Page 1: 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-L1 Serial No. ___________________ DSC-L1 ©...
Page 2: Regulatory Information
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity...
Page 3 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Attention for the Customers in...
Page 4: Read This First
Read this ﬁrst Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. 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 media, etc.
Page 5: Carl Zeiss Lens
Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera. Notes on the camera locations Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation, or a location with a strong magnetic ﬁeld.
Page 6: Before Using Your Camera
Before using your camera “Memory Stick” compatible with this camera The IC recording medium used with this camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”. Choose the “Memory Stick” size that matches your camera. “Memory Stick Duo” (Size used with this camera) “Memory Stick”...
Page 7 Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read this ﬁrst ... 4 Before using your camera ... 6 Identifying the parts ... 10 Attaching a tripod ... 12 Getting started Charging the battery pack ... 13 Using the AC adaptor... 16 Using your camera abroad ... 16 Turning on/off your camera ...
Page 9 Rotating still images ... 62 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode ... 63 Playing back continuously... 63 Playing back frame by frame... 64 Protecting images — Protect... 64 In single-image mode ... 65 In index mode ... 65 Changing image size —...
Page 10: Identifying The Parts
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.  Mode switch (18, 109) : To shoot movies : To shoot still images POWER : To view or edit images  Shutter button (26)  For shooting: Zoom (W/T) lever (30) For viewing: zoom) lever (61)/...
Page 11  Speaker  LCD screen For details on the items on the LCD screen, see page 121 to 124.  (22, 42)  on/off) button (29)  MENU button (46, 109)  Control button Menu on: //// (17)/ Menu off: / // ...
Page 12: Attaching A Tripod
Securing the camera to a tripod lets you shoot clear pictures with little or no shaking. When attaching a tripod to the camera, ﬁrst attach the tripod adaptor. • You cannot attach the tripod directly to the camera. Attach the tripod adaptor 1 Insert the protrusion on the tripod adaptor with the tripod adapor attachment groove on the camera.
Page 13: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack  Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 17). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM”...
Page 14: To Remove The Battery Pack
To a wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead)  Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. /CHG lamp The /CHG lamp goes off when charging is completed.
Page 15 Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed 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 (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Page 16: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC adaptor DC plug AC Adaptor Jack cover  Open the jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Connect the DC plug with the  mark facing up. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
Page 17: Turning On/Off Your Camera
Turning on/off your camera POWER POWER lamp POWER button  Press POWER. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the ﬁrst time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 18). Turning off the power Press POWER again.
Page 18: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Mode switch  Set the mode switch to • To change the date and time on the Setup screen, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (pages 47 and 114), and perform the procedure from step •...
Page 19 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / Cancel  Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with / on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with /. Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 /...
Page 20: Changing The Language Setting
Changing the language setting You can change the screen display like menu items, warnings and messages in your desired language. To change the language setting, select (Language) in (Setup 1) on the Setup screen, (pages 47 and 113) and select the desired language.
Page 21: Inserting And Removing A "Memory Stick Duo
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo”  Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • When using this camera, the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not necessary. • For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 116.
Page 22: Setting The Still Image Size
Setting the still image size Mode switch  Set the mode switch to turn on the power. VGA(E-Mail) Image Size  Press (Image Size). , and The Image Size setup appears. • For details on the image size, see page 23. VGA(E-Mail) Image Size ...
Page 23: Image Size And Quality
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 image size is shown by the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image.
Page 24 Examples based on the image quality Image quality Usage guideline (Compression ratio) Low compression • Fine (looks better)  High compression Standard • (normal) For recording or printing with better image quality. For recording a larger number of images.
Page 25: Number Of Still Images That Can Be Recorded
(985) (1975) (3571) (7261) • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size.
Page 26: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Adjustment Mode
Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your ﬁngers do not block the lens portion, ﬂash emitter, microphone or /CHG lamp. (page 10) Mode switch ...
Page 27: Mode Switch
60 min FINE F3.5 S AF AE/AF lock indicator Flashes green  Light up  Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from ﬂashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting.
Page 28: Auto Focus
Still image program shooting [Program] The necessary adjustments are made automatically like still image auto shooting, but you can also change the focus and other adjustments as desired. In addition, you can also set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 46 and 109).
Page 29: Checking The Last Image You Shot - Quick Review
Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review 60min Review 101 - 0029 2005 1 1 10:30 RETURN  Press  () on the control button. To return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the shutter button or press ...
Page 30: Using The Zoom Feature
Using the zoom feature W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) 60 min 60 min S AF S AF  Slide the zoom lever to choose the desired zoom position for shooting. The minimum focal distance to the subject Approx. 12 cm (4 3/4 inches) from the lens tip at the W side Approx.
Page 31: Using The Self-Timer
• The maximum smart zoom and precision digital zoom scale includes the optical zoom scale. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the LCD screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image. •...
Page 32: Selecting A Flash Mode
60min FINE F3.5 S AF  Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button fully down. The self-timer lamp (page 10) ﬂashes and a beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter operates (approximately 10 seconds later).
Page 33 To prevent subjects’ eyes from appearing red The ﬂash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] on the Setup screen (page 112). The indicator appears on the LCD screen.  Red-eye reduction takes approximately one second before actually shooting the image, so hold the camera ﬁrmly to avoid shaking.
Page 34: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image
Inserting the date and time on a still image Program Auto Camera Mode MENU  Set the mode switch to then press MENU. The menu appears. • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later.
Page 35 Camera 1 AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Day&Time Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: PAGE SELECT  Select the date and time setting with / on the control button, then press . Superimposes the date, hour, Day&Time: and minute onto the image.
Page 36: Shooting According To Scene Conditions - Scene Selection
Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection You can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode and then pressing the shutter button. Twilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. •...
Page 37 Beach mode When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded. Candle mode You can record parties, candle services and other candlelit scenes without spoiling the candlelight atmosphere. • The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
Page 38 Program Auto Camera Mode MENU  Set the mode switch to then press MENU. The menu appears. Program Auto Camera Mode  Select (Camera) with  on the control button, then select the desired mode with /. To return to normal mode Select [Auto] or [Program] with /...
Page 39 Shooting with Scene Selection When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the ﬂash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table below for the function setting of each shooting mode. Function AF range Flash mode...
Page 40: Viewing Images On The Lcd Screen Of Your Camera
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single screen 60min 101 - 0008 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images.
Page 41: Viewing An Index Screen
60min 101 - 0003 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME  Select the desired still image with / on the control button.  : To display the preceding image  : To display the next image Viewing an index screen •...
Page 42: Deleting Images
Deleting images 60min 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME  Set the mode switch to turn on the camera. Press / on the control button to select the image you want to delete. • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 60min Delete Exit...
Page 43: Deleting Images In Index Mode
Deleting images in index mode Delete Exit Select All In This Folder  While an index screen (page 41) is displayed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder  Select [Select] with / on the control button, then press .
Page 44: Formatting A "Memory Stick Duo
Delete Exit  Press (Delete) and select [OK] with  on the control button, then press . The message “Access” appears, and the images with the indicator have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with  on the control button, then press .
Page 45 Setup Mode MENU  Turn on the camera, then press MENU. Press  on the control button , then press  to advance to again. The Setup screen appears. • This operation is available no matter what position the mode switch is in. Memory Stick Tool Format: Create REC.
Page 46: How To Setup And Operate Your Camera
How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and Setup screen items is described below. Mode switch MENU Control button Changing the menu settings  Press MENU. The menu appears. Program Auto Camera • The displayed items differ according to the mode switch position.
Page 47: Changing The Items In The Setup Screen
Changing the items in the Setup screen  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Press  on the control button , then press  to advance to again. The Setup screen appears. Setup t  Press /// on the control button to select the item you want to set.
Page 48: Creating Or Selecting A Folder
 Set the mode switch to  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (P.Quality) with /, then select the desired image quality with /. Fine FINE Standard P.Quality Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick Duo”.
Page 49: Changing The Recording Folder
Changing the recording folder  Select (Memory Stick Tool) with /, [Change REC. Folder] with /, and [OK] with /, then press . The recording folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1: : 05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT...
Page 50: Choosing An Auto Focus Method
Choosing an auto focus method You can set the AF range ﬁnder frame and the AF mode. AF range ﬁnder frame This selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF mode This sets the focus operation start and stop timing.
Page 51: Choosing A Focus Operation - Af Mode
Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Single AF ( S AF This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked.
Page 52: Adjusting The Exposure
Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot.
Page 53: Displaying A Histogram
Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 46 and 109). Mode switch MENU Control button  Set the mode switch to  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (EV) with . The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed.
Page 54: Shooting Techniques
• The histogram also appears when the (Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto], but you cannot adjust the exposure. • The histogram also appears when you press while playing back a single image (page 40) or during Quick Review (page 29). •...
Page 55: Selecting The Metering Method
Selecting the metering method You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Multi-pattern metering (No indicator) The image is divided into multiple regions and metering is performed for each region. The camera judges the subject position and background brightness, and determines a well-balanced exposure.
Page 56: Adjusting Color Tones
Adjusting color tones — White Balance You can set the white balance mode according to your shooting conditions. The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. When you want to ﬁx the light source imaging conditions, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural, we recommend that you adjust the white balance setting.
Page 57: Adjusting The Flash Level
Adjusting the ﬂash level — Flash Level You can adjust the amount of ﬂash light. Before operation (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 46 and 109). Mode switch MENU Control button  Set the mode switch to ...
Page 58: Recording 16 Frames In Succession
 Shoot the image. When you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera records the maximum number of images in succession. If you release the shutter button, shooting will stop at that point. When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image. The maximum number of images shot continuously (Units: images)
Page 59: Shooting With Special Effects
Shooting with special effects — Picture Effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). Sepia The picture is sepia- toned like an old photograph. Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 46 and 109).
Page 60: Selecting The Folder And Playing Back Images
Selecting the folder and playing back images Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. Mode switch MENU Control button  Set the mode switch to  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (Folder) with , then press .
Page 61: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image
Enlarging a portion of a still image You can enlarge a part of an image up to ﬁve times the original size. Mode switch MENU Control button Enlarging an image — Playback zoom  Set the mode switch to  Display the image to be enlarged with /.
Page 62: Playing Back Successive Images
Playing back successive images — Slide Show You can play back recorded images in order. This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc. Mode switch MENU Control button  Set the mode switch to  Press MENU. The menu appears.
Page 63: Playing Back Images Shot In Multi Burst Mode
 Set the mode switch to , and display the image to rotate.  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (Rotate) with /, then press .  Select with , then rotate the image with /.  Select [OK] with /, then press .
Page 64: Playing Back Frame By Frame
Playing back frame by frame  Set the mode switch to  Select the Multi Burst image with /. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously.  Press  when the desired frame is displayed. “Step” appears. 60min Step 12/16 101-0014...
Page 65: In Single-Image Mode
In single-image mode  Set the mode switch to  Display the image you want to protect with /.  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select  (Protect) with /, then press . The displayed image is protected. The ...
Page 66: Changing Image Size
Changing image size — Resize You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new ﬁle. You can resize to the following sizes: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is retained even after resizing.
Page 67: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print images shot with your camera by the following methods. Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page You can print by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer. Direct printing (“Memory Stick” compatible printer) You can print using a “Memory Stick”...
Page 68: Direct Printing
Direct printing 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 preparation, you only set the USB connection on the Setup screen and connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable.
Page 69: Connecting The Camera To The Printer
Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the (USB) jack of the camera and the USB jack on the printer with the USB cable (supplied). Turn on the camera and the printer. The camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode switch position, and an image in the selected playback folder and the print menu appear on the LCD screen.
Page 70 Select Selects the images in order. Prints all the selected images. 1 Select the image you want to print with /, then press . mark appears on the selected image. • Repeat this step to print other images. 2 Select [Print] with , then press . This image Prints the currently displayed image.
Page 71: Printing In Index Mode
To cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step  or select [Exit] in step . To print other images Select the image with / after step , then select [Print]. Printing in index mode If you connect your camera to the printer, the print menu appears.
Page 72 ///. Print Index Size Default Date Quantity Exit Index Select [On] to print index-images. Size Selects the desired paper size. Date To insert the date and time on images, select [Date] or [Day&Time]. • When you select [Date] for [Date] setting, the date will be inserted in the order set in “Setting the date and time”...
Page 73: Having Images Printed At A Shop
Having images printed at a shop Note the following items when having images printed at a shop. • Contact the print service shop to determine what “Memory Stick” types are supported. • When using a print service shop that does not support “Memory Stick”, copy the images to a CD-R, etc., and bring that to the shop instead.
Page 74: Marking Print Marks In Index Mode
index mode  Set the mode switch to then slide the (index) to the W side to display the index screen.  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (DPOF) with /, then press .  Select [Select] with /, then press .
Page 75: Shooting Movies
Shooting movies You can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Mode switch Microphone Shutter Control button  Set the mode switch to  Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears.  Select the desired size with /. You can choose from [640(Fine)], [640(Standard)] and [160].
Page 76: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen
 LCD backlight off  Indicators on. A histogram is not displayed. For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 124. Playback • The moving images recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller. , the status of the...
Page 77: Deleting Movies
Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Mode switch Control button • You cannot delete protected movies. • Note that you cannot restore deleted movies. In single-image mode  Set the mode switch to  Display the movie you want to delete with /.
Page 78: Cutting Movies
 Select [OK] with , then press . The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. To cancel deletion   Select [Exit] in step • To delete all the images in the folder, see page Cutting movies You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies.
Page 79 Mode switch MENU Control button  Set the mode switch to  Select the movie you want to cut using    Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select  (Divide) with , then press  . Next, select [OK] with ...
Page 80: Copying Images To Your Computer
When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Contents of the CD-ROM  USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer.
Page 81: Installing The Usb Driver
Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver.  Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time.
Page 82: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
Connecting the camera to your computer  Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera, then close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.  Open the jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied), then plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket).
Page 83: Copying Images
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Conﬁrm the device on the conﬁrmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users.
Page 84: Copying Images Using The Windows Xp Autoplay Wizard
 Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step  is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete  Right-click [ Sony DSC].  Click [Uninstall]. The “Conﬁrm Device Removal”...
Page 85: Viewing The Images On Your Computer
Viewing the images on your computer  Click [Start], then click [My Documents]. The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. • 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.
Page 86 Folder File name 101MSDCF to DSC0.JPG 999MSDCF MOV0.MPG MOV0.THM •  stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of a movie ﬁle recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image ﬁle are the same. File meaning •...
Page 87: Viewing Image Files Once Copied To A Computer With Your Camera
 Right-click the image ﬁle, then click [Copy].  Select and double-click the [DCIM] folder from [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer].  Right-click the [MSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder and click [Paste].  stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999.
Page 88 • When automatically creating slide shows (page 91), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. • When using “ImageMixer VCD2,” a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended. • This software is compatible with DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use.
Page 89: Copying Images Using "Picture Package
 Click [Next], then follow the instructions. If the “Welcome to setup for Direct X” screen appears after you install the application software, follow the instructions.  Conﬁrm if the checkbox of “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” is checked, then click [Finish].
Page 90: Viewing Images On A Computer
Viewing images on a computer Click [Viewing video and pictures on PC] on the left side of the screen, then click [Viewing video and pictures on PC] in the lower-right corner of the screen. The screen used for viewing images appears.
Page 91: Printing Images
 Set up the menu background, buttons, titles, and so on, then click [Next]. Conﬁrm the set up according to your preferences.  Conﬁrm the preview of the Video CD ﬁle.  Click the ﬁle you want to preview on the left frame. ...
Page 92: Copying Images To Your Computer
When a USB connector is not provided on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/...
Page 93: Using "Imagemixer Vcd2
 Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 82. Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camera or turning off the power during USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick”...
Page 94 Required computer environment OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory. CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: 1024 ×...
Page 95: Troubleshooting
• Install the battery pack correctly (page 13). • Install the battery pack correctly (page 13). • The battery pack has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is discharged. Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack.
Page 96 The power turns off suddenly. Cause/Solution • The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 16). • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Install the battery pack correctly (page 13).
Page 97: Shooting Still Images/Movies
Shooting still images/movies Symptom The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on. The subject is not visible on the LCD screen. The image is out of focus. Optical zoom does not work. Precision digital zoom does not function.
Page 98 Symptom Noise appears in the image when you view the LCD screen in a dark place. Your camera cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The ﬂash does not work. Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the ﬂash. You cannot shoot continuously.
Page 99 Symptom The date and time are recorded incorrectly. The F value and shutter speed ﬂash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Viewing images Symptom Your camera cannot play back images. The image appears rough right after playback starts.
Page 100 Symptom You cannot cut a movie. Computers Symptom You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible. You cannot install the USB driver. Your computer does not recognize your camera. You cannot copy images. After making a USB connection, “Picture Package”...
Page 101: Memory Stick Duo
Symptom The image cannot be played back on a computer. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. You cannot print an image. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 102 PictBridge compliant printer Symptom The connection cannot be established. You cannot print images. Printing is canceled. You cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. The paper size you want to print on does not appear. “---- -- --” is printed on the date- inserted part.
Page 103 Symptom You cannot perform other operations when printing is stopped. Others Symptom A slight rattling noise is heard from inside your camera when you move the camera. Your camera does not work. The power is on, but the camera does not work.
Page 104: Warnings And Messages
Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 21). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 17). Memory Stick error •...
Page 105 Message Meaning/Corrective Action For "InfoLITHIUM" battery • The battery pack is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type. only Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to be divided (about more than two seconds). •...
Page 106 Message Meaning/Corrective Action Processing • The printer is performing the printing stop processing. Printing is not possible until this processing is completed. This processing may take some time depending on the printer.
Page 107: Self-Diagnosis Display
If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Countermeasure • Turn the power off and on again (page 17).
Page 108: Number Of Images That Can Be Saved Or Shooting Time
Number of images that can be saved or shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”, the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick Duo”.
Page 109: Menu Items
Menu items Menu items that can be modiﬁed differ depending on the position of the mode switch or the setting. When the mode switch is set to Item Setting (Camera)  Program / Auto +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV / (EV) +0.7EV / +0.3EV / 0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV /...
Page 110 Item Setting PFX (P.Effect) B&W / Sepia / Off  + / Normal / – (Saturation)  + / Normal / – (Contrast) + / Normal / – (Sharpness) This does not appear when (Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto]. This does not appear when (Camera) in the menu is set to other than [Program].
Page 111 When the mode switch is set to Item Setting OK / Cancel (Folder) —  (Protect) (DPOF) — — (Print) Interval (Slide) Image Repeat Start Cancel 4M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (Resize) (counter clockwise) / (Rotate) OK / Cancel OK / Cancel (Divide)
Page 112: Setup Items
Setup items The Setup screen appears when you in the menu and press  advance to again. Factory settings are indicated with (Camera 1) Item Setting AF Mode Single / Monitor Digital Zoom Smart / Precision / Off Date/Time Day&Time / Date / Off Red Eye Reduction On / Off AF Illuminator...
Page 113: Memory Stick Tool
(Memory Stick Tool) Item Setting Format OK / Cancel Create REC. Folder OK / Cancel Change REC. OK / Cancel Folder (Setup 1) Item Setting LCD Backlight Bright / Normal Beep Shutter On Language — Description Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images (page 44).
Page 114 (Setup 2) Item Setting File Number Series Reset USB Connect PictBridge Normal Clock Set OK / Cancel Description − Assigns numbers to ﬁles in sequence even if the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed or the recording folder is changed. − 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.) −...
Page 115: Precautions
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 discolored or deformed, or this may cause a malfunction.
Page 116: On "Memory Stick
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. On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date...
Page 117 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded and played back only using “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” • “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 118: On "Infolithium" Battery Pack
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 between your camera and the AC Adaptor. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining...
Page 119: Speciﬁcations
Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life.
Page 120  AC-LS5/LS5B AC Adaptor Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11 W Output rating 4.2 V DC* * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other speciﬁcations. Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions...
Page 121: The Lcd Screen
The LCD screen Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. When shooting still images 60min 1/30” C:32:00 F3.5 +2.0 S AF  60min Battery remaining indicator (14)  AE/AF lock indicator (27, 52) Recording mode indicator (57, 58) White balance indicator (56) Camera mode indicator (27) Flash mode indicator (32)
Page 122  Vibration warning indicator (104)  Low battery warning indicator (104) AF range ﬁnder frame (50) Spot metering cross hair (55)  Histogram indicator (53) NR slow shutter indicator (39) Shutter speed indicator F3.5 Aperture value indicator +2.0EV EV level value indicator (52) Menu/Guide menu (46) •...
Page 123 Spot metering cross hair (55)  +2.0EV EV level value indicator (52) Menu/Guide menu (46) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off. When playing back still images 60min 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV F3.5 BACK/NEXT VOLUME  Recording mode indicator (63) Image size indicator (22) ...
Page 124 ISO number indicator (109) Metering mode indicator (55) Flash indicator White balance indicator (56) Shutter speed indicator F3.5 Aperture value indicator  Histogram indicator (53) Recording date/time of the playback image (34) Menu/Guide menu (46) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off.
Page 125: Index
Index Access lamp ... 21 AC Adaptor ... 16 AE ... 28 AE/AF lock ... 27, 28, 52 AF Illuminator ... 33, 112 AF lock... 52 AF Mode ... 51 AF range ﬁnder frame... 50 Auto adjustment mode ... 26 Auto Focus ...
Page 126 Macintosh users ... 92 Memory Stick Duo... 116 Menu settings ... 46, 109 Metering mode ... 55 Mode (REC Mode) ... 109 Mode switch... 10, 27 Moisture condensation ... 115 Monitoring AF ... 51 MPG... 86 Multi-pattern metering ... 55 Multipoint AF ...
Page 127 Zoom ... 30 Zoom scale ... 30...
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