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Sony DSC-N2 Handbook

1. Group by on January February March April tt m a a me ma B Semen oonnuunm am a anaes ao m mi t May June July ml August nea eo e a FE m a ra wo eo tea cos om ma muna September October November December EA a a G T a zag it y7 8 9 C Ae i sa 14 15 16 Y o rasa m 18 19 1220 21 22 23 2 LE at 25 26 27 28 29 30 m ra Gal e E 57 a Using the Picture Motion Browser supplied Hour display screen Tor e To list images from a particular year or month click that period on the left of the screen 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen double click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window wej k a J e A e You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button Displaying images in full screen mode To display a slide show of current images in full screen mode click the button ae e To play or pause the slide show click the button on the lower left of the screen e To stop the slide show click the x button on the lower left of the screen Jajnduroa noA Buisn n 93 94 Using the Picture Motion Browser supplied Other functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing Register the folder that contains the images as one of the Viewed folders 1 Click on the main sc
2. Slower Open Close Moving objects Moving objects In focus range In focus range appear stopped appear to flow narrows both widens both backward and backward and forward forward Basic techniques for better images Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement sensitivity estimating how much light an image pickup device equivalent to photo films receives Even when the exposure is the same images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity To adjust the ISO sensitivity see page 49 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location However the image tends to become noisy Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image However when the exposure is insufficient the image may become darker Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions Example The color of an image affected by light sources WA Dayiign Cloudy Characteristics of White standard Reddish light p75 nA gt The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode However you can adjust color tones manually with White Bal page 47 10 Basic techniques for better images Quality On image quality and image size A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels If it contains a large number of pixels the picture becomes large it takes up more memory and the image is displaye
3. To play back frame by frame Touch lt All gt in pause mode Touch to resume playback in series e You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode Smart zoom Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Extracting or deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Setting the frame interval to a mode other than 1 30 when Camera is set to Auto e When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames e You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 30 BRK Bracket Step Shifting the EV in the Exp Brktg mode Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted 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 BRK Bracket Step is not displayed in some Scene modes Interval Selecting the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode ae ee Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode page 50 1 30 1 30 e Select Multi Burst in Mode first then set the desired frame i interval in Interval When you select a function other than E 1 15 1 15 Multi Burst this function is u
4. on screen key button e Press this button longer to display the Setup screen 6 Battery Memory Stick Duo cover ILJI Screen display switch button 17 e Press this button longer to change the brightness of the LCD backlight Access lamp 9 Memory Stick Duo slot Battery insertion slot 11 Battery eject lever 11 Identifying parts 12 Tripod receptacle bottom e 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 screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage the camera Multi connector bottom When using an AC LSSK AC Adaptor not supplied To the multi connector o lt XC gt To DC IN jack Cable for multi use terminal supplied A mark To wall outlet gt owe e You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to the AC LSS5K AC Adaptor Use the battery charger to charge the battery pack 12 Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation When shooting still images 2 0EV F3 5 0125 GRIMAFWL 5 psa Battery remaining AF AF lock 22 BRK Recording mode 21 50 e White balance 47 Camera mode Scene Selection 29 wor IT Zoom scaling 22 64 x1 3 Ha Phe Do ms O oms VIVID Color mode 46 NATURAL SEPIA B amp W Housing mode 77 Histogram 17
5. ID I S Ih CAMERA TV DISP SEL 3 Turn on your camera and the printer Print_ 2 All In This Folder DPOF image The camera is set to playback mode then an image and the print menu appear on the screen Stage 3 Printing Regardless of what the mode switch is set to the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2 1 Touch the desired printing method This image Prints a displayed image e If you select This image and set Index to On in step 2 you can print a set of the same images as an index image Select Selects images and prints all the selected images Select the image you want to print with a l then touch Select The YW mark appears on the selected image e To select other images repeat this procedure Touch Print DPOF image Prints all the images with a LY Print order mark page 103 regardless of the displayed image All In This Folder Prints all the images in the folder Make print settings by touching desired items Quantity When Index is set to Off Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print The image will be printed as a single image When Index is set to On Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image If you selected This image in step 1 select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet as an index image e The designated n
6. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images e Even when you are using Windows 95 98 98 Second Edition NT you can copy images by inserting the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick slot on your computer e If the Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized see page 110 For a computer without a Memory Stick slot Follow Stages 1 through 4 on pages 83 to 87 to copy images e When you are using Windows 2000 Me install the software supplied before proceeding With Windows XP the installation is unnecessary e The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from Memory Stick Duo With Windows 95 98 98 Second Edition NT This camera is not compatible with these versions of the Windows operating system When you use a computer without a Memory Stick slot use a Memory Stick Reader Writer not supplied to copy images from a Memory Stick Duo to your computer To copy images in the internal memory to your computer copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo first then copy them to your computer as described above Stage 1 Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a Memory Stick Duo with recorded images into the camera e When copying images in the internal memory this step is unnecessary 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the
7. Starting and exiting the Picture Motion Browser Starting the Picture Motion Browser Double click the Picture Motion Browser icon on the desktop Or from the Start menu Click Start All Programs in Windows 2000 Me Programs Sony Picture Utility Picture Motion Browser Exiting the Picture Motion Browser Click 4 button in the top right corner of the screen Basic instructions Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera Importing images 1 Make sure Media Check Tool is running Look for a 43 Media Check Tool icon in the taskbar Media Check Tool is a program that automatically detects and imports images when a Memory Stick is inserted or when the camera is connected e If there is no 4 icon Click Start All Programs in Windows 2000 Me Programs Sony Picture Utility Tools Media Check Tool 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi use terminal After the camera is automatically detected the Import Images screen is displayed Se Import Images Select the camera or media that includes the images you want to import into the computer Drive Sony MemoryStick Es v Folder to be imported Save in a new folder 1 25 2006 O Save in the existing Folder Location C Documents and Settings Change Change w Cancel e If you use th
8. then double click Add Remove Programs Select Sony Picture Utility then click Remove in Windows 2000 Me Change Remove to execute the uninstallation Using the Music Transfer supplied You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files using Music Transfer in the CD ROM supplied Also you can delete or add these files whenever you want Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below e MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer e Music on CDs e Preset music saved on this camera 1 Press h on screen key to display MENU 2 Touch MENU then select Setup 3 Select Setup 1 with A V then touch Download Music The message Connect to PC appears 4 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer 5 Start Music Transfer 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to add change Music files To restore the music preset at the factory to the camera Perform Format Music page 73 Execute Restore defaults on Music Transfer All Music files return to the preset music and Music in the Slide Show menu is set to Off Select a suitable Music file for the slide show effect page 38 You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using Initialize page 74 however other settings w
9. 2 or 16 9 image the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image 1 7 Rotate Rotating a still image Rotates a still image Rotates an image See the following procedure Determines the rotation See the following procedure Cancel Cancels rotation uf 08 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Display the image to be rotated Touch MENU to display the menu Touch A to display 3 Rotate then touch it Touch Y to rotate the image Touch OK e You cannot rotate protected images movies or Multi Burst images e You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras e When viewing images on a computer the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software Ye Divide Cutting movies Flow of the movie gt Divide Divide Cuts movies or deletes unnecessary scenes of movies This is a recommended function to use when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo capacity is insufficient or when you attach movies to your e mail messages e Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped Also note that you cannot restore files once you cut them See the following procedure Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Example Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following fi
10. 32 NR slow shutter e When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions the NR Noise Reduction slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise Exposure Value 31 Aperture value 31 Shutter speed 31 13 14 Indicators on the screen Gam C3 Cm Image size 25 Csm Cam Col Cim Cvea Lies 160 FINE STD Image quality 49 e101 Recording folder 69 e This does not appear when using internal memory Remaining internal memory capacity al Remaining Memory i Stick capacity aa Aton 00 00 00 Recording time maximum 00 28 05 recordable time 1 30 Multi Burst interval 52 400 Remaining number of recordable images Self timer 23 C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 117 ISO number 49 0 7EV Bracket Step value 52 e Erh is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated ns C N Wa Vibration warning e Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting Even if the vibration warning appears you can still shoot images However we recommend using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera page 7 Low battery warning 117 Spot metering cross hair 47 DA AF range finder frame 33 Mea sar war AF mode 6 Ei BE AF range finder frame indicator 33 Focus preset distance 33 Indicators on the screen When p
11. Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant e There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Auto default setting Mass Storage and PTP modes This section describes the Auto and Mass Storage as examples For details on PTP see page 75 e When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer Perform the same procedure as described in Stage 1 Preparing the camera and the computer on page 83 2 Connect the cable for multi use terminal Perform the same procedure as described in Stage 2 Connecting the camera and your computer on page 84 3 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer Double click the newly recognized icon DCIM the folder where the images you want to copy are stored 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk e For details on the storage location of the images and file names see page 88 Using your Macintosh computer 4 View images on the computer Double click the hard disk icon gt the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when e Disconnecting the cable for multi use termin
12. Stick Duo When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted Recording Images are recorded using the internal memory Playback Images stored in the internal memory are played back Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy back up data without error using one of the following methods To copy back up data on a Memory Stick Duo Prepare a Memory Stick Duo with a capacity of 32 MB or more then perform the procedure explained in Copy page 70 To copy back up data on a hard disk of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 83 to 86 without a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera e You cannot copy image data on a Memory Stick Duo to the internal memory e By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi use terminal you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory lant Basic operations Operating the touch panel FA Mode switch Touch panel suonesado 31Seg A 1 Press 4 on screen key to display the touch panel buttons e When the mode switch is set to skip this operation 2 Lightly touch the buttons on the screen with your finger e Press Cy on screen key again to turn off the touch panel buttons On the touch panel but
13. Stick Duo formatted by a computer you may not be able to copy the images to a computer Shoot using a Memory Stick Duo formatted by your camera page 69 After making a USB connection Picture Motion Browser does not start automatically e Start Media Check Tool page 91 e Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 84 The image cannot be played back on a computer e If you are using Picture Motion Browser refer to the Help e Consult the computer or software manufacturer The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer then play back the movie from the hard disk page 83 Guljooysajqnosy You cannot print an image e Refer to the operation manual of the printer Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera e Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera such as 101 MSDCF page 88 e Operate correctly page 90 111 112 Troubleshooting Picture Motion Browser Images are not displayed correctly with Picture Motion Browser e Make sure the folder of the images is registered in Viewed folders If the images are not displayed even if the folder is registered in Viewed folders update the database page 94 You cannot find
14. When not creating a new folder the 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder e You can create folders designated up to 999MSDCF e Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected e You cannot delete a folder with the camera To delete a folder use your computer etc e Up to 4 000 images can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder is automatically created e For details see Image file storage destinations and file names page 88 uaasas dnjag ay Guisn E 69 70 Memory Stick For details on the operation amp page 62 Change REC Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images The folder selection screen appears Select REC Folder 102 eis Folder Name 102MSDCF a No Of Files 6 Created y 2006 1 1 1 05 34am OK i Cancel Select the desired folder by touching A V then OK Cancels changing the recording folder e You cannot select the 100MSDCF folder as a recording folder e You cannot move recorded images to a different folder Copies all images in the internal memory or the Album to a Memory Stick Duo Internal Memory Copies the image files in the internal memory Copies the image files in the Album Insert a Memory Stick Duo having 32 MB or larger capacity Touch media Internal Memory or Album you want to
15. automatically the AE AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly and the beep does not sound Recompose the shot and focus again It is difficult to focus when It is dark and the subject is distant The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen through glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflexive light or lustrous finish The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light Q Using the zoom Press the zoom button e When the zoom scale exceeds 3x the camera uses the Digital Zoom function For details on the Digital Zoom settings and the image quality see page 64 e You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode Setting Flash mode Self timer Macro recording image size Press on screen key to display the touch panel buttons Using the flash for still images Using the self timer Shooting close up Macro suonesado aiseg B Changing the image size 4 Flash Selecting a flash mode for still images Touch on the screen Touch the desired item then 9 lt es e Forcedflash 4 MA Slow Synchro 4sL Auto Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight default setting Forcedflash 4 Flash forced on Slow Synchro 4st Flash forced on The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash li
16. closes e To continue copying other images disconnect the cable for multi use terminal page 88 Then follow the procedure explained in Stage 2 Connecting the camera and your computer on page 84 Stage 3 B Copying images to a Computer 2000 Me e For Windows XP follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 A Copying images to a computer on page 84 This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder 1 Double click My Computer Rem IM Removable D EE avortes Tools fa QBsearch yrolders Bristory AS GE X A Fee 2 ee juss gt e If the Removable Disk icon is not displayed see page 111 2 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display the menu and click opies the selected items to the Clipboard To put them in the new location use the Paste command e On the storage destination of the image files see page 88 Copying images to your computer 3 Double click the My Documents folder Then right click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click Paste ON re i Fie Edt view Favortes Tools Help Ea Bate search yrokders Bristory Wy GE X A E Hress ts z Go Links gt gt My Documents Jee NA Se m Inserts the items you have copied or cut into the
17. copy the image files from The message All data in internal memory will be copied All data in Album will be copied Ready appears Touch OK Copying starts Copying 102_COPY Memory Stick For details on the operation amp page 62 e Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor not supplied If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge the battery pack may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data e You cannot copy individual images e The original images in the internal memory or Album are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory or Album execute the Format command in a Internal Memory page 68 or R A Album page 72 e You cannot select a folder copied on a Memory Stick Duo e Even if you copy data a DY Print order mark is not copied e When copying from the Album the image protection setting is not copied e When playing back images in the Album the order of images displayed on the screen may be different from that of images copied on the Memory Stick Duo uaasas dnjag ay Guisn m 71 72 Qa Album For details on the operation amp page 62 The default settings are marked with y Write in Album When shooting images you can choose to save minimized copies of the original images Z On AA When shooting images save minimized copies of the original images in the Album O
18. cursor then to set e When using your camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system page 76 Viewing images on a TV screen On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi use terminal The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc uaas9s A e uo sabeu Humal E 19 Using your computer For details on using a Macintosh computer refer to Using your Macintosh computer page 96 This section describes the English version of screen contents Enjoying images using the Picture Motion Browser and Music Transfer pages 91 and 95 e
19. display By pressing _ Screen display switch button switch button the display changes as longer you can increase the LCD backlight follows e When you set the histogram display to on image information is displayed during playback e The histogram does not appear in the following Hiei situations istogram on While shooting When the menu is displayed When recording movies During playback Histogram display When the menu is displayed page 32 In index mode When you are using playback zoom When you are rotating still images During playback of movies e A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when The flash strobes The shutter speed is slow or high e The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras Indicators off 17 18 Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 25 MB of internal memory This memory is not removable Even when there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera you can record images using this internal memory e Movies with the image size set to 640 Fine cannot be recorded using the internal memory When a Memory Stick Duo is inserted Recording Images are recorded on the Memory Stick Duo Playback Images on the Memory Stick Duo are played back Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images on the Memory
20. mode is selected in the Scene mode page 30 Shooting movies e Set the flash to 4 Forcedflash when ad Landscape mode 78 amp _ Beach mode or Snow mode is selected in the Scene mode page 23 Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash e Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image This is not a malfunction The close up shoot function Macro does not work J Twilight mode a Landscape mode or i Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode page 30 The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen e While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during playback Cannot insert dates on images Guljooysajqnouy f This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images page 114 The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down The exposure is incorrect Correct the exposure page 31 107 108 Troubleshooting The screen is too dark or too bright e Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight pages 17 74 The image is too dark e You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject Select the metering mode page 47 or adjust the exposure page 31 The image is too bright e Adjust the exposure page 31 The image colors are not correct e Set COLOR Color Mode to Normal page 46 Vertical str
21. switch button Flash button for shooting It does not work for viewing Q a Playback zoom button Zoom button for shooting Previous next image button for viewing e Macro recording is activated automatically when the setting is On e For details see the operating instructions supplied with the Marine Pack 11 Viewing images ona TV screen Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV To audio video input jacks To the multi connector Cable for multi use terminal e Place the camera with the screen facing upwards e If your TV has stereo input jacks connect the audio plug black of the cable for multi use terminal to the left audio jack 2 Set the switch on the cable for multi use terminal to TV SS OERS y CAMERA TV VY DISP SEL 78 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV video input switch to video e For details see the operating instructions supplied with the TV 4 Set the mode switch to gt and turn on the camera Mode switch Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Images disappear and buttons appear on the camera screen Touch jg p gt on the camera screen to switch the image back and forth on the TV screen Operate the menu by touching A W lt 4 gt to move the
22. the Memory Stick Duo pages 68 69 The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used with your camera or the data is damaged Insert a new Memory Stick Duo E 61 00 E 91 00 e A camera malfunction has occurred Initialize the camera page 74 then turn the power on again If the following messages appear follow the instructions Da e The battery level is low Charge the battery pack immediately 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 For use with compatible battery only e The battery inserted is not an NP BG1 battery pack System error e Turn the power off and then on again Internal memory error e Turn the power off and then on again Reinsert the Memory Stick e Insert the Memory Stick Duo correctly e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 122 e The Memory Stick Duo is damaged e The terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo is dirty Memory Stick type error The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 122 Format error e Format the media again pages 68 69 and 72 Guljooysajqnosy f 117 Warning indicators and messages Memory Stick locked ed e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the sw
23. the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant e Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight How to store the battery pack e If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry cool place Repeat this charging and using up once a year to maintain the battery pack s function e To use the battery pack up leave your camera in slide show playback mode page 38 until the power goes off e To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing 124 On the battery charger On the battery charger e Do not charge any battery pack other than the supplied NP BG type battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera Batteries other than the specified kind may leak overheat or explode if you attempt to charge them posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns e Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger battery life may be shortened e When the CHARGE lamp flashes this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type have been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pa
24. 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same Still image files DSCOJUUO JPG Movie files MOVOJUOIUO MPG Index image files that are recorded when you record movies MOVOJUOOIU THM e For more information about folders see pages 54 and 69 Jajnduroa noA Buisn 89 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera using a Memory Stick Duo This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a Memory Stick Duo you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a Memory Stick Duo e Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed e You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed e When there is no folder create a folder with your camera page 69 first and then copy the image file 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSCOOUUIL Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ggg e If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number e An extension may be displayed depending on
25. AC Adaptor not supplied page 12 e When you copy images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 3 Set the mode switch to gt then turn on the camera and the computer Jajnduroa noA Buisn B 83 84 Copying images to your computer USB Mode Mass Storage appears on the screen of the camera Stage 2 Connecting the camera and your computer USB Mode 1 Mass Storage Connect the camera to your oA Access computer Memory Stick indicators mew When a USB connection is established for the first time your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera Wait for a while During communication the access indicators turn red Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white e If USB Mode Mass Storage does not appear set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 75 e When the software supplied has been installed the Import Images screen page 91 may be displayed In this case you can import images using Picture Motion Browser directly Cable for multi use terminal Stage 3 A Copying images to a computer XP e For Windows 2000 Me follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 B Copying images to a D f Computer on page 86 Set the switch on the cable for For Windows XP when the wizard screen
26. Album from being deleted automatically by protecting them in the Album Protect o n See the following procedure Exits the Protection function To protect images in single image mode Display the image you want to protect Touch MENU to display the menu Touch A F to display O Protect then touch O Protect Touch Protect The image is protected and the O protect indicator appears on the image To protect other images display the desired image with q P then touch Protect 99 06 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 To protect images in index mode Press Hea Index to display the index screen Touch MENU to display the menu Touch Protect Select Touch the image you want to protect A green O protect indicator appears on the selected image a g Om green x oK Jf Exit lt gt Repeat step to protect other images Touch OK OK e To protect all images in the folder touch Protect AI In This Folder On To cancel the protection In single image mode Display the image from which you want to remove protection touch MENU Protect Protect In index mode Q Select the image from which you want to remove protection in step of To protect images in index mode 2 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected Touch OK OK To ca
27. Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer e Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 84 e The software supplied is not installed Install the software page 82 e Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the cable for multi use terminal before you install the software supplied Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer then install the USB driver see the next item Troubleshooting The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera e Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again The following procedure is for a Windows computer 1 Right click My Computer to display the menu then click Properties The System Properties screen appears 2 Click Hardware Device Manager e For Windows Me click the Device Manager tab The Device Manager appears 3 Right click tt Sony DSC then click Uninstall OK The device is deleted 4 Install the software page 82 A USB driver is also installed You cannot copy images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection page 84 e Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS pages 84 and 96 e When you shoot images with a Memory
28. SONY Cyber shot Digital Still Camera Cyber shot Handbook DSC N2 Before operating the unit please read this Handbook and Instruction Manual thoroughly and retain them for future reference 2006 Sony Corporation VCLICK lt 7 a of contents Basic operations Advanced operations ANA Using the menu E Using the Setup screen Viewing images ona TV screen Using your computer S Printing still images Troubleshooting o7 2 887 201 11 1 Notes on using your camera Types of Memory Stick that can be used not supplied The IC recording medium used by this camera is a Memory Stick Duo There are two types of Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo you can use a Memory Stick Duo with your camera Memory Stick you cannot use a Memory Stick with your camera Other memory cards cannot be used e For details on Memory Stick Duo see page 122 When using a Memory Stick Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment You can use the Memory Stick Duo by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor not supplied 4 Q Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the battery pack e Charge the battery pack supplied before using the camera for the first time e The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged Also even if the battery pack is not fully charged you can use the partially charged c
29. Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e Turning off the camera Double click amp on the tasktray ae a Ta 12 00 Fi Double click here Click amp Sony DSC gt Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Click OK The device is disconnected e Step is unnecessary for Windows XP Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the Memory Stick Duo Example viewing folders on Windows XP Desktop aj fy My Documents a 1 My Computer E Fla 344 Floppy 4 4 a E Local Disk 7 oe Local Disk D sera Compact Disc Es I amp Compact Disc Fs Removable Disk G EF a DcIM o be LO0MSDCF of J 101MSDCF ar Q Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function Folder containing image data recorded using this camera When no new folders are created there are folders as follows Memory Stick Duo 101MSDCP only Internal memory 101_SONY only e You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCP folder The images in these folders are available only for viewing e You cannot record playback any images to the MISC folder Copying images to your computer e Image files are named as follows OOOI stands for any number within the range from 0001 to
30. This Folder while a folder that holds only movies was selected You cannot print movies Printer busy Paper error No Paper Ink error Low Ink No Ink e Check the printer Printer error e Check the printer e Check if the image you want to print is corrupted RQ e The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal Processing e The printer is canceling the current print job You cannot print until it is finished This may take time depending on the printer Album data error e An error in image data in the Album data has occurred Perform Check Album page 72 Album error e An error in the Album has occurred Turn the camera off then on again If the message still appears format the Album In this case of formatting note that all image data including the protected images in the Album will be erased No image for Slide Show e The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played in a Slide Show with music Music Error Guljooysajqnosy f e Delete the Music file or replace it with a normal Music file e Execute Format Music then download anew Music files page 73 119 120 Warning indicators and messages Format Music Error e Execute Format Music page 73 Operation is changed e Housing is set to On page 77 om thers i To use your camera abroad Power sour
31. V color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen check page 79 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe Sets the date and time Select the date display format on the 1 2 screen then set the time on the 2 2 screen Select the time display order Touch and set the time on the 2 2 screen Touch the desired date display format then gt Touch the item to be set then set the numeric value with A V Touch OK Setup 4 For details on the operation amp page 62 The default settings are marked with y Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch Using the paint pen touch the x mark displayed on the screen To stop the calibration process mid way touch Cancel The adjustments made up to that point are not effected Calibration Touch the X The x mark moves on the screen If you fail to touch the right spot the calibration is not performed Touch the x mark again Changes the function of some buttons to operate the camera installed in the Marine Pack E On ey Changes the function of the buttons uaasas dnjag ay Guisn m Does not change any functions The buttons will work as follows when the setting is On Screen display
32. Viewing images saved on your computer e Viewing photos organized by date e Editing images e Adding changing Music using Music Transfer e Printing images 80 Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional e Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment USB jack Provided as standard Recommended environment for using Picture Motion Browser and Music Transfer OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Sound card 16 bit stereo sound card with speakers CPU Memory Pentium III 500 MHz or faster 128 MB of RAM or more Recommended Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 256 MB of RAM or more Software DirectX 9 0c or later Hard Disk Disk space required for installation 200 MB or more Display Screen resolution 1024 x 768 dots or more Colors High Color 16 bit color or more e The software is compatible with DirectX technology Installation of DirectX may be required Notes on connecting your camera to a computer
33. You cannot set items that are grayed out 43 Menu items For details on the operation amp page 43 The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position Only the available items are displayed on the screen yV available Mode switch position Menu for shooting page 46 COLOR Color Mode Le Metering Mode WB White Bal ISO P Quality Mode REC Mode V BRK Bracket Step Interval 4 Flash Level Q Contrast FJ Sharpness Setup V KIS IS ISIN IN ISIS IN ISIS KISIM IN ISIN IN ISIN ISIS lt lt lt lt The operation is limited according to the Scene mode page 30 Menu items For details on the operation amp page 43 Menu for viewing page 54 RA Album RA Exit Album a 7 ITE Slide Show _ Paint E f Delete n lt Volume _ a fg Folder o o Protect _ E DPOF d Print EN Resize _ o 0 3 Rotate _ 3 Ye Divide o eke Setup E 3e Trimming Available only for playback zoom V available E IS oI LIX IS IN IN ISIN ISIS ISIS ISIN ISIS nuaw ay Guisn B 49 46 Shooti ng menu For details on the operation page 43 COLOR Color Mode Changing the vividness of the image or adding aja special effec
34. acturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer Consult the printer manufacturer a iS printed on the date inserted part of the image e Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted Set Date to Off and print the image again page 101 Cannot select the print size e Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size Cannot print the image at the size selected e Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 101 or the printer Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing e Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation It may take some time depending on the printer Touch panel The touch panel buttons do not appear e Press Ch on screen key Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully e Perform Calibration page 77 The paint pen operation reacts at inappropriate points e Perform Calibration page 77 Buttons do not work as they should e Housing is set to On page 77 Guljooysajqnouy E 115 116 Troubleshooting The camera does not fun
35. ages BE 3 22 3648x2432 Match 3 2 Aspect Ratio o 8M 3264x2448 Up to A3 11x17 print suonesado 31Seg B o 5M 2592x1944 Up to A4 8x10 print o 3M 2048x1536 Up to 13x18cm 5x7 print h 2M 1632x1224 Up to 10x15cm 4x6 print VGA E Mail For E mail 640x480 16 9 HDTV Display On 16 9 HDTV 1920x1080 1 This is a size larger than A3 size You can print images with a margin around the A3 size image 2 Images are recorded in 3 2 aspect ratio same as photograph printing paper or postcards etc 3 Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing page 113 4 By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection you can enjoy images in higher quality Frame Second Usage guidelines 640 Fine 640x480 Approx 30 Display on TV high quality 640 Standard 640x480 Approx 17 Display on TV standard e The larger the image size the higher the image quality e The more frames per second you played back the smoother playback can be 25 26 Viewing deleting images Ema Index Q Playback zoom button Playback zoom button R 7 ait Mode switch Touch panel 1 Select gt with the mode switch 2 Select an image with q p Movie Touch PB Rewind Fast forward lt gt Return to normal playback P Volume Touch MENU Volume to adjust gt Exit Stop playback e Movies with the image size 160 are displayed a size smaller f To
36. ages Touch the image you want to print to display the YW mark Repeat this procedure to select other images DPOF image Prints all the images with a Ly Print order mark regardless of the displayed image All In This Folder Prints all the images in the folder Perform steps 2 and 3 of Stage 3 Printing page 100 Printing at a shop You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF you can make a DY Print order mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop e You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera Copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo then take the Memory Stick Duo to the print shop What is DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a function allowing you to make a DY Print order mark on images of Memory Stick Duo that you want to print out later e You can also print the images with the DY Print order mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer e You cannot mark movies e When you mark images shot in Multi Burst mode all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels e You cannot mark images saved in the Album When takin
37. ainting Touch 4 Clear All appears Touch OK All painting will disappear from the image Touch Cancel to cancel the operation To save the painting Touch x or f Save appears Touch OK The painted image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file Touch Cancel to cancel the operation e The image is saved in VGA E Mail image size and Fine picture quality To exit paint mode Touch X Exit appears Touch OK Touch Cancel to cancel the operation e If you touch 3 before saving the image the painting is abandoned Be sure to save the painting by touching 44 06 if you intend to save it Using the menu Using menu items Mode switch Touch panel on screen key button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the 7 Camera menu settings nuaw ay Guisn B 2 Press 4 on screen key to display the touch panel buttons e When the mode switch is set to gt skip this operation 3 Touch MENU to display the menu 4 Touch the item you want to set Color Mode r Metering Mode Multi 5 Touch the setting 6 Press b on screen key to turn off the menu e If there is an item that is not displayed an A V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu items usually appear To display an item that is not displayed touch A V e
38. al e Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the Memory Stick Duo to the Trash icon The camera is disconnected from the computer Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files Also you can delete or add these files whenever you want The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below e MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer e Music on CDs e Preset music saved on this camera To install Music Transfer e Shut down all other application software before you install Music Transfer e For installation you need to log on as Administrator Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive Double click SONYPICTUTIL Double click the MusicTransfer pkg file in the MAC folder The installation of the software starts To add change Music files See Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer on page 95 Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net Jajnduroa noA Buisn B 97 Printing
39. apacity of the battery pack as is If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera then store it in a cool dry place This is to maintain the battery pack functions e For details on the usable battery pack see page 124 Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany Notes on the LCD screen and lens e The LCD screen is 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 These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Black white red blue and green points e Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors e Do not press against the LCD screen The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction e Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction e Be careful not to bump th
40. appears in the following cases but you cannot adjust the exposure When gf Camera is set to Auto or Manual When playing back a single image F gt Focus Changing the focus method You can change the focus method Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode Press Lh on screen key Set Py Camera to a setting other than Auto then touch 2 Touch F Focus Touch the desired option Selecting the desired camera function The default settings are marked with y Z Multi AF Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder Multipoint AF frame default setting Still image E e This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the Movie fi frame AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Center AF Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the finder E1 frame e Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Spot AF Flexible Spot By moving the AF range finder frame to wherever you like on the AF Ea screen you can focus on an extremely small subject or a narrow area e To set the Flexible Spot AF see page 34 e This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is out of the center area e When shooting a moving subject take care to hold the camera stea
41. asas dnjag ay Guisn E 13 14 Setup 2 For details on the operation amp page 62 The default settings are marked with y LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack a e You can change the setting by pressing I Screen display switch button longer e Selecting Bright uses up the battery pack charge faster Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press fg on screen key press the shutter button operate the touch panel buttons fOf Turns off the beep shutter sound Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items warnings and messages Initializes the setting to the default setting The message Initialize all settings Ready appears Resets the settings to the default setting Cancel Cancels the resetting e Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting e The data in the internal memory or Album are retained even after resetting Setup 3 For details on the operation amp page 62 The default settings are marked with y Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the Memory Stick Duo is changed When the replaced Memory Stick Duo contains a file with a number h
42. bject without a flash under low light to shoot landscapes etc conditions reducing blur suojjeiado paagueapy E 79 Beach When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes the blue of the water is clearly recorded J Twilight Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings a2 Twilight Portrait Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places Allows you to shoot other places where the whole sharp images of people in dark e screen appears white use this places without losing the dark n mode to prevent sunken colors atmosphere of the surroundings and record clear images amp Snow When shooting snowy scenes or Si Fireworks Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor pa Soft Snap Allows you to shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures In addition the soft focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for portraits of people flowers etc The shutter speed becomes slower so using a tripod is recommended 29 30 Selecting the desired camera function Available functions with Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition a combination of functions is determined by the camera Some functions are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode V you can select the desired setting Burst Exposure Bracket Multi Burst AF range finde
43. can print a set of either the same images or different images e An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer e The quantity of images that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer e You cannot print movies or the images saved in the Album e If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds error notification check the connected printer Stage 1 Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi use terminal When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when USB Connect is set to Auto Stage 1 is unnecessary 420 Q _ Index button key button e It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack or an AC Adaptor not supplied to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 Touch MENU to display the menu 2 Touch Y to display Setup 3 Touch USB Connect in Setup 3 4 Touch PictBridge then USB Connect PictBridge The USB mode is set safeun jins Gunung E 99 100 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2 Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer To the multi connector To the ___ Cable for multi use USB jack terminal 2 Set the switch on the cable for multi use terminal to CAMERA
44. cccssesseceeececeeesseeeeeeeeeeeaaeeseeeeeeeseeaaeeeeees 26 Advanced operations Selecting the desired Camera function cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 28 Setting the shooting MOE ccc ceeeeeeeeseececeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeessseeeeseseeeeseeaaaeeeeeeees 28 Scene Selection Selecting the best mode fOr SCENE cece ccc eeeeeeeeceeeee eee es 29 MEET Exposure Setting Adjusting manually the shutter speed and aperture I eas a Satpal es ae de anette ees eae 30 EV Adjusting the Exposure manually ccccccccccsseessseeeeeeeeeeesssaeaeeeeseeees 31 F gt Focus Changing the focus Method esssssissrrrrrressrrrrrrrrerrerrrrrrrree 32 DSen ega o E an PPRA E T T ETT 35 Using the Slide Show wexiecesstivevexecceisbaxenerestetetievawncigiotoauemeieiniotemneierne 38 Painting on still iMAJES siviatesnstssanwwaderueseretaveieinetaxvkandtanceytenntscddayentenataakensyes 41 Table of contents Using the menu USING menu HONS ccccccccccccccecescesccssssessecssesscceccessaesaesaesnsesseeseaeenees 43 Menu MOIS accuiasturtsinieebdoisoitiosvisnnioiiysatio EEA E AAAA n 44 MO r 46 COLOR Color Mode Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects e Metering Mode Selecting the metering mode WB White Bal Adjusting the color tones ISO Selecting a luminous sensitivity P Quality Selecting the still image quality Mode REC Mode Selecting the continuous shooting method BRK B
45. ceiccrasceaaeeanceuds 54 Metering Mode 06 47 Mode pierna Eae 50 MONitOtsisscrnisonireieis 64 MP Geranna en 89 Multi A Fisecieireruiieriois 33 Multi Burst sidcrecctnsecerietenients 50 Multi connector 6 12 Multi pattern metering 47 Multipoint AF ee 33 INTIS 1G ce oniesousinyseneensenesaeeenean 13 Music Transfer 95 97 N Nat ralus 46 No Flas D iiccsisirrienerinis 23 NR slow shutter 13 31 NISC ccoreetesmtraasaehca acest 76 0 On screen key button 19 Optical zoom 06 22 64 OS EER r 81 96 Overexposure ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 8 P P Qualy aee eeens 49 Paint sieners t enine 41 Paint PEM setevennusecteviionsdsonaws 41 PAL o Te ere 76 PO E 80 PICU OSS css ssencohsoneccebers 75 99 Picture Motion Browser 91 Pike eR catenin daca 10 Playback sesser 26 Playback zoom eeeee 27 Playback Edit jccccessassapssecsavass 28 Precision digital zoom 64 Pressing halfway down 7 POT TOE EE 98 Index MOG vejaceserssredasiees 99 Single image mode 99 Print order mark 103 Printing at a shop 103 Printing directly oe 99 Program auto shooting TOS fy esar cui cis tesnteneas 28 PRO UCU crcouutnstaeceentectentiemin 55 UE ee EE 75 R REC MOC ey asvvstteesneiessteewsies 50 Red Eye Reduction 65 RESIZE nyeye eens 57 Rewind Fast fo
46. ces You can use your camera the battery charger supplied and the AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz e Do not use an electronic transformer travel converter as this may cause a malfunction S191 n 121 122 On the Memory Stick A Memory Stick is a compact portable IC recording medium The types of Memory Stick that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick functions Memory Stick type Recording Playback Memory Stick without MagicGate Memory Stick with MagicGate Memory Stick Duo without MagicGate Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo 4 Memory Stick Duo MagicGate Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo are equipped with MagicGate functions MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera i Supports high speed data transfer using a parallel interface 3 640 Fine size movies can be recorded e A Memory Stick Duo formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera e Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination
47. ck replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred e If the battery charger is dirty charging may not be performed successfully Clean the battery charger with dry cloth etc S OYIO n 125 126 AC Adaptor 12 AE AF lock indicator 22 AF Mluminator cee 66 AF Mode 64 AF range finder frame 33 AF range finder frame indicator 33 PIBUEIN 2s ssshehocehonenahecauate 35 72 POTTS isseiniisseisiiininsiiseini n 8 Auto adjustment mode 21 Auto POCUS sia csccsnucrcnestucniiteaning 7 Auto REVIEW sesser 67 B B amp W sinressesiteniiiiiisres 46 Battery charger 0 125 Battery Pack iiscsscisnceseecetioness 124 Beach mode sy ccsaestdeatazerderess 29 CCDs six satnstcanissasaenecceaeaaninss 74 IB WG sesacacc pas vacseeonaedonsedenhceunevins 7 Bracket Step 52 B rSt coc paneeieoseeoedectecsadonterbenes 50 Cable for multi use terminal 78 84 100 Calibration a pcesiarseasveerdndeeemnts a7 Camera Mb ccisicsansidasnureconsdeconeoss 64 Camera 2 cesucsuascontmtanietecncne 67 Center AF pocpssczacacnoensadecn ment 33 Center weighted metering 47 Change REC Foldert 70 Check AIDUM c scccsssneseaxses 12 Clock S t eisrean 76 Clod y enseina 47 Colof eae epee ae ee nee ae ee 9 42 Color Mode ccsecceeeees 46 Compress
48. copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo The Memory Stick Duo is full Check the capacity 32 MB or more recommended Troubleshooting Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the computer to the internal memory e Data on a Memory Stick Duo or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory The free capacity of the Album does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the Album to a Memory Stick Duo The data is not deleted after copying Cannot copy the data stored in the Album to a Memory Stick Duo e The Memory Stick Duo is full Check the capacity 32 MB or more recommended Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the computer to the Album e Data on a Memory Stick Duo or a computer cannot be copied to the Album Cannot record images to the Album e Set Write in Album to On in the a Setup menu page 72 e The capacity of the Album is full of protected images Remove the protection from unwanted images page 56 Also see PictBridge compliant printer as follows in conjunction with the following items Images are printed with both side edges cut off e Depending on your printer the left right top and bottom edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to 16 9 HDTV the edge of the image may be cut off e When printing imag
49. ction with the lens portion extended e Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving e Insert a charged battery pack then turn on the camera again The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time e This is not a malfunction The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera e Set the date and time again page 76 You want to change the date or time e Set the date and time again page 76 Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears your camera has a self diagnosis display The last two digits indicated by OL will differ depending on the state of the camera If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times your camera may need repair Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C 32 00 e There is trouble with your camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 00 e The camera cannot read or write data on the Memory Stick Duo Try turning off and on the camera again or taking out and inserting the Memory Stick Duo several times The internal memory has experienced a format error or an unformatted Memory Stick Duo is inserted Format the internal memory or
50. d Memory Stick PRO Duo with a capacity up to 2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera SIDYIO n 123 On the battery pack On charging the battery pack On battery life We recommend charging the battery pack in an e The battery life is limited Battery capacity ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C decreases little by little as you use it more and 50 F to 86 F You may not be able to efficiently more and as time passes If the battery charge the battery pack outside of this temperature operating time seems shortened considerably a range probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life Buy a new battery Effective use of the battery pack pack e The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used e 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 e The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently e 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 e Do not expose
51. d in fine detail Image size is shown by the number of pixels Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen Description of the pixels and the image size Image size 10M 3648 pixels x 2736 pixels 9 980 928 pixels 2 Image size VGA E Mail 640 pixels x 480 pixels 307 200 pixels Selecting the image size for use page 25 Many pixels Fine image quality and large file size Example Printing in up to A3 A3 size ane Example An attached quality but small image to be sent by e file size mail This is a size larger than A3 size You can print images with a margin around the A3 size image Selecting the image quality compression ratio in combination page 49 You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved When you select a high compression ratio the image lacks the fineness of detail but has a smaller file size Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation a ar 1 POWER button lamp 2 Shutter button Flash 23 4 Self timer lamp 23 AF illuminator 66 5 Microphone 6 Speaker Lens 1 For shooting Zoom W T button 21 For viewing Q Playback zoom button B 3 Index button 26 2 LCD screen 17 touch panel 19 Hook for wrist strap 4 Mode switch 5 Up
52. delete images Display the image you want to delete then touch MENU Delete Delete OK To cancel the deletion Touch Exit in or Cancel in e Even when you delete an image the minimized image recorded in the Album is still saved Viewing deleting images Q To view an enlarged image playback zoom Press Q while displaying a still image To undo the zoom press Q Adjust the portion A W lt gt e To store enlarged images Trimming page 61 suonesado aiseg A E a To view an index screen Press Ea Index Touch the image you want to view on the single image screen To display the previous next screen touch lt gt If you press Baa Index again the 12 image index screen appears To delete images in index mode While an index screen is displayed touch MENU Delete Select 2 Touch the image you want to delete to display the fff Delete indicator Green selection frame To cancel a selection Touch the image you want to cancel deleting to turn off the fj indicator on the image Touch OK OK e To delete all the images in the folder touch All in This Folder in step instead of Select 27 Advanced operations Selecting the desired camera function Setting the shooting mode The modes can be changed with the mode switch Still image shooting modes There are four shooting modes available for still images auto progra
53. dily so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator ae meme e When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode In these cases use of the focus preset is convenient co unlimited distance Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the suojeiado pagueapy E 33 34 Selecting the desired camera function e AF stands for Auto Focus e Distance setting information in the focus preset is approximate If you point the lens up or down the error increases e When you are shooting movies Multi AF is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration e When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame In this case the WE GE or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed e Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 30 How to use the Spot AF Set Py Camera to a setting other than Auto then touch Touch F gt Focus Spot AF Press Cb on screen key to turn off the menu Using the Album When shooting images during pM displayed on the screen those minimized copies of the original images can be saved in the Album page 72 Even if images are deleted from the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo yo
54. does multi use terminal to CAMERA not appear automatically follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 B Copying images to a Computer on page 86 oer eee Y CAMERA TV VY This section describes an example of copying images to a My Documents folder DISP SEL e With Windows XP the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop Copying images to your computer 1 After making a USB connection in Stage 2 click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard OK as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop Sony MemoryStick G Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk of connect a device with this kind of file Pictures What do you want Windows to do Copy pictures to a folder on my computer sing Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizare TI View a slideshow of the images using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Print the pictures Sa using Photo Printing Wizard ndo A v Cl Always do the selected action EJ Open folder to view files J using Windows Explorer wl The Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears 2 Click Next The images saved on the Memory Stick Duo of the camera appear e If no Memory Stick Duo is inserted images in the internal memory appear 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied then clic
55. duction and helps prevent images to become whitish excluding when ISO is set to 100 P Quality Selecting the still image quality Selects the still image quality e When gy Camera is set to Auto P Quality is set to Standard STD nuauw ay Guisn B 49 00 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Mode REC Mode Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button ie Normal Does not shoot continuously oo Exp Brktg BRK Multi Burst mh Records the maximum number of images in succession refer to the following table when you press and hold down the shutter button e When Recording disappears you can shoot the next image k EESTE ae e The flash is set to G No Flash Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted e When you cannot decide the correct exposure shoot in the Exp Brktg mode shifting the exposure value You can select the image with the best exposure afterward e The flash is set to EA No Flash Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button e The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M e This is convenient for checking your form in sports for example e You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in Interval mode page 52 e Th
56. e back Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode This section explains the method for starting to shoot images with the default settings Mi h Icropnone Shutter button Zoom button Mode switch Cb on screen key button suonesado aiseg a 1 Select a mode with the mode switch Still image Auto adjustment mode Select Movie Select L 2 Hold the camera steadily keeping your arms at your side Position the subject in the center of the focus frame Do not cover the microphone with your finger 21 22 Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode 3 Shoot with the shutter button When shooting images during Af displayed on the screen those minimized copies of the original images can be saved in the Album page 72 Still image Auto adjustment mode Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus The AE AF lock indicator green flashes a beep sounds the indicator stops flashing and remains lit AE AF lock indicator 2 Press the shutter button fully down Movie Press the shutter button fully down To stop recording press the shutter button fully down again If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on e The shortest shooting distance is approx 50 cm 19 3 4 inches Shoot in the close up Macro mode page 24 when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance e When the camera cannot focus on the subject
57. e Memory Stick slot refer to page 83 first e In Windows XP if the AutoPlay Wizard appears close it Jajnduroa noA Buisn E 91 92 Using the Picture Motion Browser supplied 3 Import the images To start importing images click the Import button Importing Images Sys My Pictures 2 19 2001 aro LULL Estimated time remaining 1 min By default images are imported into a folder created in My Pictures that is named with the date of importing e For instructions on changing the Folder to be imported refer to page 94 Viewing images 1 Checking imported images When importing is complete the Picture Motion Browser starts Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed e The My Pictures folder is set as the default folder in Viewed folders e You can double click a thumbnail to display the image by itself 2 Viewing images in Viewed folders arranged by shooting date on a calendar Click the Calendar tab Years when images were shot are listed 2 Click the year Images shot that year are displayed arranged on the calendar by shooting date To display images by month click the desired month Thumbnails of images shot that month are displayed To display images by time click the desired date Thumbnails of images shot that day are displayed arranged by hour Year display screen Browser
58. e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above e If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using e Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub e Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant e There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Auto default setting Mass Storage and PTP modes This section describes the Auto and Mass Storage as examples For details on PTP see page 75 When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Technical Support i Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net Jajnduroa noA Buisn 81 Installing the software supplied You can install the software supplied using the following procedure e When using Windows 2000 Me do not connect the camera to the computer before installation e In Windows 2000 XP log on as Administrator e When the supplied software is installed the USB driv
59. e images are displayed in sequence on the camera screen e The flash is set to T No Flash Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 On the Burst e When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded e The recording interval is approximately 1 2 seconds e When the battery level is low or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full the Burst stops e You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 30 The maximum number of continuous shots Figures in are when Write in Album is set to Off in the RA Album Units images a wo o o nuaw ay Guisn B On the Exp Brktg e The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image and these settings are also used for the other images e When the exposure is manually adjusted page 31 the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness e The recording interval is approximately 1 0 second e If the subject is too bright or too dark you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value e You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode page 30 01 92 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 On the Multi Burst e You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures To pause resume Touch MI
60. e lens and be careful not to apply force to it The pictures used in this Handbook The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Table of contents Notes ON USING your camera cece cee eee cece cece eee eee e eee eee eeaaeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeaaaaees 2 Basic techniques for better images cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaaeeeeees 7 Focus Focusing on a Subject SUCCESSTUNY cc ececcccce ee ceeeeeeseeeeeeeeaenes 7 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity cccccscesesseseeeeeeeeseueesseesseeeeseerens 8 Color On the effects of lighting ssc cp cieivecect oe dece cccuaasuaecevdaskeniassesetsdedeindeddus lt xtuenses 9 Quality On image quality and image SiZe sssiieeesiiiesrrirreerrrrrrerrrrre 10 identifying DANTS irejee ar RNE AEEA AEAEE AARAA EN Raa 11 INdICATOFS on the SCIOCN aciicccsaisecdssessesanssadvariseenoacntenreveasacndescssenseacwaaneaxs 13 Changing the Screen display ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeneeeeeeeeesaeeees 17 Using the internal memory 2 eceeeeeeeceeeeeeee eee eee ene eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 Basic operations Operating the touch Panel ccccccceccsseeseeeeeeeeeeseeecseeeeeeesseaeeeeeeeeeeeneas 19 Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode cccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Viewing deleting images ccccc
61. e trying to play back a file that is not compatible with the camera e On movies you tried to zoom paint resize rotate print or set DPOF e On Multi Burst images you tried to zoom paint resize or rotate e You tried to paint while viewing recorded images on a TV e You tried to paint using the remote controller of the Cyber shot Station WA Vibration warning indicator e Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light Use the flash mount the camera on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in place Warning indicators and messages 640 Fine is not available 640 Fine size movies can be recorded only using a Memory Stick PRO Duo Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo or set the image size to a size other than 640 Fine Enable printer to connect e USB Connect is set to PictBridge however the camera is connected to a non PictBridge compliant device Check the device The connection is not established Disconnect and connect the cable for multi use terminal again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Connect to PictBridge device e You tried to print images before the printer connection was established Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer No printable image e You tried to execute DPOF image without placing a DPOF Print order mark on the image s e You tried to execute Al In
62. eaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject e The smear phenomenon is occurring This phenomenon is not a malfunction Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place e The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination There is no effect on the recorded image The eyes of the subject come out red e Set Red Eye Reduction in the Setup menu to On page 65 e Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash e Light the room and shoot the subject Dots appear and remain on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 2 Cannot shoot images in succession e The internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary images page 26 e The battery level is low Install the charged battery pack Your camera cannot play back images The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 90 e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed e The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 88 Troubleshooting The date and time are not displayed e Screen display switch button is turned off page 17 The image appears rough right after playback starts e T
63. ectly using a PictBridge compliant printer 99 PVM AEA SOD oesiaie ce pares oo sagen ne co etrntec EEE E 103 Troubleshooting MIPS S OO WG sais sssssssesnasane cate en eau peine anand apunanaencbansuoutuawwcesnsniiemamesaceees 105 Warning indicators ANd MESSAGES ccceceeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaaaeeeeeas 117 To use your camera abroad Power SOUICES sccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 121 On the Memory Stick cccccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaseeeetsaeeeees 122 On the battery Pack ccccccececcccceesseeeeeeeseeeeeesueeeeeeseeaeeeeseaseeeessaageees 124 On the battery Charger cececccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeaaeeeeeeesesaaaaeeeeeeeeeaas 125 Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera It tells you how to use various camera functions by touching the buttons on the screen page 19 Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down the camera adjusts the focus automatically Auto Focus Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down Press the shutter Press the shutter E Then press the button fully down button halfway AE AF lock indicator shutter button suddenly down flashing gt lit beeps fully down J QL OL To shoot a still image difficult to focus on Focus page 32 If the image looks blurred even after focusing i
64. eeeeeeeee 19 Trimming sc saensppaiaapebadeoeseaaes 61 Troubleshooting 0 105 TY erraitan 78 Twilight mode 008 29 Twilight Portrait mode 29 U URGEIEX POSTE sasscsucooansvcssnevns 8 USB COMM sceacascacscivesiecess 75 Using your camera ADTOR PAE 121 V VGA E Mail ccceceeeeeees 25 Video Out 76 Viewing INMIOV ie nesnesine nsr 26 Still image eee 26 Viewing MeNU c eeeeee 54 NV UYU eea E EA 46 VOLUME ssscescesastdecessxerauncctenpes 26 W Warning indicators and MESSAZES ssc nscisenctesnsbens 117 WB asn cies pian EAEE 47 White balance ciccrccssccsvectcocces 47 Windows computer 80 Recommended environment 6 81 Write in Album 0 72 Write protect switch 122 Z LOOM oeae E e 22 129 130 131 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net
65. en They might accidentally swallow it On the Memory Stick e Do not use or store the Memory Stick Duo under the following conditions High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor not supplied e To use a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick compliant device be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor If you insert a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from the device When inserting a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor make sure the Memory Stick Duo is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction When using a Memory Stick Duo inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a Memory Stick compliant device make sure that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted facing the correct direction Note that improper use may damage the equipment e Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo attached Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo not supplie
66. er is installed automatically 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears e If it does not appear double click My Computer D SONYPICTUTIL 2 Click Install The Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click Next The License Agreement screen appears Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click the radio button next to I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation e When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen e DirectX may be installed depending on system environment of your computer 5 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete After you install the software a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop Once you register on the website you can get secure and useful customer support http www sony net registration di Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows For a computer with a Memory Stick slot Remove the Memory Stick Duo from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
67. er speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and NR appears e If you select slow shutter speeds it takes time to process the data EV Adjusting the exposure manually Press Ug on screen key Set gy Camera to a setting other than Auto and Manual then touch 2 Touch 4 EV Select a value by touching A V Toward Brightens an image OEV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera Toward Toward Toward Darkens an image 31 32 Selecting the desired camera function e For details on the exposure see page 8 e The compensation value can be set in 1 3EV increments e If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions or the flash is used the exposure adjustment may not be effective xe Adjusting EV Exposure Value by displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image Press I Screen display switch repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side and a dark image when skewed to the left side Select Dark Bright Program or one of the scene selection modes for fa Camera and adjust EV while checking the exposure with the histogram Number of pixels Brightness e The histogram also
68. es using your own printer try canceling the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges Images with 16 frames are printed e Images shot in the Multi Burst mode are recorded as a single image with 16 frames You cannot print the image frame by frame Guljooysajqnouy T 113 Troubleshooting Cannot print images with the date inserted e If you print out images using Picture Motion Browser the images can be printed with date inserted e This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images However because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information For compatibility with Exif information consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software e When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date inserted if you ask them to do so PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established e The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not e Check that the printer is turned
69. ff Does not save minimized copies of the original images in the Album e Still images are recorded in the Album in the VGA E Mail image size and the Standard picture quality e Movies are not recorded in the Album e For more details about the Album see Using the Album page 35 Formats the Album e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the Album including even protected images The message All data in Album will be erased Ready appears Formats the Album Cancels the formatting Repairs the image data in the Album When Album data error appears on the screen perform this option Cancel Cancels the repair e When you perform Check Album the image protection setting is released Re protect the images you do not want to be deleted Setup 1 For details on the operation amp page 62 Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide Show See pages 38 95 97 If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show the Music file might be corrupted If this happens perform Format Music then transfer the music by Download Music using the supplied Music Transfer software e If you format the write in area of the Music file all Music files are deleted and cannot be restored The message All data will be erased Ready appears Formats the Music files All data other than Music files remain as it is Cancel Cancels the formatting ua
70. g a Memory Stick Duo to a shop e Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo they handle e Ifa Memory Stick Duo is not handled by your photo printing service shop copy the images you want to print out to other medium such as a CD R and take it to the shop e Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with Memory Stick Duo e Before you take image data to a shop always copy back up your data to a disk e You cannot set the number of prints e When you want to superimpose dates on images consult your photo printing service shop Marking in single image mode e b on screen Y key button 1 Display the image you want to print 2 Touch MENU to display the menu 3 Touch A to display DPOF then touch it 4 Touch DPOF A EY Print order mark is marked on the image 5 To mark other images display the desired image with lt q p then touch DPOF iz s eu jins Gunung E To remove the mark in single image mode Touch DPOF in step 4 or 5 103 104 Printing at a shop Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen page 27 2 Touch MENU to display the menu 3 Touch 4 7 to display DPOF then touch it 4 Touch Select e You cannot add a SY mark in All In This Folder 5 Touch the image you want to mark A green DY mark appears on the selected image 6 Repeat step 5 to mar
71. ges Ele Paints characters or graphics on the still images See page 41 Delete Deleting images E Deletes unnecessary images See page 26 Volume Adjusting the volume E Adjusts the volume See pages 26 38 Py Folder Selecting a folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with Memory Stick Duo See the following procedure Cancel Cancels the selection Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 G Select the desired folder with lt gt B Select Folder 102 2 2 Folder Name 102MSDCF a No Of Files 6 Created 2006 1 1 1 05 34am OK JL Cancel Touch OK On the folder The camera stores images in a specified folder of a Memory Stick Duo You can change the folder or create a new one e To create a new folder Create REC Folder page 69 e To change the folder for recording images gt Change REC Folder page 70 e When multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick Duo and the first or last image in the folder is displayed the following indicators appear eg Moves to the previous folder py Moves to the next folder My Moves to either the previous or next folders o Protect Preventing accidental erasure Eja jaa nuaw ay Guisn E Protects images against accidental erasure You can prevent the images in the
72. ght No Flash Flash forced off e The flash strobes twice The first time is to adjust the light quantity e While charging the flash is displayed S Using the self timer Touch on the screen Touch the desired item then 10 sec 0 Setting the 10 second delay self timer 2 sec 2 Setting the 2 second delay self timer Off Not using the self timer 23 24 Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode Press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates Self timer lamp To cancel the self timer shooting press on screen key e If you use the 2 second delay self timer you may prevent blur WY Macro Shooting close up Touch NA on the screen Touch On then 9 On WD Macro on W side Approx 6 cm or farther 2 3 8 inches or farther T side Approx 34 cm or farther 13 3 8 inches or farther Off Macro off e Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended e The in focus range becomes narrow and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus e The Auto Focus speed drops Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode Gs Changing the image size Touch iz on the screen Touch the desired item then For details on the image size see page 10 The default settings are marked with y rse s os a 10M 3648x2736 For storing important images or Sp g imp g printing A3 A3 size or fine A4 size im
73. he image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing This is not a malfunction The image does not appear on the screen when a USB connection is made e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to TV Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal or set the switch to CAMERA page 84 The image does not appear on the TV screen e Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 76 e Check whether the connection is correct page 78 e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to CAMERA Set to TV page 78 Deleting Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image e Cancel the protection page 56 e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 122 You have deleted an image by mistake e Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images page 55 or use the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and set the switch to the LOCK position page 122 to prevent accidental erasure The resizing function does not work e You cannot resize movies Multi Burst images and images in the Album You cannot cut a movie e The movie is not long enough to cut shorter than about two seconds e Cancel the protect
74. igher than the last assigned number a number one higher than the largest number is assigned 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 Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi use terminal PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer page 99 PTP When PTP Picture Transfer Protocol is set and the camera is connected to a computer the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device page 84 uaasas dnjag ay Guisn Y Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer pages 84 and 99 e If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be connected when set to Auto change the setting to PictBridge e If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be connected when set to Auto change the setting to Mass Storage 19 76 Setup 3 For details on the operation amp page 62 Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment Different countries and regions use different T
75. ill also be reset e For details on using Music Transfer see the on line help in Music Transfer Jajnduroa noA Buisn B 95 96 Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer e Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Mac OS 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X v10 1 to v10 4 USB jack Provided as standard Recommended environment for using Music Transfer OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 3 to v10 4 CPU iMac eMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac G3 G4 GS5 series Mac mini Memory 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 250 MB Notes on connecting your camera to a computer e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above e If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using e Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub e Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi
76. images imported with Picture Motion Browser e Look in the My Pictures folder If you have changed the default settings refer to Changing the Folder to be imported on page 94 and check what folder is used for importing You want to change the Folder to be imported e Access the Import Settings screen to change Folder to be imported You can specify a different folder after using Picture Motion Browser to register it in Viewed folders page 94 All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1 e The date has not been set on the camera Set the date on the camera page 76 Memory Stick Duo Cannot insert a Memory Stick Duo Insert it in the correct direction Cannot format a Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 122 You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo by mistake e All the data on the Memory Stick Duo is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it We recommend that you set the write protect switch on the Memory Stick Duo to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure page 122 Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory e There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it Cannot
77. images in the Album are not protected Also even if the minimized images in the Album are protected those same images in the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo are not protected page 55 e If you trim or resize images in the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo those same images in the Album are not affected e You cannot use the following functions on the images saved in the Album Paint Marking the print order DPOF Print Resize Trimming suojjeiado paagueapy E 3 38 Using the Slide Show You can view a series of images with effect and accompanied by music Slide Show IE Slide Show Effects Stylish HE L 7 Slide Show 7 S O Music3 Album amp Paint Image gt Folder G Set the mode switch to Touch MENU Slide Show Slide show starts gt Start Images in the Memory Stick Duo or the internal memory are played back During Album playback the images in the Album are played back To adjust the volume of the music Press fg on screen key during playback then touch to adjust the volume Otherwise touch Volume in the MENU and adjust the volume before you begin the slide show To pause the slide show Touch the screen Touch Continue to resume The slide show resumes from the image which was paused however the music starts again from the beginning To display the previo
78. ion page 56 Guljooysajqnosy T You cannot paint e You cannot paint on images in the Album There is not enough free capacity in media Delete unnecessary images 109 110 Troubleshooting You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera e Check Recommended computer environment on page 81 for Windows and page 96 for Macintosh Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot e Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader Writer support Memory Stick PRO Duo Users of computers and Memory Stick Reader Writer made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported connect the camera to the computer pages 84 and 96 The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to TV Set to CAMERA page 84 Your computer does not recognize your camera Turn on the camera e When the battery level is low install the charged battery pack or use the AC Adaptor not supplied e Set USB Connect to Mass Storage in the si Setup menu page 75 e Use the cable for multi use terminal supplied page 84 e Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly e
79. ion ratio 10 Computer svccediveeinentineaue 80 Copying images 83 96 Macintosh cccceeeee 96 Recommended environment 81 96 Software 82 91 95 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your CAMEL As seeiis 90 Windows eeeeeeeeeeeeee 80 Connecting Computer Ss ciiscsayspocasepaies 84 Printer sarcssaseciznuagenanaes 100 TV erence reree nr ere 78 COMUASE eiauseasesecumeseroustens 53 COPY irissen aneko 70 Copying images to your COMpUtEeT ssinccteeacacoeneans 83 Create REC Folder 69 D Date asier 107 114 Daylight setverntnsaccenenceernmnnsoes 47 DC IN jack 12 DEEE e aE 26 Format c cee 68 69 Digital ZOOM cceeeeee 64 DirectX reesen 81 Divide veerra 58 Download Music 0 13 DPOF erine aenn 103 E Electronic transformer 121 Si oer epee mre re 31 EXpOSUTE xc xavnarcisnnstenasvsvenseeaeees 8 Exposure Bracket 50 Extension idenieiveceatenseedens 88 90 F My TT acess space veeediebeasenbeesasae 8 NS PAINE seinors 88 File Number 75 File storage destination 88 PINE oeer eE nS 49 Fireworks mode 00 29 Flas eee S 48 Flash Level ss cciasetceccasderctvenves 52 Flash mode jansnvsigsascvwvenassavenn 23 Flexible Spot AF 33 Fluorescent csncesvcscesscaraeriastes 48 FOCUS swicuciecicniimivtiocsmcrsnteetacys 7 32 Focus PreSel sciccussandenccsusneusewns 33 F
80. ip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever toward the bottom of the camera Cannot turn on the camera e Install the battery pack correctly e The battery pack is discharged Install the charged battery pack The battery pack is dead page 124 Replace it with a new one e Use a recommended battery pack The power turns off suddenly e If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again e The battery pack is dead page 124 Replace it with a new one The battery remaining indicator is incorrect e This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location e The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display e The battery pack is discharged Install the charged battery pack e The battery pack is dead page 124 Replace it with a new one Shooting still images movies Your camera cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 26 Change the Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 122 e You ca
81. itch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 122 No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick e Delete unnecessary images or files page 26 Read only memory e Your camera cannot record or delete images on this Memory Stick Duo No file e No images have been recorded in the internal memory No file in this folder e No images have been recorded in this folder e You did not operate correctly when copying images from your computer page 90 Folder error e A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo for example 123MSDCF and 123 ABCDE Select other folders or create a new folder pages 70 69 Cannot create more folders e The folder with a name beginning with 9099 exists on the Memory Stick Duo You cannot create any folders if this is the case 118 Cannot record e The camera cannot record images in the selected folder Select a different folder page 70 File error e An error occurred while the image was playing back File protect e Release the protection page 56 Image size over e You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera Cannot divide e The movie is not long enough to be divided shorter than about two seconds e The file is not a movie Invalid operation e You ar
82. k Next 3 Scanner a mera Wizar oose Pictures to Copy Pictures with check marks will be copied To rotate a picture or view its properties click it and then click the appropriate button turmouer 2a a E Clear All Select All 2 picture s selected of 3 lt Back _Next gt Cancel The Picture Name and Destination screen appears 4 Select a name and destination for the images then click Next W Scanner C zard Picture Name and Destination Select a name and destination for your pictures 1 Type a name for this group of pictures Image copying starts When the copying is completed the Other Options screen appears e This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder Jajnduroa noA Buisn E 85 86 Copying images to your computer 5 Click the radio button next to Nothing I m finished working with these pictures to select it then click Next Scanner and Camera Wizard Other Options You can choose to keep working with your pictures Your pictures have been successfully copied to your computer or network You can also publish these pictures to a Web site or order prints online What do you want to do Bublish these pictures to a Web site A The Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears 6 Click Finish The wizard screen
83. k other images Touch OK OK To cancel select Exit in step 5 or select Cancel in step 7 To remove the mark in index mode Touch the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5 To remove all the marks in the folder Select All In This Folder in step 4 then touch Off Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 106 to 116 If a code such as C E L LJL appears on the screen see page 117 Remove the battery pack and insert the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power Initialize the settings page 74 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory Album Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action Battery pack and power 106 Internal memory 112 Shooting still images movies 106 Viewing images DIAA Ae aT UE G 109 PictBridge compliant printer 114 Computers 110 Touch panel Picture Motion Browser Memory Stick Duo Guljooysajqnouy T 105 106 Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed e Install the battery pack correctly using the t
84. laying back still images 1 M v Recording mode 21 50 Print order DPOF mark 103 Playback par Change folder 54 e This does not appear when using internal memory Axis Zoom scaling 27 Step Frame by frame playback 12 16 52 Housing mode 77 Display Indication 2 Histogram 17 32 e appears when histogram ka display is disabled Playback bar Control guide 2 0EV 1so400 1 Q 500 F3 5 oe poes MI O n A e 3 STOP L REV 16 Indicators on the screen Display Display IY Com C2 Cem Image size 25 PictBridge connecting Csm Com Com 101 Lim Lvea Ges e Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal while FINE STD lt the icon is displayed Someone aa 2 0EV Exposure Value 31 Di cesta apne ISO number 49 e This does not appear when using internal memory Metering mode 47 Tr Playback folder 54 This does not appear when AWB e amp White balance 47 using internal memory ra O SWB cI TTINN 8 8 12 12 Image number Number of Shutter speed G1 images recorded in selected folder Aperture value 31 Remaining internal Payback mage memory capacity fl Remaining Memory 2006 1 1 Recorded date time of the L Stick capacity 9 30 AM playback image C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 117 101 0012 Folder file number 54 TO e Changing the screen display Each time you press the Screen
85. le configuration 101_0001 101_0003 1 2 a 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A A 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005 2 Cutting scene B 101_ 0004 101_0005 A Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007 3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary 101_0004 101_0007 A 101_0006 Delete Delete 4 Only the desired scenes remain lell e 1 101_0006 nuaw ay Guisn B 99 60 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Procedure Display the movie to be divided Touch MENU to display the menu Touch A F to display Ye Divide then touch it Touch OK The playback of the movie starts Touch W at the desired cutting point e When you want to adjust the cutting point touch lt All frame rewind forward If you want to change the cutting point touch gt The playback of the movie starts again Touch OK OK The movie is cut e The cut movies are assigned new numbers and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder e You cannot cut the following kinds of images Still images Movies not long enough to cut shorter than about two seconds Protected movies page 55 wee Setup Changing Setup items E a See page 62 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 E Trimming Recording an e
86. lies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked The Bon indicator appears at this time fOf Does not use AF illuminator If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast focus will not be achieved A distance of up to approximately 2 m 78 3 4 inches zoom W 1 5 m 59 1 16 inches zoom T is recommended e Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject even if the light is slightly off the center of the subject e When Focus preset is set page 33 AF Illuminator does not function e The AF range finder frame does not appear The WE IE or indicator flashes and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame e The AF illuminator does not operate when J Twilight mode ad Landscape mode or 8i Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode e The AF illuminator emits very bright light Although there are no problems with safety do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range For details on the operation amp page 62 f Camera 2 The default settings are marked with y Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image C e If you press the shutter button halfwa
87. m scene selection and manual The default setting is Auto To select shooting modes other than Auto see the following procedure Press Lh on screen key Touch Py Camera Touch the desired mode Auto Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically Program Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Also you can select various settings using the menu Refer to page 44 for details on the functions available Manual Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted manually both the shutter speed and the aperture value page 30 Also you can select various settings using the menu Refer to page 44 for details on the functions available B J a k TM 8 sie Scene Selection mode Allows you to Shes with preset settings according to the scene page 29 Shooting movies 8 Playback Edit ee Mode switch Uy on screen key button 28 Selecting the desired camera function From this page the available mode position for the menu items is shown as follows oe o jo oo Unavailable Available Scene Selection Selecting the best mode for scene The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions iso High Sensitivity An i Landscape E Allows you to shoot images Focuses only on a distant su
88. navailable 1 7 5 1 7 5 Interval is not displayed in some Scene modes 4 Flash Level Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light EEC Toward Makes the flash level higher Normal PYG O o Toward Makes the flash level lower e To change flash mode see page 23 e You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode page 30 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Q Contrast Adjusting the contrast of the image Toward Adjusts the contrast of the image Toward Toward Adjusts the sharpness of the image f o Toward Sharpens the image v norma G S O O Toward Softens the image ae Setup Changing Setup items See page 62 nuaw ay Guisn E 93 Viewl ng menu For details on the operation amp page 43 From this page the available media Memory Stick Duo internal memory and Album for the menu items are shown as follows Unavailable Available RA Album Displaying the still images in the Album Displays the still images in the Album See page 35 RA Exit Album Finishing play back of images in the Album Finishes playing back of images in the Album E gt Slide Show Playing back a series of images Eja Plays back recorded images in order with effect and accompanied by music See page 38 Paint Painting on the still ima
89. ncel protection of all images in the folder Select All In This Folder in step of To protect images in index mode then touch Off e Note that formatting the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo erases all the data stored on the recording media even if the images are protected and these images cannot be restored e It may take some time to protect an image DPOF Adding a Print order mark q a Adds a BY Print order mark to images you want to print page 103 Eja jaa D Print Printing images using a printer See page 99 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 J Resize Changing the image size of a recorded image Large size You can change the image size of a recorded image Resize and save it as a new file The original image is retained even after resizing For details on guidelines for selecting the image size see nuauw ay Guisn B Display the image you want to resize Touch MENU to display the menu Touch A to display J Resize then touch it Touch the desired size then OK The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file e For details on Image Size see page 10 e You cannot change the size of movies Multi Burst images or images in the Album e When you change from a small size to a large size the image quality deteriorates e You cannot resize to an image size of 3 2 or 16 9 e When you resize a 3
90. nlarged image Touch MENU during playback zoom to display the menu Touch Ese Trimming Touch the image size Touch OK The image is recorded and the original image is displayed again e The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder and the original image is retained e The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate e You cannot trim to an image size of 3 2 or 16 9 aspect ratio e You cannot trim images in the Album nuaw ay Guisn B 61 62 N Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen Mode switch Touch panel on screen key button 1 Press 4 on screen key to display the touch panel buttons e When the mode switch is set to gt skip this operation 2 Touch MENU to display the menu 3 Touch Y to display Setup then touch it 4 Touch A F to display the item you want a Camera 1 to set then touch it Digital Zoom Smart Red Eye Reduction a Off AF Illuminator Auto 5 Touch the option you want to set The selected option turns blue and is set To turn off the Setup screen press Ug on screen key To return to the menu from the Setup screen touch repeatedly e Press the shutter button halfway down to close the Setup screen and return to the shooting mode When the menu is not displayed Press Up on screen key longer t
91. nnot record images while charging the flash e Set the mode switch to when shooting still images e Set the mode switch to H when shooting movies e The image size is set to 640 Fine when recording movies Do one of the following Set the image size to other than 640 Fine Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo Recording takes a long time e The NR slow shutter function is activated page 13 This is not a malfunction Troubleshooting The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Shoot in amp Macro recording mode Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance approximately 6 cm or farther 2 3 8 inches or farther W 34 cm or farther 13 3 8 inches or farther T when shooting J Twilight mode aa Landscape mode or i Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images e The Focus preset function is selected Select the auto focus mode page 33 Zoom does not work e The smart zoom cannot be used when The image size is set to 10M or 3 2 Shooting in Multi Burst mode e The digital zoom cannot be used while shooting movies The flash does not work e The flash is set to No Flash page 23 e You cannot use the flash when Mode REC Mode is set to Burst Exp Brktg or Multi Burst page 50 jgo High sensitivity mode Twilight mode or 3 Fireworks
92. ns before and after sundown Cloudy e amp nuaw ay Guisn B 41 48 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Adjusts for fluorescent lighting Incandescent 0s Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall or under bright lighting such as at photography studios Flash WB Adjusts for the flash conditions e You cannot select this item when shooting movies e For details on the white balance see page 9 e Under fluorescent lights that flicker the white balance function may not work correctly even though you yiI select Fluorescent t f e Except in Flash 4WB modes WB is set to Auto when the flash strobes e Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 30 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 ISO Selecting a luminous sensitivity C Small number Large number Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO The larger the number the higher the sensitivity Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed or select a small number to obtain high image quality e For details on the ISO sensitivity see page 9 e Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases e ISO is set to Auto in the Scene mode e When shooting under brighter conditions the camera automatically increases its tone repro
93. o display the Setup screen Using Setup items For details on the operation amp page 62 To cancel the Setup setting Touch Cancel if it appears If it does not appear select the previous setting again e This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off uaasas dnjag ay Guisn m 63 64 For details on the operation amp page 62 f Camera 1 The default settings are marked with yY AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode Single S AF Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects Monitor M AF Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down This mode shortens the time needed for focusing e Battery consumption is faster than in Single mode Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom up to 3x When the zoom scale exceeds 3x the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion This is Smart zoom not available when the image size is set to 10M or 3 2 S Q e The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table Precision Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6x but the Precision digital zoom image quality deteriorates PQ fOf Does not use the digital zoom Image size and maximum zoom scale u
94. of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo not supplied e You cannot record edit or delete images if you slide the write protect switch to LOCK with a fine tipped object Terminal Vx B4 Write protect switch Memo area Some Memory Stick Duo cards do not have a write protect switch On Memory Stick Duo with this switch the position and shape may vary depending on the Memory Stick Duo e Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo while reading or writing data Data may be corrupted in the following cases When the Memory Stick Duo is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick Duo is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick Duo itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor When you carry or store the Memory Stick Duo put it in the case supplied with it Do not touch the terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo Do not expose the Memory Stick Duo to water Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo within the reach of small childr
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96. on and can be connected to the camera e Set USB Connect to PictBridge in the si Setup menu page 75 e Disconnect and connect the cable for multi use terminal again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to TV Set to CAMERA page 100 Cannot print images e Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi use terminal Turn on the printer For further information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer e If you select Exit during printing images may not be printed Disconnect and connect the cable for multi use terminal again If you still cannot print your images disconnect the cable for multi use terminal turn the printer off and then on then connect the cable for multi use terminal again e You cannot print movies or the images saved in the Album e Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed Printing is canceled e You disconnected the cable for multi use terminal before the 1 PictBridge Connecting mark disappears 114 Troubleshooting Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode e The printer does not provide these functions Consult the printer manuf
97. on the index screen Touch MENU on the screen in step of To play back images stored in the Album to display the menu You cannot delete the images in This date in step of To play back images stored in the Album Touch Delete Select Touch the image you want to delete to mark it with the Delete indicator Touch OK OK e To delete all the images in This date touch AII in this date in step Using the Album S Image data in the Album When the Album becomes full your old image data gets deleted automatically Protect the data you do not want to be deleted page 55 e When the capacity of Album is full with protected images M blinks Although you can record images in the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo you cannot record the images in the Album If you remove the protection of unwanted images you can record the image data in the Album e To create a backup for your image data in the Album perform the procedure explained in Copy page 70 e You cannot transfer the image data in the Album directly to a computer Perform the procedure explained in Copy page 70 Copy the desired image data on the Memory Stick Duo then transfer it to a computer e Data on a Memory Stick Duo or computer cannot be copied to the Album e Even if you protect the images recorded in the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo those same minimized
98. ory Stick Duo or the Album e This option is fixed to All right after the Album playback is selected when you try to set the slide show options on the index screen in the unit of This date To select This Date first select the date of the Album you want to play back suojeiado paagueapy E 39 40 Using the Slide Show On Plays back images in a continuous loop mH After all the images have been played back the slide show ends Interval 2 3se Sets the slide show interval for a Normal slide show eoo Tos Tos Fm To add change Music files You can transfer the desired music Music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during a slide show You can transfer the music by Download Music in the sm Setup menu using the supplied Music Transfer software installed on a computer For details see page 95 e You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera the four preset pieces Music 1 4 can be changed with the desired pieces e The maximum length of each Music file for music playback on the camera is 180 seconds e If you cannot play back a Music file due to damage to the file or other malfunctions execute Format Music page 73 and transfer the music again Painting on still images You can paint or put stamps on still images and save them separately Use the paint pen supplied for this operation e You cannot paint or put stamps on Multi B
99. py BPN 0 0 00 nro nre rne nrrn nenne 72 Write in Album Check Album Format PS Wee Spee reset ecient cain stu tincen E E E 73 Download Music Format Music EE Setup 2 oo cccccccscsececsecsecscecsasssesteatsatsacsesatsstsetstsavsatsnsansansssessesetenteesees 74 LCD Backlight FN Language Beep Initialize man o o a E ices 75 File Number Video Out USB Connect Clock Set S Eo E EE E nessa cede E A A N E LE Calibration Housing Viewing images on a TV screen Viewing images On a TV SCI N ceeeecec eee eeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaaees 78 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows COMPUTETL ccccceecceeeeeeeeseeeeesaeeeeesseeeeeeaneeess 80 Installing the software supplied cececeecseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaees 82 Copying images to your COMPUTED cececceeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeceaeseeeeesaeeeeeees 83 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera using a Memory Stick DUO cicentensuccccsecteicncnedeeeoteheteen E i eon irae 90 Using the Picture Motion Browser supplied cccseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 91 Using the Music Transfer supplied cccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeenaes 95 Using your Macintosh computer ccccecseeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeas 96 Printing still images How to print Still images eee eeceee cece eect tees eee ee reese aaa eeeeeeaaaeeeeeaaaaaes 98 Printing images dir
100. r MESET Exposure Setting Adjusting manually the shutter speed and aperture value Press on screen key Touch Py Camera Manual then to set and return to the previous screen The camera becomes the manual exposure setting mode Touch YISET Selecting the desired camera function Adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value by touching A V MT Exposure Setting F2 8 Shutter speed ae ao When the zoom is set fully to the W side you can select an aperture F2 8 F4 or F8 When the zoom is set fully to the T side you can select an aperture F5 4 F8 F16 You can select a shutter speed from 1 1000 to 30 seconds Aperture value The difference between the manual settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value page 31 on the screen QEV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera Shoot the image e The flash is set to 4 Forcedflash or EA No Flash e At the following settings the adjustment changes only the brightness not the depth of field at F4 and F8 when the zoom is set fully to the W side at F8 and F16 when the zoom is set fully to the T side e Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by for example 1 suojjeiado paagueapy E e When you set the shutter speed slower using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration e When the shutt
101. racket Step Shifting the EV in the Exp Brktg mode Interval Selecting the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode 4 Flash Level Adjusting the amount of flash light Q Contrast Adjusting the contrast of the image E Sharpness Adjusting the sharpness of the image was Setup Changing Setup items NWS WING MENU sasini Eae EA 54 RA Album Displaying the still images in the Album RA Exit Album Finishing play back of images in the Album Ez Slide Show Playing back a series of images Paint Painting on the still images Delete Deleting images Volume Adjusting the volume PJ Folder Selecting a folder for viewing images O Protect Preventing accidental erasure DPOF Adding a Print order mark ch Print Printing images using a printer AJ Resize Changing the image size of a recorded image Rotate Rotating a still image Ye Divide Cutting movies was Setup Changing Setup items E 3e Trimming Recording an enlarged image Table of contents Using the Setup screen USING Setup MOMS ccccccccccccccceteessessesessesseessessesesessesssesseseeatenees 62 D Camera eaea E healer geile wastes 64 AF Mode Red Eye Reduction Digital Zoom AF Illuminator O Camera 2 oinn E a 67 Auto Review M Internal MEMOTyY aaron ee oe en nn eo a 68 Format Gee Memory Stick ccccccecsseccccseeeesceecencceetesceeceeccensessceeeecceeseeseeatess 69 Format Change REC Folder Create REC Folder Co
102. reen or choose Register Folders to View from the File menu The settings screen for Viewed folders registration is displayed 2 Specify the folder with images for importing to register the folder as one of the Viewed folders 3 Click OK The image information is registered in the database e Images in any subfolders of Viewed folders are also registered Changing the Folder to be imported To change the Folder to be imported access the Import Settings screen 1 Choose Import Settings Location for Imported Images from the File menu The Location for Imported Images screen is displayed Import Settings Location for Imported Images Location For imported images C Documents and Settings Only folders registered as viewed folders can be selected 2 Choose the Folder to be imported e You can specify the Folder to be imported from folders registered as Viewed folders Updating image registration information To update image information choose Update Database from the Tools menu e Updating the database may take a while If you rename image files or folders in Viewed folders they cannot be displayed with this software In this case update the database To uninstall the Picture Motion Browser Click Start Control Panel in Windows 2000 Me Start Settings Control Panel
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104. selected location The image files are copied to the My Documents folder e When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite an existing image with a new one the original file data is deleted To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file However note that if you change the file name page 90 you may not be able to play back that image with your camera Stage 4 Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the My Documents folder 1 Click Start My Documents E G G E mail 3 iy Picoses aat 23 My Music wi MSN Explorer ws My Computer Windows Media Player amp Control Panel Q Windows Movie Maker 2 Help and Support Tour Windows XP ia Search Y E Run Paint Log Off Turn Off Computer The contents of the My Documents folder are displayed e If you are not using Windows XP double click My Documents on the desktop 2 Double click the desired image file The image is displayed Jajnduroa noA Buisn E 87 Copying images to your computer To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when e Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal e Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory
105. sing Smart zoom VGA E Mail Approx 17x 16 9 HDTV Approx 5 7x Camera 1 For details on the operation amp page 62 e When you press the zoom button the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows The W side of this line is the optical zoom area wE and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator e The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom e The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom The Wi I or E indicator flashes and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame e When using the smart zoom the image on the screen may look rough However this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red eye phenomenon when using the flash Select this before shooting On Reduces the red eye phenomenon e The flash pre strobes twice or more before shooting Does not use Red Eye Reduction e Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration Also do not let the subject move e Red eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences the distance to the subject if the subject does not see the pre strobe or other conditions uaasas dnjag ay Guisn 65 66 Camera 1 For details on the operation amp page 62 AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supp
106. still images S How to print still images When you print images shot in 16 9 HDTV mode both side edges may be cut off so be sure to check before printing page 113 Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer page 99 aa You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer So Printing directly using a Memory Stick compliant printer You can print images with a Memory Stick compliant printer gt A For details see the operating instructions supplied with the Rs printer BN Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied Picture Motion Browser software and print the images Printing at a shop page 103 You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop You can make a DY Print order mark on images which you want to print out in advance 98 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer P4 PictBridge e PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association In single image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet In index mode You can print several images at a reduced size on a printing sheet You
107. t may be because of camera shake See Hints for preventing blur as follows Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily keeping your arms at your side It is recommended to lean against a tree or a building nearby to steady yourself Shooting with a 2 second delay self timer or using a tripod is also effective Use the flash when you shoot under a low light condition Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter Shutter speed Length of time the camera receives Exposure light Aperture Size of the opening allowing light to pass through l o ISO Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the too much light proper value in the auto adjustment mode Whitish image However you can adjust it manually using the functions below Correct exposure Manual exposure Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually page 30 EV Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera page 31 Underexposure too little light Darker image Metering Mode Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure page 47 Characteristics of shutter speed Characteristics of aperture F value
108. the computer settings The extension for still images is JPG and the extension for movies is MPG Do not change the extension 2 Copy the image file to the Memory Stick Duo folder in the following order Q Right click the image file then click Copy 2 Double click Removable Disk or Sony MemoryStick in My Computer Right click the O0OOMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste OOL stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999 Eile Edit View Favorites Tools Help Heak Search GyFolders lt Bristory 5 GS X so Ee F i bscoOoOOO Using the Picture Motion Browser supplied You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software This section summarizes the Picture Motion Browser and gives the basic instructions Picture Motion Browser overview With the Picture Motion Browser you can e Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer e Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them e Retouch print and send still images as e mail attachments change the shooting date and more e For details on the Picture Motion Browser refer to the Help To access the Help click Start All Programs in Windows 2000 Me Programs Sony Picture Utility Help Picture Motion Browser
109. tons e When the item you want to set is not on the screen touch A F to change the page e You can return to the previous screen by touching 9 iis Image Size 5pic To operate the touch panel press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen e Do not press the touch panel with any pointed object other than the supplied paint pen e Do not press against the LCD screen more than necessary 19 20 Operating the touch panel Dragging the screen Still images can be changed or movies fast forwarded or reversed by dragging the screen during playback To use this function press on screen key to turn off the touch panel buttons Still images The image is changed when you remove your finger from the screen Previous image Movies e Touch the screen to play back the movie e Drag the screen to the right to fast forward and to the left to reverse the movie e Touch again during playback to pause e Drag the screen up down left or right to slide the zoomed screen and display the hidden parts of the image e When the camera is connected to a television and images are being viewed on the television page 78 the screen will not change to the previous or next image even if the camera screen is dragged e When viewing images taken in Multi Burst mode touch the screen to pause the display Drag the paused screen to the right to move one frame forward and to the left to move one fram
110. ts You can change the vividness of the image accompanied by effects Vivid VIVID Natural NATURAL Sepia SEPIA B amp W B amp W e You can select only B amp W and Sepia when shooting movies When Multi Burst is selected the color mode is set to Normal Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Le Metering Mode Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure Y Multi Multi pattern Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The sae H camera determines a well balanced exposure Center aa Measures the center of the image and determines the metering exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Spot metering Measures only a part of the subject e e This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background e For details on the exposure see page 8 e When using spot metering or center weighted metering setting F Focus to Center AF is recommended to focus on the metering position page 32 WB White Bal Adjusting the color tones Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation for example when the colors of an image look strange Daylight 70 Adjusts for outdoors shooting night scenes neon signs fireworks or sunrise or conditio
111. u can still view the minimized images stored in the Album Internal memory suo e1 do p asuenpy E e Still images are recorded in the Album in VGA E Mail 1M for Multi Burst images image size and Standard picture quality The Album can store a maximum of 500 images e If you turn the power off or move the mode switch during Album playback Album playback stops To play back images stored in the Album Set the mode switch to gt Touch MENU Album Images in the Album will be organized by the shooting date Each unit of this group to be displayed on the index screen is called This date Recording year Recording month Recording day Select the This date you want to display with lt gt then touch it All images recorded in This date are displayed on the index screen Recording year month day O Recording time e If you want to return to the previous index screen press Index 39 36 Using the Album 4 Touch the image If the image you want is not on the screen touch lt gt until it appears on the screen The selected image appears e To return to the index screen in This date press mam Index To delete images in the album To delete images on the single image screen Display the image you want to delete then touch MENU to display the menu Touch Delete Delete OK To delete images
112. umber of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images Date Select Day amp Time or Date to insert the date and time on images e When you choose Date the date will be inserted in the order you select page 76 This function may not be provided depending on the printer Size Select the size of the printing sheet Index Select On to print as an index image Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 3 Touch OK The image is printed e Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal while the L9 PictBridge Connecting indicator appears on the screen To print other images After step 3 touch Select and the desired image then perform from step 1 To print images on the index screen Perform Stage 1 Preparing the camera page 99 and Stage 2 Connecting the camera to the printer page 100 then proceed with the following When you connect the camera to a printer the print menu appears Press on screen key to turn off the print menu then proceed as follows Press GWA Index The index screen appears Touch MENU to display the menu Touch D Print Touch the desired printing method safeun jins Gunung p DPOF image AEON All In This Folder Th a 101 102 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Select Selects images and prints all the selected im
113. urst images movies or images in the Album e When viewing recorded images on a TV page 78 you cannot paint the images To display the painting Set the mode switch to pb Touch MENU Paint 1 2 pen button a lt stamp button 7 SHA eraser button a 4 Thickness select button Stamp select button 43 5 Color select button s 6 gt revert button e4 clear all button Internal memory save button Memory Stick save button 9 x exit button To paint characters or graphics Touch J Select the line thickness Touch the thickness select button the desired thickness then PP f QG Paint characters or graphics To stamp Touch Q Select a stamp Touch the stamp select button the desired stamp then QG Put stamps on the image suojjeiado pagueapy E 42 Painting on still images To change the color of the line or stamp Touch the color select button a desired color then 2 e The selected color is applied to both the line and stamp To make corrections Touch gt then rub the part you want to erase using the paint pen Otherwise touch gt to revert to the previous state if you touch amp gt again it returns to the latest state e You can select the thickness of the eraser in the same way as you do for the pen using the thickness select button The selected thickness is applied to both the line and eraser Erasing all p
114. us next image Touch d P during pause To end the slide show Touch Exit during pause e You cannot play back a slide show while connected to PictBridge To set the slide show options You can set how to perform the slide show Touch MENU Slide Show Touch the menu item you want to set Touch the desired setting then 2 Using the Slide Show You can set the following options The default settings are marked with Effects Simpe A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes i Nostalgic A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene Stylish A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo Active A high tempo slide show suitable for active scenes Normal A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined interval e With Simple Nostalgic Stylish and Active effects only still images are displayed only the first image is displayed when the images were taken using Multi Burst mode e When set to Normal Music is set to Off as the default setting The sound of movies will be heard Music Music is prepared for each effect mse Thea eing ra Simei O Fawcett sein Nos sie show se Te deat seing toran acie siden fOf Setting for a Normal slide show No music Image 2 Folder This Date Plays back all images in the selected folder for Album playback images in This Date All Plays back all images stored on the Mem
115. y down during this period the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image uaasas dnjag ay Guisn E 67 68 aa Internal Memory For details on the operation amp page 62 This item does not appear when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera Formats the internal memory e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images The message All data in internal memory will be erased Ready appears Cancel Cancels the formatting Memory Stick For details on the operation page 62 This item appears only when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera Formats the Memory Stick Duo A commercially available Memory Stick Duo is already formatted and can be used immediately e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a Memory Stick Duo including even protected images The message All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready appears Formats the Memory Stick Duo ancel Cancels the formatting Create REC Folder Creates a folder in a Memory Stick Duo for recording images The folder creation screen appears Create REC Folder Creating REC folder 102MSDCF Ready OK Cancel OK A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number and the folder becomes the current recording folder Cancels folder creation e

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