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...regulate disposal of the battery used to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with your nearest Sony service station. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Please consult with or mark) must be sure to this digital camera. For more information...rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. If the plug supplied with this product. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ...
...regulate disposal of the battery used to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with your nearest Sony service station. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Please consult with or mark) must be sure to this digital camera. For more information...rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. If the plug supplied with this product. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ...
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...the last image shot - Voice 53 Shooting according to use the control button 16 Setting the date and time 17 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 19 Setting the still image size 20 Image size and quality 21 Basic still image shooting ...close-ups - Burst 3 51 Shooting still images for e-mail - using your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries 10 Charging the batteries 10 Inserting the batteries 12 Using an external power source 15 Using your camera abroad 15 Turning your camera .. 41 Changing menu settings 41 ...
...the last image shot - Voice 53 Shooting according to use the control button 16 Setting the date and time 17 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 19 Setting the still image size 20 Image size and quality 21 Basic still image shooting ...close-ups - Burst 3 51 Shooting still images for e-mail - using your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries 10 Charging the batteries 10 Inserting the batteries 12 Using an external power source 15 Using your camera abroad 15 Turning your camera .. 41 Changing menu settings 41 ...
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Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously 61 Playing back ...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 Print (DPOF) mark 66 On... users 74 Installing the USB driver 75 Installing "Image Transfer 76 Installing "ImageMixer 77 Connecting the camera to print - Jog playback 61 Still image editing Protecting images - For Macintosh users 84 Creating a Video CD 86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87...
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously 61 Playing back ...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 Print (DPOF) mark 66 On... users 74 Installing the USB driver 75 Installing "Image Transfer 76 Installing "ImageMixer 77 Connecting the camera to print - Jog playback 61 Still image editing Protecting images - For Macintosh users 84 Creating a Video CD 86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87...
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J RESET button (87) K DC IN jack (15) 1 q; L (USB) jack (78) 2 qa M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (34) 3 4 N Battery cover qs O OPEN button (12) qd P Wrist strap hook 5 qf Attaching the wrist strap 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) D Finder (30) Q Jack... playback) (33) B Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (16)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (28/27/24/ 26) C Mode selector (17) : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies/Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images lamp (red) (27/23) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (22) (Flash charge) lamp (orange...
J RESET button (87) K DC IN jack (15) 1 q; L (USB) jack (78) 2 qa M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (34) 3 4 N Battery cover qs O OPEN button (12) qd P Wrist strap hook 5 qf Attaching the wrist strap 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) D Finder (30) Q Jack... playback) (33) B Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (16)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (28/27/24/ 26) C Mode selector (17) : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies/Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images lamp (red) (27/23) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (22) (Flash charge) lamp (orange...
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... in temperatures below 5°C (41°F). - If some batteries are used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, nicad batteries If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to raise the + end, then remove the...
... in temperatures below 5°C (41°F). - If some batteries are used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, nicad batteries If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to raise the + end, then remove the...
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Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of danger from which a battery temporarily accepts a less than full charge. • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 59) and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - If this happens, repeatedly using up . •...
Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of danger from which a battery temporarily accepts a less than full charge. • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 59) and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - If this happens, repeatedly using up . •...
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... with a dry cloth. Close the battery cover while holding the batteries in the direction of the camera can be greatly reduced. 1 3 , Close the battery cover. The cover is closed when it opens out. 2 , Insert the batteries. To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end, open the battery cover upward, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you do...
... with a dry cloth. Close the battery cover while holding the batteries in the direction of the camera can be greatly reduced. 1 3 , Close the battery cover. The cover is closed when it opens out. 2 , Insert the batteries. To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end, open the battery cover upward, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you do...
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... off . We recommend that you can shoot for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If the LCD screen is set [Power Save] in Setup 1 to [On]. The factory setting of the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on . 13 When the... Power Save function is On • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is pushed down halfway. • While...
... off . We recommend that you can shoot for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If the LCD screen is set [Power Save] in Setup 1 to [On]. The factory setting of the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on . 13 When the... Power Save function is On • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is pushed down halfway. • While...
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... every 30 seconds. - At low temperatures. - Turning the camera on and off once in every ten shots. Inserting the batteries (continued) Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded or...] is set to [Off]. - The guidelines for each shot. - Playing back2) still images NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. Using the zoom heavily - Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) Image size 5.0M VGA NH... for the length of use. After using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting under the following conditions: - Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on ...
... every 30 seconds. - At low temperatures. - Turning the camera on and off once in every ten shots. Inserting the batteries (continued) Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded or...] is set to [Off]. - The guidelines for each shot. - Playing back2) still images NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. Using the zoom heavily - Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) Image size 5.0M VGA NH... for the length of use. After using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting under the following conditions: - Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on ...
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...(wall socket) [b]. Other AC adaptors cannot be used with this may cause a malfunction. 15 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electrical transformer (travel converter), as it is connected to 240 V AC..., 50/60 Hz. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera in any country or area with the v mark facing toward the LCD screen. • Be sure to a...AC Adaptor and to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Connect the plug with the supplied battery charger or AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to the wall outlet (wall socket), even if the...
...(wall socket) [b]. Other AC adaptors cannot be used with this may cause a malfunction. 15 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electrical transformer (travel converter), as it is connected to 240 V AC..., 50/60 Hz. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera in any country or area with the v mark facing toward the LCD screen. • Be sure to a...AC Adaptor and to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Connect the plug with the supplied battery charger or AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to the wall outlet (wall socket), even if the...
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...Clock Set screen appears (page 17). To turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • Do not remove the batteries or AC Adaptor with the mode selector set to [Off]: approximately three minutes How to use the control button to turn ... Voice E-Mail Burst 3 Normal REC Mode To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the camera while using the batteries, power is set to or , the lens begins to preserve battery power. The Auto Power Off function If no tasks are being played back • A slide show is being shown • A...
...Clock Set screen appears (page 17). To turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • Do not remove the batteries or AC Adaptor with the mode selector set to [Off]: approximately three minutes How to use the control button to turn ... Voice E-Mail Burst 3 Normal REC Mode To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the camera while using the batteries, power is set to or , the lens begins to preserve battery power. The Auto Power Off function If no tasks are being played back • A slide show is being shown • A...
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... Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / OK 1/ 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 3 , Select the desired date format with v/V on the camera. If this operation even when the mode selector is set to turn on the control button, then press z. You can carry out this happens,... start from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page 105), the Clock Set screen automatically reappears. Getting started Setting the...
... Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / OK 1/ 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 3 , Select the desired date format with v/V on the camera. If this operation even when the mode selector is set to turn on the control button, then press z. You can carry out this happens,... start from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page 105), the Clock Set screen automatically reappears. Getting started Setting the...
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... with v/ V on , power is set the shooting functions in the menu settings as follows: Program Auto Camera Mode Auto mode shooting [Auto] You can display are performed for a while with the batteries, if no tasks are limited to your subject easily since this mode, (P. Twilight portratit mode [ ] See ... multi-pattern metering (pages 44, 47). Twilight mode [ ] See page 54. The menu items you are shooting with the camera turned on the control button. 23 Shooting still images When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When you can shoot your...
... with v/ V on , power is set the shooting functions in the menu settings as follows: Program Auto Camera Mode Auto mode shooting [Auto] You can display are performed for a while with the batteries, if no tasks are limited to your subject easily since this mode, (P. Twilight portratit mode [ ] See ... multi-pattern metering (pages 44, 47). Twilight mode [ ] See page 54. The menu items you are shooting with the camera turned on the control button. 23 Shooting still images When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When you can shoot your...
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... mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro) with the finder Finder All of the available indicators are turned off The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order...
... mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro) with the finder Finder All of the available indicators are turned off The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order...
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... computer, connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using weak batteries, copying may fail or the data may be corrupted if the camera shuts off due to weak batteries. • For further details on the AC Adaptor, see page 15. • For further details on ...supplied USB cable to page 81. USB MODE NORMAL Access indicators* "USB MODE NORMAL" appears on your computer and the camera. When you want to copy into the camera. • Be sure to use fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Proceed to the (USB) jack of the...
... computer, connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using weak batteries, copying may fail or the data may be corrupted if the camera shuts off due to weak batteries. • For further details on the AC Adaptor, see page 15. • For further details on ...supplied USB cable to page 81. USB MODE NORMAL Access indicators* "USB MODE NORMAL" appears on your computer and the camera. When you want to copy into the camera. • Be sure to use fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Proceed to the (USB) jack of the...
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... will clear the date and time settings, etc.) RESET Troubleshooting 3 Consult your camera (page 15). • The batteries are discharged. The battery runs down too quickly. • You are recording/playing back images in the remaining battery time information. • The batteries are dead (page 106). - p To restore the batteries to your Sony dealer or local authorized...
... will clear the date and time settings, etc.) RESET Troubleshooting 3 Consult your camera (page 15). • The batteries are discharged. The battery runs down too quickly. • You are recording/playing back images in the remaining battery time information. • The batteries are dead (page 106). - p To restore the batteries to your Sony dealer or local authorized...
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... is set to or . • You set to or . The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. • While shooting still images, (Camera) is not set the focus preset distance. movie (MPEG movie). • The LCD screen is set to [5.0M] or [4.5M (3:2)]. p Set the mode selector... discharged. p Set the macro recording mode. settings. Symptom The power turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (when [Power Save] is too low. Unable to place the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance when shooting (page 26). ...
... is set to or . • You set to or . The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. • While shooting still images, (Camera) is not set the focus preset distance. movie (MPEG movie). • The LCD screen is set to [5.0M] or [4.5M (3:2)]. p Set the mode selector... discharged. p Set the macro recording mode. settings. Symptom The power turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (when [Power Save] is too low. Unable to place the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance when shooting (page 26). ...
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... still images cannot be cut a movie. You cannot install the - p Turn on your computer without using the supplied USB cable. p Use the supplied USB cable (page 78). • The USB cable is too low. settings. • The USB connectors on the camera (page 16). • The battery ...level is not connected securely. your OS can be attached to movie - (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion files. • The movie is not installed. or not your computer with the camera. p Install the USB driver (page 75...
... still images cannot be cut a movie. You cannot install the - p Turn on your computer without using the supplied USB cable. p Use the supplied USB cable (page 78). • The USB cable is too low. settings. • The USB connectors on the camera (page 16). • The battery ...level is not connected securely. your OS can be attached to movie - (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion files. • The movie is not installed. or not your computer with the camera. p Install the USB driver (page 75...
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...connected securely. If this does not work, press the RESET button located inside the jack cover with charged batteries or use it securely to the DC IN jack of the camera and to protect accidental erasure (page 105). The lens gets fogged. • Condensation is not a... etc.) You cannot identify the - Symptom You cannot format a "Memory Stick." p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the batteries and turn off the camera, leave the camera for a long time. use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (pages 10, 12, 15). Troubleshooting 93 You have formatted a "Memory Stick...
...connected securely. If this does not work, press the RESET button located inside the jack cover with charged batteries or use it securely to the DC IN jack of the camera and to protect accidental erasure (page 105). The lens gets fogged. • Condensation is not a... etc.) You cannot identify the - Symptom You cannot format a "Memory Stick." p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the batteries and turn off the camera, leave the camera for a long time. use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (pages 10, 12, 15). Troubleshooting 93 You have formatted a "Memory Stick...
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... protect • The image is available only for viewing with the same first three digits number already exists in the "Memory Stick." Image size over • You are playing...123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder. Invalid operation • You are still 5 to the recording position (page 105). Format the "Memory Stick" again (page 40). No ...(MPEG movie). Warnings and messages The following messages appear on equipment other than your camera. • The battery level is low or zero. You cannot record images. Cannot record • You...
... protect • The image is available only for viewing with the same first three digits number already exists in the "Memory Stick." Image size over • You are playing...123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder. Invalid operation • You are still 5 to the recording position (page 105). Format the "Memory Stick" again (page 40). No ...(MPEG movie). Warnings and messages The following messages appear on equipment other than your camera. • The battery level is low or zero. You cannot record images. Cannot record • You...