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... this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be prohibited. If the plug supplied with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may be sure to attach the fuse... is fitted to this camera. 3 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest ...
... this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be prohibited. If the plug supplied with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may be sure to attach the fuse... is fitted to this camera. 3 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest ...
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... a computer 29 Image file storage destinations and image file names 36 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector 40 How to use the control button ....... 40 How to change the menu settings .. 42 B Various recording Setting the...DISK COPY) ...... 70 Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK 71 Format 72 B As an external drive Using the camera as an external drive of a computer 73 Additional information Precautions 74 On "Memory Sticks 76 Using your camera abroad 76 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 77 Troubleshooting 79 Warning...
... a computer 29 Image file storage destinations and image file names 36 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector 40 How to use the control button ....... 40 How to change the menu settings .. 42 B Various recording Setting the...DISK COPY) ...... 70 Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK 71 Format 72 B As an external drive Using the camera as an external drive of a computer 73 Additional information Precautions 74 On "Memory Sticks 76 Using your camera abroad 76 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 77 Troubleshooting 79 Warning...
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wa ws K Hooks for strap L ACC (Accessory) jack M PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (40) N Access lamp (18, 19) O DISK EJECT lever (16) P Speaker Q Floppy disk slot (16) R Battery cover/PUSH button (bottom surface) (9) S "Memory Stick" cover/ "Memory Stick" slot (17) T USB cover/USB jack (31) U MS /... (14) I Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 6.5 mm (7/32 inch). You cannot firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. qa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A LCD screen B Finder (19) C LCD ON/OFF switch (20) D VOL +/- J DISPLAY ...
wa ws K Hooks for strap L ACC (Accessory) jack M PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (40) N Access lamp (18, 19) O DISK EJECT lever (16) P Speaker Q Floppy disk slot (16) R Battery cover/PUSH button (bottom surface) (9) S "Memory Stick" cover/ "Memory Stick" slot (17) T USB cover/USB jack (31) U MS /... (14) I Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 6.5 mm (7/32 inch). You cannot firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. qa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A LCD screen B Finder (19) C LCD ON/OFF switch (20) D VOL +/- J DISPLAY ...
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...battery pack. 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 Open the battery cover. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. Slide the battery cover in the direction of Sony Corporation. 9 Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery...the battery pack. Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Open the battery cover. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? Getting started Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera ...
...battery pack. 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 Open the battery cover. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. Slide the battery cover in the direction of Sony Corporation. 9 Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery...the battery pack. Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Open the battery cover. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? Getting started Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera ...
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Charging the battery pack When the camera is turned on, you can still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to a ... Power cord (mains lead) 3 to a wall outlet (mains) 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera. Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen or finder on your camera with the v mark facing up when charging begins. Be sure...
Charging the battery pack When the camera is turned on, you can still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to a ... Power cord (mains lead) 3 to a wall outlet (mains) 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera. Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen or finder on your camera with the v mark facing up when charging begins. Be sure...
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... at a temperature of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording/playback when using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery. Note on the camera again. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the POWER ON/OFF... (CHG) lamp during recording, the camera turns off function If you record images in an extremely cold location or using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in the battery pack (page 84). The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp does not ...
... at a temperature of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording/playback when using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery. Note on the camera again. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the POWER ON/OFF... (CHG) lamp during recording, the camera turns off function If you record images in an extremely cold location or using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in the battery pack (page 84). The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp does not ...
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The above figures are as this may cause a malfunction. 12 STILL mode recording/playback when using "Memory Stick"s NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Number of images Battery life (min.) Number of images Continuous recording* Approx. 80 Approx. 1600 Approx. 170 Approx. 3400 ...Playing back single images continuously at about 2-second intervals MOVIE mode recording when using floppy disks NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Battery life (min.) Continuous recording Approx. 85 Approx. 180 MOVIE mode recording when using the zoom. • The capacity ...
The above figures are as this may cause a malfunction. 12 STILL mode recording/playback when using "Memory Stick"s NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Number of images Battery life (min.) Number of images Continuous recording* Approx. 80 Approx. 1600 Approx. 170 Approx. 3400 ...Playing back single images continuously at about 2-second intervals MOVIE mode recording when using floppy disks NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Battery life (min.) Continuous recording Approx. 85 Approx. 180 MOVIE mode recording when using the zoom. • The capacity ...
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. Using your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). When using the ... cord (mains lead) 2 to a wall outlet (mains) 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera abroad For details, see page 76. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. 13
Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. Using your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). When using the ... cord (mains lead) 2 to a wall outlet (mains) 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera abroad For details, see page 76. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. 13
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... you can record on the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick." Also, do not shake or strike the camera. RECORDING For the number of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/"Memory Stick." Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the "Memory... Stick" may change the position of images you press the shutter button fully down . However, this time, the camera is not near the finder. 19...
... you can record on the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick." Also, do not shake or strike the camera. RECORDING For the number of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/"Memory Stick." Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the "Memory... Stick" may change the position of images you press the shutter button fully down . However, this time, the camera is not near the finder. 19...
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LCD ON/OFF switch Notes • You cannot turn off , you can only use followings: -LCD ON/OFF switch -POWER switch -PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector -Shutter button -MS/FD selector -STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch -FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch -Focus ring Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) ... screen Press LCD ON/OFF switch to turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the menu settings (page 47). The battery life will be longer. To return to the normal recording mode: press the shutter button lightly, or select [RETURN] with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in...
LCD ON/OFF switch Notes • You cannot turn off , you can only use followings: -LCD ON/OFF switch -POWER switch -PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector -Shutter button -MS/FD selector -STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch -FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch -Focus ring Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) ... screen Press LCD ON/OFF switch to turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the menu settings (page 47). The battery life will be longer. To return to the normal recording mode: press the shutter button lightly, or select [RETURN] with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in...
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... software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. • When you load an image modified using the supplied retouching software from your computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the "FILE ERROR" ...may appear and you may be displayed. This will not be played back on using this camera (page 72). You cannot format the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" using an external power source, remove the battery pack from Standby or Sleep. Compressed files cannot be recognized by a computer. • ...
... software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. • When you load an image modified using the supplied retouching software from your computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the "FILE ERROR" ...may appear and you may be displayed. This will not be played back on using this camera (page 72). You cannot format the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" using an external power source, remove the battery pack from Standby or Sleep. Compressed files cannot be recognized by a computer. • ...
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Install the USB driver to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source. You cannot format the floppy disk or "Memory ... 34. When used as a floppy disk/ "Memory Stick" drive of a computer Once you can use the camera as the "Memory Stick" drive, set the MS/FD selector to MS. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on the...2 Select the drive type using the MS/FD selector on Windows and check the icon "Removable Disk," then use the camera as the floppy disk drive, set the MS/FD selector to FD. When used as an external drive. B As an external...
Install the USB driver to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source. You cannot format the floppy disk or "Memory ... 34. When used as a floppy disk/ "Memory Stick" drive of a computer Once you can use the camera as the "Memory Stick" drive, set the MS/FD selector to MS. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on the...2 Select the drive type using the MS/FD selector on Windows and check the icon "Removable Disk," then use the camera as the floppy disk drive, set the MS/FD selector to FD. When used as an external drive. B As an external...
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...(mains lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object on it out by the plug. It will be completely discharged in rechargeable lithium battery Your camera is discharged. 75 Additional information On AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from AM receivers and video equipment. If moisture condensation...damaged. • Always keep it will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camera. Extremely hot or cold - To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it . Vibrating On battery pack • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent ...
...(mains lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object on it out by the plug. It will be completely discharged in rechargeable lithium battery Your camera is discharged. 75 Additional information On AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from AM receivers and video equipment. If moisture condensation...damaged. • Always keep it will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camera. Extremely hot or cold - To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it . Vibrating On battery pack • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent ...
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..., because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your nearest Sony dealer. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use both types of "Memory Stick" with your camera. Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium battery: • Connect your camera to house current... removable, "Memory Stick" can also be damaged if: -you use your camera while reading or writing data. -you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. "Memory Stick", , "MagicGate Memory Stick" and ...
..., because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your nearest Sony dealer. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use both types of "Memory Stick" with your camera. Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium battery: • Connect your camera to house current... removable, "Memory Stick" can also be damaged if: -you use your camera while reading or writing data. -you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. "Memory Stick", , "MagicGate Memory Stick" and ...
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... is completed, either disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on a TV, you charge the battery pack outside of between your digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, ...Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Charging the battery pack • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camera. • We recommend charging the battery pack in minutes. If you need a TV having a ...
... is completed, either disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on a TV, you charge the battery pack outside of between your digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, ...Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Charging the battery pack • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camera. • We recommend charging the battery pack in minutes. If you need a TV having a ...
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... left in low-temperature surroundings. Note, however, that the indication on your camera. We recommend the following to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be used for each battery pack. 78 When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is correct. We recommend...
... left in low-temperature surroundings. Note, however, that the indication on your camera. We recommend the following to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be used for each battery pack. 78 When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is correct. We recommend...
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... 18, 25). • No floppy disk is not connected securely. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after one minute, then check that is not inserted properly. If code displays (C:ss:ss)... are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. tSet it again (page 16). • The battery level is too low. (The indicator appears.) tCharge the battery pack fully (page 10). • The AC power adaptor is inserted into your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. tSet it to the...
... 18, 25). • No floppy disk is not connected securely. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after one minute, then check that is not inserted properly. If code displays (C:ss:ss)... are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. tSet it again (page 16). • The battery level is too low. (The indicator appears.) tCharge the battery pack fully (page 10). • The AC power adaptor is inserted into your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. tSet it to the...
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...65). • With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector set to STILL or MOVIE, if you play back the file from the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." tTo continue the slide show, select [START] again (page 63). • The camera is incorrect. tSet it with a fully charged battery pack. • The VIDEO OUT ... off suddenly. tChange the setting (page 47). • The slide show function stops automatically. The image does not appear on the camera. • The battery pack is on a computer. tReplace it to auto focus mode (page 55). • PROGRAM AE is in manual focus mode. Symptom The ...
...65). • With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector set to STILL or MOVIE, if you play back the file from the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." tTo continue the slide show, select [START] again (page 63). • The camera is incorrect. tSet it with a fully charged battery pack. • The VIDEO OUT ... off suddenly. tChange the setting (page 47). • The slide show function stops automatically. The image does not appear on the camera. • The battery pack is on a computer. tReplace it to auto focus mode (page 55). • PROGRAM AE is in manual focus mode. Symptom The ...
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...to the media inserted. 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera. tUse the AC power adaptor (page 13). • The camera is not recognized properly, then install the USB driver. Cause and/or Solution • The battery level is not installed. tDisconnect the USB cables except for the ...media being used. For details, see the procedure below. Symptom Your computer does not recognize your camera and then to the proper position. • The USB driver...
...to the media inserted. 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera. tUse the AC power adaptor (page 13). • The camera is not recognized properly, then install the USB driver. Cause and/or Solution • The battery level is not installed. tDisconnect the USB cables except for the ...media being used. For details, see the procedure below. Symptom Your computer does not recognize your camera and then to the proper position. • The USB driver...
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...[OK] button. 7 Turn off the power of the camera is dead. Cause and/or Solution • The power of the camera (page 10). • You are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is displayed. Click the [Hardware] tab located at... the lower-right corner. Perform all steps without skipping. tCharge the battery pack fully. • The battery pack is turned on Windows. Battery packs Symptom The battery pack cannot be charged. tTurn off the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and restart the computer. 8 Install the USB driver...
...[OK] button. 7 Turn off the power of the camera is dead. Cause and/or Solution • The power of the camera (page 10). • You are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is displayed. Click the [Hardware] tab located at... the lower-right corner. Perform all steps without skipping. tCharge the battery pack fully. • The battery pack is turned on Windows. Battery packs Symptom The battery pack cannot be charged. tTurn off the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and restart the computer. 8 Install the USB driver...