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... Duo": you do not intend to back up the existing charge and remove them from your camera. • Do not use a "Memory Stick Duo" by inserting it before operating the camera. • Before you turn off the power by this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image ... In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. Back up recommendation • To avoid the potential risk of "Memory Stick" that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by opening the battery cover...
... Duo": you do not intend to back up the existing charge and remove them from your camera. • Do not use a "Memory Stick Duo" by inserting it before operating the camera. • Before you turn off the power by this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image ... In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. Back up recommendation • To avoid the potential risk of "Memory Stick" that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by opening the battery cover...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment ...mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment ...mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with...
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... screen 18 Changing the screen display 22 Number of still images and recording time of movies 23 When you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory 24 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed 25 Using the jog dial 26 Using the mode dial 27... (Bracket Step) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Table of lighting 12 Quality - On the effects of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus -
... screen 18 Changing the screen display 22 Number of still images and recording time of movies 23 When you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory 24 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed 25 Using the jog dial 26 Using the mode dial 27... (Bracket Step) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Table of lighting 12 Quality - On the effects of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus -
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Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 59 1 LCD Backlight EVF Backlight Beep Language Initialize 8 Viewing menu 43 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 50 Camera 1 51 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 54 2 Expanded Focus Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens Internal Memory Tool 56 Format Memory Stick Tool 57 Format Create REC.
Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 59 1 LCD Backlight EVF Backlight Beep Language Initialize 8 Viewing menu 43 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 50 Camera 1 51 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 54 2 Expanded Focus Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens Internal Memory Tool 56 Format Memory Stick Tool 57 Format Create REC.
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...your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 62 Copying images to your computer 64 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 70 Using the supplied software 71 Using your Macintosh computer 73 Printing still images How to print still images 75 Printing...using a PictBridge compliant printer 76 Printing at a shop 79 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages 93 Others On the "Memory Stick 96 On the battery charger and the batteries 98 Precautions 100 ...
...your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 62 Copying images to your computer 64 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 70 Using the supplied software 71 Using your Macintosh computer 73 Printing still images How to print still images 75 Printing...using a PictBridge compliant printer 76 Printing at a shop 79 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages 93 Others On the "Memory Stick 96 On the battery charger and the batteries 98 Precautions 100 ...
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... 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is... quality and large file size) Example: Printing in combination (page 40) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. Usage guidelines For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size For printing in postcard size... on a computer screen. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in up more memory, and the image is shown by e-mail The default settings are recorded in fine detail.
... 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is... quality and large file size) Example: Printing in combination (page 40) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. Usage guidelines For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size For printing in postcard size... on a computer screen. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in up more memory, and the image is shown by e-mail The default settings are recorded in fine detail.
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.../ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") 15 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 3 2 4 Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. P "Memory Stick" cover (bottom) (t step 3 in "Read This First") Q OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This...
.../ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") 15 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 3 2 4 Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. P "Memory Stick" cover (bottom) (t step 3 in "Read This First") Q OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This...
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... Manual focus (32) DPOF (not displayed on the screen on the steady shot function or using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (23) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (23) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (23) Multi Burst interval (40) Remaining number of... light or a tripod. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. Enjoying the camera B Display 2 5 10 90cm 0.9 2 5m ...
... Manual focus (32) DPOF (not displayed on the screen on the steady shot function or using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (23) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (23) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (23) Multi Burst interval (40) Remaining number of... light or a tripod. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. Enjoying the camera B Display 2 5 10 90cm 0.9 2 5m ...
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Playback folder (43) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (23) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (23) Zoom scaling (t step 6 in "Read This First") Frame by frame playback (34) B Display 101-0012 Indication Folder-file number (43) ...step 6 in "Read This First") Protect (44) Print order (DPOF) mark (79) Change folder (43) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. When playing back still images M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies 20 A Display 5M...
Playback folder (43) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (23) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (23) Zoom scaling (t step 6 in "Read This First") Frame by frame playback (34) B Display 101-0012 Indication Folder-file number (43) ...step 6 in "Read This First") Protect (44) Print order (DPOF) mark (79) Change folder (43) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. When playing back still images M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies 20 A Display 5M...
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...can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on a "Memory Stick" formatted with the size set to that of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resize the images later ([Resize], (page 46)). Enjoying the camera Number of still images ... recording mode is selected. • The size of a single still image is 1M when selecting Multi Burst. • When the number of a 32 MB "Memory Stick". The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second) Capacity Size 640(Fine) 640(Standard) 160 32MB - 0:01:27 0:22:42 64MB - ...
...can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on a "Memory Stick" formatted with the size set to that of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resize the images later ([Resize], (page 46)). Enjoying the camera Number of still images ... recording mode is selected. • The size of a single still image is 1M when selecting Multi Burst. • When the number of a 32 MB "Memory Stick". The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second) Capacity Size 640(Fine) 640(Standard) 160 32MB - 0:01:27 0:22:42 64MB - ...
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..." (not supplied) is not removable. On image data stored in the internal memory. When you copy (back up) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can be recorded using one of...
..." (not supplied) is not removable. On image data stored in the internal memory. When you copy (back up) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can be recorded using one of...
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The camera has been turned on the image size. The zoom is used - The battery power is switched alternately between the W and T ends - Shooting once every 30 seconds - The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as the number of... life (min.) NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH) (supplied) Approx. 7800 Approx. 390 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and...
The camera has been turned on the image size. The zoom is used - The battery power is switched alternately between the W and T ends - Shooting once every 30 seconds - The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as the number of... life (min.) NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH) (supplied) Approx. 7800 Approx. 390 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and...
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... [400]: 1/25 second or slower When [ISO] is not [400]: 1/6 second or slower • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" is set to or , continuous shooting modes are unable to (No flash). • When recording with the exposure values automatically shifted. + direction Correct - Records...
... [400]: 1/25 second or slower When [ISO] is not [400]: 1/6 second or slower • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" is set to or , continuous shooting modes are unable to (No flash). • When recording with the exposure values automatically shifted. + direction Correct - Records...
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When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, (One push) is automatically set to (Forced flash) or SL (Slow synchro), the white balance is adjusted to the condition with v. Adjusts for outdoors, shooting... color which will shoot the subject. 2 Select [ ] (One push SET) with the flash emitting. Use automatic white balance. • Do not shake or strike the camera while the flashes quickly. The screen momentarily turns black and the indicator flashes quickly. WB (Flash) n (Incandescent) WB(Fluorescent) (Cloudy) (Daylight) Auto • If ...
When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, (One push) is automatically set to (Forced flash) or SL (Slow synchro), the white balance is adjusted to the condition with v. Adjusts for outdoors, shooting... color which will shoot the subject. 2 Select [ ] (One push SET) with the flash emitting. Use automatic white balance. • Do not shake or strike the camera while the flashes quickly. The screen momentarily turns black and the indicator flashes quickly. WB (Flash) n (Incandescent) WB(Fluorescent) (Cloudy) (Daylight) Auto • If ...
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...control button. OK See the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back (when using a "Memory Stick" only). Folder] (page 57) • To change the folder or create a new one. • To create a new folder t [Create REC. ... you want to either the previous and next folders. 43 You can change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in the folder is displayed, the following procedure. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK...
...control button. OK See the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back (when using a "Memory Stick" only). Folder] (page 57) • To change the folder or create a new one. • To create a new folder t [Create REC. ... you want to either the previous and next folders. 43 You can change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in the folder is displayed, the following procedure. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK...
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... have been played back, the slide show starts. The resized image is just a guideline, so it as the newest file. • For details on the "Memory Stick". After all images stored on [Image Size] t step 4 in a continuous loop.
... have been played back, the slide show starts. The resized image is just a guideline, so it as the newest file. • For details on the "Memory Stick". After all images stored on [Image Size] t step 4 in a continuous loop.
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...messages. • Note that the original movie is deleted and that you cannot restore files once you attach movies to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the operation t page 36 P S ...AM Rotates a still image. Cancel Cancels division. 47 This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you cut them. Also note that number is skipped. See the following procedure. See the following procedure...
...messages. • Note that the original movie is deleted and that you cannot restore files once you attach movies to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the operation t page 36 P S ...AM Rotates a still image. Cancel Cancels division. 47 This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you cut them. Also note that number is skipped. See the following procedure. See the following procedure...
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OK See the following procedure. The message "All data in the camera. Internal Memory Tool For details on the control button, then press z. The default settings are marked with v, then press z. The format is inserted in internal memory will be erased Ready?" appears. 2 Select [OK] with . Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on...
OK See the following procedure. The message "All data in the camera. Internal Memory Tool For details on the control button, then press z. The default settings are marked with v, then press z. The format is inserted in internal memory will be erased Ready?" appears. 2 Select [OK] with . Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on...
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...folder until a different folder is complete. The folder creation screen appears. The default settings are recorded in the camera. OK See the following procedure. Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 50 Using the Setup screen This item appears only when... You can create folders designated up to 4,000 images can be erased Ready?" Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on a "Memory Stick", including even protected images. Create REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready? A new folder is created with v on the folder, see "Image file storage ...
...folder until a different folder is complete. The folder creation screen appears. The default settings are recorded in the camera. OK See the following procedure. Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 50 Using the Setup screen This item appears only when... You can create folders designated up to 4,000 images can be erased Ready?" Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on a "Memory Stick", including even protected images. Create REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready? A new folder is created with v on the folder, see "Image file storage ...
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...causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • You cannot copy individual images. • The original images in the internal memory to a different folder. Copying 102_COPY • Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). To delete the...page 50 Change REC. Copying starts. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. OK See the following procedure. The message "All data in Internal Memory Tool (page 56). • You cannot select a folder copied on the control button, then press z. For details on the control button, ...
...causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • You cannot copy individual images. • The original images in the internal memory to a different folder. Copying 102_COPY • Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). To delete the...page 50 Change REC. Copying starts. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. OK See the following procedure. The message "All data in Internal Memory Tool (page 56). • You cannot select a folder copied on the control button, then press z. For details on the control button, ...