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-F88 Serial No.
Page 2 (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 Europe This product has been tested and found compliant...
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 medium, etc.
Page 5 “MagicGate,” trademarks of 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 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read this first ... 4 Identifying the parts ... 8 Mode dial ... 10 Getting started Charging the battery pack ... 11 Using the AC Adaptor ... 14 Using your camera abroad ... 14 Turning your camera on/off ... 15 How to use the control button...
Page 7 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images – Folder ...63 Enlarging a portion of a still image...64 Enlarging an image – Playback zoom...64 Recording an enlarged image – Trimming ...65 Playing back successive images – Slide show...65 Rotating still images –...
Page 8: Identifying The Parts
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button (24) B Flash (29) C Multi connector (bottom surface) D Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) E Finder window F Self-timer lamp (28)/ AF illuminator (31, 117) G Lens H Microphone I DC IN jack cover (11, 14)
Page 9 A Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (16) Menu off: / (29/28/25/27) Mode dial “M”: Shutter speed/ aperture value (52) B Finder (32) Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (28/24) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (24) /CHG lamp (orange) (29) C LCD screen For details on the items on the LCD screen, see pages 124 to 127.
Page 10: Mode Dial
Mode dial desired Before using your camera, set the mark on the mode dial to (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine] (page 47). P (Program auto shooting) Shooting adjustment is automatically carried out just as in the auto adjustment...
Page 11: Getting Started
Charging the battery pack , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM”...
Page 12: To Remove The Battery Pack
2 To 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, and goes off when charging is completed.
Page 13 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 14: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC Adaptor DC IN jack cover DC plug AC Adaptor , Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. Open the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above.
Page 15: Turning Your Camera On/Off
Turning your camera on/off There are following two ways to turn on the camera. Press POWER. POWER lamp POWER 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 17).
Page 16: How To Use The Control Button
How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out: Clock Set: Cancel To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (pages 46 and 47), and use the control button to make the changes.
Page 17: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Mode dial , Set the mode dial to • To set the time and the date again, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (pages 47 and 118), then proceed from Step 3. •...
Page 18 Clock Set 2004 / , Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. v is shown above and V is shown below the selected item. Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / Cancel...
Page 19: Shooting Still Images
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • For details on “Memory Stick,” see page 120. Terminal side Label side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.
Page 20: Setting The Still Image Size
Setting the still image size Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , and rotate the lens portion to turn on your camera. • You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P, M or SCN. VGA (E-Mail) Image Size , Press...
Page 21: 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 22 148 (264) 302 (537) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694) • 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 LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size.
Page 23: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Mode
Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode Holding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the speaker, lens, finder window, flash emitter, or microphone (page 8) Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , and rotate the lens portion to turn...
Page 24: About Auto Focus
60 min FINE F3.5 S AF AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green t Remains on , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. When the focus is achieved, the camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting.
Page 25: Checking The Last Image Shot - Quick Review
Checking the last image – shot Quick Review 60min Review 101 - 0029 2005 1 1 10:30 RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the control button again.
Page 26 The W side of this line is optical zoom area, and the T side is digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The zoom scaling indicator differs according to the zoom type. Optical zoom: Smart zoom: Precision digital zoom: • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom.
Page 27: Shooting Close-Ups - Macro
– Shooting close-ups Macro For close-ups of subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can shoot subjects approaching up to 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) when the zoom is set to its W- end. However, the available focus distance depends on the zoom position.
Page 28: Using The Self-Timer
60 min 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. To return to normal shooting Press B ( ) on the control button again. indicator disappears from the LCD screen.
Page 29: Rotating The Lens - Mirror 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 8) will flash, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds.
Page 30 clearly shoot a background that is out of the flash-lit area. (No flash): The flash will not be used. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear. • You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P, M or SCN (other than (Twilight mode), (Twilight portrait mode),...
Page 31 Shooting images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.
Page 32: Shooting Images With The Finder
Shooting images with the finder Finder The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. Histogram on (Image information can also be displayed during playback)
Page 33: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image
Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: SELECT , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • The date and time cannot be inserted in Multi Burst mode.
Page 34: Shooting According To Scene Conditions - Scene Selection
Shooting according to scene conditions – Scene Selection Select one of the following modes, then shoot by pressing the shutter button and this will have a positive effect on your photo. Magnifying glass mode The subject appears on the LCD screen magnified by up to 2.1×.
Page 35: Beach Mode
Soft snap mode You can shoot the color of a person’s skin beautifully with a bright, warm color tone. This mode also has an effect on soft-focus, so an image such as that of a person or a flower is shot in the proper atmosphere. Snow mode When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears...
Page 36 Scene WB ISO MENU , Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU. The menu appears. Scene WB ISO , Select SCN (Scene) with b on the control button, then select the desired mode with v/V. To return to normal mode Set the mode dial to a different mode.
Page 37 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...
Page 38: Viewing Still Images
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 the camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images. Single screen You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen.
Page 39 60min 101 - 0003 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image. Viewing on the index screen • SINGLE DISPLAY , Press (index).
Page 40: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
Viewing images on a TV screen To multi connector A/V multi cable , Connect the supplied A/V multi cable to the multi connector of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. Rotate the lens portion back to the original position and place the camera with the LCD screen facing upwards.
Page 41 Watching images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V multi cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central...
Page 42: Deleting Still Images
Deleting images 60min 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete with b/B on the control button. • Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered.
Page 43 Deleting on the Index screen Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , While an Index screen (page 39) is displayed, press (delete). • Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z.
Page 44: Formatting A "Memory Stick
Delete Exit , Press (delete). Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. “Access” appears on the LCD screen and all of the images with marks will be deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z.
Page 45 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. Memory Stick Tool Format: Create REC. folder: Cancel Change REC. folder: , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button. Select [Format] with B on the control button, then press B.
Page 46: Before Advanced Operations
How to setup and operate your camera This section describes how to operate the menu and the SET UP screen. Mode dial Control button MENU • For details on the mode dial, see page 10. Changing menu settings a Set the mode dial to , P, M, SCN, b Press MENU.
Page 47: Changing Items In The Set Up Screen
Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: SELECT b Select the setting item you want to change with v/V/b/B on the control button.
Page 48: Creating Or Selecting A Folder
Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick.” You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder, “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder. You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.” Mode dial Control button •...
Page 49: Advanced Still Image Shooting
Choosing an auto focus method You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF Mode The AF mode is set automatically when the camera starts and stops focusing on a subject.
Page 50: Choosing A Focus Operation
• When you are shooting movies and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the LCD screen is estimated as an average, so the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. The AF range finder frame indicator .
Page 51: Setting The Distance To The Subject
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 52: Shooting With Manual Shutter Speed And Aperture Settings
c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited distance) 3.0m 1.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF Focus WB ISO To return to auto focus mode In Step 3, select [Multi AF] or [Center AF].
Page 53 d Select an aperture value with b/B. FINE 60min Return F3.5 Three different aperture values can be selected, depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: F3.5/F5.6/F8.0 When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: F4.2/F6.3/F9.0 e Shoot the image.
Page 54 Exposure In addition to the focus and other settings, it is also important to adjust the exposure in order to take beautiful pictures. Exposure is the amount of light that the CCD of the digital still camera is able to receive. This value changes according to the combination of aperture and shutter speed.
Page 55: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the exposure – EV adjustment 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.
Page 56: Displaying A Histogram
Displaying a histogram 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.
Page 57: Selecting The Metering Mode
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.
Page 58: Adjusting Color Tones
Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select the desired metering mode with v/V. d When selecting [Spot] in Step 3, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you want to shoot.
Page 59: Adjusting The Flash Level
(Incandescent) • Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often. • Used in a studio, or under video lights. Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN b Press MENU. The menu appears.
Page 60: Shooting Images In Succession
c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. +: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. –: Makes the flash level lower than normal. Shooting images in succession Used to shoot images continuously. The maxium number of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings.
Page 61: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode
To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal]. • The flash is set to (No flash). • When using the self-timer, pressing the shutter button records up to five images in succession. • When the mode dial is set to M, you cannot select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower.
Page 62: Shooting With Special Effects
Shooting with special effects – Picture Effect You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images. B&W In black and white Sepia Colored to look like an old photograph Mode dial Shutter button MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN b Press MENU.
Page 63: Advanced Still Image Viewing
Selecting the folder and playing back images – Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. Mode dial Control button MENU a Set the mode dial to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Folder) with b, then press z.
Page 64: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image
Enlarging a portion of a still image You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the magnified image as a new file. Mode dial MENU Control button Enlarging an image –...
Page 65: Recording An Enlarged Image - Trimming
Recording an enlarged image – Trimming a Press MENU after playback zoom. The menu appears. b Select [Trimming] with B, then press z. c Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording.
Page 66: Rotating Still Images - Rotate
To skip to the next/previous image during slide show Press B (next) or b (previous). • The interval setting time is approximate, and may vary according to the playback image size. Rotating still images – Rotate Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally.
Page 67: Playing Back Images Shot In Multi Burst Mode
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This function is used for checking the images. Mode dial Control button • 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.
Page 68 To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. 1 Display the Multi Burst image you want to delete. 2 Press (delete).
Page 69: Still Image Editing
Protecting images – Protect To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. Mode dial Control button MENU • Note that formatting the “Memory Stick” erases all the data in the “Memory Stick” even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.
Page 70: Changing Image Size - Resize
h Select [OK] with B, then press The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected. To cancel the protection In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit]. To release protection In Step 5, select an image for which you want to release protection with v/V/b/B and press z.
Page 71: Choosing Images To Print
Choosing images to print – Print (DPOF) mark You can designate certain images to be printed. 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.
Page 72 g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press mark turns white and the setting is completed. To delete the mark In Step 5, select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, and delete the press z. To delete all the marks from the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then...
Page 73: Still Image Printing
Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer 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 need to select the USB connection in the SET UP settings and connect the camera to the printer using a...
Page 74: Printing Images
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. Disconnect the multi cable and [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 73). Printing images You can select an image and print it. Set up the camera following the procedure on page 73, and then connect the printer.
Page 75 f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the (Not disconnect USB multi cable) mark is indicated on the LCD screen. Printing Exit To cancel printing In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 6, select [Exit].
Page 76: Printing Index-Images
g Press MENU. The Print screen appears. Print Index Date Quantity Exit • Setting items not available for a particular printer are not displayed. h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of images with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. All the images selected are printed in the specified number.
Page 77 • You cannot print movies. • If an error message is sent from the connected printer during the connection, flashes for about five seconds. In such cases, check the printer. On the single screen a Display the image you want to print with b/B.
Page 78 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 insert the date and time on images In Step 6, select [Date], then select the date format with b/B.
Page 79 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 z.
Page 80: Enjoying Movies
Shooting movies You can shoot movies with audio. Mode dial Shutter button Control button a Set the mode dial to b Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup item appears. c Select the desired mode with v/V. You can choose from [640 (Standard)] or [160].
Page 81: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen
• The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 40). • A movie recorded using other Sony devices may be displayed a size smaller than still images.
Page 82: Deleting Movies
Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Mode dial Control button • You cannot delete the protected movies. • Note that the movies once deleted cannot be recovered. On the single screen a Set the mode dial to b Select the movie you want to delete with b/B.
Page 83: Cutting Movies
To cancel the deletion In Step 3 or 7, select [Exit]. To delete all the images in the folder In Step 3, select [All In This Folder], then press z. Next, select [OK], then press z. To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel] with b, then press z.
Page 84 Mode dial Control button MENU a Set the mode dial to b Select the movie you want to cut with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v , then press z. The playback of the movie starts.
Page 85: Enjoying Images 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/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer.
Page 86: 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. 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.
Page 87: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera, then close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. b Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor, then plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket).
Page 88: 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 89 2 Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, Step 1 is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall]. The “Confirm Device Removal”...
Page 90: Viewing The Images On Your Computer
Viewing the images on your computer a 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 91: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick.” Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function.
Page 92 Folder File name 101MSDCF to DSC0ssss.JPG 999MSDCF MOV0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.THM • ssss 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 93: Viewing An Image Previously Copied To A Computer
“Memory Stick.” 1 Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2 Select and double-click the [DCIM] folder from [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
Page 94 • This software is compatible with the DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed before using. • A separate environment for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. a Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 95: Copying Images Using "Picture Package
f Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen. The installation starts. If the “Welcome to setup for DirectX” screen appears after you install the application software, follow the instructions. g Confirm if the checkbox of “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”...
Page 96: Using "Picture Package
Using “Picture Package” Start up the [Picture Package Menu] on the desktop to use the various functions. • The default screen may differ depending on your computer. You can change the order of the buttons using [Settings] in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Page 97: Copying Images To Your Computer - For Macintosh Users
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/ a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 87.
Page 98: Using "Imagemixer Vcd2
c Viewing the images on your computer 1 Double-click the hard disk icon. 2 Double-click the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files. The image file opens. • “Picture Package” cannot be used with Macintosh. Using “ImageMixer VCD2” “ImageMixer VCD2”...
Page 99 a Installing “ImageMixer VCD2” 1 Turn on your computer. • The display settings should be 1,024 × 768 dots or higher and 32,000 colors or higher. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 4 Copy the [IMXINST.SIT] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon.
Page 100: Troubleshooting
Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). p Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera and from the wall outlet (wall socket), and connect it again.
Page 101 (page 15). • The battery pack is discharged. Solution p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 11). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). — p Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera and from the wall outlet (wall socket), and connect it again.
Page 102 Shooting still images / movies Symptom Cause The LCD screen is not • The power was turned off with the LCD screen turned on even when the turned off the last time you used the camera. power is turned on. The subject is not visible •...
Page 103 Symptom Cause The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. • The brightness of the LCD screen is too low. The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spot lighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage.
Page 104 Symptom Cause Cannot shoot images with • The mode dial is set to the flash. • The flash is set to • (Candle mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function when shooting still images. • mode), Scene Selection function when shooting still images.
Page 105 Viewing images Symptom Cause The image cannot be • The mode dial is not set to played back. • You changed the folder/file name on a computer. • You cannot play back the image on the camera if you modify the image on a computer. •...
Page 106 Computers Symptom Cause You do not know whether — or not your OS can be used with the camera. You cannot install the — USB driver. Your computer does not • The camera is turned off. recognize your camera. • The battery level is too low. •...
Page 107 Symptom Cause The image cannot be — played back on a computer. — The image and sound are • You are playing back the movie directly from affected by noise when the “Memory Stick.” you play back a movie on a computer.
Page 108 PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause The connection cannot be • The printer is not PictBridge-compliant. established. • The printer is not set for the connection with the camera. • [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings. •...
Page 109 Others Symptom Cause The camera does not • You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery work, no operations can pack. be performed. • The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.). • The AC Adaptor is not connected securely. The power is on, but the •...
Page 110: Warnings And Messages
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/ Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 19). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 15). Memory Stick error •...
Page 111 Message Meaning/ Corrective Action Cannot divide • 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. •...
Page 112: Self-Diagnosis Display
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 authorized Sony service facility. Countermeasure Turn the power off and on again (page 15).
Page 113: Additional Information
The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.”...
Page 114: Menu Items
Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the settings of the camera. Default settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst Burst xNormal...
Page 115 Item Setting ISO (ISO) 400 / 200 / 100 / xAuto (P.Quality) xFine / Standard Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst Burst xNormal (Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 + / xNormal / – (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) B&W / Sepia / xOff (Saturation) + / xNormal / –...
Page 116 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / − 0.3EV / − 0.7EV / −1.0EV / −1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV 9 (Focus) / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / Center AF / x Multi AF Spot / x Multi (Metering Mode)
Page 117: Set Up Items
SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Default settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting AF Mode Single / Monitor Digital Zoom Smart / Precision / Date/Time Day&Time Date Red Eye On / Reduction AF Illuminator...
Page 118 (Setup 1) Item Setting LCD Backlight Bright/ Normal/ Dark Beep Shutter Language — (Setup 2) Item Setting File Number Series Reset USB Connect PictBridge/PTP/ xNormal Video Out NTSC Clock Set OK / Cancel Description Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the LCD screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.
Page 119: 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 deformed or this may cause a malfunction.
Page 120: The "Memory Stick
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.
Page 121: The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
• 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. •...
Page 122: Specifications
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.
Page 123 [Input and Output connectors] Multi connector USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel used 4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 134 000 (560×240) dots [Power, general] Used battery pack NP-FR1 Power requirements 3.6 V Power consumption (during shooting with LCD screen on)
Page 124: The Lcd Screen
The LCD screen For shooting still images 60min Return S AF A Recording mode indicator (60, 61)/Image size indicator (20) B Self-timer indicator (28) C AE/AF lock indicator (24) D Battery remaining indicator (12) E White balance indicator (58)/ Mode dial indicator/ Flash mode (29)/ Red-eye reduction (30) 1/30”...
Page 125 For shooting movies 60min STBY 00:00:00 A Recording mode indicator (80) B Battery remaining indicator (12) C White balance indicator (58) D Low battery warning (111) E Metering mode indicator (57)/ Picture effect indicator (62) F Spot metering cross hair (57) G Macro (27) H AF range finder frame indicator (49)/Focus preset value (51)
Page 126 For still image playback 60min BACK/NEXT A Image size indicator (20) B Recording mode indicator (60–61) C Change folder indicator (63) D Protect mark indicator (69)/ Print (DPOF) mark indicator (71) E Playback indicator (67) F Zoom indicator (64)/ Frame by frame playback indicator (67) G Not disconnect USB multi cable indicator (111)
Page 127 For movie playback 60min VOL. DPOF A Image size indicator (81) B Recording mode indicator (81) C Playback indicator (81) D Volume indicator (81) E Change folder indicator (63) F Playback folder indicator (63) G Image number H Recording folder indicator (48) I Number of images recorded in the playback folder J Remaining “Memory Stick”...
Page 128: Index
Index AC Adaptor ... 11, 14 Access lamp ... 19 AE/AF lock ... 24 AF ... 24 AF illuminator ... 31 AF Mode ... 50 AF range finder ... 49 Aperture value ... 52 Auto adjustment mode ... 23 Auto Focus ... 24, 49 Auto Power Off function ...
Page 129 Monitoring AF ...50 MPG ...92 Multi Burst ...61, 67 Multi-pattern metering ...57 Multipoint AF ...49 NR slow shutter ...37 NTSC ...118 Number of images that can be saved or shooting time ...22, 113 Number of images that can be shot or viewed ...13 PAL ...118 PictBridge ...73...
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F88 Operating Instructions Manual

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

Still Image Printing

Enjoying Movies

Enjoying Images on Your Computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Index

Quick Links

Operating Instructions

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