Sony Digital Camera DSC F77A User Manual

3-086-183-11(1)  
Getting started ____________________  
Shooting still images ______________  
Viewing still images _______________  
Deleting still images_______________  
Before advanced operations _________  
Advanced still image shooting________  
Advanced still image viewing_________  
Still image editing __________________  
Enjoying movies____________________  
Enjoying images on your computer ___  
Troubleshooting____________________  
Additional information _______________  
Index __________________________  
Digital Still Camera  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and  
retain it for future reference.  
Operating Instructions  
DSC-F77A  
© 2003 Sony Corporation  
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Before using your camera  
WARNING  
Trial recording  
Do not shake or strike the camera  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do  
not expose the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
Before you record one-time events, you may  
want to make a trial recording to make sure  
that the camera is working correctly.  
In addition to malfunctions and inability to  
record images, this may render the “Memory  
Stick” unusable or image data breakdown,  
damage or loss may occur.  
Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes  
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),  
restart the application or disconnect and  
connect the USB multi connecting cable  
again.  
No compensation for contents of the  
recording  
Contents of the recording cannot be  
compensated for if recording or playback is  
not possible due to a malfunction of your  
camera or recording medium, etc.  
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models  
with a LCD finder) and lens  
The LCD screen and the LCD finder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precision technology so over 99.99% of the  
pixels are operational for effective use.  
However, there may be some tiny black  
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue  
or green in color) that constantly appear on  
the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These  
points are normal in the manufacturing  
process and do not affect the recording in  
any way.  
Be careful when placing the camera near a  
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD  
screen, the finder or the lens to direct  
sunlight for long periods may cause  
malfunctions.  
Certain countries or regions may regulate  
disposal of the battery used to power this  
product. Please consult with your local  
authority.  
Back up recommendation  
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always  
copy (back up) data to a disk.  
Notes on image data compatibility  
This camera conforms with the Design rule  
for Camera File system universal standard  
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics  
and Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
Playback of images recorded with your  
camera on other equipment and playback of  
images recorded or edited with other  
equipment on your camera are not  
guaranteed.  
Close the lens portion when not using the  
camera.  
Precaution on copyright  
Television programs, films, video tapes, and  
other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may  
be contrary to the provision of the copyright  
laws.  
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Do not get the camera wet  
Trademarks  
About the Carl Zeiss lens  
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or  
under similar conditions, be careful not to get  
the camera wet. If moisture condensation  
occurs, see page 100 and follow the  
instructions on how to remove it before using  
the camera.  
“Memory Stick,”  
Memory Stick,” and  
Sony Corporation.  
“Memory Stick Duo” and  
are trademarks of Sony  
, “MagicGate  
, are trademarks of  
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss  
lens which is capable of reproducing fine  
images. The lens for this camera uses the  
MTF* measurement system for cameras  
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in  
Corporation.  
“Memory Stick PRO” and  
Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers  
the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses.  
are trademarks of Sony  
The pictures used in this manual  
The photographs used as examples of pictures  
in this manual are reproduced images, and are  
not actual images shot using this camera.  
MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation  
Transfer Function, a numeric value  
indicating the amount of light from a  
specific part of the subject gathered at the  
corresponding position in the image.  
Corporation.  
“MagicGate” and  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Microsoft and Windows are registered  
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and other  
countries.  
are  
Do not aim the camera at the sun or  
other bright light  
This may cause irrecoverable damage to your  
eyes.  
Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook, and  
Power Mac are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.  
“Pentium” is a trademark or a registered  
trademark of Intel Corporation.  
In addition, system and product names used  
in this manual are, in general, trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective  
developers or manufacturers. However, the  
or ® marks are not used in all cases in this  
manual.  
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Table of contents  
Advanced still image  
Setting the distance to the subject  
(Focus preset) .................................43  
Adjusting the exposure  
Shooting multiple frames  
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your  
camera............................................ 31  
Viewing on the index  
(nine- or triple-image) screen......... 32  
Shooting in Multi Burst mode  
(Multi Burst)...................................48  
Shooting still images for e-mail  
Shooting still images with audio files  
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”  
........................................................ 16  
Basic still image shooting  
– using auto mode...........................18  
Checking the last image shot  
Inserting the date and time on a still  
Shooting according to scene conditions  
(scene selection) ............................. 27  
Deleting on the Index (nine-image)  
Deleting on the Index (triple-image)  
screen ............................................. 37  
Changing items in the SET UP screen  
Selecting the folder for playback  
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Enlarging an image  
– Playback zoom.............................54  
Recording an enlarged image  
Deleting unnecessary portions of movies  
........................................................ 67  
– Trimming.....................................55  
Playing back successive images  
(Slide show)....................................55  
computer  
The number of images that can be saved/  
shooting time...................................92  
Copying images to your computer  
– For Windows users...................... 68  
Connecting your camera to your  
Choosing images to print  
(Print (DPOF) mark).......................60  
computer......................................... 71  
Copying images using “Image Transfer”  
........................................................ 73  
Copying images without using “Image  
Transfer” ........................................ 74  
Viewing the images on your computer  
........................................................ 75  
Image file storage destinations and file  
names.............................................. 76  
Viewing an image previously copied to a  
computer......................................... 78  
Copying images to your computer  
– For Macintosh users .................... 79  
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Identifying the parts  
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.  
Camera  
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
0
5
Use a tripod with a screw length of less than  
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to  
firmly secure the camera to tripods having  
longer screws, and may damage the camera.  
Do not touch the microphone while recording.  
A Lens  
F Finder window  
B Shutter button (18)  
C POWER lamp (12)  
D POWER button (12)  
E Tripod receptacle (bottom  
surface)  
G Flash (23)  
H Self-timer lamp (22)/  
AF illuminator (24, 98)  
I Microphone  
J Speaker (bottom surface)  
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Attaching the wrist strap  
1
2
3
8
9
I Battery/“Memory Stick” cover  
J Access lamp (16)  
q;  
qa  
qs  
qd  
4
K RESET button (81)  
L Battery eject lever (9)  
M Wrist strap hook  
5
6
7
D LCD screen  
A Finder (25)  
E Multi connector (bottom surface)  
(8, 11, 33, 72)  
Self-timer/recording  
lamp (red)  
F DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (25)  
G MENU button (17)  
AE/AF lock lamp  
(green)  
/CHG  
H MODE dial (14)  
: To shoot still images in auto  
mode  
/CHG lamp (orange)  
P: To shoot still images in  
program mode  
SCN: To shoot in the Scene  
Selection mode  
SET UP: To set the SET UP items  
: To shoot movies/Clip Motion  
images/Multi Burst mode images  
: To view or edit images  
B SMART ZOOM buttons (during  
shooting) (20)/Index buttons  
(during playback) (32)  
C Control button  
(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (13)/  
(Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (23/22/19/  
21)  
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Getting started  
Charging the battery pack  
AC power adaptor  
Multi connector  
O
P
E
N
Battery eject lever  
1
2
3
v mark  
, Open the battery/“Memory  
, Insert the battery pack, and  
, Connect the AC-LM5 AC power  
adaptor (supplied) to the multi  
connector of the camera.  
Stick” cover.  
close the cover.  
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.  
Insert the battery pack with the v mark  
facing toward the battery compartment as  
illustrated above. Make sure the battery  
pack is properly inserted, then close the  
cover.  
When placing the camera, make sure the  
LCD screen is facing up.  
• When charging the battery pack, make  
sure the camera is not turned on  
The camera operates only with the  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery NP-FC11 battery pack  
(C type) (supplied). You cannot use any other  
battery pack (page 102).  
Do not short the DC plug on the AC power  
adaptor with a piece of metal. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
While pushing the battery eject lever down  
using the front edge of the battery pack, you  
can easily insert the battery pack.  
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To remove the battery pack  
Battery remaining indicator  
The battery remaining indicator shows the  
remaining shooting or viewing time.  
AC power adaptor  
2 To a wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
min  
60  
101  
8
2272  
1
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
4
, Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC power adaptor  
and to a wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
Battery eject lever  
When turning the LCD screen off and on, it  
takes about one minute to calculate the proper  
remaining time.  
A proper remaining time may not be indicated  
depending on conditions of use or  
circumstances.  
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,  
and push down the battery eject lever in the  
arrow direction as illustrated above.  
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when  
removing it.  
/CHG  
Charging time  
Approximate time to charge a completely  
discharged battery pack using the AC-LM5  
AC power adaptor at a temperature of 25°C  
(77°F).  
/CHG lamp  
Battery pack  
Full charge  
(min.)  
When the /CHG lamp goes out, charging is  
finished.  
NP-FC11 (supplied)  
Approx.150  
After charging the battery pack, disconnect the  
AC power adaptor from the multi connector of  
the camera.  
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Charging the battery pack (continued)  
2)  
Viewing still images  
Battery life and the number of  
images that can be recorded/  
viewed  
The tables show approximate guidelines for  
the length of time the camera can be used  
when you shoot in Normal mode in an  
environment where the ambient  
The POWER SAVE function  
When the POWER SAVE function is  
activated, you can shoot for a longer period  
of time.  
NP-FC11 (supplied)  
No. of  
Image size images  
Battery life  
(min.)  
Set the MODE dial to SET UP, and set  
2272×1704 Approx. 3800 Approx. 190  
640×480 Approx. 3800 Approx. 190  
[POWER SAVE] in  
(SETUP 1) to  
[ON]. The factory setting is [ON] (page 99).  
The [POWER SAVE] item is only shown when  
using the battery pack.  
temperature is 25°C (77°F), and the  
2) Playing back images in order at about 3-second  
intervals on the single-image screen.  
supplied battery pack is fully charged. The  
guidelines for the number of images that  
can be recorded or viewed allow for  
changing the “Memory Stick” as necessary.  
Actual results may differ slightly from  
these, depending on the conditions of use.  
When the POWER SAVE function is  
activated  
3)  
Shooting movies  
NP-FC11 (supplied)  
The LCD screen will be darker than it is when  
[POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]. You cannot  
change the settings for [LCD BACKLIGHT] at  
this time (page 99).  
When shooting sill images, the focus works  
only while the shutter button is pressed down  
halfway.  
LCD screen ON LCD screen OFF  
(min.)  
(min.)  
Shooting still images  
Approx. 90 min  
Approx. 120 min  
1)  
In normal shooting  
3) Continuous shooting with an image size of  
160×112  
The battery life and the number of images  
recordable or playable are decreased under the  
following conditions:  
NP-FC11 (supplied)  
No. of  
Image size images  
Battery life  
(min.)  
2272×1704 Approx. 170  
Approx. 85  
At low temperature.  
Using the flash.  
Turning on and off frequently.  
When [LCD BACKLIGHT] is set to  
[BRIGHT]  
1) Shooting at 30-second intervals with [P.  
QUALITY] set to [FINE], LCD screen turned  
on, flashed every two shootings and turned on/  
off every ten shootings.  
When [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF].  
Using the battery pack that was used  
repeatedly or the battery capacity decreases  
as time passed (page 102).  
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Using an external power source  
Using your camera  
abroad  
Power sources  
AC power adaptor  
Multi connector  
2 To a wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
You can use your camera in any country or  
area with the supplied AC power adaptor  
within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a  
commercially available AC plug adaptor  
[a], if necessary, depending on the design of  
the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].  
1
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
AC-LM5  
1
v mark  
2
, Connect the AC-LM5 AC power  
adaptor (supplied) to the multi  
connector of the camera.  
, Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC power adaptor  
and to a wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
Do not use an electrical transformer (travel  
converter), as this may cause a malfunction.  
When placing the camera, make sure the  
LCD screen is facing up.  
When you have finished using the AC power  
adaptor, disconnect it from the multi connector  
of the camera.  
The set is not disconnected from the AC power  
source as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself has  
been turned off.  
Remove the battery pack when using an  
external power source.  
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily  
accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If  
some trouble occurs while using the adaptor,  
immediately shut off the power by  
disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet  
(wall socket).  
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Turning on/off your camera  
There are following two ways to turn on the  
camera.  
2 Rotate the lens portion.  
The Auto Power Off function  
If no tasks are performed for a while* when  
shooting, viewing images, or setting up the  
camera while using the battery pack, power  
is automatically shut off to preserve battery  
power.  
However, in the following circumstances,  
even if the battery pack is being used to  
power the camera, the Auto Power Off  
function will not work.  
Rotating the lens portion in the arrow  
direction turns on the camera. To turn off  
the power, rotate it back.  
1 Press POWER.  
MODE  
POWER  
POWER lamp  
POWER  
• Movies are being played back  
• A slide show is being shown  
• During USB connection  
* When [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON]:  
approximately 90 seconds  
When [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]:  
approximately three minutes  
The POWER lamp lights in green and the  
power is on. When you turn on the camera  
for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen  
appears (page 14).  
To turn off the power  
Press POWER again, the POWER lamp  
goes out, and the camera turns off.  
To turn off the start-up sound, set [BEEP] to  
[OFF] in  
(SETUP 1) in the SET UP  
settings (page 99).  
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How to use the control button  
2272  
2272x1704  
2272(3:2)  
1600x1200  
1280x 960  
640  
x
480  
IMAGE SIZE MODE  
VOICE  
E-MAIL  
NORMAL  
REC MODE  
To change the current settings of the  
camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP  
screen (page 40), and use the control button  
to make the changes.  
For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the  
desired value, then press z or b/B to make  
the setting.  
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Setting the date and time  
MODE  
MODE  
POWER  
POWER  
MODE dial  
CLOCK SET  
Y
M
D
/
M
D
M
/
/
/
D
Y
Y
CLOCK SET  
Y
M
D
/
M
D
M
/
/
/
D
Y
Y
/
/
/
/
2003 /  
/
1
12 : 00  
2003 /  
/
1
12 : 00  
1
O
K
1
O
K
AM  
AM  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OK  
OK  
POWER  
1
2
3
, Press POWER to turn on the  
, Select the desired date format  
with v/V on the control button,  
then press z.  
, Set the MODE dial to  
.
power.  
You can carry out this operation even when the  
MODE dial is set to P, SCN, , or  
To set the time and the date again, set the  
MODE dial to SET UP, select [CLOCK SET]  
in (SETUP 2) (page 99), then proceed from  
Step 3.  
The POWER lamp lights in green and the  
CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD  
screen.  
.
You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/  
day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].  
If the rechargeable button battery, which  
provides the power for saving the time data,  
ever loses its charge (page 100), the CLOCK  
SET screen automatically reappears. If this  
happens, start from Step 3 to set up the date  
and time again.  
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CLOCK SET  
Y
M
D
/
M
D
M
/
/
/
D
Y
Y
CLOCK SET  
Y/  
M
D
M
/
/
/
D
Y
Y
CLOCK SET  
Y
M
D
/
M
D
M
/
/
/
D
Y
Y
/
M
D
/
/
/
/
/
2003 /  
/
4
10 : 30  
2003 /  
/
1
12 : 00  
7
O
K
1
O
K
2003 /  
/
1
12 : 00  
1
O
K
AM  
AM  
AM  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OK  
OK  
OK  
4
5
6
, Select the year, month, day,  
hour, or minute item you want  
to set with b/B on the control  
button.  
, Set the desired numerical  
value with v/V on the control  
button, then press z.  
, Select [OK] with B on the  
control button, then press z.  
The date and time are set and the clock will  
start to keep time.  
After setting the current numerical value,  
set the next item. Repeat the above process  
until all of the items have been set.  
A v will be shown above, and a V will be  
shown below the item currently selected to  
be set.  
To cancel the setting process, select  
[CANCEL], then press z.  
If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time  
on a 24- hour cycle.  
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Shooting still images  
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”  
Access lamp  
Connector side  
Label side  
1
2
3
, Open the battery/“Memory  
, Insert the “Memory Stick.”  
, Close the battery/“Memory  
Stick” cover.  
Stick” cover.  
Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in  
until it clicks as shown in the illustration.  
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.  
To remove the “Memory Stick”  
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,  
then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.  
Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it  
as far as it can go. If you do not insert it  
correctly, a proper recording or playback may  
not be carried out.  
• Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the  
camera is recording or reading out an  
image. Never remove the “Memory  
Stick” or turn off the power at this time.  
The data may be corrupted.  
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Setting the still image size  
The MODE dial position during  
still image shooting  
2272  
2272x1704  
2272(3:2)  
1600x1200  
1280x 960  
640 x 480  
When shooting still images, the selectable  
shooting modes are as follows:  
2272x1704  
2272(3:2)  
1600x1200  
1280x 960  
640 x 480  
2272  
2272x1704  
2272(3:2)  
1600x1200  
1280x 960  
IMAGE SIZE MODE  
(Auto mode shooting)  
You can perform an easy shooting since this  
mode automatically adjusts the focus,  
exposure, and white balance. In this mode,  
[P. QUALITY] is set to [FINE] and the AF  
range finder is set to the Multipoint AF  
(page 18).  
640  
x
480  
IMAGE SIZE MODE  
IMAGE SIZE MODE  
MENU  
2
1
, Set the MODE dial to , rotate  
the lens portion to turn on the  
power, then press MENU.  
, Select  
(IMAGE SIZE) with b  
on the control button.  
Select the desired image size  
P (Program mode shooting)  
You can set the shooting functions in the  
menu settings according to your shooting  
condition (page 93).  
with v/V.  
The menu appears.  
The image size is set.  
You can carry out this operation even when the  
MODE dial is set to  
For more information about the image size, see  
After the setting is completed, press  
MENU. The menu disappears from the  
screen.  
P or SCN.  
SCN (Scene selection)  
This mode is effective when shooting night  
scenes, people at night, landscapes, or  
portraits (page 27).  
The image size value selected here is preserved  
even when the camera is turned off.  
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Basic still image shooting – using auto mode  
MODE  
min  
60  
101  
98  
640 FINE  
POWER  
MODE dial  
F2.8  
30  
AE/AF lock indicator  
Flashes in green t  
Remains on  
1
2
3
, Set the MODE dial to , and  
, Hold the camera steadily with  
both hands and position a  
subject in the center of the  
focus frame.  
, Press and hold the shutter  
rotate the lens portion to turn  
on your camera.  
button halfway down.  
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock  
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the  
camera is ready for shooting. (The screen  
may be frozen for a split second depending  
on the subject.)  
When a “Memory Stick” is inserted, the  
recording folder name is indicated on the  
LCD screen for about five seconds  
Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone  
(page 6) with your fingers.  
If you release your finger from the shutter  
button, shooting will be canceled.  
When the MODE dial is set to  
exposure, white balance and focus are adjusted  
automatically.  
, the  
The minimum focal distance to a subject is  
50 cm (19 11  
/16 inches). To shoot subjects at  
distances closer than this, use the Macro mode  
The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows  
the focus adjustment range. (For more details  
on the AF range finder, see page 41.)  
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Checking the last image  
shot Quick Review  
About Auto Focus  
min  
60  
101  
97  
640  
min  
60  
640  
101 8/8  
When you try to shoot a subject that is hard  
to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will  
change to flashing slowly.  
REVIEW  
The Auto Focus function may be difficult to  
use with in the following subjects. In such  
cases, release the shutter button, then try to  
101-0008 2003  
7
4 10:30PM  
recompose the shot and focus again.  
The subject is distant from the camera and dark  
The contrast between the subject and its  
background is poor  
4
The subject is seen through glass, such as a  
window  
A fast-moving subject  
, Press the shutter button fully  
, Press b (7) on the control  
down.  
button.  
The subject has a reflection, such as that from a  
mirror, or there is a luminous body and a  
lustrous subject  
A flashing subject.  
A backlit subject  
The shutter clicks, the shooting is  
completed, and the still image is saved in  
the “Memory Stick.” When the recording  
lamp goes out, you can shoot the next  
image.  
To return to shooting mode, press the  
shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the  
control button again.  
To delete the image displayed on the  
LCD screen  
There are two method for Auto Focus  
function: Multipoint AF and Center AF  
(page 41). When the MODE dial is set to  
, The Multipoint AF is automatically  
selected.  
When you are shooting with the battery pack, if  
no tasks are performed for a while with the  
camera turned on, power is automatically shut  
off to preserve battery power (page 12).  
1 Press MENU to display the menu.  
2 Select [DELETE] with B on the control  
button, then press z.  
3 Select [OK] with v on the control  
button, then press z.  
The image is deleted.  
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Using the smart zoom  
If the LCD screen is turned off, the smart zoom  
function does not work. Turn on the LCD  
screen when using the smart zoom function.  
AF range finder is not shown when using the  
smart zoom. When 9 (FOCUS) is set to  
W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)  
60min  
101  
60min  
101  
640  
640  
98  
98  
[MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF],  
or  
flashes and the centrally-located subject has  
priority to focus on.  
The smart zoom cannot be used while shooting  
movies (page 62).  
, Press the SMART ZOOM to  
choose the desired zoom  
position, and shoot your  
image.  
You can zoom in the image using digital  
process, with very little deterioration.  
The maximum zoom scale depends on the  
image size.  
1600×1200: 1.4×  
1280×960: 1.7×  
640×480: 3.5×  
When the image size is 2272×1704 or 2272  
(3:2), the smart zoom does not work.  
When using the smart zoom, the image on the  
LCD screen may look rough. However, this  
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded  
image.  
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Shooting close-ups Macro  
min  
60  
101  
98  
min  
60  
101  
640  
640  
97  
1
2
For close-ups of small subjects like flowers  
or insects, shoot using the macro feature.  
You can use this feature for close-ups of  
, Set the MODE dial to , and  
press B ( ) on the control  
button.  
, Center the subject in the frame,  
and press and hold the shutter  
button halfway down, then  
press the shutter button fully  
down.  
subjects up to approximately 10 cm  
15  
The  
(Macro) indicator appears on the  
(3  
/
inches) from the end of the lens.  
16  
LCD screen.  
To return to normal shooting  
Press B ( ) on the control button again.  
When the [POWER SAVE] (page 99) is set to  
[ON], the focus will be achieved only while the  
shutter button is pressed and held halfway  
down.  
The  
indicator disappears from the LCD  
screen.  
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU  
first to make the menu disappear.  
You can carry out this operation even when the  
• Use the LCD screen to shoot when  
using the Macro feature. If you use the  
finder, the limits of what you see and  
what you actually shoot may be  
different.  
MODE dial is set to  
P, SCN (other than the  
Landscape mode) (page 27), or  
.
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Using the self-timer  
Rotating the lens  
Mirror mode  
min  
60  
101  
98  
640  
min  
60  
101  
98  
640 FINE  
F2.8  
30  
2
1
, Set the MODE dial to , and  
press V ( ) on the control  
button.  
, Center the subject in the frame,  
and press and hold the shutter  
button halfway down, then  
press the shutter button fully  
down.  
, Adjust the lens portion angle.  
When shooting in mirror mode, turn over  
the lens portion as illustrated above. The  
image on the LCD screen is a mirror-image.  
However, the image can be normal when  
recorded.  
The (Self-timer) indicator appears on the  
LCD screen.  
The Self-timer lamp (page 6) will flash in  
orange, and you will hear a beeping sound.  
The image will be shot after approximately  
10 seconds.  
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU  
first to make the menu disappear.  
You can carry out this operation even when the  
MODE dial is set to  
P, SCN, or  
.
To cancel the self-timer during the  
operation  
Press V ( ) on the control button again.  
Image on the  
LCD screen  
Recorded image  
If you stand in front of the camera and press the  
shutter button, the focus and the exposure may  
not be correctly set.  
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Selecting a flash mode  
The recommended distance using the flash is  
about 0.5 m to 1.7 m (1 foot 7 3  
inches to  
5 feet 7 inches) when [ISO] is set to [AUTO].  
To reduce “red-eye” when  
shooting live subjects  
min  
60  
101  
98  
640  
/
4
The flash pre-strobes before shooting to  
reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [RED  
EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the SET UP  
(When the MODE dial is not set to  
is set to [AUTO].)  
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU  
first to make the menu disappear.  
In the Auto or (Forced flash) mode, you look  
at the LCD screen in a dark place, you may  
notice some “noise” in the image, but this will  
have no effect on the image you shoot.  
While the flash is being charged, the /CHG  
lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the  
lamp goes out.  
P, [ISO]  
screen.  
appears on the LCD  
, Set the MODE dial to , and  
press v ( ) on the control  
button repeatedly to select a  
flash mode.  
m
The flash mode has the following features.  
No indicator (Auto): Based on the  
lighting conditions, the camera will decide  
if there is enough light, and will use the  
flash accordingly.  
(Forced flash): The flash will be used  
regardless of the amount of ambient light.  
(No flash): The flash will not be used.  
The amount of red-eye reduction possible  
varies according to the individual. In addition,  
the distance to the subject, and whether or not  
the subject has seen pre-strobe light begin to  
strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the  
red-eye reduction process.  
You can carry out this operation even when the  
MODE dial is set to  
P, SCN (Soft snap  
mode), or (Clip motion).  
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Selecting a flash mode (continued)  
displayed.  
or  
flashes and the centrally-  
Shooting with the AF  
illuminator  
This is additional lighting provided to assist  
in focusing when shooting in dark places.  
Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to [AUTO] in  
the SET UP settings (page 98). If you try to  
shoot under insufficient lighting conditions,  
located subject has priority to focus on.  
In the following Scene selection modes  
(page 27), the AF illuminator will not function.  
When shooting in  
When shooting in  
The AF illuminator is a bright light. There are  
no safety hazards, but when shooting at short  
distances, do not aim it directly at the subject’s  
eyes.  
Twilight mode  
Landscape mode  
ON  
appears the LCD screen; the AF  
illuminator will flash automatically during  
the time between when the shutter button is  
pressed halfway down and the focus locks.  
min  
60  
101  
98  
640FINE  
ON  
F2.8  
30  
Even when the AF illuminator flashes, but  
sufficient light does not reach the subject (the  
recommended distance for this feature is up to  
approx. 1.5 m (4 feet 11 1  
/8 inches), or the  
subject has weak contrast, the camera may not  
focus properly.  
If AF illuminator light misses the center of the  
image somewhat, the camera will focus  
properly as long as it reaches the subject.  
When the focus preset distance is set, the AF  
illuminator does not function.  
When 9 (FOCUS) is set to [MULTI AF] or  
[CENTER AF], the AF range finder is not  
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Shooting with the finder  
All of the indicators are turned off  
Finder  
DSPL/LCD  
ON/OFF  
r
The LCD screen is turned off.  
r
All of the available indicators  
are turned on.  
101  
60min  
640  
The finder is convenient when you want to  
save battery power, or when it is difficult to  
confirm the image using the LCD screen.  
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF,  
the display changes in the following order.  
98  
• The image through the finder does not  
indicate the actual recordable range. To  
confirm the recordable range, use the  
LCD screen.  
For details on the items displayed, see  
Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the  
LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the  
finder section stops flashing and remains on,  
you can start shooting (page 18).  
When the LCD screen is turned off, the smart  
zoom does not function (page 20).  
If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/  
(Macro) with the LCD screen turned off, the  
image will be displayed on the screen for  
approximately two seconds so you can check or  
change the setting.  
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Inserting the date and time on a still image  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
MOVING IMAGE:  
DATE/TIME:  
RED EYE REDUCTION  
MPEG MOVIE  
OFF  
OFF  
MOVING IMAGE:  
DATE/TIME:  
RED EYE REDUCTION  
DAY&TIME  
DATE  
OFF  
MOVING IMAGE:  
DATE/TIME:  
RED EYE REDUCTION  
MPEG MOVIE  
DATE  
OFF  
:
:
:
AF ILLUMINATOR:  
AUTO  
AF ILLUMINATOR:  
AF ILLUMINATOR:  
AUTO  
SELECT  
OK  
PAGE SELECT  
2
3
1
, Set the MODE dial to SET UP.  
, Select the date and time setting  
with v/V on the control button,  
then press z.  
, Select  
(CAMERA) with v on  
the control button, then press  
B.  
The SET UP screen appears.  
When images are shot with the date and time  
inserted, the date and time cannot be removed  
later.  
When shooting images with the date and time  
inserted, the actual date and time are not  
Select [DATE/TIME] with v/V,  
then press B.  
DAY&TIME: Inserts the date and the time  
of shooting into the image  
DATE: Inserts the year, the month and the  
date of shooting into the image  
OFF: Does not insert date/time data into the  
image  
displayed on the LCD screen, instead,  
is  
displayed in the upper left portion of the LCD  
screen. The actual date and time are indicated  
in red in the lower-right corner when the image  
is played back.  
After the setting has been completed, set the  
MODE dial to  
, and continue your shooting.  
When you chose [DATE] in Step 3, the date  
will be inserted in the order set in “Setting the  
You can insert the date and time even when the  
MODE dial is set to  
P or SCN.  
This setting is maintained even when the power  
is turned off.  
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Shooting according to scene conditions  
(scene selection)  
Twilight mode  
Twilight portrait mode  
Landscape mode  
Soft snap mode  
When shooting night scenes, shooting  
people at night, shooting landscapes, or  
shooting portraits, use the modes listed  
below to increase the quality of your  
images.  
Twilight portrait mode  
Use this mode when shooting people in the  
foreground at night.  
Soft snap mode  
The soft snap mode lets you shoot skin  
colors in brighter and warmer tones for  
more beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft  
focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for  
portraits of people, flowers, etc.  
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is  
recommended that you use a tripod.  
Allows you to shoot images of people in the  
foreground with distinct outlines without losing  
the feeling that you are shooting at night.  
The flash forcely strobes.  
Twilight mode  
Under dark lighting conditions, you can  
shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get  
good images. However, because the shutter  
speed is slower under these conditions, we  
recommend you use a tripod.  
Landscape mode  
Focuses on images far away, so is  
convenient for shooting landscapes at a  
The flash cannot be used.  
distance.  
You cannot shoot in Macro mode.  
The flash auto mode cannot be selected.  
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Shooting according to scene conditions (scene selection) (continued)  
0EV  
0EV  
SCN  
WB  
SCN  
WB  
SCN  
EV  
WB  
MENU  
2
3
1
, Set the MODE dial to SCN, and  
, Select [SCN] with b on the  
, Select the desired mode with  
press MENU.  
control button.  
v/V on the control button.  
The menu appears.  
The mode is set to your choice.  
When the setting is completed, press  
MENU. The menu disappears from the  
screen.  
To cancel the scene selection  
Set the MODE dial to another position.  
The setting is maintained even when the power  
is turned off.  
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Deciding the still image quality  
NR slow shutter  
FINE  
The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from  
recorded images, providing clear images. When the  
scene selection mode and shutter speed value are  
as follows, the camera automatically enters the  
NR slow shutter mode and “NR” is indicated next  
to the shutter speed indicator.  
0EV  
FINE  
STANDARD  
0EV  
EV  
WB  
ISO  
P.QUALITY MODE  
PFX  
Mode  
Twilight/Twilight portrait  
Shutter 1/2 sec./slower than 1/2 sec.  
speed  
MENU  
2
1
Press the shutter button fully  
, Set the MODE dial to P,  
rotate the lens portion to turn  
on the power, then press  
MENU.  
, Select  
(P. QUALITY) with b/  
F2.8  
NR2''  
down.  
B on the control button.  
Select the desired image  
quality with v/V.  
r
Then the screen turns black.  
The menu appears.  
The image quality is set.  
After the setting is completed, press  
MENU. The menu disappears from the  
screen.  
CAPTURING  
You can carry out this operation even when the  
MODE dial is set to SCN.  
r
Finally, when  
For image quality, you can choose either  
[FINE] or [STANDARD].  
The image quality value selected here is  
preserved even when the camera is turned off.  
“PROCESSING” disappears,  
the image has been recorded.  
PROCESSING  
To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of a  
tripod is recommended.  
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Image size and quality  
You can choose image size (number of  
pixels) and image quality (compression  
ratio) based on the kind of images you want  
to shoot. The larger you make the image  
size and the higher you make the image  
quality, the better your image, but also the  
larger the amount of data needed to preserve  
your image. This means you can save fewer  
images in your “Memory Stick.”  
Choose an image size and quality level  
appropriately for the kind of images you  
want to shoot.  
You can resize the images later (Resize  
function, see page 59).  
The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”2)  
The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are shown below.  
(Units: number of images)  
Capacity  
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
Image size  
2272×1704 8 (14)  
2272 (3:2) 8 (14)  
16 (30)  
16 (30)  
33 (61)  
32 (60)  
32 (60)  
65 (121) 119 (216) 242 (440) 494 (898)  
65 (121) 119 (216) 242 (440) 494 (898)  
1600×1200 16 (30)  
66 (123) 133 (246) 238 (446) 484 (907) 988 (1852)  
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1280×960  
(46)  
50  
(93)  
101  
(187)  
202  
(376)  
357  
(649)  
726  
(1320)  
1482  
(2694)  
97  
640×480  
196  
(491)  
394  
(985)  
790  
(1975)  
1428  
(3571)  
2904  
(7261)  
5928  
(14821)  
(243)  
You can choose image size from among the  
five options in the following tables.  
2) When [REC MODE] is set to [NORMAL]  
For the number of images that can be saved in  
other modes, see page 92.  
Image size Examples  
2272×1704 Very fine prints  
When the images are viewed on the LCD  
screen of the camera, they all look the same  
size.  
Number of shooting images can differ from  
these values according to shooting conditions.  
The image size value (e.g., 2272×1704) is the  
number of pixels displayed.  
1)  
2272 (3:2) 3:2 prints  
1600×1200 Printing A5 size images  
1280×960 Printing postcard size images  
640×480  
Creating your home page  
1) This option records images in a horizontal to  
vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of  
the print paper used.  
When the remaining number of images  
recordable is more than 9999, “>9999” is  
indicated.  
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Viewing still images  
Viewing on the single-image  
screen  
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your  
camera  
Index  
(triple-image) screen  
60min  
640  
Single  
(single-image) screen  
Index  
(nine-image) screen  
101 8/9  
min  
60  
640  
101 8/9  
APERTURE VALUE: F2.8  
SHUTTER SPEED: 1/30  
EXPOSURE VALUE: 0.0  
101-0008 2003  
7
4 10:30PM  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
ISO:  
100  
101-0008 2003  
7
4
10:30PM  
101-0002  
2003  
7
4
10:30PM  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
MOVE  
1
For details on the movies, see page 63.  
For a detailed description of the screen  
indicators, see page 106.  
You can view images shot with the camera  
almost immediately on the screen. You can  
select the following three methods for  
viewing images.  
, Set the MODE dial to , and  
turn on the power.  
The newest image in the selected recording  
folder (page 51) is displayed.  
Single (single-image) screen  
You can view one image at a time,  
occupying the entire screen.  
Index (nine-image) screen  
Nine images are displayed simultaneously  
in separate panels on the screen.  
Index (triple-image) screen  
Three images are displayed simultaneously  
in separate panels on the screen. Various  
image information items are also displayed.  
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Viewing on the single-image  
screen (continued)  
Viewing on the index (nine- or triple-image) screen  
min  
60  
640  
101 3/9  
APERTURE VALUE: F2.8  
SHUTTER SPEED: 1/30  
EXPOSURE VALUE: 0.0  
ISO:  
100  
101-0002  
2003  
7
4
10:30PM  
101-0003 2003  
7
4 10:30PM  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
MOVE  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
2
, Select the desired still image  
, Press the SMART ZOOM W  
, Press the SMART ZOOM W  
with b/B on the control button.  
button once.  
button once more.  
b : Displays the previous image.  
B : Displays the next image.  
The display switches to the Index (nine-  
image) screen.  
The display switches to the Index (triple-  
image) screen.  
Pressing v/V on the control button shows  
the remaining image information.  
To display the next (previous) Index  
screen  
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to  
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.  
To display the next (previous) Index  
screen  
Press b/B on the control button.  
To return to the single-image screen  
Press the SMART ZOOM T button  
repeatedly, or press z on the control button.  
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Viewing images on a TV screen  
A/V multi connecting  
cable (supplied)  
640  
101 2/9  
Multi connector  
101-0002 2003  
BACK/NEXT  
7
4 10:30PM  
VOLUME  
TV/Video switch  
1
v mark  
2
3
, Connect the A/V multi  
connecting cable to the multi  
connector of the camera and  
the audio/video input jacks of  
the TV.  
, Turn on the TV, and set the TV/  
, Set the MODE dial to , and  
Video switch to “Video.”  
turn on the camera.  
Press b/Bon the control button to select the  
desired image.  
The name and location of this switch may differ  
depending on your TV.  
When using the camera abroad, it may be  
necessary to switch the video output signal to  
match that of your TV system (page 99).  
If your TV has stereo type input jacks,  
connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V  
multi connecting cable to the Lch audio  
input jack.  
When placing the camera, make sure the  
LCD screen is facing up.  
Turn off both the camera and the TV before  
connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V  
multi connecting cable.  
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Watching images on a TV screen  
If you want to view images on a TV, you  
need a TV having a video input jack and the  
A/V multi connecting cable (supplied).  
The color system of the TV must match as  
that of your digital still camera. Check the  
following list:  
SECAM system  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.  
NTSC system  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central  
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,  
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,  
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the  
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.  
PAL system  
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech  
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait,  
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,  
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain,  
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United  
Kingdom, etc.  
PAL-M system  
Brazil  
PAL-N system  
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay  
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Deleting images  
min  
60  
640  
min  
60  
640  
min  
60  
640  
101  
2/9  
101  
2/9  
101  
2/9  
DELETE  
O
K
EXIT  
101-0002 2003  
7
4 10:30PM  
FOLDER DELETE PROTECT DPOF  
OK  
OK  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
2
MENU  
3
1
, Set the MODE dial to , and  
, Press MENU.  
, Select [OK] with v on the  
turn on the camera.  
Select [DELETE] with b/B on  
the control button, then press  
z.  
control button, then press z.  
Select the image you want to  
delete with b/B on the control  
button.  
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on  
the screen. When this message disappears,  
the image has been deleted.  
The image has not yet been deleted at this  
point.  
To delete other images continuously  
Select the image you want to delete with b/  
B on the control button. Select [DELETE],  
then press z. Next, select [OK] with v on  
the control button, then press z.  
You cannot delete protected images (page 57).  
To cancel the deletion  
Select [EXIT] with V on the control button,  
then press z.  
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Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen  
DELETE  
CANCEL SELECT ALL IN FOLDER  
MENU  
TO NEXT  
SELECT  
MOVE  
FOLDER DELETE PROTECT DPOF  
MENU  
1
2
3
, While an Index (nine-image)  
screen (page 32) is displayed,  
press MENU.  
, Select [SELECT] with b/B on  
the control button, then press  
z.  
, Select the image you want to  
delete with v/V/b/B on the  
control button, then press z.  
Select [DELETE] with b/B on  
the control button, then press  
z.  
The  
(Delete) mark is indicated on the  
To delete all the images in the folder  
Select [ALL IN FOLDER] with B on the  
control button, then press z. Next, select  
[OK], then press z. All of the unprotected  
images in the folder are deleted. To cancel  
the deletion, select [EXIT], then press z.  
selected image. At this point, the image has  
not yet been deleted. Put the mark on all  
of the images you want to delete.  
To cancel your selection, select images you  
want to cancel and press z again. The  
mark  
disappears.  
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APERTURE VALUE: F2.8  
SHUTTER SPEED: 1/30  
EXPOSURE VALUE: 0.0  
DPOF  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
FOLDER  
ISO:  
100  
DELETE  
EXIT  
OK  
101-0002  
2003  
7
4
10:30PM  
101-0002  
OK  
2003  
7
4
10:30PM  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
BACK/NEXT  
MENU  
4
1
2
, Press MENU.  
, While an Index (triple-image)  
screen (page 32) is displayed,  
move the image you want to  
delete to the center with b/B on  
the control button.  
, Press MENU.  
Select [OK] with B on the  
control button, then press z.  
Select [DELETE] with the v/V  
on the control button, then  
press z.  
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on  
the screen. When this message disappears,  
the images have been deleted.  
At this point, the image has not yet been  
deleted.  
To cancel the deletion  
Select [EXIT] with b on the control button,  
then press z.  
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DELETE  
O
K
CANCEL  
101-0002  
OK  
2003  
7
4
10:30PM  
BACK/NEXT  
3
, Select [OK] with v on the  
control button, then press z.  
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on  
the screen. When this message disappears,  
the image has been deleted.  
To cancel the deletion  
Select [CANCEL] with V on the control  
button, then press z.  
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Formatting a “Memory Stick”  
MEMORY STICK TOOL  
FORMAT  
FORMAT:  
O K  
CREATE REC. FOLDER:  
CHANGE REC. FOLDER:  
CANCEL  
ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED  
READY?  
O
K
CANCEL  
OK  
OK  
2
3
1
, Insert the “Memory Stick” you  
want to format into the camera.  
Set the MODE dial to SET UP,  
and turn on the power.  
, Select (MEMORY STICK  
TOOL) with v/V on the control  
button.  
, Select [OK] with v on the  
control button, then press z.  
The “FORMATTING” message appears.  
When this message disappears, the format  
is complete.  
Select [FORMAT] with B, then,  
press B.  
The term “formatting” means preparing a  
“Memory Stick” to record images; this process  
is also called “initialization.” The supplied  
“Memory Stick” and those available  
Select [OK] with v , then press  
z.  
commercially, are already formatted, and can  
be used immediately.  
• When you format a “Memory Stick,” be  
aware that all of the data in the “Memory  
Stick” will be permanently erased.  
Protected images are also erased.  
To cancel the formatting  
Select [CANCEL] with V on the control  
button, then press z.  
Use the fully charged battery pack. Formatting  
using the low level battery pack may cause a  
format error by battery shutoff.  
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Before advanced operations  
Changing menu settings  
Changing items in the SET  
UP screen  
How to setup and  
a Press MENU.  
operate your camera  
a Set the MODE dial to SET UP.  
The menu appears.  
2272  
This section describes the most frequently  
used menus and the SET UP screen.  
The SET UP screen appears.  
2272x1704  
2272(3:2)  
1600x1200  
1280x 960  
CAMERA  
MOVING IMAGE:  
DATE/TIME:  
MPEG MOVIE  
OFF  
Control button  
MODE dial  
MENU  
RED EYE REDUCTION  
:
OFF  
640  
x
480  
AF ILLUMINATOR:  
AUTO  
IMAGE SIZE MODE  
SELECT  
b Select the setting item you  
want to change with b/B on  
the control button.  
b Select the setting item you  
want to change with v/V/b/B  
on the control button.  
The frame of the item you select turns  
yellow.  
VOICE  
E-MAIL  
NORMAL  
REC MODE  
SETUP 1  
LCD BRIGHTNESS  
:
LCD BACKLIGHT  
BEEP:  
:
SHUTTER  
The letters and symbols of the item  
you select turn yellow.  
O
N
POWER SAVE  
:
OFF  
OK  
c Select the desired setting with  
v/V on the control button.  
c Press z on the control button  
The frame of the selected setting turns  
yellow, and the setting is entered.  
to enter the setting.  
To turn off the SET UP screen  
display  
Set the MODE dial to anything other than  
SET UP.  
To turn off the menu display  
Press MENU.  
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Advanced still image shooting  
When you are shooting movies (MPEG movie)  
and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to  
the center of the screen is estimated as an  
average, so the AF works even with a certain  
amount of vibration. The Center AF  
automatically focuses only on the center of the  
image, so it is convenient when you want to  
focus only on what you aim at.  
b Press MENU.  
Choosing a focus  
method  
The menu appears.  
c Select 9 (FOCUS) with b/B,  
then select [MULTI AF] or  
[CENTER AF] with v/V.  
MODE dial: P/SCN/  
Multipoint AF  
The focus is adjusted automatically.  
The color of the AF range finder frame  
changes from white to green.  
When you use the smart zoom or AF  
illuminator, priority AF movement is given to  
subjects in or near the center of the frame. In  
The AF range finder frame widens.  
You can do auto fucus shooting not  
depending on composition. The number of  
AF range finders, the position or the width  
of the AF range finder differs depending on  
the subject.  
this case,  
or  
flashes and the AF range  
Multipoint AF  
finder is not displayed.  
min  
60  
101  
98  
640 FINE  
Center AF  
The AF range finder frame is only the  
center of the frame.  
Control button  
MODE dial  
MENU  
Center AF  
101  
98  
min  
60  
640 FINE  
a Set the MODE dial to P,  
SCN, or  
.
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a Compose the shot so that the  
subject is centered in the AF  
range finder, and press the  
shutter button halfway down.  
b Return to the fully composed  
shot, and press the shutter  
button fully down.  
AF lock shooting using  
Center AF  
Even if it is difficult to focus in AF shooting  
because the subject is not in the center of the  
frame, you can focus in this situation using  
Center AF. For example, when you are  
shooting two human subjects, and there is a  
gap between them, the camera may focus on  
the background visible in the gap. In a case  
like this, use AF lock to ensure the subjects  
are in correct focus.  
The shutter clicks, the image will be  
recorded with the proper focus for the  
human subjects.  
First, the focus for the subject you are  
aiming at will be adjusted. When the  
AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing  
and remains on, and there is a beeping  
sound, focus adjustment is completed.  
min  
60  
101  
97  
640 FINE  
min  
60  
101  
98  
640 FINE  
F2.8  
30  
Shutter button  
You can carry out the AF lock adjustment  
process before you press the shutter button fully  
down.  
AF range finder  
AE/AF lock  
indicator  
When you are using AF lock, you can capture  
an image with the correct focus even if the  
subject is at the edge of the frame.  
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c Select 9 (FOCUS) with b/B,  
then select the distance to the  
subject with v/V.  
Setting the distance  
to the subject  
Adjusting the  
exposure  
You can select from the following  
distance settings.  
– Focus preset  
– EV adjustment  
0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited  
distance)  
MODE dial: P/SCN/  
MODE dial: P/SCN/  
When shooting an image using a previously  
set distance to the subject, or when shooting  
a subject through a net or through window  
glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in  
auto focus mode. In these cases, use of the  
Focus preset is convenient.  
Used when you want to change the  
automatic exposure to one of your own  
choice. The value can be set a range from  
+2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments.  
1.0m  
7.0m  
3.0m  
1.0m  
0.5m  
CENTER AF  
MULTI AF  
Control button  
FOCUS  
WB  
ISO  
MODE dial  
MENU  
Control button  
To return to auto focus mode  
In step 3, select 9 (FOCUS), then select  
[MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF].  
MODE dial  
MENU  
Focal point information may not show the exact  
distance.  
a Set the MODE dial to P,  
SCN, or  
.
a Set the MODE dial to P,  
b Press MENU.  
SCN, or  
.
The menu appears.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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c Select  
(EV) with b/B.  
Shooting techniques  
Spot light-metering  
MODE dial: P/SCN/  
The value of the exposure adjustment  
is displayed.  
In normal shooting, the camera makes  
automatic exposure adjustments. Check the  
image to be shot, if it looks like the image  
below, you should make manual adjustments.  
If you are shooting a back-lit person or a  
snowy scene, make your adjustments in the +  
plus direction; if you are shooting a dark  
subject that fills the screen, making your  
adjustments in the – direction should give the  
best results.  
Spot light-metering lets you adjust the  
exposure to the subject even when the  
subject is backlit or there is strong contrast  
between the subject and the background.  
You can aim at a particular point, and meter  
the light to adjust the exposure for that  
point.  
0EV  
0EV  
EV  
WB  
ISO  
d Select the exposure  
adjustment value.  
Control button  
MODE dial  
Select the exposure adjustment value  
with v/V.  
Make your adjustment while  
confirming the brightness of the  
background of the subject on the LCD  
screen.  
Shutter button  
MENU  
Underexposured  
t Adjust in the + direction  
To return to auto adjust mode  
Return the exposure adjustment value to  
0EV.  
When the subject is extremely bright or  
extremely dark, or when you are using the  
flash, the adjustment may not work.  
Appropriate exposure  
a Set the MODE dial to P,  
SCN, or  
.
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
Overexposed t Adjust in  
the – direction  
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AUTO (no display)  
The white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
c Select  
(SPOT METER)  
Adjusting color tones  
– White Balance  
with b/B, then select [ON] with  
v.  
Control button  
The Spot light-metering aiming point  
is displayed.  
MODE dial  
Shutter button  
MENU  
MODE dial: P/SCN/  
When the white balance is set to AUTO, the  
white balance is set automatically in  
response to the condition of the subject, and  
the overall color balance is adjusted  
accordingly. When you want to fix the  
conditions under which the image is  
captured, or when shooting under special  
lighting conditions, you can select the  
settings manually.  
Spot light-  
metering  
aiming  
ON  
OFF  
WB SPOT METER ISO  
point  
d Aim the spot light-metering  
aiming point at the spot you  
want to shoot, then shoot your  
image.  
a Set the MODE dial to P,  
SCN, or  
(Incandescent)  
.
• Used when shooting, for example, at a  
party, where the lighting conditions  
change often  
b Press MENU.  
To cancel spot light-metering  
In Step 3, select [OFF]. The spot light-  
metering aiming point disappears, and the  
camera returns to normal light-metering.  
The menu appears.  
• Used in a studio, or under video lights  
c Select [WB] (WHITE BAL) with  
b/B, then select the desired  
setting with v/V.  
(Fluorescent)  
Used when shooting under fluorescent  
lights.  
To return to automatic settings  
In Step 3, select [AUTO].  
(Cloudy)  
Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.  
Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you  
(Daylight)  
choose  
, the overall color of the image may  
Used when shooting outdoors, and for  
shooting at night, under neon lights, for  
fireworks, sunrise/sunset and twilight.  
show differences from the actual color.  
When the flash is triggered, the manual setting  
of white balance is cancelled, and the shooting  
of the image is done in AUTO mode.  
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You can carry out this operation even when the  
Shooting techniques  
The color of the subject that you see will be  
captured according to the lighting  
MODE dial is set to SCN or  
only).  
(Clip Motion  
Adjusting the flash  
level  
conditions. Under the bright summer sun,  
everything will appear bluish, under a light  
sources like a light bulb, white objects will  
appear reddish. The human eye has an  
excellent ability to adjust. Even when  
lighting conditions change, the eye can  
adjust and recognize the correct color almost  
instantly. However, digital still cameras are  
greatly influenced by light. Normally, this  
camera adjusts automatically, but if you  
notice that the color of the entire image  
seems to be a bit unnatural when replaying  
an image on the LCD screen, it is  
MODE dial:  
P
You can adjust the amout of flash light.  
Control button  
MODE dial  
MENU  
recommended that you adjust the white  
balance.  
a Set the MODE dial to P.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
c Select [ ] (FLASH LEVEL)  
with b/B, then select the  
desired setting with v/V.  
HIGH: Makes the flash level higher  
than normal.  
NORMAL: Normal setting.  
LOW: Makes the flash level lower  
than normal.  
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Before operation  
d Shoot one frame.  
Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [CLIP  
MOTION] in the SET UP settings (pages  
40, 98).  
Shooting multiple  
frames  
MAKING"CLIP MOTION"  
– Clip Motion  
MODE dial:  
Control button  
MODE dial  
Shutter button  
MENU  
You can shoot a number of still images  
consecutively (GIF animation). Because the  
file size is small, these images are ideal for  
use on a home page, or for attaching to an e-  
mail message.  
e Shoot the next frame.  
Press the shutter button once to shoot  
the next frame, then repeat this  
operation until you have shot the  
desired number of frames.  
Clip Motion images are restricted to color  
levels of 256 colors and below. This is a  
characteristic of GIF format recording. For this  
reason, the image quality of some images may  
deteriorate.  
f Press z.  
All of the frames will be saved in the  
“Memory Stick.”  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
To delete shot images in the  
midst of shooting  
NORMAL (160×120)  
b Press MENU.  
The maximum number of frames you can  
shoot in one Clip Motion shot is 10. This is  
suitable for use on a home page.  
The menu appears.  
1 In Steps 4 or 5, press b (7).  
Shot images will be played back in  
order, playback stops when the last  
image is reached.  
c Select  
(IMAGE SIZE) with b/  
B, then select the desired  
MOBILE (120×108)  
mode with v/V.  
Two frames is the maximum number that  
can be shot in Clip Motion in this mode.  
This is suitable for use with portable data  
terminals.  
2 Press MENU, and select either  
[DELETE LAST] or [DELETE ALL],  
then press z.  
3 Select [OK], then press z. If you chose  
[DELETE LAST] in Step 2, repeat Steps  
1 to 3 to delete the images in order, from  
the latest one shot.  
MOBILE mode has strict file size limits, so  
picture quality falls accordingly.  
For the number of images you can record using  
Clip Motion, see page 92.  
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If you do not complete Step 6, the image will  
not be saved in the “Memory Stick.” Up to that  
point, the image is saved temporarily in the  
camera.  
In Clip Motion, the date and time cannot be  
inserted.  
When you view Clip Motion images using the  
Index screen, the images may appear different  
from the actual image recorded.  
GIF files made on other cameras may not be  
displayed correctly on this camera.  
Before operation  
Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MULTI  
BURST] in the SET UP settings (pages 40,  
98).  
Shooting in Multi  
Burst mode  
– Multi Burst  
MODE dial:  
Control button  
MODE dial  
Shutter button  
MENU  
Pressing the shutter button once records 16  
frames in a row. This is convenient for  
checking your form in sports, for example.  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
c Select  
(INTERVAL) with b/  
B, then select the desired  
between-frame interval with v/  
V.  
You can choose the between-frame  
interval from among the following.  
NTSC: 1/7.5 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.  
PAL: 1/6.3 sec., 1/12.5 sec., 1/25 sec.  
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When Multi Burst images are played back on a  
camera without the Multi Burst feature, the 16  
frames will all be displayed at the same time, as  
part of one image, just as they are on a  
computer.  
(For information on NTSC/PAL, see  
Shooting still images  
for e-mail  
1/30  
– E-MAIL  
For the number of images that can be recorded,  
see page 92.  
The flash cannot be used.  
In Multi Burst, the date and time cannot be  
inserted.  
1/7.5  
1/15  
1/30  
MODE dial:  
/
P/SCN  
WB  
INTERVAL  
You can shoot images and save them in a  
file that is small enough (320×240) to attach  
to an e-mail message. The normal mode  
image that was selected using the  
(IMAGE SIZE) item (page 17) is also  
recorded.  
d Press the shutter button.  
16 frames will be recorded as one  
image (image size: 1280×960).  
Control button  
MODE dial  
Shutter button  
MENU  
To delete shot images  
When using this mode, you cannot delete  
only certain frames. When you delete  
images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at  
the same time.  
1
2
Set the MODE dial to  
.
Press MENU and select [DELETE], then  
press z.  
3
Select [OK], then press z.  
All of the frames are deleted.  
a Set the MODE dial to  
,
P,  
When you play back images recorded in Multi  
Burst mode on the camera, the 16 frames will  
be played back in order, with a fixed interval  
between them.  
or SCN.  
b Press MENU.  
If you rotate the lens portion during shooting,  
the shot images may be upside down.  
The menu appears.  
When the images are played back on a  
computer, the 16 frames you shot will all be  
displayed at the same time as part of one image.  
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c Select [MODE] (REC MODE)  
with b/B, then select [E-MAIL]  
with v/V.  
d Shoot your image.  
Shooting still images  
with audio files  
If you press and release the  
shutter button, sound is recorded  
for five seconds.  
d Shoot your image.  
If you hold down the shutter  
button, sound is recorded until you  
release the shutter button for up to 40  
seconds.  
–VOICE  
MODE dial:  
You can record still images with audio files.  
Control button  
/
P/SCN  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 3, select [NORMAL].  
MODE dial  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 3, select [NORMAL].  
For instructions on how to attach your images  
to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of  
the e-mail software you are using.  
Shutter button  
MENU  
Be careful not to touch the microphone (page 6)  
during shooting.  
To view images recorded in VOICE mode,  
carry out the same procedure described in  
a Set the MODE dial to  
,
P,  
or SCN.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
c Select [MODE] (REC MODE)  
with b/B, then select [VOICE]  
with v.  
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Control button  
MODE dial  
Shutter button  
MENU  
Addingspecialeffects  
– Picture Effect  
Selecting a Folder  
MODE dial: SET UP  
Your camera can create multiple folders  
within a “Memory Stick.” When you store a  
lot of images in the “Memory Stick,” you  
can sort out images by creating a new  
folder. When not creating a new folder,  
“101MSDCF” folder is selected as the  
recording folder.  
MODE dial: P/SCN/  
You can add special effects to bring out the  
contrast in your images.  
SOLARIZE  
B&W  
You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.”  
a Set the MODE dial to P,  
SCN, or  
Up to 4000 images can be stored in one folder.  
When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new  
folder is automatically created.  
.
Like an illustration  
with clearly delineated  
bright and dark  
portions  
In black and white  
b Press MENU.  
Control button  
The menu appears.  
SEPIA  
NEG.ART  
c Select [PFX] (P.EFFECT) with  
b/B, then select the desired  
mode with v/V.  
MODE dial  
MENU  
To cancel Picture Effect  
In Step 3, select [OFF].  
Colored to look like an Made to look like a  
old photograph negative image  
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Creating a new folder  
Changing the recording  
folder  
a Set the MODE dial to SET UP.  
a Set the MODE dial to SET UP.  
b Select (MEMORY STICK  
TOOL) with v/V, [CREATE  
REC. FOLDER] with B/v/V, and  
[OK] with B/v , then press z.  
The following screen appears.  
b Select (MEMORY STICK  
TOOL) with v/V, [CHANGE  
REC. FOLDER] with B/v/V, and  
[OK] with B/v , then press z.  
The recording folder selection screen  
appears.  
min  
60  
CREATE REC. FOLDER  
SELECT REC. FOLDER  
2/2  
102  
FOLDER NAME: 102MSDCF  
CREATING REC. FOLDER 102MSDCF  
READY?  
NO. OF FILES:  
CREATED:  
0
2003  
7
5
1:05:34 AM  
O
K
CANCEL  
OK  
O
K
CANCEL  
OK  
BACK/NEXT  
c Select [OK] with v , then press  
c Select the desired folder with  
b/B, and [OK] with v , then  
press z.  
z.  
A new folder is created with a number  
one higher than the largest number in  
the “Memory Stick,” and the folder  
becomes the recording folder.  
To cancel changing the  
recording folder  
Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.  
To cancel folder creation  
Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.  
You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a  
recording folder.  
The image is stored in the newly selected  
folder.  
Once you create a new folder, you cannot delete  
the new folder with the camera.  
Recorded images are recorded in the newly  
created folder until a different folder is created  
or selected.  
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Advanced still image viewing  
On the single screen  
c Select [FOLDER] with b, then  
Selecting the folder  
for playback  
press z.  
min  
60  
640  
101 9/9  
d Select the desired folder with  
b/B.  
– Folder  
SELECT FOLDER  
102  
2/2  
MODE dial:  
101-0009 2003  
7
4
10:30PM  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
FOLDER NAME: 102MSDCF  
Select the folder that images you want to  
play back are stored.  
NO. OF FILES:  
CREATED:  
9
2003  
7
5
1:05:34 AM  
On the Index (nine-image) screen  
O
K
Control button  
MODE dial  
CANCEL  
OK  
BACK/NEXT  
e Select [OK] with v , then press  
MENU  
z.  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
MOVE  
To cancel the selection  
In step 5, select [CANCEL].  
On the Index (triple-image) screen  
When a “Memory Stick” contains  
multiple folders  
If the first or last image in the folder is  
displayed, the following icons are indicated  
on the screen.  
APERTURE VALUE: F2.8  
SHUTTER SPEED: 1/30  
EXPOSURE VALUE: 0.0  
ISO:  
100  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
101-0001  
2003  
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4
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SINGLE DISPLAY  
b Press MENU.  
: Moves to the previous folder.  
: Moves to the next folder.  
: Moves to both the previous and next  
folders.  
The menu appears.  
When no images are stored in the folder, “NO  
FILE IN THIS FOLDER” appears.  
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e Press the SMART ZOOM T  
button repeatedly, the portion  
of the image selected in Step  
4 will be enlarged.  
Enlarging an image  
Enlarging a portion of  
a still image  
– Playback zoom  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
MODE dial:  
b Display the image you want to  
You can enlarge an image up to five times  
the size of the original image. You can also  
record the enlarged image as a new file.  
enlarge.  
c Press the SMART ZOOM T  
button to enlarge the image.  
Control button  
SMART ZOOM buttons  
MODE dial  
d Press v/V/b/B repeatedly to  
select a portion of the image to  
enlarge.  
To cancel enlarged viewing  
Press v  
Press z.  
You cannot use Playback zoom with movies  
(MPEG movie), or images recorded in Clip  
Motion/Multi Burst modes.  
Press  
Press  
B
b
If you press the SMART ZOOM W button  
when you are viewing images that have not  
been enlarged, the Index screen will appear  
The images displayed in Quick Review  
(page 19) can be enlarged using the procedures  
outlined in Steps 3 to 5.  
Press V  
v: To view a portion of the top of the  
image  
V: To view a portion of the bottom of  
the image  
b:To view a portion of the left side  
of the image  
B:To view a portion of the right side  
of the image  
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c Select [SLIDE] with b/B, then  
press z.  
Recording an enlarged  
Playing back  
image – Trimming  
successive images  
Set the following items with v/V/b/B.  
a After you have viewed an  
image using playback zoom,  
press MENU.  
INTERVAL settings  
3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min  
– Slide show  
MODE dial:  
IMAGE  
You can play back recorded images in  
succession, one after another. This is useful  
for checking your images, or for giving a  
presentation.  
b Select [TRIMMING] with B,  
FOLDER:Plays back all the images in  
the selected folder.  
ALL:Plays back all the images in the  
“Memory Stick.”  
then press z.  
c Select the image size with v/V,  
then press z.  
Control button  
MODE dial  
REPEAT  
The image is recorded, and the screen  
image returns to the size it was before  
enlargement.  
ON:Plays the images back repeatedly.  
OFF:Plays through the images one  
time and then stops.  
MENU  
The trimmed image is recorded in the recording  
folder as the newest file, and the original image  
is retained.  
d Select [START] with V/B, then  
press z.  
The trimmed image may suffer some  
deterioration in image quality  
The slide show begins.  
You cannot trim to 3:2-sized image.  
To cancel the slide show setting  
In Step 3, select [CANCEL].  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
To stop slide show playback  
Press z, select [EXIT] with B, then press  
z.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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a Set the MODE dial to , and  
display the image you want to  
rotate.  
To skip to the next/previous  
image during slide show  
Press B (next), or b (previous).  
Rotating still images  
MODE dial:  
b Press MENU.  
Images shot when holding the camera  
vertically can be rotated and displayed  
horizontally.  
The interval settings are just guidelines. The  
actual intervals differ, based on factors like the  
size of the image.  
The menu appears.  
c Select [ROTATE] with b/B,  
then press z.  
d Select  
with v , and rotate  
the image with b/B.  
e Select [OK] with v/V, then  
press z.  
To cancel the rotation  
In Step 4, select [CANCEL].  
Protected images, movies (MPEG movie), or  
images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst  
modes cannot be rotated.  
You may not be able to rotate images shot with  
other cameras.  
Also, when viewing images on a computer, the  
image rotation information may not be  
reflected depending on the application  
software.  
Control button  
MODE dial  
MENU  
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Still image editing  
On the single screen  
On the Index (nine-image)  
screen  
Protecting images  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
a Set the MODE dial to , press  
the SMART ZOOM W button  
once to switch to the Index  
(nine-image) screen.  
– Protect  
b Display the image you want to  
MODE dial:  
protect with b/B.  
To prevent accidental erasure of an  
important image, you can protect it.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
Control button  
b Press MENU.  
d Select [PROTECT] with b/B,  
The menu appears  
MODE dial  
then press z.  
c Select [PROTECT] with b/B,  
MENU  
The image currently being displayed is  
now protected, and the - (Protect)  
mark is indicated on the screen.  
then press z.  
d Select [SELECT] with b/B,  
then press z.  
min  
60  
640  
101  
2/9  
e Select the image you want to  
protect with v/V/b/B, then  
press z.  
PROTECT  
EXIT  
OK  
BACK/NEXT  
The green - (Protect) mark is  
indicated on the selected image.  
e To protect other images,  
display the image you want to  
protect with b/B, then press  
z.  
MENU  
TO NEXT  
SELECT  
MOVE  
To cancel the protection  
In Step 4 or 5, press z again. The -  
mark disappears.  
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f To protect other images,  
On the Index (triple-image)  
screen  
To release protection  
In Step 4, select the image from which  
you want to release protection, and press z.  
To release protection from all of your  
images, repeat this process for each of them.  
repeat Step 5.  
g Press MENU.  
a Set the MODE dial to , press  
the SMART ZOOM W button  
twice to switch to the Index  
(triple-image) screen.  
h Select [OK] with B, then press  
z.  
The - mark turns white and the  
selected image is protected.  
b Move the image you want to  
protect to the center with b/B.  
To cancel the protection  
Select [CANCEL] in Step 4 or select  
[EXIT] in Step 8, then press z.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears  
d Select [PROTECT] with v/V,  
To release protection  
then press z.  
In Step 5, with v/V/b/B, select an image  
for which you want to release protection,  
and press z. The - mark turns gray and  
repeat this operation for all the images for  
which you want to release protection. Then,  
press MENU, select [OK], and press z.  
The center image is protected, and the  
- (Protect) mark is indicated on that  
image.  
DPOF  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
FOLDER  
To protect all the images in  
folder  
101-0002  
OK  
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BACK/NEXT  
In Step 4, select [ALL IN FOLDER], then  
press z. Next, select [ON], then press z.  
e To protect other images, move  
the image you want to protect  
to the center with b/B, and  
repeat Step 4.  
To release protection of all the  
images in the folder  
In Step 4, select [ALL IN FOLDER], and  
press z. Then select [OFF], and press z.  
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c Press MENU.  
Changing image size  
The menu appears  
d Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then  
– Resize  
press z.  
MODE dial:  
You can change the image size of a  
recorded image, and save it as a new file.  
You can resize to the following sizes.  
2272×1704, 1600×1200, 1280×960,  
640×480  
e Select the new size with v/V,  
then press z.  
The resized image is recorded in the  
recording folder as the newest file.  
The original image is retained even after  
resizing.  
To cancel the resizing  
In Step 5, select [CANCEL].  
Control button  
MODE dial  
MENU  
Movies (MPEG movie), or images recorded in  
Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes cannot be  
resized.  
When images are resized from a smaller to a  
larger size, the image quality will deteriorate.  
You cannot resize to 3:2-sized image.  
If you try to resize a 3:2-sized image, black  
bands will appear at the top and bottom of the  
image.  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
b Display the image you want to  
resize with b/B.  
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On the single screen  
On the Index (nine-image)  
screen  
Choosing images to  
print  
– Print (DPOF) mark  
MODE dial:  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
a Set the MODE dial to  
and  
b Display the image you want to  
press the SMART ZOOM W  
button once to switch to the  
Index (nine-image) screen.  
print with b/B.  
c Press MENU.  
You can mark still images shot with your  
camera that you want to have printed. This  
function is convenient when you have  
images printed at a shop or using a printer  
that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print  
Order Format) standard.  
The menu appears.  
b Press MENU.  
d Select [DPOF] with b/B, then  
The menu appears.  
press z.  
c Select [DPOF] with B, then  
The  
mark is indicated on this  
press z.  
image.  
min  
60  
Control button  
MODE dial  
MENU  
640  
d Select [SELECT] with b/B,  
101  
2/9  
then press z.  
You cannot mark using the [ALL IN  
FOLDER] option.  
DPOF  
EXIT  
OK  
BACK/NEXT  
e Select the images you want to  
print with v/V/b/B, then press  
z.  
e To mark other images, display  
the image you want to mark  
with b/B, then press z.  
The green  
mark is indicated on the  
selected image.  
To delete the  
mark  
In Step 4 or 5, press z again. The  
mark disappears.  
You cannot mark movies (MPEG movie) or  
images recorded in Clip Motion mode.  
In E-MAIL mode, the print (DPOF) mark is  
marked on the normal size image that was  
recorded at the same time.  
MENU  
SELECT  
MOVE  
TO NEXT  
When you mark images shot in Multi Burst  
mode, all the images are printed on one sheet  
divided into 16 panels.  
f To mark other images, repeat  
Step 5 for each of them.  
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g Press MENU.  
On the Index (triple-image)  
screen  
To delete the  
In Step 4, press z again.  
The mark disappears.  
mark  
h Select [OK] with B, then press  
z.  
a Set the MODE dial to , press  
the SMART ZOOM W button  
twice to switch to the Index  
(triple-images) screen.  
The setting of the  
completed.  
mark is  
To delete the  
In Step 5, select the image you want to  
mark  
b Move the image you want to  
print to the center with b/B.  
delete the  
mark with v/V/b/B, and  
press z.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
To delete all the  
marks from  
the images in the folder  
d Select [DPOF] with v , then  
In Step 4, select [ALL IN FOLDER], then  
press z. Next, select [OFF], then press z.  
press z.  
The  
mark is indicated on the  
center image.  
To cancel the marking  
In Step 4, select [CANCEL], or select  
[EXIT] in Step 8.  
DPOF  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
FOLDER  
101-0002  
OK  
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BACK/NEXT  
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e To mark other images, move  
the image you want to print to  
the center with b/B, and repeat  
Step 4.  
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Enjoying movies  
c Select  
(IMAGE SIZE) with b/  
Indicators on the screen while  
you are shooting movies  
Shooting movies  
MODE dial:  
B, and select the desired mode  
These indicators are not recorded.  
with v/V.  
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF,  
the status of the LCD screen changes as  
follows: Indicators OFF t LCD OFF t  
Indicators ON. See page 105 for a detailed  
description of the indicated items.  
You can choose from 320 (HQX),  
320×240, or 160×112.  
See page 92 for the recording time  
allowed for each image size.  
You can shoot movies (MPEG movies).  
Before operation  
Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MPEG  
MOVIE] in the SET UP settings (pages 40,  
98).  
d Press the shutter button fully  
down.  
To shoot close-ups (Macro)  
“REC” appears on the screen and the  
camera starts recording the image and  
sound.  
Set the MODE dial to  
procedure on page 21.  
and follow the  
MODE dial  
Shutter button  
Control button  
min  
60  
101  
160  
MENU  
To shoot with a self-timer  
[
]
REC 00:00:02 00:10:48  
Set the MODE dial to  
procedure on page 22.  
and follow the  
Be careful not to touch the microphone (page 6)  
during shooting.  
You cannot use a flash.  
When the capacity of the “Memory Stick”  
In MPEG movie, the date and time cannot be  
inserted.  
You cannot use the smart zoom while shooting  
movies.  
is used up, recording stops.  
e Press the shutter button fully  
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF  
down again to stop recording.  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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On the single screen  
On the Index (nine-image)  
screen  
Deleting movies  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
MODE dial:  
a Set the MODE dial to  
and  
b Select the movie you want to  
press the SMART ZOOM W  
button once to display an  
Index (nine-image) screen.  
You can delete unwanted movies.  
delete with b/B.  
Control button  
c Press MENU.  
MODE dial  
MENU  
The menu appears.  
b Press MENU.  
d Select [DELETE] with b/B,  
then press z.  
The menu appears.  
c Select [DELETE] with b/B,  
The movie has not been deleted yet.  
then press z.  
e Select [OK] with v , then press  
d Select [SELECT] with b/B,  
z.  
then press z.  
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”  
appears on the screen.  
The movie has been deleted when the  
message disappears.  
e Select the movies you want to  
delete with v/V/b/B, then  
press z.  
f To delete other movies, display  
the movie you want to delete  
with b/B, then press z.  
The  
(Delete) mark is indicated on  
the selected movie.  
To cancel the deletion  
In Step 5 or 6, select [EXIT].  
MENU  
TO NEXT  
SELECT  
MOVE  
The movie has not been deleted yet.  
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f Repeat Step 5 to delete other  
On the Index (triple-image)  
screen  
To cancel the deletion  
In Step 5, select [CANCEL].  
movies.  
g Press MENU.  
a Set the MODE dial to  
and  
press the SMART ZOOM W  
button twice to switch to the  
Index (triple-image) screen.  
h Select [OK] with B, then press  
z.  
The movies are deleted when the  
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”  
message disappears.  
b Move the movie you want to  
delete to the center with b/B.  
c Press MENU.  
To cancel the deletion  
In Step 8, select [EXIT].  
The menu appears.  
d Select [DELETE] with v/V, then  
press z.  
To delete all the images in the  
folder  
In Step 4, select [ALL IN FOLDER], then  
press z. Next, select [OK], then press z.  
To cancel the deletion, select [EXIT] with  
b, then press z.  
The movie has not been deleted yet.  
DELETE  
O
K
CANCEL  
101_0010  
OK  
2003  
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e Select [OK] with v , then press  
z.  
The movie is deleted when the  
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”  
message disappears.  
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<Example> Cutting the movie numbered  
101_0002  
Cutting movies  
Editing movies  
Control button  
101_0001  
101_0003  
MODE dial:  
MODE dial  
MENU  
You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary  
portions of movies. This is the  
1
3
2
101_0002  
1. Cutting scene A.  
recommended mode to use when the  
“Memory Stick” capacity is insufficient, or  
when you attach movies to your e-mail  
messages.  
1
A
B
3
2
101_0002  
DIVIDE point  
The file numbers assigned when  
movies are cut  
2. Cutting scene B.  
101_0004  
The cut movies are assigned new numbers  
and recorded as the newest files in the  
recording folder. The original movie is  
deleted and its file number is skipped.  
a Set the MODE dial to  
.
1
3
A
2
B
b Select the movie you want to  
101_0005  
DIVIDE  
point  
cut with b/B.  
3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are  
unnecessary.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
101_0004  
101_0007  
d Select [DIVIDE] with B, then  
press z. Next, select [OK] with  
v , then press z.  
1
3
A
B
2
101_0006  
DELETE  
DELETE  
The playback of the movie starts.  
4. Only the desired scenes remain.  
1
3
2
101_0006  
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You cannot cut the following images.  
Clip Motion  
Multi Burst  
e Decide on a cutting point.  
Deleting unnecessary  
portions of movies  
Press z at the desired cutting point.  
Still image  
Movies not long enough to cut  
Protected movie  
You cannot restore movies once you cut them.  
The original movie is deleted when you cut it.  
The cut movie is recorded in the recording  
folder.  
min  
60  
160  
101  
a Cut an unnecessary portion of  
a movie (see the previous  
page).  
10/10  
00:00:02  
DIVIDE  
DIVIDING  
POINT  
c C  
O
K
CANCEL  
EXIT  
b Display the portion of the  
OK  
movie you want to delete.  
When you want to adjust the cutting  
point, select [c/C] (frame  
c Press MENU.  
forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting  
point with b/ B. If you want to change  
the cutting point, select [CANCEL].  
The playback of the movie starts again.  
The menu appears.  
d Select [DELETE] with b/ B,  
then press z.  
f When you have decided on a  
cutting point, select [OK] with  
v/V, and press z.  
e Select [OK] with v , then press  
z.  
The movie currently displayed on the  
screen is deleted.  
g Select [OK] with v , then press  
z.  
The movie is cut.  
To cancel cutting  
In Step 5, select [EXIT]. The movie  
appears on the screen again.  
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Enjoying images on your computer  
xImage Transfer  
This application is used to easily transfer  
images from the camera to a computer.  
USB mode  
There are two modes for a USB connection,  
[NORMAL] and [PTP]* modes. The  
Copying images to  
your computer  
factory setting is the [NORMAL] mode.  
* Compatible only with Windows XP. When  
connected to a computer, only the data in the  
folder selected by the camera is copied to the  
computer.  
xPIXELA ImageMixer  
This application is used to display and edit  
images that are stored in a computer.  
– For Windows users  
Recommended computer  
environment  
OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows  
98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,  
Windows Millennium Edition, Windows  
XP Home Edition, or Windows XP  
Professional  
The above OS must be installed at the  
factory. Operation is not assured in an  
environment upgraded to the operating  
systems described above or in a multi-boot  
environment.  
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster  
USB connector: Provided as standard  
Display: 800 × 600 dots or more  
High Color (16-bit color, 65 000 colors) or  
more  
• This section describes the procedures  
using Windows Me as an example. The  
required operations may differ depending  
on your OS.  
• Close down all applications  
running on the computer before  
installing the USB driver and  
application.  
• When using Windows XP or Windows  
2000, log on as Administrators.  
• The display settings should be 800 × 600  
dots or more and High Color (16-bit  
color, 65 000 colors) or more. When set  
to less than 800 × 600 dots or 256 colors  
or less, the install title screen does not  
appear.  
Communication with your  
computer  
When your computer resumes from the  
suspend or sleep mode, communication  
between your camera and your computer  
may not recover at the same time.  
When a USB connector is not  
provided on your computer  
When neither a USB connector nor a  
“Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can  
copy images using an additional device. See  
the Sony Website for details.  
http://www.sony.net/  
If you connect two or more USB equipment to  
a single computer at the same time, some  
equipment, including your camera, may not  
operate depending on the type of USB  
equipment.  
Operations are not guaranteed when using a  
USB hub.  
Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended computer environments  
mentioned above.  
Contents of the CD-ROM  
x USB Driver  
This driver is needed in order to connect the  
camera to a computer.  
When using Windows XP, you need not  
install the USB driver.  
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c Click [Next]. When the  
“Information” screen appears,  
click [Next].  
Installing the USB driver  
Installing “Image Transfer”  
When using Windows XP, you need not  
install the USB driver.  
Once the USB driver is installed, you need  
not install the USB driver.  
You can use the “Image Transfer” software  
to copy images to your computer  
automatically when you connect the camera  
to your computer.  
a Turn on your computer, and  
insert the supplied CD-ROM  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
a Click [Image Transfer] on the  
title screen.  
Select the desired language,  
then click [OK].  
Do not connect your camera to  
your computer at this time.  
The “Welcome to the InstallShield  
Wizard” screen appears.  
The USB driver installation starts.  
When the installation is completed, the  
screen informs you of completion.  
The title screen appears. If it does not  
appear, double-click  
(My  
Computer) t [ImageMixer] in that  
order.  
d Click [Yes, I want to restart my  
computer now], then click  
[Finish].  
b Click [USB Driver] on the title  
screen.  
This section describes the English screen.  
The “InstallShield wizard” screen  
appears.  
Your computer restarts. Then, you can  
establish USB connection.  
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b Click [Next]. When “License  
Agreement” screen appears,  
click [Yes].  
d Select the folder to be  
installed, then click [Next].  
Select the program folder, then  
click [Next].  
f Click [Finish].  
Read the agreement carefully. You  
must accept the terms of the agreement  
in order to proceed with installation.  
The “InstallShield Wizard” screen  
closes.  
If you wish to continue with the  
installation of “ImageMixer,” click  
[PIXELA ImageMixer] on the title  
screen and then follow the procedure.  
e Confirm if the checkbox is  
checked on the “Image  
Transfer Settings” screen,  
then click [Next].  
The USB driver is needed in order to use  
“Image Transfer.” If the necessary driver is not  
already installed on your computer, a screen  
that asks if you want to install the driver will  
appear. Follow the instructions that appear on  
the screen.  
c Click [Next].  
When the installation is completed, the  
screen informs you of completion.  
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Installing “ImageMixer”  
Connecting your camera to  
your computer  
succeeding screen.  
a Click [PIXELA ImageMixer] on  
When installation is complete, the  
“Read Me” text appears. Read the text,  
then close the window by clicking  
at the upper right corner of the screen.  
After that, click [Finish] in the install  
screen to close the install screen.  
the title screen.  
a Turn on your computer.  
b Insert the battery pack and the  
“Memory Stick” with the  
images you want to copy into  
the camera.  
If DirectX8.0a or a later version is not installed  
in your computer, the “Information” screen  
appears. Follow the procedure on the screen.  
d Remove the CD-ROM.  
The “Choose Setup Language” screen  
appears.  
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for  
Sony” software to copy, view and edit images.  
For details, see the software’s help files.  
b Select the desired language,  
then click [OK].  
Be sure to use the fully charged battery pack. If  
you copy images using an insufficient battery,  
copying images may be aborted or the data may  
be corrupted due to battery shutoff.  
For further details on the battery pack, see page  
For further details on the “Memory Stick,” see  
The “Welcome to the InstallShield  
Wizard” screen appears.  
This section describes the English screen.  
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c Connect the supplied USB  
multi connecting cable to the  
multi connector of the camera.  
Multi connector  
e Turn on the camera.  
P
Disconnecting the USB multi  
connecting cable from your  
computer, removing the  
“Memory Stick” from the camera,  
or turning off the camera  
Disconnecting the USB multi connecting  
cable from your computer/removing the  
“Memory Stick” from the camera/turning  
off the camera  
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users  
1 Double-click  
on the task tray.  
v mark  
When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay  
wizard automatically appears on the  
desktop. Proceed to page 75.  
When placing the camera, make sure the  
LCD screen is facing up.  
d Connect the USB multi  
connecting cable to your  
computer.  
Double-click  
USB MODE  
2 Click  
(Sony DSC), then click [Stop].  
NORMAL  
Access  
indicators*  
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation  
window, then click [OK].  
“USB MODE NORMAL” appears on  
the LCD screen of the camera. When a  
USB connection is established for the  
first time, your computer automatically  
runs the used program to recognize the  
camera. Wait for a while.  
4 Click [OK].  
This step is unnecessary for Windows  
XP users.  
5 Disconnect the USB multi connecting  
cable from your computer, remove the  
“Memory Stick” from the camera, or  
turn off the camera.  
If “USB MODE NORMAL” does not appear,  
confirm that [USB CONNECT] is set to  
[NORMAL] in the SET UP settings (page 99).  
When using a desktop computer, connect the  
USB multi connecting cable to the USB  
connector on the rear panel.  
For Windows 98 or 98SE users  
Confirm that the access indicators on the  
LCD screen are turned white and carry out  
only Step 5 above.  
* During communication, the access indicators  
turn red.  
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– Windows XP  
Copying images using  
“Image Transfer”  
Changing “Image Transfer”  
settings  
Connect the camera and your  
computer with the USB multi  
connecting cable.  
“Image Transfer” starts up automatically  
and the images are automatically copied to  
the computer.  
You can change “Image Transfer” settings.  
Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on  
the task tray, select [Open Settings]. The  
settings you can set are as follows: [Basic],  
[Copy], and [Delete].  
– Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me  
Connect the camera and your  
computer with the USB multi  
connecting cable.  
“Image Transfer” launches and the images  
are automatically copied to the computer.  
Windows XP is set so that the OS AutoPlay  
Wizard activates.  
Right-click here  
If you want to cancel the setting, follow the  
procedure below.  
a Click [Start], then click [My  
Computer].  
When the “Image Transfer” starts, the  
below window appears.  
b Right-click [Sony  
MemoryStick], then click  
[Properties].  
c Cancel the setting.  
1 Click [AutoPlay].  
2 Set [Content type] to [Pictures].  
3 Check [Select an action to perform]  
under [Actions], select [Take no  
action], then click [Apply].  
4 Set [Content type] to [Video files]  
and proceed step 3. Set [Content  
type] to [Mixed content] and  
proceed step 3.  
Normally “Image Transfer” and “Date” folders  
are created inside the “My Documents” folder,  
and all of the image files recorded with the  
camera are copied into these folders.  
You can change the “Image Transfer” settings  
When “ImageMixer” (page 71) is installed,  
image copying is completed using “Image  
Transfer,” “ImageMixer” automatically  
launches and images appear.  
When you select [Settings] from the above  
window, you can only change the [Basic]  
setting.  
5 Click [OK].  
The [Properties] screen closes.  
The OS AutoPlay Wizard does not  
start up automatically even if the  
USB connection is made.  
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Copying images without  
using “Image Transfer”  
When you try to copy an image  
to a folder in which an image  
with the same file name is stored  
The overwrite confirmation message  
appears. When you overwrite the existing  
image with the new one, the original file  
data is deleted.  
When a removable disk icon is  
not shown  
1 Right-click [My Computer], then click  
[Properties].  
The “System Properties” screen appears.  
For Windows 2000 users, click the [Hardware]  
tab on the “System Properties” screen.  
– Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me  
If you do not set to launch “Image Transfer”  
automatically, you can copy images as  
following procedure.  
2 Confirm if other devices are already  
installed.  
a Double-click [My Computer],  
then double-click [Removable  
Disk].  
Changing a file name  
When you want to copy an image file to  
your computer without overwriting a file  
with the same name, change the file name.  
Once you change the name, the image  
cannot be played back on your camera. If  
you want to play back the image on your  
camera. follow the procedures on page 78.  
1 Click [Device Manager].  
2 Confirm if there is a “ Sony  
DSC” under [ Other Devices].  
The contents of the “Memory Stick”  
inserted in your camera appear.  
This section describes an example of copying  
images to the “My Documents” folder.  
When the “Removable Disk” icon is not shown,  
see the right column.  
3 If you find either of the devices above,  
follow the steps below to delete them.  
1 Click [ Sony DSC]. (For  
Windows 2000 users, right-click  
When using Windows XP, see page 75.  
[
Sony DSC].)  
2 Click [Remove]. (In case of  
Windows 2000, click [Uninstall].)  
The “Confirm Device Removal”  
screen appears.  
3 Click [OK].  
The device is deleted.  
b Double-click [DCIM], then  
double-click the folder that the  
image files you want to copy  
are stored.  
The folder opens.  
c Right-click the image file, then  
Try the USB driver installation again using  
the supplied CD-ROM (page 69).  
click [Copy].  
d Double-click the “My  
Documents” folder and right-  
click on the “My Documents”  
window, then click [Paste].  
The image file is copied to the “My  
Documents” folder.  
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– Windows XP  
e Select [Nothing. I’m finished  
working with these pictures],  
then click [Next].  
Viewing the images on your  
computer  
Copying images using the  
Windows XP AutoPlay wizard  
– Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP  
a Click [Start] t [My  
Documents].  
The “Completing the Scanner and  
Camera Wizard” screen appears.  
a Make a USB connection  
(pages 71 to 72). Click [Copy  
pictures to a folder on my  
computer using Microsoft  
Scanner and Camera Wizard],  
then click [OK].  
f Click [Finish].  
The “My Documents” folder contents  
are displayed.  
The wizard closes.  
To continue copying other images, follow the  
procedure given under P on page 72 to  
disconnect the USB multi connecting cable and  
reconnect it. Then, perform the procedure from  
step 1 again.  
This section describes the procedure for  
viewing images copied in the “My Documents”  
folder.  
When not using Windows XP, double-click  
[My Documents] on the desktop.  
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for  
Sony” software to view and edit images on your  
computer. For details, see the software’s help  
files.  
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”  
screen appears.  
b Click [Next].  
The images stored on the “Memory  
Stick” are displayed.  
c Click the checkbox of images  
that you do not want to copy to  
your computer to remove the  
checkmark, then click [Next].  
b Double-click the desired folder  
and image file.  
The image is displayed.  
The “Picture Name and Destination”  
screen appears.  
d Select a name and destination  
for your pictures, then click  
[Next].  
Image copying starts. When the  
copying is completed, the “Other  
Options” screen appears.  
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Image file storage destinations and file names  
The image files recorded with your camera  
are grouped as folders in the “Memory  
Stick.”  
Example: For Windows XP  
Folder containing image data which was  
recorded using the camera not equipped  
with the folder creating function.  
Folder containing image data which was  
recorded using your camera. When not  
creating any folders, there is only the  
“101MSDCF” folder.  
Folder containing E-MAIL mode image  
data/movie data/ VOICE mode audio data  
which was recorded using the camera not  
equipped with the folder creating function.  
Data in the “100MSDCF” or “MSSONY”  
folder is for playback only, and your camera  
cannot record images in these folders.  
For more information about the folder, see  
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Folder  
File name  
File meaning  
101MSDCF to  
999MSDCF  
DSC0ssss.JPG  
• Still image files shot normally  
• Multi Burst mode files (page 48)  
• Still image files shot in  
– E-MAIL mode (page 49)  
– VOICE mode (page 50)  
DSC0ssss.JPE  
• Small-size image files shot in E-MAIL mode. When viewing these files on the devices not  
equipped with the folder creating function, its corresponding JPEG file is opened.  
DSC0ssss.MPG  
• Audio files shot in VOICE mode. When viewing these files on the devices not equipped with  
the folder creating function, its corresponding JPEG file is opened.  
CLP0ssss.GIF  
CLP0ssss.THM  
MBL0ssss.GIF  
MBL0ssss.THM  
MOV0ssss.MPG  
• Clip Motion files shot in NORMAL mode (page 47)  
• Index image files of Clip Motion files shot in NORMAL mode  
• Clip Motion files shot in MOBILE mode (page 47)  
• Index image files of Clip Motion files shot in MOBILE mode  
• Movie files shot in MPEG MOVIE mode (page 62)  
Note on the table  
• The meanings of the file names are as  
above:  
ssss stands for any number within  
the range from 0001 to 9999.  
• The numerical portions of the following  
files are the same.  
– A small-size image file shot in E-  
MAIL mode and its corresponding  
image file  
– An audio file shot in VOICE mode and  
its corresponding image file  
– An image file shot with Clip Motion  
and its corresponding index image file  
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2 Select the [DCIM] folder from  
[Removable Disk] or [Sony  
MemoryStick] in [My Computer].  
3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF]  
folder, then click [Paste].  
Viewinganimagepreviously  
copied to a computer  
This operation is required for viewing  
image files that have been copied  
previously to a computer and already  
deleted from the “Memory Stick” using the  
camera.  
sss stands for any number  
within the range from 100 to 999.  
If the warning message for overwriting the data  
appears, enter other numbers in Step 1.  
If there is no folder to store the image file,  
create a new folder, then copy the image file.  
For details on how to create the folder, see page  
51.  
Copy the image files stored on your  
computer to a recording medium and view  
them on the camera  
Skip Step 1 if you did not change the file  
name.  
You may not be able to view the image  
depending on the image size.  
Images modified with a computer may not be  
able to be played back on the camera.  
a Right-click the image file, then  
click [Rename]. Change the file  
name to “DSC0ssss”.  
ssss stands for any number within  
the range from 0001 to 9999.  
A file extension may be indicated  
depending on the setup of the computer.  
The extension of a still image is “JPG”  
and that of a movie is “MPG”. Do not  
change the extension.  
b Copy the image file to a folder  
on the “Memory Stick.”  
1 Right-click the image file, then  
click [Copy].  
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a Installing the USB driver  
USB mode  
Copying images to  
your computer  
There are two modes for a USB connection,  
[NORMAL] and [PTP]* modes. The  
factory setting is the [NORMAL] mode.  
* Compatible only with Mac OS X. When  
connected to a computer, only the data in the  
folder selected by the camera is copied to the  
computer.  
1 Turn on your computer, and set the  
supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM  
drive.  
The “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony”  
screen appears.  
– For Macintosh users  
Recommended computer  
environment  
OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or  
Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)  
The above OS must be installed at the  
factory. For the following models, update  
your OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1.  
– iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at the  
factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM  
drive  
2 Double-click  
(Setup Menu).  
3 Click (USB Driver).  
The “USB Driver” screen appears.  
Communication with your  
computer  
When your computer resumes from the  
suspend or sleep mode, communication  
between your camera and your computer  
may not recover at the same time.  
4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk  
containing the OS to open the screen.  
5 Drag and drop the following two files  
from the screen opened in step 3 into the  
System Folder icon in the screen opened  
in step 4.  
– iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS  
8.6 installed at the factory  
USB connector: Provided as standard  
Display: 800 × 600 dots or more  
32 000-color mode or more  
If you connect two or more USB equipment to  
a single computer at the same time, some  
equipment, including your camera, may not  
operate depending on the type of USB  
equipment.  
Operations are not guaranteed when using a  
USB hub.  
Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended computer environments  
mentioned above.  
• Sony USB Driver  
• Sony USB Shim  
When a USB connector is not  
provided on your computer  
When neither a USB connector nor a  
“Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can  
copy images using an additional device. See  
the Sony Website for details.  
6 When the message for confirmation is  
shown, click “OK.”  
7 Restart the computer and remove the  
CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.  
http://www.sony.net/  
b Connecting your camera to  
your computer  
Steps your OS requires  
Follow the steps below, according to your  
OS.  
For details, see pages 71 to 72.  
OS  
Steps  
Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0  
Steps 1 to 4  
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X Steps 2 to 4  
(v 10.0/v 10.1)  
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Disconnecting the USB multi  
connecting cable from your  
computer, removing the “Memory  
Stick” from the camera, or turning off  
the camera  
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of  
the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon,  
then disconnect the USB multi connecting  
cable, remove the “Memory Stick” from the  
camera, or turn off the camera  
If you are using Mac OS X, remove the USB  
multi connecting cable, etc., after you have  
turned your computer off.  
For Mac OS X users  
d Viewing the images on your  
When you click an E-MAIL mode image  
file, “There is no application available to  
open the document "DSC0ssss.JPE".”  
may be shown. In this case, carry out the  
following setup. The screen may differ  
depending on your OS version.  
computer  
1 Double-click the hard disk icon.  
2 Double-click the desired image file in  
the folder containing the copied files.  
The image file opens.  
1 Click [Choose Application...] on the  
screen “There is no application available  
to open the document  
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for  
Sony” software to copy images to your  
computer and to view images on your  
computer. For details on installing, see  
operating instructions supplied with the CD-  
ROM. For details on operation, see the  
software’s help files.  
“PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” cannot be  
used with Mac OS X.  
“Image Transfer” cannot be used with  
Macintosh.  
"DSC0ssss.JPE".”.  
2 Change [Recommended Applications]  
to [All Applications].  
c Copying images  
3 Select [QuickTime Player] from the  
application list, then click [Open].  
1 Double-click the newly recognized icon  
on the desktop.  
The contents of the “Memory Stick”  
inserted in your camera appear.  
2 Double-click “DCIM.”  
3 Double-click the folder that the images  
you want to copy are stored.  
4 Drag and drop the image files to the hard  
disk icon.  
The image files are copied to your hard  
disk.  
For details on the storage location of the  
images and file names, see page 76.  
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Troubleshooting  
3 Consult your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
2 Press the RESET button located inside  
the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then  
turn on the power again. (This will clear  
the date and time settings, etc.)  
Troubleshooting  
If you have trouble with your camera, try  
the following solutions.  
1
Check the items on pages 81 to 88. If the  
screen shows “C:ss:ss”, the  
self-diagnosis function is  
RESET  
Battery and power  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The battery pack is not  
charged.  
• The camera is turned on.  
• The connection is not correct.  
p Turn the power off (page 12).  
p Check the connection (page 8).  
The battery pack cannot  
be installed.  
• The battery pack is not properly installed.  
p Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever  
down using the front edge of the battery pack (page 8).  
/CHG lamp flashes.  
• The battery pack is not properly installed.  
• The battery pack malfunctions.  
p Properly install the battery pack (page 8).  
p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
While charging the battery • The AC power adaptor is disconnected.  
p Properly connect the AC power adaptor (page 8).  
pack, the /CHG lamp  
• The battery pack is not properly installed.  
p Properly install the battery pack (page 8).  
does not light.  
• The charging is complete.  
The battery remaining  
indicator is incorrect. Or  
the sufficient battery  
remaining indicator is  
displayed but the power  
runs out soon.  
• You have used the camera for a long time in an  
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.  
• The battery pack is dead (page 102).  
• The battery pack is discharged.  
• A mismatch has occurred in the remaining  
battery time information.  
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
p Replace the battery pack with a charged one (page 8).  
p Fully charge the battery pack (page 8).  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The battery pack runs  
down too quickly.  
• You are shooting/viewing images in an  
extremely cold location.  
• The battery pack is not charged enough.  
• The battery pack is dead (page 102).  
p Fully charge the battery pack (page 8).  
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
The power cannot be  
turned on.  
• The battery pack is not installed properly.  
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.  
p Properly install the battery pack (page 8).  
p Connect the AC power adaptor securely to the camera  
• The battery pack is dead (page 102).  
• The battery pack is not charged enough.  
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
p Fully charge the battery pack (page 8).  
The power turns off  
suddenly.  
• If you do not operate the camera for about 90  
seconds while the power is on, the camera turns  
off automatically to prevent wearing down the  
battery (when [POWER SAVE] is [OFF], after  
three minutes.) (page 12).  
p Turn on the power again (page 12).  
• The battery pack is discharged.  
p Replace the battery pack with a charged one (page 8).  
Shooting still images / movies  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The LCD screen is not  
turned on even when the  
power is turned on.  
• The power was turned off with the LCD screen p Turn on the LCD screen (page 25).  
turned off the last time you used the camera.  
The subject is not visible • The MODE dial is not set to  
on the LCD screen.  
,
P, SCN, or p Set the MODE dial to  
,
P, SCN, or,  
(pages 18, 27, 62).  
.
The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close.  
p Set the macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that is  
11  
within 50 cm (19  
/
inches) from the lens. Make sure to place  
16  
the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting  
distance when shooting (page 21).  
• The Landscape mode is selected for Scene  
selection.  
p Cancel the mode (page 27).  
• You set the focus preset distance.  
• [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON].  
p Set to the auto focus mode (page 43).  
p Press and hold the shutter button halfway down or set [POWER  
SAVE] to [OFF] (page 99).  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Unable to smart zoom.  
• You cannot use smart zoom while shooting a  
movie (MPEG movie).  
• The LCD screen is turned off.  
p Turn on the LCD screen (page 25).  
• The  
(IMAGE SIZE) is set to [2272×1704] or p Set  
(IMAGE SIZE) to other settings except [2272×1704]  
[2272 (3:2)].  
and [2272 (3:2)] (page 20).  
The image is too dark.  
The image is too bright.  
• You are shooting a subject with a light source  
behind the subject.  
• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.  
• [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON].  
p Adjust the exposure (page 43).  
p Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (pages 40, 99).  
p Set [POWER SAVE] to [OFF] (pages 40, 99).  
• You are shooting a spot lighted subject in a dark p Adjust the exposure (page 43).  
location such as on a stage.  
• The LCD screen is too bright.  
p Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (pages 40, 99).  
The image is  
monochrome (black and  
white).  
• [PFX] (P. EFFECT) is set to [B&W].  
p Cancel the B&W mode (page 51).  
Vertical streaks appear  
when you are shooting a  
very bright subject.  
• The smear phenomenon is occurring.  
p This is not a malfunction.  
You cannot shoot images. • No “Memory Stick” is inserted.  
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is  
insufficient.  
p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 16).  
p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it.  
p Change the “Memory Stick.”  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set the write-protect switch to the recording position  
is set to the LOCK position.  
• You cannot shoot while the flash is charging.  
• The MODE dial is not set to  
when you want to shoot a still image.  
• The MODE dial is not set to  
to shoot a movie.  
,
P, or SCN p Set the MODE dial to  
,
P, or SCN (pages 18, 27).  
(page 62).  
when you want p Set the MODE dial to  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Cannot shoot images with • The MODE dial is set to  
or SET UP.  
(No flash).  
p Set it to a setting other than  
, or SET UP (page 23).  
p Set the flash to “Auto” (No indicator) or (Forced flash)  
the flash.  
• The flash is set to  
• When shooting still images, scene selection is  
set to the Twilight mode.  
p Cancel the Twilight mode (page 27).  
• [MOVING IMAGE] is not set to [CLIP  
MOTION] in the SET UP settings.  
p Set it to [CLIP MOTION] (page 47).  
The eyes of the subject  
come out red.  
p Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] (page 23).  
p Set the correct date and time (page 14).  
The date and time are  
recorded incorrectly.  
• The date and time are not set correctly.  
Viewing images  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The image cannot be  
played back.  
• The MODE dial is not set to  
.
p Set the MODE dial to  
• You cannot play back the image on the camera,  
if it is modified on a computer or its folder/file  
name is changed.  
The image is coarse right  
after being played back.  
p This is not a malfunction.  
The images cannot be  
played back on a TV.  
• The [VIDEO OUT] setting for the camera in  
SET UP is incorrect.  
p Set [VIDEO OUT] to [NTSC] or [PAL] (pages 40, 99).  
• The connection is not correct.  
p Check the connection (page 33).  
The images cannot be  
played back on a  
computer.  
p See page 85.  
Unknown beeps are heard • These beeps are heard when the auto focus is  
p This is not a malfunction. Set the focus preset distance  
from the camera while  
working.  
viewing a movie.  
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Deleting/editing an image  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Your camera cannot  
delete an image.  
• The image is protected.  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 101).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
p Cancel the protection (page 57).  
You have deleted the  
image by mistake.  
• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot  
restore it.  
p The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” will prevent  
you from deleting images by mistake (page 101).  
p Protecting the image can prevent accidental erasure (page 57).  
The resizing function  
does not work.  
• Movie (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion/Multi Burst  
files cannot be resized.  
You cannot attach a print • Print (DPOF) marks cannot be attached to movie  
(DPOF) mark.  
(MPEG movie)/Clip Motion files.  
You cannot cut a movie.  
• The movie is not long enough to cut.  
• Protected movie (MPEG movie), Clip Motion,  
Multi Burst files and still images cannot be cut.  
Computers  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
You do not know whether  
or not your OS can be  
used with the camera.  
p Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 68, 79).  
You cannot install the  
USB driver.  
p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized  
Administrators).  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Your computer does not  
recognize your camera.  
• The camera is turned off.  
p Turn on the camera (page 12).  
p Fully charge the battery pack (page 8).  
p Use the supplied USB multi connecting cable (page 72).  
• The battery level is too low.  
• You are not using the supplied USB multi  
connecting cable.  
• The USB multi connecting cable is not  
connected securely.  
p Disconnect the USB multi connecting cable, and securely  
connect it again. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on  
the LCD screen (page 72).  
• [USB CONNECT] is set to [PTP] in the SET UP p Set it to [NORMAL] (page 99).  
settings.  
• The USB connectors on your computer are  
connected to other equipment besides the  
keyboard and the mouse.  
p Disconnect the USB cables except for those connected to the  
keyboard and the mouse.  
• The USB driver is not installed.  
• Your computer does not properly recognize the p Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer,  
device because you connected the camera and  
your computer with the USB multi connecting  
cable before you installed the “USB Driver”  
from the supplied CD-ROM.  
p Install the USB driver (page 69).  
then install the USB driver (pages 69, 74).  
You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your  
p Connect the camera and your computer correctly (page 71).  
computer.  
• The copy procedure differs depending on your p Follow the copy procedure for your OS (pages 73, 74, 75, and  
OS.  
79).  
p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software,  
click on HELP.  
p If you are using the “Image Transfer” software, see page 73.  
After making a USB  
connection, “Image  
Transfer” does not  
automatically start.  
p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when your  
camera, etc., is connected.] at [Basic] setting (page 73).  
p Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on  
The image cannot be  
played back on a  
computer.  
p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software,  
click on HELP.  
p Consult the computer or software manufacturer.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The image and sound are • You are playing back the movie directly from  
p Copy the movie to the hard disk of the computer and then play  
the movie file back from the hard disk (pages 73, 74, 75, and  
79).  
affected by noise when  
you play back a movie on  
a computer.  
the “Memory Stick.”  
You cannot print an  
image.  
p Check the printer settings.  
p See “Choosing images to print” (page 60), or if you are using  
the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software, click on HELP.  
The error message  
appears when loading the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
p Set the display mode of your computer as follows:  
For Windows, 800 × 600 dots or more, high color (16-bit color,  
65 000 colors) or more.  
For Macintosh, 800 × 600 dots or more, 32 000 colors or more.  
“Memory Stick”  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
You cannot insert a  
“Memory Stick.”  
• You are inserting it backwards.  
p Insert it from the right side (page 16).  
You cannot record on a  
“Memory Stick.”  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 101).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
• The “Memory Stick” is full.  
p Delete unnecessary images (pages 35, 64).  
You cannot format a  
“Memory Stick.”  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 101).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
You have formatted a  
“Memory Stick” by  
mistake.  
• All the data on the “Memory Stick” are erased by p We recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect  
formatting.  
switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The camera does not  
work, no operations can  
be performed.  
• You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack.  
• The battery level is low or zero (The  
indicator appears.).  
p Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack only (page 102).  
p Charge the battery (page 8).  
• The AC power adaptor is not connected  
securely.  
p Connect it securely to the multi connector of the camera and to  
a wall outlet (wall socket) (page 11).  
The power is on, but the  
camera does not work.  
• The internal system is not working properly.  
p Disconnect, and then, after one minute, reconnect all power  
sources and turn on the camera. If this does not work, press the  
RESET button located inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover  
with a pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This will  
clear the date and time settings, etc.)  
You cannot identify the  
indicator on the LCD  
screen.  
p Check the indicator (pages 104 to 106).  
The lens gets fogged.  
• Condensation is occurring.  
p Turn off the camera, leave the camera for about an hour and then  
try to use it again (page 100).  
The camera gets hot if you  
use it for a long time.  
p This is not a malfunction.  
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Warnings and  
messages  
The following messages appear on the LCD screen.  
Message  
Meaning/ Corrective Action  
NO MEMORY STICK  
SYSTEM ERROR  
MEMORY STICK ERROR  
• Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 16).  
• Turn the power off and on again (page 12).  
• Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 16).  
• The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty.  
MEMORY STICK TYPE  
ERROR  
• The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera (page 101).  
• The “Memory Stick” format failed. Format the “Memory Stick” again (page 39).  
FORMAT ERROR  
MEMORY STICK LOCKED • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. Set it to the recording position  
NO MEMORY SPACE  
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images (pages 35, 64).  
NO FILE IN THIS FOLDER • No images have been recorded in this folder.  
FOLDER ERROR  
• A folder with the same first three digits number already exists in the “Memory Stick.” (For example: 123MSDCF  
and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder.  
CANNOT CREATE MORE  
FOLDER  
• You cannot create any folders.  
CANNOT RECORD  
FILE ERROR  
• You attempt to select the folder that is available only for viewing with your camera. Select other folders (page 51).  
• An error occurred while playing back the image.  
FILE PROTECT  
IMAGE SIZE OVER  
CAN NOT DIVIDE  
• The image is protected against erasure.  
• You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.  
• The movie is not long enough to be divided.  
• The file is not a movie (MPEG movie).  
INVALID OPERATION  
• You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than your camera.  
• The battery pack is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.  
For "InfoLITHIUM"  
BATTERY ONLY  
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Message  
Meaning/ Corrective Action  
• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery (page 8). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of  
battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.  
• You are not holding the camera steadily enough. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure  
the camera in place.  
ROTATE THE LENS  
PORTION  
• The lens portion is falling downward. Rotate the lens portion.  
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Code  
Cause  
Countermeasure  
Self-diagnosis display  
Your camera has a self-diagnosis display.  
This function displays the condition of the  
camera on the LCD screen using a  
C:32: ss  
There is trouble with your  
camera’s hardware, or with the  
lens.  
• Turn the power off and on again  
C:13: ss  
The camera cannot read or write • Re-insert the “Memory Stick” several  
data on the “Memory Stick.” times.  
combination of a letter and four numerical  
digits. If this occurs, check the following  
code chart and take the corresponding  
countermeasure. The last two digits  
(indicated by ss)will differ depending on  
the state of the camera.  
An unformatted “Memory Stick” • Format the “Memory Stick” (page 39).  
is inserted.  
The inserted “Memory Stick”  
cannot be used with your camera,  
or the data is damaged.  
• Insert a new “Memory Stick” (page 16).  
E:61: ss  
E:91: ss  
E:92: ss  
A camera malfunction that you  
cannot reverse has occurred.  
• Press the RESET button (page 81) located  
inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,  
then turn the power on again.  
If your camera is not still functioning well  
after trying the countermeasure a couple of  
times, contact your Sony dealer or local  
autholized Sony service facility and inform  
them of the 5-digit code.  
C:32:ss  
Self-diagnosis display  
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Additional information  
E-mail  
(Units: images)  
The number of images  
that can be saved/  
shooting time  
The number of images that can be saved and  
the shooting time are different, depending  
on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the  
image size, and the image quality. Refer to  
the following charts when you choose a  
“Memory Stick.”  
16MB  
8 (14)  
32MB  
16 (29)  
16 (29)  
32 (59)  
49 (89)  
64MB  
32 (59)  
32 (59)  
65 (119)  
98 (179)  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
65 (119) 117 (210) 238 (427) 485 (871)  
65 (119) 117 (210) 238 (427) 485 (871)  
131 (239) 230 (420) 468 (854) 956 (1743)  
197 (359) 340 (595) 691 (1210) 1411 (2470)  
2272×1704  
2272 (3:2)  
1600×1200  
1280×960  
640×480  
8 (14)  
16 (29)  
24 (44)  
88 (194) 178 (392) 358 (788) 718 (1580) 1190 (2381) 2420 (4841) 4940 (9881)  
VOICE  
(Units: images)  
16MB  
7 (14)  
32MB  
15 (28)  
15 (28)  
31 (54)  
45 (78)  
64MB  
31 (57)  
31 (57)  
62 (109)  
91 (157)  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
63 (114) 115 (204) 234 (414) 478 (846)  
63 (114) 115 (204) 234 (414) 478 (846)  
125 (219) 223 (396) 453 (806) 926 (1646)  
183 (316) 324 (549) 660 (1117) 1347 (2280)  
2272×1704  
2272 (3:2)  
1600×1200  
1280×960  
640×480  
7 (14)  
• The number of images is listed in FINE  
(STANDARD) order.  
• The values for the number of images that  
can be saved and the shooting time may  
vary, depending on the shooting  
conditions.  
• For normal shooting times and numbers  
of images that can be saved, see page 30.  
• When the remaining number of images  
recordable is more than 9999, “>9999” is  
indicated.  
15 (26)  
22 (38)  
69 (121) 140 (245) 281 (492) 564 (987) 1020 (1785) 2074 (3630) 4234 (7410)  
Clip Motion  
16MB  
(Units: images)  
32MB  
178  
64MB  
358  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
NORMAL  
MOBILE  
88  
718  
1190  
3571  
2420  
7261  
4940  
486  
982  
1971  
3951  
14821  
NORMAL: When 10 frames are shot  
MOBILE: When two frames are shot  
MPEG movie  
(Units: seconds)  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
16MB  
42  
32MB  
87  
64MB  
176  
320 (HQX)  
320×240  
160×112  
354  
1419  
5494  
641  
2567  
9935  
1304  
5221  
2663  
10657  
41239  
174  
352  
708  
673  
1363  
2740  
20203  
Multi Burst  
16MB  
1280×960 24 (46)  
(Units: images)  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
32MB  
64MB  
50 (93)  
101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694)  
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Menu items  
Menu items that can be changed differ  
depending on the position of the MODE  
dial. The LCD screen shows only the items  
you can operate based on the current  
position of the MODE dial. Factory settings  
are indicated with x.  
When the MODE dial is set to  
Item  
(IMAGE SIZE)  
Setting  
Description  
x2272×1704 / 2272 (3:2) /  
Selects the image size used when shooting still images (page 17).  
1600×1200 / 1280×960 / 640×480  
MODE (REC MODE)  
VOICE  
E-MAIL  
– Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 50).  
– Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size  
xNORMAL  
– Records an image using the normal recording mode.  
When the MODE dial is set to P or SCN  
Item  
SCN  
Setting  
Description  
x
/
/
/
Selects one of the Scene selections. (When the MODE dial is set to  
cannot be carried out.) (page 27)  
P, this setting  
(EV)  
+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /  
+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV  
/ 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV /  
1.3EV / 1.7EV / 2.0EV  
Adjusts the exposure (page 43).  
9 (FOCUS)  
/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /  
CENTER AF / x MULTI AF  
Chooses the auto focus method (page 41), or sets the focus preset distance (page 43).  
WB (WHITE BAL)  
/
/
/
/ xAUTO  
Sets the white balance (page 45).  
(
SPOT METER  
)
ON / x OFF  
Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 44).  
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Item  
ISO  
Setting  
Description  
400 / 200 / 100 / xAUTO  
Selects the ISO sensitivity. When shooting under dark conditions or shooting a fast-  
moving subject, use a high-number setting. When recording high-quality images, use  
a low-number setting (When the MODE dial is set to SCN, this setting cannot be  
carried out.).  
(IMAGE SIZE)  
x2272×1704 / 2272 (3:2) /  
Selects the image size used when shooting still images (page 17).  
1600×1200 / 1280×960 / 640×480  
(P.QUALITY)  
xFINE / STANDARD  
Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard  
image quality mode (page 29).  
MODE (REC MODE)  
VOICE  
E-MAIL  
– Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 50).  
– Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size  
xNORMAL  
– Records an image using the normal recording mode.  
(FLASH LEVEL)  
HIGH  
xNORMAL  
LOW  
– Makes the flash level higher than normal.  
– Normal setting.  
– Makes the flash level lower than normal.  
PFX (P.EFFECT)  
(SHARPNESS)  
SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /  
NEG.ART / xOFF  
Sets the special effects for the image (page 51).  
+2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2  
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The  
setting is 0).  
indicator appears (except when the  
When the MODE dial is set to  
settings)  
(when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MPEG MOVIE] in the SET UP  
Item  
(EV)  
Setting  
Description  
+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /  
+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV  
/ 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV /  
1.3EV / 1.7EV / 2.0EV  
Adjusts the exposure (page 43).  
9 (FOCUS)  
/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /  
CENTER AF / x MULTI AF  
Chooses the auto focus method (page 41), or sets the focus preset distance (page 43).  
WB (WHITE BAL)  
/
/
/
/ xAUTO  
Sets the white balance (page 45).  
(
SPOT METER  
)
ON / x OFF  
Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 44).  
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Item  
(IMAGE SIZE)  
PFX (P.EFFECT)  
Setting  
Description  
320 (HQX) / 320×240 / x160×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording movies (page 62).  
SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /  
Sets the special effects for the image (page 51).  
NEG.ART / xOFF  
When the MODE dial is set to  
(when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings)  
Item  
(EV)  
Setting  
Description  
+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /  
+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV  
/ 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV /  
1.3EV / 1.7EV / 2.0EV  
Adjusts the exposure (page 43).  
9 (FOCUS)  
/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /  
CENTER AF / x MULTI AF  
Chooses the auto focus method (page 41) or sets the focus preset distance (page 43).  
WB (WHITE BAL)  
/
/
/
/ xAUTO  
Sets the white balance (page 45).  
(
SPOT METER  
)
ON / x OFF  
Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 44).  
Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 47).  
(IMAGE SIZE)  
xNORMAL / MOBILE  
(FLASH LEVEL)  
HIGH  
xNORMAL  
LOW  
– Makes the flash level higher than normal.  
– Normal setting.  
– Makes the flash level lower than normal.  
PFX (P.EFFECT)  
(SHARPNESS)  
SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /  
NEG.ART / xOFF  
Sets the special effects for the image (page 51).  
+2 / +1/ x0 / –1 / –2  
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The  
setting is 0).  
indicator appears (except when the  
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When the MODE dial is set to  
(when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP settings)  
Item  
(EV)  
Setting  
Description  
+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /  
+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV  
/ 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV /  
1.3EV / 1.7EV / 2.0EV  
Adjusts the exposure (page 43).  
9 (FOCUS)  
/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /  
CENTER AF / x MULTI AF  
Chooses the auto focus method (page 41) or sets the focus preset distance (page 43).  
WB (WHITE BAL)  
/
/
/
/ xAUTO  
Sets the white balance (page 45).  
(
SPOT METER  
(INTERVAL)  
)
ON / x OFF  
Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 44).  
1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (NTSC)  
1/6.3 / 1/12.5 / x1/25 (PAL)  
– In NTSC mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval.  
– In PAL mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval.  
* The choices of between-frame shutter interval differ depending on the setting of  
the [VIDEO OUT] item in the SET UP setting (page 99).  
(P.QUALITY)  
xFINE / STANDARD  
Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard  
image quality mode (page 29).  
PFX (P.EFFECT)  
SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /  
Sets the special effects for the image (page 51).  
NEG.ART / xOFF  
(SHARPNESS)  
+2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2  
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The  
setting is 0).  
indicator appears (except when the  
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When the MODE dial is set to  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
FOLDER  
DELETE  
OK/CANCEL  
Select the folder contains the images you want to play back (page 53).  
OK  
CANCEL  
– Deletes the displayed image (pages 35, 64).  
– Cancels deleting of the image.  
PROTECT  
DPOF  
Protects images against accidental erasure (page 57).  
Selects still images you want to attach/cancel the print (DPOF) mark (page 60).  
SLIDE  
INTERVAL  
– Sets the slide show interval (page 55). (For single-image screen only.)  
x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min  
– Selects images from either folder or “Memory Stick.”  
xFOLDER/ALL  
IMAGE  
REPEAT  
– Repeats the slide show.  
xON/OFF  
START  
– Starts the slide show.  
CANCEL  
– Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show.  
RESIZE  
ROTATE  
DIVIDE  
2272×1704 / 1600×1200 /  
1280×960 / 640×480 / CANCEL  
Changes the recorded image size (page 59). (For single-image screen only.)  
Rotates the still image (page 56). (For single-image screen only.)  
Divides a movie (page 66). (For single-image screen only.)  
(counter-clockwise) /  
(clockwise) / OK / CANCEL  
OK / CANCEL  
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SET UP items  
Set the MODE dial to SET UP. The SET UP  
screen appears.  
Factory settings are indicated with x.  
(CAMERA)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
MOVING IMAGE  
xMPEG MOVIE / CLIP MOTION Selects the shooting mode (pages 40, 47, 48, 62).  
/ MULTI BURST  
DATE/TIME  
DAY & TIME / DATE / xOFF  
Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 26). When shooting  
movies, or images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes, the date and time  
cannot be inserted in the image. Also, the date and time will not be displayed when  
shooting. The date and time will be displayed when the image is played back.  
RED EYE REDUCTION ON / xOFF  
AF ILLUMINATOR xAUTO / OFF  
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 23).  
Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in the dark. Helps when it is hard to focus  
on the subject under dark lighting (page 24).  
(MEMORY STICK TOOL)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
FORMAT  
OK / CANCEL  
Formats the “Memory Stick.” Note that formatting erases all data on a “Memory Stick,” including even  
protected images (page 57).  
CREATE REC.  
FOLDER  
OK / CANCEL  
OK / CANCEL  
Creates a folder for recording images (page 52).  
CHANGE REC.  
FOLDER  
Changes a folder for recording images (page 52).  
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(SETUP 1)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
LCD  
BRIGHT/  
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.  
BRIGHTNESS  
xNORMAL/ DARK  
LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/  
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and easy to  
see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge  
faster. Displayed only when you are using the camera with the battery pack. When [POWER SAVE] is  
set to [ON], this item cannot be shown.  
xNORMAL  
BEEP  
SHUTTER  
x ON  
OFF  
– Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.  
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.  
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.  
POWER SAVE  
x ON / OFF  
Selects whether to use the POWER SAVE mode (page 10). Displayed only when you are using the  
camera with the battery pack.  
(SETUP 2)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
FILE NUMBER  
x SERIES  
– Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed or the recording folder  
is changed.  
RESET  
– Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording  
folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)  
USB CONNECT  
VIDEO OUT  
PTP/xNORMAL  
Switches the USB mode (page 68).  
NTSC  
PAL  
– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, USA).  
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).  
LANGUAGE  
CLOCK SET  
Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.  
Sets the date and time (page 14).  
OK / CANCEL  
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On moisture condensation  
If the camera is brought directly from a cold  
to a warm location, or is placed in a very  
damp room, moisture may condense inside  
or outside the camera. This moisture  
condensation may cause a malfunction of  
the camera.  
The internal rechargeable button  
battery  
This camera has an internal rechargeable  
button battery for maintaining the date and  
time and other settings regardless of  
whether the power is on or off.  
This rechargeable button battery is  
continually charged as long as you are using  
the camera. However, if you use the camera  
for only short periods it discharges  
gradually, and if you do not use the camera  
at all for about one month it becomes  
completely discharged. In this case, be sure  
to charge this rechargeable button battery  
before using the camera.  
Note that even if this rechargeable button  
battery is not charged, you can still use the  
camera as long as you do not record the date  
and time.  
Precautions  
Cleaning  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
Clean the screen surface with an LCD  
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
Moisture condensation occurs easily  
when:  
• The camera is brought from a cold  
location such as a ski slope into a warmly  
heated room.  
• The camera is taken from an air-  
conditioned room or car interior to the hot  
outdoors, etc.  
Cleaning the lens  
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
Cleaning the camera surface  
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the  
surface with a dry cloth. Do not use any type  
of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine  
as this may damage the finish or the casing.  
To prevent moisture condensation  
When bringing the camera from a cold  
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a  
plastic bag and leave it in the new location  
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag  
when the camera has adapted to the new  
temperature.  
How to charge  
Note on operating temperature  
The camera is designed for use within a  
temperature range of 0° to 40° (32°F to  
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot  
locations that exceed this range is not  
recommended.  
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the AC power adaptor, or  
install a charged battery pack, and leave the  
camera for 24 hours or more with the power  
turned off.  
If moisture condensation occurs  
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour  
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if  
you attempt to shoot with moisture  
remaining inside the lens, you will be  
unable to record clear images.  
The internal rechargeable button battery is  
installed under the cover (by the side of the  
speaker) located at the bottom of the  
camera. Do not remove it except when  
disposing of the camera.  
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We cannot ensure all of the functions of each  
“Memory Stick.”  
Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.”  
Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory  
Stick.”  
Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.  
Avoid using or storing the “Memory Stick” in  
the following places:  
In a car parked in the sun, or at a high  
temperature.  
Under direct sunlight,  
The “Memory Stick”  
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable  
and versatile IC recording medium with a  
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a  
floppy disk.  
You can use the “Memory Stick” as an  
external recording media that can be  
attached or removed as well as exchanging  
data between the units.  
Notes on use of the “Memory Stick”  
(supplied)  
You cannot record or delete images when the  
write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The  
position or the shape of the write-protect switch  
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”  
you use.  
In a humid place or near corrosive material.  
Connector  
Notes on using the “Memory Stick  
Duo” (optional)  
There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an  
ordinary “Memory Stick” and a  
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into  
the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor when using  
the “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera.  
Verify that you are inserting the “Memory Stick  
Duo” in the proper direction when inserting it  
into the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor.  
Verify that you are inserting the “Memory Stick  
Duo” Adaptor in the proper direction when  
inserting it into the camera. Inserting it in the  
wrong direction may cause a malfunction.  
Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” that is not  
inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor  
into a “Memory Stick”-compatible unit. This  
may cause a malfunction of the unit.  
“MagicGate Memory Stick” that are  
equipped with the MagicGate copyright  
protection technology. You can use both  
types of “Memory Stick” with your camera.  
However, because your camera does not  
support the MagicGate standards, data  
recorded with your camera is not subject to  
MagicGate* copyright protection.  
Write-protect  
switch  
Labeling position  
Do not remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off  
the camera while reading or writing data.  
Data may be damaged in the following cases:  
Removing the “Memory Stick” or turning off  
the camera while reading or writing data.  
Using the camera in a location subject to the  
effects of static electricity or noise.  
You can also use the “Memory Stick Duo”  
and “Memory Stick PRO” with the camera.  
* MagicGate is copyright protection technology  
that uses encryption technology. The “Memory  
Stick” formatted with a computer is not  
guaranteed to operate with this camera.  
We recommend you back up any important  
data.  
Note on use of the “Memory Stick  
PRO” (optional)  
“Memory Stick PRO” with a capacity of up to  
1 GB is verified for this camera.  
Do not attach any other material than the  
supplied label on the labeling position.  
When you attach the supplied label, be sure to  
attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that  
the label does not stick out.  
When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,”  
put it in the case supplied with it.  
Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory  
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.  
Recording/  
“Memory Stick”  
Playback  
Memory Stick (Memory Stick Duo)  
a
MagicGate Memory Stick  
(MagicGate Memory Stick Duo)  
a**  
a**  
Memory Stick PRO  
** The camera cannot record or play back the  
data needed by the MagicGate function.  
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Effective use of the battery pack  
• Battery performance decreases in low-  
temperature surroundings, and the battery  
life is shortened under such  
circumstances. To use the battery pack  
longer, we recommend you keep the  
battery pack in a pocket close to your  
body to warm it, and insert it in your  
camera just before you start shooting.  
• If you use the LCD screen or shoot a lot  
using the flash, the battery power will be  
used up faster.  
• We recommend having spare batteries  
handy for two or three times the expected  
shooting time, and try test shooting  
before actually using the camera.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water.  
The battery pack is not water-resistant.  
How to store the battery pack  
• If the battery pack is not to be used for a  
long time, do the following procedure  
once per year to maintain proper function.  
1.Fully charge the battery.  
2.Discharge on your camera.  
3.Remove the battery from your camera  
and store it in a dry, cool place.  
• To use the battery pack up on your  
camera, leave the POWER button to on in  
slide show playback mode (page 55) until  
the power goes off.  
The “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
What is the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack?  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions of your camera.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camera, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
Battery life  
• The battery life is limited. Battery  
capacity decreases little by little as you  
use it more and more, and as time passes.  
When the battery operating time seems to  
have been considerably shortened, a  
probable cause is that the battery pack has  
reached the end of its life.  
• The battery life varies depending on  
storage, operating conditions, and  
environment, and is different for each  
battery pack.  
Charging the battery pack  
• We recommend charging the battery pack  
in an ambient temperature of between  
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). If you  
charge the battery pack outside of this  
temperature range, you may not be able to  
efficiently charge the battery pack.  
Remaining battery time indicator  
If the power goes off although the battery  
remaining indicator indicates that the  
battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again after  
running it down so that the indication on the  
battery remaining indicator is correct. Note,  
however, that the correct battery indication  
sometimes will not be restored if it is used  
in high temperatures for a long time or left  
in a fully charged state, or the battery pack  
is frequently used.  
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Operating temperature range  
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)  
Storage temperature range  
Input/output connectors  
Specifications  
Multi connector  
20° to +60°C (4° to +140°F)  
LCD screen  
7
3
Camera  
System  
Dimensions 47 × 30 × 80 mm (1  
1
/
× 1  
/
×
8
16  
LCD panel used  
3
/
inches) (W/H/D, protruding  
4
3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive  
Total number of dots  
123 200 (560×220) dots  
parts not included)  
Image device 8.98 mm (1/1.8 type) color  
Mass  
Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz)  
(adaptor only)  
CCD  
Primary color filter  
Total pixels number of camera  
Approx. 4 130 000 pixels  
Power, general  
NP-FC11 battery pack  
Used battery pack  
Used battery Lithium ion battery  
Effective pixels number of camera  
Approx. 3 950 000 pixels  
NP-FC11  
Maximum voltage  
DC 4.2 V  
Power requirements  
3.6 V  
Lens  
f=7.65 mm  
(35 mm camera conversion: 37mm)  
F2.8  
Nominal voltage  
DC 3.6 V  
Power consumption (when shooting)  
1.9 W  
Exposure control  
Automatic,  
Capacity  
2.8 Wh (780 mAh)  
Operating temperature range  
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)  
Storage temperature range  
Scene selection (four modes)  
Accessories  
White balance  
• NP-FC11 battery pack (1)  
• AC-LM5 AC power adaptor (1)  
• USB multi connecting cable (1)  
• A/V multi connecting cable (1)  
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)  
• Wrist strap (1)  
20° to +60°C (4° to +140°F)  
Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,  
Fluorescent, Incandescent  
Dimensions 92.6 × 71 × 27 mm  
3
7
1
File format (DCF compliant)  
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG  
(3  
/
× 2  
/
× 1  
/
8
inches)  
4
8
(W/H/D, protruding portions not  
included)  
compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion),  
DPOF compatible  
Audio with still image: MPEG1  
compliant (Monaural)  
Movies: MPEG1 compliant  
(Monaural)  
Mass  
Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz) (NP-FC11  
battery pack, “Memory Stick” and  
wrist strap included)  
• “Memory Stick” (16MB) (1)  
• CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-008) (1)  
• Operating Instructions (1)  
Microphone Electret condenser microphone  
Speaker Dynamic speaker  
Recording media  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
“Memory Stick”  
AC-LM5 AC power adaptor  
Flash  
Recommended distance  
3
0.5 to 1.7 m (1 feet 7  
5 feet 7 inches)  
/
inches to  
Power requirements  
4
AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
(when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto)  
Rated output voltage  
DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A  
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H Sharpness indicator (94, 95, 96)  
I Picture effect indicator (51)  
J Low battery warning (90)  
K AF range finder (41)  
The LCD screen  
For shooting still images  
L Spot light-meter aiming point  
1
2
3
4
5
qd  
qf  
qg  
qh  
qj  
qk  
ql  
w;  
M Image quality indicator (29, 30)  
N Recording folder indicator (51)  
O Remaining number of recordable  
images indicator (30)  
Self-diagnosis display (91)  
P Remaining “Memory Stick”  
capacity indicator (30)  
min  
101  
60  
640  
3:2  
6
7
8
9
SOLARIZE  
F2.8  
125  
Q Center AF  
/Multi AF  
+
indicator (41)/Focus preset value  
wa  
ws  
wd  
wf  
R EV adjustment indicator (43)  
S Iris value indicator  
T Shutter speed indicator  
WB  
ISO  
q;  
qa  
qs  
U Macro  
(21)  
V Self-timer indicator (22)  
W Vibration warning indicator (90)  
X Menu/Guide menu (40)  
Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/  
guide menu on/off.  
E Flash mode (23)/Red-eye  
reduction (23)/White balance  
indicator (45)/AF illuminator  
indicator (24, 98)/Program mode  
indicator (41)  
A Image size indicator (17, 30)  
B Recording mode indicator  
C AE/AF lock indicator (18, 42)  
D Battery remaining indicator (9)  
F Scene selection indicator (27)  
G Date/time indicator (26)  
ISO sensitivity (94)  
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For shooting movies  
7
8
9
1
2
min  
60  
STBY  
101  
160  
[
q;  
]
3
4
5
00:00:00 00:28:25  
SOLARIZE  
qa  
qs  
qd  
qf  
qg  
+
6
WB  
A Recording mode indicator (62)  
B Battery remaining indicator (9)  
C White balance indicator (45)  
D Picture effect indicator (51)  
E Spot light-metering aiming point  
K Center AF  
/Multi AF  
The page numbers in parentheses indicate  
the location of additional important  
information.  
indicator (41)/Focus preset value  
L EV adjustment indicator (43)  
M Macro  
(21)  
N Self-timer indicator (22)  
F AF range finder (41)  
O Menu/Guide menu (40)  
Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/  
guide menu on/off.  
G Image size indicator (62)  
H Recording time (Maximum  
recordable time) indicator (92)/  
Self-diagnosis display (91)  
I Recording folder indicator (51)  
J Remaining “Memory Stick”  
capacity indicator (92)  
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X Menu/Guide menu (40)  
For still image playback  
For movie playback  
qh  
qj  
qk  
ql  
w;  
1
2
6
7
8
9
q;  
qa  
The page numbers in parentheses indicate  
the location of additional important  
information.  
qd  
qf  
101  
min  
60  
640  
101  
12/12  
3
4
101  
min  
60  
160  
x1.3  
101  
8/8  
00:00:12  
qg  
wa  
ws  
5
qs  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
wd  
wf  
A Change folder indicator (53)  
FOLDER DELETE PROTECT DPOF  
OK  
B Recording mode indicator (47-50)  
C Volume indicator (50)/Protect  
mark indicator (57)/Print (DPOF)  
mark indicator (60)  
M Image size indicator (63)  
N Recording mode indicator (63)  
O Playback indicator (63)/Volume  
indicator (63)  
D Zoom indicator (54)  
P Change folder indicator (53)  
Q Playback folder indicator (53)  
R Image number/Number of  
E Folder-file number (77)  
F Playback folder indicator (53)  
G Recording folder indicator (51)  
H Remaining “Memory Stick”  
capacity indicator (30)  
images recorded in the playback  
folder (63)  
S Recording folder indicator (51)  
T Remaining “Memory Stick”  
capacity indicator (92)  
I Number of images recorded in  
the playback folder (30)  
J Image number (30)  
U Counter (63)  
K Image size indicator (17, 30)  
L Recording date/time of the  
image (26)/Menu/Guide menu  
V Playback screen (63)  
W Playback bar (63)  
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Index  
Computer  
Folder  
Index  
Symbols  
G
A
D
I
Image  
E
Editing still images  
Exposure  
B
Battery pack  
F
File  
J
Flash  
L
LCD screen display  
C
Focus  
Charging  
M
Memory Stick  
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The number of images that can be saved/  
shooting time ......................................... 92  
Shooting with the date and time inserted  
S
Setting  
Menu  
Movie  
Shooting mode  
................................................................. 26  
Still image playback  
T
N
U
P
Still image shooting  
Power  
V
W
R
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Zoom  
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Printed on 100% recycled paper  
using VOC (Volatile Organic  
Compound)-free vegetable oil  
based ink.  
Additional information on this product and answers to frequent  
asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.  
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan  
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