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Sony CYBER-SHOT DSC-W12 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-W1/W12
Serial No.
DSC-W1/W12
© 2004 Sony Corporation
3-091-535-11(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-W1/W12 Serial No.

  • 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...
  • Page 3 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Attention for the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Read this first 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 5 Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Read this first ... 4 Identifying the parts ... 8 Mode dial... 10 Getting started Preparing batteries ... 11 Charging the batteries ... 11 Inserting the batteries... 13 Using the AC adaptor ... 16 Using your camera abroad ... 16 Turning on/off your camera ...
  • Page 7 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder...62 Enlarging a portion of a still image...63 Enlarging an image — Playback zoom...63 Recording an enlarged image — Trimming ...64 Playing back successive images — Slide Show...64 Rotating still images —...

  • Page 8: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button (17) B POWER lamp (17) C Shutter button (25) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 114) F Lens G RESET button (96) H Speaker I Tripod receptacle J Battery cover (13)
  • Page 9 (Display/LCD on/off) button (32) B Finder (32) Self-timer (29)/recording lamp (red) (25) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (25) (Flash charge) lamp (orange) (30) Attaching the strap C LCD screen For details on the items on the LCD screen, see page 122 to 125. D MENU button (45, 110) (Image Size/Delete) button (21, 41)

  • Page 10: Mode Dial

    Mode dial Before using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial to the POWER lamp side. POWER (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine] (page 46).

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. Acceptable batteries HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) – NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) – NH-AA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied), etc. R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries Lithium batteries Ni-cad batteries...

  • Page 12: Charging Time

    lamp CHARGE To a wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (mains lead). The CHARGE lamp lights up when charging begins, and goes off when charging is completed.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Batteries

    • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 64) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up. • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way.
  • Page 14 , Close the battery cover. Press in the batteries with the cover, and close the cover firmly until it locks in place. To remove the batteries Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover and remove the batteries.
  • Page 15 Approx. 70 Approx. 35 VGA(E- Mail) Approx. 150 Approx. 75 • When using Sony alkaline batteries Shooting in the following situations: – The (P. Quality) is set to [Fine] – Shooting one time every 30 seconds – The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends –...

  • Page 16: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Using the AC adaptor AC Adaptor (not supplied) DC plug DC IN jack cover , Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor AC-LS5 (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Connect the DC plug with the v mark facing the front of the camera.

  • Page 17: Turning On/Off Your Camera

    Turning on/off your camera POWER POWER button POWER lamp , Press POWER. 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 18). Turning off the power Press POWER again.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Mode dial , Set the mode dial to • To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (pages 46 and 115), and perform the procedure from step 3.
  • Page 19 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / Cancel , 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 /...

  • Page 20: Shooting Still Images

    Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” , Open the jack/“Memory Stick” cover. • For details on “Memory Stick,” see page 117. Terminal side Label side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert a “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as illustrated. •...

  • Page 21: Setting The Still Image Size

    Setting the still image size Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to P, M, VGA (E-Mail) Image Size , Press (Image Size).

  • Page 22: Image Size And Quality

    Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The image size is shown by the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image.
  • Page 23 (1975) (3571) (7261) (14821) • 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 24: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Adjustment Mode

    Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, microphone or self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (page 8). Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , and...

  • Page 25: Auto Focus

    FINE F2.8 S AF AE/AF lock indicator flashes green t Light up , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting.

  • Page 26: Checking The Last Image You Shot - Quick Review

    Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review Review 101 - 0029 2005 1 1 10:30 RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button. To return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again.
  • Page 27 The W side of this line is optical zoom area, and the T side is digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The zoom scaling indicator differs according to the zoom type. – Optical zoom: – Smart zoom: – Precision digital zoom: •...

  • Page 28: 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 6 cm (2 3/8 inches). However, the minimum focus distance varies according to the zoom position.

  • Page 29: Using The Self-Timer

    • When shooting in close-ups (Macro) mode, use the LCD screen. If you shoot using the finder, the range you can see through the finder may differ from the actual recording range. This is due to parallax. • When shooting in close-ups (Macro) mode, the in-focus range becomes extremely narrow, and the entire subject may not be in focus.

  • Page 30: Selecting A Flash Mode

    Selecting a flash mode S AF , Set the mode dial 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 or against a light...
  • Page 31 To prevent subjects’ eyes from appearing red Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP settings (page 114). The indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. • Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

  • Page 32: Shooting Images With The Finder

    Shooting images with the finder Finder The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. Histogram on (Image information can also be displayed during playback.)

  • Page 33: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image

    Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: SELECT , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • The date and time is not inserted in Multi Burst mode.

  • Page 34: Shooting According To Scene Conditions

    Shooting according to scene conditions You can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode and then pressing the shutter button. Twilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
  • Page 35 Soft snap mode This mode lets you shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. Mode dial , Set the mode dial to FINE S AF , Center the subject in the frame.
  • Page 36 Combinations for each mode dial setting When shooting with the mode dial set to functions such as the flash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table below. Function Flash Macro mode Mode dial —...

  • Page 37: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) Index (nine-image) screen 101 - 0008 2005 1 1 10:30 • SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT VOLUME 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 38 101 - 0003 2005 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 (nine-image/sixteen-image) screen •...

  • Page 39: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewing images on a TV screen To A/V OUT (MONO) jack A/V connecting cable , Connect the A/V connecting cable (supplied) to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the left audio jack.
  • Page 40 Viewing images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.

  • Page 41: Deleting Still Images

    Deleting images 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Set the mode dial 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. Deleting still images Delete Exit...
  • Page 42 Deleting images in index (nine-image/sixteen-image) mode Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , While an index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) screen (page 38) 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 43: Formatting A "Memory Stick

    Delete Exit , Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. The message “Access” appears, and the images with the indicator have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 44 Mode dial , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. 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.

  • Page 45: Before Advanced Operations

    How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items is described below. Mode dial MENU Control button • For a detailed description of the mode dial, see page 10. Changing the menu settings a Set the mode dial to , P, M, b Press MENU.

  • Page 46: Changing The Items In The Set Up Screen

    Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: SELECT b Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.

  • Page 47: Creating Or Selecting A Folder

    Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick.” You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder, “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder. You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.” Mode dial MENU Control button...

  • Page 48: Advanced Still Image Shooting

    Choosing an auto focus method You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame This selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF mode This sets the focus operation start and stop timing.

  • Page 49: Choosing A Focus Operation

    • When you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed. •...

  • Page 50: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center 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.

  • Page 51: Shooting With Manual Shutter Speed And Aperture Settings

    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) 3.0m 1.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF Focus WB ISO To return to auto focus mode In step 3, select [Multi AF] or [Center AF].
  • Page 52 d Select an aperture value with b/B. Two different aperture values can be selected, depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: F2.8/F5.6 When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: F5.2/F10 FINE Return...
  • Page 53 Exposure In addition to the focus and other settings, it is also important to adjust the exposure in order to take beautiful pictures. Exposure is the amount of light that the CCD of the digital still camera is able to receive.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Exposure

    Adjusting the exposure — EV adjustment You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large.

  • Page 55: 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 bright image when skewed to the right side, a dark image when skewed to the left side.

  • Page 56: Selecting The Metering Method

    Shooting techniques When shooting images, the camera automatically sets the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera may judge that the subject is bright and set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjusting the exposure in the + (plus) direction is effective.

  • Page 57: Adjusting Color Tones

    Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select the desired metering mode with v/V. d When selecting [Spot] in step 3, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you want to shoot.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Flash Level

    Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [WB] (White Bal) with b/ B, then select the desired setting with v/V. To reactivate auto adjustment Select [Auto] in step 3. •...

  • Page 59: Shooting Continuously

    c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. +: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. –: Makes the flash level lower than normal. Shooting continuously This mode is used for continuous shooting. The maxium number of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings.

  • Page 60: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode

    Shooting in Multi Burst mode — Multi Burst This mode records 16 frames in succession each time you press the shutter button. This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. Mode dial Shutter MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to , P, M, b Press MENU.
  • Page 61 Mode dial Shutter MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V. d Shoot the image. To cancel Picture Effects Select [Off] in step 3.

  • Page 62: Folder

    Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Folder) with b, then press z.

  • Page 63: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image

    Enlarging a portion of a still image 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. Mode dial MENU Control button Enlarging an image —...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Rotating Still Images Rotate

    Rotating still images — Rotate You can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation. Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to , and display the image to rotate. b Press MENU. The menu appears.

  • Page 66: Playing Back Continuously

    Playing back continuously a Set the mode dial to b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. 101-0014 2005 1 1 10:30 PAUSE BACK/NEXT VOLUME To pause playback Press z. To resume playback, press z again.

  • Page 67: Protecting Images Protect

    Protecting images — Protect This function protects images against accidental erasure. Mode dial MENU Control button • Note that formatting the “Memory Stick” erases all the data in the “Memory Stick” even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. •...

  • Page 68: Changing Image Size Resize

    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 in step 5, then press z.

  • Page 69: Choosing Images To Print Print (Dpof) Mark

    Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark 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 70 f Repeat step 5 to mark other images. g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press mark turns white. The mark setting is completed. To unmark marks Select the images to be unmarked with v/ V/b/B in step 5, then press z. To unmark all the marks in the folder...

  • Page 71: Printer

    Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. For preparation, you only set the USB connection on the SET UP screen and connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable.

  • Page 72: Printing Images

    When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings Even if you turn on the camera, you cannot use the PictBridge function. Disconnect the USB cable and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 71). Printing images You can select the image and print it.
  • Page 73 f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) indicator appears on the LCD screen. Printing Exit To cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 6.

  • Page 74: Printing Index-Images

    g Press MENU. The print setting screen appears. Print Index Date Quantity Exit • Setting items that the printer does not support cannot be 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 75 In single-image mode a Display the image you want to print with b/B. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Print) with b/B, then press z. d Select [This image] with v/V, then press z. The print setting screen appears. Print Index Date...
  • Page 76 In index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) mode a 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 (Print) with B, then press z. d Select [Select] with b/B, then press z.

  • Page 77: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies You can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Mode dial Shutter Control button a Set the mode dial 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 39). • The moving images recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller.

  • Page 79: Deleting Movies

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

  • Page 80: Cutting Movies

    g Select [OK] with B, then press The message “Access” appears, and the movie has 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 Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to b Select the movie you want to cut using 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: Copying Images To Your Computer For Windows 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/ 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

    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. a Turn on 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: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. • Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.

  • Page 85: Copying Images

    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 window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users.
  • Page 86 2 Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step 1 is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall]. The “Confirm Device Removal”...

  • Page 87: Viewing The Images On Your Computer

    Viewing the images on your computer a Click [Start], then click [My Documents]. The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. • This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. • When not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
  • Page 88 Folder File name 101MSDCF to DSC0ssss.JPG 999MSDCF MOV0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.THM • ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same. File meaning •...

  • Page 89: Viewing Image Files Once Copied To A Computer With Your Camera

    1 Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2 Select and double-click the [DCIM] folder from [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder and click [Paste]. sss stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999.
  • Page 90 • When automatically creating slide shows (page 93), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. • This software is compatible with DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use. • A separate environment for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs.

  • Page 91: Picture Package

    e Click [Next]. f Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen. The installation starts. If the “Welcome to setup for Direct X” screen appears after you install the application software, follow the instructions. g Confirm if the checkbox of “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”...

  • Page 92: Using "Picture Package

    Using “Picture Package” Start up the “Picture Package Menu” on the desktop to use the various functions. • The initial screen may differ depending on your computer. You can change the menu display order to suit your taste by clicking [Settings] at the lower-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 93: Copying Images To Your Computer For Macintosh Users

    When a USB connector is not provided 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/...

  • Page 94: Using "Imagemixer Vcd2

    a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 84. Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick,”...
  • Page 95 Required computer environment OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory. CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: 1024 ×...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Replace the batteries with new ones. p See page 116. p Charge the batteries (page 11). p Replace the batteries with new ones. 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 97 Symptom Cause You cannot turn on the • The batteries are not installed correctly. camera. • The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is disconnected. • The batteries are discharged. • The batteries are dead (page 119). The power turns off • If you do not operate the camera for about three suddenly.
  • Page 98 Symptom Cause Smart zoom does not • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision]or [Off] in the function. SET UP settings. • The • You are shooting in Multi Burst mode. • This function cannot be used during shooting movies. The image is too dark. •...
  • Page 99 Symptom Cause Your camera cannot • No Memory Stick “ record images. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is full. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
  • Page 100 Symptom Cause 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. Viewing images Symptom Cause...
  • Page 101 Deleting/Editing Images Symptom Cause Your camera cannot • The image is protected. delete an image. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. You have deleted an • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot image by mistake.
  • Page 102 Symptom Cause Your computer does not • The camera is turned off. recognize your camera. • The battery level is low. • You are not using the supplied USB cable. • The USB cable is not connected firmly. • [USB Connect] is not set to [Normal] in the SET •...
  • Page 103 Symptom Cause The image and sound are • You are playing back the movie directly from interrupted by noise when “ Memory Stick you view a movie on a computer. You cannot print an — image. Images once copied to a •...
  • Page 104 PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause The connection cannot be • The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge. established. • The printer is not set for the connection with the • [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the •...
  • Page 105 Others Symptom Cause Your camera does not • The battery level is low. (The E indicator work. appears.) • The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is not connected securely. The power is on, but the • The built-in microcomputer is not working camera does not work.

  • Page 106: Warnings And Messages

    Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 20). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 17). Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 117). •...
  • Page 107 Message Meaning/Corrective Action • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the batteries (page 11). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of batteries, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. •...

  • Page 108: Self-Diagnosis Display

    E:92: ss 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. Countermeasure • Turn the power off and on again (page 17).

  • Page 109: Number Of Images That Can Be Saved Or Shooting Time

    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,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 110: Menu Items

    Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst Burst Normal When the mode dial is set to P or M...
  • Page 111 Item Setting (P.Quality) Fine / Standard Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst Burst Normal (Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (Flash Level) Normal / – PFX (P.Effect) B&W / Sepia / (Saturation) Normal / – (Contrast) Normal / – (Sharpness) Normal / – This does not appear when mode dial is set to M.
  • Page 112 Item Setting Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst Burst Normal (Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (Flash Level) Normal / – PFX (P.Effect) B&W / Sepia / The setting selection is limited according to the mode dial setting (page 36). This does not appear when mode dial is set to This does not appear when mode dial is set to When the mode dial is set to Item...
  • Page 113 When the mode dial 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: Set Up Items

    SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting AF Mode Single / Monitor Digital Zoom Smart / Precision / Off Day&Time / Date / xOff Date/time Red Eye Reduction On /...
  • Page 115 Setup 1) Item Setting LCD Backlight Bright / Normal / Dark Beep Shutter — Language (Setup 2) Item Setting File Number Series Reset USB Connect PictBridge / PTP / Normal Video Out NTSC Clock Set OK / Cancel Description Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.

  • 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 discolored or 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: On Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries

    • Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data. • Data may be corrupted in the following cases: – When the “Memory Stick” is removed or the camera is turned off during read or write operation – When the “Memory Stick” is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise •...

  • Page 119: On The Battery Charger

    On the battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, primary lithium...

  • Page 120: Specifications

    Specifications x Camera [System] Image device 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 –...
  • Page 121 x AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11 W, 0.16 A to 0.09 A Output rating 4.2 V DC, 1.5 A 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 Approx.

  • Page 122: The Lcd Screen

    The LCD screen When shooting still images Return S AF A Recording mode indicator (59, 60)/Image size indicator (21) B Self-timer indicator (29) C AE/AF lock indicator (25, 50) D Battery remaining indicator (14) E White balance indicator (57)/ Mode dial indicator (10)/ Flash mode indicator (30)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (31) F Sharpness indicator (111)/...
  • Page 123 When shooting movies STBY 00:00:00 A Recording mode indicator (77) B Battery remaining indicator (14) C White balance indicator (57) D Low battery warning indicator (107) E Metering mode indicator (56)/ Picture effect indicator (60) F Spot metering cross hair (57) G Macro indicator (28) H AF range finder frame indicator (48)/Focus preset value (50)
  • Page 124 When playing back still images BACK/NEXT A Image size indicator (21) B Recording mode indicator (59, 60) C Change folder indicator (62) D Protect indicator (67)/ Print (DPOF) mark indicator (69) E Playback indicator (65) F Zoom scaling indicator (63)/ Frame by frame playback indicator (66) G Not disconnect USB cable...
  • Page 125 When playing back moving images VOL. DPOF A Image size indicator (78) B Recording mode indicator (78) C Playback indicator (78) D Volume indicator (78) E Change folder indicator (62) F Playback folder indicator (62) G Image number H Recording folder indicator (47) I Number of images recorded in selected folder J Remaining “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 126: Index

    Index AC Adaptor ... 16 Access lamp ... 20 AE ... 25 AE/AF lock ... 25, 50 AF illuminator ... 31, 114 AF lock ... 50 AF Mode ... 49 AF range finder frame ... 48 Aperture value ... 51 Auto adjustment mode ...
  • Page 127 Landscape mode ...34 LCD Backlight ...115 LCD backlight on/off ...32 Manual exposure ...51 Memory Stick ...43, 117 Menu settings ...45, 110 Metering mode ...56 Mode dial ...10 Moisture condensation ...116 Monitoring AF ...49 MPG ...88 Multi AF ...48 Multi Burst ...60 Multi-pattern metering ...56 Multipoint AF ...48 NR slow shutter ...36...
  • Page 128 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Warnings and notice messages ... 106 White Balance ... 57 Zoom ... 26 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently...

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