Sony DSC-M1 Uživatelský manuál

2-320-916-12(1)Digital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refer

10Identifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.CameraA Access lamp (23)B “Memory Stick Duo” insertion slot (23)C Speaker

100b Copying images1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop.The contents of the “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camera appear.2 Dou

101TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.1 First check the items on the tables below.

102Shooting still images/moviesThe battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs

103TroubleshootingThe image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Set the camera to the close-ups (Macro) recording mode, and position the came

104The flash does not work. • The flash is set to (No flash). Set the flash to auto (No indicator), (Forced flash) or (Slow synchro) (page 39).•

105TroubleshootingViewing imagesDeleting/Editing ImagesSymptom Cause/SolutionYour camera cannot play back images. • Turn to the PLAY mode with MODE (p

106ComputersSymptom Cause/SolutionYou do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible.• Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 86 and 99

107Troubleshooting“Memory Stick Duo”PictBridge compliant printerYou cannot print an image. • Check the printer settings.Images once copied to a comput

108You cannot print images. • The camera is not connected to the printer. Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB c

109TroubleshootingOthersSymptom Cause/SolutionYour camera does not work. • You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” batte

1114569q;2387A LensB Flash (39)C Self-timer lamp (38)/AF illuminator (40, 116)D Battery coverE Battery eject lever (16)F Tripod receptacleG Hook for w

110Warnings and messagesThe following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective ActionNo Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo

111TroubleshootingInvalid operation • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera.• The battery level is low or z

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

113Additional informationMenu itemsMenu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting.Menu items are maintained even when the power is tu

1141)This does not appear when (Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto].2)The available settings are limited according to the (Camera) setting in the

115Additional informationIn PLAY modeItem Setting Description (Folder) OK / Cancel Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page

116Setup itemsThe Setup screen appears when you advance to in the menu and press B again.Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera) (Memory Sti

117Additional information (Setup 1) (Setup 2)Item Setting DescriptionBeep ShutterxOnOff– Turns on the shutter sound when you press PHOTO.– Turns on th

118PrecautionsDo not leave the camera in the following places• In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become

119Additional informationOn internal rechargeable batteryThis camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other

12Cyber-shot StationThis is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc.A Camera connectorB (USB) jack (8

120• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while reading or writing data.• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:– When the “Memory Stick Duo” i

121Additional informationEffective use of the battery pack• Battery performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the batte

122[Input and Output connectors]Multi connectorUSB communicationHi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)[LCD screen]LCD panel6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT driveTotal

123Additional informationThe LCD screenPage numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.When in REC modeStandby m

124 / / AF range finder frame indicator (57)0.5mFocus preset value (58)Metering mode (61)Histogram (60)Vibration warning (111)ELow battery warning (

125Additional informationWhen playing back still imagesPlayback folder (71)12/12Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder / / /

126When playing back moving imagesPlayback folder (71)12/12Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folderMovie size (24) / Playback/Stop (4

127IndexIndexIndexNumerics5SEC recording ...34AAC Adaptor ...

128Macro ... 36Magnifying glass mode ... 67Memory Stick D

13How to handle the cameraWhen opening the LCD panel, rotate the panel to the left as illustrated.Attach the wrist strap as illustrated.The LCD panel

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14Charging the battery pack, Open the battery cover.Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.• Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the

15Getting started, Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket)., Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Sta

16To charge the battery pack only using the AC AdaptorYou can charge the battery pack without the Cyber-shot Station, such as during your travels. Con

17Getting startedNumber of images and battery life that can be recorded/viewedThe tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life th

18Using the AC adaptor, Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera.When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing

19Getting startedTurning on/off your cameraThere are two methods to turn on the camera.Turning on the power by opening the LCD panelRotate the LCD pan

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 Custom

20How to use the control buttonTo change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the Setup screen (page 54), and use the control butt

21Getting startedSetting the date and time, Open the LCD panel to turn on the power.The recording mode lamp (green) lights up and the Clock Set screen

22, Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press z to enter it.After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. Repeat steps

23Shooting imagesInserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo”, Insert the “Memory Stick Duo.”Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” all the way in until it clicks

24Setting the image size, Turn on the power (page 19).• In PLAY mode, turn to the REC mode with MODE., Press (Image Size).The Image Size setup appea

25Shooting imagesImage size and qualityYou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images

26Movie size for movies1)The factory setting is [640 (30fps)].• “fps” indicates the number of frames per second (Frame Per Second). The actual number

27Shooting imagesNumber of images that can be recorded/recording timeThe number of still images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick Duo”1)The number

28The available recording time of movies saved in a “Memory Stick Duo”• The table below shows the approximate amount of shooting time that can be reco

29Shooting imagesBasic shooting — Using auto adjustment modeHolding the camera correctlyWhen shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that you

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

30For shooting a photo, Press and hold PHOTO halfway down.The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes fro

31Shooting imagesFor shooting a movie, Press MOVIE again.The recording stops.The (Camera) item in the menuThe functions that can be used change as f

32Auto FocusWhen you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly. In addition, the AE lo

33Shooting images, Press PHOTO fully down.An approximately 5-second movie shot before a still image and an approximately 3-second movie after the stil

34Shooting a movie for 5 secondsYou can record a 5-second movie with one press of the button just as you do when shooting a still image. Since the rec

35Shooting imagesIndicators on the LCD screen during shootingEach time you press , the display changes in the following order.• For a detailed descri

36ZoomYour camera is equipped with the following zoom functions.The enlargement method and the zoom scale differ according to the image size and the z

37Shooting images• Using Spot AF is recommended (page 57).• To shoot at even closer distances than closeups (Macro) recording, use (Magnifying glass

38To return to normal recording modePress B ( ) on the control button again. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen.To stop shooting a moviePr

39Shooting imagesTo cancel the self-timer in the middle of the operationPress V ( ) on the control button again. The indicator disappears from the L

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

40• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears.• The recommended shooting distance using the flash is approx. 0.

41Shooting images• The AF range finder frame does not appear. The , or indicators flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near

42, Select (Camera) with v on the control button, then press B.Select [Date/Time] with v/V, then press B., Select the date and time setting with v/V

43Viewing imagesViewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraYou can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can

44, Select the desired image with b/B on the control button.b : To display the preceding imageB : To display the next image• When you have selected a

45Viewing imagesViewing an index (nine-image or sixteen-image) screen, Slide the (index) lever to the upper position once.The display switches to th

46Viewing images with the LCD panel closedIn PLAY mode, closing the LCD panel does not turn off the power. You can view images with the LCD panel clos

47Viewing images, Turn on the TV and set the TV/Video switch to “Video”.• The name and location of this switch may differ depending on your TV. For de

48Viewing images on a TV screenIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied

49Deleting imagesDeleting images, Turn on the camera and turn to the PLAY mode with MODE. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want

5Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright lightThis may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camer

50Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen image) mode, While an index (nine-image or sixteen image) screen (page 45) is displayed, press (Del

51Deleting images, Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z.The message “Access” appears, and the images with the

52, Turn on the camera, then press MENU.Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears., Select (Memory

53Before advanced operationsHow to setup and operate your cameraThe usage of the menus and Setup screen items is described below.Changing the menu set

54Changing the items in the Setup screena Press MENU.The menu appears.b Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again.The Setup sc

55Before advanced operationsc Select (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V.Creating or selecting a folder /Your came

56Changing the recording foldera Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Change REC. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with B/v, then press z.The recording f

57Advanced shootingChoosing a focus method /You can set the AF range finder frame according to the position and the size of a subject.Multipoint AF (

58Shooting techniquesWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of o

59Advanced shootingb Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V.You can select from the

6Before using your camera“Memory Stick” compatible with this cameraThe IC recording medium used with this camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”.There are t

60d Select the desired exposure value with v/V.Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background.To reactivate auto exposureIn

61Advanced shootingShooting techniquesWhen shooting images, the camera automatically sets the exposure.When shooting a whitish overall image such as a

62a Turn to the REC mode.b Press B ( ) to turn spot metering on.The spot metering cross hair appears.To cancel spot meteringPress B ( ) again to turn

63Advanced shootinga Turn to the REC mode.b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Exp Brktg] with v/V.d Select

64 (Incandescent)• Places where the lighting conditions change quickly• Under bright lighting such as photography studios (Flash)Adjusts the white bal

65Advanced shootingc Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V.+: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal:

66Recording 16 frames in succession — Multi Burst This mode records 16 frames in succession each time you press PHOTO. This is convenient for checking

67Advanced shootingShooting according to scene conditions /— Scene SelectionYou can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode. Magnifyi

68 Snow modeWhen shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear i

69Advanced shootinga Turn to the REC mode.b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select (Camera) with b, then select the desired mode with v/V.To return to

7Trademarks• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “MagicGa

70Shooting with special effects /— Picture EffectYou can digitally process images to obtain special effects.Before operationSet (Camera) in the menu

71Advanced viewingSelecting the folder and playing back imagesSelect the folder that images you want to play back are stored.a Turn to the PLAY mode w

72Enlarging a portion of a still imageYou can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. You can also record the magnified image a

73Advanced viewingRecording an enlarged image — Trimminga Press MENU after playback zoom.The menu appears.b Select [Trimming] with B, then press z.c S

74• The interval settings time are just guidelines, so it may vary depending on the image.• When playing back images recorded in Hybrid mode, only sti

75Advanced viewingPlaying back images shot in Multi Burst modeYou can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This

76To 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

77Advanced viewingIn index modea Turn to the PLAY mode with MODE, then slide the (index) lever to the upper position once to display the index (nine

78d Select (Resize) with b/B, then press z.e Select the desired size with v/V, then press z.The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as

79Still image printingPrinting still imagesYou can print images shot with your camera by the following methods.Direct printing (PictBridge compatible

8Table of contentsRead this first ...4Before using your camera...6Identifying the parts

80Direct printingEven if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compl

81Still image printingConnecting the camera to the printerConnect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station. Then, connect the (USB) jack of the Cyber-sh

82SelectSelects the images in order. Prints all the selected images.1 Select the image you want to print with b/B, then press z.The mark appears on

83Still image printingPrinting in index modeIf you connect your camera to the printer, the print menu appears. Press [Cancel] to exit the print menu.a

84Having images printed at a shopNote the following items when having images printed at a shop.• Contact the print service shop to determine what “Mem

85Still image printingMarking print marks in index modea Turn to the PLAY mode with MODE, then slide the (index) lever to the upper position once to

86Copying images to your computer— For Windows usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,

87Enjoying images on your computerInstalling the USB driverWhen using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver.Once the USB driver is installed

88Connecting the camera to your computera Turn on your computer.b Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera.c Con

89Enjoying images on your computer• If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear in step 6, press MENU, select [USB Connect], and set it to [Normal].• Do not

9Selecting the folder and playing back images...71Enlarging a portion of a still image...72Enlarging a

90When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folderThe overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite the existi

91Enjoying images on your computere Select [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures], then click [Next].The “Completing the Scanner and Came

92Image file storage destinations and file namesThe image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick Duo”.Example: wh

93Enjoying images on your computer• ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.• The numerical portions of the following files are

94Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your cameraWhen an image file copied to a computer no longer remains in a “Memory Stick Duo”, you

95Enjoying images on your computer• When automatically creating slide shows (page 98), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required.• This software

96e Click [Next].f Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen.The installation starts.If the “Welcome to setup for Direct X” screen

97Enjoying images on your computerUsing “Picture Package”Start up the [Picture Package Menu] on the desktop to use the various functions.• The initial

98Creating a slide showClick [Automatic Slideshow Producer] on the left side of the screen, then click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] in the lower-rig

99Enjoying images on your computerCopying images to your computer— For Macintosh usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X