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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-V1
Serial No.
DSC-V1
© 2003 Sony Corporation
3-082-311-11(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 ____________________
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-V1 Serial No.

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-V1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • 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: 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 media, etc.
  • Page 5 The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses. MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before using your camera ... 4 Identifying the parts ... 8 Getting started Charging the battery pack ... 10 Using an external power source... 13 Using your camera abroad ... 13 Turning on/off your camera ... 14 How to use the control button...
  • Page 7 Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection...63 Adding special effects — Picture Effect ...65 Using an external flash...65 Using the Sony flash (not supplied)...66 Using a commercially available external flash ...66 Using a conversion lens ...67 Advanced still image viewing...

  • Page 8: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER lamp (14) B Shutter button (21) C Mode dial (15, 111) : To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode P: To shoot still images in programmed mode S: To shoot in the shutter speed priority mode...
  • Page 9 A Finder (28) Self-timer (25)/ recording lamp (red) (21) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (21, 28) /CHG lamp (orange) (11, 26) B AE LOCK button (52) Attaching the strap C FOCUS button (48) (Exposure/Index) button (49, 31) E Jack cover (USB) jack (89) G A/V OUT (MONO) jack (32) H DC IN jack (10, 13) I LCD screen...

  • Page 10: 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 14). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM”...

  • Page 11: 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 then to a wall outlet (wall socket). The /CHG lamp (orange) lights up when charging begins, and goes off when charging is completed.
  • Page 12 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 13: Using An External Power Source

    Using an external power source Jack cover AC Adaptor DC plug , Open the 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. Connect the plug with the v mark facing left.

  • Page 14: Turning On/Off Your Camera

    Turning on/off your camera POWER button POWER POWER lamp , Press POWER. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 15). Turning off the power Press POWER again.

  • Page 15: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Mode dial , Set the mode dial to • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN, • To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in Setup 1 (pages 39 and 117), and perform the procedure...
  • Page 16 Clock Set 2003 / , 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 2003 Cancel , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press z to enter it.

  • Page 17: Shooting Still Images

    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 119. Label side Terminal Side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 18: 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, S, A, M or SCN. 5.0M 5.0M 4.5M(3:2)

  • Page 19: Image Size And Quality

    109. For more information about the image quality mode, see page 41. • 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 20: 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 infrared ray emitter. Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power.
  • Page 21 FINE S AF F2.8 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 22: Checking The Last Image You Shot - Quick Review

    A (Aperture priority) You can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 39 and 111). In addition, you can select the aperture value (page 45). M (Manual) You can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 39 and 111). In addition, you can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 45).

  • Page 23: Using The Zoom Feature

    Using the zoom feature T (telephoto) S AF x1.1 W (wide-angle) x12.0 S AF , Press the zoom lever up or down to choose the desired image size for shooting. The minimum focal distance to the subject Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the lens surface •...

  • Page 24: Shooting Close-Ups - Macro

    Shooting close-ups — Macro The macro recording mode is used when zooming up a small subject, such as flowers or insects. You can shoot close-ups of subjects up to the distances specified below. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: Approx.

  • Page 25: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer S AF , Set the mode dial to , and press V ( ) on the control button. (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. •...

  • Page 26: Selecting A Flash Mode

    Selecting a flash mode S AF , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Auto): The flash automatically strobes when shooting images in a dark place.
  • Page 27 (not supplied) to the camera, the hologram AF light is blocked. We recommend using hologram AF together with the Sony HVL-F32X flash. • The hologram AF does not function when SCN is set to (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode).

  • Page 28: 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. Indicators on •...

  • Page 29: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image

    Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera 1 Moving Image: MPEG Movie AF Mode: Single Smart Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Hologram AF: Auto SELECT , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. •...

  • Page 30: Viewing Images On The Lcd Screen Of Your Camera

    Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) Index (nine-image) screen screen 101-0008 2003 7 4 10:30 SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT VOLUME You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing images.
  • Page 31 101 - 0003 2003 7 4 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 (nine-image or triple-image) SINGLE DISPLAY MOVE , Press...

  • Page 32: 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 input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the left audio jack.
  • Page 33 Viewing images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.

  • Page 34: Deleting Images

    Deleting images 101-0002 2003 7 4 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. Delete Exit BACK/NEXT , Press (Delete).
  • Page 35 Deleting images in index (nine-image) mode Exit Select All In Folder Delete , While an index (nine-image) screen (page 31) is displayed, press (Delete). Delete Exit Select All In Folder , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z. To delete all the images in the folder Select [All In Folder] with B on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 36 Delete Exit , Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. When the message “Memory Stick access” disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z.

  • Page 37: Formatting A "Memory Stick

    Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30 BACK/NEXT , Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. When the message “Memory Stick access” disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with V on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 38 Format All data will be erased Ready? Cancel , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The “Formatting” message appears. When this message disappears, the format is complete.

  • Page 39: Before Advanced Operations

    How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for “Advanced operations” is described below. Control button Mode dial MENU Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. The menu appears.

  • Page 40: How To Use The Jog Dial

    How to use the jog dial The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), EV adjustment, focusing manually or choosing AF range finder frame.

  • Page 41: Deciding The Still Image Quality

    Deciding the still image quality Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Control button Mode dial MENU a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or SCN. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (P.

  • Page 42: Creating A New Folder

    Creating a new folder a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with , [Create REC. Folder] with , and [OK] with then press The following screen appears. Create REC. Folder Creating REC. Folder 102MSDCF Ready? Cancel c Select [OK] with...

  • Page 43: Advanced Still Image Shooting

    Advanced still image shooting Shooting with Program Shift — Program Shift Mode dial: P Program Shift lets you quickly change the F value (aperture value) and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed. Mode dial Shutter Jog dial FINE FINE S AF S AF...

  • Page 44: Shutter Speed Priority Mode

    • You cannot use the NightShot or NightFraming functions when the mode dial is set to S, A or • You cannot make manual adjustments when shooting movies. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen may flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.

  • Page 45: Aperture Priority Mode

    Aperture priority mode This function lets you change the focus depth to bring both the subject and background into focus or to shoot a subject with a fuzzy background. FINE FINE 5.0M 5.0M S AF S AF F2.8 F8.0 Aperture value F2.8 Aperture value F8 (minimum) (maximum)

  • Page 46: Choosing A Focus Range Finder Frame

    Choosing a focus range finder frame — AF range finder Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ Multipoint AF ( The camera calculates the distance in three places to the left and right and in the center of the image, letting you shoot using the auto focus function without worrying about the image composition.

  • Page 47: Choosing A Focus Operation

    Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Mode dial: SET UP You can select from the following three focus modes for your camera. Single AF ( S AF This mode allows accurate focusing over a wide range from near to distant subjects, and is useful for shooting stationary subjects.

  • Page 48: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, 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 (except in Continuous AF mode).

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Exposure

    a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN, or b Press FOCUS to switch to focus preset. Each time you press FOCUS, the setting changes in the following order. Focus preset AF range finder frame select The focus is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears.

  • Page 50: Displaying A Histogram

    a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, SCN or b Press (Exposure). c Select the desired exposure value with the jog dial. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. FINE S AF +1.0EV F2.8 To reactivate auto exposure Return the exposure adjustment value to 0EV.

  • Page 51: Selecting The Metering Mode

    Adjusting the exposure to the + side shifts the histogram to the right side. FINE S AF +1.0EV F2.8 Adjusting the exposure to the – side shifts the histogram to the left side. FINE S AF -1.5EV F2.8 • The histogram also appears when the mode dial is set to , but you cannot adjust the exposure.

  • Page 52: Shooting With The Exposure Fixed

    Spot metering ( Light is measured only for the specific region where the subject is located. 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 53: Shooting Three Images With The Exposure

    The exposure is fixed and the AE-L indicator appears. FINE S AF F2.8 c Target the subject you want to shoot and press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The focus is automatically adjusted. d Press the shutter button fully down.
  • Page 54 a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V and [Bracket Step] with B/v, then press B. c Select the desired bracket step value with v/V, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV.

  • Page 55: Adjusting Color Tones

    Adjusting color tones — White Balance Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ When the white balance is set to Auto, the white balance is automatically set and the overall color balance is adjusted according to the shooting conditions. However, when you shoot under fixed conditions or special lighting conditions, you can manually adjust the white balance.

  • Page 56: Shooting In The Dark

    • When you select the one-push white balance mode, the screen momentarily turns blue. • When flash mode is set to (Forced flash) or (Slow synchro), the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting. Shooting techniques The subject coloring is affected by the lighting conditions.

  • Page 57: Nightframing

    • While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: – Focus Preset – LCD screen off – AE LOCK – Shooting with hologram AF – Shooting with the flash • While using the NightShot function: – The white balance is set to Auto. –...

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Flash Level

    Adjusting the flash level — Flash Level Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN You can adjust the amount of flash light. Control button Mode dial MENU a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or SCN. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired...
  • Page 59 Before operation Set [Moving Image] to [Clip Motion] in the SET UP settings (pages 39 and 115). Control button Mode dial Shutter a Set the mode dial to b Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. c Select the desired mode with v/V.

  • Page 60: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode

    Shooting in Multi Burst mode — Multi Burst Mode dial: This mode records 16 frames in succession each time you press the shutter button. This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. Before operation Set [Moving Image] to [Multi Burst] in the SET UP settings (pages 39 and 115).

  • Page 61: Shooting Still Images In Tiff Mode

    c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst 3] with v/V. TIFF Voice E-Mail Exp Brktg Burst 3 Normal REC Mode d Shoot the image. When the “Recording” indication disappears, you can shoot the next image. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in step 3.

  • Page 62: Shooting Still Images For E-Mail

    Shooting still images for e-mail — E-Mail Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN In E-mail mode, a small-size image (320×240) that is suitable for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (See page 18 for the normal still image sizes.) Control button Mode dial Shutter...

  • Page 63: Shooting According To Scene Conditions

    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 Select [Normal] in step 3.
  • Page 64 Landscape mode Focuses on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. • You cannot shoot in macro mode. • The flash is set to (Forced flash) or flash). Portrait mode Backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened. Snow mode When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken...

  • Page 65: Adding Special Effects

    Adding special effects — Picture Effect Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. Solarize The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration. Sepia The picture is sepia- toned like an old photograph.

  • Page 66: Using The Sony Flash (Not Supplied)

    Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN. e Shoot the image. • When using a Sony optional external flash, check that [Hot Shoe] is set to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 116). Using a commercially...

  • Page 67: Using A Conversion Lens

    We recommend using the Sony HVL-IRM infrared light. • When shooting with the NightFraming function, use both the Sony HVL-F32X flash and the Sony HVL-IRM infrared light. However, note that the image may gain a reddish tint.

  • Page 68: Advanced Still Image Viewing

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

  • Page 69: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image

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

  • Page 70: 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 screen returns to the normal size after recording.

  • Page 71: Rotating Still Images

    To stop slide show playback Press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z again. To skip to the next/previous image during the slide show Press B (next) or b (previous). • The interval setting time is approximate, and may vary according to the playback image size. Rotating still images —...

  • Page 72: Playing Back Images Shot In Multi Burst Mode

    To cancel rotation Select [Cancel] in step 4 or 5, then press • You cannot rotate protected images and images recorded as movies (MPEG Movie), Clip Motion, Multi Burst and uncompressed (TIFF) images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.

  • Page 73: Playing Back Frame By Frame

    Playing back frame by frame — Jog playback a Set the mode dial to b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. c Press when the desired frame is displayed. “Step” appears. Step 12/16 101-0014...

  • Page 74: Still Image Editing

    Protecting images — Protect Mode dial: This function protects images against accidental erasure. Control button Mode dial MENU • It may take some time to protect the images. In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to b Display the image you want to protect with c Press MENU.
  • Page 75 g Press MENU. 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 v/V/b/B, then press z in step 5.

  • Page 76: Changing Image Size

    Changing image size — Resize Mode dial: You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file. You can resize to the following sizes. 5.0M, 3.1M, 1.2M, VGA The original image is retained even after resizing.
  • Page 77 • If you mark an image shot in TIFF mode with a print (DPOF) mark, only the uncompressed (TIFF) image is printed, and the JPEG image recorded at the same time is not printed. In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to b Display the image you want to mark with c Press MENU.
  • Page 78 g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press mark turns white. The mark setting is completed. To unmark mark Select the images to be unmarked in step 5, then press z. To unmark all the marks in the folder Select [All In Folder] in step 4, then press z.

  • Page 79: Enjoying Movies

    Shooting movies Mode dial: You can shoot movies with sound (MPEG movies) using your camera. Before starting Set [Moving Image] to [MPEG Movie] in the SET UP settings (pages 39 and 115). Control button Mode dial Shutter a Set the mode dial to b Press (Image Size).

  • Page 80: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen

    For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 127. • The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 32). • The movies recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller.

  • Page 81: Deleting Movies

    Deleting movies — Delete Mode dial: You can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode dial In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to b Display the movie you want to delete with b/B. c Press (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point.
  • Page 82 g Select [OK] with B, then press When the message “Memory Stick access” disappears, the movies have been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step 3 or 7. To delete all movies in the folder Select [All In Folder] in step 3, then press z.

  • Page 83: Editing Movies

    Editing movies Mode dial: You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended mode to use when the “Memory Stick” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages. The file numbers assigned when movies are cut The cut movies are assigned new numbers and recorded as the newest files in the...

  • Page 84: Deleting Unnecessary Portions Of Movies

    g Select [OK] with v, then press The movie is cut. To cancel cutting Select [Exit] in step 5 or 7. The movie appears on the screen again. • You cannot cut the following images. – Clip Motion – Multi Burst –...

  • Page 85: 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 86 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 again. a Start up 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 87 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 with the supplied USB cable. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installing menu screen appears. b Click [Image Transfer] on the installing menu screen.

  • Page 88: Restart Your Computer

    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 installing menu screen.
  • Page 89 Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” 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). To a wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor •...
  • Page 90 For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation screen, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users.
  • Page 91 “System Properties” screen. 2 Confirm if other devices are already installed. 1 Click [Device Manager]. 2 Confirm if there is a “ Sony DSC” with a mark under [ Other Devices]. 3 If you find either of the devices above, follow the steps below to delete them.
  • Page 92 • When using Windows XP, click [Start] t [My Documents] in that order. • 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 folder and image file.
  • Page 93 Image file storage destinations and file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick”. Example: For Windows Me users Folder containing image data recorded using a camera without the folder creation function Folder containing image data recorded with this camera When no new folders have been created, this is only “101MSDCF”...
  • Page 94 Folder File name 101MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG up to 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPE DSC0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.TIF CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM MOV0ssss.MPG • ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of the following files are the same. –...

  • Page 95: Copying Images To Your Computer - For Macintosh Users

    When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Steps requires your OS Follow the steps below, according to your...
  • Page 96 USB driver and application. • You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software to copy, view and edit images, and create video CDs. See the operation manual supplied with the CD-ROM for details about the installation method, or see the software’s...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever down using the front edge of the battery pack (page 10). p Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 10).
  • Page 98 Symptom Cause The battery pack runs • You are shooting/viewing images in an down too quickly. extremely cold location. • The DC plug is dirty so the battery pack is not charged enough. • The battery pack is dead (page 121). You cannot turn on the •...
  • Page 99 Symptom Cause Zoom does not work. • The zoom magnification cannot be changed while shooting movies (MPEG Movie). • You cannot use the zoom while a wide end conversion lens is mounted. Smart zoom does not • You cannot use smart zoom while shooting function.
  • Page 100 Symptom Cause Your camera cannot • No “Memory Stick” has been inserted. record images. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
  • Page 101 Symptom Cause The built-in flash or the • The mode dial is not set to optional external flash (Clip Motion). (HVL-F32X or HVL-F1000) • The flash is set to does not work. • The (Twilight mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function.
  • Page 102 Viewing images Symptom Cause Your camera cannot play • The mode dial is not set to back images. • Your camera cannot play back image files copied from the hard disk of your computer if the folder/file name has been changed or the image has been modified.
  • Page 103 Symptom Cause You cannot display a print • You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on (DPOF) mark. movies and Clip Motion images. You cannot cut a movie. • The movie (MPEG Movie) is not long enough to cut. • Protected movie (MPEG Movie), Clip Motion, Multi Burst files and still images cannot be cut.
  • Page 104 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 90, 91, 92 and 96). p If you use the “Image Transfer” software, see page 90. p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” application software, click on HELP. p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when your camera, etc., is connected.] at [Basic] setting (page 91).
  • Page 105 Symptom Cause You cannot record on a • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick.” is set to the LOCK position. • The “Memory Stick” is full. You cannot format a • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 106: Warnings And Messages

    Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 14). Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 119). •...
  • Page 107 Message Meaning/Corrective Action • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 10). 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. •...

  • Page 108: 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 and inform them of the 5-digit code. Corrective action Turn the power off and on again (page 14).

  • Page 109: 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 110 Voice 16MB 32MB 64MB 5.0M 6 (11) 12 (22) 25 (45) 4.5M(3:2) 6 (11) 12 (22) 25 (45) 3.1M 9 (17) 19 (34) 39 (69) 1.2M 22 (38) 45 (78) 91 (157) 69 (121) 140 (245) 281 (492) 564 (987) 1020 (1785) 2074 (3630) 4234 (7410) MPEG Movie 16MB 32MB...

  • Page 111: Menu Items

    Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The screen shows only the items you can operate in each specific mode. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Mode (REC Mode)
  • Page 112 Item Setting Mode (REC Mode) TIFF Voice E-Mail Exp Brktg Burst 3 xNormal ± High / xNormal / Low (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / Sepia / Neg. Art / xOff + / xNormal / – (Sharpness) (Saturation) + / xNormal / – (Contrast) + / xNormal / –...
  • Page 113 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting (Metering Mode) Spot / Center / xMulti WB (White Bal) xAuto ± (Flash Level) High / xNormal / Low PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / Sepia / Neg. Art / xOff When the mode dial is set to Item Setting (Metering Mode)
  • Page 114 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Folder OK / Cancel Protect — DPOF — Slide Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel Resize 5.0M / 3.1M / 1.2M / VGA / Cancel Rotate (counter clockwise) (clockwise) / OK / Cancel Divide OK / Cancel Description...

  • Page 115: 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 1) Item Setting Moving Image xMPEG Movie / Clip Motion / Multi Burst xSingle / Monitor / Cont AF Mode Smart Zoom xOn / Off...

  • Page 116: Memory Stick Tool

    (Camera 2) Item Setting Bracket Step ±1.0EV / x±0.7EV / ±0.3EV Hot Shoe On / xOff Zoom Lever WX Tx / xTX Wx (Memory Stick Tool) Item Setting Format OK / Cancel File Number xSeries Reset Create REC. Folder OK / Cancel Change REC.
  • Page 117 (Setup 1) Item Setting Power Save On / xOff Bright / xNormal / Dark LCD Brightness LCD Backlight Bright / Normal / xDark Beep Shutter — Language Clock Set OK / Cancel (Setup 2) Item Setting USB Connect PTP / xNormal Video Out NTSC Description...

  • Page 118: 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 119: 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 120: On "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    • 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 121 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 122: Specifications

    Specifications x Camera [System] Image device 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens 4× zoom lens f = 7.0 – 28.0 mm (34 – 136 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 –...
  • Page 123 x AC-LS5 AC Adaptor Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.16 to 0.09 A Power consumption 11 W Rated output voltage 4.2 V DC, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions (approx.) 48×29×81 mm...

  • Page 124: The Lcd Screen

    The LCD screen When shooting still images DATE SOLARIZE A Recording mode indicator (58-62) B AE LOCK indicator (52) C AE/AF lock indicator (21) D Battery remaining indicator (11) E White balance indicator (55)/ Mode dial indicator/ Flash mode indicator (26)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (26) F Date/time indicator (29)/ Conversion lens indicator (67)/...
  • Page 125 When shooting movies AE-L STBY SOLARIZE A Recording mode indicator (79) B AE LOCK indicator (52) C Battery remaining indicator (11) D White balance indicator (55) E Conversion lens indicator (67) F Metering mode indicator (51)/ Picture effect indicator (65) G Low battery warning indicator (107) H AF range finder frame (46)
  • Page 126 When playing back still images x1.3 BACK/NEXT A Recording mode indicator (58-62) B Protect indicator (74)/ Print (DPOF) mark indicator (76)/ Volume indicator (62) C Zoom scaling indicator (69)/ Jog playback indicator (73) D Histogram indicator (50) E Folder-file number F Change folder indicator G Playback folder indicator (68) H Recording folder indicator (41)
  • Page 127 When playing back moving images VOL. Folder Protect A Image size indicator (79) B Recording mode indicator (79) C Volume indicator (80)/Playback indicator (80) D Playback bar (80) E Change folder indicator/ Playback folder indicator (68) 00:00:12 DPOF Slide F Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder G Recording folder indicator (41)

  • Page 128: Index

    Index AC Adaptor ... 10, 13 Access lamp ... 17 Advanced accessory shoe ... 66 AE LOCK ... 52 AE/AF lock ... 21, 22, 48 AF lock ... 48 AF Mode ... 47 AF range finder frame ... 45 Aperture priority mode ... 45 Auto adjustment mode ...
  • Page 129 Jog dial ...40 Jog playback ...73 JPG ...94 LCD screen brightness ...117 on/off ...28 screen display ...124, 125, 126, 127 Macro ...24 Manual exposure mode ...45 Memory Stick ...17, 119 remaining indicator ...124 Menu settings ...39, 111 Metering mode ...51 Mode dial ...8, 15, 21 Moisture condensation ...118 Movie...
  • Page 130 TIFF ... 61, 94 Trimming ... 70 TV color system ... 33 USB ... 89, 95 USB driver ... 86, 95 Using your camera abroad ... 13 Viewing images on the LCD screen ... 30, 80 Viewing images on your computer ... 92 Voice ...
  • Page 132 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 frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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