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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1 Exphdns the set-up and basic operalions for Index (_ustomer Support VVebsile. shooting/playback with your canlera. http://www.sony.net/ Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Printed in Japan 2 6 3 5 4 8 2 1 1 0 ©...
  • Page 2 Tile number below is kw tile FCC related malters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T5 Lithium-Ion batteries me Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. recyclable, Address: 16450 W.
  • Page 3 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fl/_ cover, be sum to attach the lilse cover allot you change the fuse. Never use the plug without file luse cover, If you should lose the cover, plea_ contact your nearest Sony l/ise service station.

  • Page 4: Noteson Usingyourcamera

    Noteson usingyourcamera Typesof "Memory Stick" that can be • If you do not imend to use tile bauery pack for a long time. use up the existing charge and used(notsupplied) relnove il t]olll your camera, then store il in a The IC recording medium used by this...
  • Page 5 On image data compatibility • Do not use tile can]era Ileal* a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. • This camera conlom_s with DCF/Design nile The camera may not be able to record or play lor Calnel'a File system) universal standard...
  • Page 6 For full use of the digital still camera easily with • Shoot with your f_Jvorite settings (Program auto shooting) -* page 24 • Ei_ioy various shooting/playback using the menu _ pa_ze26 • Change the defimlt settings _ pa_ze44 3onnect your camera to a PC or a printer •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notes on using your camera ..............Basic techniques for better images ............Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ........... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity ............Color On the effects of lighting ..............Quality On "image quality" and "image size"..........Identifying parts ..................
  • Page 8 Viewing menu ..................[:a.,q (Folder) (Protect) DPOF C_ (Print) (Slide) (Resizc) [']_=(Rotate) '_ (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using Setup items ................,_ Camera 1 ................... AF Mode Digital Zoom DateFfilne Red Eye Reduction AF llluminalor Auto Review Camera 2 ................... Enlarged Icon ri_ Internal Memory Tool .................
  • Page 9 Enjoying your Windows computer ............Copying images to your computer ............Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") ................Using the supplied software ..............Using your Macintosh computer .............. How to print still images ................Printing images directly using a PictBridge...

  • Page 10: Basictechniquesfor Better Images

    Basictechniquesfor better images ii!)_oyfng fDe_ame_a This section describes the basics soyou can enjoy your camera. It tells to use various camera functions such as the mode switch (page 24), the menus (page 26), and so Press; tile shutter Press tile shutler Then press tile...

  • Page 11: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Adjustingthe light intensity ges by adjusting tile exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is uf light that the camera will receive when yuu release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of file opeuing alh)wing light to pass through...

  • Page 12: Color On The Effects Of Lighting

    On the effects of /ighting color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Incandescent Daylight Cloud_ Fluorescent Reddish Bluish Blue-tinged The color tones are at!justed automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However.
  • Page 13 Selecting the image size for use (--* step 4 in "Read This First") pixel Many pixels (Fine Exalnple: Printing I inlage quality alld large file size) up to A4 size Few pixels (Rough i image quality but Example: An attached image to be sent by e- small lile size) mail...

  • Page 14: Identifyingparts

    Identifyingparts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Shutter button (_ step 5 in "Read This First") Mode switch (24) [] } Flash charge lamp (orange) (_ step 5 in "Read This First") Flash/_ step 5 in "Read This First") [] LCD screen (20) Self-timer...
  • Page 15 "Memory Stick Duo" slot (--_ step 3 in "Read This First") [] Battery insertion slot sr U) 1 in "Read This First"l [] Battery eject lever step 1 in "Read This Fir,vt") Multi connector/bottom/ When using AC-LS5K Adaptor (not supplied) @ To the multi connector OTo DC IN Cable for multi-use...

  • Page 16: Indicatorson The Screen

    Indicatorson the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. _i_iay l_di_i_ _Omin Battery rcnmining (_ atq) When shootingstill images 1 in "Read This Fii:_t') • AE/AF lock (_ stq) 5 in "Read T/ds Fii:_t') I_ BRK [_ Recording mode (24, 33) _WB;,6,c _ White balance (32)
  • Page 17 Indication .............._M _2 _M hnage size (_ sfep 4 in Vibration warning (10) "Read This First') • Indicales vibration nlay prevent you from shooling clear images due to FINE STD hnage quality (33) insullicienl lighting. Even if Recording folder (50) the vibration warning appears, you call still shoot •...
  • Page 18 When playing backstill images {_l$0min Battery remaining st{7) I0:32:00 1 i_I "Read This Fii:_t') _2.0EV ISO400 _ssM E_a..2 _aaM hnage size (_ st_,[_4 in E'_IM _VVGA rl_.._ "Read This FiI:_t' ) Recording mode (24, 33) _2005 9:3OAM Playback (_ st_,p 6 i_I 4_BACK/NEXT €VOLUME "R_.ad This Fii:st")
  • Page 19 Indication ..............PictBridge connecting (71) Histogram (20, 29) • [] appears when lfistogram Recording folder (50) display is disabled. • Tiffs does not appear when using internal memory. 2005 Recorded date/time of the 11_1_ Playback folder 137) 9:30 playback image (46) •...

  • Page 20: Changingthe Screen Display

    Changingthe screen display • Tile histogratn nlay not appeal" for images Each time you press the LEBL ( Screen display recorded usil?g ot]ler ¢at/leras. on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on *+1,o:: Histogram display (page Indicators off Indicators on •...

  • Page 21: Numberof Still Imagesand Recordingtime Of Movies

    "Memory Slick Duo". • For image size and image quality, see page • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on Ibis camera, tim display differ from the actual image size.

  • Page 22: Whenyou Do Not Havea "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording With The Internal Memory)

    Whenyou do not havea "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB ef intereal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, yeu can record images using this internal memery.

  • Page 23: Battery Life And Numberof Imagesthat Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    Battery life and numberof imagesthat can be recorded/viewed When viewing still images The tables show tile approximate number images that cau be recorded/viewed attd tile battery life when you shuot images [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient •...

  • Page 24: Usingthe Modeswitch

    Usingthe modeswitch Set Ihe mode switch to the desired function. Mode switch Control button Shootingmovies ,_t+q_ 5 in "Read This First' [_: Playback/Edit ,st_7_ 6 i;_z "Rea4 This First' Still image shootingmodes Auto:Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting "with the settings adjusted ;tuiomatk'a]ly.
  • Page 25 SceneSelection For details _ stop 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition. _tcombination functions is determined by the camer_. (s/: you c_tn select Ihe desired selting) ........_ ............. [Q,] _ / C_' v"...

  • Page 26: Usingmenuitems

    Using _he mem_ Usingmenuitems &/V/4/I_ button Mode switch • button --MENU button -- Control button Turn on the power and set the mode switch. DiLl_renl items are available depending on the position ol tile mode switch and the a (_'anlera) menu setlings.

  • Page 27: Menu Items

    Menu items Fordetailson the operation_ page 25 The menu items available vary depending en tile mede switch pesitien. Only tile available items are displayed en tile screen. (_/ : available) Modeswitchposition:_ i AutoIPrograml S cene I Menu for shooting (page 29) (Camera) r_ (EV) (Focus)
  • Page 28 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Menu for viewing (page 37) Pq (Folder) c--. (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) --_ (Resize) rl_= (Rotate) "_ (Divide) (Setup) TrimmingS" _ The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 25). _l_Available only during enlarged playback.

  • Page 29: Shootingmenu

    Shootingmenu For detai/s on the operation _ page 26 The default settings are marked with 8. Select the slill image camera mode. _ step 5 in "Read This First" Manually adjusts the expesure. Toward Toward +20EV Toward +: Brightens an image. The exposure is determined aulomalically...
  • Page 30 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 You can change the fl_cus method. Use tile menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. oo (unlimited distance) Focuses on the subject using a previously to the set distance subject.
  • Page 31 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 • AF stands lor Auto Focus. • Distance _eing intormation in [Focus] is approximate. If you poim the lens up or down, tile error increases. • When you arc shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain...

  • Page 32: A (Cameno [] (Ev) (Focus)

    Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine tile exposure. Spot (Spot metering) Measures only a part of the suhject. •Ibis h,nction i ..n,lwhen thesub.iect is b_,cUit ..hen..is strong conlrasl between the subjecl and the background.
  • Page 33 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Selecls a luminous sensilivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher sensitivity. Select a large number when shooting in dark k)calions shooting a su/_jecl moving al high speed, or select a small number Io obtain high image quality.
  • Page 34 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 On the [Multi Burst] • You tun successively play back images shol in tim Multi Burst mode using lhe B)llowing procedures: Press • on tile control bllllOll. pallse/resullle: To play back h'ame-by-lYame: Press "1_" in pause mode. Press • 1o resume playback in series. •...
  • Page 35 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Records a series of three images with tile exposure values autonmtically shifted. +-1.0EV Shifts the exposure vahle by plus or minus l.flEV. +_O.7EV Shifts the exposure vahle by plus or minus 0.7EV. +_O,3EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. •...
  • Page 36 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Adjusts tile saturation of the image. + ((_) Toward +: Brightens the color. ,_ Normal -((_) Toward : Darkens the color. Adjusts tile contrast of the image. + ((_) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal -((_) Toward : Reduces the contrast.

  • Page 37: Viewingmenu

    Viewingmenu Fordetai/son the operation_ page26 The default settings are marked willa 8. Selecls the folder centaining tile image yeu vvanl to play back 'hen uin_ the camera vvifla "Memory Slick Duo". Cancel Cancels Ihe selection. See the following procedure. (_) Select the desired fekler wilh 4/_- on Ihe control button.
  • Page 38 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (o-.,1) See the l_)llowing procedure. Exit Exits the Prolection function. To protect images in single-image mode (]) Displa? the image you x_ant to protect. (_) Press MENU to display the menu. (_) Select [o-..,,](Protect) with 41/1_on the control button, then press 0.
  • Page 39 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press • in step (_) or (_) of "To protect images in single-image mode." In index mode (_) Select the image lbr which you want to remove protection in step (_) of _To protect images in index mode."...
  • Page 40 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Image Folder Plays back all images in Ihc seh:ctcd l_)lder. Plays back all images stored on Ihe "Memory Stick Duo". Repeat Pla) s back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends.

  • Page 41: (Rotate)

    Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Rotates a still image. g" "_- Rotates an image. See the 12)llowing procedure. Delermines the rotation. See Ihe following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. (!) Display the image to be rotated. (_) Press MENU to display the menu. ID=_=I Select (Rotate)
  • Page 42 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Example: Cuttinga movienumbered 101 0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 o.nd deleting it in the following file configuration. 0001 0003 0002 Cuffing scene A. 0002 Divide IOl (XX)2 is divided into 101 0004 101 0005, Culling...
  • Page 43 Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 (_) Press • al Ihe desired cutting point. • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [_ltl/lll_] (hanle rewind/lorward) and adjust cutting point using ,/_. • [f you wanl to change the cutting point, select [Cancel].

  • Page 44: Usingsetupitems

    UsingSetupitems Yuu cml cb_mge _be det-lull setdngs iJsh_g _he Setup screen. Mode switch MENU button Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. Press 1_ on the control button to select _ (Setup). Press _IJTI41P. on the control button File Number...

  • Page 45: Camera 1

    a Camera I Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 The default settings are marked with _. Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically a(liusts the focus when the shutter button pressed and held hall_wly down. This mode is usefid fer shooting stational 3 subjects.
  • Page 46 Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 Tile illaxi[/lll[ll zoolll scale of s[narl zoom/precision zoom inchldes tile scale of l]le optical zooi/l. • • The AF range finder fiame does not appear when using the digital zoom. Tile m, m or rl indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the lrame.
  • Page 47 Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. illuminator emits red light allowing the cmnera to lk_cus easily when the shutter button is pressed hall\ray, until tile fucus is lucked. D_on indicator appears at this...

  • Page 48: Camera 2

    Camera 2 For detailson the operation_ page 44 The default settings are marked with _. Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily v,'hen you press _ (Flash mode). (Selfqimer), (Macro). ] Enlarges the iMicalors. Does not enhuge the iMicalors.

  • Page 49: Ri_ Internal Memory Tool

    Internal MemoryTool Fordetai/s on the operation _ page 44 This ilem does nol appear when a "Menlory Slick Duo" is inserled in the camera. The defaull seltings are marked wilh 8. Formats the illternal memory. • Note lhat lormalting irrevocably erases all dala in lhe internal memory, including even prolected images. Cancel Cancels Ihe formatting.

  • Page 50: Memorystick Tool

    MemoryStick Tool Fo,'dot.. ,o. thoo ,o..tio.-- ,.go This item appears ottly whett a "Memory Stick Due" is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked "with _. Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". A commercially available "Memory Stick Duu" is already furmatted, aud can be used immediately.
  • Page 51 Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 Changes tile foMer currently used for recording images. See the l_)llowing procedure. Cancel Cancels changing Ihe recording folder. Select IOKI with • on Ihe control bulton, Ihen press Q. The folder seleclion screen appears. Cn 102 Folder Name:IO2MSDCF No Of Fi_:...

  • Page 52: Setup 1

    ._.'_ S etupI For dota._, o.tho o _,o,.io. __,_go The default settings are marked with _¢_. Selects the brightness of tile LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack. Normal Bright Brightens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up tile batlery pack charge taster. Selects the sound prodttced when you operate the camera.

  • Page 53: Setup2

    Setup2 For detai/s o, the operatio, _ page 44 The default settings are marked with _. Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick Duo"...
  • Page 54 Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 Sets tile video signal output according to tile TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries aud regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images oil a TV screen, check page 77 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 55: Enjoyingyourwindowscomputer

    Using yo lr _ompu_or EnjoyingyourWindowscomputer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to "Using your Macintosh computer" (page 67). (<_Copying images to your computer (page 57) Viewing images on your Installing the USB driver. * Installation of the USB driver is computer nol needed when using Windows Enjoying images...
  • Page 56 • A separate software application tor operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. The following environment is Notes onconnecting y ourcamera to a reconlnlellded for a con/puter connected to computer camera+ • Operations are not guaranteed for all tim Recommended environment for reconllllellded...

  • Page 57: Copyingimagesto Yourcomputer

    Copyingimagesto yourcomputer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Insert the CD-ROM into the You can copy images from the camera to computer, then click [USB Driver] your computer as follows. when the install menu screen For a computer with a "Memory Stick"...
  • Page 58 Set the mode switch to [_, then turn on the camera and the computer. Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with recorded images into the camera. • When copying inlages in tile intenml InelllOl'y_ Ibis step unnecessal-y, Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC...
  • Page 59 "USB Mude Mass Storage" appears on Ihe screelt uf tile camera. Mode M_ss Storage Access indicators* Memory Stick Switch When a USB couuection is established the first time, your computer autumatically ruus a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During colnlllllllicalioll, access...
  • Page 60 _1, Select a name and destination for After making a USB connection Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a the images, then click [Next]. folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] -, [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically the desktop.
  • Page 61 Click [Finish]. ," Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are The wizard screen closes. stored. • To continue copying other images, Then, right-click an image file to disconnect the cable lot mulli-use terminal display the menu and click (page 62).
  • Page 62 [My Documenls] on lbe Double-click here desktop, @ Click _ (Sony DSC) _ [Stop]. @ Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. (_) (:lick [OK]. The device is disconnected. • Slep 4 is unnecessalT R_rWindows XP.
  • Page 63 Fokler containing image data recorded using this camera When no new 1biders are create& there arc lblders as follows: "Memory Stick Duo": "1t)l MSDCF" only Internal lnemoo'; "101 SONY" only Folder containing movie dat,_ etc., recorded using a camera not equipped...

  • Page 64: Viewingimage Files Storedon A Computerwith Yourcamera(Usinga "Memory Stick Duo")

    "Memory Stick Duo". [Copy]. @Double-click [Removable Disk] or • Step 1 is nol neccssal T if ll]e file name set with [Sony MemoryStick] it] [My yollr canlera has not been changed. Computer]. • You may be unable...

  • Page 65: Usingthe Suppliedsoftware

    Usingthe suppliedsoftware This section describes Ilae process using Windows compuler as an example. Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive, The instalh,tion mettu screen appears. II il does not appeal, double-click _ • The supplied CD-ROM contains Computer)
  • Page 66 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of "PicturePackage Menu" and "PicturePackage destination Folder" are displayed after the installation. To start up the software • Double-click the "PicturePackage Metal" icon on tile desktop. For information on the use of the software (-'lick 17]at tile upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.

  • Page 67: Usingyourmacintoshcomputer

    UsingyourMacintoshcomputer • There am throe modes %r a USB connection Yuu can cupy images lu your cumpuler when connecting a computer, [Auto] (delaull creale a video CD using "hnageMixer setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTPI modes. This VCD2" (supplied). section describes the [Amol and [Mass Storagel as examples.
  • Page 68 To install "lmagelVlixer VCD2" _l, View images on the computer. • Sbul down all other applicalion sollwm'c belorc you install "hnageMixer VCD2,' Double<lick tile hard disk icon _ tile • The display settings should be 1024 x 768 dots desired image file in the lk_lder or Ifigher and 32,000 colors or higher.

  • Page 69: Howto Print Still Images

    PH_l#_g sUfl images Howto print still images When you print images shol in 116:9(HDTV)] mode. bolh edges may be cul oil. so be sure Io check before printing (page 87). directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page images by colmecting the camera directly to a...

  • Page 70: Printingimagesdirectly Usinga Pictbridge Compliantprinter

    Printingimagesdirectly usinga PictBridge compliantprinter Even if you do not hax e a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting tile camera directly to a Prepare the camera to connect it to tile PictBridge compliant printer. printer with the cable lk)r multi-use terminah When connecting the camera to a _l_PictBridge printer that is recognized when [USB...
  • Page 71 Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, the ?'{ indicator appears. Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal. is set le playback The camera mode, then an image...
  • Page 72 [This image] O Select [OK] with V/_, then press Prints a displayed image. • If you selecl [This image] and set [Index] to [On] in step 2, you can print a sel of the Tile image is printed. same images as an index image. •...
  • Page 73 [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with ,i,/ TI41m,.,then press • to display the mark. (Repeat Ibis procedure to select other images.) Them press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images _xith a _ (Print order) mark regardless of Ihe displayed image.

  • Page 74: Printingat A Shop

    Printingat 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 tile DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in MENU button advance so tbat you do not need to reselect...
  • Page 75 To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8. then press O. Toremove the markin indexmode Display the index screen (_ step Select the images frena which you want to 6 in "Read This First"). remove the mark in step 5. then press O. Toremove all themarksin thefolder Press MENU to display the menu.

  • Page 76: Viewing Images On A Tvscreen

    gom_edifl_ _?o_g camera _oVo_r TV Viewing images on a TVscreen You Call view images on ,_tTV screen connecthtg tile camera to a TV. Turn on the TV and set the TW video input switch to "video." Turn elf bolh your camera and the TV before connecthtg...
  • Page 77 OnTVcolorsystems If you want to view images un a TV screen. you need a TV with a video input.jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). The culor system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists fur the TV color system uf the country or regiun where the camera is used.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    7?o_b/eshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble wilh your calner_t, try the following solutions. Checkthe items on pages 79 to 89. II' _ code such _ls "C/E:DD:DD" nppe_Jrs on the screen, see p;lge 90. Removethe battery pack, and insertthe batterypack again after about one minute, a ndturnonthepower.
  • Page 79 battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery gject lever toward the bottom of the camera (_. step l in "Read This First"). • lnstall file battery pack correctly (_ stuy 1 i_i "Read This First").
  • Page 80 Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memo U or 'Memory Stick Duo '_(page 21 ). If it is lllll, do one of the 12allowing: Delete unnecessa U images 1_ step 6 i_ "Read This First'). Change the "Memory Stick Duo".
  • Page 81 Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Sm_Jrt] (page 45). • This [unction cannot be used when: The image size is set to [5M] or [3:21. Shooting in Multi Burst mode. Shooting movies The flash does not work. •...
  • Page 82 The image colors are not correct. • Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect fimction (page 35). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Noise appears in the image...
  • Page 83 image does not appear on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to scc if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV (page 54). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 76).
  • Page 84 The "System Properties" screen appears. 2 Click [Hardware] _ [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98198SE/Me, click the [De'rice Manager] tab. The "Device Manager" appears. 3 Right-click [_ Sony DSCI, then click [Uninsta111_ [OKI. The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 57).
  • Page 85 You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your c()mputer correctly using the supplied cable lk)r multi-use terminal (page 59). • Follow the designated COl) ) ' procedure for ?our OS (p ,ges 59, 67). • When you shoot images with a '_Memory Stick Duo lormatted by a computer, you may not...
  • Page 86 Stick" slot. • Check whether the computer and the card reader support "Mcmol 3 Stick PRO Duo". Users of computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If "Memo U Stick PRO Duo" is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 57 to 59).
  • Page 87 Also see "PictBridge compliant printer" (as follows) in conjunclion with the following ilems. Images are printed with both edges cut off. • When you print m image shot x_ith the image size set to [ 16:9(HDTV)], both edges of the image may be cut off.
  • Page 88 Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to _@cfller the printer provides these fimctions or not. • The date may not be inserled in the index mode depending on the printer.
  • Page 89 Your camera does not work. • Use tile type of battery pack you can use wilh this camera (page 95). • The battery level is low (The _\_ indicator appears). Charge the battery pack (4 st_7_ 1 i_i "Read This Fir,st'). The power is on, but the camera does not work.

  • Page 90: Warningindicatorsand Messages

    (_ ste 1) 1 in "Read This after trying the following corrective actions Finst'). Depending on the conditions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or use or the type of battery pack, the local authorized Sony service facility. indicator may flash even though...
  • Page 91 Cannot record Memory Stick locked • You are using the 'Memory Stick Duo" • The camera cannot record images in tile selected lblder. Select a difli:rcnt lblder with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set (page 51 ).
  • Page 92 Enable printer to connect Processing • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • The printer is canceling the current print however the job. You cannot print until it is finished. c_lnlela is connl:cted non-PictBridge compliant device. This may take time, depending on the Check the de'rice.

  • Page 93: Onthe "Memory Stick

    O_he_ Onthe "Memory Stick" A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable Noteson usinga "Memory Stick Duo" IC recording medium. The types of (not supplied) "Memory Stick" that can be used with this • You cannot record, edil or delete images il you camera are listed in the table below.
  • Page 94 • Do not u_ or store tile "Memory Stick Duo" under (he lollowing conditions: High lemperature localions such as file hol interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Localions exposed to direct sunlighl Hunlid locations or locations witb corrosive substances present Noteson usingthe Memory Stick Duo...

  • Page 95: On The "Lnfolithium" Battery Pack

    Onthe "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack This camera requires an "lnfoLITHIUM" Onthe remaining batterytime battery pack/T type). indicator The power m_,y go oil although tile battery remaining indicator shows there is enough power _l) In_ourmuM @ to operate. Use tile bauery pack up and charge tile TYPE battery pack tully again so that tile indicatkm on tile...

  • Page 96: Onthe Battery Charger

    Onthe battery charger Onthebattery charger • Do not charge any other battery pack exczpt Sony "InloLITHIUM" batte D' packs in tile batte D ' charger supplied with your camera. Baltcries other lfian the specified kind may leak, o_erheal, or explode if you attempt to charge lhen_, posing a risk of iJ_iury lrom eleclroculkm and burns.

  • Page 97: Precautions

    Precautions _ Do not leave the camera in the _ Onoperating temperatures following places Your camera is designed lor u_ under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F mid • 111an extremely hot place 104°F). Shooting ill extrenlcly cold or hot places In places such as in a car pm'ked in tile sun, tile tbzfl exceed lhis range is llot reconlmended, camera body may become delormed...
  • Page 98 _ On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery Lormaintaining the date m_dtime and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or Ol|. This rechargeable bauery is continually charged _lS long ils you /iSillg cameri/, Howe,, you use tile camera lor only short periods, it...

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [Power, g eneral] Power Rechargeable battery pack [System] FTI, 3.6 V Image dex ice 7.17 rain (1/2.5 type) color AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not CCD, Prilnmy color filter supplied), 4.2 V Total pixel nmnber of camera Power consumption (during shooting) Approx, 5 255 1100 pixels...
  • Page 100 BC-CS3 battery charger Power rcqtlJrclnents AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 3,2 W Oulput voltage DC 4.2 V, 500 mA Operating tenlperalure 0°C to +40°C (+32°F + 104°F) Storage Iell/peralurc 20°C 1o +60°C (_I°F + 140°F) Dimensions Approx. 66x23×91 (2 5/8×29/32×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass...

  • Page 101: Index

    Index Beep ........Copy ........_" _gep 5 in "Read This Copying images to your AC Adaptor......Fif;_l" computer ......57 _" _tU_ l in "Read 771i_ Blur ........Crealc REC. Folder ....50 Fi+;_t" Bracket Step ......Accessories supplied Burst ........
  • Page 102 Flash mode Internal Memol T Tool ..Metering Mode ..... Mode ........;t:?_ 5 in "Read Thi; Internal rechargeable Fit;It" baltery ......Moislurc condensation ..97 Fluorcscenl ......Interval ......... Monitor ......... Focus ....... 10, 30 ISO ......... 11, 33 Monochrome ......
  • Page 103 Pressing hallway down ..Sel the clock Spot metering cross hairs,..32 _t+p 2 i/t "Read Thi_ Standard ........ _tcp 5 itz "Read 771i_ /:iFI 1" ]'ipTig" Semp ......36, 43, 44 Print ........Camera 1 ....... Index mode ....Trimming ......
  • Page 104 Warning indicalors messages ......WB ........While balance ....... Windows COlllplllcr....RccOllllllCndcd cn_,,il_()n l]]C ....Wrisl strap in "Read Thi_ First" Writ¢-prol¢ct swilch ..... Zoolll _t: 7) 5 in "R_ld Thi_ Elf It"...
  • Page 105 Trademarks • C.MbEp-shot is m_demark of Sony Corporat ion. • "Menlory Stick, "Memory Stick PRO", MEM[IRY 51IEK PRD, "Menlory Stick Duo", MEMrlRy 5TIER rlUO, "Memol T Stick Duo", MEMORY STIER pRn NUD, "MagicGate", and rk_GICIG_TE are tradenlarks of Sony Corporation.

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