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2-023-044-11(1)Digital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refer

10Mode dialBefore using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial to . (Auto adjustment mode)The focus, exposure and white balance are autom

100TroubleshootingIf you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First, check the items on pages 100 to 109. If the LCD screen s

101TroubleshootingThe /CHG lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack.• The AC Adaptor is disconnected.• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned.•

102Shooting still images / moviesSymptom Cause SolutionThe LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on.• The power was turned off wit

103TroubleshootingThe image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.• The brightness of the LCD screen is too

104Cannot shoot images with the flash. • The mode dial is set to , SET UP or .• The flash is set to (No flash). • (Twilight mode), (Fireworks m

105TroubleshootingViewing imagesDeleting/editing an imageSymptom Cause SolutionThe image cannot be played back. • The mode dial is not set to .• You

106ComputersSymptom Cause SolutionYou do not know whether or not your OS can be used with the camera.— p Check “Recommended computer environment” (pag

107Troubleshooting“Memory Stick”The image cannot be played back on a computer.——p If you are using the “Picture Package” software, see the help on the

108PictBridge compliant printerSymptom Cause SolutionThe connection cannot be established.• The printer is not PictBridge-compliant.• The printer is n

109TroubleshootingOthersSymptom Cause SolutionThe camera does not work, no operations can be performed.• You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pa

11Getting startedCharging the battery pack, Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.• Be sure to turn off

110Warnings and messagesThe following messages appear on the LCD screen.Message Meaning/ Corrective ActionNo Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (p

111TroubleshootingCannot divide • The movie is not long enough to be divided.• The file is not a movie.Invalid operation • You are playing back a file

112Self-diagnosis display– If a code starting with an alphabet letter appearsYour camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the cond

113Additional informationThe number of images that can be saved/shooting timeThe number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are differen

114Menu itemsMenu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the settings of the camera. Default settings are indi

115Additional information1)This does not appear when mode dial is set to P or M.2)This does not appear when mode dial is set to M.3)This does not appe

116When the mode dial is set to When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV /

117Additional informationSET UP items (Camera) (Memory Stick Tool)Item Setting DescriptionAF ModexSingle / Monitor Selects the focus operation mode (

118 (Setup 1) (Setup 2)Item Setting DescriptionLCD Backlight Bright/ xNormal/ DarkSelects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] make

119Additional informationPrecautionsDo not leave the camera in the following places• In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The c

12, Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins, and goes o

120The internal rechargeable button batteryThis camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other setting

121Additional information• When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick

122Effective use of the battery pack• Battery performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is

123Additional information[Input and Output connectors]Multi connectorUSB communicationHi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)[LCD screen]LCD panel used4.6 cm

124The LCD screenFor shooting still imagesA Recording mode indicator (60, 61)/Image size indicator (20)B Self-timer indicator (28)C AE/AF lock indicat

125Additional informationFor shooting moviesA Recording mode indicator (80)B Battery remaining indicator (12)C White balance indicator (58)D Low batte

126For still image playbackA Image size indicator (20)B Recording mode indicator (60–61)C Change folder indicator (63)D Protect mark indicator (69)/Pr

127Additional informationFor movie playbackA Image size indicator (81)B Recording mode indicator (81)C Playback indicator (81)D Volume indicator (81)E

128IndexAAC Adaptor ... 11, 14Access lamp ... 19AE/AF l

129IndexMonitoring AF ...50MPG ...92Multi

13Getting startedNumber of images and battery life that can be recorded/viewedThe tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life th

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14Using the AC Adaptor, Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera.Open the cover in the arrow

15Getting startedTurning your camera on/offThere are following two ways to turn on the camera.Press POWER.The POWER lamp lights in green and the power

16How to use the control buttonTo change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (pages 46 and 47), and use the con

17Getting startedSetting the date and time, Set the mode dial to .• You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P, M, SCN, o

18, Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.v is shown above and V is shown below the selecte

19Shooting still imagesInserting and removing a “Memory Stick”, Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.•

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer

20Setting the still image size, Set the mode dial to , and rotate the lens portion to turn on your camera.• You can carry out this operation even whe

21Shooting still imagesImage size and qualityYou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of i

22The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”3)The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode are shown below. (Units

23Shooting still imagesBasic still image shooting – Using auto modeHolding the camera correctlyWhen shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so t

24, Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.When the focus is achieved, the camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and rema

25Shooting still imagesChecking the last image shot – Quick Review, Press b (7) on the control button.To return to shooting mode, press the shutter bu

26• The zoom scaling indicator differs according to the zoom type.Optical zoom: Smart zoom: Precision digital zoom: • The AF range finder frame does n

27Shooting still imagesShooting close-ups – MacroFor close-ups of subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can shoot subje

28, Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button fully down.To return to

29Shooting still images, Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button fu

3RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESLithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteri

30clearly shoot a background that is out of the flash-lit area. (No flash): The flash will not be used.• If the menu is currently displayed, press MEN

31Shooting still imagesShooting images with the AF illuminatorThe AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.

32Shooting images with the finderThe finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the

33Shooting still imagesInserting the date and time on a still image, Set the mode dial to SET UP.The SET UP screen appears.• The date and time cannot

34Shooting according to scene conditions – Scene SelectionSelect one of the following modes, then shoot by pressing the shutter button and this will h

35Shooting still images Soft snap modeYou can shoot the color of a person’s skin beautifully with a bright, warm color tone. This mode also has an eff

36, Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU.The menu appears., Select SCN (Scene) with b on the control button, then select the desired mode with v/

37Shooting still imagesShooting with Scene SelectionWhen shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the flash mo

38Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraYou can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the fol

39Viewing still images, Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button.b : Displays the previous image.B : Displays the next image.2BAC

4Read this firstTrial recordingBefore you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working corre

40Viewing images on a TV screen, Connect the supplied A/V multi cable to the multi connector of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV.R

41Viewing still imagesWatching images on a TV screenIf you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V multi cabl

42Deleting images, Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera.Select the image you want to delete with b/B on the control button.• Note that the i

43Deleting still imagesDeleting on the Index screen, While an Index screen (page 39) is displayed, press (delete).• Note that the images once deleted

44, Press (delete). Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z.“Access” appears on the LCD screen and all of the images with marks will

45Deleting still images,Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera., Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button.Select [Form

46How to setup and operate your cameraThis section describes how to operate the menu and the SET UP screen.• For details on the mode dial, see page 10

47Before advanced operationsChanging items in the SET UP screena Set the mode dial to SET UP.The SET UP screen appears.b Select the setting item you w

48Creating or selecting a folderYour camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick.” You can select the folder used to store images. When

49Advanced still image shootingChoosing an auto focus methodYou can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode.AF range finder frameThe AF range fi

5The pictures used in this manualThe photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot usi

50• When you are shooting movies and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the LCD screen is estimated as an average, so the AF work

51Advanced still image shootingShooting techniquesWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may foc

52c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V.You can select from the following distance settings.0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m,

53Advanced still image shootingd Select an aperture value with b/B.Three different aperture values can be selected, depending on the zoom position. Wh

54ExposureIn addition to the focus and other settings, it is also important to adjust the exposure in order to take beautiful pictures.Exposure is the

55Advanced still image shootingAdjusting the exposure– EV adjustmentYou can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Use this mode

56Displaying a histogramA histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The horizontal axis shows the brightness, and the vertical axis sho

57Advanced still image shootingShooting techniquesWhile shooting images, the camera automatically determines the exposure. When shooting a whitish ove

58a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN or .b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select the desired metering mode with v

59Advanced still image shooting (Incandescent)• Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often.• Used in a st

6Table of contentsRead this first...4Identifying the parts...8Mode dial...

60c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V.+: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting.–:

61Advanced still image shootingTo return to normal modeIn Step 3, select [Normal].• The flash is set to (No flash).• When using the self-timer, pres

62Shooting with special effects – Picture EffectYou can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images.a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN

63Advanced still image viewingSelecting the folder and playing back images– FolderSelect the folder that images you want to play back are stored.a Set

64Enlarging a portion of a still imageYou can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the magnified imag

65Advanced still image viewingRecording an enlarged image – Trimminga Press MENU after playback zoom.The menu appears.b Select [Trimming] with B, then

66To skip to the next/previous image during slide showPress B (next) or b (previous).• The interval setting time is approximate, and may vary accordin

67Advanced still image viewingPlaying back images shot in Multi Burst modeYou can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by

68To delete shot imagesWhen using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the sa

69Still image editingProtecting images– ProtectTo prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it.• Note that formatting the “Mem

7Selecting the folder and playing back images – Folder ...63Enlarging a portion of a still image...64Enlarging an ima

70h Select [OK] with B, then press z.The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected.To cancel the protectionIn Step 4, select [Cancel], or

71Still image editingChoosing images to print– Print (DPOF) markYou can designate certain images to be printed.This function is convenient when you wa

72g Press MENU.h Select [OK] with B, then press z.The mark turns white and the setting is completed.To delete the markIn Step 5, select the image

73Still image printing (PictBridge printer)Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images

74When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settingsYou cannot use the PictBridge function, even when you turn on the camera. Discon

75Still image printing (PictBridge printer)f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z.The image is printed.Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the

76g Press MENU.The Print screen appears.• Setting items not available for a particular printer are not displayed.h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select

77Still image printing (PictBridge printer)• You cannot print movies.• If an error message is sent from the connected printer during the connection,

78To print all the images indicated with the markIn Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of

79Still image printing (PictBridge printer)To print all the images indicated with the markIn Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated w

8K Speaker (bottom surface)• 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 tripo

80Shooting moviesYou can shoot movies with audio.a Set the mode dial to .b Press (Image Size).The Image Size setup item appears.c Select the desire

81Enjoying moviesViewing movies on the LCD screenYou can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera.a

82Deleting moviesYou can delete unwanted movies.• You cannot delete the protected movies.• Note that the movies once deleted cannot be recovered.On th

83Enjoying moviesTo cancel the deletionIn Step 3 or 7, select [Exit].To delete all the images in the folderIn Step 3, select [All In This Folder], the

84a Set the mode dial to .b Select the movie you want to cut with b/B.c Press MENU.The menu appears.d Select (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, se

85Enjoying images on your computerCopying images to your computer– For Windows usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows

86Installing the USB driverWhen using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver.Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB d

87Enjoying images on your computerConnecting the camera to your computera Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera,

88P Disconnecting the USB multi cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connectionFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users

89Enjoying images on your computerWhen a removable disk icon is not shown1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].The

9C LCD screenFor details on the items on the LCD screen, see pages 124 to 127.D (Display/LCD on/off) button (32)E MENU button (46, 114)F (Image Size

90Viewing the images on your computera Click [Start], then click [My Documents].The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed.• This section descri

91Enjoying images on your computerImage file storage destinations and file namesThe image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in th

92• ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.• The numerical portions of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its correspondin

93Enjoying images on your computerViewing an image previously copied to a computerThis operation is required for viewing image files that have been co

94• This software is compatible with the DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed before using.• A separate environment for operating the recor

95Enjoying images on your computerf Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen.The installation starts.If the “Welcome to setup for

96Using “Picture Package”Start up the [Picture Package Menu] on the desktop to use the various functions.• The default screen may differ depending on

97Enjoying images on your computerCopying images to your computer– For Macintosh usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X

98c Viewing the images on your computer1 Double-click the hard disk icon.2 Double-click the desired image file in the folder containing the copied fil

99Enjoying images on your computera Installing “ImageMixer VCD2”1 Turn on your computer.• The display settings should be 1,024 × 768 dots or higher an