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Sony DSC-P100/P120 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony digital still camera dsc-p100/p120 operating instructions
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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-P100/P120
Serial No.
DSC-P100/P120
© 2004 Sony Corporation
2-108-864-11(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-P100/P120 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 “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, WindowsMedia, 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 Charging the battery pack ... 11 Using the AC adaptor ... 14 Using your camera abroad ... 14 Turning on/off your camera ... 15 How to use the control button...
  • Page 7 Rotating still images — Rotate...64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode ...64 Playing back continuously ...65 Playing back frame by frame ...65 Still image editing Protecting images — Protect...66 Changing image size — Resize...67 Choosing images to print —...

  • Page 8: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Attaching the strap A POWER button (15) B Shutter button (23) C Hook for wrist strap D Flash (28) E Multi connector (bottom surface) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (15) H Finder window...
  • Page 9 A Finder (30) Self-timer (27)/recording lamp (red) (23) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (23) /CHG lamp (orange) (12, 28) B LCD screen For details on the items on the LCD screen, see page 120 to 123. (Display/LCD on/off) button (30) D MENU button (44, 109) E Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (15)/ Menu off: /...

  • Page 10: Mode Dial

    Mode dial Before using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial to (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine] (page 45). P (Program auto shooting) The shooting adjustments are made automatically just as in the auto adjustment...

  • Page 11: 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 15). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM”...

  • Page 12: To Remove The Battery Pack

    2 To wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins, and goes off when charging is completed.
  • Page 13 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 (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

  • Page 14: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Using the AC adaptor DC IN jack cover Adaptor DC plug , Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Open the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above.

  • Page 15: Turning On/Off Your Camera

    Turning on/off your camera POWER lamp POWER button POWER , 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 16). Turning off the power Press POWER again.

  • Page 16: 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 45 and 114), and perform the procedure from step 3.
  • Page 17 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 18: Shooting Still Images

    Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • For details on “Memory Stick,” see page 116. Terminal side Label side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert a “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as illustrated.

  • Page 19: 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 or SCN. VGA(E-Mail) Image Size , Press (Image Size).

  • Page 20: 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 21 (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 22: 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 or speaker (page 8). Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power.

  • Page 23: Auto Focus

    60 min 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 24: Checking The Last Image You Shot - Quick Review

    Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review 60min 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 25 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 26: 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 27: Using The Self-Timer

    • When shooting in the 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 28: Selecting A Flash Mode

    Selecting a flash mode 60min 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 29 To prevent subjects’ eyes from appearing red Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP settings (page 113). 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: Shooting According To Scene Conditions - Scene Selection

    Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection 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.
  • Page 33 Snow mode When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear images. Beach mode When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded. High-speed shutter mode Use this mode to shoot moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places.
  • Page 34 Scene WB ISO MENU , Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU. The menu appears. Scene WB ISO , Select SCN (Scene) with b on the control button, then select the desired mode with v/V. To return to normal mode Set the mode dial to a different mode.
  • Page 35 Shooting with Scene Selection When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the flash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table below for the function setting of each shooting mode. Function AF range Flash...

  • Page 36: Viewing Images On The Lcd Screen Of Your Camera

    Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single screen 60min 101 - 0008 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images.
  • Page 37 60min 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 screen •...

  • Page 38: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewing images on a TV screen To multi connector A/V multi cable , Connect the A/V multi cable (supplied) to the multi connector of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. Place the camera with the LCD screen facing upwards.
  • Page 39 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 multi cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.

  • Page 40: Deleting Images

    Deleting images 60min 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. 60min Delete Exit...
  • Page 41 Deleting images in index mode Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , While an index screen (page 37) 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 42: 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 43 POWER , 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 44: 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, SCN,...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, 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 50: 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 51 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 60min FINE...
  • Page 52 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: Adjusting Color Tones

    Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN 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 57: Adjusting The Flash Level

    (Flash) Adjusts the white balance only to the flash conditions Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [WB] (White Bal) with b/ B, then select the desired setting with v/V.

  • Page 58: 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 59: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode

    To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in step 3. • The flash is set to (No flash). • When recording with the self timer, a series of maximum five images are recorded each time you press the shutter button. •...

  • Page 60: Shooting With Special Effects

    Shooting with special effects — Picture Effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). Sepia The picture is sepia- toned like an old photograph. Mode dial Shutter MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN b Press MENU.

  • Page 61: Advanced Still Image Viewing

    Advanced still image viewing 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Rotating Still Images

    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 65: 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. 60min 101-0014 2005 1 1 10:30 PAUSE BACK/NEXT VOLUME To pause playback Press z. To resume playback, press z again.

  • Page 66: Still Image Editing

    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 67: Changing Image Size

    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 68: Choosing Images To Print

    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 69 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 Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then...

  • Page 70: 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 multi cable.

  • Page 71: 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 multi cable and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 70). Printing images You can select the image and print it.
  • Page 72 f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the (Not disconnect USB multi cable) indicator appears on the LCD screen. Printing Exit To cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 6.

  • Page 73: Printing Index-Images

    g Press MENU. The print setting screen appears. Print Index Date Quantity Exit • 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 74 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 75 In index mode a Press (Index) to display the 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. e Select the desired image with v/V/b/B, then press z. mark appears on the selected image.

  • Page 76: Enjoying 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 77: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen

    For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 123. • The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 38). • The moving images recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller.

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80 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 81: Enjoying Images On Your Computer

    When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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, then close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. b Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied), then plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket).

  • Page 84: 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 85 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 86: 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 87 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 88: 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 89 • When automatically creating slide shows (page 92), 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 90: Copying Images Using "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 91: 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 92: 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 93: Using "Imagemixer Vcd2

    a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 83. Disconnecting the USB multi 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”...

  • Page 94: Creating A Video Cd

    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 95: Troubleshooting

    (page 11). p Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). p Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 14). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 96 Replace the battery pack with a new one. p Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 14). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Install a charged battery pack (page 11).
  • Page 97 Symptom Cause The LCD screen turns • The image size is set to [640(Fine)] while an blue and the subject does A/V multi cable is connected to the multi not appear when connector. recording movies. The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. •...
  • Page 98 Symptom Cause Vertical streaks appear • The smear phenomenon is occurring. when you are shooting a very bright subject. Noise appears in the • The camera is functioning to increase the image when you view the visibility of the LCD screen by temporarily LCD screen in a dark brightening the image under conditions of low place.
  • Page 99 Symptom Cause The close-ups (Macro) • (Twilight mode) function does not work. (Fireworks mode) or selected for the Scene Selection function when shooting still images. The eyes of the subject — come out red. The date and time are • The date and time are not set correctly. recorded incorrectly.
  • Page 100 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 101 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 multi cable. • The USB multi cable is not connected firmly. •...
  • Page 102 Symptom Cause The image and sound are • You are playing back the movie directly from interrupted by noise when “ you view a movie on a computer. You cannot print an — image. Images once copied to a • Copied to a wrong folder. computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
  • Page 103 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 camera. • [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings.
  • Page 104 Others Symptom Cause Your camera does not • You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery work. pack. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC Adaptor is not connected securely. The power is on, but the •...

  • Page 105: 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 18). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 15). Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 116). •...
  • Page 106 Message Meaning/Corrective Action Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to be divided. • The file is not a movie. Invalid operation • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera. •...

  • Page 107: Self-Diagnosis Display

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Countermeasure • Turn the power off and on again (page 15).

  • Page 108: Additional Information

    Number of images that can be saved or shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 109: 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, M or SCN...
  • Page 110 Item Setting 400 / 200 / 100 / (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 / –...
  • Page 111 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV / –2.0EV 9 (Focus) / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / Center AF / Multi AF (Metering mode)
  • Page 112 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 113: 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 Date/time Day&Time / Date / Red Eye Reduction On / AF Illuminator...
  • Page 114 (Setup 1) Item Setting LCD Backlight Bright / 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 Normal / 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 115: 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 116: 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 117: On "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    • 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 118: Specifications

    Effective use of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low- temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: – Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting.
  • Page 119 [Input and Output connectors] Multi connector USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel 4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 134 000 (560×240) dots [Power, general] Used battery pack NP-FR1 Power requirements 3.6 V Power consumption (during shooting with LCD screen on) 1.3 W...

  • Page 120: The Lcd Screen

    The LCD screen When shooting still images 60min Return S AF A Recording mode indicator (58, 59)/Image size indicator (19) B Self-timer indicator (27) C AE/AF lock indicator (23, 49) D Battery remaining indicator (12) E White balance indicator (56)/ Mode dial indicator (10)/ Flash mode indicator (28)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (29)
  • Page 121 When shooting movies 60min STBY 00:00:00 A Recording mode indicator (76) B Battery remaining indicator (12) C White balance indicator (56) D Low battery warning indicator (106) E Metering mode indicator (55)/ Picture effect indicator (60) F Spot metering cross hair (56) G Macro indicator (26) H AF range finder frame indicator (47)/Focus preset value (49)
  • Page 122 When playing back still images 60min BACK/NEXT A Image size indicator (19) B Recording mode indicator (58, 59) C Change folder indicator (61) D Protect indicator (66)/ Print (DPOF) mark indicator (68) E Zoom scaling indicator/ Frame by frame playback indicator (65) F Not disconnect USB multi cable indicator (72)
  • Page 123 When playing back moving images 60min VOL. DPOF A Image size indicator (77) B Recording mode indicator (77) C Playback indicator (77) D Volume indicator (77) E Change folder indicator (61) F Playback folder indicator (61) G Image number H Recording folder indicator (46) I Number of images recorded in selected folder J Remaining “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 124: Index

    Index AC Adaptor ... 11, 14 Access lamp ... 18 AE ... 23 AE/AF lock ... 23, 49 AF illuminator ... 29, 113 AF lock ... 49 AF Mode ... 48 AF range finder frame ... 47 Aperture value ... 50 Auto adjustment mode ...
  • Page 125 Moisture condensation ...115 Monitoring AF ...48 MPG ...87 Multi AF ...47 Multi Burst ...59 Multi-pattern metering ...55 Multipoint AF ...47 NR slow shutter ...35 NTSC system ...39, 114 Number of images that can be shot or viewed ...13, 21, 108 PAL system ...39, 114 PictBridge ...70 Picture effect ...60...
  • Page 128 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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