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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. 3-061-981-13(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-F505V Serial No DSC-F505V ©2000 Sony Corporation
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. 3-061-981-13(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-F505V Serial No DSC-F505V ©2000 Sony Corporation
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...is fitted to this equipment in order to comply with the limits for your nearest Sony service station. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3 If the plug supplied with this camera. For the Customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED.... The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment for a digital device pursuant to the following circumstances: • Residential area • Business district • ...
...is fitted to this equipment in order to comply with the limits for your nearest Sony service station. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3 If the plug supplied with this camera. For the Customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED.... The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment for a digital device pursuant to the following circumstances: • Residential area • Business district • ...
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...lens • The LCD screen is working correctly. Battery Pack For the Customers in color) that the camera is manufactured using your camera, etc. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE... video tapes, and other materials may be careful not to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models...
...lens • The LCD screen is working correctly. Battery Pack For the Customers in color) that the camera is manufactured using your camera, etc. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE... video tapes, and other materials may be careful not to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models...
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... size (RESIZE 52 Copying images (COPY 52 Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK 54 Additional information Precautions 55 On "Memory Sticks 56 Using your camera abroad 57 Troubleshooting 58 Warning and notice messages 62 Self-diagnosis display 63 Specifications 64 LCD screen indicators 65 Index 67 5
... size (RESIZE 52 Copying images (COPY 52 Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK 54 Additional information Precautions 55 On "Memory Sticks 56 Using your camera abroad 57 Troubleshooting 58 Warning and notice messages 62 Self-diagnosis display 63 Specifications 64 LCD screen indicators 65 Index 67 5
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button F PROGRAM AE button (41) G Battery eject lever (11) 89 0 qa qs qd qf qg H Access lamp (15) I Battery/"Memory Stick" cover J (flash) button Flash lamp K OPEN switch L Slot cover for AC power adaptor/charger (12) M (External flash) jack N DISPLAY button O Control button 7 Set to OFF to ON. E PROGRAM AE ADJ button VOLUME +/- Getting started 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 A Zoom lever B POWER switch POWER lamp C LCD screen D LCD BACK LIGHT switch Usually set to save the battery if you use your camera in bright place.
button F PROGRAM AE button (41) G Battery eject lever (11) 89 0 qa qs qd qf qg H Access lamp (15) I Battery/"Memory Stick" cover J (flash) button Flash lamp K OPEN switch L Slot cover for AC power adaptor/charger (12) M (External flash) jack N DISPLAY button O Control button 7 Set to OFF to ON. E PROGRAM AE ADJ button VOLUME +/- Getting started 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 A Zoom lever B POWER switch POWER lamp C LCD screen D LCD BACK LIGHT switch Usually set to save the battery if you use your camera in bright place.
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to remove the lens cap before turning on your camera. D Hook for the wrist/shoulder strap C Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Lens cap Lens cap strap Wrist strap 8 3 1 2 4 A Speaker B Hook for the lens cap/shoulder strap Be sure to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Attaching the lens cap (supplied) and the wrist strap (supplied).
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to remove the lens cap before turning on your camera. D Hook for the wrist/shoulder strap C Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Lens cap Lens cap strap Wrist strap 8 3 1 2 4 A Speaker B Hook for the lens cap/shoulder strap Be sure to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Attaching the lens cap (supplied) and the wrist strap (supplied).
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..."InfoLITHIUM" S series battery packs have the mark. Slide the battery pack in the direction opposite the v mark. * What is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 9 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the v mark. The CHARGE lamp lights up when charging begins... with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (S series). This unit is completed. Getting started Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FS11 battery pack* (S series). When the CHARGE lamp goes off, normal charge is compatible with compatible...
..."InfoLITHIUM" S series battery packs have the mark. Slide the battery pack in the direction opposite the v mark. * What is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 9 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the v mark. The CHARGE lamp lights up when charging begins... with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (S series). This unit is completed. Getting started Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FS11 battery pack* (S series). When the CHARGE lamp goes off, normal charge is compatible with compatible...
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... the battery pack to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the ACVF10 AC power adaptor/charger. The above figures are a guide when you use your camera at a temperature of images that can be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time...
... the battery pack to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the ACVF10 AC power adaptor/charger. The above figures are a guide when you use your camera at a temperature of images that can be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time...
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.... 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. To use and the operating environment. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the camera again. 11 Getting started Installing the battery pack Battery eject lever Battery pack (S series) 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Be ... lever upward, and remove the battery pack. Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to drop the battery pack when removing it.
.... 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. To use and the operating environment. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the camera again. 11 Getting started Installing the battery pack Battery eject lever Battery pack (S series) 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Be ... lever upward, and remove the battery pack. Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to drop the battery pack when removing it.
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If these are not set the date and time. The POWER lamp lights up. 2 Press v on the control button, then press the center z. 13 The menu bar appears on the LCD screen. 3 Select [SETUP] with B on the control button. Control button 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on your camera, set , the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you first use your camera for recording. Getting started Setting the date and time When you turn on the power.
If these are not set the date and time. The POWER lamp lights up. 2 Press v on the control button, then press the center z. 13 The menu bar appears on the LCD screen. 3 Select [SETUP] with B on the control button. Control button 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on your camera, set , the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you first use your camera for recording. Getting started Setting the date and time When you turn on the power.
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...the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but is being recorded on the "Memory Stick." When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not turn on a "Memory Stick" See pages 37 to 39....button fully down and check the image. Basic operations Recording still images B Recording Still images are automatically adjusted. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. Notes • While the image is not yet recorded. The number of images you can record on the power and insert a "Memory Stick."...
...the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but is being recorded on the "Memory Stick." When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not turn on a "Memory Stick" See pages 37 to 39....button fully down and check the image. Basic operations Recording still images B Recording Still images are automatically adjusted. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. Notes • While the image is not yet recorded. The number of images you can record on the power and insert a "Memory Stick."...
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...: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for moving images. 17 Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. The T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to the normal recording mode, press lightly on the shutter button...
...: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for moving images. 17 Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. The T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to the normal recording mode, press lightly on the shutter button...
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.... Press v/V/b/B on the control button to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. Notes • You might not be recorded with this camera on other equipment. • You cannot play back the image with b/B on the control button. When the menu bar is not displayed You can ... To display the preceding image. Playing back still images B Playback POWER switch DISPLAY 1 Set the MODE selector to correctly play back images recorded with this camera. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. 2 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the ...
.... Press v/V/b/B on the control button to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. Notes • You might not be recorded with this camera on other equipment. • You cannot play back the image with b/B on the control button. When the menu bar is not displayed You can ... To display the preceding image. Playing back still images B Playback POWER switch DISPLAY 1 Set the MODE selector to correctly play back images recorded with this camera. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. 2 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the ...
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... in the following models. • iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive • iBook or G4 with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as.... B Playback Viewing images using a hub. • Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used for the following formats. Note Data recorded with your camera is required.
... in the following models. • iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive • iBook or G4 with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as.... B Playback Viewing images using a hub. • Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used for the following formats. Note Data recorded with your camera is required.
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... allow Windows 98 to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer. 3 Connect the USB jack on your camera with your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. Otherwise, you will be unable to specify the CD-ROM drive and install the USB driver.... Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts. 5 Follow the on your camera. For Windows 98 users 1 Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to the computer. The Add...
... allow Windows 98 to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer. 3 Connect the USB jack on your camera with your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. Otherwise, you will be unable to specify the CD-ROM drive and install the USB driver.... Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts. 5 Follow the on your camera. For Windows 98 users 1 Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to the computer. The Add...
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...to the USB jack Personal computer USB cable Push in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor/charger to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains). 4 Turn on the power of the hard disk .... "PC MODE" appears on the LCD screen of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera and the other end to load. 2 Connect one end of the camera. 5 Open "My Computer" on your camera. Viewing images For Windows 98 users 1 Turn on the power of your personal computer. appears, click ...
...to the USB jack Personal computer USB cable Push in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor/charger to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains). 4 Turn on the power of the hard disk .... "PC MODE" appears on the LCD screen of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera and the other end to load. 2 Connect one end of the camera. 5 Open "My Computer" on your camera. Viewing images For Windows 98 users 1 Turn on the power of your personal computer. appears, click ...
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...; Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 28 Furthermore, "™" and "®" are trademarks of your camera. Software • Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. • When you directly modify... the image on the camera, the image format will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. • Do not compress the data on your personal computer before viewing it is...
...; Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 28 Furthermore, "™" and "®" are trademarks of your camera. Software • Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. • When you directly modify... the image on the camera, the image format will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. • Do not compress the data on your personal computer before viewing it is...
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For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is "D.") B Playback Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data Folder containing moving image data Folder containing VOICE mode ... file - ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are the same. - The meanings of the following files are grouped in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file 29
For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is "D.") B Playback Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data Folder containing moving image data Folder containing VOICE mode ... file - ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are the same. - The meanings of the following files are grouped in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file 29
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... that are frequently used for "Advanced operations" are frequently used to operate your camera. PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY: To play back and edit images. How to use the MODE selector The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera. Select Enter (OK) 30 Set the selector as follows before starting to... select the indicators, images and menus appearing on the LCD screen of your camera to record or to play back or edit images STILL: To record still images and voice memos MOVIE: To record moving images How to use ...
... that are frequently used for "Advanced operations" are frequently used to operate your camera. PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY: To play back and edit images. How to use the MODE selector The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera. Select Enter (OK) 30 Set the selector as follows before starting to... select the indicators, images and menus appearing on the LCD screen of your camera to record or to play back or edit images STILL: To record still images and voice memos MOVIE: To record moving images How to use ...
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... to the setting of the MODE selector. How to change the menu settings Some of the advanced operations for that can be set for your camera are displayed. 3 Select the desired mode with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. MOVIE/STILL PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode) 2 Select the...
... to the setting of the MODE selector. How to change the menu settings Some of the advanced operations for that can be set for your camera are displayed. 3 Select the desired mode with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. MOVIE/STILL PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode) 2 Select the...