Sony DSC-FX77 Operating Instructions Manual

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Bluetooth Function 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-FX77
Serial No.
DSC-FX77
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Getting started ________________________
Sending images _______________________
Receiving images _____________________
Using your camera as the remote camera _______
Printing images_________________________
Authentication/Deleting the record_________
Additional information _________________
Index ______________________________
See also the operating instructions.
3-079-664-11(1)

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  • Page 1 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-FX77 Serial No.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    • Sending/receiving images with a Sony VAIO (pages 10, 13) • Using your camera as a remote camera (page 14) Printing images with a...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sending images to a camera ...8 On the single screen ...8 On the Index (nine-image) screen...9 On the Index (triple-image) screen ...10 Sending images to a Sony VAIO ...10 Receiving images Receiving images from a camera ...12 Receiving images from a Sony VAIO ...13 Preparing your camera ...13...
  • Page 4: The Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    The Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth wireless technology allows communication between various Bluetooth devices without using cables. Devices which can use this technology include PCs, computer peripheral devices, PDAs, and mobile phones. This omnidirectional communication system enables communication even if the Bluetooth device is in a bag or if there are obstacles between the devices.
  • Page 5: Naming Your Camera

    You can name your camera with a name containing up to 24 characters. This name is used when the camera is searched for and discovered by other Bluetooth devices. “SONY Cyber-shot” is the default name. We recommend you rename your camera with an easy-to-understand name. Control button...
  • Page 6 To change the character type Each time you press the MENU button, the character type changes as follows: number t lowercase letters t uppercase letters t symbols To delete one character Select [BACK SPACE], then press z. The last character is deleted. Only the last charater in a series can be deleted using [BACK SPACE].
  • Page 7: Sending Images

    SEARCHING Bluetooth DEVICE STOP The device discovery operation is completed, the SELECT THE RECEIVER screen appears again. <Your camera> SELECT THE RECEIVER NAME : [ SONY Cyber–shotX ] ADDRESS : TYPE : CAMERA SUPPORTED : UNKNOWN SEARCH : CONNECT EXIT...
  • Page 8: Sending Images To A Camera

    (page 12). MODE dial Bluetooth SMART ZOOM Control button • This explanation is given using the DSC-FX77 model. • For the image types you can send, see page 19. On the single screen a Set the MODE dial to display the image you want to send.
  • Page 9: On The Index (Nine-Image) Screen

    (page 7). j Select [CONNECT] with v, then press z. “SENDING” is indicated and the selected image is sent to the receiving camera. <Sending camera> 60min SONY Cyber–shotX SENDING EXIT <Receiving camera> 60min SONY Cyber–shot 00:0C:3E:3A:4B:69 RECEIVING EXIT •...
  • Page 10: On The Index (Triple-Image) Screen

    Bluetooth Control button • For the latest information about connection using a VAIO, see the following URL: http://www.sony- imaging.com/support/ • You can also operate with the index (nine- or triple-image) screen. • For the image types you can send, see page 19.
  • Page 11 a Turn on your VAIO and turn on the Bluetooth function. b Start up “BlueSpace.” For details on this operation, refer to the HELP of the VAIO. c Set the MODE dial on the camera to and display the image you want to send. d Press Bluetooth on the camera.
  • Page 12: Receiving Images From A Camera

    After recording the image in the receiving camera, the receiving camera turns back to be receivable (WAITING TO RECEIVE). <Receiving camera> 60min SONY Cyber–shotX WAITING TO RECEIVE EXIT To cancel the receiving operation When [EXIT] is indicated on the screen, you can cancel the receiving operation at any time.
  • Page 13: Receiving Images From A Sony Vaio

    Receiving images from a Sony VAIO MODE dial: You can receive images from a VAIO eqquiped with the BIP-compatible Bluetooth function. MODE dial Bluetooth Control button • For the latest information about connection using a VAIO, see the following URL: http://www.sony- imaging.com/support/...
  • Page 14: Using Your Camera As The Remote Camera

    Using your camera as the remote camera of a Sony VAIO MODE dial: P/SCN You can perform remote shooting from a VAIO equipped with the BIP-compatible Bluetooth function. The maximum time you can use the camera as a remote camera is three hours.
  • Page 15: Preparing The Vaio

    Preparing the VAIO a Turn on the VAIO and turn on the Bluetooth function. b Start up “BlueSpace.” For details on the following operations, refer to the HELP of the VAIO or URL: http:www.sony- imaging.com/support/...
  • Page 16: Printing Images

    Printing images MODE dial: You can send images to a printer equipped with the BIP-compatible Bluetooth function and print images. Before operation Turn on the printer, and be sure to set the printer to allow it to be connected. MODE dial Bluetooth Control button •...
  • Page 17: Authentication/Deleting The Record

    Authentication What’s a passkey Passkey is used to authenticate two Bluetooth devices that have not previously connected to each other and create a trusted relationship between them. You need to enter the same characters (passkey) to each device on passkey authentication process.
  • Page 18: Deleting The Record

    (Bluetooth SETUP) with V, [EDIT RECORD] with v/ V/B, [OK] with v/B, then press The SELECT RECORD screen appears. SELECT RECORD NAME : SONY Cyber–shotX ADDRESS : TYPE : CAMERA DELETE EXIT BACK/NEXT c Display the record you want to delete with b/B.
  • Page 19: Additional Information

    File types that can be sent/received Sending The types of files you can send using your camera are as follows: • Still image files shot normally. – In Multi Burst mode • Still image files shot in – E-MAIL mode –...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    • The name of the device is not found. For details on your VAIO, refer to the HELP of the VAIO or the following URL: http://www.sony-imaging.com/ support/ Solution p Set the MODE dial to p Cancel the playback zoom function (see the operating instructions).
  • Page 21 Symptom Cause You cannot connect to the • The device is not turned on. desired device. • The device is not connectable. • The device ran past the time limit. • The device is placed outside of radio wave range. •...
  • Page 22 Symptom Cause You cannot send an image • The capacity of the media of the device (e.g., a to the desired device. “Memory Stick” or hard disk) is full. • The device disconnected the connection. • The device is placed outside of radio wave range.
  • Page 23 Symptom Cause [RECEIVE] in the • The MODE dial is not set to Bluetooth menu cannot be • No “Memory Stick” is inserted. selected. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient.
  • Page 24 Symptom Cause You cannot receive an • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is image from the desired insufficient. device (disconnected). • The device disconnected the connection. • The device is placed outside of radio wave range. • The antenna portion of your camera or the device is covered with your hand etc.
  • Page 25 Remote camera Symptom Cause Bluetooth button • The MODE dial is not set to does not work. • The camera is in quick review mode. [REMOTE CAMERA] in the • The MODE dial is not set to Bluetooth menu cannot be selected.
  • Page 26 Symptom Cause The connection is • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is disconnected. insufficient. • The MODE dial is not set to • The “Memory Stick” was removed. • The camera has been turned off by rotating the lens portion or for some other reason. •...
  • Page 27 Entering a passkey Symptom Cause The passkey entry is • The security level of the camera or the device requested. has been changed. • The record has been deleted from the camera or the device to which you intend to connect. •...
  • Page 28 Others Symptom Cause Data transmission speed • The antenna portion of your camera or the is too slow. connected device is covered with your hand etc. — Since the distance • The antenna portion of your camera or the between the camera and device is covered with your hand etc.
  • Page 29: Warnings And Messages

    Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message FAIL TO CERTIFICATE INPUT THE SAME LETTERS INTO THE DEVICE TO BE CONNECTED AND THIS DEVICE WITHIN 30 SECS. NO REQUEST FROM THE SENDER NO REQUEST FROM THE CONTROL NO RESPONSE FROM THE RECEIVER NO RESPONSE FROM THE PRINTER DISCONNECTED...
  • Page 30 Message FAIL TO CERTIFICATE INPUT THE SAME LETTERS INTO THE DEVICE TO BE CONNECTED AND THIS DEVICE COMMUNICATIONS ERROR UNABLE TO CONNECT ENABLE THE RECEIVER UNABLE TO CONNECT ENABLE PRINTER TO RECEIVE NOT ENOUGH MEMORY NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ENABLE THE RECEIVER ENABLE PRINTER TO RECEIVE NO RECORD FOR CONNECTED DEVICE TRY A NEW SEARCH...
  • Page 31: Menu Items

    Menu items Menu items of the Bluetooth function to make changes depend on the position of the MODE dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can use based on the current position of the MODE dial. When the MODE dial is set to Item Description REMOTE CAMERA...
  • Page 32: Set Up Items

    SET UP items Set the MODE dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated by x. (Bluetooth SETUP) Item Setting SECURITY LEVEL HIGH EDIT RECORD CANCEL CHANGE NAME CANCEL • The device address (page 5) is unique for each device. You cannot change this address. Description Sets the security level for a Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 33: Bluetooth Specifications

    Bluetooth specifications Communication type Bluetooth standards, ver. 1.1 Maximum transmission speed About 723 Kbps Output Bluetooth standards, Power Class 2 Communication distance About 10 m (3.3 feet) without obstacles Compatible Bluetooth profile Basic Imaging Profile (Image Push Initiator, Image Push Responder, Remote Camera Responder) Frequency band 2.4 GHz (2.400 to 2.4835 GHz)
  • Page 34: The Lcd Screen

    The LCD screen Sending/receiving/printing/ using as a remote camera Sony Cyber-shot 00:0C:3E:3A:4B:69 A Recording mode indicator B Radio wave indicator ) (Use this as a guide) C Battery remaining indicator D Device name of the connected device (5) E Device address of the connected...
  • Page 35 Selecting the receiver/editing the record SELECT THE RECEIVER NAME : Sony Cyber-shotX ADDRESS : TYPE : SUPPORTED : SEARCH : A Device name (5) B Record number/Total number of records C Device address (5) D Device type E Supported service “UNKNOWN”...
  • Page 36: Index

    Index Antenna portion ... 4 Image Push Feature ... 4 Remote Camera Feature ... 4 Bluetooth button ... 4 Bluetooth lamp ... 4 Bluetooth wireless technology ... 4 Changing the name ... 32 Communication distance ... 33 Device address ... 5 Device name ...
  • Page 40 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 frequent asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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