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... of the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. For more of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged... CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 3 RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. The shielded interface cable recommended in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
... of the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. For more of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged... CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 3 RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. The shielded interface cable recommended in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
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...Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of contents Before using your camera 4 Introduction 8 Identifying the parts 9 Getting started Charging the battery pack 11 Using an external power source 14 Using your camera abroad 14 Turning on a TV screen 33 Deleting still images Deleting images ...35 Formatting a CD-RW 38 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 15 How to use the...
...Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of contents Before using your camera 4 Introduction 8 Identifying the parts 9 Getting started Charging the battery pack 11 Using an external power source 14 Using your camera abroad 14 Turning on a TV screen 33 Deleting still images Deleting images ...35 Formatting a CD-RW 38 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 15 How to use the...
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...of images that can be saved or shooting time 99 Menu items 101 SET UP items 105 Precautions 107 On discs 108 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .........109 Specifications 111 The LCD screen 113 Index Index 116 7 Slide Show 61 Rotating still images - Rotate 62 Playing back images...76 Using the supplied 8cm CD adapter... 77 Viewing images through a CD-ROM drive 78 Image file storage destinations and image file names 79 Copying images into your computer through a USB connection 81 Installing the PTP Manager 81 Installing "ImageMixer 83 Connecting the camera to print - Playback zoom...
...of images that can be saved or shooting time 99 Menu items 101 SET UP items 105 Precautions 107 On discs 108 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .........109 Specifications 111 The LCD screen 113 Index Index 116 7 Slide Show 61 Rotating still images - Rotate 62 Playing back images...76 Using the supplied 8cm CD adapter... 77 Viewing images through a CD-ROM drive 78 Image file storage destinations and image file names 79 Copying images into your computer through a USB connection 81 Installing the PTP Manager 81 Installing "ImageMixer 83 Connecting the camera to print - Playback zoom...
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... pixels is determined according to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Do not touch the microphone while recording. • The "3.2 MEGA PIXELS" indicated on the camera shows the number of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Identifying the parts... See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 8 2 9 3 0 4 5 6 Attaching the shoulder strap 7 A POWER button (15) B POWER lamp (15) C Shutter button (22) D Microphone E Lens F Battery cover (11) G Tripod...
... pixels is determined according to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Do not touch the microphone while recording. • The "3.2 MEGA PIXELS" indicated on the camera shows the number of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Identifying the parts... See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 8 2 9 3 0 4 5 6 Attaching the shoulder strap 7 A POWER button (15) B POWER lamp (15) C Shutter button (22) D Microphone E Lens F Battery cover (11) G Tripod...
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.... • Clean the DC plug of the battery compartment up. Use of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates only with a metallic object, as illustrated. Insert the battery pack with a dry cotton bud. Getting started Charging the battery pack Getting started 1 , Open the battery cover. Connect the DC plug with the...
.... • Clean the DC plug of the battery compartment up. Use of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates only with a metallic object, as illustrated. Insert the battery pack with a dry cotton bud. Getting started Charging the battery pack Getting started 1 , Open the battery cover. Connect the DC plug with the...
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... of 25°C (77°F). Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Charging time (min.) Approx. 150 12 To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery cover. Charging time Approximate time to a wall outlet. Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows... AF • The black portion of the arrow, and remove the battery pack. • Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of the battery remaining indicator in the illustration shows the actual remaining time. •...
... of 25°C (77°F). Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Charging time (min.) Approx. 150 12 To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery cover. Charging time Approximate time to a wall outlet. Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows... AF • The black portion of the arrow, and remove the battery pack. • Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of the battery remaining indicator in the illustration shows the actual remaining time. •...
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... Approx. 1900 Approx. 160 Approx. 2000 Approx. 170 2) Viewing single images in order at about five second intervals Shooting movies3) NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Continuous shooting Approx. 150 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The flash is switched alternately between the W...) No. The flash strobes once every two times - of use it more and more and as necessary. The camera has been turned on the conditions of images Battery life (min.) 3.1M Approx. 270 Approx. 135 VGA Approx. 290 Approx. 145 1) Shooting in the SET UP...
... Approx. 1900 Approx. 160 Approx. 2000 Approx. 170 2) Viewing single images in order at about five second intervals Shooting movies3) NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Continuous shooting Approx. 150 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The flash is switched alternately between the W...) No. The flash strobes once every two times - of use it more and more and as necessary. The camera has been turned on the conditions of images Battery life (min.) 3.1M Approx. 270 Approx. 135 VGA Approx. 290 Approx. 145 1) Shooting in the SET UP...
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...15 The auto power-off . Auto power-off function If you turn on your camera POWER POWER button POWER lamp , Press POWER. Turning off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. When you do not operate the camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 16). The auto ...power-off your camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, ...
...15 The auto power-off . Auto power-off function If you turn on your camera POWER POWER button POWER lamp , Press POWER. Turning off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. When you do not operate the camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 16). The auto ...power-off your camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, ...
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... this happens, reset the date and time, by starting from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, is set to , SCN, or . • To change the date and time, set the mode dial...
... this happens, reset the date and time, by starting from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, is set to , SCN, or . • To change the date and time, set the mode dial...
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... or a luminous body. • A flashing subject. • A backlit subject. See page 43 for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off the power, remove the battery pack, or open the disc cover at this lamp is flashing. Mode dial for still image shooting When shooting still images with... your camera, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using menus (pages 40 and 101). There ...
... or a luminous body. • A flashing subject. • A backlit subject. See page 43 for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off the power, remove the battery pack, or open the disc cover at this lamp is flashing. Mode dial for still image shooting When shooting still images with... your camera, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using menus (pages 40 and 101). There ...
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...adjusted using the green frame. When you shoot using the AF lock method. MENU a Set the mode dial to the AF response and the battery consumption. AF focus range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to green. The menu appears. , SCN c ...9 (Focus) with b/B, then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF] with v/V. The focus is the factory setting. Mode dial: /SCN/ Multipoint AF The camera calculates the distance in three places to focus on the subject because it is adjusted, the color of the frame. Control button Mode dial Center...
...adjusted using the green frame. When you shoot using the AF lock method. MENU a Set the mode dial to the AF response and the battery consumption. AF focus range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to green. The menu appears. , SCN c ...9 (Focus) with b/B, then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF] with v/V. The focus is the factory setting. Mode dial: /SCN/ Multipoint AF The camera calculates the distance in three places to focus on the subject because it is adjusted, the color of the frame. Control button Mode dial Center...
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...over a wide range from the following cases, and the C AF indicator flashes. Continuous AF The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down . • Battery consumption may not be faster than in Single AF mode. This allows shooting of moving subjects. ...you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to adjust the focus even after the lock is completed in the following three focus modes for your camera. The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is locked. Choosing a focus operation - When shooting in Monitoring AF mode. - Monitoring AF...
...over a wide range from the following cases, and the C AF indicator flashes. Continuous AF The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down . • Battery consumption may not be faster than in Single AF mode. This allows shooting of moving subjects. ...you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to adjust the focus even after the lock is completed in the following three focus modes for your camera. The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is locked. Choosing a focus operation - When shooting in Monitoring AF mode. - Monitoring AF...
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... the settings including date and time are cleared.) RESET button 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). - 88 Battery pack and power Symptom You cannot charge the battery pack. The /CHG lamp does not • The AC Adaptor is...
... the settings including date and time are cleared.) RESET button 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). - 88 Battery pack and power Symptom You cannot charge the battery pack. The /CHG lamp does not • The AC Adaptor is...
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... Adapter (page 14). Cause Solution • You have used the camera for about three minutes when using a battery pack, the camera turns off suddenly. p Turn on the camera. Troubleshooting 89 p Charge the battery pack (page 11). p Replace the battery pack with a new one . • The battery pack is not installed correctly. • The AC Adaptor is disconnected...
... Adapter (page 14). Cause Solution • You have used the camera for about three minutes when using a battery pack, the camera turns off suddenly. p Turn on the camera. Troubleshooting 89 p Charge the battery pack (page 11). p Replace the battery pack with a new one . • The battery pack is not installed correctly. • The AC Adaptor is disconnected...
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...your computer are not using the correct copy procedure for the ones connected to your camera. p Turn on your camera. • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is compatible. p Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for your computer is low....). p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. p Install PTP Manager (page 81). p Follow the designated copy procedure for Sony" application software, click on HELP. Computers Symptom Cause Solution You do not know if the OS - Manager. Make sure that "USB Mode"...
...your computer are not using the correct copy procedure for the ones connected to your camera. p Turn on your camera. • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is compatible. p Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for your computer is low....). p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. p Install PTP Manager (page 81). p Follow the designated copy procedure for Sony" application software, click on HELP. Computers Symptom Cause Solution You do not know if the OS - Manager. Make sure that "USB Mode"...
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...disc. Troubleshooting 95 A file error occurs when you play back a file. p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of the camera using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC Adaptor is not connected securely. • The built-in microcomputer ... (All the settings including date and time are not using a fine-tipped object, then turn on the screen. Others Symptom Your camera does not work . Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 109). The lens gets fogged. You cannot identify an indicator on the...
...disc. Troubleshooting 95 A file error occurs when you play back a file. p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of the camera using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC Adaptor is not connected securely. • The built-in microcomputer ... (All the settings including date and time are not using a fine-tipped object, then turn on the screen. Others Symptom Your camera does not work . Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 109). The lens gets fogged. You cannot identify an indicator on the...
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...disc (page 18). • Trouble has occurred with your camera. Dew error • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camera. Cannot create more folders • The folder whose first three digits of a size larger than can be recorded. Not initialized ...• The disc has not been initialized, so images cannot be read due to evaporate before use (page 108). Initialize the disc (page 19). File error • An error occurred while playing back the image. For "InfoLITHIUM" battery • The battery...
...disc (page 18). • Trouble has occurred with your camera. Dew error • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camera. Cannot create more folders • The folder whose first three digits of a size larger than can be recorded. Not initialized ...• The disc has not been initialized, so images cannot be read due to evaporate before use (page 108). Initialize the disc (page 19). File error • An error occurred while playing back the image. For "InfoLITHIUM" battery • The battery...
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... an error. • The amount of remaining battery time left. • A CD-R or disc that has not been finalized is inserted. • A CD-R is inserted. • A disc formatted with equipment other than your camera (page 38). • A problem with your camera is inserted. Troubleshooting 97 Message Not enough battery E Can not unfinalize Can not format Format...
... an error. • The amount of remaining battery time left. • A CD-R or disc that has not been finalized is inserted. • A CD-R is inserted. • A disc formatted with equipment other than your camera (page 38). • A problem with your camera is inserted. Troubleshooting 97 Message Not enough battery E Can not unfinalize Can not format Format...
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... button.) - Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to NTSC mode (e.g., USA, Japan). - Displayed only when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Turns on the recorded images. Sets the video output signal to see when using your... camera with the battery pack. - Folder OK / Cancel Change REC. Assigns numbers to the disc (page 57). (Setup 1) 1 Item LCD Brightness LCD Backlight Beep A Language Clock Set ...
... button.) - Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to NTSC mode (e.g., USA, Japan). - Displayed only when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Turns on the recorded images. Sets the video output signal to see when using your... camera with the battery pack. - Folder OK / Cancel Change REC. Assigns numbers to the disc (page 57). (Setup 1) 1 Item LCD Brightness LCD Backlight Beep A Language Clock Set ...
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... available blower. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. Precautions On handling the camera Do not carry the camera by the disc cover Do not touch the rotating disc This may not properly charge the battery pack. Do not ...leave the camera in the sun. The camera body may cause the camera to keep dust out. This may become...
... available blower. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. Precautions On handling the camera Do not carry the camera by the disc cover Do not touch the rotating disc This may not properly charge the battery pack. Do not ...leave the camera in the sun. The camera body may cause the camera to keep dust out. This may become...