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A Finder
Self-timer/recording lamp (red)
AE lock lamp (green)
Strobe charge lamp (orange)
AE lock lamp (green)
Strobe charge lamp (orange)
B
(flash) button
C
(MACRO) button (43)
D PROGRAM AE button (43)
E VOLUME +/– button
F LCD ON/OFF button
E VOLUME +/– button
F LCD ON/OFF button
Set to OFF to save the battery
when using the finder.
when using the finder.
G LCD screen
H Control button
H Control button
I Speaker
J DISPLAY button
K Zoom button
L Hook for wrist strap
M A/V OUT jack (50)
J DISPLAY button
K Zoom button
L Hook for wrist strap
M A/V OUT jack (50)
Audio output is monaural.
N Battery eject lever (8)
O Battery/“Memory Stick” cover
P Access lamp (14)
Q USB jack (mini-B) (26) (27)
R Jack cover
S DC IN jack (9) (11)
O Battery/“Memory Stick” cover
P Access lamp (14)
Q USB jack (mini-B) (26) (27)
R Jack cover
S DC IN jack (9) (11)
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Attaching the wrist strap
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Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FS11 battery pack* (S
series). You cannot use any other battery pack.
series). You cannot use any other battery pack.
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the battery eject lever upward,
and remove the battery pack.
and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.
* What is “InfoLITHIUM”?
“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery
consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the
“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery
consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the
mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
1
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2
Install the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment
as illustrated.
Insert the battery pack with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment
as illustrated.
3
Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Battery eject lever
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Charging the battery pack
You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn
off your camera before charging.
off your camera before charging.
After charging
Remove the AC power adaptor.
Battery remaining indicator
The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still
record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and
the operating environment.
Charging at a room temperature of 50°F to 86°F (10°C to 30°C) is recommended.
record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and
the operating environment.
Charging at a room temperature of 50°F to 86°F (10°C to 30°C) is recommended.
1
Insert the battery pack into your camera.
2
Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the
DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
3
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (mains).
The battery indicator in the display window flashes when charging begins.
When the battery indicator stops flashing,
then to a wall outlet (mains).
The battery indicator in the display window flashes when charging begins.
When the battery indicator stops flashing,
normal charge is completed. For
full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the
battery pack inserted for about one hour after normal charge is completed until
the battery remaining indicator and “FULL” is displayed alternately in the
display window.
battery pack inserted for about one hour after normal charge is completed until
the battery remaining indicator and “FULL” is displayed alternately in the
display window.
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor
Jack cover
To the wall outlet (mains)
Battery pack (S series)
Power cord
(mains lead)
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NP-FS11 battery pack
When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the
operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the
battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take
care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the
battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take
care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-
LS1A AC power adaptor.
LS1A AC power adaptor.
STILL mode recording*
STILL mode playback**
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C), 640
with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C), 640
×
480 image
size and in NORMAL recording mode. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time
when you use a normally charged battery pack.
when you use a normally charged battery pack.
∗
Recording at about 4-second intervals
∗∗
Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals
MOVIE mode recording
Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a
temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160
temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160
×
112 image size. Numbers in parentheses
indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack
Full charge (min.)
Normal charge (min.)
NP-FS11 (supplied)
180
130
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
NP-FS11 (supplied)
Battery life (min.)
Number of images
LCD screen ON
70 (65)
1300 (1200)
LCD screen OFF
90 (85)
1700 (1600)
NP-FS11 (supplied)
Battery life (min.)
Number of images
LCD screen ON
105 (100)
2000 (1900)
NP-FS11 (supplied)
LCD screen OFF (min.) LCD screen ON (min.)
Continuous recording
110 (100)
85 (75)
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Notes
• The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low
• The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low
temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom.
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The figures in the table are a guide when you
continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”
• “----” appears in the display window until the battery usable time is calculated.
• During charging, the indicators in the display window may not appear correctly or may flash in
• During charging, the indicators in the display window may not appear correctly or may flash in
the following cases.
— When the battery pack is not installed correctly.
— When the battery pack has malfunctioned.
— When the battery pack is not installed correctly.
— When the battery pack has malfunctioned.
• When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery
remaining time to appear.
• If the power may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack
has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the
battery remaining indicator is correct.
battery remaining indicator is correct.
• Use the AC power adaptor near the wall outlet (mains). If any trouble occurs while using the
camera, immediately unplug the power cord from the wall outlet (mains) to cut off the power.
• Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause
malfunction.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water.
• When the battery pack will not be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and
• When the battery pack will not be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and
use it in PLAY mode until it completely discharges. Keep the battery pack in a cool place.
• Battery life will be shorter when you record with the LCD screen ON. We recommend that you
turn the LCD screen OFF.
Using the AC power adaptor
1
Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the
DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
2
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (mains).
then to a wall outlet (mains).
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor
Jack cover
To the wall outlet (mains)
Power cord
(mains lead)
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Setting the date and time
When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on the power.
The POWER lamp lights up.
The POWER lamp lights up.
2
Press v on the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3
Select [SETUP] with B on the control button,
then press the center z.
then press the center z.
Control button
POWER switch
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To cancel the date and time setting
Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
Auto power-off function
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To use the camera again,
slide the POWER switch to turn on the camera again.
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To use the camera again,
slide the POWER switch to turn on the camera again.
4
Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the
center z.
center z.
5
Select the desired date display format with
v
v
/V on the control button, then press the
center z.
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]
(month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]
(month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
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Select the year, month, day, hour or minute
item you want to set with b/B on the control
button.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
item you want to set with b/B on the control
button.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
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Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press
the center z to enter it.
After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item.
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step
the center z to enter it.
After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item.
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step
5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
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Select [ENTER] with B on the control button,
then press the center z at the desired
moment to begin clock movement.
The date and time are entered.
then press the center z at the desired
moment to begin clock movement.
The date and time are entered.
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Inserting the “Memory Stick”
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Notes
• If you do not insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, a message such as “MEMORY
• If you do not insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, a message such as “MEMORY
STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
• Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.
• You cannot record or edit images on a “Memory Stick” if the erasure prevention switch is set to
• You cannot record or edit images on a “Memory Stick” if the erasure prevention switch is set to
the LOCK position.
1
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2
Insert the “Memory Stick.”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery
compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery
compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
3
Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Removing the “Memory Stick”
Access lamp
Erasure prevention switch
Connector
Label space
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Basic operations
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Recording
Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
To record still images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a
“Memory Stick.”
To record still images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a
“Memory Stick.”
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Exposure and focus are automatically adjusted.
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When the AE lock indicator
z
changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to
focus on (dark or no contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter and
focus again, and be sure to check the picture after recording.
focus again, and be sure to check the picture after recording.
If you skip step 2 and press the shutter fully down
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”.
You cannot record an image when:
You cannot record an image when:
— The recording conditions require a flash and the strobe charge lamp (page 17) is
flashing.
1
Set the MODE selector to STILL.
2
Press and hold the shutter button halfway
down and check the image.
While the AE lock indicator
down and check the image.
While the AE lock indicator
z
(green) is flashing
rapidly, the image freezes momentarily, but is not
yet recorded. When the camera finishes the
automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator
yet recorded. When the camera finishes the
automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator
z
stops flashing rapidly and lights up.**
The camera is ready for recording.
To cancel the recording, release the shutter button.
The camera is ready for recording.
To cancel the recording, release the shutter button.
3
Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the next image.
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the next image.
POWER switch
AE lock indicator
Remaining memory
capacity indicator
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The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”
See pages 39 to 42.
Notes
• Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating.
• While the image is being recorded on the “Memory Stick,” do not shake or strike the camera.
• Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating.
• While the image is being recorded on the “Memory Stick,” do not shake or strike the camera.
Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick.”
• When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but this does
not affect the recorded image.
Hold the camera so that your fingers do not block the flash when recording images.
Holding the camera correctly
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Press LCD ON/OFF to turn off the LCD screen.
Indicators on the finder
Notes
• When recording a subject closer than 3 1/4 feet (1 m), record using the LCD screen. When
• When recording a subject closer than 3 1/4 feet (1 m), record using the LCD screen. When
recording images with the finder, the positions of the finder and the lens differ, so the recording
range may be slightly offset.
range may be slightly offset.
• You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the menu settings.
You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen
(page 33) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording
mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with b/B on the
control button and then press the center z. You can also delete the image first by
selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and
pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with v/V on the control button and
pressing the center z.
(page 33) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording
mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with b/B on the
control button and then press the center z. You can also delete the image first by
selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and
pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with v/V on the control button and
pressing the center z.
Recording images with the finder
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)
LCD ON/OFF
Recording lamp (red)
AE lock lamp (green)
Strobe charge lamp (orange)
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The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens
portion while it is operating.
portion while it is operating.
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side: About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) or more
T side: About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 43.
T side: About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 43.
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3
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Using digital zoom
• The maximum zoom magnification is 6
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• Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 37).
Notes
• Zoom does not work while recording moving images.
• Digital zoom does not work for moving images.
• Digitally zoomed images do not appear in the finder. Check these images using the LCD
• Zoom does not work while recording moving images.
• Digital zoom does not work for moving images.
• Digitally zoomed images do not appear in the finder. Check these images using the LCD
screen.
Using the zoom feature
T side: for telephoto (subject appears
closer)
closer)
Zoom button
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away)
farther away)
The T side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.
digital zooming zone.
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Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 67 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
See page 67 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
Notes
• You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced
• You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced
operations.
• The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button.
you press the shutter button.
Select
(self-timer) indicator on the menu bar with v/V/b/B on the control button,
then press the center z. The
(self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and
about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded. The self-
timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released.
timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released.
LCD screen indicators during recording
Using the self-timer
DISPLAY
Control button
Shutter button
Self-timer lamp
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The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes
when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the
when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the
(flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Each time you press the
(flash), the indicator changes as follows.
(No indicator)
t t t
t (No indicator)
Auto red-eye reduction: The flash strobes before recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon.
Forced flash:
The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
brightness.
No flash:
The flash does not strobe.
You can change the brightness of the flash (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings
(page 37).
(page 37).
Notes
• The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 1 5/8 feet to 7 1/2 feet (0.5 m to
• The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 1 5/8 feet to 7 1/2 feet (0.5 m to
2.3 m) when set to the W side, or 1 5/8 feet to 3 7/8 feet (0.5 m to 1.2 m) when set to the T side.
• Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on
individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or
other conditions.
other conditions.
• The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
• When you record images in a dark place with the camera set to
• When you record images in a dark place with the camera set to
(no flash), the shutter speed
becomes slow, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent shaking.
Recording images with the flash
(flash)
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Recording moving images
Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format.
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a
“Memory Stick.”
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a
“Memory Stick.”
See pages 18 and 19.
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 67 for a detailed description of the
indicators.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 67 for a detailed description of the
indicators.
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Set the MODE selector to MOVIE.
2
Press the shutter button fully down.
“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on
the “Memory Stick.”
“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on
the “Memory Stick.”
If you press the shutter button once
The image and sound are recorded for five seconds. You can change the
recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings
(page 36).
recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings
(page 36).
If you hold the shutter button down
The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up
to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu setting is set to
[320 (HQ)]/[320
to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu setting is set to
[320 (HQ)]/[320
×
240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 36).
Zooming or using the self-timer, etc.
LCD screen indicators during recording
POWER switch
DISPLAY
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Playing back still images
When the menu bar is not displayed
You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control button.
Notes
• You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other
• You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other
equipment.
• You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be
recorded with this camera.
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 68 for a detailed description of the indicators.
See page 68 for a detailed description of the indicators.
1
Set the MODE selector to PLAY.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
2
Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD
screen.
screen.
3
Select the desired still image with the
control button.
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B"
on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control
button.
"b: To display the preceding image.
B": To display the next image.
control button.
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B"
on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control
button.
"b: To display the preceding image.
B": To display the next image.
LCD screen indicators during still image playback
POWER switch
DISPLAY
B
Playback
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