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Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF)." DSC-N2 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-887-191-12(1) Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the advanced operations, please refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-N2 CD-ROM (supplied) For details on the bottom.
Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF)." DSC-N2 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-887-191-12(1) Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the advanced operations, please refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-N2 CD-ROM (supplied) For details on the bottom.
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...proof. It may be copyrighted. The heat of flash emission may be destroyed. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to get the camera wet. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may not be compensated...some cases may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface before using your camera or recording media, etc. 6 These points are not guaranteed. [ Warning on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is working ...
...proof. It may be copyrighted. The heat of flash emission may be destroyed. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to get the camera wet. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may not be compensated...some cases may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface before using your camera or recording media, etc. 6 These points are not guaranteed. [ Warning on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is working ...
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... started 8 Checking the accessories supplied 8 1 Preparing the battery pack 9 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 10 3 Operating the touch panel 11 4 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 12 Shooting images easily 13 Viewing/deleting images 16 Indicators on using your computer 24 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection...
... started 8 Checking the accessories supplied 8 1 Preparing the battery pack 9 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 10 3 Operating the touch panel 11 4 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 12 Shooting images easily 13 Viewing/deleting images 16 Indicators on using your computer 24 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection...
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Hook 8 Attach the strap to the wrist strap (shown right). • Do not carry the camera by being dropped, etc. The camera may fall off. Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB (1) • Paint pen (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not ... the paint pen • You can paint or put stamps on still images with the paint pen. • Attach the paint pen to prevent the camera from damage by holding the paint pen.
Hook 8 Attach the strap to the wrist strap (shown right). • Do not carry the camera by being dropped, etc. The camera may fall off. Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB (1) • Paint pen (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not ... the paint pen • You can paint or put stamps on still images with the paint pen. • Attach the paint pen to prevent the camera from damage by holding the paint pen.
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.... • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 25 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn...
.... • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 25 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn...
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... Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen (page 20). [ When you turn on the power • Unless you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off function). 12 The Clock Set 2/2 screen appears. 2 Touch the item to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off automatically... POWER button. 2Set the clock by touching the buttons on battery power and you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on. • If the camera is running on the screen. 1 Touch the desired date display format, then t.
... Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen (page 20). [ When you turn on the power • Unless you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off function). 12 The Clock Set 2/2 screen appears. 2 Touch the item to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off automatically... POWER button. 2Set the clock by touching the buttons on battery power and you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on. • If the camera is running on the screen. 1 Touch the desired date display format, then t.
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... switch (on the screen, those minimized copies of the original images can be saved in the center of the focus frame. Movie: Select . 2 Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your finger. 3 Shoot with the mode switch. AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter button fully down .
... switch (on the screen, those minimized copies of the original images can be saved in the center of the focus frame. Movie: Select . 2 Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your finger. 3 Shoot with the mode switch. AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter button fully down .
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...Press the zoom button. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. Touch the desired item, then . 10 sec ( ): Setting the 10-second delay selftimer 2 sec ( ): Setting the 2-second delay selftimer Off: ...screen. Movies Image size Guidelines : 640(Fine) Display on TV (high quality) : Display on The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to 10×15cm /4×6" print : For E-mail VGA(E-Mail) : Display On 16:9 HDTV 16:9(HDTV) * This is out of flash light. Auto:...
...Press the zoom button. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. Touch the desired item, then . 10 sec ( ): Setting the 10-second delay selftimer 2 sec ( ): Setting the 2-second delay selftimer Off: ...screen. Movies Image size Guidelines : 640(Fine) Display on TV (high quality) : Display on The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to 10×15cm /4×6" print : For E-mail VGA(E-Mail) : Display On 16:9 HDTV 16:9(HDTV) * This is out of flash light. Auto:...
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Toward -: Darkens an image. [ 9 Changing the focus method Set (Camera) to wherever you like on the screen, you can focus on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. [ On the recordable number of still images ... speed and the aperture value). Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV: The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Also you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [ Adjusting the exposure manually Set (Camera) to shooting conditions. 15 Manual: Allows you can differ according to a setting other than [Auto] and [Manual...
Toward -: Darkens an image. [ 9 Changing the focus method Set (Camera) to wherever you like on the screen, you can focus on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. [ On the recordable number of still images ... speed and the aperture value). Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV: The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Also you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [ Adjusting the exposure manually Set (Camera) to shooting conditions. 15 Manual: Allows you can differ according to a setting other than [Auto] and [Manual...
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... the mode switch to . 2 Touch [MENU] t [Paint]. 3 Paint or put stamps on still images with paint pen. [ To view images on TV screen 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). 2 Set the switch on the cable for multi-use terminal to view on the...
... the mode switch to . 2 Touch [MENU] t [Paint]. 3 Paint or put stamps on still images with paint pen. [ To view images on TV screen 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). 2 Set the switch on the cable for multi-use terminal to view on the...
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.... [ When shooting still images A z M BRK WB STBY REC [ When shooting movies SL 1.3 Battery remaining AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance Standby/Recording a movie Camera mode (Scene Selection) Camera mode (Program/ Manual) Flash mode Flash charging Zoom scaling [ When playing back still images [ When playing back movies ON VIVID NATURAL SEPIA B&W - N 1.3 Step...
.... [ When shooting still images A z M BRK WB STBY REC [ When shooting movies SL 1.3 Battery remaining AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance Standby/Recording a movie Camera mode (Scene Selection) Camera mode (Program/ Manual) Flash mode Flash charging Zoom scaling [ When playing back still images [ When playing back movies ON VIVID NATURAL SEPIA B&W - N 1.3 Step...
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...) longer or display (Setup) in step 4, then touch it . 20 Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. (Camera) menu 2Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. • When the mode switch is set to , skip this operation. 3Touch [MENU] to...
...) longer or display (Setup) in step 4, then touch it . 20 Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. (Camera) menu 2Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. • When the mode switch is set to , skip this operation. 3Touch [MENU] to...
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... Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step) M (Interval) Selects the continuous shooting method. Only the available items are displayed on the mode switch position and the (Camera) menu settings. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. (P.Quality) Selects the still image quality. Selects the frame interval when [Mode] is set to [Exp Brktg]. WB (White...
... Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step) M (Interval) Selects the continuous shooting method. Only the available items are displayed on the mode switch position and the (Camera) menu settings. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. (P.Quality) Selects the still image quality. Selects the frame interval when [Mode] is set to [Exp Brktg]. WB (White...
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... image size of images. Rotates a still image. Selects the digital zoom mode. Internal Memory Format Formats the internal memory. 22 Deletes images. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a PictBridge compliant printer. Camera 2 Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for ...Displays the still images in the Album. For details on the operation 1 page 20 Menu for playback zoom.) Setup items Camera 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Selects the auto focus operation mode. Prints images using the flash. Finishes playing back of ...
... image size of images. Rotates a still image. Selects the digital zoom mode. Internal Memory Format Formats the internal memory. 22 Deletes images. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a PictBridge compliant printer. Camera 2 Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for ...Displays the still images in the Album. For details on the operation 1 page 20 Menu for playback zoom.) Setup items Camera 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Selects the auto focus operation mode. Prints images using the flash. Finishes playing back of ...
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...touch. Setup 4 Calibration Housing Enables you to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the camera with battery pack. Changes the folder currently used when connecting the camera to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you ...Folder Copy Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Setup 3 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Selects the method used to operate the camera installed in a "Memory Stick Duo" for the Slide show. Creates a folder in the Marine Pack. 23 Formats the Album. Changes...
...touch. Setup 4 Calibration Housing Enables you to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the camera with battery pack. Changes the folder currently used when connecting the camera to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you ...Folder Copy Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Setup 3 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Selects the method used to operate the camera installed in a "Memory Stick Duo" for the Slide show. Creates a folder in the Marine Pack. 23 Formats the Album. Changes...
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...Home Edition or Windows XP Professional For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4) Not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the computer. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" [ ...use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (not supplied). • For further details on your computer You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of Cyber-shot application software "Picture Motion Browser," refer to your computer. 2 After copying is complete, ...
...Home Edition or Windows XP Professional For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4) Not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the computer. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" [ ...use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (not supplied). • For further details on your computer You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of Cyber-shot application software "Picture Motion Browser," refer to your computer. 2 After copying is complete, ...
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The flash is used frequently. - The zoom is used frequently. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to [Single]. - The battery power is switched alternately between .../ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following situations: - (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]. - [AF Mode] is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of images Battery life (min.) Approx. 300 Approx. 150 [ When...
The flash is used frequently. - The zoom is used frequently. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to [Single]. - The battery power is switched alternately between .../ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following situations: - (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]. - [AF Mode] is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of images Battery life (min.) Approx. 300 Approx. 150 [ When...
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....) (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 25MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 10M 5 12 25 46 94 192 394 10 25 51 92 188 384 789 3:2 5 12 25 46 94 192 394 10 25 51 92 188 384 789 8M 6 16 32 59 121... 247 506 12 30 60 109 223 456 934 5M 10 25 51 92 188 384 789 19 48 96 174 354 723 1482 3M 16 41 82 148 302 617 1266 29 74 149 264 ...
....) (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 25MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 10M 5 12 25 46 94 192 394 10 25 51 92 188 384 789 3:2 5 12 25 46 94 192 394 10 25 51 92 188 384 789 8M 6 16 32 59 121... 247 506 12 30 60 109 223 456 934 5M 10 25 51 92 188 384 789 19 48 96 174 354 723 1482 3M 16 41 82 148 302 617 1266 29 74 149 264 ...
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...: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 25MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640(Fine) - - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 0:25:10 640(Standard) 0:01:10 0:02:50 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:21:40 0:44:20 1:31:00 160 0:18:50 0:45:30 1:31...:20 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. 27
...: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 25MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640(Fine) - - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 0:25:10 640(Standard) 0:01:10 0:02:50 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:21:40 0:44:20 1:31:00 160 0:18:50 0:45:30 1:31...:20 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. 27
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... the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to push the battery eject lever (page 10). Install the charged battery pack (page 9). • The battery pack is on, the camera turns off suddenly. • If you experience trouble with a new one . 28 Replace it with ... 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it with your camera to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. If a code...
... the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to push the battery eject lever (page 10). Install the charged battery pack (page 9). • The battery pack is on, the camera turns off suddenly. • If you experience trouble with a new one . 28 Replace it with ... 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it with your camera to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. If a code...