SON

Digital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBe[ore operating The u_ltt, please read th_ manual thoroughl_, andretain t[ for fltt_tre reference

Owner's RecordFhe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record theserial number m dIe space provided belm_ Refer to the_e numbers\_hene\ er you call upon )'our Son), dealer regarding flits product

Model No DSC-F717

Setaal No

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Getting started

Shooting still images

Viewing still images

Deleting still images

Before advanced operahons j_

Advanced shll image shoohng

Advanced shll image wewlng

Shll image editing

Enjoying movies

Enjoying images on your computer_

Troubleshoohng

Addlhonal information

Index

© 2002 Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.

This synlbol is intended to alert

tile user to the presence of

uninstdated "dangerous

voltage" within the product's

enclostire that may be of

sufflclent magnitude to

con_itute a risk of electric

sbock to persons.

This synlbol is intended to alert

tbe user to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instrttcdons in the literature

accompanying the appliance¸

CAUTION

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 m_y result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

If you have any questions about this product,you may call:

Sony Custonlet Infomlation Cenlcr1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The ntmaber below is for the FCC related nl_tters

only¸

Regulatory Information

Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONY

Model No: DSC-F717

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,

Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

Tclepbone No: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject m tile|bltowing two conditions: (1) This device

inky ]lot cause ]larnlihl interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference thai m_ycause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You ale cautioned tb_t any changes ornlodific_tions not explessly apploYed in this

manual could void your authority to operate thisequipment

Note:

This equipment has been tested and fbund tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC RulesThese limgs are designed to provide reasonable

protection _galnst hamlfPI inter f_rence in aresidential installation This equipment generetes,

uses, and can radiate radio fi equency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the

instmcgons, may cause bannfhl interfi'rence Toradio communications Howevel_ thel_ is no

guarantee tbat interference will not occur in aparticular insta0adon. If this equipment doescause harmthl interference to radio or television

reception, which cma be determined by turning

the equipment offand on, tbe user is encouragedto try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

Reorient or relocate tbe receiving an[ennaIncrease the separation between theequipment and receiver,

Connect the equipment into an outlet on acil_uit different flora thai to which thereceiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used withthe equipmen[ in order to comply with the brags

for a digital device pm'suan_ to Subpart B of Part15 of FCC Rules

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RECYCLING LITHIUM-IONBATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries arerecyclable.You can help preserve our

environment by returning your

used rechargeable batteries tothe collection and recycling location nearest

you.

For more inform_lion regarding recycling of

rechargeable batleries, call toll free1-800-822-8837, or visit

hltp://www.rbrc.ovg/

Caution: Do not handle dmnaged or leakingLithium-Ion batteries.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC' SHOCK, MATCHWIDE BLADE OF PlUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLYINSER]2

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fittedto tbls eqtdpment for your safety andconvenience

Should the fhse in the plug supplied need to be

replaced, a 5 AMP fuse _pproved by ASTA orBSI to BS 1362, (ie, malked with _ or

mark) nmst be used

If the plug supplied with this equipment has adetachable fuse coveK be sure to attach the

fuse cover after you change lhe fuse. Neveruse the plug wilhoul the fuse cover. If you

should lose the fuse cover, please contact your

nearest Sony service station.

This prodttc¢ has been Tested and fc,und compliantwith the limits sets out in the EMC Directive fhr

using connection c_btes shorter than 3 meters(9.8 feet).

This statement is indicated under file lens.

Attention

The electromagnetic field at tile specific

fi'eqttencles nl_y influence tile picture and soundof this canlera

Notice

]f static electricity or electromagi_edsn_ causesd_ta t_'ansf_rto dlscont 0me midway (f_il), zestar_

the application ol disconnect and connect fl_eUSB cable again.

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CC N50For the Customers in the U.S.A. and

Canada

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15

OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION ISSUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO

CONDITIONS:

(1) Tills DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSEItARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND

(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED,INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY

CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

your camera

Trial recording

Be role you record one-time events, you may want

to make a trial recording to make sw'e that thecamet_a is working correctly

No compensation for contents of the

recording

Contents oftbe recotding cannot be compensatedfor if _ecoTding or playback is not possible due to

a malfunction of your camera or recording media,etc.

Notes on image data compatibility

• This camera confornls with tile Design iule forCamera File system unlve] sal standard

established by the JEITA (Japan Electlonicsand hifomaation Technology industries

Association)• Playback of images recorded witb your camera

on other equipmem and playback of imagesrecolded or edited with other equipment on

your camera are not gualanteed.

Precaution on copyright

Television plogl anls, films, video tapes, and othel

materials may be copyTigbted Unauthorizedrecording of such materials nl_y be contraly to

tbe provision ofthe copyright laws

DO not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malflmctions and inabilgy to record

images, this may render the ' Memol3/Stick"unusable or image data breakdown, damage or

loss may occur

LCD screen, LCD finder (only models

with an LCD finder) and lens• The LCD screen and the LCD finde_ me

nlanuf_ctured using extremely high-precisiontechnology so over 9999% of the pixels are

operational for ef_hcdve use However, theremay be some tiny black points and/or brigbt

points (white, red, blue or green in color) thatconstantly appear on the LCD screen and *he

LCD finder These poims ale normal in tbemanu_ct uring process and do not affbct the

recording in any way• Be carefbl when placing tt_e camera neal a

window or outdoors Exposing _he LCD screen,the flndet or the lens to direct sunlight for long

periods may cause malfunctions

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Do not get the camera wet

When taking plcl_dres ouldoors in the rabl or

under sindtal conditions, be careful not to gct the

camera wet If moisture condensation occuls, see

page I I3 and fPllow the instructions on how to

remove d befot e using the camera

Back up recommendation

To avoid the poTentlaI risk of data loss, alwayscopy (back up) dgTa to a disk

Do not aim the camera at the sun or

other bright light

This may cause irlecoverable d_mage to your

eyes Or it nlay cause the malfunction of yourcamera

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictm_s intbls nlanual ale iepl c_luced images,and are not

actual inlages shot usblg this camera

Trademarks

• 'Memory Stick," _,_ and 'MagicGate

Menloly Stick" ale trademarks of SonyCorporation.

• 'Memory Stick Duo" and MEMDmfSTIEKllUOale tlademarks of Sony Corpoigtion.

• 'Memory Stick PRO" and MEMDIIYlilrlgR PRO

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• 'MagicG3te" and I_IAGICGI_,'I'E aretrademarks of Sony Corporation

• 'InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of SonyCorporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registeredtrademmks of the U.S Microsoft Corporationin the United States and odler countries

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook andPower Mac are trademalks or regislered

trademalks of Apple Computer, lnc

• Pentium is a trademalk or a registeredtrademark of lnteI Corporadon.

• In addition, system and product names used inthis manual al_, in general, nademarks or

registered tradem_lks of their respectivedevelopers or manufacturers However, fl_e _or ® malks are not used in all cases in thismanual

About the Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped widl a Carl Zeiss

lens which is capable of repToducing fine

images. The lens fbr dais camera uses theMTF* measurement system for camerasdeveloped jolntly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany,

and Sony Corflor_don, and ott?rs die samequality as other Cad Zeiss lenses.

* MTF is an abbreviation of ModulationTransfer Function, a numeric value

indicaling the amount of light fl'om a

specific purl of the subject gathered atthe corresponding position in the image.

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Table of contents

Before using your camera ......................... 4Identifying the parts ................................. 8

Charging the battery pack ....................... I I

Using an external power source .............. 14

Using your camera abroad ...................... 14

Turning oil/offyour camera .................... 15

How to use the control button ................. 15

Setting the date and time ......................... 16

Inserting and removing a

"Memory Stick". ............................ 18

Setting the still image size ...................... 19

Basic still image shooting (using auto

adjustment mode) ........................... 20

Checking the last image you shot

Quick Review ............................ 21

Shooting images with the finder ......... 22

Indicators on the screen during

shooting .......................................... 22

Using the zoom feature ....................... 23

Chm_ging the lens orientation ............. 24

Shooting close-ups Macro ............. 24

Using the self-timer ............................ 25

Selecting a flash mode ........................ 26

Inserting the date and time on a still

image .............................................. 28

Shooting according to scene conditionsScene Selection ......................... 29

Sethng the still image quality ................. 31

Image size and quality ............................ 32

Viewing images on the screen of yourcamera ............................................ 33

Viewing images on a TV screen ............. 35

Deleting images ...................................... 37

Formathng a "Memory Stick". ............... 40

How to setup and operate your camera ,. 42

Chm_ging the menu settings ............... 42

Chmlging the items in the SET UP

screen ............................................. 42

How to use the jog dial ....................... 43

Shoo_ing with the manual adjustments.,. 44

Shutter speed priority mode ............... 44

Aperture priority mode ....................... 45

Manual exposure mode ...................... 45

Choosing a focus method ........................ 46

Shooting with AF lock ........................ 47

Focusing manually .................................. 48

Adiusting the exposure

EV adjustment ........................... 49

Displaying a histogrmn ....................... 50

Metering mode ........................................ 51

Shooting with the exposure fixed

AE LOCK .................................. 52

Shooting three images with the exposureshifted

Exposure Bracket ....................... 53

Adiusting color tones

White Balance ........................... 54

Shooting in the dark ................................ 55

NightShot ............................................ 56

NightFraming ...................................... 56

Shooting multiple frames

Clip Morion ............................... 57

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

Multi Burst ................................. 58

Shooting three images continuously

Burst .......................................... 59

Shooting still images in TIFF mode

TIFF ........................................... 60

Shooting still images for e-mail

E-mail ........................................ 61

Shooting still images with audio filesVoice .......................................... 61

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Adding special effects

Picture Effect ............................. 62

Using an external flash ............................ 63

Using the Sony HVL-F1000 Flash .....63

Using a commercially available external

flash ................................................ 63

Selecting a folder ..................................... 64

Creating a new folder .......................... 64

Changing the recording folder ............ 65

Selecting a playback folder ..................... 66

Enlarging a portion of a still image ......... 66

Enlarging an image

Playback zoom ........................... 67

Recording an enlarged image

Trimming ................................... 67

Playing back successive images

Slide Show ................................. 68

Rotating still images ................................ 69

Protecting images Protect ................... 70

Changing image size Resize ............... 72

Choosing images to print

Print (DPOF) mark .................... 72

Shooting movies ..................................... 75

Viewing movies on the screen ................ 76

Deleting movies Delete ...................... 77

Editing movies ........................................ 79

Cutting movies .................................... 79

Deleting unnecessary portion,s of

movies ............................................ 80

Copying images to your computer

For Windows users .................... 81

Copying images to your computer

For Macintosh users .................. 90

Troubleshooting ...................................... 92

Warnings and messages ........................ 101

Self-diagnosis display ........................... 103

Number of images lhat can be saved or

shooting time ................................. 104

Menu items ............................................ 106

SET UP ilems ........................................ 110

Precautions ............................................ 113

On "Memory Stick". ............................. 114

On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ......... 115

Specifications ........................................ 116

FINDER/LCD screen ............................ 118

Index ...................................................... 121

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Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

[]

[][]%[]

[]

[] Mode dialI_1 : To shoot still images in auto

adjustment mode

I_IP: To shoot still images in

programmed mode

S: To shoot in the shutter speed

priority mode

A: To shoot in the aperture

priority mode

[][][][][]

[][][][]

M: To shoot in the manual

exposure modeSCN: To shoot in the Scene

Selection modeSET UP: To set the SET UP items

H : To shoot movies, ClipMotion images or Multi

Burst mode images[] : To view or edit images

[] [] (exposure) button (49)[] Jog dial (43)[] Shutter button (20)

[] Manual focus/zoom ring (23, 48)[] Infrared ray emitter (55)[] Lens

[] Hologram AF emitter (27, 110)[] Flash emitter (26)

[] NIG HTSHOT/NIG HTFRAMINGswitch (55)

[] Speaker

[] Hot shoe (63, 111)

[] AE LOCK button (52)

[] [] (metering mode) button (51)[] WriT BAL (white balance) button

(54)

[] _.e,d(one-push white balance)button (54)

[] ZOOM button (23)

[] FOCUS (AUTO/ZOOM / MANUAL)switch (23, 48)

[]_(_ MENU button (19)

X (index) button (34)

DISPLAY button (22)

Finder adjustment dial (22)

Finder (22)

Jack cover (11)AN OUT (MONO) jack (35)

DC IN jack (I 1, 14)FINBER/LCD switch (22)

Self-timer lamp (25)

ACC (accessory) jackBuilt-in microphonePOWER lamp (15)

POWER switch (15)

Battery eject lever (12)

[][][][]

[][]

Battery/"Memory Stick" cover

(18)

Access lamp (18)

RESET button (92)Control button

(Menu on) (&/,/</l_/O) (15)(Menu off) ({11_1_1_) (21, 24, 26)

_/CHG (charge) lamp (12)

LCD screen

• Audio output is monaural

• Do not touch *he built-in microphone

while recording

• Use ACC jack to connect an external

flash or the remote control tripod |1

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[] ®

®

[] _ (USB)jack(84)[] Hook for shoulder strap[] Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw lengfll of less

lhon 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be

unable to firmly secure the camera to

_ripods having longer screws, and moy

damage the camera.

Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap.

Lens cap

(supplied)

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Charging the battery pack

--i_ Open the battery/"MemoryStick" cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• Be sure to turn off your camera whencharging the battery pack (page t5).

• Your cameza operates only with tile"InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack (M

series) (supplied) (page 115)

--i_ Install the battery pack, then

close the battery/"MemoryStick" cover.

Insert the battery pack with the _ mark

facing toward the batlery compartment as

illustrated.

Make sure the battery pack is firmly

inserted all the way, then close the cover.

• The battery pack is easily inse_ted by pushing

the battery eject lever at tile fi'ont of the batterycompartment tip

--i_ Open the jack cover andconnect the AC-L10A/L10B AC

power adaptor (supplied) to the

DC IN jack of your camera.

Connect the plug with the • mark facing

up.

• Do not short the DC plug of the AC power_daptor with a metallic object, as this maycause malfunction

|111

To remove the battery pack

Battery eject lever

--b Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC power adaptor

and then to a wall outlet (wall

socket).

The t_/CHG lamp (orange) lights up when

charging begins, and goes offwhen

charging is completed.

Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover.

Slide the battery eject lever in the direction

of the arrow, and remove the battery pack.

• Be careful not to drop the battery pack whenremoving it.

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• Al_er charging the battery pack, disconnect tileAC power adaptor from tbe DC IN jack of yourcamera

13

Using an external power source

--_ Open the jack cover and

connect the AC-Lt0A/L10B AC

power adaptor (supplied) to the

DC IN jack of your camera.

Connect the plug wi_h the • mark facing

up.

• Com_ect the AC power adaptor to an easilyaccessible wall ou_le_ _,w?I_socket) close by. If

a_y troub]_ o¢c tll'Swhile using the adaptoL

immediately sbut offthe power bydiscormec_ng _he Nug f_om tl'_: wail eutlet

(wall socket).• Remove _be battery pack when using _dl

egtel _al 1,5owcr_7_ur_.

--_ Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC power adeptorand then to a wall outlet (wall

socket).

• When you have finished using the AC power

ndup_or, disconnec_ it _m tt_e OC IN jack of

the ¢_mer;_

• The set is _ot disconnected fi_om _e AC power

_ar_e _n_ _ l_r_g _ it i_ c_t_tlect_d to _le

wall outlet (wall socket), even if the ung itself

has been turned ot_

• To _ porter from _n automobile, t_se the Sony

Car Battery Ada_er (not supplled)

• If you insert or remove the DC pi_g while you

are using _e battery, the power may shut of_

Using your cameraabroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any COUl_try or

area with the supplied AC power adaptor

within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a

cx_mmercially available AC" plug adaptor

[a], if necessary, depending on the design of

the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].

[el [b]

• Do not use all electronic _ans_bmler (travel

_onverter/, as this may catlse a mal_iln_tion

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Turning on/off your camera How to use thecontrol button

--i_ Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow.

The POWER lamp (green) lights up m_dthe

power is on. When you turn on your cmnera

for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen

appears (page 16).

Turning off the powerSlide the POWER switch in the direction of

the arrow again. The POWER lamp goes

out, and the camera turns ofl_

To chm_ge the current settings of the

camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP

screen (page 42), and use file control button

to make the chm_ges.

For each item, press &/V/a/_. to select the

desired value, tben press tbe center • or

ai/_. to make the setting.

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Setting the date and time

--b Set the mode dialtoa.

• You can aIso carry out this operation when themode dlal is set to aP, S, A, M, SCN, [] or

• To change the date and time, set _be mode dialto SET UP, select [CLOCK SET] in

(SETUP 2) (p_ge I 12), and perform theprocedure from step 1_11.

--_ Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to turn

on the power.

The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the

CLOCK SET screen appear_ on the screen.

--_ Select the desired date display

format with A/T on the control

button, then press 0.

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day),

[M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y]

(day/month/year).

• If the recbargeable button battery, whichprovides the power for saving the _ime data, is

ever tblly discharged (page 113), the CLOCKSET scT_en will appear again When *his

happens, reset tile date and time, by startingflom step [] above

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--i_ Select the year, month, day,

hour or minute item you wantto set with 4/1_ on the control

button.

The itera to be set is indicated with A/V.

--i_ Set the numeric value with Air

on the control button, then

press • to enter it.

After entering file number, i=/Y moves to

the next item. Repeat this step until all of

the items are set.

• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step I[_, set the time

on a 24-hour cycle

--i_ Select [OK] with I_ on the

control button, then press 0.

The date and time are entered m_d the clock

starts to keep time.

• To cancel the date and time setting, select

[CANCEL] with A/_t/4[/_ on the controlbutton, then press •

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Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick"

--_ Open the battery/"MemoryStick" cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of rise arrow.

• For details on 'Memory Stick," see page 114

Insert the "Memory Stick."

Insert a "Memory Stick" _s far as it can go

with the "_ m_rk facing as illustrzled.

• Push the "MemoT3_ Stick" all of die way in SOthat it is securely seated in the connector If the

'Memory Stick" is not inserted correctly, youmay not be able to record or display images

wid_ the "Memory S_ick"

Close the battery/"Memory

Stick" cover.

To remove s "Memory Stick"

Open llae battery/"Memory Stick" cover,

then push the "Memory Stick" to pop it out.

• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the

camera is recording or reading animage. Never remove the "Memory

Stick" or turn Off the power at this time.

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Setting the still image size

--i_ Set the mode dial to a and

turn on the power, then pressMENU.

The menu appears.

• You can also calry out this operation when the

mode dial is set to I_ffp, S, A, M or SCN

• For details oil tile image quality, see page 32

--i_ Select l==I (IMAGE SIZE) with </

• on the control button, then

select the desired image sizewith &IV.

The image size is set.

When the setting is complete, press MENU

so that the menu disappezrs from the screen.

• 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)

--_ Set the mode dial to a, and

turn on the power.

Remove the lens cap.

• When the mode dial is set to _, the fbcus,

exposure and white balance me adjustedautonladcatly to allow easy shooting

• You can also c_r_y out this operation when themode dial is set to _P. When the mode dial is

set to _ or _p, the shmter speed is

automatically adjusted between 1/2000 and1/30 second.

• This camera can create new fPlders and select

folders to be stored in the "MemoTy S*ick"(page 64)

• Still images are recoTged in JPEG format

--_ Hold the camera steadily with

both hands and position the

subject in the center of thefocus frame.

Do not cover the lens or flash with your

fingers.

• The picture quality is set to [FINE].

• The flame appearing on the screen shows thefocus adjustmem range

--_ Press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

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 slrobes

when the surroundings are dark.

• If you release the shutler button, the recordingwill be canceled

• The minimum focal distance to the subject is

approximately more than 50 cm (I 9 3/4 inches)aTthe W side or 90 cm (35 I/2 inches) _Tthe T

side To shoot even closer subject_, use macrorecording mode (page g4).

2O

Checking the last image youshot -- Quick Review

--i_ Press the shutter button fully

down.

The shutter sounds. The image will be

recorded in lhe "Memory Stick".

• When operating the camera using a batteT3/

pack, if you do not operate the camera fPr _boutthree minutes during recording or playback, the

camera turns off automatically To preventwearing gown the battery (page 15)

--i_ Press 41 (_) on the control

button.

To return to the normal shooting mode,

press lightly on the shutter button or press •

(_) again.

To delete the image displayed on the

screen

I Press MENU to display the menu.

2 Select [DELETE] with, on lhe control

button, then press O.

3 Select [OK] with • on the control

button, then press O.

The image is deleted.

oo

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Shooting images with the Indicators on the screenfinder during shooting

Indicators on

With the FINDER/LCD switch, you canchoose 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.

• For a detailed description of the indicators, seepage 118.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display

changes in the following order.

• For a detailed description of the indicators, seepage t 18

• Indicators oil tile screen are not recolded.

Histogram on (A histogram of the image isdisplayed in the lower left corner of thescreen (page 50).)

Indicators off (Only warning messagesand manual adjustment items which are

set using the jog dial are on.)

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Using the zoom feature

=i_ Set the FOCUS switch to

AUTO/ZOOM.

• The f_cto_y setting is AUTO/ZOOM• The ZOOM button can also be used. The zoom

operates slowly when the button is pressed

tighdy, and quickly when the button is presseddeeply.

• Zoom does not work when [CONVERSIONLENS] is set To[ON] in file SET UP settings

(page 110).

=i_ Turn the manual focus/zoom

ring to choose the desired

image size for shooting.

Minimum focal distance to thesubjectWhen the zoom is set all the way tothe W side:

Approx. 50 cm ( 19 3/4 inches) from the lens

surface

When the zoom is set all the way tothe T side:

Approx. 90 cm (35 1/2 inches) from the lens

surface

• The manual focus/zoom ring directions notedabove are tile f_ctoty settings Tbe ring

directions can be changed by [ZOOM RINGSETUP[ in the SET UP settings (page I 11)

==

Changing the lens Shooting close-ups _ Macroorientation

You cm_ adjust file angle by turning the lens

part upward up to 77 degrees and downward

up to 36 degrees.

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 file distances specified below.

When the zoom is set all the way tothe W side:

Approx. 2 cm (13/16 inches) from the lens

surface

When the zoom is set all the way tothe T side:Approx. 90 cm (35 1/2 inches) from the lenssurface

'_ Set the mode dialtoa, and

press • (_)onthe controlbuffon.

The _ (macro) indicator appears on the

screen.

• If the mentt is currently dispI_yed, press MENUfirst so that tile mentt disappears

• You can also carry out tfils operation when tilemode dM is set to _p, S, A, M, SCN (otherthan landscape mode, p_ge 29) or H_.

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Using the self-timer

--i_ Center the subject in the frame,

and shoot the image.

To return to normal recording mode

Press • (_) on _he control button again.

The _ indicator disappears.

--i_ Turn the mode dial to a, and

press • (1_) on the control

button.

The (_ (self-timer) indicator appears on the

screen.

• I fthe menu is currently displayed, press MEN Ufirst so that the menu disappears.

• You can also carry out tiffs operation when themode dial is set to I_IP • S, A, M, SCN or H

--i_ Center the subject in the frame,

and press the shutter button

fully down.

The self-timer lamp (page 9) flashes m_d a

beep sounds after you press the shutter

button until the shutter is released

(approximately 10 seconds).

To cancel the self-timer in the middle

of the operationPress • (1_) on the control button again.

• If you press tbe shutler button while standing infloat of the camera, _be focus and the exposure

may not be correctly set.

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Selecting a flash mode

--_ Set the mode dial to a, and

press • (1) on the controlbutton repeatedly to select a

flash mode.

EacP, time you press • (_), the i_xdicator

changes as follows.

No indicator (Auto): The flash

automatically pops up and strobes when the

surrom_dings are dark (default).

(Forced flash): 'fhe flasb strobes

regardless of the surrounding brightness.

(No flash): The flash does not s_robe.

• If tbe ment_ is currently displayed, press MENUfirst so tbet the melm disappears

• You can also carry out this operation when themode di_l is set to I_lp, S, A, M, SCN or _I_

(Clip Motion)• You can change the brighmess of die flash wdh

[FLASH LEVEL] in die menu settings

(,page 107) (You cannot change the brighmessof the flash while the mode dlal is set to I_1 .)

• When [ISO] is set to [AUTO[ in the menu

settings, the recommended shooting distance

uskxg the hu(h-in flash is appmxlmately 0.3 mto 4 5 m ( 11 7/8 inches to 177 1/4 incbes),When it is not set to [AUTO[, the flash may beine fl}etive even if the flash level is changed.

• Wbe_ uslag *axeAttto or _ (Forced flash)

mode, you ]nay notice some noise ill the

image when you look a__he screen in a darkplace, hut this will have no effect on the shot

image.• While charging *he fash, the _/CHG lamp

flashes. At?er the charging is complete, the

lamp goes out.• when you pr e'_s _be strutter butt,_a halfm_y

down while the flash is gmblng, the _/CHG

lamp turns on.• yo U C,;Inmo_3nt all external flash OIl _his camera

(page 63).• Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) nl_y

block the light flora the built-in flash or cause

the lens shadow to appeaE

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Inserting the date and time on a still image

--_ Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The SET UP screen appears.

• When images are shot with the date and dinesuperimposed, the date and time cannot beremoved lateT:

• The d_te and time do not _ppear on the screenduring shooting, instead, '_" _ppears in the

upper left corner of the screen. The actual date

and time appeal during playback only.

--_ Select a I (CAMERA 1) with A

on the control button, then

press I_.

Select [DATE/TIME] with A/It,

then press I_.

• If you select [DATE], the date is superimposedonto the image in tile order selected in "Setting

the d_te and time" (page 16)

--_ Select the date and time setting

with _ on the control button,

then press Q.

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.

At_er the setting has been completed, set the

mode dial to I_l, and shoot the iraage.

• You can also shoot images with the mode dialset to t_lp, S, A, M or SCN.

• This setting is maintalned even when d_e poweris turned off

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Shooting according to scene conditions -- Scene Selection

_ Twflight mode &'_ TwiUght portrait mode I_Landscape mode I_ Portrait mode

When shooting night scenes, people at

night, landscapes or portraits, use flaemodes

listed below to improve the quality of your

images.

.a} Twilight mode

Allows you to shoot night scenes without

losing file d_rk atmosphere of the

surroundings. The shutter speed becomes

slower, so we recommend that you use a

tripod to prevent shaking.

• The fl_sh cannot be used in this mode

• The hologram AF does not emit.

&J Twilight portrait mode

Suitable for shooting portraits in dark

places. The shutter speed becomes slower,

so we recommend that you use a tripod to

prevent shaking.

• Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in

dark places wdhom losing the dark atmosphereof the surroundh_gs

• The flash strobes regardless of the sulroundingbrightness

[] Landscape mode

Foct_ses only on a distant subject to shoot

lsndscapes, etc.• you ca_lnot shoot {n maclo mode.

• The flash does not stlobe automatically

• The hologram AF does not emit

Portrait mode

Suitable for sbooting portraits.

Backgrounds blur away, and the subject is

sharpened.

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--b Set the mode dial to SCN, then

press MENU.

The menu appears.

--_ Select [SCN] with < on thecontrol button.

--_ Select the desired mode with

Air on the control button.

The mode is set.

When the setting is complete, press MENU

so th_ the menu disappears from the screen.

To cancel Scene SelectionSet the mode dial to a different mode.

• This setting is maintalned even when fl_epoweris turned off

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Setting the still image quality

--_ Set the mode diat to OP and

turn on the power, then pressMENU.

The menu appears.

• You can also calry otlt this operation when the

mode dial is set to S, A, M or SCN

--t_ SeleCt _|. (P.QUAL|TY} with 41• on the control button, then

select the desired image

quality with AL/T.

The image quality is set.

When the setting is complete, press MENU

so that the menu disappears from the screen.

• You can select the image quality flora eithel

[FINE] or [STANDARD]• The image qttality 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 1he images later (Resize

function, page 72).

You can choose image size from among the

five options in the following tables. The

below image size is a minimum setting for

examples. When you want to improve

image quality, select the larger image size.

mage size Examples

_560x 1920 Very fine prints

2560 (3:2) 3:2 prints*

Z048 x1536 Printing A4 size images

1280x960 Printing postcard size images

N0x480 Creating home pages

* This option records images in a horizontal Tovertical pmpor*ion of 3:2 to match the size of

the print paper used

The number of images** that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"The number of 0nages that can be saved in FINE (S'fANDARD) mode ore shown below.

Units: number of images)

Capacit_ 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-IG

2560x1920 6(11) I2(23) 25(48) 51(96) 92(174) 188(354) 384(723)

2560(3:2) 6(11) I2(23) 25(48) 51(96) 92 (174) 188(354) 384(723)

2048×1536 10(18) 20(37) 41(74) 82(149) 148(264) 302(537) 617(!097)

1280x960 24(46) 50(93) 101(187) 202(376) 357(649) 726(1320) 1482(2694)

840×480 97(243) 196(491) 394(985) 790(1975) t428(357t) 2904(726t 5928(14821)

** When [REC MODEl is set to [NORMAL]

For the number of images that can be savedin other modes, see page I04.

• When the images are viewed on the screen of

d_e camera, they all look d_e same size• Number of images that can be saved can differ

fi'om these values according to shootingconditions

• When the number ofremalnlng shootingimages is gle_ter than 9999, the >9999

indicator appears on the LCD screen.

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Viewing images on the screen of your viewing single imagescamera

Single (single*image) Index (nine-image) Index (triple-image)screen screen screen

You can view images shot wifll your camera

almost immediately on the screen. You can

select the following three methods for

viewing images.

Single (single-image) screen

You can view one image at a time,

displayed over the entire screen.

Index (nine-image) screenNine images are displayed simultaneously

in separate panels on flae screen.

Index (triple-image) screenThree images are displayed simultaneously

in separate panels on lhe screen. Various

image information items are also displayed.

• For a detailed description of the screenindicators, see page 120

• For details on movies, see page 76

--i_ Set the mode dial to [_, and

turn on the power.

The last image in the selected recording

folder (page 66) appears on the screen.

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Viewing an index screen (nine-image or triple-image)

--_ Select the desired still imagewith </1_ on the control button.

• : To display ll_e preceding image

• : To disploy lhe next image

• You can easily view the next/previous image by

turt_h_g *he jog dial

--b Press X once.

The display switches to fl_e index (nine-image) screen.

To display the next (previous) index

screen

Press AIVI<I_" on the control bu_ton to

move the yellow frame up/dowtVlet_right.

• You can view the next/previous screen byturning the jog dial

--b Press _=_.

The display switches to the index (triple-image) screen.Press A/V on the control button to display

the remaining image information.

To display the next (previous) index

screen

Press _111_on fl_e control button.

To return to the single=image screen

Press _=_ repeatedly, or press • on the

control button.

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Viewing images on a TV screen

--i_ Connect the AN connecting

cable to the AN OUT (MONO)

jack of the camera and the

audio/video input jacks of theTV.

If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect

the audio plug (black} of the A/V

connecting cable to lbe left audio jack.

• Turn off both your camera and the TV be._bre

connecting the camera and the TV with the A/Vconnecting cable

--i_ Turn on the TV and set the TV/Video switch to "Video".

• The name and location of this switch may dittkrdepending on your TV

--i_ Set the mode dial to [_, andturn on the camera.

Press 4/1_ on the control button to select the

desired image.

• When using your camet_a abroad, it may benecessary to set [VIDEO OUT] in SET UP

setting to match that of your TV system(page 112).

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Deleting images

--i_ Set the mode dial to [_, and

turn on the camera.

Press </1_ on the control

button to select the image youwant to delete.

--i_ Press MENU and select

[DELETE] with </1_ on the

control button, then press O.

The image has not yet been deleted at this

point.

--i_ Select [OK] with • on the

control button, then press O.

"MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears oi1

the screen. When this message disappears,

the image has been deleted.

To continue and delete other imagesDisplay the image to be deleted with _/_

on the control button, select [DELETE] and

press Q. Then, select [OK] with • and

press 0.

To cancel deletingSelect [EXIT] with • on the control button,

then press 0.

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Deleting images in index (nine-image) mode

--_ While an index (nine-image)

screen (page 34) is displayed,

press MENU and select

[DELETE] with _/1_ on the

control button, then press 0.

--_ Select [SELECT] with </1_ on

the control button, then presse.

To delete all the images in the folderSelect [ALL IN FOLDER] with I_ on thecontrol button, then press Q. Select [OK],

then press O. To cancel deleting, select[EXIT], then press 0.

--_ Select an image you want to

delete with AiJT/4/I_ on the

control button, then press O.

The green _ indicator appears on the

selected image. At this point, the image ha_

not yet been deleted. Repeat this step for all

of the images you want to delete.

• To cancel a selection, press • again so that theIt indicator disappears.

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Deleting images in index (triple-image) mode

--i_ Press MENU and select [OK]

with • on the control button,

then press 0.

"MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears oi1

the screen. When this message disappears,

the images have been deleted.

To cancel deletingSelect [EXIT] with "1on the control button,

then press O.

--i_ While an index (triple-image)

screen (page 34) is displayed,

set the image you want todelete to the center with <1/1_on

the control button.

--i_ Press MENU and select

(DELETE] with _ on the

control button, then press O.

The image has not yet been deleted at this

point.

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Formatting a "Memory Stick"

--_ Select [OK] with • on the

control button, then press 0.

"MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears on

the screen. When this message disappears,

the image has been deleted.

TO cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] with • on the control

button, then press O.

--_ Insert the "Memory Stick" you

want to format into the camera.

Set the mode dial to SET UP,

and turn on the power.

• The term "fbrmatting" means preparing a

'Memory Stick" to record images; this processis also called "initialization" The "Memory

Stick" provided with this camera, and thoseavailable commercially, are already formatted,

and can be used immedlately• When you format a "Memory Stick," be

aware that all data in the "MemoryStick" will be permanently erased.

--b Select ii_ (MEMORY STICK

TOOL) with •IT on the controlbutton.

Select [FORMAT] with I_, then

press I_.

Select [OK] with •, then presse.

To cancel the formattingSelect [CANCEL] with • on the control

button, tben press 0.

4O

--i_ Select [OK] with • on the

control button, then press 0.

The "FORMATTING" message appears.

When this message disappears, the format

is complete.

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Changing the items in theHow to setup and SET UP screenoperate your camera

The usage of the menus and SET UP screenitems that sre most frequently used for

"Advanced operations" is described below.

dog dial

Cont_lbu_on

Changing the menu settings

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Press <l/b, on the control

button to select the item youwant to set.

The selected item _urns yellow.

[] Press A/V on the control

button to select the desired

setting.

The frame of the selected setting turnsyellow, and the setting is entered.

To turn off the menu displayPressMENU.

[] Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The SET UP screen appears.

[] Press AITI<iII_. on the control

button to select the item youwant to set,

The frame of the selected item turns

yellow.

[] Press • on the control button

to enter the setting.

To turn offthe SET UP screen

display

Set the mode dial to anything other thanSET UP.

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How to use the jog dial

The jog dial is used to change the setting

values when shooting with the mm_u_l

adjustl"_ent modes (shutter speed priority

mode, aperture priorily mode, manual

exposure mode), EV adjustment or

choosing the focus t'_ode.

Select Set

dog dial

[] Set the mode dial to aP, S, A,

M, SCN or H-

The adjustable values appear on theright side of the screen.

0Iv

_ Z f"l

[] Turn the jog dial to select the

item you want to adjust.

Move the yellow indication _ to selectthe ilella.

[] Press the jog dial.

The value turnsyellow.

[] Turn the jog dial to select the

value you want to set.

The displayed value is set.

[] TO set other items, press the

jog dial, then repeat steps []

to _.

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Shooting with themanual adjustments

Mode dial: S/A/M

You can mmmally adjust the shulter speed

and aperture values according to the

purpose of shooting.

_ Aperture

_[v val

' Shutter speedvalue

Mode dial Description

S Shutler speed priorily mode.

Other s_tings areautomatically adj u_ed to attain

correct exposure according tothe brighmess of the subject.

A Aperture priority mode. Other

settings are au_maticallyadjusted to attain correctexposure according to the

brightness of the subject.

M Mode for manually adjustingboth the shutter speed and

aperture values to achieve the

desired shooling condition.

• You cannot use the Night Shot or NightFramingfunctions when the mode dial is set to S, A orM

• You cannot make mant_al adjustmentb when

shooting movies• If the proper exposure is not obtained after

m_king the settings, the setting value indicatorson the screen may fl_b when die shutter button

is pT_ssed bag_vay down. You cml shoot in this

condition, but we recommend that you _dj ustthe flashing values again.

• The auto fl_sh function does not operate

• You can adiust an exposure value when themode dlal is set to S or A (page 49)

Mode dial

Shutter speed priority mode

This function lets you shoot a fast-moving

subject with its motion frozen, or the flow

motion of a moving subject.

"l/t000 s (shortest) 30 s (longest)

[] Set the mode dial to S.

[] Select a shutter speed.

Select a sbutter speed with the jog dial

(page 43). The shutter speed can beselected 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 andthe NR slow shutter mode is

amomatically activated.

• Shutter speeds of one second or longer areindicated with ["] after the value, such as I"

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NR slow shutterThe NI_. slow shutter function removes

noise from recorded images to provide

cleon, crisp images. Using a _ripod is

recommended to prevent shaking.

Press the shutter button fully down.

Exposure is performed for the set

shutter speed time, the screen _r_s

black, and "CAPTURING" is

displayed.

Processing is performed to reduce

noise for the set shutter speed time, and

"PROCESSING" is displayed.

The strutter sounds at this time.

When "PROCESSING" disappears,

tile image is recorded.

Aperture priority mode

This function lets you change the focus

depth tu bring both the subject and

background into focus or tu shoot a subject

with a fuzzy background.

Aperture value F2 Aperture value F8(minimum) (maximum)

[] Set the mode dial to A.

[] Select an aperture value.

Select m_ aperture value with tile jogdial (page 43). Tile aperture value canbe selected from F2 to FS.

• The range of values that can be selected varies,dcpending on the zoom position,

• The shutter speed is automatically adjustedfi'om 1/1000 to 8 seconds When you set ma

aperturc value or F56 or more, the values startti'om 1/2000 second.

Manual exposure mode

You can manually adjust tile shutter speed

and _perture values to achieve the desired

shooting condition according to your

purpose.

The difference between the set value and

tile appropriate exposure determined by tile

camera is displayed on the screen as tile EV

value (page 49). 0EV indicates thal the

most suitable value has been set by the

cai/lera.

[] Set the mode dial to M.

[] Select the shutter speed valueindication.

Select tile shutter speed valueindication with the jog dial (page 43).

[] Select the aperture value

indication.

Select tile aperture value indication

with the jog dial (page 43).

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Choosing a focusmethod

Mode dial: ap/S/A/M/SCN/H

Focus range select functionYou can select from six AF r_nges:

Multipoint AF, Center, Left, Right, Bottom

and Top.

When you select the Center, Left, Right,Bottom and Top modes, the focus is

adjusted aulomaftcally to the desired pointwithin the AF range finder by AF operation.

Multipoint AF

When you use Multipoint AF, the camera

calcul0tes the dist0nce in three places to the

left and right and in the center of the image,

letting you shoot using the auto focus

function wiihout worrying about the image

composition. This is useful when it is

difficult to focus on the subject because it isnot in the center of the frmne.

The Multipoint AF is the factory setting.

[] Set the mode dial to I_IP, S, A,

M, SCN or _tl_

[] Set FOCUS switch to AUTO/ZOOM.

[] Select the desired AF range.

Select the AF range with _he jog dial

(page 43).

You cm_ select the AF range from

Multipoint AF, Center, Left, Right,

Bottom m_d Top.

Jog dial

Mode dial Shutter

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.

FOCUS switch

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• When you use digital zoom or the hologram

AF, AF operates with priority on subjects in ornear the center oftbe ._iame In this case, the AF

range finder frame is not displayed• When you select Multlpolnt AF in step I_ll, tile

automatically adjusted AF range ._inder flameappears in green when focus is achieved.

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Shooting with AF lock

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 exmnple, 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 subiects are in correct

focus.

• AF lock lets you capture an image with thecorrect tbcus even if the subject is at the edge ofthe flame

[]

[]

[]

Set the mode dial to 101P,S, A,

M, SCN or H (Clip Motion/

Multi Burst).

Set FOCUS switch to AUTO/

ZOOM.

Compose the shot so that the

subject is centered in the AF

range finder frame, then pressand hold the shutter button

halfway down.

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

adjushnent is completed.

AE/AF lockindicator

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[] Return to the fully composed

shot, and press the shutter

button fully down.

The image will be recorded with the

proper focus for the subjects.

• You can carry out the AF lock adjustmentprocess any nunaber of times befbre you press

the shutter button fully down.

Focusing manually

Mode dial: ap/S/A/M/SCN/_t_

Normally the focus is automatically

adjusted. This function is useful when the

auto focus does not work well, such a_ in

dark places.

Jog dial

Mode dial

FOCUS switch

ual focus/zoom ring

[] Set the mode dial to aP, S, A,

M, SCN or I_.

[] Set FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

The @ (manual focus) indicatorappears on the screen.

[] Turn the manual focus/zoom

ring to achieve a sharp focus.

The focus mode indicator is displayed.

If [EXPANDED FOCUS] in the SET

UP settings is set to [ON], the image is

zoomed to 2x* when recording still

images. When a sharp focus is

achieved, the image returns to normal

and the @ (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 _(infinile).

* When using digital zoom, the image is

zoomed 1× to 2×, depending on the diggalzoom magnificmion.

To reactivate auto focusingSet FOCUS switch to AUTO/ZOOM.

• The f_cus mode indicator is approxinlate, andshould be used as a reference.

• The focus distance value does not appear when

NightSbot is set and [CONVERSION LENS] is

set To[ON] in the SET UP settings When the_, indicator flashes, the fbcus distance has

reached 2 cm ( 13/16 inches) or _.

• You cannot fc*cus manually when using theNightFraming function

• You cannot record images m macro whenfocusing manually

• When you use the zoom fPnctlon, use theZOOM button (page 23).

Adjusting theexposure

i EV adjustment

Mode dial: apIS/AISCN/H

This lets you adjust the exposure value

which is set by authmatic adjustment. You

can select values ranging from +2.0EV to

2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV.

Mode dial

[]

[] Set the mode dial to aP, S, A,

SCN or I_.

[] Press [].

[] Select the desired exposure

value with the jog dial.

Adjust the exposure value whilechecking the brightness of the

background.

To reactivate auto exposureReturn the exposure adjustment value to

OEV.

• Ifa subject is being sbot in extremely brigbt ordark conditions, or the flash is used, tile

exposure adjustment may not be ett?ctive

Shooting techniques

Normally, tbe camela automatically adjuststhe exposure. If tbe hnage is too dalk oT too

brlgbt as shown below, we reconlmend thatyou _u_ _e exposure manuag_ When

shooting a back-llt subject or a su_ecTogainst a white (eg snowy) background,

odjust the exposm-e toward the + side Whenshooting a brightly lit suNect (e.g spotlight)

against a dark background, _djust theexposure toward the side

UnderexposedAdjust toward +

Appropriate exposure

OverexposedAdjust toward -

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Displaying a histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the

brightness of the pixels conththed in _n

image. The horizontal axis shows the

brightness, and the vertical 0xis shows the

number of pixels. Disploying a histogr_n

during recording or playback lets you

determine the proper exposure.

[] Set the mode dial to aP, S, A

or SCN.

[] Press DISPLAY to display the

histogram.

[] Adjust the exposure based on

the histogram.

Adjusting the exposure to the + side shiftsthe histogram to the right side.

Adjusting the exposure to the - side shiftsthe histogram to the left side.

• The histogt am also appears when tt_e mode dial

is set to n or M, but yott cannot 3djust the

exposure.

• The histogram also appears when you press

DISPLAY whlle playing back a single image

(page 33) or during Quick Review (page 2t )

• The hi_ogram does not appear in the fbllowing

cases:

When the mode dial is set to SET UP or H

When the mentt is displayed

During Quick Review of an image recorded

in Exposure Bracket mode

When t_sing piayback zoom

• [] appears in the fbllowing c_ses:When recording in the digital zoom range

During recording or playback in [2560 (3:2)1size

When rotating a still image• The histogram before recording represents the

histogram of the Phage displayed on the screenaTthe fl_at time. A dif_?rence occurs in the

histogram before and niter you press _he shutter

button When this happens, check the histogramwhile pl_ylng back a slngle-image or duringQuick Review

In particular a Ialge dift?rence appears in thefollowing cases:

When the flash strobes

When using the NightPraming flmction

When [R EFFECT l is set to [SOLARIZE]During slow shutter or hlgh-speed shutter

• The hlslogrmn may not appear for imagesrecorded using other cameras.

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Metering mode

Mode dial: ap/S/A/M/SCN/H_t_

This function enables you to select the

metering mode to suit the shooting

conditions m_d purpose.

Mugi-pattern metering (No indicator)The image is divided into nmltiple regions

and metering is performed for each region.

The camera judges the subject position and

background brightness, and determines awell-balanced exposure.

The cmnera is set to multi-pattern metering

as the factory setting.

Center-weighted metering ( [] )

Metering is performed with priority given

to the center of the image. The c_mera

determines the exposure based on the

brightness of a subject near the center

according to the shooting aim.

Spot metering (1_])

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.

Position the spot metering cross hair on one

point of the subject you want to shoot.

• To focus on the same spot as used fPr metering,we t'ecomnaend using the Focus range select

fhnction (CenteQ (page 46)• You cannot set the metering nlode when using

the Nigh_Shot and NightFraming functions.

•- Spot meteringcross hair

Shut_r

[]

[] Set the mode dial to 101P, S, A,

M, SCN or H-

[] Press [] repeatedly to select

the desired setting.

Each time you press [_], the metering

mode chm_ges as follows:

[ Multi-patt2rn metering (no indicator)

] Center-weighted metering ( [] )

_ing ([_)

[] Shoot the image.

Press and hold the shutter buttnn

halfway down, wait until the camera

completes the automatic adjustments,

then press the shutter button fully

down to record the image.

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Shooting with theexposure fixed

-- AE LOCK

Mode dial: ap/S/A/SCN/H

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 lhen recompose

the picture.

Portion of the image used

4Shoot the subject.

Shutter

Mode dial

AELOCK

[] Set the mode dial to aP, S, A,

SCN or H.

[] Focus on a portion of the

image that has the desired

exposure value, then press AELOCK.

The exposure is fixed and the AE-Lindicator appears.

To release AE LOCK

Carry out one of the followings:

• Press AE LOCK again after step [].

• Release your finger from the shutler

button after step I_.• Press down the shutter button in slep Lq

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[] Target the subject you want to

shoot and press and hold the

shutter button halfway down.

The focus is automatically adjusted.

[] Press the shutter button fullydown.

Shooting threeimages with theexposure shifted

-- Exposure Bracket

Mode dial: a/ap/S/A/M/SCN

The camera records three images ill

SuccessiOn_ each with the exposure value

shirred. '[he exposure cotlapens_tion valuecanbe set between ±I.0EV from the

appropriate exposure value in I/3EV s_eps.

Mode dial

Control button

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[] Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The SET UP screen appears.

I_1 Select 1012 (CAMERA 2) with

&/_r and [BRACKET STEP]

with I_/&/V, then press I_.

Ik"! Select the desired bracket step

value with &/T, then press e.

+I.0EV: Shifts tile exposure value by

plus or minus 1.0EV.-+0.7EV: Shifts tile exposure value by

plus or minus 0.7EV.-+0.3EV: Shifts tile exposure value by

plus or minus 0.3EV.

[] Set the mode dial to I_1, I_IP,

S, A, M or SCN. _-

[] Press MENU. _.The menu appears. ¢_

[] Select [MODE] (REC MODE] _'with </1_, then select [EXP

BRKTG] with A/_r. _-o

[] Shoot the image.

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To return to normal mode

Select [NORMAL] in step r_.

• You cannot use the flash in this mode.

• During sbooting in this mode, the images arenot displayed on tbe screen. Compose tbe

image before pressing the shutter button• The fbcus and white balmlce are Miusted for

tbe first image, and these settings are also usedfor the other images

• When the exposure is manually adjusted, the_djusted value is used fht tile center value

• The recording interval is _pproximately05 second

• You cannot select a shtttter speed of1/25 second or slower.

Adjusting color tones

-- White Balance

Mode dial: ap/S/A/M/SCN/H

Normally, when recording with automatic

adjustments, the white bal0nce is

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

acliust the white balance.

AUTO (no display)Adjusts the white balance automatically

_ll_d (ONE PUSH)

For adjusting the white balance depending

on the light source

-_ (Daylight)

Shooting outdoors, or shooting a sunrise/

sunset, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks

(Cloudy)

Shooting under a cloudy sky

(Fluorescent)

Shooting under fluorescent lighth_g

(Incandescent)

• Places where the lighting conditions

change quickly

• Under bright lighting such as

photography studios

Mode dial

[] Set the mode dial to I_IP, S, A,

M, SCN or Itl_

[] Press WHT BAL repeatedly to

select the desired setting.

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To shoot in one*push whitebalance mode1 Frame a white object such as a piece of

paper filling the screen under the same

lighting conditions as you will shoot the

sul_iect.

2 Press _.DZI.

The _m_ indicator flashes quickly.

When the white balance has been

adjusled and stored in the memory, the

indicator stops flashing.

Do not move the camera while the _.ll..d

indicator is flashing.

To reactivate auto adjustmentSelect [AUTO] in step B-

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, tile whitebalance adiustment tlmction may not work

correctly even though you select(fluorescent)

• When the flash strobes, the manual set*ing iscanceled, and *he image is recorded in [AUTO lmode

• The t:_.llll_dindicator means:

Slow flashing: The white balance is not set orwas not able to be set

Quick flashing: The white balance is beingadiIlsted (a fler you press _.lll.ld)Lit steady: The white balance has been set.

• If the _liLI indicator keeps flashing even when

you press t:_.llllzI,record in automatic whitebalance mode

• When you selec_ *he one-push white balancemode, the screen momentarily turns blue

• YOU cannot adjust file white balance whenusing the NightShot and NightFramingthnctions.

Shooting techniques

The image is affected by the lighting

conditions For example, the entiTe imageappears blue undm sunlight in the summer,and white items gain areddish tint raider

incandescent light bulbs, etc Tile human eye

can resolve these ploblems, but digital stillcamel as cannot i ecognize the cot t_ct colors

without adit_stments. N ornlally, the camePamakes these adjustments automatically, but

if l_corded imagecolors appear unnatural,we rccomnlend thai you adJusl the whitebalance.

Shooting in the dark

Mode dial: I_1/IDIP/MXH

NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING switch

• Filters (not supplied) may block the infi'ared 2_

ray

• The recommended recording distance fbr theNightShot or NightFraming fbnction is from Q-

approx. 03 m to 45 m (11 718 inches to

177 1/4 inches) _.• You cannot t_se the Night Shot or NightFraming

function when [CONVERSION LENSI is set to

[ON] in the SET UP settings (page 1I0) _-oo

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NightShot

The NightShot function lets you shoot

subjects in dark places such a_ c_mp scenes

at night or nocturnal plants and m_imals.

[] Set the mode dial to a, aP or

H.

[] Set NIGHTSHOT/

NIGHTFRAMING switch to

NIGHTSHOT.

The [] and "NIGHT SHOT"

indicators light. 'Hae "NIGHT SHOT"indicator turns offafter 5 seconds.

[] _IG_T SHOT'

[] Shoot the image.

To cancel the NightShot functionSet NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING

switch to 0.

• While using the NightShot thnction, you cannotuse the following fhncfions:

White balance

Switching _he metering modeAE LOCK

Shooting with hologram AF

Shooting with fl_eflash• Do not use the NightShot fhncdon in bright

places (eg outdoors in the daytime). This may

cause your camera to maflhnction• Images do not _ppear wifll *he corl_c_ colors

while shooting with the Night Shot thnction

• If focttslng is difficult with fl_eauto focus modewhen using the NightShot function, adjust

focus manually (page 48) The tbcus distancevalue does not appear

• If you pT_ss an invalid key while using theNightShot function, fl_e [] indicator flashes,

and the "NIGHT SHOT" indicator tights torabout 5 seconds.

However, if yott select fl_eflash mode inBracket, Multi Btirst or BURST 3 mode, fl_e

BRKII_]/[_ indicator fl_shes

NightFraming

The NightFraming function enables you tocheck a subject even _ nigh_ m_dthen

record with natural colors using the flash.

[] Set the mode dial to IDI, I_IP or

H (Clip Motion).

[] Set NIGHTSHOT/

NIGHTFRAMING switch to

NIGHTFRAMING.

The _I.F and "NIGHT FRAMING"

indicalors light. "['he"NIGHTFRAMING" indicator turns offafterabout 5 seconds.

" ,NfGHr F_MIN &

[] Press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

The hologram AF light (page 27) isemitted and the focus is automatically

adjusted.

[] Press the shutter button fully

down.

The shutter sounds, the flash strobesand the image is recorded.

To cancel the NightFramingfunction

Set N IGItTS ltOI'/N1GItTFRAiVIINGswilch lo 0.

• While using the NightFl'aming limction, youcannot use tile following fhncflons:

White balance

Swdching the meterlng modeAR/OC K

Matmal focus

• When you p_ss _e sh_ltter button halfwaydo_n ycca wilt _ _ so_I_d, but this is t_ot t_sound of the shutter releasing¸ Ti_e imag_ is not

T_corded yet.• The fl_h do_ n_t _an_i_n _h_n _c_l'_li_g m

BURST 3 and in EXP BRKTG modes¸ The

BRK/[_ indicator flashes.• If you perf_tm any other invalid ot_lion

while using fl_eNightFraming fonc_ion, the_'LI= indicatol" flashes and the "NIGHTFRAMING" i_dicamr lights for F_out

5 seconds

Shooting multipleframes

-- C|ip Motion

Mode dial: It_

You can shoot a number of consecutive still

images (GIF animation). The GIF format

has a small f_Ie size, making it convenient

for creating home pages or 0ttaching images

m e-mail.

• Due to the Iimit_flons of the GIF formal, the

_lumber of colors for Clip Motion images isreduced to 256 colors or less Therefol_, the

image quality may deteriorate fol some images.

NORMAL (160x120)

Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be

recorded. This is suitable for use on home

pages, etc.

MOBILE (120x108)

Clip Motion of up to two frames cm_ berecorded. This is suitable for use with

portable data terminals.

• The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode, so

the image quatiTy deteriorates.• For the nmnber of images you can record in

Clip Motion mc_e, see page 104

Before operation

Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [CLIPMOTION] in the SET UP settings (pages 42

and 110).

Mode dial

Control bt;_on

_1 Set the mode dial to _2_.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select L-==(IMAGE SIZE) with

<, then select the desired

mode with &IV. g

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[] Shoot the image for the firstframe.

[] Shoot the image for the nextframe.

Press the shutter button to shoot the

next frmne, then repeat this operation

until you have shot lhe desired numberof frames.

[] Press 0.

All the frmne images are recorded on

the "Memory Stick".

To delete some or all of the

frame images while making aClip Motion recording

1 Press • (_) in step [] or [q.

The frame images you shot are played

back in turn and stop at the last image.

2 Press MENU, and select [DELETE

LAST], or [DELETE ALL] with •/1_,

then press S.

3 Select [OK] with A, then press Q. When

]DELETE LAST] is selected in step 9

each time you repeat steps 1 through 3,

_he last frame you shot is deleted.

• Befbre calrying out step !_!, the images are

saved temporarily in the camera memory These

images are not recorded on _e "Memory Stick"yet.

• The date and time are not superimposecl onto

Clip Motion images• When viewing an image recorded in Clip

Motion on *tae index screen, the image mayappear dlflErent from the actual image

• GIF files not cre_ted on this camera nl_y not bedisplayed correctly.

Shooting in MultiBurst mode

i Multi Burst

Mode dial: _!_

This mode records 16 frames in succession

each time you press the shutler button. This

is convenient for checking your form in

sports, for example.

Before operation

Set [MOVING IMAGE] to ]MULTI

BURST] in the SET UP settings (pages 42

and 110).

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Mode dial

Control button

[] Set the mode dial to H.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select -=:_] (INTERVAL) with <,

then select the desired frame

interval with &/_r

You can choose the frame interval

from tile menu settings (page 108).

[] Shoot the image.

The 16 frames are recorded as a single

image (image size: 1280x960).

To delete recorded imagesWhen 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.

I Set the mode dial to [_J.

2 Press MENU and select [DELETE] fronl

the menu, then press O.

3 Select [OK], and press O.

All of the images are deleled.

• You cannot use *be flasb in ibis mode

• When you pI3y back images recorded with this

camera in Multi Burn mode, the 16 _ames will

be played back in order at a fixed interval

• When the images are played back on a

computer, all 16 _ames will be displayed at the

sattle time as part of one image¸

• When Multi Btlrst images are played back on a

camera wlthout the Multi Burst f_ature, all I6

frames will be displayed at the stone tittle as

part of one image, just as they are on a

cott_pttteK

• Date attd time cannot be superimposed onto

images

• For the number of images that can be re¢o_ed

in Multi Burst mode, see page I05

Shooting threeimages continuously

-- Burst

Mode dial: I_1/I_Ip/S/A/M/SCN

This mode is used for continuous shooting.Each time you press tile shutter button in

this mode, the camera records three imagesin succession.

Mode dialMENU

Shutter

Control button

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[] Set the mode dial to a, aP,

S, A, M or SCN.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

with <l/b., then select

[BURST 3] with A/T.

[] Shoot the image.When tile "RECORDING" indication

disappears, you can shoot tile nextimage.

To return to normal modeSelect [NORMAL]in step I_l.

• You cannot use the flash in this mode.

• During shooting in this mode, the images are

not displayed on the screen. Compost the

image before pressing tile shutter button• The recording interval is _pproximately

05 second

• You cannot select a shtttter speed of1/25 second or slower.

Shooting still imagesin TIFF mode

-- TIFF

Mode dial: a lapIS/A/MISCN

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) formal imageis also recorded at the same time.

Mode dial

Control button

[] Set the mode dial to I_1, I_IP,

S, A, M or SCN.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

with <l/1%then select [TIFF]

with T.

[] Shoot the image.

When the "RECORDING" indication

disappears, you can shoot the next

image.

To return to normal mode

Select [NORMAL] in step I_l.

• JPEG images are recorded in the image size

selected by the I-El (IMAGE SIZE) menu

(page 19) TIFF images are recorded in[2560x 1920] size except when [2560 (3:2)1 isselected.

• Writing data takes more time *tlan in normalrecording mode

• For the number of images you can record inTIFF mode, see page 104.

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Shooting still imagesfor e-mail

-- E-mail

Mode dial: a/ap/S/A/M/SCN

In E-mail mode, a small-size image(320×240) that is suitable for e-mailtransmission is also recorded at the stone

time as recording a normal still image. (See

page 19 for the normal still image sizes.)

Mode dial

[] Set the mode dial to a, I[_EP,

S, A, M or SCN.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

with 4/1_, then select [E-MAIL]with A/!.

[] Shoot the image.When the "RECORDING" indication

disappears, you can shoot the next

image.

To return to normal modeSelect [NORMAL] in step [_1.

• For instructions on how to attach images to ane-mail message, consult the User's Manual for

your e-mail so,ware• F_ _e number of images you can record in

E-mail mode, see page I04

Shooting still imageswith audio files

-- Voice

Mode dial: I_1/I_Ip/S/A/M/SCN

In Voice mode, an audio track is alsorecorded at the same time as recording a

normal still image.

Mode dial

Control button

[] Set the mode dial to I_1, I_IP,

S, A, M or SCN.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

with </1_, then select [VOICE]

with &IV.

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[] Shoot the image.When tile "RECORDING" indication

disappears, you can shoot tile next

image.If you press and release theshutter button, sound is recordedfor five seconds.

If you hold down the shutterbutton, som_dis recorded until yourelease the shutter button for up to40 seconds.

To return to normal mode

Select [NORMAL] in step I_'!.

• To view images recorded in Voice mode, see

pgge 76

• For the number of images you can record inVoice mode, see page 104

Adding special effects

-- Picture Effect

Mode dial: ap/S/A/M/SCN/MSM

You can digitally process images to obtain

special effects.

SOLARIZEThe light contrast isdearer and the picturelooks like anillustration.

SEPIA

NEG.ART

The cotor and

brightness of thepicture are reversedas in a negative.

Mode dialMENU

Control button

[] Set the mode dial to I_IP, S, A,

M, SCN or H.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) with

_1/1_,then select the desired

mode with it/V.

To cancel Picture Effects

Select [OFF] in step [].

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Using an externalflash

Mode dial: a/ap/S/A/M/SCN/H

• The flash does not strobe when shooting inBm'st, Exposm_ Bracket, Twilight, MPEGMovie or Multi Burst mode.

• When an external flash is mounted, the weight

prevems the lens portion from locking. WeT_commend supporting the lens portion with

your left hand or using a tripod for recording• You calmot have an external flash and the built-

in flash strobe at tile same time.

Hot shoe Mode dial

Control button

Using the Sony HVL-F I O00Flash

You can mount the Sony HVL-F1000 flash

on the hot shoe of your camera. Using the

HVL-FI000 will allow you to shoot more

vivid fash pictures thm_ when using an

ordinary external flash.

[] Mount the HVL-F1000 external

flash on the hot shoe.

[] Plug the flash into the ACC

jack.

[] Turn on the HVL-F1000.

[] Set the mode dial to 101, IPap,

S, A, M, SCH or H (Clip

Motion).

[] Shoot the image.

The built-in flash does not strobe.

• When using a Sony optional external flash, set[HOT SHOE l to [OFF] in the SET UP settings

Using a commerciallyavailable external flash

You can mount a commercially available

external flash that supports hot shoe.

[] Mount the external flash to the

hot shoe.

[] Set the mode dial to SET UP.

[] Select IOI2 (CAMERA 2) with

&/_r, [HOT SHOE] with Ib/A/_ r,

[ON] with I_/A, then press O.

[] Turn on the external flash.

For details, please consult theoperating instructions supplied with

your fl_sh.

[] Set the mode dial to M or A. _.The flash also strobes when the mode

dial is set to I_l, I_P, S, SCN or _ _(Clip Motion), but we recommendrecording wi_h the mode dial set to Mor A. g"

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• Set the most _pproprlate aper:ure valueaccording to the guide number of fl_eflash used

and the distance to *be subject.• The flash guide number varies according to the

ISO sensitivity (page 107) of the camera, so besure to check the ISO number

• Note float the camera may not f_nction properlyor may malfunction when using a flasb

manufactured by another company fpe a

specifi c camera (generally a flash witb multiplecontact points on the hot shoe), a hlgh-volmgetype flasb, or a flasb accessol?i

• If you record with [HOT SHOE] set to [OFF] inthe SET UP settings, the built-in flash may rise

up. If this h_ppens, return the built-in flash toits original position Depending on fl_e type of

external flash used, you may have to ren]ovethe external flash before returning the built-in

flash to its original position.

Selecting a folder

Mode dial: SET UP

Your c_mera 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'.

• Up to 4000 images can be stored in one ._blder

When the fc*Idercapacity is exceeded, a newfolder is automatically created.

• Once you create a ._blder, it cmmot be deleted

Mode dialMENt

Creating a new folder

[] Set the mode dial to SET UP.

[] Select _ (MEMORY STICKTOOL) with A/V, then select

[CREATE REC. FOLDER] withI_IAIV.

[] Select [OK] with I_/A, then

press 0.

[] Select [OK] with A, then press

e.A new folder is created wi/h a number

one higher thm_ the last created folder.

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To cancel folder creationSelect [CANCEL] in steps 1[_1 or [gll.

• Shooting images are recorded in the newlycreated folder until a dift_'rent fblder is createdor selected.

Changing the recordingfolder

[] Set the mode dial to SET UP.

[] Select _ (MEMORY STICK

TOOL) with &IT, then select

]CHANGE REC. FOLDER] with

I_/v.

To cancel changing therecording folder

Select [(-'ANCEL] in steps 1[_1or [gll.

• hnages recorded using a camera without the

folder creation function are stored ill the

"100MSDC F" folder You cannot select

"100MSDCF" as the recording folder with this

camera

[] Select [OK] with I_/A, then

press Q.

The recording folder selection screen

appears.

[] Select the desired folder with

_/1_, and [OK] with A, then

press O.

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- [] Display the folder to be playedback with </1_.Selecting a playback

folder

Mode dial: [_

You can sel the playback folder.

Mode dial

[] Select [OK] with &, then presse.

Enlarging a portion ofa still image

Mode dial: [_

You can enlarge a part of an image up to

five times the original size. You can also

record tile magnified image as a new file.

Mode dial

To cancel playback folderselection

Select [CANCEL] in slep [] or [].

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Control button

[] Set the mode dial to [_-.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [FOLDER] with < on the

control button, then press 0.

When a "Memory Stick" containsmultiple folders

The following marks appear on tile first mid

last images in a folder (page 120).

[_: You can move to the previous folder.

[]_: You can move to the next folder.

[_: You can move to both tile previous andtile next folders.

• You can also select the playback folder at theindex (nine-image or triple-image) screen

• You can also select tile playback fblder using

[CHANGE REC. FOLDER] in the SET UPsettings (page 65).

• Ifttlere are no images in tile folder, the message'NO FILE IN THIS FOLDER" appears on the

screen

ZOOM button

Control button

Enlarging an image

-- Playback zoom

[] Set the mode dial to _J.

[] Display the image to be

enlarged.

[] Press the zoom T button to

zoom in on the image.

[] Select the desired portion of

the image with A/V/<I/I_.

Press •

Press Press

Press •

A: To view more of the top of the image• : To view more of the bottom of the

image• :To view more of the left side of the

imageI_:To view more of the right side of the

image

[] Adjust the image size with theZOOM WIT button.

To cancel playback zoomPress 0.

• You cannot use playback zoom for movies

(MPEG MOVIE), Clip Modon images andMulg Burst images

• You can enlarge the images displayed wig_ theQuick Review function (page 21) bypet fbrming steps [] to []

• You cannot enlarge images with the manual

fPcus/zoom ring

Recording an enlargedimage- Trimming

[] Press MENU after playbackzoom.

[] Select [TRIMMING] with I_,

then press 0.

[] Select the image size with &IV,

then press 0.

The recording folder appe_rq at the =_2

upper right of the screen. _.The image is recorded, and the imageon _he screen returns to the normal size

after recording. El

• The trimnled image is recorded as the newestfile in g_e selected re¢ol ding 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 unconlplessed (TIFF) images.

• You cannot him images displayed with QuickReview

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Playing backsuccessive images

-- Slide Show

Mode dial: []

You cm_ pl_y back recorded images in

order. This function is useful for checking

your images or for presentations, etc.

Mode dial

Control button

[] Set the mode dial to [].

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [SLIDE] with </1% then

press 0.

Set fl_e following items with A/V/•/I_.

INTERVAL3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/l rain

IMAGE

FOLDER:

Plays back images in the

selected folder.

ALL: Plays back all images stored in

the "Memory Stick."

REPEAT

ON: Plays back images in a

continuous loop.

OFF: After all the images have been

played back, the slide show

ends.

[] Select [START] with T/I_, then

press 0.

The slide show begins.

To cancel the slide show setting

Select [CANCEL] in s_ep I_.

To stop slide show playbackPress O, select [EXIT] with !_, then press

lid again.

To skip to the next/previous

image during the slide showPress I_ (next) or • (previous). If

[FOLDER 1is selected in [IMAGE], only

the images in the folder can be selected.

• The interval setting time m_y vary dependingon _he image size

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Rotating still images

Mode dial: []

You can rotate an image recorded in porirait

orientation and display it in landscape

orientation. The rotated image is written

over the original image.

Mode dial

[] Set the mode dial to [_-I, and

display the image to rotate.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [ROTATE] with <1/1_,

then press 0.

[] Select € "_, with &/T, then

rotate the image with 4/1_.

[] Select [OK] with A/V, then

press Q.

The rotated image is written over the

original image.

To cancel rotation

Select [CANCEL]in step Lq, then pressO.

• You cannot rotate protected images and images

recorded as movies (MPEG MOVIE), ClipMotion and Multi Burst images

• You may not be able to rotate images shot withof]let c_meras

• When viewing images on a computer, theimage rotation infomlatlon may not be

reflected depending on the applicationsoftware

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Control button

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Protecting images

i Protect

Mode dial: []

This function protects images against

accidental erasure. Note that when you

format a "Memory Stick" (page 40), all flae

images recorded on that "Memory Stick"

will be deleled even if they are protected.

Mode dial

In single-image mode

[] Set the mode dial to [_

[] Display the image you want to

protect with <1/1_.

[] Press MENU,

The menu appears.

[] Select (PROTECT] with <11%

then press Q.

The displayed image is protected. The

o..... (protect) indicator appears on theimage.

[] To continue and protect other

images, select the desired

image with </1_ and select

[PROTECT] with &, then press

e

To cancel the protection

Press • again in step [] or [_. The o...n

indicator disappears.

In index (nine-image) mode

[] Set the mode dial to [1_, then

press _=_ to display the index

(nine-image) screen.

[] Press MENU.

The menv appears.

[] Select [PROTECT] with </1%

then press O.

[] Select [SELECT] with </1%

then press Q.

[] Select the image you want to

protect with A/W<I/I% then

press •.

The green o_ indicator appear_ on fl_eselected image.

[] Repeat step [] to protect other

images.

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[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [OK] with I_, then press

O.The _ indicator turns white. The

selected images are protected.

To exit the Protect function

Select [CANCEL] in step [] or select

[EXIT] in step [], then press •.

To cancel individual protectionSelect the image to be unprotected with

A/V/</I% then press • in step []. The

indicator turns gray. Repeat this operationfor all images that are to be unprotected.

Press MENU, select [OK], and then press•.

To protect all images in thefolder

Select [ALL IN I:OLDER] in step [], and

press •. Select [ON], then press •.

To cancel all protection in thefolder

Select [ALL IN FOLDER] in step [], and

press @. Select [OFF], then press @.

In index (triple-image) mode

[] Set the mode dial to [_J, then

press X twice to display the

index (triple-image) screen.

[] Display the image you want to

protect in the center position

with </1_.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [PROTECT) with A/V,

then press •.

The center image is protected. Theindicator appears on tile image.

[] To protect other images,

display the image you want to

protect in the center position

with </1_, and repeat step El.

To cancel previously set

protection

Select the image to be unprotected, _ndpress • in slep []. To cancel protection of

all images, repeat this process for eachimage.

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Changing image size

-- Resize

Mode dial: []

You can change the image size of a

recorded image, and save it as a new file.

You can resize to the following sizes.

2560x 1920, 2048×1536, 1280×960,

640×480

The original image is retained even after

resizing.

Mode dial

Control button

[] Set the mode dial to [].

[] Display the image you want toresize with 4/1_.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [RESIZE] with </1_, then

press 0.

[] Select the desired size with A/

_r, then press 0.

The recording folder appears at theupper right of the screen.

To cancel resizing

Select [CANCEL] in step [].

• Tile resized image is recorded as the newest filein tile selected recording fMder, and the originalimage is retained.

• You cannot change the size of movies (MPEGMOVIE), Clip Motion, Multi Bt_rsTor TIFF

images.• When you change flom a small size to a lalge

size, the image quality deteriorates• You cannot reslze to an image size of 3:2

• When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper andlower black portions will be displayed on thescreen

Choosing images toprint

i Print (DPOF) mark

Mode dial: []

You can mark still images shot wi_h 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.

Mode dial

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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 isT_corded at the same time.

• When you mark images shot in Multi Burstmode, all the images ale printed on one sheet

divided into 16 panels.• If you mark an image she* in TIFF mode with a

print (DPOF) mark, only the uncompressedimage is printed, and the JPEG image recorded

at tile same time is not printed.

In single-image mode

[] Set the mode dial to [_l

[] Display the image you want to

print with ,fib,.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [DPOF] with ,fib., then

press Q.

The _ mark is marked on the

displayed image.

[] To continue and print other

images, select the desired

image with <1/1_and select

[DPOF] with A, then press Q.

To unmark the _ mark

Press • again in slep [q. 'Phe _ mark

disappears.

In index (nine-image) mode

[] Set the mode dial to [_-], then

press X to display the index

(nine-image) screen.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [DPOF] with I_, then

press Q.

[] Select [SELECT] with </1%

then press Q.

• When nlalking plint marks, yot_ cannot

select [ALL IN FOLDER]

[] Select the image you want to

print with AIV/</,, then presse.

The green _ mark appears on the

selected image.

[] Repeat step [] to print other

images.

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[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [OK] with I% then press

O.

The _ mark _urns white. The

mark setting is completed.

To exit the _' mark function

Select [CANCEL] in s_ep Lq, or select

[EXIT] in step 1_.

To unmark selected _' marks

Select the images to be unmarked in step

[], then press 0.

To unmark all the _' marks inthe folder

Select [ALL IN POLDER] in step [], thenpress O. Select [OFF], then press O.

In index (triple-image) mode

[] Set the mode dial to [_', then

press X twice to display the

index (triple-image) screen.

[] Display the image you want to

print in the center position

with <1/1_.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [DPOF] with A, then

press O.

The E_ mark is marked on the center

image.

[] To print other images, display

the image you want to print in

the center position with 4/1%

and repeat step El.

To unmark the _t' mark

Press • again in step Lq. The E_ € mark

disappears.

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Shooting movies

Mode dial: _t_

You can shoot movies using yo/_r camera.

Before startingSet [MOVING IMAGE[ to [iVlPEG

MOVIE l in the SET UP settings (pages 42

and 110).

Mode dial

[] Select ii-= (IMAGE SIZE) with <,then select the desired mode

with &IV.

You c_n choose from 320 (HQX),320×240 or 160x 112.

For details on the recording time foreach image size, see page 105.

[] Press the shutter button fully

down.

"REC" appears on the screen and thecamera starts recording the image andsound.

[] Set the mode dial to _t_.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

ltton

• Recording stops when the "Memory

Stick" is full.

[] Press the shutter button fully

down again to stop recording.

Indicators during shooting• The scleen Jndicatols are not recorded

• FOl a detailed desctiptlon of the indicntors, seepage 11c)

• A histoglam is not displayed.

Shooting close*ups (Macro)

Set the mode dial to H and follow theprocedure on page 24.

Using the self-timerSet the mode dial to H and follow the

procedure on page 25.

• The flash does not function when shootingmovies

• The date and time are not superimposed ontomovies

• When shooting movies (MPEG MOVIE) withMultipoint AF, the distance to tile center of the

screen is estimated as an average, so the AFworks even with a certain anloum of vibration

The Focus range select fimction (CemeL Left,Right, Bottom and Top) focuses automatically

using only the selected AF range finder This isconvenient when you want to focus only on the

subject

4.

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Viewing movies onthe screen

Mode dial: [_

You can view movies on the screen wi_h

somld from tile speaker.

Speaker

Mode dialDISPLAY

[] Set the mode dial to [_.

[] Select the desired moving

image with </1_.

The movie is displayed one sizesmaller thm_still images.

[] Press O.

The movie and sound are played back.

During playback, I_ (PLAYBACK)appears on lhe screen.

High quality movies [320 (HQX)]

Movies are displayed over the entire screen.

Indicators during viewingmovies

• Each time you press DISPLAY, the stares

of the screen changes as follows:Indicators off--* All indicators on.

• For a detailed description oflhe

indicators, see page 120.

• A histogram is not displayed.

• The procedure fbr viewing movies on a TV is

tile same as *hat for viewing still images(page 35).

Control button

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To stop playbackPress • again.

To adjust the volume

Press &/V to adjust tile volume.

To advance or rewind the movie

Press </l_ during playback.

To return to _he normal playback, press •.

Deleting movies

-- Delete

Mode dial: []

You can delete unwanted movies.

Mode dial

Control button

In single-image mode

[] Set the mode dial to [_J

[] Display the image you want to

delete with <1/1_.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [DELETE] with 4/1%

then press 0.

The image has not ye_ been deleted a_

_his point.

[] Select [OK] with •, then press

0."MEMORY STICK ACCESS"

appears on the screen. When the

message disappears, the image hasbeen deleted.

[] TO continue and delete other

images, display the image to

be deleted with 4/1_ and press

0. Then, select [OK] with •

and press O.

TO cancel deletion

Select [EXIT] in s_ep I_ or r_, then press

e.

In index (nine-image) mode

[] Set the mode dial to [_-], then

press _=_ to display an index

(nine-image) screen.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [DELETE] with </1%

then press 0.

[] Select [SELECT] with </1%

then press 0.

[] Select the image you want to

delete with •/T/<I/I_, then

press 0.

The green It (delete) indicator

appears on the selected image.

The image has not ye_ been deleted _

lhis point.

[] Repeat step [] to delete other

images.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

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[] Select [OK] with I% then press0.When the message "MEMORY

STICK ACCESS" disappears, theimages have been delete&

To cancel deletion

Select [EXIT] in step [].

To delete all images in the folderSelect [ALL IN FOLDER] in s_ep Lq

[OK] with I_, then press O. To cancel

deletion, select [EXIT] with 4, then pressQ

In index (triple-image) mode

[] Set the mode dial to [1_, then

press X twice to display an

index (triple-image) screen.

[] Display the image you want to

delete in the center position

with 4i/1_.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select (DELETE] with it/V,

then press Q.

The image has not yet been deleted atthis point.

To cancel deletion

Select [CANCEL] in slep [], then press liD.

[] Select [OK] with A, then press

O."MEMORY STICK ACCESS"

appears on the screen. When flaemessage disappeaix, the middle-positioned image has been deleted.

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Editing movies

Mode dial: [_

You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary

portions of movies. This is the

recommended mode to use when the

"Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or

when you attach movies to your e-mail

messages.

The file numbers assigned whenmovies are cut

The cut files are assigned new numbers and

recorded as tile newest files in tbe selected

recording folder. The original file is

deleted, and th_t number is skipped.

<Example> Cutting a file numbered101_0002

101 0001 101 0003

101 0002

t. Cuffing scene A.

2 !i!ii!i!iiiiiii!!iiiiiiiiiil[]DIVIDE point 101 0002

2. Cu_ing scene S.

101 0004

101 0005 DIVIDEpoint

3. Deleting scenes A and S if they areunnecessary.

101 0004 101 0007

DELETE 101 0006 DELETE

4. Only the desired scenes remain.

Cutting movies

Mode dialMENU

Control I

[] Set the mode dial to [_.

[] Select the movie you want to

cut using <1/1_.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [DIVIDE] with I_, then

press O. Next, select [OK] with

&, then press O.

The playback of the movie starts.

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[] Decide on a cutting point.Press the center • at the desired

cutting point.

When you want to adjust the cutting

point, use [411/111_1 (frame forward/

rewind) m_d acliust the cutting point

using 4/1_. If you want to change the

cutting point, select [CANCEL]. The

playback of the movie starts again.

[] When you have decided on a

cutting point, select [OK] with

A/T, and press •.

[] Select [OK] with &, then press

The movie is cut.

The recording folder appears at the

upper right of the screen.

To cancel cutting

In Step [], select [EXlT]. The movie

appears on the screen again.

• Tfie cut movie are recorded as the newest files

in the selec_ed recording fblder

• You cannot cut the fPfiowing files.Clip Motion filesMulti Burst files

Still image files

MPEG movie flies not long enough to cutProtected MPEG movie files

• You cannot restole files once you cut them

• The original file is deleted when you cut it

Deleting unnecessaryportions of movies

[] Cut an unnecessary portion of

a movie (page 79).

[] Display the portion of the

movie you want to delete.

[] Press MENU.

The menu appears.

[] Select [DELETE] with </1_,

then press •.

[] Select [OK] with A, then press

The movie currently displayed on thescreen is deleted.

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Copying images toyour computer-- For Windows users

Recommended computerenvironmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows

98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows Millenniura Edition, Windows

XP Home Edition, or Windows XP

Professional

The above OS must be installed at the

factory. Operation is not assured in ma

enviromnent upgraded to the operating

systems described above or in a multi-boot

environment.

CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

USB connector: Provided as standard

Display: 800 × 600 dots or more

High Color (16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or

more

• If you connect two or more LJSB equipment to

a single computer at the same fme, some

equipment, including your camera, may not

operate depending on _e type of USB

equipment¸

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a

U SB hub

• Operations are not guaranteed _ all the

recommended col_lputer environments

mentioned above.

• This camela is compatible with USB 20 TheUSB 2,0 interface is completely compatible

wgh USB 1I, so USB 11 equipment can alsobe used.

• Use with a USB 2.0 (High Speed} compatiblecompmer environment allows high-speed data

transfer (approximately 1.5 times faster *hunthe conventional Sony model DSC-F7071.

USB mode

There are two modes for a USB connection,

{NORMAL] and [PTP]* modes. The

factory setting is the {NORMAL] mode.

* Compatible only with Windows XP. Whenconnected to a computeL only the data in the

fPlder selected by the camera is copied to thecomputer To select a _blder, perform the

procedure fronl step [] on page 66

Communication with yourcomputerWhen your computer resumes from the

suspend or sleep mode, commm_ication

between your camera and your computer

may not recover at the same time.

When a USB connector is notprovided on your computerWhen 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.

http://www.sow.net/

Contents of the CD-ROM

• USB Driver

This driver is needed in order to connect the

camera to a computer.• When using Windows XP, you need not install

the USB drlvet:

• Image Transfer

This application is used to easily transfer

images from the camera to a computer.

• PIXELA ImsgeMixer

This application is used to display and edit

images that are stored in a computer.

• This section describes the Windows Me screen _ta

as an example. The required operations may _"

diffhr depending on your OS t_• ClOSe down all applications running on

the computer before installing the USB o

driver and application. _o• When using Windows XP ot Windows 2000,

log on as Administlalot s.

• The display settings should be 800 × 600 dots "_

ot more and High Color (16-bit color, 65,000colors) or more, When set to less than 800 x "1600 dots or 256 colors or less, the install title

screen does not appeal

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Installing the USB driver

• When using Windows XP, you need not install

the USB driver• Once the USB driver is installed, you need not

install the USB driver

[] Start up your computer, and

insert the supplied CD-ROMinto the CD-ROM drive.

Do not connect your camera to ]your computer at this time. J

The title screen appears. If it does not

appear, double-click (My

Computer) --* [lmageMixer] in thatorder.

[] Click [USB Driver] on the title

screen.

[] Click [Next]. When the

"Information" screen appears,

click [Next].

The USB driver installation starts.

When the installation is completed, thescreen informs you of completion.

[] Click [Yes, I want to restart my

computer now], then click

[Finish].

Installing "Image Transfer"

• You c_n use the "Image TT_nsfer" software to

copy images to your computer autom_dcally

when you connect the can_era to your compu[er

with the supplied USB cnble

[] Click [Image Transfer] on the

title screen.

Select the desired language,

then click [OK].

The "Welcome to the lnstallShield

Wizard" screen appears.

• This section describes die English screen

The "InstallShield Wizard" screen

appears.

Your compuler restarts.

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[] Click [Next]. When "Licence

Agreement" screen appears,

click [Yes]=

[] Select the folder to be

installed, then click [Next].

Select the program folder, then

click [Next].

[] Click [Finish].

Read the agreement carefully. You

must accept the terms of the _greement

in order to proceed with installation.

[] Click [Next].

[] Confirm if the checkbox is

checked on the "Image

Transfer Settings" screen,

then click [Next].

The "lnstallShield Wizard" screen

closes.

• The USB driver is needed in order to use

"Image TTansfer". If the necessary driver is not

ah'eady installed on your computeT; a scT_enthat asks if yot_ w_nt to install the driver will

appeal: Follow the instructions thai appear onthe screen

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When the installation is completed, the

screen informs you of completion.

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Installing "lmageMixer"

[] Click [PIXELA ImageMixer] on

the title screen.

The "Choose Selup Language" screen

appears.

• You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixcr fbrSony" sol'ware to copy, view and edit images

For details, ,see the sofiwa_'s help files¸

[] Select the desired language,

then click [OK].

[] Follow instructions on each

succeeding screen.

When installation is coraplete, the

"Read Me" text appears. Read the text,then close the window by clicking []

in the upper right corner of the screen.After that, click [Finish] on the installscreen to close the install screen.

• If DirectXS.0a or a later version is not installed

in your computer, the 'Information" screen

appears Follow *be procedure on the screen

[] Remove the CD-ROM.

Connecting your camera toyour computer

[] Insert the "Memory Stick" with

the images you want to copyinto the camera.

[] Turn on your camera and

computer.

Set [USB CONNECT] to [NORMAL]in the SET UP settings. The Factorysetting is [NORMAL].

[] Open the jack cover, and

connect the supplied USB

cable to your camera.

The "Welcome to the lnstallShield

Wizard" screen appears.

• This section describes the Englisb screen.

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[] Connect the other end of the

USB cable to your computer.

"USB MODE NORMAL" appears onthe screen. When a USB connection is

established for the first time, yourcompuler automatically runs tfie used

program to recognize your cmnera.Wait for a while, and "Image Transfer"launches.

USB MODE

NORMAL

O©O©

• When using a desktop computer, connect theUSB cable to the USB connector on the rear

panel

• When using Windows XP, tbe copy wizard

automatically appears on the desktop (page 87).When you copy images using "Image

TTansfet ", change the settings on page g6

Copying images using

"Image Transfer"

-- Windows 98198SEI20001Me

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.

• Normally "Image T_ansf?r" and "Date" foldersare created inslde the "My Documents" folder,and all of the image files _corded with your

camera are copied into these folders¸• You can change the "Image T_nsfor" settings

(page 86)• When you use Windows XP, you need to

change the settings (page 86).

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86

--Windows XP

Windows XP is set so that the OS AutoPlay

Wizard activates. Follow file procedure

below to cm_cel the setting.

• This procedure does not need to be perfbrmedfor subsequent image downloads.

[] Click [Start], then click [My

Computer].

[] Right-click (Sony

MemoryStick], then click(Properties].

[] Cancel the setting.

@ Click [AutoPlay].@ Set [Content type] to [Pictures].

@ Check ]Select an action to perfoma]under [Actions], select [Take no

action], then click ]Apply].@ Set [Content type] to [Video files]

and [Mixed content] in step @, andrepeat step @.

(_) Click [OK].

The [Properties] screen closes.

[] Disconnect and thenreconnect the USB cable(page 85).

Changing "image Transfer"

settings

You can change the "hnage Transfer"

settings.

Right-click the "hnage Transfer" icon in the

tasktray and select [Open Settings], or

select [Sertings] when starting up "ImageTransfer".

• You can set [Basic], [Copy] and [Delete l• If you select [Settings] when starting up "Image

Transfkr", you can only change [Basic l• To return to _he standard settings, click [Reslore

defaults].

Copying images withoutusing "Image Transfer"

-- Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me

If you do not set to launch "Image Transfer"

automatically, you can copy images as

following procedure.

[] Double-click [My Computer],

then double-click [Removable

Disk].

The contents of the "Memory Stick"

inserted in your camera appear.

• This section describes an example of copyingimages to tile "My Documents" fbldel:

• When *t_e"Removable Disk" icon is not shown,

see the following column

• When using Windows XP, see the previouscolumn

[] Double-click [DCIM], then

double-click the folder which

contains the desired images.

The folder opens.

[] Drag and drop the image files

into the "My Documents"

folder.

The image files _re copied to the "My

Documents" folder.

• When you tTym copy an image to a folder in

which an image with the same file name isstored, tile ovetwrite confirmation message

appears When you overwrite the existingimage with d_e new one, the original file isdeleted.

When a removable disk icon is notshown

I Right-click [My Computer], then click

[Properties].

The "System Properties" screen appears.

• When using Windows 2000, click [Hardwale]

on [System Pioperties] scT_en

2 Confirm if other devices are already

installed.

@ Click [Device Manager].

@ Double-click [ 5' Other Devices].

@ Confirm if there is a "_ Sony DSC"

or "_ Sony Hm_dycam" with a _

mark,

3 If you find eili_er of the devices above,

follow the steps below to delete them.

@Click [_._ Sony DSC] or [_? Sony

Hm_dycam].@ Click [Remove].

The "Confirm Divice Removal"

screen appears.

@ Click [OK].The device is deleted.

4 Try *he USB driver installation again

using the supplied CD-ROM (page 82).

-- Windows XP

Copying images using theWindows XP copy wizard

[] Click [Copy pictures to a folder

on my computer usingMicrosoft Scanner and Camera

Wizard], then click [OK].

The "Scanner and Camera Wizard"

screen appears.

[] Click [Next].

The images stored on the "MemoryStick" are displayed.

[] Click the checkbox of imagesthat you do not want to copy to

your computer and remove thecheckmark, then click [Next].The "Picture Name and Destination"

screen appears.

[] Specify the image group

names to be copied and the

copy destination, then click

[Next].

Image copying starts. When thecopying is completed, the "OtherOptions" screen appears.

• The images are copied into the "MyDocument_" fbldet:

[] Select [Nothing. I'm finishedworking with these pictures],

then click [Next].

The "Completing the Scanner andCamera Wizard" screen appears.

[] Click [Finish].The wizard closes.

• 3"0continue copying other images, disconnecttt_eUSB cable and reconnect it Then, perfbrmtt_eprocedure ffonl step [] again

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Viewing images on your

computer

[] Double-click [My Documents]

on the desktop.

The "My Docmneuts" folder contentsare displayed.

• This section describes the procedure for

copying images to the "My Documents" fbtder• When using Windows XP, double-cllck [Start]

--* [My Documentsl in that ordeT:• You can use file "PIXELA tmageMixer fbr

Sony" software to view and edit images on yourcomputer. For details, see the software's helpfiles

[] Double-clickthe desired folder

and image file.

The image is displayed.

Image file storagedestinations and file names

Image files recorded with your camera are

grouped as folders in the "Memory Stick"

by recording modes.

Example: For Windows Me users

_ Desklop

Mp Documents

/_,_ Local Dkh {CI

I_; ¢_ Local Disk [D:]

I_ Compact Disc {E:] r_----_ Folder containing image files recorded using a

I_ _ _ camera without the folder creation functionHQ DCIM

: IOBMSDCF -'j

101MSDCF-_1 Folder containing image files recorded with thiscamera

999MSDCF U When no new folders have been created, this is only"f 01MSDCF"

_Q MSSONY

_--------" _*_*-_Folder containing E-mail mode and TIFF mode image

data, movie data and VOICE mode audio datarecorded using a camera without the folder creationfunction

• Data in the "100MSDCF" o; "M SSONY"

folders is data recorded using a camera wid_outthe folder creation *hnclion These folders are

for playback only, and your camera cannot

retold images in these folders.

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(up to 999MSDCF) Normal mode

- Exposure Brackel mode (page 53)- BURST 3 mode (page 59)- Multi Burst mode (page 58)

• Still image files recorded simultaneously in

TIFF mode (p_ge 60)E-MAIL mode (p_ge 61)

- VOICE mode (page 61)

DSCOK]E]DD.JPE • Small-size image files sfio_ in E-MAIL mode (page 61)

DSCOK]E]DD.MPG ° Attdlo files sfiot in VOICE mode (p_ge 61)

DSCOK]E]DD.T[F ° Uncompressed imzge file recorded in TIFF mode (page 60)

CLPODDDD.GIF • Clip Mo*ion files sfiol in NORMAL mode (p,_ge 57)

CLPODDDD.TI ]M • Index image files of Clip Mo*ion files sfiol in NORMAL mode

MBLODDDD.G1F • Clip Mo*ion files sfiol in MOBILE mode (page 57)

MBLODDDD.TBM • Index image files of Clip Mo*ion files sfiol in MOBILE mode

MOVOK]E]E]D.MPG ° Movie files sfio_ normally (pzge 75)

Note on the table

• The meanings of the file na_es ore as above:

[Z][Z][Z][S1stands for ally number within tile 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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Copying images toyour computer-- For Macintosh users

Recommended computerenvironment

OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or

Mac OS X (vl0.0/vl0.1)The above OS must be installed at the

factory. For the following models, update

your OS m 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 factoryUSB connector: Provided as standard

Display: 800 × 600 dots or more

32,000-color mode or more

• If you connec_ _wo or more USB equipment _o

a single computer _t the same time, someequipment, including your camera, may not

operate depending on *be type of USBequipment

• Operations are not gu_lanteed when using aUSB hub

• Operations are not guaranteed fbr all tberecommended computer environment Smentioned above.

USB mode

There are two modes for a USB connection,

[NORMAL] and [PTP]* modes. The

factory setting is the [NORMAL] mode.

* Compatible only with Mac OS X When

connected to a computer, only the d_ta in thefolder selected by the cmneva is copied to the

computer To select a fblder, perfbnn tileprocedure flora step [] on page 66.

Communication with yourcomputerWhen your computer resumes from the

suspend or sleep mode, communication

between your camera and your computer

may not recover at the same time.

When a USB connector is notprovided on your computerWhen 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.

http://www.sony.net/

Steps requires your OSF'ollow the steps below, according to your

OS.

OOM_aSc Step_[]OS851/86/9,0 to[]

] Mac OS 91/9,21Ma¢ OS X ] Steps [] to []

I(_1°'°/v1°_) l

[] Installing the USB driver

1 Turn on your compmer, and set thesupplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROMdrive.

The "PIXELA hnageMixer for Sony"

screen appears.

2 Double-click (,) (Setup Menu).

3 Click @ (USB Driver).

The "USB Driver" screen appears.

4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk

containing the OS to open the screen.

5 Drag and drop the following two filesfrom the screen opened in step 3 into the

System Folder icon in the screen openedin step 4.

• Sony USB Driver

• Sony USB Shim

6 When the message for confirmation isshown, click "OK."

7 Restart your computer, then remove theCD-ROM.

[] Connecting your camera to

your computer

For details, see page 84.

Removing the USB cable from

your computer, the "MemoryStick" from your camera or turningoff the power during a USBconnection

Drag ond drop the "Memo_ Stick" iconto the "Trash" icon, tben remove the U SB

cable or "Memory Stick" or turn offflae

power.

* If you are using Mac OS X, T_movethe USBc_ble, _tc, after you have tul't_edyour

I computerofE

[] Copying images

f Double-click the newly recognized icon

on the desktop.The contents of the "Memory Stick"

inserted in your c_mera appear.

2 Double-click "DCIM."

3 Doub[e-clickthe foldercontained fi_e

desired image file.• See pages 88 9nd 89 for detailsabout the image

file s_oragedestinations and fiIe names

4 Drag and drop fine image files to the harddisk icon.

The image files are copied to your hard

[] Viewing the images on your

computer

f Double-click the hard disk icon.

2 Double-click the desired image file in

the folder contoining the copied files.

The image file opens.

• You ca_ use the "PIXELA ImageMixer"

SOfiware to copy ]nl_ge_; TOyol_r computer nnd

to view images o11your computer See theoperation manual supplied with the CD-ROM_h_details _hotu the itl_tallation method, or see

the so fiware's help files for d_e opel adonmethod.

• "PIXELA hnageMixel" is not compalible withM_c OS X.

For Mac OS X users

If the "There is no application available to

opel_ the doc_tment "DSC01ZI[_ D D JPE'."

screen appears when you click an E-mail

mode image file, make the following

setting.

• The screen display m_y differ dependiI_g on theversion

I Click [C[_oose Application...] at fine

"ffbere is no application available to

open the document"DSCOD D _IZ1.JPE"." screen.

2 Cb0nge "Show" from [Recommended

Applications] to [All Applications].

3 Select [Quick'fime Player] from the

displayed list of applicagons, and click

[Open].

go

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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:IZIlZI:[Z_"

appear on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function isworking (page 103).

2 Should your camera still not work

properly, press the RESET button inside

_he ba_tery/"Memory Stick" cover using

a fine-tripped object, then turn on the

power again. (All the settings including

dale and time are cleared.)

RESET button

3 Should your camera still not work

properly, consult your Sony dealer or

local authorized Sony service facility.

Battery pack and power

YOU cannot charge the • The camera is turned on. ÷ Turn the camera off (page 15).

battery pack.

The battery pack cannot • The battery pack is not installed correctly. ÷ Install _he bal_ery pack while pushing the battery eject lever upbe installed, using the front edge of the battery pack (page I I).

The _/CHG lamp flashes. • The battery pack is not inslalled correctly. ÷ Install lhe battery pack correctly (page 11 ).

• The battery pack has mal|_nctioned. ÷ Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony servicePacility.

The _ ICHG lamp does not • The AC power ad_plor is disconnected. ÷ Properly connect the AC power adaptor (page 12).

light up when charging a • The bactery pack is not installed correclly. ÷ Install the bal_ery pack correctly (page I I).battery pack. • The battery pack is completely charged.

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The battery remaining • You have used the camera for a long time ill anindicator is incorrect, or extremely hot or an extremely cold location.

sufficient battery • The battery pack is dead (page 115). ÷ Replace the battery pack with a new one.remaining indicator is • The battery pack is discharged. ÷ Install a charged battery pack (page l 1).

displayed but the power • A deviation has occurred in the remaining ÷ Fully charge the battery pack (page 12).

runs out soon. battery time.

The battery pack runs • You are shooting/viewing images in an

down too quickly, extremely cold location.• The battery pack is not charged enough. ÷ Charge the battery pack (page I 1).

• The battery pack is dead (page 115). ÷ Replace the battery pack with a new one.

You cannot turn on the • The battery pack is not installed co_vectly. ÷ Install the battery pack correctly (page 11 ).

camera. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. ÷ Properly connect the AC power adaptor (page 14).

The power turns off • If you do not operate the camera for about three ÷ Turn on the camera again (page 15).

suddenly, nlinutes when using a battery pack, the calner_turns offautomatically to prevent wearing down

the battery (page 15).

• The battery pack is discharged. ÷ Replace it with a charged battery pack (page I I ).

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Shooting still images/movies

The subject does not • The FINDER/LCD switch is set to FINDER. ÷ Set it to LCD (page 22).appear on the screen.

The subject is not visible • The mode dial is set to [] or gET UP. ÷ Set it to other modes (pages 20 and 75).on the screen.

The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. ÷ Record in the macro recording mode. Make sure to position the

lens Farther away from the subjecl than the shortest shooting

distance when shooting (page 24).• The Landscape mode is selected for the Scene ÷ Set it to other modes (page 29).

Seleclion function.

• Manual focus mode is selected. ÷ Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO/ZOOM (pages 23 and 48).• )CONVERSION LENS] in tbe SET UP settings ÷ Set it to [OFF] (pages 42 and 110).

is set to [ONI.

Zoom does not work. • (CONVERSION LENS] in tbe SET UP settings ÷ Set it to [OFF] (pages 42 and 110).is set to [ON].

• FOCUS swilch is set to MANUAL. ÷ Set the FOCIJS switch to AUTO/ZOOM (page 23).

Digital zoom does not • The digital zoom cannot be used when shootingfunction, a movie (MPEG MOVIE).

• (DIGITAL ZOOM] in the SET UP settings is set + Set it to [ON l (pages 42 and I I0).to [OFF I.

The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source ÷ Adjust the exposure (page 49).behind the subjecL

• The brightness of the screen is too low. ÷ Adjust the brightness of the screen (pages 42 and I 12).

The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark ÷ Adjust the exposure (page 49).

location such as on a stage.• The brightness of the screen is too bright. ÷ Adjust the brightness of the screen (pages 42 and I 12).

Vertical streaks appear • The smear phenomenon is occurring. ÷ This is nol a malfunction.when you are shooting a

very bright subject.

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Your camera cannot • No "Memory Stick" has been inserted. ÷ Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 18).record images. • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is ÷ Delete the images saved ill the "Memory Stick" (pages 37 and

insufficient. 77), or t_)rmat it (page 40).• The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" ÷ get it to the recording position (page 114).

is set to the LOCK position.• You cannot record images while charging the

flash.

• The mode dial is set to SET UP or [_]. ÷ get it to other modes.

Recording takes a long • NR slow shutter is activated. ÷ Set to a faster shutter speed than I125 second (page 44).time.

A sound is made if the • The sound is made by the lens in operation.NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING switch is

changed.

The image colors are not • NIGIITSHOT or NIGHTFRAMING is set. ÷ Set to 0.correct.

The lens makes a noise • The sound is made by the AE/AF t_nction in ÷ This is not a malt_nction.inside if the shutter button operation.

is lightly pressed whileNIGHTFRAMING is set.

NightShot or • The mode dial is set to S, A, M or SCN. ÷ get it to _, _p or _!_ (Nightly'raining for Clip Motion)

NightFraming does not (page 55).function.

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The built-in flash or the

optional external flash(HVL-FtO00) does notwork.

• The mode dial is set m [1_, gET UP, or _!_

(MPEG MOVIE or MULTI BURST).• The flash is set to (_ (no flash).

• The Twilight mode is selected for the SceneSelection funclion.

• The Landscape mode is selected for the SceneSelection function.

• (MODE] (REC MODE) in the menu settings isset to (BURST 3] or [EXP BRKTG!.

• (HOT SHOE] in the SET UP settfugs is set to(ONI.

• NightS'not is activated.

The macro function does • The Landscape mode is selected for the Scenenot work. Selection function.

• (CONVERSION LENS] in _e SET UP settingsis set to (ON].

The eyes of the subjectcome out red.

The date and time are • The date and time are no_ set correctly.

recorded incorrectly.

÷ Set it to other modes.

÷ Set the flash to auto (no indicalor) or I_ (forced flash) (page 26).

÷ Cancel the setting (page 29).

÷ Set the flash to _ (forced flash} (page 26).

÷ Set it to other settings.

÷ Set it to [OFF] (pages 42 and I I I).

÷ Set NIG HTSH OT/NIGHTFRAMING to • or

NIGHTFRAMING.

÷ Cancel the setting (page 29).

÷ Set it to (OFF] (pages 42 and I Ifl).

÷ Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] in the SET UP seekings to (ON]

(page 26).

÷ Set the correct date and time (page 16).

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Viewing images

Your camera cannot play • The mode dial is not se_ to [1_. ÷ get it to [1_ (page 33).back images. • Your camera canno_ pI_y back image flies

copied to the hard disk of your computer if thefile name has been changed or the image hasbeen modified.

The image appears rough ÷ This is no1 a malfimction.

right after playback starts.

The image does not • The video Ouq_ut signal setting of your camerain ÷ Change the seiting (pages 42 and 112).

appear on the TV screen, file SET UP se_fings is incorrect.• The connection is no_ correct. ÷ ¢%Eck the connection (page 35).

The image cannot be ÷ gee page 98.played back on a

computer.

Unknown beeps are heard • These beeps are heard when the auto focus is ÷ This is not a malfunction. Set FOCUS switch to MANUAL

from the camera while working. (page 4g).viewing a movie.

The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed l/ear a TV or other ÷ Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

equipment wfih a strong m_gnetic field.

DeletinglEditing images

Your camera cannot • The image is protected. ÷ Cance! tile protection (page 70).delete an image. • The wNte pro_ect switch on the "Memory Stick" ÷ Set it to the recording position (page 114).

is set to the LOCK position.

You have deleted an • Once you have deleted a file, you cannoi restore ÷ Marking o-n (protect) will prevent you from deletingimages byimage by mistake, it. mistake (page 70).

The resizing function • You cannot resize movies (MPEG MOVIE),

does not work. Clip Motion, Multi Burst and uncompressed

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You cannot display a print

(DPOF) mark.

Computers

÷ Check "Recommended computer environment" (pages 81 and90).

You do not know if the OS

of your computer is

compatible.

You cannot install the

USB driver.

Your computer does notrecognize your camera.

• The camera is turned oft2

• The battery level is low.

• You are not using the supplied USB cable.• The USE coble is no_ connected filxnly.

• [ USB CONNECT] is set to [PTP] in the SET UP

se_tings (except Windows XP and Mac OS X).• The USB connectors on your computer are

connected to oilier equipment besides the

keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.• The USB driver is not inslalled.

÷ In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized

Administrators) (page 8[).

÷ Turn ol/the camera (page 15).

÷ Use the AC power adaptor (page 14).÷ Use the supplied USB came (page 84).÷ Disconnect the 1,JSB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make

sure thai "USB MODE" is displayed on the screen (page 84).

÷ Set it to [NORMAL) (page 112).

÷ Disconnect the U SB c_bles except for the ones connected to the

keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

÷ Install the USB driver (pages 82 and 90).

You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your ÷ Conneo the camera and your computer correctly using the USB

computer, cable (page 84).

• Youarenolusingthecorrectcopyprocedure|br ÷FollowthedesignaledcopyprocedureforyourOS(pages85,86your OS. and 91 ).

÷ lfyou are using the "PIXELA lmageMixer for Sony"

application software, click on HELP.

The image cannot be ÷ If you are using the "PIXELA [mageMixer for Sony"played back on a application software, click oll HELP.

computer. ÷ Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

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The image and sound areinterrupted by noise whentou view a movie on a

computer.

You cannot print an

image.

An error message appearswhen you set the suppliedCD-ROM in yourcomputer.

• You are playing back the file directly from *he"Memory Stick".

• The computer display is not set correcdy.

÷ Copy the file to the hard disk of your computer and then playback the file from the hard disk (pages 85, 86 and 91 ).

÷ Check the printer selfings.÷ Click on the UELP for the "P[XELA [mageMixer for Sony"

application soitware.

÷ get the computer display as _llows:Windows: g00 × 600 dots or more

ltigh Color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or mo_Macintosh: 800 × 600 dots or more

32,000-color or more

"Memory Stick"

YOU cannotinse_ a

"Memory Stick."

You cannotrecord on a

"Memory Stick."

You cannot format a

"Memory Stick."

You have formatted a

"Memory Stick" bymistake.

• You are inserting it backwards.

• The write protect switch on the "Memory Stick"

is set to the LOCK position.• The "Memo_ Stick" is full

• The write-protect switch on the "M el_aory Stick"is set to the LOCK position.

• All the imag_s on the "Memory Stick" aredeleted by formatting. You cannot _store them.

÷ Insert it frol_a the right side (page Ig).

÷ Set it to the recording position (page 114).

÷ Delete unnecessary images (page 37).

÷ get it to the recording position (page 114).

÷ We recommend that you set the "Memory Stick" write-protectswitch to the LOCK position Io prevent accidental erasure

(page I 14).

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Others

Your camera does not • You are not using an "ln foLITHIUM" battery ÷ Use an "IrdBLITHIUM" b_l_ery pack (page I l ).work. pack.

• The battery level is low. (The c\_ indicator ÷ Charge the baltery pack (page I 1).

appears.)• The AC power adaptor is no1 conneoed ÷ Connecl it securely to the DC ]N jack of your camera and to a

securely, wall outlet (wall socke_) (page 14).• The built-in microcomputer is no1 working ÷ Turn the power offand lhen on after one minute, and check that

properly, the camera works properly.

The power is on, but the • The built-in microcomputer is no_ working ÷ Remove the battery pack, then install it again after about one

camera does not work. properly, minute and turll on the camera. I fthe func_iOllS still do no_ work,press the RESET button located inside the battery/"M emory

Stick" cover with a fine-tipped object, then turn file power on

again. (When you press the RESET button, all settings includingthe da_e and time are cleared.)

YOU cannot identify an ÷ Check tile indicator (page I 18).indicator on the screen.

The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. ÷ Turn off _he camera and leave for about an hour at room

lemperamre for the moisture to evaporate before use (page I 13 ).

The played back image is • You are playing back a file with an image size

small, larger thml 2560× 1920 thai was recorded usinganother camera.

The camera becomes ÷ This is no_ a malfunction.

warm when you use it forthe long time.

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Warnings andmessages

The following messages may appear on tile screen.

NO MEMORY STICK • Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 18).

SYSTEM ERROR • Turn the power off and on _gain (page 15).

MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used in your camera (p_ge 114).

• The "Memory Stick" is damaged, or the terminal section oflhe "Memory Stick" is dirty.

• Insert the "Memory Stick" correctly (page 18).

MEMORY STICK TYPE • You inserted a "Memory Stick" that canno_ be used with this camera (page 114).ERROR

FORMAT ERROR • Failed to formal tile "Memory Stick." Fol_nat the "Memory Stick" again (p_ge 40).

MEMORY STICK LOCKED • The write-proteO switch on the "Memory Stick" is set to the LOCK position. Set it to the recording position

(page 114).

NO MEMORY SPACE • The capaciiy of the "Memory S_ick" is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images (page 37).

CANNOT CREATE MORE • You have reached the maximum number of fblders thai can be created (page 64).FOLDERS

CANNOT RECORD • The camera cannot record images in tile selected folder. Select a dift_rent folder (page 65).

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

fimcfion (page 66).

FILE ERROR • An error occurred while playing back _he image.

FILE PROTECT • The image is protected against erasure.

For "InfoLITHIUM" battery • The battery is l/or the "Int_LITHIUM" type.only

FOLDER ERROR • A folder wiih tile same number already exists in tile "Memory Stick."

IMAGE SIZE OVER • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.

INVALID OPERATION • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera. |1101

M_i!_!_!_iii_iiii!_iiii!_i; ;:_ii_ii;_!i!_ii;_!i!_ii;_!i!_ii;_!i!_ii;_!i!_ii;_!i!_ii;_!i!_ii;_!i!_ii;_!i!_ii;_!i!_ii;_!i!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_il!_ii;_ii!_ii¸r..,_3 • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery (page I 1). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of

battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to If] minules of remaining ballery time left.

CAN NOT DIVIDE • The file is nol long enough to be divided.• The file is not a movie (MPEG MOVIE).

• The amount of lights is not su fl]cient or _l_eshutter speed is too slow.

• You are not holding the camera s_eady enough. Use the flash, mount lhe camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the

camera in place.

*_NIGHT SHOT" • An operation that is not valid while NIGltTSHOT is set is _ltempted.

'_NIGHT FRAMING" • An operation ll/_I is not valid while NIGltTFRAMING is set is allempted.

HIGHT SHOT IS INVALID • The mode di_l is set to a position oH_er _han IP]I, I_lp or _ while NIGHTSHOT is set.• ]CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is se1 to [ON].

NIGHT FRAMING IS • The mode dial is set to a position other thma I_1, I_IP or _ (Clip Motion) while NIGHTFRAMING is set.INVALID • ]CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is sel to [ON].

MANUAL FOCUS IS • The manual focus/zoom ring is turned while NIGHTFRAMING is se_.

INVALID • The FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL when the mode dial is set to I_1.

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Self-diagnosis display

- If a code starting with an alphabetletter appears

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 fl_e following code chart and attampt

the corresponding corrective actions. The

last two digits (indicated by t_C]) will differ

depending on the state of the camera.

Self*diagnosis display

C:32: C]C] There is trouble wifll your Turn lbe power offand on again

camera's hardware. (page 15).

C: 13: DE The camera cannol read or write Re-insert the "Memory Stick" severaldata on tile "Memory Stick." times.

An unformalted "Memory Stick" Formal the "Memory Stick" (page 40).is inserted.

The inserted "Mmnory Stick" Insert a new "Memory Stick" (page 18).cmmol be used with your camera,

or the data is damaged.

E:61 : DD A cmnera malfunction thai you Press the RESET button (page 9) locatedE:91 : DD cannol reverse has occurred, inside the baltery/"Memory Stick" cover,

then tuna the power on again.

If you are unable to solve the problem even

after lrying fl_e corrective actions a few

tillaes, contact yotir Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility and inform

them of the 5-digit code.

Example: E:61 :10

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Number of imagesthat can be saved or

shooting time

The number of images that can be saved and

lhe 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."

• The number of images is listed in FINE

(STANDARD) order.

• The values for the number of iraages thai

can be saved and the shooting time may

vary, depending on the shootingconditions.

• For normal shooting tiraes and numbers

o f il"aages that can be saved, see page 32.

• When the number of remaining shooting

il"aages is greater than 9999, flae >9999

indicator appears on the screen.

(Units: imsges)

-_560×1920 6(11) 12(23) 25(47) 51(95) 91(170) 186(345) 380(705)

-_560 (3:2) 6(11) 12(23) 25(47) 51(95) 91(!70) 186(345) 380(705)

-_048×1536 10(18) 20(36) 40(73) 81(146) 145(255) 296(518) 604(1058)

1280×960 24(44) 49(89) 98(!79) 197(359) 340(595) 691(1210) 1411(2470)

40×480 88(194) 178(392) 358(788) 718(1580) 1190(2381 2420(4841)4940(9881)

TIFF (Units: il'aages)

-_560×1920 0(0) I(1) 3(4) 7(8) 13(14) 27(29) 56(60)

-_560 (3:2) I(!) 2(2) 4(4) 8(8) 14(16) 30(32) 62(67)

-_048×1536 0(!) 1(2) 3(4) 7(8) 14(14) 29(30) 59(62)

1280×960 I(!) 2(2) 4(4) 8(8) 15(15) 30(31) 62(64)

40×480 I(!) 2(2) 4(4) 8(8) 15(15) 31(32) 65(65)

VOICE (Units: images)

Z560×1920 6(11) 12(22) 25(45) 50(91) 90(166) 183(337) 375(689)

Z560(3:2) 6(11) 12(22) 25(45) 50(91) 90(!66) 183(337) 375(689)

-_048×1536 9(17) 19(34) 39(69) 79(138) 142(246) 290(500) 592(1022)

1280×960 22(38) 45(78) 91(!57) 183(316) 324(549) 660(1117) 1347(2280)

40×480 69(121) 140(245) 281 (492) 564(987) 1020(1785 2074(3630) 4234(7410)

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Clip Motion (Units: images)

NORMAL: When ten flames are shot

MOBILE: When two flames are shot

MPEG movies (Units: seconds)

_20 (IIQX) 42 87 176 354 641 1304 2663

_20x240 174 352 708 1419 2567 5221 10657

E60x112 673 1363 2740 5494 9935 20203 41239

Multi Burst (Units: images)

t3.

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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 e_ch specific mode. F_ctory

settings _re indicated with I.

When the mode dial is set to O

r i (IMAGE SIZE) I2560×1920/2560(3:2)/2048×1536/ gelects the image size when shooting sfill images (page l9).

1280×960 / 640×480

MODE (REC MODE} TIFF - Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 60).

VO1CE - Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to lhe JPEG file (page 61).

E-MAIL - Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image site(page 61).

EXP BRKTG - Records three images with the exposure value of each image slightly shit}ed(page 53).

BURST 3 - Records three images in succession (page 59).INORMAL - Records an image using the normal recording mode.

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When the mode dial is set to aP, S, A, M, or SCN

SCN • _ / IJ / [_] / I_1 Sets the Scene Selection mode (page 29). (This setting can be made only in SCNmode.)

ISO 800 / 400 / 200 / 100 / • AUTO This selects tile I SO sensitivity. Selecting a large number augments the brightness

when recording in dark locations. !t owever, note that increasing the sensitivity maymake recorded images appear coarser. (This setting c_nnot be made in SCN mode.)

ill (IMAGE SIZE) I2560× 1920 / 2560 (3:2) / 2048× 1536 / Selects the image size when shooting still images (page 19).1280×960 / 640x480

_l. (P.QUALITY) IFINE / STANDARD Selects the image quality (page 31 ).

MODE {REC MODE) TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 60).VOICE Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page g I ).

E-MAIL Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size(page 61).

EXP BRKTG Records three images with the exposure value of each image slightly shified(page 53).

BURST 3 Records three images in succession (page 59).INORMAL Records an image using the nolTnal recording mode.

-+ (FLASH LEVEL) HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal.INORMAL Normal setting.LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal.

PFX {P.EFFECT) SOLARIZE / SEPIA / NEG.ART / Sets the image special effects (page 62).IOFF

[] (SHARPNESS) +2 / _-I / I0 / I / 2 Adjusts the shalqmess of the image. The [] indicator appears (except when tilesetting is 0).

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When the mode dial is set to H (when [MOVING IMAGE[ is set to [MPEG MOVIE[ in the SET UP settings)

-===_(IMAGE SIZE) 1321)(I]QX) / 320×240 / • 161)×I 12 Selects the MPEG image size when shooting movies (page 75).

PFX (P.EFFECT) l SOLARIZE / SEPIA / NEG.ART / Sets the image special effects (page 62).•OFF

When the mode dial is set to _1 (when [MOVING IMAGE[ is set to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings)

(IMAGE SIZE) •NORMAL / MOBILE Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 57).

_-I- (FLASH LEVEL) HIGH Makes the flash level higher tl/an normah• NORMAL Nolxnal setting.LOW Makes lhe flash level lower than normah

PFX (P.EFFECT) SOLARIZE / SEPIA / NEG.ART / Sets the image special ett_cts (page 62)•OFF

[] (SHARPNESS) +2 / _-I / •fl / I / 2 Adjusls the sharpness of the image. The [] indicolor appears (excepl when the

setting is 0).

When the mode dial is set to H (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP settings)

-=m_] (INTERVAL) I/7.5 / 1/15 / •1/30 (NTSC) Selects tile Multi Burst shutter interval in NTSC mode.

I/6.3 / 1/12.5 / • 1/25 (PAL) Selects the Multi Burst shutler interval in PAL mode.* The shutter interval setlings dift_r depending on the setting of the [VIDEO

OUT] item in the SET UP settings (page 112).

_i, (P.QUALITY) •FINE / STANDARD Selects the image quality (page 31 ).

PFX (P.EFFECT) SOLARIZE / SEPIA / NEG.ART / Sets the image special effects (page 62).•OFF

[] (SHARPNESS) +2 / _1 / •(1 / I / 2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The [] indic_lor appear_ (except when the

setting is 0).

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When the mode dial is set to [_l

FOLDER OK / CANCEL Selects the folder containing the image you want to pl_y back (page 66).

DELETE Deletes the displayed image (pages 37 and 77).

PROTECT Protecls images against accidental erasure (page 70).

DPOF Marks _]/e print (DPOF) mark on still images you want to print (page 72).

_LIDE INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval (page 68). (Only in single-image mode.)I3 sec / 5 sec / 10 sec / 30 sec / 1 min

IMAGE Sets the range oflhe playback images.IFOLDER / ALL

REPEAT Plays back images repe_ledly.ION / OFF

START Starts lhe slide show.

CANCEL Cancels the slide show.

RESIZE 2560x 1920 / 2048 x 1536 / 1280×960 / Changes tbe recorded still image size (page 72). (Only in single-image mode.)640x480 / CANCEL

ROTATE _" (counter clockwise) / Rolates the still image 90 ° (page 69). (Only in single-image mode.)(clockwise) / OK / CANCEL

DIVIDE OK / CANCEL Divides a moving image (p_ge 79). (Only in single-image mode.)

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SET UP items

Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP

screen appears.Factory settings are indicated witla I.

al [CAMERA 11

MOVING IMAGE IMPEG MOVIE / CLIP MOTION / Selects the shooting mode tbr a movie (pages 57, 58 and 75).MULTI BURST

DATE/TIME DAY & T/ME / DATE / IOFF Selects whether to superimpose Ihe date or time onto the image (page 28).

The date and time are not inserted in movie (MPEG MOVIE), Clip Motion orMulti Burst mode. Also, the date and time appear only during playback, and do not

appear during recording.

DIGITAL ZOOM ION / OFF Selecls wbether to use the digital zoom (page 23).

RED EYE REDUCTION ON / IOFF Reduces the red=eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 26).

HOLOGRAM AF IAUTO / OFF Selects whelher to emit hologram AF light. Used when it is dill]cult to focus on the

subject in dark conditions (page 27).

CONVERSION LENS ON / IOFF Set to [OFF] when using _he oplional conversion lens VCL-HGD0758 or VCL-HGD1758, or to [ON] when using _lle VCL-MHG07. Note thai when a conversim_Imps is mounted, the weight prevents the lens portion from locking. We recommend

supporting tl/e lens portion with your leo hand or using a tripod for recording.

When [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON]:

• When tbe mode dial is set to A ol M, you can only selec_ aperture values of F4 or higher.

• Macro shooting and zoom tbnctions are not available.

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O2 [CAMERA 2]

EXPANDED FOCUS ION /OFF When focusing manually, the image is enlarged to 2× (page 48).

BRACKET STEP ,_1.0EV / I_0.7EV / _0.3EV Sets the exposure compensation value when recording d/tee images wi_h eachexposure value shit3ed (page 53).

HOT SHOE ON / IOFF Sets when using a commercially available external flash (page 63).

ZOOM RING SETUP W 4" _. T / IT 4" "_ W Sets the direciion in which lhe ring turns when you use the zoom function with the

manual focus/zoom ring (page 23).

[MEMORY STICK TOOL]

FORMAT OK / CANCEL Formats tile "Memory Slick." Nole thai formatting erases all the dala recorded on a

"Memory Stick," including even erasure protected images (page 4(I).

CREATE REC. OK / CANCEL Creales a new recording folder (page 64).FOLDER

CHANGE REC. OK / CANCEL Changes a recording folder (page h5).FOLDER

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[] [SETUP 1]

LCD BRIGHTNESS BRIGHT / Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.INORMAL / DARK

LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT / Selects the brightness of the LCD backfight. Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and

INORMAL easy to see when using tile camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up tile

battery charge faster. Displayed only when using your camera with the battery pack.

EVF BACKLIGHT BRIGHT / Selects the brightness of the finder backfight. Selecting [BRIGIIT] makes tile screen bright andINORMAL easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright Ioc_dons, bul also uses up the

battery charge Paster.

BEEP SHUTTER Turns on the shutter sound. (The shutter sound is heard when you press the shutter button.)ION Turns on the beep/shutter sound wben you press the control button/shutier button.

OFF Turns offthe beep/shutter sound.

I_1[SETUP 21

FILE NUMBER ISERIES Assigns number_ to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick" is

changed.RESET Resets the file nmnbering each time *he recording folder is changed.

USB CONNECT PTP / INORMAL Switches tbe USB ]node (page 84).

VIDEO OUT NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, USA).

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).

LANGUAGE Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.

CLOCK SET OK / CANCEL Sets the dale and time (page 16).

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Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screenWipe the screen surface with an L('D

cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove

fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the lens

Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to reraove

fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean tile 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.

After using your camera at theseashore or other dusty locationsClean your c_mera carefully. Otherwise,

tile salty air may corrode the metal fittings

or dust may enter the inside of your camera,

causing a malfunction.

Note on operating temperatureYour camera is designed for use between

tile temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F

and 104 ° F). Shooting in extremely cold or

hot places that exceed this rm_ge is not

recommended.

On moisture condensation

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 tile camera. Should this occur, tile

camera will not operate properly.

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 m_ air-

conditioned room or car interior to the hot

outdoors, e_c.

How to prevent moisture

condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold

place to a warm place, seal the camera in a

plastic bag m_d allow it to adapt to

conditions at tile new location over a period

of time (about an hour).

If moisture condensation occurs"lMrn offthe camera and wait about an hour

for the tlaoisture to evaporate. Note that if

you attempt to shoot with moisture

remaining inside tile lens, you will be

unable to record clear images.

On internal rechargeable button

batteryThis camera has an internal rechargeable

button battery for maintaining the date and

time and other settings regardless of

whether tile power is on or off.

This rechargeable bulton battery is

continually charged as long as you are using

tile cm'aera. However, if you use the camera

for only short periods it discharges

gradually, and if you do not use tile camera

at all for about one month it becomes

completely discharged. In this case, be sure

to charge this rechargeable bulton battery

before using the camera.

However, even if this rechargeable button

batlery is not charged, you can still use the

camera as long as you do not record tile dateand time.

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.

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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.

In addition to exchm_ging data between

"Memory Stick" compatible equipment,

you can also use a"Memory Stick" to store

data as a type of detachable external

recording media.

There are two types of"Memory Stick": an

ordinary "Memory Stick" m_d 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 notsupport the MagicGate standards, data

recorded with your camera is not sul_iect to

MagicGate copyright protection.

In addition, you can also use "Memory

Stick Duo" or "Memory Stick PRO" with

yo/ir calilera.

* MagicGale is copyright protection technologythat uses encryprion technology.

• "Memory Stick" fbrmatted with a computer isnot guaranteed Tooperate with this camera

Recording/

"Memory Stick" type playback withthis camera

Memory Stick ©(Menmry Stick Duo)

MagicGale Memory

Stick O**(MagicGate Memory

Stick Duo)

Memory Stick PRO O**

** The camera cannot recold or play back the

data needed by the MagicGate fimction.

All 'Memo W Stick" media opermions are notnecessalify guaranleed.

Notes on using the supplied

"Memory Stick"

• You cannot record or delete images when thewrite-protect switch is set ToLOCK.The position or the shape of the write-protect

switch may dlf_r depending on the "Memory

Stick" you use.

Terminali{_ _ IsWwrlttehPr°tect_

Labeling position

• Do not remove the "Menao W S_ick" while

reading or writing data.

• Data may be corrupted in the following casesWhen d_e "Menlory Stick" is removed or the

cmnera is turned offduring read or write

operagonWhen d_e "Memory Stick" is used in

locations subject to slatlc elec_l icily orelectrical noise

• We reconlmend backing up important data• Do not attach any other material than the

supplied label on the labeling position• Attach the label in the prescribed label location,

taking care {hal tile label does not extend fronathis location

• When you catry or store tile "Memory Stick,"put it in tile case supplied with it

• Do not {ouch 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"

• Do not expose the "Memory Stick" to water

• Do not use or keep the "Memory Stick" underthe following conditions:

High temperature locations such as tile hotinterior of a car parked in direct sunlight

Locations exposed to direct sunlightHumid Iocagons or Iocagons with corrosivesubstances

Notes on using "Memory Stick Duo"

(not supplied)

• When rising a "Memory Stick Duo" with youl

camel a, be sure to inselt the "Memoly StickDuo" into a "Mmnory Stick Duo" Adaptor

• When inserting a "MemolTi Stick Duo" into a"Memory Stick Duo" Adaptor, check to make

sure *he "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted f_cingthe correct direction.

• Whenusinga"MemoryStickDuo"insertedintoa"MemoryStickDuo"Adaptorwiththiscamera,makesw'etbattbe'MemorySdckDuo"isinsertedfacingthecorrectdirectionNoTethatimproperusemaydamagetheequipnlen_

• Donotinserta"MemoryStickDuo"withouta'MemoryStickDuo"Adaptorinto'MemoryStick"compatibleequipment,as_blsmaycauseequipmenttrouble

Note on using "Memory Stick PRO"

(not supplied)

• "Memoty Stick PRO" with a capacity up toIGB can be used with this camera

On "InfoLITHIUM"

battery pack

SERIEI

What is the "InfoLITHIUM"

battery pack?The "lnfoLITHlUM" 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 _o the operating conditions of

your camera, m_d displays the remaining

battery time in minutes.

Charging the battery pack

We recommend charging the battery pack

in an ambient temperature of between IO°C

to 30°C (50 ° F to 86 ° F). You may not be

able to efficiently charge the battery pack

outside of this temperature rm_ge.

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 fonowing

to ensure longer battery pack use:

Put the batlery pack in a pocket close to

your body to warm it up, and insert it in

your cmnera immediately before you

start shooting.

• Frequently oparating the zoom or flash

wears out the battery charge faster.

• We recommend having spare battery

packs bandy for two or three times the

expac_ed sbooting time, and making trial

shota before taking the actual shota.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water.

The battery pack is not water-resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

The power may go off" althougb 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 theca

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

frequently used.

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How to store the battery pack

• Even if _he 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 pnck's functions.

• To use the battery pock up on your

camera, leave the POWER switch to on in

slide show playback mode (page 68) until

the power goes off.

Battery life

• The b_ttery life is limited. Battery

capacity decreases little by little as youuse it more and more, and as time passes.

When the baltery 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 al_d the operating conditions and

environment for each battery pack.

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Specifications

SystemImage device

I 1 nlm (2/3 type) colol CCDPdmao_ color fiber

Total pixels number of cameraApprox 5 240 000 pixels

Effective pixels number of cameraApprox 5 020 OOOpixels

Lens 5× zoom lensf, 9.7 485mm(t3132I 15/161nches)(3g 190toni(I 1/2 7 t/2inches)whenconvertedto a 35 mm still career'))Fgo 2AFilte_ diameter: 58 mm (2 3/8 inches)

Exposure controlAutonlad¢ _xposule, Shutter speedprlon_y, Aperture p_io_4ty, M_Iexposure, Scene selection (4 nlodes)

White balanceAutomatic, Daylight, Cloudy,Fluorescent, Incandescm_, O_e -tm'_

Data formllt (DCF compliant)Still images: Exit Vet. 22 .IPEGcompliant, GIF (for Clip Motion),TIFF, DPOF compatiNeAudio with Still image:MPEGI compliant (Monaural)Moving images:MPEGI compliant (Monaural)

Recording media"Memory Stick"

Flash Recommm_ded distance (ISO set to

Auto): 03 m to 4 5 m (I 1 7/8 inchesm 177 I/4 inches)

ViewfinderElectric viewfinder (color)

Input/Output connectors/VV OUT (MONO) (Monaural)

Mini jack¥1deo: 1 Yp-p,'75 £k unbalance_,

sync negativeAudio: 327 mV (aTa 47 k_)toad)

Output impedance 2.2 k_)

ACC jack Mini-mlnijack (o 25 ram)

USB jack mini-B

LCD screen

Used LCD panel4 6 cm ( 1.8 lype) TFT drive

Total numbeT of dots123 200 (560×220) dots

General

Used battery packNP-FM 50 (supplied)

Power requirements'72 V

Power consumption (during shooting)23 W

Operating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to I04°F)

Storage temperature20°C to +60°C (_°F to +I40°F)

Dimensions119 5x68 9x151 nlm(4 3/4x2 3/4x6 inches)(W/H/D, excluding maxlmttm

Mass Appt ox 696 g (1 lb 8 oz) (includingbatter 3, pack NP-FM50, "MemoryStick," shoulder strap and lens cap)

Built-in microphoneElecn_t condensel ndcrophone

Built-in speakerDynamic speaker

AC-L10A/L10B AC poweradaptorPower requirements

lfi0 To240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated output voltageDC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode

Operating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature20°C to _60°C (_°F to +140°F)

Dimensions

App_ox, 125x39x62 mm(5xl 9/16x2 1/2 inches)(w/h/d,excluding maximmn protrusions)

Mass Approx. 280 g ( 10 oz)

NP-FM50 battery packUsed battery

Litbium-ion battely

Maximum voltageDC 8.4 V

Nominal voltageDC 7.2 V

Capacity 85 Wh (1 180 mAh)

Operating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

DimensionsApptox. 38,2x2fi,5x55.b mm(I _1b×13/16×2 I/4 inches)(w/h/d)

Mass Approx. 76 g (3 07)

Accessories

AC-LI fiA/Ll 0B AC power adaptor

Power cord (mains lead)

USB cable

NP-FM50 battew pack

A/V connecting cable

"Memoly Stick" (32 MB)

Shoulder s_rap

Lens cap

Lens cap strap

CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-008)

Operating instructions

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

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FINDER/I.CD screen

When shooting still images

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@[]

[] Recording mode indicator (57-61)[] AE LOCK indicator (52)

[] AE/AF lock indicator (20)[] Battery remaining indicator (12)

[] White balance indicator (54)/Mode dial indicator/Flash mode indicator (26)/Red-eye reduction indicator (26)/Hot shoe indicator (63)

[] Date/time indicator (28)/Conversion lens indicator (110)/ISO number indicator (107)

,[].[]

[] Sharpness indicator (107, 108)/Picture effect indicator (62)/Hologram AF indicator (27)

[] Metering modes indicator (51)/NightShot/NightFramingindicator (55)

[] Focus distance indicator (48)

[] Histogram indicator (50)[] Low battery warning indicator

(12)[] AF range finder (46)

[] Spot metering cross hair (51)[] Image size indicator (19)

[] Image quality indicator (31)

[] Recording folder indicator (64)[] Remaining number of recordable

images indicator (32, 104)/Self-diagnosis display (103)

[] Remaining "Memory Stick"capacity indicator

[] Focus range indicator (46)[] EV level indicator (40)

[] Aperture value indicator (44)[] Shutter speed indicator (44)

[] Macro indicator (24)[] Self-timer indicator (25)

[] Light amount warning indicator[] Menu/Guide menu (42)

• Pressing MENU switches {he menu ora/ofE

When shooting movies

[][][]

[] Recording mode indicator (75)

[] AE LOCK indicator (52)

{_ Battery remaining indicator (12){_ White balance indicator (54){_ Conversion lens indicator (110)

{_ Picture effect indicator (62){_ Metering modes indicator (51)/

NightShot/Nig ht Framingindicator (55)

{_ Focus distance indicator (48)Spot metering cross hair (51)

Image size indicator (75)

Recording time [maximumrecordable time] indicator/Self-diagnosis display (103)

{_ Recording folder indicator (64)

{_ Remaining "Memory Stick"capacity indicator

{_] Focus range indicator (46)EV level indicator (49)

Macro indicator (24)

Self-timer indicator (25)AF range finder (46)Menu/Guide menu (42)

• Pressing MENU switches *he menu on/offi

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When playing back still images

[] Recording mode indicator (57-61)[] Protect indicator (70)/

Print (DPOF) mark indicator (72)/Volume indicator (61)

[] Zoom scaling indicator (67)[] Histogram indicator (50)

[] File name (88)[] image size indicator (10)

[] Change folder indicator/Playback folder indicator (66)

[] Recording folder indicator (67,72)

[] Remaining "Memory Stick"capacity indicator

[] Image number/Number ofimages recorded in selectedfolder

[] Recording date of the playbackimage (28)/Menu/Guide menu(42)

When playing back moving

images

[]-

I_# _E£]DELETEIPROTECTIDPOFi

[] image size indicator (76)

[] Recording mode indicator (76)[] Volume indicator (76)/Playback

indicator (76)[] Playback bar (76)

[] Change folder indicator/Playback folder indicator (66)

[] Recording folder indicator (80)

[] image number/Number ofimages recorded in selectedfolder

[] Remaining "Memory Stick"capacity indicator

[] Counter (76)[] Playback image (76)

[] Menu/Guide menu (42)

Page numbers in parentheses indicate thelocation of additional important

nformat on.

Index

AAC power adaptor ....................................... 11, 14

Access lamp ...................................................... t8

AE lock ...............................................................

AF lock ............................................................. 47

AF range ........................................................... 46

Aperture priorgy mode ..................................... 45

Auto adjustment mode ..................................... 20

Auto Focus ................................................. 21, 46

Auto powe)_off function ................................... 15

BButtery pack

battery lifb ............................................ 13, 116

charging ............................................... 11, 115

chalging time ............................................... 12

remaining indicator .............................. 12, 115

Beep/sbutter sound ......................................... I 12

Bracket ............................................................. 53

Brightness

EVF finder ....................................................

image ..................................................... 49, 53

LC D screen ................................................ 112

Burst ................................................................. 59

CCD-ROM .......................................................... 8I

Charging

battery pack ......................................... I1, 115

chargingtime ............................................... 12

Cleaning ......................................................... 113

Clip Motion ..................................................... 57Clock set .......................................................... 16

Computer

copying images ............................... 85, 86, 91

Image Transfer ............................................ 82

ImageMixer ................................................ 84

USB cable ................................................... 84

USB drlver .................................................. 82

Control bt_tton ........................................ 9, I5, 42

Conversion lens ............................................. 110

Copying images ................................... 85, 86, 91

D

Deleting images ......................................... 37, 77

Digital zoom .................................................... 23

DISPLAY ......................................................... 22

DIVIDE ........................................................... 79

DPOF ............................................................... 72

EEdi*ing still images

Print (DPOF) mark ..................................... 72

Protect ......................................................... 70

Resize .......................................................... 72

E-mail .............................................................. 61

Enlarging an image .......................................... 66

EV adjust meat ................................................. 49

EXPANDED FOCUS .............................. 48, 111

Exposure bracket ............................................. 53

FFile

file names .................................................... 88

image file storage destinations .................... 88

Flash

external flash ............................................... 63

FLASH LEVEL ................................ 107, 108

Red-eye reduction ............................... 26, 1I0

selecting a flash mode ................................. 26

FocusingAF lock ....................................................... 47

FOCUS range select function ..................... 46nlanuat focus ............................................... 48

Multipoint AF ............................................. 46

shooting (using auto adjustment mode) 20, 46

Fotdcr

playback folder ........................................... 66

recording fbldet .......................................... 64FORMAT ......................................................... 40

GGIF ............................................................. 57, 89

HHologlanl AF ........................................... 27, 110

Hot shoe ................................................... 63, I I I

IIh. 121

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Ilinage

copying images ............................... 85, 86, 91

file names .................................................... 88

image file storage destinations ................... 88

image quality .............................................. 32

image size ............................. 19, 32, 104, 106

"InfbLITHIUM" battery pack ....................... I 15

Installmion

Image Tmnsfer ............................................ 82

ImageMixer ................................................ 84

USB driver .................................................. 82

ISO ................................................................. I07

JJog dial ............................................................ 43

JPEG .......................................................... 20, 89

LLCD screen .................................................... 112

MManttal exposure mode .................................... 45

Memory Stick

formatting a 'Memory Stick" .................... 40

inserting a 'Memory Stick" ,....................... 18

number of sbootlng images/time ........ 32, 104

Menu settings .......................................... 42, 106

Metering mode

center-welghted metering ........................... 51

tuttiS-pattern metering ................................ 51

spot metering .............................................. 51

Mode dial ............................................... 8, 16, 42

Moisture condensation ................................... 1 I3

Movie

cutting movies ............................................. 79

dele*ing images ........................................... 77

number of images that can be saved or

shooting _ime .................................. 13, 104

shooting images .......................................... 75

viewing images on a scT_en ........................ 76

viewing images on your computer .............. 88

MPEG MOVIE ................................................ 75

MPG ................................................................. 89

Multi Burst ....................................................... 58

NNightFraming ................................................... 56

NightShot ......................................................... 56

NR stow shutter ............................................... 45

NTSC system ........................................... 36, 112

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PAL system .............................................. 36, 112Picture effect .................................................... 62

Powm

AC power adaptor ....................................... 14

battery pack ................................................. 11

off off ........................................................... 15

Pt ecautlons ..................................................... 113

Print (DPOF) malk .......................................... 72

Ptotect .............................................................. 70

QQuick Review .................................................. 21

RRed-eye reduction .................................... 26, 110

RESET button .......................................... 92, 103

Resize ............................................................... 72

Rotate ............................................................... 69

SScene Selection (SCN) .................................... 29

Self-diagnosis display .................................... 103

Self-timer ......................................................... 25

Setting

date and time ............................................... 16

image quality ............................................... 32

image size ..................................... 19, 32, 104

menu items .......................................... 42, 106

SET UP items ...................................... 42, I 10

SHARPNESS ......................................... 107, 108

Shoo*ing mode

auto adjustment mode ................................. 20

Bracket ........................................................ 53

Burst ............................................................ 59

Clip Motion ................................................. 57

E-mail .......................................................... 61

movie ........................................................... 75

Multi Burst .................................................. 58

TIFF ............................................................ 60

Voice ........................................................... 61

Shutter speed priority mode ............................. 44

Slide show ........................................................ 68

StdlimageshootingEVadiastment.............................................49imagesize....................................................19meteringmode.............................................51numberofsho_ingimages.................32,104pictureeffect................................................62SceneSelection............................................29shootingclose-ups(Mac_).........................24superimposing_egateandtime.................28usingatttoadjustmentmode........................20usingtheflash..............................................26usingthesel_timer......................................25usingthezoom.............................................23WhiteBalance.............................................5,I

Stillimageviewingdelete...........................................................37indexscreen.................................................34playbackzoom.............................................67rotate............................................................69singleimagescreen.....................................33slideshow....................................................68viewingimagesonascreen.........................33viewingimagesonaTVscreen...................35viewlngimagesonyotll"compttter..............gg

Superimposingthedateandtime.....................28

VViewing images on a screen ...................... 33, 76

Viewing images on your computer .................. 88Voice ................................................................ 61

WWarnings and notice messages ...................... I01

White Balance ................................................. 54

ZZoolt_

digital zoom ........................................ 23, 110

pl_yback zoom ............................................ 67

using tile zoom feature ................................ 23

TTIFF .................................................................. 60

Trimming .......................................................... 67

TV color system ............................................... 35

UUSB ............................................................ 81,85

Using your c_mera _broad ................................ 14

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