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Operating Instructions

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it for future reference.
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-U50
Serial No.
DSC-U50
© 2003 Sony Corporation
3-084-891-11(1)
Getting started ________________________
Shooting still images __________________
Enjoying still images __________________
Enjoying movies ______________________
Deleting images _______________________
Enjoying images on your computer ______
Troubleshooting ______________________
Additional information _________________
Index ______________________________

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  • 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-U50 Serial No.

  • 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: Before Using Your Camera

    Before using your camera 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: How To Hold The Camera

    Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick,” , and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick PRO” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before using your camera ... 4 How to hold the camera ... 5 Identifying the parts ... 8 Getting started Preparing batteries ... 10 Charging the batteries ... 10 Inserting the batteries... 12 Using your camera abroad ... 14 Turning on/off your camera ...
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...67 Warnings and messages ...74 Self-diagnosis display — If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears ...76 Additional information Menu items...77 Precautions ...80 On “Memory Stick” ...82 On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries...83 On the battery charger...84 Specifications ...85 LCD screen displays ...86 Index Index...88...

  • Page 8: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. POWER button POWER lamp Attaching the lens cap Opening the lens cap Attaching the neck strap A Shutter button (20) B POWER button/POWER lamp (14) C RESET button (bottom surface) (67) D Lens cap E Flash (24)
  • Page 9 A Control buttons Menu on: v/V (15) Menu off: /SCENE (24, 28) B MENU button (15) (Flash charge) lamp (orange) (24) D LCD screen E USB jack (57) (USB) jack cover G EXEC/ (Enlarged playback) button (15, 39) H Mode switch : To view images (35) : To shoot still images (20) To shoot images...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Preparing batteries Acceptable batteries – HR11/45: HR03 (size AAA) Nickel- Metal Hydride batteries (2) NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied) NH-AAA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied) – R03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, Ni-Cd batteries When the above batteries are used, operation is not guaranteed due to possible voltage drops or other characteristics of the batteries.

  • Page 11: Charging Time

    Charging time Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time battery NH-AAA-DA × 2 (supplied) Approx. 6 hours This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). •...

  • Page 12: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the batteries , Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Hold the camera with the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover up, then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 while pressing OPEN. The battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover opens in the direction of the arrow 2. , Insert the batteries.
  • Page 13 Approx. 50 Approx. 25 Approx. 60 Approx. 30 • When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in the following situations: – Shooting one time every 30 seconds – The flash strobes once every two times – The power turns on and off once every ten times.

  • Page 14: Using Your Camera Abroad

    Shooting movies NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied) Battery life LCD LIGHT (min.) Continuous recording Approx. 90 Approx. 100 3) Shooting continuously at 160×112 image size • The remaining indicator will decrease under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low – The flash is used –...

  • Page 15: How To Use The Buttons

    Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. However, the auto power-off function will not operate when the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable. How to use the buttons Control...
  • Page 16 DATE&TIME SET Y / M / D 2003 12:00 EXEC , Select the desired date display format with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). Then DATE&TIME SET screen appears on the LCD screen. •...

  • Page 17: Shooting Still Images

    Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo” Access lamp , Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Hold the camera with the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover up, then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 while pressing OPEN. The battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover opens in the direction of the arrow 2.

  • Page 18: Setting The Still Image Size

    Setting the still image size RETURN SIZE BURST • FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER WHITE BAL AUTO MENU , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power, then press MENU. The menu appears on the LCD screen. RETURN SIZE BURST •...

  • Page 19: Image Size

    Number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick Duo” Capacity 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-M256 MSX-M512 Image size • When the images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size.

  • Page 20: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Adjustment Mode

    Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power. The name of the folder where the image will be recorded appears on the LCD screen for approximately five seconds. •...

  • Page 21: Auto Focus

    , Press the shutter button fully down. A beep sounds. When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen, recording is complete. The image will be recorded in the “Memory Stick Duo,” and you can shoot the next image. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries (page 15).

  • Page 22: Using The Self-Timer

    LCD screen display during shooting You can use [DISPLAY] under MENU and the control buttons v/V to turn the display on and off. This is useful when recording under conditions where it is difficult to check the image on the LCD screen.

  • Page 23: Rotating The Lens

    SELFTIMER O F F EXEC , Select [ON] with the control button v, then press EXEC. When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. Self-timer lamp , Center the subject in the LCD screen and press the shutter button fully down.

  • Page 24: Selecting A Flash Mode

    Selecting a flash mode , Set the mode switch to press the control button v ( ) repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Auto): Based on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will use the flash accordingly.

  • Page 25: Creating Or Selecting A Folder

    Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders in a “Memory Stick Duo.” Also, 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.”...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Recording Folder

    CREATE REC.FOLDER CREATING 102MSDCF C A N C E L EXEC , Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC. A new folder is created with a number one higher than the largest number in the “Memory Stick Duo,” and the folder becomes the recording folder.
  • Page 27 CHANGE REC. FOLDER : 102MSDCF IMAGE CREATED: 2003 7 4 1:05 EXEC , Select the desired folder with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. • The image is stored in the newly selected folder.

  • Page 28: Shooting According To Scene Conditions - Scene Selection

    Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection When shooting portraits, landscapes, twilight scenes, twilight portraits, or moving subjects, use the modes below to improve the quality of your images. Soft snap mode This mode lets you shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures.
  • Page 29 Vivid nature mode This mode enhances blues and greens such as the sky, ocean and mountains, letting you shoot natural landscapes with vivid, striking colors. • The focus setting changes to [ • The flash cannot be used in this mode. •...

  • Page 30: Setting The Distance To The Subject - Focus Preset

    Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset 0.5 m 0.2 m When shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or window glass, it is difficult to achieve a proper focus using the auto focus function.

  • Page 31: Shooting Images Continuously - Burst

    FOCUS AUTO 0.2m 0.5m 1.0m EXEC , Select the desired focus setting with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. You can select from the following distance settings: AUTO (No indicator), 0.2 m, 0.5 m, 1.0 m, and (infinity) When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the indicator is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 32 SIZE • BURST BURST BURST EXEC , Select [ BURST] or [ BURST] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. The image size used for burst shooting is set. Press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen. •...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Color Tones - White Balance

    Adjusting color tones — White Balance When the white balance is set to Auto, the white balance function works automatically, and the overall color balance is adjusted according to the shooting conditions. However, when you shoot under fixed conditions or special lighting conditions, you can manually adjust the white balance.

  • Page 34: Shooting Techniques

    WHITE BALANCE AUTO EXEC , Select the desired mode with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the selected mode is displayed on the LCD screen. To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] in step 3. •...

  • Page 35: Enjoying Still Images

    Viewing still images on the LCD screen Single (single- Index (four-image) image) screen screen 101-0007 2003 7 4 12:00 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 36: Viewing An Index Screen (Four-Image)

    Viewing an index screen (four-image) RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF MENU , Set the mode switch to press MENU. The menu appears on the LCD screen. RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF EXEC , Select [ , and ] with the control button v, then press EXEC.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Folder And Playing Back Images - Folder

    Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF MENU , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power, then press MENU. The menu appears on the LCD screen. RETURN FORMAT PRINT CHANGE FOLDER...
  • Page 38 CHANGE FOLDER : 102MSDCF C A N C E L EXEC , Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC. When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the selected folder is displayed. To cancel the selection Select [CANCEL] in step 4. When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 39: Enlarging An Image - Enlarged Playback

    Enlarging an image — Enlarged playback You can zoom in on an image shot with your camera to enlarge it to 2.5 or 5 times the original size. 1× (normal) 2.5× 5× 101-0007 2003 7 4 1:30 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power.

  • Page 40: Choosing Images To Print - Print (Dpof) Mark

    Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark You can mark still images shot with your camera that you want to have printed. This function is convenient when you have images printed at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.
  • Page 41 RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF EXEC , Select [DPOF] with the control button V, then press EXEC. DPOF EXEC , Select [ON] with the control button v, then press EXEC. When you press MENU, the menu disappears and the mark is marked on the displayed image.

  • Page 42: Connecting Your Camera To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Connecting your camera to a PictBridge compliant printer If you use a PictBridge compliant printer, you can easily print images shot with this camera even if you do not have a computer. All you need to do is to prepare for the connection in the menu of the camera, and then to connect the camera to the printer using a USB cable.
  • Page 43 RETURN FORMAT PRINT CHANGE FOLDER CONNECT A PRINTER EXEC C A N C E L , Select [PRINT] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. The message “CONNECT A PRINTER” appears. To cancel preparations to make the connection Select [CANCEL] in step 3. CONNECTING PictBridge , Connect the camera to the...

  • Page 44: Printing Images

    Printing images 101-0006 2003 7 4 10:30 , Complete the procedures in steps 1 to 4 on pages 42 and 43, then connect the camera to the printer. When the connection is completed, the (PictBridge) mark appears on the screen. •...
  • Page 45 PRINT 1 PAGE C A N C E L PRINTING EXEC C A N C E L , Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC. When the message “PRINTING” disappears, printing is completed. If you want to continue printing, repeat the procedure from step 2.

  • Page 46: Enjoying Movies

    Shooting movies RETURN SIZE FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER WHITE BAL AUTO MENU , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power, then press MENU. The menu appears. • Sound cannot be recorded in movies. • When shooting a movie, the image may look like a single-frame advance.
  • Page 47 0:00/ 16:32 , Press the shutter button fully down. “REC” appears on the LCD screen and the camera starts recording the image. • Recording stops when the “Memory Stick Duo” is full. • The auto focus function can set the focus at any distance from approximately 1.0 m to (infinity).

  • Page 48: Shooting Time

    Shooting time The shooting time is different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the image size. Refer to the following chart when you choose a “Memory Stick Duo.” Image size Capacity 5 min. 35 sec. 16MB 11 min.

  • Page 49: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen

    Viewing movies on the LCD screen 0:00 101 – 0018 2003 7 12:00 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power. The last image in the selected recording folder (page 26) appears on the LCD screen. 0:00 101 –...

  • Page 50: Deleting Images

    Deleting images 101-0007 2003 7 4 12:00 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power. Press the control buttons v/V to select the image you want to delete. Deleting images RETURN DELETE DELETE IN FOLDER INDEX DPOF , Press MENU and select [ with the control button v, then...

  • Page 51: Formatting A "Memory Stick Duo

    DELETE C A N C E L EXEC , Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC. When the message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] in step 4. Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo” , Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 52 RETURN FORMAT PRINT CHANGE FOLDER EXEC , Select [ ] with the control button V, then press EXEC. Select [FORMAT] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC. FORMAT C A N C E L FORMATTING EXEC , Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 again. a Start up 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 55: Installing "Image Transfer

    Installing “Image Transfer” You can use the “Image Transfer” software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the supplied USB cable. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installing menu screen appears. b Click [Image Transfer] on the installing menu screen.

  • Page 56: Installing "Imagemixer

    Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Installing “ImageMixer” You can use the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” software to copy, view, and edit images and to create Video CDs. For details, see the software’s help files. a Click [ImageMixer] on the installing menu screen.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera. • The camera can receive power supply from most of the computers that are recommended for use through the USB connection (USB Bus Powered), so in this case there is no need to insert batteries into the camera.

  • Page 58: Copying Images Using "Image Transfer

    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 screen, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users.

  • Page 59: Changing "Image Transfer" Settings

    Changing “Image Transfer” settings You can change “Image Transfer” settings. Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on the tasktray, and select [Open Settings]. The settings you can set are as follows: [Basic], [Copy], and [Delete]. Right-click here When “Image Transfer” starts, the window below appears.
  • Page 60 2 Confirm if other devices are already installed. 1 Click [Device Manager]. 2 Confirm if there is a “ Sony DSC” with a mark. 3 If you find either of the devices above, follow the steps below to delete them.

  • Page 61: Viewing Images On Your Computer

    “My Documents” folder. • When not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop. • You can use the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” software to view and edit images on your computer. For details, see the software’s help files.

  • Page 62: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names

    Image file storage destinations and file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick Duo.” Example: For Windows XP users Folder containing image data recorded using a camera without the folder creation function Folder containing image data recorded with this camera When no new folders have been created, this is...
  • Page 63 2 Copy the file to a folder in the “Memory Stick Duo.” 1 Right-click the image file and click [Copy]. 2 Select a [DCIM] folder in [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3 Right-click a [sss MSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder and click [Paste].

  • Page 64: 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/ Steps required by your OS Follow the steps below, according to your...

  • Page 65: Installing The Usb Driver

    • Close down all applications running on the computer before installing the USB driver and application. • You can use the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” software to copy images to your computer, to view images on your computer, and to create video CDs.

  • Page 66: Creating A Video Cd Using "Imagemixer

    Creating a Video CD using “ImageMixer” You can create a Video CD using “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony.” You can play back created Video CDs on a Video CD-compatible DVD player, or on a computer using Video CD application software. a Start “ImageMixer.”...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Replace the batteries with new ones. — p Charge the batteries (page 10). p Replace the batteries with new ones. 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 68 Symptom Cause You cannot turn on the • The batteries are not installed correctly. camera. • The batteries are discharged. • The batteries are dead (page 83). The power turns off • If you do not operate the camera for about three suddenly.
  • Page 69 Symptom Cause Your camera cannot record • No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted. images. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is insufficient. • You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to LOCK.
  • Page 70 Symptom Cause Your camera cannot • Enlarged playback is not available for files perform enlarged playback. created or processed using other devices. You cannot display a print • You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on (DPOF) mark. movies. Deleting images Symptom Cause Your camera cannot delete...
  • Page 71 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 58, 59 and 65). p If you are using the “Image Transfer” software, see page 58. p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” application software, click on HELP. p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when the camera, etc., is connected.] at [Basic] setting (page 59).
  • Page 72 Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer and then play back the movie from the hard disk (pages 58, 59 and 65). p Check the printer settings. p Click on HELP for the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” application software. p Set the computer display as follows: Windows: 800 ×...
  • Page 73 PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause You cannot connect your • The printer is not PictBridge compliant. camera to the printer. • The printer is not ready to be connected. • Your camera is not connected to the printer correctly. You cannot print. •...

  • Page 74: 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 Duo” (page 17). SYSTEM ERROR • Turn the power off and on again (page 14). MEMORY STICK ERROR •...
  • Page 75 Message Meaning/Corrective Action ENLARGED PLAYBACK ERROR • You are attempting to perform enlarged playback for a file created using other devices. • Enlarged playback is not available for images processed using a computer. • An error occurred while your camera was performing enlarged playback. PRINTER IS BUSY •...

  • Page 76: Self-Diagnosis Display - If A Code Starting With An Alphabet Letter Appears

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, repairs may be necessary. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5- digit code. Example: E:61:10 Countermeasure •...

  • Page 77: Additional Information

    Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode switch is set to Item Setting SIZE·BURST...
  • Page 78 When the mode switch is set to Item Setting FORMAT OK / CANCEL CREATE FOLDER OK / CANCEL CHANGE FOLDER OK / CANCEL When the mode switch is set to Item Setting DELETE OK / CANCEL DELETE IN OK / CANCEL FOLDER INDEX / SINGLE —...
  • Page 79 When [ ] is selected in the menu settings during a connection with a PictBridge compliant printer Item Setting PRINT 1 PAGE OK / CANCEL INSERT DATE — The following menus are available no matter what position the mode switch is in. When [ ] is selected in the menu settings Item...

  • Page 80: 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 81 How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (about an hour). If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.

  • Page 82: On "Memory Stick

    On “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below.

  • Page 83: On Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries

    Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor (supplied) • When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 84: On The Battery Charger

    On the battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, primary lithium...

  • Page 85: Specifications

    Specifications xCamera [System] Image device 6.72 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 2 112 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 2 020 000 pixels Lens Single focal lens f = 5.0 mm (7/32 inches) (35 mm camera conversion: 33 mm (1 5/16 inches)) F2.8...

  • Page 86: Lcd Screen Displays

    LCD screen displays When shooting still images C:32:ss A Image size indicator (18, 31) B Battery remaining indicator (13) C Flash mode indicator (24)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (24) D Focus preset indicator (30) E White Balance indicator (33) F Scene Selection indicator (28) G AE/AF lock indicator (20) H Recording folder indicator (25) I Remaining “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 87 When playing back still images 101 - 0012 2003 9:30 A Image size indicator (18, 31) B Print (DPOF) mark indicator (40) C PictBridge connecting indicator (43) D Enlarged playback/enlargement level indicator (39) E Folder-file name (62) F Not disconnect USB cable indicator (45) G Playback folder indicator (37) H Image number/Number of...

  • Page 88: Index

    Index Access lamp ... 17 AE/AF lock indicator ... 20 Auto Focus ... 20 Auto power-off function ... 15 Battery Battery life ... 13 charging time ... 11 preparing batteries ... 10 remaining indicator ... 13 Beep/shutter sound ... 79 Burst ...
  • Page 89 Red-eye reduction ...24, 28 RESET button ...67, 76 SCENE ...29 Scene Selection (SCENE) ...28 Self-diagnosis display ...76 Self-timer ...22 Setting date and time ...15 image size ...18 menu items ...77 Shooting mode auto adjustment mode ...20 Burst ...31 movie ...46 Single image screen ...35 Still image deleting ...50...
  • Page 92 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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