DSCT7 Sony Cameras User Manual

2-591-815-12(1)

Additional information on this product and answers

to frequently asked questions can be found at our

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2591815120

Digital Still Camera

User’s Guide/

Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and

“Read This First” (separate volume) 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-T7

Serial No. ___________________________

DSC-T7

“Read This First” (separate volume)

Explains the set-up and basic operations

for shooting/playback with your camera.

Enjoying the

camera

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your

camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are

recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning your

used rechargeable batteries to

the collection and recycling

location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries, call toll free

1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithium-Ion batteries.

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

Note:

Model DSC-T7 is to be used with the Interface

Adaptor.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

WARNING

For Customers in the U.S.A. and

Canada

For Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product's

enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DSC-T7

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the

equipment in order to comply with the limits for a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

This product has been tested and found compliant

with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for

using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8

feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific

frequencies may influence the picture and sound

of this camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes

data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart

the application or disconnect and connect the

communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (Applicable in the

European Union and other European

countries with separate collection

systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging

indicates that this product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be handed over

to the applicable collection point for the recycling

of electrical and electronic equipment. By

ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you

will help prevent potential negative consequences

for the environment and human health, which

could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. The recycling of

materials will help to conserve natural resources.

For more detailed information about recycling of

this product, please contact your local city office,

your household waste disposal service or the shop

where you purchased the product.

Applicable Accessory: “Memory Stick Duo”

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted

to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be

replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied

one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,

(i.e., marked with an or mark) must be

used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a

detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse

cover after you change the fuse. Never use the

plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the

fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony

service station.

For the Customers in the U.S.A. and

Canada

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF

THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT

TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE

HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND

(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY

INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING

INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE

UNDESIRED OPERATION.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For Customers in Europe

Notice for customers in the

United Kingdom

“Memory Stick”

N50

Notes on using your camera

Types of “Memory Stick” that can be

used

The IC recording medium used by this

camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are

two types of “Memory Stick”.

• “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory

Stick Duo” with your camera.

• “Memory Stick”

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see

page 90.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo”

with “Memory Stick” compatible

equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by

inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor (supplied).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack

• Charge the supplied NP-FE1 battery pack before

using the camera for the first time. (

t step 1 in

“Read This First”)

• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not

completely discharged. Also, even if the battery

pack is not fully charged, you can use the

partially charged capacity of the battery pack as

is.

• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a

long time, use up the existing charge and

remove it from your camera, then store it in a

cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery

pack functions (page 92).

• For details on the usable battery pack, see

page 92.

Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss

lens which is capable of reproducing sharp

images with excellent contrast.

The lens for this camera has been produced

under a quality assurance system certified

by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality

standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

No compensation for contents of the

recording

• The 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.

Back up recommendation

• To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always

copy (back up) data to other medium.

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-

proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”

(page 94) before operating the camera.

• Before you record one-time events, make a trial

recording to make sure that the camera is

working correctly.

• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water

entering the inside of the camera may cause

malfunctions which in some cases may not be

repairable.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright

light. It may cause the malfunction of your

camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that

generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.

The camera may not be able to record or play

back properly.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations

may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it

before using the camera (page 94).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to

malfunctions and an inability to record images,

this may render the recording medium unusable,

or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of

flash emission may cause dirt on the flash

surface to become discolored or to stick to the

flash surface, resulting in insufficient light

emission.

Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder

(for models with an LCD finder) and

lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are

manufactured using extremely high-precision

technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are

operational for effective use. However, there

may be some tiny black points and/or bright

points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that

constantly appear on the LCD screen and the

LCD finder. These points are normal in the

manufacturing process and do not affect the

recording in any way.

• Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens

to direct sunlight for long periods may cause

malfunctions. Be careful when placing the

camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen

may be discolored and that may cause a

malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful

not to apply force to it.

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule

for Camera File system) universal standard

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries

Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera

on other equipment and playback of images

recorded or edited with other equipment on your

camera are not guaranteed.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized

recording of such materials may be contrary to the

provisions of the copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in

this manual are reproduced images, and are not

actual images shot using this camera.

For full use of the digital still camera

Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode

“Read This First” (separate volume)

1 Prepare the battery pack

2 Turn the camera on/set the clock

3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo”

4 Select the image size for use

5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Shoot still images (Scene Selection)

6 View/Delete images

Get more friendly with your camera

This manual

• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting)

t page 24

• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 26

• Change the default settings t page 44

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

This manual

• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in

various ways t page 54

• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 68

Table of contents

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4

Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11

Color – On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 12

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size”............................................... 13

Identifying parts.......................................................................................14

Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................17

Changing the screen display ...................................................................21

Number of still images and recording time of movies..............................22

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............23

Using the mode switch ............................................................................24

Using menu items ..............................................................................26

Menu items ..........................................................................................27

Shooting menu ........................................................................................29

(Camera)

(EV)

9 (Focus)

(Metering Mode)

WB (White Bal)

ISO

(P.Quality)

Mode (REC Mode)

BRK (Bracket Step)

(Interval)

(Flash Level)

PFX (P.Effect)

(Saturation)

(Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 37

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize)

(Rotate)

(Divide)

(Setup)

Trimming

Using Setup items.............................................................................. 44

Camera 1........................................................................................... 45

AF Mode

Digital Zoom

Date/Time

Red Eye Reduction

AF Illuminator

Auto Review

Camera 2........................................................................................... 48

Enlarged Icon

Memory Stick Tool ............................................................................. 49

Format

Create REC. Folder

Change REC. Folder

Setup 1............................................................................................... 51

LCD Backlight

Beep

Language

Initialize

Setup 2............................................................................................... 52

File Number

USB Connect

Video Out

Clock Set

Using the Setup screen

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................54

Copying images to your computer...........................................................56

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera ..................63

Using the supplied software ....................................................................64

Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................66

How to print still images ..........................................................................68

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................69

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................73

Viewing images on a TV screen..............................................................75

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................77

Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................87

On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................90

On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .........................................................92

On the battery charger ............................................................................93

Precautions .............................................................................................94

Specifications ..........................................................................................96

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

......................................................................................................98

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically

(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on

t [Focus] (page 30)

If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

t See

“Hints for preventing blur” (below).

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

Press fully down

straight away

Press halfway

down, then Flashing,lit/beeps Press fully down

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the

camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the

flash in dark places are also recommended.

Focus Exposure Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can

enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use

various camera functions such as the mode

switch (page 24), the menus (page 26), and so

on.

60min

Enjoying the camera

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is

the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Exposure

Adjusting the light intensity

Overexposure

= too much light

Whitish image

The exposure is automatically set to the

proper value in the auto adjustment mode.

However, you can adjust it manually using

the functions below.

[EV]:

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has

been determined by the camera.

t page 29

[Metering Mode]:

Allows you to change the part of the

subject to be measured to determine the

exposure. t page 32

[Bracket Setup]:

Records three images with the exposure

value of each image slightly shifted.

t page 35

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light

Darker image

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

light

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

through

ISO = Recording sensitivity

Exposure:

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device

(equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ

depending on the ISO sensitivity.

[ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 33

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.

However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 32).

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.

However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image.

However, the image may become darker.

Color

On the effects of lighting

Weather/lighting

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

Characteristics of

light

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

Enjoying the camera

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.

If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory,

and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.

Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data

processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

The default settings are marked with .

* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 33)

You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high

compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

1 Image size: 5M

2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels

2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)

640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Pixel

Many (Fine image

quality and large file

size)

Example: Printing in up to A4

size

Few (Rough image

quality but small file

size)

Example: An attached image

to be sent by e-mail

Image size Usage guidelines

5M (2592×1944) Larger

Smaller

For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size

3:2* (2592×1728)

3M (2048×1536)

1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size

VGA(E-Mail)

(640×480)

For recording a large number of images

For attaching images to e-mail or creating home pages

2592

1944

480

640

Pixels

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of

operation.

Camera

A Shutter button (t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

B Power lamp (

t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

C Flash (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

D Self-timer lamp (

t step 5 in “Read

This First”)/AF illuminator (47)

E For shooting: Zoom (W/T) lever

(

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

For viewing: / (Playback zoom)

lever/ (Index) lever (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

F Flash charge lamp (orange) (

t step 5

in “Read This First”)

G Microphone

H Lens

I Lens cover

A Mode switch (24)

B MENU button (26)

C Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/

z (t step 2 in

“Read This First”)

Menu off: // / (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

D LCD screen (21)

E (Image Size/Delete) button

(

t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)

F (Display on/off) button (21)

G Speaker

H Power button (

t step 2 in “Read

This First”)

I Battery eject lever

J Hook for neck strap (

t “Read This

First”)

K Battery cover (

t step 1 in “Read This

First”)

L Multi connector

M “Memory Stick Duo” cover (bottom)

(

t step 3 in “Read This First”)

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N “Memory Stick Duo” slot (bottom)

(

t step 3 in “Read This First”)

O Access lamp (bottom) (

t step 4 in

“Read This First”)

P Screw groove (bottom)

Interface Adaptor

Use the Interface Adaptor for a variety of

connections.

Attaching the Interface Adaptor

Push the Interface Adaptor firmly into the

camera until it clicks into place.

To detach the Interface Adaptor, hold down

the eject button as you remove the Interface

Adaptor.

Q A/V OUT (MONO) jack (75)

R (USB) jack (58, 70)

S DC IN jack

For connecting an AC-LS5/AC-LS5K

AC Adaptor (not supplied).

Stand

The stand provides a stable resting place for

the camera. If you use a tripod, attach it to

the stand.

Attaching a tripod

1 Insert the camera in the stand as shown.

A Screw groove

B Locking screw

Eject button

2 To the multi connector

1 To DC IN jack

3 To wall outlet

v mark

Interface Adaptor

2 Make sure to match the locking screw with

the screw groove on the camera, and then

turn the locking screw to secure the stand

to the camera.

C Locking screw

D Tripod screw hole

Attach the tripod here.

• See the operating instructions supplied with the

tripod for the method of attaching the tripod.

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly

secure the stand to tripods having longer screws,

and may damage the stand.

• Be careful so that the tip of the tripod screw

does not scratch the stand.

• Attach the tripod so that the camera is stable. If

you shoot with the camera in an unstable

condition, the camera may fall, resulting in

damage or malfunction.

Enjoying the camera

Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of

operation.

When shooting still images

When shooting movies

60min

C:32:00

101

[

00:28:25

]

00:00:00

STBY

STD

6 40

+2.0

60min

Display Indication

Battery remaining (t step

1 in “Read This First”)

z AE/AF lock (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

BRK Recording mode (24, 33)

White balance (32)

STBY

REC

Standby/Recording a movie

(

t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

Camera mode (Scene

Selection) (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Camera mode (Program)

(24)

Flash mode (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Zoom scaling (t 45, step 5

in “Read This First”)

Red-eye reduction (46)

Sharpness (36)

5 Saturation (36)

6 Contrast (36)

AF illuminator (47)

Metering mode (32)

Picture effect (35)

Display Indication

Macro (t step 5 in “Read

This First”)

AF mode (45)

AF range finder frame

indicator (30)

1.0m Focus preset distance (30)

60min

1.3

S AF M A F

Display Indication

Image size (t step 4 in

“Read This First”)

FINE STD Image quality (33)

Recording folder (49)

Remaining “Memory

Stick” capacity (22)

00:00:00

[00:28:05]

Recording time [maximum

recordable time] (22)

1/30" Multi Burst interval (35)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (22)

Self-timer (t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (87)

Date/Time (46)

ISO number (33)

Display Indication

Vibration warning (10)

• Indicates vibration will

prevent you from shooting

clear images. Even if the

vibration warning appears,

you can still shoot images.

However, for better image

stability, we recommend

using a tripod. It is also

helpful to use the flash for

better lighting.

E Low battery warning (23)

+ Spot metering cross hair

(32)

AF range finder frame (30)

3:2

3M 1M VGA

FINE

6 40

STD

6 40

160

101

Display Indication

Histogram (21, 29)

NR slow shutter

• If you select shutter speeds

of 1/6 second or slower, the

NR slow shutter function

activates automatically to

reduce the picture noise and

“NR” appears.

125 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

+2.0EV EV level value (29)

(not displayed

on the screen

on the previous

page)

Menu/Guide menu (26)

DPOF

Enjoying the camera

When playing back still images

When playing back movies

60min

C:32:00

101

VGA

1.3

101

12/12

+2.0EV

F3.5500

VOLUMEBACK/NEXT

60min

Display Indication

Battery remaining (t step

1 in “Read This First”)

Image size (t step 4 in

“Read This First”)

Recording mode (24, 33)

N Playback (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Volume (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

- Protect (38)

Print order (DPOF) mark

(73)

Change folder (37)

Zoom scaling (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Step

12/16

Frame by frame playback

(33)

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (37)

Playback bar (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (70)

Recording folder (49)

Playback folder (37)

Remaining “Memory

Stick” capacity (22)

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected

folder

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (87)

00:00:12 Counter (22)

60min

3:2

1M VGA

FINE

6 40

STD

6 40

160

1.3

101

Display Indication

Do not disconnect the USB

cable (71)

+2.0EV EV level value (29)

ISO number (33)

Metering mode (32)

Flash

White balance (32)

500 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

Playback image (t step 6

in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

Histogram (21, 29)

• appears when histogram

display is disabled.

2005 1 1

Recording date/time of the

playback image (46)

Menu/Guide menu (26)

BACK/

Select images

VOLUME

Adjust volume

DPOF

Enjoying the camera

Changing the screen display

Each time you press the (Display on/

off) button, the display changes as follows.

• When you set the histogram display to on,

image information is displayed during playback.

• The histogram does not appear:

When shooting in the following situations

– The menu is displayed.

– Recording movies.

During playback in the following situations

– The menu is displayed.

– In index mode.

– You are using playback zoom.

– You are rotating still images.

– Playback of movies.

• A large difference in the histogram displayed

when shooting and during playback may occur

when:

– The flash strobes.

– The shutter speed is slow or high.

• The histogram may not appear for images

recorded using other cameras.

S AF

VGA

S AF

VGA

S AF

60min

101

Histogram on

Indicators off

Indicators on

Histogram display

(page 29)

Number of still images and recording time of

movies

The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that

can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera. The values may vary

depending on the shooting conditions.

The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and

[Standard] on the lower line.) (Images)

• The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal].

• The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst].

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.

• You can resize the images later ([Resize], (page 40)).

The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second)

• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.

• For image size and image quality, see page 13.

• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ

from the actual image size.

Capacity

Size

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB

5M 12 25 51 92 188 384

23 48 96 174 354 723

3:2 12255192188384

23 48 96 174 354 723

3M 20 41 82 148 302 617

37 74 149 264 537 1097

1M 50 101 202 357 726 1482

93 187 376 649 1320 2694

VGA(E-Mail) 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928

491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821

Capacity

Size

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB

640(Fine) – – – 0:02:57 0:06:02 0:12:20

640(Standard) 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27

160 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22

Enjoying the camera

Battery life and number of images that can be

recorded/viewed

The tables show the approximate number of

images that can be recorded/viewed and the

battery life when you shoot images in

[Normal] mode with battery pack

(supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient

temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers

of images that can be recorded or viewed

take into account changing the “Memory

Stick Duo” as necessary.

Note that the actual numbers may be less

than those indicated depending on the

conditions of use.

• The battery capacity decreases as the number of

uses increases and also over time (page 92).

• The number of images that can be recorded/

viewed and the battery life are decreased under

the following conditions:

– The surrounding temperature is low

– The flash is used

– The camera has been turned on and off many

times

– The zoom is used frequently

– [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright]

– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]

– The battery power is low

When shooting still images

• Shooting in the following situations:

– (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]

– [AF Mode] is set to [Single]

– Shooting once every 30 seconds

– The zoom is switched alternately between the

W and T ends

– The flash strobes once every two times

– The power turns on and off once every ten

times

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA

standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products

Association)

• Number of shooting image does not change

depending on the image size.

When viewing still images

• Viewing single images in order at about three

second intervals

When shooting movies

• Shooting movies continuously with an image

size of [160]

No. of images

Battery life

(min.)

Approx. 150 Approx. 75

No. of images Battery life (min.)

Approx. 2600 Approx. 130

Battery life (min.)

Approx. 60

Using the mode switch

Set the mode switch to the desired function.

Still image shooting modes

: Auto: Auto adjustment mode

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read

This First”

Program: Program auto shooting mode

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter

speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the

menu.

(For details on the functions available t page 27)

: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t step 5 in

“Read This First”

Control button

Mode switch

: Shooting movies

t step 5 in “Read This First”

: Playback/Edit

t step 6 in “Read This First”

Enjoying the camera

Scene Selection

For details t step 5 in “Read This First”

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of

functions is determined by the camera.

( : you can select the desired setting)

Macro Flash

AF range

finder

Focus preset

Exposure

bracket

White

Balance

Flash level

Burst/Multi

Burst

— / — — —

————

—Auto/ —

—Center AF

0.5m/1.0m/

3.0m/7.0m

———

— /

—— — ——

Using the menu

Using menu items

1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch.

Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the (Camera) menu

settings.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select the desired menu item with b/B

on the control button.

• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B

until it appears on the screen.

• Press z after selecting an item when the mode

switch is set to .

4 Select the setting with v/V.

The setting you select is zoomed and is set.

5 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu

items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.

• You cannot select items that are grayed out.

v/V/b/B button

z button

Mode switch

Control button

MENU button

ISO

100

200

400

ISO

Auto

For details on the operation

page 26

Using the menu

Menu items

The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available

items are displayed on the screen.

( : available)

Mode switch position: Auto Program Scene

Menu for shooting (page 29)

(Camera)

—

(EV) — —

9 (Focus) — —

(Metering Mode) — —

WB (White Bal) — —

ISO — — —

(P.Quality) — — —

Mode (REC Mode) — —

BRK (Bracket Step)

—

——

(Interval) —

——

(Flash Level) —

——

PFX (P.Effect) — —

(Saturation) — — — —

(Contrast) — — — —

(Sharpness) — — — —

(Setup)

—

For details on the operation

page 26

* The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 25).

**Available only during enlarged playback.

Menu for viewing (page 37)

(Folder) — — — —

- (Protect) — — — —

DPOF ————

(Print) — — — —

(Slide) — — — —

(Resize) — — — —

(Rotate) — — — —

(Divide) — — — —

(Setup) ————

Trimming** — — — —

For details on the operation

page 26

Using the menu

Shooting menu

The default settings are marked with .

Select the still image camera mode.

t step 5 in “Read This First”

Manually adjusts the exposure.

Toward – Toward +

• For details on the exposure t page 11

• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.

• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure

adjustment may not be effective.

z Adjusting [EV] by displaying a histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of

an image. Set the mode switch to in advance,

then press repeatedly to display the

histogram. The graph display indicates a bright

image when skewed to the right side, a dark

image when skewed to the left side. A histogram

can be used to check the exposure and adjust

[EV].

A Number of pixels

B Brightness

• The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure.

– When (Camera) is set to [Auto]

– When playing back a single image

– During Quick Review

(Camera)

(EV)

M +2.0EV

Toward +: Brightens an image.

0EV

The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.

m –2.0EV

Toward –: Darkens an image.

60min

BrightDark

For details on the operation

page 26

You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in

auto focus mode.

• AF stands for Auto Focus.

• Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error

increases.

• The distance selection is limited according to the Scene mode (page 25).

• When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount

of vibration.

9 (Focus)

(unlimited distance)

Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the

subject. (Focus preset)

• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass,

it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these

cases, use of [Focus] is convenient.

7.0m

3.0m

1.0m

0.5m

Spot AF ( )

Focuses automatically on an extremely small subject or a

narrow area.

• This is useful when focusing on an extremely small subject or a

narrow area. Use together with the AF lock function lets you

shoot in the desired image composition. Take care to hold the

camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the

range finder frame.

Center AF

()

Focuses automatically on a subject near the center of the

frame.

• Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the

desired image composition.

Multi AF

(Multipoint AF)

(Still image )

(Movie )

Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder

frame.

• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the

frame.

VGA

FINE

S AF

60min

101

AF range finder frame

indicator

VGA

FINE

98P

S AF

60min

101

AF range finder frame

indicator

Using the menu

For details on the operation

page 26

• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near

the center of the frame. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is

not displayed.

• Focus setting is not available depending on the Scene mode (page 25).

z If the subject is out of focus

When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot

AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, do as follows.

1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter

button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).

As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many

times as you want.

2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,

and press the shutter button fully down.

F2.8 30

VGA

FINE

98P

S AF

60min

101

AE/AF lock indicator

AF range finder frame

VGA

FINE

S AF

F2.8 30

60min

101

For details on the operation

page 26

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the

exposure.

• For details on the exposure t page 11

• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is

recommended to focus on the metering position (page 30).

Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when

the colors of a image look strange.

• For details on [White Bal] t page 12

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you

select (Fluorescent).

• Except in [ ] modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.

• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 25).

(Metering Mode)

Spot (Spot metering)

()

Measures only a part of the subject.

• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there

is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Center (Center-weighted

metering)( )

Measures the center of the image, and determines the

exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.

Multi (Multi-pattern

metering)

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The

camera determines a well-balanced exposure.

WB (White Bal)

(Flash)

Adjusts for the flash conditions.

• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.

n (Incandescent)

Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change

quickly such as a party hall, or under bright lighting such as

photography studios.

(Fluorescent)

Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.

(Cloudy)

Adjusts for a cloudy sky.

(Daylight)

Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs,

fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.

Auto

Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

VGA

F2.8250

FINE

SAF

60min

101

Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject.

Using the menu

For details on the operation

page 26

Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the

sensitivity.

• For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12

• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.

• [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.

Selects the still image quality.

• For details on the image quality t page 13

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

ISO

400

Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or

shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small

number to obtain high image quality.

200

100

Auto

(P.Quality)

Fine (FINE)

Records with high quality (low compression).

Standard (STD)

Records with standard quality (high compression).

Mode (REC Mode)

Multi Burst ( )

Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when

you press the shutter button.

• This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example.

• You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode

(page 35).

Exp Brktg (BRK)

Records a series of three images with the exposure values

automatically shifted.

• You can select the image with the appropriate exposure after

recording when you are unable to shoot good pictures depending

on the brightness of the subject.

Burst ( )

Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer

to the following table) when you press and hold down the

shutter button.

• When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.

Normal

Does not shoot continuously.

For details on the operation

page 26

On the [Multi Burst]

• You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure.

– To pause/resume: Press z on the control button.

– To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.

• You cannot use the following functions in the [Multi Burst] mode:

– Smart zoom

–Flash

– Inserting the date and time

– Dividing a series of images shot with [Multi Burst]

– Deleting a frame in a series of images shot with [Multi Burst]

– Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when (Camera) is set to [Auto]

• When playing back a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped

with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames.

• The image size of images shot in the [Multi Burst] mode is 1M.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the [Multi Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 25).

On the [Exp Brktg]

• The flash is set to (No flash).

• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other

images.

• When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 29), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted

brightness.

• The recording interval is approximately 0.7 second.

• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket

adjustment value.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the [Exp Brktg] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 25).

On the [Burst]

• The flash is set to (No flash).

• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.

• When the battery level is low, or when the “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the [Burst] stops.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the [Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 25).

The maximum number of continuous shots

(Units: images)

Quality

Size

Fine Standard

5M 9 15

3:2 9 15

3M 13 24

1M 32 59

VGA(E-Mail) 100 100

Using the menu

For details on the operation

page 26

• BRK (Bracket Step) is not displayed in some Scene modes.

Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 33).

• (Interval) is not displayed in some Scene modes.

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

• To change flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First”

• (Flash Level) is not displayed in some Scene modes.

Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.

• This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off.

BRK (Bracket Step)

±1.0EV

Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV.

±0.7EV

Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV.

±0.3EV

Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.

(Interval)

1/7.5 (1/7.5")

• This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the

menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 33).

1/15 (1/15")

1/30 (1/30")

(Flash Level)

+ ( +)

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

Normal

– ( –)

Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

PFX (P.Effect)

B & W ( )

Records the image in monochrome (black and white).

Sepia ( )

Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph).

Off

No effect.

For details on the operation

page 26

Adjusts the saturation of the image.

Adjusts the contrast of the image.

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

See page 44.

(Saturation)

+ ( )

Toward +: Brightens the color.

Normal

– ( )

Toward –: Darkens the color.

(Contrast)

+ ( )

Toward +: Enhances the contrast.

Normal

– ( )

Toward –: Reduces the contrast.

(Sharpness)

+ ( )

Toward +: Sharpens the image.

Normal

– ( )

Toward –:Softens the image.

(Setup)

For details on the operation

page 26

Using the menu

Viewing menu

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back.

1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

z On the [Folder]

The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 49). You can change the

folder or create a new one.

• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 49)

• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 50)

• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is

displayed, the following indicators appear.

: Moves to the previous folder.

: Moves to the next folder.

: Moves to either the previous and next folders.

(Folder)

See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels the selection.

BACK/NEXT

Select Folder

Cancel

Folder Name:

102 2/2

Created:

No. Of Files:

2005

102MSDCF

111::05:34

For details on the operation

page 26

Protects images against accidental erasure.

To protect images in single-image mode

1 Display the image you want to protect.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.

4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.

To protect images in index mode

1 Press (index) to display the index screen.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z.

5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z.

A green - indicator appears on the selected image.

6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images.

7 Press MENU.

8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.

• To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, and press z. Select [On] with B,

then press z.

- (Protect)

Protect (-)

See the following procedure.

Exit

Exits the Protection function.

VGA

2/9

Protect

Exit

BACK/NEXT

60min

101

TO NEXT

•

SELECT

- (green)

Using the menu

For details on the operation

page 26

To cancel the protection

In single-image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.”

In index mode

1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in

index mode

.”

2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray.

3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.

4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.

To cancel protection of all images in the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z.

Select [Off] with

B, then press z.

• Note that formatting the “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on it, even if images are protected,

and these images cannot be recovered.

• It may take some time to protect an image.

Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 73).

See page 69.

Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show).

Interval

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

3 sec

Sets the slide show interval.

5 sec

10 sec

30 sec

1 min

For details on the operation

page 26

Image

Repeat

1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button.

2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z.

The slide show starts.

To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z.

• During a slide show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B.

• The [Interval] time is just a guideline, so it may vary depending on the image size, etc.

You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The

original image is retained even after resizing.

1 Display the image you want to resize.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B, then press z.

4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z.

The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.

• For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in “Read This First”

• You cannot change the size of movies or [Multi Burst] images.

• When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates.

• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2.

• When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.

Folder

Plays back all images in the selected folder.

All

Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

Plays back images in a continuous loop.

Off

After all the images have been played back, the slide show

ends.

Start

See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels the slide show.

(Resize)

The setting size is just a guideline.

t step 4 in “Read This First”

VGA

Cancel

Cancels resizing.

Using the menu

For details on the operation

page 26

Rotates a still image.

1 Display the image to be rotated.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.

5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

• You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or [Multi Burst] images.

• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.

• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on

the software.

Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to

use when the “Memory Stick Duo” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your

e-mail messages.

• Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. Also note that you cannot restore files

once you cut them.

(Rotate)

Rotates an image. See the following procedure.

Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels rotation.

(Divide)

See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels division.

For details on the operation

page 26

Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002

This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in

the following file configuration.

1 Cutting scene A.

Divide

101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005.

2 Cutting scene B.

Divide

101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.

3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.

Delete Delete

4 Only the desired scenes remain.

Procedure

1 Display the movie to be divided.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [ ] (Divide) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

4 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The playback of the movie starts.

101_0002

101_0003

101_0001

3AB

101_0002

101_0004

123 B

101_0005

101_0004 101_0007

101_0006

AB2

101_0006

Using the menu

For details on the operation

page 26

5 Press z at the desired cutting point.

• When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the

cutting point using b/B.

• If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again.

6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.

7 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The movie is cut.

• The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording

folder.

• You cannot cut the following kinds of images.

– Still image

– Movies not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds)

– Protected movies (page 38)

See page 44.

Records as enlarged image (t step 6 in “Read This First”) as a new file

1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu.

2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z.

3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z.

The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.

• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is

retained.

• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

• You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2.

• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review.

(Setup)

Trimming

See the following procedure.

Return

Cancels trimming.

00:00:02

STD

6 40

Divide

Dividing

Point

O K

Cancel

Exit

60min

101

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items

You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.

1 Turn on the power.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Press B on the control button to select

(Setup).

4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to

select the item you want to set.

The frame of the selected item turns yellow.

5 Press z to enter the setting.

To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.

To return to the menu from the (Setup) screen, press b on the control button repeatedly.

To cancel the (Setup) setting

Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z on the control button. If it does not appear, select

the previous setting again.

• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

v/V/b/B button

z button

Mode switch

Control button

MENU button

Using the Setup screen

For details on the operation

page 44

Camera 1

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×).

When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom

• When you press the zoom lever, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.

AF Mode

Single (S AF)

Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is

pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for

shooting stationary subjects.

Monitor (M AF)

Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is

pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time

needed for focusing.

• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.

Digital Zoom

Smart

(Smart zoom)

()

Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is

not available when the image size is set to [5M] or [3:2].

• The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the

following table.

Precision

(Precision digital zoom)

()

Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6×, but the

image quality deteriorates.

Off ( )

Does not use the digital zoom.

Size Maximum zoom scale

—

3M Approx. 3.8×

1M Approx. 6.1×

VGA(E-Mail) Approx. 12×

The W side of this line is the optical zoom area,

and the T side is the digital zoom area

Zoom scaling indicator

For details on the operation

page 44

• The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.

• The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The , or indicator

flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

• When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no

effect on the recorded image.

Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting.

• The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The date and time

appear in red on the lower-right corner of the screen during playback only.

• You cannot insert the date and time into movies or images in the [Multi Burst] mode.

• The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later.

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the

flash. Select this before shooting.

• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of

vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.

• 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.

Date/Time

Day&Time

Superimposes the date, hour, and minute.

Date

Superimposes the year, month and day.

• The date is inserted in the order you select. (t step 2 in “Read

This First”)

Off

Does not superimpose the date and time.

Red Eye Reduction

On ( )

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.

Off

Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

Using the Setup screen

For details on the operation

page 44

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.

The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button

is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.

• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will

not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 2.0 m (78 25/32 inches) (W)/2.0 m (78 25/32 inches)

(T) is recommended.)

• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the

center of the subject.

• When Focus preset is set (page 30), [AF Illuminator] does not function.

• The AF range finder frame does not appear. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with

priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

• The AF illuminator does not operate when (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), (High-speed

shutter mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode.

• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look

directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after

shooting a still image.

• You cannot shoot the next image during the Auto Review display. If you press the shutter button halfway

down during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next

image.

AF Illuminator

Auto

Uses the AF illuminator.

Off

Does not use AF illuminator.

Auto Review

Use the Auto Review.

Off

Does not use Auto Review.

For details on the operation

page 44

Camera 2

The default settings are marked with .

Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Flash mode), (Self-timer), or

(Macro).

Enlarged Icon

Enlarges the indicators.

Off

Does not enlarge the indicators.

Using the Setup screen

For details on the operation

page 44

Memory Stick Tool

The default settings are marked with .

Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. The supplied or a commercially available “Memory Stick

Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately.

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected

images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete.

Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The folder creation screen appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the

folder becomes the current recording folder.

• For details on the folder, see page 37.

• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.

• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF.”

• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.

• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.

• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is

automatically created.

• For more information, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 62).

Format

See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels the formatting.

Create REC. Folder

See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels folder creation.

Create REC. Folder

Creating REC. folder

102MSDCF

Ready?

Cancel

60min

For details on the operation

page 44

Changes the folder currently used for recording images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The folder selection screen appears.

2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then z.

• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.

• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.

Change REC. Folder

See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels changing the recording folder.

BACK/NEXT

Select REC. Folder

Cancel

Folder Name:

102 2/2

Created:

No. Of Files:

2005

102MSDCF

111::05:34

Using the Setup screen

For details on the operation

page 44

Setup 1

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack.

• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.

Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.

Initializes the setting to the default setting.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The settings are reset to the default setting.

• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.

LCD Backlight

Bright

Brightens.

Normal

Beep

Shutter

Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.

Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control

button/ press the shutter button.

Off

Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Language

Initialize

See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels the resetting.

For details on the operation

page 44

Setup 2

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.

Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge

compliant printer using the USB cable.

Sets the video signal output according to connected equipment.

File Number

Series

Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording

folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the

replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number

higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher

than the largest number is assigned.)

Reset

Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the

recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the

largest number is assigned.)

USB Connect

PictBridge

Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer

(page 69).

PTP

When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera

is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder

selected by the camera are copied to the computer.

(Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X.)

Normal

Connects the camera to a computer (page 58).

Video Out

NTSC

Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the

USA, Japan).

PAL

Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).

Using the Setup screen

For details on the operation

page 44

Sets the date and time.

Clock Set

Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then,

perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2

in “Read This First”).

Cancel

Cancels setting the clock.

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

For details on using a Macintosh computer,

refer to “Using your Macintosh computer”

(page 66).

Copying images to your computer (page 56)

Preparation

Viewing images on your

computer

Installing the USB driver.

• Installation of the USB driver is

not needed when using Windows

XP.

Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 64)

Viewing images saved on your

computer

Installing “PicturePackage”

(page 64).

Storing images on a CD-R

Creating a Music Video/

Slideshow

Printing images

Creating a video CD using “ImageMixer” (page 64)

Creating a video CD “ImageMixer VCD2” is

installed automatically when

“PicturePackage” is installed.

Using your computer

The following environment is

recommended for a computer connected to

the camera.

Recommended environment for

copying images

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98,

Windows 98SE, Windows 2000

Professional, Windows Millennium

Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or

Windows XP Professional

• Operation is not assured in an environment

based on an upgrade of the operating

systems described above or in a multi-boot

environment.

CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

USB connector: Provided as standard

Display: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color

(16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more

Recommended environment for using

“PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer

VCD2”

Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or

later, Windows Media Player 7.0 or later,

DirectX 9.0b or later

Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with

speakers

Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is

recommended.)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 500 MB

Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver

compliant) with 4 MB of VRAM

• For automatic creation of a Music Video/

Slideshow (page 64), a Pentium III 500 MHz or

faster CPU is required.

• When using “ImageMixer VCD2,” a Pentium III

800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended.

• This software is compatible with DirectX

technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use.

• A separate software application for operating

the recording device is required in order to write

to CD-Rs.

Notes on connecting your camera to a

computer

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the

recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a

single computer at the same time, some devices,

including your camera, may not operate,

depending on the types of USB devices you are

using.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a

USB hub.

• Connecting your camera using a USB interface

that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed

transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-

Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• There are two modes for a USB connection

when connecting a computer, [Normal] (default

setting) and [PTP] modes. This section

describes the [Normal] mode as an example. For

details on [PTP], see page 52.

• When your computer resumes from the suspend

or sleep mode, communication between your

camera and your computer may not recover at

the same time.

Recommended computer

environment

Copying images to your computer

This section describes the process using a

Windows computer as an example.

You can copy images from the camera to

your computer as follows.

For a computer with a “Memory Stick”

slot

Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the

camera and insert it in the Memory Stick

Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor in the computer and copy the

images.

For a computer without a “Memory

Stick” slot

Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 56 to

61 to copy images.

• A driver is software that enables equipment

connected to the computer to operate properly.

• When using Windows XP, start from Stage 2.

• When “PicturePackage” is already installed,

start from Stage 2.

NOTE: Do not connect the camera to

the computer at this time.

1 Shut down all application

software in use.

• In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator

(authorized Administrators).

2 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer, then click [USB Driver]

when the install menu screen

appears.

The “InstallShield Wizard” screen

appears.

• If the install menu screen does not appear,

double-click (My Computer)

(PICTUREPACKAGE).

3 Click [Next].

The USB driver installation starts.

When the installation is finished, the

screen informs you of completion.

4 Click the radio button next to

[Yes, I want to restart my

computer now] to select it, then

click [Finish].

Your computer restarts. Now, you can

establish a USB connection.

Remove the CD-ROM when the installation

is completed.

Stage 1: Installing the USB

Driver

Using your computer

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with

recorded images into the camera.

2 Insert the sufficiently charged

battery pack in the camera, or

connect the camera to a wall

outlet (wall socket) with the AC

Adaptor (not supplied).

• When you copy images to your computer

using battery pack, copying may fail or

image data may be corrupted if the battery

pack shut off too soon.

3 Set the mode switch to , then

turn on the camera and the

computer.

Stage 2: Preparing the camera

and the computer

Connect the Interface Adaptor (page 15).

• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard

appears on the desktop.

“USB Mode Normal” appears on the screen

of the camera.

When a USB connection is established for

the first time, your computer automatically

runs a program to recognize the camera.

Wait for a while.

* During communication, the access indicators

turn red. Do not operate the computer until the

indicators turn white.

• If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear, set

[USB Connect] to [Normal] (page 52).

• For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the

procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying

images to a Computer” on page 60.

This section describes an example of

copying images to a “My Documents”

folder.

Stage 3: Connecting the camera

and your computer

2 To the (USB)

jack

USB cable

1 To a USB connector

3 To the multi connector

Interface Adaptor

Stage 4-A: Copying images to a

computer

USB Mode

Switch on

Normal

Access

indicators*

Using your computer

1 After making a USB connection in

Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a

folder on my computer using

Microsoft Scanner and Camera

Wizard]

t [OK] as the wizard

screen appears automatically on

the desktop.

The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”

screen appears.

2 Click [Next].

The images saved on the “Memory

Stick Duo” of the camera appear.

3 Click the check box of unwanted

images to remove the checkmark

so they are not copied, then click

[Next].

The “Picture Name and Destination”

screen appears.

4 Select a name and destination for

the images, then click [Next].

Image copying starts. When the copying

is completed, the “Other Options”

screen appears.

• This section describes an example of

copying images to the “My Documents”

folder.

5 Click the radio button next to

[Nothing. I'm finished working

with these pictures] to select it,

then click [Next].

The “Completing the Scanner and

Camera Wizard” screen appears.

6 Click [Finish].

The wizard screen closes.

• To continue copying other images,

disconnect the USB cable (page 61) and

reconnect it. Then follow the procedure

explained in “Stage 3: Connecting the

camera and your computer” on page 58.

• For Windows XP, follow the procedure

explained in “Stage 4-A: Copying images to a

computer” on page 58.

This section describes an example of

copying images to the “My Documents”

folder.

1 Double-click [My Computer] t

[Removable Disk]

t [DCIM].

If no new folders have been created,

only the

“101MSDCF” folder is

displayed.

• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not

displayed, see page 83.

2 Double-click the folder where the

image files you want to copy are

stored.

Then, right-click an image file to

display the menu and click

[Copy].

3 Double-click the [My Documents]

folder. Then, right-click on the

“My Documents” window to

display the menu and click

[Paste].

The image files are copied to the “My

Documents” folder.

Stage 4-B: Copying images to a

Computer

Using your computer

• When an image with the same file name

exists in the copy destination folder, the

overwrite confirmation message appears.

When you overwrite an existing image with

a new one, the original file data is deleted.

To copy an image file to the computer

without overwriting, change the file name to

a different name and then copy the image

file. However, note that if you change the

file name, you may not be able to play back

that image with your camera (page 63).

This section describes the procedure for

viewing copied images in the “My

Documents” folder.

1 Click [Start] t [My Documents].

The contents of the “My Documents”

folder are displayed.

• If you are not using Windows XP,

double-click [My Documents] on the

desktop.

2 Double-click the desired image

file.

The image is displayed.

Perform the following procedure when:

• Disconnecting the USB cable

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”

• Turning off the camera

x For Windows 2000/Me/XP

1 Double-click on the tasktray.

2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop].

3 Confirm the device on the confirmation

window, then click [OK].

4 Click [OK].

• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.

5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the

“Memory Stick Duo”, or turn off the

camera.

Stage 5: Viewing images on

your computer

To delete the USB connection

Double-click here

x For Windows 98/98SE

1 Confirm that the access indicators (page

58) are white.

2 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the

“Memory Stick Duo”, or turn off the

camera.

The image files recorded with your camera

are grouped as folders on the “Memory

Stick Duo”.

Example: viewing folders on Windows XP

A Folder containing image data recorded

using a camera not equipped with the

folder creating function

B Folder containing image data recorded

using this camera

When not creating any new folders, there

is only the “101MSDCF” folder.

C Folder containing movie data, etc.,

recorded using a camera not equipped with

the folder creating function

• You cannot record any images to the

“100MSDCF” or “MSSONY” folders. The

images in these folders are available only for

viewing.

• For more information about folders, see pages

37, 49.

• Image files are named as follows. ssss

stands for any number within the range from

0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the

name of a movie file recorded in movie mode

and its corresponding index image file are the

same.

– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG

– Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG

– Index image files that are recorded when you

record movies: MOV0ssss.THM

Image file storage destinations

and file names

Using your computer

Viewing image files stored on a computer with

your camera

This section describes the process using a

Windows computer as an example.

When an image file copied to a computer

no longer remains on a “Memory Stick

Duo”, you can view that image again on the

camera by copying the image file on the

computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with

your camera has not been changed.

• You may be unable to play back some images

depending on the image size.

• When an image file has been processed by a

computer or when the image file was recorded

using a model other than that of your camera,

playback on your camera is not guaranteed.

• When there is no folder, first create a folder with

your camera (page 49) and then copy the image

file.

1 Right-click the image file, then

click [Rename]. Change the file

name to “DSC0ssss.”

Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for

ssss.

• If the overwrite confirmation message

appears, enter a different number.

• An extension may be displayed depending

on the computer settings. The extension for

still images is JPG, and the extension for

movies is MPG. Do not change the

extension.

2 Copy the image file to the

“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the

following order.

1Right-click the image file, then click

[Copy].

2Double-click [Removable Disk] or

[Sony MemoryStick] in [My

Computer].

3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder

in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].

• sss stands for any number within the

range from 100 to 999.

Using the supplied software

This section describes the process using a

Windows computer as an example.

The supplied CD-ROM contains two

software applications: “PicturePackage”

and “ImageMixer.”

PicturePackage

What you can do:

A Burning Video CD

The “ImageMixer VCD2” screen appears.

B Music Video/Slideshow Producer

C Save the images on CD-R

D Viewing video and pictures on PC

How to start up the functions:

Click one of A-D, then click the button at

the lower right of the screen.

You can install the “PicturePackage” and

“ImageMixer VCD2” software using the

following procedure.

• If you have not yet installed the USB driver

(page 56), do not connect the camera to the

computer before you install the

“PicturePackage” software (except for Windows

XP).

• In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator.

• When “PicturePackage” is installed, the USB

driver is installed automatically.

1 Turn on your computer, and insert

the CD-ROM (supplied) into the

CD-ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

• If it does not appear, double-click (My

Computer)

t (PICTUREPACKAGE)

2 Click [PicturePackage].

The “Choose Setup Language” screen

appears.

3 Select the desired language, then

click [Next] twice.

This section describes the English

screen.

The “License Agreement” screen

appears.

Read the agreement carefully. If you

accept the terms of the agreement, click

the radio button next to [I accept the

terms of the license agreement] and then

click [Next].

4 Follow the instructions on the

screen to complete the

installation.

• “ImageMixer VCD2” and “DirectX” will be

installed if you have not yet installed them.

• When the restarting confirmation message

appears, restart the computer following the

instructions on the screen.

Overview of the supplied

software

Installing the software

Using your computer

5 Remove the CD-ROM as the

shortcut icons of

“PicturePackage Menu” and

“PicturePackage destination

Folder” are displayed after the

installation.

To start up the software

• Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu”

icon on the desktop.

For information on the use of the

software

Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each

screen to show the on-line help.

Technical support for

“PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer

VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User

Support Center. For more

information, refer to the information

included on the CD-ROM.

Using your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your computer and

create a video CD using “ImageMixer

VCD2” (supplied).

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac

OS X (v10.0-v10.3)

USB connector: Provided as standard

Recommended computer environment

for using “ImageMixer VCD2”

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or

later)

CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power

Mac 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 × 768 dots or more, 32,000

colors or more

• QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed.

(QuickTime 5 or later is recommended.)

Notes on connecting your camera to a

computer

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the

recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a

single computer at the same time, some devices,

including your camera, may not operate

depending on the types of USB devices you are

using.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a

USB hub.

• Connecting your camera using a USB interface

that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed

transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-

Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• There are two modes for a USB connection

when connecting a computer, [Normal] (the

default setting) and [PTP] modes. This section

describes the [Normal] mode as an example. For

details on [PTP], see page 52.

• When your computer resumes from the suspend

or sleep mode, communication between your

camera and your computer may not recover at

the same time.

1 Prepare the camera and a

Macintosh computer.

Perform the same procedure as that

described in “Stage 2: Preparing the

camera and the computer” on page 57.

2 Connect the USB cable.

Perform the same procedure as that

described in “Stage 3: Connecting the

camera and your computer” on page 58.

3 Copy image files to the Macintosh

computer.

1Double-click the newly recognized icon

t [DCIM] t the folder where the

images you want to copy are stored.

2Drag and drop the image files to the

hard disk icon.

The image files are copied to the hard

disk.

• For details on the storage location of the

images and file names, see page 62.

4 View images on the computer.

Double-click the hard disk icon

t the

desired image file in the folder

containing the copied files to open that

image file.

Recommended environment

Copying and viewing images on

a computer

Using your computer

To disconnect the USB cable/ remove

the “Memory Stick Duo”/ turn off the

camera

Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of

the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash”

icon, then remove the USB cable, remove

the “Memory Stick Duo”, or turn off the

camera.

• If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the

procedure above after you have turned your

computer off.

• You can create an image file that is compatible

with the video CD creation function. To save the

data in the video CD format on a CD-R, you

need Toast (not supplied) by Roxio.

To install “ImageMixer VCD2”

• Shut down all other application software before

you install “ImageMixer VCD2.”

• The display settings should be 1024 × 768 dots

or higher and 32,000 colors or higher.

1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and

insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the

CD-ROM drive.

2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

3 Copy the [IMXINST.SIT] file in the

[MAC] folder to the hard disk icon.

4 Double-click the [IMXINST.SIT] file in

the copy-to folder.

5 Double-click the extracted [ImageMixer

VCD2_Install] file.

6 After the user information screen appears,

enter the desired name and password.

The installation of the software starts.

To start up “ImageMixer VCD2”

Open [Image Mixer] in [Application], then

double-click [ImageMixer VCD2].

For information on the use of the

software

Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each

screen to show the on-line help.

Creating a video CD using

“ImageMixer VCD2”

Technical support for “ImageMixer

VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User

Support Center. For more

information, refer to the information

included on the CD-ROM.

Printing still images

How to print still images

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 69)

You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a

PictBridge compliant printer.

Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer

You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Printing using a computer

You can copy images to a computer using the supplied

“PicturePackage” software and print the images.

Printing at a shop (page 73)

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with

your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a

(Print order) mark on images that you want to print out in advance.

Printing still images

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant

printer

Even if you do not have a computer, you

can print images shot using your camera by

connecting the camera directly to a

PictBridge compliant printer.

• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products

Association)

In single-image mode

You can print a single image on a printing

sheet.

In index mode

You can print several images at a reduced

size on a printing sheet. You can print a set

of either the same images (1) or different

images (2).

• An index print function may not be provided

depending on the printer.

• The quantity of images that can be printed as an

index image differ depending on the printer.

• You cannot print movies.

• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the

camera for about five seconds (error

notification), check the connected printer.

Prepare the camera to connect it to the

printer with the USB cable.

• It is recommended to use an AC Adaptor (not

supplied) to prevent the power from turning off

partway through printing.

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

2 Press B on the control button to

select (Setup).

3 Select [ ] (Setup2) with V, then

select [USB Connect] with v/V/B.

4 Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then

press z.

The USB mode is set.

Stage 1: Preparing the camera

Index lever

Control Button

MENU button

Connect the Interface Adaptor (page 15).

Turn on your camera and the

printer.

After the connection is made,

the indicator appears

The camera is set to playback mode,

then an image and the print menu appear

on the screen.

Regardless of what the mode switch is set

to, the print menu appears when you

complete Stage 2.

1 Select the desired printing

method with v/V on the control

button, then press z.

[All In This Folder]

Prints all the images in the folder.

[DPOF image]

Prints all the images with a (Print

order) mark (page 73) regardless of the

displayed image.

[Select]

Selects images and prints all the

selected images.

1Select the image you want to print with

b/B, then press z.

The mark appears on the selected

image.

• To select other images, repeat this

procedure.

2Select [Print] with V, then press z.

Stage 2: Connecting the camera

to the printer

USB cable

Interface Adaptor

2 To the (US B )

jack

1 To the USB

jack

3 To the multi connector

Stage 3: Printing

All In

This Folder

DPOF image

Select

This image

Cancel

Printing still images

[This image]

Prints a displayed image.

• If you select [This image] and set [Index] to

[On] in step 2, you can print a set of the

same images as an index image.

2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B.

[Index]

Select [On] to print as an index image.

[Size]

Select the size of the printing sheet.

[Date]

Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert

the date and time on images.

• When you choose [Date], the date will be

inserted in the order you select (

t step 2 in

“Read This First”). This function may not

be provided depending on the printer.

[Quantity]

When [Index] is set to [Off]:

Select the number of sheets of an image

that you want to print. The image will

be printed as a single image.

When [Index] is set to [On]:

Select the number of sets of images that

you want to print as an index image.

If you selected [This image] in step 1,

select the number of the same image

you want to print side by side on a sheet

as an index image.

• The designated number of images may not

all fit onto a single sheet depending on the

quantity of images.

3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press

The image is printed.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the

(Do not disconnect the USB cable)

indicator appears on the screen.

To print other images

After step 3, select [Select] and the desired

image with v/V, then perform from step 1.

To print images on the index screen

Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera”

(page 69) and “Stage 2: Connecting the

camera to the printer” (page 70), then

proceed with the following.

When you connect the camera to a printer,

the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to

turn off the print menu, then proceed as

follows.

1 Press (Index).

The index screen appears.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [ ] (Print) with B, then press z.

4 Select the desired printing method with

b/B, then press z.

OKExit

Off

Default

Size

Date

Quantity

Off

Index

Exit

Printing

2/3

indicator

All In

This Folder

DPOF image

Select

Cancel

[Select]

Selects images and prints all the selected

images.

Select the image you want to print with v/

V/b/B, then press z to display the

mark. (Repeat this procedure to select

other images.) Then, press MENU.

[DPOF image]

Prints all the images with a (Print

order) mark regardless of the displayed

image.

[All In This Folder]

Prints all the images in the folder.

5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3:

Printing” (page 70).

Printing still images

Printing at a shop

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo”

containing images shot with your camera to

a photo printing service shop. As long as

the shop supports photo printing services

conforming to the DPOF, you can make a

(Print order) mark on images in

advance so that you do not need to reselect

them when you print them out at the shop.

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a

function allowing you to make a

(Print

order) mark on images that you want to

print out later.

• You can also print the images with the

(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms

to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.

• You cannot mark movies.

• When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst]

mode, all the images are printed on one sheet

divided into 16 panels.

When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to

a shop

• Consult your photo printing service shop as to

what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.

• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your

photo printing service shop, copy the images

you want to print out to other medium such as a

CD-R and take it to the shop.

• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

with it.

• Before you take image data to a shop, always

copy (back up) your data to a disk.

• You cannot set the number of prints.

1 Display the image you want to

print.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press

A (Print order) mark is marked on

the image.

4 To mark other images, display the

desired image with b/B, then

press z.

To remove the mark in single-image

mode

Press z in step 3 or 4.

Marking in single-image mode

Control button

MENU button

VGA

2/9

DPOF

Exit

BACK/NEXT

101

60min

1 Display the index screen. (t step

6 in “Read This First”)

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press

4 Select [Select] with v/V, then

press z.

• You cannot add a mark in [All In This

Folder].

5 Select the image you want to

mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.

A green mark appears on the

selected image.

6 Repeat step 5 to mark other

images.

7 Press MENU.

8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The mark turns white.

To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select

[Exit] in step 8, then press z.

To remove the mark in index mode

Select the images from which you want to

remove the mark in step 5, then press z.

To remove all the marks in the folder

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

press z. Select [Off], then press z.

Marking in index mode

TO NEXT

SELECT

Green

mark

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen

You can view images on a TV screen by

connecting the camera to a TV.

Turn off both your camera and the TV

before connecting the camera and the TV

with the A/V cable.

1 Use the A/V cable (supplied) to

connect the camera to the TV.

Connect the Interface Adaptor

(page 15).

• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the

audio plug (black) of the A/V cable to the left

audio jack.

2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/

video input switch to “video.”

• For details, see the operating instructions

supplied with the TV.

3 Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on

the TV screen.

Press b/B on the control button to

select the desired image.

• When using your camera abroad, it may be

necessary to switch the video signal output

to match that of your TV system (page 52).

1 To audio/video

input jacks

2 To A/V OUT

(MONO) jack

A/V cable

3 To the multi connector

Interface Adaptor

BACK/NEXT VOLUME

60min

Control button

Mode switch

On TV color systems

If you want to view images on a TV screen,

you need a TV with a video input jack and

the A/V cable (supplied). The color system

of the TV must match that of your digital

still camera. Check the following lists:

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central

America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,

Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,

Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the

U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech

Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,

Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy,

Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak

Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,

Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq,

Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera or accessory, try the following solutions.

1 Check the items on pages 78 to 86.

If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 87.

2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one

minute, and turn on the power.

3 Initialize the settings (page 51).

4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

The battery pack cannot be installed.

• As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever

toward the top of the camera (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining

indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.

• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location

(page 92).

• The displayed time remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge

the battery pack to correct the display.

• The battery pack is discharged. Install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This

First”).

• The battery pack is dead (page 92). Replace it with new one.

The battery pack runs down too quickly.

• Charge it sufficiently (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• You are using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 92).

• The battery terminal is dirty. Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab, etc., and charge

the battery pack.

• The battery pack is dead (page 92). Replace it with new one.

Cannot turn on the camera.

• Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

• The battery pack is dead (page 92). Replace it with new one.

The power turns off suddenly.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera

turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again

(t step 2 in “Read This First”).

• The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

Battery pack and power

Troubleshooting

Your camera cannot record images.

• Check the free capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (page 22). If it is full, do one of the

following:

– Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

– Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 90).

• You cannot record images while charging the flash.

• Set the mode switch to when shooting still images.

• Set the mode switch to when shooting movies.

• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:

– Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].

– Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (page 90).

The subject is not visible on the screen.

• Set the mode switch to an other position than (page 24).

Recording takes a long time.

• The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 18). This is not a malfunction.

The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to

position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance,

approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/25 cm (9 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting (t step 5 in

“Read This First”). Or, select (Magnifying glass mode) and focus from a distance of

approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches) from the subject.

• (Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks

mode) is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images.

• The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 30).

• Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 31.

Optical zoom does not work.

• You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies.

• Select the other mode than (Magnifying glass mode).

Precision digital zoom does not function.

• Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 45).

• This function cannot be used while shooting movies.

Shooting still images/movies

Smart zoom does not function.

• Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 45).

• This function cannot be used when:

– The image size is set to [5M] or [3:2].

– Shooting in [Multi Burst] mode.

– Shooting movies.

The flash does not work.

• The flash is set to (No flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”).

• You cannot use the flash when:

– [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 33).

– (Twilight mode), (Candle mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene

mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”).

– When the mode switch is set to .

• Set the flash to (Forced flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”) when (Magnifying

glass mode), (Landscape mode), (Snow mode), (Beach mode) or (High-

speed shutter mode) is selected in the Scene mode.

Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.

• Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction.

The close-up (Macro) function does not work.

• (Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), (Candle mode)

or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 25).

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

• Set the correct date and time (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 29).

The image is too dark.

• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode

(page 32) or adjust the exposure (page 29).

• The brightness of the screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 51).

The image is too bright.

• You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the

exposure (page 29).

• The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight

(page 51).

Troubleshooting

The image colors are not correct.

• Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 35).

Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.

• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening

the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.

The eyes of the subject come out red.

• Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 46).

• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash

(t step 5 in “Read This First”).

• Light the room and shoot the subject.

Cannot shoot images in succession.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).

• The battery level is low. Install charged battery pack.

Refer to “Computers” (page 82) in conjunction with the following items.

Your camera cannot play back images.

• Set the mode switch to (page 24).

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.

• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded

using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.

• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB communication (page 61).

The image appears rough right after playback starts.

• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a

malfunction.

The image does not appear on the TV screen.

• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of

your TV (page 52).

• Check whether the connection is correct (page 75).

• The USB cable is connected. Disconnect it according to the correct procedure (page 61).

The image does not appear on the screen.

• If the AV cable is connected, disconnect it (page 75).

Viewing images

Your camera cannot delete an image.

• Cancel the protection (page 39).

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 90).

You have deleted an image by mistake.

• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you set protection

on an image (page 38), or set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the

LOCK position (page 90) to prevent accidental erasure.

The resizing function does not work.

• You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.

You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.

• You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies.

You cannot cut a movie.

• The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds).

• Cancel the protection (page 39).

• Still images cannot be cut.

You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.

• Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 55) for Windows, and “Recommended

environment” (page 66) for Macintosh.

You cannot install the USB driver.

• In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 56).

Your computer does not recognize your camera.

• Turn on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

• When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This

First”), or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 15).

• Use the supplied USB cable (page 58).

• Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again

firmly. Make sure that “USB Mode Normal” is displayed (page 58).

• Set [USB Connect] to [Normal] in the (Setup) menu (page 52).

• Disconnect all equipment other than the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of

your computer.

Deleting/Editing images

Computers

Troubleshooting

• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other

device (page 58).

• The USB driver is not installed. Install the USB driver (page 56).

• Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and

your computer with the USB cable before you installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied

CD-ROM. Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the

USB driver (see the next item).

The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you

connect your computer to the camera.

• Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a

Windows computer.

1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].

The “System Properties” screen appears.

2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager].

• For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab.

The “Device Manager” appears.

3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK].

The device is deleted.

4 Install the USB driver (page 56).

You cannot copy images.

• Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 58).

• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 58, 66).

• You may not be able to shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer. Shoot

using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by your camera (page 49).

After making a USB connection, “PicturePackage” does not start automatically.

• Start up the “PicturePackage Menu” and check [Settings].

• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 58).

The image cannot be played back on a computer.

• If you are using “PicturePackage,” click on help at the upper-right corner of each screen.

• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a

computer.

• You are playing back the movie directly from the “Memory Stick Duo”. Copy the movie to

the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 56).

You cannot print an image.

• Check the printer settings.

Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.

• Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 62).

• Operate correctly (page 63).

Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”).

Cannot record on a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 90).

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).

• Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (page 22) when recording movies with the image size set

to [640(Fine)].

Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 90).

You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.

• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We

recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK

position to prevent accidental erasure (page 90).

A connection cannot be established.

• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge

standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with

PictBridge or not.

• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.

• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the (Setup) menu (page 52).

• Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer,

refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

“Memory Stick Duo”

PictBridge compliant printer

Troubleshooting

Cannot print images.

• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable.

• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with

the printer.

• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB

cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer

off and then on, then connect the USB cable again.

• Movies cannot be printed.

• Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may

not be printed.

Printing is canceled.

• You disconnected the USB cable before the (Do not disconnect USB cable) mark

disappears.

Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.

• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether

the printer provides these functions or not.

• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer

manufacturer.

“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.

• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]

to [Off] and print the image again (page 71).

Cannot select the print size.

• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.

Cannot print the image at the size selected.

• Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the

printer has been connected to the camera.

• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the

camera (page 71) or the printer.

Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.

• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time

depending on the printer.

Your camera does not work.

• Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera (page 92).

• The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the battery pack (t step 1 in

“Read This First”).

The power is on, but the camera does not work.

• The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the battery pack, and then, after

one minute, insert the battery pack and turn on the camera.

Cannot identify an indicator on the screen.

• See page 17.

The lens gets fogged.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before

using it (page 94).

The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.

• This is not a malfunction.

The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.

• Set the date and time again (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

Others

Troubleshooting

Warning indicators and messages

If a code starting with a letter of the

alphabet appears, your camera has a self-

diagnosis display. The last two digits

(indicated by

ss) will differ depending on

the state of the camera.

If you are unable to solve the problem even

after trying the following corrective actions

a few times, contact your Sony dealer or

local authorized Sony service facility.

C:32:ss

• There is trouble with your camera's

hardware. Turn the power off and on

again.

C:13:ss

• The camera cannot read or write data on

the “Memory Stick Duo”. Re-insert the

“Memory Stick Duo” several times.

• An unformatted “Memory Stick Duo” is

inserted. Format the “Memory Stick

Duo” (page 49).

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”

cannot be used with your camera, or the

data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory

Stick Duo” (page 90).

E:61:ss

E:91:ss

• A camera malfunction has occurred.

Initialize the camera (page 51), then

turn the power on again.

If the following messages appear, follow

the instructions.

• The battery level is low. Charge the

battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This

First”). Depending on the conditions of

use or the type of battery, the indicator

may flash even though there are still 5

to 10 minutes of remaining battery time

left.

For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only

• This battery pack is not a

“InfoLITHIUM” type.

System error

• Turn the power off and then on again

(t step 2 in “Read This First”).

No Memory Stick

• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (t step 3

in “Read This First”).

Memory Stick error

• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

correctly.

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”

cannot be used in your camera

(page 90).

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.

• The terminal section of the “Memory

Stick Duo” is dirty.

Memory Stick type error

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”

cannot be used in your camera

(page 90).

Format error

• Format the media again (page 49).

Self-diagnosis display Messages

Memory Stick locked

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”

with the write-protect switch, and the

switch is set to the LOCK position. Set

the switch to the recording position

(page 90).

No memory space in Memory Stick

• Delete unnecessary images or files

(t step 6 in “Read This First”).

Read only memory

• Your camera cannot record or delete

images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.

No file in this folder

• No images have been recorded in this

folder.

• You did not operate correctly when

copying images from your computer

(page 63).

Folder error

• A folder with the same first three digit

number already exists on the “Memory

Stick Duo” (For example: 123MSDCF

and 123ABCDE). Select other folders,

or create a new folder (page 49).

Cannot create more folders

• The folder with a name beginning with

“999” exists on the “Memory Stick

Duo”. You cannot create any folders if

this is the case.

Cannot record

• The camera cannot record images in the

selected folder. Select a different folder

(page 50).

File error

• An error occurred while playing back

the image.

File protect

• Release the protection (page 39).

Image size over

• You are playing back an image of a size

that cannot be played back on your

camera.

Cannot divide

• The movie is not long enough to be

divided (shorter than about two

seconds).

• The file is not a movie.

Invalid operation

• You are playing back a file that was

created on equipment other than this

camera.

(Vibration warning indicator)

• Camera shake may occur due to

insufficient light. Use the flash, mount

the camera on a tripod, or otherwise

secure the camera in place.

640(Fine) is not available

• 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded

only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.

Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or

set the image size to a size other than

[640(Fine)].

Troubleshooting

Enable printer to connect

• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge],

however the camera is connected to a

non-PictBridge compliant device.

Check the device.

• The connection is not established.

Disconnect and connect the USB cable

again. If an error message is indicated

on the printer, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the printer.

Connect to PictBridge device

• You tried to print images before the

printer connection was established.

Connect to a PictBridge compliant

printer.

No printable image

• You tried to execute [DPOF image]

without placing a DPOF (Print order)

mark on the image(s).

• You tried to execute [All In This Folder]

while a folder that holds only movies

was selected. You cannot print movies.

Printer busy

Paper error

No Paper

Ink error

Low Ink

No Ink

• Check the printer.

Printer error

• Check the printer.

• Check if the image you want to print is

corrupted.

• The data transmission to the printer may

not be completed yet. Do not disconnect

the USB cable.

Processing

• The printer is canceling the current print

job. You cannot print until it is finished.

This may take time, depending on the

printer.

Others

On the “Memory Stick”

A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable

IC recording medium. The types of

“Memory Stick” that can be used with this

camera are listed in the table below.

However, proper operation cannot be

guaranteed for all “Memory Stick”

functions.

“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory

Stick PRO Duo” are equipped with MagicGate

functions. MagicGate is copyright protection

technology that uses encryption technology.

Data recording/playback that requires

MagicGate functions cannot be performed with

this camera.

Supports high-speed data transfer using a

parallel interface.

640(Fine) size movies can be recorded.

• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a

computer is not guaranteed to operate with this

camera.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the

combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and

the equipment used.

Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo”

(supplied)

• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you

slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a

fine-tipped object.

The position and/or the shape of the write-

protect switch

may differ depending on

the “Memory Stick Duo” you use.

The “Memory Stick Duo” supplied with this

camera does not have a write-protect switch.

When using the supplied “Memory Stick Duo”,

be careful not to edit or delete data by mistake.

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while

reading or writing data.

• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or

the camera is turned off during a read or write

operation

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in

locations subject to static electricity or

electrical noise

• We recommend backing up important data.

• Do not press down hard when you write down

on the memo area.

• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick

Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor.

• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick

Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.

• Do not touch the terminal section of the

“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal

object.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick

Duo”.

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory

Stick Duo”.

• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to

water.

“Memory Stick” type Recording/

Playback

Memory Stick

—

Memory Stick (MagicGate/

High-speed data transfer

compatible)

—

Memory Stick Duo

(MagicGate/High-speed data

transfer compatible)

*1*2

MagicGate Memory Stick

—

MagicGate Memory Stick

Duo

Memory Stick PRO

—

Memory Stick PRO Duo

*1*2*3

Te rm in al

Write-protect

switch

Memo area

Others

• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within

the reach of small children. They might

accidentally swallow it.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo”

under the following conditions:

– High temperature locations such as the hot

interior of a car parked in direct sunlight

– Locations exposed to direct sunlight

– Humid locations or locations with corrosive

substances present

Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor (supplied)

• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory

Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the

“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”

into a “Memory Stick” compliant device

without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you

might not be able to remove it from the device.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the

“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the

correct direction, then insert it all the way in.

Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted

into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a

“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure

that the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing

the correct direction. Note that improper use

may damage the equipment.

• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into

a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a

“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may

result in malfunction of the unit.

Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO

Duo” (not supplied)

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to

1GB have been confirmed to operate properly

with this camera.

On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack (E type).

What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack?

An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a

lithium-ion battery pack that has functions

for exchanging information related to

operating conditions with your camera. The

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the

power consumption according to the

operating conditions of your camera, and

displays the remaining battery time in

minutes.

On charging the battery pack

We recommend charging the battery pack in an

ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C

(50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently

charge the battery pack outside of this temperature

range.

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.

• The battery will run out quickly if you use the

flash or zoom frequently.

• We recommend having spare battery packs

handy for two or three times the expected

shooting time, and making trial shots before

taking the actual shots.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The

battery pack is not water-resistant.

• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot

places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.

On the remaining battery time

indicator

The power may go off although the battery

remaining indicator shows there is enough power

to operate. Use the battery pack up and charge the

battery pack fully again so that the indication on

the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note,

however, that the correct battery indication

sometimes will not be restored if the camera is

used in high temperatures for a long time or left in

a fully charged state, or if the battery pack is used

frequently.

How to store the battery pack

• If the battery pack is not to be used for a long

time, fully charge it once a year and then fully

use it up on your electronic device before

storing in a dry, cool place. Repeat this charging

and using up once a year to maintain the battery

pack’s function.

• To use the battery pack up on your camera, leave

the

power button switched to On in slide

show playback mode (page 39) until the power

goes off.

• To prevent staining the terminal, short-

circuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery

case when carrying and storing.

On battery life

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity

decreases little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. If the battery

operating time seems shortened considerably, a

probable cause is that the battery pack has

reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery

pack.

• The battery life varies according to how it is

stored and the operating conditions and

environment in which each battery pack is used.

Others

On the battery charger

x On the battery charger

• Do not charge any other battery pack except

Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack in the

battery charger supplied with your camera.

Batteries other than the specified kind may leak,

overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge

them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution

and burns.

• Remove the charged battery pack from the

battery charger. If you keep charging it, there is

a danger of leaks, excessive heat, explosions, or

electric shock.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may

indicate a battery error or that battery pack other

than the specified type have been inserted.

Check that the battery pack is the specified type.

If the battery pack is the specified type, remove

the battery pack, replace it with new one or

another one and check if the battery charger

operates correctly. If the battery charger

operates correctly, a battery error may have

occurred.

• If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not

be performed successfully. Clean the battery

charger with dry cloth, etc.

Precautions

x Do not leave the camera in the

following places

• In an extremely hot place

In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the

camera body may become deformed and this

may cause a malfunction.

• Under direct sunlight or near a heater

The camera body may become discolored or

deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.

• In a location subject to rocking vibration

• Near strong magnetic place

• In sandy or dusty places

Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the

camera. This may cause the camera to

malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction

cannot be repaired.

x On carrying

Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the

camera in the back pocket of your trousers or

skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the

camera.

x On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit

(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the lens

Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove

fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly

moistened with water, then wipe the surface with

a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may

damage the finish or the casing.

• Chemical products such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, or

insecticide, etc.

• Do not touch the camera with the above on your

hand.

• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber

or vinyl for a long time.

x On operating temperatures

Your camera is designed for use under the

temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and

104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places

that exceed this range is not recommended.

x On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, moisture may condense inside or

outside the camera. This moisture condensation

may cause a malfunction of the camera.

Moisture condensation occurs easily

when:

• The camera is brought from a cold location such

as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.

• The camera is taken from an air-conditioned

room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to a

warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and

allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location

over about an hour.

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the

moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to

shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you

will be unable to record clear images.

Others

x On the internal rechargeable

battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable battery

for maintaining the date and time and other

settings regardless of whether the power is on or

off.

This rechargeable battery is continually charged

as long as you are using the camera. However, if

you use the camera for only short periods, it

discharges gradually, and if you do not use the

camera at all for about one month it becomes

completely discharged. In this case, be sure to

charge this rechargeable battery before using the

camera.

However, even if this rechargeable battery is not

charged, you can still use the camera as long as

you do not record the date and time.

Charging method

Insert charged battery pack in the camera, or

connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket)

using the AC Adaptor (not supplied), and leave

the camera for 24 hours or more with the power

off.

Specifications

Camera

[System]

Image device 7.17 mm (1/2.5 type) color

CCD, Primary color filter

Total pixel number of camera

Approx. 5 255 000 pixels

Effective pixel number of camera

Approx. 5 090 000 pixels

Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

3× zoom lens

f = 6.33 – 19.0 mm (38 – 114

mm when converted to a 35 mm

still camera)

F3.5 – 4.4

Exposure control Automatic exposure, Scene

Selection (10 modes)

White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

Fluorescent, Incandescent,

Flash

File format (DCF compliant)

Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2

JPEG compliant, DPOF

compatible

Movies: MPEG1 compliant

(Monaural)

Recording media “Memory Stick Duo”

Flash Recommended distance (ISO

set to Auto): 0.1 m to 2.6 m

(3 15/16 inches to 8 feet 6 3/8

inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.1 m (1

feet 7 11/16 inches to 6 feet

10 11/16 inches) (T)

[Input and Output connectors]

Multi connector

USB communication

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

compliant)

[LCD screen]

LCD panel 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive

Total number of dots

230 400 (960×240) dots

[Power, general]

Power Rechargeable battery pack NP-

FE1, 3.6 V

AC-LS5/AC-LS5K AC Adaptor

(not supplied), 4.2 V

Power consumption (during shooting)

1.1 W

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 91.7×60.2×14.7 mm

(3 5/8×2 3/8×19/32 inches)

(W/H/D, excluding maximum

protrusions)

Mass Approx. 136 g (4.8 oz)

(including NP-FE1 battery pack

and neck strap)

Microphone Electret condenser microphone

Speaker Dynamic speaker

Exif Print Compatible

PRINT Image Matching III

Compatible

PictBridge Compatible

Interface Adaptor

[Input and Output connectors]

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)

Minijack

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω,

unbalanced, sync negative

Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ

load)

Output impedance 2.2 kΩ

USB jack mini-B

USB communication

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 High-

Speed compliant)

DC IN jack

Camera connector

Others

BC-CS3 battery charger

Power requirements

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz,

3.2 W

Output voltage DC 4.2 V, 500 mA

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. 66×23×91 mm

(2 5/8×29/32×3 5/8 inches)

(W/H/D)

Mass Approx. 70 g (2.7 oz)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FE1

Used battery Lithium-ion battery

Maximum voltage

DC 4.2 V

Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V

Capacity 1.6 Wh (450 mAh)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Index

A/V cable..............................75

AC Adaptor...........................15

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

AC plug adaptor

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Accessories supplied

t in “Read This First”

AE/AF indicator

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

AF Illuminator ......................47

AF lock .................................31

AF Mode...............................45

AF range finder frame ..........30

AF range finder frame

indicator.........................30

Aperture................................11

Auto adjustment mode..........24

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Auto Focus............................10

Auto power-off function

t step 2 in “Read This

First”

Auto Review.........................47

Battery pack

Battery life.....................23

Charging

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Install/Remove

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Remaining indicator

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Beach mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Beep ..................................... 51

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Blur ...................................... 10

Burst..................................... 33

Camera 1 .............................. 45

Camera 2 .............................. 48

Candle mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

CD-ROM.............................. 56

Center AF............................. 30

Center-weighted metering.... 32

Change REC. Folder ............ 50

Charging battery pack

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Cleaning ............................... 94

Clock Set.............................. 53

Cloudy.................................. 32

Color .................................... 12

Compression ratio ................ 13

Computer ............................. 54

Copying images ...... 56, 66

Macintosh ..................... 66

Recommended

environment ............ 55, 66

Software........................ 64

Viewing image stored on a

computer with your

camera........................... 63

Windows ....................... 54

Connecting

Computer ...................... 58

Printer ........................... 70

TV................................. 75

Contrast ................................ 36

Copying images to your

computer ....................... 56

Create REC. Folder.............. 49

Date ...................................... 46

Date/Time............................. 46

Day&Time............................ 46

Daylight................................32

DC IN jack ........................... 15

Delete

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Digital Zoom ........................ 45

DirectX ................................. 55

Divide ................................... 41

DPOF.................................... 73

Effective pixels..................... 96

Electronic transformer

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Enlarged Icon .......................48

Enlarging an image

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

EV......................................... 29

Exposure............................... 11

Exposure Bracket ................. 33

Extension........................ 62, 63

File name .............................. 62

File Number.......................... 52

File storage destination......... 62

Fine....................................... 33

Fireworks mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Flash ..................................... 32

Flash Level ........................... 35

Flash mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Fluorescent ........................... 32

Index

Focus...............................10, 30

Focus preset ..........................30

Folder....................................37

Changing .......................50

Creating .........................49

Forced flash

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Format...................................49

High-speed shutter mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Histogram .......................21, 29

Holding the camera

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Identifying parts....................14

Image file storage destinations

and file names................62

Image quality ..................13, 33

Image size .............................13

t step 4 in “Read This

First”

ImageMixer VCD2 .........64, 67

Incandescent .........................32

Index mode ...........................69

Index screen

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Indicator............... see “Screen”

“InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ...............................92

Initialize ................................51

Install ........................56, 64, 67

Interface Adaptor ..................15

Internal rechargeable

battery............................95

Interval..................................35

ISO............................11, 12, 33

JPG ....................................... 62

Landscape mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Language .............................. 51

t step 2 in “Read This

First”

LCD Backlight ..................... 51

LCD screen ..........see “Screen”

M AF .................................... 45

Macintosh computer............. 66

Recommended

environment .................. 66

Macro

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Magnifying glass mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

“Memory Stick Duo” ........... 90

Insert/Remove

t step 3 in “Read This

First”

Format........................... 49

Number of images/

recording time ............... 22

Write-protect switch ..... 90

Memory Stick Tool .............. 49

Menu .................................... 26

Items.............................. 27

Shooting ........................ 29

Viewing ......................... 37

Metering Mode..................... 32

Mode .................................... 33

Moisture condensation ......... 94

Monitor................................. 45

Monochrome ........................ 35

MPG ..................................... 62

Multi AF ...............................30

Multi Burst............................33

Multi-pattern metering..........32

Multipoint AF .......................30

Neck strap

t in “Read This First”

NR slow shutter ....................18

NTSC....................................52

Number of images/Recording

time................................22

Optical zoom ........................45

OS ...................................55, 66

Overexposure........................11

P.Effect..................................35

PAL .......................................52

PC ................... see “Computer”

PFX.......................................35

PictBridge .............................69

Picture effect.........................35

PicturePackage......................64

Pixel ......................................13

Playback ............see “Viewing”

Playback/Edit........................24

Precautions ...........................94

Precision zoom .....................45

Pressing halfway down.........10

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Print ......................................68

Index mode....................69

Single-image mode........69

Print order mark....................73

Printing at a shop ..................73

Printing directly ....................69

Program auto shooting..........24

100

Protect...................................38

PTP .......................................52

Quick Review

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

REC Mode ............................33

Red Eye Reduction ...............46

Resize ...................................40

Rewind/Fast forward

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Rotate....................................41

S AF......................................45

Saturation..............................36

Scene Selection.....................25

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Screen

Changing the display.....21

Indicator ........................17

LCD Backlight ..............51

Self-diagnosis display...........87

Self-timer

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Sepia .....................................35

Set the clock

t step 2 in “Read This

First”

Setup .........................36, 43, 44

Camera 1 .......................45

Camera 2 .......................48

Memory Stick Tool .......49

Setup 1...........................51

Setup 2...........................52

Setup 1 ..................................51

Setup 2 ..................................52

Sharpness ............................. 36

Shooting

Movie

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Still image

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Shooting menu ..................... 29

Shooting movies................... 24

Single ................................... 45

Single-image mode .............. 69

Slide ..................................... 39

Slow synchro

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Smart zoom .......................... 45

Snow mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Soft snap mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Software ............................... 64

Specifications....................... 96

Spot AF ................................ 30

Spot metering ....................... 32

Spot metering cross hairs..... 32

Stand .................................... 15

Standard ............................... 33

Trimming ............................. 43

Troubleshooting ................... 77

TV ........................................ 75

Twilight mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Twilight portrait mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Underexposure...................... 11

USB cable....................... 58, 70

USB Connect........................52

USB Driver........................... 56

Using your camera abroad

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

VGA

t step 4 in “Read This

First”

Video CD........................ 64, 67

Video Out ............................. 52

Viewing

Movie

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Still image

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Viewing menu....................... 37

Vo l u m e

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Warning indicators and

messages ....................... 87

WB ....................................... 32

White balance....................... 32

Windows computer............... 54

Recommended

environment................... 55

Write-protect switch............. 90

Zoom

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

101

Trademarks

• is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”,

, “Memory Stick Duo”,

, “Memory Stick PRO

Duo”, , “MagicGate”,

and are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and

DirectX are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac, iBook,

PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

• Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in

the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• In addition, system and product names used in

this manual are, in general, trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective

developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or

® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

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