Sony DSC-U50 Cybershot Digital Still Camera User Manual

3-084-891-11(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain

it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the

serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-U50

Serial No.

DSC-U50

Getting started_______________________

Shooting still images _________________

Enjoying still images _________________

Enjoying movies _____________________

Deleting images______________________

Enjoying images on your computer

____

Troubleshooting _____________________

Additional information________________

Index

____________________________

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

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

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.

– 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.

WARNING

For the 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-U50

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649

U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

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.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 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 BS1362

(i.e., marked with 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.

This product has been tested and found

compliant with the limits sets 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 of this

camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes

data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),

restart the application or disconnect and

connect the USB cable again.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the

battery used to power this product. Please

consult with your local authority.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

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.

For the Customers in Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

and Canada

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL

HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride

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 Nickel

Metal Hydride batteries.

Notice for the customers in the

United Kingdom

Attention for the Customers in

Europe

“Memory Stick”

N50

Before using your camera

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want

to make a trial recording to make sure that the

camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the

recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated

for if recording or playback is not possible due to

a malfunction of your camera or recording media,

etc.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always

copy (back up) data to a disk.

Notes on image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with the Design rule for

Camera File system universal standard

established by the 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.

Notes on “Memory Stick Duo”

• There are two types of “Memory Stick”: a

normal size “Memory Stick” and a smaller

version called a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can

use only a “Memory Stick Duo” in this camera.

• This camera turns off whenever you open the

battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Do not

open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover

while the access lamp is lit.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized

recording of such materials may be contrary to

the provision of the copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to record

images, this may render the “Memory Stick Duo”

unusable or image data breakdown, damage or

loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD finder (only 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.

• Be careful when placing the camera near a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen,

the LCD

finder or the lens to direct sunlight for

long periods may cause malfunctions.

• Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The screen

may be uneven and that may cause a

malfunction.

• Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in a

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• Replace the lens section when not using the

camera.

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.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or

under similar conditions, be careful not to get the

camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see

page 80 and follow the instructions on how to

remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or

dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may

cause malfunction.

Note on the camera locations

Do not use the camera near a location that

generates strong radio wave or emits radiation.

The camera may not be able to record or play

back properly.

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.

Trademarks

• “Memory Stick Duo” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and

are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

• “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” is a

trademark of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick,” , and “MagicGate

Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “MagicGate” and are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered

trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation

in the United States and other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, iBook and Power Mac are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

• Pentium is a trademark or a registered

trademark 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.

How to hold the

camera

• When shooting an image with the camera, be

careful not to obstruct the flash or the lens with

your fingers.

• You can rotate the lens section to photograph

yourself (page 23).

Table of contents

Before using your camera.........................4

How to hold the camera............................5

Identifying the parts..................................8

Preparing batteries ..................................10

Charging the batteries.............................10

Inserting the batteries..............................12

Using your camera abroad......................14

Turning on/off your camera....................14

How to use the buttons............................15

Setting the date and time.........................15

Inserting and removing a

“Memory Stick Duo”......................17

Setting the still image size ......................18

Image size...............................................19

Basic still image shooting

— Using auto adjustment mode.....20

Using the self-timer............................22

Rotating the lens.................................23

Selecting a flash mode........................24

Creating or selecting a folder..................25

Creating a new folder .........................25

Selecting the recording folder.............26

Shooting according to scene conditions

— Scene Selection..........................28

Setting the distance to the subject

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

Shooting images continuously

— Burst.......................................... 31

Adjusting color tones

— White Balance........................... 33

Viewing still images on the LCD

screen ............................................. 35

Viewing single images....................... 35

Viewing an index screen

(four-image)................................... 36

Selecting the folder and playing back

images — Folder............................ 37

Enlarging an image

— Enlarged playback..................... 39

Choosing images to print

— Print (DPOF) mark.................... 40

Connecting your camera to a PictBridge

compliant printer............................ 42

Printing images....................................... 44

Shooting movies..................................... 46

Viewing movies on the LCD screen....... 49

Deleting images.......................................50

Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo”.........51

Copying images to your computer

— For Windows users....................53

Installing the USB driver....................54

Installing “Image Transfer”................55

Installing “ImageMixer”.....................56

Connecting the camera to

your computer.................................57

Copying images using

“Image Transfer”............................58

Changing “Image Transfer” settings...59

Copying images without using

“Image Transfer”............................59

Viewing images on your computer.....61

Image file storage destinations and

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

Copying images to your computer

— For Macintosh users ..................64

Creating a Video CD using

“ImageMixer”.................................66

Getting started

Shooting still images

Enjoying still images

Enjoying movies

Deleting images

Enjoying images on your

computer

Troubleshooting ......................................67

Warnings and messages ..........................74

Self-diagnosis display

— If a code starting with an

alphabet letter appears....................76

Menu items..............................................77

Precautions..............................................80

On “Memory Stick” ................................82

On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.........83

On the battery charger.............................84

Specifications..........................................85

LCD screen displays ...............................86

Index........................................................88

Troubleshooting

Additional information

Index

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Attaching the neck strap

POWER button

POWER lamp

Attaching the lens cap

Opening the lens cap

A Shutter button (20)

B POWER button/POWER lamp (14)

C RESET button (bottom surface)

(67)

D Lens cap

E Flash (24)

F Lens

G Self-timer lamp (23)

H Hook for neck strap

A Control buttons

Menu on: v/V (15)

Menu off: /SCENE (24, 28)

B MENU button (15)

C (Flash charge) lamp (orange)

(24)

D LCD screen

E USB jack (57)

F (USB) jack cover

G EXEC/ (Enlarged playback)

button (15, 39)

H Mode switch

: To view images (35)

: To shoot still images (20)

To shoot images

continuously (31)

: To shoot movies (46)

I Access lamp (17)

J Battery/“Memory Stick Duo”

cover

K OPEN button (12)

Preparing batteries

Acceptable batteries

– HR11/45: HR03 (size AAA) Nickel-

Metal Hydride batteries (2)

NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied)

NH-AAA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied)

– R03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)

Batteries that cannot be used

Manganese batteries, lithium batteries,

Ni-Cd batteries

When the above batteries are used,

operation is not guaranteed due to possible

voltage drops or other characteristics of the

batteries.

In addition, the battery remaining indicator

is not displayed correctly.

• When alkaline batteries are used, take

note of the following information.

– The battery life is shorter than that of

the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries.

– There is a big difference in the

performance of batteries of different

types and of batteries made by

different manufacturers. The battery

life may be quite a bit shorter

depending on the conditions under

which the batteries are used. This is

especially true in low temperatures,

where some batteries are noticeably

weaker.

You may not be able to shoot in

temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

– The battery remaining indicator may

not display the correct information.

Charging the batteries

, Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries into the battery

charger (supplied) with the

correct polarity +/–.

For details on the supplied battery charger,

see page 84.

• The supplied battery charger is only for

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. You

cannot charge any other type of battery.

• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries supplied with your camera before

using them for the first time.

• Connect the battery charger to an easily

accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.

, Connect the battery charger to

a wall outlet (wall socket) using

the power cord (mains lead).

The CHARGE lamp lights up when

charging begins, and goes off when

charging is completed.

• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery

charger is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the

wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs

while using the battery charger, immediately

shut off the power by disconnecting the plug

from the wall outlet (wall socket).

• When charging is finished, disconnect the

power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet

(wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries from the battery charger.

To the wall outlet

(wall socket)

Power cord

(mains lead)

CHARGE lamp

tti

ng s

Getting started

Charging time

This represents the time required to charge

fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries using the supplied battery charger

in an environment where the ambient

temperature is 25°C (77°F).

• It takes about six hours to completely charge

the batteries. The CHARGE lamp may remain

lit longer than six hours, but this is not a

malfunction.

• If you use the BC-CSQ2 battery charger

supplied with the STAMINA “Super Quick

charge” kit (not supplied), the batteries will

charge faster.

Charging time for Size AAA Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries

2 batteries: Approx. 1 hour 25 minutes

4 batteries: Approx. 2 hours 50 minutes

Notes on the Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries

• If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge

properly. Occasionally clean the poles of the

batteries and the terminals of the charger by

wiping them with a dry cloth.

• Always use the supplied case when transporting

the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. If the

positive and negative terminals come into

contact with metallic material and are shorted,

the batteries could overheat or catch fire.

• At the time of purchase, or when the

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries have not been

used for a long time, they may not fully charge.

This is typical of this type of battery, and is not

a malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using

up the batteries fully, and then charging them,

should correct the problem.

• Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are

not being used they lose their charge naturally

over time. It is recommended that you recharge

the batteries just before using them.

• If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

before fully using up the existing charge, the

low battery warning may be displayed sooner

than expected. This is called the “memory

effect.”* If this problem occurs, charging the

batteries only after using up the existing charge

will correct it.

* The “memory effect” – the situation in which

the capacity of the battery is temporarily

lowered.

• Do not peel off the external seals or damage the

batteries. Never use batteries from which the

seals have been partially or completely

removed, or batteries that have been split in any

way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or

heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or

injury may be caused. These may cause a

malfunction of the battery charger.

Nickel-Metal Hydride

battery

Charging time

NH-AAA-DA × 2 (supplied) Approx. 6 hours

Inserting the batteries

, Open the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

Hold the camera with the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover up, then slide the cover in

the direction of the arrow 1 while pressing

OPEN. The battery/“Memory Stick Duo”

cover opens in the direction of the arrow 2.

, Insert the batteries.

Match the +/– poles of the batteries to the

+/– marks inside the battery case.

• From time to time, use a dry cloth to wipe any

dirt off of the battery terminals and the contacts

on the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Skin

oil and other dirt on the battery terminals and

contacts can significantly shorten the operating

time provided by the batteries.

, Close the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo”

cover while holding the batteries in. Make

sure the cover is closed securely.

To remove the batteries

Hold the camera with the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover facing upward, open the

cover, and remove the batteries.

• Be careful not to drop the batteries when

opening or closing the battery/“Memory Stick

Duo” cover.

2 3

Getting started

Battery remaining indicator

(When using Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries)

As the battery power decreases with use, the

battery remaining indicator displays the

amount of power remaining using the

following symbols.

• If the LCD screen display is off, set

[DISPLAY] in [ ] to [ON] to check the

amount of power remaining.

• Based on the conditions under which the

camera is being used and the state of the

charge, or on the environment, this information

may not be correctly indicated.

• The battery remaining indicator is not

displayed in USB connecting.

Battery life and number of

images that can be recorded/

viewed

The tables show the approximate battery

life and the number of images that can be

recorded/viewed with fully charged

batteries at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) in

auto adjustment mode. The numbers of

images that can be recorded/viewed take

into account changing the supplied

“Memory Stick Duo” as necessary. Note

that the actual numbers may be less than

indicated depending on the conditions of

use.

Shooting still images

Under the average conditions

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

Alkaline batteries

• When using Sony alkaline batteries

1) Shooting in the following situations:

– Shooting one time every 30 seconds

– The flash strobes once every two times

– The power turns on and off once every ten

times.

Viewing still images

2) Viewing single images in order at about 3-

second intervals with [LCD LIGHT] set to

[ON]

Battery

remaining

indicator

Battery remaining

guidelines

Sufficient power remaining

Battery half full

Battery low, recording/

playback will stop soon.

Change the batteries for fully

charged ones, or charge these

batteries.

(The warning indicator flashes.)

Image

size

NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied)

LCD

LIGHT

No. of

images

Battery

life (min.)

ON Approx. 160 Approx. 80

OFF Approx. 170 Approx. 85

VGA

ON Approx. 160 Approx. 80

OFF Approx. 170 Approx. 85

Image

size

R03 (size AAA) alkaline

batteries (2) (not supplied)

LCD

LIGHT

No. of

images

Battery

life (min.)

ON Approx. 50 Approx. 25

OFF Approx. 60 Approx. 30

VGA

ON Approx. 50 Approx. 25

OFF Approx. 60 Approx. 30

Image

size

NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied)

No. of

images

Battery life

(min.)

2M Approx. 3600 Approx. 180

VGA Approx. 3600 Approx. 180

Shooting movies

3) Shooting continuously at 160×112 image size

• The remaining indicator will decrease under the

following conditions:

– The surrounding temperature is low

– The flash is used

– The camera has been turned on and off many

times

– [LCD LIGHT] is set to [ON]

– The battery capacity decreases as you use it

more and more and as time passes (page 83).

NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied)

Continuous

recording

LCD LIGHT

Battery life

(min.)

ON Approx. 90

OFF Approx. 100

Using your camera

abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or

region with the supplied battery charger

within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a

commercially available AC plug adaptor

[a], if necessary, depending on the design of

the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].

• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel

converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

BC-CS2A/CS2B

Turning on/off your

camera

, Press POWER.

The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the

power is on. When you turn on your camera

for the first time, the DATE NOTATION

screen appears on the LCD screen

(page 15).

To turn off the power

Press POWER again. The POWER lamp

goes out, and the camera turns off.

POWER

POWER lamp

Getting started

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about

three minutes, the camera turns off

automatically to prevent wearing down the

batteries.

However, the auto power-off function will

not operate when the camera is connected to

a computer with the USB cable.

How to use the

buttons

To change the current settings of the

camera, bring up the menu, and use the

control buttons to make the changes.

For each item, press MENU to display the

menu and press the control buttons v/V to

select the desired value, then press EXEC to

make the setting.

Press MENU, then the menu disappears

from the LCD screen.

EXEC/

Control

buttons

Setting the date

and time

, Press POWER to turn on the

power.

The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the

DATE NOTATION screen appears on the

LCD screen.

• To change the date and time, press MENU and

select [DATE&TIME SET] in [CLOCK SET]

under [ ] (page 79), then perform step 3.

When the setting is complete, press MENU so

that the CLOCK SET screen disappears from

the LCD screen.

• This operation is available no matter what

position the mode switch is in.

M/D/Y

D/M/Y

2003

12:00:00

DATE NOTATION

1 1

Y/M/D

POWER

, Select the desired date display

format with the control buttons

v/V, then press EXEC.

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day),

[M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y]

(day/month/year). Then DATE&TIME

SET screen appears on the LCD screen.

• If the rechargeable button battery, which

provides the power for saving the time data, is

ever fully discharged (page 81), the DATE

NOTATION screen will appear again. When

this happens, reset the date and time, by starting

from step 2.

, Set the numeric value with the

control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

The item to be set is indicated with v/V.

After entering the number, v/V moves to

the next item. Repeat this step until all of

the items are set.

• Midnight is displayed as 12:00AM and noon is

displayed as 12:00PM.

• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 2, set the time

on a 24-hour cycle.

, Select [OK] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

The date and time are entered and the clock

starts to keep time.

• If you make a mistake, select [CANCEL] in

step 4 to display the DATE NOTATION

screen, then repeat the procedure from step 2.

• To cancel the date and time setting, select

[CANCEL], then press EXEC.

Y/M/D

12:00

DATE&TIME SET

1 12003

EXEC/

Y/M/D

12:00

DATE&TIME SET

2003 1 1

EXEC/

Y/M/D

10:30

DATE&TIME SET

2003 7 4

CANCEL

EXEC/

Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo”

, Open the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

Hold the camera with the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover up, then slide the cover in

the direction of the arrow 1 while pressing

OPEN. The battery/“Memory Stick Duo”

cover opens in the direction of the arrow 2.

• When the access lamp is lit up, it means

that image data is being read or written.

Never open the battery/“Memory Stick

Duo” cover or turn off the power at this

time, as the data may be damaged.

• For details on the “Memory Stick Duo,” see

page 82.

, Insert the “Memory Stick Duo.”

Holding the “Memory Stick Duo” as shown

in the illustration, insert it all the way in

until it clicks.

• Push the “Memory Stick Duo” all of the way in

so that it is securely seated in the connector. If

the “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted

correctly, you may not be able to record or

display images in the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Be careful not to drop the batteries when

opening or closing the battery/“Memory Stick

Duo” cover.

, Close the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

To remove a “Memory Stick Duo”

Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo”

cover, then push the “Memory Stick Duo”

to pop it out.

Access lamp

Terminal

side

Shooting still image

Setting the still image size

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power, then press

MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

, Select [ ] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

Select [SIZE·BURST] with the

control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

The image size is displayed.

• For details on the image size, see page 19.

, Select the desired image size

with the control buttons v/V,

then press EXEC.

The image size is set.

When you press MENU, the menu

disappears and the indicator is displayed on

the LCD screen.

• The image size selected here is maintained even

when the power is turned off.

RETURN

FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

SIZE

BURST

•

RETURN

FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

SIZE

BURST

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Shooting still images

Image size

You can choose the image size (number of

pixels) according to the kind of images you

want to shoot. The larger you make the

image size, the better your image, but also

the larger the amount of data needed to

preserve your image. This means you can

save fewer images in your “Memory Stick

Duo.”

Choose an image size appropriate for the

kind of images you want to shoot.

You can choose from the following table.

The image sizes given below are the

minimum image sizes appropriate for each

example.

Image size Examples

1632×1224

Printing A5 size images

VGA

640×480

Creating home pages

Number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick Duo”

(Units: number of images)

• When the images recorded using earlier Sony

models are played back, the image size

indication may be different from the actual

image size.

• Images viewed on the LCD screen of the

camera all appear the same size.

• The actual number of images may differ

depending on the shooting conditions.

• When the number of remaining shooting

images is greater than 9,999, >9999 indicator

appears on the LCD screen.

Capacity

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-M256 MSX-M512

Image size

2M 14 29 60 122 245 445 906

VGA 80 161 326 656 1316 2380 4840

Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

The name of the folder where the image will

be recorded appears on the LCD screen for

approximately five seconds.

• [FOCUS] is set to [AUTO] at the factory.

• The exposure is automatically adjusted.

• This camera can create new folders and select

folders to be stored in the “Memory Stick Duo”

(page 25).

, Hold the camera steadily with

both hands and position the

subject in the center of the LCD

screen.

Do not cover the lens or flash with your

fingers.

• When recording outdoors during clear weather

or under other intense light, undesired light

(ghosting) may enter the screen. If this

happens, shade the lens with your hand or other

object while recording.

• The exposure and focus are adjusted to the

center of the LCD screen.

, Press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

A beep sounds. When the AE/AF lock

indicator changes from flashing to light-up,

the camera is ready for shooting.

• If you release the shutter button, the recording

will be canceled.

• When the camera does not beep, the AF

adjustment is not complete. You can continue to

shoot, but the focus is not adjusted properly.

• This camera employs an auto-macro AF

function. The minimum focal distance to the

subject is 10 cm (4 inches).

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AE/AF lock

indicator

Flashes green

t Lights up

Shooting still images

, Press the shutter button fully

down.

A beep sounds. When “RECORDING”

disappears from the LCD screen, recording

is complete. The image will be recorded in

the “Memory Stick Duo,” and you can

shoot the next image.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three

minutes during recording or playback, the

camera turns off automatically to prevent

wearing down the batteries (page 15).

Auto Focus

When you try to shoot a subject that is

difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock

indicator changes to flashing slowly.

The Auto Focus function may have

difficulty working under the following

conditions. In such cases, release the shutter

button, then recompose the shot and focus

again. If the Auto Focus function can still

not bring the subject into focus, use the

Focus preset function (page 30).

• The subject is distant from the camera and dark.

• The contrast between the subject and its

background is poor.

• The subject is seen through glass, such as a

window.

• A fast-moving subject.

• The subject reflects or has a lustrous finish,

such as a mirror or a luminous body.

• A flashing subject.

• A backlit subject.

LCD light

You can use [LCD LIGHT] under []

with MENU and the control buttons v/V to

turn the LCD light on and off. This is useful

for extending the battery life.

We recommend that you set [LCD LIGHT]

to [OFF] when using alkaline batteries.

• This camera is equipped with a Hybrid-type

LCD screen that allows you to see the LCD

screen even when the LCD light is turned off,

as long as there is some ambient illumination.

• Even if the LCD light setting is [OFF], the LCD

light will turn on when menu operations are

being performed. When the menu operation is

completed, the LCD light will turn off again.

LCD screen display during

shooting

You can use [DISPLAY] under [] with

MENU and the control buttons v/V to turn

the display on and off. This is useful when

recording under conditions where it is

difficult to check the image on the LCD

screen.

• For detailed descriptions of the indicators, see

page 86.

• Indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

Using the self-timer

, Set the mode switch to , and

press MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

• You can also carry out this operation when the

mode switch is set to .

, Select [ ] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

Select [SELFTIMER] with the

control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

• When the mode switch is set to , select

[ ] with the control button v.

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When [DISPLAY] is [OFF]

Warning messages, etc. are displayed.

When [DISPLAY] is [ON]

All indicators are displayed.

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FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

SIZE

BURST

•

SIZE

BURST

•

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FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

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OFF

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Shooting still images

, Select [ON] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

When you press MENU, the menu

disappears and the (self-timer) indicator

appears on the LCD screen.

, Center the subject in the LCD

screen and press the shutter

button fully down.

The self-timer lamp flashes red and a

continuous beep sounds. The image will be

shot after approximately 10 seconds.

To cancel the self-timer in the middle

of the operation

Press POWER to turn off the power.

• If you press the shutter button while standing in

front of the camera, the focus and the exposure

may not be correctly set.

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Self-timer

lamp

Rotating the lens

, Adjust the lens section angle.

You can rotate the lens section up to 120

degrees frontward. When shooting in mirror

mode, you can rotate it up to 90 degrees

backwards.

When shooting in mirror mode, the image

on the LCD screen is a mirror-image.

However, the image will be normal when

recorded.

• When you look at an image recorded in mirror

mode on your computer, the image may be

displayed inverted by 180 degrees, depending

on the software you use (page 72).

Shooting in

mirror mode

Image on the

LCD screen

Recorded image

Selecting a flash mode

, Set the mode switch to , and

press the control button v ()

repeatedly to select a flash

mode.

Each time you press v ( ), the indicator

changes as follows.

No indicator (Auto): Based on the

lighting conditions, the camera will decide

if there is enough light, and will use the

flash accordingly.

(Red-eye reduction): Flash mode is

set to Auto, and the red-eye reduction

operates if the flash strobes.

(Forced flash): The flash strobes

regardless of the surrounding brightness.

(No flash): The flash does not strobe.

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• You cannot use the flash in the Burst mode.

• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU

first so that the menu disappears.

• The recommended shooting distance using the

flash is approximately 0.5 m to 1.8 m (1 foot

7 3/4 inches to 5 feet 10 3/4 inches). The

recommended shooting distance for (Red-

eye reduction) is approximately 0.5 m to 1.5 m

(1 foot 7 3/4 inches to 4 feet 11 inches).

• When using the Auto,

(Red-eye reduction)

(Forced flash) mode, you may notice

some noise in the image when you look at the

LCD screen in a dark place, but this will have

no effect on the shot image.

• While you are using (No flash) mode, the

shutter speed is slower in a dark place. Be

careful not to allow your hand to shake while

holding the unit.

• While charging the flash, the

(Flash charge)

lamp flashes. After the charging is complete,

the lamp goes out.

• This setting is maintained even when the power

is turned off.

Red-eye reduction

The flash pre-strobes before shooting to

reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired

effects depending on individual differences, the

distance to the subject, if the subject does not

see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

Shooting still images

Creating or

selecting a folder

Your camera can create multiple folders in

a “Memory Stick Duo.” Also, you can

select the folder used to store images.

When not creating a new folder,

“101MSDCF” folder is selected as the

recording folder.

You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.”

• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder.

When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new

folder is automatically created.

Creating a new folder

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power, then press

MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

• You can also carry out this operation when the

mode switch is set to .

• You cannot specify the number of a new folder

that you create.

RETURN

FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

SIZE

BURST

•

, Select [ ] with the control

button V, then press EXEC.

Select [CREATE FOLDER] with

the control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

The CREATE REC. FOLDER screen

appears.

• Once you create a new folder, you cannot delete

the new folder with the camera.

• Images are recorded in the newly created folder

until a different folder is created or selected.

RETURN

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CHANGE FOLDER

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, Select [OK] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

A new folder is created with a number one

higher than the largest number in the

“Memory Stick Duo,” and the folder

becomes the recording folder.

When you press MENU, the menu

disappears and the created folder is

displayed.

To cancel folder creation

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

CANCEL

CREATE REC.FOLDER

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Selecting the recording folder

, Set the mode switch to ,

then press MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

• You can also carry out this operation when the

mode switch is set to .

, Select [ ] with the control

button V, then press EXEC.

Select [CHANGE FOLDER]

with the control button V, then

press EXEC.

The CHANGE REC. FOLDER screen

appears.

RETURN

FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

SIZE

BURST

•

RETURN

FORMAT

CREATE FOLDER

CHANGE FOLDER

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Shooting still images

, Select the desired folder with

the control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

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

recording folder.

• The image is stored in the newly selected

folder. You cannot move recorded images to a

different folder with this camera.

, Select [OK] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

When you press MENU, the menu

disappears and the selected folder is

displayed.

To cancel changing the recording

folder

Select [CANCEL] in step 4.

CHANGE REC. FOLDER

: 102MSDCF

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CANCEL

CHANGE REC. FOLDER

: 102MSDCF

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Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection

When shooting portraits, landscapes,

twilight scenes, twilight portraits, or

moving subjects, use the modes below to

improve the quality of your images.

Soft snap mode

This mode lets you shoot skin colors in

brighter and warmer tones for more

beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft focus

effect creates a gentle atmosphere for

portraits of people, flowers, etc.

Illumination snap mode

This mode lets you capture beautiful images

of both subjects and night scene

backgrounds at the same time. In addition,

the cross filter effect enhances street lamps

or other lights with cross-shaped rays.

• Note that as shutter speeds decrease, shaking

increases.

• The flash strobes in red-eye reduction mode.

• When setting the focus to [AUTO], the focus is

adjusted to approximately 1 m to (infinite).

To record subjects closer than 1 m, use the

Focus preset (page 30).

Twilight mode

This mode lets you shoot night scenes at far

distances without losing the dark

atmosphere of the surroundings.

• Note that as shutter speeds decrease, shaking

increases.

• The focus setting changes to [ ].

• The flash cannot be used in this mode.

• When the focus setting is set to [AUTO], the

focus is adjusted to telephoto.

Shooting still images

Vivid nature mode

This mode enhances blues and greens such

as the sky, ocean and mountains, letting you

shoot natural landscapes with vivid, striking

colors.

• The focus setting changes to [ ].

• The flash cannot be used in this mode.

• When the focus setting is set to [AUTO], the

focus is adjusted to telephoto.

Active outdoor mode

This mode lets you stop the movement of

your subject and get lively shots of those

moving objects in bright outdoor

conditions.

• When setting the focus to [AUTO], the focus is

adjusted to approximately 1 m to (infinite).

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

Press the control button

V (SCENE) repeatedly to select

a desired mode.

Each time you press V (SCENE), the

indicator changes as follows:

(Soft snap mode) t (Illumination

snap mode) t (Twilight mode) t

(Vivid nature mode) t (Active

outdoor mode) t No indicator (Auto)

To cancel Scene Selection

Press V (SCENE) repeatedly to set to No

indicator (Auto).

• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU

first so that the menu disappears.

• You cannot use the Scene Selection when

shooting movies.

• The setting selected here returns to Auto when

the power is turned off.

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Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset

When shooting an image using a previously

set distance to the subject, or when shooting

a subject through a net or window glass, it

is difficult to achieve a proper focus using

the auto focus function. The Focus preset is

useful in these cases.

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power, then press

MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

• You can also carry out this operation when the

mode switch is set to .

, Select [ ] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

Select [FOCUS] with the

control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

• When the mode switch is set to , select

[ ] with the control button v.

• Focus setting information is approximate, and

should be used as a reference.

0.5 m 0.2 m

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FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

SIZE

BURST

•

RETURN

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

SIZE

BURST

•

FOCUS

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Shooting still images

, Select the desired focus

setting with the control buttons

v/V, then press EXEC.

You can select from the following distance

settings:

AUTO (No indicator), 0.2 m, 0.5 m,

1.0 m, and (infinity)

When you press MENU, the menu

disappears and the indicator is displayed on

the LCD screen.

To return to auto focus mode

Select [AUTO] in step 3.

• The setting selected here returns to [AUTO]

when the power is turned off.

AUTO

0.2m

1.0m

0.5m

FOCUS

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Shooting images continuously — Burst

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power, then press

MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

• You cannot use the flash in this mode.

• The recording interval is approximately

0.5 seconds. However, the recording interval

may be longer in a dark place.

, Select [ ] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

Select [SIZE·BURST] with the

control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

RETURN

FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

SIZE

BURST

•

RETURN

FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

SIZE

BURST

•

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, Select [ BURST] or [

BURST] with the control

buttons v/V, then press EXEC.

The image size used for burst shooting is

set.

Press MENU so that the menu disappears

from the LCD screen.

• For details on the image size, see page 19.

, Press the shutter button

halfway down, then hold the

shutter button fully down.

Up to two images are recorded with 2M or

up to ten images are recorded with VGA

while you hold down the shutter button.

• If you release the shutter button in the middle of

shooting, shooting will stop at that point. Only

the images that were shot while the shutter

button was held down are recorded.

SIZE • BURST

BURST

VGA

BURST

VGA

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AVGA

2.0M

VGA

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Shooting still images

Adjusting color tones — White Balance

When the white balance is set to Auto, the

white balance function works

automatically, and the overall color balance

is adjusted according to the shooting

conditions. However, when you shoot

under fixed conditions or special lighting

conditions, you can manually adjust the

white balance.

No indicator (Auto)

Adjusts the white balance automatically

(Daylight)

Shooting outdoors, shooting night scenes,

neon signs, fireworks or sunrises, or

shooting just before and after sundown

(Cloudy)

Shooting under a cloudy sky

(Fluorescent)

Shooting under fluorescent lighting

(Incandescent)

• Places where the lighting conditions

change quickly

• Under bright lighting such as

photography studios

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power, then press

MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

• You can also carry out this operation when the

mode switch is set to .

, Select [ ] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

Select [WHITE BAL] with the

control button V, then press

EXEC.

• When the mode switch is set to , select

[ ] with the control button v.

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white

balance adjustment function may not work

correctly even though you select

(fluorescent).

RETURN

FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

SIZE

BURST

•

SIZE

BURST

•

RETURN

FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

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, Select the desired mode with

the control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

When you press MENU, the menu

disappears and the selected mode is

displayed on the LCD screen.

To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [AUTO] in step 3.

• When the flash strobes, the manual setting is

canceled, and the image is recorded in the Auto

mode.

• The mode you have selected here is maintained

even when the power is turned off.

z Shooting techniques

The image is affected by the lighting

conditions. For example, the entire image

appears blue under sunlight in the summer,

and white items gain a reddish tint under

incandescent light bulbs, etc. The human

eye can resolve these problems, but digital

still cameras cannot recognize the correct

colors without adjustments.

Normally, the camera makes these

adjustments automatically, but if recorded

image colors appear unnatural, we

recommend that you adjust the white

balance.

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

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Enjoying still images

Viewing still images

on the LCD screen

You can view images shot with your camera

almost immediately on the LCD screen.

You can select the following two methods

for viewing images.

Single (single-image) screen

You can view one image at a time,

displayed over the entire screen.

Index (four-image) screen

Four images are displayed simultaneously

in separate panels on the screen.

• For detailed descriptions of the screen

indicators, see page 87.

• For details on viewing movies, see page 49.

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Single (single-

image) screen

Index (four-image)

screen

Viewing single images

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

The last image in the selected recording

folder (page 26) appears on the LCD

screen.

, Select the desired still image

with the control buttons v/V.

v : To display the preceding image

V : To display the next image

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Enjoying still image

Viewing an index screen (four-image)

, Set the mode switch to , and

press MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

, Select [ ] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

Select [INDEX] with the control

buttons v/V, then press EXEC.

The display switches to the index (four-

image) screen.

To display the next (previous) index

screen

Press the control buttons v/V to move the

yellow border.

To return to the single-image screen

Select [SINGLE] in step 2. Or when four

frames are displayed, press EXEC to

display the single image shown with the

yellow border.

RETURN

DELETE

DELETE IN FOLDER

INDEX

DPOF

RETURN

DELETE

DELETE IN FOLDER

INDEX

DPOF

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Enjoying still images

Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power, then press

MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

, Select [ ] with the control

button V, then press EXEC.

Select [CHANGE FOLDER]

with the control button V, then

press EXEC.

The CHANGE FOLDER screen appears.

, Select the desired folder with

the control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

RETURN

DELETE

DELETE IN FOLDER

INDEX

DPOF

RETURN

CHANGE FOLDER

FORMAT

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CHANGE FOLDER

: 102MSDCF

IMAGE

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, Select [OK] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

When you press MENU, the menu

disappears and the selected folder is

displayed.

To cancel the selection

Select [CANCEL] in step 4.

When multiple folders are

created in the “Memory Stick

Duo”

When the first or last image in the folder is

displayed, the following indicators appear

on the LCD screen.

: Moves to the previous folder.

: Moves to the next folder.

: Moves to both the previous and next

folders.

• When no images are stored in the folder, “NO

FILE IN THIS FOLDER” appears.

• You can play back images from the last-shot

one without selecting the folder.

CANCEL

CHANGE FOLDER

: 102MSDCF

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Index (four-image)

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Enjoying still images

Enlarging an image — Enlarged playback

You can zoom in on an image shot with

your camera to enlarge it to 2.5 or 5 times

the original size.

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

Select the image you want to

enlarge with the control

buttons v/V.

• Enlarged playback does not function for

movies.

• You may not be able to enlarge images recorded

using other devices.

• The enlarged image cannot be recorded as a

new file.

, Press EXEC/ (Enlarged

playback) repeatedly to select

the desired enlargement level.

The center of the screen is enlarged. Each

time you press EXEC/ (Enlarged

playback), the enlargement level changes as

follows.

2.5× t 5× t normal (no indicator) t

To cancel Enlarged playback

Press EXEC/ (Enlarged playback)

repeatedly to set to normal (no indicator).

• You can only enlarge the center of the screen.

1× (normal)

2.5×

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Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark

You can mark still images shot with your

camera that you want to have printed. This

function is convenient when you have

images printed at a shop or using a printer

that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print

Order Format) standard.

• You cannot mark movies.

• You cannot specify the number of copies you

want to have printed.

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

Display the image you want to

print with the control buttons

v/V.

, Press MENU, and select [ ]

with the control button v, then

press EXEC.

To mark the print (DPOF) mark in

index-image screen

Perform step 2 on page 36 and switch to

index screen.

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DELETE

DELETE IN FOLDER

INDEX

DPOF

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Enjoying still images

, Select [DPOF] with the control

button V, then press EXEC.

, Select [ON] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

When you press MENU, the menu

disappears and the mark is marked on

the displayed image.

To unmark the print (DPOF) mark

Select [OFF] in step 4. The mark

disappears.

RETURN

DELETE

DELETE IN FOLDER

INDEX

DPOF

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DPOF

OFF

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Connecting your camera to a PictBridge compliant printer

If you use a PictBridge compliant printer,

you can easily print images shot with this

camera even if you do not have a computer.

All you need to do is to prepare for the

connection in the menu of the camera, and

then to connect the camera to the printer

using a USB cable.

• Do not connect the camera to a printer in the

following situations. Proper operation is not

guaranteed.

– The printer is not PictBridge compliant.

– There is no battery in the camera, or there is

insufficient power remaining in the batteries.

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

Display the image you want to

print with the control buttons

v/V.

, Press MENU, and select

with the control button V, then

press EXEC.

Do not connect your camera to your

printer at this time.

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Enjoying still images

, Select [PRINT] with the control

buttons v/V, then press EXEC.

The message “CONNECT A

PRINTER” appears.

To cancel preparations to make the

connection

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

, Connect the camera to the

printer.

When the connection is completed, the

selected image is displayed and the

(PictBridge) mark appears on the screen.

CANCEL

RETURN

CHANGE FOLDER

CONNECT A

PRINTER

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PictBridge

CONNECTING

Printing images

, Complete the procedures in

steps 1 to 4 on pages 42 and

43, then connect the camera to

the printer.

When the connection is completed, the

(PictBridge) mark appears on the screen.

• If a warning message appears on the screen,

check the meaning of the message on page 75,

then select [EXIT] with EXEC.

, Press MENU, and select [ ]

with the control button v, then

press EXEC.

• If you set [LCD LIGHT] to [OFF] under [ ]

in the MENU, you can extend the battery life.

, Select [PRINT 1 PAGE] with the

control buttons v/V, and press

EXEC.

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INSERT DATE

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PRINT 1 PAGE

INSERT DATE

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Enjoying still images

, Select [OK] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

When the message “PRINTING”

disappears, printing is completed.

If you want to continue printing, repeat the

procedure from step 2.

• While the mark is on the screen, do not

disconnect the USB cable or remove a

“Memory Stick Duo” or the batteries from the

camera.

To cancel printing

Select [CANCEL] in step 4.

To print other images

Select the image you want to print with the

control buttons

v/V in step 1.

To change a folder, select [CHANGE

FOLDER] under [ ] in the MENU, and

then select the folder containing the image

you want to print.

To attach a date to an image

Select [INSERT DATE], and select the

desired date display format with the control

buttons v/V.

You can select [D/HR/MIN] or [Y/M/D] *.

The date will be attached to the image to be

printed.

Some printers may not support this

function.

* The setting selected in [DATE NOTATION]

under [CLOCK SET] (page 15) is displayed.

To disconnect the printer

After confirming that the message

“PRINTING” has disappeared, disconnect

the USB cable. The camera turns off, and

the connection is ended.

PRINT 1 PAGE

CANCEL

PRINTING

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Shooting movies

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power, then press

MENU.

The menu appears.

• Sound cannot be recorded in movies.

• When shooting a movie, the image may look

like a single-frame advance. However, the

recorded movie will be normal.

, Select [ ] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

Select [SIZE] with the control

buttons v/V, then press EXEC.

The image size is displayed.

• For details on the shooting time for each image

size, see page 48.

, Select [ 320×240] or

[ 160×112] with the control

buttons v/V, then press EXEC.

The image size is set.

When you press MENU, the menu

disappears and the indicator is displayed on

the LCD screen.

• The image size selected here is maintained even

when the power is turned off.

RETURN

FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

SIZE

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

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RETURN

FOCUS

SELFTIMER

WHITE BAL

SIZE

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Enjoying movies

, Press the shutter button fully

down.

“REC” appears on the LCD screen and the

camera starts recording the image.

• Recording stops when the “Memory Stick

Duo” is full.

• The auto focus function can set the focus at any

distance from approximately 1.0 m to

(infinity). To shoot a subject at a closer

distance than 1.0 m, select 0.2 m or

0.5 m with the Focus preset function (page 30).

• The flash does not function when shooting

movies.

, To stop recording, press the

shutter button fully again.

Indicators during shooting

Indicators on the LCD screen are not

recorded. You can use [DISPLAY] under

[ ] with MENU and the control buttons

v/V to turn the display on and off

(page 22).

For detailed descriptions of the indicators,

see page 86.

To use the self-timer

Complete step 3, then follow the

procedure on page 22.

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REC

0:00/ 16:32

320

101

Shooting time

The shooting time is different, depending

on the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”

and the image size. Refer to the following

chart when you choose a “Memory Stick

Duo.”

• The shooting time may vary, depending on the shooting conditions.

• For numbers of still images that can be recorded, see page 19.

• When shooting time exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds “>99:59” is displayed.

Image size

160×112 320×240

Capacity

8MB 5 min. 35 sec. 1 min. 26 sec.

16MB 11 min. 13 sec. 2 min. 54 sec.

32MB 22 min. 43 sec. 5 min. 52 sec.

64MB 45 min. 40 sec. 11 min. 48 sec.

128MB 1 h. 31 min. 34 sec. 23 min. 39 sec.

MSX-M256 2 h. 45 min. 35 sec. 42 min. 47 sec.

MSX-M512 5 h. 36 min. 43 sec. 1 h. 27 min. 1 sec.

Enjoying movies

Viewing movies on the LCD screen

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

The last image in the selected recording

folder (page 26) appears on the LCD

screen.

, Select the desired movie with

the control buttons v/V.

v : To display the preceding image

V : To display the next image

An image shot with a size of [ 320×240]

is displayed full-sized on the screen, and an

image shot with a size of [ 160×112] is

displayed in a smaller size.

• Movies cannot be rewound or fast-forwarded

with this camera.

, Press EXEC.

The movie is played back.

To stop playback

Press EXEC.

Indicators while viewing movies

Indicators on the LCD screen are not

recorded. You can use [DISPLAY] under

[ ] with MENU and the control buttons

v/V to turn the display on and off

(page 22).

For detailed descriptions of the indicators,

see page 87.

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Deleting images

, Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

Press the control buttons v/V

to select the image you want to

delete.

, Press MENU and select [ ]

with the control button v, then

press EXEC.

To delete an image in index-image

screen

Perform step 2 on page 36 and switch to

index screen.

, Select [DELETE] with the

control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

The image has not yet been deleted at this

point.

To delete all the images in the folder

Select [DELETE IN FOLDER] in step 3.

• You cannot delete images write-protected by

another device.

101-0007

12:00

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/ 8

101

RETURN

DELETE

DELETE IN FOLDER

INDEX

DPOF

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RETURN

DELETE

DELETE IN FOLDER

INDEX

DPOF

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Deleting image

Deleting images

, Select [OK] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

When the message “MEMORY STICK

ACCESS” disappears, the image has been

deleted.

To cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] in step 4.

CANCEL

DELETE

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Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo”

, Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

you want to format into the

camera.

Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick

Duo” cover while formatting the “Memory

Stick Duo” as this may damage the

“Memory Stick Duo.”

• The term “formatting” means preparing a

“Memory Stick Duo” to record images; this

process is also called “initialization.” The

“Memory Stick Duo” provided with this

camera, and those available commercially, are

already formatted, and can be used

immediately.

• This operation is available no matter what

position the mode switch is in.

, Turn on the power, and press

MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

• When you format a “Memory Stick Duo,”

note that all data in the “Memory Stick

Duo,” including images that were write-

protected by another device, will be

permanently erased.

• When you format a “Memory Stick Duo,” be

sure that sufficient power remains, otherwise a

“FORMAT ERROR” may occur.

RETURN

DELETE

DELETE IN FOLDER

INDEX

DPOF

, Select [ ] with the control

button V, then press EXEC.

Select [FORMAT] with the

control buttons v/V, then

press EXEC.

, Select [OK] with the control

button v, then press EXEC.

When the message “FORMATTING”

disappears, the format is complete.

To cancel formatting

Select [CANCEL] in step 4.

RETURN

CHANGE FOLDER

FORMAT

101

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CANCEL

FORMAT

FORMATTING

EXEC/

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Copying images to your computer — For Windows users

Recommended computer

environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows

98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows Millennium Edition, Windows

XP Home Edition, or Windows XP

Professional

The above OS must be installed at the

factory. Operation is not assured in an

environment upgraded to 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

• If you connect two or more USB equipment to

a single computer at the same time, some

equipment, including your camera, may not

operate depending on the type of USB

equipment.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a

USB hub.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the

recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

USB mode

There are two modes for a USB connection,

[NORMAL] and [PTP]* modes. The

factory setting is the [NORMAL] mode.

This section describes the USB connection

using the [NORMAL] mode.

When the camera is connected to your

computer via a USB cable, the camera can

draw its power from your computer (USB

Bus Powered).

* Compatible only with Windows XP. When

connected to a computer, only the data in the

folder selected by the camera is copied to the

computer. To select a folder when the camera is

connected to your computer, press MENU and

perform the procedures to change a folder for

playback.

Communication with your

computer

When your computer resumes from the

suspend or sleep mode, communication

between your camera and your computer

may not recover at the same time.

When a USB connector is not

provided on your computer

When neither a USB connector nor a

“Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can

copy images using an additional device. See

the Sony Website for details.

http://www.sony.net/

Contents of the CD-ROM

x USB Driver

This driver is needed in order to connect the

camera to a computer.

• When using Windows XP, you need not install

the USB driver.

x Image Transfer

This application is used to easily transfer

images from the camera to a computer.

x ImageMixer

This application is used to display and edit

images that are stored in a computer.

• This section describes the Windows Me screen

as an example. The required operations may

differ depending on your OS.

• Close down all applications running on

the computer before installing the USB

driver and application.

• When using Windows XP or Windows 2000,

log on as Administrator.

• The display settings should be 800 × 600 dots

or more and High Color (16-bit color, 65,000

colors) or more. When set to less than 800 ×

600 dots or 256 colors or less, the model

selection screen does not appear.

mages on your compu

Installing the USB driver

When using Windows XP, you need not

install the USB driver.

Once the USB driver is installed, you need

not install the USB driver again.

a Start up your computer, and

insert the supplied CD-ROM

into the CD-ROM drive.

The model selection screen appears. If

it does not appear, double-click

(My Computer) t (ImageMixer)

in that order.

b Click [Cyber-shot] on the

model selection screen.

The installing menu screen appears.

c Click [USB Driver] on the

installing menu screen.

The “InstallShield Wizard” screen

appears.

d Click [Next]. When the

“Information” screen appears,

click [Next].

The USB driver installation starts.

When the installation is completed, the

screen informs you of completion.

e Click [Yes, I want to restart my

computer now], then click

[Finish].

Your computer restarts. Then, you can

establish USB connection.

Do not connect your camera to

your computer at this time.

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Installing “Image Transfer”

You can use the “Image Transfer” software

to copy images to your computer

automatically when you connect the camera

to your computer with the supplied USB

cable.

a Click [Cyber-shot] on the

model selection screen.

The installing menu screen appears.

b Click [Image Transfer] on the

installing menu screen.

Select the desired language,

then click [OK].

The “Welcome to the InstallShield

Wizard” screen appears.

• This section describes the English screen.

c Click [Next]. When the

“Licence Agreement” screen

appears, click [Yes].

Read the agreement carefully. If you

accept the terms of the agreement,

proceed with the installation. The

“Information” screen appears.

d Click [Next].

e Select the folder to be

installed, then click [Next].

Select the program folder, then

click [Next].

f Confirm that the checkbox is

checked on the “Image

Transfer Settings” screen,

then click [Next].

When the installation is completed, the

screen informs you of completion.

g Click [Finish].

The “InstallShield Wizard” screen

closes.

If you wish to continue with the

installation of “ImageMixer,” click

[ImageMixer] on the installing menu

screen and then follow the instructions

that appear on the screen.

• The USB driver is needed in order to use

“Image Transfer.” If the necessary driver is not

already installed on your computer, a screen

that asks if you want to install the driver will

appear. Follow the instructions that appear on

the screen.

Installing “ImageMixer”

You can use the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for

Sony” software to copy, view, and edit

images and to create Video CDs. For

details, see the software’s help files.

a Click [ImageMixer] on the

installing menu screen.

Select the desired language,

then click [OK].

The “Welcome to the InstallShield

Wizard” screen appears.

• This section describes the English screen.

b Follow the instructions on

each succeeding screen.

Install “ImageMixer” according to the

instructions that appear on the screen.

• When you use Windows 2000 or Windows XP,

install “WinASPI”.

• If DirectX8.0a or a later version is not installed

in your computer, the “Information” screen

appears. Follow the instructions that appear on

the screen.

c Restart your computer

according to the instructions

that appear on the screen.

d Remove the CD-ROM.

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Connecting the camera to

your computer

a Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

with the images you want to

copy into the camera.

• The camera can receive power supply from

most of the computers that are recommended

for use through the USB connection (USB Bus

Powered), so in this case there is no need to

insert batteries into the camera.

• Removing the batteries before connecting the

camera is recommended in order to prevent

battery deterioration.

• For further details on inserting the “Memory

Stick Duo,” see page 17.

b Turn on your computer.

c Open the (USB) jack cover,

and connect the supplied USB

cable to the USB jack of the

camera.

• Operations are not guaranteed when

using a USB hub. Connect the USB

cable directly to your computer, without

using a USB hub.

d Connect the USB cable to your

computer.

The camera turns on.

• Note that the power cannot be turned on if a

“Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted in the

camera.

• When you use a desktop computer, we

recommend that you connect the USB cable to

the USB connector on the rear panel.

• When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard

automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed

to page 60.

“USB MODE: NORMAL” appears on

the LCD 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.

• If “USB MODE: NORMAL” is not shown in

step 4, confirm that [USB] is set to

[NORMAL] under [ ] in the menu (page 79).

• If [USB] is set to [NORMAL], the POWER

button and other controls on the camera do not

function.

USB jack

USB MODE:NORMAL

Access

indicators*

P Disconnecting the USB

cable from your computer or

removing the “Memory Stick

Duo” from your camera during

a USB connection

For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users

1 Double-click on the tasktray.

2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop].

3 Confirm the device on the confirmation

screen, then click [OK].

4 Click [OK].

Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP

users.

5 Disconnect the USB cable or remove the

“Memory Stick Duo.”

For Windows 98 or 98SE users

Confirm that the access indicators (page 57)

on the LCD screen are turned white and

carry out only Step 5 above.

Copying images using

“Image Transfer”

— Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me

Connect the camera and your

computer with the USB cable.

“Image Transfer” launches and the images

are automatically copied to the computer.

• Normally “Image Transfer” and “Date” folders

are created inside the “My Documents” folder,

and all of the image files recorded with the

camera are copied into these folders.

• You can change the “Image Transfer” settings

(page 59).

• When “ImageMixer” (page 56) is installed and

image copying is completed using “Image

Transfer,” “ImageMixer” automatically

launches and images appear.

— Windows XP

Connect the camera and your

computer with the USB cable.

“Image Transfer” starts up automatically

and the images are automatically copied to

the computer.

Windows XP is set so that the OS AutoPlay

Wizard activates.

If you want to cancel the setting, follow the

procedure below.

a Click [Start], then click [My

Computer].

b Right-click [Sony

MemoryStick], then click

[Properties].

c Cancel the setting.

1 Click [AutoPlay].

2 Set [Content type] to [Pictures].

3 Check [Select an action to perform]

under [Actions], select [Take no

action], then click [Apply].

4 Set [Content type] to [Video files]

and repeat step 3. Then, set

[Content type] to [Mixed content]

and repeat step 3 again.

5 Click [OK].

The “Properties” screen closes.

The OS AutoPlay Wizard does not

start up automatically even if the

USB connection is made next time.

Double-click here

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Changing “Image Transfer”

settings

You can change “Image Transfer” settings.

Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on

the tasktray, and select [Open Settings]. The

settings you can set are as follows: [Basic],

[Copy], and [Delete].

When “Image Transfer” starts, the window

below appears.

When you select [Settings] from the above

window, you can only change the [Basic]

setting.

Copying images without

using “Image Transfer”

— Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me

If “Image Transfer” is not set to launch

automatically, you can copy images as

following procedure.

a Double-click [My Computer],

then double-click [Removable

Disk].

The contents of the “Memory Stick

Duo” inserted in your camera appear.

• This section describes an example of copying

images to the “My Documents” folder.

• When the “Removable Disk” icon is not shown,

see page 60.

• When using Windows XP, see page 60.

b Double-click [DCIM], then

double-click the folder which

contains the desired images.

The folder opens.

c Drag and drop the image files

into the “My Documents”

folder.

The image files are copied to the “My

Documents” folder.

When you try to copy an image

to a folder in which an image

with the same file name is

stored

The overwrite confirmation message

appears. When you overwrite the existing

image with the new one, the original file

data is deleted.

Changing a file name

When you want to copy an image file to

your computer without overwriting a file

with the same name, change the file name.

Once you change the name, the image

cannot be played back on your camera. If

you want to play back the image on your

camera, follow the procedures on page 63.

Right-click here

When the removable disk icon is

not shown

1 Right-click [My Computer], then click

[Properties].

The “System Properties” screen appears.

• When using Windows 2000, click [Hardware]

after the “System Properties” screen appears.

2 Confirm if other devices are already

installed.

1 Click [Device Manager].

2 Confirm if there is a “ Sony DSC”

with a mark.

3 If you find either of the devices above,

follow the steps below to delete them.

1 Click [ Sony DSC].

• When using Windows 2000, right-click

[ Sony DSC].

2 Click [Remove] (or [Uninstall] in

Windows 2000).

The “Confirm Device Removal”

screen appears.

3 Click [OK].

The device is deleted.

Try the USB driver installation again using

the supplied CD-ROM (page 54).

— Windows XP

Copying images using the

Windows XP AutoPlay Wizard

a Make a USB connection

(page 57). Click [Copy pictures

to a folder on my computer

using Microsoft Scanner and

Camera Wizard], then click

[OK].

The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”

screen appears.

b Click [Next].

The images stored on the “Memory

Stick Duo” are displayed.

c Click the checkbox of images

that you do not want to copy to

your computer and remove the

checkmark, then click [Next].

The “Picture Name and Destination”

screen appears.

d Select a name and destination

for your pictures, then click

[Next].

Image copying starts. When the

copying is completed, the “Other

Options” screen appears.

e Select [Nothing. I’m finished

working with these pictures],

then click [Next].

The “Completing the Scanner and

Camera Wizard” screen appears.

f Click [Finish].

The wizard closes.

• To continue copying other images, follow the

procedure given under

P on page 58 to

disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.

Then, perform the procedure from step 1

again.

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Viewing images on your

computer

— Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP

a Click [Start] t [My

Documents].

The “My Documents” folder contents

are displayed.

• This section describes the procedure for

viewing images copied in the “My Documents”

folder.

• When not using Windows XP, double-click

[My Documents] on the desktop.

• You can use the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony”

software to view and edit images on your

computer. For details, see the software’s help

files.

b Double-click the desired folder

and image file.

The image is displayed.

• The image recorded in mirror mode may

be displayed inverted by 180 degrees,

depending on the software you use.

To modify the inverted image, use the

rotate tool of the software.

Image file storage

destinations and file names

Image files recorded with your camera are

grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick

Duo.”

Example: For Windows XP users

Folder containing image data recorded using a

camera without the folder creation function

Folder containing image data recorded with this

camera

When no new folders have been created, this is

only “101MSDCF”

Folder containing movies and other image data

recorded using a camera without the folder

creation function

Folder File name File meaning

101MSDCF

up to 999MSDCF

DSC0ssss.JPG Still image files

MOV0ssss.MPG Movie files

• Data in the “100MSDCF” or “MSSONY”

folders is for playback only, and your camera

cannot record images in these folders.

• For more information about the folder, see

page 25.

• ssss stands for any number within the

range from 0001 to 9999.

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Viewing images from your

computer with this camera

When you want to view an image file using

this camera that has been copied to your

computer and has been deleted from the

“Memory Stick Duo,” copy the image file

back to the “Memory Stick Duo” from your

computer first. Then you can play back the

image with this camera.

• If you have not changed any of the file names

that were given automatically to images shot

with this camera, you can skip step 1.

• You may not be able to play back a particular

image, due to its image size.

• You may not be able to play back images

processed on your computer with this camera.

1 Right-click the image file, and click

[Rename].

Change the file name to

“DSC0ssss.”

ssss stands for any number within

the range from 0001 to 9999.

• Extensions may be displayed, depending on the

settings made on your computer. The extension

for a still image is jpg, and for a movie is mpg.

Do not change the extensions.

2 Copy the file to a folder in the “Memory

Stick Duo.”

1 Right-click the image file and click

[Copy].

2 Select a [DCIM] folder in

[Removable Disk] or [Sony

MemoryStick] in [My Computer].

3 Right-click a [sss MSDCF]

folder in the [DCIM] folder and

click [Paste].

sss stands for any number

within the range from 100 to 999.

• When the overwrite confirmation message

appears, change the file name by inputting

another number in step 1.

• If there is no folder in the “Memory Stick Duo,”

create a folder with the camera, then copy the

image file to the folder (page 25).

Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users

Recommended computer

environment

OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or

Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1/v10.2)

The above OS must be installed at the

factory. For the following models, update

your OS to Mac OS 9.0, 9.1 or 9.2.

– iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at the

factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM

drive

– iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS

8.6 installed at the factory

USB connector: Provided as standard

Display: 800 × 600 dots or more

32,000-color mode or more

• If you connect two or more USB equipment to

a single computer at the same time, some

equipment, including your camera, may not

operate depending on the type of USB

equipment.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a

USB hub.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the

recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

USB mode

There are two modes for a USB connection,

[NORMAL] and [PTP]* modes. The

factory setting is the [NORMAL] mode.

This section describes the USB connection

using the [NORMAL] mode.

When the camera is connected to your

computer via a USB cable, the camera can

draw its power from your computer (USB

Bus Powered).

* Compatible only with Mac OS X. When

connected to a computer, only the data in the

folder selected by the camera is copied to the

computer. To select a folder when the camera is

connected to your computer, press MENU and

perform the procedures to change a folder for

playback.

Communication with your

computer

When your computer resumes from the

suspend or sleep mode, communication

between your camera and your computer

may not recover at the same time.

When a USB connector is not

provided on your computer

When neither a USB connector nor a

“Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can

copy images using an additional device. See

the Sony Website for details.

http://www.sony.net/

Steps required by your OS

Follow the steps below, according to your

OS.

OS Steps

Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 Steps 1 to 4

Mac OS 9.1/9.2/

Mac OS X

(v10.0/v10.1/v10.2)

Steps 2 to 4

Enjoying images on your computer

a Installing the USB driver

1 Turn on your computer, and set the

supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM

drive.

The model selection screen appears.

2 Click [Cyber-shot] on the model

selection screen.

The installing menu screen appears.

3 Click [USB Driver].

The “USB Driver” screen appears.

4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk

containing the OS to open the screen.

5 Drag and drop the following two files

from the screen opened in step 3 into the

System Folder icon in the screen opened

in step 4.

• Sony USB Driver

• Sony USB Shim

6 When the message for confirmation is

shown, click [OK].

7 Restart your computer, then remove the

CD-ROM.

b Connecting your camera to

your computer

For details, see page 57.

Disconnecting the USB cable from

your computer or removing the

“Memory Stick Duo” from your

camera during USB connection

Drag and drop the drive icon or the

“Memory Stick” icon to the “Trash” icon,

then disconnect the USB cable or remove

the “Memory Stick Duo.”

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

the USB cable, etc., after you have turned your

computer off.

c Copying images

1 Double-click the newly recognized icon

on the desktop.

The contents of the “Memory Stick

Duo” inserted in your camera appear.

2 Double-click [DCIM].

3 Double-click the folder containing the

desired image files.

4 Drag and drop the image files to the hard

disk icon.

The image files are copied to your hard

disk.

• See page 62 for details about the image file

storage destinations and file names.

d Viewing the images on your

computer

1 Double-click the hard disk icon.

2 Double-click the desired image file in

the folder containing the copied files.

The image file opens.

• The image recorded in mirror mode may

be displayed inverted by 180 degrees,

depending on the software you use.

To modify the inverted image, use the

rotate tool of the software.

• Close down all applications running on

the computer before installing the USB

driver and application.

• You can use the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony”

software to copy images to your computer, to

view images on your computer, and to create

video CDs. See the operation manual supplied

with the CD-ROM for details about the

installation method, or see the software’s help

files for the operation method.

• “ImageMixer” is not compatible with Mac

OS X.

• “Image Transfer” cannot be used with

Macintosh.

Creating a Video CD using “ImageMixer”

You can create a Video CD using

“ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony.” You can

play back created Video CDs on a Video

CD-compatible DVD player, or on a

computer using Video CD application

software.

a Start “ImageMixer.”

b Click .

The video CD creating mode turns on.

c Drag & drop the desired file or

album to the menu screen.

The selected image is added to the

menu screen.

• This section describes the English screen.

d Click .

You can preview the image.

e Click .

The disc creating dialogue appears.

f Insert a blank CD-R into the

CD-R drive and click [OK].

The disc creation starts.

• You cannot use CD-RW discs.

• The CD-R drive is required to create a Video

CD.

For the Macintosh edition

• Roxio-manufactured “Toast” (not

supplied) is required to create a Video CD.

• The playback time of the movie file

becomes shorter on the preview screen.

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera,

try the following solutions.

1 First check the items on the tables below.

If code “C:ss:ss” is displayed

on the LCD screen, the self-

diagnosis display function is

working (page 76).

2 Should your camera still not work

properly, press the RESET button on the

bottom of the camera using a fine-tipped

object, then turn on the power again. (All

the settings including date and time are

cleared.)

3 Should your camera still not work

properly, consult your Sony dealer or

local authorized Sony service facility.

Batteries and power

RESET button

Symptom Cause Solution

The battery remaining

indicator is incorrect, or

sufficient battery remaining

indicator is displayed but

the power runs out soon.

• You have used the camera in an extremely cold

location.

• The batteries are discharged.

• The battery contacts or the terminals on

the

battery/“

Memory Stick Duo” cover are dirty.

• The batteries are exhibiting the “memory effect”

(page 11).

• The batteries are dead (page 83).

—

p Install charged batteries (page 10).

p Wipe any dirt off from them with a dry cloth (page 11).

p To restore the batteries to their original condition, use them until

they are fully drained before recharging them.

p Replace the batteries with new ones.

The battery life is short.

• You are shooting/viewing images in an

extremely cold location.

• The batteries are not charged enough.

• The batteries are dead (page 83).

—

p Charge the batteries (page 10).

p Replace the batteries with new ones.

rou

Shooting still images/movies

You cannot turn on the

camera.

• The batteries are not installed correctly.

• The batteries are discharged.

• The batteries are dead (page 83).

p Install the batteries correctly (page 12).

p Replace them with charged batteries (page 10).

p Replace the batteries with new ones.

The power turns off

suddenly.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three

minutes when using batteries, the camera turns

off automatically to prevent wearing down the

batteries (page 15).

• The batteries are discharged.

p Turn on the camera again (page 14).

p Replace them with charged batteries (page 10).

Symptom Cause Solution

The subject does not appear

on the LCD screen.

• The mode switch is set to . p Set the mode switch to or (pages 20 and 46).

The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close.

• When shooting still images, (Illumination

snap mode),

(Twilight mode), (Vivid

nature mode), or (Active outdoor mode) is

selected for the Scene Selection function.

• You are shooting movies at a distance closer

than 1.0 m (3 feet 3 3/8 inches).

• The Focus preset function is selected.

p Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject

than the minimum shooting distance of 10 cm (4 inches) when

shooting (page 20).

p Cancel the Scene Selection function (page 29).

p Select the Focus preset function (page 30).

p Set it to [AUTO] (page 31).

The image is too dark.

• The LCD screen is too dark. p Set [LCD LIGHT] to [ON] (pages 21 and 79).

The image is too bright.

• The LCD screen is too bright. p Set [LCD LIGHT] to [OFF] (pages 21 and 79).

Vertical streaks appear

when you are shooting a

very bright subject.

• The smear phenomenon is occurring. p This is not a malfunction.

Troubleshooting

Viewing images

Your camera cannot record

images.

• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.

• The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is

insufficient.

• You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a

write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

LOCK.

• You cannot shoot while the flash is charging.

• The mode switch is not set to when shooting

a still image.

• The mode switch is not set to

when shooting

a movie.

p Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 17).

p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick Duo” (page 50),

or format it (page 51).

p Change the “Memory Stick Duo.”

p Set it to the recording position (page 82).

—

p Set it to (page 20).

p Set it to (page 46).

The flash does not work.

• The mode switch is set to or .

• The flash is set to

(No flash).

• When shooting still images, either (Twilight

mode) or (Vivid nature mode) is selected for

the Scene Selection function, or the camera is in

Burst mode.

p Set it to (page 20).

p Set the flash to auto (no indicator), (Red-eye reduction) or

(Forced flash) (page 24).

p Set it to other modes (pages 18 and 29).

The eyes of the subject

come out red.

— p Set the flash mode to (Red-eye reduction) (page 24).

The date and time are

recorded incorrectly.

• The date and time are not set correctly. p Set the correct date and time (page 15).

Symptom Cause Solution

Your camera cannot play

back images.

• The mode switch is not set to .

• You have changed a folder or file name.

• You cannot play back images processed on your

computer.

• The camera is in USB mode.

p Set it to (page 35).

p See page 63.

—

p Cancel the USB connection (pages 58 and 65).

The image cannot be played

back on a computer.

— p See page 71.

Deleting images

Computers

Your camera cannot

perform enlarged playback.

• Enlarged playback is not available for files

created or processed using other devices.

—

You cannot display a print

(DPOF) mark.

• You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on

movies.

—

Symptom Cause Solution

Your camera cannot delete

an image.

• You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a

write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

LOCK.

p Set it to the recording position (page 82).

You have deleted an image

by mistake.

• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot

restore it.

p When you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect

switch, the switch will prevent you from deleting images by

mistake (page 82).

Symptom Cause Solution

You do not know if the OS of

your computer is

compatible.

— p Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 53 and

64).

You cannot install the USB

driver.

—

p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized

Administrator) (page 53).

Troubleshooting

Your computer does not

recognize your camera.

• You are not using the supplied USB cable.

• The USB cable is not connected firmly.

• [USB] is set to [PTP] under [ ] in the menu

settings.

• The USB connectors on your computer are

connected to other equipment besides the

keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

• The camera is not connected directly to your

computer.

• The USB driver is not installed.

• The camera was connected to a computer with

the USB cable before installing the USB driver,

so the device was not recognized by the

computer.

p Use the supplied USB cable (page 57).

p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make

sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (pages

57 and 65).

p Set it to [NORMAL] (page 79).

p Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to the

keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

p Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing

through a hub or other device.

p Install the USB driver (pages 54 and 65).

p Delete the device which is not recognized, then install the USB

driver (pages 54, 60 and 65).

You cannot turn on the

camera during USB

connection.

• The camera is not connected directly to your

computer.

• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.

p Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing

through a hub or other device.

p Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 17).

You cannot copy images.

• The camera is not correctly connected to your

computer.

• You are not using the correct copy procedure for

your OS.

—

p Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the

supplied USB cable (page 57).

p Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 58, 59

and 65).

p If you are using the “Image Transfer” software, see page 58.

p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” application

software, click on HELP.

After making a USB

connection, “Image

Transfer” does not

automatically start.

—

p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when the camera,

etc., is connected.] at [Basic] setting (page 59).

p Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on

(page 57).

The image cannot be played

back on a computer.

—

p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” application

software, click on HELP.

p Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

Symptom Cause Solution

“Memory Stick Duo”

The image is displayed

upside down.

• The image recorded in mirror mode may be

displayed inverted by 180 degrees, depending on

the software you use.

p To modify the inverted image, use the rotate tool of the software

you use.

The image is interrupted by

noise when you view a

movie on a computer.

• You are playing back the movie directly from

the “Memory Stick Duo.”

p Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer and then play

back the movie from the hard disk (pages 58, 59 and 65).

You cannot print an image.

—

p Check the printer settings.

p Click on HELP for the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony”

application software.

An error message appears

when you set the supplied

CD-ROM in your computer.

• The computer display is not set correctly. p Set the computer display as follows:

Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more

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

Macintosh: 800 × 600 dots or more

32,000-color or more

Symptom Cause Solution

You cannot insert a

“Memory Stick Duo.”

• You are inserting the “Memory Stick Duo”

backwards.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” has been inserted into

a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

p Insert it from the right side (page 17).

p Insert it directly into the camera.

You cannot record on a

“Memory Stick Duo.”

• You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a

write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

LOCK.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full.

p Set it to the recording position (page 82).

p Delete unnecessary images (page 50).

You cannot format a

“Memory Stick Duo.”

• You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a

write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

LOCK.

p Set it to the recording position (page 82).

You have formatted a

“Memory Stick Duo” by

mistake.

• When you format a “Memory Stick Duo,” all

data in the “Memory Stick Duo,” including

images that were write-protected by another

device, will be permanently erased and cannot

be restored.

p When you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect

switch, we recommend that you set the write-protect switch to

LOCK to prevent accidental erasure (page 82).

Troubleshooting

PictBridge compliant printer

Others

Symptom Cause Solution

You cannot connect your

camera to the printer.

• The printer is not PictBridge compliant.

• The printer is not ready to be connected.

• Your camera is not connected to the printer

correctly.

p Ask the printer manufacturer if the printer is PictBridge

compliant.

p Confirm that the printer is turned on and is ready to be

connected.

p When the preparations needed to make the connection between

the camera and the printer are finished, make the connection

(pages 42 and 43).

You cannot print.

• Your camera is not connected to the printer.

• The power of the printer is off.

• You cannot print a movie.

p Confirm that your camera is correctly connected to the printer

using the USB cable.

p Turn the printer on. For details, see the operation manual

supplied with the printer.

—

Printing was stopped.

• You disconnected the USB cable before the

mark disappeared.

—

You cannot attach a date to

an image.

• Your printer does not support this function. p Ask the printer manufacturer if the printer supports this

function.

Symptom Cause Solution

Your camera does not work.

• The battery level is low. (The E indicator

appears.)

• The USB cable is connected.

p Charge the batteries (page 10).

p Disconnect the USB cable (pages 58 and 65).

The power is on, but the

camera does not work.

• The built-in microcomputer is not working

properly.

p Remove the batteries, then install them again after about one

minute and turn on the camera. If the functions still do not work,

press the RESET button located on the bottom of the camera using

a fine-tipped object, then turn the power on again (page 67). (If

you press the RESET button, all settings including the date and

time are cleared.)

You cannot identify an

indicator on the LCD screen.

— p Check the indicator (pages 86 and 87).

The lens gets fogged.

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

temperature for the moisture to evaporate before use (page 80).

Warnings and messages

The following messages appear on the LCD screen.

Message Meaning/Corrective Action

NO MEMORY STICK

• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 17).

SYSTEM ERROR

• Turn the power off and on again (page 14).

MEMORY STICK ERROR

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera (page 82).

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” is dirty.

• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” correctly (page 17).

MEMORY STICK TYPE ERROR

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera (page 82).

FORMAT ERROR

• The “Memory Stick Duo” format failed. Format the “Memory Stick Duo” again (page 51).

MEMORY STICK LOCKED

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

recording position (page 82).

NO MEMORY SPACE

• The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images

(page 50).

READ ONLY MEMORY

• You cannot record or delete an image saved on this type of “Memory Stick Duo” using your camera.

NO FILE IN THIS FOLDER

• No images have been recorded in this folder.

FOLDER ERROR

• A folder with the same first three digits number already exists in the “Memory Stick Duo.” (For example:

123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder.

CANNOT CREATE MORE

FOLDERS

• The folder whose first three digits of the name is “999” exists in the “Memory Stick Duo.” You cannot create

any folders.

CANNOT RECORD

• The camera cannot record images in the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 26).

FILE ERROR

• An error occurred while playing back the image.

FILE PROTECT

• The image is write-protected by another device. Release the protection by another device.

IMAGE SIZE OVER

• You are attempting to play back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.

• You are using the PictBridge function to print an image shot with another camera.

INVALID OPERATION

• You are attempting to assign the print (DPOF) mark to a file that was created by another device.

• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the batteries (page 10). Depending on the conditions of use, the indicator

may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.

Troubleshooting

ENLARGED PLAYBACK ERROR

• You are attempting to perform enlarged playback for a file created using other devices.

• Enlarged playback is not available for images processed using a computer.

• An error occurred while your camera was performing enlarged playback.

PRINTER IS BUSY

• The printer cannot accept a job because it is currently printing. Check the printer.

PAPER ERROR

• A paper-related error occurred with the printer, for example, it has run out of paper or has a paper jam.

INK ERROR

• An ink-related error occurred with the printer.

PRINTER ERROR

• A printer error occurred. Check the printer, or check to make sure the image file you want to print is not

corrupted.

• Data is being transferred to the printer. Do not disconnect the USB cable.

Message Meaning/Corrective Action

Self-diagnosis display

— If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears

Your camera has a self-diagnosis display.

This function displays the camera condition

on the LCD screen with a combination of a

letter and four numerical digits.

If this occurs, check the following code

chart and attempt the corresponding

corrective actions. The last two digits

(indicated by ss) will differ depending on

the state of the camera.

C:32:ss

Self-diagnosis display

If you are unable to solve the problem even

after trying the corrective actions a few

times, repairs may be necessary. Contact

your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-

digit code.

Example: E:61:10

Code Cause Countermeasure

C:32:ss There is trouble with your

camera’s hardware.

• Turn the power off and on again (page 14).

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 51).

The inserted “Memory Stick

Duo” cannot be used with your

camera, or the data is damaged.

• Insert a new “Memory Stick Duo” (page 17).

E:61:ss

E:91:ss

A camera malfunction that you

cannot reverse has occurred.

• Press the RESET button (page 67) located on the

bottom of the camera, then turn the power on

again.

Additional information

Menu items

Menu items that can be modified differ

depending on the position of the mode

switch.

The LCD screen shows only the items you

can operate at the moment. Factory settings

are indicated with x.

When the mode switch is set to (when [ ] is selected in the menu settings)

Item Setting Description

SIZE·BURST x2M / VGA / 2M BURST /

VGA BURST

Selects the image size when shooting still images (pages 18 and 31).

FOCUS

xAUTO / 0.2 m / 0.5 m /

1.0 m /

Selects the auto focus method or sets the focus preset distance (page 30).

SELFTIMER ON / xOFF Sets the self-timer (page 22).

WHITE BAL xAUTO / / / / Sets the white balance (page 33).

Item Setting Description

SIZE x320×240 / 160×112 Selects the image size to be used when shooting a movie (page 46).

FOCUS

xAUTO / 0.2 m / 0.5 m /

1.0 m /

Selects the auto focus method or sets the focus preset distance (page 30).

SELFTIMER ON / xOFF Sets the self-timer (page 22).

WHITE BAL xAUTO / / / / Sets the white balance (page 33).

Additi

ona

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When the mode switch is set to or (when [ ] is selected in the menu settings)

When the mode switch is set to (when [ ] is selected in the menu settings)

* You can also select this item when the camera is connected to a PictBridge compliant printer. You can change a folder containing the images you want to print

(page 45).

Item Setting Description

FORMAT OK / CANCEL Formats the “Memory Stick Duo.” When you format a “Memory Stick Duo,” note

that all data in the “Memory Stick Duo,” including images that were write-

protected by another device, will be permanently erased (page 51).

CREATE FOLDER OK / CANCEL Creates a folder for recording images (page 25).

CHANGE FOLDER OK / CANCEL Changes a folder for recording images (page 26).

Item Setting Description

DELETE OK / CANCEL Deletes the displayed image (page 50).

DELETE IN

FOLDER

OK / CANCEL Deletes all images in the folder (page 50).

INDEX / SINGLE — Switches between four-image display and single image display (page 35).

DPOF ON / xOFF Marks/unmarks the print (DPOF) mark on still images you want to print (page 40).

Item Setting Description

FORMAT OK / CANCEL Formats the “Memory Stick Duo.” When you format a “Memory Stick Duo,” note

that all data in the “Memory Stick Duo,” including images that were write-

protected by another device, will be permanently erased (page 51).

PRINT — Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer, and then prints the image

(page 42).

CHANGE FOLDER* OK / CANCEL Selects the folder containing the images you want to play back (page 37).

Additional information

When [ ] is selected in the menu settings during a connection with a PictBridge compliant printer

The following menus are available no matter what position the mode switch is in.

When [ ] is selected in the menu settings

Item Setting Description

PRINT 1 PAGE OK / CANCEL Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer, and then print the image

(page 44).

INSERT DATE — Attaches a date to an image to be printed (page 45).

Item Setting Description

LCD LIGHT xON / OFF Selects the brightness of the LCD screen. Selecting [ON] makes the screen bright

and easy to see, but also uses up the battery charge faster (page 21).

DISPLAY xON

OFF

– Displays all indicators.

– Displays warning messages, etc.

Item Setting Description

CLOCK SET DATE NOTATION

DATE&TIME SET

– Sets the date notation (page 15).

x[Y/M/D] / [M/D/Y] / [D/M/Y]

– Sets the date and time (page 15).

BEEP xON

SHUTTER

OFF

– Turns on the beep when you press the control button/shutter button.

– Turns on the beep when you press the shutter button.

– Turns off the beep.

USB xNORMAL / PTP Switches the USB mode (pages 53 and 64).

LANGUAGE

— Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.

Precautions

Do not leave the camera in the

following places

• In extremely hot place, such as in a car

parked in the sun. The camera body may

become deformed or this may cause a

malfunction.

• Under direct sunlight or near a heater.

The camera body may become deformed

or this may cause a malfunction.

• On 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.

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 this may damage the finish or

the casing.

• Thinner

• Benzine

• Alcohol

• Diposable cloth

• Volatile insecticide

• Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long

time

Note on operating temperature

Your camera is designed for use between

the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F and

104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot

places that exceed this range is not

recommended.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold

to a warm location, or is placed in a very

damp room, 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.

Additional information

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 a period

of time (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.

On internal rechargeable

button battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable

button battery for maintaining the date and

time and other settings regardless of

whether the power is on or off.

This rechargeable button battery is

continually charged as long as you are using

the camera. 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 button battery

before using the camera.

However, even if this rechargeable button

battery is not charged, you can still use the

camera as long as you do not record the date

and time.

Charging method

Install charged size AAA Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries, and leave the camera for

24 hours or more with the power off.

• This internal rechargeable button battery is

located as shown in the illustration. Once you

remove the rechargeable button battery cover

and the rechargeable button battery from the

camera, you cannot put them back into the

camera. Do not remove them until the time you

discard the camera.

The location for the internal

rechargeable button battery

On “Memory Stick”

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable

IC recording medium with a data capacity

that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.

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.

• “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a

computer is not guaranteed to operate with this

camera.

Notes on using “Memory Stick

Duo”

• You cannot record, edit, or delete images if you

slide the write-protect switch** to LOCK with

a fine-tipped object.

The position 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.

• 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 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 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.

• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within

the reach of small children.

They might accidentally swallow it.

• Do not use or keep 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

“Memory Stick” type

Recording/

Playback

Memory Stick ×

Memory Stick Duo a

MagicGate Memory

Stick

MagicGate Memory

Stick Duo

*a*

Memory Stick PRO ×

Memory Stick PRO Duo

*a*

Terminal

Write-protect

switch**

Memo area

Additional information

Notes on using a Memory Stick

Duo adaptor (supplied)

• When using 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

without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing

so may result in malfunction of the unit.

Note on using “Memory Stick

PRO Duo” (

not supplied)

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up

to 512MB have been confirmed to operate

properly with this camera.

On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

Effective use of the battery

• At the time of purchase, or if the Nickel-

Metal Hydride batteries have not been

used for a long time, they may not be

sufficiently charged. We recommend that

you charge the batteries before you use

them.

• Battery performance decreases in low-

temperature surroundings, and the battery

life is shortened under such

circumstances. To use the battery longer,

we recommend you keep the battery in its

case in a pocket close to your body to

warm it, and insert it in your camera just

before you start shooting.

• If you set [LCD LIGHT] to [OFF], the

battery will run for a longer amount of

time.

• If you shoot a lot using the flash, the

battery power will be used up faster.

• We recommend having spare batteries

handy for two or three times the expected

shooting time, and try test shooting

before actually using the camera.

• Do not expose the battery to water. The

battery is not water-resistant.

Battery life

• The battery life is limited. The battery

capacity decreases little by little as you

use it more and more, and as time passes.

When the battery operating time seems to

have been considerably shortened, a

probable cause is that the batteries have

reached the end of their life.

• The battery life varies depending on

storage, operating conditions, and

environment, and is different for each

battery.

On the battery charger

• Do not charge any other batteries except

Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in

the battery charger supplied with your

camera. If you try to charge any other

type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries,

alkaline dry cells, primary lithium

batteries, or Ni-Cd batteries) than the

batteries specified, those batteries may

leak, overheat, or explode, causing the

danger of burns or other injuries.

• Do not charge fully charged Nickel-

Metal Hydride batteries again.

Otherwise, there is a danger of leaks,

excessive heat, explosions, or electric

shock.

• When charging a high capacity battery

other than the supplied battery using the

supplied battery charger, the full capacity

of the battery may not be available.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this

may indicate a battery error or that

batteries other than the specified type

have been inserted. Check that the

batteries are the specified type. If the

specified type of batteries have been

installed, remove all the batteries, replace

them with new ones or another ones and

check if the battery charger operates

correctly. If the battery charger operates

correctly, a battery error may have

occurred.

Additional information

Specifications

xCamera

[System]

Image device

6.72 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD

Primary color filter

Total pixels number of camera

Approx. 2 112 000 pixels

Effective pixels number of camera

Approx. 2 020 000 pixels

Lens Single focal lens

f = 5.0 mm (7/32 inches)

(35 mm camera conversion: 33 mm

(1 5/16 inches))

F2.8

Exposure control

Automatic, Scene Selection

(5 modes)

White Balance

Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

Fluorescent, Incandescent

Data formats

Still images: DCF compliant

(Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant),

DPOF compatible

Movies: MPEG1 compliant (without

audio)

Recording media

“Memory Stick Duo”

Flash Recommended distance: 0.5 m to

1.8 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to 5 feet

10 3/4 inches)

[Output connector]

USB jack mini-B

[LCD screen]

LCD panel used

2.5 cm (1.0 type) TFT drive

Total number of dots

64 460 (293×220) dots

[Power, general]

Power AAA Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries (2) 2.4 V

5 V (from USB cable)

Power consumption (when shooting)

1.27 W

Operating temperature range

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

Storage temperature range

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions

99.9 × 40.5 × 24.9 mm

(4 × 1 5/8 × 1 inches)

(W/H/D, protruding sections not

included)

Mass Approx. 132 g (4.7 oz) (two

batteries, “Memory Stick Duo,”

neck strap, and lens cap included)

Exif Print Compatible

PRINT Image Matching II Compatible

PictBridge Compatible

xBC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH

battery charger

Input rating

100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 3 W

Output rating

DC OUT AA: 1.4 V,

400 mA × 2

AAA: 1.4 V,

160 mA × 2

Operating temperature range

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

Storage temperature range

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 71 × 30 × 91 mm

(2 7/8 × 1 3/16 × 3 5/8 inches)

(W/H/D)

Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz)

Accessories

• HR11/45: HR03 (Size AAA) Ni-MH batteries (2)

• Battery case (1)

• BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Neck strap (1)

• “Memory Stick Duo” (8MB) (1)

• Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (1)

• Lens cap (1)

• CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-010) (1)

• Operating instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

LCD screen displays

When shooting still images

A Image size indicator (18, 31)

B Battery remaining indicator (13)

C Flash mode indicator (24)/

Red-eye reduction indicator (24)

D Focus preset indicator (30)

E White Balance indicator (33)

F Scene Selection indicator (28)

G AE/AF lock indicator (20)

H Recording folder indicator (25)

I Remaining “Memory Stick”

capacity indicator

J Remaining number of recordable

images indicator (19)

K Self-diagnosis display (76)

L Self-timer indicator (22)

M Low battery warning indicator

(74)

When shooting movies

A Recording mode indicator (46)

B Battery remaining indicator (13)

C Focus preset indicator (30)

D White Balance indicator (33)

E Low battery warning indicator

(74)

F Status indicator (46)

G Recording folder indicator (25)

H Remaining “Memory Stick”

capacity indicator

I Shooting time/Recording time

[maximum recordable time]

indicator (48)

J Self-diagnosis display (76)

K Self-timer indicator (22)

C:32:ss

101

STBY

C:32:ss

0:38/ 12:55

101

320

Page numbers in parentheses indicate the

location of additional important

information.

Additional information

When playing back still images

A Image size indicator (18, 31)

B Print (DPOF) mark indicator (40)

C PictBridge connecting indicator

(43)

D Enlarged playback/enlargement

level indicator (39)

E Folder-file name (62)

F Not disconnect USB cable

indicator (45)

G Playback folder indicator (37)

H Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected

folder

I Change folder indicator (38)

J Recording date/time of the

playback image

When playing back moving

images

K Recording mode indicator (49)

L Folder_file name (62)

M Playback folder indicator (37)

N Image number

O Counter

P Change folder indicator (38)

Q Recording date/time of the

playback image

101

0012

2003

/12

9:30AM

7 4

101

2.5

0:12

101

320

101

0008

2003 7 4

10:30AM

Page numbers in parentheses indicate the

location of additional important

information.

Index

Access lamp ..................................................... 17

AE/AF lock indicator ...................................... 20

Auto Focus ....................................................... 20

Auto power-off function .................................. 15

Battery

Battery life .................................................. 13

charging time .............................................. 11

preparing batteries ...................................... 10

remaining indicator ..................................... 13

Beep/shutter sound .......................................... 79

Burst ................................................................ 31

CD-ROM ......................................................... 53

Changing the recording folder ......................... 26

Charging

charging the batteries .................................. 10

charging time .............................................. 11

Cleaning ........................................................... 80

Clock set .......................................................... 15

Control buttons ............................................ 9, 15

Copying images to your computer ...... 53, 59, 65

Creating a new folder ...................................... 25

Deleting images ............................................... 50

DPOF ............................................................... 40

Enlarged playback ........................................... 39

EXEC .........................................................15, 39

Exif .................................................................. 85

File

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

image file storage destinations .................... 62

Flash

Red-eye reduction ................................. 24, 28

selecting a flash mode ................................. 24

Focusing

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

shooting (using auto adjustment mode) ...... 20

Folder

folder for playback ...................................... 37

recording folder .......................................... 26

Format .............................................................. 51

Image file storage destinations ........................62

Image size .................................................. 18, 19

Image Transfer ................................................. 55

ImageMixer ..................................................... 56

Index screen ..................................................... 36

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

LCD screen

DISPLAY .............................................. 22, 86

LCD light ....................................................21

Lens cap .............................................................8

Memory Stick ............................................17, 82

Memory Stick Duo ....................................17, 82

MENU ..............................................................15

Menu settings ...................................................77

Mode switch .......................................................9

Moisture condensation ..................................... 80

Movie

shooting movies ..........................................46

shooting time .........................................13, 48

viewing images on your computer ........61, 65

viewing movies on the LCD screen ............49

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

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries .................10, 83

Number of images that can be saved or

shooting time ..............................13, 19, 48

PictBridge ........................................................42

POWER ...........................................................14

Power

batteries ....................................................... 10

inserting the batteries ..................................12

ON/OFF ......................................................14

Precautions ....................................................... 80

Print (DPOF) mark .......................................... 40

PTP ......................................................53, 64, 79

Index

Red-eye reduction .......................................24, 28

RESET button .............................................67, 76

SCENE .............................................................29

Scene Selection (SCENE) ................................28

Self-diagnosis display ......................................76

Self-timer ..........................................................22

Setting

date and time ...............................................15

image size ....................................................18

menu items ..................................................77

Shooting mode

auto adjustment mode ..................................20

Burst ............................................................31

movie ...........................................................46

Single image screen ..........................................35

Still image

deleting ........................................................50

shooting .......................................................20

viewing images on the LCD screen .............35

viewing images on your computer ........61, 65

USB

USB Bus Powered .................................53, 64

USB cable ........................................57, 58, 65

USB connection ...........................................57

USB driver .............................................54, 65

Using your camera abroad ................................14

Video CD ......................................................... 66

Viewing images on the LCD screen .......... 35, 49

Viewing images on your computer ............ 61, 65

Warnings and messages ................................... 74

White Balance ................................................. 33

Zoom

Enlarged playback ...................................... 39

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Printed on 100% recycled paper

using VOC (Volatile Organic

Compound)-free vegetable oil

based ink.

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently

asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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