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... number in the space provided below. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer_________ Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-M1 Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and...
... number in the space provided below. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer_________ Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-M1 Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and...
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... Read this first Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is not a malfunction. These points are operational for long periods may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the LCD screen hardly. ...pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the rain or under similar conditions, be compensated for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with ...
... Read this first Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is not a malfunction. These points are operational for long periods may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the LCD screen hardly. ...pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the rain or under similar conditions, be compensated for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with ...
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... in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of your eyes... Or it may cause the malfunction of reproducing sharp images with a strong magnetic field. The lens for this camera. 5 The camera may not be able to your camera. Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to record or play back properly.
... in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of your eyes... Or it may cause the malfunction of reproducing sharp images with a strong magnetic field. The lens for this camera. 5 The camera may not be able to your camera. Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to record or play back properly.
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...). Recharging The battery pack can be used even if it has not been completely discharged. In addition, the battery pack can be used with this camera) When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the supplied Memory ...Size used with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • For the number of "Memory Stick". Extending the battery pack life When not using the camera for the first time Be sure to maintain the battery pack functions (page 121). • For details on the "Memory Stick Duo", see page ...
...). Recharging The battery pack can be used even if it has not been completely discharged. In addition, the battery pack can be used with this camera) When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the supplied Memory ...Size used with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • For the number of "Memory Stick". Extending the battery pack life When not using the camera for the first time Be sure to maintain the battery pack functions (page 121). • For details on the "Memory Stick Duo", see page ...
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...39 Selecting a flash mode 39 Inserting the date and time on a still image 41 Viewing images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 43 Viewing images on a TV screen 46 Deleting images Deleting images 49 Formatting a "Memory Stick Duo" ........ 51 Before advanced operations How to... the subject - Table of contents Read this first 4 Before using your camera 6 Identifying the parts 10 Camera 10 Cyber-shot Station 12 How to handle the camera 13 Getting started Charging the battery pack 14 Using the AC adaptor 18 Using your...
...39 Selecting a flash mode 39 Inserting the date and time on a still image 41 Viewing images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 43 Viewing images on a TV screen 46 Deleting images Deleting images 49 Formatting a "Memory Stick Duo" ........ 51 Before advanced operations How to... the subject - Table of contents Read this first 4 Before using your camera 6 Identifying the parts 10 Camera 10 Cyber-shot Station 12 How to handle the camera 13 Getting started Charging the battery pack 14 Using the AC adaptor 18 Using your...
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... Enjoying images on your computer 91 Image file storage destinations and file names 92 Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera 94 Installing "Picture Package 94 Copying images using "Picture Package" 96 Using "Picture Package 97 Printing images 98 Copying images to your ... Trimming 73 Playing back successive images - Resize 77 Still image printing Printing still images 79 Direct printing 80 Preparing the camera 80 Connecting the camera to the printer 81 Printing in single-image mode 81 Printing in index mode 83 Having images printed at a shop 84...
... Enjoying images on your computer 91 Image file storage destinations and file names 92 Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera 94 Installing "Picture Package 94 Copying images using "Picture Package" 96 Using "Picture Package 97 Printing images 98 Copying images to your ... Trimming 73 Playing back successive images - Resize 77 Still image printing Printing still images 79 Direct printing 80 Preparing the camera 80 Connecting the camera to the printer 81 Printing in single-image mode 81 Printing in index mode 83 Having images printed at a shop 84...
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...) F PHOTO button (30) G HYBRID switch (32) H MENU button (53, 113) I (Image Size/Delete) button (24, 49) J Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (20)/ Menu off ) button (35) Camera 1 2 3 4 qa qs 5 qd qf 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 qk q; Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
...) F PHOTO button (30) G HYBRID switch (32) H MENU button (53, 113) I (Image Size/Delete) button (24, 49) J Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (20)/ Menu off ) button (35) Camera 1 2 3 4 qa qs 5 qd qf 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 qk q; Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to prevent dropping the camera (page 13). H Microphones I Multi connector J Multi connector cover 4 9 • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 7 A Lens 1 B Flash (39) C Self-timer lamp (38)/ 8 AF illuminator (40, 116) 2 D Battery cover E Battery eject lever (16) 3 F Tripod receptacle G Hook for wrist strap Attaching the strap is recommended to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 5 q; 6 11
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to prevent dropping the camera (page 13). H Microphones I Multi connector J Multi connector cover 4 9 • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 7 A Lens 1 B Flash (39) C Self-timer lamp (38)/ 8 AF illuminator (40, 116) 2 D Battery cover E Battery eject lever (16) 3 F Tripod receptacle G Hook for wrist strap Attaching the strap is recommended to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 5 q; 6 11
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... slide the tray firmly. • Be sure to turn off the camera before you connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station or disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot Station. • Do not disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot Station during the USB connection, as illustrated and disconnect...page 99 (Macintosh). Cyber-shot Station This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc. 1 How to connect Connect the camera as illustrated. 2 1 3 How to disconnect Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot Station (supplied) as the data may be corrupted.
... slide the tray firmly. • Be sure to turn off the camera before you connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station or disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot Station. • Do not disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot Station during the USB connection, as illustrated and disconnect...page 99 (Macintosh). Cyber-shot Station This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc. 1 How to connect Connect the camera as illustrated. 2 1 3 How to disconnect Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot Station (supplied) as the data may be corrupted.
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How to handle the camera When opening the LCD panel, rotate the panel to the left as illustrated. 180° When opening the LCD panel, make sure not to each side as illustrated. 90° When carrying the camera, close the LCD screen as illustrated. Attach the wrist strap as illustrated. Do not hold the LCD panel with your hand. 13 The LCD panel rotates 90 degrees and 180 degrees to touch the lens portion with your fingers.
How to handle the camera When opening the LCD panel, rotate the panel to the left as illustrated. 180° When opening the LCD panel, make sure not to each side as illustrated. 90° When carrying the camera, close the LCD screen as illustrated. Attach the wrist strap as illustrated. Do not hold the LCD panel with your hand. 13 The LCD panel rotates 90 degrees and 180 degrees to touch the lens portion with your fingers.
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Make sure the battery pack is locked. 3 DC plug , Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 19). • Your camera operates with a dry cotton bud. Do not use only T type battery pack (page 120). 2 , Install the battery pack, then close the cover. You can...
Make sure the battery pack is locked. 3 DC plug , Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 19). • Your camera operates with a dry cotton bud. Do not use only T type battery pack (page 120). 2 , Install the battery pack, then close the cover. You can...
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... is completed. 15 Disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Cyber-shot Station. The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. • You can connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12). Make sure slide the tray firmly. Getting started 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) 1 Power cord 4 (mains ... to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). 2 1 3 5 , Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station even when the LCD panel on the camera is open. • When charging is completed, remove the camera from the Cyber-shot Station Hold the DC plug itself and the Cyber-shot Station...
... is completed. 15 Disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Cyber-shot Station. The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. • You can connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12). Make sure slide the tray firmly. Getting started 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) 1 Power cord 4 (mains ... to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). 2 1 3 5 , Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station even when the LCD panel on the camera is open. • When charging is completed, remove the camera from the Cyber-shot Station Hold the DC plug itself and the Cyber-shot Station...
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... battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow, and remove the battery pack. • Be careful not to the camera with the apex of the v mark on the camera and the apex of the v mark on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. Connect the DC plug... for still image shooting is facing up. • After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor both from the multi connector of the camera and from a wall outlet (wall socket). Charging time Approximate time to turn off your travels. Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on the...
... battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow, and remove the battery pack. • Be careful not to the camera with the apex of the v mark on the camera and the apex of the v mark on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. Connect the DC plug... for still image shooting is facing up. • After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor both from the multi connector of the camera and from a wall outlet (wall socket). Charging time Approximate time to turn off your travels. Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on the...
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.... The numbers of images that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images in the following conditions: - The zoom is low - The camera has been turned on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NP-FT1 (supplied) No. of images recordable/playable and the battery life do not vary...
.... The numbers of images that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images in the following conditions: - The zoom is low - The camera has been turned on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NP-FT1 (supplied) No. of images recordable/playable and the battery life do not vary...
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... Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as it is facing up. AC-LM5/LM5A • Do not use your camera. Using the AC adaptor Multi connector cover 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) DC plug 1 AC Adaptor , Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN ... AC power source (mains) as long as this may cause a malfunction. 18 Connect the DC plug of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket). • After using the adaptor, immediately shut off .
... Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as it is facing up. AC-LM5/LM5A • Do not use your camera. Using the AC adaptor Multi connector cover 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) DC plug 1 AC Adaptor , Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN ... AC power source (mains) as long as this may cause a malfunction. 18 Connect the DC plug of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket). • After using the adaptor, immediately shut off .
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..., the power may not be turned on. The auto power-off function also will not operate in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The camera turn off. The recording mode lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. • When the LCD screen is operating using a battery pack. POWER... and the power is plugged into the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (STEREO) jack with the LCD panel closed, turning on the power turns the camera to prevent wearing down the battery. Turning off the power Press POWER again. Recording mode lamp Rotate the LCD panel in the following circumstances. •...
..., the power may not be turned on. The auto power-off function also will not operate in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The camera turn off. The recording mode lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. • When the LCD screen is operating using a battery pack. POWER... and the power is plugged into the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (STEREO) jack with the LCD panel closed, turning on the power turns the camera to prevent wearing down the battery. Turning off the power Press POWER again. Recording mode lamp Rotate the LCD panel in the following circumstances. •...
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... the LCD screen Maximum 90 degrees Maximum 180 degrees You can adjust the angle of the camera, bring up the menu or the Setup screen (page 54), and use the control button Camera Hybrid Rec: Normal Digital Zoom: Off Date/Time: Off 1 Red Eye Reduction:Off 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: off MENU...
... the LCD screen Maximum 90 degrees Maximum 180 degrees You can adjust the angle of the camera, bring up the menu or the Setup screen (page 54), and use the control button Camera Hybrid Rec: Normal Digital Zoom: Off Date/Time: Off 1 Red Eye Reduction:Off 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: off MENU...
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...with the "Memory Stick Duo". Shooting images , Insert the "Memory Stick Duo." Never remove the "Memory Stick Duo" or turn off the power at this camera, the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not necessary. • For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 119. • When inserting a ..."Memory Stick Duo", make sure of both the camera and "Memory Stick Duo". 23 Shooting images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick Duo" Terminal side Access lamp To remove a "Memory Stick Duo" Push the "...
...with the "Memory Stick Duo". Shooting images , Insert the "Memory Stick Duo." Never remove the "Memory Stick Duo" or turn off the power at this camera, the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not necessary. • For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 119. • When inserting a ..."Memory Stick Duo", make sure of both the camera and "Memory Stick Duo". 23 Shooting images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick Duo" Terminal side Access lamp To remove a "Memory Stick Duo" Push the "...
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... the Image Size setup disappears from the LCD screen. • The number of images recordable/remaining time of the "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera is indicated on the lower part of the LCD screen. • The image size selected here is maintained even when the power is set. The...
... the Image Size setup disappears from the LCD screen. • The number of images recordable/remaining time of the "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera is indicated on the lower part of the LCD screen. • The image size selected here is maintained even when the power is set. The...
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... Image size: VGA VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels=307,200 pixels Examples based on a "Memory Stick Duo" decreases. Refer to the table on this camera. 2) Images are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 pixels vertically. The image size is the highest image quality on the right and choose the image size...
... Image size: VGA VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels=307,200 pixels Examples based on a "Memory Stick Duo" decreases. Refer to the table on this camera. 2) Images are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 pixels vertically. The image size is the highest image quality on the right and choose the image size...