User Guide
Page 1
... in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-638-430-12(1) Enjoying the camera Using the menu... and serial numbers are located on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. DSC-M2 Serial No DSC-M2 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Printed in the space provided ...
... in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-638-430-12(1) Enjoying the camera Using the menu... and serial numbers are located on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. DSC-M2 Serial No DSC-M2 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Printed in the space provided ...
User Guide
Page 3
... Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and...for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the ... marked with an or mark) must be handed over to the applicable collection point for your nearest Sony service station. 3 If you purchased the product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The ...
... Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and...for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the ... marked with an or mark) must be handed over to the applicable collection point for your nearest Sony service station. 3 If you purchased the product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The ...
User Guide
Page 7
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (...Auto adjustment mode) Enjoy images and movies (Hybrid shooting/5SEC Recording) 6 View/delete images Get more familiar with your camera This manual PHOTO MOVIE MODE • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 35 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using ...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (...Auto adjustment mode) Enjoy images and movies (Hybrid shooting/5SEC Recording) 6 View/delete images Get more familiar with your camera This manual PHOTO MOVIE MODE • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 35 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using ...
User Guide
Page 9
Viewing menu 45 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 50 Camera 51 Hybrid Rec Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Memory Stick Tool 54 Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Copy Album tool 56 Write in Album Format Setup 1 57 1 Beep Format Music LCD Backlight Language Setup 2 58 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 9
Viewing menu 45 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 50 Camera 51 Hybrid Rec Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Memory Stick Tool 54 Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Copy Album tool 56 Write in Album Format Setup 1 57 1 Beep Format Music LCD Backlight Language Setup 2 58 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 9
User Guide
Page 13
...pixels 640 Pixels 2 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 13 Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is shown by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard... tones are adjusted automatically in fine detail. Although you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 40). Enjoying the camera 1944 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is printed or displayed on the screen of the...
...pixels 640 Pixels 2 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 13 Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is shown by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard... tones are adjusted automatically in fine detail. Although you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 40). Enjoying the camera 1944 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is printed or displayed on the screen of the...
User Guide
Page 23
... size is displayed. - Playback of movies - The menu is 3:2. - Recording in the following situations: While shooting - In index mode - Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD backlight on/off ) button. Histogram on 60min 101 Histogram display (page 37) VGA [ 96... off • A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback. • The histogram does not appear in the digital zoom area During playback - The menu is displayed during playback may not appear for images recorded using playback zoom. -
... size is displayed. - Playback of movies - The menu is 3:2. - Recording in the following situations: While shooting - In index mode - Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD backlight on/off ) button. Histogram on 60min 101 Histogram display (page 37) VGA [ 96... off • A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback. • The histogram does not appear in the digital zoom area During playback - The menu is displayed during playback may not appear for images recorded using playback zoom. -
User Guide
Page 36
... condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you cannot use the functions. 36 Center AF 0.5m/1.0m/ 3.0m/7.0m - - *When shooting a movie, you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash* AF range finder Speed Burst*/ Focus preset White Balance Flash level Multi Burst*/ Bracket* - / - - - - - SL - - / / / / - - - - - When using the digital zoom.
... condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you cannot use the functions. 36 Center AF 0.5m/1.0m/ 3.0m/7.0m - - *When shooting a movie, you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash* AF range finder Speed Burst*/ Focus preset White Balance Flash level Multi Burst*/ Bracket* - / - - - - - SL - - / / / / - - - - - When using the digital zoom.
User Guide
Page 39
... of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. z If the subject is centered in or near the center of the frame. If... on the subject (AF lock). 60min 101 AF range finder frame VGA FINE [ 96] 30 F3.5 AE/AF lock indicator As long as you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is approximate. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed...
... of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. z If the subject is centered in or near the center of the frame. If... on the subject (AF lock). 60min 101 AF range finder frame VGA FINE [ 96] 30 F3.5 AE/AF lock indicator As long as you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is approximate. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed...
User Guide
Page 51
...is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of digital zoom includes the scale of 6×, but the image quality deteriorates. When set to [On], the camera adjusts the zoom scaling up to a maximum 3×. Using... the Setup screen Camera For details on the boundary between the optical zoom and the digital zoom. 51 The Optical zoom starts to record either a pre movie or...
...is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of digital zoom includes the scale of 6×, but the image quality deteriorates. When set to [On], the camera adjusts the zoom scaling up to a maximum 3×. Using... the Setup screen Camera For details on the boundary between the optical zoom and the digital zoom. 51 The Optical zoom starts to record either a pre movie or...
User Guide
Page 79
... MOVIE MODE Control button MENU button 1 Display the image you want to print out to other images, display the desired image with b/B or with your camera to a disk. • You cannot set the number of "Memory Stick Duo" they handle. • If a "Memory Stick Duo" is DPOF? As long as to... printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels. • You cannot mark the images saved on images in advance so that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a printer that you do not need to reselect them out at a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing...
... MOVIE MODE Control button MENU button 1 Display the image you want to print out to other images, display the desired image with b/B or with your camera to a disk. • You cannot set the number of "Memory Stick Duo" they handle. • If a "Memory Stick Duo" is DPOF? As long as to... printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels. • You cannot mark the images saved on images in advance so that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a printer that you do not need to reselect them out at a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing...
User Guide
Page 82
Check the following lists for the TV color system of your digital still camera. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway...
Check the following lists for the TV color system of your digital still camera. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway...
User Guide
Page 94
... Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo" (page 97). Memory Stick error • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be erased. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will be used with a letter of remaining battery time left. When you are still 5 to USB disconnection or other problem. ...C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on again (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized...
... Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo" (page 97). Memory Stick error • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be erased. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will be used with a letter of remaining battery time left. When you are still 5 to USB disconnection or other problem. ...C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on again (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized...
User Guide
Page 95
... "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be used in your computer (page 69). Set the switch to insufficient light. No file in this camera. (Vibration warning indicator) • Camera shake may occur due to the recording position (page 97). Turn the power off and on again • A problem with "... An error in the selected folder. Invalid operation • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the same first three digit number already exists on your camera. File protect • Release the protection (page 47). Image size over • You are playing back an image of formatting,...
... "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be used in your computer (page 69). Set the switch to insufficient light. No file in this camera. (Vibration warning indicator) • Camera shake may occur due to the recording position (page 97). Turn the power off and on again • A problem with "... An error in the selected folder. Invalid operation • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the same first three digit number already exists on your camera. File protect • Release the protection (page 47). Image size over • You are playing back an image of formatting,...
User Guide
Page 104
...Cyber-shot Station 17 D Date 52 Date/Time 52 Day&Time 52 Daylight 40 DC IN jack 17 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Digital Zoom 51 DirectX 61 DPOF 79 E Effective pixels 102 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This First" EV 37 Exposure 12 Exposure Bracket 41 Extension ...14 Computer 60 Copying images ...... 62, 72 Macintosh 72 Recommended environment 61, 72 Software 70 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 69 Windows 60 Connecting Computer 63 Printer 76 TV 81 Contrast 44 Copy 55 Copying images to your computer 62 Create REC. Folder 55 Charging...
...Cyber-shot Station 17 D Date 52 Date/Time 52 Day&Time 52 Daylight 40 DC IN jack 17 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Digital Zoom 51 DirectX 61 DPOF 79 E Effective pixels 102 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This First" EV 37 Exposure 12 Exposure Bracket 41 Extension ...14 Computer 60 Copying images ...... 62, 72 Macintosh 72 Recommended environment 61, 72 Software 70 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 69 Windows 60 Connecting Computer 63 Printer 76 TV 81 Contrast 44 Copy 55 Copying images to your computer 62 Create REC. Folder 55 Charging...