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Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-F828
Serial No.
DSC-F828 2003 Sony Corporation
Getting started ________________________
Shooting still images __________________
Viewing still images ___________________
Deleting still images ___________________
Before advanced operations _____________
Advanced still image shooting____________
Advanced still image viewing_____________
Still image editing ______________________
Still image printing ______________________ (PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies________________________
Enjoying images on your computer ______
Troubleshooting ________________________
Additional information ___________________
Index______________________________
AUTION ou are cautioned that any changes or odifications not expressly approved in this anual could void your authority to operate is equipment.
ote: his equipment has been tested and found to omply with the limits for a Class B digital evice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. hese limits are designed to provide asonable protection against harmful terference in a residential installation. This
quipment generates, uses, and can radiate dio frequency energy and, if not installed
nd used in accordance with the instructions, ay cause harmful interference to radio
ommunications. However, there is no uarantee that interference will not occur in a articular installation. If this equipment does ause harmful interference to radio or levision reception, which can be determined y turning the equipment off and on, the user encouraged to try to correct the interference y 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.
he supplied interface cable must be used ith the equipment in order to comply with e limits for a digital device pursuant to ubpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
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For the Customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-F828 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.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) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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If the plug supplied with this equipment has a Notice tic electricity or electromagnetism causes
transfer to discontinue midway (fail), rt the application or disconnect and ect the USB cable again.
ain countries or regions may regulate osal of the battery used to power this uct. Please consult with your local ority.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camera.
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emove dirt from the surface of the ash the dirt changes color or sticks to the rface of the flash due to the heat of the flash, fficient light may not be emitted.
o not get the camera wet hen taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
nder similar conditions, be careful not to get e camera wet. If water gets inside of the mera, it may cause the camera to alfunction, sometimes beyond repair. If oisture condensation occurs, see page 143 d follow the instructions on how to remove
before using the camera.
o not expose the camera to sand or ust sing the camera in sandy or dusty locations ay cause a malfunction.
o not aim the camera at the sun or ther bright light his may cause irrecoverable damage to your es or the malfunction of your camera.
ote on locations where you can se the camera o not use the camera near a location that enerates strong radio waves or emits diation. The camera may not be able to cord or play back properly.
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nts of the recording cannot be nsated for if recording or playback is ssible due to a malfunction of your a or recording medium, etc.
up recommendation id the potential risk of data loss, always back up) data to a disk.
s on image data compatibility camera conforms with the Design rule amera File system universal standard lished by the JEITA (Japan Electronics nformation Technology Industries ciation). back of images recorded with your ra on other equipment and playback of es recorded or edited with other
pment on your camera are not anteed.
aution on copyright sion programs, films, video tapes, and materials may be copyrighted. horized recording of such materials may trary to the provision of the copyright
Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with an LCD finder) and lens The LCD screen and the LCD finder are
manufactured using extremely high- precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.
Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The screen may be uneven and that may cause a malfunction.
Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.
The zoom lens This camera is equipped with zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
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Trademarks Memory Stick, , and MagicGate
Memory Stick are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Memory Stick Duo and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation. Memory Stick PRO and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
MagicGate and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries.
In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual.
bout the Carl Zeiss lens his camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss ns which is capable of reproducing fine ages. The lens for this camera uses the TF# measurement system for cameras
eveloped jointly by Carl Zeiss, in ermany, and Sony Corporation, and offers e same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses. he lens for your camera is also T*-coated suppress unwanted reflection and ithfully reproduce colors. MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function, a numeric value indicating the amount of light from a specific part of the subject gathered at the corresponding position in the image.
Selecting the recording folder.............51
anual features to photo-shooting situations .....................................52
xposure (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity)
hooting with Program auto ...................54 Program Shift ......................................54
hooting with shutter speed priority mode ........................................................55
hooting with aperture priority mode .....56 hooting with manual exposure mode ....57 electing the metering mode...................58 djusting the exposure
EV adjustment .............................59 Displaying a histogram .......................60
hooting with the exposure fixed AE LOCK ....................................62
hooting three images with the exposure shifted Exposure Bracket.............63
electing the ISO sensitivity ISO.........64 ocus hoosing an auto focus method ..............65 Choosing a focus range finder frame
AF range finder............................65
Advanced still image shooting
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e using your camera ......................... 4 fying the parts .................................. 9
ing the battery pack ....................... 14 the AC Adaptor ............................ 17 your camera abroad ...................... 17 ng your camera on/off .................... 18 to use the multi-selector ................. 18 g the date and time......................... 19
ing and removing a recording medium ........................................................ 21 itching the recording medium........ 21 erting and removing a Memory tick .............................................. 22
erting and removing a Microdrive/ F card ........................................... 23
g the still image size ...................... 24 size and quality ............................ 25
still image shooting Using auto mode.......................... 27
ecking the last image shot Quick Review .............................. 29 oting images with the finder ......... 29 icators on the screen during shooting ........................................................ 30 ing the zoom feature....................... 30
Changing the lens orientation............. 32 Shooting close-ups Macro............... 33 Using the self-timer............................ 34 Using the flash.................................... 34 Inserting the date and time on a still
image.............................................. 36 Shooting according to scene conditions
Scene Selection ........................... 37
Viewing images on the screen of your camera ............................................ 39
Viewing images on a TV screen............. 41
Deleting images ...................................... 43 Formatting a recording medium ............. 45
How to setup and operate your camera ........................................................ 47
Changing menu settings ..................... 47 Changing items in the SET UP screen
........................................................ 48 How to use the command dial ............ 48
Deciding the still image quality.............. 49 Creating or selecting a folder ................. 50
Creating a new folder ......................... 50
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necting to a PictBridge printer..........93 reparing the camera...........................93 onnecting the camera to the printer
........................................................93 ting images........................................94 ting index-images .............................96
oting movies ....................................100 ing movies on the screen ..............101
ting movies.....................................102 ing movies.......................................103 utting movies ..................................104 eleting unnecessary portions of movies
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ying images to your computer For Windows users ....................105 stalling the USB driver ..................106 stalling Image Transfer ..............107 stalling ImageMixer ...................108 onnecting the camera to your computer
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joying movies
joying images on your mputer
Choosing a focus operation AF Mode......................................66
cusing manually ..................................67 sh
lecting a flash mode ............................68 justing the flash level Flash Level...70 ing an external flash............................71 Using the Sony Flash ..........................72 Using a commercially available external
flash ................................................72 lor justing color tones White Balance...73 lecting color reproduction Color ......74 rst
ooting images in succession................75 ooting in Multi Burst mode
Multi Burst...................................76 hers ooting in the dark ................................77 NightShot ............................................77 NightFraming......................................78 ooting with special effects
Picture Effect ...............................79 ooting still images in RAW mode
RAW............................................79 ooting still images in TIFF mode
TIFF .............................................80 ooting still images for e-mail
E-Mail ..........................................81
Shooting still images with audio files Voice ........................................... 81
Selecting the folder and playing back images Folder .............................. 83
Enlarging a portion of a still image ........ 84 Enlarging an image
Playback zoom ............................ 84 Recording an enlarged image
Trimming..................................... 85 Playing back successive images
Slide show ................................... 85 Rotating still images Rotate................. 86 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst
mode ............................................... 87 Playing back continuously.................. 87 Playing back frame by frame ............. 87
Protecting images Protect .................... 89 Changing image size Resize ................ 90 Choosing images to print
Print (DPOF) mark ...................... 91
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Copying images using Image Transfer ...................................................... 110
Changing Image Transfer settings ...................................................... 111
Copying images without using Image Transfer .......................... 111
Viewing the images on your computer ...................................................... 113
Image file storage destinations and file names............................................ 114
Viewing an image previously copied to a computer ....................................... 116
Copying images to your computer For Macintosh users .................. 117
Troubleshooting .................................... 119 Warnings and messages ........................ 130 Self-diagnosis display If a code starting
with an alphabet letter appears ..... 133
The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time ................................ 134
Menu items ........................................... 137 SET UP items........................................ 140 Precautions............................................ 143 The Memory Stick............................. 144 The Microdrive ..................................... 145
On InfoLITHIUM battery pack ........ 146 Specifications ....................................... 147 Display window.................................... 149 The LCD/finder screen ......................... 150 Quick reference chart ........................... 155
Index ..................................................... 158
Troubleshooting
Additional information
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Identifying the parts
ual focus ring (67) R (Macro) button (33)
S NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING button (77) FOCUS (AUTO/MANUAL) switch (67)
ssing the (Display window backlight) tton turns on the backlight in the display ndow for about seven seconds.
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P (Flash) button (68) Q /BRK (Burst/Bracket) button
(63, 75, 76)
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
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AE LOCK/ (Delete) button (43, 62) Command dial (48)
OPEN (CF) lever (23) CF card cover (23) CF card eject lever (24)
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A MENU button (47, 137)
B (Flash) lamp (68) C Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18) D Jack cover (14, 17) E A/V OUT (MONO) jack (41) F (USB) jack (109) G DC IN jack (14, 17) H /CF (Memory Stick/CF
card) switch (21) I Access lamp (22)
J Mode dial (27) :To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode
P: To shoot still images in program auto mode
S: To shoot in shutter speed priority mode
A: To shoot in aperture priority mode
M: To shoot in manual exposure mode
SCN: To shoot in Scene Selection mode
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(34, 40) G POWER lamp (18) H POWER switch (18) I (Digital zoom/Playback zoom)
button (30, 84) J 7 (Quick review) button (29)
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Hook for shoulder strap Tripod receptacle Microphone Lens ACC (Accessory) jack Battery/Memory Stick cover (14) RESET button (119) Battery eject lever (15) Hook for shoulder strap
Use the ACC (accessory) jack to connect an external flash or the remote control tripod. Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
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Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap
Lens cap
Shoulder strap
u can attach the lens cap with the lens hood ached. hen the lens hood is attached, it may block shlight, hologram AF light, or infrared ray.
Attaching the lens hood When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light.
1 Position the lens hood as shown below, by aligning the mark on the lens hood and the x mark on the lens, and attach the hood to the lens.
2 Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use.
1 Position the lens hood as shown below, by aligning the mark on the lens hood and the x mark on the lens, and attach the hood to the lens.
2 Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
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Open the jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera.
pen the cover in the arrow direction as lustrated above. Connect the plug with the mark facing up.
Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause a malfunction. Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.
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harging the battery pack
pen the battery/Memory tick cover.
the cover in the direction of the arrow.
ure to turn off your camera when rging the battery pack (page 18). r camera operates with the LITHIUM NP-FM50 battery pack (M
es) (supplied). You can use only M Series ry pack (page 146).
, Install the battery pack, then close the battery/Memory Stick cover.
Insert the battery pack with the b mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated. Make sure the battery pack is firmly inserted all the way, then close the cover.
The battery pack is easily inserted by pushing the battery eject lever at the front of the battery compartment to the front side.
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ttery remaining indicators battery remaining indicators on the screen or e display window show the remaining ting or viewing time.
e battery remaining time on the screen or on display window may not be correct under tain circumstances or conditions.
hen you switch the FINDER/LCD switch or /CF switch, it takes about one minute for
correct battery remaining time to appear.
arging time roximate time to charge a completely harged battery pack using the AC ptor at a temperature of 25C (77F).
ttery pack Charging time (min.)
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harging, the battery mark in the indow flashes, and after charging
eted, Full appears.
ilable shooting time on the display is calculated as if the camera were used e following conditions: ode dial is set to
[LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to [Normal]
Using a Memory Stick Not using the NightShot or NightFraming
function. After charging the battery pack, disconnect the
AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery/Memory Stick cover. Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow, and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.
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The battery life and the number of images recordable or viewable does not depend on the image size setting. The number of images is almost the same whether you use the finder or the LCD screen for shooting/viewing images. When using a CF card, the battery life and the number of images recordable or viewable may differ.
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bles show the approximate number of s and the battery life that can be recorded/ when you shoot images in normal mode
fully charged battery pack at a temperature C (77F). The numbers of images that can rded or viewed take into account changing
tional Memory Stick or Microdrive as ary. Note that the actual numbers may be an indicated depending on the conditions of
ting still images r the average conditions1)
ting in the following situations: (P. Quality) is set to [Fine]
F Mode] is set to [Monitor] ooting one time every 30 seconds e zoom is switched alternately between the and T ends e flash strobes once every two times e power turns on and off once every ten es
Viewing still images2)
2) Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals
Shooting movies3)
3) Shooting continuously at [160] image size
The number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions: The surrounding temperature is low The flash is used The camera has been turned on and off many
times The zoom is used frequently The NightShot or NightFraming function is
activated [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to
[Bright] in the SET UP settings The battery power is low.
The battery capacity decreases as you use it more and more and as time passes
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NP-FM50 (supplied) No. of images
Battery life (min.)
ory Stick Approx. 370 Approx. 185 drive Approx. 350 Approx. 175
Recording medium
NP-FM50 (supplied) No. of images
Battery life (min.)
Memory Stick Approx. 9400 Approx. 470 Microdrive Approx. 5800 Approx. 290
NP-FM50 (supplied) Memory Stick Microdrive
Continuous shooting
Approx. 200 Approx. 160
(page 147).
G etting started
Using your camera abroad er sources
can use your camera in any country or on with the supplied AC Adaptor within V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a mercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary, depending on the design of
all outlet (wall socket) [b].
not use an electrical transformer (travel nverter), as this may cause a malfunction.
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e jack cover in the arrow direction ated above. Connect the plug with ark facing up.
t the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible tlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble while using the adaptor, immediately the power by disconnecting the plug e wall outlet (wall socket).
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
When you have finished using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself has been turned off.
en the jack cover, then nect the AC Adaptor pplied) to the DC IN jack of
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How to use the multi-selector
o change the current settings of the amera, bring up the menu or the SET UP reen (pages 47, 48), and use the multi- lector to make the changes. hen setting up the menu, move the multi- lector to v/V/b/B to select the item or e setting and make the setting. hen setting up the SET UP, move the ulti-selector to v/V/b/B to select the em or the setting and press the center of e multi-selector to make the setting.
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Camera 1 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Hologram AF:
Monitor Precision Off Off
Auto Review: Off Auto
Cancel OK
Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out: Clock Set:
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OWER lamp lights in green and the r is on. When you turn on the camera e first time, the Clock Set screen rs (page 19).
rn off the power the POWER switch in the direction of row again, the POWER lamp goes out, e camera turns off.
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lide the POWER switch in the irection of the arrow.
POWER switch
POWER lamp
The Auto Power Off function If no tasks are performed for about three minutes when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the battery pack, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery pack is being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. Movies are being played back A slide show is being shown A cable is connected to the (USB) jack
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G etting started
Setting the date and time
Select the desired date format by moving the multi-selector to v/V, then press the center.
can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ , [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].
the rechargeable button battery, which vides the power for saving the time data, is r fully discharged (page 144), the Clock Set een will appear again. When this happens, et the date and time by starting from Step 3 ove.
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he time and the date again, set the mode ET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup
es 48, 142), then proceed from Step 3.
, Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power.
The POWER lamp lights in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the screen.
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Move the multi-selector to B to select [OK], then press the center.
he date and time are set and the clock will art to keep time.
To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel], then press the center.
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hown above and V is shown below the ed item.
, Set the desired numerical value by moving the multi- selector to v/V, then press the center.
After setting the current numerical value, set the next item. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all of the items have been set.
If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time on a 24- hour cycle.
12:00 AM stands for midnight and 12:00 PM stands for noon.
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Select the recording medium with the /CF switch.
: When recording images onto a Memory Stick or playing back images from a Memory Stick.
: When recording images onto a Microdrive/CF card or playing back images from a Microdrive/CF card.
/CF switch
Shooting still images
You can Microdr card) as
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hard disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type II standards. For more information about the Microdrive, see page 145.
Before using a Microdrive/CF card, be sure to format it using this camera. Otherwise, satisfactory performance may not be obtained (page 45).
ive Global Storage Technologies, Inc. 1000 (1 GB) 402D5CF00 (2 GB) 404D5CF00 (4 GB)
checked the compatibility of CF mpliant with CompactFlash Type I e II, however, we cannot guarantee peration of all CF cards.
CF
Copying between media cannot be done with this camera.
For more information about the Memory Stick, see page 144.
The Microdrive is a compact and lightweight
use a Memory Stick, ive, or CompactFlash card (CF a recording medium.
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Close the battery/Memory Stick cover.
o remove the Memory Stick pen the battery/Memory Stick cover, en push the Memory Stick to pop it out.
Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the Memory Stick or turn off the power at this time. The data may be corrupted.
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pen the battery/Memory tick cover.
the cover in the direction of the arrow.
, Insert the Memory Stick.
Insert the Memory Stick all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.
Whenever you insert a Memory Stick, push it as far as it can go. If you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may not be carried out.
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ose the CF card cover properly, otherwise u cannot record or play back images using Microdrive/CF card.
Insert
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en the CF card cover.
OPEN (CF) lever in the of the arrow.
, Insert the Microdrive/CF card.
Insert the Microdrive/CF card all the way in from the connector side as shown in the illustration.
If you cannot insert the Microdrive/CF card all the way in, do not push it forcefully. Also, check the direction of the Microdrive/CF card. If you try to insert it in the wrong direction, the camera or Microdrive/CF card may be damaged.
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size
Select (Image Size) by moving the multi-selector to b/ B, then select the desired image size by moving the multi-selector to v/V.
he image size is set. fter the setting is completed, press ENU. The menu disappears from the reen.
For more information about the image size, see page 25. This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
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that the Microdrive may be heated right using the camera. never the access lamp is lit, the era is recording or reading out an
ge. Never remove the Microdrive/CF or turn off the power at this time.
data may be corrupted or the rodrive/CF card may become sable.
leverAccess lamp MENU.
The menu appears.
You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN.
T A M sc
move the Microdrive/CF card the CF card cover, then push the CF ject lever so that the Microdrive/CF s ejected.
CF card eject
Setting the still image
, Set the mode dial to and turn on the power, then press
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age quality using this camera. rtion of 3:2 to match the size of the print
ed in a Memory Stick3)
dard)4) mode are shown below. (Units:
see pages 134, 135. ratio) mode, see page 49.
ages or printing A3 size or fine A4 size
fine A5 size images.
ze images.
ages, attaching images to e-mail, or home page.
MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G
59 (109) 121 (223) 247 (456)
59 (109) 121 (223) 247 (456)
92 (174) 188 (354) 384 (723)
148 (264) 302 (537) 617 (1097)
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You can pixels) a ratio) ba to shoot. size and quality, larger th your ima images i Choose appropri want to
choose image size (number of nd image quality (compression sed on the kind of images you want The larger you make the image the higher you make the image the better your image, but also the e amount of data needed to preserve ge. This means you can save fewer n your recording medium. an image size and quality level ately for the kind of images you shoot.
1) The default setting is [8M]. This size can give the highest im 2) This option records images in a horizontal to vertical propo
paper used.
The number of images that can be sav The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Stan number of images)
3) When [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in other modes,
4) For more information about the image quality (compression
Image size Examples 8M 1) (32642448) For storing important im
images.3:2 2) (32642176)
5M (25921944) For printing A4 size or
3M (20481536)
1M (1280960) For printing postcard si
VGA (640480) For shooting a lot of im posting images to your
Capacity 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MBImage
size
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3:2 4 (7) 8 (15) 16 (30) 32 (60)
5M 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (48) 51 (96)
3M 10 (18) 20 (37) 41 (74) 82 (149)
1M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376
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umber of images that can be saved in Standard)4) mode are shown below. : number of images)
n [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Normal] the number of images that can be saved in r modes, see page 136. more information about the image quality pression ratio) mode, see page 49.
When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size.
When the images are viewed on the screen of the camera, they all look the same size.
Number of shooting images can differ from these values according to shooting conditions.
When the remaining number of images recordable is more than 9999, >9999 is indicated on the screen. And when it is more than 999, 999 is indicated on the display window.
You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 90).
acity 1G (DSCM-11000)e
273 (505)
273 (505)
426 (801)
684 (1217)
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ages Basic still image shooting Using auto mode
Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock cator stops flashing and remains on, the era is ready for shooting. (The screen be frozen for a split second depending he subject.) n the surroundings are dark, the flash matically pops up and strobes.
you release your finger from the shutter tton, shooting will be canceled. hen the camera does not beep, the AF justment is not complete. You can continue to ot, but the focus is not set properly (except
Continuous AF, page 66).
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he recording medium using the / tch (page 21). create a new folder in the recording and select the folder for storing images
0).
, Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame.
The minimum focal distance to a subject is 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode (page 33).
The frame indicated on the screen shows the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 65.)
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(Manual exposure) ou can manually adjust the shutter speed
nd the aperture value (page 57). In ddition, you can set the desired shooting nctions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
CN (Scene Selection) ou can select from the following modes to oot according to the scene conditions age 37). (Twilight mode) (Twilight portrait mode) (Landscape mode) (Portrait mode) addition, you can set the desired shooting nctions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
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hutter clicks, the shooting is leted, and the still image is saved in cording medium.
n you are shooting with the battery pack, if sks are performed for a while with the
era turned on, power is automatically shut o preserve battery power (page 18).
Mode dial for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you can choose from the following shooting methods.
(Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine] (page 49).
P (Program auto shooting) Shooting adjustment is automatically carried out just as in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can intentionally adjust the focus, exposure, etc. In addition, you can set the desired functions using the menu (pages 47 and 137).
S (Shutter speed priority) You can select the shutter speed (page 55). In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
A (Aperture priority) You can select the aperture value (page 56). In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
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shutter button lightly or press 7 (quick
Shooting images with the der
the FINDER/LCD switch, you can se to shoot either using the finder or the screen. When you use the finder, the e does not appear on the LCD screen. st the finder adjustment lever until the e appears clearly within the finder,
shoot the image.
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oving subject ject has a reflection, such as that from a or there is a luminous body and a subject
ing subject lit subject.
e two Auto Focus functions: AF der frame which sets the focus
according to the subject position , and AF mode which sets when ra starts and stops focusing on. 65 for details.
review) again.
To delete the image displayed on the screen
1 Press (delete).
2 Select [Delete] by moving the multi- selector to v, then press the center. The image is deleted.
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Auto Focus u try to shoot a subject that is hard
on, the AE/AF lock indicator will o flashing slowly and the AE lock s not sound (except in Continuous
e 66). o Focus function may be difficult to in the following subjects. In such lease the shutter button, then try to se the shot and focus again. ject is distant from the camera and dark trast between the subject and its und is poor ject is seen through glass, such as a
shot Quick Review
, Press 7 (quick review).
To return to shooting mode, press the
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Turn the zoom ring to choose the desired image size for shooting.
ou can zoom in up to 7.1 using the ptical zoom.
he minimum distance needed to cus on a subject hen the zoom is set all the way to e W side:
pproximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from e end of the lens hen the zoom is set all the way to e T side:
pproximately 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from e end of the lens
When not using the camera, retract the lens in by setting the lens to its W-end position to protect it.
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status of the screen changes between ators-on and indicators-off when playing or shooting movies. a detailed description of the indicators, see 150.
a detailed description of the histogram, see 60. setting is maintained even when the power rned off.
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cision digital zoom rges the image two times larger than ptical zoom scaling now selected. The imum zoom scaling is about 14 rdless of the selected image size. Since recision digital zoom cuts part of the e and enlarges the rest, the image
ity deteriorates. Digital Zoom] to [Precision] in the SET settings (page 140). default setting is [Precision].
Digita Enlarges Pressing digital z digital z digital z zoom. B methods capacity your sho
The to the zo Optical Precisio Smart zo
l zoom the image using digital processing. (digital zoom) activates the oom. There are two modes in the oom function. One is Precision oom and the other is Smart
ecause each mode uses different and has different magnifying , choose the mode according to oting.
icon changes as follows according om mode.
zoom: n digital zoom: om:
The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting in RAW mode (page 79).
AF range finder frame is not shown when using the digital zoom. The AF range finder frame indicator flashes and a centrally-located subject has priority when the camera is focusing.
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ou can adjust the angle by turning the lens art upward up to 70 degrees and downward p to 30 degrees.
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n the image size is set to [8M] or [3:2], the smart zoom does not work. digital zoom cannot be used when shooting in Multi Burst mode (page 76). When using the smart , selecting (Multi Burst) using the /BRK button cancels the smart zoom.
n using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no t on the recorded image.
ncel the digital zoom (digital zoom) again. The zoom scaling returns to the number that was in effect using
tical zoom.
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t zoom an zoom in the image with much less image quality deterioration. You can use the smart as though it were the optical zoom. oom scaling becomes the number that multiplies the following smart zoom scaling by tical zoom scaling now selected. igital Zoom] to [Smart] in the SET UP settings (page 140). aximum zoom scale is as follows and it depends on the image size. The zoom scale yed on the screen is an approximate value.
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ages Shooting close-ups Macro
Center the subject in the frame, and press and hold the shutter button halfway down, then press the shutter button fully down.
eturn to normal shooting s (macro) again. The indicator ppears from the screen.
hen shooting in macro mode, the focus range ery narrow and you may not be able to focus
the whole of the subject. hen shooting in macro mode, the focus justment becomes slower to accurately focus a close subject.
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e-ups of subjects like flowers or shoot using the macro feature. You t subjects approaching up to 2 cm hes) when the zoom is set to its W- ever, the available focus distance
on the zoom position. We end that you set the zoom to its W- ng shooting.
he zoom is set all the way to ide: 2 cm (13/16 inches) from the end of
he zoom is set all the way to ide: 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from the end ns
mmend that you use Flexible Spot AF 5).
, Set the mode dial to , and press (macro).
The (macro) indicator appears on the screen.
You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN (other than
(Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode)) or .
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he flash automatically pops up and strobes hen the surroundings are dark. Close the ash by hand after using it.
When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using the flash is approx. 0.5 m to 4.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 14 feet 9 1/4 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.3 m (23 5/8 inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (T). Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks the flash light. While the flash is being charged, the (flash) lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp goes out. You can also select the following flash modes:
(Forced flash), (Slow synchro), and (No flash). For details on these modes, see page 68.
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The screen
You mod
(self-timer) indicator appears on the .
can carry out this operation even when the e dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN or .
button halfway down, then press the shutter button fully down.
The self-timer lamp (page 9) will flash, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds.
To cancel the self-timer during the operation Press / (self-timer) again. The indicator dissapears from the screen.
If you stand in front of the camera and press the shutter button, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set.
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out Hologram AF logram AF (Auto-Focus) is an AF fill t system that applies laser holograms to le you to shoot still images in dark es. The Hologram AF system uses ler radiation than conventional high- htness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying r Class 1* specifications and taining higher safety for human eyes. afety problems will be caused by ing directly into the hologram AF ter at a close range. However, it is not mmended to do so, because you may rience such effects like several minutes sidual image and dazzling, that you unter after looking into a flashlight.
logram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base 000 seconds), specified in JIS (Japan), IEC
U), and FDA (US) industry standards. mplying with these standards identifies the er product as safe, under the condition that a man can look at the laser light either directly focused through a lens for 30 000 seconds.
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ding images with the ram AF gram AF is fill light to focus more a subject in dark surroundings. ars on the screen and the hologram s red light when the shutter button d halfway until the focus is locked.
t using this function, set m AF] to [Off] in the SET UP
(page 140). ram AF light does not reach the subject ntly or the subject has weak contrast, ill not be achieved. (An approximate of 0.5 m to 5.0 m (19 3/4 inches to
4 7/8 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.5 m inches to 11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (T) is ended.)
s achieved as long as hologram AF light the subject, even if the light is slightly center of the subject. djusting the focus manually (page 67), gram AF does not function.
ologram AF emitter is dirty, the m AF light may be dimmed and focus
may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth.
Do not block the hologram AF emitter during recording.
The AF range finder frame is not displayed. AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to focus on.
When you attach the supplied lens hood to the camera, the hologram AF light is blocked.
The hologram AF does not function when [SCN] (Scene) is set to (Twilight mode) or
(Landscape mode).
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Select the date and time setting by moving the multi-selector to v/V, then press the center.
ay&Time: Inserts the date and the time of ooting into the image ate: Inserts the year, the month and the ate of shooting into the image ff: Does not insert date/time data into the age
fter the setting has been completed, set the ode dial to to shoot your image.
You can shoot even when the mode dial is set to P, S, A, M or SCN. When you chose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order set in Setting the date and time (page 19). This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
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Camera 1 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Hologram AF:
Monitor Precision Date Off
Auto Review: Off Auto
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et the mode dial to SET UP.
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date and time cannot be inserted in Multi t mode. n images are shot with the date and time
rted, the date and time cannot be removed . n shooting images with the date and time
rted, the actual date and time are not layed on the screen, and is displayed e screen instead. The actual date and time
ndicated in red on the lower-right corner n the image is played back.
, Select (Camera 1) by moving the multi-selector to v, then move to B. Select [Date/Time] by moving the multi-selector to v/V, then move to B.
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ages Shooting according to scene conditions Scene Selection
ortrait mode kgrounds blur away, and the subject is pened.
Portrait mode
When sh people a shooting below to images.
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ooting night scenes, shooting t night, shooting landscapes, or portraits, use the modes listed increase the quality of your
ilight mode ark lighting conditions, you can istant night view. However, the shutter speed is slower under nditions, we recommend you use a
not use the following functions in t mode: o mode shooting ting with the flash sure Bracket mode shooting Burst mode shooting
Twilight portrait mode Use this mode when shooting people in the foreground at night. This mode allows you to shoot images of people in the foreground with distinct outlines without losing the feeling that you are shooting at night. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is recommended that you use a tripod. The flash is set to (Slow synchro). You cannot shoot in Exposure Bracket, Burst,
or Multi Burst mode.
Landscape mode Focuses on images far away, so is convenient for shooting landscapes at a distance. You cannot shoot in macro mode. The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No
flash).
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light mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode
Select the desired mode by moving the multi-selector to v/ V.
he mode is set. hen the setting is complete, press MENU that the menu disappears from the screen.
o cancel the Scene Selection et the mode dial to a different mode.
When the shutter speed becomes slower than particular time, the NR slow shutter function (page 55) activates automatically. In such cases, shooting may take some time. This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
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Viewing images on the screen of your Viewing on the single-image een
Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera.
The newest image in the selected recording er (page 83) is displayed.
e image may be too rough for image cessing right after it is displayed.
select the recording medium, use the / switch (page 21).
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view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen.
creen ages are displayed simultaneously in separate panels on the screen.
easily view the next/previous image by turning the command dial. ails on the movies, see page 101. tailed description of the screen indicators, see page 153.
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isplays the previous image. isplays the next image.
To display the next (previous) Index screen Move the multi-selector to v/V/b/B to move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.
To return to the single-image screen Press / (index) again, or press the center of the multi-selector.
elect the desired still image y moving the multi-selector to
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, Press / (index).
The display switches to the Index screen.
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Viewing images on a TV screen
Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera.
e the multi-selector to b/B to select the red image.
hen using the camera abroad, it may be cessary to switch the video output signal to tch that of your TV system (page 142). select the recording medium, use the / switch (page 21).
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ut jacks of the TV.
V has stereo type input jacks, the audio plug (black) of the A/V ng cable to the Lch audio input
f both the camera and the TV before ting the camera and the TV with the A/V ting cable.
, Turn on the TV, and set the TV/ Video switch to Video.
The name and location of this switch may differ depending on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
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hing images on a TV screen want to view images on a TV, you TV having a video input jack and the onnecting cable (supplied). olor system of the TV must match as f your digital still camera. Check the ing list:
system a Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
ica, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, ca, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, am, Taiwan, the Philippines, the ., Venezuela, etc.
system alia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech blic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, nd, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, it, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, d, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak blic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and, United Kingdom, etc.
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Select [Delete] by moving the multi-selector to v , then press the center.
cess appears on the screen and the e will be deleted.
elete other images continuously ct the image you want to delete by ing the multi-selector to b/B. Next, ct [Delete] by moving the multi-selector , then press the center.
ancel the deletion ct [Exit] by moving the multi-selector , then press the center.
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The image has not yet been deleted at this point.
You cannot delete protected images (page 89).
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Select the image you want to delete by moving the multi- selector to v/V/b/B, then press the center.
he (delete) mark is indicated on the lected image. The image has not yet been
eleted at this point. Put the mark on all f the images you want to delete.
To cancel your selection, select images you want to cancel and press the center of the multi- selector again. The mark disappears.
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that the images once deleted cannot be vered.
, Select [Select] by moving the multi-selector to b/B, then press the center.
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ages Formatting a recording medium
Insert the recording medium you want to format into the camera. Select the recording
medium with the /CF switch. Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera.
e term formatting means preparing a ording medium to record images; this cess is also called initialization. e Memory Stick is already formatted, and be used immediately.
sure to format the Microdrive/CF card using s camera. Otherwise, satisfactory rformance may not be obtained. hen you format a recording medium, aware that all of the data in the cording medium will be permanently ased. Protected images are also ased.
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To delete all the images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] by moving the multi-selector to B, then press the center. Next, select [OK], then press the center. All of the unprotected images in the folder are deleted. To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel], then press the center.
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, Select [OK] by moving the multi-selector to v , then press the center.
To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] by moving the multi- selector to V, then press the center.
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B efore advanced operations
Changing menu settings To turn off the menu display s MENU.
u cannot select the dim items. r details on the menu items, see page 137.
Before advanced operations
How to setup and operate your camera
This section describes how to operate the menu and the SET UP screen. The multi- selector is used for these operation.
For details on the mode dial, see page 28.
a Press MENU.
The menu appears.
b Select the setting item you want to change by moving the multi-selector to b/B.
c Select the desired setting by moving the multi-selector to v/ V. The frame of the selected setting is scaled up, and the setting is entered.
When the v mark is indicated above the item or the V mark is indicated below the item All of the available items are not displayed on the screen. Moving the multi-selector to v/V displays the hidden items.
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Normal REC Mode
Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or .
Press and hold the button you want to operate and turn the command dial.
The value or setting that is indicated on the screen is entered.
Release the button. The indicators disappears from the screen.
/BRK
Command dial
NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING
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Changing items in the SET UP screen
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
The SET UP screen appears.
b Select the setting item you want to change by moving the multi-selector to v/V/b/B. The frame of the item you select turns yellow.
c Press the center of the multi- selector to enter the setting.
To turn off the SET UP screen display Set the mode dial to any position other than SET UP.
For details on the SET UP items, see page 140.
How to use the command dial
There are two methods for operating the command dial. One is using only the command dial and the other is using the command dial in combination with other buttons. This section describes the method used when operating the commnad dial in combination with other buttons.
This method is used for the following functions. Manual exposure (page 57) Metering mode (page 58) Exposure adjustment (page 59) Exposure Bracket (page 63) Flash mode (page 68) White balance (page 73) Burst (page 75) Multi Burst (page 76) Nightshot/Nightframing (page 77)
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Monitor Precision Off Off
Auto Review: Off Auto
Cancel OK
Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out: Clock Set:
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The following functions can be set by simply b Press MENU. The menu appears.
Select (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V.
Fine FINE Standard P. Quality
ISO Mode BRK
turning the command dial. Program shift (page 54) Shutter speed priority mode (page 55) Aperture priority mode (page 56)
You can view the next/previous image during playback.
Deciding the still image quality
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. This camera is equipped with other methods to select the image quality. You can select these settings using the [Mode] (REC Mode) item in the menu. These items are as follows: [RAW] which records raw data (page 79), [TIFF] which records uncompressed data (page 80), and [E-Mail] which records data suitable for sending e- mail (page 81).
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or SCN.
c
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
MENU
Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.
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Creating or selecting a folder
Mode dial: SET UP Your camera can create multiple folders within a recording medium. You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder, 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder. You can create folders up to 999MSDCF.
Up to 4000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created.
Creating a new folder
a Set the mode dial to SET UP, and select the recording medium with the /CF switch.
b Select (Memory Stick Tool) or (CF Card Tool) with v/V, [Create REC. Folder] with B/v/ V, and [OK] with B/v , then press the center. The following screen appears.
c Select [OK] with v , then press the center. A new folder is created with a number one higher than the largest number in the recording medium, and the folder becomes the recording folder.
To cancel folder creation In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel].
Once you create a new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with the camera.
Mode dial
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
/CF switch
Create REC. Folder
Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready?
OK Cancel
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Selecting the recording The image is stored in the newly selected
folder
a Set the mode dial to SET UP, and select the recording medium with the /CF switch.
b Select (Memory Stick Tool) or (CF Card Tool) with v/V, [Change REC. Folder] with B/ V, and [OK] with B/v , then press the center. The recording folder selection screen appears.
c Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v , then press the center.
To cancel changing the recording folder In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel].
You cannot select the 100MSDCF folder as a recording folder.
folder. You cannot move images to other folders using the camera.
BACK/NEXT
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Cancel OK
Folder Name: 102 2/2
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: To shoot a night scene?
Shooting with shutter speed riority mode (page 55) sing the flash in the auto adjustment mode stricts the shutter speed and the flash light
oes not reach distant subjects. The image, erefore, is not captured clearly. In such
ases, slow the shutter speed manually, set e flash to (No flash), and reduce the ght using the EV adjustment. You can then oot a clear night scene.
Advanced still image shooting
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Manual features to photo-shooting situations After you are familiar with your camera, lets shoot an image in various situations with some settings changed. This section describes some representative manual shooting examples.
Q: To shoot a portrait with its background blurred?
, Shooting with aperture priority mode (page 56) When you want to enhance the person with the background blurred, adjust the aperture manually. The more the aperture is opened (the aperture value becomes smaller), the narrower the focus is. The background is blurred accordingly.
Q: To shoot a portrait against light?
, Selecting a flash mode (page 68) Shooting a human subject in a bright place can create dim facial shadows. This occurs when the background is brighter than the person. In such cases, set the flash to (Forced flash). You can shoot both the person and the background clearly.
You can use the flash within the reach of the flash light.
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rglow of the sunset
Adjusting color tones (page 73) e image you shot is not expressed in favorite colors, change the white nce mode. Setting the white balance e to (Daylight) enhances the redness e sunset.
, Selecting the ISO sensitivity (page 64) When you cannot use the flash or set the shutter speed slower, increase the ISO rating. The higher rated ISO setting helps maximize the effect of the surrounding light to shoot.
, Shooting with shutter speed priority mode (page 55) When shooting a moving person or subject, set the shutter speed higher to freeze the motion or set the shutter speed slower to get the flow of motion of the subject. Adjust the shutter speed to express a moment that is beyond the speed of the naked eye.
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You may not be able to change the aperture value and shutter speed combination depending on your shooting situations. When the flash mode setting is changed, Program Shift is canceled. Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning off the power cancels Program Shift.
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Shooting with Program auto
Mode dial: P In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to the brightness of the subject just as in the auto adjustment mode (mode dial: ). In addition, the program auto mode can change the shooting settings in the menu, a feature which the auto adjustment mode does not have (page 137).
Program Shift
You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed.
a Set the mode dial to P.
b Select the aperture value and shutter speed combination with the command dial.
is indicated while the aperture value and shutter speed combination is shifted.
c Shoot the image.
To cancel Program Shift Turn the command dial to return the indication from to .
You cannot shift the aperture value and shutter speed combination when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
When the brightness changes, the aperture value and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount.
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Press the shutter button fully down.
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Then the screen turns black.
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Finally, when Processing disappears, the image has been recorded.
To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of a tripod is recommended. When a slow shutter speed is set, the processing may take some time. This is because the camera works to remove noise during the time set by the shutter speed setting.
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Shooting with shutter speed priority mode
Mode dial: S You can adjust the shutter speed manually. If you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it flowing. Aperture value is automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject.
a Set the mode dial to S.
b Select a shutter speed with the command dial.
The shutter speed can be selected from 1/2000 to 30 seconds. If you select 1/25 second or slower shutter speeds, the NR slow shutter function is automatically activated. In such cases, NR is indicated at the left of shutter speed indicator.
c Shoot the image.
Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated with ["] after the value, such as 1".
If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flashes when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.
The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash).
When the shutter speed is high, the amount of flash light may be insufficient even if you strobes the flash.
You can adjust the exposure value (page 59).
High shutter speed Slow shutter speed
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Set the mode dial to A.
Select an aperture value with the command dial.
The range of values that can be selected varies, depending on the zoom position. The aperture value can be selected from F2 to F8 (W)/ from F2.8 to F8 (T).
Shoot the image.
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Shooting with aperture priority mode
Mode dial: A You can adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens. If you open the aperture (a smaller F-number), the amount of light allowed into the lens increases and the in-focus range becomes narrower. Only the main subject is then in focus. When the aperture is closed (a larger F-number), the amount of light decreases and the in-focus range becomes wider. The whole image is sharpened. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject.
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Shooting techniques When shooting a moving person, car, or spindrift, etc., using the high shutter speed, you can express moment that is beyond what the human eye can see.
When shooting a subject such as the flow of a river at a slower shutter speed, you can create an image that captures the subjects flowing movement. In such cases, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake.
When you hand-hold the camera, adjust the shutter speed in a range where (Vibration warning indicator) is not indicated.
Open the aperture Close the aperture
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ooting with manual posure mode
de dial: M can manually adjust the shutter speed aperture values. difference between the set value and ppropriate exposure determined by the era is displayed on the screen as the EV e (page 59). 0EV indicates the most ble value set by the camera.
camera maintains the setting even n the power is turned off. Once you set lue you like, you can reproduce the e exposure by simply setting the mode to M.
from 1/2000 to 8 seconds. When you set an aperture value of F8, the values start from 1/3200 second.
If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flashes when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.
The flash is set to (Forced flash), (Slow synchro) or (No flash).
You can adjust the exposure value (page 59).
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Shooting techniques The depth of field is the in-focus range. Opening the aperture makes the depth of field shallower (the in-focus range becomes narrower) and closing the aperture makes the depth of field wider (the in-focus range becomes wider).
Adjust the aperture to suit your purpose, either to sharpen the specific area of image, or to focus on the entire image.
Close the aperture Both the subject and its background are focused on.
Open the aperture The subject is clear and its background is blurred.
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electing the etering mode
ode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ ou can select a metering mode to etermine the exposure, depending on what art of the subject is used to measure.
ulti-pattern metering ( ) he image is split up into multiple zones, ach of which are evaluated individually. he camera calculates the best-fit exposure ased on the subjects position and ackground brightness. he default setting is multi-pattern etering.
enter-weighted metering ( ) etering is performed with priority given the center of the image. The camera
etermines the exposure based on the rightness of a subject near the center.
a Set the mode dial to M.
b Select a shutter speed with the command dial.
c Press and hold (exposure) and select an aperture value with the command dial.
d Shoot the image.
If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flashes when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.
The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash).
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de dial: P/S/A/SCN/ can manually shift the exposure value rmined by the camera. Use this mode n you do not get the proper exposure, nstance, the subject and its background high contrast (light and dark). The e can be set a range from +2.0EV to EV, in 1/3EV increments.
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Spot metering allows you to meter for the subject directly in a small area of the whole image. This lets you adjust the exposure to the subject even when the subject is backlit or there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or .
b Press and hold (metering mode) and select the desired metering mode with the command dial.
in Step 2, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you want to shoot.
When using center-weighted metering or spot metering, to focus on the same spot as used for metering, we recommend using the center weighted AF range finder frame (page 65).
You cannot select the metering mode when using the NightShot/NightFraming function.
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isplaying a histogram
histogram is a graph showing the rightness of an image. The horizontal axis ows the brightness, and the vertical axis ows the number of pixels. The graph
isplay indicates a dark image when ewed to the left side, and a bright image hen skewed to the right side. The istogram is a useful reference for checking e exposure during recording and playback hen the screen is hard to be seen.
Set the mode dial to P, S, A or SCN.
Press (screen status) to display the histogram.
Adjust the exposure based on the histogram.
The histogram also appears when the mode dial is set to or M, but the EV adjustment is deactivated.
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a Set the mode dial to P, S, A,
SCN or .
b Press and hold (exposure) and select the desired exposure value with the command dial. The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background.
To reactivate auto exposure In Step 2, select [0EV].
When the subject is extremely bright or extremely dark, or when you are using the flash, the adjustment may not work.
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n shooting a darker overall image, the ra judges that the subject is dark and may
brighter exposure for the image. In such , adjustment of the exposure in the s direction is effective.
can check the exposure referring to the gram chart. Be careful not to overexpose derexpose your subject (giving a whitish rkish image).
can try to adjust the exposure to suit your .
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(screen status) while playing back a single image (page 39) or during Quick Review (page 29).
The histogram does not appear in the following cases: When the menu is displayed During Quick Review of an image recorded
in Exposure Bracket mode When using playback zoom When shooting or playing back movies
appears and the histogram does not appear in the following cases: When recording in the digital zoom range When the image size is [3:2] When playing back Multi Burst mode images When a still image is rotated
The histogram before recording represents the histogram of the image displayed on the screen at that time. A difference occurs in the histogram before and after you press the shutter button. When this happens, check the histogram while playing back a single-image or during Quick Review. In particular a large difference may appear in the following cases: When the flash strobes When using the NightFraming function When [PFX] (P.Effect) is set to [Solarize] When the shutter speed is slow or high
The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.
Shooting techniques While shooting images, the camera automatically determines the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction is effective.
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Shooting techniques The camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the subject. If you change the composition of your shot, the exposure may be changed, such as by changes in the brightness of the background. In such cases, use the AE lock function. You can shoot freely, regardless of the brightness of the subject.
To determine the exposure, measure the exposure of the desired portion of the subject using either center-weighted metering or the spot metering function. Press AE LOCK to lock the exposure, and then recompose the picture and shoot.
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AE LOCK
Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/ You can lock the exposure before recomposing the image. This is useful when the contrast of the subject and its background is extremely high or you shoot a backlit subject.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, SCN or .
b Target the subject for which you want to meter the exposure, then press AE LOCK. The exposure is fixed and the indicator appears.
c Recompose the image and press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The focus is automatically adjusted.
d Press the shutter button fully down.
To release AE LOCK Carry out one of the followings: Press AE LOCK again after Step 2. Release your finger from the shutter
button after Step 3. Press down the shutter button in Step 4.
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Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or SCN.
Press and hold /BRK (bracket) and select [BRK] with the command dial.
Press MENU. The menu appears.
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Exposure Bracket
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN In addition to an image with the exposure automatically set by the camera, two other images are recorded with exposure values shifted to the + and sides. If you cannot shoot with the proper brightness due to the brightness of the subject, use the Exposure Bracket mode. You can select the image that has a suitable exposure after shooting.
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First shot (Adjusted in the + direction)
Second shot (Proper exposure set by the camera)
Third shot (Adjusted in the direction)
electing the ISO ensitivity
ISO
ode dial: P/S/A/M ou can change the cameras sensitivity to ght. When you select a high-number tting, you can shoot in a dark place. ormally, the ISO sensitivity is set to uto]. When set to [Auto], the ISO nsitivity is automatically increased in a
ark place.
Set the mode dial to P, S, A or M.
Press MENU. The menu appears.
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d Select [BRK] (Bracket Step) with b/B, then select the desired bracket step value with v/V. 1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. 0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. 0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.
e Shoot the image.
To return to normal mode In Step 2, select [Normal].
When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to [Normal], you cannot use the Exposure Bracket mode.
You may not be able to use the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 37).
You cannot use the flash in this mode. During shooting in this mode, the images are
not displayed on the screen. Compose the image before pressing the shutter button.
The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.
When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 59), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness.
The recording interval is approximately 0.42 second.
If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value.
You cannot select shutter speeds of 1/25 second or slower.
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ltipoint AF ( ) camera calculates the distance in five es to the top, the bottom, the left, the t, and in the center of the image, letting shoot using the auto focus function out worrying about the image position. This is useful when it is cult to focus on the subject because it is in the center of the frame. You can k the position where the focus was sted using the green frame. default setting is Multipoint AF.
ter AF ( ) AF range finder is only the center of the e. You can shoot in desired image position using the AF lock method.
desired setting with v/V. Choose from [800], [400], [200], [100], [64], or [Auto].
To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Auto].
To reduce camera shake, select a large number. You can shoot a subject with higher shutter speed.
When selecting a large number, the image becomes noisy. To give priority to image quality, select a small number.
Choosing an auto focus method
You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode.
AF range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to the subject position and size.
AF Mode The AF mode is set automatically when the camera starts and stops focusing on a subject.
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ingle AF ( ) his mode is useful for shooting stationary bjects. The focus is not adjusted before
ou press and hold the shutter button alfway down. After you press and hold the utter button halfway down and AF lock is
omplete, the focus is locked.
onitoring AF ( ) his shortens the time needed for focusing. he camera automatically adjusts the focus efore you press and hold the shutter button alfway down, letting you compose images ith the focus already adjusted. After you ress and hold the shutter button halfway own and AF lock is complete, the focus is cked. he default setting is Monitoring AF.
Battery consumption may be higher than in Single AF mode.
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Flexible Spot AF ( ) This is useful when focusing on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the desired image composition. This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is out of the center area. When shooting a moving subject, take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or .
b Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO.
c Press the center of the multi- selector repeatedly to select the desired mode.
d When selecting Flexible Spot AF in Step 3, move the AF range finder frame to the portion you want to focus on with v/V/b/B.
When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, and the focus is adjusted, the color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green.
When you are shooting movies and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the screen is estimated as an average, so the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. The AF range finder frame indicator is . Center AF and Flexible Spot AF automatically focus only on selected frame, so this is convenient when you want to focus only on what you aim at.
When you use the digital zoom or hologram AF, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case, the AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.
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Set the FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears on the screen.
Turn the manual focus ring to achieve a sharp focus. The focus distance information indicator is displayed. You can adjust the focus in the following macro ranges. T-side: about 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) to (infinite) W-side: 2 cm (13/16 inches) to (infinite). If [Expanded Focus] in the SET UP settings is set to [On], the image is zoomed to 2 to achieve the focus easily when recording still images. The default setting is [On]. When the focus is adjusted to your requirements, the image returns to normal size and the focus indicator changes from yellow to white. When the 9 indicator flashes, the focus distance has reached its limit.
reactivate auto focusing the FOCUS switch to AUTO.
Continuous AF ( ) The camera adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, and then continues to adjust the focus even after AF lock is completed. This allows shooting of moving subjects with continued focus. However, focus adjustment may not be able to keep up when shooting fast moving subjects. The AF range finder frame is Center AF.
The focus is not adjusted after the lock is completed in the following cases, and the C AF indicator flashes. The camera operates in Monitoring AF mode. When shooting in the dark place When shooting with a slow shutter speed When using the NightShot/NightFraming
functions There is no lock sound when the focus is
achieved. When you press the shutter button all the way
down using the self-timer, the focus is locked. Battery consumption may be higher than in any
other AF mode.
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
b Select (Camera 1) with v , then select [AF Mode] with B/ v.
c Select the desired mode with B/v/V, then press the center.
Focusing manually
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. However, the auto focus may not work well, such as in the following cases. In these cases, adjust the focus manually.
Subjects that are hard to be focused on Subjects with little contrast with
backgrounds such as walls, and sky Subjects in very dark places Metals that have great reflection, or
subjects with the light source behind them and that have great reflection.
Subjects through a chain-link fence or glasses.
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Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.
Press and hold (flash) and select the desired mode with the command dial.
Note that the surface of the flash emitter may be hot right after you use the flash several times in succession. The recommended distance using the flash is about 0.5 m to 4.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 14 feet 9 1/4 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.3 m (23 5/8 inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (T) (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]).
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The focus distance information indicator is approximate, and should be used as a reference.
The focus distance information indicator does not appear when using the NightShot function.
When focusing manually, the following functions cannot be used: Macro mode shooting NightFraming function
When recording movies, the expanded focus function cannot be used.
Selecting a flash mode
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN Normally, the flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. You can intentionally change the flash mode.
Auto (No indicator) The camera decides to use the flash based on lighting conditions. The default setting is Auto.
Forced flash ( ) The flash fires regardless of the amout of ambient light.
Slow synchro ( ) The flash fires regardless of the amout of ambient light. In this mode, the shutter speed becomes slower under dark conditions, so you can clearly shoot a background that is out of the flash-lit area.
No flash ( ) The flash does not fire regardless of the amount of ambient light.
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reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set ed Eye Reduction] to [On] in the T UP settings (page 140). pears on the screen.
The amount of red-eye reduction possible varies according to the individual. In addition, the distance to the subject, and whether or not the subject has seen pre- strobe light begin to strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction process.
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conditions when (Slow synchro) or (No flash) is selected, it is recommended that you use a tripod.
While the flash is being charged, the lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp goes out.
You can change the brightness of the flash using [Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 70). (Except when the mode dial is set to
.) You can mount an external flash on this camera
(page 71).
To pop up the flash manually (Pop-up Flash mode) Normally, the flash strobes automatically according to lighting conditions. However, you can pop up the flash only when you want to use it. Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Manual] in the SET UP settings (page 140).
To strobe the flash
1 Slide the OPEN (FLASH) switch in the arrow direction. The flash pops up.
2 Set the flash mode to (Forced flash) or (Slow synchro).
3 Shoot the image.
To return to auto mode Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Auto] in the SET UP settings.
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Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or SCN.
Press MENU. The menu appears.
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such situations, setting the flash mode to (No flash) slows the shutter speed automatically. This is effective when you shoot the trail of a car, the spectrum of a light, or the sunset. We recommend you use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
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When you set the flash mode to (Forced flash), you can shoot a back-lit subject brightly. An effect in which the flash light reflects in the subjects eye is also available.
When the flash mode is set to Auto, the flash may strobe regardless of your intentions. In
The (Slow synchro) is effective when you shoot a person during a sunset and the like. You can shoot the person clearly using the flash light and the background using a long exposure. If the camera cannot shoot clearly using the slow shutter, it automatically increases the ISO number. We recommend you use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
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e time, note that the camera may not be able function properly, or that may cause a lfunction.
hen the proper white balance is not set using external flash, set the flash mode to rced flash) or (Slow synchro), then set white balance using the (one-push T) (page 73).
b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. High: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. Low: Makes the flash level lower than normal.
Using an external flash
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN You can mount an optional external flash. Using an external flash increases the amount of light and that will allow you to shoot more vivid flash pictures than when using the internal flash. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your flash.
When an external flash is mounted, the weight prevents the lens portion from becoming steady. We recommend supporting the lens portion with your left hand or using a tripod for recording.
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Set the most appropriate aperture value according to the guide number of the flash used and the distance to the subject. The flash guide number varies according to the ISO sensitivity (page 64) of the camera, so be sure to check the ISO number. Note that the camera may not function properly or may malfunction when using a flash manufactured by another company for a specific camera (generally a flash with multiple contact points on the advanced accessory shoe), a high-voltage type flash, or a flash accessory. Depending on the type of commercially available external flash, you may be unable to use some functions, and other operations may be difficult.
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Using the Sony Flash
You can mount the Sony HVL-F32X or HVL-F1000 flash on the advanced accessory shoe of your camera. The HVL- F32X is also equipped with automatic flash level adjustment and AF fill light shooting functions.
a Mount the external flash on the advanced accessory shoe.
b Plug the flash into the ACC (accessory) jack. When using the HVL-F32X, skip Step 2.
c Turn on the external flash.
d Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.
e Shoot the image.
Check that [Hot Shoe] is set to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 140).
When [ISO] is set to [800], you cannot use the AUTO B mode of the HVL-F32X.
Using a commercially available external flash
You can mount a commercially available external flash that supports the advanced accessory shoe.
a Mount the external flash to the advanced accessory shoe.
b Set the mode dial to SET UP.
c Select (Camera 2) with v/V, [Hot Shoe] with B/v/V, [On] with B/v, then press the center.
d Turn on the external flash.
e Set the mode dial to M or A. The flash also strobes when the mode dial is set to , P, S or SCN, but we recommend recording with the mode dial set to M or A.
f Shoot the image.
If you record with [Hot Shoe] set to [Off] in the SET UP settings, the built-in flash may pop up. If this happens, return the built-in flash to its original position and set [Hot Shoe] to [On] (page 140).
When you set [Hot Shoe] to [On] in the SET UP settings, is indicated. In this case, the built-in flash is disabled.
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Press and hold WB and select the desired setting with the command dial.
return to automatic settings tep 2, select [Auto].
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White Balance
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ Normally, this camera adjusts color tones automatically, but you can also select the following modes according to your shooting situations. The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions. When you want to fix the conditions under which the image is captured, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural, it is recommended that you adjust the white balance.
Auto (No indicator) The white balance is set automatically in response to the condition of the subject. The default setting is Auto. (Color temperature: about 3000-7000 K)
(Daylight) Used when shooting outdoors, and for shooting at night, under neon lights, for fireworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom. (Color temperature: about 5500 K)
(Cloudy) Used when shooting under a cloudy sky. (Color temperature: about 6500 K)
Used when shooting under fluorescent lights. (Color temperature: about 4000 K)
(Incandescent) Used when shooting, for example, at a
party, where the lighting conditions change often.
Used in a studio, or under video lights. (Color temperature: about 3200 K)
(Flash) Adjusts the white balance only to the flash conditions. This mode cannot be used with movies. (Color temperature: about 6000 K)
(One push) For adjusting the white balance depending on the light source. (Color temperature: about 2000-10000 K)
(One push SET) Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in (One push) mode.
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tandard (No indicator) hoots to make the resulting shot easier on e eyes. The image becomes vivid
ompared to its real color and the contrast ecomes higher. he default setting is [Standard].
eal (REAL) hoots for faithfulness to the actual texture nd color, which the contrast, brightness, nd saturation become lower. This mode is itable for modifying the image on a
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Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted.
When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto] mode (except in (Flash) mode or (One push) mode).
To capture the basic white color in (one-push SET) mode This mode memorizes the basic white color in the shooting situation for the (One push) mode. Use this mode when the other modes cannot set the color properly.
1 In Step 2, select [ ] (One push SET). The indicator appears.
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.
3 Press the center of the multi-selector. The screen momentarily turns black and the indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the
indicator lights up.
When the indicator flashes slowly, the white balance is not set or was not able to be set. Record in automatic white balance mode.
Do not shake or strike the camera while the indicator flashes quickly.
When flash mode is set to (Forced flash) or (Slow synchro), the white balance is
adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting.
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Press and hold /BRK (Burst) and select (Speed Burst) or
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a Set the mode dial to P, S, A or M.
b Press MENU. The menu appears.
c Select COLOR (Color) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V.
Shooting images in succession
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN You can shoot up to seven images in succession while pressing the shutter button only once.
Speed Burst ( ) The frame interval becomes shorter (about 0.38 second), but the images are not displayed on the screen.
Framing Burst ( ) The images are displayed on the screen during Burst shooting, but the frame interval becomes longer (about 0.42 second).
When the capacity of the recording medium is used up, recording stops even if you press and hold the shutter button.
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Press MENU. The menu appears.
Select (Interval) with b/B, then select the desired between-frame interval with v/ V. You can choose from [1/7.5], [1/15], [1/30].
Shoot the image. 16 frames in a row will be recorded in a single image (image size: 1M).
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c Shoot the image. You can shoot up to seven images when you press and hold the shutter button. You can do the next shooting after Recording disappears from the screen.
To return to normal mode In Step 2, select [Normal].
The flash cannot be used. When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to
[Normal], you cannot use the Burst mode. You may not be able to use the Burst mode
depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 37).
When using the self-timer, pressing the shutter button records up to seven images in succession.
You cannot select shutter speeds of 1/25 second or slower.
Shooting in Multi Burst mode
Multi Burst
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN Pressing the shutter button once records 16 frames in a row. This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example.
a Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.
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Set the mode dial to , P or .
Press and hold NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING and select (Night shot) with the command dial. The flash emitter pops up and the and Night shot indicators light for about five seconds.
Shoot the image.
cancel the NightShot function tep 2, select [Off].
hile using the NightShot function: he white balance is set to Auto. he metering mode is set to center weighted.
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When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to [Normal], you cannot use the Multi Burst mode.
The following functions cannot be used in Multi Burst mode: Smart zoom Shooting with the flash Inserting the date and time NightFraming
When the mode dial is set to , frame interval is automatically set to [1/30].
You cannot set the shutter speed to lower than the frame interval time.
For the number of images that can be recorded, see pages 135, 136.
When you play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode on the camera, see page 87.
Shooting in the dark
Mode dial: /P/
The infrared ray light covers within approx. 0.5 m to 2.1 m (19 3/4 inches to 6 feet 10 3/4 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 2.1 m (23 5/8 inches to 6 feet 10 3/4 inches) (T).
Since the infrared emitter is located below the flash emitter, you have to pop up the flash to shoot in these modes.
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While using the NightFraming function: The white balance is set to Auto. The metering mode is set to multi-pattern
metering. The AF range finder frame is not displayed.
The centrally-located subject has priority to focus on.
The AE lock cannot be used. If you perform any invalid operation while
using the NightFraming function, the indicator flashes and the Night framing indicator lights for about five seconds.
When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the SET UP settings, pop up the flash emitter using the OPEN (FLASH) switch. When attaching the supplied lens hood, flash light and infrared ray may be blocked. When you press the shutter button halfway down, you will hear a sound, but this is not the sound of the shutter releasing. The image is not recorded yet. When [Hologram AF] is set to [Off], you may not get a clear focus. Setting [Hologram AF] to [Auto] is recommended (page 35). When using the following functions, you cannot use the NightFraming function. Manual focus Exposure Bracket Burst Multi Burst
If you perform any invalid operation, the indicator flashes, and the Night shot indicator lights for about five seconds.
While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: AE LOCK Shooting with hologram AF Shooting with the flash Selecting the color reproduction mode Adjusting the saturation, contrast, and
sharpness When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the
SET UP settings, pop up the flash emitter using the OPEN (FLASH) switch.
When attaching the supplied lens hood, infrared ray may be blocked.
Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camera to malfunction.
NightFraming
The NightFraming function enables you to check a subject even at night and then record with natural colors using the flash.
a Set the mode dial to or P.
b Press and hold NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING and select
(Night framing) with the command dial. The flash emitter pops up and the and Night framing indicators light for about five seconds.
c Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The focus is automatically adjusted.
d Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter sounds, the flash strobes and the image is recorded.
To cancel the NightFraming function In Step 2, select [Off].
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Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.
Shutter button
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Shooting with special effects
Picture Effect
Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images.
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or .
b Press MENU. The menu appears.
c Select [PFX] (P.Effect) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V.
d Shoot the image.
To cancel Picture Effect In Step 3, select [Off].
You cannot select the color reproduction mode when using the picture effect.
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Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [TIFF] with v/ V.
Shoot the image. You can do the next shooting after Recording disappears from the screen.
o return to normal mode Step 3, select [Normal].
JPEG images are also recorded in the image size selected by the Image Size setup (page 24). Uncompressed (TIFF) images are recorded in [8M] size except when [3:2] is selected. Writing data takes more time than in normal recording mode. For the number of images that can be recorded, see pages 134, 136.
b Press MENU. The menu appears.
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [RAW] with v.
d Shoot the image. You can do the next shooting after Recording disappears from the screen.
To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal].
To reproduce the RAW data file using a computer, the exclusive software is required. Install the exclusive software on the supplied CD-ROM (Image Data Converter) to your computer. Since the RAW data file is a special kind of file, general software cannot open the RAW data file.
The JPEG image is also recorded in the image size selected by the Image Size setup (page 24). (However, [3:2] cannot be selected.) RAW data images are recorded in [8M] size.
Writing data takes more time than in normal recording mode.
Digital zoom cannot be used. For the number of images that can be recorded,
see pages 134, 136.
Shooting still images in TIFF mode
TIFF
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN Used when you record an image in uncompressed file format. The image quality does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for fine printing. A compressed JPEG format image like that recorded in normal shooting is recorded at the same time.
a Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.
b Press MENU.
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Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.
Press MENU. The menu appears.
Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Voice] with v/ V.
Shutter button
Mode dial
MENU Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
Shooting still images for e-mail
Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN You can shoot images and save them in a file that is small enough (320240) to attach to an e-mail message. The normal mode image that was selected using the Image Size item (page 24) is also recorded.
a Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.
b Press MENU. The menu appears.
b/B, then select [E-Mail] with v/V.
d Shoot the image. You can do the next shooting after Recording disappears from the screen.
To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal].
For instructions on how to attach your images to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of the e-mail software you are using.
For the number of images that can be recorded, see pages 135, 136.
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d Shoot the image. If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for five seconds. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.
To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal].
To view images recorded in Voice mode, carry out the same procedure described in Viewing movies on the screen (page 101).
Be careful not to touch the microphone (page 12) during shooting.
For the number of images that can be recorded, see pages 134, 136.
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Selecting the folder and playing back images
Folder
Mode dial: Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored.
a Set the mode dial to .
b Press MENU. The menu appears.
c Select (Folder) with b, then press the center of the multi- selector.
b/B.
e Select [OK] with v , then press the center of the multi- selector.
To cancel the selection In Step 5, select [Cancel].
When multiple folders are created in the recording medium When the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following icons are indicated on the screen.
: Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to both the previous and next
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Adjust the zoom with the command dial.
o cancel enlarged viewing ress (playback zoom) again.
You cannot use Playback zoom with movies or images recorded in Multi Burst mode. The images displayed in Quick Review (page 29) can be enlarged using the procedures outlined in Steps 3 to 5.
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Enlarging a portion of a still image
Mode dial: You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the enlarged image as a new file.
Enlarging an image Playback zoom
a Set the mode dial to .
b Display the image you want to enlarge with b/B.
c Press (playback zoom). The image is enlarged twice.
d Select a portion of the image to enlarge with v/V/b/B.
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v: To view a portion of the top of the image
V: To view a portion of the bottom of the image
b: To view a portion of the left side of the image
B: To view a portion of the right side of the image
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Recording an enlarged c Select (Slide) with b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector. Set the following items with v/V/b/B.
Interval settings 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min
Image Folder:Plays back all the images in the
selected folder. All:Plays back all the images in the
recording medium.
Repeat On:Plays the images back repeatedly. Off:Plays through the images one time
and then stops.
Select [Start] with V/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The slide show begins.
cancel the slide show setting tep 3, select [Cancel].
stop slide show playback s the center of the multi-selector, select t] with B, then press the center.
image Trimming
a After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU.
The menu appears.
b Select [Trimming] with B, then press the center of the multi- selector.
c Select the image size with v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector. The image is recorded, and the screen image returns to the size it was before enlargement.
The trimmed image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file, and the original image is retained.
The trimmed image may suffer some deterioration in image quality.
You cannot trim to 3:2-sized image. You cannot trim RAW data file/uncompressed
(TIFF) images. You cannot trim images displayed with Quick
Review.
Playing back successive images
Slide show
Mode dial: You can play back recorded images in succession, one after another. This is useful for checking your images, or for giving a presentation.
a Set the mode dial to .
b Press MENU. The menu appears.
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Set the mode dial to , and display the image you want to rotate.
Press MENU. The menu appears.
Select (Rotate) with b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector.
Select with v , and rotate the image with b/B.
Select [OK] with v/V, then press the center of the multi- selector.
o cancel the rotation Step 4 or 5, select [Cancel].
You cannot rotate protected images, movies, Multi Burst mode, RAW data file and uncompressed (TIFF) images. You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software.
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To skip to the next/previous image during slide show Move the multi-selector to B (next) or b (previous).
The interval setting time is approximate, and may vary according to the playback image size.
Rotating still images
Rotate
Mode dial: Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally.
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Playing back continuously Playing back frame by frame
Set the mode dial to .
Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously.
Press the center of the multi- selector when the desired frame is displayed. Step appears.
Advance the frame with b/B. B:The next frame is displayed. When
you move the multi-selector to B and hold it, the frame advances.
b:The previous frame is displayed. When you move the multi-selector to b and hold it, the frame advances in the reverse direction.
return to normal playback tep 4, press the center of the multi- ctor. The playback starts from the frame layed on the screen.
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Mode dial: You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This function is used for checking the images.
When Multi Burst images are played back on a computer or on a camera without the Multi Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will be displayed at the same time as part of one image.
You cannot divide the Multi Burst image.
a Set the mode dial to .
b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously.
To pause Press the center of the multi-selector. To resume playback, press the center again. The playback starts from the frame displayed on the screen.
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To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time.
1 Display the Multi Burst image you want to delete.
2 Press (delete).
3 Select [Delete], then press the center of the multi-selector. All of the frames are deleted.
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Set the mode dial to , press / (index) to switch to the
Index screen.
Press MENU. The menu appears.
Select - (Protect) with b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector.
Select [Select] with b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector.
Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The green - (Protect) mark is indicated on the selected image.
To protect other images, repeat Step 5.
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Protecting images
Protect
Mode dial: To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it.
Note that formatting the recording medium erases all the data in the recording medium even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.
It may take some time to protect the images.
a Set the mode dial to .
b Display the image you want to protect with b/B.
c Press MENU. The menu appears.
d Select - (Protect) with b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector. The image currently being displayed is now protected, and the - (Protect) mark is indicated on the screen.
e To protect other images, display the image you want to protect with b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector.
To cancel the protection In Step 4 or 5, press the center of the multi-selector again. The - mark disappears.
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ode dial: ou can change the image size of a corded image, and save it as a new file. ou can resize to the following sizes. M, 5M, 3M, 1M and VGA. he original image is retained even after sizing.
Set the mode dial to .
Display the image you want to resize with b/B.
Press MENU. The menu appears.
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h Select [OK] with B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected.
To cancel the protection In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit].
To release protection In Step 5, select an image for which you want to release protection with v/V/b/B and press the center of the multi-selector. The - mark turns gray and repeat this operation for all the images for which you want to release protection. Then, press MENU, select [OK], and press the center of the multi-selector.
To protect all the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the multi-selector. Next, select [On], then press the center.
To release protection of all the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], and press the center of the multi-selector. Then select [Off], and press the center.
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hen you mark images shot in Multi Burst de, all the images are printed on one sheet ided into 16 panels. ou mark an image shot in TIFF mode with a
nt (DPOF) mark, only the uncompressed IFF) image is printed, and the JPEG image orded at the same time is not printed. u cannot set the number of print sheets.
then press the center of the multi-selector.
e Select the new size with v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.
To cancel the resizing In Step 5, select [Cancel].
You cannot change the size of movies, Multi Burst mode, RAW data file or uncompressed (TIFF) images.
When images are resized from a smaller to a larger size, the image quality will deteriorate.
You cannot resize to 3:2-sized image. If you resize a 3:2-sized image, black bands
will appear at the top and bottom of the image.
Choosing images to print
Print (DPOF) mark
Mode dial: You can designate certain images to be printed. This function is convenient when you want to print images at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using PictBridge-compliant printers.
You cannot mark movies or images recorded in RAW mode.
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To mark other images, repeat Step 5 for each of them.
Press MENU.
Select [OK] with B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The mark turns white and the setting is completed.
o delete the mark Step 5, select the image you want to
elete the mark with v/V/b/B, and ress the center of the multi-selector.
o delete all the marks from e images in the folder Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then
ress the center of the multi-selector. Next, lect [Off], then press the center.
o cancel the marking Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, lect [Exit].
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a Set the mode dial to .
b Display the image you want to print with b/B.
c Press MENU. The menu appears.
d Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with b/ B, then press the center of the multi-selector. The mark is indicated on this image.
e To mark other images, display the image you want to mark with b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector.
To delete the mark In Step 4 or 5, press the center of the multi-selector again. The mark disappears.
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a Set the mode dial to and press / (index) to switch to the Index screen.
b Press MENU. The menu appears.
c Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with b/ B, then press the center of the multi-selector.
d Select [Select] with b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. You cannot mark using the [All In This
Folder] option.
e Select the images you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The green mark is indicated on the selected image.
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After the connection is made, the mark is indicated on the screen.
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Still image printing (PictBridge printer)
Connecting to a PictBridge printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer. For preparation, you only need to select the USB connection in the SET UP settings and connect the camera to the printer. Using a PictBridge-compliant printer allows you to easily print the Index prints*.
* An Index print function may not be provided depending on the printer.
When printing images, we recommend that you use the AC Adaptor to prevent the camera turning off.
Set the USB mode on the camera to connect the camera with a printer.
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
b Select (Setup 2) with V, then select [USB Connect] with B/ v/V.
c Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then press the center of the multi-selector.
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Select the recording medium with the /CF switch and display the image you want to print with b/B.
Press MENU. The menu appears.
Select (Print) with b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector.
Select [This image] with v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector. The Print screen appears.
When using a printer that is not compliant with an index print or a date-insert function, unavailable items are not displayed.
Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of images with b/B. You can select the number up to 20.
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When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings You cannot use the PictBridge function, even when you turn on the camera. Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge]. 1 Press MENU and select [USB Connect],
then press the center of the multi- selector.
2 Select [PictBridge] with v , then press the center.
Printing images You can select an image and print it. Set up the camera following the procedure on page 93, and then connect the printer.
You cannot print movies and images recorded in RAW mode.
When printing E-mail mode images or uncompressed (TIFF) images, only their corresponding JPEG files are printed.
If an error message is sent from the connected printer during the connection, flashes for about five seconds. In such cases, check the printer.
Note that printing may be canceled if you switch the /CF switch while printing images.
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Select the recording medium with the /CF switch and press / (index) to switch to the Index screen.
The screen turns to the index screen.
Press MENU. The menu appears.
Select (Print) with B, then press the center of the multi- selector.
Select [Select] with b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector.
Select the image you want to print with v/V/b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The mark is indicated on the selected image.
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f Select [OK] with V/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) mark is indicated on the screen.
To cancel printing In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 6, select [Exit].
To print other images After Step 6, select another image, then select [Print] with v .
To print all the images indicated with the mark In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed in the specified number, regardless of the image displayed.
To insert the date and time on images In Step 5, select [Date], then select the date format with b/B. You can select from [Day&Time] or [Date]. When you chose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order set in Setting the date and time (page 19). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
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rinting index-images ou can print some images side-by-side. e refer to this function as an index print*. ou can lay single images side-by-side in a ecified number and print them, or lay
ifferent images side-by-side to make a set y combining multiple different images and rint the set in the specified number of opies. et up the camera following the procedure n page 93, and connect the printer.
An index print function may not be provided depending on a printer.
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f To print other images, repeat Step 5.
g Press MENU. The Print screen appears.
When using a printer that is not compliant with an index print or a date-insert function, unavailable items are not displayed.
h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of images with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. All the images selected are printed in the specified number.
i Select [OK] with V/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The images are printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the mark is indicated on the screen.
To cancel printing In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 9, select [Exit].
To print all the images indicated with the mark In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed in the specified number, regardless of the image displayed.
To print all the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the multi-selector.
To insert the date and time on images In Step 8, select [Date], then select the date format with b/B. You can select from [Day&Time] or [Date]. When you chose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order set in Setting the date and time (page 19). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
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Select [OK] with V/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) mark is indicated on the screen.
cancel printing tep 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 7, ct [Exit].
print other images r Step 7, select another image, then ct [Print] with v . Then repeat from 4.
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When printing E-mail mode images or uncompressed (TIFF) images, only their corresponding JPEG files are printed.
If an error message is sent from the connected printer during the connection, flashes for about five seconds. In such cases, check the printer.
Note that printing may be canceled if you switch the /CF switch while printing images.
On the single screen
a Select the recording medium with the /CF switch and display the image you want to print with b/B.
b Press MENU. The menu appears.
c Select (Print) with b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector.
d Select [This image] with v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector. The Print screen appears.
When using a printer that is not compliant with an index print or a date-insert function, unavailable items are not displayed.
e Select [Index] with v , select [On] with b/B.
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Press MENU.
Select [Index] with v , then select [On] with b/B.
Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of copies you want to print with b/B. You can select the number up to 20.
Select [OK] with V/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The images are printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the mark is indicated on the screen.
o cancel printing Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 0, lect [Exit].
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To print all the images indicated with the mark In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of the image displayed.
To insert the date and time on images In Step 6, select [Date], then select the date format with b/B. You can select from [Day&Time] or [Date]. When you chose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order set in Setting the date and time (page 19). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
All the images may not be laid on a sheet depending on the number of images.
On the Index screen
a Select the recording medium with the /CF switch and press / (index) to switch to the Index screen.
b Press MENU. The menu appears.
c Select (Print) with B, then press the center of the multi- selector.
d Select [Select] with b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector.
e Select the desired image with v/V/b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector. The mark is indicated on the selected image.
f To print other images, repeat Step 5.
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To print all the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the multi-selector.
To insert the date and time on images In Step 9, select [Date], then select the date format with b/B. You can select from [Day&Time] or [Date]. When you chose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order set in Setting the date and time (page 19). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
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o shoot close-ups (Macro) et the mode dial to and follow the rocedure on page 33.
o shoot with a self-timer et the mode dial to and follow the rocedure on page 34.
Be careful not to touch the microphone (page 12) during shooting. The following functions cannot be used. Digital zoom Shooting with the flash Inserting date and time When you select [640 (Fine)] with the supplied A/V connecting cable plugged in the A/V OUT (MONO) jack, you cannot check the shooting image using the screen. The screen turns blue. See pages 135, 136 for the recording time allowed for each image size.
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Shooting movies
Mode dial: You can shoot movies with audio.
a Set the mode dial to .
b Press MENU. The menu appears.
c Select (Image Size) with b, then select the desired size with v/V. You can choose from [640 (Fine)], [640 (Standard)], or [160].
The [640 (Fine)] image size can be used only when you record the image into the Memory Stick PRO or Microdrive.
d Press the shutter button fully down. REC appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound.
When the capacity of the recording medium is used up, recording stops.
e Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.
Indicators on the screen while you are shooting movies These indicators are not recorded. Each time you press (screen status), the status of the screen changes as follows: Indicators off t Indicators on. A histogram is not displayed. See page 152 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
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vious) while playing back a movie. eturn to normal playback, press the er of the multi-selector.
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cators off t Indicators on. stogram is not displayed. page 154 for a detailed description of ndicated items.
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movie recorded using other Sony devices y be displayed a size smaller than still ages.
Viewing movies on the screen
Mode dial: You can view movies on the screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera.
a Set the mode dial to .
b/B. Movies with the image size [640 (Fine)] or [640 (Standard)] are displayed on the full screen.
Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size smaller than still images.
c Press the center of the multi- selector. The movie images and sound are played back. B (playback) appears on the screen while a movie is playing back.
To stop playback Press the center of the multi-selector again.
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Set the mode dial to and press / (index) button to switch to the Index screen.
Press (delete).
Select [Select] with b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector.
Select the movies you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press the center of the multi- selector. The (delete) mark is indicated on the selected movie.
The movie has not yet been deleted at this point.
Repeat Step 4 to delete other movies.
Press (delete).
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Deleting movies
Mode dial: You can delete unwanted movies.
You cannot delete the protected movies. Note that the movies once deleted cannot be
recovered.
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a Set the mode dial to .
b Select the movie you want to delete with b/B.
c Press (delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point.
d Select [Delete] with v , then press the center of the multi- selector. Access appears on the screen and the movie is deleted.
e To delete other movies, display the movie you want to delete with b/B, then repeat Step 4.
To cancel the deletion In Step 4 or 5, select [Exit].
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the center of the multi- selector. Access message appears on the screen and the movie will be deleted.
To cancel the deletion In Step 3 or 7, select [Exit].
To delete all the images in the folder In Step 3, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the multi-selector. Next, select [OK], then press the center. To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel] with b, then press the center.
Editing movies
Mode dial: You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended mode to use when the recording medium capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages.
The file numbers assigned when movies are cut The cut movies are assigned new numbers and recorded as the newest files in the recording folder. The original movie is deleted and its file number is skipped.
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Display the portion of the movie you want to delete.
Press (delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point.
Select [Delete] with v , then press the center of the multi- selector. The movie currently displayed on the screen is deleted.
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a Set the mode dial to .
b Select the movie you want to cut with b/B.
c Press MENU. The menu appears.
d Select (Divide) with B, then press the center of the multi- selector. Next, select [OK] with v , then press the center. The playback of the movie starts.
e Decide on a cutting point. Press the center of the multi-selector at the desired cutting point.
When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting point with b/ B. If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again.
f When you have decided on a cutting point, select [OK] with v/V, and press the center of the multi-selector.
g Select [OK] with v , then press the center of the multi- selector. The movie is cut.
To cancel cutting In Step 5 or 7, select [Exit]. The movie appears on the screen again.
You cannot cut the following images. Still images Movies not long enough to cut Protected movies
You cannot restore movies once you cut them. The original movie is deleted when you cut it. The cut movie is recorded in the selected
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Operations are not guaranteed when using a Contents of the CD-ROM
SB Driver driver is needed in order to connect the era to a computer. n using Windows XP, you need not ll the USB driver.
age Transfer application is used to easily transfer es from the camera to a computer.
ageMixer application is used to display and edit es that are stored in a computer.
e required operations may differ pending on your OS. lose down all applications nning on the computer before stalling the USB driver and plication. hen using Windows XP or Windows 00, log on as Administrators. e display settings should be 800 600 ts or more and High Color (16-bit lor, 65000 colors) or more. When set to ss than 800 600 dots or 256 colors or ss, the install title screen does not pear.
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Copying images to your computer For Windows users
Recommended computer environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional The above OS must be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB connector: Provided as standard Display: 800 600 dots or more High Color (16-bit color, 65000 colors) or more
This camera is compliant with USB 2.0. Use with a USB 2.0 (High-Speed USB)
compatible computer environment allows high- speed data transfer.
If you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, some equipment, including your camera, may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment.
USB hub. Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments mentioned above.
USB mode There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting with a computer, [Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default setting is the [Normal] mode. * Compatible only with Windows XP. When
connected to a computer, only the data in the folder selected by the camera is copied to the computer. To select the folder, follow the procedure on page 83.
Communication with your computer When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
When a USB connector is not provided on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a recording medium slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/
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Your computer restarts. Then, you can establish USB connection.
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When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver.
a Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The model selection screen appears. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (ImageMixer) in that order.
b Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen.
The installation menu screen appears.
c Click [USB Driver] on the title screen.
The InstallShield Wizard screen appears.
d Click [Next]. When the Information screen appears, click [Next].
The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is completed, the screen informs you of completion.
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Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time.
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Installing Image Transfer c Click [Next]. When License e Select the folder to be installed, then click [Next]. Select the program folder, then click [Next].
Confirm if the checkbox is checked on the Image Transfer Settings screen, then click [Next].
When the installation is completed, the screen informs you of completion.
You can use the Image Transfer software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to your computer.
a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen.
The installation menu screen appears.
b Click [Image Transfer] on the installation menu screen. Select the desired language, then click [OK].
The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Image Transfer screen appears.
This section describes the English screen.
Agreement screen appears, click [Yes].
Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, proceed with the installation. The Information screen appears.
d Click [Next].
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If DirectX8.0a or a later version is not installed in your computer, the Information screen appears. Follow the procedure on the screen.
Restart your computer according to the screen.
Remove the CD-ROM.
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g Click [Finish].
The InstallShield Wizard screen closes. If you wish to continue with the installation of ImageMixer, click [ImageMixer] on the installation menu screen and then follow the procedure.
The USB driver is needed in order to use Image Transfer. If the necessary driver is not already installed on your computer, a screen that asks if you want to install the driver will appear. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Installing ImageMixer
You can use the ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony software to copy, view and edit images, and create video CDs. For details, see the softwares help files.
a Click [ImageMixer] on the installation menu screen. Select the desired language, then click [OK].
The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen appears.
This section describes the English screen.
b Follow instructions on each succeeding screen. Install ImageMixer according to the screen.
When you use Windows 2000 or Windows XP, install WinASPI.
c
d
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Connecting the camera to c Connect the supplied USB
B Mode Normal appears on the screen e camera. When a USB connection is
blished for the first time, your computer matically runs the used program to gnize the camera. Wait for a while.
ring communication, the access indicators n red.
USB Mode Normal does not appear in Step , press MENU, select [USB Connect], and it to [Normal]. hen using a Microdrive/CF card, opening the card cover cancels the USB connection. Do t open the CF card cover during the USB nnection.
USB Mode Normal
Memory Stick
Switch on MENU
Access indicators*
your computer
a Insert the recording medium with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket).
Select the recording medium with the /CF switch (page 21).
When you copy images to your computer using the battery pack, copying may be failed or cause data corruption by battery shutoff. We recommend that you use the AC Adaptor.
b Turn on your computer and the camera.
cable to the (USB) jack of the camera.
d Connect the USB cable to your computer.
When using a desktop computer, connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel.
When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed to page 112.
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Windows XP onnect the camera and your omputer with the USB cable. Image Transfer starts up automatically nd the images are automatically copied to e computer. indows XP is set so that the OS AutoPlay izard activates.
you want to cancel the setting, follow the rocedure below.
Click [Start], then click [My Computer].
Right-click [Sony MemoryStick], then click [Properties].
Cancel the setting. 1 Click [AutoPlay]. 2 Set [Content type] to [Pictures]. 3 Check [Select an action to perform]
under [Actions], select [Take no action], then click [Apply].
4 Set [Content type] to [Video files] and proceed Step 3. Set [Content type] to [Mixed content] and proceed Step 3.
5 Click [OK]. The [Properties] screen closes.
The OS AutoPlay Wizard does not start up automatically even if the USB connection is made next time.
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P Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the recording medium, or turning off the camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users
1 Double-click on the tasktray.
2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users.
5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the recording medium, or turn off the camera.
For Windows 98 or 98SE users Confirm that the access indicators (page 109) on the screen are turned white and carry out only Step 5 above.
Copying images using Image Transfer
Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable. Image Transfer launches and the images are automatically copied to the computer. When copying is complete, ImageMixer automatically launches and images appear.
Normally Image Transfer and Date folders are created inside the My Documents folder, and all of the image files recorded with the camera are copied into these folders.
You can change the Image Transfer settings (page 111).
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Changing Image Transfer Copying images without d Double-click the My Documents folder and right- click on the My Documents window to display the menu, then select [Paste] from the menu. The image files are copied to the My Documents folder.
settings
You can change Image Transfer settings. Right-click the Image Transfer icon on the tasktray, select [Open Settings]. The settings you can set are as follows: [Basic], [Copy], and [Delete].
When the Image Transfer starts, the below window appears.
When you select [Settings] from the above window, you can only change the [Basic] setting.
using Image Transfer
Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me If you do not set to launch Image Transfer automatically, you can copy images as following procedure.
a Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk].
The contents of the recording medium inserted in your camera appear.
This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder.
When the Removable Disk icon is not shown, see page 112.
When using Windows XP, see page 112.
b Double-click [DCIM], then double-click the folder that the image files you want to copy are stored.
c Right-click the image file to display the menu, then select [Copy] from the menu.
Right-click here
Windows XP
opying images using the indows XP AutoPlay wizard
Make a USB connection (page 109). Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard], then click [OK].
The Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears.
Click [Next]. The images stored on the recording medium are displayed.
Click the checkbox of images that you do not want to copy to your computer to remove the checkmark, then click [Next]. The Picture Name and Destination screen appears.
Select a name and destination for your pictures, then click [Next]. Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the Other Options screen appears.
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When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder The overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite the existing image with the new one, the original file data is deleted.
To change the file name To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to the desired name. However, note that if you change the file name, you may not be able to play back that image with your camera. To play back images with the camera, perform the operation on page 116.
When a removable disk icon is not shown
1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The System Properties screen appears.
2 Display [Device Manager]. 1 Click [Hardware]. 2 Click [Device Manager]. For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users,
Step 1 is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab.
3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall].
The Confirm Device Removal screen appears.
For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, click [Remove].
3 Click [OK]. The device is deleted.
Try the USB driver installation again using the supplied CD-ROM (page 106).
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e Select [Nothing. Im finished Viewing the images on your
f Click [Finish]. The wizard closes.
To continue copying other images, follow the procedure given under P on page 110 to disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Then, perform the procedure from Step 1 again.
computer
a Click [Start], then click [My Documents].
The My Documents folder contents are displayed.
This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the My Documents folder.
When not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
You can use the ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony software to view and edit images on your computer. For details, see the softwares help files.
b Double-click the desired image file. The image is displayed.
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Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the recording medium.
Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP (when using a Memory Stick)
Even when using a Microdrive/CF card, Sony MemoryStick may be displayed, depending on your computer environment.
You cannot record any images to 100MSDCF or MSSONY folders. The images in these folders are available only for viewing.
For more information about the folder, see pages 50, 83.
Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function.
Folder containing image data which was recorded using your camera. When not creating any folders, there is only the 101MSDCF folder.
Folder containing E-Mail and TIFF mode image data/movie data/ Voice mode audio data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function.
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81)
mode (page 80)
00)
ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
The numerical portions of the following files are the same. A RAW data file shot in RAW mode and its corresponding image file An uncompressed image file shot in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file A small-size image file shot in E-Mail mode and its corresponding image file An audio file shot in Voice mode and its corresponding image file A movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file
To view a RAW data file, you have to install exclusive application software from the supplied CD-ROM.
Folder File name File meaning
101MSDCF to 999MSDCF
DSC0ssss.JPG Still image files shot in Normal mode (page 27) Exposure Bracket mode (page 63) Burst mode (page 75) Multi Burst mode (page 76)
Still image files recorded simultaneously in RAW mode (page 79) TIFF mode (page 80) E-Mail mode (page 81) Voice mode (page 81)
DSC0ssss.JPE Small-size image files shot in E-Mail mode (page
DSC0ssss.MPG Audio files shot in Voice mode (page 81)
DSC0ssss.TIF Uncompressed (TIFF) image file recorded in TIFF
DSC0ssss.SRF RAW data file recorded in RAW mode (page 79)
MOV0ssss.MPG Movie files (page 100)
MOV0ssss.THM Index image files recorded in movie mode (page 1
Viewing an image previously copied to a computer
This operation is required for viewing image files that have been copied previously to a computer and already deleted from the recording medium using the camera. Copy the image files stored on your computer to a recording medium and view them on the camera.
Skip Step 1 if you have not changed the file name assigned by this camera.
You may not be able to view the image depending on the image size.
Images modified with a computer or images shot using other than this camera may not be able to be played back on the camera.
If the warning message for overwriting the data appears, enter other numbers in Step 1.
If there is no folder to store the image file, create a new folder, then copy the image file. For details on how to create the folder, see page 50.
a Right-click the image file, then click [Rename]. Change the file name to DSC0ssss.
ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. A file extension may be indicated
depending on the setup of the computer. The extension of a still image is JPG and that of a movie is MPG. Do not change the extension.
b Copy the image file to a folder on the recording medium. 1Right-click the image file, then
click [Copy]. 2 Select and double-click the [DCIM]
folder from [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer].
3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. sss stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999.
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computer. To select the folder, follow the Disconnecting the USB cable, oving the recording medium, or ing off the camera during a USB nection and drop the drive icon or the icon of ecording medium to the Trash icon, remove the USB cable, remove the rding medium, or turn off the camera you are using Mac OS X v10.0, remove the B cable etc., after you have turned your
mputer off.
Copying images
ouble-click the newly recognized icon n the desktop. he contents of the recording medium
nserted in your camera appear.
ouble-click DCIM.
ouble-click the folder that the images ou want to copy are stored.
rag and drop the image files to the hard isk icon. he image files are copied to your hard isk. or details on the storage location of the
mages and file names, see page 114.
Copying images to your computer For Macintosh users
Recommended computer environment OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/ v10.1/v10.2) The above OS must be installed at the factory. USB connector: Provided as standard Display: 800 600 dots or more
32000-color mode or more If you connect two or more USB equipment to
a single computer at the same time, some equipment, including your camera, may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment.
Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub.
Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
USB mode There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting with a computer, [Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default setting is the [Normal] mode. * Compatible only with Mac OS X. When
connected to a computer, only the data in the folder selected by the camera is copied to the
procedure on page 83.
Communication with your computer When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
When a USB connector is not provided on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a recording medium slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/
a Connecting your camera to your computer
For details, see page 109.
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c Viewing the images on your computer
1 Double-click the hard disk icon.
2 Double-click the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files. The image file opens.
Close down all applications running on the computer before installing application.
You can use the ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony software to copy images to your computer and to view images on your computer. For details on installing, see operating instructions supplied with the CD- ROM. For details on operation, see the softwares help files.
When the image cannot be displayed, increase the virtual memory capacity.
ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony cannot be used with Mac OS X.
Image Transfer cannot be used with Macintosh.
For Mac OS X users When you click an E-Mail mode image file, There is no application available to open the document "DSC0ssss.JPE". may be shown. In this case, carry out the following setup. The screen may differ depending on your OS version.
1 Click [Choose Application...] on the screen There is no application available to open the document "DSC0ssss.JPE".
2 Change [Recommended Applications] to [All Applications].
3 Select [QuickTime Player] from the application list, then click [Open].
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Troubleshooting 2 Should your camera still not work 3 Should your camera still not work
roperly, consult your Sony dealer or ocal authorized Sony service facility.
age 18).
while pushing the battery eject lever dge of the battery pack (page 14).
correctly (page 14). ler or local authorized Sony service
C Adaptor (page 14). ler or local authorized Sony service
correctly (page 14).
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 First, check the items on pages 119 to 129. If the screen shows C:ss:ss, the self-diagnosis function is working. Please see page 133.
properly, press the RESET button located inside the battery/Memory Stick cover, then turn on the camera again. (This will clear the date and time settings, etc.)
p l
Battery and power
RESET
Symptom Cause Solution
You cannot charge the battery pack.
The camera is turned on. p Turn the camera off (p
The battery pack cannot be installed.
The battery pack is not installed correctly. p Install the battery pack down using the front e
The e on the display window flashes quickly when charging a battery pack.
The battery pack is not installed correctly. The battery pack has malfunctioned.
p Install the battery pack p Consult your Sony dea
facility.
The r on the display window does not flash when charging a battery pack.
The AC Adaptor is disconnected. The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned.
The battery pack is not installed correctly. The battery pack is completely charged.
p Properly connect the A p Consult your Sony dea
facility. p Install the battery pack
ack after using it completely. The battery displays the correct time (page 15). ttery pack (page 14). pack with a new one.
ith a cotton bud, etc., and charge the battery
pack with a new one.
ack correctly (page 14). e AC Adaptor (page 17). dealer or local authorized Sony service
ttery pack (page 14). pack with a new one.
again (page 18) or use the AC Adaptor
arged battery pack (page 14).
29).
justment lever (page 29).
, M, SCN or (pages 27 and 100).
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The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon.
You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
The battery pack is discharged. The battery pack is dead (page 147).
p See page 146.
p Charge the battery p remaining indicator
p Install a charged ba p Replace the battery
The battery pack runs down too quickly.
You have used the camera in an extremely cold location.
The DC plug is dirty so the battery pack is not charged enough.
The battery pack is dead (page 147).
p See page 146.
p Clean the DC plug w pack (page 143).
p Replace the battery
You cannot turn on the camera.
The battery pack is not installed correctly. The AC Adaptor is disconnected. The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned.
The battery pack is discharged. The battery pack is dead (page 147).
p Install the battery p p Properly connect th p Consult your Sony
facility. p Install a charged ba p Replace the battery
The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes when using a battery pack, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (page 18).
The battery pack is discharged.
p Turn on the camera (page 17).
p Replace it with a ch
Symptom Cause Solution
The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on.
The FINDER/LCD switch is set to FINDER. p Set it to LCD (page
The subject is not visible on the finder.
The diopter scale is not properly adjusted. p Adjust the finder ad
The subject is not visible on the screen.
The mode dial is not set to , P, S, A, M, SCN or .
p Set it to , P, S, A
Symptom Cause Solution
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nnecting cable. ny setting other than [640 (Fine)].
g mode. Make sure to place the lens ubject than the shortest shooting distance 3). page 37).
to AUTO (page 67).
[Precision] (pages 30, 48, 140).
om cannot be used in RAW mode (pages
[Smart] (pages 30, 48, 140).
r settings except [8M] and [3:2]
t be used in Multi Burst mode (pages 30,
t be used in RAW mode (pages 30, 79).
de (page 58). age 59). (Forced flash) (page 68). f the screen (pages 48, 141).
age 59).
f the screen (pages 48, 141).
ct on the image you shoot.
on.
Symptom Cause Solution
The shooting image is not displayed on the screen during a movie shooting.
The image size is set to [640 (Fine)] when the A/ V connecting cable is connected to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack.
p Disconnect the A/V co p Set the image size to a
The image is out of focus. The subject is too close.
(Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function.
Manual focus mode is selected.
p Set the macro recordin farther away from the s when shooting (page 3
p Set it to other modes (
p Set the FOCUS switch
Precision digital zoom does not function.
[Digital Zoom] is set to [Smart] in the SET UP settings.
You are shooting in RAW mode.
p Set [Digital Zoom] to
p The precision digital zo 30, 79).
Smart zoom does not function.
[Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision] in the SET UP settings.
The image size is set to [8M] or [3:2].
You are shooting in Multi Burst mode.
You are shooting in RAW mode.
p Set [Digital Zoom] to
p Set image size to othe (page 24).
p The smart zoom canno 76).
p The smart zoom canno
The image is too dark. You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.
The brightness of the screen is too low.
p Select the metering mo p Adjust the exposure (p p Set the flash mode to p Adjust the brightness o
The image is too bright. You are shooting a spot lighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage.
The brightness of the screen is too high.
p Adjust the exposure (p
p Adjust the brightness o
When looking at the screen in a dark place, some noise may show up on the screen.
The camera temporarily brightens the screen to allow you to check the image being displayed while you are using the camera in a dark place.
p This will have no effe
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
The smear phenomenon is occurring. p This is not a malfuncti
edium (pages 22, 23). aved in the recording medium (page 43). g medium.
e proper position (page 21).
ng position (page 144).
over (page 23).
, P, S, A, M or SCN (page 27).
(page 100).
ck PRO or Microdrive (pages 100, 144). o any position other than [640 (Fine)].
er speed than 1/25 second (page 55).
ction.
ot/NightFraming functions (pages 77 and
ct (page 79).
(only for NightShot) (pages 77 and 78). function cannot be used when manual focus et the FOCUS switch to AUTO (page 67).
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You cannot shoot images. No recording medium is inserted. The capacity of the recording medium is
insufficient. The /CF switch is not set to the proper
position. The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick
is set to the LOCK position. The CF card cover is open. You cannot shoot while the flash is charging. The mode dial is not set to , P, S, A, M or
SCN when you want to shoot a still image. The mode dial is not set to when you want to
shoot a movie. The image size is set to [640 (Fine)] when you
shoot a movie.
p Insert a recording m p Delete the images s p Change the recordin p Set the switch to th
p Set it to the recordi
p Close the CF card c
p Set the mode dial to
p Set the mode dial to
p Use a Memory Sti p Set the image size t
Recording takes a long time.
NR slow shutter function is activated. p Set to a faster shutt
A sound is made when changing between the NightShot and NightFraming modes, or when the shutter button is lightly pressed while NightFraming is set.
The sound is made by the lens in operation. p This is not a malfun
The image colors are not correct.
The NightShot or NightFraming function is set.
Picture effect is activated.
p Cancel the Nightsh 78).
p Cancel Picture Effe
NightShot or NightFraming does not function.
The mode dial is set to S, A, M or SCN. Manual focus mode is selected.
p Set it to , P or p The NightFraming
mode is selected. S
Symptom Cause Solution
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, P, S, A, M or SCN (page 27). (No indicator), (Forced flash), or 68). (page 37).
ed flash) (page 37).
t, Burst, or Exposure Bracket mode.
8 and 140). Auto] in the SET UP settings (pages 48, p using the OPEN (FLASH) switch
ng function or cancel the NightShot 78).
(page 37).
n] to [On] (page 69).
d time (page 19).
age 59).
Symptom Cause Solution
Cannot shoot images with the flash.
The mode dial is set to . The flash is set to (No flash).
(Twilight mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function.
(Landscape mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function.
The camera is in Multi Burst, Burst, or Exposure Bracket mode.
[Hot Shoe] in the SET UP settings is set to [On]. When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the
SET UP settings, you did not pop the flash up using the OPEN (FLASH) switch.
NightShot is activated.
p Set the mode dial to p Set the flash to Auto
(Slow synchro) (page p Set it to other settings
p Set the flash to (Forc
p Cancel the Multi Burs
p Set it to [Off] (pages 4 p Set [Pop-up Flash] to [
140) or pop the flash u (page 69).
p Select the NightFrami function (pages 77 and
The macro mode does not function.
(Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function.
p Set it to other settings
Cannot record in Multi Burst, Burst, or Exposure Bracket mode.
[Mode] (REC Mode) is set to other than [Normal].
p Set it to [Normal].
The eyes of the subject come out red.
p Set [Red Eye Reductio
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
The date and time are not set correctly. p Set the correct date an
The aperture value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
The exposure is incorrect. p Adjust the exposure (p
(page 39).
unication (page 110). over (page 23).
ction.
[NTSC] or [PAL] (pages 48 and 142).
on (page 41).
n (page 89). ng position (page 144).
e can prevent accidental erasure (page 89). itch on the Memory Stick will prevent
mages by mistake (page 144).
n (page 89).
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Deleting/editing an image
Symptom Cause Solution
The image cannot be played back.
The mode dial is not set to . You changed the folder/file name on a computer. You cannot play back the image on the camera if
you modify the image on a computer. The camera is in USB mode. The CF card cover is open.
p Set the mode dial to p See page 116.
p Cancel USB comm p Close the CF card c
The image is coarse right after being played back.
The image momentarily becomes rough for image processing.
p This is not a malfun
The images cannot be played back on a TV.
The [Video Out] setting for the camera in SET UP is incorrect.
The connection is not correct.
p Set [Video Out] to
p Check the connecti
The images cannot be played back on a computer.
p See page 125.
Symptom Cause Solution
Your camera cannot delete an image.
The image is protected. The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick
is set to the LOCK position.
p Cancel the protectio p Set it to the recordi
You have deleted the image by mistake.
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
p Protecting the imag p The write-protect sw
you from deleting i
The resizing function does not work.
You cannot resize movies, Multi Burst, RAW data files, and uncompressed (TIFF) images.
You cannot attach a print (DPOF) mark.
Print (DPOF) marks cannot be attached to movies or images recorded in RAW mode.
You cannot cut a image. The movie is not long enough to cut. Protected movies cannot be cut. Still images cannot be cut.
p Cancel the protectio
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computer environment (pages 105,
on as Administrator (authorized 105).
age 18). page 17). cable (page 109). ble, and securely connect it again. Make is displayed on the screen (page 109). e 142).
ables except for those connected to the se.
mera and your computer without using a
(page 106). recognized device from your computer, river (pages 106, 112).
er (page 23).
d your computer correctly (page 109).
dure for your OS (pages 110, 111, 117).
mage Transfer software, see page 110. mageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony software,
Symptom Cause Solution
You do not know whether or not your OS can be used with the camera.
p Check Recommended 117).
You cannot install the USB driver.
p In Windows 2000, log Administrators) (page
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
The camera is turned off. The battery level is too low. You are not using the supplied USB cable. The USB cable is not connected securely.
[USB Connect] is not set to [Normal] in the SET UP settings.
The USB connectors on your computer are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse.
The camera is not directly connected to your computer.
The USB driver is not installed. Your computer does not properly recognize the
device because you connected the camera and your computer with the USB cable before you installed the USB Driver from the supplied CD-ROM.
The CF card cover is open.
p Turn on the camera (p p Use the AC Adaptor ( p Use the supplied USB p Disconnect the USB ca
sure that USB Mode p Set it to [Normal] (pag
p Disconnect the USB c keyboard and the mou
p Directly connect the ca USB hub.
p Install the USB driver p Delete the erroneously
then install the USB d
p Close the CF card cov
You cannot copy images. The camera is not correctly connected to your computer.
The copy procedure differs depending on your OS.
p Connect the camera an
p Follow the copy proce
p If you are using the I p If you are using the I
click on HELP.
ge Transfer automatically when the camera, at [Basic] setting (page 111). ction when the computer is turned on.
ftware from the supplied CD-ROM
ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony software,
er or software manufacturer.
the hard disk of the computer and then play from the hard disk (pages 110, 111, 117).
ttings. ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony software,
e of your computer as follows: 600 dots or more, high color (16-bit color, re.
600 dots or more, 32000 colors or more.
ht side (page 22).
ng position (page 144).
images (pages 43, 102). (page 21).
k PRO or the Microdrive (pages 100, 144). o any setting other than [640 (Fine)].
ng position (page 144).
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Memory Stick
After making a USB connection, Image Transfer does not automatically start.
p Select [Launch Ima etc., is connected.]
p Make a USB conne
The image cannot be played back on a computer.
You try to play back the image recorded in the RAW mode.
p Install exclusive so (page 79).
p If you are using the click on HELP.
p Consult the comput
The image and sound are affected by noise when you play back a movie on a computer.
You are playing back the movie directly from the recording medium.
p Copy the movie to the movie file back
You cannot print an image.
p Check the printer se p If you are using the
click on HELP.
The error message appears when loading the supplied CD-ROM.
The computer display is not set correctly. p Set the display mod For Windows, 800 65000 colors) or mo For Macintosh, 800
Symptom Cause Solution
You cannot insert a Memory Stick.
You are inserting it backwards. p Insert it from the rig
You cannot record on a Memory Stick.
The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to the LOCK position.
The Memory Stick is full. The /CF switch is set to CF. When shooting movies, the image size is set to
[640 (Fine)].
p Set it to the recordi
p Delete unnecessary p Set the switch to p Use a Memory Stic p Set the image size t
You cannot format a Memory Stick.
The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to the LOCK position.
p Set it to the recordi
Symptom Cause Solution
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Troubleshooting
ou set the Memory Stick write-protect osition to protect accidental erasure
side (page 23).
ages (pages 43, 102).
er (page 23). age 21). RO or the Microdrive (pages 100, 144).
ny setting other than [640 (Fine)].
on.
r manufacturer.
is turned on and can connect with the
page 142).
Symptom Cause Solution
Microdrive/CF card
PictBridge-compliant printer
You have formatted a Memory Stick by mistake.
All the data on the Memory Stick are erased by formatting. You cannot restore them.
p We recommend that y switch to the LOCK p (page 144).
Symptom Cause Solution
You cannot insert a Microdrive/CF card.
You try to insert an unusable CF card. You are inserting it backwards.
p Insert it from the right
You cannot record on a Microdrive/CF card.
The Microdrive/CF card is full. An unusable CF card is inserted. The CF card cover is open. The /CF switch is set to . When shooting movies using a CF card, the
image size is set to [640 (Fine)].
p Delete unnecessary im
p Close the CF card cov p Set the switch to CF (p p Use a Memory Stick P p Set the image size to a
The Microdrive is heated. You are using the Microdrive for a long time. p This is not a malfuncti
You have formatted a Microdrive/CF card by mistake.
All the data on the Microdrive/CF card are erased by formatting. You cannot restore them.
Symptom Cause Solution
The connection cannot be established.
The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge standard.
The printer does not set for the connection with the camera.
[USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings.
p Consult with the printe
p Check that the printer camera.
p Set it to [PictBridge] (
era and the printer are properly connected e. For further information, refer to the ns supplied with it.
inter manufacturer whether the printer tion or not. inter manufacturer.
not have the recording date data cannot be e inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and print it.
UM battery pack (page 146).
ack (page 14).
to the DC IN jack of the camera and to a wall (page 17).
after one minute, reinstall the battery pack era. If this does not work, press the RESET e the battery/Memory Stick cover with a turn the power on again. (This will clear the gs, etc.)
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Others
You cannot print images. The camera does not connect to the printer.
The printer is not turned on.
Movies and images recorded in RAW mode cannot be printed.
Images modified with a computer or images shot using other than this camera may not be able to be printed.
p Check that the cam using the USB cabl
p Turn on the printer. operating instructio
Printing is canceled. You disconnected the USB cable before the (Not disconnect USB cable) mark
disappears. You switched the /CF switch while
printing.
You cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
The printer does not provide these functions.
The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer.
p Consult with the pr provides these func
p Consult with the pr
---- -- --is printed on the date-inserted part.
The recording date data is not recorded on the image.
p The images that do printed with the dat
Symptom Cause Solution
The camera does not work, no operations can be performed.
You are not using an InfoLITHIUM battery pack.
The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.).
The AC Adaptor is not connected securely.
p Use an InfoLITHI
p Charge the battery p
p Connect it securely outlet (wall socket)
The power is on, but the camera does not work.
The internal system is not working properly. p Remove, and then, and turn on the cam button located insid pointed object, then date and time settin
Symptom Cause Solution
129
Troubleshooting
ages 149 to 154).
ave the camera for about an hour and then e 143).
on.
Symptom Cause Solution
You cannot identify the indicator on the screen.
p Check the indicator (p
The lens gets fogged. Condensation is occurring. p Turn off the camera, le try to use it again (pag
The camera gets hot if you use it for a long time.
p This is not a malfuncti
ive/CF card.
44). ry Stick is dirty.
44).
amera.
sition. Set it to the recording position
ges. Delete unnecessary images or data (pages
ory Stick.
rodrive/CF card is dirty.
crodrive/CF card manufacturer.
ord images. Delete unnecessary images or
ain (page 45). ompactFlash slot, the write-protect switch rding position.
Warnings and messages
The following messages appear on the screen.
Message Meaning/ Corrective Action
No Memory Stick Insert a Memory Stick (page 22). Set the /CF switch to CF and record the image using the Microdr
System error Turn the power off and on again (page 18).
Memory Stick error The inserted Memory Stick cannot be used with your camera (page 1 The Memory Stick is damaged, or the terminal section of the Memo Insert the Memory Stick correctly (page 22).
Memory Stick type error The inserted Memory Stick cannot be used with your camera (page 1
Read only memory You cannot record or delete images on the Memory Stick with this c
Memory Stick locked The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to the LOCK po (page 144).
No memory space The capacity of the Memory Stick is insufficient. You cannot record ima 43, 102).
No CF card Insert the Microdrive/CF card (page 23). Set the /CF switch to and record the image using the Mem
CF card error An unusable CF card is inserted (page 145). The Microdrive/CF card is damaged, or the terminal section of the Mic Insert the Microdrive/CF card correctly (page 23).
CF card type error The inserted CF card cannot be used with your camera (page 21).
CF card locked The Microdrive/CF card is set to be unrecordable. Consult with the Mi
No CF card space The capacity of the Microdrive/CF card is insufficient. You cannot rec data (pages 43, 102)
Cover open Close the CF card cover.
Format error The recording medium format failed. Format the recording medium ag When using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor that is compliant with the C
on the Memory Stick Duo is set to LOCK position. Set it to the reco
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Troubleshooting
ding on the conditions of use or the type minutes of remaining battery time left.
ing medium. (For example: 123MSDCF
ing medium. You cannot create any more
ur camera. Select other folders (page 51).
slower shutter speed is set. Use the flash,
.
vie is inserted (page 100).
ue to a drop in data transmission rate.
e to a drop in data transmission rate. (This
ernal temperature problem or vibration.
ur camera.
r camera.
For InfoLITHIUM battery only
The battery pack is not the InfoLITHIUM type.
The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 14). Depen of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10
Folder error A folder with the same first three digits number already exists on the record and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder.
Cannot create more folders The folder whose first three digits of the name is 999 exists on the record folders.
Cannot record You attempted to select the folder that is available only for viewing with yo
The amount of light is not sufficient, or camera shake may occur because a or mount the camera on a tripod to steady the camera.
Night shot An operation that is not valid while NIGHTSHOT is set was attempted.
Night framing An operation that is not valid while NIGHTFRAMING is set is attempted
Manual focus is invalid The FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL when the mode dial is set to .
The flash is not open Pop the flash up using the OPEN (FLASH) switch (page 69).
640 (Fine) is not available A recording medium that does not correspond to the [640 (Fine)] size mo
Busy When using the Microdrive, the data writing process was not performed d
Buffer over When using the Microdrive, the data writing process was not performed du message is indicated after the Busy message appeared.)
Read error The movies stored on the Microdrive cannot be played back due to an int The file is corrupted.
File error An error occurred while playing back the image.
File protect The image is protected against erasure. Release the protection (page 89).
Image size over You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on yo
No file in this folder No images have been recorded in this folder.
Cannot divide The movie is not long enough to be divided. The file is not a movie.
Invalid operation You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than you
Message Meaning/ Corrective Action
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to a non-PictBridge-compliant device.
d. Disconnect and connect the USB cable ting instructions supplied with the printer.
.
t stores only movies or images recorded in de.
nter.
rinter.
ck the image you want to print is corrupted.
disconnect the USB cable.
Enable printer to connect [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected Check the device.
Depending on the circumstances, the connection may not be establishe again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the opera
Connect to device You tried to print images before the printer connection was established
No printable image You tried to execute [DPOF image] without checking the mark. You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while selecting the folder tha
RAW mode. You cannot print movies or images recorded in RAW mo
Printer busy Since the printer is busy, it cannot receive print requests. Check the pri
Paper error A paper error occurred, such as paper-out, paper-jam, etc. Check the p
Ink error An ink error occurred. Check the printer.
Printer error The camera received an error from the printer. Check the printer, or che
The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not
Message Meaning/ Corrective Action
132
Troubleshooting
Contact your Sony dealer or local
untermeasure
rn the power off and on again (page 18).
-insert the recording medium several es.
rmat the recording medium (page 45).
sert a new recording medium (pages 21, , 23).
ess the RESET button (page 119) located ide the battery/Memory Stick cover, n turn on the camera again.
Self-diagnosis display
authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
Self-diagnosis display
If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the condition of the camera on the screen using a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and take the corresponding countermeasure. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, the camera may need to be repaired.
Code Cause Co
C:32: ss There is trouble with your cameras hardware.
Tu
C:13: ss The camera cannot read or write data on the recording medium.
Re tim
An unformatted recording medium is inserted.
Fo
The inserted recording medium cannot be used with your camera, or the data is damaged.
In 22
E:61: ss
E:91: ss
A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred.
Pr ins the
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(Units: images)
(Units: images)
(Units: images)
MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 6) 10 (11) 22 (24) 45 (49)
6) 11 (12) 23 (25) 48 (51)
7) 12 (12) 25 (26) 51 (53)
7) 12 (13) 26 (26) 53 (54)
7) 13 (13) 27 (27) 55 (55)
MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 4) 8 (8) 17 (18) 34 (37)
5) 9 (9) 18 (20) 38 (41)
5) 8 (9) 17 (18) 36 (38)
5) 9 (9) 18 (19) 38 (39)
5) 9 (9) 19 (19) 39 (39)
5) 9 (9) 19 (19) 40 (40)
MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 58) 58 (106) 119 (216) 242 (442)
58) 58 (106) 119 (216) 242 (442)
91) 90 (166) 183 (337) 375 (689)
138) 142 (246) 290 (500) 592 (1022)
316) 324 (549) 660 (1117) 1347 (2280)
987) 1020 (1785) 2074 (3630) 4234 (7410)
Additional information
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The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the capacity of the recording medium, the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a recording medium.
The number of images is listed in Fine (Standard) order.
The values for the number of images that can be saved and the shooting time may vary, depending on the shooting conditions.
For normal shooting times and numbers of images that can be saved, see pages 25, 26.
When the remaining number of images recordable is more than 9999, >9999 is indicated on the screen. And when it is more than 999, 999 is indicated on the display window.
Memory Stick
RAW
TIFF
Voice*
* For five-second audio recording
16MB 32MB 64MB 128 8M 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 6 (
3:2
5M 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 6 (
3M 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 6 (
1M 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 7 (
VGA 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 7 (
16MB 32MB 64MB 128 8M 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 4 (
3:2 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 5 (
5M 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 4 (
3M 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 5 (
1M 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 5 (
VGA 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) 5 (
16MB 32MB 64MB 128 8M 3 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (
3:2 3 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (
5M 6 (11) 12 (22) 25 (45) 50 (
3M 9 (17) 19 (34) 39 (69) 79 (
1M 22 (38) 45 (78) 91 (157) 183 (
VGA 69 (121) 140 (245) 281 (492) 564 (
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A dditional inform
ation E-mail (Units: images)
Multi Burst (Units: images)
Movie
The numbers indicate the recording time. For example: 1:31:33 indicates 1 hour, 31 minutes, 33 seconds.
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 8M 4 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (59) 59 (108) 120 (220) 244 (449)
3:2 4 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (59) 59 (108) 120 (220) 244 (449)
5M 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (46) 50 (94) 91 (170) 186 (345) 380 (705)
3M 9 (17) 20 (35) 40 (71) 80 (143) 145 (255) 296 (518) 604 (1058)
1M 23 (42) 47 (85) 96 (171) 192 (343) 340 (595) 691 (1210) 1411 (2470)
VGA 81 (162) 163 (327) 328 (657) 658 (1317) 1190 (2381) 2420 (4841) 4940 (9881)
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 1M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101(187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694)
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 640 (Fine) 0:02:57 0:06:02 0:12:20
640 (Standard)
0:00:42 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27
160 0:11:12 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22
Microdrive
RAW (Units: images)
TIFF (Units: images)
Voice* (Units: images)
* For five-second audio recording
E-mail (Units: images)
Multi Burst (Units: images)
Movie
The numbers indicate the recording time. For example: 12:42:06 indicates 12 hours, 42 minutes, 6 seconds.
Even when you use a recording medium with a capacity greater than 2 GB, the maximum recordable file size per one continuous shooting is 2 GB.
1G (DSCM-11000) 8M 50 (55)
3:2
5M 54 (57)
3M 56 (58)
1M 59 (60)
VGA 61 (61)
1G (DSCM-11000) 8M 38 (41)
3:2 42 (45)
5M 40 (42)
3M 42 (43)
1M 43 (44)
VGA 44 (44)
1G (DSCM-11000) 8M 269 (490)
3:2 269 (490)
5M 416 (764)
3M 657 (1133)
1M 1494 (2528)
VGA 4695 (8217)
1G (DSCM-11000) 8M 271 (498)
3:2 271 (498)
5M 421 (782)
3M 670 (1173)
1M 1565 (2739)
VGA 5478 (10956)
1G (DSCM-11000) 1M 1643 (2988)
1G (DSCM-11000) 640 (Fine) 0:13:41
640 (Standard)
0:49:13
160 12:42:06
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137
A dditional inform
ation
mages (page 24).
JPEG file (page 79). ition to the JPEG file (page 80). in addition to the JPEG file (page 81). le in addition to the selected image size
ding mode.
This setting can be made only in SCN
under dark conditions or shooting a fast- When recording high-quality images, use g cannot be made in SCN mode.)
mages (page 24).
de. / Records images in the standard
Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The screen shows only the items you can operate based on the current position of the mode dial.Default settings are indicated with x.
When the mode dial is set to
When the mode dial is set to P, S, A, M or SCN
Item Setting Description
(Image Size) x 8M/3:2/5M/3M/1M/VGA Selects the image size when shooting still i
Mode (REC Mode) RAW TIFF Voice E-Mail
xNormal
Records RAW data file in addition to the Records uncompressed (TIFF) file in add Records an audio file (with a still image) Records a small-size (320240) JPEG fi
(page 81). Records an image using the normal recor
Item Setting Description
SCN (Scene) / / / x Sets the Scene Selection mode (page 37). ( mode.)
ISO (ISO) 800 / 400 / 200 / 100 / 64 / xAuto Selects the ISO sensitivity. When shooting moving subject, use a high-number setting. a low-number setting (page 64). (This settin
(Image Size) x 8M/3:2/5M/3M/1M/VGA Selects the image size when shooting still i
(P.Quality) xFine / Standard Records images with fine image quality mo image quality mode (page 49).
the JPEG file (page 79). addition to the JPEG file (page 80). ge) in addition to the JPEG file (page 81). file in addition to the selected image size
cording mode.
hen recording three images with each tting can be made only in Exposure Bracket
utter interval (page 76). (This setting can be e /BRK button.)
0).
ge 79).
ge 74).
indicator appears (except when the e made in SCN mode.)
indicator appears (except when the setting in SCN mode.)
indicator appears (except when the e made in SCN mode.)
vies (page 100).
ge 79).
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When the mode dial is set to
Mode (REC Mode) RAW TIFF Voice E-Mail
xNormal
Records RAW data file in addition to Records uncompressed (TIFF) file in Records an audio file (with a still ima Records a small-size (320240) JPEG
(page 81). Records an image using the normal re
BRK (Bracket Step) 1.0EV/x0.7EV/0.3EV Sets the exposure compensation value w exposure value shifted (page 63). (This se mode using the /BRK button.)
(Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 Selects the Multi Burst between-frame sh made only in Multi Burst mode using th
(Flash Level) High / xNormal / Low Selects the amount of flash light (page 7
PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / Sepia /Neg.Art / xOff Sets the special effects for the image (pa
COLOR (Color) Real/ xStandard Selects the color reproduction mode (pa
(Saturation) + / xNormal / Adjusts the saturation of the image. The setting is Normal.) (This setting cannot b
(Contrast) + / xNormal / Adjusts the contrast of the image. The is Normal.) (This setting cannot be made
(Sharpness) + / xNormal / Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The setting is Normal.) (This setting cannot b
Item Setting Description
(Image Size) 640 (Fine)/ x 640 (Standard)/160 Selects the image size when shooting mo
PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / Sepia /Neg.Art / xOff Sets the special effects for the image (pa
Item Setting Description
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A dditional inform
ation When the mode dial is set to
ou want to play back (page 83).
tal erasure (page 89).
el the print (DPOF) mark (page 91).
t printer (page 93).
or single-image screen only.)
rding media.
slide show.
. (For single-image screen only.)
le-image screen only.)
age screen only.)
Item Setting Description
(Folder) OK/Cancel Selects the folder that contains the images y
- (Protect) Protects/unprotects images against acciden
DPOF (DPOF) Selects still images you want to attach/canc
(Print) Prints images using a PictBridge-complian
(Slide) Interval
Image
Repeat
Start Cancel
Sets the slide show interval (page 85). (F x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min
Selects images from either folder or reco xFolder/All
Repeats the slide show. xOn/Off
Starts the slide show. Cancels the settings and execution of the
(Resize) 8M / 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel Changes the recorded image size (page 90)
(Rotate) (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel
Rotates the still image (page 86). (For sing
(Divide) OK / Cancel Divides a movie (page 104). (For single-im
6).
.
e into the image (page 36). When shooting t mode, the date and time cannot be inserted l not be displayed when shooting. The date ge is played back.
using a flash (page 69).
ht. Used when it is difficult to focus on the
her to display the image just after you shoot the recorded images for about two seconds. ext image.
nlarged to 2 (page 67).
vailable external flash (page 72).
matically (page 69).
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SET UP items
(Camera 1)
(Camera 2)
Item Setting Description
AF Mode Single / xMonitor / Cont Selects the focus operation mode (page 6
Digital Zoom Smart / xPrecision Selects the digital zoom mode (page 30)
Date/Time Day&Time / Date / xOff Selects whether to insert the date and tim movies or images recorded in Multi Burs in the image. Also, the date and time wil and time will be displayed when the ima
Red Eye Reduction On / xOff Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when
Hologram AF xAuto / Off Selects whether to emit hologram AF lig subject in dark conditions (page 35).
Auto Review On / xOff When shooting still images, selects whet a still image. Setting this to [On] displays During this time, you cannot shoot the n
Item Setting Description
Expanded Focus xOn / Off When focusing manually, the image is e
Hot Shoe On / xOff Selects whether to use a commercially a
Pop-up Flash xAuto / Manual Selects whether to pop up the flash auto
Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Default settings are indicated with x.
1
2
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A dditional inform
ation (Memory Stick Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to )
ata on a Memory Stick, including even
l data on a Microdrive/CF card, including he Memory Stick Duo Adaptor that is
images.
] makes the screen bright and easy to see ut also uses up the battery charge faster. y pack.
] makes the screen bright and easy to see ut also uses up the battery charge faster.
n. f the multi-selector/the shutter button.
(CF Card Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to CF)
(Setup 1)
Item Setting Description
Format OK / Cancel Formats the Memory Stick. Note that formatting erases all d protected images (page 45).
Create REC. Folder
OK / Cancel Creates a folder for recording images (page 50).
Change REC. Folder
OK / Cancel Changes a folder for recording images (page 51).
Item Setting Description
Format OK / Cancel Formats the Microdrive/CF card. Note that formatting erases al even protected images (page 45). You cannot format it using t compliant with the CompactFlash slot (page 145).
Create REC. Folder
OK / Cancel Creates a folder for recording images (page 50).
Change REC. Folder
OK / Cancel Changes a folder for recording images (page 51).
Item Setting Description
LCD Brightness Bright/ xNormal/ Dark
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded
LCD Backlight Bright/ xNormal Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, b Displayed only when you are using the camera with the batter
EVF Backlight Bright/ xNormal Selects the brightness of the finder backlight. Selecting [Bright when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, b
Beep Shutter x On Off
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter butto Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the center o Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
d language.
medium is changed or the recording folder
the folder is changed. (When the recording st number is assigned.)
or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the
apan).
(Setup 2)
Language Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selecte
Item Setting Description
File Number x Series
Reset
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording is changed.
Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time folder contains a file, a number one higher than the large
USB Connect PictBridge/PTP/ xNormal
Switches the USB mode when connecting with a computer USB cable.
Video Out NTSC PAL
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., USA, J Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
Clock Set OK / Cancel Sets the date and time (pages 19, 48).
Item Setting Description
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A dditional inform
ation moisture condensation e camera is brought directly from a cold warm location, or is placed in a very p room, moisture may condense inside utside the camera. This moisture ensation may cause a malfunction of amera.
sture condensation occurs easily n:
he camera is brought from a cold cation such as a ski slope into a warmly ated room.
he camera is taken from an air- nditioned room or car interior to the hot tdoors, etc.
prevent moisture condensation n bringing the camera from a cold e to a warm place, seal the camera in a tic bag and leave it in the new location bout an hour. Remove the plastic bag n the camera has adapted to the new perature.
oisture condensation occurs off the camera and wait about an hour
he moisture to evaporate. Note that if attempt to shoot with moisture aining inside the lens, you will be le to record clear images.
Precautions
Do not leave the camera in the following places In extremely hot place, such as in a car
parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction.
Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction.
On rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place On sandy or in dusty place
Do not let sand get into the camera. Sand or dust may cause the camera to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
Cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Clean the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the DC plug Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.
Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not pour volatile insecticide on the camera, contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time, or use the following as this may damage the finish or the casing. Thinner Benzine Alcohol Disposable cloth
Note on operating temperature The camera is designed for use within a temperature range of 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). (When using a Microdrive: 5C to 40C (41F to 104F)) Shooting in extremely cold or hot locations that exceed this range is not recommended.
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[640 (Fine)] size movies can be recorded or played back only using a Memory Stick PRO or Microdrive. The Memory Stick formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. The data read/write time differs depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and a device.
otes on use of the Memory Stick You cannot record, edit, or delete images when the write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The position or the shape of the write-protect switch may differ depending on the Memory Stick you use.
Do not remove the Memory Stick while reading or writing data. Data may be damaged in the following cases: Removing the Memory Stick or turning off
the camera while reading or writing data. Using the camera in a location subject to the
effects of static electricity or noise. We recommend you back up any important data. Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position.
Terminal
Write-protect switch
Labeling position
The internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. Note that even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time.
How to charge Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor, or install the charged battery pack, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power turned off.
The rechargeable button battery is located inside the battery/Memory Stick cover. Never remove the rechargeable button battery.
The Memory Stick Memory Stick is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. The Memory Stick that can be used with this camera is as follows. However, we have no guarantee of proper operation.
1) When using it with this camera, be sure to insert into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
2) MagicGate Memory Stick is equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.
3) Supports high-speed data transmission using the parallel interface.
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Memory Stick Yes
Memory Stick Duo1) Yes
Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/ higher speed data transmission compatible)1)
Yes 2)3)
MagicGate Memory Stick Yes2)
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo1) Yes2)
Memory Stick PRO Yes2)3)
Memory Stick PRO Duo1) Yes2)3)
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ation When you attach the supplied label, be sure to When formatting the Memory Stick Duo,
e Microdrive icrodrive is a compact and lightweight
d disk drive that complies with Compact sh TypeII. Camera operations are firmed using a Microdrive (Hitachi bal Storage Technologies, Inc. DSCM- 00 (1 GB)).
tes on use of the Microdrive e sure to format the Microdrive using this mera when you use it for the first time.
he Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive. ince the Microdrive is a rotating disk, the icrodrive is not strong enough to resist
ibration and shock compared to a Memory tick, which uses flash memory. e sure not to transmit vibration or shock to the icrodrive during playback or shooting. ata may be damaged in the following cases: Removing the Microdrive while reading or writing data. If you store the Microdrive near corrosive material. ote that the use of the Microdrive under 5C 1F) may bring performance degradation. perating temperature range when using the icrodrive: 5 to 40C (41F to 104F) ote that the camera cannot be used under low mospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters ove sea-level).
the data transmission rate becomes slow in an tremely high or low temperature and writing ovie data cannot be done, Busy is indicated
n the screen and writing data stops (page 131).
attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick out.
When you carry or store the Memory Stick, put it in the case supplied with it.
Do not touch the terminals of a Memory Stick with your hand or a metal object.
Do not strike, bend or drop a Memory Stick. Do not disassemble or modify a Memory
Stick. Do not expose the Memory Stick to water. Avoid using or storing the Memory Stick in
the following places: In a car parked in the sun, or at a high
temperature. Under direct sunlight. In a humid place or near corrosive material.
Notes on use of the Memory Stick Duo Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into
the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor when using the Memory Stick Duo with the camera. If you insert the Memory Stick Duo into the camera without attaching the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you may not be able to remove the Memory Stick Duo.
Verify that you are inserting the Memory Stick Duo in the proper direction when inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Verify that you are inserting the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the proper direction when inserting it into the camera. Inserting it in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction.
Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo that is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a Memory Stick-compatible unit. This may cause a malfunction of the unit.
insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor and use the Memory Stick slot.
When the Memory Stick Duo is equipped with the write protect switch, release its lock.
You can use the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor that is compliant with the CompactFlash slot, however, you cannot format it using this camera and cannot record [640 (Fine)] movies.
Note on use of the Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO with a capacity of up to 1 GB is verified for this camera.
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your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting.
Frequently operating the zoom or flash wears out the battery charge faster. We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and making trial shots before taking the actual shots. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
emaining battery time indicator he power may go off although the battery maining indicator shows there is enough
ower to operate. Use the battery pack up nd charge the battery pack fully again so at the indication on the battery remaining dicator is correct. Note, however, that the
orrect battery indication sometimes will ot be restored if the camera is used in high mperatures for a long time or left in a fully
harged state, or the battery pack is equently used.
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The Microdrive may be hot just after it has been used. Be careful when you handle it.
Do not write on the label. Do not remove the label or attach a new label
over the label. When you carry or store the Microdrive, put it
in the case supplied with it. Do not expose the Microdrive to water. Do not press on the label strongly. Hold the sides of the Microdrive in your hand
and do not squeeze the Microdrive.
On InfoLITHIUM battery pack
What is the InfoLITHIUM battery pack? The InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions of your camera. The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
Charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10C to 30C (50F to 86F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.
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sensitivity is set to Auto) 0.5 to 4.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 14 feet 9 1/4 inches) (W) 0.6 to 3.3 m (23 5/8 inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (T)
finder Electric viewfinder (color)
tput connectors] OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)
Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k load) Output impedance 2.2 k
ssory jack Mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm)
jack mini-B
communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 High- Speed compliant)
D screen] panel used
4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive
l number of dots 134 400 (560240) dots
der] panel used
1.1 cm (0.44 type) TFT drive
l number of dots 235 200 (980240) dots
If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function.
1 Fully charge the battery.
2 Discharge on your camera.
3 Remove the battery from your camera and store it in a dry, cool place.
To use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the camera to on in slide show playback mode (page 85) until the power goes off.
Battery life The battery life is limited. Battery
capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack.
The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.
Specifications
x Camera [System] Image device 11 mm (2/3 type) color
CCD 4-color filter (RGBE)
Total pixels number of camera Approx. 8 314 000 pixels
Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 8 068 000 pixels
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 7.1 zoom lens f=7.1 to 51 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 28 to 200 mm) F2.0-2.8 Filter diameter: 58 mm (2 3/8 inches)
Exposure control Automatic, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (4 modes)
White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One-push
File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG compliant, RAW, TIFF, DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)
Recording medium Memory Stick, Microdrive, CompactFlash card (TypeI/TypeII)
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USB cable (1)
Battery pack NP-FM50 (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Lens cap (1)
Lens cap strap (1)
Lens hood (1)
CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-013) (1)
CD-ROM (Image Data Converter) (1)
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esign and specifications are subject to change ithout notice.
[Power, general] Used battery pack
NP-FM50
Power requirements 7.2 V
Power consumption (during shooting with LCD screen on) 2.2 W
Operating temperature range 0 to +40C (32 to +104F) (When using the Microdrive: +5 to +40C (41 to +104F))
Storage temperature range 20 to +60C (4 to +140F)
Dimensions (lens: W-end) 134.4 91.1 157.2 mm (5 3/8 3 5/8 6 1/4 inches) (W/H/D, protruding portions not included)
Mass Approx. 955 g (33.7 oz) (battery pack NP-FM50, Memory Stick, shoulder strap, lens cap, and so on included)
Microphone Electret condenser microphone
Speaker Dynamic speaker
Exif Print Compatible
PRINT Image Matching II Compatible
PictBridge Compatible
xAC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor Power requirements
AC 100 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption 0.35 0.18 A
Power consumption 18 W
Output voltage 8.4 V DC*
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications.
Operating temperature range 0 to +40C (32 to +104F)
Storage temperature range 20 to +60C (4 to +140F)
Maximum dimensions Approx. 56 31 100 mm (2 1/4 1 1/4 4 inches) (W/H/D), excluding projecting parts
Mass Approx. 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding power cord (mains lead)
xNP-FM50 battery pack Used battery
Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V
Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
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played on the display window as it is in the D screen/finder. Note that the mark on the play window is not changed even when you ange the mode or setting value.
page numbers in parentheses indicate location of additional important rmation.
Display window
A Self-diagnosis display (133)/ Shutter speed indicator (55)/ Available movie recording time indicator (minute) (100)/ Available shooting time indicator (15)/ PLAY indicator
B Flash mode (68) C Self-timer indicator (34) D White balance indicator* (73) E Battery remaining indicator (15)
F EV adjustment indicator* (59) G Aperture value indicator (56)/
Available movie recording time indicator (second) (100)
H Burst/Multi Burst/Exposure bracket indicator* (63, 75, 76)
I Metering mode indicator (58) J Remaining number of recordable
images indicator (25, 26)
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Burst/Multi Burst indicator (75, 76) Image size indicator (24)/ Multi Burst between-frame interval indicator (76) Recording mode indicator (7981) AE/AF lock indicator (27) Battery remaining indicator (15) White balance indicator (73)/ Mode dial indicator/ Scene Selection indicator (37)/ Flash mode (34)/Red-eye reduction (69) Sharpness indicator (138)/ Saturation indicator (138)/ Contrast indicator (138)/ Hologram AF indicator (35, 140) Metering mode indicator (58)/ Picture effect indicator (79) NightShot/NightFraming indicator (77) Low battery warning (131) Macro (33) AF mode (66)/ AF range finder frame indicator (65)/ Focus distance information indicator (67)
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images indicator (25, 26) R Remaining recording medium
capacity indicator S Self-diagnosis display (133)/
Date/time indicator (36)/ Color reproduction indicator (74)/ ISO sensitivity (64)
T Bracket step indicator (63) U Self-timer indicator (34) V Vibration warning indicator (131) W Spot metering cross hair (58) X AF range finder frame (65) Y Histogram indicator (60) wh AE LOCK indicator (62) wj EV adjustment indicator (59) wk Menu/guide menu (47)
Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/ guide menu on/off.
The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.
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A Image size indicator (100) B Recording mode indicator (100) C Battery remaining indicator (15) D White balance indicator (73) E Metering mode indicator (58)/
Picture effect indicator (79) F NightShot indicator (77) G Low battery warning (131) H Macro (33) I AF range finder frame indicator
(65) J Recording time [Maximum
recordable time] indicator (100) K Recording folder indicator (50)
L Remaining recording medium capacity indicator
M Self-diagnosis display (133) N Self-timer indicator (34) O AF range finder frame (65) P Spot metering cross hair (58) Q AE LOCK indicator (62) R EV adjustment indicator (59) S Menu/guide menu (47)
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A PictBridge connecting indicator J Image number
The page numbers in parentheses indicate location of additional important rmation.
(93) B Change folder indicator (83) C Image size indicator (24) D Recording mode indicator
(7981) E Volume indicator (81)/
Protect mark indicator (89)/ Print (DPOF) mark indicator (91)
F Zoom indicator (30)/ Jog playback indicator (87)
G Not disconnect USB cable indicator (93)
H Folder-file number (114) I Playback folder indicator (83)
K Number of images recorded in the playback folder
L Remaining recording medium capacity indicator
M Self-diagnosis display (133) N EV adjustment indicator (59)/
ISO sensitivity (64) O Metering mode indicator (58)/
Flash indicator/ White balance indicator (73)
P Shutter speed indicator (55)/ Aperture value indicator (56)
Q Histogram indicator (60) R Recording date/time of the
image (19)/Menu/guide menu (47)
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B Image size indicator (101) C Recording mode indicator (101) D Playback indicator (101)/
Volume indicator (101) E Playback folder indicator (83) F Image number/Number of
images recorded in the playback folder
G Recording folder indicator (50) H Remaining recording medium
capacity indicator I Counter (101) J Playback screen (101) K Playback bar (101) L Menu/Guide menu (47)
the location of additional important information.
For movie playback
A Change folder indicator (83)
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Quick reference chart This section describes the restrictions in the setup of the following functions, depending on the mode dial : shutter speed, aperture, flash, etc.
Quick chart of exposure, white balance, and auto focus functions (based on the mode d
Note that shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are not as valid for the above table when the flash strobes. When using the digital zoom or horogram AF, the AF is automatically set to focus on the centrally-located subject.
Shutter speed (second) Aperture ISO Whit bala
Auto (1/8 to 1/3200) Auto (F2 to F8) Auto (64 to 200) Auto
P Auto (1 to 1/3200) Auto (F2 to F8) Auto (64 to 200)/Setup is available from 64 to 800
Setup availa
S Setup is available from 30 to 1/2000 F2 to F8 Auto (64 fixed)/Setup is available from 64 to 800
Setup availa
A 8 to 1/2000 (aperture value F2 to F7.1) Setup is available from F2
to F8 Auto (64 fixed)/Setup is available from 64 to 800
Setup availa
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M 30 to 1/2000 (aperture value F2 to F7.1) Setup is available from F2
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Setup availa
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Quick chart of flash mode
When shooting movies, the flash mode is set to (No flash). When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual], the flash mode is set to (Forced flash), (Slow synchro), or (No
Mode dial Normal/E-Mail/Voice/RAW/TIFF Burst Exposure Bracket M
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: 10, ISO sensitivity: 100) (example)
recorded image is the same.
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Aperture
Shutter spe
The relation between the shutter speed and aperture To shoot clear images, selecting the proper exposure is very important, adding to the chance of achieving the proper focus. The exposure is an amount of light that is determined by the shutter speed and aperture value. The shutter speed is adjusted by the time, longer or shorter. The aperture is adjusted by the scale of the lens hole, larger or smaller. When the shutter speed is faster by one step, the aperture is opened by one step to get the same exposure.
The movement of the program diagram The program diagram shows the movement of the com aperture value. The program shift function (page 54) quickly shifts th camera has decided upon.
Program diagram (example) The movement of the program shift (EV
When the EV value remains the same, the brightness of the
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istogram ........................................................ 60 ologram AF ........................................... 35, 140 ot Shoe ........................................................ 140
age quality ................................................... 49 age size .................................................. 24, 25 age Transfer ............................................... 107 ageMixer .................................................... 108
dex screen ..................................................... 39 dicators on the screen during shooting ......... 30 foLITHIUM battery pack ........................... 146 serting a Memory Stick ................................ 22 serting a Microdrive ..................................... 23 serting the date and time ............................... 36 stallation ..................................... 106, 107, 108 O ................................................................... 64
G ................................................................. 115
CD screen brightness ................................... 141 CD screen display ........................................ 150 ens hood ......................................................... 13
acro ............................................................... 33 anual exposure .............................................. 57 anual focus ................................................... 67 emory Stick ................................................ 144 enu ........................................................ 47, 137
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Index
A A/V connecting cable ...................................... 41 AC Adaptor ................................................ 14, 17 Access lamp ..................................................... 22 Advanced accessory shoe ................................ 71 AE LOCK ........................................................ 62 AE/AF lock ................................................ 27, 29 AF .................................................................... 27 AF Mode .......................................................... 66 AF range finder ................................................ 65 Aperture priority .............................................. 56 Auto adjustment mode ..................................... 27 Auto Focus ................................................. 29, 65 Auto Power Off function ................................. 18 Auto Review .................................................. 140
B Battery remaining indicator ............................. 15 Beep/shutter sound ........................................ 141 Burst ................................................................ 75
C CD-ROM ....................................................... 106 Center AF ........................................................ 65 Charging the battery pack ................................ 14 Charging time .................................................. 15 Cleaning ......................................................... 143 Clock Set ........................................... 19, 48, 142 Color ................................................................ 74 Command dial ................................................. 48
CompactFlash .................................................. 21 Continuous AF ................................................. 67 Contrast .......................................................... 138 Copying images to your computer ......... 110, 111 Cutting movies ............................................... 104
D DC plug ...................................................... 14, 17 Deleting movies ............................................. 102 Deleting still images ........................................ 43 Digital zoom .................................................... 31 Display window ............................................. 149 Divide ............................................................ 104 DPOF ............................................................... 91
E E-Mail .............................................................. 81 EV adjustment ................................................. 59 Exposure bracket ............................................. 63
F File names ...................................................... 114 File storage destinations ................................ 114 Finder ............................................................... 29 Finder adjustment ............................................ 29 Flash ........................................................... 34, 68 Flash Level ....................................................... 70 Flexible spot AF .............................................. 66 Folder ......................................................... 50, 83 Format .............................................................. 45 Framing burst ................................................... 75
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Index Metering mode .................................................58 Q USB driver ..................................................... 106
g your camera abroad ............................... 17
................................................................. 25 ing images on TV .................................... 41 ing movies on the LCD screen .............. 101 ing the images on the LCD screen .......... 39
e ................................................................ 81
ings and messages ................................. 130 e balance .................................................. 73
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Microdrive ......................................................145 Mode dial ..........................................................27 Moisture condensation ...................................143 Monitoring AF ..................................................66 MPG ...............................................................115 Multi Burst .................................................76, 87 Multi-pattern metering .....................................58 Multipoint AF ...................................................65 Multi-selector ...................................................18
N NightFraming ...................................................78 NightShot .........................................................77 NR slow shutter ................................................55 NTSC ..............................................................142 Number of images that can be saved or shooting
time .....................................16, 25, 26, 134
P PAL .................................................................142 PictBridge .........................................................93 Picture effect .....................................................79 Playback zoom .................................................84 Pop-up Flash .....................................................69 Power on/off .....................................................18 Precautions .....................................................143 Precision digital zoom ......................................31 Print (DPOF) mark ...........................................91 Program auto shooting ...............................28, 54 Program shift ....................................................54 Protect ...............................................................89
Quick reference chart .................................... 155 Quick Review .................................................. 29
R RAW ................................................................ 79 Red Eye Reduction .......................................... 69 RESET button ................................................ 119 Resize .............................................................. 90 Rotate ............................................................... 86
S Saturation ....................................................... 138 Scene Selection ................................................ 37 Self-diagnosis display .................................... 133 Self-timer ......................................................... 34 SET UP .................................................... 48, 140 Sharpness ....................................................... 138 Shooting movies ............................................ 100 Shooting still images ....................................... 27 Shutter speed priority ...................................... 55 Single AF ......................................................... 66 Single screen .................................................... 39 Slide show ....................................................... 85 Smart zoom ...................................................... 31 Speed burst ...................................................... 75
T TIFF ................................................................. 80 Trimming ......................................................... 85
U USB ....................................................... 109, 117
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