Page 1: Operating Instructions
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the Advanced still image shooting____________ serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Advanced still image viewing_____________ Model No. DSC-FX77 Serial No.
Page 2 Notice on the supplied AC power adaptor for the customers in the United Kingdom Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is digital still camera is in compliance with the fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Page 4: Before Using Your Camera
Before using your camera Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Do not get the camera wet Before you record one-time events, you may In addition to malfunctions and inability to When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or want to make a trial recording to make sure record images, this may render the “Memory under similar conditions, be careful not to get...
Page 5 • “MagicGate” and indicating the amount of light from a trademarks of Sony Corporation. specific part of the subject gathered at the • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony corresponding position in the image. Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Before using your camera ......4 Inserting the date and time on a still Advanced still image Identifying the parts ........8 image..........30 shooting Camera..........8 Shooting according to scene conditions Choosing a focus method ......45 USB cradle..........
Page 7 Enlarging an image Deleting unnecessary portions of Additional information – Playback zoom......58 movies ..........71 The number of images that can be saved/ Recording an enlarged image shooting time........95 Enjoying images on your – Trimming ........59 Menu items ..........96 Playing back successive images computer SET UP items ........101 (Slide show)........59...
Page 8: Identifying The Parts
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Camera A Lens K Microphone Bluetooth lamp (See the B Shutter button (22) L Speaker (bottom surface) Bluetooth function operating C POWER lamp (16) instructions) D POWER button (16) •...
Page 9 Attaching the wrist strap I Battery/“Memory Stick” cover J Access lamp (20) K RESET button (84) L Battery eject lever (13) M Wrist strap hook D LCD screen A Finder (29) E Multi connector (bottom surface) Self-timer/recording (12, 15) lamp (red) F DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (29) AE/AF lock lamp G MENU button (21)
Page 10: Usb Cradle
USB cradle How to install/remove your camera How to install • Be sure to turn off the camera before you install the camera to the USB cradle or remove the Install the camera as illustrated below. camera from the USB cradle. When you remove the AC power adaptor from the USB cradle, hold the DC plug itself and the USB cradle as illustrated...
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting started Charging the battery pack AC power adaptor USB cradle Battery eject lever DC plug , Open the battery/“Memory , Insert the battery pack, and , Connect the AC-LM5 AC power Stick” cover. close the cover. adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN connector of the USB cradle.
Page 12 Charging the battery pack (continued) Charging the battery pack only using AC power adaptor 2 To a wall outlet the AC power adaptor (wall socket) AC power adaptor Power cord (mains lead) DC plug , Connect the power cord (mains , Install the camera to the USB Power cord Multi connector...
Page 13: Charging Time
Battery remaining indicator Battery life and the number of • When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is not turned on images that can be recorded/ The battery remaining indicator shows the (page 16). viewed remaining shooting or viewing time. •...
Page 14 Charging the battery pack (continued) Shooting still images Viewing still images – Using the battery pack that was used repeatedly or the battery capacity decreases In normal shooting NP-FC10 (supplied) as time passed (page 105). NP-FC10 (supplied) No. of Battery life No.
Page 15: Using An External Power Source
Using an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sources AC power adaptor 2 To a wall outlet You can use your camera in any country or (wall socket) area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
Page 16: Turning On/Off Your Camera
Turning on/off your camera The Auto Power Off function There are following two ways to turn on the 2 Rotate the lens portion. camera. If no tasks are performed for a while* when Rotating the lens portion in the arrow shooting, viewing images, or setting up the direction turns on the camera.
Page 17: How To Use The Control Button
How to use the control button 2272 2272x1704 2272 ( 3 : 2 ) 1600x1200 1280x 960 640 x 480 IMAGE SIZE MODE VOICE E-MAIL NORMAL REC MODE To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (page 44), and use the control button to make the changes.
Page 18: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time MODE MODE POWER POWER MODE dial CLOCK SET CLOCK SET Y/ M/ D Y/ M/ D M/ D/ Y M/ D/ Y D/ M/ Y D/ M/ Y 2002 / 2002 / CANCEL CANCEL POWER , Press POWER to turn on the , Select the desired date format , Set the MODE dial to...
Page 19 Y/ M/ D CLOCK SET Y/ M/ D CLOCK SET CLOCK SET Y/ M/ D M/ D/ Y M/ D/ Y M/ D/ Y D/ M/ Y D/ M/ Y D/ M/ Y 2003 / 2002 / 2003 / CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL , Select the year, month, day,...
Page 20: Shooting Still Images
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Access lamp Connector side Label side , Open the battery/“Memory , Insert the “Memory Stick.” , Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Stick” cover. Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.
Page 21: Setting The Still Image Size
Setting the still image size The MODE dial position during 2272 still image shooting When shooting still images, the selectable 2272x1704 2272 ( 3 : 2 ) shooting modes are as follows: 1600x1200 1280x 960 2272x1704 2272 640 x 480 2272 ( 3 : 2 ) 1600x1200 2272x1704...
Page 22: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Mode
Basic still image shooting – using auto mode MODE FINE POWER MODE dial F2.8 AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green t Remains on , Set the MODE dial to , and , Hold the camera steadily with , Press and hold the shutter rotate the lens portion to turn both hands and position a button halfway down.
Page 23: Checking The Last Image Shot - Quick Review
Checking the last image – shot Quick Review About Auto Focus When you try to shoot a subject that is hard REVIEW to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will change to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus function may be difficult to use with in the following subjects.
Page 24: Using The Smart Zoom
Using the smart zoom • If the LCD screen is turned off, the smart zoom function does not work. Turn on the LCD W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) screen when using the smart zoom function. • AF range finder is not shown when using the smart zoom.
Page 25: Shooting Close-Ups - Macro
– Shooting close-ups Macro , Set the MODE dial to , and , Center the subject in the frame, For close-ups of small subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. press B ( ) on the control and shoot the image.
Page 26: Using The Self-Timer
Using the self-timer Rotating the lens – Mirror mode FINE F2.8 , Set the MODE dial to , Center the subject in the frame, , Adjust the lens portion angle. , and press V ( ) on the control and press the shutter button When shooting in mirror mode, turn over button.
Page 27: Selecting A Flash Mode
Selecting a flash mode To reduce “red-eye” when • The recommended distance using the flash is about 0.5 m to 1.7 m (1 foot 7 inches to shooting live subjects 5 feet 7 inches) when [ISO] is set to [AUTO]. The flash pre-strobes before shooting to (When the MODE dial is not set to P, [ISO]...
Page 28 Selecting a flash mode (continued) Shooting with the AF • When 9 (FOCUS) is set to [MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF], the AF range finder is not illuminator displayed. flashes and the centrally- This is additional lighting provided to assist located subject has priority to focus on.
Page 29: Shooting With The Finder
Shooting with the finder All of the indicators are turned off Finder DSPL/LCD ON/OFF The LCD screen is turned off. All of the available indicators are turned on. The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen.
Page 30: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image
Inserting the date and time on a still image CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE MOVING IMAGE: DAY&TIME MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: DATE/TIME: DATE DATE/TIME: DATE RED EYE REDUCTION: RED EYE REDUCTION: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: AUTO AF ILLUMINATOR: AF ILLUMINATOR: AUTO...
Page 31: Shooting According To Scene Conditions (Scene Selection)
Shooting according to scene conditions (scene selection) Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode Soft snap mode When shooting night scenes, shooting Twilight portrait mode Soft snap mode people at night, shooting landscapes, or Use this mode when shooting people in the shooting portraits, use the modes listed The soft snap mode lets you shoot skin foreground at night.
Page 32 Shooting according to scene conditions (scene selection) (continued) MENU , Set the MODE dial to SCN, and , Select [SCN] with b on the , Select the desired mode with press MENU. control button. v/V on the control button. The menu appears. The mode is set to your choice.
Page 33: Deciding The Still Image Quality
Deciding the still image quality NR slow shutter FINE The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When the scene selection mode and shutter speed value are as follows, the camera automatically enters the FINE NR slow shutter mode and “NR”...
Page 34: Image Size And Quality
Image size and quality The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”** You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are shown below. ratio) based on the kind of images you want (Units: number of images) to shoot.
Page 35: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your Viewing on the single-image screen camera Single Index Index (triple-image) screen (single-image) screen (nine-image) screen APERTURE VALUE: F2.8 101-0008 2003 7 4 10:30 SHUTTER SPEED: 1/30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME EXPOSURE VALUE: ISO: 101-0008 2003 7 4...
Page 36: Viewing On The Index (Nine- Or Triple-Image) Screen
Viewing on the single-image Viewing on the index (nine- or triple-image) screen screen (continued) APERTURE VALUE: F2.8 SHUTTER SPEED: 1/30 EXPOSURE VALUE: ISO: 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30 101-0003 2003 7 4 10:30 SINGLE DISPLAY SINGLE DISPLAY MOVE BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired still image , Press the SMART ZOOM W , Press the SMART ZOOM W...
Page 37: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
Viewing images on a TV screen A/V connecting cable (supplied) USB ON/OFF switch A/V OUT TV/Video switch (MONO) jack , Connect the supplied A/V , Install the camera to the USB , Turn on the TV, and set the TV/ connecting cable to the A/V cradle.
Page 38 Viewing images on a TV screen (continued) Watching images on a TV screen SECAM system If you want to view images on a TV, you Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, need a TV having a video input jack and the Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Page 39: Deleting Still Images
Deleting still images Deleting images DELETE 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30 EXIT FOLDER DELETE PROTECT DPOF BACK/NEXT VOLUME MENU , Set the MODE dial to , and , Press MENU. , Select [OK] with v on the turn on the camera. Select [DELETE] with b/B on control button, then press z.
Page 40: Deleting On The Index (Nine-Image) Screen
Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen DELETE CANCEL SELECT ALL IN FOLDER SELECT MOVE TO NEXT MENU FOLDER DELETE PROTECT DPOF MENU , While an Index (nine-image) , Select [SELECT] with b/B on , Select the image you want to screen (page 36) is displayed, the control button, then press delete with v/V/b/B on the...
Page 41: Deleting On The Index (Triple-Image) Screen
Deleting on the Index (triple-image) screen APERTURE VALUE: F2.8 DPOF SHUTTER SPEED: 1/30 PROTECT EXPOSURE VALUE: DELETE ISO: FOLDER 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30 DELETE EXIT SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT MENU , Press MENU. , While an Index (triple-image) , Press MENU.
Page 42: 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30 Pm
Deleting on the Index (triple-image) screen (continued) DELETE CANCEL 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30 BACK/NEXT , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [CANCEL] with on the control...
Page 43: Formatting A "Memory Stick
Formatting a “Memory Stick” MEMORY STICK TOOL FORMAT FORMAT: CREATE REC. FOLDER: CANCEL CHANGE REC. FOLDER: ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED READY? CANCEL , Insert the “Memory Stick” you , Select (MEMORY STICK , Select [OK] with v on the want to format into the camera.
Page 44: Before Advanced Operations
Before advanced operations Changing menu settings Changing items in the SET How to setup and UP screen a Press MENU. operate your camera a Set the MODE dial to SET UP. The menu appears. This section describes the most frequently The SET UP screen appears.
Page 45: Advanced Still Image Shooting
Advanced still image shooting b Press MENU. • When you are shooting movies (MPEG movie) Choosing a focus and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to The menu appears. the center of the screen is estimated as an method c Select average, so the AF works even with a certain (FOCUS) with b/B, amount of vibration.
Page 46: Af Lock Shooting Using Center Af
a Compose the shot so that the b Return to the fully composed AF lock shooting using Center AF subject is centered in the AF shot, and press the shutter range finder, and press the button fully down. Even if it is difficult to focus in AF shooting shutter button halfway down.
Page 47: Setting The Distance To The Subject (Focus Preset)
c Select (FOCUS) with b/B, Setting the distance Adjusting the then select the distance to the to the subject exposure subject with v/V. You can select from the following – Focus preset – EV adjustment distance settings. ∞ 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited MODE dial: P/SCN/...
Page 48: Spot Light-Metering
c Select (EV) with b/B. Shooting techniques Spot light-metering The value of the exposure adjustment In normal shooting, the camera makes is displayed. automatic exposure adjustments. Check the MODE dial: P/SCN/ image to be shot, if it looks like the image Spot light-metering lets you adjust the below, you should make manual adjustments.
Page 49: Adjusting Color Tones (White Balance)
c Select (SPOT METER) AUTO (no display) Adjusting color tones The white balance is adjusted with b/B, then select [ON] with automatically. – White Balance Control button The Spot light-metering aiming point MODE dial MODE dial: P/SCN/ is displayed. Shutter button When the white balance is set to AUTO, the MENU white balance is set automatically in...
Page 50: Adjusting The Flash Level
• You can carry out this operation even when the Shooting techniques Adjusting the flash MODE dial is set to SCN or (Clip Motion The color of the subject that you see will be only). level captured according to the lighting conditions.
Page 51: Shooting Multiple Frames (Clip Motion)
d Shoot one frame. Before operation Shooting multiple Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings (pages frames 44, 101). MAKING"CLIP MOTION" – Clip Motion Control button MODE dial MODE dial: Shutter button You can shoot a number of still images consecutively (GIF animation).
Page 52: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode (Multi Burst)
• If you do not complete Step 6, the image will Before operation Shooting in Multi not be saved in the “Memory Stick.” Up to that Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MULTI point, the image is saved temporarily in the BURST] in the SET UP settings (pages 44, Burst mode camera.
Page 53: Shooting Still Images For E-Mail (E-Mail)
• When Multi Burst images are played back on a (For information on NTSC/PAL, see Shooting still images camera without the Multi Burst feature, the 16 page 99.) frames will all be displayed at the same time, as for e-mail part of one image, just as they are on a 1/30 computer.
Page 54: Shooting Still Images With Audio Files (Voice)
c Select [MODE] (REC MODE) d Shoot your image. Shooting still images with b/B, then select [E-MAIL] If you press and release the with audio files shutter button, sound is recorded with v/V. for five seconds. d Shoot your image. If you hold down the shutter –VOICE button, sound is recorded until you...
Page 55: Adding Special Effects (Picture Effect)
Adding special effects Selecting a Folder Control button MODE dial Shutter button – Picture Effect MODE dial: SET UP MENU Your camera can create multiple folders MODE dial: P/SCN/ within a “Memory Stick.” You can select You can add special effects to bring out the the folder used to store images.
Page 56: Creating A New Folder
Creating a new folder Changing the recording folder a Set the MODE dial to SET UP. a Set the MODE dial to SET UP. b Select b Select (MEMORY STICK (MEMORY STICK TOOL) with v/V, [CREATE TOOL) with v/V, [CHANGE REC.
Page 57: Advanced Still Image Viewing
Advanced still image viewing c Select [FOLDER] with b, then On the single screen Selecting the folder press z. and playing back d Select the desired folder with images b/B. – Folder SELECT FOLDER 101-0009 2003 7 4 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME FOLDER NAME: 102MSDCF...
Page 58: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image
e Press the SMART ZOOM T Enlarging an image Enlarging a portion of button repeatedly, the portion – Playback zoom a still image of the image selected in Step a Set the MODE dial to 4 will be enlarged. MODE dial: b Display the image you want to You can enlarge an image up to five times enlarge.
Page 59: Recording An Enlarged Image - Trimming
c Select [SLIDE] with b/B, then Recording an enlarged Playing back image press z. – Trimming successive images Set the following items with v/V/b/B. a After you have viewed an INTERVAL settings image using playback zoom, – Slide show 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min press MENU.
Page 60: Rotating Still Images
a Set the MODE dial to To skip to the next/previous , and Rotating still images image during slide show display the image you want to Press B (next), or b (previous). rotate. MODE dial: b Press MENU. Images shot when holding the camera •...
Page 61: Still Image Editing
Still image editing On the single screen On the Index (nine-image) Protecting images screen a Set the MODE dial to a Set the MODE dial to – Protect , press b Display the image you want to the SMART ZOOM W button MODE dial: protect with b/B.
Page 62: On The Index (Triple-Image) Screen
f To protect other images, On the Index (triple-image) To release protection repeat Step 5. In Step 4, select the image from which screen you want to release protection, and press z. g Press MENU. a Set the MODE dial to , press To release protection from all of your the SMART ZOOM W button...
Page 63: Changing Image Size (Resize)
c Press MENU. Changing image size The menu appears d Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then – Resize press z. MODE dial: e Select the new size with v/V, You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file. then press z.
Page 64: Choosing Images To Print
On the single screen On the Index (nine-image) Choosing images to screen a Set the MODE dial to print a Set the MODE dial to b Display the image you want to press the SMART ZOOM W – Print (DPOF) mark print with b/B.
Page 65: On The Index (Triple-Image) Screen
g Press MENU. On the Index (triple-image) To delete the mark In Step 4, press z again. screen h Select [OK] with B, then press mark disappears. a Set the MODE dial to , press the SMART ZOOM W button The setting of the mark is completed.
Page 66: Enjoying Movies
Enjoying movies c Select (IMAGE SIZE) with b/ Indicators on the screen while Shooting movies you are shooting movies B, and select the desired mode These indicators are not recorded. with v/V. MODE dial: Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, You can choose from 320 (HQX), You can shoot movies (MPEG movies).
Page 67: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen
b Select the desired movie with To rewind / fast-forward Viewing movies on b/B. Press b/B while playing back a movie. the LCD screen To return to normal playback, press z. Movies are displayed a size smaller than still images. MODE dial: High quality movies You can view movies on the LCD screen of...
Page 68: Deleting Movies
On the single screen On the Index (nine-image) Deleting movies screen a Set the MODE dial to a Set the MODE dial to MODE dial: b Select the movie you want to press the SMART ZOOM W You can delete unwanted movies. delete with b/B.
Page 69: On The Index (Triple-Image) Screen
f Repeat Step 5 to delete other On the Index (triple-image) To cancel the deletion In Step 5, select [CANCEL]. screen movies. g Press MENU. a Set the MODE dial to press the SMART ZOOM W h Select [OK] with B, then press button twice to switch to the Index (triple-image) screen.
Page 70: Editing Movies
<Example> Cutting the movie numbered Cutting movies Editing movies 101_0002 Control button 101_0001 101_0003 MODE dial: MODE dial You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary MENU portions of movies. This is the recommended mode to use when the 101_0002 1. Cutting scene A. “Memory Stick”...
Page 71: Deleting Unnecessary Portions Of Movies
e Decide on a cutting point. • You cannot cut the following images. Deleting unnecessary – Clip Motion portions of movies Press z at the desired cutting point. – Multi Burst – Still image a Cut an unnecessary portion of –...
Page 72: Enjoying Images On Your Computer
800 × 600 dots or 256 colors copy images using an additional device. See High Color (16-bit color, 65 000 colors) or or less, the install title screen does not the Sony Website for details. more appear. http://www.sony.net/ •...
Page 73: Installing The Usb Driver
c Click [Next]. When the Installing the USB driver Installing “Image Transfer” “Information” screen appears, When using Windows XP, you need not You can use the “Image Transfer” software click [Next]. install the USB driver. to copy images to your computer Once the USB driver is installed, you need automatically when you connect the camera not install the USB driver.
Page 74 b Click [Next]. When “License d Select the folder to be f Click [Finish]. Agreement” screen appears, installed, then click [Next]. click [Yes]. Select the program folder, then click [Next]. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, proceed with the installation.
Page 75: Installing "Imagemixer
(wall adaptor socket) • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to copy, view and edit images. For details, see the software’s help files. b Select the desired language, then click [OK]. • For further details on the AC power adaptor and USB cradle, see page 11.
Page 76 c Make sure the USB ON/OFF e Install the camera to the USB • During the USB connection, do not switch the USB ON/OFF switch or not switch is set to “ON” and cradle and turn on the camera. remove the camera from the USB connect the supplied USB cradle.
Page 77: Copying Images Using "Image Transfer
“Image Transfer” launches and the images Windows XP is set so that the OS AutoPlay 2 Click are automatically copied to the computer. (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. Wizard activates. When copying is complete, “ImageMixer” 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation If you want to cancel the setting, follow the automatically launches and images appears.
Page 78: Changing "Image Transfer" Settings
3 If you find either of the devices above, are stored. follow the steps below to delete them. The folder opens. 1 Click [ Sony DSC] or [ Sony Handycam]. c Drag and drop the image files 2 Click [Remove]. (In case of into the “My Documents”...
Page 79: Viewing The Images On Your Computer
(page 77). Then, follow the The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” process from step 1 again. • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to view and edit images on your screen appears. computer. For details, see the software’s help b Click [Next].
Page 80: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick.” Example: when viewing folders on Windows Me Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function.
Page 81 Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF to DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image files shot normally 999MSDCF – Multi Burst mode (page 52) • Still image files shot in – E-MAIL mode (page 53) – VOICE mode (page 54) shot DSC0ssss.JPE • Small-size image files in E-MAIL mode.
Page 82: Copying Images To Your Computer - For Macintosh Users
[NORMAL] mode. – For Macintosh users drive. * Compatible only with Mac OS X. When The “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” connected to a computer, only the data in the screen appears. Recommended computer folder selected by the camera is copied to the 2 Double-click (Setup Menu).
Page 83 • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for camera screen “There is no application available Sony” software to copy images to your • If you are using Mac OS X, remove the USB to open the document computer and to view images on your cable, etc., after you have turned your computer...
Page 84: Troubleshooting
/CHG lamp flashes. • The battery pack is not properly installed. p Properly install the battery pack (page 11). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service • The battery pack malfunctions. facility. p Properly connect the AC power adaptor (page 11).
Page 85 Symptom Cause Solution The battery remaining • You have used the camera for a long time in an — indicator is incorrect. Or extremely hot or an extremely cold location. p Replace the battery pack with a new one. the sufficient battery •...
Page 86 Shooting still images / movies Symptom Cause Solution The LCD screen is not • The power was turned off with the LCD screen p Turn on the LCD screen (page 29). turned on even when the turned off the last time you used the camera. power is turned on.
Page 87 Symptom Cause Solution You cannot shoot images. • No “Memory Stick” is inserted. p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 20). • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it. p Change the “Memory Stick.”...
Page 88 Symptom Cause Solution The images cannot be p Set [VIDEO OUT] to [NTSC] or [PAL] (pages 44, 102). • The [VIDEO OUT] setting for the camera in played back on a TV. SET UP is incorrect. p Check the connection (page 37). •...
Page 89 Follow the copy procedure for your OS (pages 77, 78, 82). • The copy procedure differs depending on your p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software, — click on HELP. p If you are using the “Image Transfer” software, see page 77...
Page 90 Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on — automatically start. (page 75). The image cannot be p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software, — played back on a click on HELP. computer.
Page 91 Others Symptom Cause Solution The camera does not p Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack only (page 105). • You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery work, no operations can pack. be performed. p Charge the battery (page 11). • The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.).
Page 92: Warnings And Messages
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. (When using the Bluetooth function, see the Bluetooth function operating instructions.) Message Meaning/ Corrective Action NO MEMORY STICK • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 20). SYSTEM ERROR • Turn the power off and on again (page 16). MEMORY STICK ERROR •...
Page 93 Message Meaning/ Corrective Action For "InfoLITHIUM" • The battery pack is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type. BATTERY ONLY • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery (page 11). 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 94: Self-Diagnosis Display
If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, the camera may be repaired. Contact your Sony dealer or local autholized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5- digit code. Self-diagnosis display...
Page 95: Additional Information
Additional information E-mail (Units: images) The number of images 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G that can be saved/ 2272×1704 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (59) 65 (119) 117 (210) 238 (427) 485 (871) shooting time 2272 (3:2) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (59) 65 (119)
Page 96: Menu Items
Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the MODE dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate based on the current position of the MODE dial. (When using the Bluetooth function, see the Bluetooth function operating instructions.) Factory settings are indicated with x.
Page 97 Item Setting Description WB (WHITE BAL) / xAUTO Sets the white balance (page 49). (SPOT METER) ON / x OFF Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 48). 400 / 200 / 100 / xAUTO Selects the ISO sensitivity. When shooting under dark conditions or shooting a fast- moving subject, use a high-number setting.
Page 98 Item Setting Description WB (WHITE BAL) / xAUTO Sets the white balance (page 49). (SPOT METER) ON / x OFF Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 48). (IMAGE SIZE) 320 (HQX) / 320×240 / x160×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording movies (page 66). PFX (P.EFFECT) SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA / Sets the special effects for the image (page 55).
Page 99 When the MODE dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP settings) Item Setting Description (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / Adjusts the exposure (page 47). +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / −0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV / −1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV ∞...
Page 100 When the MODE dial is set to Item Setting Description FOLDER OK/CANCEL Select the folder contains the images you want to play back (page 57). DELETE – Deletes the displayed image (pages 39, 68). CANCEL – Cancels deleting of the image. PROTECT —...
Page 101: Set Up Items
SET UP items Set the MODE dial to SET UP. The SET UP Factory settings are indicated with x. screen appears. For details on (Bluetooth SETUP), see the Bluetooth function operating instructions. (CAMERA) Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE MPEG MOVIE CLIP MOTION Selects the shooting mode (pages 44, 51, 52, 66).
Page 102 (SETUP 1) Item Setting Description BRIGHT/ Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images. BRIGHTNESS xNORMAL/ DARK LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/ Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and easy to NORMAL see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.
Page 103: Precautions
On moisture condensation The internal rechargeable button Precautions battery If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very This camera has an internal rechargeable Cleaning damp room, moisture may condense inside button battery for maintaining the date and or outside the camera.
Page 104: The "Memory Stick
We cannot ensure all of the functions of each • Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.” The “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick.” • Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.” • Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water. Notes on use of the “Memory Stick”...
Page 105: The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
Effective use of the battery pack How to store the battery pack The “InfoLITHIUM” • Battery performance decreases in low- • If the battery pack is not to be used for a battery pack temperature surroundings, and the battery long time, do the following procedure life is shortened under such once per year to maintain proper function.
Page 106: Specifications
Input/output connectors UC-FA USB cradle Specifications Input/output connectors Multi connector A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural) For details on Bluetooth function specifications, see LCD screen Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, the Bluetooth function operating instructions LCD panel used sync negative 3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive System Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ...
Page 107 Accessories • NP-FC10 battery pack (1) • AC-LM5 AC power adaptor (1) • UC-FA USB cradle • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Wrist strap (1) • “Memory Stick” (16MB) (1) •...
Page 108: The Lcd Screen
F Scene selection indicator (31) The LCD screen G Date/time indicator (30) ISO sensitivity (97) When using the Bluetooth function, see the H Sharpness indicator (97, 98, 99) Bluetooth function operating instructions. I Picture effect indicator (55) J Low battery warning (93) For shooting still images K AF range finder (45) L Spot light-meter aiming point...
Page 109 For shooting movies [ 00:28:25 ] STBY 00:00:00 SOLARIZE A Recording mode indicator (66) K Center AF /Multi AF The page numbers in parentheses indicate B Battery remaining indicator (13) indicator (45)/Focus preset value the location of additional important C White balance indicator (49) (47) information.
Page 110 X Menu/Guide menu (44) For still image playback For movie playback The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. 12/12 x1.3 00:00:12 BACK/NEXT VOLUME A Change folder indicator (57) FOLDER DELETE PROTECT DPOF B Recording mode indicator (53) M Image size indicator (67) C Volume indicator (54)/Protect N Recording mode indicator (67)
Page 111: Index
Additional information Computer Focus preset ..........47 Index Copying images to your computer ..72, 82 Shooting (using auto mode) ......22 USB cable ........... 76 Folder USB driver ..........73, 82 Folder for playback ........57 Symbols Control button ..........17 Recording folder .........
Page 112 Viewing the images on your computer ............79, 83 Memory Stick RED EYE REDUCTION ......27, 101 Still image shooting Formatting a “Memory Stick” ....43 RESET button ..........9, 84 AE/AF lock lamp .......... 9 Inserting a “Memory Stick” ......20 Auto focus mode ........
Page 113 Viewing on the single-image screen ....35 VOICE ..............54 Warnings and messages ........92 Zoom Playback zoom ..........58 Using the smart zoom ........24...
Page 116 Printed on 100% recycled paper Additional information on this product and answers to frequent using VOC (Volatile Organic asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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