Do not remove the card during picture

deletion. Damage to the “Memory Stick”

or PC Card may occur.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The LCD monitor display returns to the state

shown in step 4.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The LCD monitor display returns to the menu.

10~12

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears.

Erasing Pictures during Playback

You can erase pictures shown on the LCD monitor during playback. However, protected pictures

cannot be erased.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

The LCD monitor turns on.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the MENU button.

The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

4~6

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Select “Delete” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

PLAY MENU

Rotate

D.Zoom

Auto Play

Protect

Delete

PC Card INIT

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LCD Set

Display Set

Press the EXECUTE button.

The Delete menu is displayed.

Select “1 Shot” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and then press the EXECUTE button.

Delete

1 Shot

Select

All

The message “Do you delete this image?”

appears.

Note

To cancel erase, press the EXIT button.

Press the EXECUTE button.

Picture erasing begins.

When deletion is finished, the LCD monitor

returns to the state shown in step 4.

Caution

Do not remove the card during picture

deletion. Damage to the “Memory Stick”

or PC Card may occur.

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•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The LCD monitor display returns to the menu.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears.

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Making it Impossible to Erase Important Pictures

(Protect)

You can save pictures from being accidentally erased. This is called “protecting” the picture.

You can protect pictures when they are shown on the LCD monitor during playback.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

The LCD monitor turns on.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the MENU button.

The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

4~6

Select “Protect” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

PLAY MENU

Rotate

D.Zoom

Auto Play

Protect

Delete

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LCD Set

Display Set

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Press the EXECUTE button.

The PROTECT menu is displayed.

PROTECT

1 Shot on/off

All on

All off

Choose “1 Shot on/off” using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and then press the EXECUTE

button.

The chosen picture is protected, indicated by a P

on the LCD monitor.

P No.3

PROTECT

1 Shot on/off

All on

All off

0001/00008

Notes

• When you perform the same operation on a

picture that has already been protected, the

protect function is removed.

• When you select “All on” or “All off” from the

PROTECT menu and press the EXECUTE

button, all the pictures are protected, or protect

is removed from all pictures.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The LCD monitor display returns to the menu.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears.

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Advanced Operations Miscellaneous

Setting the LCD Monitor Display

You can set whether or not information related to picture taking or playback is displayed on the LCD

monitor.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to CAM.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Note

•

In this section, setting the LCD monitor display is

explained while the power/mode dial is set to

CAM, but the same operation can be done while

the power/mode dial is set to PLAY.

EXCUTE

EXIT

4~9

Press the MENU button.

The LCD monitor turns on, and the menu is

displayed.

Select “Display Set” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

CAMERA MENU

Custom

PC Card INIT

User File Save

New Folder

ID Set

File No. Mem

WB Flash

Date & Time

LCD Set

Display Set

Press the EXECUTE button.

The display set menu appears.

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Select the item you want to set using the v(UP)/

V(DOWN) buttons and press the EXECUTE

button.

The selected item is ready to change.

DISPLAY SET

Size/Qlty/Rotate

Folder/File Name

ID No.

Date/Time

Remaining Shot

Tv/Av/Evcomp

Frame

Select “on” or “off” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and then press the EXECUTE button.

Items which can be set are listed below:

Size/Qlty/Rotate (Picture size/Picture quality/

Rotation)

Folder/File Name

ID No. (Keyword)

Date/Time

Remaining Shot

Tv/Av/Evcomp (Shutter Speed/Aperture/EV

compensation)

Frame

When each item is set to on or off, the LCD

display returns to the state shown in step 3.

If you want to change the settings of other items,

return to step 5 and repeat the same operation.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The LCD monitor display returns to the menu.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears.

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Adjusting Picture Display on the LCD Monitor

Adjusts picture display items such as contrast, brightness, and display range on the LCD monitor.

While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to PLAY.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

The LCD monitor turns on.

•

Note

EXCUTE

EXIT

In this section, adjusting the picture display is

explained while the power/mode dial is set to

PLAY, but the same operation can be done while

the power/mode dial is set to CAM.

4~6

Press the MENU button.

The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Select “LCD Set” using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons.

PLAY MENU

Rotate

D.Zoom

Auto Play

Protect

Delete

PC Card INIT

ID Set

LCD Set

Display Set

Press the EXECUTE button.

The LCD set menu is displayed.

Select an item using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and then press the EXECUTE button.

You can set the chosen item.

LCD SET

Contrast

Bright

Color

Picture

Disp Area

Normal

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Choose a value using the v(UP)/V(DOWN)

buttons and press the EXECUTE button.

The items you can set are listed below:

Contrast, Bright, Color or Picture

Contrast, brightness, color density or picture

sharpness can be set within a -10 to +10 range (in

units of 1).

Disp Area (Display area)

When NORMAL is chosen, the picture is

displayed after being resized to fit the frame

100%.

When OVER is chosen, the picture is displayed

without being resized.

When the values for the chosen items have been

set, the LCD display returns to the state shown in

step 5.

If you want to set another item, repeat the same

operation from step 5.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

Press the EXIT button.

•

The LCD monitor returns to the menu.

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

Press the EXIT button.

The menu disappears.

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Operation by Remote Control

Using the supplied remote control RM-S7D, you can perform the same operations as with the release

button and shift dial operations on the camera itself.

The remote control is convenient when you want to take pictures without holding the camera or for

playing back pictures on a television.

Further, when operating from a position where the camera cannot receive the remote control signal,

connect the camera and remote control with the remote control cable (supplied).

Release button

(Effective in CAM mode)

Send buttons

Send buttons perform the

same function as the shift

dial on the camera unit

(but only plays back

pictures one at a time in

PLAY mode).

Remote Control Terminal

Note

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera lights up briefly as signals from the remote control are

received.

When you push the release button with the focus mode switch set to AF, the focus is automatically set

before the picture is taken. There is a short time lag from the time you press the release button until

the picture is taken.

If you want to take a picture without the time lag set the focus mode switch to MF. After manually

adjusting the focus, press the release button to take the picture.

Inserting the Battery into the Remote Control

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the v

mark while pushing the cover.

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Insert a lithium button battery CR2025 into the

battery case, making sure the + (plus) side is

visible.

Return the battery cover to its original position.

Connecting the remote control

Using the remote control cable (supplied),

connect the remote control terminal on the camera

to the corresponding terminal on the remote

control.

REM

VIDEO

OUT

Note

When the remote control cable is connected to the

remote control terminal, the remote control cannot

operate as a wireless remote control. When you

want to use the remote control as a wireless

USER

A L U

W B

remote control, remove the remote control cable

from the camera and the remote control RM-S7D.

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Using a Wall Socket

To take or play pictures without using the battery pack, plug the camera into a wall socket using the

battery adaptor/charger AC-VQ800 (supplied) and DC power cable DK-415 (supplied with the AC-

VQ800).

Slide the AC adaptor/charger’s mode switch to

video/camera.

Connect the DC and AC power cables to the AC

adaptor/charger.

Make sure the power/mode dial on the camera is

set to OFF.

Make sure the power/mode dial on the camera is

set to OFF.

AE-LOCK

R-REVIEW

DISP INDEX/EZ.FOCUS

LCD

•

OFF

CAM

PLA

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

EXCUTE

EXIT

•

Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the

v mark (a), and open the battery cover (b).

(a)

Remove the rubber from inside the battery cover.

(b)

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Insert the DC power cable connector v mark side

first into the battery case until it locks firmly into

place.

Put the cable into the battery cover groove and

close the battery cover.

Connecting to the PC

If the camera and the PC are connected using the PC interface cable (supplied), pictures stored on the

PC card can be read by the PC and you can operate the camera from the PC.

Note

• Before connecting the camera to the PC, please install the following hardware and

software:

– An IEEE1394 PCI board that conforms to OHCI standards (recommended: RATOC

Systems, Inc. model type: RATOC-PCIFW1).

– TWAIN driver software for Windows98 (supplied)

Please refer to ReadMe on the driver setup CD-ROM for necessary system

settings, installation procedures, and how to operate the TWAIN driver software.

• If the battery is disconnected during PC communication, images you have taken

may be lost. When connecting to the PC, plug the AC adaptor/charger AC-VQ800

(supplied) into a wall socket.

• Place the card in the camera. Images are stored on the card even in PC mode.

• Please note that the camera may not work properly if it is connected through the

standard 1394 (or 1394-compatible) interface that is provided with your computer.

Connect the camera’s PC interface terminal and

the PC’s IEEE1394 terminal using the PC

interface cable (supplied).

REMO

VIDEO

OUT

USER

Q U

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While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the

power/mode dial to the PC position.

•

OFF

CAM

PLAY

•

Start the TWAIN driver software (supplied).

EXCUTE

EXIT

Note

The camera cannot be operated from the

PC if the camera is being operated or the

menu appears on the LCD monitor.

• In PC mode, the LCD monitor turns OFF

automatically after 15 seconds, even if it is set

to ON.

• The menu displayed in PC mode is the same as

that displayed in CAM mode. Make menu

settings in the same way as in CAM mode.

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Menu Summary

CAM

Exposure Mode

There are three menus

Sets the exposure. Choose from Program

AE (Program), Aperture Priority AE

(Aperture), Shutter Speed AE (Shutter) or

Manual Exposure (Manual). → Page 51

in the camera: Shooting

Menu, Camera Menu,

and Playback Menu.

AE MODE

Program

Aperture

Shutter

Manual

CAM

Flash

Sets the flash. Choose from Automatic

Flash (Auto), On (On), Off (Off), or

External Flash (External). → Page 78

FLASH

Auto

Off

External

CAM

Picture Size

Mode Menu

The menu for setting

shooting conditions. To call

up this menu, turn the

Sets the picture size. Choose from 1344 ×

1024, 640 × 480, or ×2 D. Zoom.

→ Page 53

PICTURE SIZE

1344x1024

640 x 480

X2 D.Zoom

power/mode dial to CAM

or PC*, turn the mode dial

and press the shift button.

CAM

Picture Quality Mode

Sets the picture quality. Choose from

Super, High, Middle, or Low. → Page 54

QUALITY

CAM

No.1

Super

High

WB-auto

Middle

Low

CAM

White Balance Mode

0001/00172 +0.50EV

300 F3.4

Sets the method of white balance

adjustment. Choose from Auto White

Balance (Auto), White Balance Hold

(Hold), Outdoor, or Indoor. → Page 57

WB MODE

* The illustration above

shows the monitor in

CAM mode. When the

monitor is in PC mode,

PC appears in place of

CAM.

Auto

Hold

Outdoor

Indoor

ISO Sensitivity

Sets the ISO sensitivity. Choose from ISO

50, 100 or 400. → Page 59

ISO MODE

100

400

User File

USER FILE

Resets setting content and reads the setting

content that has been saved as user files.

→ Pages 63, 64

____ __________

No.0 (reset)

No.1 1999-07-04

No.2 1999-07-04

No.3 1999-07-04

CAM

Shooting Method

DRIVE

Sets the shooting method. Choose from

Normal Shooting (1 Shot), Continuous

Shooting 1 (Cont1), Continuous Shooting 2

(Cont2), Self-Timer, or Interval Shooting

(Interval Timer). → Pages 82, 84, 85

1Shot

Cont1

Cont2

Self Timer

Interval Rec

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CUSTOM

Miscellaneous Settings

Power Save

Interval Rec Time

Review

Sets each function of Auto Power Off,

Interval Shooting, Review, Self-Timer,

Sharpness, Histogram, Frame and Beep.

→ Page 73

00:00:10

off

Review Time

Self-Timer

5 sec

10 sec

Sharpness

Histogram

Frame

Soft/Normal/Hard

Manual/Auto

Beep

Card Initialization

PC CARD INIT

Initializes the card inserted in the camera.

→ Page 31

Initialize OK?

Camera Menu

The menu for setting the

shooting conditions and

camera functions. To call up

the camera menu, turn the

power/mode dial to the

CAM or PC* position and

press the MENU button.

User File Save

USER FILE SAVE

Saves the content set by the mode dial and

the content set in the custom menu as user

files. Up to 3 user files can be saved.

→ Page 63

No.1(User1) 1999-07-04

No.2(User2) 1999-07-04

No.3(User3) 1999-07-04

CAM

No.1

WB-auto

New Folder

NEW FOLDER

No.2

Creates folders in which to save pictures.

→ Page 65

Add No.0002 Folder OK?

0001/00172 +0.50EV

300 F3.4

P No.99

ID SET

Keyword Setting

Attaches a keyword of up to 16 letters to a

picture. → Page 66

MODE Off

ID No. [0123456789012345]

CAMERA MENU

Custom

END BS CLR SPC

0123456789!"#$%&'

PC Card INIT

User File Save

New Folder

ID Set

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS

TUVWXYZ*+,-./;:<=>? 100MIN

abcdefghijklmnopqrs

tuvwxyz@[¥]^_{ }

File No. Mem

WB Flash

Date & Time

LCD Set

Display Set

No.99

FILE NO. MEM

Choosing a Method to Attach a File Name

Selects whether to attach file names as

serial numbers for each card or to attach file

names as serial numbers that continue even

if a card is changed. Specifying a starting

number is possible. → Page 71

* The illustration above

shows the monitor in

CAM mode. When the

monitor is in PC mode,

PC appears in place of

CAM.

Memory

off

Start No.

00001

100min

White Balance Setting (with Flash

Use)

WB FLASH

No.2

Adjusts white balance when using a flash.

→ Page 80

Flash Mode

Interval

Start

Internal/External

3 sec

DATE & TIME

Date andTime Setting

Uses a clock built-in to the camera to record

the correct time and date.

→ Page 27

Set

Date Form

1999-07-04 20:45:58

yyyy-mm-dd

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LCD Monitor Picture Display Fine

Tuning

LCD SET

Contrast

Adjusts picture display items such as

contrast, brightness, and display range on

the LCD monitor. → Page 100

Bright

Color

Picture

Disp Area

Normal

LCD Monitor Display Setting

Sets whether or not information necessary

for shooting or playing back a picture such

as picture size and Frame is displayed on

the LCD monitor.

DISPLAY SET

Size/Qlty/Rotate

Folder/File Name

ID No.

Date/Time

Remaining Shot

Tv/Av/Evcomp

Frame

→ Page 98

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Picture Rotation

ROTATE

Rotates a picture 90° clockwise or counter-

clockwise, or 180° during playback.

→ Page 87

90 cw

90 ccw

180

No.1

Picture Enlargement

Enlarges and displays a detail of a picture

during playback. → Page 88

Playback Menu

The menu for setting

different picture and

playback options. To call

up the menu, turn the

power/mode dial to the

PLAY position and press

the MENU button.

0001/00001

Auto Play

Automatic Cycle Viewing

Pictures are played back one by one,

automatically, on the screen. → Page 40

Start

Interval Time 2 sec

PLAY

No.1

PROTECT

Protect

Saves important pictures from being

accidentally erased. This is called

“protecting” the picture. → Page 96

1 Shot on/off

All on

99-07-04

10:18:36

All off

0001/00172

Delete

Erasing Pictures

Erases unnecessary pictures saved on a card.

→ Page 91

PLAY MENU

Rotate

D.Zoom

1 Shot

Select

All

Auto Play

Protect

Delete

PC Card INIT

ID Set

LCD Set

Display Set

PC CARD INIT

Card Initialization

Initializes the card inserted in the camera.

→ Page 31

Initialize OK?

P No.99

ID SET

Keyword Setting

Attaches a keyword of up to 16 letters to a

picture. → Page 66

ID No. [0123456789012345]

END BS CLR SPC

0123456789!"#$%&'

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS

TUVWXYZ*+,-./;:<=>? 100MIN

abcdefghijklmnopqrs

tuvwxyz@[¥]^_{ }

0001/00009

LCD SET

LCD Monitor Picture Display Fine

Tuning

Contrast

Bright

Adjusts picture display items such as

contrast, brightness, and display range on

the LCD monitor. → Page 100

Color

Picture

Disp Area

Normal

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LCD Monitor Display Setting

Sets whether or not necessary information

for picture taking or playback, such as

picture size or Frame, is displayed on the

LCD monitor. → Page 98

DISPLAY SET

Size/Qlty/Rotate

Folder/File Name

ID No.

Date/Time

Remaining Shot

Tv/Av/Evcomp

Frame

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Maintenance

Maintenance of the Camera Surface

If the camera surface gets dirty, lighty wipe with a dry cloth. If the camera is very dirty, wipe with a

cloth moistened with a small amount of neutral detergent and wipe dry.

• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not use volitile liquids such as alcohol, thinner or benzine on the camera surface. They

will remove paint from the surface finish.

Maintenance of the Lens Surface

Remove dust on the lens surface with a blower brush or soft cloth. If the lens is very dirty, wipe

gently with a soft cloth or lens cleaning tissue, taking care not to scratch the lens surface.

Condensation

Condensation may form on the lens when the camera is brought from a cold place to a warm place.

There is no warning indicator to signal condensation on the lens. If you detect moisture, turn off the

power and wait about one hour for the condensation to dissipate.

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Troubleshooting

Before bringing in your camera for servicing, check the following table as a guide to troubleshoot the

problem. If the problem cannot be corrected, contact the place of purchase or your Sony dealer.

If messages you are unfamiliar with appear in the viewfinder, or on the LCD panel or LCD monitor,

refer to “Warning Indicators” on page 116.

Symptom

Cause

Corrective Action

Camera is inoperable.

Battery pack is empty. (battery Charge the battery pack.

warning indicator displays)

(page 24)

AC power adaptor/charger is

not firmly connected.

Check the DC power cable and

AC power cable connection.

(page 104)

Internal system is

malfunctioning.

Disconnect the battery or power

cable, wait one minute and

reconnect. Turn the power on

and check to make sure the

camera is functioning correctly.

Power cuts out.

When the power/mode dial is

Press the release button halfway

set to CAM, monitor turns off or operate the power/function

if you don’t operate it for about dial to restore power.

1 minute (3 minutes in PLAY).

Camera turns off completely if

not operated for another 4

minutes (in CAM) or another 2

minutes (in PLAY).

Battery power depletes quickly. Battery pack is not charged

enough.

Charge the battery fully.

(page 24)

Battery has reached the end of Replace it with a new

its life.

chargeable lithium ion battery.

(page 25)

Cannot take pictures.

Power/mode dial is not set to

CAM.

Set the power/mode dial to

CAM.

The card has reached the

picture taking limit.

Erase unnecessary pictures

before taking more pictures.

(page 91)

The battery needs recharging.

Charge the rechargeable lithium

ion battery. (page 24)

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Symptom

Cause

Corrective Action

Auto focus does not work.

AF switch is set to MF (manual Set the AF switch to AF

focus)

(auto focus).

Pictures are being taken in

conditions where auto focus

does not work.

Manually set the focus.

(page 37)

Picture is dark.

Subject is backlit. There is

insufficient light.

Correct the brightness.

(page 56)

When shooting a bright subject, These lines are called “smears.” The camera is not

vertical lines appear on the

picture.

malfunctioning.

Black dots appear on LCD

Extremely precise technology

The camera is not

monitor or red, blue, and green is being used for the liquid

dots cannot be erased. crystal display.

malfunctioning. The dots will

not be recorded.

LCD display in the viewfinder The eyesight level is not

is blurry. properly adjusted.

Adjust the viewfinder focus to

suit your eyesight. (page 33)

Picture is improperly exposed. EV compensation is set.

Set the EV compensation to +/-

0 and try shooting again.

(page 56)

The camera is in shutter speed Change the shutter speed to a

priority AE mode and has been more suitable speed using the

set to an inappropriate speed.

shift dial. (page 51)

Picture is improperly exposed The flash is too far from the

Use the flash within a range of

approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m.

when using the flash.

subject.

The flash does not work.

There is enough light, and the

flash is not necessary. (when

the flash is set to “Auto”)

When you want the flash to

always go off, set it to “On”.

(page 78)

The flash is set to “Off”.

Set the flash to “Auto” or “On”.

(page 78)

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Symptom

Cause

Corrective Action

Picture is not recorded when

you press the release button.

A card is not inserted in the

camera.

Insert a card in the camera.

(page 30)

There are no more remaining

shots.

Insert a new card.

Change the picture quality or

erase unnecessary pictures.

Check the remaining shot

number and try again.

(pages 54, 91)

Files names for pictures

recorded on the card have

reached 99999.

Install a new card and specify a

starting number other than

99999.

Vertical lines appear around

lights or candle flames, etc.,

This occurs when there is a

strong contrast between the

The camera is not

malfunctioning.

shot against a dark background. background and the subject.

Auto focus does not work when Auto focus may not work when Manually set the focus.

shooting at night.

taking pictures at night, or if the

subject is dark.

Camera will not play back.

Power/mode dial is not set to

PLAY.

Set the power/mode dial to

PLAY.

The battery needs to be

charged.

Charge the battery pack.

(page 24)

There are no pictures saved on Take a picture and save it on the

the card.

card.

Cannot erase a picture.

The picture is protected or the

card itself is write-protected.

Cancel the protect function.

(page 96)

If the card is write protected,

turn the write-protect switch to

OFF.

There is interference on the

picture or LCD monitor.

The camera is near equipment

with strong electromagnetic

radiation, such as a TV.

Move the camera away from

such equipment.

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Warning Indicators

LCD Monitor

The following warning indicators appear on the LCD monitor.

Low Battery Charge Indicator

When the battery voltage becomes low, the remaining

battery time indicator on the LCD monitor changes to the

indicator.*

* When using the AC power adaptor/charger, this

indicator does not appear.

No Shot Available

CARD FULL

If you press the release button when the picture file on

the card is full, the message CARD FULL is displayed in

red for 4 seconds.

To remove this indicator, erase pictures from the file or

insert a new card.

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LCD Panel

The following warning indicators appear on the LCD panel.

Battery Indicator

As the battery voltage becomes low,

on the LCD panel.

is indicated

The battery indicator changes as follows:

Battery Indicator Battery Charge Amount Standard

(A fully charged battery is 100%)

100 to 80%

80 to 60%

60 to 40%

40 to 20%

20 to 10%

Camera operation will stop within 1

minute. Change with a charged

Flashing

battery pack.

* When using the AC power adaptor/charger, this

indicator does not appear.

No Shot Available display

When no further image files can be recorded on the file,

the image number flashes to indicate that the card is full.

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EV Indicator

The letters EV appear whenever EV compensation mode

is on.

When EV compensation is turned to +/- 0.0, the indicator

does not appear.

Auto Focus Off Indicator

When the AF switch is turned to MF (manual focus), the

MF indicator appears.

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Error Messages

The following messages are displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor or LCD panel or in the

viewfinder. Refer to list below for the meaning of the error message.

Message on

LCD Panel or Message on LCD Monitor

in Viewfinder

Meaning and Corrective Action

Card

NO CARD

A card is not inserted.

→ Insert a card into the camera. (page 30)

Full

CARD FULL

The maximum number of pictures has been

recorded on the card.

→ Erase unnecessary pictures (page 91) or

insert a new card. (page 30)

Err03

Err04

IMAGE FULL

Number of created files on the card has reached

9999.

→ Erase unnecessary files (page 86) or insert a

new card. (page 30)

IMAGE NO. FULL

Picture file names have reached 99,999.

→ Format card to save pictures on the

computer (page 31) or insert a new card

(page 30) and make sure the start number is

not set to 99,999. (page 71)

Err05

FOLDER FULL

The maximum number of folders has been

reached.

→ The maximum number of folders possible is

510. (page 65)

Err06

Err08

FOLDER NO. FULL

ONLY 1 IMAGE

Folder names have reached 9,999.

→ Numbers above 9,999 cannot be attached to

folder names.

A card which had one or fewer pictures on it

was attempted to be played back in cycle

viewing mode.

→ After taking at least 2 pictures (page 33),

try cycle viewing again. (page 39)

Err09

Err10

PROTECTED

A protected picture was attempted to be erased.

→ Cancel protect and try again. (page 96)

WRITE PROTECT

A picture was attempted to be taken or erased

on a write-protected card.

→ Set the write-protect switch on the card to

OFF and take or erase the picture.

Err11

NO ROTATION INFO

Rotation was attempted on a picture that was

not recorded by the camera.

→ Only pictures recorded by the camera can

be rotated. (page 87)

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Message on

LCD Panel or Message on LCD Monitor

in Viewfinder

Meaning and Corrective Action

Err12

Err13

Err14

Err15

NO ID INFO

A keyword was attempted to be added to a

picture that was not recorded by the camera.

→ Keywords can only be added to pictures

recorded by the camera. (page 66)

DATE & TIME NOT SET

FORMAT ERROR

READ ERROR

The lithium button battery used to maintain the

internal clock has run out.

→ Contact your nearest Sony dealer or Sony

Customer Service. (page 28)

A card that cannot be used in the camera is

inserted.

→ Initialize the card in the camera (page 31),

or insert a card that can be used. (page 29)

A picture that has not been recorded by the

camera or has damaged data is attempted to be

played back.

→ Play back a picture recorded by the camera

or that is undamaged.

Err16

––––

WRITE ERROR

BUSY

The picture could not be recorded properly on

the card.

→ Retake the picture.

The card is being accessed. The indicator

disappears when access is complete.

→ Wait until the indicator disappears.

NO IMAGE

A card on which no pictures had been recorded

was attempted to be played back.

→ Take pictures on the card and try again.

(page 33)

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Specifications

System

Camera type

Digital still camera

Picture quality modes

Super – TIFF (Non compression)

High, Middle, Low – JPEG (compression)

Recording medium

Picture elements

PCMCIA ATA TYPE II card

Sony “Memory Stick” (for use with Memory

Stick/PC Card Adapter)

1/2 inch single-plate, solid-state picture element

(all elements read)

Total dot number: 1,500,000 pixels approx.

Optical viewfinder

LCD monitor

Focusing screen with built-in double imaging,

single ref type

2.5" low-temperature, polysilicon TFT with

180,000 pixels

Minimum focal length

Aperture

20 cm (focal distance for the whole area)

F2 to F11 (wide angle)

F2.4 to F11 (telephoto) variable

4 to 1/2000 sec.

Shutter speed

In AE mode, ISO 50 1/4 to 1/2000 sec.

ISO 100 1/8 to 1/2000 sec.

ISO 400 1/30 to 1/2000 sec.

combined use mechanical shutter and electric

shutter

Continuous shooting speed

Lens

Maximum 2 frames/sec. (Picture quality mode

is low, size is 640 × 480)

5× zoom

f = 5.2 to 26mm (equivalent to 28 to 140 for

35mm film cameras), 13 lens, 10 group, filter

diameter: 62mm

Photographic sensitivity

Focus control

ISO 50, 100, 400

CCD TTL auto/manual focus mechanism

Light Meter

Center-weighted average light metering/Spot

light metering, AE LOCK function

Exposure mode

Program AE, shutter speed priority AE, aperture

priority AE, manual exposure

EV compensation

–2 to +2 EV (0.25 EV increments)

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Internal flash

External light sensor, self-adjusting system:

adjusts to all shutter speeds

Guide Number: GN10

Range: 1.0 to 2.5 meters approx. (ISO 100,

without EV compensation)

Flash modes: Auto/On/Off

White balance

Auto/One push hold/Indoor/Outdoor

Video output terminal

NTSC model: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω, unbalanced, sync

negative

PAL model: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω, unbalanced, sync

negative

Accessory shoe

For use with external flash

Remote control terminal

PC interface (IEEE1394) terminal

Power source

For use with RM-S7D

400 Mbps, 6-pin, for connecting to a PC

Use with the “Info LITHIUM” battery NP-F550

(not supplied) or the AC power adaptor/charger

AC-VQ800.

Power consumption

For camera recording 0.9 A, DC7.2 V

(when the LCD monitor is ON)

For camera playback 0.6 A, DC7.2 V

(When the LCD monitor is ON)

When connected to the PC 0.95 A, DC7.2 V

(When the LCD monitor is ON)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Dimensions

0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)

–20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

130 × 100 × 150mm

(5 1/5 × 4 × 6 inches) (W × H × L)

Mass

Approx. 900g (not including battery pack and

PC card)

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Accessories

Viewfinder cap (fitted on the lens, 1)

Lens cap (fitted on the lens, 1)

Video cable (1)

Wireless remote control (1)

Remote control cable (5 meters, 1)

AC adaptor/charger AC-VQ800 (DK-415 supplied with the AC-VQ800, 1)

PC interface cable (1)

“Memory Stick” (1)

Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor (1)

TWAIN Driver Software CD-ROM (1)

User’s manual (this manual, 1)

Warranty (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

AE-LOCK ............................................. 36

Aperture ................................................. 51

Aperture Priority AE.............................. 51

Auto Focus............................................. 35

Auto Power Off Function ...................... 73

Automatic Cycle Viewing ............... 39, 40

i.LINK cable .......................................... 13

i.LINK terminal ..................................... 13

Index Display ......................................... 39

Initialization ........................................... 31

Interval Shooting ............................ 73, 84

ISO (Photographic) Sensitivity.............. 59

Battery ............................................ 24, 25

Battery Cover Lock ............................... 26

Battery Indicator ......................... 116, 117

Battery Pack Charging Time.................. 24

Battery Pack Continuous Use Time....... 24

Battery Pack Installation........................ 25

Beep ....................................................... 73

Keyword ................................................ 66

LCD Monitor ....................................... 100

LCD Set ............................................... 100

Lens cap ................................................. 10

Light Meter Method .............................. 60

Lithium Button Battery ......................... 28

Card ....................................................... 29

Charging the Battery .............................. 24

Continuous Shooting ............................. 82

Maintenance ........................................ 112

Manual Exposure ................................... 51

Manuall Focus ....................................... 37

Memory Stick ........................................ 29

Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor ........... 29

Menus .................................................. 107

Date & Time Setting .............................. 27

Display Set ............................................ 98

Enlargement ........................................... 88

Erasing a Picture .................................... 91

EV Compensation.................................. 56

EV compensation .................................. 56

Picture Quality Mode ............................ 54

Picture Size ............................................ 53

Playback ......................................... 39, 87

Power Save ............................................ 74

Program AE ........................................... 51

Protect Function .................................... 96

Folders ................................................... 65

Frame .............................................. 23, 73

Histogram ....................................... 73, 90

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Reading Setting Content ........................ 64

Remote Control ................................... 102

Remote Control Cable .................. 19, 102

Resetting Settings Content .................... 62

Review Funcion and Histogram ............ 86

Review Function .................................... 73

Rotation ................................................. 87

Saving User Files ................................... 63

Self-Timer ....................................... 73, 85

Sharpness ............................................... 73

Shutter Speed .................................. 51, 52

Shutter Speed Priority AE ..................... 52

Taking a Picture .............................. 33, 78

Tripod .................................................... 20

Troubleshooting ................................... 113

TWAIN Driver Software...................... 105

Viewfinder Cap ...................................... 32

Viewing by Index ................................... 39

Viewing in Succession ........................... 39

Viewing on a Television ........................ 44

Wall Socket .......................................... 104

Warning Indicators .............................. 116

White Balance ....................................... 80

White Balance Adjustment .................... 57

Zoom ..................................................... 34

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126 ^GB

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127 ^GB

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