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... with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can use a "Memory Stick" with your camera. There are two types of flash emission may cause irrecoverable damage to get the camera wet. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with excellent contrast. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Carl Zeiss lens This camera is neither...8226; Clean the flash surface before operating the camera. • Before you turn off the power or open the battery cover or "Memory Stick Duo" cover, etc. The heat of "Memory Stick". "Memory Stick Duo": you cannot use the "Memory Stick Duo" by this may not be repairable....
... with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can use a "Memory Stick" with your camera. There are two types of flash emission may cause irrecoverable damage to get the camera wet. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with excellent contrast. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Carl Zeiss lens This camera is neither...8226; Clean the flash surface before operating the camera. • Before you turn off the power or open the battery cover or "Memory Stick Duo" cover, etc. The heat of "Memory Stick". "Memory Stick Duo": you cannot use the "Memory Stick Duo" by this may not be repairable....
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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...
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...
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...the screen display 20 Number 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 - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 23...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 Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the...
...the screen display 20 Number 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 - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 23...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 Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the...
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Folder Copy Setup 1 49 1 Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 50 2 File Number USB Connect Clock Set 8 Viewing menu 35 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 42 Camera 43 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 46 Format Memory Stick Tool 47 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC.
Folder Copy Setup 1 49 1 Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 50 2 File Number USB Connect Clock Set 8 Viewing menu 35 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 42 Camera 43 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 46 Format Memory Stick Tool 47 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC.
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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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Example: An attached image to be cut off when printing (page 84). *** You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 31) You can enjoy even higher picture quality by email ...same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. ** Both edges of the image may be sent by connecting the camera via a "Memory Stick" slot or a USB connection. Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file...
Example: An attached image to be cut off when printing (page 84). *** You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 31) You can enjoy even higher picture quality by email ...same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. ** Both edges of the image may be sent by connecting the camera via a "Memory Stick" slot or a USB connection. Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). R Speaker (bottom) S "Memory Stick Duo" cover (t step 3 in "Read This First") O (USB) 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 (...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). R Speaker (bottom) S "Memory Stick Duo" cover (t step 3 in "Read This First") O (USB) 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 (...
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... the screen on the previous page) 17 Enjoying the camera However, we recommend using the flash for better lighting or using the internal memory. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21...] 1/30" 400 C:32:00 D Display E + Image quality (31) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera.
... the screen on the previous page) 17 Enjoying the camera However, we recommend using the flash for better lighting or using the internal memory. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21...] 1/30" 400 C:32:00 D Display E + Image quality (31) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera.
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... does not appear when using the internal memory. Enjoying the camera C Display 101 101 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 D Display +2.0EV 500 F3.5 Indication PictBridge connecting (70) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) Image number/Number of...
... does not appear when using the internal memory. Enjoying the camera C Display 101 101 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 D Display +2.0EV 500 F3.5 Indication PictBridge connecting (70) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) Image number/Number of...
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... • The number of images listed is for movies that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the size set to that can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera. Enjoying the camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number...
... • The number of images listed is for movies that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the size set to that can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera. Enjoying the camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number...
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...; Movies with a USB cable, you cannot copy data on a "Memory Stick Duo" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with the image size set to the internal memory. 22 When a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can be performed on images on a hard disc of the following...
...; Movies with a USB cable, you cannot copy data on a "Memory Stick Duo" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with the image size set to the internal memory. 22 When a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can be performed on images on a hard disc of the following...
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... of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the conditions of use.... and the battery life are decreased under the following situations: - (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]. - [AF Mode] is low. 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/viewed and...
... of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the conditions of use.... and the battery life are decreased under the following situations: - (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]. - [AF Mode] is low. 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/viewed and...
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...frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is set to (No flash). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is displayed as a... single image with the Multi Burst function, the image is full, the Burst stops. • You may not be able to [Auto] • When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode - Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when (Camera...
...frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is set to (No flash). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is displayed as a... single image with the Multi Burst function, the image is full, the Burst stops. • You may not be able to [Auto] • When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode - Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when (Camera...
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... The default settings are created in the "Memory Stick Duo" and the first or last image in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick Duo" (page 47). OK See the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back when using the camera with v, then press z. Using the menu...
... The default settings are created in the "Memory Stick Duo" and the first or last image in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick Duo" (page 47). OK See the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back when using the camera with v, then press z. Using the menu...
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Select [Off] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" erases all the data stored on the operation t page 26 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of "To ...
Select [Off] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" erases all the data stored on the operation t page 26 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of "To ...
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... 3:2 or 16:9. • When you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select (Resize) with b/B on the image. 38 For details on the "Memory Stick Duo". After all images in a continuous loop. Plays back all images stored on the operation t page 26 Image Folder All Plays back all the images...
... 3:2 or 16:9. • When you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select (Resize) with b/B on the image. 38 For details on the "Memory Stick Duo". After all images in a continuous loop. Plays back all images stored on the operation t page 26 Image Folder All Plays back all the images...
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... rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the operation t page 26 Rotates a still image. OK See the following procedure. Also note that number is skipped. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo...
... rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the operation t page 26 Rotates a still image. OK See the following procedure. Also note that number is skipped. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo...
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... procedure. The format is inserted in the camera. Internal Memory Tool For details on the control button, then press z. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the operation t page 42 This item does not appear when a "Memory Stick Duo" is complete. 46 appears. 2 Select... [OK] with . The default settings are marked with v, then press z. The message "All data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
... procedure. The format is inserted in the camera. Internal Memory Tool For details on the control button, then press z. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the operation t page 42 This item does not appear when a "Memory Stick Duo" is complete. 46 appears. 2 Select... [OK] with . The default settings are marked with v, then press z. The message "All data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
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... Using the Setup screen 2 Select [OK] with v on a "Memory Stick Duo", including even protected images. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. • Up to "999MSDCF." • Images are marked with the camera. The format is automatically created. • For more information, see... formatting irrevocably erases all data on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in Memory Stick will be stored in the camera. Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". OK See the following procedure. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is complete...
... Using the Setup screen 2 Select [OK] with v on a "Memory Stick Duo", including even protected images. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. • Up to "999MSDCF." • Images are marked with the camera. The format is automatically created. • For more information, see... formatting irrevocably erases all data on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in Memory Stick will be stored in the camera. Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". OK See the following procedure. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is complete...
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... with enough capacity or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick Duo" after copying. The message "All data in (Internal Memory Tool) (page 46). • You cannot select a folder copied on the control button, ... operation t page 42 Change REC. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the copying. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on a "Memory Stick Duo". • Even if you attempt to a different folder. Copying starts. • Use batteries with little...
... with enough capacity or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick Duo" after copying. The message "All data in (Internal Memory Tool) (page 46). • You cannot select a folder copied on the control button, ... operation t page 42 Change REC. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the copying. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on a "Memory Stick Duo". • Even if you attempt to a different folder. Copying starts. • Use batteries with little...