Sony DSC-W310 Cyber-shot&reg Handbook

Sony DSC-W310 Cyber-shot&reg Handbook

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Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-W310
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© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-169-313-12(1)

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  • Page 1 Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W310 © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-169-313-12(1)
  • Page 2: How To Use This Handbook

    How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Marks and notations used in this handbook Search for information by function. Search for information by operation.
  • Page 3: Notes On Using The Camera

    Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of the memory card that you can use (sold separately) The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card and SDHC memory card.
  • Page 4 On moisture condensation • If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 8 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10 Identifying parts··················································· 13 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 14 Using the mode switch ········································...
  • Page 6 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 11 Settings Setting items ······················································· 12 Viewing images on a TV ····································· 71 Computer Using with your computer···································· 73 Using the software ·············································· 74 Connecting the camera to a computer····················76 Uploading images to a media service ·····················78 Printing Printing still images ·············································...
  • Page 7 Others “Memory Stick Duo” media·································· 93 Battery pack ························································ 95 Battery charger···················································· 96 Index Index ··································································· 97...
  • Page 8: Operation Search

    Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting portraits Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Shooting in dark places Adjusting exposure Changing focus position Changing image size Intelligent Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 31 Soft Snap ·······························································...
  • Page 9: Deleting Images

    Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Shooting/Viewing with easy-to-see indicators Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images Viewing on TVs Delete ································································ 26, 48 Format ····································································...
  • Page 10: Menu/Settings Search

    MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button to set to shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button.
  • Page 11: Menu Items (Viewing)

    MENU items (Viewing) You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button.
  • Page 12: Setting Items

    Setting items You can change the settings on the 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B, then press 4 Select the desired setting, then press z.
  • Page 13: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Microphone E ON/OFF (Power) lamp F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp G Speaker H Lens I LCD screen (Playback) button (23) K For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (18) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (24, 25) (USB)/A/V OUT jack...
  • Page 14: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen

    List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. When shooting still images • The icons are limited in (Easy Mode).
  • Page 15 Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie/Standby a Standby movie 0:12 Recording time (m:s) 101-0012 Folder-file number 2010 1 1 Recorded date/time of the 9:30 AM playback image Display...
  • Page 16: Using The Mode Switch

    Using the mode switch Set the mode switch to the desired function. (Still Image) (Movie) Shutter button Mode switch MENU button Allows you to shoot still images (pages 29, 30, 31). You can set the desired still image shooting mode with MENU t [REC Mode].
  • Page 17: Using The Internal Memory

    Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 6 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no memory card inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
  • Page 18: Zoom

    Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 54. Note •...
  • Page 19: Disp (Screen Display Settings)

    DISP (Screen Display Settings) 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays only images. Image Only) (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays the information.
  • Page 20: Flash

    Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. (On) Flash always operates. (Slow Flash always operates. Synchro) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
  • Page 21: Smile Shutter

    Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the control button. 2 Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
  • Page 22: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Does not use the self-timer. (10sec) Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
  • Page 23: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button.
  • Page 24: Playback Zoom

    Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press (Playback zoom) button during still image playback. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 2 Adjust the position with the control button. 3 Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button. Press button (T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out.
  • Page 25: Image Index

    Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the (Index) button to display the image index screen. Press the button again to display an index screen with even more images. 3 To return to the single-image screen, select an image with the control button, then press z.
  • Page 26: Delete

    Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 48). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button All in This Folder Multiple Images This Image...
  • Page 27: Viewing Movies

    Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Control button Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. On the movie viewing screen Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z.
  • Page 28: Rec Mode

    REC Mode Allows you to set the shooting Still Image mode. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t desired mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Program Auto) (Scene Selection) (Still Image). Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically (page 29).
  • Page 29: Intelligent Auto Adjustment

    Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t the control button 3 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
  • Page 30: Program Auto

    Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image). 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t z on the control button 3 Shoot with the shutter button.
  • Page 31: Scene Selection

    Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t control button t desired mode (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.
  • Page 32 Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. indicates settings that cannot be changed. The icons below [Flash] indicate the available flash modes. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.
  • Page 33: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 MENU t (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Notes •...
  • Page 34 Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large- format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 MENU t (Image Size) t desired size When shooting still images...
  • Page 35 When shooting movies The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format. Movie image size VGA (640×480) QVGA (320×240) On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
  • Page 36: Steadyshot

    SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. 1 MENU t (SteadyShot) t desired mode (Off) Does not use anti-blur mode. (Auto) Activates the anti-blur function automatically when shooting conditions are likely to cause camera shake. You can stabilize images even when zooming up on a far subject. Notes •...
  • Page 37: Burst Settings

    Burst Settings You can select single image mode or burst mode as the shooting mode. 1 MENU t (Burst Settings) t desired mode (Single) Records a single image. (Burst) Records up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.
  • Page 38 You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Notes • In Easy Mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
  • Page 39: Iso

    Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode. 1 MENU t (REC Mode) t mode (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Note •...
  • Page 40: White Balance

    White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
  • Page 41: Focus

    Focus You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 MENU t (REC Mode) t desired mode (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the...
  • Page 42: Metering Mode

    Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. In shooting still images: 1 MENU t (REC Mode) t t desired mode In shooting movies: 1 Set the mode switch to desired mode.
  • Page 43: Smile Detection Sensitivity

    Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Detects a normal smile. Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes •...
  • Page 44: Face Detection

    Face Detection When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority.
  • Page 45 Easy Mode When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators become easier to see. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •...
  • Page 46 Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t z on the control button 3 Select a desired setting. 4 [Start] t z 5 Press z to end the slideshow. Note •...
  • Page 47 Retouch Retouches a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
  • Page 48 Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 26). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 [OK] t z (This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
  • Page 49 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images.
  • Page 50 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image)
  • Page 51 Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Rotate) t z on the control button 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. 4 [OK] t z Notes •...
  • Page 52: Select Folder

    Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Select Folder) t z on the control button 3 Select the folder with b/B.
  • Page 53: Grid Line

    Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines.
  • Page 54: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button...
  • Page 55 Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t Reduction] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
  • Page 56 Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t mode t z on the control button Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter High button.
  • Page 57: Language Setting

    Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode t z on the control button...
  • Page 58: Function Guide

    Function Guide You can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide. (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t...
  • Page 59: Power Save

    Power Save Sets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
  • Page 60 Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t z on the control button Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
  • Page 61: Video Out

    Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 72).
  • Page 62: Usb Connect

    USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer. When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera are imported to the computer.
  • Page 63: Lun Settings

    LUN Settings Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed.
  • Page 64 Format Formats the memory card or the internal memory. To ensure stable operations of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored.
  • Page 65: Create Rec.folder

    Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in a memory card to store recorded images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •...
  • Page 66: Change Rec.folder

    Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used to store recorded images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Change REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes •...
  • Page 67: Delete Rec.folder

    Delete REC.Folder Deletes the folder in a memory card that is used to store recorded images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
  • Page 68 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Notes • Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
  • Page 69: File Number

    File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed.
  • Page 70: Date & Time Setting

    Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t desired setting t z on the control button 2 Set the numeric value and desired setting with v/V/b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Date &...
  • Page 71: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied dedicated A/V cable 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
  • Page 72: On Tv Color Systems

    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 dedicated A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
  • Page 73: Using With Your Computer

    Using with your computer “PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB” or “PMB Portable”, and importing images via a USB connection.
  • Page 74: Using The Software

    7 Start up the software. • To start up “PMB”, click For the detailed operation method, see the following PMB Support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ or click (PMB Help). • To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t •...
  • Page 75 Introduction to “PMB” • “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import]. • Images on a computer can be exported to a memory card, and displayed on the camera. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, click [Export] t [Export Media Files] in the [Manipulate] menu, and click [Export].
  • Page 76: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Turn on the computer, then press 3 Connect the camera to your computer. • When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera.
  • Page 77: Deleting The Usb Connection

    Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable. • Removing a memory card. • Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. •...
  • Page 78: Uploading Images To A Media Service

    Uploading images to a media service This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: • You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service. • You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office.
  • Page 79 • To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
  • Page 80: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer • Printing directly using a memory card-compliant printer For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB”...
  • Page 81: Printing At A Shop

    4 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button This Image Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. After step 4, perform the following. 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed.
  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (page 60). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be checked.
  • Page 83: Shooting Still Images/Movies

    The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. •...
  • Page 84 Zoom does not work. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movies. • You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 54). • You cannot use the digital zoom when: – Shooting movies. – The Smile Shutter is working. Cannot select the Face Detection function.
  • Page 85: Viewing Images

    Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red.
  • Page 86 • Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 76).
  • Page 87: Memory Card

    Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insert the memory card in the correct direction. You have formatted a memory card by mistake. • All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. Data is recorded in internal memory even though a memory card is inserted.
  • Page 88 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. •...
  • Page 89 Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using The camera turns off with the lens portion extended. • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on again. •...
  • Page 90: Warning Messages

    Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. • The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
  • Page 91 No images • No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory. • No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card. Folder error • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE).
  • Page 92 • The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable. Processing… • The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer.
  • Page 93: Memory Stick Duo" Media

    “Memory Stick Duo” media A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions. “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 94 Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 95: Battery Pack

    Battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
  • Page 96: Battery Charger

    Battery charger • Only NP-BN type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. •...
  • Page 97: Index

    Index AF range finder frame ...41 Battery charger ...96 Battery pack ...95 Beach ...31 Beep ...56 Burst Settings ...37 CD-ROM ...73 Center AF ...41 Center-weighted metering ...42 Change REC.Folder ...66 Changing the display ...19 Computer ...73 Importing images ...76 Connecting Computer ...76 Printer...
  • Page 98 Macintosh computer ...73 Mass Storage ...62 Memory card ...3 “Memory Stick Duo” media ...93 MENU ...10 MENU screen ...10 Metering Mode ...42 Mode switch ...16 Movie Mode ...16 Multi AF ...41 Multi-pattern metering ...42 NTSC ...61 Optical zoom ...18, 54 ...73 ...61 ...73...

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