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-F828 Serial No.
Page 2 (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. For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found...
Page 4: 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 medium, etc.
Page 5 • “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 ... 4 Identifying the parts ... 9 Getting started Charging the battery pack ... 14 Using the AC Adaptor ... 17 Using your camera abroad ... 17 Turning your camera on/off ... 18 How to use the multi-selector ...
Page 7 Focusing manually ...67 Flash Selecting a flash mode ...68 Adjusting the flash level – Flash Level...70 Using an external flash...71 Using the Sony Flash ...72 Using a commercially available external flash ...72 Color Adjusting color tones – White Balance...73 Selecting color reproduction – Color ...74 Burst Shooting images in succession...75...
Page 8 Copying images using “Image Transfer” ... 110 Changing “Image Transfer” settings ... 111 Copying images without using “Image Transfer” ... 111 Viewing the images on your computer ... 113 Image file storage destinations and file names... 114 Viewing an image previously copied to a computer ...
Page 9: Identifying The Parts
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Display window B WB (White balance) button (73) (Display window backlight) button (Exposure) button (57, 59) E Shutter button (27) F Hologram AF emitter (35, 140) G Self-timer lamp (34) H Zoom ring (30) I Manual focus ring (67) J Flash emitter (34)
Page 10 A MENU button (47, 137) (Flash) lamp (68) C Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18) D Jack cover (14, 17) E A/V OUT (MONO) jack (41) USB) jack (109) G DC IN jack (14, 17) /CF (“Memory Stick”/CF card) switch (21) I Access lamp (22) J Mode dial (27) :To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode...
Page 11 A LCD screen B Finder (29) C Finder adjustment lever (29) D FINDER/LCD switch (29) (Screen status) button (30) (Self-timer/Index) button (34, 40) G POWER lamp (18) H POWER switch (18) (Digital zoom/Playback zoom) button (30, 84) J 7 (Quick review) button (29)
Page 12 Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap Lens cap A Hook for shoulder strap B Tripod receptacle C Microphone D Lens E ACC (Accessory) jack F Battery/“Memory Stick” cover G RESET button (119) H Battery eject lever (15) I Hook for shoulder strap •...
Page 13: Attaching The Lens Hood
Attaching the lens hood When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Position the lens hood as shown below, by aligning the mark on the lens hood and the x mark on the lens, and attach...
Page 14: Getting Started
Charging the battery pack , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 18). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM”...
Page 15: To Remove The Battery Pack
2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). During charging, the battery mark in the display window flashes, and after charging is completed, “Full”...
Page 16 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).
Page 17: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC Adaptor Jack cover DC plug AC Adaptor , Open the jack cover, then connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. Open the jack cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up.
Page 18: Turning Your Camera On/Off
Turning your camera on/off POWER switch POWER lamp , Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow. The POWER lamp lights in green and the power is on. When you turn on the camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 19).
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Mode dial , Set the mode dial to • You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P • To set the time and the date again, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (pages 48, 142), then proceed from Step 3.
Page 20 Clock Set 2003 12 : , Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you want to set by moving the multi- selector to b/B. v is shown above and V is shown below the selected item. Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y...
Page 21: Shooting Still Images
Inserting and removing a recording medium “Memory Stick” You can use a “Memory Stick,” Microdrive or CompactFlash card (CF card) as a recording medium. Microdrive Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc. DSCM-11000 (1 GB) We have checked the compatibility of CF cards compliant with CompactFlash Type I and Type II, however, we cannot guarantee proper operation of all CF cards.
Page 22: Inserting And Removing A "Memory Stick
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. Terminal side Label side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration. •...
Page 23: Inserting And Removing A Microdrive/Cf Card
Inserting and removing a Microdrive/CF card , Open the CF card cover. Slide the OPEN (CF) lever in the direction of the arrow. Front (The v mark- printed side) , Insert the Microdrive/CF card. Insert the Microdrive/CF card all the way in as shown in the illustration.
Page 24: Setting The Still Image Size
To remove the Microdrive/CF card Open the CF card cover, then push the CF card eject lever so that the Microdrive/CF card is ejected. CF card eject Access lamp lever • Note that the Microdrive may be heated right after using the camera. •...
Page 25: 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 larger you make the image size and the higher you make the image quality, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your image.
Page 26 136. For more information about the image quality (compression ratio) mode, see page 49. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size.
Page 27: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Mode
Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. The recording folder name is indicated on the screen for about five seconds. Remove the lens cap. • Select the recording medium using the CF switch (page 21).
Page 28 , Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the recording medium. • When you are shooting with the battery pack, if no tasks are performed for a while with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 18).
Page 29: Checking The Last Image Shot - Quick Review
About Auto Focus When you try to shoot a subject that is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will change to flashing slowly and the AE lock beep does not sound (except in Continuous AF, page 66). The Auto Focus function may be difficult to use with in the following subjects.
Page 30: Indicators On The Screen During Shooting
Indicators on the screen during shooting Each time you press (screen status), the display changes in the following order. • The status of the screen changes between indicators-on and indicators-off when playing back or shooting movies. • For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 150.
Page 31: Digital Zoom
Digital zoom Enlarges the image using digital processing. Pressing (digital zoom) activates the digital zoom. There are two modes in the digital zoom function. One is “Precision digital zoom” and the other is “Smart zoom.” Because each mode uses different methods and has different magnifying capacity, choose the mode according to your shooting.
Page 32: Changing The Lens Orientation
Smart zoom You can zoom in the image with much less image quality deterioration. You can use the smart zoom as though it were the optical zoom. The zoom scaling becomes the number that multiplies the following smart zoom scaling by the optical zoom scaling now selected.
Page 33: Shooting Close-Ups - Macro
– Shooting close-ups Macro For close-ups of subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can shoot subjects approaching up to 2 cm inches) when the zoom is set to its W- end. However, the available focus distance depends on the zoom position.
Page 34: Using The Self-Timer
Using the self-timer , Set the mode dial to , and press (self-timer). (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. • You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN or , Center the subject in the frame, and press and hold the shutter button halfway down, then...
Page 35 Recording images with the hologram AF The hologram AF is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. appears on the screen and the hologram AF emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked. When not using this function, set [Hologram AF] to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 140).
Page 36: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image
Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera 1 AF Mode: Monitor Digital Zoom: Precision Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Hologram AF: Auto Auto Review: SELECT , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. •...
Page 37: Shooting According To Scene Conditions - Scene Selection
Shooting according to scene conditions Twilight mode When shooting night scenes, shooting people at night, shooting landscapes, or shooting portraits, use the modes listed below to increase the quality of your images. Twilight mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot a distant night view.
Page 38 MENU , Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU. The menu appears. Scene SCN ISO Mode PFX , Select [SCN] (Scene) by moving the multi-selector to b. Scene SCN ISO Mode , Select the desired mode by moving the multi-selector to v/ The mode is set.
Page 39: Viewing Still Images
Viewing images on the screen of your camera Single screen 101-0008 2004 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME You can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images. Single screen You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen.
Page 40 101-0003 2004 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired still image by moving the multi-selector to b/B. b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image. Viewing on the index screen SINGLE DISPLAY , Press (index).
Page 41: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
Viewing images on a TV screen connecting cable (supplied) A/V OUT (MONO) jack , Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera 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 Lch audio input jack.
Page 42 Watching images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central...
Page 43: Deleting Still Images
Deleting images 101-0002 2004 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete by moving the multi- selector to b/B. • To select the recording medium, use the CF switch (page 21).
Page 44 Deleting on the Index screen Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , While an Index screen (page 40) is displayed, press (delete). • Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , Select [Select] by moving the multi-selector to b/B, then press the center.
Page 45: Formatting A Recording Medium
Delete Exit , Press (delete). Select [OK] by moving the multi-selector to B, then press the center. “Access” appears on the screen and all of the images with marks will be deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] by moving the multi-selector to b, then press the center.
Page 46 Memory Stick Tool Format: Create REC. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Folder: , When you format a “Memory Stick,” select (Memory Stick Tool) by moving the multi-selector to v/V. When you format a Microdrive/ CF card, select (CF Card Tool) by moving the multi- selector to v/V.
Page 47: Before Advanced Operations
How to setup and operate your camera This section describes how to operate the menu and the SET UP screen. The multi- selector is used for these operation. Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) MENU Mode dial • For details on the mode dial, see page 28. Changing menu settings a Press MENU.
Page 48: Changing Items In The Set Up Screen
Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera 1 AF Mode: Monitor Digital Zoom: Precision Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Hologram AF: Auto Auto Review: SELECT b Select the setting item you want to change by moving the multi-selector to v/V/b/B.
Page 49: Deciding The Still Image Quality
• The following functions can be set by simply turning the command dial. – Program shift (page 54) – Shutter speed priority mode (page 55) – Aperture priority mode (page 56) • You can view the next/previous image during playback. Deciding the still image quality Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN...
Page 50: Creating Or Selecting A Folder
Creating or selecting a folder Mode dial: SET UP Your camera can create multiple folders within a recording medium. 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.”...
Page 51: Selecting The Recording Folder
Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode dial to SET UP, and select the recording medium with the switch. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) (CF Card Tool) with v/V, [Change REC. Folder] with B/ V, and [OK] with B/v , then press the center.
Page 52: Advanced Still Image Shooting
Manual features to photo-shooting situations After you are familiar with your camera, let’s shoot an image in various situations with some settings changed. This section describes some representative manual shooting examples. Q: To shoot a portrait with its background blurred? , Shooting with aperture priority mode (page 56) When you want to enhance the person with...
Page 53 Q: To shoot without flash? , Selecting the ISO sensitivity (page 64) When you cannot use the flash or set the shutter speed slower, increase the ISO rating. The higher rated ISO setting helps maximize the effect of the surrounding light to shoot.
Page 54: Shooting With Program Auto
Shooting with Program auto Mode dial: P In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to the brightness of the subject just as in the auto adjustment mode (mode dial: ). In addition, the program auto mode can change the shooting settings in the menu, a feature which the auto adjustment mode does not have...
Page 55: Shooting With Shutter Speed Priority Mode
Shooting with shutter speed priority mode Mode dial: S You can adjust the shutter speed manually. If you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it flowing.
Page 56: Shooting With Aperture Priority Mode
Shooting techniques When shooting a moving person, car, or spindrift, etc., using the high shutter speed, you can express moment that is beyond what the human eye can see. When shooting a subject such as the flow of a river at a slower shutter speed, you can create an image that captures the subject’s flowing movement.
Page 57: Shooting With Manual Exposure Mode
• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2000 to 8 seconds. When you set an aperture value of F8, the values start from 1/3200 second. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flashes when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
Page 58: Selecting The Metering Mode
Command dial Shutter button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to M. b Select a shutter speed with the command dial. FINE F2.0 c Press and hold (exposure) and select an aperture value with the command dial. FINE d Shoot the image. •...
Page 59: Adjusting The Exposure
Spot metering ( Spot metering allows you to meter for the subject directly in a small area of the whole image. This lets you adjust the exposure to the subject even when the subject is backlit or there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Page 60: Displaying A Histogram
Command dial Mode dial a Set the mode dial to P SCN or b Press and hold (exposure) and select the desired exposure value with the command dial. The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background.
Page 61 • The histogram also appears when you press (screen status) while playing back a single image (page 39) or during Quick Review (page 29). • The histogram does not appear in the following cases: – When the menu is displayed –...
Page 62: Shooting With The Exposure Fixed
Shooting with the exposure fixed – AE LOCK Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/ You can lock the exposure before recomposing the image. This is useful when the contrast of the subject and its background is extremely high or you shoot a backlit subject. Shutter button Mode dial AE LOCK...
Page 63: Shooting Three Images With The Exposure
Shooting three images with the exposure shifted – Exposure Bracket Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN In addition to an image with the exposure automatically set by the camera, two other images are recorded with exposure values shifted to the + and – sides. If you cannot shoot with the proper brightness due to the brightness of the subject, use the Exposure Bracket mode.
Page 64: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity - Iso
d Select [BRK] (Bracket Step) with b/B, then select the desired bracket step value with v/V. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.
Page 65: Focus
c Select [ISO] with b, then select desired setting with v/V. Choose from [800], [400], [200], [100], [64], or [Auto]. To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Auto]. • To reduce camera shake, select a large number. You can shoot a subject with higher shutter speed.
Page 66: Choosing A Focus Operation
Flexible Spot AF ( This is useful when focusing on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the desired image composition. This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is out of the center area.
Page 67: Focusing Manually
Continuous AF ( C A F The camera adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, and then continues to adjust the focus even after AF lock is completed. This allows shooting of moving subjects with continued focus.
Page 68: Selecting A Flash Mode
• The focus distance information indicator is approximate, and should be used as a reference. • The focus distance information indicator does not appear when using the NightShot function. • When focusing manually, the following functions cannot be used: – Macro mode shooting –...
Page 69 • Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks a flash light. • Because the shutter speed is slower under dark conditions when (Slow synchro) or flash) is selected, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • While the flash is being charged, the lamp flashes.
Page 70: Adjusting The Flash Level - Flash Level
Shooting techniques Making the best of the flash gives you various options. When you set the flash mode to (Forced flash), you can shoot a back-lit subject brightly. An effect in which the flash light reflects in the subject’s eye is also available. When the flash mode is set to Auto, the flash may strobe regardless of your intentions.
Page 71: Using An External Flash
c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. High: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. Low: Makes the flash level lower than normal. Using an external flash Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN You can mount an optional external flash.
Page 72: Using The Sony Flash
Using the Sony Flash You can mount the Sony HVL-F32X or HVL-F1000 flash on the advanced accessory shoe of your camera. The HVL- F32X is also equipped with automatic flash level adjustment and AF fill light shooting functions. a Mount the external flash on the advanced accessory shoe.
Page 73: Adjusting Color Tones - White Balance
Adjusting color tones – White Balance Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ Normally, this camera adjusts color tones automatically, but you can also select the following modes according to your shooting situations. The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions.
Page 74: Color
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted. • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto] mode (except in (Flash) mode or (One push) mode).
Page 75: Shooting Images In Succession
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) MENU Mode dial a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select COLOR (Color) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V. Shooting images in succession Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN You can shoot up to seven images in succession while pressing the shutter button...
Page 76: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode
c Shoot the image. You can shoot up to seven images when you press and hold the shutter button. You can do the next shooting after “Recording” disappears from the screen. To return to normal mode In Step 2, select [Normal]. •...
Page 77: Shooting In The Dark
• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to [Normal], you cannot use the Multi Burst mode. • The following functions cannot be used in Multi Burst mode: – Smart zoom – Shooting with the flash – Inserting the date and time –...
Page 78: Nightframing
– If you perform any invalid operation, the indicator flashes, and the “Night shot” indicator lights for about five seconds. • While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: – AE LOCK – Shooting with hologram AF –...
Page 79: Shooting With Special Effects
Shooting with special effects – Picture Effect Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images. Solarize Like an illustration with clearly delineated bright and dark portions Sepia Colored to look like an old photograph Neg.Art Made to look like a...
Page 80: Shooting Still Images In Tiff Mode
b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [RAW] with v. d Shoot the image. You can do the next shooting after “Recording” disappears from the screen. To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal]. •...
Page 81: Shooting Still Images For E-Mail
Shooting still images for e-mail – E-Mail Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN You can shoot images and save them in a file that is small enough (320×240) to attach to an e-mail message. The normal mode image that was selected using the Image Size item (page 24) is also recorded.
Page 82 d Shoot the image. If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for five seconds. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds. To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal].
Page 83: Advanced Still Image Viewing
Selecting the folder and playing back images – Folder Mode dial: Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) MENU Mode dial a Set the mode dial to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Folder) with b, then press the center of the multi-...
Page 84: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image
Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode dial: You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the enlarged image as a new file. Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) MENU Mode dial Command dial Enlarging an image –...
Page 85: Recording An Enlarged Image - Trimming
Recording an enlarged image – Trimming a After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU. The menu appears. b Select [Trimming] with B, then press the center of the multi- selector. c Select the image size with v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector.
Page 86: Rotating Still Images - Rotate
To skip to the next/previous image during slide show Move the multi-selector to B (next) or b (previous). • The interval setting time is approximate, and may vary according to the playback image size. Rotating still images – Rotate Mode dial: Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally.
Page 87: Playing Back Images Shot In Multi Burst Mode
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode Mode dial: You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This function is used for checking the images. Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) Mode dial • When Multi Burst images are played back on a computer or on a camera without the Multi Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will be displayed at the same time as part of one image.
Page 88 To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. 1 Display the Multi Burst image you want to delete. 2 Press (delete).
Page 89: Still Image Editing
Protecting images – Protect Mode dial: To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) MENU Mode dial • Note that formatting the recording medium erases all the data in the recording medium even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.
Page 90: Changing Image Size - Resize
g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected. To cancel the protection In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit].
Page 91: Choosing Images To Print
d Select (Resize) with b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector. e Select the new size with v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file. To cancel the resizing In Step 5, select [Cancel].
Page 92 On the single screen a Set the mode dial to b Display the image you want to print with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with b/ B, then press the center of the multi-selector. mark is indicated on this image.
Page 93: Still Image Printing
Connecting to a PictBridge 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 need to select the USB connection in the SET UP settings and connect the camera to the printer.
Page 94: Printing Images
When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings You cannot use the PictBridge function, even when you turn on the camera. Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge]. 1 Press MENU and select [USB Connect], then press the center of the multi- selector.
Page 95 f Select [OK] with V/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) mark is indicated on the screen. Printing Exit To cancel printing In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 6, select [Exit].
Page 96: Printing Index-Images
f To print other images, repeat Step 5. g Press MENU. The Print screen appears. Print Index Date Quantity Exit h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of images with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. All the images selected are printed in the specified number.
Page 97 • You cannot print movies and images recorded in RAW mode. • When printing E-mail mode images or uncompressed (TIFF) images, only their corresponding JPEG files are printed. • If an error message is sent from the connected printer during the connection, flashes for about five seconds.
Page 98 To print all the images indicated with the mark In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of the image displayed. To insert the date and time on images In Step 6, select [Date], then select the date format with b/B.
Page 99 To print all the images indicated with the mark In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of the image displayed. To print all the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the multi-selector.
Page 100: Enjoying Movies
Shooting movies Mode dial: You can shoot movies with audio. Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) MENU Mode dial Shutter button a Set the mode dial to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Image Size) with b, then select the desired size with v/V.
Page 101: Viewing Movies On The Screen
• The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 41). • A movie recorded using other Sony devices may be displayed a size smaller than still images.
Page 102: Deleting Movies
Deleting movies Mode dial: You can delete unwanted movies. Mode dial Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) • You cannot delete the protected movies. • Note that the movies once deleted cannot be recovered. On the single screen a Set the mode dial to b Select the movie you want to delete with b/B.
Page 103: Editing Movies
g Select [OK] with B, then press the center of the multi- selector. “Access” message appears on the screen and the movie will be deleted. To cancel the deletion In Step 3 or 7, select [Exit]. To delete all the images in the folder In Step 3, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the multi-selector.
Page 104: Cutting Movies
Cutting movies Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) MENU Mode dial a Set the mode dial 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 the center of the multi- selector.
Page 105: Enjoying Images On Your Computer
When neither a USB connector nor a recording medium slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Enjoying images on your computer Contents of the CD-ROM...
Page 106: 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 supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time.
Page 107: Installing "Image Transfer
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. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installation menu screen appears. b Click [Image Transfer] on the installation menu screen.
Page 108: Installing "Imagemixer
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 installation menu screen.
Page 109: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the recording medium with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket). AC Adaptor To a wall outlet (wall socket) •...
Page 110: Copying Images Using "Image Transfer
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 111: Changing "Image Transfer" Settings
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 112 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 113: Viewing The Images On Your Computer
• When not using 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 114: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names
Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP (when using a “Memory Stick”) • Even when using a Microdrive/CF card, “Sony MemoryStick” may be displayed, depending on your computer environment. Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function.
Page 115 Folder File name 101MSDCF to DSC0ssss.JPG 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPE DSC0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.TIF DSC0ssss.SRF 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 RAW data file shot in RAW mode and its corresponding image file –...
Page 116: Viewing An Image Previously Copied To A Computer
Copy the image file to a folder on the recording medium. 1 Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2 Select the [DCIM] folder from [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder, then click [Paste]. sss stands for any number...
Page 117: Copying Images To Your Computer - For Macintosh Users
When neither a USB connector nor a recording medium 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 109.
Page 118 ROM. For details on operation, see the software’s help files. • When the image cannot be displayed, increase the virtual memory capacity. • “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” cannot be used with Mac OS X. • “Image Transfer” cannot be used with Macintosh.
Page 119: Troubleshooting
Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever down using the front edge of the battery pack (page 14). p Install the battery pack correctly (page 14). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 14).
Page 120 Install the battery pack correctly (page 14). p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 17). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service p Install a charged battery pack (page 14). p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
Page 121 Symptom Cause The shooting image is not • The image size is set to [640 (Fine)] when the A/ displayed on the screen V connecting cable is connected to the A/V OUT during a movie shooting. (MONO) jack. The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. •...
Page 122 Symptom Cause You cannot shoot images. • No recording medium is inserted. • The capacity of the recording medium is insufficient. • The position. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. • The CF card cover is open. •...
Page 123 Symptom Cause Cannot shoot images with • The mode dial is set to the flash. • The flash is set to • (Twilight mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function. • (Landscape mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function. •...
Page 124 Viewing images Symptom Cause The image cannot be • The mode dial is not set to played back. • You changed the folder/file name on a computer. • You cannot play back the image on the camera if you modify the image on a computer. •...
Page 125 Connect the camera and your computer correctly (page 109). p Follow the copy procedure for your OS (pages 110, 111, 117). p If you are using the “Image Transfer” software, see page 110. p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software, click on HELP.
Page 126: Memory Stick
Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on. p Install exclusive software from the supplied CD-ROM (page 79). p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software, click on HELP. p Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
Page 127 Symptom Cause You have formatted a • All the data on the “Memory Stick” are erased by “Memory Stick” by formatting. You cannot restore them. mistake. Microdrive/CF card Symptom Cause You cannot insert a • You try to insert an unusable CF card. Microdrive/CF card.
Page 128 Symptom Cause You cannot print images. • The camera does not connect to the printer. • The printer is not turned on. • Movies and images recorded in RAW mode cannot be printed. • Images modified with a computer or images shot using other than this camera may not be able to be printed.
Page 129 Symptom Cause You cannot identify the — indicator on the screen. The lens gets fogged. • Condensation is occurring. The camera gets hot if you — use it for a long time. Solution p Check the indicator (pages 149 to 154). p Turn off the camera, leave the camera for about an hour and then try to use it again (page 143).
Page 130: Warnings And Messages
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the screen. Message Meaning/ Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 22). • Set the System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 18). Memory Stick error •...
Page 131 Message Meaning/ Corrective Action • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 14). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. Folder error •...
Page 132 Message Meaning/ Corrective Action No printable image • You tried to execute [DPOF image] without checking the • You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while selecting the folder that stores only movies or images recorded in Printer busy •...
Page 133: Self-Diagnosis Display - If A Code Starting With An Alphabet Letter Appears
If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, the camera may need to be repaired. Contact your Sony dealer or local autholized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
Page 134: Additional Information
The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the capacity of the recording medium, the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a recording medium.
Page 135 E-mail 16MB 32MB 64MB 4 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 4 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (46) 9 (17) 20 (35) 40 (71) 23 (42) 47 (85) 96 (171) 81 (162) 163 (327) 328 (657) 658 (1317) 1190 (2381) 2420 (4841) 4940 (9881) Multi Burst 16MB 32MB...
Page 136 Microdrive (Units: images) 1G (DSCM-11000) 50 (55) — 54 (57) 56 (58) 59 (60) 61 (61) TIFF (Units: images) 1G (DSCM-11000) 38 (41) 42 (45) 40 (42) 42 (43) 43 (44) 44 (44) Voice* (Units: images) 1G (DSCM-11000) 269 (490) 269 (490) 416 (764) 657 (1133)
Page 137: Menu Items
Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The screen shows only the items you can operate based on the current position of the mode dial. Default settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting...
Page 138 Item Setting Mode (REC Mode) TIFF Voice E-Mail xNormal BRK (Bracket Step) ±1.0EV/x±0.7EV/±0.3EV (Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (Flash Level) High / xNormal / Low PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / Sepia /Neg.Art / xOff COLOR (Color) Real/ xStandard (Saturation) + / xNormal / – (Contrast) + / xNormal / –...
Page 139 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting (Folder) OK/Cancel - (Protect) — DPOF (DPOF) — (Print) — (Slide) Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel (Resize) 8M / 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel Changes the recorded image size (page 90). (For single-image screen only.) (Rotate) (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel...
Page 140: Set Up Items
SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Default settings are indicated with x. (Camera 1) Item Setting AF Mode Single / Digital Zoom Smart / Date/Time Day&Time Red Eye Reduction On / Hologram AF Auto / Off Auto Review...
Page 141 (Memory Stick Tool) (When the Item Setting Format OK / Cancel Create REC. OK / Cancel Folder Change REC. OK / Cancel Folder (CF Card Tool) (When the Item Setting Format OK / Cancel Create REC. OK / Cancel Folder Change REC.
Page 142 Item Setting Language — (Setup 2) Item Setting File Number Series Reset USB Connect PictBridge/PTP/ xNormal Video Out NTSC Clock Set OK / Cancel Description Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language. Description – Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording medium is changed or the recording folder is changed.
Page 143: 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 144: The "Memory Stick
The 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 145: The Microdrive
• When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick out. • When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in the case supplied with it. •...
Page 146: On "Infolithium" Battery Pack
• The Microdrive may be hot just after it has been used. Be careful when you handle it. • Do not write on the label. • Do not remove the label or attach a new label over the label. • When you carry or store the Microdrive, put it in the case supplied with it.
Page 147: 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 148 [Power, general] Used battery pack NP-FM50 Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with LCD screen on) 2.2 W Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F) (When using the Microdrive: +5° to +40°C (41° to +104°F)) Storage temperature range −20°...
Page 149: Display Window
Display window A Self-diagnosis display (133)/ Shutter speed indicator (55)/ Available movie recording time indicator (minute) (100)/ Available shooting time indicator (15)/ PLAY indicator B Flash mode (68) C Self-timer indicator (34) D White balance indicator* (73) E Battery remaining indicator (15) F EV adjustment indicator* (59) G Aperture value indicator (56)/ Available movie recording time...
Page 150: The Lcd/Finder Screen
The LCD/finder screen For shooting still images SOLARIZE FINE 1/30" DATE C:32:00 REAL F2.0 +2.0 A Burst/Multi Burst indicator (75, 76) B Image size indicator (24)/ Multi Burst between-frame interval indicator (76) C Recording mode indicator (79–81) D AE/AF lock indicator (27) E Battery remaining indicator (15) F White balance indicator (73)/ Mode dial indicator/...
Page 151 M NR slow shutter indicator (55)/ Shutter speed indicator (55) N Aperture value indicator (56) O Image quality indicator (49) P Recording folder indicator (50) Q Remaining number of recordable images indicator (25, 26) R Remaining recording medium capacity indicator S Self-diagnosis display (133)/ Date/time indicator (36)/ Color reproduction indicator...
Page 152 For shooting movies SOLARIZE A Image size indicator (100) B Recording mode indicator (100) C Battery remaining indicator (15) D White balance indicator (73) E Metering mode indicator (58)/ Picture effect indicator (79) F NightShot indicator (77) G Low battery warning (131) H Macro (33) I AF range finder frame indicator (65)
Page 153 For still image playback x1.3 BACK/NEXT A PictBridge connecting indicator (93) B Change folder indicator (83) C Image size indicator (24) D Recording mode indicator (79–81) E Volume indicator (81)/ Protect mark indicator (89)/ Print (DPOF) mark indicator (91) F Zoom indicator (30)/ Jog playback indicator (87) G Not disconnect USB cable indicator (93)
Page 154 For movie playback VOL. A Change folder indicator (83) B Image size indicator (101) C Recording mode indicator (101) D Playback indicator (101)/ Volume indicator (101) E Playback folder indicator (83) F Image number/Number of images recorded in the playback folder G Recording folder indicator (50) H Remaining recording medium...
Page 155: Quick Reference Chart
Quick reference chart This section describes the restrictions in the setup of the following functions, depending on the mode dial position or the setup of some functions : shutter speed, aperture, flash, etc. Quick chart of exposure, white balance, and auto focus functions (based on the mode dial position) Shutter speed (second) Auto (1/8 to 1/3200) Auto (1 to 1/3200)
Page 156 Quick chart of flash mode Mode dial Normal/E-Mail/Voice/RAW/TIFF Auto/ / Auto/ / Twilight Twilight portrait Landscape Portrait Auto/ / • When shooting movies, the flash mode is set to • When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual], the flash mode is set to Burst —...
Page 157 The relation between the shutter speed and aperture To shoot clear images, selecting the proper exposure is very important, adding to the chance of achieving the proper focus. The exposure is an amount of light that is determined by the shutter speed and aperture value.
Page 158: Index
Index A/V connecting cable ... 41 AC Adaptor ... 14, 17 Access lamp ... 22 Advanced accessory shoe ... 71 AE LOCK ... 62 AE/AF lock ... 27, 29 AF ... 27 AF Mode ... 66 AF range finder ... 65 Aperture priority ...
Page 159 Metering mode ...58 Microdrive ...145 Mode dial ...27 Moisture condensation ...143 Monitoring AF ...66 MPG ...115 Multi Burst ...76, 87 Multi-pattern metering ...58 Multipoint AF ...65 Multi-selector ...18 NightFraming ...78 NightShot ...77 NR slow shutter ...55 NTSC ...142 Number of images that can be saved or shooting time ...16, 25, 26, 134 PAL ...142 PictBridge ...93...
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Getting Started

Shooting Still Images

Viewing Still Images

Deleting Still Images

Before Advanced Operations

Advanced Still Image Shooting

Manual Features to Photo-Shooting Situations

Exposure (Shutter Speed, Aperture, and

Focus

Flash

Color

Burst

Others

Advanced Still Image Viewing

Still Image Editing

Still Image Printing

Pictbridge Printer

Enjoying Movies

Enjoying Images on Your Computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Index

Quick Links

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