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...collection and recycling location nearest you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in Germany Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92...using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. "Memory Stick" and battery pack N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. Should the fuse in the United ... change the fuse. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this digital camera. For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion ...
...collection and recycling location nearest you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in Germany Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92...using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. "Memory Stick" and battery pack N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. Should the fuse in the United ... change the fuse. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this digital camera. For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion ...
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...Contents of the recording cannot be contrary to the provision of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may want to make sure that constantly appear on the ...points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to remove it . LCD screen, LCD finder (only models...
...Contents of the recording cannot be contrary to the provision of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may want to make sure that constantly appear on the ...points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to remove it . LCD screen, LCD finder (only models...
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... addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are, in this manual. 5 Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
... addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are, in this manual. 5 Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
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...off your camera 14 How to use the control button 14 Setting the date and time 15 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 17 Deciding the still image size and quality 18 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 20 Checking the last image shot (Quick...35 Deleting on the Index (three images) screen 36 Formatting a "Memory Stick 38 Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer .. 39 1 Installing the USB driver 40 2 Preparing your camera 41 3 Connecting your camera to your computer 42 4 Copying images 43 5 Viewing the images ...
...off your camera 14 How to use the control button 14 Setting the date and time 15 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 17 Deciding the still image size and quality 18 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 20 Checking the last image shot (Quick...35 Deleting on the Index (three images) screen 36 Formatting a "Memory Stick 38 Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer .. 39 1 Installing the USB driver 40 2 Preparing your camera 41 3 Connecting your camera to your computer 42 4 Copying images 43 5 Viewing the images ...
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... For the single screen 71 The "Memory Stick 95 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ......... 95 Specifications 96 The LCD screen 98 Index 101 For the Index (nine images) screen.....71 For the Index (three images) screen....72 7 Trimming 62 Playing back successive images (Slide show 62 Rotating still images 63 Editing movies 73 Cutting...
... For the single screen 71 The "Memory Stick 95 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ......... 95 Specifications 96 The LCD screen 98 Index 101 For the Index (nine images) screen.....71 For the Index (three images) screen....72 7 Trimming 62 Playing back successive images (Slide show 62 Rotating still images 63 Editing movies 73 Cutting...
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... (42) (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (14)/ H Mode dial (15) (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (24/23/21/ SCN: To shoot in the Scene 22) selection mode B Finder (26) : To shoot still images Self-timer/recording : To view or edit images lamp (red) : To shoot movies /Clip Motion AE/AF lock lamp images/Multi Burst mode images...) (22)/ (11, 24) Index button (for viewing) (31) C LCD screen D DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (26) E DC IN jack (10, 13) F MENU button (18) J Battery/"Memory Stick" cover K RESET button (77) L Access lamp (17) M Battery eject lever (11) 9
... (42) (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (14)/ H Mode dial (15) (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (24/23/21/ SCN: To shoot in the Scene 22) selection mode B Finder (26) : To shoot still images Self-timer/recording : To view or edit images lamp (red) : To shoot movies /Clip Motion AE/AF lock lamp images/Multi Burst mode images...) (22)/ (11, 24) Index button (for viewing) (31) C LCD screen D DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (26) E DC IN jack (10, 13) F MENU button (18) J Battery/"Memory Stick" cover K RESET button (77) L Access lamp (17) M Battery eject lever (11) 9
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..." battery NP-FC10 battery pack (C type) (supplied). Charging the battery pack Getting started OPEN 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. You cannot use the dirty plug. Use of the camera. Open the cover in the direction of metal. Slide the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above . Insert the... battery pack with a piece of the arrow. • When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is properly inserted, then close the cover. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up. • Do not short the DC plug on (...
..." battery NP-FC10 battery pack (C type) (supplied). Charging the battery pack Getting started OPEN 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. You cannot use the dirty plug. Use of the camera. Open the cover in the direction of metal. Slide the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above . Insert the... battery pack with a piece of the arrow. • When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is properly inserted, then close the cover. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up. • Do not short the DC plug on (...
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... from the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) To remove the battery pack 1 4 AC power adaptor , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). Battery eject lever Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and...
... from the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) To remove the battery pack 1 4 AC power adaptor , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). Battery eject lever Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and...
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...of images that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show approximate guidelines for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. The POWER SAVE function When the POWER SAVE function is activated, you can... v ( ) on , viewing single images in order, one image approximately every three seconds Viewing** still images NP-FC10 (supplied) Battery life No. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on and...in an environment where the ambient temperature is [ON] (page 93). of time the camera can be used repeatedly or self-discharged after charging (page 96). When [POWER SAVE]...
...of images that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show approximate guidelines for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. The POWER SAVE function When the POWER SAVE function is activated, you can... v ( ) on , viewing single images in order, one image approximately every three seconds Viewing** still images NP-FC10 (supplied) Battery life No. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on and...in an environment where the ambient temperature is [ON] (page 93). of time the camera can be used repeatedly or self-discharged after charging (page 96). When [POWER SAVE]...
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... lamp , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. 17 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Connector side Shooting still images 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in until it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out...
... lamp , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. 17 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Connector side Shooting still images 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in until it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out...
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... (e.g., 1600×1200) is the number of images you can choose image size from these values according to preserve your "Memory Stick." When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1280×...can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode... 87. • The image size is the screen size used . 19 Shooting still images This means you want to shoot.
... (e.g., 1600×1200) is the number of images you can choose image size from these values according to preserve your "Memory Stick." When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1280×...can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode... 87. • The image size is the screen size used . 19 Shooting still images This means you want to shoot.
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... are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while with in the "Memory Stick." When the Recording lamp goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When you try to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from a mirror, or there is hard...the center z. The Auto Focus function may be deleted. 21 The image will change to use with the camera turned on the control button. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is automatically shut off to select [DELETE], then press the center z. 3 Press v on the control...
... are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while with in the "Memory Stick." When the Recording lamp goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When you try to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from a mirror, or there is hard...the center z. The Auto Focus function may be deleted. 21 The image will change to use with the camera turned on the control button. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is automatically shut off to select [DELETE], then press the center z. 3 Press v on the control...
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Deleting images 60min 1600 5/5 60min 1600 5/5 Deleting still images 60min 1600 5/5 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode dial to be deleted using v on the control button. To ... been deleted at this message disappears, the image has been deleted. When this point. 3 , Select [OK] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears on the camera. Select an image to , and turn on the screen.
Deleting images 60min 1600 5/5 60min 1600 5/5 Deleting still images 60min 1600 5/5 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode dial to be deleted using v on the control button. To ... been deleted at this message disappears, the image has been deleted. When this point. 3 , Select [OK] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears on the camera. Select an image to , and turn on the screen.
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...) screen (page 31) is displayed, move the image you want to delete to the center using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have been deleted. Select [DELETE] using b/B on the Index (three images) screen DELETE EXIT OK APERTURE VALUE : F2.8 SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125...
...) screen (page 31) is displayed, move the image you want to delete to the center using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have been deleted. Select [DELETE] using b/B on the Index (three images) screen DELETE EXIT OK APERTURE VALUE : F2.8 SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125...
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When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [CANCEL] using v on the control button, then press the center z. 37 Deleting still images DELETE O K CANCEL 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK 3 , Select [OK] using V on the control button, then press the center z.
When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [CANCEL] using v on the control button, then press the center z. 37 Deleting still images DELETE O K CANCEL 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK 3 , Select [OK] using V on the control button, then press the center z.
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Select [OK] using v/V on the power. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to format into the camera. When this message disappears, the format is also called "initialization." The "Memory Stick" provided with this process is complete. 38 this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want...
Select [OK] using v/V on the power. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to format into the camera. When this message disappears, the format is also called "initialization." The "Memory Stick" provided with this process is complete. 38 this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want...
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...www.sony.net/ 39 Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you shot to ...• Step 1 may be unnecessary depending on your computer may not work, depending on your camera, may not recover at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive - For ...including your computer When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is required for operating systems not listed above . See the Sony Website for all the recommended environments mentioned above . This ...
...www.sony.net/ 39 Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you shot to ...• Step 1 may be unnecessary depending on your computer may not work, depending on your camera, may not recover at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive - For ...including your computer When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is required for operating systems not listed above . See the Sony Website for all the recommended environments mentioned above . This ...
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...sure to install DirectX when using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. Your computer restarts. 2 Preparing your camera Copying still images to your computer To a wall outlet (wall socket)...Memory Stick," see page 17. 2 , Turn on your computer. "Memory Stick" 1 AC power 2 adaptor , Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you can establish the USB connection. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. Click [DirectX] and follow instructions on each succeeding window. Connect the camera...
...sure to install DirectX when using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. Your computer restarts. 2 Preparing your camera Copying still images to your computer To a wall outlet (wall socket)...Memory Stick," see page 17. 2 , Turn on your computer. "Memory Stick" 1 AC power 2 adaptor , Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you can establish the USB connection. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. Click [DirectX] and follow instructions on each succeeding window. Connect the camera...
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When you shot using your camera. • The folder names vary depending on the type of images they contain (page 47). 3 , Drag and drop the image files into the "My Documents" folder. For details, see the next page. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images ...file name is stored, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you try to copy an image to a folder in your camera appear. • This section describes an example of the "Memory Stick" inserted in which an image with the new one, click [Yes]. The image files are copied to the "My ...
When you shot using your camera. • The folder names vary depending on the type of images they contain (page 47). 3 , Drag and drop the image files into the "My Documents" folder. For details, see the next page. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images ...file name is stored, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you try to copy an image to a folder in your camera appear. • This section describes an example of the "Memory Stick" inserted in which an image with the new one, click [Yes]. The image files are copied to the "My ...
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... [Properties]. Try the USB driver installation again using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] window, then click [OK]. When a removable disk icon is deleted. The "System Properties" window appears. 2 Confirm if other devices are already installed. 1 Click [Device Manager]. 2 Confirm if there is a [ Sony DSC] or [ Sony Handycam] with a mark in the "Memory Stick" are displayed. 44
... [Properties]. Try the USB driver installation again using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] window, then click [OK]. When a removable disk icon is deleted. The "System Properties" window appears. 2 Confirm if other devices are already installed. 1 Click [Device Manager]. 2 Confirm if there is a [ Sony DSC] or [ Sony Handycam] with a mark in the "Memory Stick" are displayed. 44