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... fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Attention for your nearest Sony service station. Attention The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may regulate disposal of...(9.8 feet). If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your safety and convenience. "Memory Stick" For the Customers in the EMC Directive for the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada ...sure to attach the fuse cover after you . If the plug supplied with this camera. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data ...
... fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Attention for your nearest Sony service station. Attention The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may regulate disposal of...(9.8 feet). If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your safety and convenience. "Memory Stick" For the Customers in the EMC Directive for the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada ...sure to attach the fuse cover after you . If the plug supplied with this camera. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data ...
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... using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of your camera on other equipment on the camera locations Do not use The heat of your eyes. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a power zoom lens. Read this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may...
... using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of your camera on other equipment on the camera locations Do not use The heat of your eyes. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a power zoom lens. Read this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may...
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... in this camera. • Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ...eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 5 Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered ...
... in this camera. • Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ...eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 5 Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered ...
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... Inserting the batteries 13 Using the AC adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 16 Turning on a TV screen 39 Deleting still images Deleting images 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 17 How to the subject - Macro 28 Using the self-...AF Mode 49 Setting the distance to use the control button 17 Setting the date and time 18 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 20 Setting the still image size 21 Image size and quality 22 Basic still image shooting - EV adjustment 54 Displaying a histogram 55 ...
... Inserting the batteries 13 Using the AC adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 16 Turning on a TV screen 39 Deleting still images Deleting images 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 17 How to the subject - Macro 28 Using the self-...AF Mode 49 Setting the distance to use the control button 17 Setting the date and time 18 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 20 Setting the still image size 21 Image size and quality 22 Basic still image shooting - EV adjustment 54 Displaying a histogram 55 ...
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... Show 64 Rotating still images - Resize 68 Choosing images to your computer - For Windows users 82 Installing the USB driver 83 Connecting the camera to your computer 84 Copying images 85 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to print - Playback zoom 63 Recording an enlarged image...62 Enlarging a portion of images that can be saved or shooting time 109 Menu items 110 SET UP items 114 Precautions 116 On "Memory Stick 117 On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries .......118 On the battery charger 119 Specifications 120 The LCD screen 122 Index Index 126 7 Trimming...
... Show 64 Rotating still images - Resize 68 Choosing images to your computer - For Windows users 82 Installing the USB driver 83 Connecting the camera to your computer 84 Copying images 85 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to print - Playback zoom 63 Recording an enlarged image...62 Enlarging a portion of images that can be saved or shooting time 109 Menu items 110 SET UP items 114 Precautions 116 On "Memory Stick 117 On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries .......118 On the battery charger 119 Specifications 120 The LCD screen 122 Index Index 126 7 Trimming...
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...-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 114) F Lens G RESET button (96) H Speaker I Tripod receptacle J Battery cover (13) K OPEN button (13) L Flash (30) M Finder window N Jack/"Memory Stick" cover O DC IN jack (16) P A/V OUT (MONO) jack (39) Q Access lamp (20) R DC IN jack cover (16) • Use a tripod with a screw length of...
...-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 114) F Lens G RESET button (96) H Speaker I Tripod receptacle J Battery cover (13) K OPEN button (13) L Flash (30) M Finder window N Jack/"Memory Stick" cover O DC IN jack (16) P A/V OUT (MONO) jack (39) Q Access lamp (20) R DC IN jack cover (16) • Use a tripod with a screw length of...
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... poles of purchase, or when the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries have not been used they may not fully charge. This is called the "memory effect."* If this happens, repeatedly using up the existing charge will charge faster. the situation in which the capacity of battery, and is... If you recharge the batteries just before using them with the STAMINA "Quick charge" kit (not supplied), the batteries will correct it. * The "memory effect" - The CHARGE lamp may not charge properly. Otherwise, metallic objects may be displayed sooner than six hours, but this type of the battery ...
... poles of purchase, or when the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries have not been used they may not fully charge. This is called the "memory effect."* If this happens, repeatedly using up the existing charge will charge faster. the situation in which the capacity of battery, and is... If you recharge the batteries just before using them with the STAMINA "Quick charge" kit (not supplied), the batteries will correct it. * The "memory effect" - The CHARGE lamp may not charge properly. Otherwise, metallic objects may be displayed sooner than six hours, but this type of the battery ...
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... [AF Mode] is set to [Single] The measurement method is based on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) Image size No. of Battery... and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as the number of images that can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following ...seconds - On Mail) Off Approx. 70 Approx. 35 Approx. 150 Approx. 75 • When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in the SET UP settings - The power turns on and off many times - ...
... [AF Mode] is set to [Single] The measurement method is based on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) Image size No. of Battery... and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as the number of images that can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following ...seconds - On Mail) Off Approx. 70 Approx. 35 Approx. 150 Approx. 75 • When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in the SET UP settings - The power turns on and off many times - ...
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...or display images with the "Memory Stick." 3 Access lamp , Close the jack/"Memory Stick" cover until it clicks. The data may be able to pop it is securely seated in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is not inserted correctly, you ...may not be corrupted. 20 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Terminal side 1 , Open the jack/"Memory Stick" cover. • For details on "Memory Stick," see page 117. 2 Label side , Insert the "Memory Stick." Never remove the "Memory Stick" or ...
...or display images with the "Memory Stick." 3 Access lamp , Close the jack/"Memory Stick" cover until it clicks. The data may be able to pop it is securely seated in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is not inserted correctly, you ...may not be corrupted. 20 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Terminal side 1 , Open the jack/"Memory Stick" cover. • For details on "Memory Stick," see page 117. 2 Label side , Insert the "Memory Stick." Never remove the "Memory Stick" or ...
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... ratio) based on the kind of images you want to e-mail or creating home pages 1) The factory setting is the highest image quality on a "Memory Stick" decreases. Refer to the table on the image size Image size Usage guidelines 5M1) (2592×1944) 3:22) (2592×1728) Larger ... a larger number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image. When you want to shoot. You can be recorded on this camera. 2) Images are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 pixels vertically. For example, a 5M (2592×1944) size image indicates that can select from Fine (...
... ratio) based on the kind of images you want to e-mail or creating home pages 1) The factory setting is the highest image quality on a "Memory Stick" decreases. Refer to the table on the image size Image size Usage guidelines 5M1) (2592×1944) 3:22) (2592×1728) Larger ... a larger number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image. When you want to shoot. You can be recorded on this camera. 2) Images are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 pixels vertically. For example, a 5M (2592×1944) size image indicates that can select from Fine (...
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...When the number of remaining shooting images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When the images are shown below....resize the images later (Resize function, see page 46. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the LCD screen. • You can differ from these values according ... number of images Standard High compression (normal) The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 109. 4) For...
...When the number of remaining shooting images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When the images are shown below....resize the images later (Resize function, see page 46. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the LCD screen. • You can differ from these values according ... number of images Standard High compression (normal) The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 109. 4) For...
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Basic still image shooting - Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, microphone or self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (page 8). 1 , Set ... frame indicated on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 26). • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 47). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of the focus frame. • The...
Basic still image shooting - Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, microphone or self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (page 8). 1 , Set ... frame indicated on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 26). • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 47). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of the focus frame. • The...
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The beep sounds but in the "Memory Stick." The shutter sounds. There are two Auto Focus functions: "AF range ... to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on the subject.) • If you do not operate the camera for shooting. (The LCD screen may have difficulty working under the following conditions. The image will be frozen for details... The Auto Focus function may be canceled. • You can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using batteries, if you release the shutter button, shooting will be recorded in this case the focus is ready for...
The beep sounds but in the "Memory Stick." The shutter sounds. There are two Auto Focus functions: "AF range ... to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on the subject.) • If you do not operate the camera for shooting. (The LCD screen may have difficulty working under the following conditions. The image will be frozen for details... The Auto Focus function may be canceled. • You can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using batteries, if you release the shutter button, shooting will be recorded in this case the focus is ready for...
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... delete all data in the "Memory Stick" will be permanently erased. Formatting a "Memory Stick" 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; Protected...images in the folder are also erased. 43 this process is also called "initialization." • The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camera and commercially available "Memory Stick" are already formatted, and can be aware that all the images in the folder Select [All...
... delete all data in the "Memory Stick" will be permanently erased. Formatting a "Memory Stick" 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; Protected...images in the folder are also erased. 43 this process is also called "initialization." • The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camera and commercially available "Memory Stick" are already formatted, and can be aware that all the images in the folder Select [All...
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... dial to SET UP, and turn on the control button. The message "Formatting" appears. folder: Cancel Change REC. Select [OK] with v/V on the power. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v, then press z. Select [Format] with v on the control button, then press z. 4 , Select [OK] with B, then press B. When this message disappears, the format... complete. 44 folder: 1 2 Format All data will be erased Ready? To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z. Mode dial Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC.
... dial to SET UP, and turn on the control button. The message "Formatting" appears. folder: Cancel Change REC. Select [OK] with v/V on the power. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v, then press z. Select [Format] with v on the control button, then press z. 4 , Select [OK] with B, then press B. When this message disappears, the format... complete. 44 folder: 1 2 Format All data will be erased Ready? To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z. Mode dial Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC.
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Mode dial MENU Control button • Up to a different folder with this camera. 47 b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with the camera. • Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created with v, then press z. To cancel folder creation Select [...NEXT c Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with a number one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is stored in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. A new folder is created or selected. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with v, then press z. When not...
Mode dial MENU Control button • Up to a different folder with this camera. 47 b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with the camera. • Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created with v, then press z. To cancel folder creation Select [...NEXT c Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with a number one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is stored in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. A new folder is created or selected. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with v, then press z. When not...
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... the flash level lower than normal. Shooting continuously This mode is full, recording stops even if you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera records the maximum number of images in step 3. • The flash is set to , P, M, , or . The maxium number of 1/6 second or slower. c Select [Mode]... the shutter button. • When the mode dial is set to (No flash). • When recording with the self timer, a series of the "Memory Stick" is used for continuous shooting. If you cannot 59 select shutter speeds of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image...
... the flash level lower than normal. Shooting continuously This mode is full, recording stops even if you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera records the maximum number of images in step 3. • The flash is set to , P, M, , or . The maxium number of 1/6 second or slower. c Select [Mode]... the shutter button. • When the mode dial is set to (No flash). • When recording with the self timer, a series of the "Memory Stick" is used for continuous shooting. If you cannot 59 select shutter speeds of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image...
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... [OK] with b/B. To cancel the selection In step 5, select [Cancel]. Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. 62 Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to both the previous...
... [OK] with b/B. To cancel the selection In step 5, select [Cancel]. Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. 62 Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to both the previous...
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... play back recorded images in step 3. The menu appears. Interval 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder: Plays back all images in the "Memory Stick." c Select the image size with V/B, then press z. All: Plays back all the images have been played back, the slide show Press B (next) or b (previous...
... play back recorded images in step 3. The menu appears. Interval 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder: Plays back all images in the "Memory Stick." c Select the image size with V/B, then press z. All: Plays back all the images have been played back, the slide show Press B (next) or b (previous...
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Mode dial MENU Control button • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all the data in step 4 or 5. VGA 101 2/9 Protect Exit BACK/NEXT e To continue and protect other images. The indicator disappears. c Select - (Protect... image. • SELECT MENU TONEXT f Repeat step 5 to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z. b Press MENU. c Press MENU. To cancel the protection Press z again in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to display a sixteen-image index screen. e Select...
Mode dial MENU Control button • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all the data in step 4 or 5. VGA 101 2/9 Protect Exit BACK/NEXT e To continue and protect other images. The indicator disappears. c Select - (Protect... image. • SELECT MENU TONEXT f Repeat step 5 to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z. b Press MENU. c Press MENU. To cancel the protection Press z again in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to display a sixteen-image index screen. e Select...