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Enlarging a part of
the still image (Zoom
and trimming)
the still image (Zoom
and trimming)
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY.
PLAY.
2
Display the image to be
enlarged.
enlarged.
3
Zoom in/out the image with
the zoom lever.
the zoom lever.
The zoom scaling indicator
appears on the LCD screen.
appears on the LCD screen.
4
Press the control button
repeatedly to select the
desired part of the image.
repeatedly to select the
desired part of the image.
v: The image moves downward
V: The image moves upward
b: The image moves rightward
B: The image moves leftward
To return to the normal size
Zoom out with the zoom lever until the
zoom scaling indicator (
zoom scaling indicator (
×1.1)
disappears from the screen, or simply
press
press
z.
To record an enlarged image
(trimming)
1Enlarge the image.
(trimming)
1Enlarge the image.
2Press the shutter button. The image
is recorded at 640×480 size, then the
display returns to the image display
before enlargement.
is recorded at 640×480 size, then the
display returns to the image display
before enlargement.
2,4
1
3
Notes
•
You cannot trim images recorded in TEXT
mode or uncompressed images.
mode or uncompressed images.
•
The maximum zoom magnification is 5
×
the original image, regardless of the image
size.
size.
•
The picture quality of trimmed images
may deteriorate.
may deteriorate.
•
The original picture remains even after
trimming.
trimming.
•
The trimmed image is recorded as the
newest file.
newest file.
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Rotating a still image
(ROTATE)
(ROTATE)
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY.
PLAY.
2
Display the image to rotate.
3
Select [FILE] and then
[ROTATE] from the menu.
[ROTATE] from the menu.
4
Rotate the image clockwise
or counterclockwise
,
then select [RETURN].
Notes
•
You may not be able to rotate images
recorded with other equipment.
recorded with other equipment.
•
Also, when viewing images on a personal
computer, the image rotation information
may not be reflected depending on the
application software.
computer, the image rotation information
may not be reflected depending on the
application software.
•
You cannot rotate protected or
uncompressed images, or images recorded
in TEXT mode.
uncompressed images, or images recorded
in TEXT mode.
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1
Playing back the
images in order
(SLIDE SHOW)
images in order
(SLIDE SHOW)
This function is useful for checking the
recorded images or for presentations,
etc.
recorded images or for presentations,
etc.
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY.
PLAY.
2
Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE
SHOW] from the menu.
SHOW] from the menu.
Set the following items.
INTERVAL
1 min (one minute), 30 sec
(30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds),
5 sec (5 seconds), 3 sec
(3 seconds)
(30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds),
5 sec (5 seconds), 3 sec
(3 seconds)
REPEAT
ON: Plays back images in a
continuous loop until
[RETURN] is selected.
[RETURN] is selected.
OFF: After all images have been
played back, the slide show
ends.
ends.
3
Select [START] with the
control button.
control button.
The slide show begins.
To cancel the slide show
Select [CANCEL] in step
2
or
3
.
To skip to the next/previous
image during slide show
playback
image during slide show
playback
Select
"b
/
B"
at the lower left of the
LCD screen.
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Note
The [INTERVAL] setting time is
approximate, and may vary depending on
the played back image size or other factors.
approximate, and may vary depending on
the played back image size or other factors.
Viewing images on a
TV screen
TV screen
Before connecting your camera, be
sure to turn off the TV.
sure to turn off the TV.
1
Connect the A/V connecting
cable to the A/V OUT jack of
your camera and to the
audio/video input jacks of the
TV.
cable to the A/V OUT jack of
your camera and to the
audio/video input jacks of the
TV.
If your TV has stereo type audio
input jacks, connect the audio plug
of the A/V connecting cable to the
Lch jack.
input jacks, connect the audio plug
of the A/V connecting cable to the
Lch jack.
2
Turn on the TV, then start
playback on your camera.
playback on your camera.
The playback image appears on
the TV screen.
the TV screen.
Note
You cannot use a TV that has an antenna
(aerial) connector only.
(aerial) connector only.
to A/V OUT jack
Set the TV/VIDEO
switch to “VIDEO.”
switch to “VIDEO.”
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
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B Editing
Preventing accidental
erasure (PROTECT)
erasure (PROTECT)
The
- (protect) indicator appears on
protected images.
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY, then display the image
to protect.
PLAY, then display the image
to protect.
2
Select [FILE], [PROTECT],
and then [ON] from the menu.
and then [ON] from the menu.
The displayed image is protected
and
and
- appears.
To release protection
Select [OFF] in step
2
.
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY, then display the INDEX
screen.
PLAY, then display the INDEX
screen.
2
Select [FILE], [PROTECT],
and then [ALL] or [SELECT]
from the menu.
and then [ALL] or [SELECT]
from the menu.
3
When you select [ALL]
Select [ON].
All the images recorded in
“Memory Stick” are protected.
All the images recorded in
“Memory Stick” are protected.
When you select [SELECT]
Select all the images to protect
with the control button, then select
[ENTER].
with the control button, then select
[ENTER].
In single mode
In INDEX mode
1,2,3
1
The selected images are protected.
To release protection
If you selected [ALL] in step
2
, select
[OFF]. If you selected [SELECT] in
step
step
2
, select the images to unprotect
with the control button, then select
[ENTER].
[ENTER].
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Deleting images
(DELETE)
(DELETE)
You cannot delete protected files.
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY, then display the image
to delete.
PLAY, then display the image
to delete.
2
Select [DELETE] and then
[OK] from the menu.
[OK] from the menu.
The image is deleted.
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY, then display the INDEX
screen.
PLAY, then display the INDEX
screen.
2
Select [DELETE] and then
[ALL] or [SELECT] from the
menu.
[ALL] or [SELECT] from the
menu.
3
When you select [ALL]
Select [ENTER].
All unprotected images are
deleted.
All unprotected images are
deleted.
When you select [SELECT]
Select all the images to delete with
the control button, then select
[ENTER].
the control button, then select
[ENTER].
In single mode
In INDEX mode
1,2,3
1
The
(delete) indicator appears
on the selected images and these
images are deleted.
images are deleted.
To cancel deleting
Select [CANCEL] in step
2
or
3
.
Note
If there are files on the “Memory Stick” with
names having the same last 4 digits as the
file name of the image to be deleted, these
files are also deleted at the same time.
names having the same last 4 digits as the
file name of the image to be deleted, these
files are also deleted at the same time.
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Changing the
recorded still image
size (RESIZE)
recorded still image
size (RESIZE)
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY and display the image
to resize.
PLAY and display the image
to resize.
2
Select [TOOL] and then
[RESIZE] from the menu.
[RESIZE] from the menu.
3
Select the desired image
size.
size.
2240×1680, 1856×1392,
1280×960, 640×480
The changed image is recorded,
then the display returns to the
image display before resizing.
1280×960, 640×480
The changed image is recorded,
then the display returns to the
image display before resizing.
To return to the original size
Select [CANCEL] in step
3
.
Notes
•
You cannot change the size of images
recorded in TEXT mode or uncompressed
images.
recorded in TEXT mode or uncompressed
images.
•
When you change from a small size to a
large size, the picture quality deteriorates.
large size, the picture quality deteriorates.
•
The original image is retained even after
resizing.
resizing.
•
The resized image is recorded as the
newest file.
newest file.
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Copying images
(COPY)
(COPY)
You can copy images to another
“Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick.”
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY, then display the image
to copy.
PLAY, then display the image
to copy.
2
Select [TOOL], [COPY], and
then [OK] from the menu.
then [OK] from the menu.
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
appears.
appears.
3
When “CHANGE MEMORY
STICK” appears, eject the
“Memory Stick.”
STICK” appears, eject the
“Memory Stick.”
“INSERT MEMORY STICK”
appears.
appears.
4
Insert the “Memory Stick” on
which to copy the image.
which to copy the image.
“RECORDING” appears. When
copying is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].
copying is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].
To copy the image to
another “Memory Stick”
another “Memory Stick”
Select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps
3
and
4
.
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Set the MODE selector to
PLAY, then display the INDEX
screen.
PLAY, then display the INDEX
screen.
2
Select [TOOL], [COPY], and
then [SELECT] from the
menu.
then [SELECT] from the
menu.
3
Select the image to copy.
The
(select) indicator appears
on the image.
4
Select [ENTER].
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
appears.
appears.
5
When “CHANGE MEMORY
STICK” is displayed, eject the
“Memory Stick.”
STICK” is displayed, eject the
“Memory Stick.”
“INSERT MEMORY STICK”
appears.
appears.
6
Insert another “Memory
Stick.”
Stick.”
“RECORDING” appears. When
copying is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].
copying is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].
To copy the image to
another “Memory Stick”
another “Memory Stick”
Select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps
5
and
6
.
To cancel copying part-way
Change the MODE selector setting or
turn off the power.
turn off the power.
In INDEX mode
1,2,3,4
1
Notes
•
You cannot copy uncompressed images.
•
You cannot copy images that are bigger
than 5 MB at once. If “NOT ENOUGH
MEMORY” appears or
than 5 MB at once. If “NOT ENOUGH
MEMORY” appears or
flashes on the
INDEX screen, cancel some images to
copy and try again.
copy and try again.
•
After “COMPLETE” appears, if you
exchange the “Memory Stick” without
selecting “EXIT,” the same image is
copied again.
exchange the “Memory Stick” without
selecting “EXIT,” the same image is
copied again.
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Selecting still images
to print (PRINT MARK)
to print (PRINT MARK)
You can mark a print mark on still
images recorded with your camera.
This mark is convenient when you
have images printed at a shop that
conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) standard.
images recorded with your camera.
This mark is convenient when you
have images printed at a shop that
conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) standard.
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY and display the image
you want to print.
PLAY and display the image
you want to print.
2
Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
and then [ON] from the menu.
and then [ON] from the menu.
The
(print) mark is displayed
on the image.
To unmark the print mark
Select [OFF] in step
2
.
1
Set the MODE selector to
PLAY, then display the INDEX
screen.
PLAY, then display the INDEX
screen.
2
Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
and then [SELECT] from the
menu.
and then [SELECT] from the
menu.
3
Select the images to mark
with the control button.
with the control button.
In single mode
In INDEX mode
1,2,3,4
1
4
Select [ENTER].
of the selected images change
from green to white.
To unmark selected print
marks
marks
Select the images to unmark in step
3
with the control button, then select
[ENTER].
[ENTER].
To unmark all the print
marks
marks
Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
[ALL] and then [OFF] from the menu.
[ALL] and then [OFF] from the menu.
of all images are unmarked.
Notes
•
You cannot mark moving images or images
recorded in TEXT mode.
recorded in TEXT mode.
•
If you mark an image recorded in TIFF
mode with a print mark, only the
uncompressed image is printed, and the
JPEG image recorded at the same time is
not printed.
mode with a print mark, only the
uncompressed image is printed, and the
JPEG image recorded at the same time is
not printed.
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Additional information
Precautions
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning
cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust,
etc.
cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust,
etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the
surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent
such as thinner, alcohol or benzene as this
may damage the finish or the casing.
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the
surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent
such as thinner, alcohol or benzene as this
may damage the finish or the casing.
After using your camera at the
seashore or other dusty locations
seashore or other dusty locations
Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the
salty air may corrode the metal fittings or
dust may enter the inside of your camera,
causing a malfunction.
salty air may corrode the metal fittings or
dust may enter the inside of your camera,
causing a malfunction.
Your camera is designed for use between the
temperatures of 32°F and 104°F (0°C and
40°C). Recording in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
temperatures of 32°F and 104°F (0°C and
40°C). Recording in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. Should this occur, the
camera will not operate properly.
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. Should this occur, the
camera will not operate properly.
Moisture condensation occurs
easily when:
•
easily when:
•
The camera is brought from a cold location
such as a ski slope into a warmly heated
room.
such as a ski slope into a warmly heated
room.
•
The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
How to prevent moisture
condensation
condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold place
to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic
bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the
new location over a period of time (about an
hour).
to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic
bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the
new location over a period of time (about an
hour).
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to record with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be unable
to record clear images.
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to record with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be unable
to record clear images.
•
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet
(mains) when you are not using the unit for
a long time.
(mains) when you are not using the unit for
a long time.
•
To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
pull it out by the plug. Never pull the
power cord (mains lead) itself.
pull it out by the plug. Never pull the
power cord (mains lead) itself.
•
Do not operate the unit with a damaged
cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
•
Do not bend the power cord (mains lead)
forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This
will damage the cord and may cause fire or
electrical shock.
forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This
will damage the cord and may cause fire or
electrical shock.
•
Prevent metallic objects from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short
may occur and the unit may be damaged.
contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short
may occur and the unit may be damaged.
•
Always keep metal contacts clean.
•
Do not disassemble the unit.
•
Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the
unit.
unit.
•
While the unit is in use, particularly during
charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM reception and
video operation are disturbed.
charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM reception and
video operation are disturbed.
•
The unit becomes warm during use. This is
not a malfunction.
not a malfunction.
•
Do not place the unit in locations that are:
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Vibrating
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Vibrating
On cleaning
Note on operating
temperature
temperature
On moisture condensation
On AC power adaptor
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“Memory Stick”, ,
“MagicGate
Memory Stick” and
are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
“MagicGate” and
are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Using your camera
abroad
abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in any
country or area with the supplied
battery charger within 100 V to 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Use the supplied AC
power adaptor
country or area with the supplied
battery charger within 100 V to 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Use the supplied AC
power adaptor
[a]
, if necessary,
depending on the design of the wall
outlet (mains)
outlet (mains)
[b]
.
Watching the playback picture on
TV
TV
If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, you need a TV having
a video input jack and a video
connecting cable.
The color system of the TV must be
the same as that of your digital still
camera. TV color systems differ from
country to country. Check the
following list:
picture on a TV, you need a TV having
a video input jack and a video
connecting cable.
The color system of the TV must be
the same as that of your digital still
camera. TV color systems differ from
country to country. Check the
following list:
NTSC system countries
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,
Central America, Chile, Columbia,
Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Central America, Chile, Columbia,
Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system countries
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system country
Brazil
PAL-N system countries
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system countries
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France,
Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic,
Ukraine, etc.
Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic,
Ukraine, etc.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should
your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:
your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:
ss:ss)
appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 63).
Symptom
Cause and/or Solution
Your camera does not
work.
work.
•
You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
t Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 9).
t Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 9).
•
The battery level is low (the
E indicator appears
on the LCD screen).
t Charge the battery pack (page 9).
t Charge the battery pack (page 9).
•
The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.
t Connect it firmly to the battery terminal of your
t Connect it firmly to the battery terminal of your
camera and a wall outlet (mains) (page 12).
•
The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
t Disconnect and then reconnect all power
properly.
t Disconnect and then reconnect all power
sources after one minute. Then turn the power
on by sliding the POWER switch to the right
and check that the camera works properly.
on by sliding the POWER switch to the right
and check that the camera works properly.
Your camera cannot
record images.
record images.
•
The MODE selector is set to PLAY.
t Set it to MOVIE or STILL (pages 16, 21).
t Set it to MOVIE or STILL (pages 16, 21).
•
No “Memory Stick” has been inserted into your
camera.
t Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 15).
camera.
t Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 15).
•
The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set
to LOCK.
t Set it to the recording position.
to LOCK.
t Set it to the recording position.
The picture is out of focus.
•
Your camera is not in macro recording mode when
you shoot a subject that is about 13/16 to
9 7/8 inches (2 to 25 cm) away from the lens.
t Set the macro recording mode (page 40).
you shoot a subject that is about 13/16 to
9 7/8 inches (2 to 25 cm) away from the lens.
t Set the macro recording mode (page 40).
t Set the zoom lever to set to the W side.
The resizing function does
not work.
not work.
•
You cannot resize moving images and text images.
You cannot display a print
mark.
mark.
•
You cannot display print marks on moving images
and text images.
and text images.
The picture is noisy.
•
Your camera is placed near a TV or other
equipment that uses strong magnets.
t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.
equipment that uses strong magnets.
t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.
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•
Use only the specified charger with the
charging function.
charging function.
•
To prevent accident from a short circuit, do
not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
•
Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•
Never expose the battery pack to
temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as
in a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as
in a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
•
Keep the battery pack dry.
•
Do not expose the battery pack to any
mechanical shock.
mechanical shock.
•
Do not disassemble nor modify the battery
pack.
pack.
•
Install the battery pack to the camera
securely.
securely.
•
Charging while some capacity remains
does not affect the original battery
capacity.
does not affect the original battery
capacity.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camera
and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
This camera has an internal rechargeable
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of whether
the power is on or off. This rechargeable
button battery is constantly charged as long
as you are using the camera. However, if
you use the camera for only short periods it
discharges gradually, and if you do not use
the camera at all for about half a year it
becomes completely discharged. In this
case, be sure to charge this rechargeable
button battery before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of whether
the power is on or off. This rechargeable
button battery is constantly charged as long
as you are using the camera. However, if
you use the camera for only short periods it
discharges gradually, and if you do not use
the camera at all for about half a year it
becomes completely discharged. In this
case, be sure to charge this rechargeable
button battery before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
Charging method
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains)
with the AC power adaptor/charger, or
install a charged battery pack, and leave the
camera for 24 hours or more with the
POWER switch set to OFF.
with the AC power adaptor/charger, or
install a charged battery pack, and leave the
camera for 24 hours or more with the
POWER switch set to OFF.
On “Memory Sticks”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
“Memory Stick” is specially designed for
exchanging and sharing digital data among
“Memory Stick” compatible products.
Because it is removable, “Memory Stick”
can also be used for external data storage.
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
“Memory Stick” is specially designed for
exchanging and sharing digital data among
“Memory Stick” compatible products.
Because it is removable, “Memory Stick”
can also be used for external data storage.
There are two types of “Memory Sticks”:
general “Memory Sticks” and “MagicGate
Memory Sticks” that are equipped with the
MagicGate* copyright protection
technology.
You can use both types of “Memory Stick”
with your camera. However, because your
camera does not support the MagicGate
standards, data recorded with your camera is
not subject to MagicGate copyright
protection.
general “Memory Sticks” and “MagicGate
Memory Sticks” that are equipped with the
MagicGate* copyright protection
technology.
You can use both types of “Memory Stick”
with your camera. However, because your
camera does not support the MagicGate
standards, data recorded with your camera is
not subject to MagicGate copyright
protection.
∗
MagicGate is copyright protection
technology that uses encryption
technology.
technology that uses encryption
technology.
Notes
•
Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while
reading or writing data.
reading or writing data.
•
Data may be damaged if:
— you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn
— you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn
off your camera while reading or
writing data.
writing data.
— you use the “Memory Stick” in a
location subject to the effects of static
electricity or noise.
electricity or noise.
•
Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
supplied label on the labeling position.
•
Attach the label so that it does not stick out
from the proper attachment location.
from the proper attachment location.
•
When you carry or store the “Memory
Stick,” put it in its supplied case.
Stick,” put it in its supplied case.
•
Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
•
Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory
Stick.”
Stick.”
•
Do not disassemble or modify the
“Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick.”
•
Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get
wet.
wet.
On battery pack
On internal rechargeable
button battery
button battery
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The picture is too dark.
•
You are shooting a subject with a light source
behind the subject.
t Adjust the exposure (page 43).
behind the subject.
t Adjust the exposure (page 43).
t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (page
36).
The flash does not work.
•
The flash is set to
.
t Set the flash to auto (no indicator),
or
(page 19).
•
PROGRAM AE is set to the Twilight, Twilight
plus, or Landscape mode.
t Cancel the mode (page 41) or set the flash to
plus, or Landscape mode.
t Cancel the mode (page 41) or set the flash to
.
•
The MODE selector is set to MOVIE.
t Set it to STILL.
t Set it to STILL.
•
The flash is not popped up.
t Pop up the flash (page 19).
t Pop up the flash (page 19).
The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.
recorded incorrectly.
•
The date and time are not set correctly.
t Set the correct date and time (page 13).
t Set the correct date and time (page 13).
Vertical streaks appear
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.
•
The smear phenomenon is happening.
t This is not a malfunction.
t This is not a malfunction.
The battery life is short.
•
You are recording/playing back images under
extremely cold temperatures.
extremely cold temperatures.
•
The battery pack is not charged enough.
t Charge the battery pack fully.
t Charge the battery pack fully.
•
The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page
11).
The battery remaining
indicator is incorrect.
indicator is incorrect.
•
You have used the camera for a long time in an
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
•
The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page
11).
•
The battery pack is discharged.
t Install a charged battery pack (pages 9, 11).
t Install a charged battery pack (pages 9, 11).
Sufficient battery
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.
t Fully charge the battery pack (page 9).
The zoom does not work.
•
PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.
t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 41).
t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 41).
Symptom
Cause and/or Solution
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Digital zoom does not
function.
function.
•
You cannot use digital zoom to record moving
pictures.
pictures.
Your camera cannot play
back images.
back images.
•
The MODE selector is set to STILL or MOVIE.
t Set it to PLAY (pages 22, 23).
t Set it to PLAY (pages 22, 23).
The image and sound are
interfered by noise when
you play back an image on
a personal computer.
interfered by noise when
you play back an image on
a personal computer.
•
You are playing back the file directly from the
“Memory Stick.”
t Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal
“Memory Stick.”
t Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal
computer and then play back the file from the
hard disk (page 28).
hard disk (page 28).
The image cannot be
played back on a personal
computer.
played back on a personal
computer.
t Consult the personal computer or software
manufacturer.
Your camera cannot delete
an image.
an image.
•
The image is protected.
t Cancel the protection (page 50).
t Cancel the protection (page 50).
The power turns off
suddenly.
suddenly.
•
With the MODE selector set to STILL or MOVIE,
if you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery.
t Turn on the camera.
if you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery.
t Turn on the camera.
•
The battery is discharged.
t Replace it with a charged battery.
t Replace it with a charged battery.
The image does not
appear on the TV screen.
appear on the TV screen.
•
The video output signal setting of your camera is
incorrect.
t Change the setting (page 36).
incorrect.
t Change the setting (page 36).
A file error occurs when
you play back a file.
you play back a file.
•
The image size is larger than 2240×1680.
t Use an image size of 2240×1680 or smaller.
t Use an image size of 2240×1680 or smaller.
The PROGRAM AE
function does not work.
function does not work.
•
The camera is set to text mode.
t Cancel text mode (page 39).
t Cancel text mode (page 39).
The LCD screen freezes
momentarily.
momentarily.
•
This is a characteristic of the system and is not a
malfunction.
malfunction.
Symptom
Cause and/or Solution
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Your personal computer
does not recognize your
camera.
does not recognize your
camera.
•
The camera is turned off.
t Turn on the camera.
t Turn on the camera.
•
The battery level is low.
t Use the AC power adaptor/charger (page 12).
t Use the AC power adaptor/charger (page 12).
•
The USB cable is not connected firmly.
t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again
t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again
firmly. Make sure that “PC MODE” is displayed
on the LCD screen (page 26).
on the LCD screen (page 26).
•
The USB connectors on your personal computer are
connected to other equipment besides the keyboard,
the mouse, and your camera.
t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones
connected to other equipment besides the keyboard,
the mouse, and your camera.
t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones
connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your
camera (page 25).
camera (page 25).
Symptom
Cause and/or Solution
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Warning and notice messages
Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions
in the following list.
in the following list.
Message
Meaning
NO MEMORY STICK
No “Memory Stick” has been inserted.
SYSTEM ERROR
Turn the power off and on again.
MEMORY STICK ERROR
The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be
used with your camera, or is damaged.
used with your camera, or is damaged.
FORMAT ERROR
Failed to format the “Memory Stick.”
MEMORY STICK LOCKED
The write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick” is set to the LOCK position.
Stick” is set to the LOCK position.
NO MEMORY SPACE
The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
full, and you cannot record or copy
images.
full, and you cannot record or copy
images.
NO FILE
No image has been recorded on the
“Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick.”
FILE ERROR
An error occurred while playing back the
image.
image.
FILE PROTECT
The image is protected against erasure.
for “InfoLITHIUM” battery only
The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM”
type.
type.
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY
The images you want to copy are too big
to copy with your camera.
to copy with your camera.
DIRECTORY ERROR
A directory with the same name already
exists.
exists.
IMAGE SIZE OVER
You are playing back an image of a size
that cannot be played back with your
camera.
that cannot be played back with your
camera.
INVALID OPERATION
You are playing back a file that was
created on equipment other than your
camera.
created on equipment other than your
camera.
E
The battery level is low or zero.
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The image is protected.
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