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... Zeiss lens which in insufficient light emission. Read "Precautions" (page 94) before operating the camera. • Before you turn off the power or open the battery cover or "Memory Stick Duo" cover, etc. Notes on using your camera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used . • For details...
... Zeiss lens which in insufficient light emission. Read "Precautions" (page 94) before operating the camera. • Before you turn off the power or open the battery cover or "Memory Stick Duo" cover, etc. Notes on using your camera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used . • For details...
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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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... 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 On "... your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Table of contents Notes on the screen 16 Changing 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 ...
... 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 On "... your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Table of contents Notes on the screen 16 Changing 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 ...
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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. 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.
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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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... (page 84). *** You can select the compression ratio when digital images are recorded in the 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...
... (page 84). *** You can select the compression ratio when digital images are recorded in the 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...
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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 (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 ...
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 (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 ...
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... shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1/6 second (when [ISO] is set to [Auto], [80], [100] or [200]). Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21) Multi Burst interval (32) Remaining number of recordable images (21) Self-timer (t step ...(28) Menu/Guide menu (26) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 17 Enjoying the camera However, we recommend using the flash for better lighting or using the internal memory. C Display 1M Indication Image size (31, t step 4 in "Read This First") FINE STD 101...
... shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1/6 second (when [ISO] is set to [Auto], [80], [100] or [200]). Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21) Multi Burst interval (32) Remaining number of recordable images (21) Self-timer (t step ...(28) Menu/Guide menu (26) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 17 Enjoying the camera However, we recommend using the flash for better lighting or using the internal memory. C Display 1M Indication Image size (31, t step 4 in "Read This First") FINE STD 101...
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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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...06:02 0:21:47 5:47:05 0:12:20 0:44:27 11:44:22 0:25:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 • Movies with this camera, the display may vary depending on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • For image size and image quality, see page 12. • When images recorded using the internal... memory is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 38). The recording time of remaining shootable images is equivalent to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera. The values may...
...06:02 0:21:47 5:47:05 0:12:20 0:44:27 11:44:22 0:25:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 • Movies with this camera, the display may vary depending on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • For image size and image quality, see page 12. • When images recorded using the internal... memory is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 38). The recording time of remaining shootable images is equivalent to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera. The values may...
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... the internal memory. 22 When a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you cannot copy data on a computer to [640(Fine)] cannot be performed on images in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with a capacity of internal memory. To copy (back up ) data without a "Memory Stick Duo...
... the internal memory. 22 When a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you cannot copy data on a computer to [640(Fine)] cannot be performed on images in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with a capacity of internal memory. To copy (back up ) data without a "Memory Stick Duo...
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... temperature of 25°C (77°F). The zoom is used frequently. - [AF Mode] is low. - The surrounding temperature is set to [Monitor]. - The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under... [Normal] mode with an image size of image size. The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on and off once every ten times. • The...
... temperature of 25°C (77°F). The zoom is used frequently. - [AF Mode] is low. - The surrounding temperature is set to [Monitor]. - The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under... [Normal] mode with an image size of image size. The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on and off once every ten times. • The...
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...REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [1/30] when (Camera) is set to (No flash). • When recording with 16 frames. • The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode - To play back images shot in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 25). Smart... internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is 1M. • You may not be able to resume playback in series. • You cannot use the following procedures: - On the [Burst] • The flash is set to [Auto] • When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not...
...REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [1/30] when (Camera) is set to (No flash). • When recording with 16 frames. • The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode - To play back images shot in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 25). Smart... internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is 1M. • You may not be able to resume playback in series. • You cannot use the following procedures: - On the [Burst] • The flash is set to [Auto] • When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not...
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... created in the "Memory Stick Duo" and the first or last image in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick Duo" (page 47). Folder] (page 47) • To change the folder or create a new one. • To create a new folder t [Create REC. z On the folder The camera stores images in the... See the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back when using the camera with "Memory Stick Duo". Folder] (page 48) • When multiple folders are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to either...
... created in the "Memory Stick Duo" and the first or last image in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick Duo" (page 47). Folder] (page 47) • To change the folder or create a new one. • To create a new folder t [Create REC. z On the folder The camera stores images in the... See the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back when using the camera with "Memory Stick Duo". Folder] (page 48) • When multiple folders are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to either...
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... be recovered. • It may take some time to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" erases all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of "To protect images in single-image mode." DPOF Adds a (Print...
... be recovered. • It may take some time to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" erases all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of "To protect images in single-image mode." DPOF Adds a (Print...
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For details on the "Memory Stick Duo". The original image is retained even after resizing. 6M 3M The setting size is just a guideline. 2M t step 4 in "Read This First" • You ...
For details on the "Memory Stick Duo". The original image is retained even after resizing. 6M 3M The setting size is just a guideline. 2M t step 4 in "Read This First" • You ...
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...Cancel Cancels division. 39 This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" capacity is deleted and that you cannot restore files once you attach movies to rotate images shot with v/V, then press z. • You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or... with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] 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.
...Cancel Cancels division. 39 This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" capacity is deleted and that you cannot restore files once you attach movies to rotate images shot with v/V, then press z. • You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or... with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] 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.
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... erases all data in internal memory will be erased Ready?" appears. 2 Select [OK] with . OK See the following procedure. 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 ...The message "All data in the internal memory, including even protected images. Internal Memory Tool For details on the control button, then press z. The format is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with v, ...
... erases all data in internal memory will be erased Ready?" appears. 2 Select [OK] with . OK See the following procedure. 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 ...The message "All data in the internal memory, including even protected images. Internal Memory Tool For details on the control button, then press z. The format is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with v, ...
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...?" OK See the following procedure. The message "All data in the camera. The format is inserted in Memory Stick will be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a "Memory Stick Duo", including even protected images. The default settings are recorded in a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording images. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK...
...?" OK See the following procedure. The message "All data in the camera. The format is inserted in Memory Stick will be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a "Memory Stick Duo", including even protected images. The default settings are recorded in a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording images. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK...
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... even after copying, then execute the [Format] command in the internal memory to a "Memory Stick Duo". To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick Duo" after copying. Copy Copies all images in (Internal Memory Tool) (page 46). • You cannot select a folder copied on... Change REC. Cancel Cancels the copying. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. OK See the following procedure. For details on a "Memory Stick Duo". • Even if you attempt to copy image ...
... even after copying, then execute the [Format] command in the internal memory to a "Memory Stick Duo". To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick Duo" after copying. Copy Copies all images in (Internal Memory Tool) (page 46). • You cannot select a folder copied on... Change REC. Cancel Cancels the copying. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. OK See the following procedure. For details on a "Memory Stick Duo". • Even if you attempt to copy image ...