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Clear the menu (page 39), then press the control button V (
). 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 and the beep sounds after
you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer
recording, press the control button V (
button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after
you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer
recording, press the control button V (
) again.
The factory setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically
strobes when the surroundings is dark. To change the flash mode, clear the menu
(page 39), then press the
strobes when the surroundings is dark. To change the flash mode, clear the menu
(page 39), then press the
control button v (
) repeatedly so that the flash mode
indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Each time you press the control button v ( ), the indicator changes as follows.
(No indicator) t t
t (No indicator)
Forced flash:
The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.
No flash:
The flash does not strobe.
You can change the brightness of the flash with [ ±] (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu
settings (page 40).
settings (page 40).
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon
Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the setup settings, the flash strobes before
recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (page 65). When [ON] is selected and
the mode dial is set to
recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (page 65). When [ON] is selected and
the mode dial is set to
or
,
appears on the LCD screen.
Notes
• When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using
• When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using
the built-in flash is 0.7 m to 2.0 m (27 5/8 inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches). When it is not set to
[AUTO], the flash may be ineffective even if the flash level is changed.
[AUTO], the flash may be ineffective even if the flash level is changed.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the
distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
• The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
• While charging the flash, the
• While charging the flash, the
/CHG lamp flashes. After the charging is complete, the lamp
goes out.
• The flash does not function when recording moving images (excluding Clip Motion).
• 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
Control button v (
)
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Clear the menu, then press the control button B (
). The spot light-metering cross
hair appears on the LCD screen. You can adjust the exposure (spot light-metering) for
the point that you want to record, when there is a backlight or when there is a strong
contrast between the subject and the background. Position the point that you want to
record on the spot light-metering cross hair. To cancel spot light-metering, press the
control button B (
the point that you want to record, when there is a backlight or when there is a strong
contrast between the subject and the background. Position the point that you want to
record on the spot light-metering cross hair. To cancel spot light-metering, press the
control button B (
) again.
Set the MACRO switch to ON. The
(macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.
You can record a subject as close as about 15 cm (6 inches) to 19 cm (7 1/2 inches).
0.2 m is indicated on the camera as the approximate recording distance. Use this
function to record a small subject, such as a flower or insect, at close range.
0.2 m is indicated on the camera as the approximate recording distance. Use this
function to record a small subject, such as a flower or insect, at close range.
Notes
• After finishing recording in macro, return the MACRO switch to OFF. If you leave the MACRO
• After finishing recording in macro, return the MACRO switch to OFF. If you leave the MACRO
switch set to ON, the camera may not be able to focus on distant subjects or the image may
become dark when you use the flash.
become dark when you use the flash.
• When recording images in macro, use the LCD screen. If you record using the finder, the range
visible in the finder may differ from the actual recording range.
Adjusting the exposure for the subject
Recording images at close range
Spot light-metering cross hair
LCD screen
MACRO
OFF
ON
(0.2 m)
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Recording moving images
Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 37).
To record moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a
“Memory Stick.”
Open the lens cover beforehand.
To record moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a
“Memory Stick.”
Open the lens cover beforehand.
1
Set the mode dial to SET UP.
2
Select [
] (CAMERA) with v/V on the
control button, then press B.
3
Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the
control button, then press B.
control button, then press B.
4
Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the
control button, then press the center z.
control button, then press the center z.
5
Set the mode dial to
.
POWER
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF
CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE:
DATE/TIME:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
DATE/TIME:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
PAGE SELECT
MPEG MOVIE
CLIP MOTION
CLIP MOTION
CAMERA
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MOVING IMA
VING IMAGE:
GE:
DATE/TIME:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
OK
CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE:
DATE/TIME:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
DATE/TIME:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
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When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button.
Clear the menu (page 39), then press the control button V (
you press the shutter button.
Clear the menu (page 39), then press the control button V (
). The
(self-timer)
indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the recording starts about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after
you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To stop the self-timer
recording, press the control button V (
you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after
you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To stop the self-timer
recording, press the control button V (
) again.
Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes
as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 83 for a detailed description of the
indicators.
as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 83 for a detailed description of the
indicators.
Note
If you remove the battery or otherwise turn off the power partway through a recording, the
moving image recorded thus far is not saved. When the E mark appears while operating the
camera with batteries, stop the recording at this point before the batteries completely run out.
If you remove the battery or otherwise turn off the power partway through a recording, the
moving image recorded thus far is not saved. When the E mark appears while operating the
camera with batteries, stop the recording at this point before the batteries completely run out.
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Press the shutter button fully down.
“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and recording of the image on the
“Memory Stick” begins.
Sound cannot be recorded with moving images.
“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and recording of the image on the
“Memory Stick” begins.
Sound cannot be recorded with moving images.
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Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.
The recording stops. Or, the recording stops when the “Memory Stick” is full.
For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)” on
page 43.
The recording stops. Or, the recording stops when the “Memory Stick” is full.
For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)” on
page 43.
Using the self-timer
LCD screen indicators during recording
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B Playback
Playing back still images
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.
• A rough image is played back, followed by the normal image.
Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes
as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off.
See page 84 for a detailed description of the indicators.
as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off.
See page 84 for a detailed description of the indicators.
1
Set the mode dial to
.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
2
Select the desired still image with the
control button b/B.
b: To display the preceding image.
B: To display the next image.
control button b/B.
b: To display the preceding image.
B: To display the next image.
LCD screen indicators during still image playback
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF
POWER
FILE BACK/NEXT
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PM
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100-0028
6
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Playing back moving images
To pause playback
Press the center z on the control button to stop the playback.
To advance or rewind the moving image
Press the control button b/B during playback.
To return to the normal playback, press the center z on the control button.
To return to the normal playback, press the center z on the control button.
Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes
as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off.
See page 84 for a detailed description of the indicators.
as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off.
See page 84 for a detailed description of the indicators.
1
Set the mode dial to
.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
2
Select the desired moving image with the
control button b/B.
Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than
still images.
b: To display the preceding image.
B: To display the next image.
control button b/B.
Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than
still images.
b: To display the preceding image.
B: To display the next image.
3
Press the center z to start the playback.
The moving image is played back.
During playback, B (playback) appears on the LCD
screen.
To advance or rewind, press the control button b/B
during playback.
The moving image is played back.
During playback, B (playback) appears on the LCD
screen.
To advance or rewind, press the control button b/B
during playback.
LCD screen indicators during moving image playback
POWER
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF
FILE BACK/NEXT
PLAY
6
/
8
10:30
PM
2001 7 4
MOV 00001
STOP
REV/CUE
6
/
8
10:30
PM
2001 7 4
MOV 00001
Playback bar
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Viewing images using a personal
computer
computer
You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer, modify and
attach it to e-mail using application software. This section describes the method for
viewing images on a personal computer using the supplied USB cable.
There are two ways to make the USB connection, which are the normal connection
and the PTP connection (page 66). This is set using [USB CONNECT] in the setup
settings. Here describes the way using the [NORMAL] setting. Users will be
informed at the Sony website when PTP connection is supported.
attach it to e-mail using application software. This section describes the method for
viewing images on a personal computer using the supplied USB cable.
There are two ways to make the USB connection, which are the normal connection
and the PTP connection (page 66). This is set using [USB CONNECT] in the setup
settings. Here describes the way using the [NORMAL] setting. Users will be
informed at the Sony website when PTP connection is supported.
The factory setting of USB mode is [NORMAL].
The mode can be checked and set as follows.
The mode can be checked and set as follows.
1
Set the mode dial to SET UP.
2
Select [SETUP2] with v/V, then press B.
3
Select [USB CONNECT] with v/V, then press B.
4
Select the connection mode with v/V.
The USB cable is used to connect the camera to a personal computer so that
operations can be performed on image files recorded in a “Memory Stick” from the
personal computer.
In order to use the USB cable, a USB driver must be installed in the personal
computer beforehand.
Be sure to also refer to the operation manuals for your personal computer and the
application software.
operations can be performed on image files recorded in a “Memory Stick” from the
personal computer.
In order to use the USB cable, a USB driver must be installed in the personal
computer beforehand.
Be sure to also refer to the operation manuals for your personal computer and the
application software.
Notes
• Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications
• Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications
that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer.
— Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format
— Moving images: MPEG format
— Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format
— TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format
— Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format
— Moving images: MPEG format
— Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format
— TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format
• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image
file.
• When you copy the image to the camera from your computer, which was modified with a
retouching software and was converted to another file format, the “FILE ERROR” message
may appear and you may be unable to open the image.
may appear and you may be unable to open the image.
• Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion file may be
played back.
Communications with your computer (for Windows only)
• Communications between your camera and your computer may not recover after recovering
from Suspend or Sleep.
• When connecting the camera to a computer, use the AC power adapter (not supplied). When
you use your camera with alkaline batteries, make sure that there is enough battery life, as the
images in the “Memory Stick” may be damaged or lost if the camera power runs out during
communication with the computer.
images in the “Memory Stick” may be damaged or lost if the camera power runs out during
communication with the computer.
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Recommended Windows environment
OS:
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows
Millennium Edition
The above OS is required to be installed at the factory.
Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described
above.
Millennium Edition
The above OS is required to be installed at the factory.
Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described
above.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Recommended Macintosh environment
Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1 standard installation
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models.
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models.
• iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive
• iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed
• iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed
Macintosh computer with Mac OS X (v10.0)
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Notes
• If you connect two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time,
• If you connect two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time,
some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a hub.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned
above.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and /or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this
manual.
manual.
Recommended computer environment
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Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to
the computer. The USB driver is included with the application software in the CD-
ROM which is supplied with your camera.
the computer. The USB driver is included with the application software in the CD-
ROM which is supplied with your camera.
See page 76 for corrective measures if the USB cable was connected before installing
the driver and the driver software could not be installed correctly.
the driver and the driver software could not be installed correctly.
For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users
Installing the USB driver
Be sure to complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the
USB cable. If you connect the USB cable first, you will be unable to
install the USB driver properly.
USB cable. If you connect the USB cable first, you will be unable to
install the USB driver properly.
1
Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to load.
Do not connect the USB cable in this step.
Do not connect the USB cable in this step.
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer.
The application software screen appears.
computer.
The application software screen appears.
3
Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE/Me and
Windows 2000”.
USB driver installation starts.
Windows 2000”.
USB driver installation starts.
4
Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.
Your personal computer may restart.
Your personal computer may restart.
5
Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera with the USB
connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB
cable.
connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB
cable.
6
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, connect the AC power
adaptor (not supplied) and turn on your camera.
“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set
to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the
camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.
adaptor (not supplied) and turn on your camera.
“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set
to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the
camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.
to the USB connector
Personal computer
USB cable
Push the
connector in as
far as it will go.
connector in as
far as it will go.
to the USB jack
(mini-B)
(mini-B)
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For Macintosh users
• When using Mac OS 9.1/Mac OS X (v10.0)
It is not necessary to install the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as
a drive simply by connecting it to the Macintosh with the USB cable.
• When using Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0
Follow the procedures below to install the driver.
It is not necessary to install the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as
a drive simply by connecting it to the Macintosh with the USB cable.
• When using Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0
Follow the procedures below to install the driver.
7
Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard
recognize the hardware.
The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are
to be installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting
it.
recognize the hardware.
The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are
to be installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting
it.
Notes
• Do not connect the USB cable before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4.
• In step 7, make sure that a “Memory Stick” is inserted into your camera before installing the
• Do not connect the USB cable before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4.
• In step 7, make sure that a “Memory Stick” is inserted into your camera before installing the
USB driver. Otherwise, you will be unable to install the USB driver.
1
Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer.
computer.
3
Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.
4
Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open
the window.
the window.
5
Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to
the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag
and drop).
• Sony USB Driver
• Sony USB Shim
the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag
and drop).
• Sony USB Driver
• Sony USB Shim
6
When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click
“OK.”
“OK.”
7
Restart your personal computer.
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When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media
Player or other moving image playback applications must be installed. When viewing
moving images on a Macintosh system, QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed.
Player or other moving image playback applications must be installed. When viewing
moving images on a Macintosh system, QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed.
Viewing images
1
Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows
or Mac OS to load.
or Mac OS to load.
2
Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB
connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB
cable.
connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB
cable.
3
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, and connect the AC
power adaptor (not supplied) to your camera and then to a wall
outlet (mains).
power adaptor (not supplied) to your camera and then to a wall
outlet (mains).
4
Turn on the power of your camera.
“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users
5
Open “
My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly
recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (E:)”)
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
If the drive is not recognized, see “Troubleshooting” on page 71.
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
If the drive is not recognized, see “Troubleshooting” on page 71.
to the USB connector
Personal computer
USB cable
Push the
connector in as
far as it will go.
connector in as
far as it will go.
to the USB jack
(mini-B)
(mini-B)
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Follow the procedure 1 – 4 on page 33.
“Memory Stick”
• Operation is not guaranteed if you are using a “Memory Stick” that was formatted with a
personal computer, or if you used a personal computer to format the “Memory Stick” in your
camera through a USB connection.
camera through a USB connection.
• Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory
Stick” life.
• Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on
your camera.
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Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.
For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and
image files” on page 36.
For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and
image files” on page 36.
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Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is
recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image
may break off.
recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image
may break off.
For Macintosh users
5
Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop.
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
6
Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.
Notes on using your personal computer
Desired file type
Double-click in this order
Still image
“Dcim” folder
t “100msdcf” folder t Image file
Moving image*
“Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file*
Clip Motion
image
image
“Dcim” folder
t “100msdcf” folder t Image file
E-mail image
TIFF image
(uncompressed)
TIFF image
(uncompressed)
“Mssony” folder t “Imcif100” folder
t Image file
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For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users
The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from
your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory Stick” from the camera while it is
connected to your personal computer.
your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory Stick” from the camera while it is
connected to your personal computer.
1
Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task tray.
2
When the message appears confirming the safe removal of the hardware,
disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”.
disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”.
Software
• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image
file.
• When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your personal
computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image
format will differ so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open
the file.
format will differ so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open
the file.
• Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion file may be
played back.
Communications with your personal computer (for Windows
only)
only)
Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after
recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
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Image file storage destinations and
image files
image files
Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode.
The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number
within the range from 0001 to 9999.
The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number
within the range from 0001 to 9999.
For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is
“E.”)
“E.”)
Folder
File
Meaning
100MSDCF
DSC0ssss.JPG
• Still image file recorded normally
• Still image file recorded in
• Still image file recorded in
– E-MAIL mode (page 46)
– TIFF mode (page 48)
– TIFF mode (page 48)
CLP0ssss.GIF
• Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL
mode (page 48)
CLP0ssss.THM
• Index image file of Clip Motion file
recorded in NORMAL mode
MBL0ssss.GIF
• Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE
mode (page 48)
MBL0ssss.THM
• Index image file of Clip Motion file
recorded in MOBILE mode
TXT0ssss.GIF
• Still image file recorded in TEXT mode
(page 47)
TXT0ssss.THM
• Index image file of still image file
recorded in TEXT mode
Folder containing still image, TEXT mode image
and Clip Motion image data
and Clip Motion image data
Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode
image data
image data
Folder containing moving image data
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The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
– A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file
– An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file
– An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file
– An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file
– An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file
– An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file
– An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file
IMCIF100
DSC0ssss.JPG
• Small-size image file recorded in
E-MAIL mode (page 46)
DSC0ssss.TIF
• Uncompressed image file recorded in
TIFF mode (page 48)
MOML0001
MOV0ssss.MPG
• Moving image file recorded normally
Tips
The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. The format of the
saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this
camera are as follows:
saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this
camera are as follows:
JPEG format
Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser
software adopt this format. This format is able to compress files without
appreciable deterioration. However, if the image is compressed and saved on
repeated occasions, the image will deteriorate. This camera records still images
using the JPEG format for normal recording.
software adopt this format. This format is able to compress files without
appreciable deterioration. However, if the image is compressed and saved on
repeated occasions, the image will deteriorate. This camera records still images
using the JPEG format for normal recording.
GIF format
Using this format, the image will not deteriorate even if the image is compressed
and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors to
256 colors. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip
Motion (page 48) or TEXT mode (page 47).
and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors to
256 colors. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip
Motion (page 48) or TEXT mode (page 47).
TIFF format
Stores shooting images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate.
Most of operating systems and applications correspond to this format. This
camera records still images using the TIFF format for the TIFF mode (page 48).
Most of operating systems and applications correspond to this format. This
camera records still images using the TIFF format for the TIFF mode (page 48).
MPEG format
This format is very typical for moving images. This camera records moving
images using the MPEG format.
images using the MPEG format.
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Advanced operations
Before performing advanced
operations
operations
This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for
“Advanced operations.”
“Advanced operations.”
How to use the mode dial
The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or
editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.
editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.
How to use the control button
When the menu or setup screen is displayed, the control button is used to select the
buttons, images and menu items displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and
modify the settings. The operation methods that are frequently used for “Advanced
operations” are described below.
buttons, images and menu items displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and
modify the settings. The operation methods that are frequently used for “Advanced
operations” are described below.
:
To record still images in TWILIGHT mode
:
To record still images
:
To play back or edit images
:
To record moving images or Clip Motion
images
images
SET UP: To set the setup items (The SET UP position
changes the settings of infrequently-used
items.)
items.)
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