Sony Digital Camera DSC F828 User Manual
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Getting started ____________________  
Shooting still images ______________  
Viewing still images _______________  
Deleting still images_______________  
Before advanced operations _________  
Advanced still image shooting________  
Advanced still image viewing_________  
Still image editing __________________  
Digital Still Camera  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and  
retain it for future reference.  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the  
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers  
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. DSC-F828  
Serial No.  
Still image printing__________________  
(PictBridge printer)  
Enjoying movies____________________  
Enjoying images on your computer __
Troubleshooting____________________  
Additional information _______________  
Index___________________________  
DSC-F828  
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CAUTION  
This symbol is intended to  
alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
WARNING  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do  
not expose the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
Note:  
CAUTION  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
—Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
—Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
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.  
If you have any questions about this product,  
you may call:  
Sony Customer Information Services Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  
The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance  
of procedures other than those specified  
herein may result in hazardous radiation  
exposure.  
The number below is for the FCC related  
matters only.  
Regulatory Information  
For the Customers in the U.S.A.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
DSC-F828  
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
680 Kinderkamack  
Road, Oradell, NJ  
07649 U.S.A.  
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
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.  
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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.  
Notice  
For the Customers in the U.S.A.  
and Canada  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes  
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),  
restart the application or disconnect and  
connect the USB cable again.  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
Certain countries or regions may regulate  
disposal of the battery used to power this  
product. Please consult with your local  
authority.  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
For the Customers in Europe  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to  
the collection and recycling location nearest  
you.  
This product has been tested and found  
compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC  
Directive for using connection cables shorter  
than 3 meters (9.8 feet).  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free  
1-800-822-8837, or visit  
http://www.rbrc.org/  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
CAUTION  
Attention  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO  
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and  
sound of this digital camera.  
Notice for the customers in the  
United Kingdom  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is  
fitted to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be  
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the  
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to  
BS 1362, (i.e., marked with  
must be used.  
or mark)  
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Before using your camera  
Trial recording  
Do not shake or strike the camera  
Remove dirt from the surface of the  
flash  
If the dirt changes color or sticks to the  
surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash,  
sufficient light may not be emitted.  
Before you record one-time events, you may  
want to make a trial recording to make sure  
that the camera is working correctly.  
In addition to malfunctions and inability to  
record images, this may render the recording  
medium unusable or image data breakdown,  
damage or loss may occur.  
No compensation for contents of the  
recording  
Contents of the recording cannot be  
compensated for if recording or playback is  
not possible due to a malfunction of your  
camera or recording medium, etc.  
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models  
with an LCD finder) and lens  
Do not get the camera wet  
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or  
under similar conditions, be careful not to get  
the camera wet. If water gets inside of the  
camera, it may cause the camera to  
malfunction, sometimes beyond repair. If  
moisture condensation occurs, see page 143  
and follow the instructions on how to remove  
it before using the camera.  
• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precision technology so over 99.99% of the  
pixels are operational for effective use.  
However, there may be some tiny black  
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue  
or green in color) that constantly appear on  
the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These  
points are normal in the manufacturing  
process and do not affect the recording in  
any way.  
• Be careful when placing the camera near a  
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD  
screen, the finder or the lens to direct  
sunlight for long periods may cause  
malfunctions.  
Back up recommendation  
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always  
copy (back up) data to a disk.  
Do not expose the camera to sand or  
dust  
Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations  
may cause a malfunction.  
Notes on image data compatibility  
• This camera conforms with the Design rule  
for Camera File system universal standard  
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics  
and Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
• Playback of images recorded with your  
camera on other equipment and playback of  
images recorded or edited with other  
equipment on your camera are not  
guaranteed.  
Do not aim the camera at the sun or  
other bright light  
This may cause irrecoverable damage to your  
eyes or the malfunction of your camera.  
• Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The  
screen may be uneven and that may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in  
a cold location. This is not a malfunction.  
Note on locations where you can  
use the 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.  
Precaution on copyright  
Television programs, films, video tapes, and  
other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may  
be contrary to the provision of the copyright  
laws.  
The zoom lens  
This camera is equipped with zoom lens. Be  
careful not to bump the lens, and be careful  
not to apply force to it.  
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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.  
Trademarks  
• “Memory Stick,”  
Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
, and “MagicGate  
• “Memory Stick Duo” and  
are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick PRO” and  
are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
About the Carl Zeiss lens  
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss  
lens which is capable of reproducing fine  
images. The lens for this camera uses the  
MTF# measurement system for cameras  
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in  
• “MagicGate” and  
are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Microsoft and Windows are registered  
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and other  
countries.  
• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Apple Computer, Inc.  
Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers  
the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses.  
The lens for your camera is also T*-coated  
to suppress unwanted reflection and  
faithfully reproduce colors.  
#
MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation  
Transfer Function, a numeric value  
indicating the amount of light from a  
specific part of the subject gathered at the  
corresponding position in the image.  
• Pentium is a trademark or a registered  
trademark of Intel Corporation.  
• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk  
Corporation.  
• Microdrive is a registered trademark of  
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
• In addition, system and product names used  
in this manual are, in general, trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective  
developers or manufacturers. However, the  
™
or ® marks are not used in all cases in this  
manual.  
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Table of contents  
Before using your camera.........................4  
Identifying the parts..................................9  
Changing the lens orientation............. 32  
Shooting close-ups – Macro............... 33  
Using the self-timer............................ 34  
Using the flash.................................... 34  
Inserting the date and time on a still  
image.............................................. 36  
Shooting according to scene conditions  
– Scene Selection ........................... 37  
Selecting the recording folder.............51  
Advanced still image  
shooting  
Getting started  
Charging the battery pack .......................14  
Using the AC Adaptor ............................17  
Using your camera abroad ......................17  
Turning your camera on/off....................18  
How to use the multi-selector .................18  
Setting the date and time.........................19  
Manual features to photo-shooting  
situations .....................................52  
Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and  
ISO sensitivity)  
Viewing still images  
Shooting with Program auto ...................54  
Program Shift......................................54  
Shooting with shutter speed priority mode  
........................................................55  
Shooting with aperture priority mode .....56  
Shooting with manual exposure mode....57  
Selecting the metering mode...................58  
Adjusting the exposure  
– EV adjustment .............................59  
Displaying a histogram.......................60  
Shooting with the exposure fixed  
– AE LOCK....................................62  
Shooting three images with the exposure  
shifted – Exposure Bracket.............63  
Selecting the ISO sensitivity – ISO.........64  
Focus  
Viewing images on the screen of your  
camera............................................ 39  
Viewing images on a TV screen............. 41  
Shooting still images  
Inserting and removing a recording medium  
........................................................21  
Switching the recording medium........21  
Inserting and removing a “Memory  
Stick”..............................................22  
Inserting and removing a Microdrive/  
CF card ...........................................23  
Setting the still image size ......................24  
Image size and quality ............................25  
Basic still image shooting  
Deleting still images  
Deleting images...................................... 43  
Formatting a recording medium............. 45  
Before advanced operations  
How to setup and operate your camera  
........................................................ 47  
Changing menu settings ..................... 47  
Changing items in the SET UP screen  
........................................................ 48  
How to use the command dial............ 48  
Deciding the still image quality.............. 49  
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 50  
Creating a new folder......................... 50  
– Using auto mode..........................27  
Checking the last image shot  
– Quick Review..............................29  
Shooting images with the finder.........29  
Indicators on the screen during shooting  
........................................................30  
Using the zoom feature.......................30  
Choosing an auto focus method..............65  
Choosing a focus range finder frame  
– AF range finder............................65  
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Choosing a focus operation  
Shooting still images with audio files  
– Voice ........................................... 81  
Still image printing  
(PictBridge printer)  
– AF Mode......................................66  
Focusing manually ..................................67  
Flash  
Selecting a flash mode ............................68  
Adjusting the flash level – Flash Level...70  
Using an external flash............................71  
Using the Sony Flash ..........................72  
Using a commercially available external  
flash ................................................72  
Color  
Adjusting color tones – White Balance...73  
Selecting color reproduction – Color ......74  
Burst  
Shooting images in succession................75  
Shooting in Multi Burst mode  
– Multi Burst...................................76  
Others  
Shooting in the dark ................................77  
NightShot............................................77  
NightFraming......................................78  
Shooting with special effects  
– Picture Effect ...............................79  
Shooting still images in RAW mode  
– RAW............................................79  
Shooting still images in TIFF mode  
– TIFF.............................................80  
Shooting still images for e-mail  
– E-Mail..........................................81  
Connecting to a PictBridge printer..........93  
Preparing the camera...........................93  
Connecting the camera to the printer  
........................................................93  
Printing images........................................94  
Printing index-images .............................96  
Advanced still image viewing  
Selecting the folder and playing back  
images – Folder.............................. 83  
Enlarging a portion of a still image ........ 84  
Enlarging an image  
– Playback zoom ............................ 84  
Recording an enlarged image  
Enjoying movies  
– Trimming..................................... 85  
Playing back successive images  
Shooting movies....................................100  
Viewing movies on the screen ..............101  
Deleting movies.....................................102  
Editing movies.......................................103  
Cutting movies ..................................104  
Deleting unnecessary portions of movies  
......................................................104  
– Slide show ................................... 85  
Rotating still images – Rotate................. 86  
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst  
mode............................................... 87  
Playing back continuously.................. 87  
Playing back frame by frame ............. 87  
Enjoying images on your  
computer  
Still image editing  
Protecting images – Protect .................... 89  
Changing image size – Resize ................ 90  
Choosing images to print  
Copying images to your computer  
– For Windows users ....................105  
Installing the USB driver ..................106  
Installing “Image Transfer” ..............107  
Installing “ImageMixer” ...................108  
Connecting the camera to your computer  
......................................................109  
– Print (DPOF) mark...................... 91  
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Copying images using “Image Transfer”  
......................................................110  
Changing “Image Transfer” settings  
......................................................111  
Copying images without using  
On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ........ 146  
Specifications ....................................... 147  
Display window.................................... 149  
The LCD/finder screen......................... 150  
Quick reference chart ........................... 155  
“Image Transfer”..........................111  
Viewing the images on your computer  
......................................................113  
Image file storage destinations and file  
names............................................114  
Viewing an image previously copied to a  
computer.......................................116  
Copying images to your computer  
Index  
Index..................................................... 158  
– For Macintosh users ..................117  
Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting ....................................119  
Warnings and messages........................130  
Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting  
with an alphabet letter appears .....133  
Additional information  
The number of images that can be saved/  
shooting time................................134  
Menu items ...........................................137  
SET UP items........................................140  
Precautions............................................143  
The “Memory Stick”.............................144  
The Microdrive .....................................145  
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S NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING  
Identifying the parts  
button (77)  
T FOCUS (AUTO/MANUAL) switch  
See the pages in parentheses for details of  
operation.  
(67)  
• Pressing the  
button turns on the backlight in the display  
window for about seven seconds.  
(Display window backlight)  
1
2
3
4
5
q;  
qa  
qs  
qd  
qf  
qg  
qh  
qj  
qk  
ql  
w;  
6
7
8
9
A Display window  
J Flash emitter (34)  
K Infrared ray emitter (77)  
L Speaker  
B WB (White balance) button (73)  
C
(Display window backlight)  
button  
(Exposure) button (57, 59)  
M Advanced accessory shoe (71)  
N
O
P
Q
OPEN (FLASH) switch (69)  
(Metering mode) button (58)  
(Flash) button (68)  
D
E Shutter button (27)  
F Hologram AF emitter (35, 140)  
G Self-timer lamp (34)  
H Zoom ring (30)  
/BRK (Burst/Bracket) button  
(63, 75, 76)  
I Manual focus ring (67)  
R
(Macro) button (33)  
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SET UP: To set the SET UP items  
:To shoot movies  
:To view or edit images  
K AE LOCK/  
62)  
L Command dial (48)  
(Delete) button (43,  
q;  
qa  
qs  
qd  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
M
OPEN (CF) lever (23)  
N CF card cover (23)  
O CF card eject lever (24)  
qf  
qg  
A MENU button (47, 137)  
J Mode dial (27)  
:To shoot still images in auto  
B
(Flash) lamp (68)  
C Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18)  
D Jack cover (14, 17)  
adjustment mode  
P: To shoot still images in  
program auto mode  
S: To shoot in shutter speed  
priority mode  
E A/V OUT (MONO) jack (41)  
F
(USB) jack (109)  
G DC IN jack (14, 17)  
/CF (“Memory Stick”/CF  
card) switch (21)  
I Access lamp (22)  
H
A: To shoot in aperture priority  
mode  
M: To shoot in manual exposure  
mode  
SCN: To shoot in Scene  
Selection mode  
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8
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
q;  
A LCD screen  
B Finder (29)  
C Finder adjustment lever (29)  
D FINDER/LCD switch (29)  
E
F
(Screen status) button (30)  
/
(Self-timer/Index) button  
(34, 40)  
G POWER lamp (18)  
H POWER switch (18)  
I
(Digital zoom/Playback zoom)  
button (30, 84)  
J 7 (Quick review) button (29)  
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A Hook for shoulder strap  
B Tripod receptacle  
C Microphone  
1
2
5
6
D Lens  
E ACC (Accessory) jack  
F Battery/“Memory Stick” cover  
(14)  
G RESET button (119)  
H Battery eject lever (15)  
I Hook for shoulder strap  
7
8
3
4
• Use the ACC (accessory) jack to connect an  
external flash or the remote control tripod.  
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than  
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly  
secure the camera to tripods having longer  
screws, and may damage the camera.  
9
Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap  
Lens cap  
Shoulder strap  
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• You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood  
attached.  
Attaching the lens hood  
Storing 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.  
The lens hood can be attached in the reverse  
direction to store it with the camera when it  
is not in use.  
1
Position the lens hood as shown below,  
by aligning the mark on the lens hood  
and the x mark on the lens, and attach  
the hood to the lens.  
1
Position the lens hood as shown below,  
by aligning the mark on the lens hood  
and the x mark on the lens, and attach  
the hood to the lens.  
2
Turn the lens hood clockwise until it  
clicks.  
2
Turn the lens hood clockwise until it  
clicks.  
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Getting started  
Charging the battery pack  
Battery eject  
lever  
Jack cover  
DC plug  
3
1
b mark  
2
AC Adaptor  
1  
2
3
, Open the battery/“Memory  
, Install the battery pack, then  
close the battery/“Memory  
Stick” cover.  
, Open the jack cover and  
connect the AC Adaptor  
(supplied) to the DC IN jack of  
your camera.  
Stick” cover.  
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.  
Insert the battery pack with the b mark  
facing toward the battery compartment as  
illustrated.  
Make sure the battery pack is firmly  
inserted all the way, then close the cover.  
• Be sure to turn off your camera when  
charging the battery pack (page 18).  
• Your camera operates with the  
“InfoLITHIUM” NP-FM50 battery pack (M  
Series) (supplied). You can use only M Series  
battery pack (page 146).  
Open the cover in the arrow direction as  
illustrated above. Connect the plug with the  
v mark facing up.  
• Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor  
with a metallic object, as this may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a  
dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use  
of the dirty plug may not properly charge the  
battery pack.  
• The battery pack is easily inserted by pushing  
the battery eject lever at the front of the battery  
compartment to the front side.  
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– [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to  
[Normal]  
– Using a “Memory Stick”  
– Not using the NightShot or NightFraming  
function.  
Battery remaining indicators  
The battery remaining indicators on the screen or  
on the display window show the remaining  
shooting or viewing time.  
2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)  
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
• After charging the battery pack, disconnect the  
AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your  
camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).  
80min  
1
To remove the battery pack  
4
Display window  
LCD screen/Finder  
Battery eject lever  
, Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor and  
then to a wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
• The battery remaining time on the screen or on  
the display window may not be correct under  
certain circumstances or conditions.  
• When you switch the FINDER/LCD switch or  
/CF switch, it takes about one minute for  
the correct battery remaining time to appear.  
During charging, the battery mark in the  
display window flashes, and after charging  
is completed, “Full” appears.  
Charging time  
Approximate time to charge a completely  
discharged battery pack using the AC  
Adaptor at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).  
The available shooting time is indicated  
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.  
Slide the battery eject lever in the direction  
of the arrow, and remove the battery pack.  
Battery pack  
Charging time  
(min.)  
• Be careful not to drop the battery pack when  
removing it.  
Approx. 150  
NP-FM50 (supplied)  
• The available shooting time on the display  
window is calculated as if the camera were used  
under the following conditions:  
– The mode dial is set to  
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2)  
• The battery life and the number of images  
recordable or viewable does not depend on the  
image size setting.  
• The number of images is almost the same  
whether you use the finder or the LCD screen  
for shooting/viewing images.  
• When using a CF card, the battery life and the  
number of images recordable or viewable may  
differ.  
Viewing still images  
Number of images and battery  
life that can be recorded/  
viewed  
NP-FM50 (supplied)  
Recording  
medium  
No. of  
images  
Battery life  
(min.)  
The tables show the approximate number of  
images and the battery life that can be recorded/  
viewed when you shoot images in normal mode  
with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature  
of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can  
be recorded or viewed take into account changing  
the optional “Memory Stick” or Microdrive as  
necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be  
less than indicated depending on the conditions of  
use.  
“Memory Stick” Approx. 9400 Approx. 470  
Microdrive Approx. 5800 Approx. 290  
2) Viewing single images in order at about three  
second intervals  
3)  
Shooting movies  
NP-FM50 (supplied)  
“Memory Stick” Microdrive  
Continuous  
Shooting still images  
Under the average conditions  
Approx. 200  
Approx. 160  
shooting  
1)  
3) Shooting continuously at [160] image size  
NP-FM50 (supplied)  
Recording  
medium  
“Memory Stick” Approx. 370  
Microdrive Approx. 350  
No. of  
images  
Battery life  
(min.)  
Approx. 185  
Approx. 175  
• The number of images and the battery life that  
can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the  
following conditions:  
– The surrounding temperature is low  
– The flash is used  
– The camera has been turned on and off many  
times  
– The zoom is used frequently  
– The NightShot or NightFraming function is  
activated  
– [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to  
[Bright] in the SET UP settings  
– The battery power is low.  
The battery capacity decreases as you use it  
more and more and as time passes  
(page 147).  
1) Shooting in the following situations:  
(P. Quality) is set to [Fine]  
–
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]  
– Shooting one time every 30 seconds  
– The zoom is switched alternately between the  
W and T ends  
– The flash strobes once every two times  
– The power turns on and off once every ten  
times  
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Using the AC Adaptor  
Using your camera  
abroad  
Power sources  
2 To a wall outlet  
You can use your camera in any country or  
region with the supplied AC Adaptor within  
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a  
commercially available AC plug adaptor  
[a], if necessary, depending on the design of  
the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].  
(wall socket)  
Jack cover  
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
DC plug  
1
AC-L15A/L15B  
AC Adaptor  
1
2
, Open the jack cover, then  
connect the AC Adaptor  
(supplied) to the DC IN jack of  
the camera.  
, Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor and to  
a wall outlet (wall socket).  
• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel  
converter), as this may cause a malfunction.  
• When you have finished using the AC Adaptor,  
disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the  
camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).  
• The set is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the  
wall outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself  
has been turned off.  
Open the jack cover in the arrow direction  
as illustrated above. Connect the plug with  
the v mark facing up.  
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible  
wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble  
occurs while using the adaptor, immediately  
shut off the power by disconnecting the plug  
from the wall outlet (wall socket).  
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Turning your camera on/off  
How to use the  
multi-selector  
The Auto Power Off function  
Camera 1  
AF Mode:  
Monitor  
Precision  
Off  
Off  
Auto  
Off  
If no tasks are performed for about three  
minutes when shooting, viewing images, or  
setting up the camera while using the  
battery pack, power is automatically shut  
off to preserve battery power.  
Digital Zoom:  
Date/Time:  
Red Eye Reduction  
Hologram AF:  
Auto Review:  
SELECT  
:
POWER  
switch  
Setup 2  
File Number:  
However, in the following circumstances,  
even if the battery pack is being used to  
power the camera, the Auto Power Off  
function will not work.  
USB Connect:  
Video Out:  
Clock Set:  
OK  
Cancel  
POWER  
lamp  
• Movies are being played back  
• A slide show is being shown  
• A cable is connected to the (USB) jack  
or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack  
To change the current settings of the  
camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP  
screen (pages 47, 48), and use the multi-  
selector to make the changes.  
When setting up the menu, move the multi-  
selector to v/V/b/B to select the item or  
the setting and make the setting.  
, Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow.  
The POWER lamp lights in green and the  
power is on. When you turn on the camera  
for the first time, the Clock Set screen  
appears (page 19).  
When setting up the SET UP, move the  
multi-selector to v/V/b/B to select the  
item or the setting and press the center of  
the multi-selector to make the setting.  
To turn off the power  
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of  
the arrow again, the POWER lamp goes out,  
and the camera turns off.  
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Setting the date and time  
Clock Set  
Clock Set  
Mode dial  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
2003  
/
1
/
1
12  
:
00  
AM  
OK  
2003  
/
1
/
1
12  
:
00  
AM  
OK  
POWER  
switch  
Cancel  
Cancel  
1
2
3
, Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to turn  
on the power.  
, Select the desired date format  
by moving the multi-selector to  
v/V, then press the center.  
, Set the mode dial to  
.
• You can carry out this operation even when the  
mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN,  
.
• To set the time and the date again, set the mode  
dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup  
2) (pages 48, 142), then proceed from Step 3.  
or  
The POWER lamp lights in green and the  
Clock Set screen appears on the screen.  
You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/  
day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].  
• If the rechargeable button battery, which  
provides the power for saving the time data, is  
ever fully discharged (page 144), the Clock Set  
screen will appear again. When this happens,  
reset the date and time by starting from Step 3  
above.  
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Clock Set  
Clock Set  
Clock Set  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
2003  
/
1
/
1
12  
:
00  
AM  
OK  
2004  
/
1
/
1
10  
:
00  
AM  
OK  
2004  
/
1
/
1
10  
:
30  
AM  
OK  
Cancel  
Cancel  
Cancel  
4
5
6
, Select the year, month, day,  
hour, or minute item you want  
to set by moving the multi-  
selector to b/B.  
, Set the desired numerical  
, Move the multi-selector to B to  
select [OK], then press the  
center.  
value by moving the multi-  
selector to v/V, then press the  
center.  
The date and time are set and the clock will  
start to keep time.  
v is shown above and Vis shown below the  
selected item.  
After setting the current numerical value,  
set the next item. Repeat Steps 4 and 5  
until all of the items have been set.  
• To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel],  
then press the center.  
• If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time  
on a 24- hour cycle.  
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight and 12:00 PM  
stands for noon.  
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Shooting still images  
Switching the recording  
medium  
Inserting and removing a recording medium  
/CF switch  
“Memory Stick”  
Microdrive/  
CompactFlash  
• Copying between media cannot be done with  
this camera.  
• For more information about the “Memory  
Stick,” see page 144.  
You can use a “Memory Stick,”  
Microdrive, or CompactFlash card (CF  
card) as a recording medium.  
, Select the recording medium  
with the  
/CF switch.  
: When recording images onto a  
“Memory Stick” or playing back  
images from a “Memory Stick.”  
CF : When recording images onto a  
Microdrive/CF card or playing back  
images from a Microdrive/CF card.  
• The Microdrive is a compact and lightweight  
hard disk drive that complies with  
CompactFlash Type II standards. For more  
information about the Microdrive, see page  
145.  
• Before using a Microdrive/CF card, be sure to  
format it using this camera. Otherwise,  
satisfactory performance may not be obtained  
(page 45).  
Microdrive  
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc.  
DSCM-11000 (1 GB)  
We have checked the compatibility of CF  
cards compliant with CompactFlash Type I  
and Type II, however, we cannot guarantee  
proper operation of all CF cards.  
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Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”  
Terminal side  
Label side  
3
1
2
Access lamp  
3
1  
2
, Open the battery/“Memory  
, Insert the “Memory Stick.”  
, Close the battery/“Memory  
Stick” cover.  
Stick” cover.  
Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in  
until it clicks as shown in the illustration.  
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.  
To remove the “Memory Stick”  
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,  
then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.  
• Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it  
as far as it can go. If you do not insert it  
correctly, a proper recording or playback may  
not be carried out.  
• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the  
camera is recording or reading out an  
image. Never remove the “Memory  
Stick” or turn off the power at this time.  
The data may be corrupted.  
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Inserting and removing a Microdrive/CF card  
Front (The v mark-  
1
2
3
printed side)  
, Open the CF card cover.  
, Insert the Microdrive/CF card.  
, Close the CF card cover.  
Slide the  
direction of the arrow.  
OPEN (CF) lever in the  
Insert the Microdrive/CF card all the way in  
as shown in the illustration.  
• Close the CF card cover properly, otherwise  
you cannot record or play back images using  
the Microdrive/CF card.  
• Whenever you insert a Microdrive/CF card,  
push it as far as it can go. If you do not insert it  
correctly, a proper recording or playback may  
not be carried out.  
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Setting the still image size  
To remove the Microdrive/CF card  
Open the CF card cover, then push the CF  
card eject lever so that the Microdrive/CF  
card is ejected.  
8M  
8M  
3:2  
5M  
3M  
1M  
8M  
8M  
3:2  
8M  
3:2  
Image Size  
5M  
5M  
5M  
3M  
Mode  
3M  
1M  
1M  
Image Size  
Image Size  
Mode  
Mode  
MENU  
1
2
, Set the mode dial to  
and  
, Select  
(Image Size) by  
turn on the power, then press  
MENU.  
moving the multi-selector to b/  
B, then select the desired  
image size by moving the  
multi-selector to v/V.  
CF card eject  
lever  
Access lamp  
The menu appears.  
• Note that the Microdrive may be heated right  
after using the camera.  
• You can carry out this operation even when the  
mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN.  
The image size is set.  
• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the  
camera is recording or reading out an  
image. Never remove the Microdrive/CF  
card or turn off the power at this time.  
The data may be corrupted or the  
Microdrive/CF card may become  
unusable.  
After the setting is completed, press  
MENU. The menu disappears from the  
screen.  
• For more information about the image size, see  
page 25.  
• This setting is maintained even when the power  
is turned off.  
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Image size and quality  
You can choose image size (number of  
pixels) and image quality (compression  
ratio) based on the kind of images you want  
to shoot. The larger you make the image  
size and the higher you make the image  
quality, the better your image, but also the  
larger the amount of data needed to preserve  
your image. This means you can save fewer  
images in your recording medium.  
Image size  
Examples  
8M 1) (3264×2448)  
3:2 2) (3264×2176)  
5M (2592×1944)  
3M (2048×1536)  
1M (1280×960)  
VGA (640×480)  
Larger  
• For storing important images or printing A3 size or fine A4 size  
images.  
• For printing A4 size or fine A5 size images.  
• For printing postcard size images.  
• For shooting a lot of images, attaching images to e-mail, or  
posting images to your home page.  
Smaller  
1) The default setting is [8M]. This size can give the highest image quality using this camera.  
2) This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print  
paper used.  
Choose an image size and quality level  
appropriately for the kind of images you  
want to shoot.  
The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”3)  
4)  
The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard) mode are shown below. (Units:  
number of images)  
Capacity  
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
Image  
size  
8M  
3:2  
4 (7)  
4 (7)  
8 (15)  
8 (15)  
16 (30)  
16 (30)  
25 (48)  
41 (74)  
32 (60)  
32 (60)  
51 (96)  
82 (149)  
59 (109)  
59 (109)  
92 (174)  
121 (223) 247 (456)  
121 (223) 247 (456)  
188 (354) 384 (723)  
5M  
3M  
1M  
6 (11)  
10 (18)  
24 (46)  
12 (23)  
20 (37)  
148 (264) 302 (537) 617 (1097)  
50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694)  
5928  
VGA  
97 (243) 196 (491) 394 (985) 790 (1975) 1428 (3571) 2904 (7261)  
(14821)  
3) When [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Normal]  
For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see pages 134, 135.  
4) For more information about the image quality (compression ratio) mode, see page 49.  
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• When the images recorded using other Sony  
devices are played back, the image size  
indication may be different from the actual  
image size.  
• When the images are viewed on the screen of  
the camera, they all look the same size.  
• Number of shooting images can differ from  
these values according to shooting conditions.  
• When the remaining number of images  
recordable is more than 9999, “>9999” is  
indicated on the screen. And when it is more  
than 999, “999” is indicated on the display  
window.  
The number of images that can  
be saved in a Microdrive3)  
The number of images that can be saved in  
4)  
Fine (Standard) mode are shown below.  
(Units: number of images)  
Capacity  
1G (DSCM-11000)  
Image  
size  
8M  
3:2  
273 (505)  
273 (505)  
• You can resize the images later (Resize  
function, see page 90).  
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
426 (801)  
684 (1217)  
1643 (2988)  
6573 (16434)  
3) When [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Normal]  
For the number of images that can be saved in  
other modes, see page 136.  
4) For more information about the image quality  
(compression ratio) mode, see page 49.  
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Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode  
80min  
FINE 101  
8M  
Mode dial  
98  
MAF  
250 F2.0  
0EV  
AE/AF lock indicator  
Flashes in green t  
Remains on  
1
2
3
, Set the mode dial to , and  
, Hold the camera steadily with  
both hands and position a  
subject in the center of the  
focus frame.  
, Press and hold the shutter  
turn on the camera.  
button halfway down.  
The recording folder name is indicated on  
the screen for about five seconds.  
Remove the lens cap.  
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock  
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the  
camera is ready for shooting. (The screen  
may be frozen for a split second depending  
on the subject.)  
• The minimum focal distance to a subject is  
50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches)  
(T). To shoot subjects at distances closer than  
this, use the macro mode (page 33).  
• The frame indicated on the screen shows the  
focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see  
page 65.)  
• Select the recording medium using the  
CF switch (page 21).  
• You can create a new folder in the recording  
medium and select the folder for storing images  
(page 50).  
/
When the surroundings are dark, the flash  
automatically pops up and strobes.  
• If you release your finger from the shutter  
button, shooting will be canceled.  
• When the camera does not beep, the AF  
adjustment is not complete. You can continue to  
shoot, but the focus is not set properly (except  
in Continuous AF, page 66).  
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M (Manual exposure)  
Mode dial for still image  
shooting  
When shooting still images with your  
camera, you can choose from the following  
shooting methods.  
80min  
101  
97  
8M  
You can manually adjust the shutter speed  
and the aperture value (page 57). In  
addition, you can set the desired shooting  
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).  
MAF  
SCN (Scene Selection)  
(Auto adjustment mode)  
The focus, exposure and white balance are  
automatically adjusted to allow easy  
shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine]  
(page 49).  
You can select from the following modes to  
shoot according to the scene conditions  
(page 37).  
4
–
–
–
–
(Twilight mode)  
(Twilight portrait mode)  
(Landscape mode)  
(Portrait mode)  
, Press the shutter button fully  
down.  
P (Program auto shooting)  
Shooting adjustment is automatically  
carried out just as in the auto adjustment  
mode. However, you can intentionally  
adjust the focus, exposure, etc. In addition,  
you can set the desired functions using the  
menu (pages 47 and 137).  
In addition, you can set the desired shooting  
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).  
The shutter clicks, the shooting is  
completed, and the still image is saved in  
the recording medium.  
• When you are shooting with the battery pack, if  
no tasks are performed for a while with the  
camera turned on, power is automatically shut  
off to preserve battery power (page 18).  
S (Shutter speed priority)  
You can select the shutter speed (page 55).  
In addition, you can set the desired shooting  
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).  
A (Aperture priority)  
You can select the aperture value (page 56).  
In addition, you can set the desired shooting  
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).  
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Checking the last image  
shot – Quick Review  
Shooting images with the  
finder  
About Auto Focus  
80min  
8M  
101 8/8  
When you try to shoot a subject that is hard  
to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will  
change to flashing slowly and the AE lock  
beep does not sound (except in Continuous  
AF, page 66).  
Review  
FINDER/LCD  
switch  
101-0008 2004  
1
1 10:30PM  
The Auto Focus function may be difficult to  
use with in the following subjects. In such  
cases, release the shutter button, then try to  
recompose the shot and focus again.  
• The subject is distant from the camera and dark  
• The contrast between the subject and its  
background is poor  
• The subject is seen through glass, such as a  
window  
• A fast-moving subject  
• The subject has a reflection, such as that from a  
mirror, or there is a luminous body and a  
lustrous subject  
Finder  
adjustment  
lever  
With the FINDER/LCD switch, you can  
choose to shoot either using the finder or the  
LCD screen. When you use the finder, the  
image does not appear on the LCD screen.  
Adjust the finder adjustment lever until the  
image appears clearly within the finder,  
then shoot the image.  
, Press 7 (quick review).  
To return to shooting mode, press the  
shutter button lightly or press 7 (quick  
review) again.  
To delete the image displayed on the  
screen  
• A flashing subject  
• A backlit subject.  
1
2
Press  
(delete).  
Select [Delete] by moving the multi-  
selector to v, then press the center.  
The image is deleted.  
There are two Auto Focus functions: “AF  
range finder frame” which sets the focus  
position according to the subject position  
and size, and “AF mode” which sets when  
the camera starts and stops focusing on.  
See page 65 for details.  
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Indicators on the screen during shooting  
Using the zoom feature  
Indicators on  
T (telephoto)  
W (wide-angle)  
80min  
101  
8M  
80min  
101  
80min  
101  
8M  
8M  
98  
98  
98  
x5.0  
x1.1  
MAF  
r
Histogram on  
(Image information is  
displayed during playback)  
Zoom ring  
Each time you press  
display changes in the following order.  
(screen status), the  
80min  
101  
98  
, Turn the zoom ring to choose  
the desired image size for  
shooting.  
8M  
• The status of the screen changes between  
indicators-on and indicators-off when playing  
back or shooting movies.  
• For a detailed description of the indicators, see  
page 150.  
• For a detailed description of the histogram, see  
page 60.  
• This setting is maintained even when the power  
is turned off.  
You can zoom in up to 7.1× using the  
optical zoom.  
MAF  
r
The minimum distance needed to  
focus on a subject  
When the zoom is set all the way to  
Indicators off  
the W side:  
approximately 50 cm (19 / inches) from  
3
4
the end of the lens  
When the zoom is set all the way to  
MAF  
the T side:  
approximately 60 cm (23 / inches) from  
5
8
the end of the lens  
• When not using the camera, retract the lens in  
by setting the lens to its W-end position to  
protect it.  
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• The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting  
in RAW mode (page 79).  
• AF range finder frame is not shown when using  
the digital zoom. The AF range finder frame  
indicator flashes and a centrally-located subject  
has priority when the camera is focusing.  
Precision digital zoom  
Digital zoom  
Enlarges the image using digital processing.  
Enlarges the image two times larger than  
the optical zoom scaling now selected. The  
maximum zoom scaling is about 14×  
regardless of the selected image size. Since  
the precision digital zoom cuts part of the  
image and enlarges the rest, the image  
quality deteriorates.  
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] in the SET  
UP settings (page 140).  
The default setting is [Precision].  
Pressing  
(digital zoom) activates the  
digital zoom. There are two modes in the  
digital zoom function. One is “Precision  
digital zoom” and the other is “Smart  
zoom.” Because each mode uses different  
methods and has different magnifying  
capacity, choose the mode according to  
your shooting.  
The  
icon changes as follows according  
to the zoom mode.  
Optical zoom:  
Precision digital zoom:  
Smart zoom:  
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Changing the lens  
orientation  
Smart zoom  
You can zoom in the image with much less image quality deterioration. You can use the smart  
zoom as though it were the optical zoom.  
The zoom scaling becomes the number that multiplies the following smart zoom scaling by  
the optical zoom scaling now selected.  
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] in the SET UP settings (page 140).  
The maximum zoom scale is as follows and it depends on the image size. The zoom scale  
displayed on the screen is an approximate value.  
Lens part  
5M  
x1.3  
x1.6  
x2.6  
x8.9  
You can adjust the angle by turning the lens  
part upward up to 70 degrees and downward  
up to 30 degrees.  
3M  
x11  
1M  
x18  
VGA  
x5.1  
x5  
x36  
x10  
x15  
• When the image size is set to [8M] or [3:2], the smart zoom does not work.  
• The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting in Multi Burst mode (page 76). When using the smart  
zoom, selecting  
(Multi Burst) using the  
/BRK button cancels the smart zoom.  
• When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no  
effect on the recorded image.  
To cancel the digital zoom  
Press  
(digital zoom) again. The zoom scaling returns to the number that was in effect using  
the optical zoom.  
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Shooting close-ups – Macro  
101  
98  
80min  
80min  
101  
8M  
8M  
97  
MAF  
MAF  
1
2
For close-ups of subjects like flowers or  
insects, shoot using the macro feature. You  
, Set the mode dial to , and  
press (macro).  
, Center the subject in the frame,  
and press and hold the shutter  
button halfway down, then  
press the shutter button fully  
down.  
can shoot subjects approaching up to 2 cm  
13  
The  
(macro) indicator appears on the  
(
/
inches) when the zoom is set to its W-  
16  
screen.  
end. However, the available focus distance  
depends on the zoom position. We  
recommend that you set the zoom to its W-  
end during shooting.  
• You can carry out this operation even when the  
mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN (other than  
To return to normal shooting  
Press  
(macro) again. The  
indicator  
(Twilight mode) or  
mode)) or  
(Landscape  
disappears from the screen.  
.
When the zoom is set all the way to  
the W side:  
Approx. 2 cm (  
the lens  
13  
• When shooting in macro mode, the focus range  
is very narrow and you may not be able to focus  
on the whole of the subject.  
/
inches) from the end of  
16  
• When shooting in macro mode, the focus  
adjustment becomes slower to accurately focus  
on a close subject.  
When the zoom is set all the way to  
the T side:  
Approx. 60 cm (23 / inches) from the end  
5
8
of the lens  
• We recommend that you use Flexible Spot AF  
(page 65).  
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Using the self-timer  
Using the flash  
Flash emitter  
101  
80min  
8M  
80min  
8M FINE 101  
98  
98  
Hologram AF  
emitter  
MAF  
MAF  
250 F2.0  
0EV  
/
1
2
The flash automatically pops up and strobes  
when the surroundings are dark. Close the  
flash by hand after using it.  
, Set the mode dial to , and  
, Center the subject in the frame,  
and press and hold the shutter  
button halfway down, then  
press the shutter button fully  
down.  
press  
/
(self-timer).  
The (self-timer) indicator appears on the  
screen.  
• When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu  
settings, the recommended shooting distance  
using the flash is approx. 0.5 m to 4.5 m  
• You can carry out this operation even when the  
(19 3  
/
4 inches to 14 feet 9 1  
/
4 inches) (W)/0.6 m  
The self-timer lamp (page 9) will flash, and  
you will hear a beeping sound. The image  
will be shot after approximately 10 seconds.  
mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN or  
.
to 3.3 m (23 5  
/8 inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (T).  
• Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks the  
flash light.  
• While the flash is being charged, the (flash)  
lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the  
lamp goes out.  
To cancel the self-timer during the  
operation  
Press  
/
(self-timer) again. The  
• You can also select the following flash modes:  
indicator dissapears from the screen.  
(Forced flash),  
(Slow synchro), and  
(No flash). For details on these modes, see page  
68.  
• If you stand in front of the camera and press the  
shutter button, the focus and the exposure may  
not be correctly set.  
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may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the  
hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth.  
• Do not block the hologram AF emitter during  
recording.  
• The AF range finder frame is not displayed. AF  
range finder frame indicator flashes and the  
centrally-located subject has priority to focus  
on.  
Recording images with the  
hologram AF  
The hologram AF is fill light to focus more  
easily on a subject in dark surroundings.  
About Hologram AF  
“Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF fill  
light system that applies laser holograms to  
enable you to shoot still images in dark  
places. The Hologram AF system uses  
gentler radiation than conventional high-  
brightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying  
Laser Class 1* specifications and  
maintaining higher safety for human eyes.  
No safety problems will be caused by  
looking directly into the hologram AF  
emitter at a close range. However, it is not  
recommended to do so, because you may  
experience such effects like several minutes  
of residual image and dazzling, that you  
encounter after looking into a flashlight.  
ON  
appears on the screen and the hologram  
AF emits red light when the shutter button  
is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.  
• When you attach the supplied lens hood to the  
camera, the hologram AF light is blocked.  
• The hologram AF does not function when  
[SCN] (Scene) is set to  
(Landscape mode).  
(Twilight mode) or  
When not using this function, set  
[Hologram AF] to [Off] in the SET UP  
settings (page 140).  
• If hologram AF light does not reach the subject  
sufficiently or the subject has weak contrast,  
focus will not be achieved. (An approximate  
* Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base  
30 000 seconds), specified in JIS (Japan), IEC  
(EU), and FDA (US) industry standards.  
Complying with these standards identifies the  
laser product as safe, under the condition that a  
human can look at the laser light either directly  
or focused through a lens for 30 000 seconds.  
distance of 0.5 m to 5.0 m (19 3  
16 feet 4 7  
(23 5 8 inches to 11 feet 5 7  
recommended.)  
/
4 inches to  
8 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.5 m  
8 inches) (T) is  
/
/
/
• Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF light  
reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly  
off the center of the subject.  
• When adjusting the focus manually (page 67),  
the hologram AF does not function.  
• If the hologram AF emitter is dirty, the  
hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus  
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Inserting the date and time on a still image  
Camera 1  
Camera 1  
AF Mode:  
Digital Zoom:  
Date/Time:  
AF Mode:  
Monitor  
Precision  
Off  
Day&Time  
Date  
Off  
Digital Zoom:  
Date/Time:  
Red Eye Reduction  
Hologram AF:  
Auto Review:  
SELECT  
Camera 1  
AF Mode:  
Digital Zoom:  
Date/Time:  
Monitor  
Precision  
Date  
:
Off  
Red Eye Reduction  
Hologram AF:  
Auto Review:  
:
Auto  
Off  
Red Eye Reduction  
Hologram AF:  
Auto Review:  
PAGE SELECT  
:
Off  
Auto  
Off  
1
2
3
, Set the mode dial to SET UP.  
, Select  
(Camera 1) by  
, Select the date and time setting  
by moving the multi-selector to  
v/V, then press the center.  
1
moving the multi-selector to v,  
then move to B.  
The SET UP screen appears.  
Select [Date/Time] by moving  
the multi-selector to v/V, then  
move to B.  
• The date and time cannot be inserted in Multi  
Burst mode.  
• When images are shot with the date and time  
inserted, the date and time cannot be removed  
later.  
Day&Time: Inserts the date and the time of  
shooting into the image  
Date: Inserts the year, the month and the  
date of shooting into the image  
Off: Does not insert date/time data into the  
image  
• When shooting images with the date and time  
inserted, the actual date and time are not  
displayed on the screen, and  
is displayed  
After the setting has been completed, set the  
on the screen instead. The actual date and time  
are indicated in red on the lower-right corner  
when the image is played back.  
mode dial to  
to shoot your image.  
• You can shoot even when the mode dial is set to  
P, S, A, M or SCN.  
• When you chose [Date], the date will be  
inserted in the order set in “Setting the date and  
time” (page 19).  
• This setting is maintained even when the power  
is turned off.  
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Shooting according to scene conditions – Scene Selection  
Twilight mode  
Twilight portrait mode  
Landscape mode  
Portrait mode  
When shooting night scenes, shooting  
people at night, shooting landscapes, or  
shooting portraits, use the modes listed  
below to increase the quality of your  
images.  
Twilight portrait mode  
Portrait mode  
Backgrounds blur away, and the subject is  
sharpened.  
Use this mode when shooting people in the  
foreground at night. This mode allows you  
to shoot images of people in the foreground  
with distinct outlines without losing the  
feeling that you are shooting at night.  
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is  
recommended that you use a tripod.  
Twilight mode  
Under dark lighting conditions, you can  
shoot a distant night view. However,  
because the shutter speed is slower under  
these conditions, we recommend you use a  
• The flash is set to  
(Slow synchro).  
• You cannot shoot in Exposure Bracket, Burst,  
or Multi Burst mode.  
tripod.  
Landscape mode  
• You cannot use the following functions in  
Twilight mode:  
– Macro mode shooting  
– Shooting with the flash  
– Exposure Bracket  
Focuses on images far away, so is  
convenient for shooting landscapes at a  
distance.  
• You cannot shoot in macro mode.  
• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or  
– Burst mode shooting  
– Multi Burst mode shooting  
(No  
flash).  
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Scene  
Scene  
SCN ISO  
Mode PFX  
SCN ISO  
Mode BRK  
MENU  
1
2
3
, Set the mode dial to SCN, then  
, Select [SCN] (Scene) by  
, Select the desired mode by  
moving the multi-selector to v/  
V.  
press MENU.  
moving the multi-selector to b.  
The menu appears.  
The mode is set.  
When the setting is complete, press MENU  
so that the menu disappears from the screen.  
To cancel the Scene Selection  
Set the mode dial to a different mode.  
• When the shutter speed becomes slower than  
particular time, the NR slow shutter function  
(page 55) activates automatically. In such cases,  
shooting may take some time.  
• This setting is maintained even when the power  
is turned off.  
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Viewing still images  
Viewing on the single-image  
screen  
Viewing images on the screen of your  
camera  
80min  
8M  
101 8/9  
Index screen  
Single screen  
80min  
8M  
101 8/9  
101-0008 2004  
1
1 10:30PM  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
101-0008 2004  
1
1
10:30PM  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
1
You can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the screen. You can select  
the following two methods for viewing images.  
, Set the mode dial to , and  
turn on the camera.  
Single screen  
You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen.  
The newest image in the selected recording  
folder (page 83) is displayed.  
Index screen  
• The image may be too rough for image  
processing right after it is displayed.  
Nine images are displayed simultaneously in separate panels on the screen.  
• To select the recording medium, use the  
CF switch (page 21).  
/
• You can easily view the next/previous image by turning the command dial.  
• For details on the movies, see page 101.  
• For a detailed description of the screen indicators, see page 153.  
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Viewing on the index screen  
80min  
8M  
101 3/9  
101-0003 2004  
BACK/NEXT  
1
1 10:30PM  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
VOLUME  
/
2
, Select the desired still image  
by moving the multi-selector to  
b/B.  
, Press  
/
(index).  
The display switches to the Index screen.  
To display the next (previous) Index  
screen  
Move the multi-selector to v/V/b/B to  
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.  
b : Displays the previous image.  
B : Displays the next image.  
To return to the single-image screen  
Press  
/
(index) again, or press the  
center of the multi-selector.  
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Viewing images on a TV screen  
80min  
8M  
101 2/9  
A/V  
connecting  
cable  
101-0002 2004  
BACK/NEXT  
1
1 10:30PM  
VOLUME  
(supplied)  
A/V OUT  
(MONO)  
jack  
TV/Video switch  
1
2
3
, Connect the supplied A/V  
connecting cable to the A/V  
OUT (MONO) jack of the  
camera and the audio/video  
input jacks of the TV.  
, Turn on the TV, and set the TV/  
, Set the mode dial to , and  
Video switch to “Video.”  
turn on the camera.  
Move the multi-selector to b/Bto select the  
desired image.  
• The name and location of this switch may differ  
depending on your TV. For details, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the TV.  
• When using the camera abroad, it may be  
necessary to switch the video output signal to  
match that of your TV system (page 142).  
• To select the recording medium, use the  
CF switch (page 21).  
If your TV has stereo type input jacks,  
connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V  
connecting cable to the Lch audio input  
jack.  
/
• Turn off both the camera and the TV before  
connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V  
connecting cable.  
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Watching images on a TV screen  
If you want to view images on a TV, you  
need a TV having a video input jack and the  
A/V connecting cable (supplied).  
The color system of the TV must match as  
that of your digital still camera. Check the  
following list:  
SECAM system  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.  
NTSC system  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central  
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,  
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,  
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the  
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.  
PAL system  
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech  
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait,  
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,  
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain,  
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United  
Kingdom, etc.  
PAL-M system  
Brazil  
PAL-N system  
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay  
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Deleting still images  
Deleting images  
80min  
8M  
80min  
80min  
8M  
8M  
101  
101  
101  
2/9  
2/9  
2/9  
Delete  
Delete  
Exit  
Exit  
101-0002 2004  
1
1 10:30PM  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
BACK/NEXT  
BACK/NEXT  
1
2
3
, Press  
(delete).  
, Select [Delete] by moving the  
multi-selector to v , then press  
the center.  
, Set the mode dial to , and  
turn on the camera.  
The image has not yet been deleted at this  
point.  
Select the image you want to  
delete by moving the multi-  
selector to b/B.  
“Access” appears on the screen and the  
image will be deleted.  
• You cannot delete protected images (page 89).  
To delete other images continuously  
Select the image you want to delete by  
moving the multi-selector to b/B. Next,  
select [Delete] by moving the multi-selector  
to v , then press the center.  
• To select the recording medium, use the  
CF switch (page 21).  
• Note that the images once deleted cannot be  
recovered.  
/
To cancel the deletion  
Select [Exit] by moving the multi-selector  
to V, then press the center.  
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Deleting on the Index screen  
Delete  
Delete  
Exit  
Exit  
Select  
All In This Folder  
Select  
All In This Folder  
Select  
TO NEXT  
•
1
2
3
, While an Index screen  
(page 40) is displayed, press  
(delete).  
, Select [Select] by moving the  
multi-selector to b/B, then  
press the center.  
, Select the image you want to  
delete by moving the multi-  
selector to v/V/b/B, then press  
the center.  
• Note that the images once deleted cannot be  
recovered.  
The  
(delete) mark is indicated on the  
selected image. The image has not yet been  
deleted at this point. Put the mark on all  
of the images you want to delete.  
• To cancel your selection, select images you  
want to cancel and press the center of the multi-  
selector again. The  
mark disappears.  
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Formatting a  
recording medium  
To delete all the images in the folder  
In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] by  
moving the multi-selector to B, then press  
the center. Next, select [OK], then press the  
center. All of the unprotected images in the  
folder are deleted. To cancel the deletion,  
select [Cancel], then press the center.  
/CF  
switch  
Delete  
Exit  
OK  
4
1
, Press  
(delete).  
,
Insert the recording medium  
you want to format into the  
camera. Select the recording  
Select [OK] by moving the  
multi-selector to B, then press  
the center.  
medium with the  
/CF  
switch. Set the mode dial to SET  
UP, and turn on the camera.  
“Access” appears on the screen and all of  
the images with  
marks will be deleted.  
• The term “formatting” means preparing a  
recording medium to record images; this  
process is also called “initialization.”  
• The “Memory Stick” is already formatted, and  
can be used immediately.  
To cancel the deletion  
Select [Exit] by moving the multi-selector  
to b, then press the center.  
• Be sure to format the Microdrive/CF card using  
this camera. Otherwise, satisfactory  
performance may not be obtained.  
• When you format a recording medium,  
be aware that all of the data in the  
recording medium will be permanently  
erased. Protected images are also  
erased.  
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Memory Stick Tool  
Memory Stick Tool  
Format  
Format:  
OK  
Format:  
OK  
Create REC. Folder:  
Change REC. Folder:  
Cancel  
Create REC. Folder:  
Change REC. Folder:  
Cancel  
All data will be erased  
Ready?  
OK  
Cancel  
2
3
4
, When you format a “Memory  
Stick,” select (Memory  
, Select [OK] by moving the  
multi-selector to v , then press  
the center.  
, Select [OK] by moving the  
multi-selector to v , then press  
the center.  
Stick Tool) by moving the  
multi-selector to v/V.  
The “Formatting” message appears on the  
screen. When this message disappears, the  
format is complete.  
When you format a Microdrive/  
To cancel the formatting  
Select [Cancel] by moving the multi-  
CF card, select  
(CF Card  
Tool) by moving the multi-  
selector to v/V.  
selector to V, then press the center.  
Select [Format] by moving the  
multi-selector to B, then move  
to B.  
• When formatting a recording medium, we  
recommend that you use the AC Adaptor to  
prevent the camera turning off.  
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Before advanced operations  
Changing menu settings  
To turn off the menu display  
Press MENU.  
How to setup and  
a Press MENU.  
operate your camera  
The menu appears.  
• You cannot select the dim items.  
• For details on the menu items, see page 137.  
This section describes how to operate the  
menu and the SET UP screen. The multi-  
selector is used for these operation.  
8M  
8M  
3:2  
5M  
3M  
1M  
Image Size  
Mode  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
MENU  
b Select the setting item you  
want to change by moving the  
multi-selector to b/B.  
Mode dial  
RAW  
TIFF  
Voice  
E-Mail  
Normal  
REC Mode  
Mode  
c Select the desired setting by  
moving the multi-selector to v/  
V.  
• For details on the mode dial, see page 28.  
The frame of the selected setting is  
scaled up, and the setting is entered.  
When the v mark is indicated  
above the item or the V mark is  
indicated below the item  
All of the available items are not displayed  
on the screen. Moving the multi-selector to  
v/V displays the hidden items.  
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Changing items in the SET  
UP screen  
How to use the command  
dial  
Command dial  
WB  
There are two methods for operating the  
command dial. One is using only the  
command dial and the other is using the  
command dial in combination with other  
buttons. This section describes the method  
used when operating the commnad dial in  
combination with other buttons.  
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.  
The SET UP screen appears.  
Camera 1  
AF Mode:  
Monitor  
Precision  
Off  
Off  
Auto  
Off  
Digital Zoom:  
Date/Time:  
Red Eye Reduction  
Hologram AF:  
Auto Review:  
SELECT  
:
Mode dial  
This method is used for the following  
functions.  
b Select the setting item you  
want to change by moving the  
multi-selector to v/V/b/B.  
/BRK  
• Manual exposure (page 57)  
• Metering mode (page 58)  
• Exposure adjustment (page 59)  
• Exposure Bracket (page 63)  
• Flash mode (page 68)  
• White balance (page 73)  
• Burst (page 75)  
• Multi Burst (page 76)  
NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING  
The frame of the item you select turns  
yellow.  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,  
SCN or  
.
Setup 2  
File Number:  
USB Connect:  
b Press and hold the button you  
want to operate and turn the  
command dial.  
Video Out:  
Clock Set:  
OK  
Cancel  
• Nightshot/Nightframing (page 77)  
c Press the center of the multi-  
selector to enter the setting.  
The value or setting that is indicated  
on the screen is entered.  
To turn off the SET UP screen  
display  
Set the mode dial to any position other than  
SET UP.  
c Release the button.  
The indicators disappears from the  
screen.  
• For details on the SET UP items, see page 140.  
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• The following functions can be set by simply  
turning the command dial.  
– Program shift (page 54)  
– Shutter speed priority mode (page 55)  
– Aperture priority mode (page 56)  
• You can view the next/previous image during  
playback.  
b Press MENU.  
Deciding the still  
image quality  
The menu appears.  
c Select  
(P. Quality) with b/B,  
then select the desired image  
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN  
quality with v/V.  
You can select the still image quality from  
[Fine] or [Standard].  
This camera is equipped with other methods  
to select the image quality. You can select  
these settings using the [Mode] (REC  
Mode) item in the menu. These items are as  
follows: [RAW] which records raw data  
(page 79), [TIFF] which records  
FINE  
Fine  
Standard  
P. Quality  
ISO  
Mode BRK  
uncompressed data (page 80), and [E-Mail]  
which records data suitable for sending e-  
mail (page 81).  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
MENU  
Mode dial  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M  
or SCN.  
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• Images are recorded in the newly created folder  
until a different folder is created or selected.  
Creating a new folder  
Creating or selecting  
a folder  
a Set the mode dial to SET UP,  
and select the recording  
medium with the  
switch.  
/CF  
Mode dial: SET UP  
Your camera can create multiple folders  
within a recording medium. You can select  
the folder used to store images. When not  
creating a new folder, “101MSDCF” folder  
is selected as the recording folder.  
b Select  
(Memory Stick Tool)  
or (CF Card Tool) with v/V,  
[Create REC. Folder] with B/v/  
V, and [OK] with B/v , then  
press the center.  
You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.”  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
The following screen appears.  
Mode dial  
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Create REC. Folder  
Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF  
Ready?  
OK  
Cancel  
c Select [OK] with v , then press  
the center.  
/CF switch  
A new folder is created with a number  
one higher than the largest number in  
the recording medium, and the folder  
becomes the recording folder.  
• Up to 4000 images can be stored in one folder.  
When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new  
folder is automatically created.  
To cancel folder creation  
In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel].  
• Once you create a new folder, you cannot delete  
the new folder with the camera.  
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• The image is stored in the newly selected  
folder. You cannot move images to other  
folders using the camera.  
Selecting the recording  
folder  
a Set the mode dial to SET UP,  
and select the recording  
medium with the  
switch.  
/CF  
b Select  
(Memory Stick Tool)  
or (CF Card Tool) with v/V,  
[Change REC. Folder] with B/  
V, and [OK] with B/v , then  
press the center.  
The recording folder selection screen  
appears.  
Select REC. Folder  
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2/2  
Folder Name:102MSDCF  
No. Of Files:  
Created:  
0
2004  
1
1
1:05:34AM  
OK  
Cancel  
BACK/NEXT  
c Select the desired folder with  
b/B, and [OK] with v , then  
press the center.  
To cancel changing the  
recording folder  
In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel].  
• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a  
recording folder.  
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Advanced still image shooting  
Q: To shoot a night scene?  
Q: To shoot a portrait against  
light?  
Manual features to  
photo-shooting  
situations  
After you are familiar with your camera,  
let’s shoot an image in various situations  
with some settings changed. This section  
describes some representative manual  
shooting examples.  
, Shooting with shutter speed  
priority mode (page 55)  
, Selecting a flash mode (page 68)  
Shooting a human subject in a bright place  
can create dim facial shadows. This occurs  
when the background is brighter than the  
person. In such cases, set the flash to  
(Forced flash). You can shoot both the  
person and the background clearly.  
Using the flash in the auto adjustment mode  
restricts the shutter speed and the flash light  
does not reach distant subjects. The image,  
therefore, is not captured clearly. In such  
cases, slow the shutter speed manually, set  
Q: To shoot a portrait with its  
background blurred?  
the flash to  
(No flash), and reduce the  
light using the EV adjustment. You can then  
shoot a clear night scene.  
• You can use the flash within the reach of the  
flash light.  
, Shooting with aperture priority  
mode (page 56)  
When you want to enhance the person with  
the background blurred, adjust the aperture  
manually. The more the aperture is opened  
(the aperture value becomes smaller), the  
narrower the focus is. The background is  
blurred accordingly.  
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Q: To shoot without flash?  
Q: To shoot a moving subject?  
Q: To shoot the beautiful  
afterglow of the sunset  
, Selecting the ISO sensitivity  
(page 64)  
, Shooting with shutter speed  
priority mode (page 55)  
, Adjusting color tones (page 73)  
If the image you shot is not expressed in  
your favorite colors, change the white  
balance mode. Setting the white balance  
mode to (Daylight) enhances the redness  
of the sunset.  
When you cannot use the flash or set the  
shutter speed slower, increase the ISO  
rating. The higher rated ISO setting helps  
maximize the effect of the surrounding light  
to shoot.  
When shooting a moving person or subject,  
set the shutter speed higher to freeze the  
motion or set the shutter speed slower to get  
the flow of motion of the subject. Adjust the  
shutter speed to express a moment that is  
beyond the speed of the naked eye.  
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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.  
Program Shift  
Shooting with  
Program auto  
You can change the aperture value and  
shutter speed combination while keeping  
the brightness fixed.  
Mode dial: P  
• Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning  
off the power cancels Program Shift.  
a Set the mode dial to P.  
In program auto mode, the camera  
automatically adjusts the shutter speed and  
the aperture according to the brightness of  
the subject just as in the auto adjustment  
b Select the aperture value and  
shutter speed combination  
with the command dial.  
mode (mode dial:  
). In addition, the  
program auto mode can change the shooting  
settings in the menu, a feature which the  
auto adjustment mode does not have  
(page 137).  
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Command dial  
Shutter button  
is indicated while the aperture  
value and shutter speed combination is  
shifted.  
Mode dial  
c Shoot the image.  
To cancel Program Shift  
Turn the command 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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a Set the mode dial to S.  
NR slow shutter  
Shooting with shutter  
speed priority mode  
The NR slow shutter mode removes noise  
from recorded images, providing clear  
images. When using shutter speeds of 1/25  
second or slower, the camera automatically  
works the NR slow shutter mode and “NR”  
is indicated next to the shutter speed  
indicator.  
b Select a shutter speed with the  
command dial.  
Mode dial: S  
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You can adjust the shutter speed manually.  
If you shoot a moving subject at a higher  
shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the  
image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject  
appears as if it flowing.  
200  
250  
320  
MAF  
S
Press the shutter  
F2.0  
0EV  
F2.8  
NR2''  
button fully down.  
The shutter speed can be selected from  
1/2000 to 30 seconds.  
Aperture value is automatically adjusted to  
attain correct exposure according to the  
brightness of the subject.  
If you select 1/25 second or slower  
shutter speeds, the NR slow shutter  
function is automatically activated. In  
such cases, “NR” is indicated at the  
left of shutter speed indicator.  
r
Then the screen  
turns black.  
Capturing  
c Shoot the image.  
r
Finally, when  
“Processing”  
disappears, the  
image has been  
recorded.  
High shutter speed Slow shutter speed  
• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are  
indicated with ["] after the value, such as 1".  
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after  
making the settings, the setting value indicators  
on the screen flashes when the shutter button is  
pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this  
condition, but we recommend that you adjust  
the flashing values again.  
Processing  
Command dial  
Shutter button  
• To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of  
a tripod is recommended.  
Mode dial  
• When a slow shutter speed is set, the  
processing may take some time. This is  
because the camera works to remove noise  
during the time set by the shutter speed  
setting.  
• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or  
(No  
flash).  
• When the shutter speed is high, the amount of  
flash light may be insufficient even if you  
strobes the flash.  
• You can adjust the exposure value (page 59).  
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Command dial  
Shutter button  
Shooting techniques  
Shooting with  
aperture priority  
mode  
When shooting a moving person, car, or  
spindrift, etc., using the high shutter speed,  
you can express moment that is beyond what  
the human eye can see.  
Mode dial  
Mode dial: A  
You can adjust the amount of light that  
passes through the lens. If you open the  
aperture (a smaller F-number), the amount  
of light allowed into the lens increases and  
the in-focus range becomes narrower. Only  
the main subject is then in focus. When the  
aperture is closed (a larger F-number), the  
amount of light decreases and the in-focus  
range becomes wider. The whole image is  
sharpened.  
When shooting a subject such as the flow of  
a river at a slower shutter speed, you can  
create an image that captures the subject’s  
flowing movement. In such cases, use of a  
tripod is recommended to prevent camera  
shake.  
a Set the mode dial to A.  
b Select an aperture value with  
the command dial.  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted  
to obtain correct exposure according to the  
brightness of the subject.  
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2.2  
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0EV  
• When you hand-hold the camera, adjust  
the shutter speed in a range where  
(Vibration warning indicator) is not  
indicated.  
The range of values that can be  
selected varies, depending on the zoom  
position. The aperture value can be  
selected from F2 to F8 (W)/ from F2.8  
to F8 (T).  
Open the aperture  
Close the aperture  
c Shoot the image.  
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• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted  
from 1/2000 to 8 seconds. When you set an  
aperture value of F8, the values start from  
1/3200 second.  
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after  
making the settings, the setting value indicators  
on the screen flashes when the shutter button is  
pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this  
condition, but we recommend that you adjust  
the flashing values again.  
Shooting techniques  
Shooting with manual  
exposure mode  
The depth of field is the in-focus range.  
Opening the aperture makes the depth of  
field shallower (the in-focus range becomes  
narrower) and closing the aperture makes the  
depth of field wider (the in-focus range  
becomes wider).  
Mode dial: M  
You can manually adjust the shutter speed  
and aperture values.  
Open the  
aperture  
The subjectisclear  
and its background  
is blurred.  
The difference between the set value and  
the appropriate exposure determined by the  
camera is displayed on the screen as the EV  
value (page 59). 0EV indicates the most  
suitable value set by the camera.  
• The flash is set to (Forced flash),  
synchro) or (No flash).  
• You can adjust the exposure value (page 59).  
(Slow  
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.  
M
m
Close the  
aperture  
Both the subject  
and its background  
are focused on.  
Adjust the aperture to suit your purpose,  
either to sharpen the specific area of image,  
or to focus on the entire image.  
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c Press and hold  
(exposure)  
Command dial  
Selecting the  
and select an aperture value  
with the command dial.  
metering mode  
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/  
Shutter button  
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Mode dial  
You can select a metering mode to  
determine the exposure, depending on what  
part of the subject is used to measure.  
2.0  
2.2  
2.5  
MAF  
F
250  
0EV  
Multi-pattern metering (  
)
d Shoot the image.  
The image is slipt up into multiple zones,  
each of which are evaluated individually.  
The camera calculates the best-fit exposure  
based on the subject’s position and  
background brightness.  
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after  
making the settings, the setting value indicators  
on the screen flashes when the shutter button is  
pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this  
condition, but we recommend that you adjust  
the flashing values again.  
a Set the mode dial to M.  
The default setting is multi-pattern  
metering.  
b Select a shutter speed with the  
command dial.  
• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or  
(No  
flash).  
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Center-weighted metering (  
)
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Metering is performed with priority given  
to the center of the image. The camera  
determines the exposure based on the  
brightness of a subject near the center.  
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250  
320  
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c When selecting Spot metering  
in Step 2, position the spot  
metering cross hair on one  
point of the subject you want  
to shoot.  
Spot metering (  
)
Adjusting the  
exposure  
Spot metering allows you to meter for the  
subject directly in a small area of the whole  
image. This lets you adjust the exposure to  
the subject even when the subject is backlit  
or there is strong contrast between the  
subject and the background.  
– EV adjustment  
Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/  
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You can manually shift the exposure value  
determined by the camera. Use this mode  
when you do not get the proper exposure,  
for instance, the subject and its background  
have high contrast (light and dark). The  
value can be set a range from +2.0EV to  
–2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments.  
Command dial  
Mode dial  
Spot metering  
cross hair  
MAF  
250 F2.0  
• When using center-weighted metering or spot  
metering, to focus on the same spot as used for  
metering, we recommend using the center  
weighted AF range finder frame (page 65).  
• You cannot select the metering mode when  
using the NightShot/NightFraming function.  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,  
SCN or  
.
Adjust  
toward +  
Adjust  
toward  
–
b Press and hold  
(metering  
mode) and select the desired  
metering mode with the  
command dial.  
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To reactivate auto exposure  
In Step 2, select [0EV].  
Displaying a histogram  
Command dial  
A histogram is a graph showing the  
brightness of an image. The horizontal axis  
shows the brightness, and the vertical axis  
shows the number of pixels. The graph  
display indicates a dark image when  
skewed to the left side, and a bright image  
when skewed to the right side. The  
• When the subject is extremely bright or  
extremely dark, or when you are using the  
flash, the adjustment may not work.  
Mode dial  
histogram is a useful reference for checking  
the exposure during recording and playback  
when the screen is hard to be seen.  
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a Set the mode dial to P, S, A,  
SCN or  
.
0EV  
Brightness  
Dark  
b Press and hold  
(exposure)  
Bright  
and select the desired  
exposure value with the  
command dial.  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or  
SCN.  
The value of the exposure adjustment  
is displayed.  
Adjust the exposure value while  
checking the brightness of the  
background.  
b Press  
(screen status) to  
display the histogram.  
c Adjust the exposure based on  
the histogram.  
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• The histogram also appears when the mode dial  
is set to  
deactivated.  
or M, but the EV adjustment is  
+1.0EV  
+1.3EV  
+1.7EV  
MAF  
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• The histogram also appears when you press  
(screen status) while playing back a single  
image (page 39) or during Quick Review  
(page 29).  
• The histogram does not appear in the following  
cases:  
– When the menu is displayed  
– During Quick Review of an image recorded  
in Exposure Bracket mode  
When shooting a darker overall image, the  
camera judges that the subject is dark and may  
set a brighter exposure for the image. In such  
cases, adjustment of the exposure in the –  
minus direction is effective.  
Shooting techniques  
While shooting images, the camera  
automatically determines the exposure. When  
shooting a whitish overall image such as a  
backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera  
judges that the subject is bright and may set a  
darker exposure for the image. In such cases,  
adjustment of the exposure in the + plus  
direction is effective.  
– When using playback zoom  
– When shooting or playing back movies  
•
appears and the histogram does not appear  
in the following cases:  
– When recording in the digital zoom range  
– When the image size is [3:2]  
– When playing back Multi Burst mode images  
– When a still image is rotated  
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• The histogram before recording represents the  
histogram of the image displayed on the screen  
at that time. A difference occurs in the  
histogram before and after you press the shutter  
button. When this happens, check the histogram  
while playing back a single-image or during  
Quick Review.  
Adjust in the – direction  
m
Adjust in the + direction  
In particular a large difference may appear in  
the following cases:  
– When the flash strobes  
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).  
– When using the NightFraming function  
– When [PFX] (P.Effect) is set to [Solarize]  
– When the shutter speed is slow or high  
• The histogram may not appear for images  
recorded using other cameras.  
You can try to adjust the exposure to suit your  
taste.  
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b Target the subject for which  
you want to meter the  
exposure, then press AE  
LOCK.  
Shooting techniques  
Shooting with the  
exposure fixed  
The camera automatically adjusts the  
exposure according to the subject. If you  
change the composition of your shot, the  
exposure may be changed, such as by  
changes in the brightness of the background.  
In such cases, use the AE lock function. You  
can shoot freely, regardless of the brightness  
of the subject.  
– AE LOCK  
The exposure is fixed and the  
indicator appears.  
Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/  
You can lock the exposure before  
recomposing the image. This is useful when  
the contrast of the subject and its  
background is extremely high or you shoot  
a backlit subject.  
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To determine the exposure, measure the  
exposure of the desired portion of the  
subject using either center-weighted  
metering or the spot metering function.  
Press AE LOCK to lock the exposure, and  
then recompose the picture and shoot.  
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Shutter button  
c Recompose the image and  
press and hold the shutter  
button halfway down.  
Mode dial  
AE LOCK  
Portion of the image  
used to determine the  
exposure  
The focus is automatically adjusted.  
d Press the shutter button fully  
down.  
To release AE LOCK  
Carry out one of the followings:  
• Press AE LOCK again after Step 2.  
• Release your finger from the shutter  
button after Step 3.  
m
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A,  
• Press down the shutter button in Step 4.  
SCN or  
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Command dial  
Mode dial  
First shot  
(Adjusted in the + direction)  
Shooting three  
images with the  
exposure shifted  
Shutter button  
– Exposure Bracket  
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN  
In addition to an image with the exposure  
automatically set by the camera, two other  
images are recorded with exposure values  
shifted to the + and – sides.  
Second shot  
(Proper exposure set by the camera)  
If you cannot shoot with the proper  
brightness due to the brightness of the  
subject, use the Exposure Bracket mode.  
You can select the image that has a suitable  
exposure after shooting.  
MENU  
/BRK  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M  
or SCN.  
Third shot  
(Adjusted in the – direction)  
b Press and hold /BRK  
(bracket) and select [BRK] with  
the command dial.  
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c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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• 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 shutter speeds of 1/25 second  
or slower.  
d Select [BRK] (Bracket Step)  
with b/B, then select the  
desired bracket step value  
with v/V.  
Selecting the ISO  
sensitivity  
– ISO  
±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by  
plus or minus 1.0EV.  
Mode dial: P/S/A/M  
±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by  
plus or minus 0.7EV.  
±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by  
plus or minus 0.3EV.  
You can change the camera’s sensitivity to  
light. When you select a high-number  
setting, you can shoot in a dark place.  
Normally, the ISO sensitivity is set to  
[Auto]. When set to [Auto], the ISO  
sensitivity is automatically increased in a  
dark place.  
e Shoot the image.  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 2, select [Normal].  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
MENU  
• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to  
[Normal], you cannot use the Exposure Bracket  
mode.  
Mode dial  
• You may not be able to use the Exposure  
Bracket mode depending on the Scene  
Selection mode (page 37).  
• You cannot use the flash in this mode.  
• During shooting in this mode, the images are  
not displayed on the screen. Compose the  
image before pressing the shutter button.  
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for  
the first image, and these settings are also used  
for the other images.  
• When the exposure is manually adjusted  
(page 59), the exposure is shifted based on the  
adjusted brightness.  
• The recording interval is approximately 0.42  
second.  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or  
M.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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c Select [ISO] with b, then select  
Choosing a focus range  
finder frame  
Choosing an auto  
focus method  
desired setting with v/V.  
Choose from [800], [400], [200],  
[100], [64], or [Auto].  
– AF range finder  
You can set the AF range finder frame and  
the AF mode.  
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 3, select [Auto].  
Multipoint AF (  
)
AF range finder frame  
The AF range finder frame selects the focus  
position according to the subject position  
and size.  
The camera calculates the distance in five  
places to the top, the bottom, the left, the  
right, and in the center of the image, letting  
you shoot using the auto focus function  
without worrying about the image  
composition. This is useful when it is  
difficult to focus on the subject because it is  
not in the center of the frame. You can  
check the position where the focus was  
adjusted using the green frame.  
• To reduce camera shake, select a large number.  
You can shoot a subject with higher shutter  
speed.  
• When selecting a large number, the image  
becomes noisy. To give priority to image  
quality, select a small number.  
AF Mode  
The AF mode is set automatically when the  
camera starts and stops focusing on a  
subject.  
The default setting is Multipoint AF.  
Mode dial  
Center AF (  
)
The AF range finder is only the center of the  
frame. You can shoot in desired image  
composition using the AF lock method.  
Multi-selector  
(v/V/b/B)  
FOCUS  
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d When selecting Flexible Spot  
AF in Step 3, move the AF  
range finder frame to the  
portion you want to focus on  
with v/V/b/B.  
Flexible Spot AF (  
This is useful when focusing on an  
)
Choosing a focus operation  
– AF Mode  
extremely small subject or a narrow area.  
Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the  
desired image composition. 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 to hold  
the camera steady so that the subject does  
not deviate from the range finder frame.  
Mode dial: SET UP  
S
AF  
Single AF (  
)
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This mode is useful for shooting stationary  
subjects. The focus is not adjusted before  
you press and hold the shutter button  
halfway down. After you press and hold the  
shutter button halfway down and AF lock is  
complete, the focus is locked.  
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a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,  
SCN or  
.
When you press and hold the shutter  
button halfway down, and the focus is  
adjusted, the color of the AF range  
finder frame changes from white to  
green.  
b Set the FOCUS switch to  
M A F  
Monitoring AF (  
)
This shortens the time needed for focusing.  
The camera automatically adjusts the focus  
before you press and hold the shutter button  
halfway down, letting you compose images  
with the focus already adjusted. After you  
press and hold the shutter button halfway  
down and AF lock is complete, the focus is  
locked.  
AUTO.  
c Press the center of the multi-  
selector repeatedly to select  
the desired mode.  
• When you are shooting movies and you choose  
Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the  
screen is estimated as an average, so the AF  
works even with a certain amount of vibration.  
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The AF range finder frame indicator is  
.
AF range  
finder frame  
Center AF and Flexible Spot AF automatically  
focus only on selected frame, so this is  
convenient when you want to focus only on  
what you aim at.  
• When you use the digital zoom or hologram  
AF, priority AF movement is given to subjects  
in or near the center of the frame. In this case,  
the AF range finder frame indicator flashes and  
the AF range finder frame is not displayed.  
The default setting is Monitoring AF.  
AF range  
finder frame  
indicator  
MAF  
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• Battery consumption may be higher than in  
Single AF mode.  
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AF  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,  
SCN or  
Continuous AF (  
)
Focusing manually  
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/  
The camera 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. This  
allows shooting of moving subjects with  
continued focus. However, focus  
adjustment may not be able to keep up when  
shooting fast moving subjects. The AF  
range finder frame is Center AF.  
.
b Set the FOCUS switch to  
MANUAL.  
Normally the focus is automatically  
adjusted. However, the auto focus may not  
work well, such as in the following cases. In  
these cases, adjust the focus manually.  
The 9 (manual focus) indicator  
appears on the screen.  
c Turn the manual focus ring to  
achieve a sharp focus.  
Subjects that are hard to be focused  
on  
The focus distance information  
indicator is displayed. You can adjust  
the focus in the following macro  
• Subjects with little contrast with  
backgrounds such as walls, and sky  
• Subjects in very dark places  
• Metals that have great reflection, or  
subjects with the light source behind  
them and that have great reflection.  
• Subjects through a chain-link fence or  
glasses.  
• The focus is not adjusted after the lock is  
completed in the following cases, and the  
“C AF” indicator flashes. The camera operates  
in Monitoring AF mode.  
– When shooting in the dark place  
– When shooting with a slow shutter speed  
– When using the NightShot/NightFraming  
functions  
• 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.  
• Battery consumption may be higher than in any  
other AF mode.  
ranges.  
5
T-side: about 60 cm (23 / inches) to  
8
∞ (infinite)  
13  
W-side: 2 cm (  
(infinite).  
/
inches) to ∞  
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If [Expanded Focus] in the SET UP  
settings is set to [On], the image is  
zoomed to 2× to achieve the focus  
easily when recording still images.  
The default setting is [On]. When the  
image returns to normal size and the  
9 (manual focus) indicator changes  
from yellow to white, a sharp focus is  
achieved.  
Mode dial  
Manual focus ring  
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.  
When the 9 indicator flashes, the  
focus distance has reached its limit.  
b Select  
(Camera 1) with v ,  
1
then select [AF Mode] with B/  
Near  
Far  
v.  
To reactivate auto focusing  
Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO.  
c Select the desired mode with  
B/v/V, then press the center.  
FOCUS  
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• The focus distance information indicator is  
approximate, and should be used as a reference.  
• The focus distance information indicator does  
not appear when using the NightShot function.  
• When focusing manually, the following  
functions cannot be used:  
Command dial  
Mode dial  
Selecting a flash  
mode  
Mode dial:  
P/S/A/M/SCN  
– Macro mode shooting  
– NightFraming function  
• When recording movies, the expanded focus  
function cannot be used.  
Normally, the flash automatically pops up  
and strobes when the surroundings are dark.  
You can intentionally change the flash  
mode.  
Auto (No indicator)  
The camera decides to use the flash based  
on lighting conditions. The default setting is  
Auto.  
a Set the mode dial to  
A, M or SCN.  
, P, S,  
b Press and hold (flash) and  
select the desired mode with  
the command dial.  
Forced flash ( )  
The flash fires regardless of the amout of  
ambient light.  
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Slow synchro (  
)
The flash fires regardless of the amout of  
ambient light. In this mode, the shutter  
speed becomes slower under dark  
MAF  
conditions, so you can clearly shoot a  
background that is out of the flash-lit area.  
• Note that the surface of the flash emitter may  
be hot right after you use the flash several times  
in succession.  
No flash (  
)
• The recommended distance using the flash is  
The flash does not fire regardless of the  
amount of ambient light.  
about 0.5 m to 4.5 m (19 3  
inches to  
/
4
14 feet 9 1  
inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.3 m  
/
4
(23 5  
inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (T) (when  
/
8
[ISO] is set to [Auto]).  
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• Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks a flash  
light.  
• Because the shutter speed is slower under dark  
To pop up the flash manually  
(Pop-up Flash mode)  
Normally, the flash strobes  
automatically according to lighting  
conditions. However, you can pop up  
the flash only when you want to use it.  
Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Manual] in the  
SET UP settings (page 140).  
To reduce “red-eye” when  
shooting live subjects  
conditions when  
(Slow synchro) or  
(No  
The flash pre-strobes before shooting  
to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set  
[Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the  
SET UP settings (page 140).  
appears on the screen.  
flash) is selected, it is recommended that you  
use a tripod.  
• While the flash is being charged, the lamp  
flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp  
goes out.  
• You can change the brightness of the flash  
using [Flash Level] in the menu settings  
(page 70). (Except when the mode dial is set to  
.)  
To strobe the flash  
• You can mount an external flash on this camera  
(page 71).  
1 Slide the  
switch in the arrow direction.  
The flash pops up.  
OPEN (FLASH)  
2 Set the flash mode to (Forced  
m
flash) or  
(Slow synchro).  
3 Shoot the image.  
OPEN (FLASH)  
• The amount of red-eye reduction possible  
varies according to the individual. In  
addition, the distance to the subject, and  
whether or not the subject has seen pre-  
strobe light begin to strobe may also  
reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye  
reduction process.  
To return to auto mode  
Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Auto] in the SET  
UP settings.  
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(Slow synchro) is effective when you  
Shooting techniques  
Making the best of the flash gives you various  
options.  
Adjusting the flash  
level  
shoot a person during a sunset and the like.  
You can shoot the person clearly using the  
flash light and the background using a long  
exposure. If the camera cannot shoot clearly  
using the slow shutter, it automatically  
increases the ISO number. We recommend you  
use a tripod to prevent camera shake.  
– Flash Level  
When you set the flash mode to (Forced  
flash), you can shoot a back-lit subject brightly.  
An effect in which the flash light reflects in the  
subject’s eye is also available.  
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN  
You can adjust the amout of flash light.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
MENU  
Mode dial  
When the flash mode is set to Auto, the flash  
may strobe regardless of your intentions. In  
such situations, setting the flash mode to  
(No flash) slows the shutter speed  
automatically. This is effective when you shoot  
the trail of a car, the spectrum of a light, or the  
sunset. We recommend you use a tripod to  
prevent camera shake.  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M  
or SCN.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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• You cannot have an external flash and the built-  
in flash strobe at the same time.  
• If you use two or more external flashes at the  
same time, note that the camera may not be able  
to function properly, or that may cause a  
malfunction.  
c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with  
b/B, then select the desired  
setting with v/V.  
Using an external  
flash  
High: Makes the flash level higher  
than normal.  
Normal: Normal setting.  
Low: Makes the flash level lower than  
normal.  
Mode dial:  
/P/S/A/M/SCN  
• When the proper white balance is not set using  
an external flash, set the flash mode to  
You can mount an optional external flash.  
Using an external flash increases the  
amount of light and that will allow you to  
shoot more vivid flash pictures than when  
using the internal flash.  
(Forced flash) or  
(Slow synchro), then set  
the white balance using the  
SET) (page 73).  
(one-push  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your flash.  
Advanced  
accessory  
shoe  
Shutter button  
Mode dial  
ACC (accessory)  
jack  
Multi-selector  
(v/V/b/B)  
• When an external flash is mounted, the weight  
prevents the lens portion from becoming steady.  
We recommend supporting the lens portion  
with your left hand or using a tripod for  
recording.  
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• Set the most appropriate aperture value  
according to the guide number of the flash used  
and the distance to the subject.  
• The flash guide number varies according to the  
ISO sensitivity (page 64) of the camera, so be  
sure to check the ISO number.  
• Note that the camera may not function properly  
or may malfunction when using a flash  
manufactured by another company for a  
specific camera (generally a flash with multiple  
contact points on the advanced accessory shoe),  
a high-voltage type flash, or a flash accessory.  
• Depending on the type of commercially  
available external flash, you may be unable to  
use some functions, and other operations may  
be difficult.  
Using the Sony Flash  
Using a commercially  
available external flash  
You can mount the Sony HVL-F32X or  
HVL-F1000 flash on the advanced  
accessory shoe of your camera. The HVL-  
F32X is also equipped with automatic flash  
level adjustment and AF fill light shooting  
functions.  
You can mount a commercially available  
external flash that supports the advanced  
accessory shoe.  
a Mount the external flash to the  
advanced accessory shoe.  
a Mount the external flash on the  
b Set the mode dial to SET UP.  
advanced accessory shoe.  
c Select  
(Camera 2) with v/V,  
2
b Plug the flash into the ACC  
[Hot Shoe] with B/v/V, [On]  
with B/v, then press the  
center.  
(accessory) jack.  
When using the HVL-F32X, skip Step  
2.  
c Turn on the external flash.  
d Turn on the external flash.  
d Set the mode dial to  
, P, S,  
e Set the mode dial to M or A.  
A, M or SCN.  
The flash also strobes when the mode  
dial is set to  
recommend recording with the mode  
dial set to M or A.  
, P, S or SCN, but we  
e Shoot the image.  
• Check that [Hot Shoe] is set to [Off] in the SET  
UP settings (page 140).  
f Shoot the image.  
• When [ISO] is set to [800], you cannot use the  
AUTO “B” mode of the HVL-F32X.  
• If you record with [Hot Shoe] set to [Off] in the  
SET UP settings, the built-in flash may pop up.  
If this happens, return the built-in flash to its  
original position and set [Hot Shoe] to [On]  
(page 140).  
• When you set [Hot Shoe] to [On] in the SET  
UP settings,  
is indicated. In this case, the  
built-in flash is disabled.  
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(Fluorescent)  
Used when shooting under fluorescent  
lights.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
Adjusting color tones  
Mode dial  
Command  
dial  
– White Balance  
(Color temperature: about 4000 K)  
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/  
WB  
(Incandescent)  
Normally, this camera adjusts color tones  
automatically, but you can also select the  
following modes according to your  
shooting situations. The color of the subject  
that you see will be captured according to  
the lighting conditions. When you want to  
fix the conditions under which the image is  
captured, or when the color of the entire  
image seems to be a bit unnatural, it is  
recommended that you adjust the white  
balance.  
• Used when shooting, for example, at a  
party, where the lighting conditions  
change often.  
• Used in a studio, or under video lights.  
(Color temperature: about 3200 K)  
WB  
(Flash)  
Adjusts the white balance only to the flash  
conditions. This mode cannot be used with  
movies.  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,  
SCN or  
(Color temperature: about 6000 K)  
.
Auto (No indicator)  
(One push)  
For adjusting the white balance depending  
on the light source.  
b Press and hold WB and select  
the desired setting with the  
command dial.  
The white balance is set automatically in  
response to the condition of the subject.  
The default setting is Auto.  
(Color temperature: about 2000-10000 K)  
(Color temperature: about 3000-7000 K)  
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(One push SET)  
Memorizes the basic white color which will  
(Daylight)  
Used when shooting outdoors, and for  
shooting at night, under neon lights, for  
fireworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom.  
(Color temperature: about 5500 K)  
be used in  
(One push) mode.  
MAF  
250 F2.0  
To return to automatic settings  
In Step 2, select [Auto].  
(Cloudy)  
Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.  
(Color temperature: about 6500 K)  
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• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you  
choose , the white balance may not be  
properly adjusted.  
• When the flash strobes, the manual setting is  
canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto]  
mode (except in WB (Flash) mode or  
(One push) mode).  
• When the  
indicator flashes slowly, the  
white balance is not set or was not able to be  
set. Record in automatic white balance mode.  
• Do not shake or strike the camera while the  
indicator flashes quickly.  
• When flash mode is set to (Forced flash) or  
(Slow synchro), the white balance is  
adjusted to the condition with the flash  
emitting.  
Selecting color  
reproduction  
– Color  
Mode dial: P/S/A/M  
You can select the color reproduction mode.  
To capture the basic white color  
in  
(one-push SET) mode  
Standard (No indicator)  
This mode memorizes the basic white color  
in the shooting situation for the (One  
push) mode. Use this mode when the other  
modes cannot set the color properly.  
Shoots to make the resulting shot easier on  
the eyes. The image becomes vivid  
compared to its real color and the contrast  
becomes higher.  
1
In Step 2, select [  
] (One push  
The default setting is [Standard].  
SET).  
The  
indicator appears.  
Real (REAL)  
Shoots for faithfulness to the actual texture  
and color, which the contrast, brightness,  
and saturation become lower. This mode is  
suitable for modifying the image on a  
computer.  
2
Frame a white object such as a piece of  
paper filling the screen under the same  
lighting conditions as you will shoot the  
subject.  
3
Press the center of the multi-selector.  
The screen momentarily turns black and  
the  
indicator flashes quickly.  
When the white balance has been  
adjusted and stored in the memory, the  
indicator lights up.  
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Shooting images in  
succession  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
Mode dial  
Shutter button  
MENU  
Mode dial  
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN  
You can shoot up to seven images in  
succession while pressing the shutter button  
only once.  
Speed Burst (  
)
The frame interval becomes shorter (about  
0.38 second), but the images are not  
displayed on the screen.  
Command dial  
/BRK  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or  
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,  
Framing Burst (  
)
M.  
A, M or SCN.  
The images are displayed on the screen  
during Burst shooting, but the frame  
interval becomes longer (about 0.42  
second).  
b Press MENU.  
b Press and hold /BRK (Burst)  
The menu appears.  
and select  
(Speed Burst) or  
(Framing Burst) with the  
command dial.  
c Select COLOR (Color) with b/  
B, then select the desired  
mode with v/V.  
• When the capacity of the recording medium is  
used up, recording stops even if you press and  
hold the shutter button.  
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c Shoot the image.  
b Press and hold /BRK (Burst)  
and select (Multi Burst)  
with the command dial.  
Shooting in Multi  
Burst mode  
You can shoot up to seven images  
when you press and hold the shutter  
button.  
You can do the next shooting after  
“Recording” disappears from the  
screen.  
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Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN  
BRK  
Pressing the shutter button once records 16  
frames in a row. This is convenient for  
checking your form in sports, for example.  
Normal  
MAF  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 2, select [Normal].  
250 F2.0  
c Press MENU.  
Command dial  
• The flash cannot be used.  
The menu appears.  
• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to  
[Normal], you cannot use the Burst mode.  
• You may not be able to use the Burst mode  
depending on the Scene Selection mode  
(page 37).  
• When using the self-timer, pressing the shutter  
button records up to seven images in  
succession.  
Mode dial  
Shutter button  
d Select  
(Interval) with b/B,  
then select the desired  
between-frame interval with v/  
V.  
You can choose from [1/7.5], [1/15],  
[1/30].  
• You cannot select shutter speeds of 1/25 second  
or slower.  
1/7.5  
1/15  
/BRK  
MENU  
1/30"  
1/30  
Interval  
Multi-selector  
ISO  
Mode BRK  
(v/V/b/B)  
e Shoot the image.  
a Set the mode dial to  
, P, S,  
16 frames in a row will be recorded in  
a single image (image size: 1M).  
A, M or SCN.  
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• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to  
[Normal], you cannot use the Multi Burst  
mode.  
• The following functions cannot be used in  
Multi Burst mode:  
NightShot  
Shooting in the dark  
The NightShot function lets you shoot  
subjects in dark places without the flash  
such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal  
plants and animals. Note that images  
recorded using the NightShot function  
become greenish.  
Mode dial:  
/P/  
– Smart zoom  
Shutter button  
– Shooting with the flash  
– Inserting the date and time  
– NightShot  
Command dial  
Mode dial  
– NightFraming  
a Set the mode dial to  
, P or  
• When the mode dial is set to  
, frame  
.
interval is automatically set to [1/30].  
• You cannot set the shutter speed to lower than  
the frame interval time.  
b Press and hold NIGHTSHOT/  
NIGHTFRAMING and select  
(Night shot) with the command  
dial.  
• For the number of images that can be recorded,  
see pages 135, 136.  
• When you play back images recorded in Multi  
Burst mode on the camera, see page 87.  
The flash emitter pops up and the  
and “Night shot” indicators light for  
about five seconds.  
NIGHTSHOT/  
NIGHTFRAMING  
Infrared ray  
emitter  
• The infrared ray light covers within approx.  
0.5 m to 2.1 m (19 3  
inches to 6 feet  
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4
10 3  
/
inches) (W)/0.6 m to 2.1 m  
4
/
(23 5 inches to 6 feet 10 3  
/ inches) (T).  
"Night shot"  
8
4
• Since the infrared emitter is located below the  
flash emitter, you have to pop up the flash to  
shoot in these modes.  
MAF  
c Shoot the image.  
To cancel the NightShot function  
In Step 2, select [Off].  
• While using the NightShot function:  
– The white balance is set to Auto.  
– The metering mode is set to center weighted.  
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– If you perform any invalid operation, the  
indicator flashes, and the “Night shot”  
indicator lights for about five seconds.  
• While using the NightShot function, you cannot  
use the following functions:  
– AE LOCK  
– Shooting with hologram AF  
– Shooting with the flash  
• While using the NightFraming function:  
– The white balance is set to Auto.  
– The metering mode is set to multi-pattern  
metering.  
– The AF range finder frame is not displayed.  
The centrally-located subject has priority to  
focus on.  
NightFraming  
The NightFraming function enables you to  
check a subject even at night and then  
record with natural colors using the flash.  
a Set the mode dial to  
or P.  
– The AE lock cannot be used.  
– Selecting the color reproduction mode  
• While the camera is in Multi Burst mode, the  
NightShot function cannot be used.  
• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the  
SET UP settings, pop up the flash emitter using  
b Press and hold NIGHTSHOT/  
NIGHTFRAMING and select  
(Night framing) with the  
command dial.  
– If you perform any invalid operation while  
using the NightFraming function, the  
indicator flashes and the “Night framing”  
indicator lights for about five seconds.  
• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the  
SET UP settings, pop up the flash emitter using  
the  
OPEN (FLASH) switch.  
The flash emitter pops up and the  
and “Night framing” indicators light  
for about five seconds.  
• When attaching the supplied lens hood, infrared  
ray may be blocked.  
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright  
places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may  
cause your camera to malfunction.  
the  
OPEN (FLASH) switch.  
• When attaching the supplied lens hood, flash  
light and infrared ray may be blocked.  
• When you press the shutter button halfway  
down, you will hear a sound, but this is not the  
sound of the shutter releasing. The image is not  
recorded yet.  
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"Night framing"  
• When [Hologram AF] is set to [Off], you may  
not get a clear focus. Setting [Hologram AF] to  
[Auto] is recommended (page 35).  
• When using the following functions, you  
cannot use the NightFraming function.  
– Manual focus  
MAF  
c Press and hold the shutter  
button halfway down.  
– Exposure Bracket  
– Burst  
The focus is automatically adjusted.  
– Multi Burst  
d Press the shutter button fully  
down.  
The shutter sounds, the flash strobes  
and the image is recorded.  
To cancel the NightFraming function  
In Step 2, select [Off].  
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Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
Shutter button  
Shooting with special  
effects  
Shooting still images  
in RAW mode  
MENU  
Mode dial  
– Picture Effect  
– RAW  
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/  
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN  
You can add special effects to bring out the  
contrast in your images.  
Used when you want to record the raw data  
directly onto the recording medium as it is.  
The data can be reproduced with much less  
deterioration in image processing and be  
displayed using the exclusive software  
provided. A compressed JPEG format  
image like that is recorded in normal  
shooting is recorded at the same time.  
Solarize  
Like an illustration  
with clearly delineated  
bright and dark  
portions  
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,  
SCN or  
Shutter button  
Mode dial  
.
Sepia  
Colored to look like an  
old photograph  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
c Select [PFX] (P.Effect) with b/  
B, then select the desired  
mode with v/V.  
Neg.Art  
Made to look like a  
negative image  
d Shoot the image.  
MENU  
Multi-selector  
(v/V/b/B)  
To cancel Picture Effect  
In Step 3, select [Off].  
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,  
• You cannot select the color reproduction mode  
when using the picture effect.  
A, M or SCN.  
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b Press MENU.  
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with  
b/B, then select [TIFF] with v/  
V.  
Shooting still images  
in TIFF mode  
The menu appears.  
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with  
b/B, then select [RAW] with v.  
d Shoot the image.  
– TIFF  
You can do the next shooting after  
“Recording” disappears from the  
screen.  
d Shoot the image.  
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN  
You can do the next shooting after  
“Recording” disappears from the  
screen.  
Used when you record an image in  
uncompressed file format. The image  
quality does not deteriorate. Images  
recorded in this mode are suitable for fine  
printing. A compressed JPEG format image  
like that recorded in normal shooting is  
recorded at the same time.  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 3, select [Normal].  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 3, select [Normal].  
• JPEG images are also recorded in the image  
size selected by the Image Size setup (page 24).  
Uncompressed (TIFF) images are recorded in  
[8M] size except when [3:2] is selected.  
• Writing data takes more time than in normal  
recording mode.  
• To reproduce the RAW data file using a  
computer, the exclusive software is required.  
Install the exclusive software on the supplied  
CD-ROM to your computer. Since the RAW  
data file is a special kind of file, general  
software cannot open the RAW data file.  
• The JPEG image is also recorded in the image  
size selected by the Image Size setup (page 24).  
(However, [3:2] cannot be selected.) RAW data  
images are recorded in [8M] size.  
Shutter button  
Mode dial  
• For the number of images that can be recorded,  
see pages 134, 136.  
• Writing data takes more time than in normal  
recording mode.  
• Digital zoom cannot be used.  
• For the number of images that can be recorded,  
see pages 134, 136.  
MENU  
Multi-selector  
(v/V/b/B)  
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,  
A, M or SCN.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with  
b/B, then select [E-Mail] with  
v/V.  
Shooting still images  
for e-mail  
Shooting still images  
with audio files  
d Shoot the image.  
– E-Mail  
– Voice  
You can do the next shooting after  
“Recording” disappears from the  
screen.  
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN  
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN  
You can shoot images and save them in a  
file that is small enough (320×240) to attach  
to an e-mail message. The normal mode  
image that was selected using the Image  
Size item (page 24) is also recorded.  
You can record still images with audio files.  
Shutter button  
Mode dial  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 3, select [Normal].  
• For instructions on how to attach your images  
to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of  
the e-mail software you are using.  
• For the number of images that can be recorded,  
see pages 135, 136.  
Shutter button  
Mode dial  
Multi-selector  
MENU  
(v/V/b/B)  
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,  
A, M or SCN.  
MENU  
Multi-selector  
(v/V/b/B)  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,  
A, M or SCN.  
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with  
b/B, then select [Voice] with v/  
V.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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d Shoot the image.  
If you press and release the  
shutter button, sound is recorded  
for five seconds.  
If you hold down the shutter  
button, sound is recorded until you  
release the shutter button for up to 40  
seconds.  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 3, select [Normal].  
• To view images recorded in Voice mode, carry  
out the same procedure described in “Viewing  
movies on the screen” (page 101).  
• Be careful not to touch the microphone  
(page 12) during shooting.  
• For the number of images that can be recorded,  
see pages 134, 136.  
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On the single screen  
d Select the desired folder with  
Selecting the folder  
and playing back  
images  
b/B.  
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BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
Mode dial:  
BACK/NEXT  
Select the folder that images you want to  
play back are stored.  
On the Index screen  
e Select [OK] with v , then press  
the center of the multi-  
selector.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
MENU  
Mode dial  
To cancel the selection  
In Step 5, select [Cancel].  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
When multiple folders are  
created in the recording medium  
When the first or last image in the folder is  
displayed, the following icons are indicated  
on the screen.  
• When no images are stored in the folder, “No  
file in this folder” appears.  
• You can play back images from a last-shot one  
without selecting the folder.  
: Moves to the previous folder.  
: Moves to the next folder.  
: Moves to both the previous and next  
folders.  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
c Select  
(Folder) with b, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
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e Adjust the zoom with the  
Enlarging an image  
– Playback zoom  
Enlarging a portion of  
a still image  
command dial.  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
Mode dial:  
b Display the image you want to  
You can enlarge an image up to five times  
the size of the original image. You can also  
record the enlarged image as a new file.  
enlarge with b/B.  
c Press  
(playback zoom).  
The image is enlarged twice.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
d Select a portion of the image  
MENU  
to enlarge with v/V/b/B.  
To cancel enlarged viewing  
Mode dial  
Press  
(playback zoom) again.  
Move to v  
• You cannot use Playback zoom with movies or  
images recorded in Multi Burst mode.  
• The images displayed in Quick Review  
(page 29) can be enlarged using the procedures  
outlined in Steps 3 to 5.  
Move  
to b  
Move  
to B  
Move to V  
Command dial  
v: To view a portion of the top of the  
image  
V: To view a portion of the bottom of  
the image  
b: To view a portion of the left side  
of the image  
B: To view a portion of the right side  
of the image  
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c Select  
(Slide) with b/B,  
Recording an enlarged  
Playing back  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
image – Trimming  
successive images  
a After you have viewed an  
image using playback zoom,  
press MENU.  
Set the following items with v/V/b/B.  
– Slide show  
Mode dial:  
Interval settings  
3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min  
The menu appears.  
You can play back recorded images in  
succession, one after another. This is useful  
for checking your images, or for giving a  
presentation.  
Image  
b Select [Trimming] with B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
Folder:Plays back all the images in the  
selected folder.  
All:Plays back all the images in the  
recording medium.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
c Select the image size with v/V,  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
Repeat  
MENU  
On:Plays the images back repeatedly.  
Off:Plays through the images one time  
and then stops.  
Mode dial  
The image is recorded, and the screen  
image returns to the size it was before  
enlargement.  
d Select [Start] with V/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
• The trimmed image is recorded in the recording  
folder as the newest file, and the original image  
is retained.  
The slide show begins.  
• The trimmed image may suffer some  
deterioration in image quality.  
• You cannot trim to 3:2-sized image.  
• You cannot trim RAW data file/uncompressed  
(TIFF) images.  
To cancel the slide show setting  
In Step 3, select [Cancel].  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick  
Review.  
To stop slide show playback  
Press the center of the multi-selector, select  
[Exit] with B, then press the center.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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a Set the mode dial to , and  
display the image you want to  
rotate.  
To skip to the next/previous  
image during slide show  
Move the multi-selector to B (next) or b  
(previous).  
Rotating still images  
– Rotate  
b Press MENU.  
Mode dial:  
• The interval setting time is approximate, and  
may vary according to the playback image size.  
The menu appears.  
Images shot when holding the camera  
vertically can be rotated and displayed  
horizontally.  
c Select  
(Rotate) with b/B,  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
d Select  
with v , and rotate  
the image with b/B.  
e Select [OK] with v/V, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
To cancel the rotation  
In Step 4 or 5, select [Cancel].  
• You cannot rotate protected images, movies,  
Multi Burst mode, RAW data file and  
uncompressed (TIFF) images.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
MENU  
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with  
other cameras.  
Mode dial  
• When viewing images on a computer, the  
image rotation information may not be  
reflected depending on the application  
software.  
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Playing back continuously  
a Set the mode dial to  
Playing back frame by frame  
a Set the mode dial to  
Playing back images  
shot in Multi Burst  
mode  
.
.
b Select the Multi Burst image  
b Select the Multi Burst image  
with b/B.  
with b/B.  
Mode dial:  
The selected Multi Burst image is  
played back continuously.  
The selected Multi Burst image is  
played back continuously.  
You can play back Multi Burst images  
continuously or play them back frame by  
frame. This function is used for checking  
the images.  
c Press the center of the multi-  
selector when the desired  
frame is displayed.  
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BACK/NEXT  
Mode dial  
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To pause  
Press the center of the multi-selector. To  
resume playback, press the center again.  
The playback starts from the frame  
displayed on the screen.  
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d Advance the frame with b/B.  
B:The next frame is displayed. When  
you move the multi-selector to B  
and hold it, the frame advances.  
b:The previous frame is displayed.  
When you move the multi-selector  
to b and hold it, the frame advances  
in the reverse direction.  
• When Multi Burst images are played back on a  
computer or on a camera without the Multi  
Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will be  
displayed at the same time as part of one image.  
• You cannot divide the Multi Burst image.  
To return to normal playback  
In Step 4, press the center of the multi-  
selector. The playback starts from the frame  
displayed on the screen.  
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To delete shot images  
When using this mode, you cannot delete  
only certain frames. When you delete  
images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at  
the same time.  
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Display the Multi Burst image you want  
to delete.  
2
3
Press  
(delete).  
Select [Delete], then press the center of  
the multi-selector.  
All of the frames are deleted.  
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Still image editing  
On the Index screen  
a Set the mode dial to , press  
(index) to switch to the  
On the single screen  
Protecting images  
– Protect  
Mode dial:  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
/
b Display the image you want to  
Index screen.  
protect with b/B.  
To prevent accidental erasure of an  
important image, you can protect it.  
b Press MENU.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
The menu appears.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
c Select - (Protect) with b/B,  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
d Select - (Protect) with b/B,  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
MENU  
Mode dial  
d Select [Select] with b/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
The image currently being displayed is  
now protected, and the - (Protect)  
mark is indicated on the screen.  
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protect with v/V/b/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
Protect  
Exit  
BACK/NEXT  
/
The green - (Protect) mark is  
indicated on the selected image.  
• Note that formatting the recording medium  
erases all the data in the recording medium  
even if images are protected, and these images  
cannot be recovered.  
e To protect other images,  
display the image you want to  
protect with b/B, then press  
the center of the multi-  
selector.  
• It may take some time to protect the images.  
MENU  
SELECT  
TO NEXT  
To cancel the protection  
In Step 4 or 5, press the center of the  
multi-selector again. The - mark  
disappears.  
f To protect other images,  
repeat Step 5.  
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g Press MENU.  
To release protection of all the  
images in the folder  
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], and  
press the center of the multi-selector. Then  
select [Off], and press the center.  
Changing image size  
– Resize  
h Select [OK] with B, then press  
the center of the multi-  
selector.  
Mode dial:  
The - mark turns white and the  
selected image is protected.  
You can change the image size of a  
recorded image, and save it as a new file.  
You can resize to the following sizes.  
8M, 5M, 3M, 1M and VGA.  
The original image is retained even after  
resizing.  
To cancel the protection  
In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8,  
select [Exit].  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
To release protection  
In Step 5, select an image for which you  
want to release protection with v/V/b/B  
and press the center of the multi-selector.  
The - mark turns gray and repeat this  
operation for all the images for which you  
want to release protection. Then, press  
MENU, select [OK], and press the center of  
the multi-selector.  
MENU  
Mode dial  
To protect all the images in the  
folder  
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then  
press the center of the multi-selector. Next,  
select [On], then press the center.  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
b Display the image you want to  
resize with b/B.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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• In E-Mail mode, the print (DPOF) mark is  
marked on the normal size image that was  
recorded at the same time.  
• When you mark images shot in Multi Burst  
mode, all the images are printed on one sheet  
divided into 16 panels.  
• If you mark an image shot in TIFF mode with a  
print (DPOF) mark, only the uncompressed  
(TIFF) image is printed, and the JPEG image  
recorded at the same time is not printed.  
• You cannot set the number of print sheets.  
d Select  
(Resize) with b/B,  
Choosing images to  
print  
– Print (DPOF) mark  
Mode dial:  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
e Select the new size with v/V,  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
You can designate certain images to be  
printed.  
The resized image is recorded in the  
recording folder as the newest file.  
This function is convenient when you want  
to print images at a shop or using a printer  
that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print  
Order Format) standard or using  
PictBridge-compliant printers.  
To cancel the resizing  
In Step 5, select [Cancel].  
• You cannot change the size of movies, Multi  
Burst mode, RAW data file or uncompressed  
(TIFF) images.  
• When images are resized from a smaller to a  
larger size, the image quality will deteriorate.  
• You cannot resize to 3:2-sized image.  
• If you resize a 3:2-sized image, black bands  
will appear at the top and bottom of the image.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
MENU  
Mode dial  
/
• You cannot mark movies or images recorded in  
RAW mode.  
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f To mark other images, repeat  
On the single screen  
On the Index screen  
Step 5 for each of them.  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
a Set the mode dial to  
and  
press  
/
(index) to switch  
g Press MENU.  
b Display the image you want to  
to the Index screen.  
print with b/B.  
h Select [OK] with B, then press  
the center of the multi-  
selector.  
b Press MENU.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
The menu appears.  
The  
mark turns white and the  
c Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with B,  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
d Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with b/  
B, then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
setting is completed.  
To delete the  
mark  
In Step 5, select the image you want to  
delete the mark with v/V/b/B, and  
press the center of the multi-selector.  
d Select [Select] with b/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
The  
image.  
mark is indicated on this  
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Folder] option.  
To delete all the  
marks from  
the images in the folder  
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then  
press the center of the multi-selector. Next,  
select [Off], then press the center.  
e Select the images you want to  
mark with v/V/b/B, then press  
the center of the multi-  
selector.  
DPOF  
Exit  
BACK/NEXT  
e To mark other images, display  
the image you want to mark  
with b/B, then press the center  
of the multi-selector.  
The green  
mark is indicated on the  
To cancel the marking  
In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8,  
select [Exit].  
selected image.  
To delete the  
mark  
In Step 4 or 5, press the center of the  
multi-selector again. The  
disappears.  
mark  
MENU  
SELECT  
TO NEXT  
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Still image printing (PictBridge printer)  
Preparing the camera  
Connecting the camera to  
the printer  
Connecting to a  
Set the USB mode on the camera to connect  
the camera with a printer.  
PictBridge printer  
Connect the (USB) jack on the camera  
and the USB connector on the printer using  
a USB cable. The connection can be made  
regardless of whether the camera is turned  
on or off.  
Even if you do not have a computer, you  
can easily print images shot using your  
camera by connecting the camera to a  
PictBridge-compliant printer. For  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
Mode dial  
When the camera is turned on, the camera  
turns to playback mode regardless of the  
mode dial position and the newest image in  
the selected recording folder is displayed on  
the screen.  
preparation, you only need to select the  
USB connection in the SET UP settings and  
connect the camera to the printer.  
Using a PictBridge-compliant printer  
allows you to easily print the Index prints*.  
* An Index print function may not be provided  
depending on the printer.  
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.  
• When printing images, we recommend that you  
use the AC Adaptor to prevent the camera  
turning off.  
After the connection  
is made, the  
mark is indicated on  
the screen.  
b Select  
(Setup 2) with V, then  
select [USB Connect] with B/  
v/V.  
c Select [PictBridge] with B/v,  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
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USB Connect:  
Video Out:  
Clock Set:  
PictBridge  
PTP  
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When [USB Connect] is not set  
to [PictBridge] in the SET UP  
settings  
You cannot use the PictBridge function,  
even when you turn on the camera. Set  
[USB Connect] to [PictBridge].  
1 Press MENU and select [USB Connect],  
then press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
On the single screen  
Printing images  
You can select an image and print it. Set up  
the camera following the procedure on page  
93, and then connect the printer.  
a Select the recording medium  
with the  
/CF switch and  
display the image you want to  
print with b/B.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
2 Select [PictBridge] with v , then press  
the center.  
c Select  
(Print) with b/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
d Select [This image] with v/V,  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
USB Connect  
PictBridge  
PTP  
Normal  
/
The Print screen appears.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
8M  
MENU  
/CF switch  
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Print  
Index  
Off  
Off  
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• You cannot print movies and images recorded  
in RAW mode.  
Quantity  
Exit  
OK  
• When printing E-mail mode images or  
uncompressed (TIFF) images, only their  
corresponding JPEG files are printed.  
• If an error message is sent from the connected  
e Select [Quantity] with v/V,  
select the number of images  
with b/B.  
printer during the connection,  
flashes for  
about five seconds. In such cases, check the  
printer.  
• Note that printing is canceled if you switch the  
/CF switch while printing images.  
You can select the number up to 20.  
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f Select [OK] with V/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
To insert the date and time on  
images  
In Step 5, select [Date], then select the  
date format with b/B. You can select from  
[Day&Time] or [Date]. The date is inserted  
in the images printed.  
On the Index screen  
a Select the recording medium  
with the  
press  
/CF switch and  
The image is printed.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable  
/
(index) to switch  
to the Index screen.  
while the  
(Not disconnect USB  
This function may not be provided  
depending on the printer.  
cable) mark is indicated on the screen.  
The screen turns to the index screen.  
b Press MENU.  
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Printing  
1/3  
c Select  
(Print) with B, then  
Exit  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
d Select [Select] with b/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
To cancel printing  
In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 6,  
select [Exit].  
e Select the image you want to  
print with v/V/b/B, then press  
the center of the multi-  
selector.  
To print other images  
After Step 6, select another image, then  
select [Print] with v .  
The  
selected image.  
mark is indicated on the  
To print all the images indicated  
with the  
mark  
In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the  
images indicated with the mark are  
printed in the specified number, regardless  
of the image displayed.  
MENU  
SELECT  
TO NEXT  
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f To print other images, repeat  
To cancel printing  
In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 9,  
select [Exit].  
Printing index-images  
Step 5.  
You can print some images side-by-side.  
We refer to this function as an index print*.  
You can lay single images side-by-side in a  
specified number and print them, or lay  
different images side-by-side to make a set  
by combining multiple different images and  
print the set in the specified number of  
copies.  
g Press MENU.  
The Print screen appears.  
To print all the images indicated  
with the  
mark  
In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the  
images indicated with the mark are  
printed in the specified number, regardless  
of the image displayed.  
Print  
Index  
Off  
Off  
1
Date  
Quantity  
Exit  
OK  
Set up the camera following the procedure  
on page 93, and connect the printer.  
To print all the images in the  
folder  
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then  
press the center of the multi-selector.  
h Select [Quantity] with v/V,  
select the number of images  
with b/B.  
* An index print function may not be provided  
depending on a printer.  
You can select the number up to 20.  
All the images selected are printed in  
the specified number.  
To insert the date and time on  
images  
In Step 8, select [Date], then select the  
date format with b/B. You can select from  
[Day&Time] or [Date]. The date is inserted  
in the images printed.  
i Select [OK] with V/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
The images are printed.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable  
This function may not be provided  
depending on the printer.  
while the  
mark is indicated on  
/
the screen.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
MENU  
/CF switch  
Printing  
2/3  
Exit  
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• You cannot print movies and images recorded  
in RAW mode.  
• When printing E-mail mode images or  
uncompressed (TIFF) images, only their  
corresponding JPEG files are printed.  
• If an error message is sent from the connected  
f Select [Quantity] with v/V,  
select the number of images  
laid side-by-side with b/B.  
On the single screen  
a Select the recording medium  
with the  
/CF switch and  
You can select the number up to 20.  
You can lay the specified number of  
images side-by-side.  
display the image you want to  
print with b/B.  
printer during the connection,  
flashes for  
about five seconds. In such cases, check the  
printer.  
• Note that printing is canceled if you switch the  
/CF switch while printing images.  
b Press MENU.  
g Select [OK] with V/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
The menu appears.  
c Select  
(Print) with b/B, then  
The image is printed.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
while the  
(Not disconnect USB  
cable) mark is indicated on the screen.  
d Select [This image] with v/V,  
then press the center of the  
multi-selector.  
8M  
101 2/9  
Printing Index  
1/1  
The Print screen appears.  
8M  
Exit  
101 2/9  
Print  
Index  
Off  
Off  
1
Date  
To cancel printing  
In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 7,  
select [Exit].  
Quantity  
Exit  
OK  
e Select [Index] with v , select  
To print other images  
After Step 7, select another image, then  
select [Print] with v . Then repeat from  
Step 4.  
[On] with b/B.  
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To print all the images indicated  
with the mark  
In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the  
images indicated with the mark are  
On the Index screen  
a Select the recording medium  
h Select [Index] with v , then  
with the  
press  
/CF switch and  
select [On] with b/B.  
/
(index) to switch  
printed, regardless of the image displayed.  
i Select [Quantity] with v/V,  
select the number of copies  
you want to print with b/B.  
You can select the number up to 20.  
to the Index screen.  
To insert the date and time on  
images  
In Step 6, select [Date], then select the  
date format with b/B. You can select from  
[Day&Time] or [Date]. The date is inserted  
in the images printed.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
c Select  
(Print) with B, then  
j Select [OK] with V/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
This function may not be provided  
depending on the printer.  
The images are printed.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable  
d Select [Select] with b/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
while the  
mark is indicated on  
• All the images may not be laid on a sheet  
depending on the number of images.  
the screen.  
e Select the desired image with  
v/V/b/B, then press the center  
of the multi-selector.  
Printing Index  
1/3  
The  
mark is indicated on the  
Exit  
selected image.  
To cancel printing  
In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 0,  
select [Exit].  
MENU  
SELECT  
TO NEXT  
f To print other images, repeat  
Step 5.  
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To print all the images indicated  
with the mark  
In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the  
images indicated with the mark are  
printed, regardless of the image displayed.  
To print all the images in the  
folder  
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then  
press the center of the multi-selector.  
To insert the date and time on  
images  
In Step 9, select [Date], then select the  
date format with b/B. You can select from  
[Day&Time] or [Date]. The date is inserted  
in the images printed.  
This function may not be provided  
depending on the printer.  
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To shoot close-ups (Macro)  
• The [640 (Fine)] image size can be used  
only when you record the image into the  
“Memory Stick PRO” or Microdrive.  
Shooting movies  
Mode dial:  
Set the mode dial to  
and follow the  
procedure on page 33.  
d Press the shutter button fully  
You can shoot movies with audio.  
down.  
To shoot with a self-timer  
“REC” appears on the screen and the  
camera starts recording the image and  
sound.  
Set the mode dial to  
procedure on page 34.  
and follow the  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
MENU  
• Be careful not to touch the microphone (page  
12) during shooting.  
• The following functions cannot be used.  
– Digital zoom  
Mode dial  
80min  
REC 00:00:02 00:10:48  
101  
[
]
Shutter button  
– Shooting with the flash  
– Inserting date and time  
• When you select [640 (Fine)] with the supplied  
A/V connecting cable plugged in the A/V OUT  
(MONO) jack, you cannot check the shooting  
image using the screen. The screen turns blue.  
• See pages 135, 136 for the recording time  
allowed for each image size.  
• When the capacity of the recording  
medium is used up, recording stops.  
e Press the shutter button fully  
down again to stop recording.  
Indicators on the screen while  
you are shooting movies  
These indicators are not recorded.  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
b Press MENU.  
Each time you press  
(screen status), the  
The menu appears.  
status of the screen changes as follows:  
Indicators off t Indicators on.  
A histogram is not displayed.  
See page 152 for a detailed description of  
the indicated items.  
c Select  
(Image Size) with b,  
then select the desired size  
with v/V.  
You can choose from [640 (Fine)],  
[640 (Standard)], or [160].  
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b Select the desired movie with  
To adjust the volume  
Viewing movies on  
the screen  
Adjust the volume with v/V.  
b/B.  
Movies with the image size [640  
(Fine)] or [640 (Standard)] are  
displayed on the full screen.  
To fast-forward / rewind  
Mode dial:  
Move the multi-selector to B (next) or b  
(previous) while playing back a movie.  
To return to normal playback, press the  
center of the multi-selector.  
You can view movies on the screen of the  
camera and hear sounds from the speaker of  
the camera.  
80min  
101  
10/10  
00:00:00  
Speaker  
Indicators on the screen while  
you are viewing movies  
_
101 0010  
2004  
1
1
10:30PM  
VOLUME  
PLAY  
BACK/NEXT  
Mode dial  
Movies with the image size [160] are  
displayed a size smaller than still  
images.  
Each time you press  
(screen status),  
the status of the screen changes as follows:  
Indicators off t Indicators on.  
A histogram is not displayed.  
See page 154 for a detailed description of  
the indicated items.  
c Press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
The movie images and sound are  
played back.  
B (playback) appears on the screen  
while a movie is playing back.  
• The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is  
the same as that for viewing still images  
(page 41).  
• A movie recorded using other Sony devices  
may be displayed a size smaller than still  
images.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
80min  
101  
10/10  
00:00:03  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
Playback bar  
_
101 0010  
2004  
1
1
10:30PM  
VOLUME  
STOP REV/CUE  
To stop playback  
Press the center of the multi-selector again.  
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On the Index screen  
Deleting movies  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
a Set the mode dial to  
and  
Mode dial:  
press  
/
(index) button to  
b Select the movie you want to  
switch to the Index screen.  
You can delete unwanted movies.  
delete with b/B.  
b Press  
(delete).  
c Press  
(delete).  
Mode dial  
The movie has not yet been deleted at  
this point.  
c Select [Select] with b/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
d Select [Delete] with v , then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
d Select the movies you want to  
delete with v/V/b/B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
“Access” appears on the screen and the  
movie is deleted.  
e To delete other movies, display  
the movie you want to delete  
with b/B, then repeat Step 4.  
The  
(delete) mark is indicated on  
/
the selected movie.  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
• You cannot delete the protected movies.  
• Note that the movies once deleted cannot be  
recovered.  
To cancel the deletion  
In Step 4 or 5, select [Exit].  
SELECT  
TO NEXT  
The movie has not yet been deleted at  
this point.  
e Repeat Step 4 to delete other  
movies.  
f Press  
(delete).  
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101_0002  
g Select [OK] with B, then press  
the center of the multi-  
selector.  
Editing movies  
Mode dial:  
101_0001  
101_0003  
“Access” message appears on the  
screen and the movie will be deleted.  
You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary  
portions of movies. This is the  
1
3
2
101_0002  
recommended mode to use when the  
recording medium capacity is insufficient,  
or when you attach movies to your e-mail  
messages.  
To cancel the deletion  
In Step 3 or 7, select [Exit].  
1. Cutting scene A.  
1
A
B
3
2
To delete all the images in the  
folder  
In Step 3, select [All In This Folder], then  
press the center of the multi-selector. Next,  
select [OK], then press the center. To cancel  
the deletion, select [Cancel] with b, then  
press the center.  
101_0002  
Divide point  
The file numbers assigned when  
movies are cut  
The cut movies are assigned new numbers  
and recorded as the newest files in the  
recording folder. The original movie is  
deleted and its file number is skipped.  
2. Cutting scene B.  
101_0004  
1
3
A
2
B
101_0005  
Divide  
point  
3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are  
unnecessary.  
101_0004  
A
101_0007  
1
3
B
2
101_0006  
Delete  
Delete  
4. Only the desired scenes remain.  
1
3
2
101_0006  
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Deleting unnecessary  
portions of movies  
80min  
Divide  
Dividing  
Point  
101  
10/10  
00:00:02  
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)  
a Cut an unnecessary portion of  
OK  
Cancel  
Exit  
MENU  
a movie.  
Mode dial  
b Display the portion of the  
When you want to adjust the cutting  
point, select [c/C] (frame  
movie you want to delete.  
forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting  
point with b/ B. If you want to change  
the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The  
playback of the movie starts again.  
c Press  
(delete).  
The movie has not yet been deleted at  
this point.  
d Select [Delete] with v , then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector.  
f When you have decided on a  
cutting point, select [OK] with  
v/V, and press the center of  
the multi-selector.  
The movie currently displayed on the  
screen is deleted.  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
g Select [OK] with v , then press  
the center of the multi-  
selector.  
b Select the movie you want to  
cut with b/B.  
The movie is cut.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
To cancel cutting  
In Step 5 or 7, select [Exit]. The movie  
appears on the screen again.  
d Select  
(Divide) with B, then  
press the center of the multi-  
selector. Next, select [OK] with  
v , then press the center.  
• You cannot cut the following images.  
– Still images  
– Movies not long enough to cut  
– Protected movies  
The playback of the movie starts.  
• You cannot restore movies once you cut them.  
• The original movie is deleted when you cut it.  
• The cut movie is recorded in the selected  
recording folder as the newest file.  
e Decide on a cutting point.  
Press the center of the multi-selector at  
the desired cutting point.  
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Contents of the CD-ROM  
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a  
USB hub.  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended computer environments  
mentioned above.  
Copying images to  
your computer  
x USB Driver  
This driver is needed in order to connect the  
camera to a computer.  
When using Windows XP, you need not  
install the USB driver.  
– For Windows users  
USB mode  
There are two modes for a USB connection  
when connecting with a computer,  
[Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default  
setting is the [Normal] mode.  
* Compatible only with Windows XP. When  
connected to a computer, only the data in the  
folder selected by the camera is copied to the  
computer. To select the folder, follow the  
procedure on page 83.  
Recommended computer  
environment  
OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows  
98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,  
Windows Millennium Edition, Windows  
XP Home Edition, or Windows XP  
Professional  
The above OS must be installed at the  
factory. Operation is not assured in an  
environment upgraded to the operating  
systems described above or in a multi-boot  
environment.  
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster  
USB connector: Provided as standard  
Display: 800 × 600 dots or more  
High Color (16-bit color, 65000 colors) or  
more  
x Image Transfer  
This application is used to easily transfer  
images from the camera to a computer.  
x ImageMixer  
This application is used to display and edit  
images that are stored in a computer.  
• The required operations may differ  
depending on your OS.  
• Close down all applications  
running on the computer before  
installing the USB driver and  
application.  
• When using Windows XP or Windows  
2000, log on as Administrators.  
• The display settings should be 800 × 600  
dots or more and High Color (16-bit  
color, 65000 colors) or more. When set to  
less than 800 × 600 dots or 256 colors or  
less, the install title screen does not  
appear.  
Communication with your  
computer  
When your computer resumes from the  
suspend or sleep mode, communication  
between your camera and your computer  
may not recover at the same time.  
When a USB connector is not  
provided on your computer  
When neither a USB connector nor a  
recording medium slot is provided, you can  
copy images using an additional device. See  
the Sony Website for details.  
• This camera is compliant with USB 2.0.  
• Use with a USB 2.0 (High-Speed USB)  
compatible computer environment allows high-  
speed data transfer.  
• If you connect two or more USB equipment to  
a single computer at the same time, some  
equipment, including your camera, may not  
operate depending on the type of USB  
equipment.  
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c Click [USB Driver] on the title  
e Click [Yes, I want to restart my  
computer now], then click  
[Finish].  
Installing the USB driver  
screen.  
When using Windows XP, you need not  
install the USB driver.  
Once the USB driver is installed, you need  
not install the USB driver.  
a Turn on your computer, and  
insert the supplied CD-ROM  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
Do not connect your camera to  
your computer at this time.  
The “InstallShield Wizard” screen  
appears.  
Your computer restarts. Then, you can  
establish USB connection.  
The model selection screen appears. If  
it does not appear, double-click  
d Click [Next]. When the  
“Information” screen appears,  
click [Next].  
(My Computer) t  
in that order.  
(ImageMixer)  
b Click [Cyber-shot] on the  
model selection screen.  
The installation menu screen appears.  
The USB driver installation starts.  
When the installation is completed, the  
screen informs you of completion.  
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c Click [Next]. When “License  
Agreement” screen appears,  
click [Yes].  
e Select the folder to be  
installed, then click [Next].  
Select the program folder, then  
click [Next].  
Installing “Image Transfer”  
You can use the “Image Transfer” software  
to copy images to your computer  
automatically when you connect the camera  
to your computer.  
a Click [Cyber-shot] on the  
model selection screen.  
The installation menu screen appears.  
Read the agreement carefully. If you  
accept the terms of the agreement,  
proceed with the installation. The  
“Information” screen appears.  
b Click [Image Transfer] on the  
installation menu screen.  
Select the desired language,  
then click [OK].  
f Confirm if the checkbox is  
checked on the “Image  
Transfer Settings” screen,  
then click [Next].  
d Click [Next].  
When the installation is completed, the  
screen informs you of completion.  
The “Welcome to the InstallShield  
Wizard for Image Transfer” screen  
appears.  
• This section describes the English screen.  
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• If DirectX8.0a or a later version is not installed  
in your computer, the “Information” screen  
appears. Follow the procedure on the screen.  
g Click [Finish].  
Installing “ImageMixer”  
You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for  
Sony” software to copy, view and edit  
images, and create video CDs. For details,  
see the software’s help files.  
c Restart your computer  
according to the screen.  
d Remove the CD-ROM.  
a Click [ImageMixer] on the  
installation menu screen.  
Select the desired language,  
then click [OK].  
The “InstallShield Wizard” screen  
closes.  
If you wish to continue with the  
installation of “ImageMixer,” click  
[ImageMixer] on the installation menu  
screen and then follow the procedure.  
• The USB driver is needed in order to use  
“Image Transfer.” If the necessary driver is not  
already installed on your computer, a screen  
that asks if you want to install the driver will  
appear. Follow the instructions that appear on  
the screen.  
The “Welcome to the InstallShield  
Wizard” screen appears.  
• This section describes the English screen.  
b Follow instructions on each  
succeeding screen.  
Install “ImageMixer” according to the  
screen.  
• When you use Windows 2000 or Windows XP,  
install “WinASPI.”  
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c Connect the supplied USB  
cable to the (USB) jack of  
the camera.  
Connecting the camera to  
your computer  
USB Mode  
Normal  
a Insert the recording medium  
with the images you want to  
copy into the camera. Connect  
the supplied AC Adaptor, and  
plug the adaptor into a wall  
outlet (wall socket).  
Access  
indicators*  
Memory Stick  
Switch on MENU  
“USB Mode Normal” appears on the screen  
of the camera. When a USB connection is  
established for the first time, your computer  
automatically runs the used program to  
recognize the camera. Wait for a while.  
* During communication, the access indicators  
turn red.  
d Connect the USB cable to your  
AC Adaptor  
computer.  
• If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear in Step  
4, press MENU, select [USB Connect], and  
set it to [Normal].  
To a wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
• When using a Microdrive/CF card, opening the  
CF card cover cancels the USB connection. Do  
not open the CF card cover during the USB  
connection.  
• Select the recording medium with the  
/CF  
switch (page 21).  
• When you copy images to your computer using  
the battery pack, copying may be failed or  
cause data corruption by battery shutoff. We  
recommend that you use the AC Adaptor.  
• When using a desktop computer, connect the  
USB cable to the USB connector on the rear  
panel.  
• When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard  
automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed  
to page 112.  
b Turn on your computer and the  
camera.  
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Copying images using  
“Image Transfer”  
P Disconnecting the USB  
cable, removing the recording  
medium, or turning off the  
camera during a USB  
connection  
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users  
Connect the camera and your  
computer with the USB cable.  
“Image Transfer” starts up automatically  
and the images are automatically copied to  
the computer.  
Windows XP is set so that the OS AutoPlay  
Wizard activates.  
If you want to cancel the setting, follow the  
procedure below.  
– Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me  
Connect the camera and your  
computer with the USB cable.  
“Image Transfer” launches and the images  
are automatically copied to the computer.  
When copying is complete, “ImageMixer”  
automatically launches and images appear.  
1
Double-click  
on the tasktray.  
a Click [Start], then click [My  
Computer].  
Double-click here  
b Right-click [Sony  
MemoryStick], then click  
[Properties].  
2
3
Click  
(Sony DSC), then click [Stop].  
Confirm the device on the confirmation  
window, then click [OK].  
c Cancel the setting.  
4
5
Click [OK].  
Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP  
users.  
1 Click [AutoPlay].  
2 Set [Content type] to [Pictures].  
3 Check [Select an action to perform]  
under [Actions], select [Take no  
action], then click [Apply].  
4 Set [Content type] to [Video files]  
and proceed Step 3. Set [Content  
type] to [Mixed content] and  
proceed Step 3.  
Disconnect the USB cable, remove the  
recording medium, or turn off the  
camera.  
• Normally “Image Transfer” and “Date” folders  
are created inside the “My Documents” folder,  
and all of the image files recorded with the  
camera are copied into these folders.  
• You can change the “Image Transfer” settings  
(page 111).  
For Windows 98 or 98SE users  
Confirm that the access indicators  
(page 109) on the screen are turned white  
and carry out only Step 5 above.  
5 Click [OK].  
The [Properties] screen closes.  
The OS AutoPlay Wizard does not  
start up automatically even if the  
USB connection is made next time.  
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d Double-click the “My  
Documents” folder and right-  
click on the “My Documents”  
window to display the menu,  
then select [Paste] from the  
menu.  
Changing “Image Transfer”  
settings  
Copying images without  
using “Image Transfer”  
You can change “Image Transfer” settings.  
Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on  
the tasktray, select [Open Settings]. The  
settings you can set are as follows: [Basic],  
[Copy], and [Delete].  
– Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me  
If you do not set to launch “Image Transfer”  
automatically, you can copy images as  
following procedure.  
The image files are copied to the “My  
Documents” folder.  
a Double-click [My Computer],  
then double-click [Removable  
Disk].  
The contents of the recording medium  
inserted in your camera appear.  
Right-click here  
• This section describes an example of copying  
images to the “My Documents” folder.  
• When the “Removable Disk” icon is not shown,  
see page 112.  
When the “Image Transfer” starts, the  
below window appears.  
• When using Windows XP, see page 112.  
b Double-click [DCIM], then  
double-click the folder that the  
image files you want to copy  
are stored.  
c Right-click the image file to  
display the menu, then select  
[Copy] from the menu.  
When you select [Settings] from the above  
window, you can only change the [Basic]  
setting.  
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When an image with the same  
file name exists in the copy  
destination folder  
The overwrite confirmation message  
appears. When you overwrite the existing  
image with the new one, the original file  
data is deleted.  
When a removable disk icon is  
not shown  
Copying images using the  
Windows XP AutoPlay wizard  
1
Right-click [My Computer] to display  
the menu, then click [Properties].  
a Make a USB connection  
(page 109). Click [Copy  
pictures to a folder on my  
computer using Microsoft  
Scanner and Camera Wizard],  
then click [OK].  
The “System Properties” screen appears.  
2
Display [Device Manager].  
1 Click [Hardware].  
2 Click [Device Manager].  
• For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users,  
Step 1 is unnecessary. Click the  
[Device Manager] tab.  
To change the file name  
To copy an image file to the computer  
without overwriting, change the file name  
to the desired name. However, note that if  
you change the file name, you may not be  
able to play back that image with your  
camera. To play back images with the  
camera, perform the operation on page 116.  
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”  
screen appears.  
3
If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it.  
1 Right-click [ Sony DSC].  
2 Click [Uninstall].  
b Click [Next].  
The “Confirm Device Removal”  
screen appears.  
• For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users,  
click [Remove].  
3 Click [OK].  
The device is deleted.  
The images stored on the recording  
medium are displayed.  
c Click the checkbox of images  
that you do not want to copy to  
your computer to remove the  
checkmark, then click [Next].  
Try the USB driver installation again using  
the supplied CD-ROM (page 106).  
The “Picture Name and Destination”  
screen appears.  
d Select a name and destination  
for your pictures, then click  
[Next].  
Image copying starts. When the  
copying is completed, the “Other  
Options” screen appears.  
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e Select [Nothing. I’m finished  
working with these pictures],  
then click [Next].  
Viewing the images on your  
computer  
a Click [Start], then click [My  
The “Completing the Scanner and  
Camera Wizard” screen appears.  
Documents].  
The “My Documents” folder contents  
are displayed.  
f Click [Finish].  
The wizard closes.  
• This section describes the procedure for  
viewing copied images in the “My Documents”  
folder.  
• When not using Windows XP, double-click  
[My Documents] on the desktop.  
• You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for  
Sony” software to view and edit images on your  
computer. For details, see the software’s help  
files.  
• To continue copying other images, follow the  
procedure given under P on page 110 to  
disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.  
Then, perform the procedure from Step 1  
again.  
b Double-click the desired image  
file.  
The image is displayed.  
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Image file storage destinations and file names  
The image files recorded with your camera  
are grouped as folders in the recording  
medium.  
Example: when viewing folders on  
Windows XP (when using a “Memory  
Stick”)  
Folder containing image data which was  
recorded using the camera not equipped  
with the folder creating function.  
Folder containing image data which was  
recorded using your camera. When not  
creating any folders, there is only the  
“101MSDCF” folder.  
Folder containing E-Mail and TIFF mode  
image data/movie data/ Voice mode audio  
data which was recorded using the camera  
not equipped with the folder creating  
function.  
• Even when using a Microdrive/CF card,  
“Sony MemoryStick” may be displayed,  
depending on your computer  
environment.  
• You cannot record any images to  
“100MSDCF” or “MSSONY” folders.  
The images in these folders are available  
only for viewing.  
• For more information about the folder,  
see pages 50, 83.  
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Folder  
File name  
File meaning  
101MSDCF to  
999MSDCF  
DSC0ssss.JPG  
• Still image files shot in  
– Normal mode (page 27)  
– Exposure Bracket mode (page 63)  
– Burst mode (page 75)  
– Multi Burst mode (page 76)  
• Still image files recorded simultaneously in  
– RAW mode (page 79)  
– TIFF mode (page 80)  
– E-Mail mode (page 81)  
– Voice mode (page 81)  
DSC0ssss.JPE  
DSC0ssss.MPG  
DSC0ssss.TIF  
DSC0ssss.SRF  
MOV0ssss.MPG  
MOV0ssss.THM  
• Small-size image files shot in E-Mail mode (page 81)  
• Audio files shot in Voice mode (page 81)  
• Uncompressed (TIFF) image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 80)  
• RAW data file recorded in RAW mode (page 79)  
• Movie files (page 100)  
• Index image files recorded in movie mode (page 100)  
• ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.  
• The numerical portions of the following files are the same.  
– A RAW data file shot in RAW mode and its corresponding image file  
– An uncompressed image file shot in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file  
– A small-size image file shot in E-Mail mode and its corresponding image file  
– An audio file shot in Voice mode and its corresponding image file  
– A movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file  
• To view a RAW data file, you have to install exclusive application software from the supplied  
CD-ROM.  
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a Right-click the image file, then  
click [Rename]. Change the file  
name to “DSC0ssss”.  
Viewinganimagepreviously  
copied to a computer  
This operation is required for viewing  
image files that have been copied  
previously to a computer and already  
deleted from the recording medium using  
the camera.  
Copy the image files stored on your  
computer to a recording medium and view  
them on the camera.  
ssss stands for any number within  
the range from 0001 to 9999.  
• A file extension may be indicated  
depending on the setup of the computer.  
The extension of a still image is “JPG”  
and that of a movie is “MPG”. Do not  
change the extension.  
b Copy the image file to a folder  
on the recording medium.  
• Skip Step 1 if you have not changed the file  
name assigned by this camera.  
• You may not be able to view the image  
depending on the image size.  
• Images modified with a computer or images  
shot using other than this camera may not be  
able to be played back on the camera.  
• If the warning message for overwriting the data  
appears, enter other numbers in Step 1.  
• If there is no folder to store the image file,  
create a new folder, then copy the image file.  
For details on how to create the folder, see  
page 50.  
1 Right-click the image file, then  
click [Copy].  
2 Select the [DCIM] folder from  
[Removable Disk] or [Sony  
MemoryStick] in [My Computer].  
3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF]  
folder, then click [Paste].  
sss stands for any number  
within the range from 100 to 999.  
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computer. To select the folder, follow the  
procedure on page 83.  
Disconnecting the USB cable,  
removing the recording medium, or  
turning off the camera during a USB  
connection  
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of  
the recording medium to the “Trash” icon,  
then remove the USB cable, remove the  
recording medium, or turn off the camera  
• If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, remove the  
USB cable etc., after you have turned your  
computer off.  
Copying images to  
your computer  
Communication with your  
computer  
When your computer resumes from the  
suspend or sleep mode, communication  
between your camera and your computer  
may not recover at the same time.  
– For Macintosh users  
Recommended computer  
environment  
OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/  
v10.1/v10.2)  
The above OS must be installed at the  
factory.  
USB connector: Provided as standard  
Display: 800 × 600 dots or more  
32000-color mode or more  
• If you connect two or more USB equipment to  
a single computer at the same time, some  
equipment, including your camera, may not  
operate depending on the type of USB  
equipment.  
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a  
USB hub.  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended computer environments  
mentioned above.  
When a USB connector is not  
provided on your computer  
When neither a USB connector nor a  
recording medium slot is provided, you can  
copy images using an additional device. See  
the Sony Website for details.  
b Copying images  
1
Double-click the newly recognized icon  
on the desktop.  
The contents of the recording medium  
inserted in your camera appear.  
2
3
Double-click “DCIM.”  
http://www.sony.net/  
Double-click the folder that the images  
you want to copy are stored.  
a Connecting your camera to  
your computer  
4
Drag and drop the image files to the hard  
disk icon.  
For details, see page 109.  
The image files are copied to your hard  
disk.  
For details on the storage location of the  
images and file names, see page 114.  
USB mode  
There are two modes for a USB connection  
when connecting with a computer,  
[Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default  
setting is the [Normal] mode.  
* Compatible only with Mac OS X. When  
connected to a computer, only the data in the  
folder selected by the camera is copied to the  
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c Viewing the images on your  
When you click an E-Mail mode image file,  
“There is no application available to open  
the document "DSC0ssss.JPE".” may  
be shown. In this case, carry out the  
following setup. The screen may differ  
depending on your OS version.  
computer  
1
2
Double-click the hard disk icon.  
Double-click the desired image file in  
the folder containing the copied files.  
The image file opens.  
1
Click [Choose Application...] on the  
screen “There is no application available  
to open the document  
• Close down all applications running on  
the computer before installing  
application.  
• You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for  
Sony” software to copy images to your  
computer and to view images on your  
computer. For details on installing, see  
operating instructions supplied with the CD-  
ROM. For details on operation, see the  
software’s help files.  
"DSC0ssss.JPE".”  
2
3
Change [Recommended Applications]  
to [All Applications].  
Select [QuickTime Player] from the  
application list, then click [Open].  
• When the image cannot be displayed, increase  
the virtual memory capacity.  
• “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” cannot be used  
with Mac OS X.  
• “Image Transfer” cannot be used with  
Macintosh.  
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Should your camera still not work  
properly, consult your Sony dealer or  
local authorized Sony service facility.  
2
Should your camera still not work  
properly, press the RESET button  
located inside the battery/“Memory  
Stick” cover, then turn on the camera  
again. (This will clear the date and time  
settings, etc.)  
3
Troubleshooting  
If you have trouble with your camera, try  
the following solutions.  
1
First, check the items on pages 119 to  
129. If the screen shows  
“C:ss:ss,” the self-diagnosis  
function is working. Please see  
page 133.  
RESET  
Battery and power  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
You cannot charge the  
battery pack.  
• The camera is turned on.  
p Turn the camera off (page 18).  
The battery pack cannot  
be installed.  
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.  
p Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever  
down using the front edge of the battery pack (page 14).  
The e on the display  
window flashes quickly  
when charging a battery  
pack.  
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.  
• The battery pack has malfunctioned.  
p Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).  
p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
The r on the display  
window does not flash  
when charging a battery  
pack.  
• The AC Adaptor is disconnected.  
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned.  
p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 14).  
p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.  
• The battery pack is completely charged.  
p Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The battery remaining  
indicator is incorrect, or  
sufficient battery  
remaining indicator is  
displayed but the power  
runs out soon.  
• You have used the camera for a long time in an p See page 146.  
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.  
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining  
battery time.  
p Charge the battery pack after using it completely. The battery  
remaining indicator displays the correct time (page 15).  
p Install a charged battery pack (page 14).  
• The battery pack is discharged.  
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).  
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
The battery pack runs  
down too quickly.  
• You have used the camera in an extremely cold p See page 146.  
location.  
• The DC plug is dirty so the battery pack is not  
charged enough.  
p Clean the DC plug with a cotton bud, etc., and charge the battery  
pack (page 143).  
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).  
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
You cannot turn on the  
camera.  
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.  
• The AC Adaptor is disconnected.  
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned.  
p Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).  
p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 17).  
p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
• The battery pack is discharged.  
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).  
p Install a charged battery pack (page 14).  
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
The power turns off  
suddenly.  
• If you do not operate the camera for about three p Turn on the camera again (page 18) or use the AC Adaptor  
minutes when using a battery pack, the camera  
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down  
the battery (page 18).  
(page 17).  
• The battery pack is discharged.  
p Replace it with a charged battery pack (page 14).  
Shooting still images / movies  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The LCD screen is not  
turned on even when the  
power is turned on.  
• The FINDER/LCD switch is set to FINDER.  
p Set it to LCD (page 29).  
The subject is not visible • The diopter scale is not properly adjusted.  
on the finder.  
p Adjust the finder adjustment lever (page 29).  
The subject is not visible • The mode dial is not set to  
, P, S, A, M, SCN p Set it to  
, P, S, A, M, SCN or  
(pages 27 and 100).  
on the screen.  
or  
.
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Cause  
Solution  
The shooting image is not • The image size is set to [640 (Fine)] when the A/ p Disconnect the A/V connecting cable.  
displayed on the screen  
during a movie shooting.  
V connecting cable is connected to the A/V OUT p Set the image size to any setting other than [640 (Fine)].  
(MONO) jack.  
The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close.  
p Set the macro recording mode. Make sure to place the lens  
farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance  
when shooting (page 33).  
•
(Twilight mode) or  
selected for the Scene Selection function.  
• Manual focus mode is selected.  
(Landscape mode) is p Set it to other modes (page 37).  
p Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO (page 67).  
Precision digital zoom  
does not function.  
• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Smart] in the SET UP p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (pages 30, 48, 140).  
settings.  
• You are shooting in RAW mode.  
p The precision digital zoom cannot be used in RAW mode (pages  
30, 79).  
Smart zoom does not  
function.  
• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision] in the SET  
UP settings.  
p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (pages 30, 48, 140).  
• The image size is set to [8M] or [3:2].  
p Set image size to other settings except [8M] and [3:2]  
(page 24).  
• You are shooting in Multi Burst mode.  
p The smart zoom cannot be used in Multi Burst mode (pages 30,  
76).  
• You are shooting in RAW mode.  
p The smart zoom cannot be used in RAW mode (pages 30, 79).  
The image is too dark.  
The image is too bright.  
• You are shooting a subject with a light source  
behind the subject.  
p Select the metering mode (page 58).  
p Adjust the exposure (page 59).  
p Set the flash mode to (Forced flash) (page 68).  
p Adjust the brightness of the screen (pages 48, 141).  
• The brightness of the screen is too low.  
• You are shooting a spot lighted subject in a dark p Adjust the exposure (page 59).  
location such as on a stage.  
• The brightness of the screen is too high.  
p Adjust the brightness of the screen (pages 48, 141).  
When looking at the  
screen in a dark place,  
some noise may show up  
on the screen.  
• The camera temporarily brightens the screen to p This will have no effect on the image you shoot.  
allow you to check the image being displayed  
while you are using the camera in a dark place.  
Vertical streaks appear  
when you are shooting a  
very bright subject.  
• The smear phenomenon is occurring.  
p This is not a malfunction.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
You cannot shoot images. • No recording medium is inserted.  
• The capacity of the recording medium is  
insufficient.  
p Insert a recording medium (pages 22, 23).  
p Delete the images saved in the recording medium (page 43).  
p Change the recording medium.  
• The  
position.  
/CF switch is not set to the proper  
p Set the switch to the proper position (page 21).  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 144).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
• The CF card cover is open.  
• You cannot shoot while the flash is charging.  
p Close the CF card cover (page 23).  
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• The mode dial is not set to  
SCN when you want to shoot a still image.  
• The mode dial is not set to  
shoot a movie.  
, P, S, A, M or  
p Set the mode dial to  
, P, S, A, M or SCN (page 27).  
(page 100).  
when you want to p Set the mode dial to  
• The image size is set to [640 (Fine)] when you p Use a “Memory Stick PRO” or Microdrive (pages 100, 144).  
shoot a movie.  
p Set the image size to any position other than [640 (Fine)].  
Recording takes a long  
time.  
• NR slow shutter function is activated.  
p Set to a faster shutter speed than 1/25 second (page 55).  
A sound is made when  
changing between the  
NightShot and  
• The sound is made by the lens in operation.  
p This is not a malfunction.  
NightFraming modes, or  
when the shutter button is  
lightly pressed while  
NightFraming is set.  
The image colors are not • The NightShot or NightFraming function is set. p Cancel the Nightshot/NightFraming functions (pages 77 and  
correct.  
78).  
• Picture effect is activated.  
p Cancel Picture Effect (page 79).  
NightShot or  
NightFraming does not  
function.  
• The mode dial is set to S, A, M or SCN.  
• Manual focus mode is selected.  
p Set it to  
, P or  
(only for NightShot) (pages 77 and 78).  
p The NightFraming function cannot be used when manual focus  
mode is selected. Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO (page 67).  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Cannot shoot images with • The mode dial is set to  
.
p Set the mode dial to  
, P, S, A, M or SCN (page 27).  
p Set the flash to “Auto” (No indicator), (Forced flash), or  
the flash.  
• The flash is set to  
(No flash).  
(Slow synchro) (page 68).  
•
•
(Twilight mode) is selected for the Scene  
Selection function.  
(Landscape mode) is selected for the Scene p Set the flash to (Forced flash) (page 37).  
Selection function.  
p Set it to other settings (page 37).  
• The camera is in Multi Burst, Burst, or Exposure p Cancel the Multi Burst, Burst, or Exposure Bracket mode.  
Bracket mode.  
• [Hot Shoe] in the SET UP settings is set to [On]. p Set it to [Off] (pages 48 and 140).  
• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the  
SET UP settings, you did not pop the flash up  
p Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Auto] in the SET UP settings (pages 48,  
140) or pop the flash up using the  
(page 69).  
OPEN (FLASH) switch  
using the  
OPEN (FLASH) switch.  
• NightShot is activated.  
p Select the NightFraming function or cancel the NightShot  
function (pages 77 and 78).  
The macro mode does not  
function.  
•
(Twilight mode) or  
is selected for the Scene Selection function.  
(Landscape mode) p Set it to other settings (page 37).  
Cannot record in Multi  
Burst, Burst, or Exposure  
Bracket mode.  
• [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to other than  
[Normal].  
p Set it to [Normal].  
The eyes of the subject  
come out red.  
—
p Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 69).  
p Set the correct date and time (page 19).  
p Adjust the exposure (page 59).  
The date and time are  
recorded incorrectly.  
• The date and time are not set correctly.  
• The exposure is incorrect.  
The aperture value and  
shutter speed flash when  
you press and hold the  
shutter button halfway  
down.  
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Viewing images  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The image cannot be  
played back.  
• The mode dial is not set to  
• You changed the folder/file name on a computer. p See page 116.  
• You cannot play back the image on the camera if  
you modify the image on a computer.  
• The camera is in USB mode.  
.
p Set the mode dial to  
(page 39).  
—
p Cancel USB communication (page 110).  
p Close the CF card cover (page 23).  
• The CF card cover is open.  
The image is coarse right • The image momentarily becomes rough for  
p This is not a malfunction.  
after being played back.  
image processing.  
The images cannot be  
played back on a TV.  
• The [Video Out] setting for the camera in SET p Set [Video Out] to [NTSC] or [PAL] (pages 48 and 142).  
UP is incorrect.  
• The connection is not correct.  
p Check the connection (page 41).  
The images cannot be  
played back on a  
computer.  
—
p See page 125.  
Deleting/editing an image  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Your camera cannot  
delete an image.  
• The image is protected.  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 144).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
p Cancel the protection (page 89).  
You have deleted the  
image by mistake.  
• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot  
restore it.  
p Protecting the image can prevent accidental erasure (page 89).  
p The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” will prevent  
you from deleting images by mistake (page 144).  
The resizing function  
does not work.  
• You cannot resize movies, Multi Burst, RAW  
data files, and uncompressed (TIFF) images.  
—
—
You cannot attach a print • Print (DPOF) marks cannot be attached to  
(DPOF) mark.  
movies or images recorded in RAW mode.  
You cannot cut a image.  
• The movie is not long enough to cut.  
• Protected movies cannot be cut.  
• Still images cannot be cut.  
—
p Cancel the protection (page 89).  
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Computers  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
You do not know whether  
or not your OS can be  
used with the camera.  
—
p Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 105,  
117).  
You cannot install the  
USB driver.  
—
p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized  
Administrators) (page 105).  
Your computer does not  
recognize your camera.  
• The camera is turned off.  
• The battery level is too low.  
• You are not using the supplied USB cable.  
• The USB cable is not connected securely.  
p Turn on the camera (page 18).  
p Use the AC Adaptor (page 17).  
p Use the supplied USB cable (page 109).  
p Disconnect the USB cable, and securely connect it again. Make  
sure that “USB Mode” is displayed on the screen (page 109).  
• [USB Connect] is not set to [Normal] in the SET p Set it to [Normal] (page 142).  
UP settings.  
• The USB connectors on your computer are  
connected to other equipment besides the  
keyboard, the mouse.  
p Disconnect the USB cables except for those connected to the  
keyboard and the mouse.  
• The camera is not directly connected to your  
computer.  
p Directly connect the camera and your computer without using a  
USB hub.  
• The USB driver is not installed.  
• Your computer does not properly recognize the p Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer,  
device because you connected the camera and  
your computer with the USB cable before you  
installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied  
CD-ROM.  
p Install the USB driver (page 106).  
then install the USB driver (pages 106, 112).  
• The CF card cover is open.  
p Close the CF card cover (page 23).  
You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your  
p Connect the camera and your computer correctly (page 109).  
computer.  
• The copy procedure differs depending on your p Follow the copy procedure for your OS (pages 110, 111, 117).  
OS.  
—
p If you are using the “Image Transfer” software, see page 110.  
p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software,  
click on HELP.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
After making a USB  
connection, “Image  
Transfer” does not  
automatically start.  
—
p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when the camera,  
etc., is connected.] at [Basic] setting (page 111).  
p Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on.  
—
The image cannot be  
played back on a  
computer.  
• You try to play back the image recorded in the p Install exclusive software from the supplied CD-ROM  
RAW mode.  
(page 79).  
—
p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software,  
click on HELP.  
—
p Consult the computer or software manufacturer.  
The image and sound are • You are playing back the movie directly from  
p Copy the movie to the hard disk of the computer and then play  
the movie file back from the hard disk (pages 110, 111, 117).  
affected by noise when  
you play back a movie on  
a computer.  
the recording medium.  
You cannot print an  
image.  
—
—
p Check the printer settings.  
p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software,  
click on HELP.  
The error message  
appears when loading the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
• The computer display is not set correctly.  
p Set the display mode of your computer as follows:  
For Windows, 800 × 600 dots or more, high color (16-bit color,  
65000 colors) or more.  
For Macintosh, 800 × 600 dots or more, 32000 colors or more.  
“Memory Stick”  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
You cannot insert a  
“Memory Stick.”  
• You are inserting it backwards.  
p Insert it from the right side (page 22).  
You cannot record on a  
“Memory Stick.”  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 144).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
• The “Memory Stick” is full.  
• The /CF switch is set to CF.  
• When shooting movies, the image size is set to p Use a “Memory Stick PRO” or the Microdrive (pages 100, 144).  
[640 (Fine)]. p Set the image size to any setting other than [640 (Fine)].  
p Delete unnecessary images (pages 43, 102).  
p Set the switch to (page 21).  
You cannot format a  
“Memory Stick.”  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 144).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
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Cause  
Solution  
You have formatted a  
“Memory Stick” by  
mistake.  
• All the data on the “Memory Stick” are erased by p We recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect  
formatting. You cannot restore them.  
switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure  
(page 144).  
Microdrive/CF card  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
You cannot insert a  
Microdrive/CF card.  
• You try to insert an unusable CF card.  
• You are inserting it backwards.  
—
p Insert it from the right side (page 23).  
You cannot record on a  
Microdrive/CF card.  
• The Microdrive/CF card is full.  
• An unusable CF card is inserted.  
• The CF card cover is open.  
p Delete unnecessary images (pages 43, 102).  
—
p Close the CF card cover (page 23).  
p Set the switch to CF (page 21).  
p Use a “Memory Stick PRO” or the Microdrive (pages 100, 144).  
p Set the image size to any setting other than [640 (Fine)].  
• The  
/CF switch is set to  
.
• When shooting movies using a CF card, the  
image size is set to [640 (Fine)].  
The Microdrive is heated. • You are using the Microdrive for a long time.  
p This is not a malfunction.  
You have formatted a  
Microdrive/CF card by  
mistake.  
• All the data on the Microdrive/CF card are  
erased by formatting. You cannot restore them.  
—
PictBridge-compliant printer  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The connection cannot be • The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge p Consult with the printer manufacturer.  
established.  
standard.  
• The printer does not set for the connection with p Check that the printer is turned on and can connect with the  
the camera.  
camera.  
• [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the p Set it to [PictBridge] (page 142).  
SET UP settings.  
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Cause  
Solution  
You cannot print images. • The camera does not connect to the printer.  
p Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected  
using the USB cable.  
• The printer is not turned on.  
p Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with it.  
—
• Movies and images recorded in RAW mode  
cannot be printed.  
• Images modified with a computer or images shot  
using other than this camera may not be able to  
be printed.  
—
Printing is canceled.  
• You disconnected the USB cable before the  
(Not disconnect USB cable) mark  
disappears.  
—
—
• You switched the  
printing.  
/CF switch while  
You cannot insert the date • The printer does not provide these functions.  
or print images in the  
p Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer  
provides these function or not.  
index mode.  
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode p Consult with the printer manufacturer.  
depending on the printer.  
“---- -- --”is printed on the • The recording date data is not recorded on the  
p The images that do not have the recording date data cannot be  
printed with the date inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and print it.  
date-inserted part.  
image.  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The camera does not  
work, no operations can  
be performed.  
• You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack.  
• The battery level is low or zero (The  
indicator appears.).  
p Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 146).  
p Charge the battery pack (page 14).  
• The AC Adaptor is not connected securely.  
p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of the camera and to a wall  
outlet (wall socket) (page 17).  
The power is on, but the  
camera does not work.  
• The internal system is not working properly.  
p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery pack  
and turn on the camera. If this does not work, press the RESET  
button located inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover with a  
pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This will clear the  
date and time settings, etc.)  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
You cannot identify the  
indicator on the screen.  
—
p Check the indicator (pages 149 to 154).  
The lens gets fogged.  
• Condensation is occurring.  
—
p Turn off the camera, leave the camera for about an hour and then  
try to use it again (page 143).  
The camera gets hot if you  
use it for a long time.  
p This is not a malfunction.  
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Warnings and  
messages  
The following messages appear on the screen.  
Message  
Meaning/ Corrective Action  
• Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 22).  
No Memory Stick  
• Set the  
/CF switch to CF and record the image using the Microdrive/CF card.  
System error  
• Turn the power off and on again (page 18).  
Memory Stick error  
• The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera (page 144).  
• The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty.  
• Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 22).  
Memory Stick type error  
Read only memory  
• The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera (page 144).  
• You cannot record or delete images on the “Memory Stick” with this camera.  
Memory Stick locked  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. Set it to the recording position  
(page 144).  
No memory space  
No CF card  
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images or data (pages  
43, 102).  
• Insert the Microdrive/CF card (page 23).  
• Set the  
/CF switch to  
and record the image using the “Memory Stick.”  
CF card error  
• An unusable CF card is inserted (page 145).  
• The Microdrive/CF card is damaged, or the terminal section of the Microdrive/CF card is dirty.  
• Insert the Microdrive/CF card correctly (page 23).  
CF card type error  
CF card locked  
• The inserted CF card cannot be used with your camera (page 21).  
• The Microdrive/CF card is set to be unrecordable. Consult with the Microdrive/CF card manufacturer.  
• The capacity of the Microdrive/CF card is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images or  
No CF card space  
data (pages 43, 102  
)
Cover open  
Format error  
• Close the CF card cover.  
• The recording medium format failed. Format the recording medium again (page 45).  
For “InfoLITHIUM” battery • The battery pack is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.  
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Message  
Meaning/ Corrective Action  
• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 14). Depending on the conditions of use or the type  
of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.  
Folder error  
• A folder with the same first three digits number already exists on the recording medium. (For example: 123MSDCF  
and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder.  
Cannot create more folders • The folder whose first three digits of the name is “999” exists on the recording medium. You cannot create any more  
folders.  
Cannot record  
• You attempted to select the folder that is available only for viewing with your camera. Select other folders (page 51).  
• The amount of light is not sufficient, or camera shake may occur because a slower shutter speed is set. Use the flash,  
or mount the camera on a tripod to steady the camera.  
“Night shot”  
• An operation that is not valid while NIGHTSHOT is set was attempted.  
• An operation that is not valid while NIGHTFRAMING is set is attempted.  
“Night framing”  
Manual focus is invalid  
The flash is not open  
640 (Fine) is not available  
Busy  
• The FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL when the mode dial is set to  
• Pop the flash up using the OPEN (FLASH) switch (page 69).  
.
• A recording medium that does not correspond to the [640 (Fine)] size movie is inserted (page 100).  
• When using the Microdrive, the data writing process was not performed due to a drop in data transmission rate.  
Buffer over  
• When using the Microdrive, the data writing process was not performed due to a drop in data transmission rate. (This  
message is indicated after the “Busy” message appeared.)  
Read error  
• The movies stored on the Microdrive cannot be played back due to an internal temperature problem or vibration.  
• The file is corrupted.  
File error  
• An error occurred while playing back the image.  
Image size over  
No file in this folder  
Cannot divide  
• You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.  
• No images have been recorded in this folder.  
• The movie is not long enough to be divided.  
• The file is not a movie.  
Invalid operation  
• You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than your camera.  
Enable pritner to connect  
• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge-compliant device.  
Check the device.  
Connect to  
device  
• You tried to print images before the printer connection was established.  
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Message  
Meaning/ Corrective Action  
No printable image  
• You tried to execute [DPOF image] without checking the  
mark.  
• You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while selecting the folder that stores only movies or images recorded in  
RAW mode. You cannot print movies or images recorded in RAW mode.  
Printer busy  
Paper error  
Ink error  
• Since the printer is busy, it cannot receive print requests. Check the printer.  
• A paper error occurred, such as paper-out, paper-jam, etc. Check the printer.  
• An ink error occurred. Check the printer.  
Printer error  
• The camera received an error from the printer. Check the printer, or check the image you want to print is corrupted.  
• The data is being transferred to the printer. Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
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Cause  
Countermeasure  
Self-diagnosis display  
–If a code starting with an  
alphabet letter appears  
C:32: ss  
There is trouble with your  
camera’s hardware.  
Turn the power off and on again (page 18).  
C:13: ss  
The camera cannot read or write Re-insert the recording medium several  
data on the recording medium.  
times.  
Your camera has a self-diagnosis display.  
This function displays the condition of the  
camera on the screen using a combination  
of a letter and four numerical digits. If this  
occurs, check the following code chart and  
take the corresponding countermeasure.  
The last two digits (indicated by ss) will  
differ depending on the state of the camera.  
An unformatted recording  
medium is inserted.  
Format the recording medium (page 45).  
The inserted recording medium  
cannot be used with your camera, 22, 23).  
or the data is damaged.  
Insert a new recording medium (pages 21,  
E:61: ss  
E:91: ss  
A camera malfunction that you  
cannot reverse has occurred.  
Press the RESET button (page 119) located  
inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,  
then turn on the camera again.  
If your camera is not still functioning well  
after trying the countermeasure a couple of  
times, the camera may need to be repaired.  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
autholized Sony service facility and inform  
them of the 5-digit code.  
Self-diagnosis display  
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Additional information  
“Memory Stick”  
The number of images  
that can be saved/  
shooting time  
The number of images that can be saved and  
the shooting time are different, depending  
on the capacity of the recording medium,  
the image size, and the image quality. Refer  
to the following charts when you choose a  
recording medium.  
RAW  
16MB  
(Units: images)  
32MB  
1 (1)  
—
64MB  
3 (3)  
—
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
8M  
3:2  
0 (0)  
—
6 (6)  
—
10 (11)  
—
22 (24)  
—
45 (49)  
—
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
0 (0)  
0 (0)  
0 (0)  
0 (0)  
1 (1)  
1 (1)  
1 (1)  
1 (1)  
3 (3)  
3 (3)  
3 (3)  
3 (3)  
6 (6)  
6 (7)  
7 (7)  
7 (7)  
11 (12)  
12 (12)  
12 (13)  
13 (13)  
23 (25)  
25 (26)  
26 (26)  
27 (27)  
48 (51)  
51 (53)  
53 (54)  
55 (55)  
TIFF  
(Units: images)  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
• The number of images is listed in Fine  
(Standard) order.  
• The values for the number of images that  
can be saved and the shooting time may  
vary, depending on the shooting  
conditions.  
• For normal shooting times and numbers  
of images that can be saved, see pages 25,  
26.  
• When the remaining number of images  
recordable is more than 9999, “ >9999 ”  
is indicated on the screen. And when it is  
more than 999, “ 999 ” is indicated on the  
display window.  
16MB  
0 (0)  
0 (0)  
0 (0)  
0 (0)  
0 (0)  
0 (0)  
32MB  
1 (1)  
1 (1)  
1 (1)  
1 (1)  
1 (1)  
1 (1)  
64MB  
2 (2)  
2 (2)  
2 (2)  
2 (2)  
2 (2)  
2 (2)  
8M  
3:2  
4 (4)  
5 (5)  
4 (5)  
5 (5)  
5 (5)  
5 (5)  
8 (8)  
9 (9)  
8 (9)  
9 (9)  
9 (9)  
9 (9)  
17 (18)  
18 (20)  
17 (18)  
18 (19)  
19 (19)  
19 (19)  
34 (37)  
38 (41)  
36 (38)  
38 (39)  
39 (39)  
40 (40)  
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
Voice*  
(Units: images)  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
16MB  
3 (7)  
32MB  
8 (14)  
64MB  
16 (29)  
16 (29)  
25 (45)  
39 (69)  
91 (157)  
8M  
3:2  
32 (58)  
32 (58)  
50 (91)  
58 (106) 119 (216) 242 (442)  
58 (106) 119 (216) 242 (442)  
90 (166) 183 (337) 375 (689)  
3 (7)  
8 (14)  
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
6 (11)  
9 (17)  
22 (38)  
12 (22)  
19 (34)  
45 (78)  
79 (138) 142 (246) 290 (500) 592 (1022)  
183 (316) 324 (549) 660 (1117) 1347 (2280)  
69 (121) 140 (245) 281 (492) 564 (987) 1020 (1785) 2074 (3630) 4234 (7410)  
* For five-second audio recording  
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E-mail  
(Units: images)  
16MB  
4 (7)  
32MB  
8 (14)  
64MB  
16 (29)  
16 (29)  
25 (46)  
40 (71)  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
8M  
3:2  
32 (59)  
32 (59)  
50 (94)  
59 (108) 120 (220) 244 (449)  
59 (108) 120 (220) 244 (449)  
91 (170) 186 (345) 380 (705)  
4 (7)  
8 (14)  
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
6 (11)  
9 (17)  
23 (42)  
12 (23)  
20 (35)  
47 (85)  
80 (143) 145 (255) 296 (518) 604 (1058)  
96 (171) 192 (343) 340 (595) 691 (1210) 1411 (2470)  
81 (162) 163 (327) 328 (657) 658 (1317) 1190 (2381) 2420 (4841) 4940 (9881)  
Multi Burst  
16MB  
(Units: images)  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
1M  
24 (46)  
50 (93)  
101(187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694)  
Movie  
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G  
640 (Fine)  
—
—
—
—
0:02:57  
0:10:42  
2:51:21  
0:06:02  
0:21:47  
5:47:05  
0:12:20  
0:44:27  
11:44:22  
640  
(Standard)  
0:00:42  
0:11:12  
0:01:27  
0:22:42  
0:02:56  
0:45:39  
0:05:54  
1:31:33  
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E-mail  
(Units: images)  
1G (DSCM-11000)  
Microdrive  
RAW  
(Units: images)  
1G (DSCM-11000)  
8M  
3:2  
271 (498)  
271 (498)  
8M  
3:2  
50 (55)  
—
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
421 (782)  
670 (1173)  
1565 (2739)  
5478 (10956)  
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
54 (57)  
56 (58)  
59 (60)  
61 (61)  
Multi Burst  
(Units: images)  
1G (DSCM-11000)  
TIFF  
(Units: images)  
1M  
1643 (2988)  
1G (DSCM-11000)  
38 (41)  
Movie  
8M  
3:2  
42 (45)  
1G (DSCM-11000)  
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
40 (42)  
640 (Fine)  
0:13:41  
42 (43)  
640  
(Standard)  
0:49:13  
43 (44)  
160  
12:42:06  
44 (44)  
The numbers indicate the recording time. For  
example: “12:42:06” indicates “12 hours, 42  
minutes, 6 seconds.”  
Voice*  
(Units: images)  
1G (DSCM-11000)  
269 (490)  
8M  
3:2  
269 (490)  
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
416 (764)  
657 (1133)  
1494 (2528)  
4695 (8217)  
* For five-second audio recording  
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Menu items  
Menu items that can be changed differ  
depending on the position of the mode dial.  
The screen shows only the items you can  
operate based on the current position of the  
mode dial. Default settings are indicated  
with x.  
When the mode dial is set to  
Item  
(Image Size)  
Mode (REC Mode)  
Setting  
Description  
x 8M/3:2/5M/3M/1M/VGA  
Selects the image size when shooting still images (page 24).  
RAW  
TIFF  
Voice  
E-Mail  
– Records RAW data file in addition to the JPEG file (page 79).  
– Records uncompressed (TIFF) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 80).  
– Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 81).  
– Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size  
(page 81).  
xNormal  
– Records an image using the normal recording mode.  
When the mode dial is set to P, S, A, M or SCN  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
SCN (Scene)  
/
/
/ x  
Sets the Scene Selection mode (page 37). (This setting can be made only in SCN  
mode.)  
ISO (ISO)  
800 / 400 / 200 / 100 / 64 / xAuto Selects the ISO sensitivity. When shooting under dark conditions or shooting a fast-  
moving subject, use a high-number setting. When recording high-quality images, use  
a low-number setting (page 64). (This setting cannot be made in SCN mode.)  
(Image Size)  
(P.Quality)  
x 8M/3:2/5M/3M/1M/VGA  
Selects the image size when shooting still images (page 24).  
xFine / Standard  
Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard  
image quality mode (page 49).  
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Setting  
Description  
Mode (REC Mode)  
RAW  
TIFF  
Voice  
E-Mail  
– Records RAW data file in addition to the JPEG file (page 79).  
– Records uncompressed (TIFF) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 80).  
– Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 81).  
– Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size  
(page 81).  
xNormal  
– Records an image using the normal recording mode.  
BRK (Bracket Step)  
(Interval)  
±1.0EV/x±0.7EV/±0.3EV  
Sets the exposure compensation value when recording three images with each  
exposure value shifted (page 63). (This setting can be made only in Exposure Bracket  
mode using the  
/BRK button.)  
1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30  
Selects the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval (page 76). (This setting can be  
made only in Multi Burst mode using the  
Selects the amount of flash light (page 70).  
/BRK button.)  
(Flash Level)  
PFX (P.Effect)  
COLOR (Color)  
(Saturation)  
High / xNormal / Low  
Solarize / Sepia /Neg.Art / xOff  
Real/ xStandard  
Sets the special effects for the image (page 79).  
Selects the color reproduction mode (page 74).  
+ / xNormal / –  
Adjusts the saturation of the image. The  
indicator appears (except when the  
setting is Normal.) (This setting cannot be made in SCN mode.)  
(Contrast)  
+ / xNormal / –  
Adjusts the contrast of the image. The  
indicator appears (except when the setting  
is Normal.) (This setting cannot be made in SCN mode.)  
(Sharpness)  
+ / xNormal / –  
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The  
indicator appears (except when the  
setting is Normal.) (This setting cannot be made in SCN mode.)  
When the mode dial is set to  
Item  
(Image Size)  
PFX (P.Effect)  
Setting  
Description  
640 (Fine)/ x 640 (Standard)/160 Selects the image size when shooting movies (page 100).  
Solarize / Sepia /Neg.Art / xOff Sets the special effects for the image (page 79).  
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When the mode dial is set to  
Item  
(Folder)  
Setting  
OK/Cancel  
—
Description  
Selects the folder that contains the images you want to play back (page 83).  
Protects/unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 89).  
Selects still images you want to attach/cancel the print (DPOF) mark (page 91).  
Prints images using a PictBridge-compliant printer (page 93).  
- (Protect)  
DPOF (DPOF)  
(Print)  
—
—
(Slide)  
Interval  
– Sets the slide show interval (page 85). (For single-image screen only.)  
x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min  
– Selects images from either folder or recording media.  
xFolder/All  
Image  
Repeat  
– Repeats the slide show.  
xOn/Off  
Start  
– Starts the slide show.  
Cancel  
– Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show.  
(Resize)  
(Rotate)  
8M / 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel Changes the recorded image size (page 90). (For single-image screen only.)  
(counter-clockwise) /  
Rotates the still image (page 86). (For single-image screen only.)  
(clockwise) / OK / Cancel  
(Divide)  
OK / Cancel  
Divides a movie (page 104). (For single-image screen only.)  
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SET UP items  
Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP  
screen appears.  
Default settings are indicated with x.  
(Camera 1)  
1
Item  
Setting  
Description  
AF Mode  
Digital Zoom  
Date/Time  
Single / xMonitor / Cont  
Smart / xPrecision  
Day&Time / Date / xOff  
Selects the focus operation mode (page 66).  
Selects the digital zoom mode (page 30).  
Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 36). When shooting  
movies or images recorded in Multi Burst mode, the date and time cannot be inserted  
in the image. Also, the date and time will not be displayed when shooting. The date  
and time will be displayed when the image is played back.  
Red Eye Reduction  
Hologram AF  
On / xOff  
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 69).  
xAuto / Off  
Selects whether to emit hologram AF light. Used when it is difficult to focus on the  
subject in dark conditions (page 35).  
Auto Review  
On / xOff  
When shooting still images, selects whether to display the image just after you shoot  
a still image. Setting this to [On] displays the recorded images for about two seconds.  
During this time, you cannot shoot the next image.  
(Camera 2)  
2
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Expanded Focus  
Hot Shoe  
xOn / Off  
On / xOff  
xAuto / Manual  
When focusing manually, the image is enlarged to 2× (page 67).  
Selects whether to use a commercially available external flash (page 72).  
Selects whether to pop up the flash automatically (page 69).  
Pop-up Flash  
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(Memory Stick Tool) (When the  
/CF switch is set to  
)
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Format  
OK / Cancel  
Formats the “Memory Stick.” Note that formatting erases all data on a “Memory Stick,” including even  
protected images (page 45).  
Create REC.  
Folder  
OK / Cancel  
OK / Cancel  
Creates a folder for recording images (page 50).  
Change REC.  
Folder  
Changes a folder for recording images (page 51).  
(CF Card Tool) (When the  
/CF switch is set to CF)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Format  
OK / Cancel  
Formats the Microdrive/CF card. Note that formatting erases all data on a Microdrive/CF card, including  
even protected images (page 45). You cannot format it using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor that is  
compliant with the CompactFlash slot (page 145).  
Create REC.  
Folder  
OK / Cancel  
OK / Cancel  
Creates a folder for recording images (page 50).  
Change REC.  
Folder  
Changes a folder for recording images (page 51).  
(Setup 1)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
LCD Brightness  
Bright/ xNormal/  
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.  
Dark  
LCD Backlight  
Bright/ xNormal  
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see  
when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.  
Displayed only when you are using the camera with the battery pack.  
EVF Backlight  
Beep  
Bright/ xNormal  
Selects the brightness of the finder backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see  
when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.  
Shutter  
x On  
Off  
– Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.  
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the center of the multi-selector/the shutter button.  
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.  
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Item  
Language  
Setting  
Description  
—
Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.  
(Setup 2)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
File Number  
x Series  
– Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording medium is changed or the recording folder  
is changed.  
Reset  
– Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording  
folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)  
USB Connect  
Video Out  
PictBridge/PTP/  
xNormal  
Switches the USB mode when connecting with a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the  
USB cable.  
NTSC  
PAL  
– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, USA).  
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).  
Clock Set  
OK / Cancel  
Sets the date and time (pages 19, 48).  
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Cleaning the DC plug  
On moisture condensation  
If the camera is brought directly from a cold  
to a warm location, or is placed in a very  
damp room, moisture may condense inside  
or outside the camera. This moisture  
condensation may cause a malfunction of  
the camera.  
Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with  
a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug.  
Use of the dirty plug may not properly  
charge the battery pack.  
Precautions  
Do not leave the camera in the  
following places  
• In extremely hot place, such as in a car  
parked in the sun. The camera body may  
become deformed or this may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater.  
The camera body may become deformed  
or this may cause a malfunction.  
• On rocking vibration  
Cleaning the camera surface  
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the  
surface with a dry cloth. Do not pour volatile  
insecticide on the camera, contact with  
rubber or vinyl for a long time, or use the  
following as this may damage the finish or  
the casing.  
Moisture condensationoccurs 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.  
• Near strong magnetic place  
• On sandy or in dusty place  
• Thinner  
• Benzine  
Do not let sand get into the camera. Sand  
or dust may cause the camera to  
malfunction and sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
• Alcohol  
• Diposable cloth  
To prevent moisture condensation  
When bringing the camera from a cold  
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a  
plastic bag and leave it in the new location  
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag  
when the camera has adapted to the new  
temperature.  
Note on operating temperature  
The camera is designed for use within a  
temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to  
104°F). (When using a Microdrive: 5°C to  
40°C (41°F to 104°F)) Shooting in  
Cleaning  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
Clean the screen surface with an LCD  
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
extremely cold or hot locations that exceed  
this range is not recommended.  
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.  
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4) [640 (Fine)] size movies can be recorded or  
played back only using a “Memory Stick PRO”  
or Microdrive.  
The internal rechargeable button  
battery  
This camera has an internal rechargeable  
button battery for maintaining the date and  
time and other settings regardless of  
whether the power is on or off.  
This rechargeable button battery is  
continually charged as long as you are using  
the camera. However, if you use the camera  
for only short periods it discharges  
gradually, and if you do not use the camera  
at all for about one month it becomes  
completely discharged. In this case, be sure  
to charge this rechargeable button battery  
before using the camera.  
Note that even if this rechargeable button  
battery is not charged, you can still use the  
camera as long as you do not record the date  
and time.  
The “Memory Stick”  
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable  
and versatile IC recording medium with a  
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a  
floppy disk.  
The “Memory Stick” that can be used with  
this camera is as follows. However, we have  
no guarantee of proper operation.  
•
The “Memory Stick” formatted with a computer  
is not guaranteed to operate with this camera.  
The data read/write time differs depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and a  
device.  
•
Notes on use of the “Memory Stick”  
• You cannot record, edit, or delete images when  
the write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The  
position or the shape of the write-protect switch  
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”  
you use.  
Recording/  
“Memory Stick”  
playback  
Memory Stick  
Yes  
Yes  
1)  
Memory Stick Duo  
Terminal  
Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/  
higher speed data transmission  
compatible)  
2)3)  
Yes  
1)  
2)  
MagicGate Memory Stick  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
1)  
2)  
Write-protect  
switch  
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo  
2)3)  
2)3)  
Memory Stick PRO  
1)  
How to charge  
Memory Stick PRO Duo  
Labeling position  
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the AC Adaptor, or install the  
charged battery pack, and leave the camera  
for 24 hours or more with the power turned  
off.  
1) When using it with this camera, be sure to  
insert into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.  
2) “MagicGate Memory Stick” is equipped with  
the MagicGate copyright protection  
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while  
reading or writing data.  
• Data may be damaged in the following cases:  
– Removing the “Memory Stick” or turning off  
the camera while reading or writing data.  
– Using the camera in a location subject to the  
effects of static electricity or noise.  
• We recommend you back up any important  
data.  
technology. MagicGate is copyright protection  
technology that uses encryption technology.  
However, because your camera does not  
support the MagicGate standards, data recorded  
with your camera is not subject to MagicGate  
copyright protection.  
• The rechargeable button battery is located  
inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Never  
remove the rechargeable button battery.  
• Do not attach any other material than the  
supplied label on the labeling position.  
3) Supports high-speed data transmission using  
the parallel interface.  
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• When you attach the supplied label, be sure to  
attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that  
the label does not stick out.  
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,”  
put it in the case supplied with it.  
• Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory  
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.  
• Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.”  
• Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory  
Stick.”  
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.  
• Avoid using or storing the “Memory Stick” in  
the following places:  
• When formatting the “Memory Stick Duo,”  
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor and use the  
“Memory Stick” slot.  
• When the “Memory Stick Duo” is equipped  
with the write protect switch, release its lock.  
• You can use the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
that is compliant with the CompactFlash slot,  
however, you cannot format it using this camera  
and cannot record [640 (Fine)] movies.  
The Microdrive  
A Microdrive is a compact and lightweight  
hard disk drive that complies with Compact  
Flash TypeII. Camera operations are  
confirmed using a Microdrive (Hitachi  
Global Storage Technologies, Inc. DSCM-  
11000 (1 GB)).  
Note on use of the “Memory Stick  
PRO”  
“Memory Stick PRO” with a capacity of up to  
1 GB is verified for this camera.  
Notes on use of the Microdrive  
• Be sure to format the Microdrive using this  
camera when you use it for the first time.  
• The Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive.  
Since the Microdrive is a rotating disk, the  
Microdrive is not strong enough to resist  
vibration and shock compared to a “Memory  
Stick,” which uses flash memory.  
Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to the  
Microdrive during playback or shooting.  
• Data may be damaged in the following cases:  
– Removing the Microdrive while reading or  
writing data.  
– In a car parked in the sun, or at a high  
temperature.  
– Under direct sunlight.  
– In a humid place or near corrosive material.  
Notes on use of the “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
• Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into  
the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor when using the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with the camera. If you  
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera  
without attaching the Memory Stick Duo  
Adaptor, you may not be able to remove the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Verify that you are inserting the “Memory Stick  
Duo” in the proper direction when inserting it  
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.  
• Verify that you are inserting the Memory Stick  
Duo Adaptor in the proper direction when  
inserting it into the camera. Inserting it in the  
wrong direction may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” that is not  
inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into  
a “Memory Stick”-compatible unit. This may  
cause a malfunction of the unit.  
– If you store the Microdrive near corrosive  
material.  
• Note that the use of the Microdrive under 5°C  
(41°F) may bring performance degradation.  
Operating temperature range when using the  
Microdrive: 5° to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
• Note that the camera cannot be used under low  
atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters  
above sea-level).  
• If the data transmission rate becomes slow in an  
extremely high or low temperature and writing  
movie data cannot be done, “Busy” is indicated  
on the screen and writing data stops (page 131).  
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• The Microdrive may be hot just after it has been  
used. Be careful when you handle it.  
• Do not write on the label.  
• Do not remove the label or attach a new label  
over the label.  
• When you carry or store the Microdrive, put it  
in the case supplied with it.  
• Do not expose the Microdrive to water.  
• Do not press on the label strongly.  
• Hold the sides of the Microdrive in your hand  
and do not squeeze the Microdrive.  
Effective use of the battery pack  
• Battery performance decreases in low-  
temperature surroundings. So, the time  
that the battery pack can be used is  
shorter in cold places. We recommend the  
following to ensure longer battery pack  
use:  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to  
your body to warm it up, and insert it in  
your camera immediately before you  
start shooting.  
• Frequently operating the zoom or flash  
wears out the battery charge faster.  
• We recommend having spare battery  
packs handy for two or three times the  
expected shooting time, and making trial  
shots before taking the actual shots.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water.  
The battery pack is not water-resistant.  
On “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
What is the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack?  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions of your camera.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camera, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
Charging the battery pack  
Remaining battery time indicator  
The power may go off although the battery  
remaining indicator shows there is enough  
power to operate. Use the battery pack up  
and charge the battery pack fully again so  
that the indication on the battery remaining  
indicator is correct. Note, however, that the  
correct battery indication sometimes will  
not be restored if the camera is used in high  
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully  
charged state, or the battery pack is  
We recommend charging the battery pack  
in an ambient temperature of between 10°C  
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be  
able to efficiently charge the battery pack  
outside of this temperature range.  
frequently used.  
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Flash  
Recommended distance (when ISO  
How to store the battery pack  
• If the battery pack is not to be used for a  
long time, do the following procedure  
once per year to maintain proper function.  
sensitivity is set to Auto)  
Specifications  
3
0.5 to 4.5 m (19  
/
inches to  
4
1
14 feet 9  
0.6 to 3.3 m (23  
10 feet 10 inches) (T)  
/
inches) (W)  
4
5
/
inches to  
x Camera  
[System]  
8
1
2
3
Fully charge the battery.  
Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color)  
Image device 11 mm (2/3 type) color  
CCD  
Discharge on your camera.  
[Output connectors]  
4-color filter (RGBE)  
Remove the battery from your camera  
and store it in a dry, cool place.  
Total pixels number of camera  
Approx. 8 314 000 pixels  
A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)  
Minijack  
• To use the battery pack up on your  
camera, leave the camera to on in slide  
show playback mode (page 85) until the  
power goes off.  
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load)  
Output impedance 2.2 kΩ  
Effective pixels number of camera  
Approx. 8 068 000 pixels  
Lens  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*  
7.1× zoom lens  
Accessory jack  
f=7.1 to 51 mm  
(35 mm camera conversion: 28 to  
200 mm)  
Mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)  
Battery life  
USB jack  
USB communication  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 High-  
Speed compliant)  
mini-B  
F2.0-2.8  
Filter diameter: 58 mm (2  
Exposure control  
• The battery life is limited. Battery  
capacity decreases little by little as you  
use it more and more, and as time passes.  
When the battery operating time is  
shortened considerably, a probable cause  
is that the battery pack has reached the  
end of its life. Buy a new battery pack.  
• The battery life varies according to how it  
is stored and the operating conditions and  
environment for each battery pack.  
3
/
inches)  
8
Automatic, Shutter speed priority,  
Aperture priority, Manual exposure,  
Scene selection (4 modes)  
[LCD screen]  
LCD panel used  
4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive  
Total number of dots  
134 400 (560×240) dots  
White balance  
Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,  
Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash,  
One-push  
File format (DCF compliant)  
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG  
[Finder]  
compliant, RAW, TIFF, DPOF  
compatible  
Audio with still image: MPEG1  
compliant (Monaural)  
Movies: MPEG1 compliant  
(Monaural)  
LCD panel used  
1.1 cm (0.44 type) TFT drive  
Total number of dots  
235 200 (980×240) dots  
Recording medium  
“Memory Stick”, Microdrive,  
CompactFlash card (TypeI/TypeII)  
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[Power, general]  
x AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor  
Accessories  
Used battery pack  
NP-FM50  
Power requirements  
AC 100 − 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 − 0.18 A  
Power consumption  
18 W  
• AC Adaptor (1)  
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)  
• USB cable (1)  
Power requirements  
7.2 V  
• Battery pack NP-FM50 (1)  
• A/V connecting cable (1)  
• Shoulder strap (1)  
Power consumption (during shooting with LCD  
screen on)  
2.2 W  
Output voltage  
• Lens cap (1)  
Operating temperature range  
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)  
(When using the Microdrive: +5° to  
+40°C (41° to +104°F))  
8.4 V DC, 1.5 A  
• Lens cap strap (1)  
Operating temperature range  
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)  
Storage temperature range  
−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)  
Maximum dimensions  
• Lens hood (1)  
• CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-013) (1)  
• CD-ROM (Image Data Converter) (1)  
• Operating Instructions (1)  
Storage temperature range  
−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)  
Dimensions (lens: W-end)  
134.4 × 91.1 × 157.2 mm  
Approx. 56 × 31 × 100 mm  
1
1
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
(2  
/
× 1  
/
× 4 inches) (W/H/D),  
4
4
3
5
1
(5  
/
× 3  
/
× 6  
/
4
inches)  
8
8
excluding projecting parts  
(W/H/D, protruding portions not  
included)  
Mass  
Approx. 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding  
power cord (mains lead)  
Mass  
Approx. 955 g (33.7 oz) (battery  
pack NP-FM50, “Memory Stick,”  
shoulder strap, lens cap, and so on  
included)  
x NP-FM50 battery pack  
Used battery  
Lithium-ion battery  
Microphone Electret condenser microphone  
Maximum voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Speaker  
Dynamic speaker  
Nominal voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Exif Print  
Compatible  
PRINT Image Matching II  
Compatible  
Capacity  
8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)  
PictBridge  
Compatible  
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* The selected mode mark or setting value is not  
displayed on the display window as it is in the  
LCD screen/finder. Note that the mark on the  
display window is not changed even when you  
change the mode or setting value.  
Display window  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
The page numbers in parentheses indicate  
the location of additional important  
information.  
q;  
F EV adjustment indicator* (59)  
G Aperture value indicator (56)/  
Available movie recording time  
indicator (second) (100)  
A Self-diagnosis display (133)/  
Shutter speed indicator (55)/  
Available movie recording time  
indicator (minute) (100)/  
Available shooting time indicator  
(15)/  
H Burst/Multi Burst/Exposure  
bracket indicator* (63, 75, 76)  
I Metering mode indicator (58)  
J Remaining number of recordable  
images indicator (25, 26)  
PLAY indicator  
B Flash mode (68)  
C Self-timer indicator (34)  
D White balance indicator* (73)  
E Battery remaining indicator (15)  
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A Burst/Multi Burst indicator  
(75, 76)  
The LCD/finder screen  
B Image size indicator (24)/  
Multi Burst between-frame  
interval indicator (76)  
For shooting still images  
C Recording mode indicator  
(79–81)  
D AE/AF lock indicator (27)  
E Battery remaining indicator (15)  
F White balance indicator (73)/  
Mode dial indicator/  
qg  
qh  
qj  
qk  
ql  
w;  
wa  
ws  
wd  
wf  
wg  
wh  
wj  
wk  
1
2
3
4
Scene Selection indicator (37)/  
Flash mode (34)/Red-eye  
reduction (69)  
G Sharpness indicator (138)/  
Saturation indicator (138)/  
Contrast indicator (138)/  
Hologram AF indicator (35, 140)  
H Metering mode indicator (58)/  
Picture effect indicator (79)  
I NightShot/NightFraming  
indicator (77)  
5
101  
400  
80min  
VGA FINE  
1/30"  
C:32:00  
6
DATE  
REAL ISO400  
0.3EV  
SOLARIZE  
7
8
9
q;  
MAF  
250 F2.0 +2.0EV  
qa  
qs  
qd  
qf  
J Low battery warning (131)  
K Macro (33)  
L AF mode (66)/  
AF range finder frame indicator  
(65)/  
Focus distance information  
indicator (67)  
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M NR slow shutter indicator (55)/  
Shutter speed indicator (55)  
N Aperture value indicator (56)  
O Image quality indicator (49)  
P Recording folder indicator (50)  
Q Remaining number of recordable  
images indicator (25, 26)  
R Remaining recording medium  
capacity indicator  
S Self-diagnosis display (133)/  
Date/time indicator (36)/  
Color reproduction indicator  
(74)/  
ISO sensitivity (64)  
T Bracket step indicator (63)  
U Self-timer indicator (34)  
V Vibration warning indicator (131)  
W Spot metering cross hair (58)  
X AF range finder frame (65)  
Y Histogram indicator (60)  
wh AE LOCK indicator (62)  
wj EV adjustment indicator (59)  
wk Menu/guide menu (47)  
• Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/  
guide menu on/off.  
The page numbers in parentheses indicate  
the location of additional important  
information.  
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For shooting movies  
q;  
qa  
qs  
qd  
qf  
qg  
qh  
qj  
qk  
ql  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
80min  
STBY  
101  
[
]
00:00:00 00:28:25  
C:32:00  
SOLARIZE  
+2.0EV  
A Image size indicator (100)  
B Recording mode indicator (100)  
C Battery remaining indicator (15)  
D White balance indicator (73)  
E Metering mode indicator (58)/  
Picture effect indicator (79)  
F NightShot indicator (77)  
G Low battery warning (131)  
H Macro (33)  
L Remaining recording medium  
capacity indicator  
M Self-diagnosis display (133)  
N Self-timer indicator (34)  
O AF range finder frame (65)  
P Spot metering cross hair (58)  
Q AE LOCK indicator (62)  
R EV adjustment indicator (59)  
S Menu/guide menu (47)  
I AF range finder frame indicator  
(65)  
J Recording time [Maximum  
recordable time] indicator (100)  
K Recording folder indicator (50)  
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For still image playback  
The page numbers in parentheses indicate  
the location of additional important  
information.  
9
q;  
qa  
qs  
qd  
qf  
qg  
qh  
qj  
qk  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
80min  
x1.3  
VGA  
101  
12/12  
C:32:00  
+
2.0EV ISO400  
AWB  
2000 F5.6  
8
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
A PictBridge connecting indicator  
(93)  
J Image number  
K Number of images recorded in  
the playback folder  
L Remaining recording medium  
capacity indicator  
M Self-diagnosis display (133)  
N EV adjustment indicator (59)/  
ISO sensitivity (64)  
B Change folder indicator (83)  
C Image size indicator (24)  
D Recording mode indicator  
(79–81)  
E Volume indicator (81)/  
Protect mark indicator (89)/  
Print (DPOF) mark indicator (91)  
F Zoom indicator (30)/  
Jog playback indicator (87)  
G Not disconnect USB cable  
indicator (93)  
O Metering mode indicator (58)/  
Flash indicator/  
White balance indicator (73)  
P Shutter speed indicator (55)/  
Aperture value indicator (56)  
Q Histogram indicator (60)  
R Recording date/time of the  
image (19)/Menu/guide menu (47)  
H Folder-file number (114)  
I Playback folder indicator (83)  
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For movie playback  
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
101  
80min  
VOL.  
101  
8/8  
00:00:12  
4
q;  
qa  
qs  
DPOF  
A Change folder indicator (83)  
B Image size indicator (101)  
C Recording mode indicator (101)  
D Playback indicator (101)/  
Volume indicator (101)  
The page numbers in parentheses indicate  
the location of additional important  
information.  
E Playback folder indicator (83)  
F Image number/Number of  
images recorded in the playback  
folder  
G Recording folder indicator (50)  
H Remaining recording medium  
capacity indicator  
I Counter (101)  
J Playback screen (101)  
K Playback bar (101)  
L Menu/Guide menu (47)  
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Quick reference chart  
This section describes the restrictions in the setup of the following functions, depending on the mode dial position or the setup of some functions  
: shutter speed, aperture, flash, etc.  
Quick chart of exposure, white balance, and auto focus functions (based on the mode dial position)  
AF range  
White  
balance  
Metering  
mode  
Shutter speed (second)  
Aperture  
ISO  
finder  
frame  
Multi-pattern  
metering  
Auto (1/8 to 1/3200)  
Auto (1 to 1/3200)  
Auto (F2 to F8)  
Auto (F2 to F8)  
Auto (64 to 200)  
Auto  
Multipoint  
Auto (64 to 200)/Setup is Setup is  
available from 64 to 800  
Setup is  
available  
Setup is  
available  
P
S
available  
Auto (64 fixed)/Setup is  
available from 64 to 800  
Setup is  
available  
Setup is  
available  
Setup is  
available  
Setup is available from 30 to 1/2000 F2 to F8  
8 to 1/2000 (aperture value F2 to  
Setup is available from F2 Auto (64 fixed)/Setup is  
to F8 available from 64 to 800  
Setup is  
available  
Setup is  
available  
Setup is  
available  
F7.1)  
A
8 to 1/3200 (aperture value F8)  
30 to 1/2000 (aperture value F2 to  
F7.1)  
Setup is available from F2 Auto (64 fixed)/Setup is  
to F8 available from 64 to 800  
Setup is  
available  
Setup is  
available  
Setup is  
available  
M
30 to 1/3200 (aperture value F8)  
• Note that shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are not as valid for the above table when the flash strobes.  
• When using the digital zoom or horogram AF, the AF is automatically set to focus on the centrally-located subject.  
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Quick chart of flash mode  
Mode dial  
Exposure  
Bracket  
Normal/E-Mail/Voice/RAW/TIFF  
Burst  
Multi Burst NightShot  
NightFraming  
Auto/ /  
/
/
P
S
A
M
Auto/ /  
/
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
/
/
/
Twilight  
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Twilight  
portrait  
—
—
SCN  
Landscape  
Portrait  
/
—
—
—
—
Auto/ /  
/
• When shooting movies, the flash mode is set to  
(No flash).  
• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual], the flash mode is set to (Forced flash),  
(Slow synchro), or  
(No flash).  
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The relation between the shutter  
speed and aperture  
The movement of the program diagram  
The program diagram shows the movement of the combination of the shutter speed and  
aperture value.  
The program shift function (page 54) quickly shifts the combination of exposure that the  
camera has decided upon.  
To shoot clear images, selecting the proper  
exposure is very important, adding to the  
chance of achieving the proper focus. The  
exposure is an amount of light that is  
determined by the shutter speed and  
aperture value. The shutter speed is adjusted  
by the time, longer or shorter. The aperture  
is adjusted by the scale of the lens hole,  
larger or smaller. When the shutter speed is  
faster by one step, the aperture is opened by  
one step to get the same exposure.  
Program diagram (example)  
The movement of the program shift (EV: 10, ISO sensitivity: 100) (example)  
• When the EV value remains the same, the brightness of the recorded image is the same.  
Brighter subject  
Darker subject  
EV  
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
F8  
F5.6  
F4  
F2.8  
F2  
Aperture  
1
1/4  
1/15  
1/60  
1/250 1/1000  
1/500 1/2000  
1/2  
1/8  
1/30 1/125  
Shutter speed  
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Index  
CompactFlash .................................................. 21  
Continuous AF ................................................. 67  
Contrast .......................................................... 138  
Copying images to your computer ......... 110, 111  
Cutting movies ............................................... 104  
H
Index  
Histogram ........................................................ 60  
Hologram AF ........................................... 35, 140  
Hot Shoe ........................................................ 140  
A
A/V connecting cable ...................................... 41  
AC Adaptor ................................................ 14, 17  
Access lamp ..................................................... 22  
Advanced accessory shoe ................................ 71  
AE LOCK ........................................................ 62  
AE/AF lock ................................................ 27, 29  
AF .................................................................... 27  
AF Mode .......................................................... 66  
AF range finder ................................................ 65  
Aperture priority .............................................. 56  
Auto adjustment mode ..................................... 27  
Auto Focus ................................................. 29, 65  
Auto Power Off function ................................. 18  
Auto Review .................................................. 140  
I
D
Image quality ................................................... 49  
Image size .................................................. 24, 25  
Image Transfer ............................................... 107  
ImageMixer .................................................... 108  
Index screen ..................................................... 39  
Indicators on the screen during shooting ......... 30  
InfoLITHIUM battery pack ........................... 146  
Inserting a Memory Stick ................................ 22  
Inserting a Microdrive ..................................... 23  
Inserting the date and time ............................... 36  
Installation ..................................... 106, 107, 108  
ISO ................................................................... 64  
DC plug ...................................................... 14, 17  
Deleting movies ............................................. 102  
Deleting still images ........................................ 43  
Digital zoom .................................................... 31  
Display window ............................................. 149  
Divide ............................................................ 104  
DPOF ............................................................... 91  
E
E-Mail .............................................................. 81  
EV adjustment ................................................. 59  
Exposure bracket ............................................. 63  
B
J
Battery remaining indicator ............................. 15  
Beep/shutter sound ........................................ 141  
Burst ................................................................ 75  
JPG ................................................................. 115  
F
File names ...................................................... 114  
File storage destinations ................................ 114  
Finder ............................................................... 29  
Finder adjustment ............................................ 29  
Flash ........................................................... 34, 68  
Flash Level ....................................................... 70  
Flexible spot AF .............................................. 66  
Folder ......................................................... 50, 83  
Format .............................................................. 45  
Framing burst ................................................... 75  
L
LCD screen brightness ................................... 141  
LCD screen display ........................................ 150  
Lens hood ......................................................... 13  
C
CD-ROM ....................................................... 106  
Center AF ........................................................ 65  
Charging the battery pack ................................ 14  
Charging time .................................................. 15  
Cleaning ......................................................... 143  
Clock Set ........................................... 19, 48, 142  
Color ................................................................ 74  
Command dial ................................................. 48  
M
Macro ............................................................... 33  
Manual exposure .............................................. 57  
Manual focus ................................................... 67  
Memory Stick ................................................ 144  
Menu ........................................................ 47, 137  
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Metering mode .................................................58  
Microdrive ......................................................145  
Mode dial ..........................................................27  
Moisture condensation ...................................143  
Monitoring AF ..................................................66  
MPG ...............................................................115  
Multi Burst .................................................76, 87  
Multi-pattern metering .....................................58  
Multipoint AF ...................................................65  
Multi-selector ...................................................18  
USB driver ..................................................... 106  
Using your camera abroad ............................... 17  
Q
Quick reference chart .................................... 155  
Quick Review .................................................. 29  
V
VGA ................................................................. 25  
Viewing images on TV .................................... 41  
Viewing movies on the LCD screen .............. 101  
Viewing the images on the LCD screen .......... 39  
Voice ................................................................ 81  
R
RAW ................................................................ 79  
Red Eye Reduction .......................................... 69  
RESET button ................................................ 119  
Resize .............................................................. 90  
Rotate ............................................................... 86  
W
N
Warnings and messages ................................. 130  
S
NightFraming ...................................................78  
NightShot .........................................................77  
NR slow shutter ................................................55  
NTSC ..............................................................142  
Number of images that can be saved or shooting  
time .....................................16, 25, 26, 134  
White balance .................................................. 73  
Saturation ....................................................... 138  
Scene Selection ................................................ 37  
Self-diagnosis display .................................... 133  
Self-timer ......................................................... 34  
SET UP .................................................... 48, 140  
Sharpness ....................................................... 138  
Shooting movies ............................................ 100  
Shooting still images ....................................... 27  
Shutter speed priority ...................................... 55  
Single AF ......................................................... 66  
Single screen .................................................... 39  
Slide show ....................................................... 85  
Smart zoom ...................................................... 31  
Speed burst ...................................................... 75  
Z
Zoom ................................................................ 30  
P
PAL .................................................................142  
PictBridge .........................................................93  
Picture effect .....................................................79  
Playback zoom .................................................84  
Pop-up Flash .....................................................69  
Power on/off .....................................................18  
Precautions .....................................................143  
Precision digital zoom ......................................31  
Print (DPOF) mark ...........................................91  
Program auto shooting ...............................28, 54  
Program shift ....................................................54  
Protect ...............................................................89  
T
TIFF ................................................................. 80  
Trimming ......................................................... 85  
U
USB ....................................................... 109, 117  
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using VOC (Volatile Organic  
Compound)-free vegetable oil  
based ink.  
Additional information on this product and answers to frequent  
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