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Sony DSC-T9 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Con C32 Cm Image size step 4 in Gh Ca Gao Read This First 5 ku mS joao s 60 401 0012 2005 1 1 9 30AM lt gt BACK NEXT VOLUME as Protect 42 LY Print order DPOF mark 78 When playing back movies Change folder 41 This does not appear when 60min a a using internal memory 1 gt i 8 8 3 l Qx1 3 Zoom scaling step 6 in VOL 00 00 12 P so Pipo Read This First 4 Step Frame by frame playback 12 16 37 p Playback step 6 in 2 m Read This First P em Do amp te E ys VOL MIEI Volume step 6 in Read This First 2 Display Indication 101 0012 Folder file number 41 w Playback bar step 6 in Read This First 3 5 This First 4 Display Indication DV Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal 76 2 0EV Exposure Value 33 1s0400 ISO numter 37 Metering mode 36 4 amp Flash WB White balance 36 e2 9 AWB 500 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture value Playback image step 6 in Read This First Display Indication Display Indication M PictBridge conn
2. If the Removable Disk icon is not displayed see page 88 64 2 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display the menu and click Copy Be EF vev Fawkes Iols Hap fy Qisach are roy US D X A E C E E On the storage destination of the image files see page 66 3 Double click the My Documents folder Then right click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click Paste Qh edie Je E OF OC Pin toasts Jee So My Documents ere joe awers A 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 67 you may not be able to play back that image with your camera Stage 5 Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the My Documents folder 1 Click Start My Documents Guest Grr comiter Becerra Q rep 8 s0p t The contents of the My Do
3. Select Selects images and prints all the selected images Select the image you want to print with A V lt gt then press to display the W mark Repeat this procedure to select other images Then press MENU 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 75 saheun jns Guyuud 11 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 LY 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 Ly 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 When you mark ima
4. You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo by mistake All the data on the Memory Stick Duo is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it We recommend that you set the write protect switch on the Memory Stick Duo to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure page 97 Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot e Check whether the computer and the card reader support Memory Stick PRO Duo Users of computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers e If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported connect the camera to the computer pages 60 to 62 The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo Internal memory The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory e There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it step 4 in Read This First Cannot record images using the internal memory e There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it step 4 in Read This First The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo e The data is not deleted after copying Execute the Format command page 52 to format the internal memory after copying the data Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a
5. 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 e 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 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 No image for Slide Show The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played in a Slide Show with music Connect to PictBridge device e You tried to print images before the printer connection was established Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer Music Error e Delete the Music file or replace it with anormal Music file Execute Format Music then download anew Music files No printable image e You tried to execute DPOF image without placing a DPOF Print order mark on the image s You tried to execute All In This Folder while a folder that holds only movies was selected You cannot print movies Printer busy Paper error No Paper Ink error Low Ink No Ink e Chec
6. Magnifying glass mode step 5 in Read This First Mass Storage sessen 56 Memory Stick Duo 97 Insert Remove step 3 and 4 in Read This First Number of images recording time 21 Write protect switch 97 Memory Stick Tool 53 Menu 30 Items 231 Shooting VIEWING aa Metering Mode eee 36 Moisture condensation Monitor Monochrome MPG Multi AP ou eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Multi Burst eee 37 Multi connector oe 15 Multi pattern metering 36 Multipoint AF ee 34 MUSICsscsscesssssssgaeesctessasesisttess ts 28 Music Transfer 69 71 N NR slow shutter 17 NISC 420i db heddinniiahnn 57 PE erans see Computer PEX iyoniensennissannuni 39 PictBridge sranane 56 74 Picture effect seriosas 39 PicturePackage eeeeeeeeee 68 Pixele ea Sesi 12 Playback zoom step 6 in Read This First Playback see Viewing Playback Edit sinisini 25 Precautions nsn 102 Precision digital zoom 48 x S X 107 108 F Pressing halfway down 10 step 5 in Read This First Print i2e eee kee 73 Index mode eee 74 Single image mode 74 Print order mark Printing at a shop Printing directly Program auto shooting Quick Review step 5 in Read This First REC Mode eee 37 Red Eye Red
7. Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo not supplied Memory Stick PRO Duo with a capacity up to 2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera On the InfoLITHIUM battery pack This camera requires an InfoLITHIUM battery pack T type D infourrHiu TYPE What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera and displays the remaining battery time in minutes On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting The battery 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 tim
8. Warning indicators and messages Others On the Memory Stick eee eee teeter te eeeeeeeeeeee On the InfoLITHIUM battery pack On the battery Charger cece eee eee eee teeeeeeeeeeeeee On the Cyber shot Station eee eee eeeeeeeeeeneeees Precautions cee SPECHICATIONS sc c 2seccissecadesuescancesad iiiaae aa a kA cones Ubi ant Nei Ei I Enjoying the camera amp 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 such as the mode switch page 25 the menus page 30 and so on 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 AE AF lock indicator Then press the button fully down button halfway Flashing indicator gt shutter button straight away down Indicator lit beeps fully down y 2 21E o CD DEES To shoot a still image difficult to focus on Focus page 34 If the image looks blurred even after focusing it 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 Also you can stabilize the camera by leaning against
9. page 30 o Protect MEI Protects images against accidental erasure 2 Protect o n See the following procedure Exit Exits the Protection function To protect images in single image mode Display the image you want to protect Press MENU to display the menu Select 0 Protect with lt gt on the control button then press The image is protected and the O protect indicator appears on the image E 60min Ta on 219 a on 4 gt Protect Exit ae T BACKINEXT To protect other images select the desired image with lt gt then press To protect images in index mode Press a Index to display the index screen Press MENU to display the menu Select 0 Protect with lt gt on the control button then press Select Select with A F then press Select the image you want to protect with A W lt gt then press A green O indicator appears on the selected image o green Repeat step to protect other images Press MENU Select OK with then press The O indicator turns white The selected images are protected e To protect all images in the folder select All In This Folder in step and press Select On with gt then press For details on the operation page 30 To cancel the protection In single image mode Press
10. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile S Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Printed in Japan 2656807120 BIT T Gar Digital SUN vamera Read This First separate volume Explains the set up and basic operations for shooting playback with your camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual and Read This First separate volume thoroughly and retain it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSC T9 Serial No 2005 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera SS Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your TV Troubleshooting Others Index 2 656 807 12 1 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to t
11. 0 Toward Reduces the contrast RSET ESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image D Toward Sharpens the image Normal D Toward Softens the image Setup ojala See page 47 Viewing menu For details on the operation page 30 The default settings are marked with y fa Folder EJ Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with Memory Stick Duo OK See the following procedure 2 Cancel Cancels the selection Select the desired folder with lt gt on the control button Select Folder 4 0 102 Folder Name 102MSDCF No Of Files 9 Created 2005 1 1 1 05 34am Select OK with A then press amp On the folder The camera stores images in a specified folder of a Memory Stick Duo page 53 You can change the folder or create a new one e To create a new folder Create REC Folder page 53 To change the folder for recording images Change REC Folder page 54 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 2 Moves to the previous folder Moves to the next folder Ay Moves to either the previous and next folders nuaw y buisn 41 For details on the operation
12. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Black white red blue green points Exposing the LCD screen the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors e Do not press against the LCD screen The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction Be careful not to bump the lens and be careful not to apply force to it or cause image data breakdown damage or loss On image data compatibility e This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoo
13. 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 67 Folder error e A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo For example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select another folders or create a new folder page 53 Cannot create more folders e The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the Memory Stick Duo You cannot create any folders if this is the case Cannot record e The camera cannot record images in the selected folder Select a different folder page 54 File error e An error occurred while the image was playing back File protect e Release the protection page 43 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 are trying to play back a file that is not compatible with the camera WA Vibration warning indicator e Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light Use the flash turn on the anti blur function or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera S S lt 3 gt Q Q Qe 95 640 Fine is not available
14. in step or of To protect images in single image mode In index mode Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step of To protect images in index mode Press to turn the o indicator gray Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected Press MENU select OK with gt and then press To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select All In This Folder in step of To protect images in index mode and press Select Off with gt then press e Note that formatting the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo erases all the data stored on the recording media even if images are protected and these images cannot be recovered It may take some time to protect an image Adds a DY Print order mark to images you want to print page 78 D Print See page 74 Slide See page 27 EN Resize 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 6M 3M The setting size is just a guideline 1M step 4 in Read This First VGA Cancel Cancels resizing nuaw ay buisn 43 44 For details on the operation page 30 Display the image you want to resize Press MENU to display the menu elect Resize wit on the control button then press Sel EJ Resize with l
15. stay 00 00 00 00 28 25 Ml H3 Saturation 40 IE C 32 00 Q9 Contrast 40 a 3 on AF illuminator 50 L 4 C Metering mode 36 P4 Picture effect 39 2t w 2 0e5 Display Indication 1 NA Macro step 5 in Read This First Display Indication SAF MAF AF mode 48 60min Battery remaining step tl ma AF range finder frame 1 in Read This First oO indicator 34 e AE AF lock gt step 5 in 1 0m Focus preset distance 34 Read This First BRK Eh HH Recording mode 25 37 OFF STEADY SHOT OFF step 5 in Read This First 4B Bs 1 White balance 36 he STBY Standby Recording a movie REC step 5 in Read This First 3 Display indication Display Indication Spot metering cross hair Cem Cate Ca Image size step 4 in 36 Cih Cea Ges Read This First re AF range finder frame 34 Bu td OD a FINE STD Image quality 37 ot tr Recording folder 53 us e This does not appear when using internal memory Remaining internal 5 the vibration warning appears you can still shoot images However we recommend that you turn on the anti blur function using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera on the screen on the previous page memory capacity
16. 5 in Read This First Underexposure eee 11 USB Connect cece 56 USB Driver eects 60 Using your camera abroad gt step 1 in Read This First VGA step 4 in Read This First Video CD cccccecceeeeee 68 71 Video OUt wo cette 57 Viewing Movie step 6 in Read This First Still image step 6 in Read This First Viewing MENU eee 41 Volume step 6 in Read This First W Warning indicators and messages White balance oe 36 Windows computer 58 Recommended environment 59 Wrist strap in Read This First Write protect switch 97 Z Zoom step 5 in Read This First S X 109 110 Trademarks Cyber shot and Cyber shot Station are trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick E Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo MagicGate and MAGIC GATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation e InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation e PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows Media and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS QuickTime iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered tra
17. Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it 97 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 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
18. Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation page 47 This item does not appear when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera The default settings are marked with y Formats the internal memory e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels the formatting Select OK with A on the control button then press The message All data in internal memory will be erased Ready appears Select OK with A then press The format is complete Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation page 47 This item appears only when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera The default settings are marked with y 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 OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels the formatting Select OK with A on the control button then press The message All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready appears Select OK with A then press The format is complete Create REC Folder Creates a folder in a Memory Stick Duo for recording images uaasas dnjag ay Gus i OK Se
19. 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 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 Recordable number of still images and time of movies in the Internal Memory are as follows The number of still images The image quality is Fine on the upper line and Standard on the lower line Units Images Size Capacity 6M 3 2 3M 1M VGA 16 9 58MB 19 19 37 91 357 60 35 35 67 170 892 111 The recording time of movies Units hour minute second Size Capacity 640 Standard 160 58MB 0 02 40 0 42 47 22 On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy back up data without fail 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 64 MB or more then perform the procedure explained in Copy page 54 To copy back up data on a hard disc of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 60 to 65 without a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera e You cannot move im
20. Speaker Piezo electric speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible BC CS3 battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz 3 2 W Output voltage DC 4 2 V 500 mA Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 66x23x91 mm 2 5 8x29 32x3 5 8 inches W H D Mass Approx 70 g 2 7 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP FT1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Capacity 2 4 Wh 680 mAh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice s1a 0 H 105 AC Adaon 15 step 1 in Read This First Accessories supplied in Read This First AE AF lock indicator 35 step 5 in Read This First AF Iluminator ee 50 AP lok rannan 35 AF Modiin 48 AF range finder frame 34 AF range finder frame IG e r PARE 34 A E ona 11 Auto adjustment mode step 5 in Read This First Auto FOCUS cece 10 Auto power off function step 2 in Read This First Auto Review 50 Battery charger oo 100 step 1 in Read This First Battery pack Battery life 24 Charging step 1 in Read This First Install Remove step 1 in Read This First Remaining indicator step 1 in Read This First Beach mode
21. Start Music Transfer 7 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 55 Execute Restore defaults on Music Transfer All Music files return to the preset music and Music in the Slide menu is set to Off Select a suitable Music file for the slide show effect page 28 You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using Initialize however other settings will also be reset gt Ss S S lt 3 8 3 3 S S Q e For details on using Music Transfer see the on line help in Music Transfer Technical support for PicturePackage ImageMixer VCD is provided by the Pixela User Support Center For more support information refer to the leaflet in the supplied CD ROM package 69 70 Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using ImageMixer VCD2 supplied or change your desired music in Slide Show using Music Transfer Recommended computer environment Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Mac OS 9 1 9 2 or Mac OS X v10 0 or later USB connector Provided as standard e We recommend that you have QuickTime 6 or later pre installed on your computer Recommended environment for using ImageMixer VCD2 Music Transfer OS pre installe
22. appears on the screen of the camera USB Mode Mass Storage Access indicators Memory Stick Switch on MENU 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 56 Stage 4 A Copying images to a computer T XP For Windows 98 98SE 2000 Me follow the procedure explained in Stage 4 B Copying images to a Computer on page 64 e For Windows XP when the wizard screen does not appear automatically follow the procedure explained in Stage 4 B Copying images to a Computer on page 64 This section describes an example of copying images to a My Documents folder 1 After making a USB connection in Stage 3 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 Windows can pefo the same action each tine you inset dich or connect a device wih ths kind et fle E Pictues What do you wart Widows t do Aways do the selected action The Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears 2 Click Next The images saved on the Memory Stick Duo of the camera app
23. battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged Also even if the battery pack is not fully charged you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is 4 e If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera then store it in a cool dry place This is to maintain the battery pack functions page 99 e For details on the usable battery pack see page 99 Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media etc Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or Memory Stick Duo while the access lamp is lighted as the internal memory data or Memory Stick Duo data may be destroyed Always protect your data by making a back up copy See page 23 for the data back up method Notes on recording playback e This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Read Precautions page
24. e For automatic creation of a Music Video Slideshow page 68 a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required e When using ImageMixer VCD2 a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended e This software is compatible with DirectX technology DirectX must be installed for use e A separate software application for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD Rs Notes on connecting your camera to a computer e 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 Auto default setting Mass Storage and PTP modes This section describes the Auto and Mass Storage as examples For details on PTP see page 56 When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time S S amp S S lt 3 S 3 3 S S 2 59 60 Copyi
25. 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 76 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 e The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 76 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 92 Others Your camera does not work e Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera page 99 The battery level is low The indicator appears Charge the battery pack step 1 in Read This First The power is on but the camera does not work e The built in microcomputer is not working properly Remove the battery pack and then after one minute insert the battery pack and turn on the camera Cannot identify an indicator on the screen e See page 16 The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it page 102 The camera becomes warm when
26. gt button Mode switch button 1 Turn on the power 2 Press MENU to display the menu MENU button Control button 3 After pressing gt on the control button go to the Setup setting then press P again 4 Press A lt gt on the control button to select the item you want to set The frame of the selected item turns yellow 5 Press to enter the setting To turn off the s Setup screen press MENU To return to the menu from the Setup screen press lt on the control button repeatedly To cancel the Setup setting Select Cancel if it appears then press on the control button If it does not appear select the previous setting again e This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off Setup 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out OK Cancel Setup 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out OK Cancel ua a13S dnjag ay Bursn A 47 T aE x Camera 1 For details on the operation page 47 The default settings are marked with Y 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
27. images Battery life min Approx 190 Approx 3800 e Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals When shooting movies Battery life min Approx 100 No of images Battery life min Approx 240 Approx 120 Shooting in the following situations P Quality is set to Fine AF Mode is set to Single STEADY SHOT is set to Shooting Shooting once every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times e The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association The number of shooting images battery life does not change regardless of image size Shooting movies continuously with an image size of 160 Using the mode switch Set the mode switch to the desired function Still image shooting modes Auto Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically step 5 in Read This First Program Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Also you can select various settings using the menu For details on the functions available page 31 Ta a l a MR MH g si Scene Selection mode Allows you to
28. shoot with preset settings according to the scene step 5 in Read This First gt Playback Edit step 6 in Read This First ELE Shooting movies step 5 in Read This First Control button eyauies ay Buiholuz 25 26 Scene Selection For details step 5 in Read This First For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition a combination of functions is determined by the camera V you can select the desired setting i Burst Macro Flash AU N Focus preset ai AAU Flash level St aan Qi v v v 2 l l v oo v a v 4s v vV Auto swe yv 0 5m 1 0m ae Q _ amp Center AF 30m 70m e a v v v v v v v aa 4 v co v v v v R v vV v v v v v BMI v 4 0 v v v v v v 8 v v v v v v v 1S ae o amp Using the Slide Show By simply pressing IT button you can enjoy continuous image playback accompanied by effects and music Slide Show d Set the mode switch Press E Slide show starts to gt To adjust the volume of the music Press A F to adjust the volume To pause the slide show Press on the control button To restart select Continue then press The slide show resumes from the image which was paused however the music starts again f
29. software applications PicturePackage and ImageMixer PicturePackage Picture Package Menu od What you can do Q Save the images on CD R Music Video Slideshow Producer Viewing video and pictures on PC D Burning Video CD The ImageMixer VCD2 screen appears Transfer Slideshow music How to start up the functions Click one of then click the button at the lower right of the screen Installing the software You can install the PicturePackage and ImageMixer VCD2 software using the following procedure e If you have not yet installed the USB driver page 60 do not connect the camera to the computer before you install the PicturePackage software except for Windows XP e In Windows 2000 XP log on as Administrator e When PicturePackage is installed the USB driver is installed automatically 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears e If it does not appear double click J My Computer PICTUREPACKAGE 2 Click PicturePackage Gaz The Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click Next twice This section describes the English screen The License Agreement screen appears Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click the radio button next to
30. the operation page 47 1 The default settings are marked with y Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide show See pages 29 69 and 71 If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show the Music file might be corrupted If this happens perform Format Music When Format Music is performed all the Music files are erased Use the supplied software Music Transfer to activate Download Music The message All data will be erased Ready appears OK Formats the Music files All data other than Music files remain as it is Cancel Cancels the formatting uaasas dnjag ay Gus i Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button 3 On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control button press the shutter button off 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 OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels the resetting Select OK with A on the control button then press The message Initialize all settings Ready appears Select OK with A then press The settings are reset to the default setting e Make sure that the power is not disconnected during re
31. 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 e Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc e Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand e Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time 102 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 Moisture condensation occurs easily when e The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room e The camera is taken from an air conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors etc How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place seal the camera in a plastic bag and all
32. 102 before operating the camera Before you record one time events make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly e 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 e Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light It may cause the malfunction of your camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or play back properly e Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 102 e Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the recording medium unusable e Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface resulting in insufficient light emission Notes on the LCD screen LCD finder for models with an LCD finder and lens The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder
33. 22 Display Indication f Remaining Memory Histogram 20 33 o Stick capacity 21 00 00 00 Recording time maximum ka 00 28 05 recordable time 21 mm NR slow shutter 1 30 Multi Burst interval 39 When using certain shutter 400 Remaining number of speeds the NR slow recordable images 21 shutter function activates automatically to reduce the S Self timer step 5 in picture noise Read This First When the shutter speed is C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 94 equal to or slower than 1 6 second when ISO DATE Date Time 49 is set to Auto 80 1s0400 ISO number 37 100 or 200 0 7EV Bracket Step value 39 When the shutter speeds equal to or slower than 1 25 second when ISO 4 is set to 400 or 640 Display Indication 125 Shutter speed Wa Vibration warning 10 F3 5 Aperture value Indicates vibration may 2 0EV Exposure Value 33 prevent you from shooting clear images due to mera TET Menu Guide menu 30 insufficient lighting Even if not displayed D Low battery warning 24 94 m gt Qe oD Q amp 3 2 amp 17 18 When playing back still images Cea 76 Ta EI Display Indication Tr 1212 3 C 32 00 2 0EV s0400 60min Battery remaining step 1 in Read This First m K Recording mode 25 37
34. Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image 2 On Use the Auto Review off Does not use Auto Review If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image Camera 2 For details on the operation page 47 2 The default settings are marked with y Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press Flash mode Self timer or W Macro 2 On Enlarges the indicators Off Does not enlarge the indicators STEADY SHOT Selects the anti blur mode Shooting Activates the anti blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down Continuous Always activates the anti blur function You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject Battery consumption is faster than in Shooting mode When shooting movies Continuous is activated even if you select Shooting e You can turn off the anti blur function using the wv STEADY SHOT button when Camera is not set to Auto gt step 5 in Read This First The anti blur function may not work properly in the following cases When camera shake is too strong When the shutter speed is slow for example shooting night scenes uaasas dnjag ay Gus a 51 52 O
35. I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation e ImageMixer VCD2 and DirectX will be installed if you have not yet installed them When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen 5 Remove the CD ROM as the shortcut icons of PicturePackage Menu and PicturePackage destination Folder are displayed after the installation To start up the software e Double click the PicturePackage Menu icon on the desktop For information on the use of the software Click at the upper right corner of each screen to show the on line help 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 Preset music saved on this camera 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Select Setup with gt on the control button 3 Select Setup with 4 on the control button then select Download Music with a gt 4 select OK with gt A press The message Connect to PC appears 5 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer 6
36. Memory Stick Duo The Memory Stick Duo is full Check the capacity 64 MB or more recommended 90 a a 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 Printing Also see PictBridge compliant printer as follows in conjunction with the following items Images are printed with both edges cut off e When you print an image shot with the image size set to 16 9 HDTV both edges of the image may be cut off e When printing images 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 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 on and can be connected to the camera e Set USB Connect to PictBridge in the Setup menu page 56 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 supplie
37. OSUEC nnno 11 Exposure Bracket essre 37 Extension ccccceeceeeee 66 67 F File name File Number Fireworks mode step 5 in Read This First Flash aiani 36 Flash Level cee 39 Flash mode step 5 in Read This First Flugreisen 36 FOIS AE 10 34 Focus piest annann 34 Creating Forced flash step 5 in Read This First F Aeneaan iena 52 53 High speed shutter mode step 5 in Read This First Histogram oo eee 20 33 Holding the camera step 5 in Read This First l Identifying parts 14 Image file storage destinations and file names 66 Image quality 0 12 37 Image SiZe nia 12 step 4 in Read This First ImageMixer VCD2 68 71 Incandescent cceeeees 36 Index mode printing 74 Index screen step 6 in Read This First Indicator see Screen InfoLITHIUM battery pack 99 eon 60 68 71 Initialize Install Internal memory Internal Memory Tool 52 Internal rechargeable DALT reia gne 103 Tnterya a e Aa 39 BOmianueninngra is 11 37 J PENS REE E EEA 66 Landscape mode step 5 in Read This First Language naa 55 step 2 in Read This First LCD Screen see Screen Macintosh computer 70 Recommended environment 70 Macro step 5 in Read This First
38. V page 80 The image does not appear on the screen when a USB connection is made 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 62 Deleting Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image e Cancel the protection page 43 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 97 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 42 or use the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and set the switch to the LOCK position page 97 to prevent accidental erasure The resizing function does not work e You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images You cannot display a DPOF Print order mark e You cannot display DPOF Print order marks on movies 5 S S 3 gt S 38 x e 87 You cannot cut a movie e The movie is not long enough to cut shorter than about two seconds e Cancel the protection page 43 e Still images cannot be cut Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera e Check Recommended computer environment on page 59 for Windows and page 70 for Macintosh You cannot install the USB driver e In Win
39. a tree or a building beside you Using a tripod and using the flash in dark places and turning on the anti blur function are also recommended 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 m 3 Qe D 8 S bY Exposure light Aperture Size of the opening allowing light to pass through I H 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 Correct exposure Underexposure too little light Darker image Adjusting the ISO sensitivity the functions below EV Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera page 33 Metering Mode Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure page 36 TSO 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 page 37 High ISO sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image However when the exposure is insufficie
40. age data on a Memory Stick Duo to the internal memory 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 but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory m gt lt Oo Q amp 3 S ity 23 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in Normal mode with the battery pack supplied at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the Memory Stick Duo as necessary Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time page 99 The number of images that can be recorded viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions The surrounding temperature is low The flash is used frequently The camera has been turned on and off many times The zoom is used frequently The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up AF Mode is set to Monitor STEADY SHOT is set to Continuous The battery power is low When shooting still images When viewing still images No of
41. be or other conditions uaasas dnjag ay Gus a 49 For details on the operation page 47 AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked The Bon indicator appears at this time 2 Auto Uses the AF illuminator off 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 4 m 7 feet 10 1 2 inches zoom W 2 3 m 7 feet 6 9 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 When Focus preset is set page 34 AF Illuminator does not function The AF range finder frame does not appear The WA K or KJ indicator flashes and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame The AF illuminator does not operate when 2 Twilight mode ad Landscape mode RF High speed shutter mode or 344 Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode The AF illuminator emits very bright light Although there are no problems with safety do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range
42. ctions supplied with the printer Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied Ei PicturePackage software and print the images Printing at a shop page 78 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 that you want to print out in advance saheun jns Guyuud fa 73 74 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 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 The quantity of images that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer e You cannot print movies e If the A 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
43. cuments 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 To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal e Removing a Memory Stick Duo Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory lt Q S eQ S S 8 3 3 S k 65 Turning off the camera E For Windows 2000 Me XP Double click amp on the tasktray Double click here Click amp Sony DSC Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Click OK The device is disconnected e Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP E For Windows 98 98SE Confirm that the access indicators page 62 are white If the access indicators have turned white the device is disconnected from a computer 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 B Desktop lad My Documents My Computer i 314 Floppy Sw Local Disk Ge Local Disk CD Drive s Sony MemoryStick CJ DCIM L 100mMsDCF 101M5DCF mie M 5 999M5DCF 4 mssony Folder containing image data recor
44. d Mac OS X v10 1 5 or later for ImageMixer Mac OS X v10 3 or later for Music Transfer CPU iMac eMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac G3 G4 GS5 series Mac mini Memory 128 MB or more 256 MB or more is recommended for ImageMixer 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended for Music Transfer Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 250 MB Display 1024 x 768 dots or more 32 000 colors or more for ImageMixer 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 Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant 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 56 When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the sa
45. d 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 75 Cannot print images e Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi use terminal e 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 print 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 Movies cannot be printed e Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed gt Q S lt 3 gt Q Q Qe 91 Printing is canceled You disconnected the cable for multi use terminal before the CY Do not disconnect cable for multi use terminal mark disappears Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode e The printer does not provide these functions Consult the printer manufacturer 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 ooo ig printed on the date inserted part of the image
46. ded 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 101MSDCF only Internal memory 101_SONY only Q Folder containing movie data etc recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function 66 e You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF folder The images in these folders are available only for viewing You cannot record playback any images to the MSSONY folder Image files are named as follows OOO stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same Still image files DSC0OO0O00 JPG Movie files MOVOOOO0O MPG Index image files that are recorded when you record movies MOVOJOO0 THM e For more information about folders see pages 41 53 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 Stic
47. demarks of Apple Computer Inc e Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia Inc in the United States and or other countries Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual 111
48. dows 2000 log on as Administrator authorized Administrators page 60 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 62 Your computer does not recognize your camera e Turn on the camera gt step 2 in Read This First e When the battery level is low install the charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First or use the AC Adaptor not supplied page 15 e Use the supplied cable for multi use terminal page 62 e Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly Make sure that USB Mode Mass Storage is displayed page 62 e Set USB Connect to Mass Storage in the FA Setup menu page 56 e 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 62 e The USB driver is not installed Install the USB driver page 60 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 installed the USB Driver from the supplied CD ROM Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer then install the USB driver see the next item The Removable dis
49. driver installation starts When the installation is finished the screen informs you of completion 4 Click the radio button next to 2 Insert the sufficiently charged Yes want to restart my battery pack in the camera or computer now to select it then connect the camera to a wall click Finish outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor not supplied Your computer restarts Now you can establish a USB connection Remove the CD ROM when the installation is completed Stage 2 Preparing the camera and the computer gt Ss S S lt 3 8 3 3 S S 2 61 1 a Pe e When you copy images to your computer Insert a Memory Stick Duo with using a battery pack with little remaining recorded images into the camera charge copying may fail or image data may or J become corrupted if the battery pack shuts e When copying images in the internal down too soon memory this step is unnecessary 3 Set the mode switch to gt then turn on the camera and the computer Stage 3 Connecting the camera and your computer To the multi connector To a USB connector use terminal supplied 62 e Set the switch on the supplied cable for multi use terminal to CAMERA Ci SS CAMERA TWV DISP SEL With Windows XP the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop USB Mode Mass Storage
50. e Example Printing in up to A4 size Few pixels Rough image quality but small file size Example An attached image to be sent by e mail The default settings are marked with y Image size Usage guidelines YZ 6M 2816x2112 Larger For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size 3 2 2816x1872 3M 2048x1536 1M 1280x960 For printing in postcard size VGA E Mail Smaller For recording a large number of images 640x480 For attaching images to e mail or creating web pages 16 90HDTV For viewing images on a wide TV or a TV compatible 1920x1080 with high vision Images are recorded in the same 3 2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards etc Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing page 91 By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection you can enjoy higher quality images Selecting the image quality compression ratio in combination page 37 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 m 3 Qe oD 8 S bY 13 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation ry ee W STEADY SHOT button step 5 in Read This First 2 Shutter butt
51. e camera Mode switch han Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Press lt gt on the control button to select the desired image When using your camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system page 57 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 supplied 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 3 S 2 eQ S 9 D F S Q amp Q 3 4 Ss 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items o
52. e 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 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 97 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 E Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the InfoLITHIUM battery pack e Charge the supplied NP FT1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time step 1 in Read This First The
53. e limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical 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 household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notic
54. e the following procedure 2 Cancel Cancels folder creation Select OK with A on the control button then press The folder creation screen appears 60min Create REC Folder Creating REC folder 102MSDCF Ready OK Cancel Select OK with A then press A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number and the folder becomes the current recording folder For details on the folder see page 41 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 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 66 53 For details on the operation page 47 Change REC Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder Select OK with A on the control button then press The folder selection screen appears Select REC Folder 412 Folder Name 102MSDCF No Of Files 0 Crea
55. ead This First The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down e The exposure is incorrect Correct the exposure page 33 y gt Q S lt 3 gt Q Q Qe 85 The image is too dark e You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject Select the metering mode page 36 or adjust the exposure page 33 e The brightness of the screen is too low Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up page 20 The image is too bright e You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage Adjust the exposure page 33 e The brightness of the screen is too bright Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight selecting other than up page 20 The image colors are not correct Picture Effect function is activated Cancel the Picture Effect function page 39 Vertical streaks 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 i Setup menu to On page 49 e Shoot the subject at a distance closer tha
56. ear 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 click Next ass Demat The Picture Name and Destination screen appears 4 Select a name and destination for the images then click Next Image copying starts When the copying is completed the Other Options screen appears e This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder 5 Click the radio button next to Nothing I m finished working with these pictures to select it then click Next gt Ss S S lt 3 8 3 3 S 2 The Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears 63 6 Click Finish The wizard screen closes e To continue copying other images disconnect the cable for multi use terminal page 65 Then follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 Connecting the camera and your computer on page 62 Stage 4 B Copying images to a Computer 98 98SE 2000 Me For Windows XP follow the procedure explained in Stage 4 A Copying images to a computer on page 62 This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder 1 Double click My Computer Removable Disk DCIM EToTaTeNSTET pre yea
57. ecting 75 Histogram 20 33 401 Recording folder 53 e appears when histogram e This does not appear when display is disabled using internal memory 2005 1 1 Recorded date time of the fir Playback folder 41 9 30 AM playback image 49 This does not appear when meme Menu Guide menu 30 using internal memory Remainine intemal PAUSE Playing back Multi Burst 7 ene mieria PLAY images in series 37 memory capacity 22 R T lt gt BACK Select images A Remaining Memory NEXT Stick capacity 21 a ie 8 8 12 12 Image number Number of VOLUME Adjust volume images recorded in selected folder C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 94 00 00 12 Counter step 6 in Read m gt Qe oD Q amp 3 2 amp 19 Changing the screen display Each time you press the Screen display switch button the display changes as follows Brightness of LCD backlight up A Histogram display page 33 20 If you view images in bright outside light adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up However the battery power may decrease faster under such condition For t he below case the display becomes Histogram on Indicators off Indicators on When connected to a TV page 80 When using the AC Adaptor When you set the histogram display to on image information is displayed during playback The histogram does not appear in the following
58. eets of an image that you want to print The image will be printed as a single image When Index is set to On Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image If you selected This image in step 1 select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet as an index image The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images 3 Select OK with V gt then press o The image is printed Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal while the C Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal indicator appears on the screen zl 60min n SS indicator Printing 2 3 Exit c To print other images After step 3 select Select and the desired image with A V then perform from step 1 To print images on the index screen Perform Stage 1 Preparing the camera page 74 and Stage 2 Connecting the camera to the printer page 75 then proceed with the following When you connect the camera to a printer the print menu appears Select Cancel to turn off the print menu then proceed as follows Press Eg Index The index screen appears Press MENU to display the menu Select D Print with then press Select the desired printing method with A V then press Allin This Folder DPOF image Select Cancel
59. eisiseeisisieisisisieisisittsisrtnsrsrtsrsrsnsrsrensnnnnt 52 Format Gee Memory Stick Tool ceecccececeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeseeeseeeessaeeseaeeeeaees 53 Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Copy Download Music Format Music Beep P Language Initialize SOUP 2 esses sevsesaisasccuesseviasisccdestessteiessineieesisatvniecives ntivennensanateciaaetenes 56 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer eee eee eerste eee eeeeeeeeeneeneee 58 Copying images to your computer s Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera using a Memory Stick DUO cisscictsciccetsiat esdeestecaccavsceecedessie iarria iaia ia aaa anai 67 Using the supplied software eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeeeeeeseaeeteaeeeaa 68 Using your Macintosh computer sssssesnssiessrnernnsrrnsnnnninnrnnnnnnnrnnnnnn 70 Printing still images How to print still IMAQES o oo eee eect eee reaeeseeaeneeeneneeneel 73 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 74 Printing at amp SHOD siceccsccccigcsgsceencoczsscgpaeinccssccansatevuadsannniteescespacssuedansieaensia 78 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV SCreen ssssssssssrserinsrinsrrnerinsrrnssnnnrinnrinnennne 80 Troubleshooting TFOUDIGSNOORING wiccice vtscsccccscesnssti ce ccecessnescedsncsenvsssecesaedsons tedecneessapseeeecseens
60. en display Number of still images and recording time of movies 0 0 ee 21 When you do not have a Memory Stick Duo Recording with the internal IVISIMONY EA E AE T T peecesiupaieeasdens 22 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded viewed 24 Using the Mode SWICK ccccicccsiccccccccsetesccccvesteessssarcccecensstsnctecsntavaseneycencdisns 25 Using the Slide Show 00 0 eee eceeseeeesceeeereeeeeeeeseeteneeseeseeeeneeeaeseeseenenees 27 Using the menu USING menu ILOINS oo eececeesesecteteseseseeeeeseseeeeeeeseaeeeeeseseeecaeeeseteneacaeaeees 30 Menu itemMS 0a eeeeceecececececeeeeee ee ceeceeeeeeeaeeeecacaceeaeneeeeeneneneeecenseeeetetenetets 31 Shooting MOMMY issiusti aiei 33 y Camera EV F gt Focus e Metering Mode WB White Bal ISO P Quality Mode REC Mode BRK Bracket Step Interval 4 Flash Level PFX P Effect Saturation Q Contrast D Sharpness we Setup VIQCWING MENU wcicccicccccscccccscecssscecssecssscenssieaenescsscccisnedvessececssnaessasaccsivantoens 41 4 Folder O Protect DPOF D Print IE Slide EN Resize D3 Rotate X Divide wk Setup Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items z je wae i ES Camne Tanson 48 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review o Catiera T E E E P E E E E E 51 Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT MM Internal Memory TOoOl s sseses
61. enu for shooting page 33 For details on the operation page 30 v available The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position Only the available items are displayed on the screen Auto Program Scene amp f Camera EV gt Focus e Metering Mode WB White Bal lt lt I lt I lt ISO P Quality Mode REC Mode KIS ISIS IS ISIS I lt BRK Bracket Step Interval 4 Flash Level PFX P Effect Saturation Q Contrast Sharpness Setup KIS ISIS ISIS ISIS ISIS ISIS IK ISIS I lt nuaw ay buisn 31 For details on the operation page 30 Menu for viewing page 41 Bo Folder o Protect DPOF d Print I Slide EN Resize 1 Rotate Divide amp Setup KIS ISIS ISIS ISIS IS IS Trimming The operation is limited according to the Scene mode page 26 Available only during playback zoom 32 Shooting menu For details on the operation page 30 The default settings are marked with y re Mute Select the still image camera mode step 5 in Read This First EV fe PTE Manually adjusts the exposure Jf Toward Toward t 2 0EV Toward Brightens an ima
62. era 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 method with A on the control button then press All In This Folder Prints all the images in the folder DPOF image Prints all the images with a DY Print order mark page 78 regardless of the displayed image Select Selects images and prints all the selected images saheun jns Bunund Select the image you want to print with lt gt then press The YW mark appears on the selected image e To select other images repeat this procedure Select Print with V then press 75 76 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 2 Select print settings with A V lt gt Date Quantity 1 viviviv Index Select On to print as an index image Size Select the size of the printing sheet Date Select Day amp Time or Date to insert the date and time on images When you choose Date the date will be inserted in the order you select step 2 in Read This First This function may not be provided depending on the printer Quantity When Index is set to Off Select the number of sh
63. erface 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 of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used fine tipped object Terminal Hitiiii x ee Write protect switch ANOS Memo area The position and or the shape of the write protect switch may differ depending on the Memory Stick Duo you use 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 e 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 e 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 s1310 H
64. es the expected shooting time and making trial shots before taking the actual shots Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant e Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight On the remaining battery time indicator The power may go off although the battery remaining indicator shows there is enough power to operate Use the battery pack up and charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct Note however that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if the battery pack is used in high temperatures for a long time left in a fully charged state or used frequently 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 To use the battery pack up leave your camera in slide show page 27 playback mode 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 On battery life e The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more and as time passes If the battery operating ti
65. ge OEV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera 2 0EV Toward Darkens an image e For details on the exposure page 11 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 by displaying a histogram screen The graph display indicates a bright exposure with the histogram Number of pixels O Brightness The histogram also appears in the following cases but you cannot adjust the exposure When Wy Camera is set to Auto When playing back a single image During Quick Review A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image Press Screen display switch Q repeatedly to display the histogram inside the image when skewed to the right side and a dark image when skewed to the left side Set the mode Bright switch to f and adjust EV while checking the nuaw ay buisn 33 34 E gt Focus For details on the operation page 30 EE You can change the focus method Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode co unlimited distance Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the 7 0m subject Focus preset i When shooting a subject through a net or th
66. ges shot in Multi Burst mode all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels When taking a Memory Stick Duo to a shop e Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo they handle 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 Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it 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 78 Marking in single image mode MENU button a Control button 1 Display the image you want to print 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select DPOF with lt gt then press o A Y Print order mark is marked on the image miri Eh a fll gy 4 gt T DPOF Exit JF BACKNEXT 4 To mark other images display the desired image with lt gt then press To remove the mark in single image mode Press in step 3 or 4 Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen step 6 in Read This First 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select DPOF with lt gt then press o 4 Select Select with A V then press e You cannot add a LY mark in All In This Folder 5 Select the image you want to mark with A V lt gt then press A green DY mark a
67. he battery level is low Charge the battery pack step 1 in Read This First 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 InfoLITHIUM battery only e This battery pack is not a InfoLITHIUM type System error e Turn the power off and then on again step 2 in Read This First Internal memory error e Turn the power off and then on again step 2 in Read This First Reinsert the Memory Stick e Insert the Memory Stick Duo correctly e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 97 e The Memory Stick Duo is damaged e The terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo is dirty Memory Stick type error e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 97 Format error e Format the media again pages 52 and 53 Memory Stick locked 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 97 No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick e Delete unnecessary images or files step 6 in Read This First Read only memory e Your camera cannot record or delete images on this Memory Stick Duo No file
68. he 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 rbre org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries For Customers in the U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC T9 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16450 W Bernardo Dr San Diego CA 92127U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2
69. 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 Precision digital zoom Bax Smart Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion This is Smart zoom not available when the image size is set to 6M or 3 2 Sax 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 image quality deteriorates Off x Does not use the digital zoom Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size Maximum zoom scale 3M Approx 4 1x 1M Approx 6 6x VGA E Mail Approx 13x 16 9 HDTV Approx 4 4x When you press the zoom button the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows ooo The W side of this line is the optical zoom area and the T side is the digital zoom area tooo Cr Zoom scaling indicator 48 For details on the operation page 47 The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom The 8 EJ or K indicator flashes and AF operates with priorit
70. his First e You are using the camera in an extremely cold location page 99 e The battery terminal is dirty Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab etc and charge the battery pack The battery pack is dead page 99 Replace it with a new one Cannot turn on the camera e Install the battery pack correctly step 1 in Read This First The battery pack is discharged Install charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First The battery pack is dead page 99 Replace it with a new one 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 step 2 in Read This First The battery pack is discharged Install charged battery pack step J in Read This First 5 S S 3 gt S 38 x e 83 Shooting still images movies Your camera cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo pages 21 22 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images step 6 in Read This First 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 97 e You cannot record images while charging the fla
71. irst 15 Battery eject lever gt step l in Read This First 16 Multi connector bottom When using an AC LSSK AC Adaptor not supplied Cable for multi SK Fo jack use terminal A ih supplied To wall outlet gt W 17 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 m 3 Qe D Q D 3 S bY 15 Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation When shooting still images ecimine be on S C 32 00 Cvea FINE gt it 13o 400 M r3 Display Indication 1Q3 2 a Q Camera mode Scene a RK Selection step 5 in 7 Read This First P Camera mode Program 25 ooo 4s amp Flash mode step 5 in 4 Read This First Flash charging ku 5 WT Zoom scaling 48 step 5 u f x1 3 in Read This First QL WS AF m 125 F3 5 2 0EV LEE HQ HQ When shooting movies Red eye reduction 49 ED Sharpness 40 a 60min kio F THH
72. k 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 98 98SE Me click the Device Manager tab The Device Manager appears 3 Right click Sony DSC then click Uninstall OK The device is deleted 4 Install the USB driver page 60 88 You cannot copy images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied cable for multi use terminal page 62 e Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS pages 62 70 e When you shoot images with a Memory 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 53 After making a USB connection PicturePackage does not start automatically e Start up the PicturePackage Menu and check Settings e Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 62 The image cannot be played back on a computer e If you are using PicturePackage click on help at the upper right corner of each screen e Consult the computer or software manufacturer The image and sound are interrupted by noise when
73. k 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 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 first create a folder with your camera page 53 and then copy the image file 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSCOOOOD Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for OOOO e If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number e An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings The extension for still images is JPG and the extension for movies is MPG Do not change the extension 2 Copy the image file to the Memory Stick Duo folder in the following order QRight click the image file then click Copy Double click Removable Disk or Sony MemoryStick in My Computer Right click the ODOOMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999 dajndwiosa noA Guisn D 67 68 Using the supplied software This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD ROM contains two
74. k the printer Printer error e Check the printer e Check if the image you want to print is corrupted CO e The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal 96 Format Music Error Execute Format Music gt Others G On the Memory Stick 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 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 o without MagicGate Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick 4 O Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo ores a 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 2 Supports high speed data transfer using a parallel int
75. l 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 OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels division For details on the operation page 30 Example Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration 101_0001 101_0003 4 T 1 2 3 i 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A 1 A 2 B 3 i t A 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005 2 Cutting scene B 101_0004 1 3 A 2 B i Y 101_0005 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 1 3 A 2 B y A 101_0006 A Delete Delete 4 Only the desired scenes remain 1 3 2 fi j 101_0006 Procedure Display the movie to be divided Press MENU to display the menu nuaw y buisn g Select X Divide with lt gt on the control button then press Select OK with A then press The playback of the movie starts 45 For details on the operation page 30 Press at the desired cutting point rs a0 Dividing Point e When you want
76. me seems shortened considerably a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life Buy a new battery pack The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used s1310 i 99 100 On the battery charger On the battery charger Do not charge any other battery pack except Sony InfoLITHIUM 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 keep charging it there is a danger of leaks excessive heat explosions or electric shock When the CHARGE lamp flashes this may indicate a battery error or that 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 pack replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred If the battery charger is dirty charging may not be performed successfully Clean the battery charger with dry cloth etc On the Cyber shot Station The Cyber shot Station not supplied lets you easily charge the camera Sim
77. me time Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 2 Preparing the camera and the computer on page 61 2 Connect the cable for multi use terminal Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 3 Connecting the camera and your computer on page 62 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 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 66 4 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 e Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal 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 e If you are using Mac OS X v10 0 perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off Creating a vide
78. mera Approx 6 183 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 6 003 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 3x zoom lens f 6 33 19 0 mm 38 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera F3 5 4 3 Exposure control Automatic exposure Scene Selection 10 modes White balance Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Flash File format DCF compliant Still images Exif Ver 2 2 JPEG compliant DPOF compatible Movies MPEG1 compliant Monaural Recording media Internal Memory 58 MB Memory Stick Duo Flash Recommended distance ISO set to Auto approx 0 1 m to 2 8 m 3 15 16 inches to 9 feet 2 1 4 inches W approx 0 25 m to 2 3 m 9 27 32 inches to 7 feet 6 9 16 inches T Input and Output connectors Multi connector USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant LCD screen LCD panel 6 2 cm 2 5 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960x240 dots 104 Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP FT1 3 6 V AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied 4 2 V Power consumption during shooting 1 1 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 89 7x54 9x20 6 mm 3 5 8x2 1 4x13 16 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 159 g 5 6 oz including NP FT1 battery pack and wrist strap etc Dimensions Microphone Electret condenser microphone
79. n pages 83 to 93 If a code such as C E 01 00 appears on the screen see page 94 gt a Remove the battery pack and insert the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power gt ai Initialize the settings page 55 Pr Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired 82 Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed e As you insert the battery pack use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever toward the lens step 1 in Read This First e Install the battery pack correctly step 1 in Read This First The battery remaining indicator is incorrect or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly e This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location page 99 e The displayed time 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 step 1 in Read This First The battery pack is dead page 99 Replace it with a new one The battery pack runs down too quickly e Charge it sufficiently step 1 in Read T
80. n set to Simple Nostalgic Stylish or Active Only still images are displayed When images are shot by Multi Burst the first frame of continuous images is displayed e Music is not played set to Off during a Normal slide show The sound of movies will be heard Each preset Music differs depending on the effect you select Music 1 The default setting for a Simple slide show Music 2 The default setting for a Nostalgic slide show Music 3 The default setting for a Stylish slide show Music 4 The default setting for a Active slide show Off Setting for a Normal slide show No Music available Folder Plays back all the images in the selected folder All Plays back all the images in a Memory Stick Duo in order grawe ay GulAofuz a Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop Off After all the images have been played back the slide show ends 2 3 sec Sets the slide show interval for a Normal slide show 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Start Starts the slide show lt Cancel Cancels the slide show To add change Music files You can transfer the desired music from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during Slide show You can transfer the music by Download Music in 3 Setup using the supplied software Music Transfer installed on a comp
81. n the recommended shooting distance using the flash gt step 5 in Read This First 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 5 Read This First Cannot shoot images in succession e The internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary images step 6 in Read This First e The battery level is low Install charged battery pack Viewing images Refer to Computers page 88 in conjunction with the following items Your camera cannot play back images e Set the mode switch to gt page 25 e The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 67 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 65 86 i The image appears rough right after playback starts e The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing This is not a malfunction The image does not appear on the TV screen e Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 57 e Check whether the connection is correct page 80 e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to CAMERA Set to T
82. ng images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows For a computer with a Memory Stick slot Remove the Memory Stick Duo from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images For a computer without a Memory Stick slot Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 60 to 65 to copy images The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from Memory Stick Duo Stage 1 Installing the USB Driver 98 98SE 2000 Me e A driver is software that enables equipment connected to the computer to operate properly When using Windows XP start from Stage 2 e When PicturePackage is already installed start from Stage 2 NOTE Do not connect the camera to the computer at this time 1 Shut down all application software in use e In Windows 2000 log on as Administrator authorized Administrators 2 Insert the CD ROM into the computer then click USB Driver when the install menu screen appears ocr The InstallShield Wizard screen appears e If the install menu screen does not appear double click My Computer PICTUREPACKAGE 3 Click Next ihstalihield Wizard Welcome tothe InstallShield Wizard for Sony USB Diver The USB
83. ng still images Precision digital zoom does not function e Set Digital Zoom to Precision page 48 e This function cannot be used while shooting movies 84 Smart zoom does not function e Set Digital Zoom to Smart page 48 This function cannot be used when The image size is set to 6M or 3 2 Shooting in Multi Burst mode Shooting movies The flash does not work e The flash is set to No flash step 5 in Read This First e You cannot use the flash when Mode REC Mode is set to Burst Exp Brktg or Multi Burst page 37 J Twilight mode Q Candle mode or i Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode page 26 When the mode switch is set to ECE e Set the flash to 4 Forced flash step 5 in Read This First when Q Magnifying glass mode ad Landscape mode amp Snow mode 7 Beach mode or KR High speed shutter mode is selected in the Scene mode 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 Macro function does not work Q Magnifying glass mode Twilight mode aa Landscape mode 9 Candle mode Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode page 26 The date and time are recorded incorrectly e Set the correct date and time step 2 in R
84. nt the image may become darker Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location However the image tends to become noisy 11 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 Weather lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent 7X DD TS ya y wwe ww B Characteristics of White standard Bluish Blue tinged Reddish light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode However you can adjust color tones manually with White Bal page 36 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 displayed in fine detail Image size is shown by the number of pixels Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen Description of the pixels and the image size Image size 6M 2816 pixels x 2112 pixels 5 947 392 pixels Image size VGA E Mail 640 pixels x 480 pixels 307 200 pixels 12 Selecting the image size for use step 4 in Read This First Pixel Many pixels Fine image quality and large file siz
85. o CD using ImageMixer VCD2 ImageMixer VCD2 Video e You can create an image file that is compatible with the video CD creation function To save the data in the video CD format on a CD R you need Toast not supplied by Roxio To install ImageMixer VCD2 Shut down all other application software before you install ImageMixer VCD2 e The display settings should be 1024 x 768 dots or higher and 32 000 colors or higher Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive Double click the CD ROM icon Copy the IMXINST SIT file in the PY MAC folder to the hard disk icon Double click the IMXINST SIT file in the copy to folder Double click the extracted ImageMixer VCD2_Install file After the user information screen appears enter the desired name and password The installation of the software starts To start up ImageMixer VCD2 Open ImageMixer in Application then double click ImageMixer VCD2 For information on the use of the software Click at the upper right corner of each screen to show the on line help dajndwoa noA Guisn 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 bel
86. on gt step 5 in Read This First 3 Flash step 5 in Read This First 4 Self timer lamp step 5 in Read This First AF illuminator 50 5 POWER lamp step 2 in Read This First 6 POWER button step 2 in Read This First Z Microphone 8 Lens 9 Lens cover step 2 in Read This First 14 On B o N Mode switch 25 Speaker LCD screen 20 ILI Screen display switch button 20 MENU button 30 a h Image Size Delete button step 4 and 6 in Read This First For shooting Zoom W T button gt step 5 in Read This First For viewing Q Q Playback zoom button Z _ Index button step 6 in Read This First Battery Memory Stick Duo cover gt step I and 3 in Read This First Hook for wrist strap Read This First Control button Menu on A V 4 gt step 2 in Read This First Menu off O GV step 5 in Read This First I Slide Show button 27 12 Access lamp gt step 4 in Read This First 13 Memory Stick Duo slot gt step 3 in Read This First 14 Battery insertion slot y gt step l in Read This F
87. ositions on the subject oS 250 F2 8 Center Center weighted Measures the center of the image and determines the metering exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Multi Multi pattern Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The metering camera determines a well balanced exposure For details on the exposure page 11 When using spot metering or center weighted metering setting F gt Focus to Center AF is recommended to focus on the metering position page 34 WB White Bal Er Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation for example when the colors of an image look strange 4WB Flash Adjusts for the flash conditions e You cannot select this item when shooting movies Qs Incandescent Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall or under bright lighting such as at photography studios Fluorescent Adjusts for fluorescent lighting e amp Cloudy Adjusts for a cloudy sky Daylight Adjusts for outdoors shooting night scenes neon signs fireworks or sunrise or conditions before and after sundown Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically e For details on the white balance page 12 e Under fluorescent lights that flicker the white balance function may not work correctly even though you 1 Fl
88. ovement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame In this case the i EE or KJ indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 26 amp If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame or the screen or when using Center AF or Spot AF the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame In such cases do as follows Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject AF lock Tica FINE AE AF lock indicator AF range finder frame As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down you can retry the procedure as many times as you want When the AE AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on return to the fully composed shot and press the shutter button fully down nuaw ay buisn 35 For details on the operation page 30 Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure Spot Spot metering Measures only a part of the subject e This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background 60min Cvea FINE P 9 3 il as Spot metering cross hairs P
89. ow e MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer e Music on CDs e Preset music saved on this camera 71 72 To install Music Transfer 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 PICTUREPACKAGE Copy the Music Transfer pkg file in the MAC folder to the hard disk Double click the Music Transfer pkg file in the copy to folder The installation of the software starts To add change Music files See Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer on page 69 Technical support for ImageMixer VCD2 Music Transfer is provided by the Pixela User Support Center For more support information refer to the leaflet in the supplied CD ROM package C Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in 16 9 HDTV mode both edges may be cut off so be sure to check before printing page 91 Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer page 74 You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer Printing directly using a Memory Stick compliant printer You can print images with a Memory Stick compliant printer For details see the operating instru
90. ow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor not supplied and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off Charging method of the InfoLITHIUM battery pack step l in Read This First s1a 0 H 103 Specifications Camera System Image device 7 18 mm 1 2 5 type color CCD Primary color filter Total pixel number of ca
91. ply set the camera in the Cyber shot Station and charging starts automatically While charging the battery you can check the battery level with the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber shot Station The remote controller supplied with the Cyber shot Station enables you to do the following operations from a remote location Playing back images on a TV Slide Show Playback zoom Trimming In addition when a PictBridge compliant printer is connected images can be printed by simple remote controller operations For more detailed information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Cyber shot Station s1310 H 101 Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places e In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Ina location subject to rocking vibration e Near strong magnetic place e 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 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
92. ppears on the selected image Green LY mark 6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images 7 Press MENU 8 Select OK with gt then press The DY mark turns white To cancel select Cancel in step 4 or select Exit in step 8 then press To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5 then press To remove all the marks in the folder Select All In This Folder in step 4 then press Select Off then press saheun jns Guyuud 79 Connecting your camera to your TV amp 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 Use the cable for multi use terminal supplied to connect the camera to the TV To audio video input jacks To the multi connector Cable for multi use terminal supplied e Place the camera with the screen facing upwards 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 CID CAMERA TV DISP SEL 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 th
93. r Printing images Preparation Installing the USB driver e Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP 68 Installing PicturePackage page 68 Creating a video CD using ImageMixer page 68 Creating a video CD TmageMixer VCD2 is installed automatically when PicturePackage is installed 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 98 Windows 98SE 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 CPU MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB connector Provided as standard Display 800 x 600 dots or more High Color 16 bit color 65 000 colors or more Recommended environment for using PicturePackage ImageMixer vcD2 Software Macromedia Flash Player 6 0 or later Windows Media Player 7 0 or later DirectX 9 0b or later Sound card 16 bit stereo sound card with speakers Memory 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 500 MB Display Video card Direct Draw driver compliant with 4 MB of VRAM
94. rom the beginning Continue Exit 4 gt BACKINEXT To display the previous next image Press lt gt during pause To end the slide show Press either Ti or select Exit with V during pause then press You cannot play back a slide show while using PictBridge connecting To change the setting You can select the desired setting for the slide show Also you can start the slide show again Press the MENU button to display the menu eyawues ay Buiholuz 27 Select IT Slide with lt gt on the control button then press Slide Show Interval Repeat gt Image Music 4 Music3 gt Effects 4 Stylish gt Cancel Start a E Select the item you want to set with A V then select the desired item with lt gt Select Start with W gt then press The slide show starts If you do not want to start the slide show immediately press Cancel e The selected setting remains until the next setting is assigned The following settings are available The default setting are marked with 7 Simple A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes 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 Whe
95. rough window glass 3 0m it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode In these cases use of Focus is convenient 1 0m 0 5m Spot AF Focuses automatically on an extremely small subject or a y y J narrow area e This is useful when focusing on an extremely small subject or a narrow area Use together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition Take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Center AF Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the finder frame Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition 60min P AF range finder frame AF range finder frame sam E indicator Multi AF Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder Multipoint AF frame Still image W This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the Movie fil frame AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator For details on the operation page 30 e AF stands for Auto Focus e Distance setting information in Focus is approximate If you point the lens up or down the error increases When you are shooting movies Multi AF is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator priority AF m
96. s 0 7EV 0 3EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0 3EV BRK Bracket Step is not displayed in some Scene modes My Interval Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode page 37 1 75 1 7 5 1 15 1 15 1 30 1 30 This setting cannot be made when Mode REC Mode in the menu is set to other than Multi Burst page 37 Interval is not displayed in some Scene modes 4 Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light 4 Toward Makes the flash level higher Normal 4 Toward Makes the flash level lower To change flash mode step 5 in Read This First e You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode page 26 PFX P Effect Allows you to shoot an image with special effects B amp W P Records the image in monochrome black and white Sepia P Records the image in sepia like an old photograph Off No effect This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off nuaw ay Buisn 39 40 For details on the operation page 30 Saturation Adjusts the saturation of the image Toward Brightens the color Normal Toward Darkens the color Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image Q Toward Enhances the contrast Normal
97. setting 55 Setup 2 For details on the operation page 47 The default settings are marked with Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the Memory Stick Duo is changed When the replaced Memory Stick Duo contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned USB Connect 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 74 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 62 2 Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer pages 62 and 74 e If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be connected when set
98. sh e Set the mode switch to when shooting still images e Set the mode switch to 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 page 97 The subject is not visible on the screen e Set the mode switch to a position other than gt page 25 Recording takes a long time e The NR slow shutter function is activated page 17 This is not a malfunction The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Record in the close up Macro recording mode Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance approximately 8 cm 3 1 4 inches W 25 cm 9 7 8 inches T when shooting Or select Q I Magnifying glass mode and focus from a distance of approx 1 cm to 20 cm 13 32 inch to 7 7 8 inches from the subject step 5 in Read This First TQ Magnifying glass mode Twilight mode a4 Landscape mode or mode is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images e The Focus preset function is selected Select the auto focus mode page 34 e Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 35 z Fireworks Optical zoom does not work e You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies Select a mode other than TQ Magnifying glass mode when shooti
99. situations Whil e shooting When the menu is displayed When recording movies During playback When the menu is displayed In index mode When you are using playback zoom When you are rotating still images During playback of movies A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when Th Th e flash strobes e shutter speed is slow or high The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a Memory Stick Duo formatted with this camera The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions The number of still images The image quality is Fine on the upper line and Standard on the lower line Units Images Capacity SA 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 6M 10 2 42 71 157 322 660 19 39 79 142 290 592 1215 3 2 10 2 42 71 157 322 660 19 39 79 142 290 592 1215 3M 20 4 82 148 302 617 1266 37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250 1M 50 10 202 357 726 1482 3038 93 187 376 649 1320 2694 5524 VGA E Mail 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154 491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385 16 9 HDTV 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025 6l 123 246 446 907 1852 3798 The number of images lis
100. step 5 in Read This First BOSD NE RE E 55 step 5 in Read This First Bl te naaa 10 Bracket Step 39 Brightness of LCD backlight UP EENE 20 BUS scoiicecacsinsnsssnsnsseassexvestvees 37 Cable for multi use terminal 0 62 75 80 CANETA Lerenn 48 Cameta vas sscsarcesscateasicessesaes 51 Candle mode step 5 in Read This First CD ROM cece 60 71 Center AB samanan 34 Center weighted metering 36 Change REC Folder 54 Charging battery pack step 1 in Read This First CIS AMIN AE 102 Clock Set viisse id sstaeesseasccses 57 Cloudy Color Compression ratio 13 Computer oo eee 58 Copying images 60 70 Macintosh ue 70 Recommended environment 59 70 BOTW a icesccsssesices 68 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your rn o a A 67 WindowS EIE 58 Connecting Compiti anonnmianii 62 PRINTER sesciniasceveestecrscaees 75 MEV EEEE EE 80 Contrast srai 40 COPY mnanaa 54 Copying images to your COMPUT nesini 60 Create REC Folder 53 Cyber shot Station 101 D Date inssin 49 Date Time sssscccssscsssesescsesteseeet 49 Day amp Time 49 Daylight ninnaa 36 DC IN jack oe 5 Delete step 6 in Read This First Digital Zoom 48 DirectX 59 Effective pixels sisson 104 Electronic transformer step 1 in Read This First Enlarged Icon aol IEXP
101. t gt on th 1b hen p J Select the desired size with A V then press The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file For details on Image Size step 4 in Read This First e You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images When you change from a small size to a large size the image quality deteriorates e You cannot resize to an image size of 3 2 or 16 9 e When you resize a 3 2 or 16 9 image the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image Rotates a still image ty Rotates an image See the following procedure OK Determines the rotation See the following procedure Cancel Cancels rotation Display the image to be rotated Press MENU to display the menu Select 3 Rotate with lt gt on the control button then press Select y with A then rotate the image with lt gt Select OK with A V then press e You cannot rotate protected images movies or Multi Burst images You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras When viewing images on a computer the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software X Divide err Cuts movies or deletes unnecessary portions of movies This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo capacity is insufficient or when you attach movies to your e mai
102. t images easily Read This First separate volume 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on set the clock 3 Insert a Memory Stick Duo not supplied 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily Auto adjustment mode Shoot still images Scene Selection 6 View delete images Get more friendly with your camera Shoot with your favorite settings Program auto shooting page 25 Enjoy your images using the Slide Show page 27 e Enjoy various shooting playback using the menu page 30 e Change the default settings gt page 47 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in various ways page 58 Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer PictBridge compliant printers only page 74 Table of contents Notes on USING your camera ooo eee eeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeeeeteeaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeenaeeeeeneneees 4 D Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images essssssreeresrsrrersrrerrsrnerrernnrnernnrnenn 10 Focus Focusing on a subject successfully 10 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity wad Color On the effects of lighting 000 12 Quality On image quality and image Size oo ee 12 Identifying Parts ieiedcciesssceiecsenlaosceel geensesnatece scesieasibecd deta saestedadesanteeneeteas Indicators on the screen Changing the scre
103. ted 2005 1 1 1 05 34am OK Cancel 4 gt BACKINEXT Select the desired folder with lt 4 and OK with A then press e You cannot select the 100MSDCF folder as a recording folder You cannot move recorded images to a different folder Copies all images in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels the copying Insert a Memory Stick Duo having 64 MB or larger capacity Select OK with A on the control button then press The message All data in internal memory will be copied Ready appears Select OK with A then press Copying starts lt 60min Copying 102_COPY 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 are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory remove the Memory Stick Duo after copying then execute the Format command in y Internal Memory Tool page 52 e You cannot select a folder copied on a Memory Stick Duo Even if you copy data a Ly Print order mark is not copied 54 E 4 Setup 1 For details on
104. ted is for when Mode is set to Normal The size of a single still image is 1M when Mode is set to Multi Burst e When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the gt 9999 indicator appears e You can resize the images later Resize page 43 The recording time of movies Units hour minute second Capacity Sra 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640 Fine 0 02 57 0 06 02 0 12 20 0 25 18 640 Standard 0 01 27 0 02 56 0 05 54 0 10 42 0 21 47 0 44 27 1 31 09 160 0 22 42 0 45 39 1 31 33 2 51 21 5 47 05 11 44 22 24 18 25 e Movies with the size set to 64 0 Fine can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo e For image size and image quality see page 12 When images recorded using earlier Sony models are p from the actual image size ayed back on this camera the display may differ eyawes ay Buiholuz 7 21 When you do not have a Memory Stick Duo Recording with the internal memory The camera has 58 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 Internal memory When a Memory Stick Duo not supplied is inserted Recording Images are recorded on the
105. 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 Index button mg Q MENU button Control Button e Itis 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 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press gt on the control button to select Setup 3 Select Setup2 with Y then select USB Connect with A V gt 4 select PictBridge with A then press Setup 2 File Number Video Out Mass Storage Clock Set Auto tb ROMS a The USB mode is set Stage 2 Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied cable for multi use terminal P To the multi connector To the _ Cable for multi use USB jack terminal supplied e Set the switch on the supplied cable for multi use terminal to CAMERA Si i daD cimera iv j DISP SEL 1 Select the desired printing Turn on your camera and the printer After the connection is made the indicator appears 60min E e 29 il Print Allin This Folder DPOF image Select This image Cancel The cam
106. 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 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 th
107. 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 56 For details on the operation page 47 Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment Different countries and regions use different TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen check page 81 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 PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe Sets the date and time OK Select OK with A on the control button and press Then perform the procedure explained in Set the clock step 2 in Read This First lt 2 Cancel Cancels setting the clock uaalas dnjag ay Gus 57 58 Using your computer gt Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer refer to Using your Macintosh computer page 70 Copying images to your computer page 60 Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using PicturePackage page Viewing images saved on your computer Storing images on a CD R Creating a Music Video Slideshow Adding changing Music files for Slideshow Music Transfe
108. to adjust the cutting point select lt 4I I gt frame rewind forward and adjust the cutting point using lt gt e If you want to change the cutting point select Cancel The playback of the movie starts again Select OK with A F and press Select OK with A then press 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 image Movies not long enough to cut shorter than about two seconds Protected movies page 42 amp Setup See page 47 Trimming Baa Records an enlarged image step 6 in Read This First as a new file Trimming See the following procedure 2 Return Cancels trimming Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu Select Trimming with gt on the control button then press Select the image size with A Y then press The image is recorded and the original image is displayed again The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder and the original image is retained e The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate e You cannot trim to an image size of 3 2 or 16 9 e You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review lh S Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen A lt
109. uction 49 RESIZ RENAE VENAE STEN 6 43 Rewind Fast forward step 6 in Read This First Rotate S SAP ead gucee et 48 Saturation rta 40 Scene Selection eee 26 step 5 in Read This First Screen Changing the display 20 Indicator oes 16 LCD backlight 20 Self diagnosis display 94 Self timer step 5 in Read This First SEPIA heer sscectstathesee tes 39 Set the clock step 2 in Read This First Seasann 40 46 47 Camera 1 48 Camera Zanni 51 Internal Memory Tool 52 Memory Stick Tool 53 Setup Loe 55 Setipinna 56 SED T aaa 55 e EEI e A EERE E ET E est 56 Sharpness onnaa 40 Shooting Movie step 5 in Read This First Still image step 5 in Read This First Shooting menu 33 Shooting movies step 5 in Read This First Shutter speeders 11 SINGS nain nsin 48 Single image mode printing Slide Show Slow synchro step 5 in Read This First Smart ZOOM eee 48 Snow mode step 5 in Read This First Soft snap mode step 5 in Read This First SOMWALE e ieena rE 68 Specifications 0 104 SLAF noa a 34 Spot metering 36 Spot metering cross hairs 36 Standard enne onse 37 STEADY SHOT 0 0 000 51 THONE sorina 46 Troubleshooting 82 E a A E cesta tics cased 80 Twilight mode gt step 5 in Read This First Twilight portrait mode gt step
110. ulti Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 26 On the Exp Brktg The flash is set to No flash e The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image and these settings are also used for the other images When the exposure is manually adjusted page 33 the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness e The recording interval is approximately 0 8 second e If the subject is too bright or too dark you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode page 26 On the Burst e The flash is set to No flash e When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded When the battery level is low or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full the Burst stops You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 26 The maximum number of continuous shots Units images Size ouar Fine Standard 6M 7 12 3 2 7 12 3M 12 21 1M 29 53 VGA E Mail 100 100 16 9 HDTV 19 35 38 ttt 4 BRK Bracket Step For details on the operation page 30 Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted 1 0EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1 0EV 0 7EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minu
111. uorescent Except in WB Flash modes WB is set to Auto when the flash strobes Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 26 For details on the operation page 30 Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO The larger the number the higher the sensitivity 640 Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed or select a small 400 made ea number to obtain high image quality m 100 S 80 amp gt Auto e For details on the ISO sensitivity gt page 11 e Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases ISO is set to Auto in the Scene mode P Quality Selects the still image quality Fine FINE Records with high quality low compression Standard STD Records with standard quality high compression e For details on the image quality page 12 Mode REC Mode Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button Multi Burst mh Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button This is convenient for checking your form in sports for example e You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in Interval mode page 39 Exp Brktg BRK Records a series of three images with the expos
112. ure values automatically shifted e You can select the image with the appropriate exposure after recording when you are unable to shoot good pictures depending on the brightness of the subject Burst qh Records the maximum number of images in succession refer to the following table when you press and hold down the shutter button When Recording disappears you can shoot the next image 2 Normal Does not shoot continuously 37 OOOO MM For details on the operation page 30 On the Multi Burst e You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures To pause resume Press on the control button To play back frame by frame Press lt gt in pause mode Press to resume playback in series e You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode Smart zoom Flash Inserting the date and time Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode 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 Wf Camera is set to Auto 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 The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M You may not be able to shoot images in the M
113. uter For details see page 69 e You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera those four preset pieces Music 1 4 can be replaced with the desired pieces A maximum length of each music file for music play back of the camera is 180 seconds If you cannot play back a Music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file execute Format Music page 55 and transfer the music again 29 S Using the menu B Using menu items A lt gt button A Mode switch 10 button MENU button Control 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 Ii Camera menu settings 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select the desired menu item with lt gt on the control button e If the desired item is invisible keep pressing lt gt until the item appears on the screen e Press after selecting an item when the mode o E O we switch is set to P 4 Select the setting with A V The setting you select is zoomed and is set 5 Press MENU 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 select the mark with the control button e You cannot select items that are grayed out 30 Menu items Mode switch position M
114. y on subjects located near the center of the frame When using the smart zoom the image on the screen may look rough However this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image Select this before shooting The date and time do not appear during shooting instead the indicator appears The date and time appear in red on the lower right corner of the screen during playback only Day amp Time Superimposes the date hour and minute Date Superimposes the year month and day e The date is inserted in the order you select step 2 in Read This First Off Does not superimpose the date and time e You cannot insert the date and time into movies or images in the Multi Burst mode The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red eye phenomenon when using the j flash Select this before shooting a amp gt 0n Reduces the red eye phenomenon The flash pre strobes twice or more before shooting VY Off 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 stro
115. 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 step 2 in Read This First 5 S S 3 gt S 8 x Qe 93 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 OQ will differ depending on the state of the camera If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C 32 000 e There is trouble with your camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 00 The camera cannot read or write data on the Memory Stick Duo Re insert the Memory Stick Duo several times e The internal memory has experienced a format error or an unformatted Memory Stick Duo is inserted Format the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo page 53 The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used with your camera or the data is damaged Insert a new Memory Stick Duo page 97 E 61 00 E 62 00 E 91 00 e A camera malfunction has occurred Initialize the camera page 55 then turn the power on again 94 Messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions Da e T
116. you view a movie ona computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer then play back the movie from the hard disk page 60 You cannot print an image e Check the printer settings Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera e Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera such as 101MSDCF page 66 e Operate correctly page 67 Music Transfer cannot recognize the camera The write in area of Music files of the camera is corrupted Excute Format Music page 55 5 S S 3 gt S x e 89 Memory Stick Duo Cannot insert a Memory Stick Duo e Insert it in the correct direction step 3 in Read This First Cannot record on 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 97 The Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary images step 6 in Read This First e Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo page 21 when recording movies with the image size set to 640 Fine 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 97

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