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Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-S650/S700
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook and "Instruction Manual"
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2007 Sony Corporation
VCLICK!
Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Viewing images on a TV
screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
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  • Page 1 Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-S650/S700 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and “Instruction Manual” thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Using the Setup screen...

  • Page 2: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notes on using your camera ...2 Basic techniques for better images ...6 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 6 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 7 Color – On the effects of lighting... 8 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 9 Identifying parts...10 Indicators on the screen ...12 Changing the screen display ...16...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Viewing menu ... 39 (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images - (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure DPOF: Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Slide): Playing back a series of images (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Setup): Changing Setup items Using the Setup screen...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...57 Installing the software (supplied)...59 Copying images to your computer...60 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...67 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)...68 Using your Macintosh computer...74 Printing still images How to print still images ...76...

  • Page 6: Basic Techniques For Better Images

    Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press the shutter button fully down suddenly.

  • Page 7: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Basic techniques for better images 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...

  • Page 8: Color On The Effects Of Lighting

    Basic techniques for better images 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 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 34).

  • Page 9: Quality - On "Image Quality" And "Image Size

    Basic techniques for better images Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.

  • Page 10: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button (19) B Mode dial (19) C Self-timer lamp (22) D Lens E POWER button F POWER lamp G Flash (21) H Buzzer I Microphone (USB) · A/V OUT terminal (side) (Playback) button (28) B LCD screen (16) (Image Size/Delete) button...
  • Page 11 Identifying parts L AC adaptor cord cover When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. • You cannot charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries by the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

  • Page 12: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies Display Indication Battery remaining AE/AF lock (19) Recording mode (19, 37) White balance (34) STBY Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) (25) Mode dial (Program Auto) (18)
  • Page 13 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Image size (24) 16:9 FINE STD Image quality (36) Recording folder (49) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity 00:00:00 Recording time [maximum [00:28:25] recordable time] Remaining number of recordable images...
  • Page 14 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining Recording mode (19) Image size (24) 16:9 Playback mode Protect (40) Print order (DPOF) mark (81) Change folder (39) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
  • Page 15 Indicators on the screen Display Indication PictBridge connecting (78) Recording folder (49) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Playback folder (39) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected...

  • Page 16: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display DISP (Screen display switch) button Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as follows. Indicators off Indicators on • By pressing DISP button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight.

  • Page 17: Using The Internal Memory

    Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 24 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Control button Still image shooting modes Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Program Auto mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

  • Page 19: Shooting Images Easily (Auto Adjustment Mode)

    Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) v/V/b/B button z button Control button (Image Size) button Select a mode with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select Movie: Select Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Shoot with the shutter button.
  • Page 20 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Movie: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode (page 21) when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.
  • Page 21 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light (default setting) Flash forced on Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
  • Page 22 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
  • Page 23 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) EV (Adjusting the exposure manually) Press b ( ) on the control button, then press v (Brighter)/V (Darker) to adjust. To turn off the bar displayed, press the b button again. Toward – Toward + •...
  • Page 24 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) To change the still image size (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size. Press For details on the image size, see page 9. The default settings are marked with Image size 7M (3072×2304) (3072×2048) 5M (2592×1944)

  • Page 25: Shooting Still Images (Scene Selection)

    Shooting still images (Scene selection) Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( • For details on modes, see the next page. Shoot with the shutter button. To cancel the Scene Selection Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection (page 18). Shutter button Mode dial...
  • Page 26 Shooting still images (Scene selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Soft Snap Allows you to shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures.
  • Page 27 Shooting still images (Scene selection) Functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.

  • Page 28: Viewing/Deleting Images

    Viewing/deleting images v/V/b/B button z button Control button (Delete) button Press (Playback) button. If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on in the playback mode. If you press again, switches to recording mode. Select an image with b/B on the control button.
  • Page 29 Viewing/deleting images Viewing an index screen Press (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B. To return to the single-image screen, press z. To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, press control button, then press z.

  • Page 30: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Control button Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.

  • Page 31: Menu Items

    Menu items Menu for shooting (page 32) The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position and settings. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. COLOR (Color Mode) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) (Flash Level) (Sharpness) (Setup)

  • Page 32: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu The default settings are marked with COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. B&W (B & W) Sepia (SEPIA) Natural (NATURAL) Rich (RICH) Normal •...

  • Page 33: (Metering Mode): Selecting The Metering Mode

    Shooting menu (Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) Multi (Multi-pattern metering) • For details on the exposure, see page 7. For details on the operation 1 page 30 Measures only a part of the subject.

  • Page 34: Wb (White Bal): Adjusting The Color Tones

    Shooting menu WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. Flash ( Incandescent (n) Fluorescent ( Cloudy ( For details on the operation 1 page 30 Adjusts for the flash conditions.

  • Page 35: Iso: Selecting A Luminous Sensitivity

    Shooting menu Daylight ( Auto • For details on the white balance, see page 8. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent] ( • Except in [Flash] ( ) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.

  • Page 36: (P.quality): Selecting The Still Image Quality

    Shooting menu (P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE) Standard (STD) For details on the operation 1 page 30 Records with high quality (low compression). • When the mode dial is (Auto), the quality of a still image is [Fine].

  • Page 37: Mode (Rec Mode): Selecting The Continuous Shooting Method

    Shooting menu Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Burst ( Normal On the [Burst] • The recording interval is approximately 2 seconds. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” does not sufficient space, you cannot shoot continuously.

  • Page 38: (Flash Level): Adjusting The Amount Of Flash Light

    Shooting menu (Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Normal – ( –) • To change flash mode, see page 21. (Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image Toward – Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

  • Page 39: Viewing Menu

    Viewing menu The default settings are marked with (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images 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. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

  • Page 40: (Protect): Preventing Accidental Erasure

    Viewing menu - (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) Exit To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.

  • Page 41: Dpof: Adding A Print Order Mark

    Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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 of “To protect images in index mode.”...

  • Page 42: (Slide): Playing Back A Series Of Images

    Viewing menu (Slide): Playing back a series of images Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show). Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Repeat Image Folder Start Cancel 1 Select [Interval], [Repeat] and [Image] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z.

  • Page 43: (Resize): Changing The Image Size Of A Recorded Image

    Viewing menu (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image Large size You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing. Cancel 1 Display the image you want to resize.

  • Page 44: (Rotate): Rotating A Still Image

    Viewing menu (Rotate): Rotating a still image Cancel 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 4 Select [ 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

  • Page 45: 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 Control button Press MENU to display the menu. After pressing B on the control button, go to the press B again. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.

  • Page 46: Camera

    Camera The default settings are marked with Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Smart (Smart zoom) Precision...

  • Page 47: Red Eye Reduction

    Camera Function Guide When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed. Red Eye Reduction On ( • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move. •...

  • Page 48: Internal Memory Tool

    Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?”...

  • Page 49: Memory Stick Tool

    Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images.

  • Page 50: Change Rec. Folder

    Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 45 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

  • Page 51: Copy

    Memory Stick Tool Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?”...

  • Page 52: Setup 1

    Setup 1 The default settings are marked with LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Normal • You can change the setting by pressing DISP button longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

  • Page 53: 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 dedicated USB cable.

  • Page 54: Video Out

    Setup 2 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 56 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 55: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewing images on a TV screen Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. Connect the camera to the TV.
  • Page 56 Viewing images on a TV screen On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the dedicated A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.

  • Page 57: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 74). This section describes the English version of screen contents. Install the software (supplied) first (page 59) Copying images to your computer (page 60) Viewing images on your computer •...

  • Page 58: Recommended Computer

    • When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

  • Page 59: Installing The Software (Supplied)

    [Next]. The [Location Settings] screen appears. Select the [Region] and [Country/ Area], then click [Next]. When the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony Picture Utility] appears, click [Next]. The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you...

  • Page 60: 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 61 Copying images to your computer Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer 1 To the A/V OUT terminal Dedicated USB cable 2 To a USB jack • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. “USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera.
  • Page 62 Copying images to your computer After making a USB connection in Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears.
  • Page 63 Copying images to your computer Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the dedicated USB cable (page 65).
  • Page 64 Copying images to your computer Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears.
  • Page 65 Copying images to your computer To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory •...
  • Page 66 Copying images to your computer • Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.

  • Page 67: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick Duo")

    “Memory Stick Duo” folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the...

  • Page 68: Using The "Picture Motion Browser" (Supplied)

    • For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to the Help. To access the Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser]. Starting and exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”...
  • Page 69 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Connect the camera to your computer with the dedicated USB cable. After the camera is automatically detected, the [Import Images] screen is displayed. • If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to page 60 first. •...
  • Page 70 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Year display screen Month display screen Hour display screen • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window.
  • Page 71 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Creating a data disc Images can be saved in CD or DVD as a data disc. CD burner drive or DVD burner drive • required. The following disc can be used for • creating a data disc. –CD–R/RW (12 cm) –DVD±R/RW (12 cm) –DVD+R DL (12 cm)

  • Page 72: Other Functions

    Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Other functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. Click on the main screen, or choose [Register Folders to View] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 73 To uninstall the “Picture Motion Browser” 1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/ Remove Programs]. 2 Select [Sony Picture Utility], then click [Remove] (in Windows 2000, [Change/ Remove]) to execute the uninstallation.

  • Page 74: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4)
  • Page 75 Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon. The camera is disconnected from the computer. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

  • Page 76: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 90). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 77) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 77: 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 images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 78 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the printer. Dedicated USB cable Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, indicator appears. The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.
  • Page 79 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Select print settings with v/V/b/B. [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 80 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a order) mark regardless of the displayed...

  • Page 81: 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 82 Printing at a shop Marking in index mode Display the index screen (page 29). Press MENU to display the menu. Select DPOF with b/B, then press Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (page 52). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

  • Page 84: Batteries And Power

    Troubleshooting Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied), the displayed time •...

  • Page 85: Shooting Still Images/Movies

    Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of • the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 28). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. –...
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. • (Twilight mode) or The date and time are not displayed. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. • Cannot insert dates on images. This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 91).

  • Page 87: Viewing Images

    Troubleshooting Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2). • Cannot shoot images in succession. The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 28). •...

  • Page 88: Computers

    Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO • Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 61 and 74).

  • Page 89: Picture Motion Browser

    Troubleshooting The image cannot be played back on a computer. If you are using “Picture Motion Browser,” refer to the Help. • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. • The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.

  • Page 90: Memory Stick Duo

    Troubleshooting “Memory Stick Duo” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”. Insert it in the correct direction. • Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”. You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to •...

  • Page 91: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Troubleshooting Cannot print images with the date inserted. You can print images with the date inserted using “Picture Motion Browser” (page 72). • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the • images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information.

  • Page 92: Others

    Troubleshooting Cannot select the print size. • Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size. Cannot print the image at the size selected. Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size •...

  • Page 93: Warning Messages

    Warning messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. • The battery level is low. Install new ones or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
  • Page 94 Warning messages Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 50). File error An error occurred while the image was • playing back. File protect Release the protection (page 41). • Image size over You are playing back an image of a size •...

  • Page 95: To Use Your Camera Abroad - Power Sources

    Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources You can use your camera, the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a •...

  • Page 96: On The "Memory Stick

    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 97 On the “Memory Stick” • 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 –...

  • Page 98: On The Batteries

    On the batteries Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera Battery type LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal *1*2 Hydride batteries ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery Lithium batteries Manganese batteries Ni-Cd batteries A: supplied B: supported C: rechargeable...

  • Page 99: Index

    Index Index AC Adaptor...11 Adjusting EV ...23 AE/AF lock indicator...19 AF lock ...19 AF range finder frame ...19 Aperture ...7 Auto adjustment mode...19 Auto Focus...6 Auto Review ...47 AVI...66 B&W...32 Battery ...98 Beach mode ...26 Beep ...52 Blur ...6 Burst...37 Camera...46 CD-ROM ...59 Change REC.
  • Page 100 Index Menu...30 Items...31 Shooting ...32 Viewing ...39 Metering Mode ...33 Mode...37 Multi-pattern metering ...33 Natural ...32 NTSC...54 Optical zoom ...20, 46 OS...58, 74 Overexposure...7 P.Quality ...36 PAL...54 PC ...57 PictBridge...53, 77 Picture Motion Browser ...68 Pixel...9 Playback ...28 Playback zoom ...28 Precision digital zoom ...46 Pressing halfway down...6 Print ...76...
  • Page 101 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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