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...DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 3 If the plug supplied with your nearest Sony service station. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to attach... a detachable fuse cover, be used rechargeable batteries to this digital camera. Please consult with this product. Notice on the supplied battery charger for the customers in the EMC Directive for your used . "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC...
...DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 3 If the plug supplied with your nearest Sony service station. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to attach... a detachable fuse cover, be used rechargeable batteries to this digital camera. Please consult with this product. Notice on the supplied battery charger for the customers in the EMC Directive for your used . "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC...
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... working correctly. Notes on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the Design rule for effective use the camera near a window or outdoors. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be careful not to...
... working correctly. Notes on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the Design rule for effective use the camera near a window or outdoors. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be careful not to...
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...; "Memory Stick," , and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Microsoft...
...; "Memory Stick," , and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Microsoft...
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...Using an external power source 15 Using your camera abroad 15 Turning your camera on a TV screen 34 Deleting still images Deleting images 36 Formatting a "Memory Stick 40 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 32 Viewing images on /off 16 How ...to scene conditions 54 Adding special effects - Folder 57 Enlarging a portion of a still image.........58 Enlarging an image - Table of contents Before using auto mode 22 Checking the last image shot...
...Using an external power source 15 Using your camera abroad 15 Turning your camera on a TV screen 34 Deleting still images Deleting images 36 Formatting a "Memory Stick 40 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 32 Viewing images on /off 16 How ...to scene conditions 54 Adding special effects - Folder 57 Enlarging a portion of a still image.........58 Enlarging an image - Table of contents Before using auto mode 22 Checking the last image shot...
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...shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously 61 Playing back frame by frame - Jog playback 61 Still image editing Protecting images - Resize 65 Choosing images to your computer - For Windows users 74 Installing the USB driver 75 Installing "Image Transfer 76 Installing "ImageMixer 77 Connecting the camera...unnecessary portions of images that can be saved/ shooting time 97 Menu items 98 SET UP items 102 Precautions 104 The "Memory Stick 105 The nickel-metal hydride batteries ........106 The battery charger 107 Specifications 107 The LCD screen 109 Index Index 112 7 ...
...shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously 61 Playing back frame by frame - Jog playback 61 Still image editing Protecting images - Resize 65 Choosing images to your computer - For Windows users 74 Installing the USB driver 75 Installing "Image Transfer 76 Installing "ImageMixer 77 Connecting the camera...unnecessary portions of images that can be saved/ shooting time 97 Menu items 98 SET UP items 102 Precautions 104 The "Memory Stick 105 The nickel-metal hydride batteries ........106 The battery charger 107 Specifications 107 The LCD screen 109 Index Index 112 7 ...
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Identifying the parts 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 A POWER button (16) B Shutter button (22) C Flash (28) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (27)/ AF illuminator (29) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (16) H Finder window I Lens 8 J Access lamp (19) K "Memory Stick" cover (19) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
Identifying the parts 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 A POWER button (16) B Shutter button (22) C Flash (28) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (27)/ AF illuminator (29) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (16) H Finder window I Lens 8 J Access lamp (19) K "Memory Stick" cover (19) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
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... of images that can be recorded or played back allow for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) Image size 5.0M VGA NH-AA-DA (2) (... time the camera can be used when you shoot in Normal mode in every ten shots. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on and off frequently. - Playing back2) still images NH-... 110 Approx. 55 On Approx. 50 Approx. 25 Off Approx. 110 Approx. 55 When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting under the following conditions: - of time or after charging (page 106). ...
... of images that can be recorded or played back allow for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) Image size 5.0M VGA NH-AA-DA (2) (... time the camera can be used when you shoot in Normal mode in every ten shots. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on and off frequently. - Playing back2) still images NH-... 110 Approx. 55 On Approx. 50 Approx. 25 Off Approx. 110 Approx. 55 When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting under the following conditions: - of time or after charging (page 106). ...
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... the "Memory Stick," see page 105. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Label side Terminal side Shooting still images Access lamp 1 , Open the "Memory Stick" cover. The data may not be corrupted. 19 Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is...
... the "Memory Stick," see page 105. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Label side Terminal side Shooting still images Access lamp 1 , Open the "Memory Stick" cover. The data may not be corrupted. 19 Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is...
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.... • When the remaining number of images recordable is more than 9999, ">9999" is indicated. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size. • When the images are shown below show minimum...you want to shoot. Image size and quality Shooting still images You can save fewer images in your "Memory Stick." This means you can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number...
.... • When the remaining number of images recordable is more than 9999, ">9999" is indicated. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size. • When the images are shown below show minimum...you want to shoot. Image size and quality Shooting still images You can save fewer images in your "Memory Stick." This means you can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number...
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... split second depending on the camera. The camera beeps. You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 42). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your finger from ...the shutter button, shooting will be canceled. • When the camera does not...mode (page 26). When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is not complete. Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone with both hands and ...
... split second depending on the camera. The camera beeps. You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 42). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your finger from ...the shutter button, shooting will be canceled. • When the camera does not...mode (page 26). When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is not complete. Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone with both hands and ...
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... focus, exposure, and white balance. Snow mode [ ] See page 54. Program mode shooting [Program] You can set to the (Camera) setting in the "Memory Stick." Beach mode [ ] See page 54. When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image. •...to . 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on the control button. 4 Select the desired camera mode with the camera turned on the control button. 23 Shooting still images The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is automatically shut off to (Camera) and [Mode] (REC Mode). Landscape mode...
... focus, exposure, and white balance. Snow mode [ ] See page 54. Program mode shooting [Program] You can set to the (Camera) setting in the "Memory Stick." Beach mode [ ] See page 54. When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image. •...to . 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on the control button. 4 Select the desired camera mode with the camera turned on the control button. 23 Shooting still images The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is automatically shut off to (Camera) and [Mode] (REC Mode). Landscape mode...
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... at this message disappears, the image has been deleted. To delete other images continuously Select the image you want to delete with V on the camera. Deleting images Deleting still images VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode selector to.../NEXT Delete Exit 3 , Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. Next, select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button. When this point. • You cannot delete protected images (page 63).
... at this message disappears, the image has been deleted. To delete other images continuously Select the image you want to delete with V on the camera. Deleting images Deleting still images VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode selector to.../NEXT Delete Exit 3 , Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. Next, select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button. When this point. • You cannot delete protected images (page 63).
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... the control button. 2 , Press (Delete). Deleting on the Index (nineimage) screen (continued) Deleting on the screen. Select [OK] with b/B on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the Index (triple-image) screen Delete Exit OK Aperture Value: F2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10...
... the control button. 2 , Press (Delete). Deleting on the Index (nineimage) screen (continued) Deleting on the screen. Select [OK] with b/B on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the Index (triple-image) screen Delete Exit OK Aperture Value: F2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10...
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When this message disappears, the image has been deleted. Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 3 , Select [Delete] with V on the control button, then press z. 39 "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the screen.
When this message disappears, the image has been deleted. Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 3 , Select [Delete] with V on the control button, then press z. 39 "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the screen.
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... process is complete. 40 To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z. The "Formatting" message appears on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to SET UP, and turn on the screen. Folder: Change REC. this message disappears, the format is also called "initialization." Formatting...
... process is complete. 40 To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z. The "Formatting" message appears on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to SET UP, and turn on the screen. Folder: Change REC. this message disappears, the format is also called "initialization." Formatting...
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Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector: SET UP Your camera can select the folder used to "999MSDCF." You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." You can carry out this operation even when the mode selector is turned off. • You can create folders up to store ...one folder. FINE Fine Standard ISO P.Quality Mode PFX • The image quality value selected here is preserved even when the camera is set to 4000 images can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. When not creating a new folder, "101MSDCF" folder is automatically created. When ...
Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector: SET UP Your camera can select the folder used to "999MSDCF." You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." You can carry out this operation even when the mode selector is turned off. • You can create folders up to store ...one folder. FINE Fine Standard ISO P.Quality Mode PFX • The image quality value selected here is preserved even when the camera is set to 4000 images can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. When not creating a new folder, "101MSDCF" folder is automatically created. When ...
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... with v/V, [Create REC. Before advanced operations Create REC. A new folder is created with the camera. • The image is stored in the newly selected • Recorded images are recorded in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Of Files: Created: 102MSDCF 0 2003 7 4 1:05...selection screen appears. Creating a new folder a Set the mode selector to other created folder until a different folder is created folders using the camera. Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode selector to SET UP. Select REC. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v , ...
... with v/V, [Create REC. Before advanced operations Create REC. A new folder is created with the camera. • The image is stored in the newly selected • Recorded images are recorded in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Of Files: Created: 102MSDCF 0 2003 7 4 1:05...selection screen appears. Creating a new folder a Set the mode selector to other created folder until a different folder is created folders using the camera. Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode selector to SET UP. Select REC. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v , ...
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... f Press z. c Select the desired mode with v/V. All of the frames will be played back in the midst of frames. Shot images will not be saved in the "Memory Stick." Making "Clip Motion" e Shoot the next frame. Press the shutter button once to delete the images in order, from the ...Set the mode selector to [Clip Motion] in Step 2, repeat Steps 1 to 3 to shoot the next frame, then repeat this camera. • For the number of images you have shot the desired number of shooting 1 In Steps 4 or 5, press b (7). Before operation Set [Moving Image] to . You can select...
... f Press z. c Select the desired mode with v/V. All of the frames will be played back in the midst of frames. Shot images will not be saved in the "Memory Stick." Making "Clip Motion" e Shoot the next frame. Press the shutter button once to delete the images in order, from the ...Set the mode selector to [Clip Motion] in Step 2, repeat Steps 1 to 3 to shoot the next frame, then repeat this camera. • For the number of images you have shot the desired number of shooting 1 In Steps 4 or 5, press b (7). Before operation Set [Moving Image] to . You can select...
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... Mode selector: Select the folder that images you want to play back images from a last-shot one without selecting the folder. 101-0009 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 57 Advanced still image viewing Of Files: Created: 102MSDCF 9 2003 7 4 1:05:34 AM OK BACK/...NEXT O K Cancel e Select [OK] with b/B. Select Folder 2/2 102 Folder Name: No. To cancel the selection In step 5, select [Cancel]. c Select [Folder] with b, then press z. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick...
... Mode selector: Select the folder that images you want to play back images from a last-shot one without selecting the folder. 101-0009 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 57 Advanced still image viewing Of Files: Created: 102MSDCF 9 2003 7 4 1:05:34 AM OK BACK/...NEXT O K Cancel e Select [OK] with b/B. Select Folder 2/2 102 Folder Name: No. To cancel the selection In step 5, select [Cancel]. c Select [Folder] with b, then press z. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick...
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...images, or for giving a presentation. This is retained. • The trimmed image may suffer some deterioration in the selected folder. Advanced still image viewing 59 Playing back successive images - All:Plays back all the images in image quality. • You cannot trim to ....slide show begins. c Select [Slide] with v/V/b/B. To cancel the slide show Mode selector: You can play back recorded images in the "Memory Stick." Off:Plays through the images one after another. Trimming a After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU. b Select ...
...images, or for giving a presentation. This is retained. • The trimmed image may suffer some deterioration in the selected folder. Advanced still image viewing 59 Playing back successive images - All:Plays back all the images in image quality. • You cannot trim to ....slide show begins. c Select [Slide] with v/V/b/B. To cancel the slide show Mode selector: You can play back recorded images in the "Memory Stick." Off:Plays through the images one after another. Trimming a After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU. b Select ...