Operating Instructions
Page 3
... in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of this camera. 3 For disposal or recycling information, please contact your nearest Sony service station. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. marked with the limits for a digital device pursuant to comply with or mark) must be used... use the plug without the fuse cover. If you . Disposal of FCC Rules. • This product contains mercury. For more of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. You can be regulated if sold in the U.S.A. If the plug...
... in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of this camera. 3 For disposal or recycling information, please contact your nearest Sony service station. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. marked with the limits for a digital device pursuant to comply with or mark) must be used... use the plug without the fuse cover. If you . Disposal of FCC Rules. • This product contains mercury. For more of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. You can be regulated if sold in the U.S.A. If the plug...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
... destinations and image file names 38 Viewing images using "ImageMixer 42 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations How to use the PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector 48 How to use the control button ....... 48 How to change the menu settings .... 50 B Various recording Setting...COPY) ..... 79 Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK 80 Format 81 B As an external drive Using the camera as an external drive of a computer 82 Additional information Precautions 83 On "Memory Stick"s 85 Using your camera abroad 85 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 Troubleshooting 88 Warning...
... destinations and image file names 38 Viewing images using "ImageMixer 42 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations How to use the PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector 48 How to use the control button ....... 48 How to change the menu settings .... 50 B Various recording Setting...COPY) ..... 79 Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK 80 Format 81 B As an external drive Using the camera as an external drive of a computer 82 Additional information Precautions 83 On "Memory Stick"s 85 Using your camera abroad 85 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 Troubleshooting 88 Warning...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
... switch (14) Y Floppy disk slot (16) Z "Memory Stick" cover/ "Memory Stick" slot (17) wj USB cover/USB jack (29) wk Battery cover (9) wl MS /FD ("Memory Stick"/floppy disk) selector 8 L LCD screen M PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (48) N LCD BACKLIGHT switch (20) O (Flash) button/ (Flash) lamp (22) P FOCUS button (64) Q PROGRAM AE button (65...
... switch (14) Y Floppy disk slot (16) Z "Memory Stick" cover/ "Memory Stick" slot (17) wj USB cover/USB jack (29) wk Battery cover (9) wl MS /FD ("Memory Stick"/floppy disk) selector 8 L LCD screen M PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (48) N LCD BACKLIGHT switch (20) O (Flash) button/ (Flash) lamp (22) P FOCUS button (64) Q PROGRAM AE button (65...
Operating Instructions
Page 9
... with compatible video equipment. Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. Slide the battery cover in the direction of Sony Corporation. 9 Getting started Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (optional...
... with compatible video equipment. Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. Slide the battery cover in the direction of Sony Corporation. 9 Getting started Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (optional...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
... 2 To DC IN jack AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 3 To a wall outlet (wall socket) 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 between 10°C to 30°C (50°F ... turn off , full charge is turned on the right of use and the operating environment. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (orange) on , you can still record or play back images. Be sure to a wall outlet (wall socket).
... 2 To DC IN jack AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 3 To a wall outlet (wall socket) 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 between 10°C to 30°C (50°F ... turn off , full charge is turned on the right of use and the operating environment. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (orange) on , you can still record or play back images. Be sure to a wall outlet (wall socket).
Operating Instructions
Page 11
... using a battery pack, the camera turns off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes when using a pocket heater, take care not to turn on the conditions of time the camera can be used when you record images in the following table, "Recording still images under average... conditions," are only for recording with the LCD BACKLIGHT switch ON in the battery pack. When using the LCD screen, the operating time...
... using a battery pack, the camera turns off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes when using a pocket heater, take care not to turn on the conditions of time the camera can be used when you record images in the following table, "Recording still images under average... conditions," are only for recording with the LCD BACKLIGHT switch ON in the battery pack. When using the LCD screen, the operating time...
Operating Instructions
Page 12
...the camera on and off once in every two recordings. - Recording every five seconds when using floppy disks and every three seconds when using a "Memory Stick." Using the flash once in every 10 recordings. Alternatively sliding the zoom lever to 160×112) Storage media Battery life...Recording continuously (when the image size is set to 640×480. - Playing back*3) still images Storage media NP-F330 (supplied) Number of Battery life images (min.) NP-F550 (optional) Number of Battery life images (min.) Floppy disk Approx. 2200 Approx. 80 Approx. 4800 Approx. 170 ...
...the camera on and off once in every two recordings. - Recording every five seconds when using floppy disks and every three seconds when using a "Memory Stick." Using the flash once in every 10 recordings. Alternatively sliding the zoom lever to 160×112) Storage media Battery life...Recording continuously (when the image size is set to 640×480. - Playing back*3) still images Storage media NP-F330 (supplied) Number of Battery life images (min.) NP-F550 (optional) Number of Battery life images (min.) Floppy disk Approx. 2200 Approx. 80 Approx. 4800 Approx. 170 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
... and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). When using the zoom. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). Note The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the... (mains lead) 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) 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 85. Using your camera with a metallic object, as this may cause a malfunction. 13
... and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). When using the zoom. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). Note The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the... (mains lead) 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) 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 85. Using your camera with a metallic object, as this may cause a malfunction. 13
Operating Instructions
Page 19
...not turn the power off, not change after the automatic adjustment is locked. B Recording 4 Press the shutter button fully down at once, the camera starts recording after the AE/AF is complete. RREECCOORRDDIINNGG For the number of the LCD screen may become unusable. • When you press the ...Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" may change the position of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/"Memory Stick." To return to the normal recording mode Press the shutter button lightly, or select [RETURN] with ...
...not turn the power off, not change after the automatic adjustment is locked. B Recording 4 Press the shutter button fully down at once, the camera starts recording after the AE/AF is complete. RREECCOORRDDIINNGG For the number of the LCD screen may become unusable. • When you press the ...Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" may change the position of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/"Memory Stick." To return to the normal recording mode Press the shutter button lightly, or select [RETURN] with ...
Operating Instructions
Page 20
... brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 56). Minimum focal distance to save the battery. Adjusting the brightness of the images recorded on a close subject Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the...
... brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 56). Minimum focal distance to save the battery. Adjusting the brightness of the images recorded on a close subject Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the...
Operating Instructions
Page 82
..." with a computer running Mac OS X(v10.0/ v10.1). To use the camera as a floppy disk/ "Memory Stick" drive of a computer Once you can use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the "Memory Stick" drive, set the MS/FD selector to a "Memory Stick" first (page 77). 82 When used... as the power source. Notes • Format the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" only using this camera. Example: For Windows ...
..." with a computer running Mac OS X(v10.0/ v10.1). To use the camera as a floppy disk/ "Memory Stick" drive of a computer Once you can use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the "Memory Stick" drive, set the MS/FD selector to a "Memory Stick" first (page 77). 82 When used... as the power source. Notes • Format the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" only using this camera. Example: For Windows ...
Operating Instructions
Page 84
...°F), such as you are using the unit for the moisture to the camera securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is not a malfunction. • Do not place the unit in the...power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object on it out by the plug. Dusty or dirty - On the built-in rechargeable lithium battery Your camera is in about an hour for a long time. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may cause fire or electrical shock. ...
...°F), such as you are using the unit for the moisture to the camera securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is not a malfunction. • Do not place the unit in the...power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object on it out by the plug. Dusty or dirty - On the built-in rechargeable lithium battery Your camera is in about an hour for a long time. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may cause fire or electrical shock. ...
Operating Instructions
Page 85
...; Do not attach any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. • Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camera, and leave your nearest Sony dealer. If any other material than the supplied label... more than 24 hours. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if 85 Notes • It is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. "MagicGate" and are trademarks of "Memory Stick"s: general "Memory Stick"s and "MagicGate Memory Stick"s...
...; Do not attach any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. • Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camera, and leave your nearest Sony dealer. If any other material than the supplied label... more than 24 hours. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if 85 Notes • It is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. "MagicGate" and are trademarks of "Memory Stick"s: general "Memory Stick"s and "MagicGate Memory Stick"s...
Operating Instructions
Page 86
... If you want to view the playback picture on your camera and displays the remaining battery time in an ambient temperature of between your digital still camera. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates power consumption according to efficiently charge the battery pack. • After charging is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia...
... If you want to view the playback picture on your camera and displays the remaining battery time in an ambient temperature of between your digital still camera. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates power consumption according to efficiently charge the battery pack. • After charging is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia...
Operating Instructions
Page 87
...in PLAY mode until the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be used . Remove the battery from your camera and store it in a dry, cool place. • To use the battery pack up , and insert it in your body to...following to how it more and more, and as you start taking shots or playing back on your camera. • Procure spare batteries that can be restored if it up on your camera. 3. Additional information Effective use of its life. We recommend the following procedure once per year to operate...
...in PLAY mode until the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be used . Remove the battery from your camera and store it in a dry, cool place. • To use the battery pack up , and insert it in your body to...following to how it more and more, and as you start taking shots or playing back on your camera. • Procure spare batteries that can be restored if it up on your camera. 3. Additional information Effective use of its life. We recommend the following procedure once per year to operate...
Operating Instructions
Page 88
...function is working (page 95). The picture is out of focus. • Your camera is not in macro recording mode when you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. tTurn off the power, and turn on the "Memory Stick" is ...indicator appears.) tCharge the battery pack fully (page 10). • The AC power adaptor is inserted into your camera. Symptom Cause and/or Solution Your camera does not work . tEject the disk, and insert it securely to LOCK. Your camera cannot record images. • The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is not...
...function is working (page 95). The picture is out of focus. • Your camera is not in macro recording mode when you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. tTurn off the power, and turn on the "Memory Stick" is ...indicator appears.) tCharge the battery pack fully (page 10). • The AC power adaptor is inserted into your camera. Symptom Cause and/or Solution Your camera does not work . tEject the disk, and insert it securely to LOCK. Your camera cannot record images. • The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is not...
Operating Instructions
Page 90
...hard disk (page 32). • The image is set to the hard disk of your camera is discharged. tCancel the protection (page 74). • With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector set to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Symptom The moving image breaks off when you do not operate the... camera for about 20 minutes when using a floppy disk. Your camera cannot delete an image. The power turns off automatically...
...hard disk (page 32). • The image is set to the hard disk of your camera is discharged. tCancel the protection (page 74). • With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector set to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Symptom The moving image breaks off when you do not operate the... camera for about 20 minutes when using a floppy disk. Your camera cannot delete an image. The power turns off automatically...
Operating Instructions
Page 91
... the ones connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. • The position of the MS/FD selector is turned off. tDisconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Additional information Battery packs Symptom The battery pack cannot be charged. Make sure that "USB MODE" is displayed on the...
... the ones connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. • The position of the MS/FD selector is turned off. tDisconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Additional information Battery packs Symptom The battery pack cannot be charged. Make sure that "USB MODE" is displayed on the...
Operating Instructions
Page 92
... a battery pack. tReplace the battery pack with a new one (page 9). • The battery level is not connected. tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The AC power adaptor is too low. tInstall it properly (page 9). • Charging of the battery remaining time... off even if the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery level is sufficient. tCharge the battery pack fully (page 10). • A malfunction has occurred in the remaining battery time. Cause and/or Solution • You are using the camera for many hours under extremely...
... a battery pack. tReplace the battery pack with a new one (page 9). • The battery level is not connected. tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The AC power adaptor is too low. tInstall it properly (page 9). • Charging of the battery remaining time... off even if the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery level is sufficient. tCharge the battery pack fully (page 10). • A malfunction has occurred in the remaining battery time. Cause and/or Solution • You are using the camera for many hours under extremely...
Operating Instructions
Page 94
Message IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only - You are playing back a file that was created on the battery pack used, operating conditions, or the environment. 94 The battery level is protected. The image is too low. The battery is about 5 to play back images with an image size larger than your camera. Meaning You tried to 10 minutes, E may flash depending on equipment other than the maximum playback size of this camera. When the remaining time is not the "InfoLITHIUM" type.
Message IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only - You are playing back a file that was created on the battery pack used, operating conditions, or the environment. 94 The battery level is protected. The image is too low. The battery is about 5 to play back images with an image size larger than your camera. Meaning You tried to 10 minutes, E may flash depending on equipment other than the maximum playback size of this camera. When the remaining time is not the "InfoLITHIUM" type.