Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T11 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T11 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T11 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual 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-T11
Serial No.
DSC-T11
© 2004 Sony Corporation
2-050-819-12(1)
Getting started________________________
Shooting still images__________________
Viewing still images ___________________
Deleting still images __________________
Before advanced operations _____________
Advanced still image shooting ___________
Advanced still image viewing ____________
Still image editing ______________________
Still image printing _____________________
(PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies _______________________
Enjoying images on your computer_________
Troubleshooting _______________________
Additional information___________________
Index _________________________________

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-T11 Serial No.
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. “Memory Stick” Notice • If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. •...
  • Page 3: Before Using Your Camera

    Before using your camera Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.
  • Page 4 • “Memory Stick PRO” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before using your camera ... 3 Identifying the parts ... 8 Camera... 8 USB cradle... 10 Connecting and disconnecting your camera ... 10 Getting started Charging the battery pack ... 11 Using the AC Adaptor ... 15 Using your camera abroad ...
  • Page 7 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder...60 Enlarging a portion of a still image...61 Enlarging an image — Playback zoom...61 Recording an enlarged image — Trimming ...62 Playing back successive images — Slide Show...62 Rotating still images —...
  • Page 8: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Camera A POWER button (16) B POWER lamp (16) C Shutter button (22) D Multi connector (13, 15) E Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover F “Memory Stick Duo” insertion slot (19) G Battery insertion slot (11) H Microphone...
  • Page 9 A For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (25) For viewing: zoom) button (61)/ button (36) /CHG lamp (orange) (12, 29) C LCD screen D MENU button (43, 110) (Display/LCD backlight on/ Attaching the off) button (25) strap F Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (16) Menu off: / G RESET button (95) H Speaker...
  • Page 10: Usb Cradle

    USB cradle This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc. A Camera connector (USB) jack (86) C DC IN jack (11) D A/V OUT (MONO) jack (37) Connecting and disconnecting your camera How to connect Connect the camera as illustrated.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Charging the battery pack , Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 16). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 12 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). , Connect the camera to the USB cradle. Connect the camera as illustrated. Make sure the camera is securely connected to the USB cradle.
  • Page 13: To Remove The Battery Pack

    To charge the battery pack only using the AC Adaptor You can charge the battery pack without the USB cradle, such as during your travels. Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the camera with v mark facing as illustrated.
  • Page 14 Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack at a 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 15: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Using the AC Adaptor AC Adaptor Multi connector DC plug , Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the multi connector of the camera. When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing up. Connect the plug with the v mark facing •...
  • Page 16: Turning On/Off Your Camera

    Turning on/off your camera POWER button POWER lamp , Press the POWER button. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 17). Turning off the power Press the POWER button again.
  • Page 17: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Mode switch , Set the mode switch to • You can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to • To change the date and time on the Setup screen, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (pages 44 and 115), and perform the procedure from step 3.
  • Page 18 Clock Set 2004 / , Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V. Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / Cancel , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then...
  • Page 19: Shooting Still Images

    Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo” , Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • When using this camera, the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not necessary. •...
  • Page 20: Setting The Still Image Size

    Setting the still image size Mode switch , Set the mode switch to turn on the power. Image Size , and , Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. • For details on the image size, see page 21. Image Size , Select the desired image size with v/V on the control button.
  • Page 21: Image Size

    Choose an image size and quality appropriately for the kind of images you want to shoot. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size.
  • Page 22: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Adjustment Mode

    Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Mode switch , Set the mode switch to turn on the power. The name of the folder where the image will be recorded appears on the LCD screen for approximately five seconds. •...
  • Page 23: Mode Switch

    60min S AF , Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter sounds. The image will be recorded in the “Memory Stick Duo.” When “Recording” disappears from the LCD screen, you can shoot the next image. • The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment range (AF range finder, page 47).
  • Page 24: Checking The Last Image You Shot - Quick Review

    Auto Focus When you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under the following conditions. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again.
  • Page 25: Indicators On The Lcd Screen During Shooting

    Indicators on the LCD screen during shooting Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. • For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 122. • For a detailed description of the histogram, see page 51. •...
  • Page 26 Zoom Your camera is equipped with zoom functions that enlarge the image using optical zoom and two types of digital processing. Digital zoom can be selected from smart zoom or precision digital zoom. When digital zoom is set, the zoom method switches from optical zoom to digital zoom when the zoom scale exceeds 3×.
  • Page 27: Shooting Close-Ups - Macro

    Shooting close-ups — Macro The close-ups (Macro) recording mode is used when zooming up subjects such as flowers or insects. Setting the zoom all the way to the W side lets you shoot subjects at distances as close as 8 cm. However, the minimum focus distance varies according to the zoom position.
  • Page 28: Using The Self-Timer

    60min S AF , Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down, then press the shutter button fully down. To return to normal recording mode Press B ( ) on the control button again. indicator disappears from the LCD screen.
  • Page 29: Selecting A Flash Mode

    Selecting a flash mode 60min S AF , Set the mode switch to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Auto): The flash automatically strobes when shooting images in a dark place.
  • Page 30: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image

    Shooting images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.
  • Page 31 Setup Mode , Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. Camera AF Mode: Day&Time Digital Zoom: Date Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: , Select (Camera) with v on the control button, then press Select [Date/Time] with v/V, then press B.
  • Page 32: Shooting According To Scene Conditions - Scene Selection

    Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection You can select from eight different shooting modes (magnifying glass, twilight, twilight portrait, landscape, snow, beach, high- speed shutter and fireworks) in accordance with the shooting conditions. The camera automatically makes the optimum settings to match the scene, making it easy to shoot high quality images even under difficult conditions.
  • Page 33 Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. • The close-ups (Macro) function does not work. • The flash is set to (Forced flash) or flash). Snow mode When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear and sharp images.
  • Page 34 Program Auto Camera Mode , Set the mode switch to press MENU. The menu appears. Program Auto Camera MENU , Select (Camera) with b on , then the control button, then select the desired mode with v/V. To return to normal mode Select [Auto] or [Program] with v/V on the control button.
  • Page 35: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) Index (nine-image) screen screen 60min 101 - 0008 2004 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing images.
  • Page 36 60min 101 - 0003 2004 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : To display the preceding image B : To display the next image Viewing an index screen (nine-image or sixteen-image) •...
  • Page 37: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewing images on a TV screen A/V connecting cable A/V OUT (MONO) jack , Connect the A/V connecting cable (supplied) to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the USB cradle (supplied) and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the left audio input jack.
  • Page 38 POWER 101-0002 2004 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Set the mode switch to turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image. • When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video output signal to match that of your TV system (page 115).
  • Page 39: Deleting Still Images

    Deleting images 60min 101-0002 2004 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want to delete. • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 60min Delete Exit...
  • Page 40 Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen-image) mode Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , While an index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) screen (page 36) is displayed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 41: Formatting A "Memory Stick Duo

    Delete Exit , Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. The message “Access” appears, and the images have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z. To delete all the images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] with B on the...
  • Page 42 Memory Stick Tool Format: Create REC. folder: Cancel Change REC. folder: , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button. Select [Format] with B, then press B. Select [OK] with v, then press To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 43: Before Advanced Operations

    How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and Setup screen items that are most frequently used for “Advanced operations” is described below. Control button MENU Mode switch Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. The menu appears. Program Auto Camera...
  • Page 44: Changing The Items On The Setup Screen

    Changing the items on the Setup screen a Press MENU. The menu appears. b Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. Setup t c Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
  • Page 45: Creating Or Selecting A Folder

    a Set the mode switch to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (P.Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Fine FINE Standard P.Quality Mode Creating or selecting a folder Mode switch: Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 46: Changing The Recording Folder

    Changing the recording folder a Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V. b Select [Change REC. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with B/v, then press z. The recording folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2004 1 1 1: : 05:34...
  • Page 47: Advanced Still Image Shooting

    Advanced still image shooting Choosing an auto focus method Mode switch: You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to the subject position and size.
  • Page 48: Choosing A Focus Operation - Af Mode

    Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Single AF ( S AF This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked.
  • Page 49: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF or Spot AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot (except in Continuous AF mode).
  • Page 50: Adjusting The Exposure

    a Set the mode switch to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited distance) 1.0m 0.5m...
  • Page 51: Displaying A Histogram

    Displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The horizontal axis shows the brightness, and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels. The graph display indicates a dark image when skewed to the left side, and a bright image when skewed to the right side.
  • Page 52: Selecting The Metering Mode

    Selecting the metering mode Mode switch: The camera measures the brightness to determine the exposure. This function lets you select the following two metering modes to determine which portion of the subject to use for measuring the brightness. Multi-pattern metering (no indicator) The image is divided into multiple regions and metering is performed for each region.
  • Page 53 a Set the mode switch to 1st image (shifted in the b Press MENU. + direction) c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with d Select [BRK] (Bracket Step) 2nd image (appropriate exposure for the camera) e Shoot the image. 3rd image (shifted in the –...
  • Page 54: Adjusting Color Tones

    Adjusting color tones — White Balance Mode switch: When the white balance is set to Auto, the white balance is automatically set and the overall color balance is adjusted according to the shooting conditions. However, when you shoot under fixed conditions or special lighting conditions, you can manually adjust the white balance.
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Flash Level

    Adjusting the flash level — Flash Level Mode switch: You can adjust the amount of flash light. Before operation (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto], (Twilight mode) or (Fireworks mode) (pages 43 and 110). Control button MENU Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Press MENU.
  • Page 56: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode

    Before operation (Camera) in the menu to other than (Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight mode), (Twilight portrait mode) or (Fireworks mode) (pages 43 and 110). Control button MENU Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select from [Speed Burst] or [Framing Burst] with...
  • Page 57: Shooting Still Images For E-Mail

    c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Multi Burst] with v/V. d Select (Interval) with b/B, then select the desired frame interval with v/V. You can choose the frame interval from [1/7.5], [1/15] or [1/30]. 1/7.5 1/15 1/30 1/30 Interval Mode...
  • Page 58: Shooting Still Images With Audio Files

    Shooting still images with audio files — Voice Mode switch: In Voice mode, an audio track is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. Control button MENU Microphone Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Press MENU.
  • Page 59 Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 43 and 110). Control button MENU Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [PFX] (P.Effect) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V.
  • Page 60: Advanced Still Image Viewing

    Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder Mode switch: Select the folder that images you want to playback are stored. Control button MENU Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Folder) with b, then press z.
  • Page 61: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image

    Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode switch: You can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. You can also record the magnified image as a new file. Control button MENU Mode switch Enlarging an image —...
  • Page 62: Recording An Enlarged Image - Trimming

    Recording an enlarged image — Trimming a Press MENU after playback zoom. The menu appears. b Select [Trimming] with B, then press z. c Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording.
  • Page 63: Rotating Still Images

    To cancel the slide show setting Select [Cancel] in step 3. To stop slide show playback Press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z again. To skip to the next/previous image during the slide show Press B (next) or b (previous). •...
  • Page 64: Playing Back Images Shot In Multi Burst Mode

    To cancel rotation Select [Cancel] in step 4 or 5, then press • You cannot rotate protected images, movies and Multi Burst images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software.
  • Page 65: Playing Back Frame By Frame

    Playing back frame by frame a Set the mode switch to b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. c Press z when the desired frame is displayed. “Step” appears. Step 3/16 101-0014 2004 1 1...
  • Page 66: Still Image Editing

    Protecting images — Protect Mode switch: This function protects images against accidental erasure. Control button MENU Mode switch • Note that when you format a “Memory Stick Duo,” even protected images are deleted and cannot be restored. In single-image mode a Set the mode switch to b Display the image you want to protect with b/B.
  • Page 67: Changing Image Size

    g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected. To exit the Protect function Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. To cancel individual protection Select the image to be unprotected with v/V/b/B, then press z in step 5.
  • Page 68: Choosing Images To Print

    Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark Mode switch: You can mark still images shot with your camera that you want to have printed. This function is convenient when you have images printed at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or a PictBridge compliant printer.
  • Page 69 In index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) mode a Set the mode switch to then press (Index) to display the index (nine-image) screen. Press (Index) twice to display a sixteen-image index screen. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (DPOF) with B, then press z.
  • Page 70: Still Image Printing

    Connecting to a PictBridge printer Mode switch: You can easily print images shot with your camera without using a computer by using a PictBridge compliant printer. When the USB connection is set on the Setup screen, you can connect the camera mounted in the USB cradle directly to a printer using the USB cable.
  • Page 71: Printing Images

    When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] on the Setup screen Even if you turn on the camera, you cannot use the PictBridge function. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB cradle and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge]. Printing images Mode switch: You can select the image and print it.
  • Page 72 f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (USB cable disconnected prohibited) indicator appears on the LCD screen. Printing Exit To cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 6.
  • Page 73: Printing Index-Images

    g Press MENU. The print setting screen appears. Print Index Date Quantity Exit • Items that the printer does not support are not displayed. h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of sheets with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. The specified quantity of all the selected images are printed.
  • Page 74 • You cannot print movies. • When you print an E-mail image, only the JPEG image that was recorded at the same time is printed. • When an error notification is received from the connected printer, the indicator flashes for approximately 5 seconds.
  • Page 75 To insert the date and time on images Select [Date] in step 6, then select the date format with b/B. You can select from [Day&Time] or [Date]. When you chose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order set in “Setting the date and time” (page 17). This function may not be provided depending on a printer.
  • Page 76 To print all the images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. To insert the date and time on images Select [Date] in step 9, then select the date format with b/B. You can select from [Day&Time] or [Date].
  • Page 77: Enjoying Movies

    Shooting movies Mode switch: You can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Control button Microphone Shutter button Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. c Select the desired size with v/ You can choose from [640(Fine)], [640(Standard)] and [160].
  • Page 78: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen

    For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 125. • The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 37). • The movies recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller.
  • Page 79: Deleting Movies

    Deleting movies Mode switch: You can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode switch • You cannot delete protected movies. • Note that you cannot restore deleted movies. In single-image mode a Set the mode switch to b Display the movie you want to delete with b/B.
  • Page 80: Editing Movies

    f Press (Delete). g Select [OK] with B, then press The message “Access” appears, and the movies have been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step 3 or 7. To delete all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 3, then press z.
  • Page 81: Cutting Movies

    Cutting movies a Set the mode switch to b Select the movie you want to cut with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v, then press z. The playback of the movie starts.
  • Page 82: Enjoying Images On Your Computer

    When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer.
  • Page 83 Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver again. a Start up your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time.
  • Page 84 Installing “Image Transfer” You can use the “Image Transfer” software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the supplied USB cable. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installing menu screen appears. b Click [Image Transfer] on the installing menu screen.
  • Page 85 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Installing “ImageMixer” You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software to copy, view and edit images, and create video CDs. For details, see the software’s help files. a Click [ImageMixer] on the installing menu screen.
  • Page 86 Connecting the camera to your computer a Turn on your computer. b Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera. • For further details on the “Memory Stick Duo,” see page 19. c Connect the USB cradle (supplied) and the AC Adaptor (supplied), and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall...
  • Page 87 For Windows 2000, Me or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation screen, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users.
  • Page 88 Changing “Image Transfer” settings You can change “Image Transfer” settings. Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on the tasktray, select [Open Settings]. The settings you can set are as follows: [Basic], [Copy], and [Delete]. Right-click here When the “Image Transfer” starts, the below window appears.
  • Page 89 2 Click [Device Manager]. • When using Windows 98, 98SE or Me, skip step 1. Click [Device Manager] tab. 3 Delete “ Sony DSC” if it appears. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall]. (When using Windows 98, 98SE or Me, click [Remove].)
  • Page 90 • Except for Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop. • You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software to view and edit images on your computer. For details, see the software’s help files. b Double-click the desired image file.
  • Page 91 Folder File name 101MSDCF up to DSC0ssss.JPG 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPE DSC0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.THM • ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of the following files are the same. – A small-size image file shot in E-Mail mode and its corresponding image file –...
  • Page 92 Copy the file to the “Memory Stick Duo” folder. 1 Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2 Select the “DCIM” folder within the [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] from [My Computer]. 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the “DCIM” folder and click [Paste].
  • Page 93: Copying Images To Your Computer - For Macintosh Users

    When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 86.
  • Page 94 • You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software to copy, view and edit images, and create video CDs. See the operation manual supplied with the CD-ROM for details about the installation method, or see the software’s help files for the operation method.
  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). p Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack (page 11). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 11).
  • Page 96 Replace the battery pack with a new one. p Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 15). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Install a charged battery pack (page 11).
  • Page 97 Symptom Cause The LCD screen turns • The image size is set to [640(Fine)] while an A/ blue and the subject does V connecting cable is connected to the A/V OUT not appear when (MONO) jack. recording movies. The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. •...
  • Page 98 Symptom Cause Noise appears in the • The camera is functioning to increase the image when you view the visibility of the LCD screen by temporarily LCD screen in a dark brightening the image under conditions of low place. illumination. Your camera cannot •...
  • Page 99 Symptom Cause The eyes of the subject — come out red. The date and time are • The date and time are not set correctly. recorded incorrectly. The F value and shutter • The exposure is incorrect. speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
  • Page 100 Deleting/Editing Images Symptom Cause Your camera cannot • The image is protected. delete an image. • You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect switch, and the write-protect switch is set to the LOCK position. You have deleted an •...
  • Page 101 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 88, 89 and 93). p If you use the “Image Transfer” software, see page 87. p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” application software, click on HELP. p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when your camera, etc., is connected.] at [Basic] setting (page 88).
  • Page 102: Memory Stick Duo

    Copy the file to the hard disk of your computer and then play back the file from the hard disk (pages 87, 88, 89 and 93). p Check the printer settings. p Click on HELP for the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” application software. p Set the computer display as follows: Windows: 800 ×...
  • Page 103: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause You cannot connect with • The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge. the printer. • The printer condition does not allow connection. • [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] on the Setup screen. •...
  • Page 104 Others Symptom Cause Your camera does not • You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery work. pack. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC Adaptor is not connected securely. • The camera is not properly installed to the USB cradle.
  • Page 105: Warnings And Messages

    Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 19). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 16). Memory Stick error •...
  • Page 106 Message Meaning/Corrective Action Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to be divided. • The file is not a movie. Invalid operation • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera. •...
  • Page 107: Self-Diagnosis Display

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Corrective action Turn the power off and on again (page 16).
  • Page 108: Additional Information

    Number of images that can be saved or shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 109 Movie 16MB 32MB 640(Fine) — — 640(Standard) 0:00:42 0:01:27 0:11:12 0:22:42 Recording time notation The time is indicated as hours, minutes, seconds in order from the left. Example: [1:10:28] t 1 hour, 10 minutes, 28 seconds 64MB 128MB MSX-M256 MSX-M512 —...
  • Page 110: Menu Items

    Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode switch. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode switch is set to Item Setting (Camera) / Program / xAuto +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / (EV) +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV /...
  • Page 111 Item Setting Mode (REC Mode) Voice E-Mail Multi Burst Exp Brktg Framing Burst Speed Burst xNormal BRK (Bracket ±1.0EV / x±0.7EV / ±0.3EV Step) (Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 ± (Flash Level) High / xNormal / Low PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / Sepia / Neg.
  • Page 112 When the mode switch is set to Item Setting +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / (EV) +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV / –2.0EV 9 (Focus) / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / Spot AF / Center AF / xMulti AF Spot / xMulti (Metering Mode)
  • Page 113 When the mode switch is set to Item Setting (Folder) OK / Cancel (Protect) — (DPOF) — (Print) — (Slide) Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel (Resize) 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (Rotate) (counter clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel (Divide) OK / Cancel Description...
  • Page 114: Setup Items

    Setup items The Setup screen appears when you in the menu and press B advance to again. Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting AF Mode xSingle / Monitor / Cont Digital Zoom xSmart / Precision / Off Date/Time Day &...
  • Page 115 (Setup 1) Item Setting LCD Brightness Bright / xNormal / Dark LCD Backlight Bright / xNormal Beep Shutter — Language (Setup 2) Item Setting File Number xSeries Reset USB Connect PictBridge / PTP / xNormal Video Out NTSC Clock Set OK / Cancel Description Selects the LCD brightness.
  • Page 116: Precautions

    Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 117: On "Memory Stick

    On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera.
  • Page 118 Recording/ “Memory Stick” type Playback Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/high-speed data transfer) MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are equipped with MagicGate functions.
  • Page 119: On "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) • When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 120: Specifications

    How to store the battery pack • If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function. 1 Fully charge the battery. 2 Discharge on your camera. 3 Remove the battery from your camera and store it in a dry, cool place.
  • Page 121 xUC-TB USB cradle [Input and Output connectors] A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance 1 kΩ USB jack B USB connection High-Speed USB (USB 2.0 High-Speed compatible) DC IN jack Camera connector...
  • Page 122: The Lcd Screen

    The LCD screen When shooting still images SOLARIZE S AF A Recording mode indicator (52, 55-58) B AE/AF lock indicator (22, 49) C Battery remaining indicator (13) D White balance indicator (54)/ Camera mode indicator (23)/ Flash mode indicator (29)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (29) 1/30”...
  • Page 123 When shooting movies STBY SOLARIZE A Recording mode indicator (77) B Battery remaining indicator (13) C White balance indicator (54) D Low battery warning indicator (106) E Metering mode indicator (52)/ Picture effect indicator (58) F Spot metering cross hair (52) G Macro indicator (27) H AF range finder frame indicator (47)/Focus preset value (49)
  • Page 124 When playing back still images x1.3 BACK/NEXT A Image size indicator (20) B Recording mode indicator (52, 55-58) C Not disconnect USB cable indicator (72, 74, 106) D Volume indicator (58)/ Protect indicator (66)/ Print (DPOF) mark indicator (68) E Zoom scaling indicator (61)/Jog playback indicator (65) F Change folder indicator (46) G EV level indicator (50)/ISO...
  • Page 125 When playing back moving images VOL. DPOF A Image size indicator (77) B Recording mode indicator (77) C Playback indicator (78) D Volume indicator (78) E Change folder indicator (60) F Playback folder indicator (60) G Image number H Recording folder indicator (45) I Number of images recorded in selected folder J Remaining “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 126: Index

    Index AC Adaptor ... 11, 15 Access lamp ... 19 AE/AF lock ... 22, 24, 49 AF illuminator ... 30, 114 AF lock ... 49 AF Mode ... 48 AF range finder frame ... 47 Auto adjustment mode ... 22 Auto Focus ...
  • Page 127 NR slow shutter ...34 NTSC system ...38, 115 Number of images that can be shot or viewed ...14, 21, 108 PAL system ...38, 115 PictBridge ...70 Picture effect ...58 Playback zoom ...61 Power on/off ...16 Precautions ...116 Precision digital zoom ...26 Print (DPOF) mark ...68 Program auto shooting mode ...23 Protect ...66...
  • Page 128 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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