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...OF THE FCC RULES. Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www..../ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Should the fuse in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. If you change the fuse. For Customers ...contact your safety and convenience. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this camera. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL ...
...OF THE FCC RULES. Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www..../ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Should the fuse in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. If you change the fuse. For Customers ...contact your safety and convenience. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this camera. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL ...
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... been produced under a quality assurance system certified by this may not properly charge the battery pack. Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before using your camera or recording media, etc. 4 There are two types of a dirty plug may ... of flash emission may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera for the first time. (t step 1 in"Read This First") • The battery pack can be compensated for if recording or playback is to your eyes. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor ...
... been produced under a quality assurance system certified by this may not properly charge the battery pack. Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before using your camera or recording media, etc. 4 There are two types of a dirty plug may ... of flash emission may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera for the first time. (t step 1 in"Read This First") • The battery pack can be compensated for if recording or playback is to your eyes. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor ...
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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 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) ...Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/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 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) ...Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with...
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... the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies 21 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - On "image quality" and "image size 13 Identifying parts 14 Indicators on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On the effects of images that...
... the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies 21 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - On "image quality" and "image size 13 Identifying parts 14 Indicators on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On the effects of images that...
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Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 53 Copying images to your computer 55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 64 Printing still images How to print still images 66 Printing images ...directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 67 Printing at a shop 70 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 72 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages 85 Others On the "Memory Stick 88 ...
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 53 Copying images to your computer 55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 64 Printing still images How to print still images 66 Printing images ...directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 67 Printing at a shop 70 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 72 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages 85 Others On the "Memory Stick 88 ...
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Enjoying the camera L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") M DC IN jack cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") N RESET button (74) O Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First" P DC IN jack (t step 1 in "Read This First") Q Battery eject lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") 15
Enjoying the camera L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") M DC IN jack cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") N RESET button (74) O Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First" P DC IN jack (t step 1 in "Read This First") Q Battery eject lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") 15
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... STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display 60min z M WB STBY REC M SL 5 6 ON B Display S AF M AF 1.0m z Return Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32) White balance (31) Standby/Recording a movie (t step...
... STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display 60min z M WB STBY REC M SL 5 6 ON B Display S AF M AF 1.0m z Return Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32) White balance (31) Standby/Recording a movie (t step...
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...Time (45) ISO number (32) D Display E + Indication Vibration warning (10) • Indicates vibration will prevent you can still shoot images. Low battery warning (22) Spot metering cross hair (30) AF range finder frame (29) E Display Indication Histogram (20, 28) • appears when histogram display ...is disabled. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (21) Self-timer (t step 5 in the column on ...
...Time (45) ISO number (32) D Display E + Indication Vibration warning (10) • Indicates vibration will prevent you can still shoot images. Low battery warning (22) Spot metering cross hair (30) AF range finder frame (29) E Display Indication Histogram (20, 28) • appears when histogram display ...is disabled. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (21) Self-timer (t step 5 in the column on ...
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...+2.0EV 500 F2.8 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies A Display 60min 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 160 M N - 1.3 Step Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32) Playback (t step 6 in "Read ...This First") Volume (t step 6 in "Read This First") Protect (37) Print order (DPOF) mark (70) Change folder (36) Zoom scaling (t step 6 in "Read This First") Frame by frame playback (32) B Display 101-0012 Indication Folder-file number (36) Playback bar (t step 6 in "...
...+2.0EV 500 F2.8 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies A Display 60min 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 160 M N - 1.3 Step Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32) Playback (t step 6 in "Read ...This First") Volume (t step 6 in "Read This First") Protect (37) Print order (DPOF) mark (70) Change folder (36) Zoom scaling (t step 6 in "Read This First") Frame by frame playback (32) B Display 101-0012 Indication Folder-file number (36) Playback bar (t step 6 in "...
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...- The flash is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] - [AF Mode] is used - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick...] - [AF Mode] is switched alternately between the W and T ends - The surrounding temperature is low When viewing still images Size No. The battery power is low - The zoom is set to [Monitor] - LCD screen Off Approx. 220 min. • Shooting movies continuously with a fully charged...
...- The flash is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] - [AF Mode] is used - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick...] - [AF Mode] is switched alternately between the W and T ends - The surrounding temperature is low When viewing still images Size No. The battery power is low - The zoom is set to [Monitor] - LCD screen Off Approx. 220 min. • Shooting movies continuously with a fully charged...
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...M • When playing back a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with [Multi Burst] using... the following functions in pause mode. Smart zoom - Setting the shutter speed to lower than [1/30] when the mode dial is set the shutter speed... in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is full, the [Burst] stops. • You may...
...M • When playing back a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with [Multi Burst] using... the following functions in pause mode. Smart zoom - Setting the shutter speed to lower than [1/30] when the mode dial is set the shutter speed... in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is full, the [Burst] stops. • You may...
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... set to [7M] or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of [Smart] is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator 44 Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode. •...but the ) image quality deteriorates. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Image size and maximum zoom scale using optical zoom (up to 3×). Smart (Smart zoom) ( ) Enlarges the image digitally with . Precision (Precision zoom) ( Enlarges all image sizes up to a...
... set to [7M] or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of [Smart] is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator 44 Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode. •...but the ) image quality deteriorates. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Image size and maximum zoom scale using optical zoom (up to 3×). Smart (Smart zoom) ( ) Enlarges the image digitally with . Precision (Precision zoom) ( Enlarges all image sizes up to a...
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...sound when you press the shutter button. Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. • The setting is not displayed when using the camera with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Bright Brightens. Beep Selects the sound produced...button/ press the shutter button. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Shutter Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the camera. Setup 1 1 For details on the operation t page 43 The default settings are marked with the AC Adaptor. Language Selects the ...
...sound when you press the shutter button. Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. • The setting is not displayed when using the camera with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Bright Brightens. Beep Selects the sound produced...button/ press the shutter button. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Shutter Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the camera. Setup 1 1 For details on the operation t page 43 The default settings are marked with the AC Adaptor. Language Selects the ...
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... When a USB connection is established for multi-use terminal To a USB connector • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the screen of the camera. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. • If "USB Mode Normal" does not appear, set [USB Connect] to , then ...turn red. "USB Mode Normal" appears on the desktop. POWER Cable for the first time, your computer using the battery pack, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the battery shuts off too soon. 3 Set the mode dial to [Normal] (page 51). 56
... When a USB connection is established for multi-use terminal To a USB connector • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the screen of the camera. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. • If "USB Mode Normal" does not appear, set [USB Connect] to , then ...turn red. "USB Mode Normal" appears on the desktop. POWER Cable for the first time, your computer using the battery pack, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the battery shuts off too soon. 3 Set the mode dial to [Normal] (page 51). 56
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... be charged while the camera is turned on. Disconnect the AC Adaptor and reconnect it , then charge the battery pack. • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. The /Charge lamp flashes when charging a battery pack. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read This First"). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace...
... be charged while the camera is turned on. Disconnect the AC Adaptor and reconnect it , then charge the battery pack. • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. The /Charge lamp flashes when charging a battery pack. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read This First"). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace...
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... takes a long time. • The NR slow shutter function is full, do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is not visible on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read This First") - If the "Memory Stick" is activated ...Adaptor has malfunctioned. Set the image size to , P, M, SCN, or (page 23). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is turned on. • Turn on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do one of the following : - Replace it with a...
... takes a long time. • The NR slow shutter function is full, do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is not visible on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read This First") - If the "Memory Stick" is activated ...Adaptor has malfunctioned. Set the image size to , P, M, SCN, or (page 23). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is turned on. • Turn on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do one of the following : - Replace it with a...
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...use the screen. Delete the USB communication (page 59). We recommend that of your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in succession. • The "Memory Stick" is full. Install a charged battery pack. Disconnect it . This is connected. Viewing images Refer to "Computers" (page ...80) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to prevent accidental...
...use the screen. Delete the USB communication (page 59). We recommend that of your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in succession. • The "Memory Stick" is full. Install a charged battery pack. Disconnect it . This is connected. Viewing images Refer to "Computers" (page ...80) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to prevent accidental...
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...and Multi Burst images. Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other than about two seconds). • Cancel... does not properly recognize the device because you installed the "USB Driver" from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that "USB Mode" is displayed (page 56). • Set...in "Read This First"). • Use the AC Adaptor when the battery level is not installed. You cannot install the USB driver. • In Windows 2000, log on movies.
...and Multi Burst images. Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other than about two seconds). • Cancel... does not properly recognize the device because you installed the "USB Driver" from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that "USB Mode" is displayed (page 56). • Set...in "Read This First"). • Use the AC Adaptor when the battery level is not installed. You cannot install the USB driver. • In Windows 2000, log on movies.
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... image again (page 69). Cannot select the print size. • Consult the printer manufacturer as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. Charge the battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • Connect the AC Adaptor securely to the DC IN jack of the printer. If this does... not work . • Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 90). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Set [Date] to the camera. • The print setting of either the camera (page 69) or the printer. It may not be printed with the date ...
... image again (page 69). Cannot select the print size. • Consult the printer manufacturer as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. Charge the battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • Connect the AC Adaptor securely to the DC IN jack of the printer. If this does... not work . • Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 90). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Set [Date] to the camera. • The print setting of either the camera (page 69) or the printer. It may not be printed with the date ...
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...use the AC Adaptor (t step 1 in "Read This First"). 84 Cannot identify an indicator on the camera. • Set the date and time again (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Replace it with a charged battery pack or use it for about an hour before using it for a long time. • This... is discharged. The camera becomes warm when you turn on the screen. • See page 16. Turn off the camera. • The battery pack is not a malfunction. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn off the camera and leave it (page 92). The lens gets fogged....
...use the AC Adaptor (t step 1 in "Read This First"). 84 Cannot identify an indicator on the camera. • Set the date and time again (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Replace it with a charged battery pack or use it for about an hour before using it for a long time. • This... is discharged. The camera becomes warm when you turn on the screen. • See page 16. Turn off the camera. • The battery pack is not a malfunction. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn off the camera and leave it (page 92). The lens gets fogged....