3-084-996-11(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-F828
Serial No.
DSC-F828
© 2003 Sony Corporation
Getting started _______________________
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Shooting still images _________________
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Viewing still images __________________
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Deleting still images__________________
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Before advanced operations ____________
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Advanced still image shooting___________
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Advanced still image viewing____________
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Still image editing _____________________
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Still image printing_____________________
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(PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies_______________________
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Enjoying images on your computer
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Troubleshooting_______________________
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Additional information __________________
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Index_____________________________
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
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-F828
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.
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RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS 1362, (i.e., marked with 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 and
sound of this digital 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 or regions 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.
and Canada
Notice for the customers in the
United Kingdom
For the Customers in Europe
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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 medium, 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.
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 recording
medium 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 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.
The zoom lens
This camera is equipped with zoom lens. Be
careful not to bump the lens, and be careful
not to apply force to it.
Remove dirt from the surface of the
flash
If the dirt changes color or sticks to the
surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash,
sufficient light may not be emitted.
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 water gets inside of the
camera, it may cause the camera to
malfunction, sometimes beyond repair. If
moisture condensation occurs, see page 143
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 a malfunction.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or
other bright light
This may cause irrecoverable damage to your
eyes or the malfunction of your camera.
Note on locations where you can
use the camera
Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. The camera may not be able to
record or play back properly.
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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,” , and “MagicGate
Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “Memory Stick Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “Memory Stick PRO” and
are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “MagicGate” and are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark 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 and QuickTime are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc.
• Pentium is a trademark or a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation.
• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk
Corporation.
• Microdrive is a registered trademark of
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the
United States and/or other countries.
• 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.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing fine
images. The lens for this camera uses the
MTF
#
measurement system for cameras
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in
Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers
the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses.
The lens for your camera is also T*-coated
to suppress unwanted reflection and
faithfully reproduce colors.
#
MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation
Transfer Function, a numeric value
indicating the amount of light from a
specific part of the subject gathered at the
corresponding position in the image.
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Table of contents
Before using your camera.........................4
Identifying the parts..................................9
Charging the battery pack.......................14
Using the AC Adaptor ............................17
Using your camera abroad......................17
Turning your camera on/off....................18
How to use the multi-selector.................18
Setting the date and time.........................19
Inserting and removing a recording medium
........................................................21
Switching the recording medium........21
Inserting and removing a “Memory
Stick”..............................................22
Inserting and removing a Microdrive/
CF card...........................................23
Setting the still image size......................24
Image size and quality ............................25
Basic still image shooting
– Using auto mode..........................27
Checking the last image shot
– Quick Review..............................29
Shooting images with the finder.........29
Indicators on the screen during shooting
........................................................30
Using the zoom feature.......................30
Changing the lens orientation............. 32
Shooting close-ups – Macro............... 33
Using the self-timer............................ 34
Using the flash.................................... 34
Inserting the date and time on a still
image.............................................. 36
Shooting according to scene conditions
– Scene Selection........................... 37
Viewing images on the screen of your
camera............................................ 39
Viewing images on a TV screen............. 41
Deleting images...................................... 43
Formatting a recording medium............. 45
How to setup and operate your camera
........................................................ 47
Changing menu settings..................... 47
Changing items in the SET UP screen
........................................................ 48
How to use the command dial............ 48
Deciding the still image quality.............. 49
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 50
Creating a new folder......................... 50
Selecting the recording folder.............51
Manual features to photo-shooting
situations .....................................52
Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and
ISO sensitivity)
Shooting with Program auto ...................54
Program Shift......................................54
Shooting with shutter speed priority mode
........................................................55
Shooting with aperture priority mode.....56
Shooting with manual exposure mode....57
Selecting the metering mode...................58
Adjusting the exposure
– EV adjustment .............................59
Displaying a histogram.......................60
Shooting with the exposure fixed
– AE LOCK....................................62
Shooting three images with the exposure
shifted – Exposure Bracket.............63
Selecting the ISO sensitivity – ISO.........64
Focus
Choosing an auto focus method..............65
Choosing a focus range finder frame
– AF range finder............................65
Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Deleting still images
Before advanced operations
Advanced still image
shooting
7
Choosing a focus operation
– AF Mode......................................66
Focusing manually..................................67
Flash
Selecting a flash mode ............................68
Adjusting the flash level – Flash Level...70
Using an external flash............................71
Using the Sony Flash..........................72
Using a commercially available external
flash ................................................72
Color
Adjusting color tones – White Balance...73
Selecting color reproduction – Color......74
Burst
Shooting images in succession................75
Shooting in Multi Burst mode
– Multi Burst...................................76
Others
Shooting in the dark................................77
NightShot............................................77
NightFraming......................................78
Shooting with special effects
– Picture Effect...............................79
Shooting still images in RAW mode
– RAW............................................79
Shooting still images in TIFF mode
– TIFF.............................................80
Shooting still images for e-mail
– E-Mail..........................................81
Shooting still images with audio files
– Voice........................................... 81
Selecting the folder and playing back
images – Folder..............................83
Enlarging a portion of a still image ........84
Enlarging an image
– Playback zoom............................84
Recording an enlarged image
– Trimming..................................... 85
Playing back successive images
– Slide show...................................85
Rotating still images – Rotate.................86
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst
mode...............................................87
Playing back continuously..................87
Playing back frame by frame .............87
Protecting images – Protect ....................89
Changing image size – Resize................90
Choosing images to print
– Print (DPOF) mark......................91
Connecting to a PictBridge printer..........93
Preparing the camera...........................93
Connecting the camera to the printer
........................................................93
Printing images........................................94
Printing index-images .............................96
Shooting movies....................................100
Viewing movies on the screen ..............101
Deleting movies.....................................102
Editing movies.......................................103
Cutting movies..................................104
Deleting unnecessary portions of movies
......................................................104
Copying images to your computer
– For Windows users ....................105
Installing the USB driver ..................106
Installing “Image Transfer” ..............107
Installing “ImageMixer”...................108
Connecting the camera to your computer
......................................................109
Advanced still image viewing
Still image editing
Still image printing
(PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies
Enjoying images on your
computer
8
Copying images using “Image Transfer”
......................................................110
Changing “Image Transfer” settings
......................................................111
Copying images without using
“Image Transfer”..........................111
Viewing the images on your computer
......................................................113
Image file storage destinations and file
names............................................114
Viewing an image previously copied to a
computer.......................................116
Copying images to your computer
– For Macintosh users ..................117
Troubleshooting....................................119
Warnings and messages........................130
Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting
with an alphabet letter appears .....133
The number of images that can be saved/
shooting time................................134
Menu items ...........................................137
SET UP items........................................140
Precautions............................................143
The “Memory Stick”.............................144
The Microdrive.....................................145
On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ........ 146
Specifications ....................................... 147
Display window.................................... 149
The LCD/finder screen......................... 150
Quick reference chart ........................... 155
Index..................................................... 158
Troubleshooting
Additional information
Index
9
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
A Display window
B WB (White balance) button (73)
C (Display window backlight)
button
D (Exposure) button (57, 59)
E Shutter button (27)
F Hologram AF emitter (35, 140)
G Self-timer lamp (34)
H Zoom ring (30)
I Manual focus ring (67)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
w;
ql
qk
qj
qh
qg
qf
qd
qs
J Flash emitter (34)
K Infrared ray emitter (77)
L Speaker
M Advanced accessory shoe (71)
N OPEN (FLASH) switch (69)
O (Metering mode) button (58)
P (Flash) button (68)
Q /BRK (Burst/Bracket) button
(63, 75, 76)
R (Macro) button (33)
S NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING
button (77)
T FOCUS (AUTO/MANUAL) switch
(67)
• Pressing the (Display window backlight)
button turns on the backlight in the display
window for about seven seconds.
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A MENU button (47, 137)
B (Flash) lamp (68)
C Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18)
D Jack cover (14, 17)
E A/V OUT (MONO) jack (41)
F
(USB) jack (109)
G DC IN jack (14, 17)
H /CF (“Memory Stick”/CF
card) switch (21)
I Access lamp (22)
J Mode dial (27)
:To shoot still images in auto
adjustment mode
P: To shoot still images in
program auto mode
S: To shoot in shutter speed
priority mode
A: To shoot in aperture priority
mode
M: To shoot in manual exposure
mode
SCN: To shoot in Scene
Selection mode
SET UP: To set the SET UP items
:To shoot movies
:To view or edit images
K AE LOCK/ (Delete) button (43,
62)
L Command dial (48)
M OPEN (CF) lever (23)
N CF card cover (23)
O CF card eject lever (24)
1
q;
2
qa
3
qs
4
qd
5
qf
6
qg
7
8
9
12
A Hook for shoulder strap
B Tripod receptacle
C Microphone
D Lens
E ACC (Accessory) jack
F Battery/“Memory Stick” cover
(14)
G RESET button (119)
H Battery eject lever (15)
I Hook for shoulder strap
• Use the ACC (accessory) jack to connect an
external flash or the remote control tripod.
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (
7
/
32
inch). You will be unable to firmly
secure the camera to tripods having longer
screws, and may damage the camera.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap
Lens cap
Shoulder strap
13
Attaching the lens hood
When you shoot in bright lighting
conditions, such as outdoors, we
recommend that you use the lens hood to
reduce the image quality deterioration
caused by unnecessary light.
1 Position the lens hood as shown below,
by aligning the mark on the lens hood
and the x mark on the lens, and attach
the hood to the lens.
2 Turn the lens hood clockwise until it
clicks.
Storing the lens hood
The lens hood can be attached in the reverse
direction to store it with the camera when it
is not in use.
1 Position the lens hood as shown below,
by aligning the mark on the lens hood
and the x mark on the lens, and attach
the hood to the lens.
2 Turn the lens hood clockwise until it
clicks.
• You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood
attached.
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Charging the battery pack
, Open the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
• Be sure to turn off your camera when
charging the battery pack (page 18).
• Your camera operates with the
“InfoLITHIUM” NP-FM50 battery pack (M
Series) (supplied). You can use only M Series
battery pack (page 146).
, Install the battery pack, then
close the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover.
Insert the battery pack with the b mark
facing toward the battery compartment as
illustrated.
Make sure the battery pack is firmly
inserted all the way, then close the cover.
• The battery pack is easily inserted by pushing
the battery eject lever at the front of the battery
compartment to the front side.
, Open the jack cover and
connect the AC Adaptor
(supplied) to the DC IN jack of
your camera.
Open the cover in the arrow direction as
illustrated above. Connect the plug with the
v mark facing up.
• Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
with a metallic object, as this may cause a
malfunction.
• Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a
dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use
of the dirty plug may not properly charge the
battery pack.
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1
3
2
2
Battery eject
lever
b mark
3
Jack cover
DC plug
AC Adaptor
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Getting started
, Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (wall
socket).
During charging, the battery mark in the
display window flashes, and after charging
is completed, “Full” appears.
• The available shooting time on the display
window is calculated as if the camera were used
under the following conditions:
– The mode dial is set to
– [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to
[Normal]
– Using a “Memory Stick”
– Not using the NightShot or NightFraming
function.
• After charging the battery pack, disconnect the
AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your
camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Slide the battery eject lever in the direction
of the arrow, and remove the battery pack.
• Be careful not to drop the battery pack when
removing it.
Battery remaining indicators
The battery remaining indicators on the screen or
on the display window show the remaining
shooting or viewing time.
• The battery remaining time on the screen or on
the display window may not be correct under
certain circumstances or conditions.
• When you switch the FINDER/LCD switch or
/CF switch, it takes about one minute for
the correct battery remaining time to appear.
Charging time
Approximate time to charge a completely
discharged battery pack using the AC
Adaptor at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
4
Power cord
(mains lead)
2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)
1
The available shooting time is indicated
Battery eject lever
Battery pack Charging time
(min.)
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Approx. 150
80
min
LCD screen/Finder
Display window
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Number of images and battery
life that can be recorded/
viewed
The tables show the approximate number of
images and the battery life that can be recorded/
viewed when you shoot images in normal mode
with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature
of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can
be recorded or viewed take into account changing
the optional “Memory Stick” or Microdrive 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
1)
1)
Shooting in the following situations:
– (P. Quality) is set to [Fine]
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]
– Shooting one time every 30 seconds
– The zoom is switched alternately between the
W and T ends
– The flash strobes once every two times
– The power turns on and off once every ten
times
Viewing still images
2)
2)
Viewing single images in order at about three
second intervals
Shooting movies
3)
3)
Shooting continuously at [160] image size
• The number of images and the battery life that
can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the
following conditions:
– The surrounding temperature is low
– The flash is used
– The camera has been turned on and off many
times
– The zoom is used frequently
– The NightShot or NightFraming function is
activated
– [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to
[Bright] in the SET UP settings
– The battery power is low.
The battery capacity decreases as you use it
more and more and as time passes
(page 147).
• The battery life and the number of images
recordable or viewable does not depend on the
image size setting.
• The number of images is almost the same
whether you use the finder or the LCD screen
for shooting/viewing images.
• When using a CF card, the battery life and the
number of images recordable or viewable may
differ.
Recording
medium
NP-FM50 (supplied)
No. of
images
Battery life
(min.)
“Memory Stick” Approx. 370 Approx. 185
Microdrive
Approx. 350 Approx. 175
Recording
medium
NP-FM50 (supplied)
No. of
images
Battery life
(min.)
“Memory Stick” Approx. 9400 Approx. 470
Microdrive
Approx. 5800 Approx. 290
NP-FM50 (supplied)
“Memory Stick”
Microdrive
Continuous
shooting
Approx. 200 Approx. 160
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Getting started
Using the AC Adaptor
, Open the jack cover, then
connect the AC Adaptor
(supplied) to the DC IN jack of
the camera.
Open the jack cover in the arrow direction
as illustrated above. Connect the plug with
the v mark facing up.
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble
occurs while using the adaptor, immediately
shut off the power by disconnecting the plug
from the wall outlet (wall socket).
1
AC Adaptor
DC plug
Jack cover
, Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and to
a wall outlet (wall socket).
• When you have finished using the AC Adaptor,
disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the
camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).
• The set is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself
has been turned off.
2
2 To a wall outlet
(wall socket)
Power cord
(mains lead)
1
Using your camera
abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in any country or
region with the supplied AC Adaptor within
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a
commercially available AC plug adaptor
[a], if necessary, depending on the design of
the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel
converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
AC-L15A/L15B
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Turning your camera on/off
, Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow.
The POWER lamp lights in green and the
power is on. When you turn on the camera
for the first time, the Clock Set screen
appears (page 19).
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of
the arrow again, the POWER lamp goes out,
and the camera turns off.
POWER
switch
POWER
lamp
The Auto Power Off function
If no tasks are performed for about three
minutes when shooting, viewing images, or
setting up the camera while using the
battery pack, power is automatically shut
off to preserve battery power.
However, in the following circumstances,
even if the battery pack is being used to
power the camera, the Auto Power Off
function will not work.
• Movies are being played back
• A slide show is being shown
• A cable is connected to the (USB) jack
or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack
How to use the
multi-selector
To change the current settings of the
camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP
screen (pages 47, 48), and use the multi-
selector to make the changes.
When setting up the menu, move the multi-
selector to v/V/b/B to select the item or
the setting and make the setting.
When setting up the SET UP, move the
multi-selector to v/V/b/B to select the
item or the setting and press the center of
the multi-selector to make the setting.
SELECT
Camera 1
AF Mode:
Digital Zoom:
Date/Time:
Red Eye Reduction
:
Hologram AF:
Monitor
Precision
Off
Off
Auto Review: Off
Auto
Cancel
OK
Setup 2
File Number:
USB Connect:
Video Out:
Clock Set:
19
Getting started
Setting the date and time
, Set the mode dial to .
• You can carry out this operation even when the
mode dial is set to P
, S, A, M, SCN, or
.
• To set the time and the date again, set the mode
dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup
2) (pages 48, 142), then proceed from Step 3.
, Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to turn
on the power.
The POWER lamp lights in green and the
Clock Set screen appears on the screen.
, Select the desired date format
by moving the multi-selector to
v/V, then press the center.
You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/
day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].
• If the rechargeable button battery, which
provides the power for saving the time data, is
ever fully discharged (page 144), the Clock Set
screen will appear again. When this happens,
reset the date and time by starting from Step 3
above.
1
Mode dial
2
Clock Set
2003 11//
D/M/Y
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
00
AM
OK
Cancel
12 :
POWER
switch
3
2003 11// 00
AM
Clock Set
D/M/Y
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
OK
Cancel
12 :
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, Select the year, month, day,
hour, or minute item you want
to set by moving the multi-
selector to b/B.
v is shown above and V is shown below the
selected item.
, Set the desired numerical
value by moving the multi-
selector to v/V, then press the
center.
After setting the current numerical value,
set the next item. Repeat Steps 4 and 5
until all of the items have been set.
• If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time
on a 24- hour cycle.
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight and 12:00 PM
stands for noon.
, Move the multi-selector to B to
select [OK], then press the
center.
The date and time are set and the clock will
start to keep time.
• To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel],
then press the center.
4
2003 11// 00
AM
Clock Set
D/M/Y
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
OK
Cancel
12 :
5
2004 11// 00
AM
Clock Set
D/M/Y
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
OK
Cancel
10 :
6
2004 11// 30
AM
Clock Set
D/M/Y
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
OK
Cancel
10 :
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Shooting still images
• Copying between media cannot be done with
this camera.
• For more information about the “Memory
Stick,” see page 144.
• The Microdrive is a compact and lightweight
hard disk drive that complies with
CompactFlash Type II standards. For more
information about the Microdrive, see page
145.
• Before using a Microdrive/CF card, be sure to
format it using this camera. Otherwise,
satisfactory performance may not be obtained
(page 45).
Inserting and removing a recording medium
You can use a “Memory Stick,”
Microdrive
, or CompactFlash card (CF
card) as a recording medium.
Microdrive
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc.
DSCM-11000 (1 GB)
We have checked the compatibility of CF
cards compliant with CompactFlash Type I
and Type II, however, we cannot guarantee
proper operation of all CF cards.
“Memory Stick” Microdrive/
CompactFlash
Switching the recording
medium
, Select the recording medium
with the /CF switch.
: When recording images onto a
“Memory Stick” or playing back
images from a “Memory Stick.”
CF : When recording images onto a
Microdrive/CF card or playing back
images from a Microdrive/CF card.
/CF switch
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ti
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till
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mage
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22
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”
, Open the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
, Insert the “Memory Stick.”
Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in
until it clicks as shown in the illustration.
• Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it
as far as it can go. If you do not insert it
correctly, a proper recording or playback may
not be carried out.
, Close the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover.
To remove the “Memory Stick”
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,
then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.
• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the
camera is recording or reading out an
image. Never remove the “Memory
Stick” or turn off the power at this time.
The data may be corrupted.
21
3
2
1
2
Label side
Terminal side
3
Access lamp
23
Shooting still images
Inserting and removing a Microdrive/CF card
, Open the CF card cover.
Slide the OPEN (CF) lever in the
direction of the arrow.
, Insert the Microdrive/CF card.
Insert the Microdrive/CF card all the way in
as shown in the illustration.
• Whenever you insert a Microdrive/CF card,
push it as far as it can go. If you do not insert it
correctly, a proper recording or playback may
not be carried out.
, Close the CF card cover.
• Close the CF card cover properly, otherwise
you cannot record or play back images using
the Microdrive/CF card.
1 2
Front (The v mark-
printed side)
3
24
To remove the Microdrive/CF card
Open the CF card cover, then push the CF
card eject lever so that the Microdrive/CF
card is ejected.
• Note that the Microdrive may be heated right
after using the camera.
• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the
camera is recording or reading out an
image. Never remove the Microdrive/CF
card or turn off the power at this time.
The data may be corrupted or the
Microdrive/CF card may become
unusable.
CF card eject
lever
Access lamp
Setting the still image size
, Set the mode dial to and
turn on the power, then press
MENU.
The menu appears.
• You can carry out this operation even when the
mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN.
1
8M
3:2
5M
3M
1M
Image Size
8M
Mode
MENU
, Select (Image Size) by
moving the multi-selector to b/
B, then select the desired
image size by moving the
multi-selector to v/V.
The image size is set.
After the setting is completed, press
MENU. The menu disappears from the
screen.
• For more information about the image size, see
page 25.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
2
8M
3:2
5M
3M
1M
Image Size
8M
Mode
8M
3:2
5M
3M
1M
Image Size
5M
Mode
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Shooting still images
Image size and quality
You can choose image size (number of
pixels) and image quality (compression
ratio) based on the kind of images you want
to shoot. The larger you make the image
size and the higher you make the image
quality, 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 recording medium.
Choose an image size and quality level
appropriately for the kind of images you
want to shoot.
1)
The default setting is [8M]. This size can give the highest image quality using this camera.
2)
This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print
paper used.
The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”
3)
The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)
4)
mode are shown below. (Units:
number of images)
3)
When [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Normal]
For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see pages 134, 135.
4)
For more information about the image quality (compression ratio) mode, see page 49.
Image size Examples
8M
1)
(3264×2448)
• For storing important images or printing A3 size or fine A4 size
images.
3:2
2)
(3264×2176)
5M (2592×1944)
• For printing A4 size or fine A5 size images.
3M (2048×1536)
1M (1280×960)
• For printing postcard size images.
VGA (640×480)
• For shooting a lot of images, attaching images to e-mail, or
posting images to your home page.
Capacity
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G
Image
size
8M 4 (7) 8 (15) 16 (30) 32 (60) 59 (109) 121 (223) 247 (456)
3:2 4 (7) 8 (15) 16 (30) 32 (60) 59 (109) 121 (223) 247 (456)
5M 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (48) 51 (96) 92 (174) 188 (354) 384 (723)
3M 10 (18) 20 (37) 41 (74) 82 (149) 148 (264) 302 (537) 617 (1097)
1M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694)
VGA 97 (243) 196 (491) 394 (985) 790 (1975) 1428 (3571) 2904 (7261)
5928
(14821)
Larger
Smaller
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The number of images that can
be saved in a Microdrive
3)
The number of images that can be saved in
Fine (Standard)
4)
mode are shown below.
(Units: number of images)
3)
When [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Normal]
For the number of images that can be saved in
other modes, see page 136.
4)
For more information about the image quality
(compression ratio) mode, see page 49.
• When the images recorded using other Sony
devices are played back, the image size
indication may be different from the actual
image size.
• When the images are viewed on the screen of
the camera, they all look the same size.
• Number of shooting images can differ from
these values according to shooting conditions.
• When the remaining number of images
recordable is more than 9999, “>9999” is
indicated on the screen. And when it is more
than 999, “999” is indicated on the display
window.
• You can resize the images later (Resize
function, see page 90).
Capacity
1G (DSCM-11000)
Image
size
8M 273 (505)
3:2 273 (505)
5M 426 (801)
3M 684 (1217)
1M 1643 (2988)
VGA 6573 (16434)
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Shooting still images
Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode
, Set the mode dial to , and
turn on the camera.
The recording folder name is indicated on
the screen for about five seconds.
Remove the lens cap.
• Select the recording medium using the /
CF switch (page 21).
• You can create a new folder in the recording
medium and select the folder for storing images
(page 50).
, Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
• The minimum focal distance to a subject is
50 cm (19
3
/
4
inches) (W)/60 cm (23
5
/
8
inches)
(T). To shoot subjects at distances closer than
this, use the macro mode (page 33).
• The frame indicated on the screen shows the
focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see
page 65.)
, Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the
camera is ready for shooting. (The screen
may be frozen for a split second depending
on the subject.)
When the surroundings are dark, the flash
automatically pops up and strobes.
• If you release your finger from the shutter
button, shooting 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 set properly (except
in Continuous AF, page 66).
1
Mode dial
2 3
8M
F2.0 0
EV
80
min
250
98
FINE
101
MAF
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashes in green t
Remains on
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, Press the shutter button fully
down.
The shutter clicks, the shooting is
completed, and the still image is saved in
the recording medium.
• When you are shooting with the battery pack, if
no tasks are performed for a while with the
camera turned on, power is automatically shut
off to preserve battery power (page 18).
Mode dial for still image
shooting
When shooting still images with your
camera, you can choose from the following
shooting methods.
(Auto adjustment mode)
The focus, exposure and white balance are
automatically adjusted to allow easy
shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine]
(page 49).
P (Program auto shooting)
Shooting adjustment is automatically
carried out just as in the auto adjustment
mode. However, you can intentionally
adjust the focus, exposure, etc. In addition,
you can set the desired functions using the
menu (pages 47 and 137).
S (Shutter speed priority)
You can select the shutter speed (page 55).
In addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
A (Aperture priority)
You can select the aperture value (page 56).
In addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
M (Manual exposure)
You can manually adjust the shutter speed
and the aperture value (page 57). In
addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
SCN (Scene Selection)
You can select from the following modes to
shoot according to the scene conditions
(page 37).
– (Twilight mode)
– (Twilight portrait mode)
– (Landscape mode)
– (Portrait mode)
In addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
4
8M
97
101
MAF
80
min
29
Shooting still images
About Auto Focus
When you try to shoot a subject that is hard
to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will
change to flashing slowly and the AE lock
beep does not sound (except in Continuous
AF, page 66).
The Auto Focus function may be difficult to
use with in the following subjects. In such
cases, release the shutter button, then try to
recompose the shot and focus again.
• 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 has a reflection, such as that from a
mirror, or there is a luminous body and a
lustrous subject
• A flashing subject
• A backlit subject.
There are two Auto Focus functions: “AF
range finder frame” which sets the focus
position according to the subject position
and size, and “AF mode” which sets when
the camera starts and stops focusing on.
See page 65 for details.
Checking the last image
shot – Quick Review
, Press 7 (quick review).
To return to shooting mode, press the
shutter button lightly or press 7 (quick
review) again.
To delete the image displayed on the
screen
1 Press (delete).
2 Select [Delete] by moving the multi-
selector to v, then press the center.
The image is deleted.
10:30
PM
2004 1 1101-0008
Review
8/8
101
8M
80
min
Shooting images with the
finder
With the FINDER/LCD switch, you can
choose to shoot either using the finder or the
LCD screen. When you use the finder, the
image does not appear on the LCD screen.
Adjust the finder adjustment lever until the
image appears clearly within the finder,
then shoot the image.
FINDER/LCD
switch
Finder
adjustment
lever
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Indicators on the screen during shooting
Each time you press (screen status), the
display changes in the following order.
• The status of the screen changes between
indicators-on and indicators-off when playing
back or shooting movies.
• For a detailed description of the indicators, see
page 150.
• For a detailed description of the histogram, see
page 60.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
Indicators on
r
Histogram on
(Image information is
displayed during playback)
r
Indicators off
8M
80
min
98
MAF
101
8M
MAF
98
101
80
min
MAF
Using the zoom feature
, Turn the zoom ring to choose
the desired image size for
shooting.
You can zoom in up to 7.1× using the
optical zoom.
The minimum distance needed to
focus on a subject
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:
approximately 50 cm (19
3
/
4
inches) from
the end of the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
approximately 60 cm (23
5
/
8
inches) from
the end of the lens
• When not using the camera, retract the lens in
by setting the lens to its W-end position to
protect it.
101
98
101
98
8M8M
x1.1x5.0
80
min
80
min
W (wide-angle)T (telephoto)
Zoom ring
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Shooting still images
Digital zoom
Enlarges the image using digital processing.
Pressing (digital zoom) activates the
digital zoom. There are two modes in the
digital zoom function. One is “Precision
digital zoom” and the other is “Smart
zoom.” Because each mode uses different
methods and has different magnifying
capacity, choose the mode according to
your shooting.
The icon changes as follows according
to the zoom mode.
Optical zoom:
Precision digital zoom:
Smart zoom:
• The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting
in RAW mode (page 79).
• AF range finder frame is not shown when using
the digital zoom. The AF range finder frame
indicator flashes and a centrally-located subject
has priority when the camera is focusing.
Precision digital zoom
Enlarges the image two times larger than
the optical zoom scaling now selected. The
maximum zoom scaling is about 14×
regardless of the selected image size. Since
the precision digital zoom cuts part of the
image and enlarges the rest, the image
quality deteriorates.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] in the SET
UP settings (page 140).
The default setting is [Precision].
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Smart zoom
You can zoom in the image with much less image quality deterioration. You can use the smart
zoom as though it were the optical zoom.
The zoom scaling becomes the number that multiplies the following smart zoom scaling by
the optical zoom scaling now selected.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] in the SET UP settings (page 140).
The maximum zoom scale is as follows and it depends on the image size. The zoom scale
displayed on the screen is an approximate value.
• When the image size is set to [8M] or [3:2], the smart zoom does not work.
• The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting in Multi Burst mode (page 76). When using the smart
zoom, selecting (Multi Burst) using the /BRK button cancels the smart zoom.
• When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no
effect on the recorded image.
To cancel the digital zoom
Press (digital zoom) again. The zoom scaling returns to the number that was in effect using
the optical zoom.
x1.3
5M
3M
1M
VGA
x1.6
x2.6
x5.1
x5 x10 x15
x8.9
x11
x18
x36
Changing the lens
orientation
You can adjust the angle by turning the lens
part upward up to 70 degrees and downward
up to 30 degrees.
Lens part
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Shooting still images
Shooting close-ups – Macro
For close-ups of subjects like flowers or
insects, shoot using the macro feature. You
can shoot subjects approaching up to 2 cm
(
13
/
16
inches) when the zoom is set to its W-
end. However, the available focus distance
depends on the zoom position. We
recommend that you set the zoom to its W-
end during shooting.
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:
Approx. 2 cm (
13
/
16
inches) from the end of
the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
Approx. 60 cm (23
5
/
8
inches) from the end
of the lens
• We recommend that you use Flexible Spot AF
(page 65).
, Set the mode dial to , and
press (macro).
The (macro) indicator appears on the
screen.
• You can carry out this operation even when the
mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN (other than
(Twilight mode) or (Landscape
mode)) or .
, Center the subject in the frame,
and press and hold the shutter
button halfway down, then
press the shutter button fully
down.
To return to normal shooting
Press (macro) again. The indicator
disappears from the screen.
• When shooting in macro mode, the focus range
is very narrow and you may not be able to focus
on the whole of the subject.
• When shooting in macro mode, the focus
adjustment becomes slower to accurately focus
on a close subject.
1
98
101
8M
80
min
MAF
2
97
101
8M
80
min
MAF
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Using the self-timer
, Set the mode dial to , and
press / (self-timer).
The (self-timer) indicator appears on the
screen.
• You can carry out this operation even when the
mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN or .
1
101
98
8M
MAF
80
min
/
, Center the subject in the frame,
and press and hold the shutter
button halfway down, then
press the shutter button fully
down.
The self-timer lamp (page 9) will flash, and
you will hear a beeping sound. The image
will be shot after approximately 10 seconds.
To cancel the self-timer during the
operation
Press / (self-timer) again. The
indicator dissapears from the screen.
• If you stand in front of the camera and press the
shutter button, the focus and the exposure may
not be correctly set.
2
101
98
FINE
8M
MAF
F2.0 0
EV
250
80
min
Using the flash
The flash automatically pops up and strobes
when the surroundings are dark. Close the
flash by hand after using it.
• When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu
settings, the recommended shooting distance
using the flash is approx. 0.5 m to 4.5 m
(19
3
/
4
inches to 14 feet 9
1
/
4
inches) (W)/0.6 m
to 3.3 m (23
5
/
8
inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (T).
• Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks the
flash light.
• While the flash is being charged, the (flash)
lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the
lamp goes out.
• You can also select the following flash modes:
(Forced flash), (Slow synchro), and
(No flash). For details on these modes, see page
68.
Flash emitter
Hologram AF
emitter
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Shooting still images
Recording images with the
hologram AF
The hologram AF is fill light to focus more
easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
appears on the screen and the hologram
AF emits red light when the shutter button
is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.
When not using this function, set
[Hologram AF] to [Off] in the SET UP
settings (page 140).
• If hologram AF light does not reach the subject
sufficiently or the subject has weak contrast,
focus will not be achieved. (An approximate
distance of 0.5 m to 5.0 m (19
3
/
4
inches to
16 feet 4
7
/
8
inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.5 m
(23
5
/
8
inches to 11 feet 5
7
/
8
inches) (T) is
recommended.)
• Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF light
reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly
off the center of the subject.
• When adjusting the focus manually (page 67),
the hologram AF does not function.
• If the hologram AF emitter is dirty, the
hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus
may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the
hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth.
• Do not block the hologram AF emitter during
recording.
• The AF range finder frame is not displayed. AF
range finder frame indicator flashes and the
centrally-located subject has priority to focus
on.
• When you attach the supplied lens hood to the
camera, the hologram AF light is blocked.
• The hologram AF does not function when
[SCN] (Scene) is set to (Twilight mode) or
(Landscape mode).
About Hologram AF
“Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF fill
light system that applies laser holograms to
enable you to shoot still images in dark
places. The Hologram AF system uses
gentler radiation than conventional high-
brightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying
Laser Class 1* specifications and
maintaining higher safety for human eyes.
No safety problems will be caused by
looking directly into the hologram AF
emitter at a close range. However, it is not
recommended to do so, because you may
experience such effects like several minutes
of residual image and dazzling, that you
encounter after looking into a flashlight.
* Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base
30 000 seconds), specified in JIS (Japan), IEC
(EU), and FDA (US) industry standards.
Complying with these standards identifies the
laser product as safe, under the condition that a
human can look at the laser light either directly
or focused through a lens for 30 000 seconds.
ON
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Inserting the date and time on a still image
, Set the mode dial to SET UP.
The SET UP screen appears.
• The date and time cannot be inserted in Multi
Burst mode.
• When images are shot with the date and time
inserted, the date and time cannot be removed
later.
• When shooting images with the date and time
inserted, the actual date and time are not
displayed on the screen, and is displayed
on the screen instead. The actual date and time
are indicated in red on the lower-right corner
when the image is played back.
, Select (Camera 1) by
moving the multi-selector to v,
then move to B.
Select [Date/Time] by moving
the multi-selector to v/V, then
move to B.
, Select the date and time setting
by moving the multi-selector to
v/V, then press the center.
Day&Time: Inserts the date and the time of
shooting into the image
Date: Inserts the year, the month and the
date of shooting into the image
Off: Does not insert date/time data into the
image
After the setting has been completed, set the
mode dial to to shoot your image.
• You can shoot even when the mode dial is set to
P, S, A, M or SCN.
• When you chose [Date], the date will be
inserted in the order set in “Setting the date and
time” (page 19).
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
1
SELECT
Camera 1
AF Mode:
Digital Zoom:
Date/Time:
Red Eye Reduction
:
Hologram AF:
Monitor
Precision
Off
Off
Auto Review: Off
Auto
2
Day&Time
Date
Off
Camera 1
AF Mode:
Digital Zoom:
Date/Time:
Red Eye Reduction
:
Hologram AF:
Auto Review:
1
3
Camera 1
AF Mode:
Digital Zoom:
Date/Time:
Red Eye Reduction
:
Hologram AF:
Monitor
Precision
Date
Off
Auto Review: Off
Auto
PAGE SELECT
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Shooting still images
Shooting according to scene conditions – Scene Selection
When shooting night scenes, shooting
people at night, shooting landscapes, or
shooting portraits, use the modes listed
below to increase the quality of your
images.
Twilight mode
Under dark lighting conditions, you can
shoot a distant night view. However,
because the shutter speed is slower under
these conditions, we recommend you use a
tripod.
• You cannot use the following functions in
Twilight mode:
– Macro mode shooting
– Shooting with the flash
– Exposure Bracket
– Burst mode shooting
– Multi Burst mode shooting
Twilight portrait mode
Use this mode when shooting people in the
foreground at night. This mode allows you
to shoot images of people in the foreground
with distinct outlines without losing the
feeling that you are shooting at night.
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
• The flash is set to (Slow synchro).
• You cannot shoot in Exposure Bracket, Burst,
or Multi Burst mode.
Landscape mode
Focuses on images far away, so is
convenient for shooting landscapes at a
distance.
• You cannot shoot in macro mode.
• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No
flash).
Portrait mode
Backgrounds blur away, and the subject is
sharpened.
Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode Portrait mode
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, Set the mode dial to SCN, then
press MENU.
The menu appears.
, Select [SCN] (Scene) by
moving the multi-selector to b.
, Select the desired mode by
moving the multi-selector to v/
V.
The mode is set.
When the setting is complete, press MENU
so that the menu disappears from the screen.
To cancel the Scene Selection
Set the mode dial to a different mode.
• When the shutter speed becomes slower than
particular time, the NR slow shutter function
(page 55) activates automatically. In such cases,
shooting may take some time.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
1
MENU
2
SCN ISO Mode PFX
Scene
3
SCN ISO Mode BRK
Scene
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Viewing still images
Viewing images on the screen of your
camera
You can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the screen. You can select
the following two methods for viewing images.
Single screen
You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen.
Index screen
Nine images are displayed simultaneously in separate panels on the screen.
• You can easily view the next/previous image by turning the command dial.
• For details on the movies, see page 101.
• For a detailed description of the screen indicators, see page 153.
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Single screen
Index screen
Viewing on the single-image
screen
, Set the mode dial to , and
turn on the camera.
The newest image in the selected recording
folder (page 83) is displayed.
• The image may be too rough for image
processing right after it is displayed.
• To select the recording medium, use the /
CF switch (page 21).
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, Select the desired still image
by moving the multi-selector to
b/B.
b : Displays the previous image.
B : Displays the next image.
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Viewing on the index screen
, Press / (index).
The display switches to the Index screen.
To display the next (previous) Index
screen
Move the multi-selector to v/V/b/B to
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.
To return to the single-image screen
Press / (index) again, or press the
center of the multi-selector.
SINGLE DISPLAY
/
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Viewing still images
Viewing images on a TV screen
, Connect the supplied A/V
connecting cable to the A/V
OUT (MONO) jack of the
camera and the audio/video
input jacks of the TV.
If your TV has stereo type input jacks,
connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V
connecting cable to the Lch audio input
jack.
• Turn off both the camera and the TV before
connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V
connecting cable.
, Turn on the TV, and set the TV/
Video switch to “Video.”
• The name and location of this switch may differ
depending on your TV. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the TV.
, Set the mode dial to , and
turn on the camera.
Move the multi-selector to b/B to select the
desired image.
• When using the camera abroad, it may be
necessary to switch the video output signal to
match that of your TV system (page 142).
• To select the recording medium, use the /
CF switch (page 21).
1
A/V OUT
(MONO)
jack
A/V
connecting
cable
(supplied)
2
TV/Video switch
3
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Watching images on a TV screen
If you want to view images on a TV, you
need a TV having a video input jack and the
A/V connecting cable (supplied).
The color system of the TV must match as
that of your digital still camera. Check the
following list:
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Deleting still images
Deleting images
, Set the mode dial to , and
turn on the camera.
Select the image you want to
delete by moving the multi-
selector to b/B.
• To select the recording medium, use the /
CF switch (page 21).
• Note that the images once deleted cannot be
recovered.
, Press (delete).
The image has not yet been deleted at this
point.
• You cannot delete protected images (page 89).
, Select [Delete] by moving the
multi-selector to v , then press
the center.
“Access” appears on the screen and the
image will be deleted.
To delete other images continuously
Select the image you want to delete by
moving the multi-selector to b/B. Next,
select [Delete] by moving the multi-selector
to v , then press the center.
To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit] by moving the multi-selector
to V, then press the center.
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Exit
BACK/NEXT
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Delete
Exit
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Deleting on the Index screen
, While an Index screen
(page 40) is displayed, press
(delete).
• Note that the images once deleted cannot be
recovered.
, Select [Select] by moving the
multi-selector to b/B, then
press the center.
, Select the image you want to
delete by moving the multi-
selector to v/V/b/B, then press
the center.
The (delete) mark is indicated on the
selected image. The image has not yet been
deleted at this point. Put the mark on all
of the images you want to delete.
• To cancel your selection, select images you
want to cancel and press the center of the multi-
selector again. The mark disappears.
1
Select
All In This Folder
Exit
Delete
2
Select
All In This Folder
Exit
Delete
3
TO NEXT
•
Select
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Deleting still images
, Press (delete).
Select [OK] by moving the
multi-selector to B, then press
the center.
“Access” appears on the screen and all of
the images with marks will be deleted.
To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit] by moving the multi-selector
to b, then press the center.
4
Exit OKDelete
To delete all the images in the folder
In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] by
moving the multi-selector to B, then press
the center. Next, select [OK], then press the
center. All of the unprotected images in the
folder are deleted. To cancel the deletion,
select [Cancel], then press the center.
Formatting a
recording medium
,
Insert the recording medium
you want to format into the
camera. Select the recording
medium with the /CF
switch. Set the mode dial to SET
UP, and turn on the camera.
• The term “formatting” means preparing a
recording medium to record images; this
process is also called “initialization.”
• The “Memory Stick” is already formatted, and
can be used immediately.
• Be sure to format the Microdrive/CF card using
this camera. Otherwise, satisfactory
performance may not be obtained.
• When you format a recording medium,
be aware that all of the data in the
recording medium will be permanently
erased. Protected images are also
erased.
1
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switch
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, When you format a “Memory
Stick,” select (Memory
Stick Tool) by moving the
multi-selector to v/V.
When you format a Microdrive/
CF card, select (CF Card
Tool) by moving the multi-
selector to v/V.
Select [Format] by moving the
multi-selector to B, then move
to B.
• When formatting a recording medium, we
recommend that you use the AC Adaptor to
prevent the camera turning off.
, Select [OK] by moving the
multi-selector to v , then press
the center.
To cancel the formatting
Select [Cancel] by moving the multi-
selector to V, then press the center.
, Select [OK] by moving the
multi-selector to v , then press
the center.
The “Formatting” message appears on the
screen. When this message disappears, the
format is complete.
2
Memory Stick Tool
Cancel
OKFormat:
Create REC. Folder:
Change REC. Folder:
3
Memory Stick Tool
Cancel
OKFormat:
Create REC. Folder:
Change REC. Folder:
4
Ready?
Format
All data will be erased
Cancel
OK
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Before advanced operations
How to setup and
operate your camera
This section describes how to operate the
menu and the SET UP screen. The multi-
selector is used for these operation.
• For details on the mode dial, see page 28.
Changing menu settings
a Press MENU.
The menu appears.
b Select the setting item you
want to change by moving the
multi-selector to b/B.
c Select the desired setting by
moving the multi-selector to v/
V.
The frame of the selected setting is
scaled up, and the setting is entered.
When the v mark is indicated
above the item or the V mark is
indicated below the item
All of the available items are not displayed
on the screen. Moving the multi-selector to
v/V displays the hidden items.
To turn off the menu display
Press MENU.
• You cannot select the dim items.
• For details on the menu items, see page 137.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
MENU
8M
3:2
5M
3M
1M
Image Size
8M
Mode
Mode
RAW
TIFF
Voice
E-Mail
Normal
REC Mode
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Changing items in the SET
UP screen
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
The SET UP screen appears.
b Select the setting item you
want to change by moving the
multi-selector to v/V/b/B.
The frame of the item you select turns
yellow.
c Press the center of the multi-
selector to enter the setting.
To turn off the SET UP screen
display
Set the mode dial to any position other than
SET UP.
• For details on the SET UP items, see page 140.
How to use the command
dial
There are two methods for operating the
command dial. One is using only the
command dial and the other is using the
command dial in combination with other
buttons. This section describes the method
used when operating the commnad dial in
combination with other buttons.
This method is used for the following
functions.
• Manual exposure (page 57)
• Metering mode (page 58)
• Exposure adjustment (page 59)
• Exposure Bracket (page 63)
• Flash mode (page 68)
• White balance (page 73)
•Burst (page75)
• Multi Burst (page 76)
• Nightshot/Nightframing (page 77)
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,
SCN or .
b Press and hold the button you
want to operate and turn the
command dial.
The value or setting that is indicated
on the screen is entered.
c Release the button.
The indicators disappears from the
screen.
SELECT
Camera 1
AF Mode:
Digital Zoom:
Date/Time:
Red Eye Reduction
:
Hologram AF:
Monitor
Precision
Off
Off
Auto Review: Off
Auto
Cancel
OK
Setup 2
File Number:
USB Connect:
Video Out:
Clock Set:
/BRK
Command dial
NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING
WB
Mode dial
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Before advanced operations
• The following functions can be set by simply
turning the command dial.
– Program shift (page 54)
– Shutter speed priority mode (page 55)
– Aperture priority mode (page 56)
• You can view the next/previous image during
playback.
Deciding the still
image quality
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN
You can select the still image quality from
[Fine] or [Standard].
This camera is equipped with other methods
to select the image quality. You can select
these settings using the [Mode] (REC
Mode) item in the menu. These items are as
follows: [RAW] which records raw data
(page 79), [TIFF] which records
uncompressed data (page 80), and [E-Mail]
which records data suitable for sending e-
mail (page 81).
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M
or SCN.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (P. Quality) with b/B,
then select the desired image
quality with v/V.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
MENU
Fine
FINE
Standard
P. Quality
ISO Mode BRK
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Creating or selecting
a folder
Mode dial: SET UP
Your camera can create multiple folders
within a recording medium. 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 4000 images can be stored in one folder.
When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new
folder is automatically created.
Creating a new folder
a Set the mode dial to SET UP,
and select the recording
medium with the /CF
switch.
b Select (Memory Stick Tool)
or (CF Card Tool) with v/V,
[Create REC. Folder] with B/v/
V, and [OK] with B/v , then
press the center.
The following screen appears.
c Select [OK] with v , then press
the center.
A new folder is created with a number
one higher than the largest number in
the recording medium, and the folder
becomes the recording folder.
To cancel folder creation
In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel].
• 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.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
/CF switch
Create REC. Folder
Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF
Ready?
OK
Cancel
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Before advanced operations
Selecting the recording
folder
a Set the mode dial to SET UP,
and select the recording
medium with the /CF
switch.
b Select (Memory Stick Tool)
or (CF Card Tool) with v/V,
[Change REC. Folder] with B/
V, and [OK] with B/v , then
press the center.
The recording folder selection screen
appears.
c Select the desired folder with
b/B, and [OK] with v , then
press the center.
To cancel changing the
recording folder
In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel].
• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a
recording folder.
• The image is stored in the newly selected
folder. You cannot move images to other
folders using the camera.
BACK/NEXT
Select REC. Folder
Cancel
OK
Folder Name:
102 2/2
Created:
No. Of Files:
2004
102MSDCF
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Manual features to
photo-shooting
situations
After you are familiar with your camera,
let’s shoot an image in various situations
with some settings changed. This section
describes some representative manual
shooting examples.
Q: To shoot a portrait with its
background blurred?
, Shooting with aperture priority
mode (page 56)
When you want to enhance the person with
the background blurred, adjust the aperture
manually. The more the aperture is opened
(the aperture value becomes smaller), the
narrower the focus is. The background is
blurred accordingly.
Q: To shoot a portrait against
light?
, Selecting a flash mode (page 68)
Shooting a human subject in a bright place
can create dim facial shadows. This occurs
when the background is brighter than the
person. In such cases, set the flash to
(Forced flash). You can shoot both the
person and the background clearly.
• You can use the flash within the reach of the
flash light.
Q: To shoot a night scene?
, Shooting with shutter speed
priority mode (page 55)
Using the flash in the auto adjustment mode
restricts the shutter speed and the flash light
does not reach distant subjects. The image,
therefore, is not captured clearly. In such
cases, slow the shutter speed manually, set
the flash to (No flash), and reduce the
light using the EV adjustment. You can then
shoot a clear night scene.
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Advanced still image shooting
Q: To shoot without flash?
, Selecting the ISO sensitivity
(page 64)
When you cannot use the flash or set the
shutter speed slower, increase the ISO
rating. The higher rated ISO setting helps
maximize the effect of the surrounding light
to shoot.
Q: To shoot a moving subject?
, Shooting with shutter speed
priority mode (page 55)
When shooting a moving person or subject,
set the shutter speed higher to freeze the
motion or set the shutter speed slower to get
the flow of motion of the subject. Adjust the
shutter speed to express a moment that is
beyond the speed of the naked eye.
Q: To shoot the beautiful
afterglow of the sunset
, Adjusting color tones (page 73)
If the image you shot is not expressed in
your favorite colors, change the white
balance mode. Setting the white balance
mode to (Daylight) enhances the redness
of the sunset.
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Shooting with
Program auto
Mode dial: P
In program auto mode, the camera
automatically adjusts the shutter speed and
the aperture according to the brightness of
the subject just as in the auto adjustment
mode (mode dial: ). In addition, the
program auto mode can change the shooting
settings in the menu, a feature which the
auto adjustment mode does not have
(page 137).
Program Shift
You can change the aperture value and
shutter speed combination while keeping
the brightness fixed.
a Set the mode dial to P.
b Select the aperture value and
shutter speed combination
with the command dial.
is indicated while the aperture
value and shutter speed combination is
shifted.
c Shoot the image.
To cancel Program Shift
Turn the command dial to return the
indication from to .
• You cannot shift the aperture value and shutter
speed combination when the shutter button is
pressed halfway down.
• When the brightness changes, the aperture
value and shutter speed also change while
maintaining the shift amount.
• You may not be able to change the aperture
value and shutter speed combination depending
on your shooting situations.
• When the flash mode setting is changed,
Program Shift is canceled.
• Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning
off the power cancels Program Shift.
Mode dial
Command dial
Shutter button
8M
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Advanced still image shooting
Shooting with shutter
speed priority mode
Mode dial: S
You can adjust the shutter speed manually.
If you shoot a moving subject at a higher
shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the
image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject
appears as if it flowing.
Aperture value is automatically adjusted to
attain correct exposure according to the
brightness of the subject.
a Set the mode dial to S.
b Select a shutter speed with the
command dial.
The shutter speed can be selected from
1/2000 to 30 seconds.
If you select 1/25 second or slower
shutter speeds, the NR slow shutter
function is automatically activated. In
such cases, “NR” is indicated at the
left of shutter speed indicator.
c Shoot the image.
• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are
indicated with ["] after the value, such as 1".
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after
making the settings, the setting value indicators
on the screen flashes when the shutter button is
pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this
condition, but we recommend that you adjust
the flashing values again.
• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No
flash).
• When the shutter speed is high, the amount of
flash light may be insufficient even if you
strobes the flash.
• You can adjust the exposure value (page 59).
High shutter speed Slow shutter speed
Mode dial
Command dial
Shutter button
8M
F2.0 0
EV
S
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250
200
320
S
NR slow shutter
The NR slow shutter mode removes noise
from recorded images, providing clear
images. When using shutter speeds of 1/25
second or slower, the camera automatically
works the NR slow shutter mode and “NR”
is indicated next to the shutter speed
indicator.
Press the shutter
button fully down.
r
Then the screen
turns black.
r
Finally, when
“Processing”
disappears, the
image has been
recorded.
• To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of
a tripod is recommended.
• When a slow shutter speed is set, the
processing may take some time. This is
because the camera works to remove noise
during the time set by the shutter speed
setting.
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Shooting with
aperture priority
mode
Mode dial: A
You can adjust the amount of light that
passes through the lens. If you open the
aperture (a smaller F-number), the amount
of light allowed into the lens increases and
the in-focus range becomes narrower. Only
the main subject is then in focus. When the
aperture is closed (a larger F-number), the
amount of light decreases and the in-focus
range becomes wider. The whole image is
sharpened.
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
to obtain correct exposure according to the
brightness of the subject.
a Set the mode dial to A.
b Select an aperture value with
the command dial.
The range of values that can be
selected varies, depending on the zoom
position. The aperture value can be
selected from F2 to F8 (W)/ from F2.8
to F8 (T).
c Shoot the image.
Shooting techniques
When shooting a moving person, car, or
spindrift, etc., using the high shutter speed,
you can express moment that is beyond what
the human eye can see.
When shooting a subject such as the flow of
a river at a slower shutter speed, you can
create an image that captures the subject’s
flowing movement. In such cases, use of a
tripod is recommended to prevent camera
shake.
• When you hand-hold the camera, adjust
the shutter speed in a range where
(Vibration warning indicator) is not
indicated.
Open the aperture Close the aperture
Mode dial
Command dial
Shutter button
8M
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Advanced still image shooting
• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
from 1/2000 to 8 seconds. When you set an
aperture value of F8, the values start from
1/3200 second.
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after
making the settings, the setting value indicators
on the screen flashes when the shutter button is
pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this
condition, but we recommend that you adjust
the flashing values again.
• The flash is set to (Forced flash), (Slow
synchro) or (No flash).
• You can adjust the exposure value (page 59).
Shooting with manual
exposure mode
Mode dial: M
You can manually adjust the shutter speed
and aperture values.
The difference between the set value and
the appropriate exposure determined by the
camera is displayed on the screen as the EV
value (page 59). 0EV indicates the most
suitable value set by the camera.
The camera maintains the setting even
when the power is turned off. Once you set
a value you like, you can reproduce the
same exposure by simply setting the mode
dial to M.
Shooting techniques
The depth of field is the in-focus range.
Opening the aperture makes the depth of
field shallower (the in-focus range becomes
narrower) and closing the aperture makes the
depth of field wider (the in-focus range
becomes wider).
Adjust the aperture to suit your purpose,
either to sharpen the specific area of image,
or to focus on the entire image.
Close the
aperture
Both the subject
and its background
are focused on.
Open the
aperture
The subject is clear
and its background
is blurred.
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a Set the mode dial to M.
b Select a shutter speed with the
command dial.
c Press and hold (exposure)
and select an aperture value
with the command dial.
d Shoot the image.
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after
making the settings, the setting value indicators
on the screen flashes when the shutter button is
pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this
condition, but we recommend that you adjust
the flashing values again.
• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No
flash).
Selecting the
metering mode
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/
You can select a metering mode to
determine the exposure, depending on what
part of the subject is used to measure.
Multi-pattern metering ( )
The image is slipt up into multiple zones,
each of which are evaluated individually.
The camera calculates the best-fit exposure
based on the subject’s position and
background brightness.
The default setting is multi-pattern
metering.
Center-weighted metering ( )
Metering is performed with priority given
to the center of the image. The camera
determines the exposure based on the
brightness of a subject near the center.
Mode dial
Command dial
Shutter button
8M
F2.0 0
EV
S
98
FINE
MAF
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250
200
320
M
8M
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Advanced still image shooting
Spot metering ( )
Spot metering allows you to meter for the
subject directly in a small area of the whole
image. This lets you adjust the exposure to
the subject even when the subject is backlit
or there is strong contrast between the
subject and the background.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,
SCN or .
b Press and hold (metering
mode) and select the desired
metering mode with the
command dial.
c When selecting Spot metering
in Step 2, position the spot
metering cross hair on one
point of the subject you want
to shoot.
• When using center-weighted metering or spot
metering, to focus on the same spot as used for
metering, we recommend using the center
weighted AF range finder frame (page 65).
• You cannot select the metering mode when
using the NightShot/NightFraming function.
Adjusting the
exposure
– EV adjustment
Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/
You can manually shift the exposure value
determined by the camera. Use this mode
when you do not get the proper exposure,
for instance, the subject and its background
have high contrast (light and dark). The
value can be set a range from +2.0EV to
–2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments.
Mode dial
Command dial
8M
F2.0250
98
FINE
MAF
101
80
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P
Spot metering
cross hair
Adjust
toward
–
Adjust
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a Set the mode dial to P, S, A,
SCN or .
b Press and hold (exposure)
and select the desired
exposure value with the
command dial.
The value of the exposure adjustment
is displayed.
Adjust the exposure value while
checking the brightness of the
background.
To reactivate auto exposure
In Step 2, select [0EV].
• When the subject is extremely bright or
extremely dark, or when you are using the
flash, the adjustment may not work.
Displaying a histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the
brightness of an image. The horizontal axis
shows the brightness, and the vertical axis
shows the number of pixels. The graph
display indicates a dark image when
skewed to the left side, and a bright image
when skewed to the right side. The
histogram is a useful reference for checking
the exposure during recording and playback
when the screen is hard to be seen.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or
SCN.
b Press (screen status) to
display the histogram.
c Adjust the exposure based on
the histogram.
• The histogram also appears when the mode dial
is set to or M, but the EV adjustment is
deactivated.
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Command dial
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• The histogram also appears when you press
(screen status) while playing back a single
image (page 39) or during Quick Review
(page 29).
• The histogram does not appear in the following
cases:
– When the menu is displayed
– During Quick Review of an image recorded
in Exposure Bracket mode
– When using playback zoom
– When shooting or playing back movies
• appears and the histogram does not appear
in the following cases:
– When recording in the digital zoom range
– When the image size is [3:2]
– When playing back Multi Burst mode images
– When a still image is rotated
• The histogram before recording represents the
histogram of the image displayed on the screen
at that time. A difference occurs in the
histogram before and after you press the shutter
button. When this happens, check the histogram
while playing back a single-image or during
Quick Review.
In particular a large difference may appear in
the following cases:
– When the flash strobes
– When using the NightFraming function
– When [PFX] (P.Effect) is set to [Solarize]
– When the shutter speed is slow or high
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
Shooting techniques
While shooting images, the camera
automatically determines the exposure. When
shooting a whitish overall image such as a
backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera
judges that the subject is bright and may set a
darker exposure for the image. In such cases,
adjustment of the exposure in the + plus
direction is effective.
When shooting a darker overall image, the
camera judges that the subject is dark and may
set a brighter exposure for the image. In such
cases, adjustment of the exposure in the –
minus direction is effective.
You can check the exposure referring to the
histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose
or underexpose your subject (giving a whitish
or darkish image).
You can try to adjust the exposure to suit your
taste.
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Shooting with the
exposure fixed
– AE LOCK
Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/
You can lock the exposure before
recomposing the image. This is useful when
the contrast of the subject and its
background is extremely high or you shoot
a backlit subject.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A,
SCN or .
b Target the subject for which
you want to meter the
exposure, then press AE
LOCK.
The exposure is fixed and the
indicator appears.
c Recompose the image and
press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The focus is automatically adjusted.
d Press the shutter button fully
down.
To release AE LOCK
Carry out one of the followings:
• Press AE LOCK again after Step 2.
• Release your finger from the shutter
button after Step 3.
• Press down the shutter button in Step 4.
Mode dial
Shutter button
AE LOCK
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The camera automatically adjusts the
exposure according to the subject. If you
change the composition of your shot, the
exposure may be changed, such as by
changes in the brightness of the background.
In such cases, use the AE lock function. You
can shoot freely, regardless of the brightness
of the subject.
To determine the exposure, measure the
exposure of the desired portion of the
subject using either center-weighted
metering or the spot metering function.
Press AE LOCK to lock the exposure, and
then recompose the picture and shoot.
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Shooting three
images with the
exposure shifted
– Exposure Bracket
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN
In addition to an image with the exposure
automatically set by the camera, two other
images are recorded with exposure values
shifted to the + and – sides.
If you cannot shoot with the proper
brightness due to the brightness of the
subject, use the Exposure Bracket mode.
You can select the image that has a suitable
exposure after shooting.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M
or SCN.
b Press and hold /BRK
(bracket) and select [BRK] with
the command dial.
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
First shot
(Adjusted in the + direction)
Second shot
(Proper exposure set by the camera)
Third shot
(Adjusted in the – direction)
Mode dial
Command dial
Shutter button
MENU
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d Select [BRK] (Bracket Step)
with b/B, then select the
desired bracket step value
with v/V.
±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by
plus or minus 1.0EV.
±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by
plus or minus 0.7EV.
±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by
plus or minus 0.3EV.
e Shoot the image.
To return to normal mode
In Step 2, select [Normal].
• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to
[Normal], you cannot use the Exposure Bracket
mode.
• You may not be able to use the Exposure
Bracket mode depending on the Scene
Selection mode (page 37).
• You cannot use the flash in this mode.
• During shooting in this mode, the images are
not displayed on the screen. Compose the
image before pressing the shutter button.
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for
the first image, and these settings are also used
for the other images.
• When the exposure is manually adjusted
(page 59), the exposure is shifted based on the
adjusted brightness.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.42
second.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may
be unable to shoot properly with the selected
bracket step value.
• You cannot select shutter speeds of 1/25 second
or slower.
Selecting the ISO
sensitivity
– ISO
Mode dial: P/S/A/M
You can change the camera’s sensitivity to
light. When you select a high-number
setting, you can shoot in a dark place.
Normally, the ISO sensitivity is set to
[Auto]. When set to [Auto], the ISO
sensitivity is automatically increased in a
dark place.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or
M.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
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c Select [ISO] with b, then select
desired setting with v/V.
Choose from [800], [400], [200],
[100], [64], or [Auto].
To return to normal mode
In Step 3, select [Auto].
• To reduce camera shake, select a large number.
You can shoot a subject with higher shutter
speed.
• When selecting a large number, the image
becomes noisy. To give priority to image
quality, select a small number.
Choosing an auto
focus method
You can set the AF range finder frame and
the AF mode.
AF range finder frame
The AF range finder frame selects the focus
position according to the subject position
and size.
AF Mode
The AF mode is set automatically when the
camera starts and stops focusing on a
subject.
Choosing a focus range
finder frame
– AF range finder
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/
Multipoint AF ( )
The camera calculates the distance in five
places to the top, the bottom, the left, the
right, and in the center of the image, letting
you shoot using the auto focus function
without worrying about the image
composition. This is useful when it is
difficult to focus on the subject because it is
not in the center of the frame. You can
check the position where the focus was
adjusted using the green frame.
The default setting is Multipoint AF.
Center AF ( )
The AF range finder is only the center of the
frame. You can shoot in desired image
composition using the AF lock method.
Mode dial
Multi-selector
(v/V/b/B)
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Flexible Spot AF ( )
This is useful when focusing on an
extremely small subject or a narrow area.
Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the
desired image composition. This is useful
when you shoot using a tripod and the
subject is out of the center area. When
shooting a moving subject, take care to hold
the camera steady so that the subject does
not deviate from the range finder frame.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,
SCN or .
b Set the FOCUS switch to
AUTO.
c Press the center of the multi-
selector repeatedly to select
the desired mode.
d When selecting Flexible Spot
AF in Step 3, move the AF
range finder frame to the
portion you want to focus on
with v/V/b/B.
When you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down, and the focus is
adjusted, the color of the AF range
finder frame changes from white to
green.
• When you are shooting movies and you choose
Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the
screen is estimated as an average, so the AF
works even with a certain amount of vibration.
The AF range finder frame indicator is .
Center AF and Flexible Spot AF automatically
focus only on selected frame, so this is
convenient when you want to focus only on
what you aim at.
• When you use the digital zoom or hologram
AF, priority AF movement is given to subjects
in or near the center of the frame. In this case,
the AF range finder frame indicator flashes and
the AF range finder frame is not displayed.
Choosing a focus operation
– AF Mode
Mode dial: SET UP
Single AF ( )
This mode is useful for shooting stationary
subjects. The focus is not adjusted before
you press and hold the shutter button
halfway down. After you press and hold the
shutter button halfway down and AF lock is
complete, the focus is locked.
Monitoring AF ( )
This shortens the time needed for focusing.
The camera automatically adjusts the focus
before you press and hold the shutter button
halfway down, letting you compose images
with the focus already adjusted. After you
press and hold the shutter button halfway
down and AF lock is complete, the focus is
locked.
The default setting is Monitoring AF.
• Battery consumption may be higher than in
Single AF mode.
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Continuous AF ( )
The camera adjusts the focus before you
press and hold the shutter button halfway
down, and then continues to adjust the focus
even after AF lock is completed. This
allows shooting of moving subjects with
continued focus. However, focus
adjustment may not be able to keep up when
shooting fast moving subjects. The AF
range finder frame is Center AF.
• The focus is not adjusted after the lock is
completed in the following cases, and the
“C AF” indicator flashes. The camera operates
in Monitoring AF mode.
– When shooting in the dark place
– When shooting with a slow shutter speed
– When using the NightShot/NightFraming
functions
• There is no lock sound when the focus is
achieved.
• When you press the shutter button all the way
down using the self-timer, the focus is locked.
• Battery consumption may be higher than in any
other AF mode.
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
b Select (Camera 1) with v ,
then select [AF Mode] with B/
v.
c Select the desired mode with
B/v/V, then press the center.
Focusing manually
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/
Normally the focus is automatically
adjusted. However, the auto focus may not
work well, such as in the following cases. In
these cases, adjust the focus manually.
Subjects that are hard to be focused
on
• Subjects with little contrast with
backgrounds such as walls, and sky
• Subjects in very dark places
• Metals that have great reflection, or
subjects with the light source behind
them and that have great reflection.
• Subjects through a chain-link fence or
glasses.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,
SCN or .
b Set the FOCUS switch to
MANUAL.
The 9 (manual focus) indicator
appears on the screen.
c Turn the manual focus ring to
achieve a sharp focus.
The focus distance information
indicator is displayed. You can adjust
the focus in the following macro
ranges.
T-side: about 60 cm (23
5
/
8
inches) to
∞ (infinite)
W-side: 2 cm (
13
/
16
inches) to ∞
(infinite).
If [Expanded Focus] in the SET UP
settings is set to [On], the image is
zoomed to 2× to achieve the focus
easily when recording still images.
The default setting is [On]. When the
image returns to normal size and the
9 (manual focus) indicator changes
from yellow to white, a sharp focus is
achieved.
When the 9 indicator flashes, the
focus distance has reached its limit.
To reactivate auto focusing
Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO.
C AF
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Manual focus ring
FOCUS
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• The focus distance information indicator is
approximate, and should be used as a reference.
• The focus distance information indicator does
not appear when using the NightShot function.
• When focusing manually, the following
functions cannot be used:
– Macro mode shooting
– NightFraming function
• When recording movies, the expanded focus
function cannot be used.
Selecting a flash
mode
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN
Normally, the flash automatically pops up
and strobes when the surroundings are dark.
You can intentionally change the flash
mode.
Auto (No indicator)
The camera decides to use the flash based
on lighting conditions. The default setting is
Auto.
Forced flash ( )
The flash fires regardless of the amout of
ambient light.
Slow synchro ( )
The flash fires regardless of the amout of
ambient light. In this mode, the shutter
speed becomes slower under dark
conditions, so you can clearly shoot a
background that is out of the flash-lit area.
No flash ( )
The flash does not fire regardless of the
amount of ambient light.
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,
A, M or SCN.
b Press and hold (flash) and
select the desired mode with
the command dial.
• Note that the surface of the flash emitter may
be hot right after you use the flash several times
in succession.
• The recommended distance using the flash is
about 0.5 m to 4.5 m (19
3
/
4
inches to
14 feet 9
1
/
4
inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.3 m
(23
5
/
8
inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (T) (when
[ISO] is set to [Auto]).
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Command dial
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• Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks a flash
light.
• Because the shutter speed is slower under dark
conditions when (Slow synchro) or (No
flash) is selected, it is recommended that you
use a tripod.
• While the flash is being charged, the lamp
flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp
goes out.
• You can change the brightness of the flash
using [Flash Level] in the menu settings
(page 70). (Except when the mode dial is set to
.)
• You can mount an external flash on this camera
(page 71).
To pop up the flash manually
(Pop-up Flash mode)
Normally, the flash strobes
automatically according to lighting
conditions. However, you can pop up
the flash only when you want to use it.
Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Manual] in the
SET UP settings (page 140).
To strobe the flash
1 Slide the OPEN (FLASH)
switch in the arrow direction.
The flash pops up.
2 Set the flash mode to (Forced
flash) or (Slow synchro).
3 Shoot the image.
To return to auto mode
Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Auto] in the SET
UP settings.
OPEN (FLASH)
To reduce “red-eye” when
shooting live subjects
The flash pre-strobes before shooting
to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set
[Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the
SET UP settings (page 140).
appears on the screen.
• The amount of red-eye reduction possible
varies according to the individual. In
addition, the distance to the subject, and
whether or not the subject has seen pre-
strobe light begin to strobe may also
reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye
reduction process.
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Making the best of the flash gives you various
options.
When you set the flash mode to (Forced
flash), you can shoot a back-lit subject brightly.
An effect in which the flash light reflects in the
subject’s eye is also available.
When the flash mode is set to Auto, the flash
may strobe regardless of your intentions. In
such situations, setting the flash mode to
(No flash) slows the shutter speed
automatically. This is effective when you shoot
the trail of a car, the spectrum of a light, or the
sunset. We recommend you use a tripod to
prevent camera shake.
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shoot a person during a sunset and the like.
You can shoot the person clearly using the
flash light and the background using a long
exposure. If the camera cannot shoot clearly
using the slow shutter, it automatically
increases the ISO number. We recommend you
use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Adjusting the flash
level
– Flash Level
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN
You can adjust the amout of flash light.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M
or SCN.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
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c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with
b/B, then select the desired
setting with v/V.
High: Makes the flash level higher
than normal.
Normal: Normal setting.
Low: Makes the flash level lower than
normal.
Using an external
flash
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN
You can mount an optional external flash.
Using an external flash increases the
amount of light and that will allow you to
shoot more vivid flash pictures than when
using the internal flash.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your flash.
• When an external flash is mounted, the weight
prevents the lens portion from becoming steady.
We recommend supporting the lens portion
with your left hand or using a tripod for
recording.
• You cannot have an external flash and the built-
in flash strobe at the same time.
• If you use two or more external flashes at the
same time, note that the camera may not be able
to function properly, or that may cause a
malfunction.
• When the proper white balance is not set using
an external flash, set the flash mode to
(Forced flash) or (Slow synchro), then set
the white balance using the
(one-push
SET) (page 73).
Mode dial
Multi-selector
(v/V/b/B)
Shutter button
Advanced
accessory
shoe
ACC (accessory)
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Using the Sony Flash
You can mount the Sony HVL-F32X or
HVL-F1000 flash on the advanced
accessory shoe of your camera. The HVL-
F32X is also equipped with automatic flash
level adjustment and AF fill light shooting
functions.
a Mount the external flash on the
advanced accessory shoe.
b Plug the flash into the ACC
(accessory) jack.
When using the HVL-F32X, skip Step
2.
c Turn on the external flash.
d Set the mode dial to , P, S,
A, M or SCN.
e Shoot the image.
• Check that [Hot Shoe] is set to [Off] in the SET
UP settings (page 140).
• When [ISO] is set to [800], you cannot use the
AUTO “B” mode of the HVL-F32X.
Using a commercially
available external flash
You can mount a commercially available
external flash that supports the advanced
accessory shoe.
a Mount the external flash to the
advanced accessory shoe.
b Set the mode dial to SET UP.
c Select (Camera 2) with v/V,
[Hot Shoe] with B/v/V, [On]
with B/v, then press the
center.
d Turn on the external flash.
e Set the mode dial to M or A.
The flash also strobes when the mode
dial is set to , P, S or SCN, but we
recommend recording with the mode
dial set to M or A.
f Shoot the image.
• If you record with [Hot Shoe] set to [Off] in the
SET UP settings, the built-in flash may pop up.
If this happens, return the built-in flash to its
original position and set [Hot Shoe] to [On]
(page 140).
• When you set [Hot Shoe] to [On] in the SET
UP settings, is indicated. In this case, the
built-in flash is disabled.
• Set the most appropriate aperture value
according to the guide number of the flash used
and the distance to the subject.
• The flash guide number varies according to the
ISO sensitivity (page 64) of the camera, so be
sure to check the ISO number.
• Note that the camera may not function properly
or may malfunction when using a flash
manufactured by another company for a
specific camera (generally a flash with multiple
contact points on the advanced accessory shoe),
a high-voltage type flash, or a flash accessory.
• Depending on the type of commercially
available external flash, you may be unable to
use some functions, and other operations may
be difficult.
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Adjusting color tones
– White Balance
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/
Normally, this camera adjusts color tones
automatically, but you can also select the
following modes according to your
shooting situations. The color of the subject
that you see will be captured according to
the lighting conditions. When you want to
fix the conditions under which the image is
captured, or when the color of the entire
image seems to be a bit unnatural, it is
recommended that you adjust the white
balance.
Auto (No indicator)
The white balance is set automatically in
response to the condition of the subject.
The default setting is Auto.
(Color temperature: about 3000-7000 K)
(Daylight)
Used when shooting outdoors, and for
shooting at night, under neon lights, for
fireworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom.
(Color temperature: about 5500 K)
(Cloudy)
Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.
(Color temperature: about 6500 K)
(Fluorescent)
Used when shooting under fluorescent
lights.
(Color temperature: about 4000 K)
(Incandescent)
• Used when shooting, for example, at a
party, where the lighting conditions
change often.
• Used in a studio, or under video lights.
(Color temperature: about 3200 K)
(Flash)
Adjusts the white balance only to the flash
conditions. This mode cannot be used with
movies.
(Color temperature: about 6000 K)
(One push)
For adjusting the white balance depending
on the light source.
(Color temperature: about 2000-10000 K)
(One push SET)
Memorizes the basic white color which will
be used in (One push) mode.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,
SCN or .
b Press and hold WB and select
the desired setting with the
command dial.
To return to automatic settings
In Step 2, select [Auto].
WB
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
WB
Command
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• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you
choose , the white balance may not be
properly adjusted.
• When the flash strobes, the manual setting is
canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto]
mode (except in (Flash) mode or
(One push) mode).
To capture the basic white color
in (one-push SET) mode
This mode memorizes the basic white color
in the shooting situation for the (One
push) mode. Use this mode when the other
modes cannot set the color properly.
1 In Step 2, select [ ] (One push
SET).
The indicator appears.
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper filling the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
3 Press the center of the multi-selector.
The screen momentarily turns black and
the indicator flashes quickly.
When the white balance has been
adjusted and stored in the memory, the
indicator lights up.
• When the indicator flashes slowly, the
white balance is not set or was not able to be
set. Record in automatic white balance mode.
• Do not shake or strike the camera while the
indicator flashes quickly.
• When flash mode is set to (Forced flash) or
(Slow synchro), the white balance is
adjusted to the condition with the flash
emitting.
Selecting color
reproduction
– Color
Mode dial: P/S/A/M
You can select the color reproduction mode.
Standard (No indicator)
Shoots to make the resulting shot easier on
the eyes. The image becomes vivid
compared to its real color and the contrast
becomes higher.
The default setting is [Standard].
Real (REAL)
Shoots for faithfulness to the actual texture
and color, which the contrast, brightness,
and saturation become lower. This mode is
suitable for modifying the image on a
computer.
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a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or
M.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select COLOR (Color) with b/
B, then select the desired
mode with v/V.
Shooting images in
succession
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN
You can shoot up to seven images in
succession while pressing the shutter button
only once.
Speed Burst ( )
The frame interval becomes shorter (about
0.38 second), but the images are not
displayed on the screen.
Framing Burst ( )
The images are displayed on the screen
during Burst shooting, but the frame
interval becomes longer (about 0.42
second).
• When the capacity of the recording medium is
used up, recording stops even if you press and
hold the shutter button.
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,
A, M or SCN.
b Press and hold /BRK (Burst)
and select
(Speed Burst) or
(Framing Burst) with the
command dial.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
MENU
Shutter button
Mode dial
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c Shoot the image.
You can shoot up to seven images
when you press and hold the shutter
button.
You can do the next shooting after
“Recording” disappears from the
screen.
To return to normal mode
In Step 2, select [Normal].
• The flash cannot be used.
• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to
[Normal], you cannot use the Burst mode.
• You may not be able to use the Burst mode
depending on the Scene Selection mode
(page 37).
• When using the self-timer, pressing the shutter
button records up to seven images in
succession.
• You cannot select shutter speeds of 1/25 second
or slower.
Shooting in Multi
Burst mode
– Multi Burst
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN
Pressing the shutter button once records 16
frames in a row. This is convenient for
checking your form in sports, for example.
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,
A, M or SCN.
b Press and hold /BRK (Burst)
and select (Multi Burst)
with the command dial.
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
d Select (Interval) with b/B,
then select the desired
between-frame interval with v/
V.
You can choose from [1/7.5], [1/15],
[1/30].
e Shoot the image.
16 frames in a row will be recorded in
a single image (image size: 1M).
Shutter button
Mode dial
MENU
Command dial
/BRK
Multi-selector
(v/V/b/B)
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Advanced still image shooting
• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to
[Normal], you cannot use the Multi Burst
mode.
• The following functions cannot be used in
Multi Burst mode:
– Smart zoom
– Shooting with the flash
– Inserting the date and time
– NightShot
– NightFraming
• When the mode dial is set to , frame
interval is automatically set to [1/30].
• You cannot set the shutter speed to lower than
the frame interval time.
• For the number of images that can be recorded,
see pages 135, 136.
• When you play back images recorded in Multi
Burst mode on the camera, see page 87.
Shooting in the dark
Mode dial: /P/
• The infrared ray light covers within approx.
0.5m to 2.1m (19
3
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4
inches to 6 feet
10
3
/
4
inches) (W)/0.6 m to 2.1 m
(23
5
/
8
inches to 6 feet 10
3
/
4
inches) (T).
• Since the infrared emitter is located below the
flash emitter, you have to pop up the flash to
shoot in these modes.
NightShot
The NightShot function lets you shoot
subjects in dark places without the flash
such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal
plants and animals. Note that images
recorded using the NightShot function
become greenish.
a Set the mode dial to , P or
.
b Press and hold NIGHTSHOT/
NIGHTFRAMING and select
(Night shot) with the command
dial.
The flash emitter pops up and the
and “Night shot” indicators light for
about five seconds.
c Shoot the image.
To cancel the NightShot function
In Step 2, select [Off].
• While using the NightShot function:
– The white balance is set to Auto.
– The metering mode is set to center weighted.
Shutter button
Mode dial
Command dial
Infrared ray
emitter
NIGHTSHOT/
NIGHTFRAMING
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– If you perform any invalid operation, the
indicator flashes, and the “Night shot”
indicator lights for about five seconds.
• While using the NightShot function, you cannot
use the following functions:
– AE LOCK
– Shooting with hologram AF
– Shooting with the flash
– Selecting the color reproduction mode
• While the camera is in Multi Burst mode, the
NightShot function cannot be used.
• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the
SET UP settings, pop up the flash emitter using
the OPEN (FLASH) switch.
• When attaching the supplied lens hood, infrared
ray may be blocked.
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright
places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may
cause your camera to malfunction.
NightFraming
The NightFraming function enables you to
check a subject even at night and then
record with natural colors using the flash.
a Set the mode dial to or P.
b Press and hold NIGHTSHOT/
NIGHTFRAMING and select
(Night framing) with the
command dial.
The flash emitter pops up and the
and “Night framing” indicators light
for about five seconds.
c Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The focus is automatically adjusted.
d Press the shutter button fully
down.
The shutter sounds, the flash strobes
and the image is recorded.
To cancel the NightFraming function
In Step 2, select [Off].
• While using the NightFraming function:
– The white balance is set to Auto.
– The metering mode is set to multi-pattern
metering.
– The AF range finder frame is not displayed.
The centrally-located subject has priority to
focus on.
– The AE lock cannot be used.
– If you perform any invalid operation while
using the NightFraming function, the
indicator flashes and the “Night framing”
indicator lights for about five seconds.
• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the
SET UP settings, pop up the flash emitter using
the OPEN (FLASH) switch.
• When attaching the supplied lens hood, flash
light and infrared ray may be blocked.
• When you press the shutter button halfway
down, you will hear a sound, but this is not the
sound of the shutter releasing. The image is not
recorded yet.
• When [Hologram AF] is set to [Off], you may
not get a clear focus. Setting [Hologram AF] to
[Auto] is recommended (page 35).
• When using the following functions, you
cannot use the NightFraming function.
– Manual focus
– Exposure Bracket
– Burst
– Multi Burst
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Advanced still image shooting
Shooting with special
effects
– Picture Effect
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/
You can add special effects to bring out the
contrast in your images.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M,
SCN or .
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select [PFX] (P.Effect) with b/
B, then select the desired
mode with v/V.
d Shoot the image.
To cancel Picture Effect
In Step 3, select [Off].
• You cannot select the color reproduction mode
when using the picture effect.
Shooting still images
in RAW mode
– RAW
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN
Used when you want to record the raw data
directly onto the recording medium as it is.
The data can be reproduced with much less
deterioration in image processing and be
displayed using the exclusive software
provided. A compressed JPEG format
image like that is recorded in normal
shooting is recorded at the same time.
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,
A, M or SCN.
Solarize
Like an illustration
with clearly delineated
bright and dark
portions
Sepia
Neg.Art
Colored to look like an
old photograph
Made to look like a
negative image
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
MENU
Shutter button
Shutter button
Mode dial
MENU
Multi-selector
(v/V/b/B)
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b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with
b/B, then select [RAW] with v.
d Shoot the image.
You can do the next shooting after
“Recording” disappears from the
screen.
To return to normal mode
In Step 3, select [Normal].
• To reproduce the RAW data file using a
computer, the exclusive software is required.
Install the exclusive software on the supplied
CD-ROM to your computer. Since the RAW
data file is a special kind of file, general
software cannot open the RAW data file.
• The JPEG image is also recorded in the image
size selected by the Image Size setup (page 24).
(However, [3:2] cannot be selected.) RAW data
images are recorded in [8M] size.
• Writing data takes more time than in normal
recording mode.
• Digital zoom cannot be used.
• For the number of images that can be recorded,
see pages 134, 136.
Shooting still images
in TIFF mode
– TIFF
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN
Used when you record an image in
uncompressed file format. The image
quality does not deteriorate. Images
recorded in this mode are suitable for fine
printing. A compressed JPEG format image
like that recorded in normal shooting is
recorded at the same time.
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,
A, M or SCN.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with
b/B, then select [TIFF] with v/
V.
d Shoot the image.
You can do the next shooting after
“Recording” disappears from the
screen.
To return to normal mode
In Step 3, select [Normal].
• JPEG images are also recorded in the image
size selected by the Image Size setup (page 24).
Uncompressed (TIFF) images are recorded in
[8M] size except when [3:2] is selected.
• Writing data takes more time than in normal
recording mode.
• For the number of images that can be recorded,
see pages 134, 136.
Shutter button
Mode dial
MENU
Multi-selector
(v/V/b/B)
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Advanced still image shooting
Shooting still images
for e-mail
– E-Mail
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN
You can shoot images and save them in a
file that is small enough (320×240) to attach
to an e-mail message. The normal mode
image that was selected using the Image
Size item (page 24) is also recorded.
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,
A, M or SCN.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with
b/B, then select [E-Mail] with
v/V.
d Shoot the image.
You can do the next shooting after
“Recording” disappears from the
screen.
To return to normal mode
In Step 3, select [Normal].
• For instructions on how to attach your images
to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of
the e-mail software you are using.
• For the number of images that can be recorded,
see pages 135, 136.
Shooting still images
with audio files
– Voice
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN
You can record still images with audio files.
a Set the mode dial to , P, S,
A, M or SCN.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with
b/B, then select [Voice] with v/
V.
Shutter button
Mode dial
MENU
Multi-selector
(v/V/b/B)
Shutter button
Mode dial
MENU
Multi-s elector
(v/V/b/B)
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d Shoot the image.
If you press and release the
shutter button, sound is recorded
for five seconds.
If you hold down the shutter
button, sound is recorded until you
release the shutter button for up to 40
seconds.
To return to normal mode
In Step 3, select [Normal].
• To view images recorded in Voice mode, carry
out the same procedure described in “Viewing
movies on the screen” (page 101).
• Be careful not to touch the microphone
(page 12) during shooting.
• For the number of images that can be recorded,
see pages 134, 136.
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Advanced still image viewing
Selecting the folder
and playing back
images
– Folder
Mode dial:
Select the folder that images you want to
play back are stored.
a Set the mode dial to .
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (Folder) with b, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
d Select the desired folder with
b/B.
e Select [OK] with v , then press
the center of the multi-
selector.
To cancel the selection
In Step 5, select [Cancel].
When multiple folders are
created in the recording medium
When the first or last image in the folder is
displayed, the following icons are indicated
on the screen.
: Moves to the previous folder.
: Moves to the next folder.
: Moves to both the previous and next
folders.
On the single screen
On the Index screen
• When no images are stored in the folder, “No
file in this folder” appears.
• You can play back images from a last-shot one
without selecting the folder.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
MENU
BACK/NEXT
Select Folder
Cancel
OK
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Enlarging a portion of
a still image
Mode dial:
You can enlarge an image up to five times
the size of the original image. You can also
record the enlarged image as a new file.
Enlarging an image
– Playback zoom
a Set the mode dial to .
b Display the image you want to
enlarge with b/B.
c Press (playback zoom).
The image is enlarged twice.
d Select a portion of the image
to enlarge with v/V/b/B.
e Adjust the zoom with the
command dial.
To cancel enlarged viewing
Press (playback zoom) again.
• You cannot use Playback zoom with movies or
images recorded in Multi Burst mode.
• The images displayed in Quick Review
(page 29) can be enlarged using the procedures
outlined in Steps 3 to 5.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
MENU
Command dial
Move to v
Move to V
Move
to b
Move
to B
v: To view a portion of the top of the
image
V: To view a portion of the bottom of
the image
b:To view a portion of the left side
of the image
B:To view a portion of the right side
of the image
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Advanced still image viewing
Recording an enlarged
image – Trimming
a After you have viewed an
image using playback zoom,
press MENU.
The menu appears.
b Select [Trimming] with B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
c Select the image size with v/V,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
The image is recorded, and the screen
image returns to the size it was before
enlargement.
• The trimmed image is recorded in the recording
folder as the newest file, and the original image
is retained.
• The trimmed image may suffer some
deterioration in image quality.
• You cannot trim to 3:2-sized image.
• You cannot trim RAW data file/uncompressed
(TIFF) images.
• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick
Review.
Playing back
successive images
– Slide show
Mode dial:
You can play back recorded images in
succession, one after another. This is useful
for checking your images, or for giving a
presentation.
a Set the mode dial to .
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (Slide) with b/B,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
Set the following items with v/V/b/B.
Interval settings
3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min
Image
Folder:Plays back all the images in the
selected folder.
All:Plays back all the images in the
recording medium.
Repeat
On:Plays the images back repeatedly.
Off:Plays through the images one time
and then stops.
d Select [Start] with V/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
The slide show begins.
To cancel the slide show setting
In Step 3, select [Cancel].
To stop slide show playback
Press the center of the multi-selector, select
[Exit] with B, then press the center.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
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To skip to the next/previous
image during slide show
Move the multi-selector to B (next) or b
(previous).
• The interval setting time is approximate, and
may vary according to the playback image size.
Rotating still images
– Rotate
Mode dial:
Images shot when holding the camera
vertically can be rotated and displayed
horizontally.
a Set the mode dial to , and
display the image you want to
rotate.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (Rotate) with b/B,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
d Select with v , and rotate
the image with b/B.
e Select [OK] with v/V, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
To cancel the rotation
In Step 4 or 5, select [Cancel].
• You cannot rotate protected images, movies,
Multi Burst mode, RAW data file and
uncompressed (TIFF) images.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with
other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the
image rotation information may not be
reflected depending on the application
software.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
MENU
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Advanced still image viewing
Playing back images
shot in Multi Burst
mode
Mode dial:
You can play back Multi Burst images
continuously or play them back frame by
frame. This function is used for checking
the images.
• When Multi Burst images are played back on a
computer or on a camera without the Multi
Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will be
displayed at the same time as part of one image.
• You cannot divide the Multi Burst image.
Playing back continuously
a Set the mode dial to .
b Select the Multi Burst image
with b/B.
The selected Multi Burst image is
played back continuously.
To pause
Press the center of the multi-selector. To
resume playback, press the center again.
The playback starts from the frame
displayed on the screen.
Playing back frame by frame
a Set the mode dial to .
b Select the Multi Burst image
with b/B.
The selected Multi Burst image is
played back continuously.
c Press the center of the multi-
selector when the desired
frame is displayed.
“Step” appears.
d Advance the frame with b/B.
B:The next frame is displayed. When
you move the multi-selector to B
and hold it, the frame advances.
b:The previous frame is displayed.
When you move the multi-selector
to b and hold it, the frame advances
in the reverse direction.
To return to normal playback
In Step 4, press the center of the multi-
selector. The playback starts from the frame
displayed on the screen.
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Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
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To delete shot images
When using this mode, you cannot delete
only certain frames. When you delete
images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at
the same time.
1 Display the Multi Burst image you want
to delete.
2 Press (delete).
3 Select [Delete], then press the center of
the multi-selector.
All of the frames are deleted.
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Still image editing
Protecting images
– Protect
Mode dial:
To prevent accidental erasure of an
important image, you can protect it.
• Note that formatting the recording medium
erases all the data in the recording medium
even if images are protected, and these images
cannot be recovered.
• It may take some time to protect the images.
On the single screen
a Set the mode dial to .
b Display the image you want to
protect with b/B.
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
d Select - (Protect) with b/B,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
The image currently being displayed is
now protected, and the - (Protect)
mark is indicated on the screen.
e To protect other images,
display the image you want to
protect with b/B, then press
the center of the multi-
selector.
To cancel the protection
In Step 4 or 5, press the center of the
multi-selector again. The - mark
disappears.
On the Index screen
a Set the mode dial to , press
/ (index) to switch to the
Index screen.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select - (Protect) with b/B,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
d Select [Select] with b/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
e Select the image you want to
protect with v/V/b/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
The green - (Protect) mark is
indicated on the selected image.
f To protect other images,
repeat Step 5.
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g Press MENU.
h Select [OK] with B, then press
the center of the multi-
selector.
The - mark turns white and the
selected image is protected.
To cancel the protection
In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8,
select [Exit].
To release protection
In Step 5, select an image for which you
want to release protection with v/V/b/B
and press the center of the multi-selector.
The - mark turns gray and repeat this
operation for all the images for which you
want to release protection. Then, press
MENU, select [OK], and press the center of
the multi-selector.
To protect all the images in the
folder
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then
press the center of the multi-selector. Next,
select [On], then press the center.
To release protection of all the
images in the folder
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], and
press the center of the multi-selector. Then
select [Off], and press the center.
Changing image size
– Resize
Mode dial:
You can change the image size of a
recorded image, and save it as a new file.
You can resize to the following sizes.
8M, 5M, 3M, 1M and VGA.
The original image is retained even after
resizing.
a Set the mode dial to .
b Display the image you want to
resize with b/B.
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
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d Select (Resize) with b/B,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
e Select the new size with v/V,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
The resized image is recorded in the
recording folder as the newest file.
To cancel the resizing
In Step 5, select [Cancel].
• You cannot change the size of movies, Multi
Burst mode, RAW data file or uncompressed
(TIFF) images.
• When images are resized from a smaller to a
larger size, the image quality will deteriorate.
• You cannot resize to 3:2-sized image.
• If you resize a 3:2-sized image, black bands
will appear at the top and bottom of the image.
Choosing images to
print
– Print (DPOF) mark
Mode dial:
You can designate certain images to be
printed.
This function is convenient when you want
to print images at a shop or using a printer
that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) standard or using
PictBridge-compliant printers.
• You cannot mark movies or images recorded in
RAW mode.
• In E-Mail mode, the print (DPOF) mark is
marked on the normal size image that was
recorded at the same time.
• When you mark images shot in Multi Burst
mode, all the images are printed on one sheet
divided into 16 panels.
• If you mark an image shot in TIFF mode with a
print (DPOF) mark, only the uncompressed
(TIFF) image is printed, and the JPEG image
recorded at the same time is not printed.
• You cannot set the number of print sheets.
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Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
MENU
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On the single screen
a Set the mode dial to .
b Display the image you want to
print with b/B.
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
d Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with b/
B, then press the center of the
multi-selector.
The mark is indicated on this
image.
e To mark other images, display
the image you want to mark
with b/B, then press the center
of the multi-selector.
To delete the mark
In Step 4 or 5, press the center of the
multi-selector again. The mark
disappears.
On the Index screen
a Set the mode dial to and
press / (index) to switch
to the Index screen.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with B,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
d Select [Select] with b/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
• You cannot mark using the [All In This
Folder] option.
e Select the images you want to
mark with v/V/b/B, then press
the center of the multi-
selector.
The green mark is indicated on the
selected image.
f To mark other images, repeat
Step 5 for each of them.
g Press MENU.
h Select [OK] with B, then press
the center of the multi-
selector.
The mark turns white and the
setting is completed.
To delete the mark
In Step 5, select the image you want to
delete the mark with v/V/b/B, and
press the center of the multi-selector.
To delete all the marks from
the images in the folder
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then
press the center of the multi-selector. Next,
select [Off], then press the center.
To cancel the marking
In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8,
select [Exit].
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Still image printing (PictBridge printer)
Connecting to a
PictBridge printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you
can easily print images shot using your
camera by connecting the camera to a
PictBridge-compliant printer. For
preparation, you only need to select the
USB connection in the SET UP settings and
connect the camera to the printer.
Using a PictBridge-compliant printer
allows you to easily print the Index prints*.
* An Index print function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
• When printing images, we recommend that you
use the AC Adaptor to prevent the camera
turning off.
Preparing the camera
Set the USB mode on the camera to connect
the camera with a printer.
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
b Select (Setup 2) with V, then
select [USB Connect] with B/
v/V.
c Select [PictBridge] with B/v,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
The USB mode is set.
Connecting the camera to
the printer
Connect the (USB) jack on the camera
and the USB connector on the printer using
a USB cable. The connection can be made
regardless of whether the camera is turned
on or off.
When the camera is turned on, the camera
turns to playback mode regardless of the
mode dial position and the newest image in
the selected recording folder is displayed on
the screen.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
Setup 2
File Number:
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Video Out:
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When [USB Connect] is not set
to [PictBridge] in the SET UP
settings
You cannot use the PictBridge function,
even when you turn on the camera. Set
[USB Connect] to [PictBridge].
1 Press MENU and select [USB Connect],
then press the center of the multi-
selector.
2 Select [PictBridge] with v , then press
the center.
Printing images
You can select an image and print it. Set up
the camera following the procedure on page
93, and then connect the printer.
• You cannot print movies and images recorded
in RAW mode.
• When printing E-mail mode images or
uncompressed (TIFF) images, only their
corresponding JPEG files are printed.
• If an error message is sent from the connected
printer during the connection, flashes for
about five seconds. In such cases, check the
printer.
• Note that printing is canceled if you switch the
/CF switch while printing images.
On the single screen
a Select the recording medium
with the /CF switch and
display the image you want to
print with b/B.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (Print) with b/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
d Select [This image] with v/V,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
The Print screen appears.
e Select [Quantity] with v/V,
select the number of images
with b/B.
You can select the number up to 20.
PTP
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f Select [OK] with V/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
The image is printed.
Do not disconnect the USB cable
while the (Not disconnect USB
cable) mark is indicated on the screen.
To cancel printing
In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 6,
select [Exit].
To print other images
After Step 6, select another image, then
select [Print] with v .
To print all the images indicated
with the mark
In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the
images indicated with the mark are
printed in the specified number, regardless
of the image displayed.
To insert the date and time on
images
In Step 5, select [Date], then select the
date format with b/B. You can select from
[Day&Time] or [Date]. The date is inserted
in the images printed.
This function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
On the Index screen
a Select the recording medium
with the /CF switch and
press / (index) to switch
to the Index screen.
The screen turns to the index screen.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (Print) with B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
d Select [Select] with b/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
e Select the image you want to
print with v/V/b/B, then press
the center of the multi-
selector.
The mark is indicated on the
selected image.
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f To print other images, repeat
Step 5.
g Press MENU.
The Print screen appears.
h Select [Quantity] with v/V,
select the number of images
with b/B.
You can select the number up to 20.
All the images selected are printed in
the specified number.
i Select [OK] with V/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
The images are printed.
Do not disconnect the USB cable
while the mark is indicated on
the screen.
To cancel printing
In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 9,
select [Exit].
To print all the images indicated
with the mark
In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the
images indicated with the mark are
printed in the specified number, regardless
of the image displayed.
To print all the images in the
folder
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then
press the center of the multi-selector.
To insert the date and time on
images
In Step 8, select [Date], then select the
date format with b/B. You can select from
[Day&Time] or [Date]. The date is inserted
in the images printed.
This function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
Printing index-images
You can print some images side-by-side.
We refer to this function as an index print*.
You can lay single images side-by-side in a
specified number and print them, or lay
different images side-by-side to make a set
by combining multiple different images and
print the set in the specified number of
copies.
Set up the camera following the procedure
on page 93, and connect the printer.
* An index print function may not be provided
depending on a printer.
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• You cannot print movies and images recorded
in RAW mode.
• When printing E-mail mode images or
uncompressed (TIFF) images, only their
corresponding JPEG files are printed.
• If an error message is sent from the connected
printer during the connection, flashes for
about five seconds. In such cases, check the
printer.
• Note that printing is canceled if you switch the
/CF switch while printing images.
On the single screen
a Select the recording medium
with the /CF switch and
display the image you want to
print with b/B.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (Print) with b/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
d Select [This image] with v/V,
then press the center of the
multi-selector.
The Print screen appears.
e Select [Index] with v , select
[On] with b/B.
f Select [Quantity] with v/V,
select the number of images
laid side-by-side with b/B.
You can select the number up to 20.
You can lay the specified number of
images side-by-side.
g Select [OK] with V/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
The image is printed.
Do not disconnect the USB cable
while the (Not disconnect USB
cable) mark is indicated on the screen.
To cancel printing
In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 7,
select [Exit].
To print other images
After Step 7, select another image, then
select [Print] with v . Then repeat from
Step 4.
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To print all the images indicated
with the mark
In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the
images indicated with the mark are
printed, regardless of the image displayed.
To insert the date and time on
images
In Step 6, select [Date], then select the
date format with b/B. You can select from
[Day&Time] or [Date]. The date is inserted
in the images printed.
This function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
• All the images may not be laid on a sheet
depending on the number of images.
On the Index screen
a Select the recording medium
with the /CF switch and
press / (index) to switch
to the Index screen.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (Print) with B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
d Select [Select] with b/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
e Select the desired image with
v/V/b/B, then press the center
of the multi-selector.
The mark is indicated on the
selected image.
f To print other images, repeat
Step 5.
g Press MENU.
h Select [Index] with v , then
select [On] with b/B.
i Select [Quantity] with v/V,
select the number of copies
you want to print with b/B.
You can select the number up to 20.
j Select [OK] with V/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
The images are printed.
Do not disconnect the USB cable
while the mark is indicated on
the screen.
To cancel printing
In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 0,
select [Exit].
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To print all the images indicated
with the mark
In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the
images indicated with the mark are
printed, regardless of the image displayed.
To print all the images in the
folder
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then
press the center of the multi-selector.
To insert the date and time on
images
In Step 9, select [Date], then select the
date format with b/B. You can select from
[Day&Time] or [Date]. The date is inserted
in the images printed.
This function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
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Shooting movies
Mode dial:
You can shoot movies with audio.
a Set the mode dial to .
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (Image Size) with b,
then select the desired size
with v/V.
You can choose from [640 (Fine)],
[640 (Standard)], or [160].
• The [640 (Fine)] image size can be used
only when you record the image into the
“Memory Stick PRO” or Microdrive.
d Press the shutter button fully
down.
“REC” appears on the screen and the
camera starts recording the image and
sound.
• When the capacity of the recording
medium is used up, recording stops.
e Press the shutter button fully
down again to stop recording.
Indicators on the screen while
you are shooting movies
These indicators are not recorded.
Each time you press (screen status), the
status of the screen changes as follows:
Indicators off t Indicators on.
A histogram is not displayed.
See page 152 for a detailed description of
the indicated items.
To shoot close-ups (Macro)
Set the mode dial to and follow the
procedure on page 33.
To shoot with a self-timer
Set the mode dial to and follow the
procedure on page 34.
• Be careful not to touch the microphone (page
12) during shooting.
• The following functions cannot be used.
– Digital zoom
– Shooting with the flash
– Inserting date and time
• When you select [640 (Fine)] with the supplied
A/V connecting cable plugged in the A/V OUT
(MONO) jack, you cannot check the shooting
image using the screen. The screen turns blue.
• See pages 135, 136 for the recording time
allowed for each image size.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
Shutter button
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Mode dial:
You can view movies on the screen of the
camera and hear sounds from the speaker of
the camera.
a Set the mode dial to .
b Select the desired movie with
b/B.
Movies with the image size [640
(Fine)] or [640 (Standard)] are
displayed on the full screen.
Movies with the image size [160] are
displayed a size smaller than still
images.
c Press the center of the multi-
selector.
The movie images and sound are
played back.
B (playback) appears on the screen
while a movie is playing back.
To stop playback
Press the center of the multi-selector again.
To adjust the volume
Adjust the volume with v/V.
To fast-forward / rewind
Move the multi-selector to B (next) or b
(previous) while playing back a movie.
To return to normal playback, press the
center of the multi-selector.
Indicators on the screen while
you are viewing movies
Each time you press (screen status),
the status of the screen changes as follows:
Indicators off t Indicators on.
A histogram is not displayed.
See page 154 for a detailed description of
the indicated items.
• The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is
the same as that for viewing still images
(page 41).
• A movie recorded using other Sony devices
may be displayed a size smaller than still
images.
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Speaker
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
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Deleting movies
Mode dial:
You can delete unwanted movies.
• You cannot delete the protected movies.
• Note that the movies once deleted cannot be
recovered.
On the single screen
a Set the mode dial to .
b Select the movie you want to
delete with b/B.
c Press (delete).
The movie has not yet been deleted at
this point.
d Select [Delete] with v , then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
“Access” appears on the screen and the
movie is deleted.
e To delete other movies, display
the movie you want to delete
with b/B, then repeat Step 4.
To cancel the deletion
In Step 4 or 5, select [Exit].
On the Index screen
a Set the mode dial to and
press / (index) button to
switch to the Index screen.
b Press (delete).
c Select [Select] with b/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
d Select the movies you want to
delete with v/V/b/B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
The (delete) mark is indicated on
the selected movie.
The movie has not yet been deleted at
this point.
e Repeat Step 4 to delete other
movies.
f Press (delete).
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g Select [OK] with B, then press
the center of the multi-
selector.
“Access” message appears on the
screen and the movie will be deleted.
To cancel the deletion
In Step 3 or 7, select [Exit].
To delete all the images in the
folder
In Step 3, select [All In This Folder], then
press the center of the multi-selector. Next,
select [OK], then press the center. To cancel
the deletion, select [Cancel] with b, then
press the center.
Editing movies
Mode dial:
You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary
portions of movies. This is the
recommended mode to use when the
recording medium capacity is insufficient,
or when you attach movies to your e-mail
messages.
The file numbers assigned when
movies are cut
The cut movies are assigned new numbers
and recorded as the newest files in the
recording folder. The original movie is
deleted and its file number is skipped.
<Example> Cutting the movie numbered
101_0002
1
2
101_0002
101_0003
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101_0001
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101_0002
101_0004
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13
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101_0006
1. Cutting scene A.
3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are
unnecessary.
2. Cutting scene B.
4. Only the desired scenes remain.
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Cutting movies
a Set the mode dial to .
b Select the movie you want to
cut with b/B.
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
d Select (Divide) with B, then
press the center of the multi-
selector. Next, select [OK] with
v , then press the center.
The playback of the movie starts.
e Decide on a cutting point.
Press the center of the multi-selector at
the desired cutting point.
When you want to adjust the cutting
point, select [c/C] (frame
forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting
point with b/ B. If you want to change
the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The
playback of the movie starts again.
f When you have decided on a
cutting point, select [OK] with
v/V, and press the center of
the multi-selector.
g Select [OK] with v , then press
the center of the multi-
selector.
The movie is cut.
To cancel cutting
In Step 5 or 7, select [Exit]. The movie
appears on the screen again.
• You cannot cut the following images.
– Still images
– Movies not long enough to cut
– Protected movies
• You cannot restore movies once you cut them.
• The original movie is deleted when you cut it.
• The cut movie is recorded in the selected
recording folder as the newest file.
Deleting unnecessary
portions of movies
a Cut an unnecessary portion of
a movie.
b Display the portion of the
movie you want to delete.
c Press (delete).
The movie has not yet been deleted at
this point.
d Select [Delete] with v , then
press the center of the multi-
selector.
The movie currently displayed on the
screen is deleted.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
MENU
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Dividing
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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, 65000 colors) or
more
• This camera is compliant with USB 2.0.
• Use with a USB 2.0 (High-Speed USB)
compatible computer environment allows high-
speed data transfer.
• 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
when connecting with a computer,
[Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default
setting is the [Normal] mode.
* 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 the folder, follow the
procedure on page 83.
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
recording medium 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.
• 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 Administrators.
• The display settings should be 800 × 600
dots or more and High Color (16-bit
color, 65000 colors) or more. When set to
less than 800 × 600 dots or 256 colors or
less, the install title screen does not
appear.
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Installing the USB driver
When using Windows XP, you need not
install the USB driver.
Once the USB driver is installed, you need
not install the USB driver.
a Turn on your computer, and
insert the 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 installation menu screen appears.
c Click [USB Driver] on the title
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.
a Click [Cyber-shot] on the
model selection screen.
The installation menu screen appears.
b Click [Image Transfer] on the
installation menu screen.
Select the desired language,
then click [OK].
The “Welcome to the InstallShield
Wizard for Image Transfer” screen
appears.
• This section describes the English screen.
c Click [Next]. When “License
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 if the checkbox is
checked on the “Image
Transfer Settings” screen,
then click [Next].
When the installation is completed, the
screen informs you of completion.
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g Click [Finish].
The “InstallShield Wizard” screen
closes.
If you wish to continue with the
installation of “ImageMixer,” click
[ImageMixer] on the installation menu
screen and then follow the procedure.
• 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 create video CDs. For details,
see the software’s help files.
a Click [ImageMixer] on the
installation 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 instructions on each
succeeding screen.
Install “ImageMixer” according to 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 procedure on the screen.
c Restart your computer
according to the screen.
d Remove the CD-ROM.
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Connecting the camera to
your computer
a Insert the recording medium
with the images you want to
copy into the camera. Connect
the supplied AC Adaptor, and
plug the adaptor into a wall
outlet (wall socket).
• Select the recording medium with the /CF
switch (page 21).
• When you copy images to your computer using
the battery pack, copying may be failed or
cause data corruption by battery shutoff. We
recommend that you use the AC Adaptor.
b Turn on your computer and the
camera.
c Connect the supplied USB
cable to the (USB) jack of
the camera.
d Connect the USB cable to your
computer.
• When using a desktop computer, 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 112.
“USB Mode Normal” appears on the screen
of the camera. When a USB connection is
established for the first time, your computer
automatically runs the used program to
recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
* During communication, the access indicators
turn red.
• If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear in Step
4, press MENU, select [USB Connect], and
set it to [Normal].
• When using a Microdrive/CF card, opening the
CF card cover cancels the USB connection. Do
not open the CF card cover during the USB
connection.
AC Adaptor
To a wall outlet
(wall socket)
USB Mode
Normal
Memory Stick
Switch on
MENU
Access
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P Disconnecting the USB
cable, removing the recording
medium, or turning off the
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
window, then click [OK].
4 Click [OK].
Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP
users.
5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the
recording medium, or turn off the
camera.
For Windows 98 or 98SE users
Confirm that the access indicators
(page 109) on the 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.
When copying is complete, “ImageMixer”
automatically launches and images appear.
• 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 111).
– 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 proceed Step 3. Set [Content
type] to [Mixed content] and
proceed Step 3.
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, select [Open Settings]. The
settings you can set are as follows: [Basic],
[Copy], and [Delete].
When the “Image Transfer” starts, the
below window 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 you do not set to launch “Image Transfer”
automatically, you can copy images as
following procedure.
a Double-click [My Computer],
then double-click [Removable
Disk].
The contents of the recording medium
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 112.
• When using Windows XP, see page 112.
b Double-click [DCIM], then
double-click the folder that the
image files you want to copy
are stored.
c Right-click the image file to
display the menu, then select
[Copy] from the menu.
d Double-click the “My
Documents” folder and right-
click on the “My Documents”
window to display the menu,
then select [Paste] from the
menu.
The image files are copied to the “My
Documents” folder.
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When an image with the same
file name exists in the copy
destination folder
The overwrite confirmation message
appears. When you overwrite the existing
image with the new one, the original file
data is deleted.
To change the file name
To copy an image file to the computer
without overwriting, change the file name
to the desired name. However, note that if
you change the file name, you may not be
able to play back that image with your
camera. To play back images with the
camera, perform the operation on page 116.
When a removable disk icon is
not shown
1 Right-click [My Computer] to display
the menu, then click [Properties].
The “System Properties” screen appears.
2 Display [Device Manager].
1 Click [Hardware].
2 Click [Device Manager].
• For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users,
Step 1 is unnecessary. Click the
[Device Manager] tab.
3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it.
1 Right-click [ Sony DSC].
2 Click [Uninstall].
The “Confirm Device Removal”
screen appears.
• For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users,
click [Remove].
3 Click [OK].
The device is deleted.
Try the USB driver installation again using
the supplied CD-ROM (page 106).
– Windows XP
Copying images using the
Windows XP AutoPlay wizard
a Make a USB connection
(page 109). 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 recording
medium are displayed.
c Click the checkbox of images
that you do not want to copy to
your computer to 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.
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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 110 to
disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.
Then, perform the procedure from Step 1
again.
Viewing the images on your
computer
a Click [Start], then click [My
Documents].
The “My Documents” folder contents
are displayed.
• This section describes the procedure for
viewing copied images in the “My Documents”
folder.
• When not using Windows XP, double-click
[My Documents] on the desktop.
• 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 image
file.
The image is displayed.
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Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with your camera
are grouped as folders in the recording
medium.
Example: when viewing folders on
Windows XP (when using a “Memory
Stick”)
• Even when using a Microdrive/CF card,
“Sony MemoryStick” may be displayed,
depending on your computer
environment.
• You cannot record any images to
“100MSDCF” or “MSSONY” folders.
The images in these folders are available
only for viewing.
• For more information about the folder,
see pages 50, 83.
Folder containing image data which was
recorded using the camera not equipped
with the folder creating function.
Folder containing image data which was
recorded using your camera. When not
creating any folders, there is only the
“101MSDCF” folder.
Folder containing E-Mail and TIFF mode
image data/movie data/ Voice mode audio
data which was recorded using the camera
not equipped with the folder creating
function.
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Enjoying images on your computer
• ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
• The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
– A RAW data file shot in RAW mode and its corresponding image file
– An uncompressed image file shot in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file
– A small-size image file shot in E-Mail mode and its corresponding image file
– An audio file shot in Voice mode and its corresponding image file
– A movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file
• To view a RAW data file, you have to install exclusive application software from the supplied
CD-ROM.
Folder File name File meaning
101MSDCF to
999MSDCF
DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image files shot in
– Normal mode (page 27)
– Exposure Bracket mode (page 63)
– Burst mode (page 75)
– Multi Burst mode (page 76)
• Still image files recorded simultaneously in
– RAW mode (page 79)
– TIFF mode (page 80)
– E-Mail mode (page 81)
– Voice mode (page 81)
DSC0ssss.JPE • Small-size image files shot in E-Mail mode (page 81)
DSC0ssss.MPG • Audio files shot in Voice mode (page 81)
DSC0ssss.TIF • Uncompressed (TIFF) image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 80)
DSC0ssss.SRF • RAW data file recorded in RAW mode (page 79)
MOV0ssss.MPG • Movie files (page 100)
MOV0ssss.THM • Index image files recorded in movie mode (page 100)
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Viewing an image previously
copied to a computer
This operation is required for viewing
image files that have been copied
previously to a computer and already
deleted from the recording medium using
the camera.
Copy the image files stored on your
computer to a recording medium and view
them on the camera.
• Skip Step 1 if you have not changed the file
name assigned by this camera.
• You may not be able to view the image
depending on the image size.
• Images modified with a computer or images
shot using other than this camera may not be
able to be played back on the camera.
• If the warning message for overwriting the data
appears, enter other numbers in Step 1.
• If there is no folder to store the image file,
create a new folder, then copy the image file.
For details on how to create the folder, see
page 50.
a Right-click the image file, then
click [Rename]. Change the file
name to “DSC0ssss”.
ssss stands for any number within
the range from 0001 to 9999.
• A file extension may be indicated
depending on the setup of the computer.
The extension of a still image is “JPG”
and that of a movie is “MPG”. Do not
change the extension.
b Copy the image file to a folder
on the recording medium.
1 Right-click the image file, then
click [Copy].
2 Select the [DCIM] folder from
[Removable Disk] or [Sony
MemoryStick] in [My Computer].
3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF]
folder, then click [Paste].
sss stands for any number
within the range from 100 to 999.
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Enjoying images on your computer
Copying images to
your computer
– For Macintosh users
Recommended computer
environment
OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/
v10.1/v10.2)
The above OS must be installed at the
factory.
USB connector: Provided as standard
Display: 800 × 600 dots or more
32000-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
when connecting with a computer,
[Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default
setting is the [Normal] mode.
* 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 the folder, follow the
procedure on page 83.
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
recording medium slot is provided, you can
copy images using an additional device. See
the Sony Website for details.
http://www.sony.net/
a Connecting your camera to
your computer
For details, see page 109.
Disconnecting the USB cable,
removing the recording medium, or
turning off the camera during a USB
connection
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of
the recording medium to the “Trash” icon,
then remove the USB cable, remove the
recording medium, or turn off the camera
• If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, remove the
USB cable etc., after you have turned your
computer off.
b Copying images
1 Double-click the newly recognized icon
on the desktop.
The contents of the recording medium
inserted in your camera appear.
2 Double-click “DCIM.”
3 Double-click the folder that the images
you want to copy are stored.
4 Drag and drop the image files to the hard
disk icon.
The image files are copied to your hard
disk.
For details on the storage location of the
images and file names, see page 114.
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c 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.
• Close down all applications running on
the computer before installing
application.
• You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for
Sony” software to copy images to your
computer and to view images on your
computer. For details on installing, see
operating instructions supplied with the CD-
ROM. For details on operation, see the
software’s help files.
• When the image cannot be displayed, increase
the virtual memory capacity.
• “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” cannot be used
with Mac OS X.
• “Image Transfer” cannot be used with
Macintosh.
For Mac OS X users
When you click an E-Mail mode image file,
“There is no application available to open
the document "DSC0ssss.JPE".” may
be shown. In this case, carry out the
following setup. The screen may differ
depending on your OS version.
1 Click [Choose Application...] on the
screen “There is no application available
to open the document
"DSC0ssss.JPE".”
2 Change [Recommended Applications]
to [All Applications].
3 Select [QuickTime Player] from the
application list, then click [Open].
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have trouble with your camera, try
the following solutions.
1 First, check the items on pages 119 to
129. If the screen shows
“C:ss:ss,” the self-diagnosis
function is working. Please see
page 133.
2 Should your camera still not work
properly, press the RESET button
located inside the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover, then turn on the camera
again. (This will clear the date and time
settings, etc.)
3 Should your camera still not work
properly, consult your Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility.
Battery and power
RESET
Symptom Cause Solution
You cannot charge the
battery pack.
• The camera is turned on. p Turn the camera off (page 18).
The battery pack cannot
be installed.
• The battery pack is not installed correctly. p Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever
down using the front edge of the battery pack (page 14).
The e on the display
window flashes quickly
when charging a battery
pack.
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
• The battery pack has malfunctioned.
p Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).
p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
The r on the display
window does not flash
when charging a battery
pack.
• The AC Adaptor is disconnected.
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned.
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
• The battery pack is completely charged.
p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 14).
p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
p Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).
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Shooting still images / movies
The battery remaining
indicator is incorrect, or
sufficient battery
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.
• You have used the camera for a long time in an
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining
battery time.
• The battery pack is discharged.
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).
p See page 146.
p Charge the battery pack after using it completely. The battery
remaining indicator displays the correct time (page 15).
p Install a charged battery pack (page 14).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
The battery pack runs
down too quickly.
• You have used the camera in an extremely cold
location.
• The DC plug is dirty so the battery pack is not
charged enough.
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).
p See page 146.
p Clean the DC plug with a cotton bud, etc., and charge the battery
pack (page 143).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
You cannot turn on the
camera.
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
• The AC Adaptor is disconnected.
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned.
• The battery pack is discharged.
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).
p Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).
p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 17).
p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
p Install a charged battery pack (page 14).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
The power turns off
suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes when using a battery pack, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down
the battery (page 18).
• The battery pack is discharged.
p Turn on the camera again (page 18) or use the AC Adaptor
(page 17).
p Replace it with a charged battery pack (page 14).
Symptom Cause Solution
The LCD screen is not
turned on even when the
power is turned on.
• The FINDER/LCD switch is set to FINDER. p Set it to LCD (page 29).
The subject is not visible
on the finder.
• The diopter scale is not properly adjusted. p Adjust the finder adjustment lever (page 29).
The subject is not visible
on the screen.
• The mode dial is not set to , P, S, A, M, SCN
or .
p Set it to , P, S, A, M, SCN or (pages 27 and 100).
Symptom Cause Solution
121
Troubleshooting
The shooting image is not
displayed on the screen
during a movie shooting.
• The image size is set to [640 (Fine)] when the A/
V connecting cable is connected to the A/V OUT
(MONO) jack.
p Disconnect the A/V connecting cable.
p Set the image size to any setting other than [640 (Fine)].
The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close.
• (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is
selected for the Scene Selection function.
• Manual focus mode is selected.
p Set the macro recording mode. Make sure to place the lens
farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance
when shooting (page 33).
p Set it to other modes (page 37).
p Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO (page 67).
Precision digital zoom
does not function.
• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Smart] in the SET UP
settings.
• You are shooting in RAW mode.
p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (pages 30, 48, 140).
p The precision digital zoom cannot be used in RAW mode (pages
30, 79).
Smart zoom does not
function.
• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision] in the SET
UP settings.
• The
image size is set to [8M] or [3:2].
• You are shooting in Multi Burst mode.
• You are shooting in RAW mode.
p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (pages 30, 48, 140).
p Set image size to other settings except [8M] and [3:2]
(page 24).
p The smart zoom cannot be used in Multi Burst mode (pages 30,
76).
p The smart zoom cannot be used in RAW mode (pages 30, 79).
The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source
behind the subject.
• The brightness of the screen is too low.
p Select the metering mode (page 58).
p Adjust the exposure (page 59).
p Set the flash mode to (Forced flash) (page 68).
p Adjust the brightness of the screen (pages 48, 141).
The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spot lighted subject in a dark
location such as on a stage.
• The brightness of the screen is too high.
p Adjust the exposure (page 59).
p Adjust the brightness of the screen (pages 48, 141).
When looking at the
screen in a dark place,
some noise may show up
on the screen.
• The camera temporarily brightens the screen to
allow you to check the image being displayed
while you are using the camera in a dark place.
p This will have no effect on the image you shoot.
Vertical streaks appear
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring. p This is not a malfunction.
Symptom Cause Solution
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You cannot shoot images. • No recording medium is inserted.
• The capacity of the recording medium is
insufficient.
• The /CF switch is not set to the proper
position.
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick”
is set to the LOCK position.
• The CF card cover is open.
• You cannot shoot while the flash is charging.
• The mode dial is not set to , P, S, A, M or
SCN when you want to shoot a still image.
• The mode dial is not set to
when you want to
shoot a movie.
• The image size is set to [640 (Fine)] when you
shoot a movie.
p Insert a recording medium (pages 22, 23).
p Delete the images saved in the recording medium (page 43).
p Change the recording medium.
p Set the switch to the proper position (page 21).
p Set it to the recording position (page 144).
p Close the CF card cover (page 23).
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p Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN (page 27).
p Set the mode dial to (page 100).
p Use a “Memory Stick PRO” or Microdrive (pages 100, 144).
p Set the image size to any position other than [640 (Fine)].
Recording takes a long
time.
• NR slow shutter function is activated. p Set to a faster shutter speed than 1/25 second (page 55).
A sound is made when
changing between the
NightShot and
NightFraming modes, or
when the shutter button is
lightly pressed while
NightFraming is set.
• The sound is made by the lens in operation. p This is not a malfunction.
The image colors are not
correct.
• The NightShot or NightFraming function is set.
• Picture effect is activated.
p Cancel the Nightshot/NightFraming functions (pages 77 and
78).
p Cancel Picture Effect (page 79).
NightShot or
NightFraming does not
function.
• The mode dial is set to S, A, M or SCN.
• Manual focus mode is selected.
p Set it to , P or (only for NightShot) (pages 77 and 78).
p The NightFraming function cannot be used when manual focus
mode is selected. Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO (page 67).
Symptom Cause Solution
123
Troubleshooting
Cannot shoot images with
the flash.
• The mode dial is set to .
• The flash is set to (No flash).
• (Twilight mode) is selected for the Scene
Selection function.
• (Landscape mode) is selected for the Scene
Selection function.
• The camera is in Multi Burst, Burst, or Exposure
Bracket mode.
• [Hot Shoe] in the SET UP settings is set to [On].
• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the
SET UP settings, you did not pop the flash up
using the OPEN (FLASH) switch.
• NightShot is activated.
p Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN (page 27).
p Set the flash to “Auto” (No indicator), (Forced flash), or
(Slow synchro) (page 68).
p Set it to other settings (page 37).
p Set the flash to (Forced flash) (page 37).
p Cancel the Multi Burst, Burst, or Exposure Bracket mode.
p Set it to [Off] (pages 48 and 140).
p Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Auto] in the SET UP settings (pages 48,
140) or pop the flash up using the OPEN (FLASH) switch
(page 69).
p Select the NightFraming function or cancel the NightShot
function (pages 77 and 78).
The macro mode does not
function.
• (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode)
is selected for the Scene Selection function.
p Set it to other settings (page 37).
Cannot record in Multi
Burst, Burst, or Exposure
Bracket mode.
• [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to other than
[Normal].
p Set it to [Normal].
The eyes of the subject
come out red.
— p Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 69).
The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.
• The date and time are not set correctly. p Set the correct date and time (page 19).
The aperture value and
shutter speed flash when
you press and hold the
shutter button halfway
down.
• The exposure is incorrect. p Adjust the exposure (page 59).
Symptom Cause Solution
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Viewing images
Deleting/editing an image
Symptom Cause Solution
The image cannot be
played back.
• The mode dial is not set to .
• You changed the folder/file name on a computer.
• You cannot play back the image on the camera if
you modify the image on a computer.
• The camera is in USB mode.
• The CF card cover is open.
p Set the mode dial to (page 39).
p See page 116.
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p Cancel USB communication (page 110).
p Close the CF card cover (page 23).
The image is coarse right
after being played back.
• The image momentarily becomes rough for
image processing.
p This is not a malfunction.
The images cannot be
played back on a TV.
• The [Video Out] setting for the camera in SET
UP is incorrect.
• The connection is not correct.
p Set [Video Out] to [NTSC] or [PAL] (pages 48 and 142).
p Check the connection (page 41).
The images cannot be
played back on a
computer.
— p See page 125.
Symptom Cause Solution
Your camera cannot
delete an image.
• The image is protected.
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick”
is set to the LOCK position.
p Cancel the protection (page 89).
p Set it to the recording position (page 144).
You have deleted the
image by mistake.
• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot
restore it.
p Protecting the image can prevent accidental erasure (page 89).
p The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” will prevent
you from deleting images by mistake (page 144).
The resizing function
does not work.
• You cannot resize movies, Multi Burst, RAW
data files, and uncompressed (TIFF) images.
—
You cannot attach a print
(DPOF) mark.
• Print (DPOF) marks cannot be attached to
movies or images recorded in RAW mode.
—
You cannot cut a image. • The movie is not long enough to cut.
• Protected movies cannot be cut.
• Still images cannot be cut.
—
p Cancel the protection (page 89).
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Troubleshooting
Computers
Symptom Cause Solution
You do not know whether
or not your OS can be
used with the camera.
— p Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 105,
117).
You cannot install the
USB driver.
— p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized
Administrators) (page 105).
Your computer does not
recognize your camera.
• The camera is turned off.
• The battery level is too low.
• You are not using the supplied USB cable.
• The USB cable is not connected securely.
• [USB Connect] is not set to [Normal] in the SET
UP settings.
• The USB connectors on your computer are
connected to other equipment besides the
keyboard, the mouse.
• The camera is not directly connected to your
computer.
• The USB driver is not installed.
• Your computer does not properly recognize the
device because you connected the camera and
your computer with the USB cable before you
installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied
CD-ROM.
• The CF card cover is open.
p Turn on the camera (page 18).
p Use the AC Adaptor (page 17).
p Use the supplied USB cable (page 109).
p Disconnect the USB cable, and securely connect it again. Make
sure that “USB Mode” is displayed on the screen (page 109).
p Set it to [Normal] (page 142).
p Disconnect the USB cables except for those connected to the
keyboard and the mouse.
p Directly connect the camera and your computer without using a
USB hub.
p Install the USB driver (page 106).
p Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer,
then install the USB driver (pages 106, 112).
p Close the CF card cover (page 23).
You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your
computer.
• The copy procedure differs depending on your
OS.
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—
p Connect the camera and your computer correctly (page 109).
p Follow the copy procedure for your OS (pages 110, 111, 117).
p If you are using the “Image Transfer” software, see page 110.
p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software,
click on HELP.
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“Memory Stick”
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 111).
p Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on.
The image cannot be
played back on a
computer.
• You try to play back the image recorded in the
RAW mode.
—
—
p Install exclusive software from the supplied CD-ROM
(page 79).
p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software,
click on HELP.
p Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are
affected by noise when
you play back a movie on
a computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from
the recording medium.
p Copy the movie to the hard disk of the computer and then play
the movie file back from the hard disk (pages 110, 111, 117).
You cannot print an
image.
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—
p Check the printer settings.
p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software,
click on HELP.
The error message
appears when loading the
supplied CD-ROM.
• The computer display is not set correctly. p Set the display mode of your computer as follows:
For Windows, 800 × 600 dots or more, high color (16-bit color,
65000 colors) or more.
For Macintosh, 800 × 600 dots or more, 32000 colors or more.
Symptom Cause Solution
You cannot insert a
“Memory Stick.”
• You are inserting it backwards. p Insert it from the right side (page 22).
You cannot record on a
“Memory Stick.”
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick”
is set to the LOCK position.
• The “Memory Stick” is full.
• The /CF switch is set to CF.
• When shooting movies, the image size is set to
[640 (Fine)].
p Set it to the recording position (page 144).
p Delete unnecessary images (pages 43, 102).
p Set the switch to (page 21).
p Use a “Memory Stick PRO” or the Microdrive (pages 100, 144).
p Set the image size to any setting other than [640 (Fine)].
You cannot format a
“Memory Stick.”
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick”
is set to the LOCK position.
p Set it to the recording position (page 144).
Symptom Cause Solution
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Troubleshooting
Microdrive/CF card
PictBridge-compliant printer
You have formatted a
“Memory Stick” by
mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick” are erased by
formatting. You cannot restore them.
p We recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect
switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure
(page 144).
Symptom Cause Solution
You cannot insert a
Microdrive/CF card.
• You try to insert an unusable CF card.
• You are inserting it backwards.
—
p Insert it from the right side (page 23).
You cannot record on a
Microdrive/CF card.
• The Microdrive/CF card is full.
• An unusable CF card is inserted.
• The CF card cover is open.
• The /CF switch is set to .
• When shooting movies using a CF card, the
image size is set to [640 (Fine)].
p Delete unnecessary images (pages 43, 102).
—
p Close the CF card cover (page 23).
p Set the switch to CF (page 21).
p Use a “Memory Stick PRO” or the Microdrive (pages 100, 144).
p Set the image size to any setting other than [640 (Fine)].
The Microdrive is heated. • You are using the Microdrive for a long time. p This is not a malfunction.
You have formatted a
Microdrive/CF card by
mistake.
• All the data on the Microdrive/CF card are
erased by formatting. You cannot restore them.
—
Symptom Cause Solution
The connection cannot be
established.
• The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard.
• The printer does not set for the connection with
the camera.
• [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the
SET UP settings.
p Consult with the printer manufacturer.
p Check that the printer is turned on and can connect with the
camera.
p Set it to [PictBridge] (page 142).
Symptom Cause Solution
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Others
You cannot print images. • The camera does not connect to the printer.
• The printer is not turned on.
• Movies and images recorded in RAW mode
cannot be printed.
• Images modified with a computer or images shot
using other than this camera may not be able to
be printed.
p Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected
using the USB cable.
p Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with it.
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—
Printing is canceled. • You disconnected the USB cable before the
(Not disconnect USB cable) mark
disappears.
• You switched the /CF switch while
printing.
—
—
You cannot insert the date
or print images in the
index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode
depending on the printer.
p Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer
provides these function or not.
p Consult with the printer manufacturer.
“---- -- --”is printed on the
date-inserted part.
• The recording date data is not recorded on the
image.
p The images that do not have the recording date data cannot be
printed with the date inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and print it.
Symptom Cause Solution
The camera does not
work, no operations can
be performed.
• You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack.
• The battery level is low or zero (The
indicator appears.).
• The AC Adaptor is not connected securely.
p Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 146).
p Charge the battery pack (page 14).
p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of the camera and to a wall
outlet (wall socket) (page 17).
The power is on, but the
camera does not work.
• The internal system is not working properly. p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery pack
and turn on the camera. If this does not work, press the RESET
button located inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover with a
pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This will clear the
date and time settings, etc.)
Symptom Cause Solution
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Troubleshooting
You cannot identify the
indicator on the screen.
— p Check the indicator (pages 149 to 154).
The lens gets fogged. • Condensation is occurring. p Turn off the camera, leave the camera for about an hour and then
try to use it again (page 143).
The camera gets hot if you
use it for a long time.
— p This is not a malfunction.
Symptom Cause Solution
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Warnings and
messages
The following messages appear on the screen.
Message Meaning/ Corrective Action
No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 22).
• Set the /CF switch to CF and record the image using the Microdrive/CF card.
System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 18).
Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera (page 144).
• The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty.
• Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 22).
Memory Stick type error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera (page 144).
Read only memory • You cannot record or delete images on the “Memory Stick” with this camera.
Memory Stick locked • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. Set it to the recording position
(page 144).
No memory space
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images or data (pages
43, 102).
No CF card • Insert the Microdrive/CF card (page 23).
• Set the /CF switch to and record the image using the “Memory Stick.”
CF card error • An unusable CF card is inserted (page 145).
• The Microdrive/CF card is damaged, or the terminal section of the Microdrive/CF card is dirty.
• Insert the Microdrive/CF card correctly (page 23).
CF card type error • The inserted CF card cannot be used with your camera (page 21).
CF card locked • The Microdrive/CF card is set to be unrecordable. Consult with the Microdrive/CF card manufacturer.
No CF card space • The capacity of the Microdrive/CF card is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images or
data (
pages 43, 102
)
Cover open • Close the CF card cover.
Format error • The recording medium format failed. Format the recording medium again (page 45).
For “InfoLITHIUM” battery
only
• The battery pack is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.
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Troubleshooting
• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 14). Depending on the conditions of use or the type
of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
Folder error • A folder with the same first three digits number already exists on the recording medium. (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 on the recording medium. You cannot create any more
folders.
Cannot record • You attempted to select the folder that is available only for viewing with your camera. Select other folders (page 51).
• The amount of light is not sufficient, or camera shake may occur because a slower shutter speed is set. Use the flash,
or mount the camera on a tripod to steady the camera.
“Night shot” • An operation that is not valid while NIGHTSHOT is set was attempted.
“Night framing” • An operation that is not valid while NIGHTFRAMING is set is attempted.
Manual focus is invalid • The FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL when the mode dial is set to .
The flash is not open • Pop the flash up using the OPEN (FLASH) switch (page 69).
640 (Fine) is not available • A recording medium that does not correspond to the [640 (Fine)] size movie is inserted (page 100).
Busy • When using the Microdrive, the data writing process was not performed due to a drop in data transmission rate.
Buffer over • When using the Microdrive, the data writing process was not performed due to a drop in data transmission rate. (This
message is indicated after the “Busy” message appeared.)
Read error • The movies stored on the Microdrive cannot be played back due to an internal temperature problem or vibration.
• The file is corrupted.
File error • An error occurred while playing back the image.
Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.
No file in this folder • No images have been recorded in this folder.
Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to be divided.
• The file is not a movie.
Invalid operation • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than your camera.
Enable pritner to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge-compliant device.
Check the device.
Connect to device • You tried to print images before the printer connection was established.
Message Meaning/ Corrective Action
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No printable image • You tried to execute [DPOF image] without checking the mark.
• You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while selecting the folder that stores only movies or images recorded in
RAW mode. You cannot print movies or images recorded in RAW mode.
Printer busy • Since the printer is busy, it cannot receive print requests. Check the printer.
Paper error • A paper error occurred, such as paper-out, paper-jam, etc. Check the printer.
Ink error • An ink error occurred. Check the printer.
Printer error • The camera received an error from the printer. Check the printer, or check the image you want to print is corrupted.
• The data is being transferred to the printer. Do not disconnect the USB cable.
Message Meaning/ Corrective Action
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Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis display
–If a code starting with an
alphabet letter appears
Your camera has a self-diagnosis display.
This function displays the condition of the
camera on the screen using a combination
of a letter and four numerical digits. If this
occurs, check the following code chart and
take the corresponding countermeasure.
The last two digits (indicated by ss) will
differ depending on the state of the camera.
Self-diagnosis display
If your camera is not still functioning well
after trying the countermeasure a couple of
times, the camera may need to be repaired.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
autholized Sony service facility and inform
them of the 5-digit code.
Code Cause Countermeasure
C:32: ss There is trouble with your
camera’s hardware.
Turn the power off and on again (page 18).
C:13: ss The camera cannot read or write
data on the recording medium.
Re-insert the recording medium several
times.
An unformatted recording
medium is inserted.
Format the recording medium (page 45).
The inserted recording medium
cannot be used with your camera,
or the data is damaged.
Insert a new recording medium (pages 21,
22, 23).
E:61: ss
E:91: ss
A camera malfunction that you
cannot reverse has occurred.
Press the RESET button (page 119) located
inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,
then turn on the camera again.
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The number of images
that can be saved/
shooting time
The number of images that can be saved and
the shooting time are different, depending
on the capacity of the recording medium,
the image size, and the image quality. Refer
to the following charts when you choose a
recording medium.
• The number of images is listed in Fine
(Standard) order.
• The values for the number of images that
can be saved and the shooting time may
vary, depending on the shooting
conditions.
• For normal shooting times and numbers
of images that can be saved, see pages 25,
26.
• When the remaining number of images
recordable is more than 9999, “ >9999 ”
is indicated on the screen. And when it is
more than 999, “ 999 ” is indicated on the
display window.
“Memory Stick”
RAW (Units: images)
TIFF (Units: images)
Voice* (Units: images)
* For five-second audio recording
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G
8M 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 6 (6) 10 (11) 22 (24) 45 (49)
3:2
———————
5M 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 6 (6) 11 (12) 23 (25) 48 (51)
3M 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 6 (7) 12 (12) 25 (26) 51 (53)
1M 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 7 (7) 12 (13) 26 (26) 53 (54)
VGA 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 7 (7) 13 (13) 27 (27) 55 (55)
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G
8M 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 4 (4) 8 (8) 17 (18) 34 (37)
3:2
0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 5 (5) 9 (9) 18 (20) 38 (41)
5M 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 4 (5) 8 (9) 17 (18) 36 (38)
3M 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 5 (5) 9 (9) 18 (19) 38 (39)
1M 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 5 (5) 9 (9) 19 (19) 39 (39)
VGA 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 5 (5) 9 (9) 19 (19) 40 (40)
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G
8M 3 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (58) 58 (106) 119 (216) 242 (442)
3:2
3 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (58) 58 (106) 119 (216) 242 (442)
5M 6 (11) 12 (22) 25 (45) 50 (91) 90 (166) 183 (337) 375 (689)
3M 9 (17) 19 (34) 39 (69) 79 (138) 142 (246) 290 (500) 592 (1022)
1M 22 (38) 45 (78) 91 (157) 183 (316) 324 (549) 660 (1117) 1347 (2280)
VGA 69 (121) 140 (245) 281 (492) 564 (987) 1020 (1785) 2074 (3630) 4234 (7410)
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Additional information
E-mail (Units: images)
Multi Burst (Units: images)
Movie
The numbers indicate the recording time. For example: “1:31:33” indicates “1 hour, 31 minutes, 33 seconds.”
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G
8M 4 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (59) 59 (108) 120 (220) 244 (449)
3:2
4 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (59) 59 (108) 120 (220) 244 (449)
5M 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (46) 50 (94) 91 (170) 186 (345) 380 (705)
3M 9 (17) 20 (35) 40 (71) 80 (143) 145 (255) 296 (518) 604 (1058)
1M 23 (42) 47 (85) 96 (171) 192 (343) 340 (595) 691 (1210) 1411 (2470)
VGA 81 (162) 163 (327) 328 (657) 658 (1317) 1190 (2381) 2420 (4841) 4940 (9881)
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G
1M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101(187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694)
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G
640 (Fine)
— — — — 0:02:57 0:06:02 0:12:20
640
(Standard)
0:00:42 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27
160 0:11:12 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22
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Microdrive
RAW (Units: images)
TIFF (Units: images)
Voice* (Units: images)
* For five-second audio recording
E-mail (Units: images)
Multi Burst (Units: images)
Movie
The numbers indicate the recording time. For
example: “12:42:06” indicates “12 hours, 42
minutes, 6 seconds.”
1G (DSCM-11000)
8M 50 (55)
3:2
—
5M 54 (57)
3M 56 (58)
1M 59 (60)
VGA 61 (61)
1G (DSCM-11000)
8M 38 (41)
3:2
42 (45)
5M 40 (42)
3M 42 (43)
1M 43 (44)
VGA 44 (44)
1G (DSCM-11000)
8M 269 (490)
3:2
269 (490)
5M 416 (764)
3M 657 (1133)
1M 1494 (2528)
VGA 4695 (8217)
1G (DSCM-11000)
8M 271 (498)
3:2
271 (498)
5M 421 (782)
3M 670 (1173)
1M 1565 (2739)
VGA 5478 (10956)
1G (DSCM-11000)
1M 1643 (2988)
1G (DSCM-11000)
640 (Fine)
0:13:41
640
(Standard)
0:49:13
160 12:42:06
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Additional information
Menu items
Menu items that can be changed differ
depending on the position of the mode dial.
The screen shows only the items you can
operate based on the current position of the
mode dial. Default settings are indicated
with x.
When the mode dial is set to
When the mode dial is set to P, S, A, M or SCN
Item Setting Description
(Image Size) x 8M
/3:2/5M/3M/1M/VGA Selects the image size when shooting still images (page 24).
Mode (REC Mode) RAW
TIFF
Voice
E-Mail
xNormal
– Records RAW data file in addition to the JPEG file (page 79).
– Records uncompressed (TIFF) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 80).
– Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 81).
– Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size
(page 81).
– Records an image using the normal recording mode.
Item Setting Description
SCN (Scene)
/ / / x Sets the Scene Selection mode (page 37). (This setting can be made only in SCN
mode.)
ISO (ISO) 800 / 400 / 200 / 100 / 64 / xAuto Selects the ISO sensitivity. When shooting under dark conditions or shooting a fast-
moving subject, use a high-number setting. When recording high-quality images, use
a low-number setting (page 64). (This setting cannot be made in SCN mode.)
(Image Size) x 8M
/3:2/5M/3M/1M/VGA Selects the image size when shooting still images (page 24).
(P.Quality) xFine / Standard Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard
image quality mode (page 49).
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When the mode dial is set to
Mode (REC Mode) RAW
TIFF
Voice
E-Mail
xNormal
– Records RAW data file in addition to the JPEG file (page 79).
– Records uncompressed (TIFF) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 80).
– Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 81).
– Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size
(page 81).
– Records an image using the normal recording mode.
BRK (Bracket Step) ±1.0EV/x±0.7EV/±0.3EV Sets the exposure compensation value when recording three images with each
exposure value shifted (page 63). (This setting can be made only in Exposure Bracket
mode using the /BRK button.)
(Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 Selects the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval (page 76). (This setting can be
made only in Multi Burst mode using the /BRK button.)
(Flash Level) High / xNormal / Low Selects the amount of flash light (page 70).
PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / Sepia /Neg.Art / xOff Sets the special effects for the image (page 79).
COLOR (Color) Real/ xStandard Selects the color reproduction mode (page 74).
(Saturation) + / xNormal / – Adjusts the saturation of the image. The indicator appears (except when the
setting is Normal.) (This setting cannot be made in SCN mode.)
(Contrast) + / xNormal / – Adjusts the contrast of the image. The indicator appears (except when the setting
is Normal.) (This setting cannot be made in SCN mode.)
(Sharpness) + / xNormal / – Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the
setting is Normal.) (This setting cannot be made in SCN mode.)
Item Setting Description
(Image Size) 640 (Fine)
/ x 640 (Standard)/160 Selects the image size when shooting movies (page 100).
PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / Sepia /Neg.Art / xOff Sets the special effects for the image (page 79).
Item Setting Description
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Additional information
When the mode dial is set to
Item Setting Description
(Folder) OK/Cancel Selects the folder that contains the images you want to play back (page 83).
- (Protect) — Protects/unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 89).
DPOF (DPOF) — Selects still images you want to attach/cancel the print (DPOF) mark (page 91).
(Print) — Prints images using a PictBridge-compliant printer (page 93).
(Slide) Interval
Image
Repeat
Start
Cancel
– Sets the slide show interval (page 85). (For single-image screen only.)
x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min
– Selects images from either folder or recording media.
xFolder/All
– Repeats the slide show.
xOn/Off
– Starts the slide show.
– Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show.
(Resize) 8M / 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel Changes the recorded image size (page 90). (For single-image screen only.)
(Rotate) (counter-clockwise) /
(clockwise) / OK / Cancel
Rotates the still image (page 86). (For single-image screen only.)
(Divide) OK / Cancel Divides a movie (page 104). (For single-image screen only.)
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SET UP items
(Camera 1)
(Camera 2)
Item Setting Description
AF Mode Single /
xMonitor / Cont Selects the focus operation mode (page 66).
Digital Zoom Smart /
xPrecision Selects the digital zoom mode (page 30).
Date/Time Day&Time
/ Date / xOff Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 36). When shooting
movies or images recorded in Multi Burst mode, the date and time cannot be inserted
in the image. Also, the date and time will not be displayed when shooting. The date
and time will be displayed when the image is played back.
Red Eye Reduction On /
xOff Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 69).
Hologram AF
xAuto / Off Selects whether to emit hologram AF light. Used when it is difficult to focus on the
subject in dark conditions (page 35).
Auto Review On /
xOff When shooting still images, selects whether to display the image just after you shoot
a still image. Setting this to [On] displays the recorded images for about two seconds.
During this time, you cannot shoot the next image.
Item Setting Description
Expanded Focus
xOn / Off When focusing manually, the image is enlarged to 2× (page 67).
Hot Shoe On /
xOff Selects whether to use a commercially available external flash (page 72).
Pop-up Flash
xAuto / Manual Selects whether to pop up the flash automatically (page 69).
Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP
screen appears.
Default settings are indicated with x.
1
2
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Additional information
(Memory Stick Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to )
(CF Card Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to CF)
(Setup 1)
Item Setting Description
Format OK / Cancel Formats the “Memory Stick.” Note that formatting erases all data on a “Memory Stick,” including even
protected images (page 45).
Create REC.
Folder
OK / Cancel Creates a folder for recording images (page 50).
Change REC.
Folder
OK / Cancel Changes a folder for recording images (page 51).
Item Setting Description
Format OK / Cancel Formats the Microdrive/CF card. Note that formatting erases all data on a Microdrive/CF card, including
even protected images (page 45). You cannot format it using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor that is
compliant with the CompactFlash slot (page 145).
Create REC.
Folder
OK / Cancel Creates a folder for recording images (page 50).
Change REC.
Folder
OK / Cancel Changes a folder for recording images (page 51).
Item Setting Description
LCD Brightness Bright/ xNormal/
Dark
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.
LCD Backlight Bright/
xNormal Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see
when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.
Displayed only when you are using the camera with the battery pack.
EVF Backlight Bright/
xNormal Selects the brightness of the finder backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see
when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.
Beep Shutter
x On
Off
– Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the center of the multi-selector/the shutter button.
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
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(Setup 2)
Language — Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.
Item Setting Description
File Number
x Series
Reset
– Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording medium is changed or the recording folder
is changed.
– Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording
folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)
USB Connect PictBridge/PTP/
xNormal
Switches the USB mode when connecting with a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the
USB cable.
Video Out NTSC
PAL
– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, USA).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
Clock Set OK / Cancel Sets the date and time (pages 19, 48).
Item Setting Description
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Additional information
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
• On sandy or in dusty place
Do not let sand get into the camera. Sand
or dust may cause the camera to
malfunction and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
Cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Clean 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 DC plug
Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with
a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug.
Use of the dirty plug may not properly
charge the battery pack.
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 pour volatile
insecticide on the camera, contact with
rubber or vinyl for a long time, or use the
following as this may damage the finish or
the casing.
• Thinner
• Benzine
• Alcohol
• Diposable cloth
Note on operating temperature
The camera is designed for use within a
temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F). (When using a Microdrive: 5°C to
40°C (41°F to 104°F)) Shooting in
extremely cold or hot locations 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.
To prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and leave it in the new location
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag
when the camera has adapted to the new
temperature.
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.
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The 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.
Note that 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.
How to charge
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall
socket) using the AC Adaptor, or install the
charged battery pack, and leave the camera
for 24 hours or more with the power turned
off.
• The rechargeable button battery is located
inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Never
remove the rechargeable button battery.
The “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a
floppy disk.
The “Memory Stick” that can be used with
this camera is as follows. However, we have
no guarantee of proper operation.
1)
When using it with this camera, be sure to
insert into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
2)
“MagicGate Memory Stick” is equipped with
the MagicGate copyright protection
technology. MagicGate is copyright protection
technology that uses encryption technology.
However, because your camera does not
support the MagicGate standards, data recorded
with your camera is not subject to MagicGate
copyright protection.
3)
Supports high-speed data transmission using
the parallel interface.
4)
[640 (Fine)] size movies can be recorded or
played back only using a “Memory Stick PRO”
or Microdrive.
•
The “Memory Stick” formatted with a computer
is not guaranteed to operate with this camera.
•
The data read/write time differs depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and a
device.
Notes on use of the “Memory Stick”
• You cannot record, edit, or delete images when
the write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The
position or the shape of the write-protect switch
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”
you use.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while
reading or writing data.
• Data may be damaged in the following cases:
– Removing the “Memory Stick” or turning off
the camera while reading or writing data.
– Using the camera in a location subject to the
effects of static electricity or noise.
• We recommend you back up any important
data.
• Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
“Memory Stick”
Recording/
playback
Memory Stick Yes
Memory Stick Duo
1)
Yes
Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/
higher speed data transmission
compatible)
1)
Yes
2)3)
MagicGate Memory Stick Yes
2)
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
1)
Yes
2)
Memory Stick PRO Yes
2)3)
Memory Stick PRO Duo
1)
Yes
2)3)
Terminal
Write-protect
switch
Labeling position
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Additional information
• When you attach the supplied label, be sure to
attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that
the label does not stick out.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,”
put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.”
• Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory
Stick.”
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.
• Avoid using or storing the “Memory Stick” in
the following places:
– In a car parked in the sun, or at a high
temperature.
– Under direct sunlight.
– In a humid place or near corrosive material.
Notes on use of the “Memory Stick
Duo”
• Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into
the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor when using the
“Memory Stick Duo” with the camera. If you
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera
without attaching the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor, you may not be able to remove the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• Verify that you are inserting the “Memory Stick
Duo” in the proper direction when inserting it
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
• Verify that you are inserting the Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor in the proper direction when
inserting it into the camera. Inserting it in the
wrong direction may cause a malfunction.
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” that is not
inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into
a “Memory Stick”-compatible unit. This may
cause a malfunction of the unit.
• When formatting the “Memory Stick Duo,”
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor and use the
“Memory Stick” slot.
• When the “Memory Stick Duo” is equipped
with the write protect switch, release its lock.
• You can use the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
that is compliant with the CompactFlash slot,
however, you cannot format it using this camera
and cannot record [640 (Fine)] movies.
Note on use of the “Memory Stick
PRO”
“Memory Stick PRO” with a capacity of up to
1 GB is verified for this camera.
The Microdrive
A Microdrive is a compact and lightweight
hard disk drive that complies with Compact
Flash TypeII. Camera operations are
confirmed using a Microdrive (Hitachi
Global Storage Technologies, Inc. DSCM-
11000 (1 GB)).
Notes on use of the Microdrive
• Be sure to format the Microdrive using this
camera when you use it for the first time.
• The Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive.
Since the Microdrive is a rotating disk, the
Microdrive is not strong enough to resist
vibration and shock compared to a “Memory
Stick,” which uses flash memory.
Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to the
Microdrive during playback or shooting.
• Data may be damaged in the following cases:
– Removing the Microdrive while reading or
writing data.
– If you store the Microdrive near corrosive
material.
• Note that the use of the Microdrive under 5°C
(41°F) may bring performance degradation.
Operating temperature range when using the
Microdrive: 5° to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
• Note that the camera cannot be used under low
atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters
above sea-level).
• If the data transmission rate becomes slow in an
extremely high or low temperature and writing
movie data cannot be done, “Busy” is indicated
on the screen and writing data stops (page 131).
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• The Microdrive may be hot just after it has been
used. Be careful when you handle it.
• Do not write on the label.
• Do not remove the label or attach a new label
over the label.
• When you carry or store the Microdrive, put it
in the case supplied with it.
• Do not expose the Microdrive to water.
• Do not press on the label strongly.
• Hold the sides of the Microdrive in your hand
and do not squeeze the Microdrive.
On “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
What is the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions of your camera.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camera, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
Charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack
in an ambient temperature of between 10°C
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be
able to efficiently charge the battery pack
outside of this temperature range.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low-
temperature surroundings. So, the time
that the battery pack can be used is
shorter in cold places. We recommend the
following to ensure longer battery pack
use:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to
your body to warm it up, and insert it in
your camera immediately before you
start shooting.
• Frequently operating the zoom or flash
wears out the battery charge faster.
• We recommend having spare battery
packs handy for two or three times the
expected shooting time, and making trial
shots before taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water.
The battery pack is not water-resistant.
Remaining battery time indicator
The power may go off although the battery
remaining indicator shows there is enough
power to operate. Use the battery pack up
and charge the battery pack fully again so
that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct. Note, however, that the
correct battery indication sometimes will
not be restored if the camera is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully
charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used.
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Additional information
How to store the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not to be used for a
long time, do the following procedure
once per year to maintain proper function.
1 Fully charge the battery.
2 Discharge on your camera.
3 Remove the battery from your camera
and store it in a dry, cool place.
• To use the battery pack up on your
camera, leave the camera to on in slide
show playback mode (page 85) until the
power goes off.
Battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery
capacity decreases little by little as you
use it more and more, and as time passes.
When the battery operating time is
shortened considerably, a probable cause
is that the battery pack has reached the
end of its life. Buy a new battery pack.
• The battery life varies according to how it
is stored and the operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.
Specifications
x Camera
[System]
Image device 11 mm (2/3 type) color
CCD
4-color filter (RGBE)
Total pixels number of camera
Approx. 8 314 000 pixels
Effective pixels number of camera
Approx. 8 068 000 pixels
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
7.1× zoom lens
f=7.1 to 51 mm
(35 mm camera conversion: 28 to
200 mm)
F2.0-2.8
Filter diameter: 58 mm (2
3
/
8
inches)
Exposure control
Automatic, Shutter speed priority,
Aperture priority, Manual exposure,
Scene selection (4 modes)
White balance
Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash,
One-push
File format (DCF compliant)
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG
compliant, RAW, TIFF, DPOF
compatible
Audio with still image: MPEG1
compliant (Monaural)
Movies: MPEG1 compliant
(Monaural)
Recording medium
“Memory Stick”, Microdrive,
CompactFlash card (TypeI/TypeII)
Flash Recommended distance (when ISO
sensitivity is set to Auto)
0.5 to 4.5 m (19
3
/
4
inches to
14 feet 9
1
/
4
inches) (W)
0.6 to 3.3 m (23
5
/
8
inches to
10 feet 10 inches) (T)
Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color)
[Output connectors]
A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)
Minijack
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced,
sync negative
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load)
Output impedance 2.2 kΩ
Accessory jack
Mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
USB jack mini-B
USB communication
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 High-
Speed compliant)
[LCD screen]
LCD panel used
4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots
134 400 (560×240) dots
[Finder]
LCD panel used
1.1 cm (0.44 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots
235 200 (980×240) dots
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[Power, general]
Used battery pack
NP-FM50
Power requirements
7.2 V
Power consumption (during shooting with LCD
screen on)
2.2 W
Operating temperature range
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)
(When using the Microdrive: +5° to
+40°C (41° to +104°F))
Storage temperature range
−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)
Dimensions (lens: W-end)
134.4 × 91.1 × 157.2 mm
(5
3
/
8
× 3
5
/
8
× 6
1
/
4
inches)
(W/H/D, protruding portions not
included)
Mass Approx. 955 g (33.7 oz) (battery
pack NP-FM50, “Memory Stick,”
shoulder strap, lens cap, and so on
included)
Microphone Electret condenser microphone
Speaker Dynamic speaker
Exif Print Compatible
PRINT Image Matching II
Compatible
PictBridge Compatible
x AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor
Power requirements
AC 100 − 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 − 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
8.4 V DC, 1.5 A
Operating temperature range
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)
Storage temperature range
−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)
Maximum dimensions
Approx. 56 × 31 × 100 mm
(2
1
/
4
× 1
1
/
4
× 4 inches) (W/H/D),
excluding projecting parts
Mass Approx. 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding
power cord (mains lead)
x NP-FM50 battery pack
Used battery
Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage
DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
Accessories
• AC Adaptor (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Battery pack NP-FM50 (1)
• A/V connecting cable (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Lens cap (1)
• Lens cap strap (1)
• Lens hood (1)
• CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-013) (1)
• CD-ROM (Image Data Converter) (1)
• Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Additional information
Display window
A Self-diagnosis display (133)/
Shutter speed indicator (55)/
Available movie recording time
indicator (minute) (100)/
Available shooting time indicator
(15)/
PLAY indicator
B Flash mode (68)
C Self-timer indicator (34)
D White balance indicator* (73)
E Battery remaining indicator (15)
F EV adjustment indicator* (59)
G Aperture value indicator (56)/
Available movie recording time
indicator (second) (100)
H Burst/Multi Burst/Exposure
bracket indicator* (63, 75, 76)
I Metering mode indicator (58)
J Remaining number of recordable
images indicator (25, 26)
* The selected mode mark or setting value is not
displayed on the display window as it is in the
LCD screen/finder. Note that the mark on the
display window is not changed even when you
change the mode or setting value.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
The page numbers in parentheses indicate
the location of additional important
information.
150
The LCD/finder screen
For shooting still images
SOLARIZE
80
min
101
VGA
FINE
400
C:32:00
DATE
ISO
400
REAL
MAF
F2.0 +2.0
EV
0.3
EV
250
1
q
g
2
qh
3
qj
4
qk
5
ql
6
w;
7
wa
8
9
q;
qa
qs
qd
qf
ws
wd
wf
wg
wh
wj
wk
1/30"
A Burst/Multi Burst indicator
(75, 76)
B Image size indicator (24)/
Multi Burst between-frame
interval indicator (76)
C Recording mode indicator
(79–81)
D AE/AF lock indicator (27)
E Battery remaining indicator (15)
F White balance indicator (73)/
Mode dial indicator/
Scene Selection indicator (37)/
Flash mode (34)/Red-eye
reduction (69)
G Sharpness indicator (138)/
Saturation indicator (138)/
Contrast indicator (138)/
Hologram AF indicator (35, 140)
H Metering mode indicator (58)/
Picture effect indicator (79)
I NightShot/NightFraming
indicator (77)
J Low battery warning (131)
K Macro (33)
L AF mode (66)/
AF range finder frame indicator
(65)/
Focus distance information
indicator (67)
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Additional information
M NR slow shutter indicator (55)/
Shutter speed indicator (55)
N Aperture value indicator (56)
O Image quality indicator (49)
P Recording folder indicator (50)
Q Remaining number of recordable
images indicator (25, 26)
R Remaining recording medium
capacity indicator
S Self-diagnosis display (133)/
Date/time indicator (36)/
Color reproduction indicator
(74)/
ISO sensitivity (64)
T Bracket step indicator (63)
U Self-timer indicator (34)
V Vibration warning indicator (131)
W Spot metering cross hair (58)
X AF range finder frame (65)
Y Histogram indicator (60)
wh AE LOCK indicator (62)
wj EV adjustment indicator (59)
wk Menu/guide menu (47)
• Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/
guide menu on/off.
The page numbers in parentheses indicate
the location of additional important
information.
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For shooting movies
A Image size indicator (100)
B Recording mode indicator (100)
C Battery remaining indicator (15)
D White balance indicator (73)
E Metering mode indicator (58)/
Picture effect indicator (79)
F NightShot indicator (77)
G Low battery warning (131)
H Macro (33)
I AF range finder frame indicator
(65)
J Recording time [Maximum
recordable time] indicator (100)
K Recording folder indicator (50)
L Remaining recording medium
capacity indicator
M Self-diagnosis display (133)
N Self-timer indicator (34)
O AF range finder frame (65)
P Spot metering cross hair (58)
Q AE LOCK indicator (62)
R EV adjustment indicator (59)
S Menu/guide menu (47)
101
[
00:28:25
]
00:00:00
SOLARIZE
STBY
80
min
+2.0
EV
1
q
;
2
qa
3
qs
5
4
qd
6
qf
7
qg
9
qh
qk
ql
8
qj
C:32:00
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Additional information
For still image playback
A PictBridge connecting indicator
(93)
B Change folder indicator (83)
C Image size indicator (24)
D Recording mode indicator
(79–81)
E Volume indicator (81)/
Protect mark indicator (89)/
Print (DPOF) mark indicator (91)
F Zoom indicator (30)/
Jog playback indicator (87)
G Not disconnect USB cable
indicator (93)
H Folder-file number (114)
I Playback folder indicator (83)
J Image number
K Number of images recorded in
the playback folder
L Remaining recording medium
capacity indicator
M Self-diagnosis display (133)
N EV adjustment indicator (59)/
ISO sensitivity (64)
O Metering mode indicator (58)/
Flash indicator/
White balance indicator (73)
P Shutter speed indicator (55)/
Aperture value indicator (56)
Q Histogram indicator (60)
R Recording date/time of the
image (19)/Menu/guide menu (47)
x1.3
F5.62000
ISO
400
AWB
80
min
VOLUME
BACK/NEXT
1
9
2
q;
3
qa
4
qs
5
qd
6
qf
7
8
qg
qh
qj
qk
VGA
+
2.0
EV
C:32:00
12/12
101
The page numbers in parentheses indicate
the location of additional important
information.
154
For movie playback
A Change folder indicator (83)
B Image size indicator (101)
C Recording mode indicator (101)
D Playback indicator (101)/
Volume indicator (101)
E Playback folder indicator (83)
F Image number/Number of
images recorded in the playback
folder
G Recording folder indicator (50)
H Remaining recording medium
capacity indicator
I Counter (101)
J Playback screen (101)
K Playback bar (101)
L Menu/Guide menu (47)
00:00:12
8/8
80
min
VOL.
101
101
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
4
q;
qa
qs
DPOF
The page numbers in parentheses indicate
the location of additional important
information.
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Additional information
Quick reference chart
This section describes the restrictions in the setup of the following functions, depending on the mode dial position or the setup of some functions
: shutter speed, aperture, flash, etc.
Quick chart of exposure, white balance, and auto focus functions (based on the mode dial position)
• Note that shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are not as valid for the above table when the flash strobes.
• When using the digital zoom or horogram AF, the AF is automatically set to focus on the centrally-located subject.
Shutter speed (second) Aperture ISO
White
balance
Metering
mode
AF range
finder
frame
Auto (1/8 to 1/3200) Auto (F2 to F8) Auto (64 to 200) Auto
Multi-pattern
metering
Multipoint
P Auto (1 to 1/3200) Auto (F2 to F8)
Auto (64 to 200)/Setup is
available from 64 to 800
Setup is
available
Setup is
available
Setup is
available
S Setup is available from 30 to 1/2000 F2 to F8
Auto (64 fixed)/Setup is
available from 64 to 800
Setup is
available
Setup is
available
Setup is
available
A
8 to 1/2000 (aperture value F2 to
F7.1)
Setup is available from F2
to F8
Auto (64 fixed)/Setup is
available from 64 to 800
Setup is
available
Setup is
available
Setup is
available
8 to 1/3200 (aperture value F8)
M
30 to 1/2000 (aperture value F2 to
F7.1)
Setup is available from F2
to F8
Auto (64 fixed)/Setup is
available from 64 to 800
Setup is
available
Setup is
available
Setup is
available
30 to 1/3200 (aperture value F8)
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Quick chart of flash mode
• When shooting movies, the flash mode is set to (No flash).
• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual], the flash mode is set to (Forced flash), (Slow synchro), or (No flash).
Mode dial Normal/E-Mail/Voice/RAW/TIFF Burst
Exposure
Bracket
Multi Burst NightShot
NightFraming
Auto/ / /
P Auto/ / /
S / ——
A // ——
M / ——
SCN
Twilight —————
Twilight
portrait
—————
Landscape / ——
Portrait Auto/ / / — —
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Additional information
The relation between the shutter
speed and aperture
To shoot clear images, selecting the proper
exposure is very important, adding to the
chance of achieving the proper focus. The
exposure is an amount of light that is
determined by the shutter speed and
aperture value. The shutter speed is adjusted
by the time, longer or shorter. The aperture
is adjusted by the scale of the lens hole,
larger or smaller. When the shutter speed is
faster by one step, the aperture is opened by
one step to get the same exposure.
The movement of the program diagram
The program diagram shows the movement of the combination of the shutter speed and
aperture value.
The program shift function (page 54) quickly shifts the combination of exposure that the
camera has decided upon.
Program diagram (example)
The movement of the program shift (EV: 10, ISO sensitivity: 100) (example)
• When the EV value remains the same, the brightness of the recorded image is the same.
3
2
4567891011121314151617 1918
1
F2
F2.8
F4
F5.6
F8
1/2
1/4
1/8
1/15
1/30
1/60
1/125
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
Brighter subject Darker subject
Aperture
Shutter speed
EV
158
Index
A
A/V connecting cable ...................................... 41
AC Adaptor ................................................ 14, 17
Access lamp ..................................................... 22
Advanced accessory shoe ................................ 71
AE LOCK ........................................................ 62
AE/AF lock ................................................ 27, 29
AF .................................................................... 27
AF Mode .......................................................... 66
AF range finder ................................................ 65
Aperture priority .............................................. 56
Auto adjustment mode ..................................... 27
Auto Focus ................................................. 29, 65
Auto Power Off function ................................. 18
Auto Review .................................................. 140
B
Battery remaining indicator ............................. 15
Beep/shutter sound ........................................ 141
Burst ................................................................ 75
C
CD-ROM ....................................................... 106
Center AF ........................................................ 65
Charging the battery pack ................................ 14
Charging time .................................................. 15
Cleaning ......................................................... 143
Clock Set ........................................... 19, 48, 142
Color ................................................................ 74
Command dial ................................................. 48
CompactFlash .................................................. 21
Continuous AF ................................................. 67
Contrast .......................................................... 138
Copying images to your computer ......... 110, 111
Cutting movies ...............................................104
D
DC plug ...................................................... 14, 17
Deleting movies ............................................. 102
Deleting still images ........................................ 43
Digital zoom .................................................... 31
Display window ............................................. 149
Divide ............................................................ 104
DPOF ...............................................................91
E
E-Mail .............................................................. 81
EV adjustment ................................................. 59
Exposure bracket ............................................. 63
F
File names ...................................................... 114
File storage destinations ................................114
Finder ............................................................... 29
Finder adjustment ............................................29
Flash ........................................................... 34, 68
Flash Level ....................................................... 70
Flexible spot AF ..............................................66
Folder ......................................................... 50, 83
Format .............................................................. 45
Framing burst ...................................................75
H
Histogram ........................................................60
Hologram AF ...........................................35, 140
Hot Shoe ........................................................140
I
Image quality ...................................................49
Image size .................................................. 24, 25
Image Transfer ...............................................107
ImageMixer .................................................... 108
Index screen .....................................................39
Indicators on the screen during shooting ......... 30
InfoLITHIUM battery pack ...........................146
Inserting a Memory Stick ................................22
Inserting a Microdrive .....................................23
Inserting the date and time ...............................36
Installation .....................................106, 107, 108
ISO ...................................................................64
J
JPG .................................................................115
L
LCD screen brightness ...................................141
LCD screen display ........................................150
Lens hood ......................................................... 13
M
Macro ...............................................................33
Manual exposure ..............................................57
Manual focus ...................................................67
Memory Stick ................................................144
Menu ........................................................47, 137
I
n
d
ex
159
Index
Metering mode .................................................58
Microdrive ......................................................145
Mode dial ..........................................................27
Moisture condensation ...................................143
Monitoring AF ..................................................66
MPG ...............................................................115
Multi Burst .................................................76, 87
Multi-pattern metering .....................................58
Multipoint AF ...................................................65
Multi-selector ...................................................18
N
NightFraming ...................................................78
NightShot .........................................................77
NR slow shutter ................................................55
NTSC ..............................................................142
Number of images that can be saved or shooting
time .....................................16, 25, 26, 134
P
PAL .................................................................142
PictBridge .........................................................93
Picture effect .....................................................79
Playback zoom .................................................84
Pop-up Flash .....................................................69
Power on/off .....................................................18
Precautions .....................................................143
Precision digital zoom ......................................31
Print (DPOF) mark ...........................................91
Program auto shooting ...............................28, 54
Program shift ....................................................54
Protect ...............................................................89
Q
Quick reference chart .................................... 155
Quick Review .................................................. 29
R
RAW ................................................................ 79
Red Eye Reduction .......................................... 69
RESET button ................................................ 119
Resize .............................................................. 90
Rotate ............................................................... 86
S
Saturation ....................................................... 138
Scene Selection ................................................ 37
Self-diagnosis display .................................... 133
Self-timer ......................................................... 34
SET UP .................................................... 48, 140
Sharpness ....................................................... 138
Shooting movies ............................................ 100
Shooting still images ....................................... 27
Shutter speed priority ...................................... 55
Single AF ......................................................... 66
Single screen .................................................... 39
Slide show ....................................................... 85
Smart zoom ...................................................... 31
Speed burst ...................................................... 75
T
TIFF ................................................................. 80
Trimming ......................................................... 85
U
USB ....................................................... 109, 117
USB driver .....................................................106
Using your camera abroad ...............................17
V
VGA .................................................................25
Viewing images on TV ....................................41
Viewing movies on the LCD screen .............. 101
Viewing the images on the LCD screen .......... 39
Voice ................................................................ 81
W
Warnings and messages .................................130
White balance ..................................................73
Z
Zoom ................................................................30
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