3-078-045-13(1)
Getting started____________________
Shooting still images______________
Viewing still images_______________
Deleting still images ______________
Before advanced operations_________
Advanced still image shooting _______
Advanced still image viewing ________
Still image editing __________________
Enjoying movies ___________________
Enjoying images on your computer_____
Troubleshooting ___________________
Digital Still Camera
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-F717
Serial No.
Additional information________________
DSC-F717
Index
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CAUTION
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
WARNING
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
SONY
DSC-F717
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
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— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Telephone No.:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The supplied interface cable must be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the limits
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.
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For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
Notice on the supplied AC
power adaptor for the
customers in the United
Kingdom
Attention for the Customers in
Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits sets out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters
(9.8 feet).
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with
mark) must be used.
or
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.
This statement is indicated under the lens.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit
Attention
The electromagnetic field at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this camera.
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution:Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
USB cable again.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
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Before using your camera
“Memory Stick”
Trial recording
Do not shake or strike the camera
Before you record one-time events, you may want
to make a trial recording to make sure that the
camera is working correctly.
In addition to malfunctions and inability to record
images, this may render the “Memory Stick”
unusable or image data breakdown, damage or
loss may occur.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated
for if recording or playback is not possible due to
a malfunction of your camera or recording media,
etc.
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15
OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models
with an LCD finder) and lens
• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are
manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are
operational for effective use. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue or green in color) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen and the
LCD finder. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
Notes on image data compatibility
• This camera conforms with the Design rule for
Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded with your camera
on other equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on
your camera are not guaranteed.
• Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen,
the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause malfunctions.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to
the provision of the copyright laws.
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Do not get the camera wet
Trademarks
• “Memory Stick,”
Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “Memory Stick Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to get the
camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see
page 113 and follow the instructions on how to
remove it before using the camera.
and “MagicGate
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing fine
images. The lens for this camera uses the
MTF* measurement system for cameras
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany,
and Sony Corporation, and offers the same
quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses.
• “MagicGate” and
are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime, are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always
copy (back up) data to a disk.
∗ MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation
Transfer Function, a numeric value
indicating the amount of light from a
specific part of the subject gathered at
the corresponding position in the image.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or
other bright light
This may cause irrecoverable damage to your
eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your
camera.
• Pentium is a trademark or a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation.
• In addition, system and product names used in
this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the ™
or ® marks are not used in all cases in this
manual.
The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this manual are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.
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Table of contents
Shooting according to scene conditions
— Scene Selection ......................... 29
Shooting three images with the exposure
shifted
Viewing images on the screen of your
camera............................................ 33
Adjusting color tones
Inserting and removing a
— White Balance ...........................54
“Memory Stick” .............................18
Basic still image shooting (using auto
adjustment mode) ...........................20
Checking the last image you shot
— Quick Review............................21
Indicators on the screen during
shooting ..........................................22
Inserting the date and time on a still
image ..............................................28
Changing the items in the SET UP
screen ............................................. 42
Advanced still image
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Using a commercially available external
flash ................................................63
Deleting unnecessary portions of
Number of images that can be saved or
Enjoying images on your
Enlarging an image
Recording an enlarged image
Copying images to your computer
— For Windows users.................... 81
Copying images to your computer
— Trimming...................................67
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Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
A Mode dial
M: To shoot in the manual
exposure mode
: To shoot still images in auto
adjustment mode
: To shoot still images in
programmed mode
SCN: To shoot in the Scene
Selection mode
SET UP: To set the SET UP items
: To shoot movies, Clip
Motion images or Multi
Burst mode images
S: To shoot in the shutter speed
priority mode
A: To shoot in the aperture
priority mode
: To view or edit images
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P Battery/“Memory Stick” cover
(18)
B
(index) button (34)
S Control button
K ACC (accessory) jack
L Built-in microphone
M POWER lamp (15)
T
U LCD screen
• Audio output is monaural.
• Do not touch the built-in microphone
while recording.
• Use ACC jack to connect an external
flash or the remote control tripod.
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A
B Hook for shoulder strap
C Tripod receptacle
1
3
2
• 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
tripods having longer screws, and may
damage the camera.
2
Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap.
Lens cap
(supplied)
Shoulder strap (supplied)
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Getting started
Charging the battery pack
Battery eject lever
Jack cover
DC plug
b mark
AC power adaptor
1
2
3
, Open the battery/“Memory
, Install the battery pack, then
close the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover.
, Open the jack cover and
connect the AC-L10A/L10B AC
power adaptor (supplied) to the
DC IN jack of your camera.
Stick” cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Insert the battery pack with the b mark
facing toward the battery compartment as
illustrated.
Make sure the battery pack is firmly
inserted all the way, then close the cover.
• Be sure to turn off your camera when
• Your camera operates only with the
“InfoLITHIUM” NP-FM50 battery pack (M
Connect the plug with the v mark facing
up.
• Do not short the DC plug of the AC power
adaptor with a metallic object, as this may
cause malfunction.
• The battery pack is easily inserted by pushing
the battery eject lever at the front of the battery
compartment up.
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To remove the battery pack
Battery remaining indicator
The battery remaining indicator on the screen
shows the remaining shooting or viewing time.
2 To wall outlet (wall socket)
Battery eject lever
Power cord
(mains lead)
101
60min
2560
6
1
AC power adaptor
• The displayed remaining time may not be
correct under certain circumstances or
conditions.
• When you switch the FINDER/LCD switch, it
takes about one minute for the correct battery
remaining time to appear.
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, Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC power adaptor
and then to a wall outlet (wall
socket).
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Slide the battery eject lever in the direction
of the arrow, and remove the battery pack.
Charging time
• Be careful not to drop the battery pack when
removing it.
The /CHG lamp (orange) lights up when
charging begins, and goes off when
charging is completed.
Approximate time to charge a completely
discharged battery pack using the AC-L10A/
L10B AC power adaptor at a temperature of 25°C
(77°F).
Charging time
Battery pack
(min.)
NP-FM50 (supplied) Approx. 150
/CHG lamp
• After charging the battery pack, disconnect the
AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack of your
camera.
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2)
4)
Number of images and battery
life that can be recorded/
viewed
The tables show the approximate number of
images and the battery life that can be recorded/
viewed when you shoot images in normal mode
with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature
of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can
be recorded or viewed take into account changing
the supplied “Memory Stick” as necessary. Note
that the actual numbers may be less than
Continuous shooting mode*
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Shooting movies*
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Image size
No. of
Battery life
(min.)
Continuous shooting Approx. 230 min.
images
*4) Shooting continuously at 160×112 image
size
2560×1920
640×480
Approx. 3000 Approx. 210
Approx. 3000 Approx. 210
• The remaining indicator will decrease in the
following situations:
– The surrounding temperature is low
– The flash is used
– The camera has been turned ON and OFF
many times
*2) Shooting in the following situations:
–
–
–
[P. QUALITY] is set to [STANDARD]
The flash mode is set to (no flash)
Continuous shooting approximately every
four seconds
indicated depending on the conditions of use.
– [LCD BACKLIGHT] or [EVF
BACKLIGHT] is set to [BRIGHT] in the
SET UP settings
3)
Shooting still images
Normal shooting mode*
Viewing still images*
1)
NP-FM50 (supplied)
– The battery power is low
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Image size
The battery capacity decreases as you use it
more and more and as time passes
Image size
No. of
images
Battery life
(min.)
No. of
Battery life
(min.)
images
2560×1920
640×480
Approx. 7000 Approx. 350
Approx. 7000 Approx. 350
• The number of images is the same whether you
use the finder or the LCD screen for shooting/
viewing images.
2560×1920
Approx. 410 Approx. 205
*1) Shooting in the following situations:
–
–
–
[P. QUALITY] is set to [FINE]
Shooting one time every 30 seconds
The zoom is switched alternately between
the W and T ends
*3) Viewing single images in order at about three
second intervals
–
–
The flash strobes once every two times
The power turns on and off once every ten
times.
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Using an external power source
Using your camera
abroad
Power sources
2 To wall outlet (wall socket)
You can use your camera in any country or
area with the supplied AC power adaptor
within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a
commercially available AC plug adaptor
[a], if necessary, depending on the design of
the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
Jack cover
Power cord
(mains lead)
DC plug
1
AC-L10A/L10B
AC power adaptor
1
2
, Open the jack cover and
connect the AC-L10A/L10B AC
power adaptor(supplied) to the
DC IN jack of your camera.
, Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC power adaptor
and then to a wall outlet (wall
socket).
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel
converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
Connect the plug with the v mark facing
up.
• When you have finished using the AC power
adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of
the camera.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily
accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If
any trouble occurs while using the adaptor,
immediately shut off the power by
disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet
(wall socket).
• The set is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself
has been turned off.
• To use power from an automobile, use the Sony
Car Battery Adapter (not supplied).
• Remove the battery pack when using an
external power source.
• If you insert or remove the DC plug while you
are using the battery, the power may shut off.
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Turning on/off your camera
How to use the
control button
Auto power-off function
POWER lamp
If you do not operate the camera for about
three minutes during shooting or viewing or
when performing SET UP, the camera turns
off automatically to prevent wearing down
the battery. The auto power-off function
only operates when the camera is operating
using a battery pack. The auto power-off
function also will not operate in the
following circumstances.
800
400
200
100
AUTO
MODE
TIFF
VOICE
E-MAIL
EXP BRKTG
POWER
switch
BURST
3
NORMAL
ISO
MODE
• When viewing movies
To change the current settings of the
camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP
to make the changes.
For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the
desired value, then press the center z or
b/B to make the setting.
, Slide the POWER switch in the
• When playing back a slide show
• When a connector is plugged into the
(USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO)
jack.
direction of the arrow.
The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the
power is on. When you turn on your camera
for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen
Turning off the power
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of
the arrow again. The POWER lamp goes
out, and the camera turns off.
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Setting the date and time
Mode dial
1
, Set the mode dial to
.
, Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to turn
on the power.
, Select the desired date display
format with v/V on the control
button, then press z.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to
.
, S, A, M, SCN,
or
The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the
CLOCK SET screen appears on the screen.
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day),
[M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y]
(day/month/year).
• To change the date and time, set the mode dial
to SET UP, select [CLOCK SET] in
procedure from step 3.
• If the rechargeable button battery, which
provides the power for saving the time data, is
SET screen will appear again. When this
happens, reset the date and time, by starting
from step 3 above.
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Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
CLOCK SET
OK
PM
CANCEL
2003 /
/
4
10 : 30
7
OK
AM
CANCEL
2002 /
/
1
12 : 00
1
OK
AM
CANCEL
2003 /
/
1
12 : 00
1
OK
OK
OK
6
4
5
, Select the year, month, day,
hour or minute item you want
to set with b/B on the control
button.
, Set the numeric value with v/V
on the control button, then
press z to enter it.
, Select [OK] with B on the
control button, then press z.
The date and time are entered and the clock
starts to keep time.
After entering the number, v/V moves to
the next item. Repeat this step until all of
the items are set.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
• To cancel the date and time setting, select
[CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control
button, then press z.
• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time
on a 24-hour cycle.
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Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”
1
2
, Open the battery/“Memory
, Insert the “Memory Stick.”
, Close the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover.
Stick” cover.
Insert a “Memory Stick” as far as it can go
with the b mark facing as illustrated.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
To remove a “Memory Stick”
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,
then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.
• Push the “Memory Stick” all of the way in so
that it is securely seated in the connector. If the
“Memory Stick” is not inserted correctly, you
may not be able to record or display images
with the “Memory Stick.”
• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the
camera is recording or reading an
image. Never remove the “Memory
Stick” or turn off the power at this time.
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Setting the still image size
2560
2560×1920
2560 (3 : 2)
2048×1536
1280×960
640 × 480
2560
IMAGE SIZE MODE
2560×1920
2560 (3 : 2)
2048×1536
1280×960
640 × 480
2560×1920
2560 (3 2)
2048×1536
1280×960
640 × 480
:
MENU
and
MODE
IMAGE SIZE MODE
1
2
, Set the mode dial to
, Select
(IMAGE SIZE) with b/
turn on the power, then press
MENU.
B on the control button, then
select the desired image size
with v/V.
The menu appears.
The image size is set.
When the setting is complete, press MENU
so that the menu disappears from the screen.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to
, S, A, M or SCN.
• The image size selected here is maintained even
when the power is turned off.
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Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)
Mode dial
60min
101
640
96
0EV
F5.6
30
Flashes green
t Lights up
3
1
2
, Set the mode dial to , and
, Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position the
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
, Press and hold the shutter
turn on the power.
button halfway down.
Remove the lens cap.
The beep sounds but the image is not yet
recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator
changes from flashing to steadily lit, the
camera is ready for shooting.
The flash automatically pops up and strobes
when the surroundings are dark.
• When the mode dial is set to
, the focus,
Do not cover the lens or flash with your
fingers.
exposure and white balance are adjusted
automatically to allow easy shooting.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
• The picture quality is set to [FINE].
• The frame appearing on the screen shows the
focus adjustment range.
mode dial is set to
set to or
. When the mode dial is
, the shutter speed is
• If you release the shutter button, the recording
will be canceled.
automatically adjusted between 1/2000 and
1/30 second.
• The minimum focal distance to the subject is
approximately more than 50 cm (19 3/4 inches)
at the W side or 90 cm (35 1/2 inches) at the T
side. To shoot even closer subjects, use macro
• This camera can create new folders and select
folders to be stored in the “Memory Stick”
• Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
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Checking the last image you
shot — Quick Review
Auto Focus
60min
640
60min
101
640
101
8/8
96
When you try to shoot a subject that is
difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock
indicator changes to flashing slowly.
The Auto Focus function may have
difficulty working under the following
conditions. In such cases, release the shutter
button, then recompose the shot and focus
again.
• The subject is distant from the camera
and dark.
• The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor.
REVIEW
101-0008 2003
7
4 10:30PM
4
, Press the shutter button fully
, Press b (7) on the control
down.
button.
• The subject is seen through glass, such as
a window.
• A fast-moving subject.
• The subject reflects or has a lustrous
finish, such as a mirror or a luminous
body.
The shutter sounds. The image will be
recorded in the “Memory Stick”.
To return to the normal shooting mode,
press lightly on the shutter button or press b
(7) again.
• When operating the camera using a battery
pack, if you do not operate the camera for about
three minutes during recording or playback, the
camera turns off automatically to prevent
To delete the image displayed on the
screen
• A flashing subject.
1
2
Press MENU to display the menu.
Select [DELETE] with B on the control
button, then press z.
3
Select [OK] with v on the control
button, then press z.
The image is deleted.
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Shooting images with the
finder
Indicators on the screen
during shooting
Indicators on
101
89
60min
640
Finder
adjustment
dial
DISPLAY
FINDER/
LCD switch
r
Histogram on (A histogram of the image is
displayed in the lower left corner of the
With the FINDER/LCD switch, you can
choose to shoot either using the finder or the
LCD screen. When you use the finder, the
image does not appear on the LCD screen.
Turn the finder adjustment dial until the
image appears clearly within the finder,
then shoot the image.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes in the following order.
101
60min
640
89
• For a detailed description of the indicators, see
• Indicators on the screen are not recorded.
r
Indicators off (Only warning messages
and manual adjustment items which are
set using the jog dial are on.)
• For a detailed description of the indicators, see
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Using the zoom feature
Digital zoom
When zoom exceeds 5×, the image is
enlarged by digital processing. The
T (telephoto) W (wide-angle)
60min
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89
60min
101
89
640
640
W
T
W
T
maximum digital zoom magnification is
10×. Digital zooming causes the image
quality to deteriorate, so when digital zoom
is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to
[OFF] in the SET UP settings (page 110).
Manual focus/
zoom ring
ZOOM button
FOCUS switch
The T side of the bar shows
the digital zoom zone.
1
2
, Set the FOCUS switch to
, Turn the manual focus/zoom
ring to choose the desired
image size for shooting.
AUTO/ZOOM.
W
T
• The factory setting is AUTO/ZOOM.
• The ZOOM button can also be used. The zoom
operates slowly when the button is pressed
lightly, and quickly when the button is pressed
deeply.
• Zoom does not work when [CONVERSION
LENS] is set to [ON] in the SET UP settings
Minimum focal distance to the
subject
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:
Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the lens
surface
• During digital zoom, the AF frame does not
appear on the screen.
• Digital zoom does not work for movies.
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
Approx. 90 cm (35 1/2 inches) from the lens
surface
• The manual focus/zoom ring directions noted
above are the factory settings. The ring
directions can be changed by [ZOOM RING
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Changing the lens
orientation
Shooting close-ups — Macro
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101
88
640
Lens
part
1
The macro recording mode is used when
zooming up a small subject, such as flowers
or insects. You can shoot close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.
, Set the mode dial to
, and
You can adjust the angle by turning the lens
part upward up to 77 degrees and downward
up to 36 degrees.
press B ( ) on the control
button.
The
screen.
(macro) indicator appears on the
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:
Approx. 2 cm (13/16 inches) from the lens
surface
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
Approx. 90 cm (35 1/2 inches) from the lens
mode dial is set to
, S, A, M, SCN (other
.
surface
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Using the self-timer
101
73
60min
640
101
73
60min
101
60min
640
640
88
F5.6
30
2
1
2
, Center the subject in the frame,
, Turn the mode dial to
, and
, Center the subject in the frame,
and press the shutter button
fully down.
and shoot the image.
press V ( ) on the control
button.
To return to normal recording mode
Press B ( ) on the control button again.
The
screen.
(self-timer) indicator appears on the
beep sounds after you press the shutter
button until the shutter is released
(approximately 10 seconds).
The
indicator disappears.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
To cancel the self-timer in the middle
of the operation
mode dial is set to
, S, A, M, SCN or
.
Press V ( ) on the control button again.
• If you press the shutter button while standing in
front of the camera, the focus and the exposure
may not be correctly set.
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• If hologram AF light does not reach the subject
sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus
will not be achieved. (A distance up to
approximately 4.5 m (177 1/4 inches) is
recommended.)
• Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF light
reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly
off the center of the subject.
• The hologram AF will not emit light when
adjusting the focus manually.
• The hologram AF will not emit light when
[CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] in the
• If the hologram AF emitter is dirty, the
hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus
may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the
hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth.
• The hologram AF emitter emits very bright
light. Although there are no problems with
safety, directly looking into the hologram AF
emitter at close range is not recommended, as
you may see residual spots for several minutes
afterwards, such as after looking into a
flashlight.
Recording images with the
hologram AF
About Hologram AF
“Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF
optical system that applies laser holograms
to enable you to shoot still images in dark
places. The Hologram AF system uses
gentler radiation than conventional high-
brightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying
Laser Class 1* specifications and
The hologram AF is fill light to focus more
easily on a subject in dark surroundings. Set
in the SET UP settings. The factory setting
is [AUTO]. ON appears on the screen and
the hologram AF emits light when the
shutter button is pressed halfway until the
focus is locked.
maintaining higher safety for human eyes.
* Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base
30 000 seconds), specified in JIS (Japan), IEC
(EU), and FDA (US) industry standards.
Complying with these standards identifies the
laser product as safe, under the condition that a
human can look at the laser light either directly
or through a lens for 30 000 seconds.
60min
101
640
74
ON
• Do not block the hologram AF emitter during
recording.
• Attaching an optional filter, wide conversion
lens or telephoto conversion lens may interfere
with Holographic AF light emission.
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Inserting the date and time on a still image
CAMERA 1
1
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
2
DIGITAL ZOOM :
ON
RED EYE REDUCTION : OFF
HOLOGRAM AF :
AUTO
CONVERSION LENS : OFF
SELECT
1
, Set the mode dial to SET UP.
, Select
1 (CAMERA 1) with v
, Select the date and time setting
with v/V on the control button,
then press z.
on the control button, then
press B.
The SET UP screen appears.
Select [DATE/TIME] with v/V,
then press B.
• When images are shot with the date and time
superimposed, the date and time cannot be
removed later.
DAY & TIME: Superimposes the date,
hour, and minute onto the image.
DATE: Superimposes the year, month and
day onto the image.
OFF: Does not superimpose the date and
time onto the image.
• The date and time do not appear on the screen
• If you select [DATE], the date is superimposed
onto the image in the order selected in “Setting
during shooting, instead, “
” appears in the
upper left corner of the screen. The actual date
and time appear during playback only.
After the setting has been completed, set the
mode dial to
, and shoot the image.
• You can also shoot images with the mode dial
set to , S, A, M or SCN.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
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Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection
Twilight mode
Twilight portrait mode
Landscape mode
Portrait mode
When shooting night scenes, people at
night, landscapes or portraits, use the modes
listed below to improve the quality of your
images.
Twilight portrait mode
Portrait mode
Suitable for shooting portraits in dark
places. The shutter speed becomes slower,
so we recommend that you use a tripod to
Suitable for shooting portraits.
Backgrounds blur away, and the subject is
sharpened.
prevent shaking.
Twilight mode
Allows you to shoot night scenes without
losing the dark atmosphere of the
surroundings. The shutter speed becomes
slower, so we recommend that you use a
• Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in
dark places without losing the dark atmosphere
of the surroundings.
• The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
tripod to prevent shaking.
• The flash cannot be used in this mode.
• The hologram AF does not emit.
Landscape mode
Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot
landscapes, etc.
• You cannot shoot in macro mode.
• The flash does not strobe automatically.
• The hologram AF does not emit.
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SCN
MODE
SCN
MODE
MENU
2
3
1
, Set the mode dial to SCN, then
, Select [SCN] with b on the
, Select the desired mode with
press MENU.
control button.
v/V on the control button.
The menu appears.
The mode is set.
When the setting is complete, press MENU
so that the menu disappears from the screen.
To cancel Scene Selection
Set the mode dial to a different mode.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
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Setting the still image quality
FINE
800
400
200
100
AUTO
MODE
FINE
STANDARD
MENU
ISO
P.QUALITY MODE
1
2
, Set the mode dial to
and
, Select
(P.QUALITY) with b/
turn on the power, then press
MENU.
B on the control button, then
select the desired image
quality with v/V.
The menu appears.
The image quality is set.
When the setting is complete, press MENU
so that the menu disappears from the screen.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to S, A, M or SCN.
• You can select the image quality from either
[FINE] or [STANDARD].
• The image quality value selected here is
maintained even when the power is turned off.
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Image size and quality
You can choose image size (number of
pixels) and image quality (compression
ratio) based on the kind of images you want
to shoot. The larger you make the image
size and the higher you make the image
quality, the better your image, but also the
larger the amount of data needed to preserve
your image. This means you can save fewer
images in your “Memory Stick.”
Choose an image size and quality level
appropriate for the kind of images you want
to shoot.
You can resize the images later (Resize
The number of images** that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”
The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are shown below.
(Units: number of images)
Capacity
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
Image size
2560×1920
2560 (3:2)
2048×1536
1280×960
640×480
6 (11)
6 (11)
12 (23)
12 (23)
25 (48)
25 (48)
51 (96)
51 (96)
10 (18)
24 (46)
97 (243)
20 (37)
41 (74)
82 (149)
202 (376)
790 (1975)
50 (93)
101 (187)
394 (985)
196 (491)
** When [REC MODE] is set to [NORMAL]
For the number of images that can be saved
• The image size is the screen size used when
viewing the images on a computer. When the
images are viewed on the screen of the camera,
they all look the same size.
You can choose image size from among the
five options in the following tables.
• Number of images that can be saved can differ
from these values according to shooting
conditions.
• The image size value (e.g., 2560×1920) is the
number of pixels displayed.
Image size Examples
2560×1920 Very fine prints
2560 (3:2) 3:2 prints*
2048×1536 Printing A4 size images
1280×960
640×480
Printing postcard size images
For images to be attached to e-
mail
* This option records images in a horizontal to
vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of
the print paper used.
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Viewing still images
Viewing single images
Viewing images on the screen of your
camera
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101 9/9
Single (single-image)
screen
Index (nine-image)
screen
Index (triple-image)
screen
60min
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101 9/9
APERTURE VALUE : F5.6
SHUTTER SPEED : 1/30
EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0
101-0009 2003
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BACK/NEXT
VOLUME
:
100
ISO
101-0002 2003
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7
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10:30PM
101-0009
BACK/NEXT
2003
7
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10:30PM
SINGLE DISPLAY
MOVE
•
•
VOLUME
1
You can view images shot with your camera
almost immediately on the screen. You can
select the following three methods for
viewing images.
Index (triple-image) screen
, Set the mode dial to
, and
Three images are displayed simultaneously
in separate panels on the screen. Various
image information items are also displayed.
turn on the power.
The last image in the selected recording
Single (single-image) screen
You can view one image at a time,
displayed over the entire screen.
• For a detailed description of the screen
indicators, see page 120.
Index (nine-image) screen
Nine images are displayed simultaneously
in separate panels on the screen.
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Viewing an index screen (nine-image or triple-image)
60min
640
101
3/9
APERTURE VALUE : F5.6
SHUTTER SPEED : 1/30
EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0
:
100
ISO
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SINGLE DISPLAY
MOVE
•
•
BACK/NEXT
VOLUME
2
1
2
, Select the desired still image
, Press
once.
, Press
.
with b/B on the control button.
The display switches to the Index (nine-
image) screen.
The display switches to the Index (triple-
image) screen.
b : To display the preceding image
Press v/V on the control button to display
the remaining image information.
B : To display the next image
To display the next (previous) index
screen
• You can easily view the next/previous image by
turning the jog dial.
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.
To display the next (previous) index
screen
Press b/B on the control button.
• You can view the next/previous screen by
turning the jog dial.
To return to the single-image screen
Press
repeatedly, or press z on the
control button.
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Viewing images on a TV screen
A/V
connecting
cable
(supplied)
TV/Video switch
1
2
A/V OUT (MONO) jack
, Connect the A/V connecting
cable to the A/V OUT (MONO)
jack of the camera and the
audio/video input jacks of the
TV.
, Turn on the TV and set the TV/
, Set the mode dial to
, and
Video switch to “Video”.
turn on the camera.
Press b/Bon the control button to select the
desired image.
• The name and location of this switch may differ
depending on your TV.
• When using your camera abroad, it may be
necessary to set [VIDEO OUT] in SET UP
setting to match that of your TV system
If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect
the audio plug (black) of the A/V
connecting cable to the left audio jack.
• Turn off both your camera and the TV before
connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V
connecting cable.
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Viewing images on a TV screen
If you want to view images on a TV screen,
you need a TV with a video input jack and
a A/V connecting cable (supplied).
The color system of the TV must match that
of your digital still camera. Check the
following lists:
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
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Deleting still images
Deleting images
60min
60min
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640
60min
640
101 9/9
101
9/9
101
9/9
MENU
DELETE
OK
FOLDER DELETE PROTECT DPOF
OK
EXIT
101-0009 2003
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BACK/NEXT
VOLUME
OK
1
2
3
, Set the mode dial to
, and
, Press MENU and select
[DELETE] with b/B on the
control button, then press z.
, Select [OK] with v on the
turn on the camera.
control button, then press z.
Press b/B on the control
button to select the image you
want to delete.
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on
the screen. When this message disappears,
the image has been deleted.
The image has not yet been deleted at this
point.
To continue and delete other images
Display the image to be deleted with b/B
on the control button, select [DELETE] and
press z. Then, select [OK] with v and
press z.
To cancel deleting
Select [EXIT] with V on the control button,
then press z.
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Deleting images in index (nine-image) mode
, While an index (nine-image)
press MENU and select
, Select [SELECT] with b/B on
, Select an image you want to
delete with v/V/b/B on the
control button, then press z.
the control button, then press
z.
[DELETE] with b/B on the
control button, then press z.
The green
indicator appears on the
To delete all the images in the folder
Select [ALL IN FOLDER] with B on the
control button, then press z. Select [OK],
then press z. To cancel deleting, select
[EXIT], then press z.
selected image. At this point, the image has
not yet been deleted. Repeat this step for all
of the images you want to delete.
• To cancel a selection, press z again so that the
indicator disappears.
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Deleting images in index (triple-image) mode
DELETE
EXIT
OK
4
, Press MENU and select [OK]
with B on the control button,
then press z.
, While an index (triple-image)
set the image you want to
delete to the center with b/B on
the control button.
, Press MENU and select
[DELETE] with v/V on the
control button, then press z.
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on
the screen. When this message disappears,
the images have been deleted.
The image has not yet been deleted at this
point.
To cancel deleting
Select [EXIT] with b on the control button,
then press z.
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Formatting a “Memory Stick”
MEMORY STICK TOOL
1
2
FORMAT :
OK
CREATE REC. FOLDER :
CHANGE REC. FOLDER :
CANCEL
DELETE
OK
2
CANCEL
101-0002
OK
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10:30PM
BACK/NEXT
•
OK
1
2
3
1
, Select [OK] with v on the
, Insert the “Memory Stick” you
want to format into the camera.
Set the mode dial to SET UP,
and turn on the power.
, Select (MEMORY STICK
TOOL) with v/V on the control
button.
control button, then press z.
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on
the screen. When this message disappears,
the image has been deleted.
Select [FORMAT] with B, then
press B.
• The term “formatting” means preparing a
“Memory Stick” to record images; this process
is also called “initialization.” The “Memory
Stick” provided with this camera, and those
available commercially, are already formatted,
and can be used immediately.
• When you format a “Memory Stick,” be
aware that all data in the “Memory
Stick” will be permanently erased.
Select [OK] with v, then press
z.
To cancel deleting
Select [CANCEL] with V on the control
button, then press z.
To cancel the formatting
Select [CANCEL] with V on the control
button, then press z.
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FORMAT
ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED
READY?
O K
CANCEL
OK
3
, Select [OK] with v on the
control button, then press z.
The “FORMATTING” message appears.
When this message disappears, the format
is complete.
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a Set the mode dial to
M, SCN or
, S, A,
c Press the jog dial.
How to use the jog dial
.
The value turns yellow.
The jog dial is used to change the setting
values when shooting with the manual
adjustment modes (shutter speed priority
mode, aperture priority mode, manual
exposure mode), EV adjustment or
choosing the focus mode.
101
60min
640
The adjustable values appear on the
right side of the screen.
4
0EV
F5.6
50
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4
0EV
F5.6
50
d Turn the jog dial to select the
value you want to set.
Mode dial
b Turn the jog dial to select the
The displayed value is set.
item you want to adjust.
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4
Move the yellow indication b to select
the item.
0EV
F3.5
50
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0EV
F5.6
50
e To set other items, press the
jog dial, then repeat steps 2
to 4.
Select
Set
Jog dial
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• You cannot use the NightShot or NightFraming
functions when the mode dial is set to S, A or
M.
• You cannot make manual adjustments when
shooting movies.
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after
making the settings, the setting value indicators
on the screen may flash when the shutter button
is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this
condition, but we recommend that you adjust
the flashing values again.
• The auto flash function does not operate.
• You can adjust an exposure value when the
Shutter speed priority mode
Shooting with the
This function lets you shoot a fast-moving
subject with its motion frozen, or the flow
motion of a moving subject.
manual adjustments
Mode dial: S/A/M
You can manually adjust the shutter speed
and aperture values according to the
purpose of shooting.
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60min
640
4
Aperture
value
0EV
F5.6
50
Shutter speed
value
a Set the mode dial to S.
b Select a shutter speed.
Select a shutter speed with the jog dial
(page 43). The shutter speed can be
selected from 1/1000 to 30 seconds.
If you select a shutter speed of
1/25 second or slower, “NR” is
displayed before the shutter speed and
the NR slow shutter mode is
Mode dial Description
S
Shutter speed priority mode.
Other settings are
automaticallyadjustedtoattain
correct exposure according to
the brightness of the subject.
A
M
Aperture priority mode. Other
settings are automatically
adjusted to attain correct
exposure according to the
brightness of the subject.
automatically activated.
• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are
indicated with ["] after the value, such as 1".
Mode for manually adjusting
both the shutter speed and
aperture values to achieve the
desired shooting condition.
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Aperture priority mode
Manual exposure mode
NR slow shutter
This function lets you change the focus
depth to bring both the subject and
background into focus or to shoot a subject
with a fuzzy background.
You can manually adjust the shutter speed
and aperture values to achieve the desired
shooting condition according to your
purpose.
The NR slow shutter function removes
noise from recorded images to provide
clean, crisp images. Using a tripod is
recommended to prevent shaking.
101
4
101
4
60min
60min
640
640
Press the shutter button fully down.
r
Exposure is performed for the set
shutter speed time, the screen turns
black, and “CAPTURING” is
displayed.
AE
AE
640
A
A
4
0EV
F2.0
160
0EV
F8.0
13
Aperture value F2
(minimum)
Aperture value F8
(maximum)
r
Processing is performed to reduce
noise for the set shutter speed time, and
“PROCESSING” is displayed.
The shutter sounds at this time.
r
The difference between the set value and
the appropriate exposure determined by the
camera is displayed on the screen as the EV
most suitable value has been set by the
camera.
a Set the mode dial to A.
b Select an aperture value.
Select an aperture value with the jog
be selected from F2 to F8.
When “PROCESSING” disappears,
the image is recorded.
a Set the mode dial to M.
• The range of values that can be selected varies,
depending on the zoom position.
• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
from 1/1000 to 8 seconds. When you set an
aperture value or F5.6 or more, the values start
from 1/2000 second.
b Select the shutter speed value
indication.
Select the shutter speed value
c Select the aperture value
indication.
Select the aperture value indication
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a Set the mode dial to
M, SCN or
, S, A,
Multipoint AF
Choosing a focus
method
When you use Multipoint AF, the camera
calculates the distance in three places to the
left and right and in the center of the image,
letting you shoot using the auto focus
function without worrying about the image
composition. This is useful when it is
difficult to focus on the subject because it is
not in the center of the frame.
.
b Set FOCUS switch to AUTO/
ZOOM.
Mode dial:
/S/A/M/SCN/
c Select the desired AF range.
Focus range select function
Select the AF range with the jog dial
You can select the AF range from
Multipoint AF, Center, Left, Right,
Bottom and Top.
You can select from six AF ranges:
Multipoint AF, Center, Left, Right, Bottom
and Top.
When you select the Center, Left, Right,
Bottom and Top modes, the focus is
adjusted automatically to the desired point
within the AF range finder by AF operation.
The Multipoint AF is the factory setting.
101
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4
101
60min
640
4
101
60min
640
4
When you press the shutter button
halfway down, the color of the AF
range finder frame changes from white
to green when focus is achieved.
Jog dial
Mode dial
Shutter
FOCUS switch
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• When you use digital zoom or the hologram
AF, AF operates with priority on subjects in or
near the center of the frame. In this case, the AF
range finder frame is not displayed.
• When you select Multipoint AF in step 3, the
automatically adjusted AF range finder frame
appears in green when focus is achieved.
a Set the mode dial to
, S, A,
Shooting with AF lock
M, SCN or
(Clip Motion/
When it is difficult to focus because the
subject is not in the center of the frame, you
can focus using the Focus range select
function. For example, when shooting two
human subjects with a gap between them,
the camera may focus on the background
visible through the gap. In these cases, use
AF lock to ensure the subjects are in correct
focus.
Multi Burst).
b Set FOCUS switch to AUTO/
ZOOM.
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c Compose the shot so that the
subject is centered in the AF
range finder frame, then press
and hold the shutter button
halfway down.
• AF lock lets you capture an image with the
correct focus even if the subject is at the edge of
the frame.
The camera focuses on the subject.
When the AE/AF lock indicator
changes from flashing to lighted up
and there is a beeping sound, the focus
adjustment is completed.
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0EV
F5.6
50
AF range
finder
AE/AF lock
indicator
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d Return to the fully composed
shot, and press the shutter
button fully down.
If [EXPANDED FOCUS] in the SET
UP settings is set to [ON], the image is
zoomed to 2×* when recording still
images. When a sharp focus is
achieved, the image returns to normal
and the 9 (manual focus) indicator
changes from yellow to white. When
recording a movie (MPEG MOVIE),
or [EXPANDED FOCUS] is set to
[OFF], the image is not zoomed. You
can adjust the focus distance from
2 cm (13/16 inches) to ∞(infinite).
Focusing manually
Mode dial:
/S/A/M/SCN/
The image will be recorded with the
proper focus for the subjects.
Normally the focus is automatically
adjusted. This function is useful when the
auto focus does not work well, such as in
dark places.
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Jog dial
Mode dial
* When using digital zoom, the image is
zoomed 1× to 2×, depending on the digital
zoom magnification.
• You can carry out the AF lock adjustment
process any number of times before you press
the shutter button fully down.
To reactivate auto focusing
Set FOCUS switch to AUTO/ZOOM.
FOCUS switch
• The focus mode indicator is approximate, and
should be used as a reference.
Manual focus/zoom ring
• The focus distance value does not appear when
NightShot is set and [CONVERSION LENS] is
set to [ON] in the SET UP settings. When the
9 indicator flashes, the focus distance has
reached 2 cm (13/16 inches) or ∞.
• You cannot focus manually when using the
NightFraming function.
• You cannot record images in macro when
focusing manually.
a Set the mode dial to
M, SCN or
, S, A,
.
b Set FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
The 9 (manual focus) indicator
appears on the screen.
c Turn the manual focus/zoom
ring to achieve a sharp focus.
The focus mode indicator is displayed.
• When you use the zoom function, use the
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a Set the mode dial to
, S, A,
Shooting techniques
Adjusting the
exposure
SCN or
.
Normally, the camera automatically adjusts
the exposure. If the image is too dark or too
bright as shown below, we recommend that
you adjust the exposure manually. When
shooting a back-lit subject or a subject
against a white (e.g. snowy) background,
adjust the exposure toward the + side. When
shooting a brightly lit subject (e.g. spotlight)
against a dark background, adjust the
exposure toward the – side.
b Press
.
— EV adjustment
c Select the desired exposure
Mode dial:
/S/A/SCN/
value with the jog dial.
Adjust the exposure value while
checking the brightness of the
background.
This lets you adjust the exposure value
which is set by automatic adjustment. You
can select values ranging from +2.0EV to
–2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV.
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+1.0EV
Mode dial
Jog dial
Underexposed
t Adjust toward +
To reactivate auto exposure
Return the exposure adjustment value to
0EV.
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or
dark conditions, or the flash is used, the
exposure adjustment may not be effective.
*
Appropriate exposure
Overexposed
t Adjust toward –
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•
appears in the following cases:
– When recording in the digital zoom range
– During recording or playback in [2560 (3:2)]
size
Displaying a histogram
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A histogram is a graph showing the
brightness of the pixels contained in an
image. The horizontal axis shows the
brightness, and the vertical axis shows the
number of pixels. Displaying a histogram
during recording or playback lets you
determine the proper exposure.
0EV
– When rotating a still image
• The histogram before recording represents the
histogram of the image displayed on the screen
at the that time. A difference occurs in the
histogram before and after you press the shutter
button. When this happens, check the histogram
while playing back a single-image or during
Quick Review.
Adjusting the exposure to the + side shifts
the histogram to the right side.
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In particular a large difference appears in the
following cases:
– When the flash strobes
– When using the NightFraming function
– When [P. EFFECT] is set to [SOLARIZE]
– During slow shutter or high-speed shutter
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
Dark
Bright
Adjusting the exposure to the – side shifts
the histogram to the left side.
a Set the mode dial to
, S, A
or SCN.
• The histogram also appears when the mode dial
is set to
exposure.
or M, but you cannot adjust the
b Press DISPLAY to display the
histogram.
• The histogram also appears when you press
DISPLAY while playing back a single image
• The histogram does not appear in the following
cases:
c Adjust the exposure based on
the histogram.
– When the mode dial is set to SET UP or
– When the menu is displayed
– During Quick Review of an image recorded
in Exposure Bracket mode
– When using playback zoom
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a Set the mode dial to
M, SCN or
, S, A,
Spot metering (
)
Metering mode
.
Light is measured only for the specific
region where the subject is located. This lets
you adjust the exposure to the subject even
when the subject is backlit or there is strong
contrast between the subject and the
background.
Mode dial:
/S/A/M/SCN/
b Press repeatedly to select
the desired setting.
Each time you press , the metering
This function enables you to select the
metering mode to suit the shooting
conditions and purpose.
mode changes as follows:
Position the spot metering cross hair on one
point of the subject you want to shoot.
Multi-pattern metering (no indicator)
Multi-pattern metering (No indicator)
The image is divided into multiple regions
and metering is performed for each region.
The camera judges the subject position and
background brightness, and determines a
well-balanced exposure.
Center-weighted metering (
Spot metering (
)
• To focus on the same spot as used for metering,
we recommend using the Focus range select
function (Center) (page 46).
• You cannot set the metering mode when using
the NightShot and NightFraming functions.
)
c Shoot the image.
The camera is set to multi-pattern metering
as the factory setting.
Press and hold the shutter button
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halfway down, wait until the camera
completes the automatic adjustments,
then press the shutter button fully
down to record the image.
Spot metering
cross hair
Center-weighted metering (
)
Metering is performed with priority given
to the center of the image. The camera
determines the exposure based on the
brightness of a subject near the center
according to the shooting aim.
Shutter
Mode dial
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To release AE LOCK
Shutter
Mode dial
Shooting with the
exposure fixed
Carry out one of the followings:
• Press AE LOCK again after step 2.
• Release your finger from the shutter
button after step 3.
— AE LOCK
• Press down the shutter button in step 4.
Mode dial:
/S/A/SCN/
Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure is
fixed. This function lets you measure the
desired portion of the image using the spot
metering function, fix that exposure value
by pressing AE LOCK, and then recompose
the picture.
AE LOCK
a Set the mode dial to
SCN or
, S, A,
.
Portion of the image used
to determine the exposure
b Focus on a portion of the
image that has the desired
exposure value, then press AE
LOCK.
Fix the exposure.
The exposure is fixed and the AE-L
indicator appears.
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Shoot the subject.
c Target the subject you want to
shoot and press and hold the
shutter button halfway down.
The focus is automatically adjusted.
d Press the shutter button fully
down.
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a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
Shooting three
images with the
exposure shifted
The SET UP screen appears.
b Select
2 (CAMERA 2) with
v/V and [BRACKET STEP]
with B/v/V, then press B.
— Exposure Bracket
c Select the desired bracket step
Mode dial:
/
/S/A/M/SCN
value with v/V, then press z.
The camera records three images in
±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by
plus or minus 1.0EV.
±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by
plus or minus 0.7EV.
±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by
plus or minus 0.3EV.
succession, each with the exposure value
shifted. The exposure compensation value
can be set between ±1.0EV from the
appropriate exposure value in 1/3EV steps.
Mode dial
MENU
d Set the mode dial to
,
,
S, A, M or SCN.
Shutter
e Press MENU.
The menu appears.
f Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with b/B, then select [EXP
BRKTG] with v/V.
Control button
g Shoot the image.
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To return to normal mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 6.
(Incandescent)
• Places where the lighting conditions
change quickly
• Under bright lighting such as
photography studios
Adjusting color tones
— White Balance
• You cannot use the flash in this mode.
• During shooting in this mode, the images are
not displayed on the screen. Compose the
image before pressing the shutter button.
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for
the first image, and these settings are also used
for the other images.
• When the exposure is manually adjusted, the
adjusted value is used for the center value.
• The recording interval is approximately
0.5 second.
Mode dial:
/S/A/M/SCN/
Normally, when recording with automatic
adjustments, the white balance is
Mode dial
automatically set to AUTO and the overall
color balance is adjusted according to the
shooting conditions. However, when you
shoot under fixed conditions or special
lighting conditions, you can manually
adjust the white balance.
WHT BAL
• You cannot select a shutter speed of
1/25 second or slower.
AUTO (no display)
Adjusts the white balance automatically
a Set the mode dial to
M, SCN or
, S, A,
.
(ONE PUSH)
For adjusting the white balance depending
on the light source
b Press WHT BAL repeatedly to
select the desired setting.
(Daylight)
Shooting outdoors, or shooting a sunrise/
sunset, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks
(Cloudy)
Shooting under a cloudy sky
(Fluorescent)
Shooting under fluorescent lighting
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• You cannot adjust the white balance when
using the NightShot and NightFraming
functions.
To shoot in one-push white
balance mode
Shooting in the dark
1
Shoot a white object such as a piece of
paper filling the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
Mode dial:
/
/
Shooting techniques
The image is affected by the lighting
conditions. For example, the entire image
appears blue under sunlight in the summer,
and white items gain a reddish tint under
incandescent light bulbs, etc. The human eye
can resolve these problems, but digital still
cameras cannot recognize the correct colors
without adjustments. Normally, the camera
makes these adjustments automatically, but
if recorded image colors appear unnatural,
we recommend that you adjust the white
balance.
2
Press
The
.
indicator flashes quickly.
When the white balance has been
adjusted and stored in the memory, the
indicator stops flashing.
Do not move the camera while the
indicator is flashing.
To reactivate auto adjustment
Select [AUTO] in step 2.
• Filters (not supplied) may block the infrared
ray.
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white
balance adjustment function may not work
correctly even though you select
(fluorescent).
• The recommended recording distance for the
NightShot or NightFraming function is from
approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (11 7/8 inches to
177 1/4 inches).
• When the flash strobes, the manual setting is
canceled, and the image is recorded in [AUTO]
mode.
• You cannot use the NightShot or NightFraming
function when [CONVERSION LENS] is set to
• The
indicator means:
Slow flashing: The white balance is not set or
was not able to be set.
Quick flashing: The white balance is being
adjusted (after you press
).
Lit steady: The white balance has been set.
• If the
you press
indicator keeps flashing even when
, record in automatic white
balance mode.
• When you select the one-push white balance
mode, the screen momentarily turns blue.
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• While using the NightShot function, you cannot
use the following functions:
NightShot
NightFraming
The NightShot function lets you shoot
subjects in dark places such as camp scenes
at night or nocturnal plants and animals.
– White balance
– Switching the metering mode
– AE LOCK
– Shooting with hologram AF
The NightFraming function enables you to
check a subject even at night and then
record with natural colors using the flash.
– Shooting with the flash
a Set the mode dial to
,
or
a Set the mode dial to
,
or
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright
places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may
cause your camera to malfunction.
• Images do not appear with the correct colors
while shooting with the NightShot function.
• If focusing is difficult with the auto focus mode
when using the NightShot function, adjust
value does not appear.
.
(Clip Motion).
b Set NIGHTSHOT/
b Set NIGHTSHOT/
NIGHTFRAMING switch to
NIGHTSHOT.
NIGHTFRAMING switch to
NIGHTFRAMING.
The
and “NIGHT SHOT”
The
and “NIGHT FRAMING”
indicators light. The “NIGHT
FRAMING” indicator turns off after
about 5 seconds.
indicators light. The “NIGHT SHOT”
indicator turns off after 5 seconds.
• If you press an invalid key while using the
NightShot function, the
indicator flashes,
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about 5 seconds.
However, if you select the flash mode in
Bracket, Multi Burst or BURST 3 mode, the
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“NIGHT FRAMING”
BRK/
/
indicator flashes.
c Shoot the image.
c Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
To cancel the NightShot function
Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING
switch to z.
emitted and the focus is automatically
adjusted.
d Press the shutter button fully
down.
The shutter sounds, the flash strobes
and the image is recorded.
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Before operation
To cancel the NightFraming
function
Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING
Shooting multiple
frames
— Clip Motion
Mode dial:
Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [CLIP
MOTION] in the SET UP settings (pages 42
switch to z.
Mode dial
MENU
• While using the NightFraming function, you
cannot use the following functions:
– White balance
– Switching the metering mode
– AE LOCK
You can shoot a number of consecutive still
images (GIF animation). The GIF format
has a small file size, making it convenient
for creating home pages or attaching images
to e-mail.
Shutter
– Manual focus
• When you press the shutter button halfway
down you will hear a sound, but this is not the
sound of the shutter releasing. The image is not
recorded yet.
• The flash does not function when recording in
BURST 3 and in EXP BRKTG modes. The
• Due to the limitations of the GIF format, the
number of colors for Clip Motion images is
reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the
image quality may deteriorate for some images.
Control button
BRK/
indicator flashes.
• If you perform any other invalid operation
while using the NightFraming function, the
indicator flashes and the “NIGHT
FRAMING” indicator lights for about
5 seconds.
a Set the mode dial to
.
NORMAL (160×120)
b Press MENU.
Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be
recorded. This is suitable for use on home
pages, etc.
The menu appears.
c Select
(IMAGE SIZE) with
b, then select the desired
MOBILE (120×108)
mode with v/V.
Clip Motion of up to two frames can be
recorded. This is suitable for use with
portable data terminals.
• The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode, so
the image quality deteriorates.
• For the number of images you can record in
Clip Motion mode, see page 104.
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d Shoot the image for the first
To delete some or all of the
frame images while making a
Clip Motion recording
Shooting in Multi
Burst mode
— Multi Burst
Mode dial:
frame.
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1
2
3
Press b (7) in step 4 or 5.
The frame images you shot are played
back in turn and stop at the last image.
MAKING “CLIP MOTION”
Press MENU, and select [DELETE
LAST], or [DELETE ALL] with b/B,
then press z.
This mode records 16 frames in succession
each time you press the shutter button. This
is convenient for checking your form in
sports, for example.
e Shoot the image for the next
frame.
Select [OK] with v, then press z. When
[DELETE LAST] is selected in step 2,
each time you repeat steps 1 through 3,
the last frame you shot is deleted.
Press the shutter button to shoot the
next frame, then repeat this operation
until you have shot the desired number
of frames.
• Before carrying out step 6, the images are
saved temporarily in the camera memory. These
images are not recorded on the “Memory Stick”
yet.
f Press z.
All the frame images are recorded on
the “Memory Stick”.
• The date and time are not superimposed onto
Clip Motion images.
Before operation
• When viewing an image recorded in Clip
Motion on the index screen, the image may
appear different from the actual image.
• GIF files not created on this camera may not be
displayed correctly.
Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MULTI
BURST] in the SET UP settings (pages 42
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d Shoot the image.
Mode dial
Shutter
Shooting three
The 16 frames are recorded as a single
image (image size: 1280×960).
MENU
images continuously
— Burst
To delete recorded images
When using this mode, you cannot delete
only selected images within the Multi Burst
sequence. When you delete images, all 16
images are deleted at the same time.
Mode dial:
/
/S/A/M/SCN
This mode is used for continuous shooting.
Each time you press the shutter button in
this mode, the camera records three images
in succession.
1
2
Set the mode dial to
.
Control button
Press MENU and select [DELETE] from
Mode dial
MENU
the menu, then press z.
a Set the mode dial to
.
3
Select [OK], and press z.
b Press MENU.
Shutter
All of the images are deleted.
The menu appears.
• You cannot use the flash in this mode.
• When you play back images recorded with this
camera in Multi Burst mode, the 16 frames will
be played back in order at a fixed interval.
• When the images are played back on a
computer, all 16 frames will be displayed at the
same time as part of one image.
c Select
(INTERVAL) with b,
then select the desired frame
interval with v/V.
You can choose the frame interval
Control button
• When Multi Burst images are played back on a
camera without the Multi Burst feature, all 16
frames will be displayed at the same time as
part of one image, just as they are on a
computer.
1/30"
1/7.5
1/15
1/30
INTERVAL
PFX
• Date and time cannot be superimposed onto
images.
• For the number of images that can be recorded
in Multi Burst mode, see page 105.
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a Set the mode dial to
,
,
c Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with b/B, then select [TIFF]
with V.
Shooting still images
in TIFF mode
S, A, M or SCN.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
d Shoot the image.
— TIFF
When the “RECORDING” indication
disappears, you can shoot the next
image.
c Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with b/B, then select
Mode dial:
/
/S/A/M/SCN
This mode records an image without
compression, so the image quality does not
deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode
are suitable for printing with a high-quality
image. A JPEG (compressed) format image
is also recorded at the same time.
[BURST 3] with v/V.
To return to normal mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 3.
d Shoot the image.
When the “RECORDING” indication
disappears, you can shoot the next
image.
• JPEG images are recorded in the image size
selected by the
(IMAGE SIZE) menu
Mode dial
MENU
[2560×1920] size except when [2560 (3:2)] is
selected.
• Writing data takes more time than in normal
recording mode.
To return to normal mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 3.
Shutter
• You cannot use the flash in this mode.
• During shooting in this mode, the images are
not displayed on the screen. Compose the
image before pressing the shutter button.
• The recording interval is approximately
0.5 second.
• For the number of images you can record in
TIFF mode, see page 104.
• You cannot select a shutter speed of
1/25 second or slower.
Control button
a Set the mode dial to
,
,
S, A, M or SCN.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
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c Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with b/B, then select [E-MAIL]
with v/V.
Shooting still images
for e-mail
Shooting still images
with audio files
d Shoot the image.
— E-mail
— Voice
When the “RECORDING” indication
disappears, you can shoot the next
image.
Mode dial:
/
/S/A/M/SCN
Mode dial:
/
/S/A/M/SCN
In E-mail mode, a small-size image
In Voice mode, an audio track is also
recorded at the same time as recording a
normal still image.
(320×240) that is suitable for e-mail
transmission is also recorded at the same
time as recording a normal still image. (See
page 19 for the normal still image sizes.)
To return to normal mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 3.
• For instructions on how to attach images to an
e-mail message, consult the User’s Manual for
your e-mail software.
• For the number of images you can record in
E-mail mode, see page 104.
a Set the mode dial to
,
,
S, A, M or SCN.
a Set the mode dial to
,
,
b Press MENU.
S, A, M or SCN.
The menu appears.
b Press MENU.
c Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
The menu appears.
with b/B, then select [VOICE]
with v/V.
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d Shoot the image.
Adding special effects
— Picture Effect
When the “RECORDING” indication
disappears, you can shoot the next
image.
Mode dial
MENU
If you press and release the
shutter button, sound is recorded
for five seconds.
If you hold down the shutter
button, sound is recorded until you
release the shutter button for up to
40 seconds.
Mode dial:
/S/A/M/SCN/
You can digitally process images to obtain
special effects.
SOLARIZE
The light contrast is
clearer and the picture
looks like an
Control button
illustration.
To return to normal mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 3.
a Set the mode dial to
, S, A,
M, SCN or
.
• To view images recorded in Voice mode, see
• For the number of images you can record in
SEPIA
The picture is sepia-
toned like an old
photograph.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) with
b/B, then select the desired
mode with v/V.
NEG.ART
The color and
To cancel Picture Effects
Select [OFF] in step 3.
brightness of the
picture are reversed
as in a negative.
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Using the Sony HVL-F1000
Flash
Using a commercially
available external flash
Using an external
flash
You can mount the Sony HVL-F1000 flash
on the hot shoe of your camera. Using the
HVL-F1000 will allow you to shoot more
vivid flash pictures than when using an
ordinary external flash.
You can mount a commercially available
external flash that supports hot shoe.
Mode dial:
/
/S/A/M/SCN/
a Mount the external flash to the
• The flash does not strobe when shooting in
Burst, Exposure Bracket, Twilight, MPEG
Movie or Multi Burst mode.
• When an external flash is mounted, the weight
prevents the lens portion from locking. We
recommend supporting the lens portion with
your left hand or using a tripod for recording.
• You cannot have an external flash and the built-
in flash strobe at the same time.
hot shoe.
b Set the mode dial to SET UP.
a Mount the HVL-F1000 external
flash on the hot shoe.
c Select
2 (CAMERA 2) with
v/V, [HOT SHOE] with B/v/V,
[ON] with B/v, then press z.
b Plug the flash into the ACC
jack.
d Turn on the external flash.
c Turn on the HVL-F1000.
For details, please consult the
operating instructions supplied with
your flash.
d Set the mode dial to
,
,
S, A, M, SCN or
Motion).
(Clip
e Set the mode dial to M or A.
The flash also strobes when the mode
e Shoot the image.
dial is set to
,
, S, SCN or
The built-in flash does not strobe.
(Clip Motion), but we recommend
recording with the mode dial set to M
or A.
• When using a Sony optional external flash, set
[HOT SHOE] to [OFF] in the SET UP settings.
f Shoot the image.
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• Set the most appropriate aperture value
according to the guide number of the flash used
and the distance to the subject.
• The flash guide number varies according to the
sure to check the ISO number.
• Note that the camera may not function properly
or may malfunction when using a flash
manufactured by another company for a
specific camera (generally a flash with multiple
contact points on the hot shoe), a high-voltage
type flash, or a flash accessory.
• If you record with [HOT SHOE] set to [OFF] in
the SET UP settings, the built-in flash may rise
up. If this happens, return the built-in flash to
its original position. Depending on the type of
external flash used, you may have to remove
the external flash before returning the built-in
flash to its original position.
Creating a new folder
Selecting a folder
Mode dial: SET UP
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
b Select
(MEMORY STICK
Your camera can create multiple folders
within a “Memory Stick.”
Creating multiple folders makes it easy to
find images during playback.
The “101MSDCF” folder is set as the
recording folder at the factory. You can
create folders up to “999MSDCF”.
TOOL) with v/V, then select
[CREATE REC. FOLDER] with
B/v/V.
MEMORY STICK TOOL
1
OK
FORMAT:
2
OK
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CREATE REC. FOLDER:
CHANGE REC. FOLDER:
• Up to 4000 images can be stored in one folder.
When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new
folder is automatically created.
PAGE SELECT
• Once you create a folder, it cannot be deleted.
c Select [OK] with B/v, then
Mode dial
MENU
press z.
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CREATE REC. FOLDER
Shutter
CREATING REC. FOLDER 102MSDCF
READY?
OK
CANCEL
OK
d Select [OK] with v, then press
z.
Control button
A new folder is created with a number
one higher than the last created folder.
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Changing the recording
folder
To cancel folder creation
Select [CANCEL] in steps 3 or 4.
To cancel changing the
recording folder
Select [CANCEL] in steps 3 or 4.
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
• Shooting images are recorded in the newly
created folder until a different folder is created
or selected.
• Images recorded using a camera without the
folder creation function are stored in the
“100MSDCF” folder. You cannot select
“100MSDCF” as the recording folder with this
camera.
b Select (MEMORY STICK
TOOL) with v/V, then select
[CHANGE REC. FOLDER] with
B/V.
MEMORY STICK TOOL
1
OK
OK
FORMAT:
2
CREATE REC. FOLDER:
CHANGE REC. FOLDER:
101
PAGE SELECT
c Select [OK] with B/v, then
press z.
The recording folder selection screen
appears.
SELECT REC. FOLDER
103
3/3
FOLDER NAME: 103MSDCF
NO. OF FILES:
CREATED:
3
2003
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10:30:00PM
OK
CANCEL
OK
BACK/NEXT
d Select the desired folder with
b/B, and [OK] with v, then
press z.
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d Display the folder to be played
Selecting a playback
folder
Enlarging a portion of
a still image
back with b/B.
SELECT FOLDER
103
3/3
FOLDER NAME: 103MSDCF
Mode dial:
Mode dial:
NO. OF FILES:
CREATED:
3
2003
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10:30:00PM
You can set the playback folder.
You can enlarge a part of an image up to
five times the original size. You can also
record the magnified image as a new file.
OK
CANCEL
Mode dial
MENU
OK
BACK/NEXT
e Select [OK] with v, then press
z.
To cancel playback folder
selection
Control button
When a “Memory Stick” contains
multiple folders
a Set the mode dial to
.
The following marks appear on the first and
: You can move to the previous folder.
: You can move to the next folder.
: You can move to both the previous and
the next folders.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select [FOLDER] with b on the
control button, then press z.
• You can also select the playback folder at the
index (nine-image or triple-image) screen.
• You can also select the playback folder using
[CHANGE REC. FOLDER] in the SET UP
settings (page 65).
• If there are no images in the folder, the message
“NO FILE IN THIS FOLDER” appears on the
screen.
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e Adjust the image size with the
Enlarging an image
— Playback zoom
Recording an enlarged
image — Trimming
ZOOM W/T button.
a Set the mode dial to
.
a Press MENU after playback
zoom.
x2.0
b Display the image to be
enlarged.
b Select [TRIMMING] with B,
then press z.
c Press the zoom T button to
zoom in on the image.
c Select the image size with v/V,
RETURN
MOVE
•
then press z.
d Select the desired portion of
The recording folder appears at the
upper right of the screen.
The image is recorded, and the image
on the screen returns to the normal size
after recording.
the image with v/V/b/B.
To cancel playback zoom
Press z.
Press v
• You cannot use playback zoom for movies
(MPEG MOVIE), Clip Motion images and
Multi Burst images.
• You can enlarge the images displayed with the
performing steps c to e.
x1.3
• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest
file in the selected recording folder, and the
original image is retained.
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
• You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2.
• You cannot trim uncompressed (TIFF) images.
• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick
Review.
Press
Press
B
b
• You cannot enlarge images with the manual
focus/zoom ring.
RETURN
MOVE
•
Press V
v: To view more of the top of the image
V: To view more of the bottom of the
image
b:To view more of the left side of the
image
B:To view more of the right side of the
image
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c Select [SLIDE] with b/B, then
press z.
To cancel the slide show setting
Select [CANCEL] in step 3.
Playing back
successive images
Set the following items with v/V/b/B.
To stop slide show playback
Press z, select [EXIT] with B, then press
z again.
INTERVAL
3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min
— Slide Show
Mode dial:
IMAGE
FOLDER:
Plays back images in the
selected folder.
ALL: Plays back all images stored in
the “Memory Stick.”
You can play back recorded images in
order. This function is useful for checking
your images or for presentations, etc.
To skip to the next/previous
image during the slide show
Press B (next) or b (previous). If
[FOLDER] is selected in [IMAGE], only
the images in the folder can be selected.
REPEAT
ON: Plays back images in a
continuous loop.
• The interval setting time may vary depending
on the image size.
OFF: After all the images have been
played back, the slide show
ends.
d Select [START] with V/B, then
press z.
The slide show begins.
a Set the mode dial to
.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
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a Set the mode dial to
, and
Rotating still images
display the image to rotate.
Mode dial:
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
You can rotate an image recorded in portrait
orientation and display it in landscape
orientation. The rotated image is written
over the original image.
c Select [ROTATE] with b/B,
then press z.
d Select
with v/V, then
rotate the image with b/B.
e Select [OK] with v/V, then
press z.
The rotated image is written over the
original image.
To cancel rotation
Select [CANCEL] in step 4, then press z.
• You cannot rotate protected images and images
recorded as movies (MPEG MOVIE), Clip
Motion and Multi Burst images.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with
other cameras.
Mode dial
MENU
• When viewing images on a computer, the
image rotation information may not be
reflected depending on the application
software.
Control button
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Still image editing
In single-image mode
In index (nine-image) mode
a Set the mode dial to , then
press to display the index
Protecting images
— Protect
Mode dial:
a Set the mode dial to
.
b Display the image you want to
(nine-image) screen.
protect with b/B.
This function protects images against
accidental erasure. Note that when you
images recorded on that “Memory Stick”
will be deleted even if they are protected.
b Press MENU.
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu appears.
c Select [PROTECT] with b/B,
d Select [PROTECT] with b/B,
then press z.
then press z.
d Select [SELECT] with b/B,
The displayed image is protected. The
- (protect) indicator appears on the
image.
Mode dial
MENU
then press z.
e Select the image you want to
protect with v/V/b/B, then
press z.
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The green - indicator appears on the
PROTECT
EXIT
selected image.
OK
BACK/NEXT
e To continue and protect other
images, select the desired
image with b/B and select
[PROTECT] with v, then press
z.
Control button
SELECT
MOVE MENU
TO NEXT
•
f Repeat step 5 to protect other
To cancel the protection
Press z again in step 4 or 5. The -
indicator disappears.
images.
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g Press MENU.
In index (triple-image) mode
a Set the mode dial to , then
press twice to display the
To cancel previously set
protection
Select the image to be unprotected, and
press z in step 4. To cancel protection of
all images, repeat this process for each
image.
The menu appears.
h Select [OK] with B, then press
z.
index (triple-image) screen.
The - indicator turns white. The
selected images are protected.
b Display the image you want to
protect in the center position
with b/B.
To exit the Protect function
Select [CANCEL] in step 4 or select
[EXIT] in step 8, then press z.
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
d Select [PROTECT] with v/V,
To cancel individual protection
Select the image to be unprotected with
v/V/b/B, then press zin step 5. The -
indicator turns gray. Repeat this operation
for all images that are to be unprotected.
Press MENU, select [OK], and then press
z.
then press z.
The center image is protected. The -
indicator appears on the image.
DPOF
PROTECT
DELETE
FOLDER
101-0002
OK
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To protect all images in the
folder
•
e To protect other images,
display the image you want to
protect in the center position
with b/B, and repeat step 4.
Select [ALL IN FOLDER] in step 4, and
press z. Select [ON], then press z.
To cancel all protection in the
folder
Select [ALL IN FOLDER] in step 4, and
press z. Select [OFF], then press z.
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c Press MENU.
Changing image size
— Resize
Mode dial:
Choosing images to
print
— Print (DPOF) mark
Mode dial:
The menu appears.
d Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then
press z.
e Select the desired size with v/
You can change the image size of a
recorded image, and save it as a new file.
You can resize to the following sizes.
2560×1920, 2048×1536, 1280×960,
640×480
V, then press z.
You can mark still images shot with your
camera that you want to have printed. This
function is convenient when you have
images printed at a shop or using a printer
that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) standard.
The recording folder appears at the
upper right of the screen.
The original image is retained even after
resizing.
To cancel resizing
Select [CANCEL] in step 5.
Mode dial
MENU
Mode dial
MENU
• The resized image is recorded as the newest file
in the selected recording folder, and the original
image is retained.
• You cannot change the size of movies (MPEG
MOVIE), Clip Motion, Multi Burst or TIFF
images.
• When you change from a small size to a large
size, the image quality deteriorates.
• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2.
• When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and
lower black portions will be displayed on the
screen.
Control button
Control button
a Set the mode dial to
.
b Display the image you want to
resize with b/B.
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• You cannot mark movies (MPEG MOVIE) or
Clip Motion images.
• In E-mail mode, a print (DPOF) mark is
marked on the normal size image that is
recorded at the same time.
• When you mark images shot in Multi Burst
mode, all the images are printed on one sheet
divided into 16 panels.
• If you mark an image shot in TIFF mode with a
print (DPOF) mark, only the uncompressed
image is printed, and the JPEG image recorded
at the same time is not printed.
In single-image mode
In index (nine-image) mode
a Set the mode dial to , then
press to display the index
a Set the mode dial to
.
b Display the image you want to
(nine-image) screen.
print with b/B.
b Press MENU.
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu appears.
c Select [DPOF] with B, then
d Select [DPOF] with b/B, then
press z.
press z.
d Select [SELECT] with b/B,
The
mark is marked on the
then press z.
displayed image.
• When marking print marks, you cannot
select [ALL IN FOLDER].
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e Select the image you want to
print with v/V/b/B, then press
z.
DPOF
EXIT
OK
BACK/NEXT
e To continue and print other
images, select the desired
image with b/B and select
[DPOF] with v, then press z.
The green
selected image.
mark appears on the
To unmark the
mark
SELECT
MOVE MENU
TO NEXT
•
Press z again in step 4. The
mark
disappears.
f Repeat step 5 to print other
images.
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g Press MENU.
In index (triple-image) mode
a Set the mode dial to , then
press twice to display the
To unmark the
Press z again in step 4. The
disappears.
mark
The menu appears.
mark
h Select [OK] with B, then press
z.
index (triple-image) screen.
The
mark turns white. The
b Display the image you want to
print in the center position
with b/B.
mark setting is completed.
To exit the
Select [CANCEL] in step 4, or select
mark function
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
[EXIT] in step 8.
d Select [DPOF] with v, then
To unmark selected
marks
press z.
Select the images to be unmarked in step
5, then press z.
The
image.
mark is marked on the center
To unmark all the
the folder
Select [ALL IN FOLDER] in step 4, then
marks in
DPOF
PROTECT
DELETE
FOLDER
101-0002
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press z. Select [OFF], then press z.
OK
•
e To print other images, display
the image you want to print in
the center position with b/B,
and repeat step 4.
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Enjoying movies
c Select
(IMAGE SIZE) with b,
Shooting close-ups (Macro)
Shooting movies
Mode dial:
Set the mode dial to
and follow the
then select the desired mode
with v/V.
You can choose from 320 (HQX),
320×240 or 160×112.
You can shoot movies using your camera.
Using the self-timer
For details on the recording time for
Set the mode dial to
and follow the
Before starting
Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MPEG
MOVIE] in the SET UP settings (pages 42
d Press the shutter button fully
• The flash does not function when shooting
movies.
• The date and time are not superimposed onto
movies.
• When shooting movies (MPEG MOVIE) with
Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the
screen is estimated as an average, so the AF
works even with a certain amount of vibration.
The Focus range select function (Center, Left,
Right, Bottom and Top) focuses automatically
using only the selected AF range finder. This is
convenient when you want to focus only on the
subject.
down.
“REC” appears on the screen and the
camera starts recording the image and
sound.
Mode dial
MENU
101
60min
160
Shutter
REC 00:00:24[ 00:24:35]
• Recording stops when the “Memory
Stick” is full.
Control button
e Press the shutter button fully
down again to stop recording.
a Set the mode dial to
.
Indicators during shooting
b Press MENU.
• The screen indicators are not recorded.
• For a detailed description of the indicators, see
The menu appears.
• A histogram is not displayed.
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a Set the mode dial to
.
High quality movies [320 (HQX)]
Viewing movies on
the screen
Movies are displayed over the entire screen.
b Select the desired moving
image with b/B.
Indicators during viewing
movies
• Each time you press DISPLAY, the status
of the screen changes as follows:
Indicators off t All indicators on.
• For a detailed description of the
indicators, see page 120.
The movie is displayed one size
smaller than still images.
Mode dial:
You can view movies on the screen with
sound from the speaker.
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00:00:00
Speaker
Mode dial
DISPLAY
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• A histogram is not displayed.
PLAY
BACK/NEXT
VOLUME
c Press z.
• The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is
the same as that for viewing still images
The movie and sound are played back.
During playback, B (PLAYBACK)
appears on the screen.
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00:00:02
Control button
Playback bar
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STOP
REV/CUE
VOLUME
To stop playback
Press z again.
To adjust the volume
Press v/V to adjust the volume.
To advance or rewind the movie
Press b/B during playback.
To return to the normal playback, press z.
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In single-image mode
In index (nine-image) mode
a Set the mode dial to , then
press to display an index
Deleting movies
— Delete
a Set the mode dial to
.
b Display the image you want to
(nine-image) screen.
Mode dial:
delete with b/B.
You can delete unwanted movies.
b Press MENU.
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu appears.
Mode dial
MENU
c Select [DELETE] with b/B,
d Select [DELETE] with b/B,
then press z.
then press z.
d Select [SELECT] with b/B,
The image has not yet been deleted at
this point.
then press z.
e Select [OK] with v, then press
e Select the image you want to
delete with v/V/b/B, then
press z.
z.
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
appears on the screen. When the
message disappears, the image has
been deleted.
Control button
The green
(delete) indicator
appears on the selected image.
f To continue and delete other
images, display the image to
be deleted with b/B and press
z. Then, select [OK] with v
and press z.
SELECT
MOVE
MENU TO NEXT
•
The image has not yet been deleted at
this point.
To cancel deletion
Select [EXIT] in step 5 or 6, then press
z.
f Repeat step 5 to delete other
images.
g Press MENU.
The menu appears.
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h Select [OK] with B, then press
In index (triple-image) mode
a Set the mode dial to , then
press twice to display an
To cancel deletion
Select [CANCEL] in step 5, then press z.
z.
When the message “MEMORY
STICK ACCESS” disappears, the
images have been deleted.
index (triple-image) screen.
b Display the image you want to
delete in the center position
with b/B.
To cancel deletion
Select [EXIT] in step 8.
c Press MENU.
To delete all images in the folder
Select [ALL IN FOLDER] in step 4,
[OK] with B, then press z. To cancel
deletion, select [EXIT] with b, then press
z.
The menu appears.
d Select [DELETE] with v/V,
then press z.
The image has not yet been deleted at
this point.
DPOF
PROTECT
DELETE
FOLDER
101_0016
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OK
•
e Select [OK] with v, then press
z.
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
appears on the screen. When the
message disappears, the middle-
positioned image has been deleted.
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<Example> Cutting a file numbered
101_0002
Cutting movies
Editing movies
Mode dial:
Mode dial
101_0001
101_0003
3
MENU
1
You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary
portions of movies. This is the
2
101_0002
recommended mode to use when the
“Memory Stick” capacity is insufficient, or
when you attach movies to your e-mail
messages.
1. Cutting scene A.
1
A
B
3
2
101_0002
DIVIDE point
Control button
The file numbers assigned when
movies are cut
The cut files are assigned new numbers and
recorded as the newest files in the selected
recording folder. The original file is
deleted, and that number is skipped.
2. Cutting scene B.
101_0004
a Set the mode dial to
.
1
3
A
2
B
b Select the movie you want to
cut using b/B.
101_0005
DIVIDE
point
c Press MENU.
3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are
unnecessary.
The menu appears.
101_0004
A
101_0007
d Select [DIVIDE] with B, then
press z. Next, select [OK] with
v, then press z.
1
3
B
2
101_0006
The playback of the movie starts.
DELETE
DELETE
4. Only the desired scenes remain.
1
3
2
101_0006
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• The cut movie are recorded as the newest files
in the selected recording folder.
• You cannot cut the following files.
– Clip Motion files
– Multi Burst files
– Still image files
e Decide on a cutting point.
Deleting unnecessary
portions of movies
Press the center z at the desired
cutting point.
a Cut an unnecessary portion of
min
60
160
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10/10
DIVIDE
00:00:02
– MPEG movie files not long enough to cut
– Protected MPEG movie files
• You cannot restore files once you cut them.
• The original file is deleted when you cut it.
DIVIDING
POINT
b Display the portion of the
c
C
OK
movie you want to delete.
CANCEL
EXIT
OK
c Press MENU.
The menu appears.
When you want to adjust the cutting
point, use [c/C] (frame forward/
rewind) and adjust the cutting point
using b/B. If you want to change the
cutting point, select [CANCEL]. The
playback of the movie starts again.
d Select [DELETE] with b/B,
then press z.
e Select [OK] with v, then press
z.
f When you have decided on a
cutting point, select [OK] with
v/V, and press z.
The movie currently displayed on the
screen is deleted.
g Select [OK] with v, then press
z.
The movie is cut.
The recording folder appears at the
upper right of the screen.
To cancel cutting
In Step 5, select [EXIT]. The movie
appears on the screen again.
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c Click [Next]. When the
“Information” screen appears,
click [Next].
Installing the USB driver
Installing “Image Transfer”
• When using Windows XP, you need not install
the USB driver.
• Once the USB driver is installed, you need not
install the USB driver.
• You can use the “Image Transfer” software to
copy images to your computer automatically
when you connect the camera to your computer
with the supplied USB cable.
a Start up your computer, and
insert the supplied CD-ROM
into the CD-ROM drive.
a Click [Image Transfer] on the
title screen.
Select the desired language,
then click [OK].
Do not connect your camera to
your computer at this time.
The “Welcome to the InstallShield
Wizard” screen appears.
The USB driver installation starts.
When the installation is completed, the
screen informs you of completion.
The title screen appears. If it does not
appear, double-click
(My
Computer) t [ImageMixer] in that
d Click [Yes, I want to restart my
computer now], then click
[Finish].
order.
b Click [USB Driver] on the title
screen.
• This section describes the English screen.
Your computer restarts.
The “InstallShield Wizard” screen
appears.
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b Click [Next]. When “Licence
Agreement” screen appears,
click [Yes].
d Select the folder to be
installed, then click [Next].
Select the program folder, then
click [Next].
f Click [Finish].
The “InstallShield Wizard” screen
closes.
• The USB driver is needed in order to use
“Image Transfer”. If the necessary driver is not
already installed on your computer, a screen
that asks if you want to install the driver will
appear. Follow the instructions that appear on
the screen.
Read the agreement carefully. You
must accept the terms of the agreement
in order to proceed with installation.
e Confirm if the checkbox is
checked on the “Image
Transfer Settings” screen,
then click [Next].
c Click [Next].
When the installation is completed, the
screen informs you of completion.
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c Follow instructions on each
Installing “ImageMixer”
succeeding screen.
a Click [PIXELA ImageMixer] on
When installation is complete, the
“Read Me” text appears. Read the text,
the title screen.
then close the window by clicking
in the upper right corner of the screen.
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The “Choose Setup Language” screen
appears.
• You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for
Sony” software to copy, view and edit images.
For details, see the software’s help files.
b Select the desired language,
then click [OK].
The “Welcome to the InstallShield
Wizard” screen appears.
• This section describes the English screen.
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d Connect the other end of the
Copying images using
“Image Transfer”
Disconnecting the USB cable
from your computer, removing
the “Memory Stick” from your
camera or turning off the
USB cable to your computer.
“USB MODE NORMAL” appears on
the screen. When a USB connection is
established for the first time, your
computer automatically runs the used
program to recognize your camera.
Wait for a while, and “Image Transfer”
launches.
— Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me
When you connect the camera to your
computer, “Image Transfer” launches and
the images are automatically copied to the
computer. When copying is complete,
“ImageMixer” automatically launches and
images appears.
power during USB connection
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users
1
Double-click
on the tasktray.
2
3
Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop].
Confirm the device on the confirmation
screen, then click [OK].
USB MODE
4
5
Click [OK].
This step is unnecessary for Windows
XP users.
NORMAL
a a a a
Disconnect the USB cable, remove the
“Memory Stick” or turn off the power.
• When using a desktop computer, connect the
USB cable to the USB connector on the rear
panel.
• When using Windows XP, the copy wizard
When you copy images using “Image
Transfer”, change the settings on page 86.
For Windows 98 or 98SE users
Perform only step 5 above.
• Normally “Image Transfer” and “Date” folders
are created inside the “My Documents” folder,
and all of the image files recorded with your
camera are copied into these folders.
• You can change the “Image Transfer” settings
(page 86).
• When you use Windows XP, you need to
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Changing “Image Transfer”
settings
Copying images without
using “Image Transfer”
Windows XP is set so that the OS AutoPlay
Wizard activates. Follow the procedure
below to cancel the setting.
• This procedure does not need to be performed
for subsequent image downloads.
You can change the “Image Transfer”
settings.
Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon in the
tasktray and select [Open Settings], or
select [Settings] when starting up “Image
Transfer”.
— Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me
If you do not set to launch “Image Transfer”
automatically, you can copy images as
following procedure.
a Click [Start], then click [My
a Double-click [My Computer],
then double-click [Removable
Disk].
Computer].
b Right-click [Sony
MemoryStick], then click
[Properties].
• You can set [Basic], [Copy] and [Delete].
• If you select [Settings] when starting up “Image
Transfer”, you can only change [Basic].
• To return to the standard settings, click [Restore
defaults].
The contents of the “Memory Stick”
inserted in your camera appear.
• This section describes an example of copying
images to the “My Documents” folder.
• When the “Removable Disk” icon is not shown,
see the following column.
c Cancel the setting.
1 Click [AutoPlay].
2 Set [Content type] to [Pictures].
3 Check [Select an action to perform]
under [Actions], select [Take no
action], then click [Apply].
4 Set [Content type] to [Video files]
and [Mixed content] in step 2, and
repeat step 3.
• When using Windows XP, see the previous
column.
b Double-click [DCIM], then
double-click the folder which
contains the desired images.
The folder opens.
5 Click [OK].
The [Properties] screen closes.
c Drag and drop the image files
into the “My Documents”
folder.
d Disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable
(page 85).
The image files are copied to the “My
Documents” folder.
• When you try to copy an image to a folder in
which an image with the same file name is
stored, the overwrite confirmation message
appears. When you overwrite the existing
image with the new one, the original file is
deleted.
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When a removable disk icon is not
shown
— Windows XP
e Select [Nothing. I’m finished
working with these pictures],
then click [Next].
Copying images using the
Windows XP copy wizard
1
Right-click [My Computer], then click
[Properties].
The “Completing the Scanner and
Camera Wizard” screen appears.
a Click [Copy pictures to a folder
on my computer using
The “System Properties” screen appears.
• When using Windows 2000, click [Hardware]
on [System Properties] screen.
f Click [Finish].
Microsoft Scanner and Camera
Wizard], then click [OK].
The wizard closes.
2
3
Confirm if other devices are already
installed.
1 Click [Device Manager].
2 Double-click [ Other Devices].
3 Confirm if there is a “ Sony DSC”
• To continue copying other images, disconnect
the USB cable and reconnect it. Then, perform
the procedure from step 1 again.
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”
screen appears.
b Click [Next].
The images stored on the “Memory
Stick” are displayed.
or “ Sony Handycam” with a
mark.
c Click the checkbox of images
that you do not want to copy to
your computer and remove the
checkmark, then click [Next].
If you find either of the devices above,
follow the steps below to delete them.
1 Click [ Sony DSC] or [ Sony
Handycam].
The “Picture Name and Destination”
screen appears.
2 Click [Remove].
The “Confirm Divice Removal”
screen appears.
3 Click [OK].
The device is deleted.
d Specify the image group
names to be copied and the
copy destination, then click
[Next].
4
Try the USB driver installation again
using the supplied CD-ROM (page 82).
Image copying starts. When the
copying is completed, the “Other
Options” screen appears.
• The images are copied into the “My
Documents” folder.
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Viewing images on your
computer
Image file storage
destinations and file names
Image files recorded with your camera are
grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick”
by recording modes.
a Double-click [My Documents]
on the desktop.
The “My Documents” folder contents
are displayed.
Example: For Windows Me users
• This section describes the procedure for
copying images to the “My Documents” folder.
• When using Windows XP, double-click [Start]
t [My Documents] in that order.
• You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for
Sony” software to view and edit images on your
computer. For details, see the software’s help
files.
Folder containing image files recorded using a
camera without the folder creation function
b Double-click the desired folder
and image file.
Folder containing image files recorded with this
camera
The image is displayed.
When no new folders have been created, this is only
“101MSDCF”
Folder containing E-mail mode and TIFF mode image
data, movie data and VOICE mode audio data
recorded using a camera without the folder creation
function
• Data in the “100MSDCF” or “MSSONY”
folders is data recorded using a camera without
the folder creation function. These folders are
for playback only, and your camera cannot
record images in these folders.
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Folder
File name
File meaning
101MSDCF
DSC0ssss.JPG
• Still image files shot in
(up to 999MSDCF)
– Normal mode
• Still image files recorded simultaneously in
DSC0ssss.JPE
DSC0ssss.MPG
DSC0ssss.TIF
CLP0ssss.GIF
CLP0ssss.THM
MBL0ssss.GIF
MBL0ssss.THM
MOV0ssss.MPG
• Index image files of Clip Motion files shot in NORMAL mode
• Index image files of Clip Motion files shot in MOBILE mode
Note on the table
• The meanings of the file names are as above:
ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
• The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
–A small-size image file shot in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file
–An audio file shot in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file
–An uncompressed image file shot in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file
–An image file shot with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file
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a Installing the USB driver
USB mode
Copying images to
your computer
There are two modes for a USB connection,
[NORMAL] and [PTP]* modes. The
factory setting is the [NORMAL] mode.
1
Turn on your computer, and set the
supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive.
The “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony”
screen appears.
— For Macintosh users
* Compatible only with Mac OS X. When
connected to a computer, only the data in the
folder selected by the camera is copied to the
computer. To select a folder, perform the
Recommended computer
environment
OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or
Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)
2
3
Double-click
(Setup Menu).
Click (USB Driver).
The “USB Driver” screen appears.
4
5
Double-click the icon of the hard disk
containing the OS to open the screen.
Communication with your
computer
When your computer resumes from the
suspend or sleep mode, communication
between your camera and your computer
may not recover at the same time.
The above OS must be installed at the
factory. For the following models, update
your OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1.
– iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at the
factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM
drive
– iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS
8.6 installed at the factory
USB connector: Provided as standard
Display: 800 × 600 dots or more
32,000-color mode or more
Drag and drop the following two files
from the screen opened in step 3 into the
System Folder icon in the screen opened
in step 4.
• Sony USB Driver
• Sony USB Shim
When a USB connector is not
provided on your computer
When neither a USB connector nor a
“Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can
copy images using an additional device. See
the Sony Website for details.
6
7
When the message for confirmation is
shown, click “OK.”
Restart your computer, then remove the
CD-ROM.
• If you connect two or more USB equipment to
a single computer at the same time, some
equipment, including your camera, may not
operate depending on the type of USB
equipment.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
b Connecting your camera to
your computer
http://www.sony.net/
Steps requires your OS
Follow the steps below, according to your
OS.
OS
Steps
Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0
Steps 1 to 4
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X Steps 2 to 4
(v10.0/v10.1)
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d Viewing the images on your
Removing the USB cable from
your computer, the “Memory
Stick” from your camera or turning
off the power during a USB
connection
Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon
to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB
cable or “Memory Stick” or turn off the
power.
If the “There is no application available to
open the document “DSC0ssss.JPE”.”
screen appears when you click an E-mail
mode image file, make the following
computer
1
2
Double-click the hard disk icon.
Double-click the desired image file in
the folder containing the copied files.
The image file opens.
setting.
• The screen display may differ depending on the
version.
• You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer”
software to copy images to your computer and
to view images on your computer. See the
operation manual supplied with the CD-ROM
for details about the installation method, or see
the software’s help files for the operation
method.
1
Click [Choose Application...] at the
“There is no application available to
open the document
* If you are using Mac OS X, remove the USB
cable, etc., after you have turned your
computer off.
“DSC0ssss.JPE”.” screen.
2
3
Change “Show” from [Recommended
Applications] to [All Applications].
c Copying images
• “PIXELA ImageMixer” is not compatible with
Mac OS X.
Select [QuickTime Player] from the
displayed list of applications, and click
[Open].
1
Double-click the newly recognized icon
on the desktop.
The contents of the “Memory Stick”
inserted in your camera appear.
2
3
Double-click “DCIM.”
Double-click the folder contained the
desired image file.
file storage destinations and file names.
4
Drag and drop the image files to the hard
disk icon.
The image files are copied to your hard
disk.
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Troubleshooting
2
Should your camera still not work
properly, press the RESET button inside
the battery/“Memory Stick” cover using
a fine-tripped object, then turn on the
power again. (All the settings including
date and time are cleared.)
3
Should your camera still not work
properly, consult your Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera,
try the following solutions.
1
First check the items on the tables below.
If code displays “C:ss:ss”
appear on the screen, the self-
diagnosis display function is
working (page 103).
RESET button
Battery pack and power
Symptom
Cause
Solution
You cannot charge the
battery pack.
• The camera is turned on.
The battery pack cannot
be installed.
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
p Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever up
The /CHG lamp flashes. • The battery pack is not installed correctly.
p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
• The battery pack has malfunctioned.
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
• The battery pack is completely charged.
The /CHG lamp does not
light up when charging a
battery pack.
—
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
The battery remaining
indicator is incorrect, or
sufficient battery
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.
• You have used the camera for a long time in an
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
• The battery pack is discharged.
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining
battery time.
—
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
The battery pack runs
down too quickly.
• You are shooting/viewing images in an
extremely cold location.
—
• The battery pack is not charged enough.
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
You cannot turn on the
camera.
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
The power turns off
suddenly.
minutes when using a battery pack, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down
• The battery pack is discharged.
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Shooting still images/movies
Symptom
Cause
Solution
The subject does not
appear on the screen.
• The FINDER/LCD switch is set to FINDER.
The subject is not visible • The mode dial is set to
on the screen.
or SET UP.
The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close.
p Record in the macro recording mode. Make sure to position the
lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting
• The Landscape mode is selected for the Scene
Selection function.
• Manual focus mode is selected.
is set to [ON].
Zoom does not work.
is set to [ON].
• FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL.
Digital zoom does not
function.
• The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting
a movie (MPEG MOVIE).
—
to [OFF].
The image is too dark.
The image is too bright.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source
behind the subject.
• The brightness of the screen is too low.
location such as on a stage.
• The brightness of the screen is too bright.
p This is not a malfunction.
Vertical streaks appear
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring.
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
Your camera cannot
record images.
• No “Memory Stick” has been inserted.
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
insufficient.
is set to the LOCK position.
• You cannot record images while charging the
flash.
—
• The mode dial is set to SET UP or
.
p Set it to other modes.
Recording takes a long
time.
• NR slow shutter is activated.
A sound is made if the
NIGHTSHOT/
• The sound is made by the lens in operation.
—
NIGHTFRAMING switch is
changed.
The image colors are not • NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTFRAMING is set.
correct.
p Set to z.
The lens makes a noise
inside if the shutter button
is lightly pressed while
NIGHTFRAMING is set.
• The sound is made by the AE/AF function in
operation.
p This is not a malfunction.
NightShot or
NightFraming does not
function.
• The mode dial is set to S, A, M or SCN.
p Set it to
,
or
(NightFraming for Clip Motion)
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
The built-in flash or the
optional external flash
(HVL-F1000) does not
work.
• The mode dial is set to
(MPEG MOVIE or MULTI BURST).
• The flash is set to (no flash).
• The Twilight mode is selected for the Scene
Selection function.
, SET UP, or
p Set it to other modes.
• The Landscape mode is selected for the Scene
Selection function.
• [MODE] (REC MODE) in the menu settings is p Set it to other settings.
set to [BURST 3] or [EXP BRKTG].
• [HOT SHOE] in the SET UP settings is set to
[ON].
• NightShot is activated.
p Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to z or
NIGHTFRAMING.
The macro function does • The Landscape mode is selected for the Scene
not work.
Selection function.
is set to [ON].
The eyes of the subject
come out red.
—
p Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] in the SET UP settings to [ON]
The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.
• The date and time are not set correctly.
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Viewing images
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Your camera cannot play • The mode dial is not set to
.
p Set it to
—
back images.
• Your camera cannot play back image files
copied to the hard disk of your computer if the
file name has been changed or the image has
been modified.
The image appears rough
right after playback starts.
—
p This is not a malfunction.
The image does not
appear on the TV screen.
the SET UP settings is incorrect.
• The connection is not correct.
The image cannot be
played back on a
computer.
—
Unknown beeps are heard • These beeps are heard when the auto focus is
p This is not a malfunction. Set FOCUS switch to MANUAL
from the camera while
viewing a movie.
working.
The picture is noisy.
• Your camera is placed near a TV or other
equipment with a strong magnetic field.
p Move your camera away from the TV, etc.
Deleting/Editing Images
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Your camera cannot
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
You cannot display a print • You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on
—
(DPOF) mark.
moving images and Clip Motion images.
Computers
Symptom
Cause
Solution
You do not know if the OS
of your computer is
compatible.
—
90).
You cannot install the
USB driver.
—
p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized
Your computer does not
recognize your camera.
• The camera is turned off.
• The battery level is low.
• You are not using the supplied USB cable.
• The USB cable is not connected firmly.
p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make
settings (except Windows XP and Mac OS X).
• The USB connectors on your computer are
connected to other equipment besides the
keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
• The USB driver is not installed.
p Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to the
keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your
p Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the USB
computer.
• You are not using the correct copy procedure for p Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 85, 86
your OS.
—
p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony”
application software, click on HELP.
The image cannot be
played back on a
computer.
—
—
p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony”
application software, click on HELP.
p Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
The image and sound are • You are playing back the file directly from the
p Copy the file to the hard disk of your computer and then play
interrupted by noise when
you view a movie on a
computer.
“Memory Stick”.
You cannot print an
image.
—
—
p Check the printer settings.
p Click on the HELP for the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony”
application software.
An error message appears • The computer display is not set correctly.
p Set the computer display as follows:
Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more
High Color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more
Macintosh: 800 × 600 dots or more
32,000-color or more
when you set the supplied
CD-ROM in your
computer.
“Memory Stick”
Symptom
Cause
Solution
You cannot insert a
“Memory Stick.”
• You are inserting it backwards.
You cannot record on a
“Memory Stick.”
is set to the LOCK position.
• The “Memory Stick” is full.
You cannot format a
“Memory Stick.”
is set to the LOCK position.
You have formatted a
“Memory Stick” by
mistake.
• All the images on the “Memory Stick” are
deleted by formatting. You cannot restore them.
p We recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect
switch to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure
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Others
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Your camera does not
work.
• You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack.
• The battery level is low. (The E indicator
appears.)
• The AC power adaptor is not connected
securely.
p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a
• The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
p Turn the power off and then on after one minute, and check that
the camera works properly.
The power is on, but the
camera does not work.
• The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
p Remove the battery pack, then install it again after about one
minute and turn on the camera. If the functions still do not work,
press the RESET button located inside the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover with a fine-tipped object, then turn the power on
again. (When you press the RESET button, all settings including
the date and time are cleared.)
You cannot identify an
indicator on the screen.
—
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
p Turn off the camera and leave for about an hour at room
The played back image is • You are playing back a file with an image size
—
small.
larger than 2560×1920 that was recorded using
another camera.
The camera becomes
warm when you use it for
the long time.
—
p This is not a malfunction.
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Warnings and
messages
The following messages may appear on the screen.
Message
Meaning/Corrective Action
NO MEMORY STICK
SYSTEM ERROR
MEMORY STICK ERROR
• The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty.
MEMORY STICK TYPE
ERROR
FORMAT ERROR
MEMORY STICK LOCKED • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. Set it to the recording position
NO MEMORY SPACE
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images (page 37).
CANNOT CREATE MORE
FOLDERS
CANNOT RECORD
NO FILE IN THIS FOLDER • No images have been recorded in this folder.
• You inserted a “Memory Stick” into your camera that was recorded using a camera without the folder creation
FILE ERROR
• An error occurred while playing back the image.
• The image is protected against erasure.
FILE PROTECT
For "InfoLITHIUM" battery • The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.
only
FOLDER ERROR
• A folder with the same number already exists in the “Memory Stick.”
IMAGE SIZE OVER
INVALID OPERATION
• You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.
• You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera.
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Message
Meaning/Corrective Action
• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery (page 11). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of
battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
CAN NOT DIVIDE
• The file is not long enough to be divided.
• The file is not a movie (MPEG MOVIE).
• The amount of lights is not sufficient or the shutter speed is too slow.
• You are not holding the camera steady enough. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the
camera in place.
“NIGHT SHOT”
• An operation that is not valid while NIGHTSHOT is set is attempted.
• An operation that is not valid while NIGHTFRAMING is set is attempted.
“NIGHT FRAMING”
NIGHT SHOT IS INVALID
• The mode dial is set to a position other than
,
or
while NIGHTSHOT is set.
• [CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is set to [ON].
NIGHT FRAMING IS
INVALID
• The mode dial is set to a position other than or
• [CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is set to [ON].
,
(Clip Motion) while NIGHTFRAMING is set.
MANUAL FOCUS IS
INVALID
• The manual focus/zoom ring is turned while NIGHTFRAMING is set.
• The FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL when the mode dial is set to
.
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Code
Cause
Countermeasure
Self-diagnosis display
– If a code starting with an alphabet
letter appears
C:32: ss
There is trouble with your
camera’s hardware.
• Turn the power off and on again
(page 15).
C:13: ss
The camera cannot read or write • Re-insert the “Memory Stick” several
data on the “Memory Stick.” times.
Your camera has a self-diagnosis display.
This function displays the camera condition
on the screen with a combination of a letter
and four numerical digits. If this occurs,
check the following code chart and attempt
the corresponding corrective actions. The
last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ
depending on the state of the camera.
is inserted.
The inserted “Memory Stick”
cannot be used with your camera,
or the data is damaged.
E:61: ss
E:91: ss
A camera malfunction that you
cannot reverse has occurred.
inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,
then turn the power on again.
If you are unable to solve the problem even
after trying the corrective actions a few
times, contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility and inform
them of the 5-digit code.
C:32:ss
Example: E:61:10
Self-diagnosis display
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Additional information
E-mail
(Units: images)
Number of images
16MB
6 (11)
32MB
12 (23)
12 (23)
20 (36)
49 (89)
178 (392)
64MB
25 (47)
128MB
51 (95)
that can be saved or
shooting time
2560×1920
2560 (3:2)
2048×1536
1280×960
640×480
6 (11)
25 (47)
51 (95)
10 (18)
24 (44)
88 (194)
40 (73)
81 (146)
197 (359)
718 (1580)
The number of images that can be saved and
the shooting time differ, depending on the
capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image
size, and the image quality. Refer to the
following charts when you choose a
“Memory Stick.”
98 (179)
358 (788)
TIFF
(Units: images)
16MB
0 (0)
1 (1)
0 (1)
1 (1)
1 (1)
32MB
1 (1)
2 (2)
1 (2)
2 (2)
2 (2)
64MB
3 (4)
4 (4)
3 (4)
4 (4)
4 (4)
128MB
7 (8)
2560×1920
2560 (3:2)
2048×1536
1280×960
640×480
• The number of images is listed in FINE
(STANDARD) order.
• The values for the number of images that
can be saved and the shooting time may
vary, depending on the shooting
conditions.
8 (8)
7 (8)
8 (8)
8 (8)
• For normal shooting times and numbers
VOICE
(Units: images)
16MB
6 (11)
32MB
12 (22)
12 (22)
19 (34)
45 (78)
140 (245)
64MB
25 (45)
128MB
50 (91)
2560×1920
2560 (3:2)
2048×1536
1280×960
640×480
6 (11)
25 (45)
50 (91)
9 (17)
39 (69)
79 (138)
183 (316)
564 (987)
22 (38)
69 (121)
91 (157)
281 (492)
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Clip Motion
(Units: images)
16MB
88
32MB
178
64MB
358
128MB
718
NORMAL
MOBILE
486
982
1971
3951
NORMAL: When ten frames are shot
MOBILE: When two frames are shot
MPEG movies
16MB
(Units: seconds)
32MB
87
64MB
176
128MB
354
320 (HQX)
320×240
160×112
42
174
673
352
708
1419
5494
1363
2740
Multi Burst
(Units: images)
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
1280×960
24 (46)
50 (93)
101 (187)
202 (376)
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Menu items
Menu items that can be modified differ
depending on the position of the mode dial.
The screen shows only the items you can
operate in each specific mode. Factory
settings are indicated with x.
When the mode dial is set to
Item
(IMAGE SIZE)
Setting
Description
1280×960 / 640×480
MODE (REC MODE) TIFF
VOICE
– Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size
E-MAIL
EXP BRKTG
– Records three images with the exposure value of each image slightly shifted
BURST 3
xNORMAL
– Records an image using the normal recording mode.
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When the mode dial is set to
, S, A, M, or SCN
Item
SCN
Setting
Description
mode.)
x
/
/
/
ISO
800 / 400 / 200 / 100 / xAUTO
This selects the ISO sensitivity. Selecting a large number augments the brightness
when recording in dark locations. However, note that increasing the sensitivity may
make recorded images appear coarser. (This setting cannot be made in SCN mode.)
(IMAGE SIZE)
1280×960 / 640×480
(P.QUALITY)
MODE (REC MODE) TIFF
VOICE
xFINE / STANDARD
– Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size
E-MAIL
EXP BRKTG
– Records three images with the exposure value of each image slightly shifted
BURST 3
xNORMAL
– Records an image using the normal recording mode.
±
(FLASH LEVEL) HIGH
– Makes the flash level higher than normal.
– Normal setting.
xNORMAL
LOW
– Makes the flash level lower than normal.
PFX (P.EFFECT)
SOLARIZE / SEPIA / NEG.ART /
xOFF
(SHARPNESS) +2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The
setting is 0).
indicator appears (except when the
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When the mode dial is set to
(when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MPEG MOVIE] in the SET UP settings)
Item
(IMAGE SIZE)
Setting
Description
320(HQX) / 320×240 / x160×112
PFX (P.EFFECT)
SOLARIZE / SEPIA / NEG.ART /
xOFF
When the mode dial is set to
(when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings)
Item
(IMAGE SIZE)
(FLASH LEVEL)
Setting
Description
xNORMAL / MOBILE
±
HIGH
xNORMAL
LOW
– Makes the flash level higher than normal.
– Normal setting.
– Makes the flash level lower than normal.
PFX (P.EFFECT)
(SHARPNESS)
SOLARIZE / SEPIA / NEG.ART /
xOFF
+2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The
setting is 0).
indicator appears (except when the
When the mode dial is set to
(when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP settings)
Item
Setting
Description
(INTERVAL)
1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (NTSC)
1/6.3 / 1/12.5 / x1/25 (PAL)
– Selects the Multi Burst shutter interval in NTSC mode.
– Selects the Multi Burst shutter interval in PAL mode.
* The shutter interval settings differ depending on the setting of the [VIDEO
OUT] item in the SET UP settings (page 112).
(P.QUALITY)
x
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When the mode dial is set to
Item
Setting
Description
FOLDER
DELETE
PROTECT
DPOF
OK / CANCEL
—
—
—
SLIDE
INTERVAL
x3 sec / 5 sec / 10 sec / 30 sec / 1 min
– Sets the range of the playback images.
xFOLDER / ALL
IMAGE
REPEAT
– Plays back images repeatedly.
xON / OFF
START
– Starts the slide show.
CANCEL
– Cancels the slide show.
RESIZE
ROTATE
DIVIDE
2560×1920 / 2048×1536 / 1280×960 / Changes the recorded still image size (page 72). (Only in single-image mode.)
640×480 / CANCEL
(counter clockwise) /
(clockwise) / OK / CANCEL
OK / CANCEL
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SET UP items
Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP
screen appears.
Factory settings are indicated with x.
1 [CAMERA 1]
Item
Setting
Description
MOVING IMAGE
MULTI BURST
DATE/TIME
DAY & TIME / DATE / xOFF
The date and time are not inserted in movie (MPEG MOVIE), Clip Motion or
Multi Burst mode. Also, the date and time appear only during playback, and do not
appear during recording.
DIGITAL ZOOM
xON / OFF
RED EYE REDUCTION ON / xOFF
HOLOGRAM AF
xAUTO / OFF
Selects whether to emit hologram AF light. Used when it is difficult to focus on the
CONVERSION LENS
ON / xOFF
Set to [OFF] when using the optional conversion lens VCL-HGD0758 or VCL-
HGD1758, or to [ON] when using the VCL-MHG07. Note that when a conversion
lens is mounted, the weight prevents the lens portion from locking. We recommend
supporting the lens portion with your left hand or using a tripod for recording.
When [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON]:
• When the mode dial is set to A or M, you can only select aperture values of F4 or higher.
• Macro shooting and zoom functions are not available.
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2 [CAMERA 2]
Item
Setting
Description
EXPANDED FOCUS
BRACKET STEP
xON / OFF
±1.0EV / x±0.7EV / ±0.3EV
Sets the exposure compensation value when recording three images with each
HOT SHOE
ON / xOFF
ZOOM RING SETUP
Sets the direction in which the ring turns when you use the zoom function with the
W
T / xT
W
[MEMORY STICK TOOL]
Item
Setting
Description
FORMAT
OK / CANCEL
OK / CANCEL
OK / CANCEL
Formats the “Memory Stick.” Note that formatting erases all the data recorded on a
CREATE REC.
FOLDER
CHANGE REC.
FOLDER
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[SETUP 1]
Item
Setting
Description
LCD BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHT /
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.
xNORMAL / DARK
LCD BACKLIGHT
BRIGHT /
xNORMAL
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and
easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the
battery charge faster. Displayed only when using your camera with the battery pack.
EVF BACKLIGHT
BEEP
BRIGHT /
xNORMAL
Selects the brightness of the finder backlight. Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and
easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the
battery charge faster.
SHUTTER
xON
OFF
– Turns on the shutter sound. (The shutter sound is heard when you press the shutter button.)
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/shutter button.
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
[SETUP 2]
Item
Setting
Description
FILE NUMBER
xSERIES
– Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick” is
changed.
RESET
– Resets the file numbering each time the recording folder is changed.
USB CONNECT
VIDEO OUT
PTP / xNORMAL
NTSC
PAL
– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, USA).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
—
Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.
A
LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
OK / CANCEL
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On moisture condensation
On internal rechargeable button
battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of
whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable button battery is
continually charged as long as you are using
the camera. However, if you use the camera
for only short periods it discharges
gradually, and if you do not use the camera
at all for about one month it becomes
completely discharged. In this case, be sure
to charge this rechargeable button battery
before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
Precautions
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. Should this occur, the
camera will not operate properly.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Moisture condensation occurs easily
when:
• The camera is brought from a cold
location such as a ski slope into a warmly
heated room.
• The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water, then wipe
the surface dry. Do not use any type of
solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine
as this may damage the finish or the casing.
How to prevent moisture
condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and allow it to adapt to
conditions at the new location over a period
of time (about an hour).
After using your camera at the
seashore or other dusty locations
Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise,
the salty air may corrode the metal fittings
or dust may enter the inside of your camera,
causing a malfunction.
Charging method
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains)
using the AC power adaptor, or install a
charged battery pack, and leave the camera
for 24 hours or more with the power off.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
Note on operating temperature
Your camera is designed for use between
the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32° F
and 104° F). Shooting in extremely cold or
hot places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
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• You cannot record or delete images when the
write-protect switch is set to LOCK.
The position or the shape of the write-protect
switch may differ depending on the “Memory
Stick” you use.
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick” under
the following conditions:
On “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a
floppy disk.
– High temperature locations such as the hot
interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive
substances
Terminal
In addition to exchanging data between
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment,
you can also use a “Memory Stick” to store
data as a type of detachable external
recording media.
Notes on using “Memory Stick
Duo” (option)
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with your
camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick
Duo” into a “Memory Stick Duo” adapter.
• Check to make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is
inserted facing the proper direction. Inserting
the “Memory Stick Duo” facing the wrong
direction may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” without a
“Memory Stick Duo” adapter into “Memory
Stick” compatible equipment, as this may cause
equipment trouble.
Write-protect
switch
Labeling position
There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an
ordinary “Memory Stick” and a
“MagicGate Memory Stick” that is
equipped with the MagicGate* copyright
protection technology. You can use both
types of “Memory Stick” with your camera.
However, because your camera does not
support the MagicGate standards, data
recorded with your camera is not subject to
MagicGate copyright protection.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off
the camera while reading or writing data.
• Data may be damaged in a location subject to
the effects of static electricity or noise.
• We recommend backing up important data on
the hard disk of your computer.
• Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,”
put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminal of a “Memory Stick”
with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.”
• Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory
Stick.”
In addition, you can also use “Memory
Stick Duo” with your camera.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.
* MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology.
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Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low-
temperature surroundings. So, the time that
the battery pack can be used is shorter in
cold places. We recommend the following
to ensure longer battery pack use:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to
your body to warm it up, and insert it in
your camera immediately before you
start shooting.
• Frequently operating the zoom or flash
wears out the battery charge faster.
• We recommend having spare battery
packs handy for two or three times the
expected shooting time, and making trial
shots before taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water.
The battery pack is not water-resistant.
How to store the battery pack
• Even if the battery pack will not be used
for a long time, fully charge it and use it
up once per year. Remove the battery
pack from your camera, then store it in a
dry, cool place. This is to maintain the
battery pack’s functions.
• To use the battery pack up on your
camera, leave the POWER switch to on in
the power goes off.
On “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
What is the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your camera
and the AC power adaptor.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camera, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
Battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery
capacity decreases little by little as you
use it more and more, and as time passes.
When the battery operating time is
shortened considerably, a probable cause
is that the battery pack has reached the
end of its life. Buy a new battery pack.
• The battery life varies according to how it
is stored and the operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.
Remaining battery time indicator
The power may go off although the battery
remaining indicator shows there is enough
power to operate. Use the battery pack up
and charge the battery pack fully again so
that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct. Note, however, that the
correct battery indication sometimes will
not be restored if the camera is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully
charged state, or the battery pack is
Charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack
in an ambient temperature of between 10°C
to 30°C (50° F to 86° F). You may not be
able to efficiently charge the battery pack
outside of this temperature range.
frequently used.
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Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Built-in microphone
Electret condenser microphone
Built-in speaker
Dynamic speaker
Specifications
Input/Output connectors
A/V OUT (MONO) (Monaural)
System
Image device
AC-L10A/L10B AC power
adaptor
Minijack
11 mm (2/3 type) color CCD
Primary color filter
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced,
sync negative
Power requirements
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩload)
Total pixels number of camera
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Output impedance 2.2 kΩ
Approx. 5 240 000 pixels
Rated output voltage
ACC jack Mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
Effective pixels number of camera
DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode
Approx. 5 020 000 pixels
USB jack mini-B
Operating temperature
Lens
5× zoom lens
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
f = 9.7 – 48.5 mm (13/32 –
1 15/16 inches) (38 – 190 mm
(1 1/2 – 7 1/2 inches) when converted
to a 35 mm still camera)
F2.0 – 2.4
LCD screen
Used LCD panel
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Dimensions
4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive
Approx. 125×39×62 mm
(5×1 9/16×2 1/2 inches) (w/h/d,
excluding maximum protrusions)
Total number of dots
Filter diameter: 58 mm (2 3/8 inches)
123 200 (560×220) dots
Exposure control
Automatic exposure, Shutter speed
Mass
Approx. 280 g (10 oz)
General
Used battery pack
priority, Aperture priority, Manual
exposure, Scene selection (4 modes)
NP-FM50 battery pack
Used battery
White balance
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent, Incandescent, One-push
Power requirements
Lithium-ion battery
7.2 V
Data format (DCF compliant)
Maximum voltage
Power consumption (during shooting)
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG
compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion),
TIFF, DPOF compatible
Audio with still image:
MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)
Moving images:
DC 8.4 V
2.3 W
Nominal voltage
Operating temperature
DC 7.2 V
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions
Approx. 38.2×20.5×55.6 mm
MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)
Dimensions
119.5×68.9×151 mm
(4 3/4×2 3/4×6 inches)
(W/H/D, excluding maximum
protrusions)
Recording media
“Memory Stick”
(1 9/16×13/16×2 1/4 inches) (w/h/d)
Flash
Recommended distance (ISO set to
Auto): 0.3 m to 4.5 m (11 7/8 inches
to 177 1/4 inches)
Mass
Approx. 76 g (3 oz)
Mass
Approx. 696 g (1 lb 8 oz) (including
battery pack NP-FM50, “Memory
Stick,” shoulder strap and lens cap)
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Accessories
• AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor
• Power cord (mains lead)
• USB cable
• NP-FM50 battery pack
• A/V connecting cable
• “Memory Stick” (32 MB)
• Shoulder strap
• Lens cap
• Lens cap strap
• CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-008)
• Operating instructions
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Q Remaining number of recordable
R Remaining “Memory Stick”
capacity indicator
FINDER/LCD screen
When shooting still images
1
2
3
4
qf
qg
qh
qj
101
min
2560
qk
5
20
6
ql
w;
SOLARIZE
7
8
9
Y Light amount warning indicator
30
wa
ws
wd
wf
0
qa
ISO
MODE
• Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off.
wg
wh
qs
qd
A
G Sharpness indicator (107, 108)/
Hologram AF indicator (27)
NightShot/NightFraming
indicator (55)
Mode dial indicator/
K Low battery warning indicator
(12)
Red-eye reduction indicator (26)/
Hot shoe indicator (63)
Conversion lens indicator (110)/
ISO number indicator (107)
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When shooting movies
1
2
3
0
qa
qs
101
60min
STBY
qd
4
00:00:25 [00:02:14]
5
6
7
8
qf
qg
qh
qj
SOLARIZE
+
9
qk
ql
IMAGE SIZE
PFX
M Remaining “Memory Stick”
capacity indicator
E Conversion lens indicator (110)
NightShot/NightFraming
indicator (55)
K Recording time [maximum
recordable time] indicator/Self-
• Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off.
Page numbers in parentheses indicate the
location of additional important
information.
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When playing back still images
When playing back moving
images
6
7
8
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
qs
qd
1
101
min
60
2560
101
9
0
11/12
min
60
101
320
2
3
101
6/8
00:00:12
VOL
qf
qg
+2.0EV
F5.6
30
x1.3
wa
ws
4
5
qa
BACK/NEXT
VOLUME
FOLDER DELETE PROTECT DPOF
OK
A
Print (DPOF) mark indicator (72)/
Volume indicator (61)
G Change folder indicator/
Playback folder indicator (66)
indicator (76)
P Change folder indicator/
R Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
I Remaining “Memory Stick”
capacity indicator
S Remaining “Memory Stick”
capacity indicator
J Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
K Recording date of the playback
(42)
Page numbers in parentheses indicate the
location of additional important
information.
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Movie
I
R
Image
Installation
S
Setting
Shooting mode
N
J
L
P
Power
M
Memory Stick
Metering mode
Q
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V
Still image viewing
W
Z
Zoom
T
U
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Printed on 100% recycled paper
using VOC (Volatile Organic
Compound)-free vegetable oil
based ink.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequent
asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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