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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.
Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For Customers in the U.S.A. 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...
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Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. mark) must be...
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 Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo”...
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• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. •...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection)
Table of contents Read this first ... 5 Notes on using your camera ... 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images... 13 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 13 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity... 14 Color – On the effects of lighting ... 15 Quality –...
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Viewing menu...45 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items Camera 1 ...52 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 ...55 STEADY SHOT Internal Memory Tool ...56 Format Memory Stick Tool ...57...
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Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer... 63 Installing the software (supplied) ... 65 Copying images to your computer ... 66 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ... 72 Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied) ... 73 Using the “Music Transfer”...
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 the shutter button fully down straight away.
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. Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light...
Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Characteristics of White (standard) light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 40).
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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel The default settings are marked with Image size 7M (3072×2304) (3072×2048) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632×1224) VGA (640×480) 16:9 (1920×1080) 1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. 2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. (STEADY SHOT) button ( in “Read This First”) B Shutter button ( step 5 in “Read This First”) C POWER button/POWER lamp ( 2 in “Read This First”) D Hook for wrist strap ( “Read This First”) E Microphone...
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L Battery insertion slot step 1 in “Read This First”) M Battery eject lever step 1 in “Read This First”) N Multi connector (bottom) When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) Cable for multi-use mark terminal 3 To wall outlet •...
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images 60min When shooting movies 60min STBY Display Indication Battery remaining ( 60min 1 in “Read This First”) AE/AF lock ( “Read This First”) Recording mode (28, 42) White balance (40) STBY...
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Display Indication Image size ( “Read This First”) • is displayed only when 16:9 the Multi Burst is activated. FINE 1 6 0 FINE STD Image quality (41) Recording folder (57) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (25) Remaining “Memory...
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When playing back still images 60min 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV 2006 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies 60min Display 60min F3.5 16:9 FINE 9: 30 AM Step 12/16 Display 101-0012 Indication Battery remaining ( step 1 in “Read This First”) Recording mode (28, 42) Image size ( step 4 in “Read This First”)
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Display Indication PictBridge connecting (82) Recording folder (57) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Playback folder (45) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (25) Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (24) 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder...
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on 60min Histogram display (page 37) Indicators off Indicators on 60min • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight. •...
• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 58 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.
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On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods. To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo” Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 64 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 58).
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 the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Using the mode switch Set the mode switch to the desired function. Still image shooting modes Auto: Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. First” Program: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
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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/ Magnifying Flash Glass /— —/— /— /— —/— /— /— /—...
Using the Slide Show By simply pressing button, you can enjoy continuous image playback accompanied by effects and music (Slide Show). 1 Set the mode switch To adjust the volume of the music Press v/V to adjust the volume. To pause the slide show Press z on the control button.
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(Slide) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 2 Select Slide Show Interval Auto Repeat Image Folder Music Music3 Effects Stylish Cancel Start 3 Select the item you want to set with v/V, then select the desired item with b/B. 4 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z.
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Image Folder Repeat Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Start Cancel z To add /change Music files You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during Slide show.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power and set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode switch position: Menu for shooting (page 36) (Camera) COLOR (Color Mode) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step)
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Menu for viewing (page 45) (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming** * The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 29). ** Available only for playback zoom. For details on the operation — —...
Shooting menu The default settings are marked with (Camera) Select the still image camera mode. COLOR (Color Mode) You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. B&W (B & W) Sepia (SEPIA) Natural (NATURAL) Vivid (VIVID) Normal •...
(EV) Toward – +2.0EV –2.0EV • For details on the exposure t page 14 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Spot AF ( Center AF Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image (Movie For details on the operation Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the...
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• AF stands for Auto Focus. • Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration.
(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 14 • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 38).
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1000 Auto • For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 14 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. •...
Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Multi Burst ( Exp Brktg (BRK) Burst ( Normal On the [Multi Burst] • You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: –...
On the [Burst] • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 0.92 second. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops.
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(Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Normal – ( –) • To change flash mode step 5 in “Read This First” • You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode (page 29). (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Viewing menu The default settings are marked with (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. Cancel 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF...
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- (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.
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.
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1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file. •...
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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.
5 Press z at the desired cutting point. 60min 10/10 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 movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.
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. After pressing B on the control button, go to the press B again.
Camera 1 The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Monitor (M AF) Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
• 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. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The Auto •...
Camera 2 The default settings are marked with STEADY SHOT Selects the anti-blur mode. Shooting Continuous • When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you select [Shooting]. • You can turn off the anti-blur function using the set to [Auto]. (t step 5 in “Read This First”) •...
Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” 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.
Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...
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: 2006 1 1 1: : 05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT...
Setup 1 The default settings are marked with Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide show. See pages 32, 77 and 79. Format Music If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show, the Music file might be corrupted. If this happens, perform [Format Music].
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The settings are reset to the default setting. •...
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 cable for multi-use terminal.
Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 88 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 78). This section describes the English version of screen contents. Install the software (supplied) first (page 65) Copying images to your computer (page 66) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using the “Cyber-shot Viewer”...
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.
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 Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
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Set the mode switch to turn on the camera and the computer. Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer Connect the camera to your computer. 2 To the multi connector 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi- use terminal , then Set the switch on the cable for multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”.
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After making a USB connection in Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. Click [Next].
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Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 70). Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 67. Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer •...
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• Turning off the camera x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click 2 Click (Sony DSC) 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. The device is disconnected. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
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Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Example: viewing folders on Windows XP A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function B Folder containing image data recorded using this camera...
“Memory Stick Duo” 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...
• For details on the to the Help. To access the Help, click [Start] t [Programs] (in Windows XP, [All Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Cyber-shot Viewer]. Starting and exiting the “Cyber- shot Viewer” Starting the “Cyber-shot Viewer”...
Import the images. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 76. Viewing images Checking imported images When importing is complete, the...
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Hour display screen • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. •...
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Viewer” 1 Click [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. (For Windows XP, click [start] t [Control Panel], then double-click [Add or Remove Programs].) 2 Select [Sony Picture Utility] and click [Change/Remove] (for Windows XP, [Remove]) to uninstall.
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD- ROM (supplied). Also, you can delete or add these files whenever you want. Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”...
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Cyber-shot Viewer” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0 or later) USB jack: Provided as standard...
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The installation of the software starts. To add/change Music files See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 77. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ (CYBERSHOTSOFT).
Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 98). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 81) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick”...
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant 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 &...
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Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the printer. 2 To the multi connector 1 To the Cable for multi-use USB jack terminal Set the switch on the cable for multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”. CAMERA DISP SEL Turn on your camera and the printer.
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[This image] Prints a displayed image. • If you select [This image] and set [Index] to [On] in step 2, you can print a set of the same images as an index image. Select print settings with v/V/b/B. 60min Print Index Size Default...
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[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image.
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” 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.
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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.
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. Connect the camera to the TV.
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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 cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.
3 Initialize the settings (page 60). 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, Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever • toward the bottom of the camera ( Install the battery pack correctly ( •...
Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” (pages 24, 25). If it is • full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images ( – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. –...
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Smart zoom does not function. Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 52). • This function cannot be used when: • The image size is set to [7M] or [3:2]. – Shooting in Multi Burst mode. – Shooting movies. – The flash does not work. The flash is set to •...
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The image is too bright. You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the • exposure (page 37). The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight •...
The date and time are not displayed. (Screen display switch) button is turned off (page 23). • The image appears rough right after playback starts. The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a •...
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For Windows 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 software (page 65). A USB driver is also installed. step 1 in “Read This (Setup) menu (page 61).
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You cannot copy images. Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 67). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 67, 78). • When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not •...
Check that the computer and the card reader support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of • computers and card readers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 67, •...
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Cannot record images using the internal memory. There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it ( • First”). The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. The data is not deleted after copying.
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Cannot print images. Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use • terminal. Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with • the printer. If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the •...
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Others Your camera does not work. Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera (page 106). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the battery pack ( • “Read This First”). The power is on, but the camera does not work. The built-in microcomputer is not working properly.
If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera’s •...
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Memory Stick locked You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 104). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick Delete unnecessary images or files •...
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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 cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
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.
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• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)
On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (R type). What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The “InfoLITHIUM”...
On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any other battery pack except Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera. 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.
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. •...
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On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes...
Specifications Camera [System] Image device 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 6.33 –...
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BC-CS3 battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3.2 W Output voltage DC 4.2 V, 500 mA Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 66×23×91 mm (2 5/8×29/32×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass...
Index Index AC Adaptor...18 t step 1 in “Read This First” Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” Adjusting EV ...37 AE/AF lock indicator ...39 t step 5 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator ...54 AF lock ...39 AF Mode...52 AF range finder frame ...38 AF range finder frame indicator...38...
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Flash Level...44 Flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Fluorescent...40 Focus...13, 38 Focus preset ...38 Folder...45 Changing ...58 Creating ...57 Format...56, 57 Function Guide ...53 High sensitivity mode t step 5 in “Read This First” High-speed shutter mode t step 5 in “Read This First”...
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Precautions ...108 Precision digital zoom ...52 Pressing halfway down...13 t step 5 in “Read This First” Print ...80 Index mode...81 Single-image mode...81 Print order mark...85 Printing at a shop ...85 Printing directly ...81 Program auto shooting...28 Protect...46 PTP ...61 Quick Review t step 5 in “Read This First”...
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White balance ...40 Windows computer ...63 Recommended environment ...64 Wrist strap t in “Read This First” Write-protect switch ...104 Zoom t step 5 in “Read This First”...
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, “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.