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...PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft... or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this camera. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and...
...PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft... or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this camera. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; If you try to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the shutter button, shooting will change to use with in the following subjects. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is achieved, the camera beeps. 60min VGA FINE 101 96 ...60min VGA 101 95 S AF 30 F3.5 AE/AF lock indicator 3 Flashes in green t Remains on , the camera is ready for details. In such cases, release the shutter button, then try to ...
...8226; If you try to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the shutter button, shooting will change to use with in the following subjects. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is achieved, the camera beeps. 60min VGA FINE 101 96 ...60min VGA 101 95 S AF 30 F3.5 AE/AF lock indicator 3 Flashes in green t Remains on , the camera is ready for details. In such cases, release the shutter button, then try to ...
Operating Instructions
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...while shooting movies (page 80). When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the control button again. Zoom Your camera is set [Digital Zoom] to shooting mode, press the shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the LCD screen as follows. 25 To return to ... from optical zoom to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image. In this case, the digital zoom area does not appear in the SET UP settings (page 117). Shooting still images Checking the last image shot - To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press (Delete). 2 Select...
...while shooting movies (page 80). When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the control button again. Zoom Your camera is set [Digital Zoom] to shooting mode, press the shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the LCD screen as follows. 25 To return to ... from optical zoom to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image. In this case, the digital zoom area does not appear in the SET UP settings (page 117). Shooting still images Checking the last image shot - To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press (Delete). 2 Select...
Operating Instructions
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... consumption may be higher than in Single AF mode. 50 The camera automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. b Select (Camera) with v , then select [AF Mode] with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. The focus is estimated as an ... AF lock is complete, the focus is given to SET UP. After you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is locked. Center AF automatically focuses only on selected frame, so this case, or flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed. • The AF ...
... consumption may be higher than in Single AF mode. 50 The camera automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. b Select (Camera) with v , then select [AF Mode] with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. The focus is estimated as an ... AF lock is complete, the focus is given to SET UP. After you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is locked. Center AF automatically focuses only on selected frame, so this case, or flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed. • The AF ...
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... that the subject is centered in auto focus mode. In these cases, use AF lock to focus on , return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 S AF F3.5...frame, and press the shutter button halfway down . Focus preset When shooting an image using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. • You can...is at the edge of the frame. The menu appears. 51 Mode dial Advanced still image shooting S AF F3.5 30 • When you are using AF lock, you press the shutter button fully ...
... that the subject is centered in auto focus mode. In these cases, use AF lock to focus on , return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 S AF F3.5...frame, and press the shutter button halfway down . Focus preset When shooting an image using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. • You can...is at the edge of the frame. The menu appears. 51 Mode dial Advanced still image shooting S AF F3.5 30 • When you are using AF lock, you press the shutter button fully ...
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... Focus WB ISO To return to M. 52 The difference between 1/500 of the LCD screen changes to the Scene Selection mode (page 10). In such cases, "NR" is automatically activated. Mode dial Shutter button b Press z. Shooting with v/ V. 60min M VGA FINE 101 98 Return SAF 250 F3.5 0EV A... shutter speed can be selected between the set by the camera is limited according to "Return" and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. Control button a Set the mode dial to auto focus mode In Step 3, select [Multi ...
... Focus WB ISO To return to M. 52 The difference between 1/500 of the LCD screen changes to the Scene Selection mode (page 10). In such cases, "NR" is automatically activated. Mode dial Shutter button b Press z. Shooting with v/ V. 60min M VGA FINE 101 98 Return SAF 250 F3.5 0EV A... shutter speed can be selected between the set by the camera is limited according to "Return" and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. Control button a Set the mode dial to auto focus mode In Step 3, select [Multi ...
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... the right side. When using other cameras. When playing back Multi Burst mode images - When this happens, check the histogram while playing back a single-image or during Quick Review (page 25). • The histogram does not appear in the following cases: - c Adjust the exposure based ... the LCD screen is deactivated. • The histogram also appears when you press the shutter button. When recording in the digital zoom area - When a still image is a useful reference for images recorded using playback zoom - A difference occurs in the histogram before recording represents the...
... the right side. When using other cameras. When playing back Multi Burst mode images - When this happens, check the histogram while playing back a single-image or during Quick Review (page 25). • The histogram does not appear in the following cases: - c Adjust the exposure based ... the LCD screen is deactivated. • The histogram also appears when you press the shutter button. When recording in the digital zoom area - When a still image is a useful reference for images recorded using playback zoom - A difference occurs in the histogram before recording represents the...
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... the histogram chart. Multi-pattern metering (No indicator) The image is effective. Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques While shooting images, the camera automatically determines the exposure. The camera calculates the best-fit exposure based on what part of the exposure in the + ... whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is multi-pattern metering. This lets you to overexpose or underexpose your taste. In such cases, adjustment of the whole image. Selecting the metering mode You can select a...
... the histogram chart. Multi-pattern metering (No indicator) The image is effective. Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques While shooting images, the camera automatically determines the exposure. The camera calculates the best-fit exposure based on what part of the exposure in the + ... whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is multi-pattern metering. This lets you to overexpose or underexpose your taste. In such cases, adjustment of the whole image. Selecting the metering mode You can select a...
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... Off Quantity 1 Exit OK • Setting items not available for about five seconds. Printing images You can select the number up the camera following the procedure on the camera. In such cases, check the printer. The menu appears. When [USB Connect] is sent from the connected printer during the connection, flashes for a particular...
... Off Quantity 1 Exit OK • Setting items not available for about five seconds. Printing images You can select the number up the camera following the procedure on the camera. In such cases, check the printer. The menu appears. When [USB Connect] is sent from the connected printer during the connection, flashes for a particular...
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In such cases, check the printer. The image is indicated on the LCD screen. f Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of images side-by -side with b/B. On the ... Print screen appears. 1M 101 2/9 Print Index Off Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK • Setting items not available for about five seconds. g Select [OK] with b/B. Still image printing (PictBridge printer) • You cannot print movies. • If an error message is sent from Step 4. 77
In such cases, check the printer. The image is indicated on the LCD screen. f Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of images side-by -side with b/B. On the ... Print screen appears. 1M 101 2/9 Print Index Off Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK • Setting items not available for about five seconds. g Select [OK] with b/B. Still image printing (PictBridge printer) • You cannot print movies. • If an error message is sent from Step 4. 77
Operating Instructions
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... may damage the finish or the casing. - The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • On rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • On sandy or in dusty place Do not let sand get into a warmly heated room. • The camera is taken from a cold place...use within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to the hot outdoors, etc. To prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from an airconditioned room or car interior to 104°F). Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the AC Adaptor with a dry cloth. Touch...
... may damage the finish or the casing. - The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • On rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • On sandy or in dusty place Do not let sand get into a warmly heated room. • The camera is taken from a cold place...use within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to the hot outdoors, etc. To prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from an airconditioned room or car interior to 104°F). Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the AC Adaptor with a dry cloth. Touch...
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...Write-protect switch Labeling position The position or the shape of the write-protect switch may be used with this camera is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you are equipped with this rechargeable button battery is as follows. However, we have no guarantee...Memory Stick PRO" are using it discharges gradually, and if you do not record the date and time. Using the "Memory Stick" in the following cases: - "Memory Stick" Recording/ playback Memory Stick Yes Memory Stick Duo 1) Yes Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/ High-speed data transfer compatible) 1) MagicGate...
...Write-protect switch Labeling position The position or the shape of the write-protect switch may be used with this camera is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you are equipped with this rechargeable button battery is as follows. However, we have no guarantee...Memory Stick PRO" are using it discharges gradually, and if you do not record the date and time. Using the "Memory Stick" in the following cases: - "Memory Stick" Recording/ playback Memory Stick Yes Memory Stick Duo 1) Yes Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/ High-speed data transfer compatible) 1) MagicGate...
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.... 121 Additional information Be careful that the label does not stick out. • When you carry or store the "Memory Stick," put it in the case supplied with your hand or a metal object. • Do not strike, bend or drop a "Memory Stick." • Do not disassemble or modify a "... on use of the "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) • Be sure to water. • Avoid using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the camera. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is verified for communicating information related to operating conditions between 10°C to 30°C (50° F to efficiently ...
.... 121 Additional information Be careful that the label does not stick out. • When you carry or store the "Memory Stick," put it in the case supplied with your hand or a metal object. • Do not strike, bend or drop a "Memory Stick." • Do not disassemble or modify a "... on use of the "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) • Be sure to water. • Avoid using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the camera. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is verified for communicating information related to operating conditions between 10°C to 30°C (50° F to efficiently ...
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....1 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 38 to 114 mm) F3.5-4.2 Exposure control Automatic, Manual exposure, Scene selection (10 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. ...to how it is frequently used is to prevent the battery terminals from your camera immediately before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to warm it more and ...charge it and use it up , and insert it in your camera, then store it in the battery case to maintain the battery pack's functions. • To use the...
....1 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 38 to 114 mm) F3.5-4.2 Exposure control Automatic, Manual exposure, Scene selection (10 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. ...to how it is frequently used is to prevent the battery terminals from your camera immediately before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to warm it more and ...charge it and use it up , and insert it in your camera, then store it in the battery case to maintain the battery pack's functions. • To use the...
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... voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 4.4 Wh (1 220 mAh) Accessories • AC-LS5/LS5B AC Adaptor (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • NP-FR1 battery pack (1) • Battery case (1) • USB multi cable (1) • A/V multi cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (32MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-012) (1) • Operating Instructions (1) Design...
... voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 4.4 Wh (1 220 mAh) Accessories • AC-LS5/LS5B AC Adaptor (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • NP-FR1 battery pack (1) • Battery case (1) • USB multi cable (1) • A/V multi cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (32MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-012) (1) • Operating Instructions (1) Design...
Marketing Specifications
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...; Media Carrying Case MSA-32A, MSA-64A, MSA-128A Memory Stick® Media MSA-128S2 Memory Stick® with Select Function MSX-256, MSX-512, MSX-1G Memory Stick PRO™ Media MSAC-US30 Memory Stick PRO™ Media USB Adaptor ® Sony Electronics Inc.... Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility*: Tested to support up to 1GB media capacity; Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. DSC-F88 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera ADDITIONAL FEATURES 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion Auto Bright Monitoring Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Eye-Level True Zoom Optical Viewfinder MPEG1 Cue,...
...; Media Carrying Case MSA-32A, MSA-64A, MSA-128A Memory Stick® Media MSA-128S2 Memory Stick® with Select Function MSX-256, MSX-512, MSX-1G Memory Stick PRO™ Media MSAC-US30 Memory Stick PRO™ Media USB Adaptor ® Sony Electronics Inc.... Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility*: Tested to support up to 1GB media capacity; Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. DSC-F88 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera ADDITIONAL FEATURES 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion Auto Bright Monitoring Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Eye-Level True Zoom Optical Viewfinder MPEG1 Cue,...