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Sony DSC-M2 NeroVision Express 3 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
"Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-M2
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-M2
"Read This First" (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations for
shooting/playback with your camera.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-638-430-12(1)
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1: Digital Still Camera

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-M2 Serial No. ___________________________ DSC-M2 “Read This First”...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-M2...
  • Page 3 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

  • Page 4: Notes On Using Your Camera

    “Memory Stick Duo” is not supplied with this camera. For shooting images with this camera, you need to purchase a “Memory Stick Duo”. Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”.

  • Page 5: Lens Cover

    • 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. •...
  • Page 6 How to handle the camera • When opening the LCD panel, rotate the panel to the left as illustrated. • The LCD panel rotates 90 degrees and 180 degrees to each side as illustrated. You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen to suit your situation.
  • Page 7 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) Enjoy images and movies (Hybrid shooting/5SEC Recording)

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Notes on using your camera ... 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images ... 11 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 11 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity... 12 Color – On the effects of lighting ... 13 Quality –...
  • Page 9 Viewing menu ...45 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items Camera ...51 Hybrid Rec Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Memory Stick Tool ...54 Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Copy Album tool ...56...
  • Page 10 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer... 60 Copying images to your computer ... 62 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera ... 69 Using the supplied software... 70 Using your Macintosh computer ... 72 Printing still images How to print still images ...

  • Page 11: Enjoying The Camera

    Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press PHOTO halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press PHOTO only halfway down. Press PHOTO fully down straight away To shoot a still image difficult to focus on If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

  • Page 12: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

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

  • Page 13: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting

    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).
  • Page 14 Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel The default settings are marked with Image size 5M (2592×1944) 3:2* (2592×1728) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA (640×480) * Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Movie size 640(30fps) (640×480) 320(30fps) (320×240)

  • Page 15: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Camera (Index) button (75, t step 6 in “Read This First” ) B LCD screen (23) C For shooting: PHOTO button (t step 5 in “Read This First”) For viewing: button (28) (Display/LCD backlight on/off) button (23)
  • Page 16 S DC IN connector When using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) DC plug v mark AC Adaptor Power cord (mains lead) T DC IN connector cover U Hook for wrist strap (t “Read This First”) V Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This First”) To wall outlet (wall socket)
  • Page 17 Cyber-shot Station This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc. 2 3 4 A Camera connector B A/V OUT (STEREO) jack (81) (USB) jack (63) D DC IN jack (t step 1 in “Read This First”) How to attach Attach the camera as illustrated.

  • Page 18: Indicators On The Screen

    See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When in REC mode In shooting standby C:32:00 [ 400 ] +2.0EV When pressing PHOTO halfway down +2.0EV When recording movies +2.0EV Display 640 30f [00:28:25] 2” F3.5 640 30f C:32:00 Indication Battery remaining ( 60min...
  • Page 19 Display Indication Red-eye reduction (52) Flash mode ( “Read This First”) Image size ( “Read This First”) FINE STD Image quality (41) AF illuminator (53) Recording mode (41, step 5 in “Read This First”) Remaining number of recordable images (24) Menu/Guide menu (32) DPOF (not displayed...
  • Page 20 Display Indication AE/AF lock ( “Read This First”) +2.0EV Exposure Value (37) NR slow shutter • If the shutter speed is slower than or equal to1/6 second (when set to ISO64/ 100/200) or 1/25 second (when set to ISO400), the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise.
  • Page 21 When playing back still images 12/12 C:32:00 100 +2.0EV PLAY 101-0012 2005 When playing back movies 12/12 00:00:00 640 30f VOL. C:32:00 DPOF To check the playback display on Album, • see page 30. Display 60min F4.5 12/12 9:30AM 00:00:12 Step 12/16 C:32:00...
  • Page 22 Display Indication Change folder (45) • This does not appear when using Album. Protect (46) PictBridge connecting (76) Print order (DPOF) mark (79) Recording mode (41, step 5 in “Read This First”) Display Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (77) Histogram (23, 37) •...

  • Page 23: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD backlight on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on Histogram display (page 37) 640 30f 96 ] [00:10:48] Indicators off LCD backlight off Indicators on 640 30f 96 ] [00:10:48] •...

  • Page 24: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies

    movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) Capacity 32MB...
  • Page 25 • The maximum recording time is two hours per one recording. • Playback of movies not recorded with this camera cannot be guaranteed. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.

  • Page 26: Battery Life And Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    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). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 27: Using The Buttons For Recording/Playback

    Using the buttons for recording/playback You can use the buttons and Shuttle for recording/playback according to the desired setting. button When set to PLAY, you can playback recorded images with music (Using Slide Show t page 28). When you set the mode to REC, the button functions as PHOTO.

  • Page 28: Using Slide Show

    Using Slide Show You only need to press 1 Set the mode to PLAY with MODE. During Slide Show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B on the control button. • When pressing during regular playback, you can view the saved image on “Memory Stick Duo” and during Album playback, you can view the saved image in Album.
  • Page 29 The available setting items are shown below. The default settings are marked with Image Folder (This Date) Music Music1 Music2 Music3 Music4 Transition Quick Normal Slow z On add/change Music files You can transfer the desired music from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to playback during Slide Show.

  • Page 30: Using Album

    When shooting images during original images can be saved on Album (page 56). Even if images are deleted from the “Memory Stick Duo,” you can still view and store the minimized images in Album. • When shooting still images, their image-size recorded on Album is [VGA]. You can shoot a maximum of 1,100 still images.
  • Page 31 4 Select the image you want to play back with v/V/b/B or with Shuttle, then press z. The selected image appear. 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME • To return to the index screen in “This Date”, press To delete images from Album To delete images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to delete, then press 2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z.

  • Page 32: Using The Menu

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

  • Page 33: Menu Items

    Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting. Menu for shooting (page 35) (Camera) (EV) 9 (Focus) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step) (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) During Hybrid shooting, [Mode](REC Mode) is set to [Normal].
  • Page 34 Menu for viewing (page 45) (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Trimming Available only during playback zoom. For details on the operation Regular playback Album playback page 32 — — — — — —...

  • Page 35: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu The default settings are marked with When the mode has been set to PLAY, switch it to REC with MODE. (Camera) The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. Scene Selection Magnifying glass The subject appears on the LCD screen magnified by up to 3.5×.
  • Page 36 On the Magnifying glass Distance to the subject 1 cm (13/32 inch) 2 cm (13/16 inch) 5 cm (2 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 20 cm (7 7/8 inches) • The focal distance to a subject is approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches). •...

  • Page 37: (Ev)

    (EV) Toward – +2.0EV –2.0EV • For details on the exposure t page 12 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • You can also adjust EV with Shuttle without using the Setup menu. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

  • Page 38: Focus)

    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...
  • Page 39 • 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.

  • Page 40: Wb (White Bal)

    WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. (Flash) n (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Cloudy) (Daylight) Auto • For details on the white balance t page 13 •...
  • Page 41 (P.Quality) Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE) Standard (STD) • For details on the image quality t page 13 Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press PHOTO. Multi Burst ( Exp Brktg (BRK) Speed Burst ( Normal For details on the operation...
  • Page 42 On the [Multi Burst] • You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: – To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. – To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series. •...
  • Page 43 BRK (Bracket Step) Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted. ±1.0EV ±0.7EV ±0.3EV • BRK (Bracket Step) is not displayed in some Scene modes. (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 41). 1/7.5 1/15 1/30...
  • Page 44 (Saturation) Adjusts the saturation of the image. Normal – ( (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image. Normal – ( (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Normal – ( (Setup) See page 50. For details on the operation Toward +: Brightens the color. Toward –: Darkens the color.

  • Page 45: Viewing Menu

    Viewing menu The default settings are marked with When the mode has been set to REC, switch it to PLAY with MODE. (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.
  • Page 46 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. You can prevent deleteing images automatically in Album by protecting the images. 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.

  • Page 47: Dpof

    To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
  • Page 48 • For details on [Image Size] • You cannot resize movies, Multi Burst images or the images saved on Album. • When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. • You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2. •...

  • Page 49: Trimming

    Trimming Records an enlarged image ( Trimming Return 1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu. 2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.

  • Page 50: Using The Setup Screen

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

  • Page 51: Camera

    Camera The default settings are marked with Hybrid Rec During Hybrid shooting, you can select whether to record either a pre movie or pre/post movies in Hybrid. Normal Pre Rec Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. When set to [On], the camera adjusts the zoom scaling up to a maximum 3×.

  • Page 52: Date/Time

    Date/Time Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting. • The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the appear in red on the lower-right corner of the screen during playback only. Day&Time Date •...

  • Page 53: Af Illuminator

    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 PHOTO is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The Auto •...

  • Page 54: Memory Stick Tool

    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. •...

  • Page 55: Change Rec.folder

    Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.

  • Page 56: Album Tool

    The default settings are marked with Write in Album When shooting images, you can choose to save the minimized copies of the original images. • For more details in Album, see “Using Album” (page 30). Format Formats Album. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in Album, including even protected images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

  • Page 57: Setup 1

    Setup 1 The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Format Music If you cannot playback Music with Slide Show, the Music file may be damaged. In this case, format the write-in-area for Music files first. Remove the “Memory Stick Duo,” then connect the camera to your computer through the USB connection.

  • Page 58: Setup 2

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

  • Page 59: Video Out

    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 82 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 60: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 72). Copying images to your computer (page 62) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 70) Viewing images saved on your computer Storing images on a CD-R...
  • Page 61 Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional •...

  • Page 62: Copying Images To Your Computer

    Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
  • Page 63 Stage 2: Connecting the camera with a computer Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with the recorded images in the camera. • You cannot copy the images in Album directly to a computer. Copy (page 55) the images in Album to “Memory Stick Duo” first, then follow step 1.
  • Page 64 “USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Mass Storage Memory Stick Switch on MENU When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
  • Page 65 Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options” screen appears. • This section describes an example of copying images to the “My Documents” folder. Click the radio button next to [Nothing.
  • Page 66 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste].
  • Page 67 • Turning off the camera x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. The device is disconnected. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
  • Page 68 another camera equipped with the folder creating function. When not creating any folders, there is only the “101MSDCF” folder. C Folder containing movie data that were recorded using your camera (except for movie data recorded in Hybrid). When not creating any folder, there is only the “101MNV01”...

  • Page 69: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your 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] (for still image) in the [DCIM] folder or [sssMNV01] (for movie) folder in the [MP_ROOT] folder and click [Paste].

  • Page 70: Using The Supplied Software

    This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains one software application: “PicturePackage”. PicturePackage What you can do: A Save the images on CD-R B Automatic Slideshow Producer C Viewing video and pictures on PC D Transfer Slideshow music (“Music Transfer”)
  • Page 71 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.

  • Page 72: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    You can copy images to your Macintosh computer and change your desired music in Slide Show using “Music Transfer”. Recommended computer environment Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0 or later) USB connector: Provided as standard •...
  • Page 73 To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash”...

  • Page 74: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 75) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer Printing using a computer Printing at a shop (page 79) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.

  • Page 75: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print shot images using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 76 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Attach the camera on the Cyber- shot Station, then connect between the USB jack of the Cyber-shot Station and that of the printer using the supplied USB cable. 1 To the 2 To the USB jack Turn on your camera and the printer.
  • Page 77 Select print settings with v/V/b/B. Print Index Size Default Date Quantity Exit [Index] Select [On] to print as an index image. [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. •...
  • Page 78 [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B or with Shuttle, 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...

  • Page 79: Printing At A Shop

    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.
  • Page 80 Marking in index mode Display the index screen ( 6 in “Read This First”). Press MENU to display the menu. Select DPOF with b/B, then press Select [Select] with b/B, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B or with Shuttle, then press z.

  • Page 81: Connecting Your Camera To Your Tv

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

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    (All the settings including date and time are cleared). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the image data in Album or the Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

  • Page 84: Battery Pack And Power

    The battery pack is discharged. Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack. • • The battery pack has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. /CHG lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack.

  • Page 85: Shooting Still Images/Movies

    • The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 16, “Read This First”). The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony • service facility. The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (page 16, •...
  • Page 86 The image is out of focus. The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to • position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/25 cm (9 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting. Or, select (Magnifying glass mode) and focus from a distance of approx.
  • Page 87 The image is too dark. You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode • step 5 in “Read This First”) or adjust the exposure (page 37). The brightness of the screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 57). •...

  • Page 88: Viewing Images

    Viewing images Refer to “Computers” (page 89) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. The mode is set to REC. Set the mode to PLAY with MODE. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 69). •...
  • Page 89 For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. • The “Device Manager” appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 62). step 1 in “Read This (Setup) menu (page 58).
  • Page 90 You cannot copy images. Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 63). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 64, 72). • When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not •...

  • Page 91: Memory Stick Duo

    Check whether the computer and the card reader support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of • computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 62 •...

  • Page 92: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    You cannot record images on Album. Set [Write in Album] to [On] in the • The capacity of Album becomes full by saving protected images. Remove the protection of • unwanted images (page 47). PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge •...
  • Page 93 Cannot print the image at the size selected. Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the • printer has been connected to the camera. The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the •...

  • Page 94: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera’s •...
  • Page 95 Memory Stick type error The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” • cannot be used in your camera (page 97). Format error • Format the media again (page 54). Memory Stick locked You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position.
  • Page 96 Enable printer to connect [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. The connection is not established. • Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

  • Page 97: On The "Memory Stick

    Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
  • Page 98 • 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)

  • Page 99: On The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (T 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”...

  • Page 100: Precautions

    Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 101 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...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [System] Image device 7.17 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 6.33 –...
  • Page 103 AC Adaptor AC-LS5 Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11 W Output rating 4.2 V DC* * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions...

  • Page 104: Index

    Index Index Numerics 5SEC Recording t step 5 in “Read This First” AC Adaptor...16 t step 1 in “Read This First” Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” AE/AF lock indicator ...39 t step 5 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator...53 AF lock ...39 t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 105 Flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Fluorescent...40 Focus...11, 38 Focus preset ...38 Folder...45 Changing ...55 Creating ...54 Forced flash t step 5 in “Read This First” Format...54, 56 Format Music...57 High-speed shutter mode ...35 Histogram ...23, 37 Holding the camera t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 106 Print order mark...79 Printing at a shop ...79 Printing directly ...75 Program auto shooting...35 Protect...46 PTP ...58 REC Mode...41 Red Eye Reduction ...52 Reset ...83 Resize ...47 Rewind...27 t step 6 in “Read This First” Rotate...48 Saturation...44 Scene Selection...35 Screen Changing the display...23 Indicator ...18 LCD Backlight ...57...
  • Page 107 , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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