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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. 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. Refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF)." Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-N2 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-887-191-12(1)
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. 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. Refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF)." Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-N2 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-887-191-12(1)
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... or other materials may be compensated for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be copyrighted. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in ... playback of images recorded or edited with the lens portion extended when the battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack, then turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" data...
... or other materials may be compensated for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be copyrighted. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in ... playback of images recorded or edited with the lens portion extended when the battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack, then turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" data...
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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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The Clock Set 2/2 screen appears. 2 Touch the item to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 12 4 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Mode switch Touch panel 1Select with v/V. 3 Touch [OK]. [ To change the date and time 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 automatically to be set, then set the numeric value with the mode switch, then press the POWER button. 2Set the clock...
The Clock Set 2/2 screen appears. 2 Touch the item to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 12 4 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Mode switch Touch panel 1Select with v/V. 3 Touch [OK]. [ To change the date and time 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 automatically to be set, then set the numeric value with the mode switch, then press the POWER button. 2Set the clock...
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... lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to focus. Movie: Select . 2 Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your finger. 3 Shoot with the mode switch. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Do not cover...
... lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to focus. Movie: Select . 2 Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your finger. 3 Shoot with the mode switch. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Do not cover...
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...Off: Macro off [ Using the self-timer Touch on the screen. Touch the desired item, then . Touch the desired item, then . 10 sec ( ): Setting the 10-second delay selftimer 2 sec ( ): Setting the 2-second delay selftimer Off: Not using the self-timer Press the shutter button, the self...Macro (Shooting close-up) Touch on the screen. [ Using the zoom 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. To select the following functions, press the (on-screen key). [...
...Off: Macro off [ Using the self-timer Touch on the screen. Touch the desired item, then . Touch the desired item, then . 10 sec ( ): Setting the 10-second delay selftimer 2 sec ( ): Setting the 2-second delay selftimer Off: Not using the self-timer Press the shutter button, the self...Macro (Shooting close-up) Touch on the screen. [ Using the zoom 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. To select the following functions, press the (on-screen key). [...
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... and [Manual], then touch . Program: Allows you to shooting conditions. 15 Toward -: Darkens an image. [ 9 Changing the focus method Set (Camera) to wherever you like on the selected image size. Spot AF (Flexible Spot AF): By moving the AF range finder frame to a setting other ...can select various settings using the menu. Also you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [ Adjusting the exposure manually Set (Camera) to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Multi AF (Multipoint AF): Focuses automatically on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. [...
... and [Manual], then touch . Program: Allows you to shooting conditions. 15 Toward -: Darkens an image. [ 9 Changing the focus method Set (Camera) to wherever you like on the selected image size. Spot AF (Flexible Spot AF): By moving the AF range finder frame to a setting other ...can select various settings using the menu. Also you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [ Adjusting the exposure manually Set (Camera) to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Multi AF (Multipoint AF): Focuses automatically on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. [...
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... screen, touch b/B. To the multi connector Cable for multi-use terminal to the TV with paint pen. [ To view images on TV screen 1 Connect the camera to "TV." [ Viewing an index screen Press (Index). Touch the image you want to delete to display the (Delete) indicator. 3 Touch [OK] t [OK]. [ To play...
... screen, touch b/B. To the multi connector Cable for multi-use terminal to the TV with paint pen. [ To view images on TV screen 1 Connect the camera to "TV." [ Viewing an index screen Press (Index). Touch the image you want to delete to display the (Delete) indicator. 3 Touch [OK] t [OK]. [ To play...
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... changes. [ 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 -
... changes. [ 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 -
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... setting. 6Press (on-screen key) to set , then touch it . Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. (Camera) menu 2Press (on -screen key) 1Set the mode switch. Changing the settings -
... setting. 6Press (on-screen key) to set , then touch it . Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. (Camera) menu 2Press (on -screen key) 1Set the mode switch. Changing the settings -
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... Mode) Changes the vividness of the image. (Setup) Changes Setup items. 21 Only the available items are displayed on the mode switch position and the (Camera) menu settings.
... Mode) Changes the vividness of the image. (Setup) Changes Setup items. 21 Only the available items are displayed on the mode switch position and the (Camera) menu settings.
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Deletes images. Selects the folder for playback zoom.) Setup items Camera 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Selects the auto focus operation mode. Changes the image size of images. Rotates a still image. Internal Memory ... back of images in the Album. Adjusts the volume. Prevents accidental erasure. Cuts movies. Selects the digital zoom mode. Prints images using the flash. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a PictBridge compliant printer. Camera 2 Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the still images. Adds a Print order mark. Changes ...
Deletes images. Selects the folder for playback zoom.) Setup items Camera 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Selects the auto focus operation mode. Changes the image size of images. Rotates a still image. Internal Memory ... back of images in the Album. Adjusts the volume. Prevents accidental erasure. Cuts movies. Selects the digital zoom mode. Prints images using the flash. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a PictBridge compliant printer. Camera 2 Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the still images. Adds a Print order mark. Changes ...
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...REC. Selects the language to a "Memory Stick Duo". Changes the folder currently used to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the camera with battery pack. Repairs the image data in the internal memory to be used to assign file numbers to perform calibration when the touch panel... TV color system of the original images. Setup 3 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Selects the method used when connecting the camera to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Copies all the Music files. Formats the Album. Selects the sound produced when you ...
...REC. Selects the language to a "Memory Stick Duo". Changes the folder currently used to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the camera with battery pack. Repairs the image data in the internal memory to be used to assign file numbers to perform calibration when the touch panel... TV color system of the original images. Setup 3 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Selects the method used when connecting the camera to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Copies all the Music files. Formats the Album. Selects the sound produced when you ...
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...XP 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 -screen instructions to your computer, and insert the CD- click the shortcut created on your computer. 2 After copying is complete, double- Viewing "Cyber... images shot with above OS at delivery. • If your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of Cyber-shot application software "Picture Motion Browser," refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook."
...XP 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 -screen instructions to your computer, and insert the CD- click the shortcut created on your computer. 2 After copying is complete, double- Viewing "Cyber... images shot with above OS at delivery. • If your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of Cyber-shot application software "Picture Motion Browser," refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook."
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...you use it more, as necessary. The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • Battery capacity decreases as you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied... those indicated in the table depending on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method 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...
...you use it more, as necessary. The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • Battery capacity decreases as you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied... those indicated in the table depending on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method 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...
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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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... that you give your consent that the contents of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever (page 10). The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one . • Use a recommended battery pack (page 8). Replace it with a new one minute, ...turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn on the screen, refer to prevent wearing down the battery pack. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the camera again (page 12). • The battery pack is dead.
... that you give your consent that the contents of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever (page 10). The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one . • Use a recommended battery pack (page 8). Replace it with a new one minute, ...turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn on the screen, refer to prevent wearing down the battery pack. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the camera again (page 12). • The battery pack is dead.