Enjoying
the camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup
screen
Digital Still Camera
User’s Guide/
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
DSC-H2
Connecting your
camera to your TV
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations for
shooting/playback with your camera.
Troubleshooting
Others
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
Owner’s Record
Index
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-H2
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Serial No. ___________________________
Printed in Japan
© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-673-166-11(1)
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WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.
Installation
Water and Moisture
Use
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
Object and Liquid Entry
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
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Lightning
Safety Check
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
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Read this first
For Customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
For Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries
are recyclable.
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.:DSC-H2
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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Note:
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European
countries with separate collection
systems)
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
For Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8
feet).
(i.e., marked with an
used.
or
mark) must be
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this camera.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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Notes on using your camera
remove them from your camera, then store them
in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the
Types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used (not supplied)
The IC recording medium used by this
camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are
two types of “Memory Stick”.
Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing sharp
images with excellent contrast.
The lens for this camera has been produced
under a quality assurance system certified
by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a
“Memory Stick Duo” with your
camera.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
• The contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfunction of your camera or
recording media, etc.
“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a
“Memory Stick” with your camera.
Internal memory and “Memory Stick
Duo” back up
• Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery
or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp
is lighted, as the internal memory data or
Other memory cards cannot be used.
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
“Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed.
Always protect your data by making a back up
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by
inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied).
Notes on recording/playback
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 112) before operating the camera.
• Before you record one-time events, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water
entering the inside of the camera may cause
malfunctions which in some cases may not be
repairable.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride
battery
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright
light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to
your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of
your camera.
• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
• Charge both of the Ni-MH batteries (supplied)
before using the camera for the first time.
(t step 1 in “Read This First”)
• The batteries can be charged even if they are not
completely discharged. Also, even if batteries
are not fully charged, you can use the partially
charged capacity of the batteries as is.
• If you do not intend to use the batteries for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
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• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
Information Technology Industries
Association).
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 112).
• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to
malfunctions and an inability to record images,
this may render the recording medium unusable,
or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.
• Playback of images recorded with your camera
on other equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on your
camera are not guaranteed.
Warning on copyright
• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of
flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surface to become discolored or to stick to the
flash surface, resulting in insufficient light
emission.
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this manual are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.
Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder
and lens
• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are
manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are
operational for effective use. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue or green in color) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen and the
LCD finder. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
Black, white, red,
blue and green
points
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• This camera is equipped with a power zoom
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
On image data compatibility
• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
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For full use of the digital still camera
Prepare the camera and shoot images easily
“Read This First” (separate volume)
1 Prepare the batteries
2 Turn the camera on/set the clock
3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)
4 Select the image size for use
5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Shoot still images (Scene Selection)
6 View/delete images
Get more friendly with your camera
This manual
• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/
Connect your camera to a PC or a printer
This manual
• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in
• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer
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Table of contents
Read this first............................................................................................ 5
Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 14
Color – On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 16
Menu items.......................................................................................... 44
COLOR (Color Mode)
WB (White Bal)
BRK (Bracket Step)
M
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Viewing menu..........................................................................................49
1
2
Setup 1...............................................................................................65
1
Setup 2...............................................................................................67
2
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“Memory Stick Duo”)............................................................................... 78
How to print still images.......................................................................... 85
Printing at a shop.................................................................................... 89
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 93
Precautions........................................................................................... 112
Index.................................................................................................... 116
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Enjoying the camera
Basic techniques for better images
Focus
Exposure
Color
Quality
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
(page 43), and so on.
Focusing on a subject successfully
Focus
When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Press the shutter
button fully down
straight away.
Press the shutter AE/AF lock indicator
Then press the
shutter button
fully down.
button halfway
Flashing , lit/beeps
down.
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See
“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).
Hints for preventing blur
Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the
camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using the 2-second delay self-
timer or a tripod, or turning on the anti-blur function may be effective. Also, using the
flash in dark places is also recommended.
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Adjusting the light intensity
Exposure
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is
the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives
light
Exposure:
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass
through
ISO = Recording sensitivity
Overexposure
= too much light
Whitish image
The exposure is automatically set to the
proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust it manually using
the functions below.
Manual exposure:
Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and
Correct exposure
Image Brightness (EV):
Allows you to adjust the exposure that has
been determined by the camera.
Underexposure
= too little light
Darker image
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
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Hints for adjusting the exposure (EV)
The camera judges that the
subject is bright so that the
exposure is darker.
Adjust in the +
direction
When shooting a whitish
overall image such as a backlit
subject or a snowy scene
The camera judges that the
subject is dark so that the
exposure is brighter.
Adjust in the –
direction
When shooting a darker overall
image
You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or
underexpose your subject (giving a whitish or darkish image). t step 5 in “Read This
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device
(equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ
depending on the ISO sensitivity.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
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On the effects of lighting
Color
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources
Weather/lighting
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Reddish
Characteristics of light
White (standard)
Bluish
Blue-tinged
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 46).
On “image quality” and “image size”
Quality
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory,
and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
1 Image size: 6M
2816
2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels
640
2 Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Pixels
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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)
Pixel
Many pixels (Fine
Example: Printing in
up to A4 size
image quality and
large file size)
Few pixels (Rough
image quality but
small file size)
Example: An attached
image to be sent by e-
mail
The default settings are marked with
.
Image size
Usage guidelines
6M (2816×2112)
Larger
Up to A4/8×10"print
Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio
Up to 13×18cm/5×7"print
Up to 10×15cm/4×6"print
For E-mail
1)
3:2 (2816×1872)
3M (2048×1536)
2M (1632×1224)
VGA (640×480)
Smaller
2)
3)
Display On 16:9 HDTV
16:9 (1920×1080)
1)
2)
3)
Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.
Usage guidelines
Frame/Second
Movie image size
640(Fine) (640×480)
Approx. 30
Display on TV (high quality)
Display on TV (standard)
For E-mail
640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17
160 (160×112) Approx. 8
• The larger the image size, the higher the quality is.
• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 47)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high
compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
A POWER lamp (t step 2 in “Read This
A
(Playback) button (t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
First”)
B FINDER/LCD button (t step 5 in
C
/BRK button (41)
“Read This First”)
D Shutter button (t step 5 in “Read This
C Finder (t step 5 in “Read This First”)
First”)
D Finder adjustment dial (t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
G Microphone
F Control button
H Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in “Read This
Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in
“Read This First”)
I Lens
Menu off:
/
/
/
(t step 5 in
J Flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”)
“Read This First”)
G
(Image Size/Delete) button
(t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)
H Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This
M
(USB) jack (73)
First”)
N Jack cover
I
(STEADY SHOT) button (t step
5 in “Read This First”)
J POWER button (t step 2 in “Read This
First”)
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K For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button
T Tripod receptacle (bottom)
(t step 5 in “Read This First”)
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and
may damage the camera.
For viewing:
/
(Playback zoom)
button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
L
(Screen display switch) button (27)
O AC Adaptor cord cover
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor
(not supplied)
For details, refer to the operation
manual supplied with the AC adaptor.
• Do not pinch the cord when you close the
cover.
P Speaker (bottom)
Q “Memory Stick Duo” cover (bottom)
(t step 3 in “Read This First”)
R OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in
“Read This First”)
S Battery cover (bottom) (t step 1 in
“Read This First”)
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Attaching the shoulder strap and the
lens cap
Attaching the lens hood
When you shoot in bright lighting
conditions, such as outdoors, we
recommend that you use the lens hood to
reduce the image quality deterioration
caused by unnecessary light.
1 Attach the adaptor ring.
2 Position the lens hood as shown below and
turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
• You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood
attached.
• When using the lens hood, be careful that the
following:
– The AF illuminator light may be blocked.
– The flash light may be blocked, causing the
shadow to appear when using the built-in
flash.
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Storing the lens hood
The lens hood can be attached in the reverse
direction to store it with the camera when it
is not in use.
Position the lens hood as shown below and
turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
Attaching a conversion lens (not
supplied)
When you want to do enhanced wide-angle
shots or zoom-in shots on distant objects,
attach a conversion lens.
1 Attach the adaptor ring.
2 Attach a conversion lens.
• For details, see the operating instructions
supplied with your conversion lens.
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Indicators on the screen
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
Display
Indication
P S A M
Mode dial (33)
Camera mode (t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
When shooting still images
SL
Flash mode (t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
Flash charging
in “Read This First”)
1.3
Red-eye reduction (58)
Flash synchro (60)
Sharpness (48)
REAR
When shooting movies
Contrast (48)
Conversion lens (61)
AF illuminator (59)
Metering mode (45)
Color mode (45)
ON
VIVID
NATURAL
SEPIA B&W
A
Display
Indication
Battery remaining (t step
1 in “Read This First”)
z
AE/AF lock (t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
M
BRK
White balance (46)
WB
STBY
REC
Standby/Recording a movie
(t step 5 in “Read This
First”)
Mode dial (Scene
Selection) (t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
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B
C
Display
Indication
Display
Indication
Peaking Low
Peaking Off
Image size (t step 4 in
“Read This First”)
6M
3:2
3M
1M
VGA
FINE
STD
•
1M is displayed only when
the Multi Burst is activated.
6 4 0
6 4 0
16:9
2
5
10 90cm
1 6 0
Manual focus bar (40)
0.9
2
5m
FINE STD
Image quality (47)
zSet
Flexible spot AF (39)
Manual focus (40)
Recording folder (63)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
101
Macro (t step 5 in “Read
This First”)
Remaining internal
memory capacity (29)
Manual focus (40)
AF mode (57)
Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity (28)
S
AF M A F
C
AF
AF range finder frame
indicator (38)
00:00:00
[00:28:05]
Recording time [maximum
STEADY SHOT OFF (t
step 5 in “Read This First”)
1/30"
400
Multi Burst interval (48)
Remaining number of
Self-timer (t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
ISO number (47)
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D
E
Display
Indication
Display
Indication
Vibration warning (13)
• Indicates vibration may
prevent you from shooting
clear images due to
insufficient lighting. Even if
the vibration warning
NR slow shutter (36)
• When using certain shutter
speeds*, the NR slow
shutter function activates
automatically to reduce the
picture noise.
* When [ISO] is [Auto],
[80] to [200]: 1/6 second
or slower
appears, you can still shoot
images. However, we
recommend that you turn on
the anti-blur function, you
use the flash for better
lighting or using a tripod or
other means to stabilize the
camera.
When [ISO] is [400] to
[1000], or the mode dial
E
Low battery warning (31,
is set to
(High
Sensitivity): 1/25 second
or slower
+
Spot metering cross hair
125
Shutter speed (36)
Aperture value (36)
AF range finder frame (38)
F3.5
+2.0EV
step5 in “Read This First”)
MOVE
MOVE
zOK
Flexible spot AF (39)
Manual focus (40)
Menu (43)
(not displayed
on the screen
on the previous
page)
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A
When playing back still images
Display
Indication
Battery remaining (t step
1 in “Read This First”)
3
4
1
M
Image size (t step 4 in
6M
3:2
3M
“Read This First”)
1M
VGA
FINE
STD
5
6 4 0
6 4 0
16:9
1 6 0
2
BACK/NEXT
VOLUME
Playback mode (t step 6
in “Read This First”)
-
Protect (50)
When playing back movies
Print order (DPOF) mark
Change folder (49)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
1
3
4
Zoom scaling (t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
1.3
Step
12/16
Frame by frame playback
2
5
N
Playback (t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
Volume (t step 6 in “Read
This First”)
B
Display
101-0012
Indication
Folder-file number (49)
Playback bar (t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
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E
Display
Indication
Display
Indication
PictBridge connecting (87)
Recording folder (63)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
•
appears when histogram
display is disabled.
101
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
2006 1 1
9:30 AM
Playback folder (49)
101
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
DPOF
Menu (43)
Playing back Multi Burst
images in series (41)
z PAUSE
z PLAY
Remaining internal
memory capacity (29)
Select images
BACK/
NEXT
Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity (28)
Adjust volume
VOLUME
8/8 12/12
Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
00:00:12
Counter (t step 6 in “Read
This First”)
D
Display
Indication
PictBridge connecting (88)
• Do not disconnect the
USB cable, while the icon
is displayed.
+2.0EV
5 in “Read This First”)
ISO number (47)
Metering mode (45)
Flash
White balance (46)
WB
500
Shutter speed (36)
Aperture value (36)
F3.5
Playback image (t step 6
in “Read This First”)
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Changing the screen display
• By pressing the
button longer, you can brighten the EVF
• When you set the histogram display to on,
image information is displayed during playback.
(Screen display switch)
Each time you press the
switch) button, the display changes as
follows.
(Screen display
• The histogram does not appear in the following
situations:
While shooting
– When the menu is displayed.
– When recording movies
During playback
– When the menu is displayed.
– In index mode
(Screen
display
switch) button
– When you are using playback zoom.
– When you are rotating still images.
– During playback of movies
• A large difference in the histogram displayed
when shooting and during playback may occur
when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or high.
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
Histogram on
Indicators off
Histogram display
Indicators on
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Number of still images and recording time of
movies
The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that
can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera. The values may vary
depending on the shooting conditions. For image size and image quality, t step 4 in “Read
The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and
[Standard] on the lower line.)
(Units: Images)
Capacity
32MB
64MB
128MB
42
256MB
77
512MB
157
1GB
2GB
660
Size
6M
10
21
39
322
592
19
10
79
42
142
77
290
157
290
302
537
484
907
2904
7261
484
907
1215
660
3:2
21
322
19
39
79
142
148
264
238
446
1428
3571
238
446
592
1215
1266
2250
2025
3798
12154
30385
2025
3798
3M
20
41
82
617
37
74
149
133
246
790
1975
133
246
1097
988
2M
33
66
61
123
394
985
66
1852
5928
14821
988
VGA
16:9
196
491
33
61
123
1852
• The number of images listed is for when the normal mode is selected.
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.
The recording time of movies
(Units: hour : minute : second)
Capacity
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
2GB
Size
640(Fine)
640(Standard)
160
–
–
–
0:02:57
0:10:42
2:51:21
0:06:02
0:21:47
0:12:20
0:44:27
0:25:18
1:31:09
0:01:27
0:22:42
0:02:56
0:45:39
0:05:54
1:31:33
5:47:05 11:44:22 24:18:25
• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ
from the actual image size.
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When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo”
(Recording with the internal memory)
The camera has 30 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there
is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal
memory.
• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.
When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are
played back.
B
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo”
inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
Internal
memory
B
on images in the internal memory.
Recordable number of still images and time of movies in the internal memory are as follows.
The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and
[Standard] on the lower line.)
(Units: Images)
Size
6M
3:2
3M
2M
VGA
16:9
Capacity
30MB
9
9
19
34
31
57
183
459
31
57
18
18
The recording time of movies
(Units: hour : minute : second)
Size
640(Standard)
0:01:21
160
Capacity
30MB
0:21:59
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On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo”
Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
camera.
• You cannot move image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.
• You can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer via a USB connection between a computer
and your camera, but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
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Battery life and number of images that can be
recorded/viewed
– The power turns on and off once every ten
times.
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA
standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
• The number of shooting images/battery life does
not change, regardless of image size.
The tables show the approximate number of
images that can be recorded/viewed and the
battery life when you shoot images in
[Normal] mode with the batteries (supplied)
at full capacity and at an ambient
temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers
of images that can be recorded or viewed
take into account changing the “Memory
Stick Duo” as necessary.
When viewing still images
Note that the actual numbers may be less
than those indicated depending on the
conditions of use.
No. of
images
Battery life
(min.)
Batteries
• The battery capacity decreases as the number of
uses increases and also over time (page 110).
• The number of images that can be recorded/
viewed and the battery life are decreased under
the following conditions:
NH-AA-DB (Ni-
MH) (supplied)
Approx.
9800
Approx.
490
• Viewing single images in order at about three
second intervals
– The surrounding temperature is low.
– The flash is used frequently.
– The camera has been turned on and off many
times.
When shooting movies
NH-AA-DB (Ni-MH) (supplied) (min.)
– The zoom is used frequently.
LCD
Finder
– The brightness of EVF backlight is set to up.
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] or
[Continuous].
– [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Continuous].
– The battery power is low.
Approx. 250
Approx. 250
• Shooting movies continuously with an image
size of [160]
When shooting still images
LCD/
Finder
No. of
images
Battery life
(min.)
Battery
Approx.
400
Approx.
200
LCD
Finder
NH-AA-DB
(Ni-MH)
(supplied)
Approx.
400
Approx.
200
LCD Approx. 60 Approx. 30
Finder Approx. 60 Approx. 30
Alkaline
• Shooting in the following situations:
(P.Quality) is set to [Fine].
–
– [AF Mode] is set to [Single].
– [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Shooting].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The zoom is switched alternately between the
W and T ends.
– The flash strobes once every two times.
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Using the jog dial
The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment
modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode) or the EV
adjustment.
By turning the jog dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image.
Jog dial
To select the value
Turn the jog dial to change the values you want to set.
To select the item
Turn the jog dial to select the item you want to set the value.
When adjusting the value
Change the values in yellow.
The displayed value is set.
Yellow
(adjustable)
Yellow
(adjustable)
Press the jog dial to switch the
screen for selecting an item and the
screen for adjusting a value.
When selecting the item
Yellow
(selectable)
Yellow
(selectable)
Move the yellow indication V to
select the item.
• You cannot set items that are not available to select.
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Using the mode dial
Set the mode dial to the desired function.
Mode dial
: Movie
t step 5 in “Read This First”
Control button
Still image shooting modes
:
Auto Adjustment
Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read
This First”
P:
Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter
speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the
menu.
S:
A:
M:
Shutter Speed Priority Shooting
Also, you can select the various settings using the menu.
Aperture Priority Shooting
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually (page 36).
Also, you can select the various settings using the menu.
Manual Exposure Shooting
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed
and the aperture value) (page 37).
Also, you can select the various settings using the menu.
: Scene Selection mode
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t step 5 in
“Read This First”
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In this Operating Instructions, the available mode dial setting is shown as follows.
Unavailable
Available
Scene Selection
For details t step 5 in “Read This First”
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera.
(
: you can select the desired setting)
Burst/Multi Burst/
Flash level
Macro
Flash
White Balance
Exposure Bracket
—
—
—
—
—
SL
WB
Auto/
/
/
/
/
—
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Shooting with manual adjustment
The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can manually
adjust these settings.
Mode dial
FOCUS button
Jog dial
Aperture value
Exposure value
Shutter speed
Characteristics of “shutter speed”
Characteristics of “aperture”
(F value)
Faster
Slower
Open
Close
Moving objects
appear stopped.
Moving objects
appear to flow.
In-focus range
narrows, both
backward and
forward.
In-focus range
widens, both
backward and
forward.
P
S
A
M
Shooting with Program Shift
You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness
fixed.
is indicated while the aperture value and shutter speed combination is shifted.
2 Shoot the image.
To cancel Program Shift, turn the jog dial to return the indication from
to
.
• You cannot shift the aperture value and shutter speed combination when the shutter button is pressed
halfway down.
• When the brightness changes, the aperture value and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift
amount.
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• You may not be able to change the aperture value and shutter speed combination depending on your
shooting situations.
• When the flash mode setting is changed, Program Shift is canceled.
• Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning off the power cancels Program Shift.
Shooting with shutter speed
P
S
A
M
priority mode
You can adjust the shutter speed manually.
You can select a shutter speed from 1/1000 to 30 seconds.
2 Shoot the image.
• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”.
• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration.
• If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.
• If you select certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the
picture noise and “NR” appears.
* When [ISO] is [Auto], [80] to [200]: 1/6 second or slower
When [ISO] is [400] to [1000]: 1/25 second or slower
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen
flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we
recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced on) or
(Flash forced off).
• When the shutter speed is high, the amount of flash light may be insufficient even if you fire the flash.
Shooting with aperture priority
mode
P
S
A
M
You can manually adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens.
– When the zoom is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture from F2.8 to F8.0.
– When the zoom is set fully to the T side, you can select an aperture from F3.7 to F8.0.
2 Shoot the image.
• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/1000 to 8 seconds. When you set an aperture value of
F5.6 or more, the values start from 1/2000 second.
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen
flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we
recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.
SL
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced on),
(Slow synchro) or
(Flash forced off).
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Shooting with manual exposure
mode
P
S
A
M
You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture values.
The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV
value (below) on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera.
3 Shoot the image.
• The camera maintains the setting even when the power is turned off. Once you set a value you like, you
can reproduce the same exposure by simply setting the mode dial to M.
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen
flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we
recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced on) or
(Flash forced off).
Adjusting the exposure
manually — Image Brightness
(EV)
P
S
A
M
Toward –
Toward +
1 Press b ( ) on the control button.
The exposure value turns yellow.
Exposure value (yellow)
Toward +: Brightens an image.
0EV:The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
Toward –: Darkens an image.
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments (+2.0EV to –2.0EV).
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
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z Using a histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of
an image. Set the mode dial to
Scene Selection, then press
, P, S, A or
(Screen display
A
switch) repeatedly to display the histogram inside
the screen. The graph display indicates a bright
image when skewed to the right side, and a dark
image when skewed to the left side. Adjust the
exposure while checking it with the histogram.
B
Dark
Bright
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
• The histogram also appears when the mode dial is set to M, or playing back a single image, but you cannot
adjust the exposure.
P
S
A
M
Choosing a focus method
You can change the focus method. Press the FOCUS button repeatedly when it is difficult to
get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
(
: The default setting)
Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder
Multipoint AF (
)
frame. When the mode dial is set to
is available.
, only Multipoint AF
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the
frame.
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
Focuses automatically on a subject near the center of the
frame.
Center AF
(
)
• Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the
desired image composition.
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
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Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area.
Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the desired image
composition.
Flexible Spot AF
(
)
• To set the Flexible Spot AF, see the following procedure.
• This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is
out of the center area.
• When shooting a moving subject, take care that the subject does
not deviate from the range finder frame.
Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the
subject.
Manual Focus
• To set distance, see page 40.
• 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, the manual focus mode is convenient.
• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• When you are shooting movies, Multi point AF is recommended as the AF works even with a certain
amount of vibration.
• When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the
center of the frame. In this case the
not displayed.
,
or
indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is
To set the Flexible Spot AF
1 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select
(Flexible Spot AF).
The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to yellow.
AF range finder frame
(yellow: adjustable/white: fixed)
AF range finder frame indicator
2 Move the AF range finder frame to the point you want to focus on with v/V/b/B on the control
button, then press z.
The AF range finder frame turns white from yellow.
To move the AF range finder frame again, press z again.
• When the AF range finder frame is being moved, AF mode is set to [Monitor] and pressing z turns to the
mode set on the Setup screen.
• Once you change a focus method, the position of the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared.
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To set the manual focus
1 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select 9.
The manual focus bar appears.
Peaking level
Manual focus bar
Focus range 2 to 90 cm:
Focus range 90 cm to
:
Focus indicator
(yellow: adjustable/white: fixed)
2 Set the bar to the desired distance with b/B on the control button.
• If 9 flashes, it indicates the limitation of focus adjustment.
• Using the Expanded focus function (page 60), the image on the screen is expanded double to focus on
easily (The default setting).
3 Press z. 9 changes from yellow to white. To set again, press z again.
• Distance setting information in manual focus is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error
increases.
• The distance selection is limited according to the zoom scaling or the setting of the [Conversion Lens].
• Once you change a focus method, the distance of the manual focus you set up is cleared.
z Enhancing the outline of the subject that is visually in focus (Peaking)
The outline of the subject on the screen is enhanced using blue for easier focusing.
Set the peaking level with v/V on the control button while setting the manual focus.
(
: The default setting)
Sets the peaking level high.
Sets the peaking level low.
Peaking High
Peaking Low
Peaking Off
Does not use the peaking function.
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Continuous shooting
P
S
A
M
Shooting continuously
Select a continuous shooting mode by pressing the
/BRK button repeatedly.
/BRK button
(
: The default setting)
Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer
to the following table) when you press and hold down the
shutter button.
Burst (
)
• When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.
Records a series of three images with the exposure values
automatically shifted.
Exposure Bracket (BRK)
+ direction
Correct
– direction
• When the mode dial is set to
selected.
, Exposure Bracket cannot be
• You can select the image with the appropriate exposure after
recording when you are unable to shoot good pictures depending
on the brightness of the subject.
• You can select the bracket step value in [Bracket Step] mode
M
Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when
you press the shutter button.
• This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for
example.
• You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode
Multi Burst (
Normal
)
Does not shoot continuously.
On the Burst
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced off).
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
• You cannot select the following shutter speeds.
When [ISO] is [Auto], [80] to [200]: 1/6 second or slower
When [ISO] is [400] to [1000]: 1/25 second or slower
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• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst
stops.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.8 second.
The maximum number of continuous shots
(Units: images)
Quality
Fine
Standard
Size
6M
7
7
12
12
3:2
3M
12
19
100
19
21
2M
35
VGA
16:9
100
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On the Exposure Bracket
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced off).
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other
images.
brightness.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.8 second.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step
value.
• You cannot select the following shutter speeds.
When [ISO] is [Auto], [80] to [200]: 1/6 second or slower
When [ISO] is [400] to [1000]: 1/25 second or slower
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode
On the Multi Burst
• You can play back images shot with Multi Burst using the following procedure.
– To pause/resume: Press z on the control button.
– To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.
• You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode:
– Smart zoom
– Flash
– Dividing a series of images shot with Multi Burst
– Deleting or extracting a frame in a series of images shot with Multi Burst
– Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when the mode dial is set to
– Setting the shutter speed to lower than 1/30 second
• When playing back a series of images shot with Multi Burst using a computer or a camera not equipped
with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames.
• The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 34).
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Using the menu
Using menu items
button
Mode dial
v/V/b/B button
z button
MENU button
Control button
1
Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial.
Playback: Press
.
Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode.
2
3
Press MENU to display the menu.
Select the desired menu item with b/B
on the control button.
• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B
until the item appears on the screen.
• Press z after selecting an item in the Playback
mode.
4
5
Select the setting with v/V.
The setting you select is zoomed and is set.
Press MENU to turn off the menu.
To turn to the shooting mode
Press the shutter button halfway down so that the menu disappear.
• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu
items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.
• You cannot set items that are not available to select.
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Menu items
Menu for shooting (page 45)
The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items
are displayed on the screen.
(
: available)
Mode dial position:
P
S
A
M
Scene
COLOR (Color Mode)
(Metering Mode)
WB (White Bal)
ISO
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(P.Quality)
BRK (Bracket Step)
*
M
(Interval)
*
*
(Flash Level)
(Contrast)
(Sharpness)
(Setup)
—
—
Menu for viewing (page 49)
(Folder)
- (Protect)
(Print)
DPOF
(Slide)
(Rotate)
(Setup)
(Resize)
(Divide)
Trimming**
**Available only during playback zoom.
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Shooting menu
The default settings are marked with
.
P
S
A
M
COLOR (Color Mode)
You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.
Sets the image to monochromatic color
Sets the image to sepia color
B&W (B & W)
Sepia (SEPIA)
Natural (NATURAL)
Vivid (VIVID)
Normal
Sets the image to quiet color
Sets the image to deep and vivid color
• You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies.
• When Multi Burst is selected, the color mode is set to [Normal].
P
S
A
M
(Metering Mode)
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Measures only a part of the subject.
• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Spot (Spot metering)
(
)
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Center (Center-weighted
metering) (
)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
Multi (Multi-pattern
metering)
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting the AF range finder frame to Center AF is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 38).
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P
S
A
M
WB (White Bal)
Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when
the colors of an image look strange.
Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One
Push] ( ) mode.
One Push Set (
)
• This is unable to be selected while charging the flash.
Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The
One Push (
)
white color memorized in [One Push Set] (
) mode
becomes the basic white color. Use this mode when [Auto] or
other modes cannot set the color properly.
Flash (
WB
)
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change
quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as
at photography studios.
Incandescent (n)
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
Adjusts for a cloudy sky.
Fluorescent (
)
Cloudy (
)
Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs,
fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.
Daylight (
)
Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
Auto
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent] ( ).
• Except in [One Push] (
), [Flash] (
) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.
WB
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 34).
To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] (
) mode
Memorizes the basic white color for the [One Push] (
follows.
) mode. After selecting
, do as
1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting
conditions as you will shoot the subject.
2 Select [One Push Set] (
indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory,
[One Push] ( ) is selected again.
) with v. The screen momentarily turns black and the
• If the
indicator flashes slowly, the white balance has not been set or cannot be set. Use automatic
white balance.
• Do not shake or strike the camera while the
indicator flashes quickly.
SL
• When flash mode is set to
(Flash forced on) or
(Slow synchro), the white balance is adjusted to
the condition with the flash emitting.
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P
S
A
M
ISO
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the
sensitivity.
Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or
shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small
number to obtain high image quality.
1000
800
400
200
100
80
Auto
• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.
• [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
P
S
A
M
(P.Quality)
Selects the still image quality.
Fine (FINE)
Records with high quality (low compression).
Records with standard quality (high compression).
Standard (STD)
P
S
A
M
BRK (Bracket Step)
Selects the bracket step value when the Exposure Bracket is selected with the
/BRK button
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV.
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV.
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.
1.0EV
0.7EV
0.3EV
• Select Exposure Bracket with the
/BRK button first, set the desired setting for [Bracket Step]. When
you select a function other than Exposure Bracket, this function is unavailable (page 41).
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M
P
S
A
M
(Interval)
Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode (page 41).
• Select Multi Burst with the
setting for [Interval]. When you select a function other than
Multi Burst, this function is unavailable (page 41).
/BRK button first, set the desired
1/7.5 (1/7.5")
1/15 (1/15")
1/30 (1/30")
P
S
A
M
(Flash Level)
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
M +2.0EV
The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts
automatically.
0EV
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
m –2.0EV
• The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments.
• The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as + or –.
• To change flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First”
• If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.
• When the flash mode is set to
(Flash forced off), you cannot adjust the flash level.
P
S
A
M
(Contrast)
Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Toward +: Enhances the contrast.
Toward –: Reduces the contrast.
+ (
Normal
– (
)
)
P
S
A
M
(Sharpness)
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Toward +: Sharpens the image.
+ (
Normal
– (
)
Toward –: Softens the image.
)
P
S
A
M
(Setup)
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Viewing menu
The default settings are marked with
.
(Folder)
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with
“Memory Stick Duo”.
See the following procedure.
Cancels the selection.
OK
Cancel
1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.
Select Folder
102
2/2
Folder Name:102MSDCF
No. Of Files:
Created:
9
2006
1
1
1:05:34AM
OK
Cancel
BACK/NEXT
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
z On the folder
The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 63). You can change the
folder or create a new one.
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is
displayed, the following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder.
: Moves to the next folder.
: Moves to either the previous and next folders.
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- (Protect)
Protects images against accidental erasure.
See the following procedure.
Exits the Protection function.
Protect (-)
Exit
To protect images in single-image mode
1 Display the image you want to protect.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.
VGA
2/9
-
Protect
Exit
BACK/NEXT
4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.
To protect images in index mode
1 Press
(Index) to display the index screen.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z.
5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z.
A green - indicator appears on the selected image.
- (green)
MENU
SELECT
TO NEXT
•
6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images.
7 Press MENU.
8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.
• To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, and press z. Select [On] with B,
then press z.
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To cancel the protection
In single-image mode
In index mode
2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray.
3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.
To cancel protection of all images in the folder
Select [Off] with B, then press z.
• Note that formatting the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on the
recording media, even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.
• It may take some time to protect an image.
DPOF
Adds a
(Print)
(Slide)
Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show).
Interval
Sets the slide show interval.
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min
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Repeat
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
On
After all the images have been played back, the slide show
ends.
Off
Image
Plays back all images in the selected folder.
Folder
Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
All
See the following procedure.
Cancels the slide show.
Start
Cancel
1 Select [Interval], [Repeat] and [Image] with v/V/b/B on the control button.
2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z.
The slide show starts.
To end the slide show, press z to pause the slide show, select [Exit] with V, then press z.
• While pausing a slide show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B.
• The interval time is just a guideline, so it may vary depending on the image size, etc.
(Resize)
You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The
original image is retained even after resizing.
The setting size is just a guideline.
t step 4 in “Read This First”
6M
3M
2M
VGA
Cancel
Cancels resizing.
1 Display the image you want to resize.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z.
The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.
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• For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in “Read This First”
• You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images.
• When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates.
• You cannot resize the image size to [3:2] or [16:9].
• When you resize a [3:2] or [16:9] image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the
image.
(Rotate)
Rotates a still image.
Rotates an image. See the following procedure.
Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.
Cancels rotation.
OK
Cancel
1 Display the image to be rotated.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.
5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or Multi Burst images.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on
the software.
(Divide)
Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to
use when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” capacity is insufficient, or when you
attach movies to your e-mail messages.
• Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. Also note that you cannot restore files
once you cut them.
See the following procedure.
Cancels division.
OK
Cancel
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Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002
This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in
the following file configuration.
101_0001
101_0003
1
3
2
101_0002
1
2
Cutting scene A.
1
A
B
3
2
101_0002
Divide
101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005.
Cutting scene B.
101_0004
1
3
A
2
B
101_0005
Divide
101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
3
4
Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.
101_0004
A
101_0007
B
1
3
2
101_0006
Delete
Delete
Only the desired scenes remain.
1
3
2
101_0006
Procedure
1 Display the movie to be divided.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Divide) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The playback of the movie starts.
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5 Press z at the desired cutting point.
STD
6 4 0
10/10
00:00:02
Divide
Dividing
Point
O K
Cancel
Exit
• When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the
cutting point using b/B.
• If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again.
6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.
7 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The movie is cut.
• The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording
folder.
• You cannot cut the following kinds of images.
– Still image
– Movies not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds)
(Setup)
Trimming
Records an enlarged image (t step 6 in “Read This First”) as a new file.
See the following procedure.
Cancels trimming.
Trimming
Return
1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu.
2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z.
3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z.
The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.
• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is
retained.
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
• You cannot trim to an image size of [3:2] or [16:9].
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Using the Setup screen
Using Setup items
You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.
v/V/b/B button
Mode dial
z button
MENU button
Control button
1
2
3
Turn on the camera.
Press MENU to display the menu.
After pressing B on the control button, go to the
press B again.
(Setup) setting, then
4
5
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
The frame of the selected item turns yellow.
Press z to enter the setting.
To turn off the
To return to the menu from the
(Setup) screen, press MENU.
(Setup) screen, press b on the control button repeatedly.
• By pressing the shutter button halfway down, the camera turns off the
shooting mode.
(Setup) screen and returns to the
When the menu is not displayed
If you press MENU longer, the
(Setup) is displayed.
To cancel the
(Setup) setting
Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z on the control button. If it does not appear, select
the previous setting again.
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
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Camera 1
1
The default settings are marked with
.
AF Mode
Selects the auto focus operation mode.
Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for
shooting stationary subjects.
Single (S AF)
Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time
needed for focusing.
Monitor (M AF)
• Battery consumption may be faster than in [Single] mode.
Adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button
halfway down, and then continues to adjust the focus even
after AF lock is completed.
Continuous (C AF)
This mode allows shooting of moving subjects with
continued focus.
• Battery consumption may be faster than in any other AF mode.
On the [Continuous] (C AF)
• Focus adjustment may not be able to keep up when shooting fast moving subjects.
• The AF range finder frame is Center AF (page 38).
• The focus is not adjusted after the lock is completed in the following cases, and the “C AF” indicator
flashes. The camera operates in [Monitor] mode.
– When shooting in the dark place
– When shooting with a slow shutter speed
• There is no lock sound when the focus is achieved.
• When you press the shutter button all the way down using the self-timer, the focus is locked.
Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 12×).
When the zoom scale exceeds 12×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is
not available when the image size is set to [6M] or [3:2].
• The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the
following table.
Smart
(Smart zoom)
(
)
Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 24×, but the
image quality deteriorates.
Precision
(Precision digital zoom)
(
)
Does not use the digital zoom.
Off
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Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom
Size
3M
Maximum zoom scale
Approx. 16×
2M
Approx. 20×
VGA
16:9
Approx. 52×
Approx. 17×
• If you press the zoom button, the zoom scale is displayed.
The W side of this line is the optical zoom area,
and the T side is the digital zoom area
Zoom scaling indicator
• The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.
• The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The
,
or
indicator
flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
• When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no
effect on the recorded image.
Function Guide
When you operate the camera, the instructions of various functions are displayed.
Displays the function guide.
On
Off
Does not display the function guide.
Red Eye Reduction
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the
flash. Select this before shooting.
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
• The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.
On (
Off
)
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of
vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance
to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
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AF Illuminator
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button
is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The
indicator appears at this time.
ON
Uses the AF illuminator.
Auto
Off
Does not use AF illuminator.
• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will
not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 2.7 m (106 3/8 inches) (zoom: W)/2.6 m
(102 3/8 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.)
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the
center of the subject.
• The AF range finder frame does not appear. The
,
or
indicator flashes, and AF operates with
priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
• The AF illuminator does not operate when (Twilight) or
or when [Conversion Lens] is not set to [Off].
(Landscape) is selected in the Scene mode
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look
directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
Auto Review
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
Use the Auto Review.
On
Off
Does not use Auto Review.
• If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears
and you can immediately shoot the next image.
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Camera 2
2
The default settings are marked with
.
Expanded Focus
Expands the center of the screen double in manual focus mode.
Expands double.
Does not expand.
On
Off
Flash Sync.
Select the timing that the flash strobes.
Normally, use this setting. Since the flash strobes right after
Front
the shutter is released, this allows you to get your shot closer
to the time you release the shutter.
Used for a moving subject, etc. Since the flash strobes right
before the shutter is closed, this allows you to reflect the trail
of a light or movement afterimage on a subject.
Rear (REAR)
On the [Rear]
• When the shutter speed is too high, the [Rear] setting effect may not be available.
• When the red-eye reduction is selected, the red-eye reduction effect may not be available at slower shutter
speeds.
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STEADY SHOT
Selects the anti-blur mode.
Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter
button halfway down.
Shooting
Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize
images even when zooming up a far subject.
Continuous
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.
• When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you select [Shooting].
• You can turn off the anti-blur function using the (STEADY SHOT) button when the mode dial is not
set to . (t step 5 in “Read This First”)
• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases.
– When camera shake is too strong
– When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes
Conversion Lens
Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Attach
the supplied adaptor ring, then attach a conversion lens.
Attaches a close-up lens.
Close-up (
)
Attaches a tele conversion lens.
Attaches a wide conversion lens.
Does not attach a lens.
Tele (
Wide (
Off
)
)
• When using the built-in flash, the flash light may be blocked, causing the shadow to appear.
• The available zoom area is limited.
• The available focusing area is limited.
• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.
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Internal Memory Tool
This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
The default settings are marked with
.
Format
Formats the internal memory.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
See the following procedure.
Cancels the formatting.
OK
Cancel
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The format is complete.
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Memory Stick Tool
This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
The default settings are marked with
.
Format
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already
formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected
images.
See the following procedure.
Cancels the formatting.
OK
Cancel
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The format is complete.
Create REC. Folder
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.
See the following procedure.
Cancels folder creation.
OK
Cancel
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The folder creation screen appears.
Create REC. Folder
Creating REC. folder
102MSDCF
Ready?
OK
Cancel
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the
folder becomes the current recording folder.
• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF.”
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
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Change REC. Folder
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
See the following procedure.
OK
Cancels changing the recording folder.
Cancel
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The folder selection screen appears.
Select REC. Folder
102
2/2
Folder Name:102MSDCF
No. Of Files:
Created:
0
2006
1
1
1:05:34AM
OK
Cancel
BACK/NEXT
2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.
• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
See the following procedure.
Cancels the copying.
OK
Cancel
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 32 MB or larger capacity.
2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Copying starts.
Copying
102_COPY
• Use a fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride battery or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to
copy image files using a batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying
to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
• You cannot copy individual images.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in
(Internal Memory Tool) (page 62).
• You cannot select a folder copied on a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Even if you copy data, a
(Print order) mark is not copied.
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Setup 1
1
The default settings are marked with
.
EVF Backlight
Selects the brightness of the finder backlight when using the camera with batteries.
Brightens.
Bright
Normal
• You can also change the setting with the
(Screen display switch) button pressed longer.
• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.
Beep
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Shutter
On
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control
button/ press the shutter button.
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Off
Language
Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
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Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting.
See the following procedure.
Cancels the resetting.
OK
Cancel
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The settings are reset to the default setting.
• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.
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Setup 2
2
The default settings are marked with
.
File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording
Series
folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the
replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number
higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher
than the largest number is assigned.)
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the
recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the
largest number is assigned.)
Reset
USB Connect
Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge
compliant printer using the USB cable.
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
PictBridge
When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera
is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder
on the camera are copied to the computer. (Compatible with
Windows XP and Mac OS X.)
PTP
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
and a computer or other USB device (page 73).
Mass Storage
Auto
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up
communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant
• If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be
connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to
[PictBridge].
• If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be
connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [Mass
Storage].
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Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video
equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to
where the camera is used.
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).
NTSC
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
PAL
Clock Set
Sets the date and time.
Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then,
perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2
in “Read This First”).
OK
Cancels setting the clock.
Cancel
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UEsningjyoouyr iconmgputeyrour Windows computer
For details on using a Macintosh computer,
refer to “Using your Macintosh computer”
This section describes the English version
screen contents.
Install the software (supplied) first (page 71)
Copying images to your computer (page 72)
Viewing images on your computer
Enjoying images using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (page 79)
• Viewing images saved on your computer
• Viewing photos organized by date
• Editing images
Printing images
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depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This
section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage]
Recommended computer
environment
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Recommended environment for
copying images
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or
Windows XP Professional
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or
sleep mode, communication between your
camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
• Operation is not assured in an environment
based on an upgrade of the operating
systems described above or in a multi-boot
environment.
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
the supplied software
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or
Windows XP Professional
Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with
speakers
Processor/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz
or faster, 128 MB of RAM or more
(Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or
faster and 256 MB of RAM or more)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—200 MB or more
Display:
Screen resolution; 800 × 600 dots or more
Colors; High Color (16-bit color, 65,000
colors) or more
Notes on connecting your camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
single computer at the same time, some devices,
including your camera, may not operate,
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Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied)
using the following procedure.
• When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect
the camera to the computer before installation.
4
Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the
installation.
• In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator.
• When the supplied software is installed, the
USB driver is installed automatically.
When the restarting confirmation
message appears, restart the computer
following the instructions on the screen.
1
Turn on your computer, and insert
the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
5
Remove the CD-ROM after the
installation is complete.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click
(My
Computer) t
(CYBERSHOTSOFT).
2
3
Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen
appears.
Select the desired language, then
click [Next].
The “License Agreement” screen
appears.
Read the agreement carefully. If you
accept the terms of the agreement, click
the radio button next to [I accept the
terms of the license agreement] and then
click [Next].
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Copying images to your computer
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
You can copy images from the camera to
your computer as follows.
2
Insert the sufficiently charged
Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in
the camera, or connect the
camera to a wall outlet (wall
socket) with the AC Adaptor (not
supplied).
For a computer with a “Memory Stick”
slot
Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the
camera and insert it in the Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor in the computer and copy the
images.
If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
For a computer without a “Memory
Stick” slot
76 to copy images.
• When using Windows 2000/Me, install the
supplied software before proceeding. With
Windows XP, the installation is unnecessary.
• The screen displays shown in this section are the
examples for copying images from “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• When you copy images to your computer
using batteries, copying may fail or image
data may become corrupted if the batteries
shut down too soon.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
and the computer
3
Press
and the computer.
to turn on the camera
1
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with
recorded images into the camera.
• When copying images in the internal
memory, this step is unnecessary.
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Stage 3-A: Copying images to a
computer
Stage 2: Connecting the camera
and your computer
• For Windows 2000/Me, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
• For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does
not appear automatically, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
2 To the (USB)
jack
This section describes an example of
copying images to a “My Documents”
folder.
USB cable
1 To the USB jack
1
After making a USB connection in
Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a
folder on my computer using
Microsoft Scanner and Camera
Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard
screen appears automatically on
the desktop.
• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard
appears on the desktop.
“USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the
screen of the camera.
1
USB Mode
Mass Storage
Access
indicators*
Memory Stick
2
Switch on MENU
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”
screen appears.
When a USB connection is established for
the first time, your computer automatically
runs a program to recognize the camera.
Wait for a while.
* During communication, the access indicators
turn red. Do not operate the computer until the
indicators turn white.
2
Click [Next].
The images saved on the “Memory
Stick Duo” of the camera appear.
• If “USB Mode Mass Storage” does not appear,
set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 67).
• If no “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted,
images in the internal memory appear.
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3
Click the check box of unwanted
images to remove the checkmark
so they are not copied, then click
[Next].
5
Click the radio button next to
[Nothing. I'm finished working
with these pictures] to select it,
then click [Next].
1
1
2
2
The “Picture Name and Destination”
screen appears.
The “Completing the Scanner and
Camera Wizard” screen appears.
4
Select a name and destination for
the images, then click [Next].
6
Click [Finish].
The wizard screen closes.
• To continue copying other images,
follow the procedure explained in “Stage 2:
1
2
Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
Computer
Image copying starts. When the copying
is completed, the “Other Options”
screen appears.
• For Windows XP, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-A: Copying images to a
• This section describes an example of
copying images to the “My Documents”
folder.
This section describes an example of
copying images to the “My Documents”
folder.
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Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] t [DCIM].
3
Double-click the [My Documents]
folder. Then, right-click on the
“My Documents” window to
display the menu and click
[Paste].
1
2
• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not
displayed, see page 99.
The image files are copied to the “My
Documents” folder.
2
Double-click the folder where the
image files you want to copy are
stored.
Then, right-click an image file to
display the menu and click
[Copy].
• When an image with the same file name
exists in the copy destination folder, the
overwrite confirmation message appears.
When you overwrite an existing image with
a new one, the original file data is deleted.
To copy an image file to the computer
without overwriting, change the file name to
a different name and then copy the image
file. However, note that if you change the
play back that image with your camera.
1
2
• On the storage destination of the image
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Stage 4: Viewing images on
your computer
This section describes the procedure for
viewing copied images in the “My
Documents” folder.
To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below
beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the USB cable
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory
1
Click [Start] t [My Documents].
• Turning off the camera
2
x For Windows 2000/Me/XP
1 Double-click
on the tasktray.
Double-click here
1
2 Click
(Sony DSC) t [Stop].
The contents of the “My Documents”
folder are displayed.
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
• If you are not using Windows XP,
double-click [My Documents] on the
desktop.
4 Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
2
Double-click the desired image
file.
The image is displayed.
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– Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG
– Index image files that are recorded when you
record movies: MOV0ssss.THM
• For more information about folders, see pages
Image file storage destinations
and file names
The image files recorded with your camera
are grouped as folders on the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP
A Folder containing image data recorded
using a camera not equipped with the
folder creating function
B Folder containing image data recorded
using this camera
When no new folders are created, there are
folders as follows:
– “Memory Stick Duo”; “101MSDCF” only
– Internal memory; “101_SONY” only
• You cannot record any images to the
“100MSDCF” folder. The images in these
folders are available only for viewing.
• You cannot record/playback any images to the
“MISC” folder.
• Image files are named as follows. ssss
stands for any number within the range from
0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the
name of a movie file recorded in movie mode
and its corresponding index image file are the
same.
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
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Viewing image files stored on a computer with
your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”)
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
2
Copy the image file to the
“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the
following order.
When an image file copied to a computer
no longer remains on a “Memory Stick
Duo”, you can view that image again on the
camera by copying the image file on the
computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
1Right-click the image file, then click
[Copy].
2Double-click [Removable Disk] or
[Sony MemoryStick] in [My
Computer].
• Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with
your camera has not been changed.
• You may be unable to play back some images
depending on the image size.
• When an image file has been processed by a
computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera,
playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder
in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
• sss stands for any number within the
range from 100 to 999.
• When there is no folder, first create a folder with
your camera (page 63) and then copy the image
file.
1
Right-click the image file, then
click [Rename]. Change the file
name to “DSC0ssss.”
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for
ssss.
1
2
• If the overwrite confirmation message
appears, enter a different number.
• An extension may be displayed depending
on the computer settings. The extension for
still images is JPG, and the extension for
movies is MPG. Do not change the
extension.
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Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied)
You can use still images and movies from
the camera more than ever by taking
advantage of the software.
Basic instructions
Follow these steps to import and view
This section summarizes the “Cyber-shot
images from the camera.
Viewer” and gives basic instructions.
Importing images
“Cyber-shot Viewer” overview
1
Make sure “Media Check Tool”* is
running.
With the “Cyber-shot Viewer” you can:
• Import images shot with the camera and display
them on the monitor.
• Organize images on the computer on a calendar
by shooting date to view them.
• Retouch, print, and send still images as e-mail
attachments, change the shooting date, and
more.
* “Media Check Tool” is a program that
automatically detects and imports images
when a “Memory Stick” is inserted or when
the camera is connected.
Look for a
(Media Check Tool) icon
in the taskbar.
• For details on the “Cyber-shot Viewer”, refer to
the Help.
• If there is no
icon: Click [Start] t
[Programs] (in Windows XP, [All
Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Cyber-shot Viewer] t [Tools] t [Media
Check Tool].
To access the Help, click [Start] t
[Programs] (in Windows XP, [All
Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Help] t [Cyber-shot Viewer].
2
Connect the camera to your
computer with the USB cable.
Starting and exiting the “Cyber-
shot Viewer”
After the camera is automatically
detected, the [Import Images] screen is
displayed.
Starting the “Cyber-shot Viewer”
Double-click the
(Cyber-shot Viewer)
icon on the desktop.
Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t
[Programs] (in Windows XP, [All
Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Cyber-shot Viewer].
Exiting the “Cyber-shot Viewer”
Click
button in the top right corner of
the screen.
• If you will use the “Memory Stick” slot,
• In Windows XP, if the AutoPlay Wizard
appears, close it.
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Import the images.
2
Viewing images in “Viewed
folders” arranged by shooting
date on a calendar
To start importing images, click the
[Import] button.
1Click the [Calendar] tab.
Years when images were shot are listed.
2Click the year.
Images shot that year are displayed,
arranged on the calendar by shooting
date.
By default, images are imported into a
folder created in “My Pictures” that is
named with the date of importing.
3To display images by month, click the
desired month.
Thumbnails of images shot that month
are displayed.
• For instructions on changing the “Folder to
be imported”, refer to page 82.
4To display images by time, click the
desired date.
Thumbnails of images shot that day are
displayed, arranged by hour.
Viewing images
Year display screen
1
Checking imported images
When importing is complete, the
“Cyber-shot Viewer” starts. Thumbnails
of the imported images are displayed.
1
2
3
Month display screen
4
• The “My Pictures” folder is set as the
default folder in “Viewed folders”.
• You can double-click a thumbnail to display
the image by itself.
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Hour display screen
Displaying images in full-screen
mode
To display a slide show of current images in
full-screen mode, click the
button.
• To list images from a particular year or
month, click that period on the left of the
screen.
• To play or pause the slide show, click the
button on the lower left of the screen.
3
Displaying individual images
• To stop the slide show, click the
the lower left of the screen.
button on
On the hour display screen, double-click
a thumbnail to display the image by
itself in a separate window.
• You can edit displayed images by clicking
the
toolbar button.
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Updating image registration
information
To update image information, choose
[Update Database] from the [Tools] menu.
• Updating the database may take a while.
• If you rename image files or folders in “Viewed
folders”, they cannot be displayed with this
software. In this case, update the database.
Other functions
Preparing images stored on the
computer for viewing
To view them, register the folder that
contains the images as one of the “Viewed
folders”.
From the [File] menu, choose [Register
Viewed Folders...] to display the settings
screen for “Viewed folders” registration.
Uninstalling the “Cyber-shot
Viewer”
1 Click [Start] t [Settings] t [Control
Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove
Programs]. (For Windows XP, click [Start]
t [Control Panel], then double-click
[Add or Remove Programs].)
1
2
2 Select [Sony Picture Utility] and click
[Change/Remove] (For Windows XP,
[Remove] ) to uninstall.
Click the [Add...] button, and then specify
the folder with images for importing to
register the folder as a “Viewed folder.”
Technical Support
• Images in any subfolders of “Viewed folders”
are also registered.
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
Changing the “Folder to be imported”
To change the “Folder to be imported”,
access the “Import Settings” screen.
To display the “Import Settings” screen,
choose [Image Import Settings...] from the
[File] menu.
1
2
Choose the “Folder to be imported”.
• You can specify the “Folder to be imported”
from folders registered as “Viewed folders.”
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Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your computer.
• The supplied software is not compatible with
Macintosh computers.
Copying and viewing images on
a computer
1
Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer.
Recommended computer
environment
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Perform the same procedure as that
described in “Stage 1: Preparing the
Recommended environment for
copying images
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 or Mac
2
3
Connect the USB cable.
Perform the same procedure as that
described in “Stage 2: Connecting the
OS X (v10.0 or later)
USB jack: Provided as standard
Notes on connecting your camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
single computer at the same time, some devices,
including your camera, may not operate
depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
Copy image files to the Macintosh
computer.
1Double-click the newly recognized icon
t [DCIM] t the folder where the
images you want to copy are stored.
2Drag and drop the image files to the
hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard
disk.
• For details on the storage location of the
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This
section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage]
as examples. For details on [PTP], see page 67.
4
View images on the computer.
Double-click the hard disk icon t the
desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files to open that
image file.
• When your computer resumes from the suspend
or sleep mode, communication between your
camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
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To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below
beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the USB cable
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory
• Turning off the camera
Drag and drop the drive icon or the
icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the
“Trash” icon.
The camera is disconnected from the
computer.
• If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the
procedure above after you have turned your
computer off.
Technical Support
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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PHriontiwng sttilol impagresint still images
When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both
edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 86)
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer
You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing using a computer
You can copy images to a computer using the “Cyber-shot Viewer”
software in the supplied CD-ROM and print the images.
Printing at a shop (page 89)
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with
your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a
(Print order) mark on images that you want to print out in advance.
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge
compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you
can print images shot using your camera by
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Prepare the camera to connect it to the
printer via a USB connection. When
connecting the camera to a printer that is
recognized when [USB Connect] is set to
[Auto], Stage 1 is unnecessary.
• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
Index button
In single-image mode
You can print a single image on a printing
sheet.
MENU button
Control Button
• It is recommended to use fully charged Nickel-
Metal Hydride batteries or an AC Adaptor (not
supplied) to prevent the power from turning off
partway through printing.
In index mode
You can print several images at a reduced
size on a printing sheet. You can print a set
of either the same images (1) or different
images (2).
1
2
Press MENU to display the menu.
1
2
Press B on the control button to
select
(Setup).
3
4
Select [ ] (Setup2) with V, then
select [USB Connect] with v/V/B.
2
• An index print function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
• The quantity of images that can be printed as an
index image differ depending on the printer.
Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then
press z.
• You cannot print movies.
• If the
camera for about five seconds (error
notification), check the connected printer.
indicator flashes on the screen of the
The USB mode is set.
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Stage 2: Connecting the camera
to the printer
1
Select the desired printing
method with v/V on the control
button, then press z.
1
Connect the camera to the
printer.
[All In This Folder]
Prints all the images in the folder.
[DPOF image]
2 To the (USB)
jack
Prints all the images with a
displayed image.
(Print
[Select]
Selects images and prints all the
selected images.
USB cable
1Select the image you want to print with
b/B, then press z.
The
image.
mark appears on the selected
1 To the USB
jack
• To select other images, repeat this
procedure.
2Select [Print] with V, then press z.
[This image]
Prints a displayed image.
2
Turn on your camera and the
printer.
• If you select [This image] and set [Index] to
[On] in step 2, you can print a set of the
same images as an index image.
After the connection is made,
the
indicator appears.
2
Select print settings with v/V/b/B.
The camera is set to playback mode, then an
image and the print menu appear on the
screen.
[Index]
Select [On] to print as an index image.
[Size]
Stage 3: Printing
Regardless of what the mode dial is set to,
the print menu appears when you complete
Stage 2.
Select the size of the printing sheet.
[Date]
Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert
the date and time on images.
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• When you choose [Date], the date will be
inserted in the order you select (t step 2 in
“Read This First”). This function may not
be provided depending on the printer.
When you connect the camera to a printer,
the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to
turn off the print menu, then proceed as
follows.
[Quantity]
1 Press
(Index).
When [Index] is set to [Off]:
The index screen appears.
Select the number of sheets of an image
that you want to print. The image will
be printed as a single image.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Print) with B, then press z.
4 Select the desired printing method with v/
When [Index] is set to [On]:
V, then press z.
Select the number of sets of images that
you want to print as an index image. If
you selected [This image] in step 1,
select the number of the same image
you want to print side by side on a sheet
as an index image.
Print
All In
This Folder
DPOF image
Select
Cancel
• The designated number of images may not
all fit onto a single sheet depending on the
quantity of images.
[Select]
Selects images and prints all the selected
images.
Select the image you want to print with v/
V/b/B, then press z to display the
mark. (Repeat this procedure to select
other images.) Then, press MENU.
3
Select [OK] with V/B, then press
z.
The image is printed.
• If the
(PictBridge Connecting) icon
[DPOF image]
appears on the screen, do not disconnect the
USB cable.
Prints all the images with a
(Print
order) mark regardless of the displayed
image.
indicator
[All In This Folder]
Printing
2/3
Prints all the images in the folder.
Exit
To print other images
After step 3, select [Select] and the desired
image with v/V, then perform from step 1.
To print images on the index screen
Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera”
proceed with the following.
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Printing at a shop
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo”
containing images shot with your camera to
a photo printing service shop. As long as
the shop supports photo printing services
conforming to the DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in
Marking in single-image mode
advance so that you do not need to reselect
them when you print them out at the shop.
• You cannot print images stored in the internal
memory at a print shop directly from the
camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick
Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the
print shop.
MENU button
Control button
1
Display the image you want to
print.
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a
function allowing you to make a
order) mark on images of “Memory Stick
Duo” that you want to print out later.
(Print
2
3
Press MENU to display the menu.
• You can also print the images with the
(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms
to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.
Select DPOF with b/B, then press
z.
• You cannot mark movies.
A
(Print order) mark is marked on
the image.
• When you mark images shot in Multi Burst
mode, all the images are printed on one sheet
divided into 16 panels.
When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to
a shop
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to
what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your
photo printing service shop, copy the images
you want to print out to other medium such as a
CD-R and take it to the shop.
• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
with it.
4
To mark other images, display the
desired image with b/B, then
press z.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always
copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
To remove the mark in single-image
mode
Press z in step 3 or 4.
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To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select
[Exit] in step 8, then press z.
Marking in index mode
To remove the mark in index mode
Select the images from which you want to
remove the mark in step 5, then press z.
1
Display the index screen (t step
6 in “Read This First”).
To remove all the marks in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then
press z. Select [Off], then press z.
2
3
Press MENU to display the menu.
Select DPOF with b/B, then press
z.
4
5
Select [Select] with v/V, then
press z.
• You cannot add a
Folder].
mark in [All In This
Select the image you want to
mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.
A green
mark appears on the
selected image.
(green)
MENU
SELECT
TO NEXT
6
Repeat step 5 to mark other
images.
7
8
Press MENU.
Select [OK] with B, then press z.
The
mark turns white.
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Connecting your camera to your TV
Viewing images on a TV screen
You can view images on a TV screen by
connecting the camera to a TV.
3
Press
to turn on the camera.
Turn off both your camera and the TV
before connecting the camera and the TV.
button
1
Connect the camera to the TV.
1 To audio/video input jacks
Control button
2To A/V
OUT jack
Images shot with the camera appear on
the TV screen.
Press b/B on the control button to
select the desired image.
• When using your camera abroad, it may be
necessary to switch the video signal output
to match that of your TV system (page 68).
A/V cable
• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the
audio plug (black) of the A/V cable to the left
audio jack.
2
Turn on the TV and set the TV/
video input switch to “video.”
• For details, see the operating instructions
supplied with the TV.
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On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen,
you need a TV with a video input jack the
A/V cable. The color system of the TV
must match that of your digital still camera.
Check the following lists for the TV color
system of the country or region where the
camera is used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq,
Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one
minute, and turn on the power.
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be
checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
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Batteries and power
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining
indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location
• The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
• The poles of batteries or the terminals of the battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not
charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton swab, etc. (page 110).
• The displayed time remaining differs from the current one due to the memory effect
(page 110), etc. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to correct the display.
The batteries run down too quickly.
• Charge them sufficiently (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
Cannot turn on the camera.
• Install the batteries correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
• The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again (t
step 2 in “Read This First”).
• The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
Shooting still images/movies
The LCD screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on.
• The finder is turned on. Turn on the LCD screen using the FINDER/LCD button (t step 5 in
“Read This First”).
The image is not clear on the finder.
• Adjust the diopter scale properly using the finder adjustment dial (t step 5 in “Read This
First”).
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Your camera cannot record images.
do one of the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than
• Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.
.
• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:
– Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].
The subject is not visible on the screen.
• Your camera is set to the Playback mode. Press the shutter button halfway down, change the
mode dial position, or press
to change to the recording mode (t step 6 in “Read This
First”).
Recording takes a long time.
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to
position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance,
approximately 2 cm (13/16 inches) (W)/90 cm (35 1/2 inches) (T), when shooting. (t step 5
in “Read This First”).
•
(Twilight) or
(Landscape) is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images.
Precision digital zoom does not function.
• This function cannot be used while shooting movies.
Smart zoom does not function.
• This function cannot be used when:
– The image size is set to [6M] or [3:2].
– Shooting in Multi Burst mode.
– Shooting movies.
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The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced off) (t step 5 in “Read This First”).
• You cannot use the flash when:
–
(High Sensitivity) or (Twilight) is selected in the Scene Selection.
– When the mode dial is set to
.
• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when
(Landscape) is selected in the Scene Selection.
(Beach),
(High-Speed Shutter) or
The close-up (Macro) function does not work.
•
The date and time are not displayed.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. Only during playback, the date and time
are displayed.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
• Set the correct date and time (t step 2 in “Read This First”).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The image is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
• When the brightness of the finder backlight is too low, adjust the brightness of the EVF
The image is too bright.
• You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the
• When the brightness of the finder backlight is too high, adjust the brightness of the EVF
The image colors are not correct.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
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Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash
(t step 5 in “Read This First”).
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
The outline of the subject turns blue.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in
“Read This First”).
• The battery level is low. Install charged batteries.
Viewing images
Your camera cannot play back images.
• Press
(t step 6 in “Read This First”).
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
The date and time are not displayed.
•
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a
malfunction.
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Color unevenness may appear during video playback.
• This is not a malfunction. The recorded images are not affected.
Images are not displayed on the screen.
The image does not appear on the TV screen.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of
• The USB cable is connected to the USB jack. Disconnect it according to the correct procedure
Deleting/Editing images
Your camera cannot delete an image.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108).
You have deleted an image by mistake.
• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect
The resizing function does not work.
• You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.
You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.
• You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies.
You cannot cut a movie.
• The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds).
• Still images cannot be cut.
Computers
You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
Macintosh.
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Your computer does not recognize your camera.
• Turn on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This First”).
• When the battery level is low, install the charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”), or
• Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB Mode Mass
• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
jacks of your computer.
• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other
• Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and
your computer with the USB cable before you installed the software (supplied). Delete the
erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the software (see the next
item).
The “Removable disk” icon does not appear on the computer screen when you
connect your computer to the camera.
• Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a
Windows computer.
1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].
The “System Properties” screen appears.
2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager].
• For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab.
The “Device Manager” appears.
3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK].
The device is deleted.
The USB driver is also installed.
You cannot copy images.
• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not
be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by
After making a USB connection, “Cyber-shot Viewer” does not start
automatically.
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The image cannot be played back on a computer.
• If you are using “Cyber-shot Viewer,” refer to the Help.
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a
computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick
Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the
You cannot print an image.
• Check the printer settings.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
Cyber-shot Viewer
Images are not displayed correctly.
• Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not
You cannot find images imported.
• Look in the “My Pictures” folder.
page 82 and check what folder is used for importing.
You want to change the “Folder to be imported”.
• Access the “Import Settings” screen to change “Folder to be imported”. You can specify a
All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1.
• The date has not been set on the camera. Set the date on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This
First”).
“Memory Stick Duo”
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”).
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Cannot record on a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).
to [640(Fine)].
Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We
recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK
position to prevent accidental erasure (page 108).
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory
Stick” slot.
• Check whether the computer and the card reader support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of
computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those
manufacturers.
The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Internal memory
The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory.
• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in “Read This
First”).
Cannot record images using the internal memory.
• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in “Read This
First”).
The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you
copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
internal memory after copying the data.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Check the capacity (32 MB or more recommended).
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Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the
internal memory.
• Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.
Printing
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• When you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], both edges of the image may
be cut off.
• When printing images using your own printer, try canceling the trimming or borderless
settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or
not.
• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the
images without cutting off both edges.
PictBridge compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with
PictBridge or not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the
• Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again. If an error message is indicated on the
printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cannot print images.
• Check the USB cable is connected correctly.
• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB
cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable, turn the printer off and
then on, then connect the cable again.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may
not be printed.
Printing is canceled.
• You disconnected the USB cable before the
(PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears.
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Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether
the printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]
Cannot select the print size.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• If you have changed the paper size after having the USB cable connected, then connect the
printer again.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time
depending on the printer.
Others
Your camera does not work.
• The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the batteries (t step 1 in “Read
This First”).
The power is on, but the camera does not work.
• The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the batteries, and then, after one
minute, insert the batteries and turn on the camera.
Cannot identify an indicator on the screen.
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before
using it (page 112).
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The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The lens does not move when you turn off the camera.
• The batteries are discharged. Replace them with charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This
First”) or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (t step 2 in “Read This First”).
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display
Messages
If a code starting with a letter of the
alphabet appears, your camera has a self-
diagnosis display. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on
the state of the camera.
If you are unable to solve the problem even
after trying the following corrective actions
a few times, your camera may need repair.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
If the following messages appear, follow
the instructions.
Lens cap attached
• Remove the lens cap.
Turn the power off and on again
• A problem with the lens has caused an
error.
authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
E
• There is trouble with your camera’s
hardware. Turn the power off and on
again.
• The battery level is low. Charge the
batteries immediately (t step 1 in
“Read This First”). Depending on the
conditions of use or the type of battery,
the indicator may flash even though
there are still 5 to 10 minutes of
remaining battery time left.
C:13:ss
• The camera cannot read or write data on
the “Memory Stick Duo”. Either turn
off and on the camera or re-insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” several times.
• The internal memory has experienced a
format error, or an unformatted
System error
• Turn the power off and then on again
(t step 2 in “Read This First”).
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
Format the internal memory or the
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used with your camera, or the
data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again
(t step 2 in “Read This First”).
Reinsert the Memory Stick
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
correctly.
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used in your camera
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick Duo” is dirty.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
E:92:ss
• A camera malfunction has occurred.
turn the power on again.
Memory Stick type error
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used in your camera
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Format error
Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with
“999” exists on the “Memory Stick
Duo”. You cannot create any folders if
this is the case.
Memory Stick locked
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”
with the write-protect switch, and the
switch is set to the LOCK position. Set
the switch to the recording position
Cannot record
• The camera cannot record images in the
selected folder. Select a different folder
No memory space in internal
memory
File error
No memory space in Memory Stick
• An error occurred while the image was
playing back.
• Delete unnecessary images or files
(t step 6 in “Read This First”).
File protect
Read only memory
• Your camera cannot record or delete
images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.
Image size over
• You are playing back an image of a size
that cannot be played back on your
camera.
No file
• No images have been recorded in the
internal memory.
Cannot divide
No file in this folder
• The movie is not long enough to be
divided (shorter than about two
seconds).
• No images have been recorded in this
folder.
• The file is not a movie.
• You did not operate correctly when
copying images from your computer
Invalid operation
• You are trying to play back a file that is
not compatible with the camera.
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit
number already exists on the “Memory
Stick Duo” (For example: 123MSDCF
and 123ABCDE). Select another
folders, or create a new folder
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(Vibration warning indicator)
Printer error
• Check the printer.
• Camera shake may occur due to
insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on
the anti-blur function, or mount the
camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
• Check if the image you want to print is
corrupted.
640(Fine) is not available
• The data transmission to the printer may
not be completed yet. Do not disconnect
the USB cable.
• 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded
only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or
set the image size to a size other than
[640(Fine)].
Processing
• The printer is canceling the current print
job. You cannot print until it is finished.
This may take time, depending on the
printer.
Enable printer to connect
• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge],
however the camera is connected to a
non-PictBridge compliant device.
Check the device.
• The connection is not established.
Disconnect the USB cable, and connect
it again. If an error message is indicated
on the printer, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the printer.
Connect to PictBridge device
• You tried to print images before the
printer connection was established.
Connect to a PictBridge compliant
printer.
No printable image
• You tried to execute [DPOF image]
without placing a DPOF (Print order)
mark on the image(s).
• You tried to execute [All In This Folder]
while a folder that holds only movies
was selected. You cannot print movies.
Printer busy
Paper error
No Paper
Ink error
Low Ink
No Ink
• Check the printer.
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On the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo”
IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick” that can be used with this
camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick”
functions.
(not supplied)
• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you
slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a
fine-tipped object.
Terminal
“Memory Stick” type
Recording/
Playback
Write-protect
switch
Memory Stick
(without MagicGate)
—
—
a
Memo area
Memory Stick
(with MagicGate)
Some “Memory Stick Duo” cards do not
have a write-protect switch. On “Memory
Stick Duo” with this switch, the position
and shape may vary depending on the
“Memory Stick Duo”.
Memory Stick Duo
(without MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo
(with MagicGate)
*1*2
a
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while
reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or
the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in
locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not press down hard when you write down
on the memo area.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
MagicGate Memory Stick
—
MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo
*1
a
Memory Stick PRO
—
*1*2*3
Memory Stick PRO Duo
a
*1
“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are
equipped with MagicGate functions.
MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology. Data
recording/playback that requires MagicGate
functions cannot be performed with this
camera.
*2
*3
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the
“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal
object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
Supports high-speed data transfer using a
parallel interface.
640(Fine) size movies can be recorded.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a
computer is not guaranteed to operate with this
camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the
combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and
the equipment used.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to
water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo”
under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot
interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive
substances present
Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory
Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”
into a “Memory Stick” compliant device
without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you
might not be able to remove it from the device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure
that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted
facing the correct direction. Note that improper
use may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into
a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a
“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may
result in malfunction of the unit.
Note on using “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” (not supplied)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to
2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly
with this camera.
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On the battery charger and the batteries
Batteries you can and cannot use with
your camera
x On the battery charger
• Do not charge any other batteries except Sony
Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery
charger supplied with your camera. If you try to
charge any other type of battery (e.g.,
manganese batteries, alkaline batteries, primary
lithium batteries, or Ni-Cd batteries) than the
batteries specified, those batteries may leak,
overheat, or explode, causing the danger of
burns or other injuries.
• Remove the charged batteries from the battery
charger. If you keep charging them, there is a
danger of leaks, excessive heat, explosions, or
electric shock.
• When charging a high capacity battery other
than the supplied battery using the supplied
battery charger, the full capacity of the battery
may not be available.
Battery type
A
B
C
HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA)
Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries
a
a
a
1)2)
R6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries
—
—
a
a
—
—
2)
ZR6 (size AA) Oxy
Nickel Primary Battery
2)
Lithium batteries
Manganese batteries
Ni-Cd batteries
—
—
—
a
—
—
—
—
—
A: supplied
B: supported
C: rechargeable
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may
indicate a battery error or that batteries other
than the specified type have been inserted.
Check that the batteries are the specified type. If
the batteries are the specified type, remove all
the batteries, replace them with new ones or
another ones and check if the battery charger
operates correctly. If the battery charger
operates correctly, a battery error may have
occurred.
1)
NH-AA-2DB twin pack, etc.
Before using batteries, read the following
precaution for each type of battery.
2)
As for unsupported batteries, operating
performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or
other problems are caused by the nature of the
battery.
• If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not
be performed successfully. Clean the battery
charger with dry cloth, etc.
x On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
• Do not peel off the external seals or damage the
batteries. Never use batteries from which the
seals have been partially or completely
removed, or batteries that have been split in any
way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or
heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or
injury may be caused. These may cause a
malfunction of the battery charger.
• Always carry the Nickel-Metal Hidride batteries
in the supplied battery case. Otherwise, metallic
objects may short the + and - ends, resulting in
the risk of heating or fire.
• If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge
properly. Wipe them with a dry cloth, etc.
• At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel-
Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a
long time, they may not full charge. This is
typical of this type of battery, and is not a
malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using
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up the batteries fully, and then recharging them
should correct the problem.
• The battery life varies depending on storage,
operating conditions, and environment, and is
different for each battery.
• If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
before fully using up the existing charge, the
low battery warning may be displayed sooner
than expected. This is called the “memory
effect.”* If this problem occurs, charging the
batteries only after using up the existing charge
will correct it.
* The “memory effect” - the situation in which
the capacity of the battery is temporarily
lowered.
• To use up the batteries completely, put the
camera in the slide show mode (page 51) and
leave it that way until the batteries are used up.
• Do not mix new and used batteries.
• Do not expose the battery to water. The battery
is not water-resistant.
On alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary
Battery
• Alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery
cannot be charged.
• Alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery
have a shorter life compared to the supplied
Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. For this reason,
the power may turn off even though the battery
remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life
remaining.
• Battery performance differs greatly depending
on the manufacturer and the type of battery, and
in some cases the battery life may be extremely
short. This is especially true at low
temperatures, and you may not be able to shoot
at temperatures below 5°C (41°F).
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
Effective use of Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries
• The battery remaining indicator does not display
the correct information when using alkaline
batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery.
• Batteries are discharged even when they are not
used. We recommend you charge the batteries
just before using them.
• Due to characteristics of alkaline batteries/Oxy
Nickel Primary Battery, there is a large
• Battery performance decreases in low-
temperature surroundings, and the battery life is
shortened under such circumstances. To use the
battery longer, we recommend you keep the
battery in its case in a pocket close to your body
to warm it, and insert it in your camera just
before you start shooting.
• If the poles of the batteries and the terminals on
the battery cover of the camera are dirty, the
battery life may be extremely shortened.
Occasionally wipe them with a dry cloth, etc. to
keep them clean.
difference between the available shooting time
and the available playback time. For this reason,
the camera may turn off with the lens portion
extended when you switch the mode dial. In this
case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully
charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.
• If you shoot a lot using the flash and the zoom,
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.
Battery life of Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries
• The battery life is limited. The 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 batteries
have reached the end of their life.
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Precautions
x Do not leave the camera in the
following places
x On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside or
outside the camera. This moisture condensation
may cause a malfunction of the camera.
• In an extremely hot place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the
camera body may become deformed and this
may cause a malfunction.
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.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
• In a location subject to rocking vibration
• Near strong magnetic place
• In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the
camera. This may cause the camera to
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold place to a
warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and
allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location
over about an hour.
x On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
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.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
x On the internal rechargeable
battery
Cleaning the camera surface
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery
for maintaining the date and time and other
settings regardless of whether the power is on or
off.
This rechargeable 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 battery before using the
camera.
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water, then wipe the surface with
a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may
damage the finish or the casing.
• Chemical products such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent,
sunscreen or insecticide, etc.
• Do not touch the camera with the above on your
hand.
• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber
or vinyl for a long time.
However, even if this rechargeable battery is not
charged, you can still use the camera as long as
you do not record the date and time.
x On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the
temperatures between 0 and 40°C (32 and 104°F)
(In case of Alkaline battery/Oxy Nickel Primary
Battery, the temperatures are between 5 and 40°C
(41 and 104°F).) . Shooting in extremely cold or
hot places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
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Charging method of the internal
rechargeable battery
Insert charged batteries in the camera, or connect
the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the
AC Adaptor (not supplied), and leave the camera
for 24 hours or more with the power off.
Charging method of the battery
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Specifications
[LCD screen]
Camera
[System]
LCD panel
5.1 cm (2.0 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots
84 960 (354×240) dots
Image device
7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color
CCD, Primary color filter
[Finder]
Total pixel number of camera
Approx. 6 183 000 pixels
Panel
0.5 cm (0.2 type) color
Effective pixel number of camera
Approx. 6 003 000 pixels
Total number of dots
Approx. 200 000 dots
equivalent
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
12× zoom lens
[Power, general]
f = 6.0 – 72.0 mm (36 –
432 mm when converted to a
35 mm still camera)
F2.8 – 3.7
Power
HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA)
Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
(2), 2.4 V
Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter
speed priority, Aperture
R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
(2), 3 V
priority, Manual exposure,
Scene Selection (7 modes)
ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel
Primary Battery (2), 3 V
White balance
Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent, Incandescent,
Flash, One push
AC-LS5K AC Adaptor 4.2 V
Power consumption (during shooting with the
LCD screen)
1.1 W
File format (DCF compliant)
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21
JPEG compliant, DPOF
compatible
Operating temperature
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Movies: MPEG1 compliant
(Monaural)
Storage temperature
–20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)
Recording media Internal Memory (30 MB)
“Memory Stick Duo”
Dimensions
Mass
113.2×83.0×94.0 mm
(4 1/2 inches × 3 3/8 inches ×
3 3/4 inches) (W/H/D,
excluding protrusions)
Flash
Recommended distance (ISO
set to Auto): approx. 0.3 m to
9.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 29 feet
6 3/8 inches) (W)/approx.
Approx. 537 g (1 lb 2.9 oz)
(including two batterries,
shoulder strap, adaptor ring,
lens hood, lens cap, etc.)
0.9 m to 6.8 m (35 1/2 inches to
22 feet 3 3/4 inches) (T)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Microphone
Speaker
Electret condenser microphone
Dynamic speaker
[Input and Output connectors]
A/V OUT jack (Monaural)
Minijack
Exif Print
Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III
Compatible
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ
load)
PictBridge
Compatible
Output impedance 2.2 kΩ
USB jack
mini-B
USB communication
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant)
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BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz,
3 W
Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2
AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2
Operating temperature
0 to +40°C (+32 to +104°F)
Storage temperature
–20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)
Dimensions
Approx. 71×30×91 mm
(2 7/8×1 3/16×3 5/8 inches)
(W/H/D)
Mass
Approx. 90 g (3 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Index
Index
Viewing image files stored
camera...........................78
A
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Connecting
t in “Read This First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
AE/AF lock indicator
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Copying images to your
AF range finder frame indicator
Auto adjustment mode
C
D
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Delete
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
t step 2 in “Read This
First”
Center-weighted metering
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
B
E
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
F
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t step 4 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 3 and 4 in “Read
This First”
Number of images/
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Flash mode
Internal rechargeable battery
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
J
L
N
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Number of images/Recording
t step 2 in “Read This
First”
H
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
O
M
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
Recommended
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
I
P
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
Image file storage destinations
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t step 6 in “Read This
First”
First”
T
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 2 in “Read This
First”
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Internal Memory Tool
Shooting
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
U
t step 1 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
V
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 4 in “Read This
First”
Viewing
R
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
Single-image mode
S
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
t step 6 in “Read This
First”
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
W
Screen
Warning indicators and
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Z
t step 5 in “Read This
First”
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Trademarks
•
Corporation.
• “Memory Stick”,
is trademarks of Sony
, “Memory Stick PRO”,
, “Memory Stick Duo”,
, “Memory Stick PRO
, “MagicGate”,
Duo”,
and
are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks 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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