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Sony DSC-H1 Fall 2005 Operating Instructions Manual

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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
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Model No. DSC-H1
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-H1
"Read This First" (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations
for shooting/playback with your camera.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-629-895-11(1)
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 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-H1 Serial No. ___________________________ DSC-H1 “Read This First”...

  • 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 Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H1...

  • Page 3: For Customers In Europe

    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.

  • Page 4: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • “Memory Stick”: you can use a “Memory Stick” with your camera. •...
  • Page 5 Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the...
  • Page 6 For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Notes on using your camera ...4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images ...10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting... 12 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 13 Identifying parts...14 Indicators on the screen ...18 Changing the screen display ...22...
  • Page 8 Viewing menu ... 43 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items Camera 1 ... 51 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 ... 54 Expanded Focus Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT...
  • Page 9 Setup 2 ...60 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...62 Copying images to your computer...64 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”) ...70 Using the supplied software ...71 Using your Macintosh computer...73 Printing still images How to print still images ...75...

  • Page 10: Enjoying The Camera

    Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press fully down straight away To shoot a still image difficult to focus on...

  • Page 11: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure: Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure...

  • Page 12: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting

    Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 40 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.

  • Page 13: Quality - On "Image Quality" And "Image Size

    Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

  • Page 14: Identifying Parts

    See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER lamp ( First”) B Mode dial (27) /BRK button (34) D Shutter button ( First”) E Jog dial (26) F FOCUS button (32) G Microphone H Self-timer lamp ( This First”)/AF illuminator (53) I Lens J Flash (...
  • Page 15 L POWER button ( step 2 in “Read This First”) M For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button step 5 in “Read This First”) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button ( “Read This First”) N Hook for shoulder strap (16) O AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) Do not pinch the cord when you close...
  • Page 16 Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attaching the lens hood When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Attach the adaptor ring.
  • Page 17 Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle...

  • Page 18: Indicators On The Screen

    See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images 90cm S AF When shooting movies 00:00:00 STBY C:32:00 F3.5 +2.0 [ 00:28:25 ] C:32:00 +2.0 Display Indication Battery remaining ( 1 in “Read This First”) AE/AF lock ( “Read This First”) Recording mode (27, 34) White balance (39)
  • Page 19 Display Indication Manual focus bar (33) 90cm Macro ( step 5 in “Read This First”) AF mode (51) S AF M A F C A F AF range finder frame indicator (32) z Set Flexible spot AF (32) Manual focus (32) Steady shot OFF ( in “Read This First”) Display...
  • Page 20 When playing back still images BACK/NEXT When playing back movies 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV F3.5 VOLUME Display Indication Battery remaining ( 1 in “Read This First”) Image size ( “Read This First”) FINE 1 6 0 Recording mode (27, 34) Playback ( “Read This First”) Volume ( “Read This First”)
  • Page 21 Display Indication 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (43) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (93) 00:00:12 Counter ( step 6 in “Read This First”) Display Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (78) +2.0EV EV level value (31) ISO number (40) Metering mode (38) Flash...

  • Page 22: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on Histogram display S AF (page 31) Indicators off S AF Indicators on S AF • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.

  • Page 23: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies

    • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO”. • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.

  • Page 24: When You Do Not Have A "Memory Stick" (Recording With The Internal Memory)

    When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.

  • Page 25: Battery Life And Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in normal mode with batteries at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

  • Page 26: Using The Jog Dial

    The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode) or the EV adjustment. By turning the jog dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image. To select the item 1 Turn the jog dial to select the item you want to set.

  • Page 27: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Control button Still image shooting modes Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. This First” Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. “Read This First”...
  • Page 28 Scene Selection For details step 5 in “Read This First” For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Macro — — — Flash AF range finder Manual focus Center AF ( : you can select the desired setting) Burst/Multi White Balance...

  • Page 29: Shooting With Manual Adjustment

    Shooting with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can manually adjust these settings. Mode dial FOCUS button Jog dial To change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed (Program Shift) 1 Set the mode dial to P.
  • Page 30 • If you select certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and “NR” appears. * When [ISO] is [400]: 1/25 second or slower When [ISO] is not [400]: 1/6 second or slower •...
  • Page 31 To adjust the exposure manually — EV adjustment 1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, 2 Select the EV item using the jog dial (page 26). 3 Select an exposure value using the jog dial (page 26). Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV:The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
  • Page 32 To choose a focus method You can change the focus method. Press the FOCUS button repeatedly when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Multi point AF Center AF Flexible Spot AF Manual focus • AF stands for Auto Focus. •...
  • Page 33 To set the Flexible Spot AF 1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, 2 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to yellow. FINE AF range finder frame AF range finder frame S AF MOVE...

  • Page 34: Shooting Continuously

    Shooting continuously Select a continuous shooting mode by pressing the mode dial is set to /BRK button Burst ( Exposure Bracket (BRK) Multi Burst ( On the Burst • The flash is set to (No flash). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. •...
  • Page 35 The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size VGA(E-Mail) On the Exposure Bracket • The flash is set to (No flash). • The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.

  • Page 36: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.

  • Page 37: Menu Items

    Menu items The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode dial position: Menu for shooting (page 38) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) BRK (Bracket Step)* (Interval)* (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation)

  • Page 38: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu The default settings are marked with (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) Center (Center-weighted metering)( Multi (Multi-pattern metering) • For details on the exposure t page 11 •...

  • Page 39: Wb (White Bal)

    WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. (One push SET) (One push) (Flash) n (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Cloudy) (Daylight) Auto • For details on [WB] t page 12 •...

  • Page 40: Iso

    Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. Auto • For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. •...
  • Page 41 (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Normal – ( –) • To change flash mode step 5 in “Read This First” PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B & W ( Sepia ( •...
  • Page 42 (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Normal – ( (Setup) See page 50. For details on the operation Toward +: Sharpens the image. Toward –:Softens the image. page 36...

  • Page 43: Viewing Menu

    Viewing menu The default settings are marked with (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a “Memory Stick” only). Cancel 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No.
  • Page 44 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) Exit To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.

  • Page 45: Dpof

    To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
  • Page 46 Image Folder Repeat Start Cancel 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts. To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z. •...
  • Page 47 (Rotate) Cancel 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select [ 4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
  • Page 48 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0001 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B.

  • Page 49: Trimming

    5 Press z at the desired cutting point. Divide 00:00:02 Dividing Point Cancel Exit • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.

  • Page 50: Using The Setup Screen

    Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power. Press MENU to display the menu. Press B on the control button to select (Setup). Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.

  • Page 51: Camera 1

    Camera 1 The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Monitor (M AF) Continuous (C AF) Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 12×). When the zoom scale exceeds 12×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

  • Page 52: Date/Time

    Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size VGA(E-Mail) • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. •...

  • Page 53: Af Illuminator

    On ( • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move. • Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

  • Page 54: Camera 2

    Camera 2 The default settings are marked with Expanded Focus Expands the center of the screen double in manual focus mode. Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Macro). STEADY SHOT Selects a steady shot mode. Shooting Continuous •...

  • Page 55: Conversion Lens

    Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching an optional conversion lens. Attach the supplied adaptor ring, then attach a conversion lens. Close-up ( Tele ( Wide ( • When using the built-in flash or AF illuminator, the light may be blocked, causing the lens shadow to appear.

  • Page 56: Internal Memory Tool

    This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

  • Page 57: Memory Stick Tool

    Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the “Memory Stick”. A commercially available “Memory Stick” are already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...

  • Page 58: Change Rec. Folder

    Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1: : 05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT...

  • Page 59: Setup 1

    Setup 1 The default settings are marked with LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Normal • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. EVF Backlight Selects the brightness of the finder backlight. Bright Normal •...

  • Page 60: Setup 2

    Setup 2 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable.

  • Page 61: Clock Set

    Clock Set Sets the date and time. Cancel For details on the operation Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” ( in “Read This First”). Cancels setting the clock. page 50 step 2...

  • Page 62: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 73). Copying images to your computer (page 64) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 71) Viewing images saved on your computer Storing images on a CD-R...

  • Page 63: Recommended Computer

    Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional •...

  • Page 64: Copying Images To Your Computer

    Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick” from the camera and insert the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 65 • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Insert the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • When you copy images to your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the batteries shut off too soon.
  • Page 66 Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer • For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 67. This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder. After making a USB connection in Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera...
  • Page 67 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 69) and reconnect it.
  • Page 68 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears.
  • Page 69 For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera.

  • Page 70: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick")

    “Memory Stick” folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the...

  • Page 71: Using The Supplied Software

    Using the supplied software This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage What you can do: A Burning Video CD The “ImageMixer VCD2”...
  • Page 72 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” • icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.

  • Page 73: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied). Recommended environment OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0-v10.3) USB connector: Provided as standard Recommended computer environment for using “ImageMixer VCD2”...
  • Page 74 To disconnect the USB cable/ remove the “Memory Stick”/turn off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. •...

  • Page 75: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 76) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

  • Page 76: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing...
  • Page 77 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. To the jack USB cable To the USB jack Turn on your camera and the printer.
  • Page 78 [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select ( “Read This First”). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.

  • Page 79: Printing At A Shop

    Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
  • Page 80 Marking in index mode Display the index screen. ( 6 in “Read This First”) Press MENU to display the menu. Select DPOF with b/B, then press Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.

  • Page 81: Connecting Your Camera To Your Tv

    Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V cable.
  • Page 82 On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (page 59). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

  • Page 84: Batteries And Power

    Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page • 98).
  • Page 85 – Delete unnecessary images ( Change the “Memory Stick”. – Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96). • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • Set the mode dial to a other position than •...
  • Page 86 You cannot use the flash when: • Multi Burst, Burst or Exposure Bracket mode is selected (page 34). – (Twilight mode) or – step 5 in “Read This First”). Set the flash to • (Landscape mode), the Scene mode. The close-up (Macro) function does not work. (Twilight mode), •...

  • Page 87: Viewing Images

    The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the • • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash step 5 in “Read This First”). Light the room and shoot the subject. •...
  • Page 88 You have deleted an image by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you set protection • on an image (page 44), or set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the LOCK position (page 96) to prevent accidental erasure.
  • Page 89 For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. • The “Device Manager” appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 64). You cannot copy images. Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 65).

  • Page 90: Memory Stick

    “Memory Stick” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick”. Insert it in the correct direction ( • Cannot record on a “Memory Stick”. Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96). • The “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images ( •...
  • Page 91 PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge • standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
  • Page 92 The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the • camera (page 78) or the printer. Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing. Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time •...

  • Page 93: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera’s •...
  • Page 94 Memory Stick locked Set the write-protect switch on the • “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 96). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick Delete unnecessary images or files ( • step 6 in “Read This First”). Read only memory Your camera cannot record or delete •...
  • Page 95 Enable printer to connect [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. The connection is not established. • Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

  • Page 96: On The "Memory Stick

    Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
  • Page 97 Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.

  • Page 98: On The Battery Charger And The Batteries

    On the battery charger and the batteries On the battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g.,...
  • Page 99 battery in its case in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting. • If the poles of the batteries and the terminals on the battery cover of the camera are dirty, the battery life may be extremely shortened.

  • Page 100: Precautions

    Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [System] Image device 7.19 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens 12× zoom lens f = 6.0 - 72.0 mm (36 - 432 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 3.7...
  • Page 102 BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2 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 103: Index

    Index Index A/V cable ...81 AC Adaptor...15 Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” Adaptor ring...16 AE/AF indicator t step 5 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator ...53 AF Mode...51 AF range finder frame ...32 AF range finder frame indicator ...32 Aperture ...11 Auto adjustment mode...
  • Page 104 Flexible Spot AF...32 Fluorescent ...39 Focus...10 Folder...43 Changing ...58 Creating ...57 Forced flash t step 5 in “Read This First” Format...56, 57 High-speed shutter mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Histogram ...22, 31 Holding the camera t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 105 Pressing halfway down ...10 t step 5 in “Read This First” Print ...75 Index mode ...76 Single-image mode...76 Print order mark...79 Printing at a shop ...79 Printing directly ...76 Program auto shooting ...27 Protect ...44 PTP ...60 Quick Review t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 106 Zoom t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 107 , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • PicturePackage 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.

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