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Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may occur. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may influence the picture and sound of.... You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that the camera is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE...
Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may occur. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may influence the picture and sound of.... You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that the camera is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE...
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...of contents Getting started Identifying the parts 8 Preparing the power supply 10 Setting the date and time 15 Inserting the "Memory Stick 17 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images 19 Recording moving images 25 B Playback Playing back still images 27 ...moving image file (DIVIDE 63 Changing the setup settings (SETUP 65 Additional information Precautions 67 On "Memory Sticks 68 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied 69 Using your camera abroad 70 Troubleshooting 71 Warning and notice messages 77 Self-diagnosis display 79 Specifications 81 LCD screen indicators...
...of contents Getting started Identifying the parts 8 Preparing the power supply 10 Setting the date and time 15 Inserting the "Memory Stick 17 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images 19 Recording moving images 25 B Playback Playing back still images 27 ...moving image file (DIVIDE 63 Changing the setup settings (SETUP 65 Additional information Precautions 67 On "Memory Sticks 68 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied 69 Using your camera abroad 70 Troubleshooting 71 Warning and notice messages 77 Self-diagnosis display 79 Specifications 81 LCD screen indicators...
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Getting started Attaching the strap A MACRO switch (24) B Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) /CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (21) C MENU button (39) D Jack cover (12, 14) E DC IN jack (12, 14) F USB jack (31, 33) G Control button (18, 38) H LCD screen I DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (21) J Digital zoom button (for recording) (22) INDEX/zoom button (for playback) (55) K Hook for wrist strap L OPEN switch M Battery cover N Access lamp (17) O "Memory Stick" cover 9
Getting started Attaching the strap A MACRO switch (24) B Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) /CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (21) C MENU button (39) D Jack cover (12, 14) E DC IN jack (12, 14) F USB jack (31, 33) G Control button (18, 38) H LCD screen I DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (21) J Digital zoom button (for recording) (22) INDEX/zoom button (for playback) (55) K Hook for wrist strap L OPEN switch M Battery cover N Access lamp (17) O "Memory Stick" cover 9
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... lead) AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) 1 Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor (not supplied) and then to charge a ...charge (min.) Approx. 180 Approximate time to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied). The above figures are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • When LCD BACKLIGHT is limited. When using the AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not...
... lead) AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) 1 Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor (not supplied) and then to charge a ...charge (min.) Approx. 180 Approximate time to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied). The above figures are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • When LCD BACKLIGHT is limited. When using the AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not...
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...LOCK position. Notes • Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the "Memory Stick" cover. Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. •... Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access lamp is...
...LOCK position. Notes • Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the "Memory Stick" cover. Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. •... Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access lamp is...
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...the captured image. If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. AE lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the camera is ready for recording. B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. While the AE lock indicator z is not yet ...recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up 19 POWER 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Set the mode ...
...the captured image. If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. AE lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the camera is ready for recording. B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. While the AE lock indicator z is not yet ...recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up 19 POWER 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Set the mode ...
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4 Press the shutter button fully down at once in step 3, the camera starts recording after AE lock, but this time, the camera is complete. RECORDING The number of images you can record on the "Memory Stick." When "RECORDING" disappears, you can record the next image. Notes • When recording a...automatic adjustment is charging the flash.) Holding the camera correctly Hold the camera so that your fingers do not block the flash and do not touch the lens portion when recording images. 20 However, the recording cannot be recorded on a "Memory Stick" See pages 44 and 46 to 49....
4 Press the shutter button fully down at once in step 3, the camera starts recording after AE lock, but this time, the camera is complete. RECORDING The number of images you can record on the "Memory Stick." When "RECORDING" disappears, you can record the next image. Notes • When recording a...automatic adjustment is charging the flash.) Holding the camera correctly Hold the camera so that your fingers do not block the flash and do not touch the lens portion when recording images. 20 However, the recording cannot be recorded on a "Memory Stick" See pages 44 and 46 to 49....
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.../LCD ON/OFF B Recording 1 Set the mode dial to . CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF PAGE SELECT CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: CLIP MOTION RED EYE REDUCTION: OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF... moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the control button, then press the center z. 5 Set the mode dial to SET UP. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the control button, then press B. 3 Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the control button, then press B. 4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V...
.../LCD ON/OFF B Recording 1 Set the mode dial to . CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF PAGE SELECT CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: CLIP MOTION RED EYE REDUCTION: OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF... moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the control button, then press the center z. 5 Set the mode dial to SET UP. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the control button, then press B. 3 Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the control button, then press B. 4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V...
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... function, the subject is not saved. For details on the image size, see "Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)" on the "Memory Stick" begins. Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is released. Sound cannot be recorded with batteries, stop the self-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) again. The (self...-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is full. When the E mark appears while operating the camera with moving image recorded thus far is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
... function, the subject is not saved. For details on the image size, see "Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)" on the "Memory Stick" begins. Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is released. Sound cannot be recorded with batteries, stop the self-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) again. The (self...-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is full. When the E mark appears while operating the camera with moving image recorded thus far is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
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... mode still images: TIFF format - This section describes the method for Windows only) • Communications between your camera and your computer may be installed in the personal computer beforehand. TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format • ...frame of USB mode is supported. This is set as the images in the "Memory Stick" may be damaged or lost if the camera power runs out during communication with a retouching software and was converted to another file...computer and the application software. When you may be informed at the Sony website when PTP connection is [NORMAL].
... mode still images: TIFF format - This section describes the method for Windows only) • Communications between your camera and your computer may be installed in the personal computer beforehand. TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format • ...frame of USB mode is supported. This is set as the images in the "Memory Stick" may be damaged or lost if the camera power runs out during communication with a retouching software and was converted to another file...computer and the application software. When you may be informed at the Sony website when PTP connection is [NORMAL].
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...sure to the computer. Do not connect the USB cable in this step. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your camera with the application software in as far as it will be installed correctly. USB driver installation starts. 4 Follow the on your personal computer and ...allow Windows to install the USB driver. If you connect the USB cable first, you will go. 6 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor (not supplied) and turn on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. See page 76 for Windows 98...
...sure to the computer. Do not connect the USB cable in this step. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your camera with the application software in as far as it will be installed correctly. USB driver installation starts. 4 Follow the on your personal computer and ...allow Windows to install the USB driver. If you connect the USB cable first, you will go. 6 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor (not supplied) and turn on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. See page 76 for Windows 98...
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...the window opened in step 3 to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is not necessary to install the USB driver. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it to the Macintosh with the...not connect the USB cable before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your camera before installing the USB driver. For Macintosh users • When using Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 Follow the procedures below to ...
...the window opened in step 3 to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is not necessary to install the USB driver. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it to the Macintosh with the...not connect the USB cable before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your camera before installing the USB driver. For Macintosh users • When using Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 Follow the procedures below to ...
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...connector in as far as it will go. 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor (not supplied) to your camera and then to load. 2 Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB connector on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows ... not recognized, see "Troubleshooting" on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (E:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. B Playback Viewing images When viewing moving images on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. When viewing moving images...
...connector in as far as it will go. 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor (not supplied) to your camera and then to load. 2 Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB connector on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows ... not recognized, see "Troubleshooting" on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (E:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. B Playback Viewing images When viewing moving images on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. When viewing moving images...
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...t "Imcif100" folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to format the "Memory Stick" in your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on using a "Memory Stick" that was formatted with a personal computer, or if you play back the file directly from the... folder. The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are using your camera. 34 Notes on a Windows machine. 6 Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. For the detailed ...
...t "Imcif100" folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to format the "Memory Stick" in your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on using a "Memory Stick" that was formatted with a personal computer, or if you play back the file directly from the... folder. The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are using your camera. 34 Notes on a Windows machine. 6 Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. For the detailed ...
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... file. • When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your personal computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the "FILE ERROR" message may appear and you may be unable to your ...Eject" icon in the task tray. 2 When the message appears confirming the safe removal of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick". B Playback For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting...
... file. • When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your personal computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the "FILE ERROR" message may appear and you may be unable to your ...Eject" icon in the task tray. 2 When the message appears confirming the safe removal of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick". B Playback For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting...
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...;∗ When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file. NORMAL (160×120)*** - The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) Still images: Image size 1216×912 1216 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 Usage Printing in post card size Printing in 3:2 ratio...
...;∗ When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file. NORMAL (160×120)*** - The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) Still images: Image size 1216×912 1216 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 Usage Printing in post card size Printing in 3:2 ratio...
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.... 11 Approx. 6 1024×768 Approx. 15 Approx. 9 640×480 Approx. 46 Approx. 21 46 The number of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in step 3. 1 Set the mode dial to or . 2 Press MENU. To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image...
.... 11 Approx. 6 1024×768 Approx. 15 Approx. 9 640×480 Approx. 46 Approx. 21 46 The number of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in step 3. 1 Set the mode dial to or . 2 Press MENU. To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image...
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... 1216 (3:2) Approx. 22-95 1024×768 Approx. 26-95 640×480 Approx. 59-158 ∗ The maximum number of recordable images depends on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in step 3. 47 QUALITY) is the same regardless of whether [ ] (P. The LCD screen also turns to black and white, and the image is...
... 1216 (3:2) Approx. 22-95 1024×768 Approx. 26-95 640×480 Approx. 59-158 ∗ The maximum number of recordable images depends on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in step 3. 47 QUALITY) is the same regardless of whether [ ] (P. The LCD screen also turns to black and white, and the image is...
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... UP. To return to 10 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in TIFF mode is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in succession. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [MOVING IMAGE] with B/v/V, [CLIP MOTION] with the TIFF format image. 1 4 2 3 1 Set the mode...
... UP. To return to 10 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in TIFF mode is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in succession. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [MOVING IMAGE] with B/v/V, [CLIP MOTION] with the TIFF format image. 1 4 2 3 1 Set the mode...
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...image. 2 Press MENU, and select [DELETE LAST] or [DELETE ALL], then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. All the frame images are immediately recorded on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) Image size Number of images NORMAL (160×120) Approx. 20* MOBILE (80×72) Approx. 200 ∗ When recording 10 frames per... mode, so the picture quality deteriorates. • GIF files not created on this camera may not be repeated up to the maximum number of colors for the first frame. Image recording can record on the "Memory Stick" if the mode dial is switched or the power is turned off. The ...
...image. 2 Press MENU, and select [DELETE LAST] or [DELETE ALL], then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. All the frame images are immediately recorded on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) Image size Number of images NORMAL (160×120) Approx. 20* MOBILE (80×72) Approx. 200 ∗ When recording 10 frames per... mode, so the picture quality deteriorates. • GIF files not created on this camera may not be repeated up to the maximum number of colors for the first frame. Image recording can record on the "Memory Stick" if the mode dial is switched or the power is turned off. The ...