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... TV screen 41 Deleting still images Deleting images 43 Formatting a recording medium 45 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 47 Changing menu settings 47 Changing items in the SET UP screen 48 How to use the multi-selector 18 Setting the date ...19 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a recording medium 21 Switching the recording medium........ 21 Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 22 Inserting and removing a Microdrive/ CF card 23 Setting the still image size 24 Image size and quality 25 Basic still image shooting - Exposure Bracket 63 ...
... TV screen 41 Deleting still images Deleting images 43 Formatting a recording medium 45 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 47 Changing menu settings 47 Changing items in the SET UP screen 48 How to use the multi-selector 18 Setting the date ...19 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a recording medium 21 Switching the recording medium........ 21 Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 22 Inserting and removing a Microdrive/ CF card 23 Setting the still image size 24 Image size and quality 25 Basic still image shooting - Exposure Bracket 63 ...
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...137) B (Flash) lamp (68) C Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18) D Jack cover (14, 17) E A/V OUT (MONO) jack (41) F (USB) jack (109) G DC IN jack (14, 17) H /CF ("Memory Stick"/CF card) switch (21) I Access lamp (22) 10 SET UP: To set the SET UP items :To shoot movies :To view or edit images K AE LOCK.../ (Delete) button (43, q; 62) L Command dial (48) qa M OPEN (CF) lever (23) qs N CF card cover (23) qd O CF card eject lever (24) qf qg J Mode dial (27) :To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode P: To shoot still images in program auto...
...137) B (Flash) lamp (68) C Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18) D Jack cover (14, 17) E A/V OUT (MONO) jack (41) F (USB) jack (109) G DC IN jack (14, 17) H /CF ("Memory Stick"/CF card) switch (21) I Access lamp (22) 10 SET UP: To set the SET UP items :To shoot movies :To view or edit images K AE LOCK.../ (Delete) button (43, q; 62) L Command dial (48) qa M OPEN (CF) lever (23) qs N CF card cover (23) qd O CF card eject lever (24) qf qg J Mode dial (27) :To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode P: To shoot still images in program auto...
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...; The number of images recordable or viewable may be less than indicated depending on and off many times - of 25°C (77°F). The camera has been turned on the image size setting. • The number of images is set to [Bright] in the following conditions: - The battery capacity... or the LCD screen for shooting/viewing images. • When using a CF card, the battery life and the number of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the optional "Memory Stick" or Microdrive as time passes (page 147). • The battery life...
...; The number of images recordable or viewable may be less than indicated depending on and off many times - of 25°C (77°F). The camera has been turned on the image size setting. • The number of images is set to [Bright] in the following conditions: - The battery capacity... or the LCD screen for shooting/viewing images. • When using a CF card, the battery life and the number of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the optional "Memory Stick" or Microdrive as time passes (page 147). • The battery life...
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... (2 GB) HMS360404D5CF00 (4 GB) We have checked the compatibility of all CF cards. Otherwise, satisfactory performance may not be sure to format it using this camera. • For more information about the "Memory Stick," see page 145. • Before using a Microdrive/CF card, be obtained (page 45). /CF switch , Select the recording medium with the...
... (2 GB) HMS360404D5CF00 (4 GB) We have checked the compatibility of all CF cards. Otherwise, satisfactory performance may not be sure to format it using this camera. • For more information about the "Memory Stick," see page 145. • Before using a Microdrive/CF card, be obtained (page 45). /CF switch , Select the recording medium with the...
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...used immediately. • Be sure to record images; To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] by moving the multi-selector to format into the camera. Select the recording medium with marks will be obtained. • When you want to B, then press the center. Delete Exit OK 4 ..., Press (delete). "Access" appears on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a recording medium to format the Microdrive/CF card using this process is also called "initialization." • The "Memory Stick" is already formatted, and can be aware that all of the...
...used immediately. • Be sure to record images; To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] by moving the multi-selector to format into the camera. Select the recording medium with marks will be obtained. • When you want to B, then press the center. Delete Exit OK 4 ..., Press (delete). "Access" appears on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a recording medium to format the Microdrive/CF card using this process is also called "initialization." • The "Memory Stick" is already formatted, and can be aware that all of the...
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... by moving the multi-selector to v/V. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 46 Folder: Format All data will be erased Ready? Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. Select [Format] by moving the multi-selector to B, then move to B. • When formatting a ... the AC Adaptor to prevent the camera turning off. 3 , Select [OK] by moving the multi-selector to v/V. Folder: Cancel Change REC. The "Formatting" message appears on the screen. Folder: Cancel Change REC. When you format a Microdrive/ CF card, select (CF Card Tool) by moving the multi-selector...
... by moving the multi-selector to v/V. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 46 Folder: Format All data will be erased Ready? Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. Select [Format] by moving the multi-selector to B, then move to B. • When formatting a ... the AC Adaptor to prevent the camera turning off. 3 , Select [OK] by moving the multi-selector to v/V. Folder: Cancel Change REC. The "Formatting" message appears on the screen. Folder: Cancel Change REC. When you format a Microdrive/ CF card, select (CF Card Tool) by moving the multi-selector...
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You can create folders up to store images. You can select the folder used to "999MSDCF." b Select (Memory Stick Tool) or (CF Card Tool) with B/v , then press the center. Folder] with B/v/ V, and [OK] with v/V, [Create REC. OK Cancel c Select [OK] with the /CF switch....new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with a number one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is created with the camera. • Images are recorded in the recording medium, and the folder becomes the recording folder. A new folder is automatically created. 50 Creating a ...
You can create folders up to store images. You can select the folder used to "999MSDCF." b Select (Memory Stick Tool) or (CF Card Tool) with B/v , then press the center. Folder] with B/v/ V, and [OK] with v/V, [Create REC. OK Cancel c Select [OK] with the /CF switch....new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with a number one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is created with the camera. • Images are recorded in the recording medium, and the folder becomes the recording folder. A new folder is automatically created. 50 Creating a ...
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...and [OK] with the /CF switch. Before advanced operations Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode dial to other folders using the camera. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. The recording folder selection screen appears. You cannot move images to SET UP,... and select the recording medium with v , then press the center. • The image is stored in the newly selected folder. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) or (CF Card Tool) with B/v , then press the center. Folder] with B/ V, and [OK] with v/V, [Change REC. To cancel changing the recording folder...
...and [OK] with the /CF switch. Before advanced operations Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode dial to other folders using the camera. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. The recording folder selection screen appears. You cannot move images to SET UP,... and select the recording medium with v , then press the center. • The image is stored in the newly selected folder. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) or (CF Card Tool) with B/v , then press the center. Folder] with B/ V, and [OK] with v/V, [Change REC. To cancel changing the recording folder...
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...connect the USB cable to [Normal]. • When using a Microdrive/CF card, opening the CF card cover cancels the USB connection. Wait for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used program to recognize the camera. AC Adaptor To a wall outlet (wall socket) • Select the...outlet (wall socket). b Turn on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Normal Memory Stick Switch on MENU Access indicators* "USB Mode Normal" appears on your computer and the camera. Enjoying images on your computer Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the recording medium with the /CF...
...connect the USB cable to [Normal]. • When using a Microdrive/CF card, opening the CF card cover cancels the USB connection. Wait for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used program to recognize the camera. AC Adaptor To a wall outlet (wall socket) • Select the...outlet (wall socket). b Turn on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Normal Memory Stick Switch on MENU Access indicators* "USB Mode Normal" appears on your computer and the camera. Enjoying images on your computer Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the recording medium with the /CF...
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...and file names The image files recorded with your computer The images in the recording medium. When not creating any images to "Sony MemoryStick" may be displayed, "100MSDCF" or "MSSONY" folders. only for viewing. • For more information about the folder, see... Windows XP (when using a "Memory Stick") Folder containing image data which was recorded using your camera. Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function. • Even when using a Microdrive/CF card, • You cannot record any...
...and file names The image files recorded with your computer The images in the recording medium. When not creating any images to "Sony MemoryStick" may be displayed, "100MSDCF" or "MSSONY" folders. only for viewing. • For more information about the folder, see... Windows XP (when using a "Memory Stick") Folder containing image data which was recorded using your camera. Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function. • Even when using a Microdrive/CF card, • You cannot record any...
Operating Instructions
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...the proper position. • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" is set to the LOCK position. • The CF card cover is open. • You cannot shoot while the flash ... size is set to S, A, M or SCN. • Manual focus mode is selected. p Close the CF card cover (page 23). - NightShot or NightFraming does not function. • The mode dial is set to [640 ...you shoot a movie. p Change the recording medium. p Set the mode dial to AUTO (page 67). 122 p Use a "Memory Stick PRO" or Microdrive (pages 100, 144). p Set to , P or (only for NightShot) (pages 77 and 78)....
...the proper position. • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" is set to the LOCK position. • The CF card cover is open. • You cannot shoot while the flash ... size is set to S, A, M or SCN. • Manual focus mode is selected. p Close the CF card cover (page 23). - NightShot or NightFraming does not function. • The mode dial is set to [640 ...you shoot a movie. p Change the recording medium. p Set the mode dial to AUTO (page 67). 122 p Use a "Memory Stick PRO" or Microdrive (pages 100, 144). p Set to , P or (only for NightShot) (pages 77 and 78)....
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...to (page 39). • You changed the folder/file name on the "Memory Stick" will prevent you modify the image on a TV. p Close the CF card cover (page 23). • The image momentarily becomes rough for the camera in RAW mode. • The movie is not long enough to cut.... is not a malfunction. • The [Video Out] setting for image processing. p Cancel the protection (page 89). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" p Set it . movies or images recorded in SET p Set [Video Out] to the recording position (page 144). p See page 116. • You...
...to (page 39). • You changed the folder/file name on the "Memory Stick" will prevent you modify the image on a TV. p Close the CF card cover (page 23). • The image momentarily becomes rough for the camera in RAW mode. • The movie is not long enough to cut.... is not a malfunction. • The [Video Out] setting for image processing. p Cancel the protection (page 89). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" p Set it . movies or images recorded in SET p Set [Video Out] to the recording position (page 144). p See page 116. • You...
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...Fine)]. p Use a "Memory Stick PRO" or the Microdrive (pages 100, 144). Solution p Consult with the camera. • [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings. Microdrive/CF card Symptom Cause Solution You cannot insert a Microdrive/CF card. p Set the image... PictBridge-compliant printer Symptom The connection cannot be established. Cause Solution • All the data on a Microdrive/CF card. You cannot record on the "Memory Stick" are erased by formatting. Troubleshooting 127 Cause • The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge standard....
...Fine)]. p Use a "Memory Stick PRO" or the Microdrive (pages 100, 144). Solution p Consult with the camera. • [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings. Microdrive/CF card Symptom Cause Solution You cannot insert a Microdrive/CF card. p Set the image... PictBridge-compliant printer Symptom The connection cannot be established. Cause Solution • All the data on a Microdrive/CF card. You cannot record on the "Memory Stick" are erased by formatting. Troubleshooting 127 Cause • The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge standard....
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... of the Microdrive/CF card is insufficient. CF card locked • The Microdrive/CF card is set to and record the image using the Microdrive/CF card. Consult with this camera. You cannot record images. CF card type error • The inserted CF card cannot be unrecordable. Memory Stick type error • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used...
... of the Microdrive/CF card is insufficient. CF card locked • The Microdrive/CF card is set to and record the image using the Microdrive/CF card. Consult with this camera. You cannot record images. CF card type error • The inserted CF card cannot be unrecordable. Memory Stick type error • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used...
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...Memory Stick," including even protected images (page 45). Changes a folder for recording images (page 50). Note that formatting erases all data on the shutter sound when you press the center of the LCD backlight. Displayed only when you are using the camera with the CompactFlash slot (page 145). Turns on a Microdrive/CF card...off the beep/shutter sound. 141 Additional information Turns on the recorded images. (Memory Stick Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge ...
...Memory Stick," including even protected images (page 45). Changes a folder for recording images (page 50). Note that formatting erases all data on the shutter sound when you press the center of the LCD backlight. Displayed only when you are using the camera with the CompactFlash slot (page 145). Turns on a Microdrive/CF card...off the beep/shutter sound. 141 Additional information Turns on the recorded images. (Memory Stick Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge ...
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.... 2.2, JPEG compliant, RAW, TIFF, DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording medium "Memory Stick", Microdrive, CompactFlash card (TypeI/TypeII) Flash Viewfinder Recommended distance (when ISO sensitivity is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Battery life ...8226; The battery life varies according to how it more and more, and as you use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the camera to on in slide show playback mode (page 85) until the power goes off. How to store the battery pack •...
.... 2.2, JPEG compliant, RAW, TIFF, DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording medium "Memory Stick", Microdrive, CompactFlash card (TypeI/TypeII) Flash Viewfinder Recommended distance (when ISO sensitivity is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Battery life ...8226; The battery life varies according to how it more and more, and as you use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the camera to on in slide show playback mode (page 85) until the power goes off. How to store the battery pack •...