Sony NSC-GC1/GC3 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. 5 DC IN jack The battery is built in within the camera Remove the insulation sheet OQ connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera making sure the power is off QPiug the power cord mains lead to a wall outlet wall socket The 4 CHG lamp lights on and charging starts When the 4 CHG lamp turns off charging is finished Practical charge Charging time Full charge time Approx 120 min Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions e See page 25 for the number of images that can be recorded Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet wall socket close by e Even if the 4 CHG lamp is not lit the AC Adaptor is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet wall socket If some trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet wall socket If you do not operate the camera for a long time disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camera and from a wall outlet wall socket 2 Inserting a Memory Stick Duo not supplied o Insert the Memory Stick Duo all the Memory Stick Duo cover way in as shown in the illustration until it clicks Q open the Memory Stick Duo cover O insert the Memory Stick Du2. The camera has been turned on and off many times The zoom is used frequently The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up The battery power is low _ Approximate recording playback time min Recording time Continuous recording time Shooting movies continuously with an image size of 640 30fps Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop turning the power on off and zooming To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen The remaining amount of battery is shown as follows Battery life and memory capacity Charge the battery The warning indicator flashes t takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances Number of still images and recording time of movies The length of time for movies and the number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions The approximate recording time of movies in the default setting Units hour minute second Movie size 320 30fps Approx 4 MB 0 00 35 Memory Stick Duo formatted with this camera 128 MB 0 19 00 0 34 00 1 10 00 2 20 00 4 55 00 9 40 00 19 30 00 The shooting mode will automatically stop in either of the following situations
3. warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as set forth below Pursuant to this Limited Warranty Sony will at its option i repair the product using new or refurbished parts or ii replace the product with a new or refurbished product For pu rposes ofthis Limited Warranty refurbished means a product or part that has been returned to its original specifications In the event of a defect these are your exclusive remedies Term For a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase of the product Sony will at its option repair or replace with new or refurbished product or parts any product or parts determined to be defective This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the Product any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software Limited Warranty Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your rights and obligations with respect to the software Instructions To obtain warranty service you must deliver the product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Sony authorized service facility specified It is your responsibility to backup any data software or ot
4. When the file size of the movie being recorded exceeds 2 GB After the maximum shooting duration time for each file has passed NSC GCI 2 hours NSC GC3 29 minutes The approximate number of still images in the default setting Units Images Photo size Capacity 9M Internal memory Memory Stick Duo formatted with this camera 390 730 790 1500 1550 2900 3100 7000 The number of images listed is for when REC Mode is set to Normal When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the 29999 indicator appears DD DD o Ol Oo u When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera the display may differ from the actual image size The image quality is Fine on the upper row and Standard on the lower row All numbers measured when using a Memory Stick Duo made by Sony Corporation The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording mediums When measuring media capacity GB equals billion bytes a portion of which is used for data management 29 26 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items below and refer to Network Sharing Camera Handbook PDF Turn the power off and turn it on again after about one minute Press the RESET button using a fine tipped o
5. 320 30fps Shoot high quality movies in sizes suited for display on websites 320 15fps Shoot at a small size for e mail attachment im Photo Size 9M For prints up to A4 8x10 3 2 Shoot in 3 2 aspect ratio 3M For prints up to 10x15 cm 4x6 or 13x18 cm 5x7 2M For prints up to 10x15 cm 4x6 VGA Shoot at a small image size for e mail attachment 11 12 Selecting a camera mode Press MENU then select the desired item in IBI Camera mode page 15 Auto Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically Program Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Also you can select various setting using the menu Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with the preset settings according to the scene Scene Selection 2 Twilight Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere a Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere amp Soft Snap Shoots images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people flowers etc a Landscape Shoots with the focus on a distant subject CR Hi speed Shutter Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places TE Beach Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly amp Snow Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly EM Fireworks Shoots firewor
6. Memory Stick Duo Flash Flash range ISO sensitivity Recommended exposure Index set to Auto approx 0 3 to 2 0 m 11 7 8 inches to 6 feet 6 7 8 inches Input and Output connectors USB jack mini B Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant NSC GC3 You cannot input signals to your camera through this jack A V OUT jack Minijack Video out audio out mono LCD screen LCD panel 6 cm 2 4 type TFT drive Total number of dots 112 320 480 x 234 dots Power general Power Lithium ion battery built in 3 7 V UPA ACOS AC Adaptor supplied 5 V Power consumption 1 35 W Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dimensions 29 x 104 x 56 mm 1 3 16 x 4 1 8 x 2 1 4 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 150 g 5 oz including strap etc Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible UPA ACO5 AC Adaptor Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Output voltage DC 5 V See the lavel on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dimensions Approx 50 x 26 x 68 mm 2 x 1 1 16 x 2 3 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 160 g 5 oz excluding the power cord mains lead Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks e
7. Memory Stick w Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK DUDO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Dua Memory Stick Micro MagicGate and MAGICGATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Google is a registered trademark of Google Inc In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual 31 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based eco Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using VOC ink Printed in China MIAN 3273550120 SONY NSC GC1 GC3 Follow the steps below before using the camera to use the built in battery 1 Remove the insulation sheet See illustration above 2 Charge the built in battery of the camera Pour utiliser la batterie int gr e
8. cable using the proper procedures described above Otherwise files stored on the Memory Stick PRO Duo may not be updated correctly Also disconnecting the USB cable improperly may cause a malfunction of the Memory Stick PRO Duo Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera OS pre installed Mac OS 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X v10 1 to v10 4 USB jack Provided as standard CPU iMac eMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac G3 G4 G5 series Mac mini Memory 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Q Note Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer PictBridge Web Camera and Mass Storage default setting modes This section des
9. of the following situations When the file size of the movie being recorded exceeds 2 GB After the maximum shooting duration time for each file has passed NSC GC 1 2 hours NSC GC3 29 minutes 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 You cannot record images while charging the flash Press MODE and set the camera to recording mode to shoot a movie or a still image Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject The smear phenomenon is occurring and white black red purple or other streaks appear on the image This phenomenon is not a malfunction Your camera cannot playback images Press MODE to change to the playback mode page 13 The folder file name has been changed on your computer When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection You cannot install Picture Motion Browser Check the computer environment required to install Picture Motion Browser Install Picture Motion Browser in an orderly manner page 18 Change the USB mode of the camera to Mass Storage PMB Portable does not start Change the USB mode of the camera
10. SONY Network Sharing Camera For details on the advanced operations please access Network Sharing Camera Handbook contained on the supplied CD ROM via a computer Instruction Manual Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference NSC GC1 GC3 Pauw Memory STICK mm 2007 Sony Corporation 3 273 550 12 1 Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No NSC GC Serial No To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Read this first CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instruction Do not incinerate or disassemble may explode or release toxic materials Do not short circuit may cause burns For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium lon batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batter
11. Setup eecenneeenn 15 Menu items une 15 Enjoying your computer ssessscssscessseeceeeececeseeetsenensnsenecs 16 Viewing Network Sharing Camera Handbook PDF c 16 What you can do with a Windows computer a 16 Using your Macintosh computer iii 20 Indicators on the screen ccccccccsesseseceeceeesseeesecceccceeeetsessnsccess 22 Battery life and memory capacity recense 24 Battery life and the available recording and playback time 24 Number of still images and recording time of movies n 25 Troubleshooting nn eese esee eene nier ner nn rata 26 Battery and power eee 26 Shooting movies still images aeiiae kee eee 26 Viewing images iii 27 Computers iii er A LEE EE EE EE s 27 Precautions cecceceecsesscsssseessseneeeeauecsuacucenseseeensaaeeseeeesesssaaaneaasss 29 Getting started ee ORE OUS Checking the accessories supplied e AC Adaptor UPA ACOS 1 e USB cable 1 Power cord mains lead 1 se TARA e Hand strap 1 UV CD ROM Net Sharing CAM Application Software 1 page 16 Picture Motion Browser software Picture Motion Browser Guide Network Sharing Camera Handbook PDF nstruction Manual this manual 1 Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped etc 1 Charging the built in battery Insulation sheet AC Adaptor
12. Viewing Network Sharing Camera Handbook PDF For advanced use of your camera see Network Sharing Camera Handbook PDF To view Network Sharing Camera Handbook PDF you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer _ For Windows users 1 Turn on the computer 2 Place the CD ROM supplied in the disc drive of your computer The select screen for installation appears 3 Click Handbook PDF The installation screen for Network Sharing Camera Handbook PDF appears 4 Select the desired language and the model name of your camera then click Handbook PDF Installation starts When the installation is completed the short cut icon of Network Sharing Camera Handbook appears on the desktop of your computer The model name of your camera is printed on its bottom surface 5 Click Exit Exit then remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer _ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on the computer 2 Place the CD ROM supplied in the disc drive of your computer 3 Open the Handbook folder in the CD ROM double click the GB folder and then drag and drop the Handbook pdf on the computer Double click Handbook pdf to view the handbook What you can do with a Windows computer Take either of the following ways to connect the camera with a Windows computer and enjoy the functions When using various functions By using the software Picture Motion Brows
13. age Press MENU and select fALanguage in Setup 1 page 15 You can turn off the operation beeps by selecting Beep in Setup 1 page 15 10 Focus range j Switch MODE button u ee Rec mode Self timer button Multi selector MENU button Flash button Zoom button MOVIE button PHOTO button POWER button IL Screen display switch button He fn Image Size button oy aera ee X BN ANR LT ma 4 E M Q open the LCD panel to turn the power on You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER o Make sure the HE fx Rec mode lamp lights up confirm the composition Position the subject in the center of the screen O start shooting When shooting movies Movies Still images Press MOVIE To stop recording press MOVIE again When shooting still images Press PHOTO When shooting movies the angle of view will change from when shooting still images The shooting mode will automatically stop in either of the following situations When the file size of the movie being recorded exceeds 2 GB After the maximum shooting duration time for each file has passed NSC GCI 2 hours NSC GC3 29 minutes When shooting movies the anti blur function will be set on Useful functions for shooting W T Using the zoom Press T to zoom press W to undo zoom d Close up mode Slide the Focus ra
14. an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Specifications a Camera System Image device 7 13 mm 1 2 5 type CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera Approx 5 040 000 2 592 x 1 944 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 5 040 000 2 592 x 1 944 pixels still images Approx 460 000 768 x 598 pixels movies Lens f 7 95 mm 48 30 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera F3 5 for movies f 2 6 95 mm 42 17 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera F3 5 for still images Exposure control Automatic exposure Scene Selection 9 modes White balance Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Flash File format DCF compliant sull images Exif Ver 2 21 JPEG compliant DPOF compatible Movies MPEG4 compliant Monaural Recording media Internal Memory approx 4 MB
15. be destroyed Always protect your data by making a back up copy Notes on recording playback Before you start recording make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Read Precautions page 29 before operating the camera Be careful not to get the camera wet Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable light It may cause the malfunction of your camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or play back properly Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 29 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the recording medium unusable or cause image data breakdown damage or loss Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface resulting in insufficient light emission When connecting your camera to another device with a cable be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunctio
16. bject and turn on the power 9 Q 9 9 RESET button Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility When repairing the camera we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to improve the condition However Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data Cannot turn on the camera Remove the insulation sheet The battery is discharged Charge the battery page 7 The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet wall socket Connect it to the wall outlet wall socket page 7 The power turns off suddenly If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery Turn on the camera again page 9 The battery remaining indicator is incorrect This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one Fully discharge and then charge the battery to correct the display The battery is discharged Charge the battery page 7 Your camera cannot record images Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo page 25 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 13 Change the Memory Stick Duo The shooting mode will automatically stop in either
17. cribes the Mass Storage as an example For details on PictBridge see Network Sharing Camera Handbook 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 ona computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer then connect the supplied USB cable Perform the same procedure as described in step 8 in Installing Picture Motion Browser page 18 2 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer CD Double click the newly recognized icon DCIM still images or MP ROOT movies 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 For details on the storage location of the images and file names see Network Sharing Camera Handbook 3 View images on the computer Double click the hard disk icon 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 Disconnecting the USB cable Removing a Memory Stick Duo nserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory 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 di
18. d only in the United States LIMITATION ON DAMAGES SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state 3 272 317 01 ETHER
19. d waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with an or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Notes on using your camera Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo back up Do not turn off the camera or remove Memory Stick Duo while the access lamp is lighted as the internal memory data or Memory Stick Duo data may
20. ding on the operating system of the computer On image data compatibility This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media etc Table of contents Read this first cc 2 Notes on using your Camera ceca ees 3 Getting started eene nnns nnns esses sss anas 6 Checking the accessories supplied n es 6 1 Charging the built in battery ue 7 2 Inserting a Memory Stick Duo not supplied ooo ccccccccceeecer cece 8 3 Turning the camera on setting the clock aaae n 9 To change the language n se Reemi nns 9 Shooting images easily scccssscsseececesessecceessseseccesesseseceseess 10 Useful functions for shooting o an EEEE 11 Viewing Editing images eeeseeeeeeeenenn nnne eene 13 Changing the settings Menu
21. e agreement go on to the next screen To display the License Agreement screen of PMB Portable double click APP folder in the external drive PMBPORTABLE double click EULA and then select the language of your choice Recommended USB cable connection To assure the proper functioning of your camera connect your camera to a computer as below Connect the Y USB jack of the camera and a computer using the USB cable Do not connect anything to other USB ports of a computer When connecting to a computer with a USB keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard equipment connect the camera to another USB port using the USB cable Q Notes Operations are not guaranteed when multiple USB devices are connected to a computer Be sure to connect the USB cable to a USB port If the USB cable is connected to a computer via a USB Keyboard or USB hub operations are not guaranteed To disconnect the USB cable 1 Click the Unplug or eject hardware icon on the task tray on the bottom right of the desk top 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device nis ge r ien b 1 i 1 a B TIG Hi Safely remove USE Mass Storage Device Sabely remo Dried 3 Click OK Windows 2000 only 19 20 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the computer Q Notes Before turning off your camera disconnect the USB eable following the proper procedures described above Disconnect the USB
22. e the built in battery On disposal of the camera take the following steps to remove the built in battery 1 Make sure your camera has been disconnected from the power source 2 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover page 8 and loosen off the two screws using a cross head screwdriver 3 Insert a flat bladed screwdriver etc into the groove A and lift the cover up in the direction of the arrow until the cover does not lower back down 20 30 4 Insert a flat bladed screwdriver etc into the Memory Stick Duo slot and lift the cover up in the direction of the arrow Shift the cover while lifting it up to avoid the tab 5 Take the cover off and remove the battery with the bottom surface of the camera facing down Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with
23. ectX 7 or later compatible video card Minimum 1 024 x 768 dots High Color 16 bit color Others y USB port this must be provided as standard Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compatible is recommended DVD burner CD ROM drive is necessary for installation of Picture Motion Browser For PMB Portable the disk volume required on using the program temporarily is approximately GB Q Note Operations are not guaranteed even on computers fulfilling the above system requirements For example other open or background applications currently running may limit product performance 17 18 Installing Picture Motion Browser You need to install Picture Motion Browser to your Windows computer before connecting your camera to the computer The installation is required only for the first time Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS 1 Confirm that your camera is not connected to the computer 2 Turnon the computer Q Notes Log on as an Administrator for installation Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software 3 Place the supplied CD ROM in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears If it does not appear double click see My Computer SONYPICTUTIL Under Windows Vista the AutoPlay screen may appear Select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the insta
24. electronic coupon good for a 15 discount on the purchase of Net sharing CAM accessories at the online Sonystyle Store sr OM REESE o 2 VCT MTK LCS GCA MSX MAGS 15 discount Travel Tripod Carrying Case 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Total Savings Sales tax and shipping apply Offer valid until December 31 2008 For the full terms and conditions visit http productregistration sony com Features specifications and price are subject to change without notice Subject to avail ability Customer Support If you have any questions comments related to this product please visit our Customer Support website at www sony com service if you do not have Internet access please call 1 800 222 SONY 2007 Sony Electronics Inc All right reserved Sony lilke no other 3 275 123 01 Memory Stick PRO Duo and Sony Style are trademarks of Sony E Picture Motion Browser Ver 2 1 03 for NSC GC1 GC3 for pour Windows e Network Sharing Camera Handbook Guide pratique de l appareil photo pour pa e Product Registration Enregistrement for pour Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Windows Vista 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Les ditions 64 bits et Starter Edition ne sont pas prises en charge 2007 Sony Corporation All rights reserved Sony Corporation Tous droits r serv s 3 272 522 01 ose ONES LIMITED WARRANTY uso Sony Electronics Inc Sony
25. enu o Select the desired menu item with lt gt on the Multi selector 400 200 100 80 emm e In REC mode BB I is indicated You cannot set an item with I REB indicator in gray In PLAY mode press the Multi selector after setting an item Select a setting with A V Press MENU to turn off the menu To select a Setup item CD Press MENU Select oils Setup in step and then press on the Multi selector 3 Select the item to set with A V 4 P Setup2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode For details on the menu items see Network Sharing Camera Handbook PDF Menu for shooting Camera REC Mode Color Mode Flash Level EV Saturation White Bal Sharpness ISO Setup P Quality Menu for viewing P4 Folder J Resize On Protect Rotate DPOF Yo Divide D Print simh Setup IT Slide _ Setup items i Camera Function Guide Hed Eye Reduction T Memory Stick Tool Change REC Folder Copy Auto Review Format Create REC Folder Internal Memory Tool Format dus Setup 1 LCD Backlight Language Beep Initialize ulnis Setup 2 File Number Video Out USB Connect Clock Set 19 16 Enjoying your com puter
26. er in the supplied CD ROM you can enjoy the following operations Importing images taken with your camera to a computer Viewing imported images on a computer Creating a disc with edited images Changing the language displayed in PMB Portable When using simply outside your home etc By using the software PMB Portable embedded within the camera you can load images onto computers or upload images on the Web It is also useful when connecting the camera to a computer that is not installed with Picture Motion Browser e By pressing 4 Sharemark button page 14 you can mark movies to upload on the Web For details on the functions and operations of the supplied software see Picture Motion Browser Guide or Help in the PMB Portable PMB Portable is preset with URL of several websites at factory setting Give your consent to the following on using the image upload service etc hereon after referred to as service provided by the websites including those preset by using PMB Portable Depending on websites registration procedures or fees may be required on using the service Follow the terms and conditions of the agreement set by the website on using the service Termination or changes in service may occur depending on certain reasons of the website operator etc Including these situations Sony is not held responsible for any troubles between customers and a third party or any l
27. her materials you may have stored or preserved on your unit It is likely that such data software or other materials will be lost or reformatted during service and Sony will not be responsible for any such damage or loss A dated purchase receipt is required For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your product Visit Sony s Web Site www sony com support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 SONY 7669 Repair Replacement Warranty This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety 90 days whichever is longer Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of Sony This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary use it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason including but not limited to product issues due to acts of God misuse limitations of technology or modification of or to any part of the Sony product This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product This Limited Warranty is vali
28. ies For Customers in the U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
29. in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit not supplied to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images To remov
30. ingle image screen press the Multi selector To display the next previous index screen move the yellow frame up down left right with A V lt 4 gt 13 To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed press i W Delete and select Select with A V on the Multi selector 2 Select the images you want to delete with A W lt 4 P then press the Multi selector to display the W Delete indicator on the selected image 3 Press X QT Delete 4 Select OK with P To delete all the images in the folder select All In This Folder with A V in step 1 instead of Select To view images on TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with the A V connecting cable supplied H To audio video input jacks 2 c A N connecting cable To select images to upload on a website Sharemark 1 Press MODE to set the camera to playback mode 2 Select images to upload on a website and press 9 Sharemark button To select images in Single Image mode select mark with A W on the Multi selector To remove the Sharemark from an image select the image to remove the Sharemark and take the same steps as when marking a Sharemark on an image By using the software PMB Portable embedded in the camera you can easily upload images marked with Sharemarks page 16 14 Changing the settings d Cam Multi selector xS A MENU button O Press MENU to display the m
31. ks in all their splendor Q Candle Shoots candlelit scenes without spoiling the atmosphere Viewing Editing images gt Play mode lamp Q Q Playback zoom Index MODE button Multi selector MENU button w 5 Sharemark button POWER button His fn Delete button Q Open the LCD panel to turn the power on You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER Press MODE to set the camera to playback mode i Play mode lamp lights up Plays back movies or still images Movie Press the Multi selector to playback a movie Press it again to stop playback Press to fast forward to rewind Press the Multi selector to return to normal playback Press V to display the volume control screen then adjust the volume with A V Still image Select an image with lt P on the Multi selector iJ To delete images 1 Press MODE to set the camera to playback mode 2 Press e M Delete while display in single image mode or in index mode 3 Select Delete with A on the Multi selector Q amp To view an enlarged image playback zoom Press Q while displaying a still image To undo the zoom press Q Adjust the position A W lt 4 gt Cancel playback zoom Press the Multi selector Viewing an index screen Press E Index button to display the index screen while a still image is displayed Select an image with A W lt 4 P gt on the Multi selector To return to the s
32. llation 4 Click Install 5 Select the language for the application to be installed then click Next 6 Check your area and country region then click Next 7 Read License Agreement select I accept the terms of the license agreement if you agree then click Next 8 Connect your camera to the computer following the steps below 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the camera and a wall outlet wall socket 2 Open the LCD panel to turn the power on 3 Connect the y USB jack of the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable y USB jack jJ LS J USB cable 9 When Connecting appears on the screen of the camera click Next on the connection confirmation screen of the computer Q Notes Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears you do not need to restart it at this time Restart your computer after completing the installation t may take some time for the authentication 10 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software One of the following installation screens appears depending on the computer environment Check the screen and follow the instructions displayed to install the required software Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime Windows 2000 only Software required to handle movies Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Software required to handle movies Windows 2000 Windows XP only 11 Restart the computer if required to complete the ins
33. n of your camera Movies other than those shot edited or composed on this camera cannot be played back Notes on the LCD screen and lens 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 Do not hold the camera by only holding the LCD panel Note on disposal transfer When using software embedded in the camera personal information such as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on the internal memory of the camera When transferring the camera to others or on disposal do so after deleting the information input Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright About changing the language setting The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using your camera if necessary page 9 About this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice The screenshots are from Windows XP The scenes may vary depen
34. nge switch to g Close up when shooting a subject close up A Normal shooting Approx 1 0 m or farther 3 feet 3 3 8 inches or farther a close up shooting Approx 60 cm to 1 0 m 1 feet 11 5 8 inches to 3 feet 3 3 8 inches 14 Flash Selecting a flash mode for still images Press button repeatedly until the desired icon is displayed on the LCD screen No indicator Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight default setting 5 Flash forced on gsL Slow synchro Flash forced on The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light amp Flash forced off While charging the flash CHG lamp lights on and is displayed Using the self timer Press Self timer button No indicator Not using the self timer Using the self timer If you press PHOTO countdown timer is displayed and after rapid beep sounds are heard the camera will shoot IC Changing the screen display Each time you press O button the display changes as follows Histogram on Indicators off Indicators on Selecting the image size Press 8 Qi Image size button to select ma Photo Size or H Movie Size with lt P gt on the Multi selector then select the desired image size with A V To turn off the Image Size menu press the fis QI button again EH Movie Size 640 30fps Shoot high quality movies in sizes suited for display on TV
35. o not supplied all the way in until it clicks Qciose the Memory Stick Duo cover When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted The camera records plays back images using the internal memory approx 8 MB To remove Memory Stick Duo Open the Memory Stick Duo cover Make sure that the access lamp is not lit then push the Memory Stick Duo in once Never remove Memory Stick Duo when the access lamp is lit This may cause damage to data in the Memory Stick Duo 3 Turning the camera on setting the clock LCD screen POWER button MENU button o Multi selector Tilt the Multi selector side to side and up and down to select and press the center to set the setting ClockSet 2007 01 011 12 00 QO open the LCD panel to turn the power on Cancel Open and lift the LCD panel up to a 90 degrees angle from the camera CD then rotate it to the desired angle 2 180 degrees max 2 90 degrees ma You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER button Oset the clock with the Multi selector 1 Select the date display format with A V 2 Select each item with 4 gt and set the numeric value with A V 3 Select OK To turn the power off Press POWER button To change the date and time Press MENU and select Clock Set in Setup 2 page 15 _To change the langu
36. off the power of the camera remove the USB cable and re start the computer Insert the CD ROM into the disk drive 21 28 10 Re install the USB driver by taking the following steps CD Double click My Computer Right click SONYPICTUTIL E disk drive The driver letter such as E may differ depending on the computer you are using 3 Click Open double click USB Driver and then double click setup exe Note The computer may not operate properly when you delete devices other than USB Composite Device USB Audio Device or USB Device ale Press MENU and select H Setup mm Setup 2 USB Connect and then Web Camera page 15 The Web Camera function is not available for Picture Motion Browser Precautions Do not use store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera
37. oss to customers on using the service To view the website you will be redirected by a server run by Sony hereon after referred to as Sony server You may not be able to access the website because of server maintenance etc On termination of the operation of Sony server the termination will be informed of beforehand on Sony websites etc The URL redirected to by Sony server may be recorded for improving future Sony products and services In this case only the URL will be recorded and other information such as personal data will not be recorded Using a Macintosh computer For details on using a Macintosh computer refer to Using your Macintosh computer page 20 Environment for using Picture Motion Browser and PMB Portable OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SPA Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported e Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment CPU Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is necessary Application DirectX 9 0c or later This product is based on DirectX technology It is necessary to have DirectX installed Windows Media Player 9 or later Sound Card Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory Windows 2000 Windows XP 512 MB or more Windows Vista GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 300 MB Display Dir
38. sconnected from the computer 21 22 Indicators on the screen Each time you press Screen display switch button the display changes page 11 In shooting standby E 4001 2 0Ev 00 28 25 4 When playing back movies C3 Dr 1242 ml z 2 HE On F640 30f 100 00 00 gt 101 0012 2007 1 4 BACK NEXT 1 9 30AM VOLUME qam CGA VOL Id iio ea 150400 2 0EV 101 0012 2007 1 1 9 30AM gt BACK NEXT VOLUME Battery remaining Zoom scaling i 57 a 4 Camera mode Scene Selection a COUL S CET B amp W SEPIA Color mode VIVID F640 30f 320 30f Image size F320 15f Cem L3 3h Com Cveca Coven gt m gt Playback Stop Slide Show fast forward pp 44 Fast forward Rewind PictBridge connecting BO PictBridge connecting Do not disconnect the USB cable while the icon is displayed ispay Red eye reduction 4 9 G Flash mode Csm C32 Com Image size Com Cvea Caves FINE STD Image quality Bn Still image shooting mode Remaining number of recordable images LA book 419 I1891 Menu Guide menu Pressing MENU switches Ble DEL TS TES the menu guide menu on off 101 0012 Folder file number 2007 1 1 Recorded date time of the 9 30 AM playback image lt gt BACK Select images NEXT VOLUME Adjust
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40. tallation 12 Remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer Operating the Picture Motion Browser After you install the software shortcut icons for Picture Motion Browser and Picture Motion Browser Guide are created on the desktop For the basic operation of Picture Motion Browser see Picture Motion Browser Guide Double click to start Picture Motion Browser Picture Motion Browser Double click to start Picture Motion Browser Guide Picture Motion Brewizer Guide _ Operating the PMB Portable The steps to take when operating a computer that is not installed with Picture Motion Browser are explained here CD Connect the computer with the camera page 18 2 Select PMBPORTABLE in the AutoRun screen The PMB Portable will start up If the AutoRun screen does not appear double click PMB_ Portable exe PMB Portable exe is within the camera which will be recognized by the computer as an external drive when connected For a computer with Picture Motion Browser installed the screen to select whether to upload the image on the Web or load the image to computer using Picture Motion Browser will appear For details on how to operate PMB Portable see the Help within PMB Portable The License Agreement screen will appear when you start up PMB Portable for the first time Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of th
41. the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as househol
42. to Mass Storage Picture Motion Browser does no work correctly Finish Picture Motion Browser and restart your computer Your camera is not recognized by the computer Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard mouse and your camera Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the camera and restart the computer then connect the computer and your camera again in an orderly manner page 18 Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates For details on the media check tool see Picture Motion Browser Guide Install Picture Motion Browser page 18 Cannot use the Web Camera N o1 The camera and a computer are connected with USB cable before the USB driver is installed Follow the steps below to uninstall the driver not recognized correctly and install the USB driver again Log on to the computer with the user ID of the administrator authority Make sure the camera is connected to the computer Click Start Right click My Computer and click Property System Property screen will appear Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Click View and click Devices by type If the driver below not correctly recognized is installed right click it and click Uninstall Sony Network Sharing Camera in Other Devices When Confirm Device Removal screen appears click OK and delete it Turn
43. volume This does not appear when using internal memory Histogram e appears when histogram display is disabled Change folder This does not appear when using internal memory Playback folder This does not appear when using internal memory Image number Number of images recorded in selected folder Display Indication Recording mode Sharemark Print order DPOF mark Protect Display Indication F640 30f 320 30f Image size F320 15f 2 0EV Exposure Value 00 28 25 Remaining recordable time Movie recording mode 4 Flash White balance Vane ef AWB 2000 Shutter speed Aperture value 1S0400 ISO number Indication Exposure Value Movie recording Recording time 23 24 Battery life and the available recording and playback time The tables show the approximate time min that the images can be recorded played back with the built in battery at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Note that the available recording and playback time may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use Battery capacity decreases as you use it more as the time passes The available recording and playback time and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions The surrounding temperature is low The flash is used frequently
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