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... cover. For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with your nearest Sony service station. Please consult with the limits sets out in the U.S.A. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 ... recyclable. Notice on the supplied battery charger for your used . Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this digital camera. For the Customers in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by returning your safety and convenience. ...
... cover. For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with your nearest Sony service station. Please consult with the limits sets out in the U.S.A. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 ... recyclable. Notice on the supplied battery charger for your used . Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this digital camera. For the Customers in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by returning your safety and convenience. ...
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...flash, sufficient light may be emitted. Remove dirt from the surface of the flash If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash due to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in color) that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Do not get the... points are operational for long periods may occur. The power zoom lens This camera is not possible due to remove it . This may cause noise to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the LCD ...
...flash, sufficient light may be emitted. Remove dirt from the surface of the flash If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash due to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in color) that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Do not get the... points are operational for long periods may occur. The power zoom lens This camera is not possible due to remove it . This may cause noise to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the LCD ...
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... are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual. 5 Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of...
... are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual. 5 Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of...
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... 52 Shooting still images with the finder 30 Inserting the date and time on a still image 31 6 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 32 Viewing images on a TV screen 34 Deleting still images Deleting images 36 Formatting a "Memory Stick 40 Before advanced...Shooting in succession - Slide show 59 Rotating still images - Flash Level...49 Shooting multiple frames - Table of contents Before using auto mode 22 Checking the last image shot - Playback zoom 58 Recording an enlarged image - using your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started ...
... 52 Shooting still images with the finder 30 Inserting the date and time on a still image 31 6 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 32 Viewing images on a TV screen 34 Deleting still images Deleting images 36 Formatting a "Memory Stick 40 Before advanced...Shooting in succession - Slide show 59 Rotating still images - Flash Level...49 Shooting multiple frames - Table of contents Before using auto mode 22 Checking the last image shot - Playback zoom 58 Recording an enlarged image - using your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started ...
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Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously... be saved/ shooting time 97 Menu items 98 SET UP items 102 Precautions 104 The "Memory Stick 105 The nickel-metal hydride batteries ........106 The battery charger 107 Specifications 107 The LCD screen...image) screen.......63 On the Index (triple-image) screen .....64 Changing image size - Jog playback 61 Still image editing Protecting images - For Macintosh users 84 Creating a Video CD 86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warnings and... 76 Installing "ImageMixer 77 Connecting the camera to print -
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously... be saved/ shooting time 97 Menu items 98 SET UP items 102 Precautions 104 The "Memory Stick 105 The nickel-metal hydride batteries ........106 The battery charger 107 Specifications 107 The LCD screen...image) screen.......63 On the Index (triple-image) screen .....64 Changing image size - Jog playback 61 Still image editing Protecting images - For Macintosh users 84 Creating a Video CD 86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warnings and... 76 Installing "ImageMixer 77 Connecting the camera to print -
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Identifying the parts 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 A POWER button (16) B Shutter button (22) C Flash (28) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (27)/ AF illuminator (29) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (16) H Finder window I Lens 8 J Access lamp (19) K "Memory Stick" cover (19) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Identifying the parts 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 A POWER button (16) B Shutter button (22) C Flash (28) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (27)/ AF illuminator (29) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (16) H Finder window I Lens 8 J Access lamp (19) K "Memory Stick" cover (19) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
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...(page 106). 14 Playing back2) still images NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. At low temperatures. - Turning the camera on and off once in every ten shots. When [Power Save] is set to [Off]. - Using the flash once in every two shots. - After using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting under the ... - Using the flash. - The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded or played back allow for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Turning on the conditions of Battery screen images life (min.) On Approx. 270 Approx. 135 Off Approx. 450 Approx. ...
...(page 106). 14 Playing back2) still images NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. At low temperatures. - Turning the camera on and off once in every ten shots. When [Power Save] is set to [Off]. - Using the flash once in every two shots. - After using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting under the ... - Using the flash. - The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded or played back allow for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Turning on the conditions of Battery screen images life (min.) On Approx. 270 Approx. 135 Off Approx. 450 Approx. ...
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... a "Memory Stick" Label side Terminal side Shooting still images Access lamp 1 , Open the "Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to...
... a "Memory Stick" Label side Terminal side Shooting still images Access lamp 1 , Open the "Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to...
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Image size and quality Shooting still images You 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 images you want to shooting conditions. 21 You can resize the images later (...; When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be saved in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of images you want to shoot. The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"2) The number of images that can ...
Image size and quality Shooting still images You 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 images you want to shooting conditions. 21 You can resize the images later (...; When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be saved in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of images you want to shoot. The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"2) The number of images that can ...
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...new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for a split second depending on , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. AE/AF lock indicator 3 Flashes in the center of the focus frame. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting...AF adjustment is working (page 25). • You can continue to a subject is not set properly. • The frame indicated on the camera. Basic still image shooting - The recording folder name is indicated on the LCD screen for about five seconds. • The lens cover opens when the power ...
...new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for a split second depending on , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. AE/AF lock indicator 3 Flashes in the center of the focus frame. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting...AF adjustment is working (page 25). • You can continue to a subject is not set properly. • The frame indicated on the camera. Basic still image shooting - The recording folder name is indicated on the LCD screen for about five seconds. • The lens cover opens when the power ...
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.... The menu items you are shooting with the batteries, if no tasks are limited to the (Camera) setting in the "Memory Stick." To change according to (Camera) and [Mode] (REC Mode). The position on the control button. 23 Shooting still images Quality) is set to [Fine], the AF range finder is set to [Multi AF...
.... The menu items you are shooting with the batteries, if no tasks are limited to the (Camera) setting in the "Memory Stick." To change according to (Camera) and [Mode] (REC Mode). The position on the control button. 23 Shooting still images Quality) is set to [Fine], the AF range finder is set to [Multi AF...
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"Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z. The image has not yet been deleted at this message disappears, the image has been deleted. OK ... with b/B on the control button. Select the image you want to delete with b/ B on the camera. OK BACK/NEXT Delete Exit 2 , Press (Delete). When this point. • You cannot delete protected images (page 63). Deleting images Deleting still images VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT...
"Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z. The image has not yet been deleted at this message disappears, the image has been deleted. OK ... with b/B on the control button. Select the image you want to delete with b/ B on the camera. OK BACK/NEXT Delete Exit 2 , Press (Delete). When this point. • You cannot delete protected images (page 63). Deleting images Deleting still images VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT...
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"Memory Stick access" appears on the control button. 2 , Press (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this message disappears, all of the images with marks ...
"Memory Stick access" appears on the control button. 2 , Press (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this message disappears, all of the images with marks ...
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To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the screen. Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 3 , Select [Delete] with V on the control button, then press z. 39 When this message disappears, the image has been deleted.
To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the screen. Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 3 , Select [Delete] with V on the control button, then press z. 39 When this message disappears, the image has been deleted.
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Formatting a "Memory Stick" Memory Stick Tool Format: File Number: Create REC. this message disappears, the format is also called "initialization." Protected images are ...1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all of the data in the "Memory Stick" will be permanently erased. Folder: Change REC. The supplied "Memory Stick" and those available commercially, are also erased. 2 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to format into the camera. Select [Format] with...
Formatting a "Memory Stick" Memory Stick Tool Format: File Number: Create REC. this message disappears, the format is also called "initialization." Protected images are ...1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all of the data in the "Memory Stick" will be permanently erased. Folder: Change REC. The supplied "Memory Stick" and those available commercially, are also erased. 2 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to format into the camera. Select [Format] with...
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... FINE Fine Standard ISO P.Quality Mode PFX • The image quality value selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off. • You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Control button MENU Mode selector a Set the mode selector to any mode... with v/V. Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector: SET UP Your camera can select the folder used to "999MSDCF." When not creating a new folder, "101MSDCF" folder is automatically created. You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." You can be stored in the menu settings (page 23). b ...
... FINE Fine Standard ISO P.Quality Mode PFX • The image quality value selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off. • You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Control button MENU Mode selector a Set the mode selector to any mode... with v/V. Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector: SET UP Your camera can select the folder used to "999MSDCF." When not creating a new folder, "101MSDCF" folder is automatically created. You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." You can be stored in the menu settings (page 23). b ...
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... selector to SET UP. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with the camera. • The image is created folders using the camera. The recording folder selection screen appears. Before advanced operations Create REC. Select REC. the new folder with v/V, [Change REC. Selecting...
... selector to SET UP. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with the camera. • The image is created folders using the camera. The recording folder selection screen appears. Before advanced operations Create REC. Select REC. the new folder with v/V, [Change REC. Selecting...
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...shoot the next frame, then repeat this camera. • For the number of frames. Press the shutter button once to delete the images in order, from the latest one frame. b Press (Image Size). f Press z. Shot images will be played back in the "Memory Stick." • In Clip Motion, the... date and time cannot be inserted. • When you view Clip Motion images using the Index screen, the images may not be displayed correctly on other cameras may appear different from [...
...shoot the next frame, then repeat this camera. • For the number of frames. Press the shutter button once to delete the images in order, from the latest one frame. b Press (Image Size). f Press z. Shot images will be played back in the "Memory Stick." • In Clip Motion, the... date and time cannot be inserted. • When you view Clip Motion images using the Index screen, the images may not be displayed correctly on other cameras may appear different from [...
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...next folders. The menu appears. c Select [Folder] with b/B. Select Folder 2/2 102 Folder Name: No. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. • You can play back are indicated on the screen. : Moves to the .... Folder Mode selector: Select the folder that images you want to play back images from a last-shot one without selecting the folder. 101-0009 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 57 Advanced still image viewing d Select the desired folder with b, then press z. To cancel the selection In step 5,...
...next folders. The menu appears. c Select [Folder] with b/B. Select Folder 2/2 102 Folder Name: No. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. • You can play back are indicated on the screen. : Moves to the .... Folder Mode selector: Select the folder that images you want to play back images from a last-shot one without selecting the folder. 101-0009 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 57 Advanced still image viewing d Select the desired folder with b, then press z. To cancel the selection In step 5,...
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...b/B, then press z. Interval settings 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder:Plays back all the images in the "Memory Stick." Recording an enlarged image - To cancel the slide show begins. The menu appears. The image is recorded, and the screen image returns... [Slide] with v/V/b/B. All:Plays back all the images in succession, one time and then stops. Repeat On:Plays the images back repeatedly. Advanced still image viewing 59 b Select [Trimming] with V/B, then press z. Playing back successive images - Off:Plays through the images one after another. d Select...
...b/B, then press z. Interval settings 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder:Plays back all the images in the "Memory Stick." Recording an enlarged image - To cancel the slide show begins. The menu appears. The image is recorded, and the screen image returns... [Slide] with v/V/b/B. All:Plays back all the images in succession, one time and then stops. Repeat On:Plays the images back repeatedly. Advanced still image viewing 59 b Select [Trimming] with V/B, then press z. Playing back successive images - Off:Plays through the images one after another. d Select...