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... radiation, or a location with a strong magnetic field. during the access lamp is a "Memory Stick Duo". Read "Precautions" (page 94) before operating the camera. • Before you cannot use a "Memory Stick" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the quality standards of... light emission. "Memory Stick Duo": you turn off the power or open the battery cover or "Memory Stick Duo" cover, etc. Be sure to back up the data to record images, this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by inserting it may render the...
... radiation, or a location with a strong magnetic field. during the access lamp is a "Memory Stick Duo". Read "Precautions" (page 94) before operating the camera. • Before you cannot use a "Memory Stick" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the quality standards of... light emission. "Memory Stick Duo": you turn off the power or open the battery cover or "Memory Stick Duo" cover, etc. Be sure to back up the data to record images, this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by inserting it may render the...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto... adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto... adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot...
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... images that can be recorded/viewed 23 Using the mode switch 24 Using the menu Using menu items 26 Menu items 27 Shooting menu 28 (Camera) (EV) 9 (Focus) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Table of contents Notes...of still images and recording time of movies 21 When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory 22 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - Focusing on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color -
... images that can be recorded/viewed 23 Using the mode switch 24 Using the menu Using menu items 26 Menu items 27 Shooting menu 28 (Camera) (EV) 9 (Focus) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Table of contents Notes...of still images and recording time of movies 21 When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory 22 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - Focusing on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color -
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Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 52 Installing the supplied software 54 Copying images to your computer 55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 66 Printing still images How to print still images 68 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 69 Printing at a shop 73 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 75 Warning indicators and messages 87 Others On the "Memory Stick 90 On the batteries 92 Precautions 94 Specifications 95 Index ...96 9
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 52 Installing the supplied software 54 Copying images to your computer 55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 66 Printing still images How to print still images 68 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 69 Printing at a shop 73 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 75 Warning indicators and messages 87 Others On the "Memory Stick 90 On the batteries 92 Precautions 94 Specifications 95 Index ...96 9
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...jack cover P (USB) jack (56) Q Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. • After use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 15 You will be... unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Enjoying the camera K Hook for wrist strap (t "Read This First") L Battery cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") M Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") N...
...jack cover P (USB) jack (56) Q Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. • After use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 15 You will be... unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Enjoying the camera K Hook for wrist strap (t "Read This First") L Battery cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") M Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") N...
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... 1 3 4 2 5 When shooting movies 1 3 + 4 2 5 A Display z M Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (24, 31) White balance (30) STBY REC SL Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Program) (24) Flash mode...
... 1 3 4 2 5 When shooting movies 1 3 + 4 2 5 A Display z M Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (24, 31) White balance (30) STBY REC SL Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Program) (24) Flash mode...
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... Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value (28) Menu/Guide menu (26) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 17 Enjoying the camera Low battery warning (23, 87) Spot metering cross hairs (t step 5 in "Read This First") Display Indication AF range finder frame (29) E Display Indication NR slow shutter... means to [Auto], [80], [100] or [200]). When the shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1/6 second (when [ISO] is set to stabilize the camera. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting.
... Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value (28) Menu/Guide menu (26) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 17 Enjoying the camera Low battery warning (23, 87) Spot metering cross hairs (t step 5 in "Read This First") Display Indication AF range finder frame (29) E Display Indication NR slow shutter... means to [Auto], [80], [100] or [200]). When the shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1/6 second (when [ISO] is set to stabilize the camera. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting.
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... not appear when using the internal memory. When playing back still images M 1 3 4 2 5 When playing back movies 1 3 4 2 5 A Display M 1M - 1.3 Step 12/16 N B Display 101-0012 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Recording mode (24, 31) Image size (31, t step 4 in "Read This First") 18
... not appear when using the internal memory. When playing back still images M 1 3 4 2 5 When playing back movies 1 3 4 2 5 A Display M 1M - 1.3 Step 12/16 N B Display 101-0012 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Recording mode (24, 31) Image size (31, t step 4 in "Read This First") 18
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...once every 30 seconds. - Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 23 of Battery images life (min.) (Approx.) (Approx.) Alkaline On 160 80 (supplied) Off 220 110 NH-AA-DB On 460 230 ...(not supplied) Approx. 10600 Approx. 530 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - When viewing still images Battery No. Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/...
...once every 30 seconds. - Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 23 of Battery images life (min.) (Approx.) (Approx.) Alkaline On 160 80 (supplied) Off 220 110 NH-AA-DB On 460 230 ...(not supplied) Approx. 10600 Approx. 530 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - When viewing still images Battery No. Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/...
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... as a single image with the self timer, a series of a maximum of images shot in the Multi Burst mode - Smart zoom - To play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is not displayed in some Scene modes.... 32 Dividing a series of five images is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the...
... as a single image with the self timer, a series of a maximum of images shot in the Multi Burst mode - Smart zoom - To play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is not displayed in some Scene modes.... 32 Dividing a series of five images is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the...
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...with almost no distortion. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down . This... the shutter button is shown in the [Single] mode. This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator 43 The camera enlarges the image using Smart zoom Size Maximum zoom scale 3M Approx. 4.1× 2M Approx. 5.2× ...
...with almost no distortion. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down . This... the shutter button is shown in the [Single] mode. This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator 43 The camera enlarges the image using Smart zoom Size Maximum zoom scale 3M Approx. 4.1× 2M Approx. 5.2× ...
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...Stick Duo" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with enough capacity or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Copying starts. • Use batteries with v on a "Memory Stick Duo". • Even if you attempt to a "Memory Stick Duo". Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select... [OK] with little remaining capacity, the batteries may run out, causing copying to a different folder. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick Duo" after ...
...Stick Duo" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with enough capacity or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Copying starts. • Use batteries with v on a "Memory Stick Duo". • Even if you attempt to a "Memory Stick Duo". Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select... [OK] with little remaining capacity, the batteries may run out, causing copying to a different folder. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick Duo" after ...
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For a computer without a "Memory Stick" slot Follow Stages 1 through 4 on the camera and the computer. POWER Using your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the batteries shut down too soon. 3 Set the mode switch to , then turn on pages 55 to 59...Windows XP, the installation is unnecessary. 2 Insert batteries with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • When you copy images to your computer 55 For a computer with a "Memory Stick" slot Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from the camera to your computer This section describes the process using...
For a computer without a "Memory Stick" slot Follow Stages 1 through 4 on the camera and the computer. POWER Using your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the batteries shut down too soon. 3 Set the mode switch to , then turn on pages 55 to 59...Windows XP, the installation is unnecessary. 2 Insert batteries with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • When you copy images to your computer 55 For a computer with a "Memory Stick" slot Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from the camera to your computer This section describes the process using...
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... then press z. Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to select (Setup). • An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer. • The quantity ...on the screen of either the same images (1) or different images (2). 1 2 MENU button Control Button • It is recommended to use batteries with enough capacity or an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press MENU to display ...
... then press z. Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to select (Setup). • An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer. • The quantity ...on the screen of either the same images (1) or different images (2). 1 2 MENU button Control Button • It is recommended to use batteries with enough capacity or an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press MENU to display ...
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Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 49). 4 Consult your camera to 86. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 87. 2 Remove batteries, and insert batteries again after about one minute, and turn on pages 76 to be repaired. 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you send your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 49). 4 Consult your camera to 86. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 87. 2 Remove batteries, and insert batteries again after about one minute, and turn on pages 76 to be repaired. 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you send your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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.... Replace them with new ones. • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the poles of batteries or the terminals of the battery cover are dirty so the batteries are discharged. Turn on the camera. • Install the batteries correctly (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • When using the Nickel... but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in "Read This First"). • The batteries are using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the current one due to the memory effect (page 93...
.... Replace them with new ones. • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the poles of batteries or the terminals of the battery cover are dirty so the batteries are discharged. Turn on the camera. • Install the batteries correctly (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • When using the Nickel... but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in "Read This First"). • The batteries are using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the current one due to the memory effect (page 93...
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...[Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of your camera, playback on your computer (page 61). • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file ... in a dark place. • The camera is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in "Read This First"). • The battery level is not a malfunction. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set ...
...[Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of your camera, playback on your computer (page 61). • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file ... in a dark place. • The camera is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in "Read This First"). • The battery level is not a malfunction. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set ...
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...56). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your camera (page 47). 81 Troubleshooting The "Device Manager" appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted...does not recognize your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check "Recommended computer environment" on the camera (t step 2 in "Read This First"). • When the battery level is low, install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in the (Setup) menu (...
...56). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your camera (page 47). 81 Troubleshooting The "Device Manager" appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted...does not recognize your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check "Recommended computer environment" on the camera (t step 2 in "Read This First"). • When the battery level is low, install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in the (Setup) menu (...
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... "Read This First") or use with this camera (page 92). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Remove the batteries, and then, after one minute, insert the batteries and turn on , but the camera does not work . • Use the type of batteries you turn off the camera and leave it (page 94). Cannot identify...
... "Read This First") or use with this camera (page 92). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Remove the batteries, and then, after one minute, insert the batteries and turn on , but the camera does not work . • Use the type of batteries you turn off the camera and leave it (page 94). Cannot identify...
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... "Memory Stick Duo" is damaged. • The terminal section of the camera. E:61:ss E:91:ss E:92:ss • A camera malfunction has occurred. Turn the power off and then on again. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again and reinsert the "Memory ... • Turn the power off and on again (t step 2 in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Install new ones or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First"). C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on again (t step 2 in "Read This First...
... "Memory Stick Duo" is damaged. • The terminal section of the camera. E:61:ss E:91:ss E:92:ss • A camera malfunction has occurred. Turn the power off and then on again. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again and reinsert the "Memory ... • Turn the power off and on again (t step 2 in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Install new ones or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First"). C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on again (t step 2 in "Read This First...