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Introduction
Checks the image after recording images
Recording still images:
page 19
Playing back still images:
page 28
Deleting images (DELETE):
page 62
page 19
Playing back still images:
page 28
Deleting images (DELETE):
page 62
Captures images with your computer
You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach
images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application
software.
images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application
software.
Viewing images using a personal computer: page 30
Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 48
Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 48
Records a moving picture (MPEG Movie or Clip Motion)
according to your purpose
according to your purpose
Recording moving images (MPEG
MOVIE): page 26
MOVIE): page 26
Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings
according to your situation
according to your situation
Creating Clip Motion Files: page 51
Recording text documents (TEXT): page 49
Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 50
Recording text documents (TEXT): page 49
Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 50
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Getting started
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
A
POWER button/lamp (15)
Press and hold down this button
for approximately one second to
turn on the camera.
for approximately one second to
turn on the camera.
B
Mode dial (18) (39)
:
To record in TWILIGHT
mode
mode
:
To record still images
:
To playback or edit
images
images
:
To record moving images
or Clip Motion images
or Clip Motion images
SET UP: To set the setup items
C
Shutter button (19) (27)
D
Flash (24)
E
Photocell window for flash
Do not block while recording with
the flash.
the flash.
F
Self-timer (23) (27)/
AF illuminator (25)
AF illuminator (25)
G
Lens cap (supplied)
Be sure to remove the lens cap
before recording.
before recording.
H
Finder window
I
Beep/shutter sound holes
J
Lens
K
Jack cover
L
USB jack (32) (34)
M
VIDEO OUT jack (61)
N
Tripod receptacle (bottom
surface)
surface)
Use a tripod with a screw length of
less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You
will be unable to firmly secure the
camera to tripods having longer
screws, and may damage the
camera.
less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You
will be unable to firmly secure the
camera to tripods having longer
screws, and may damage the
camera.
O
RESET button (75)
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A
Finder
Self-timer/recording lamp (red)
AE/AF lock lamp (green)
Self-timer/recording lamp (red)
AE/AF lock lamp (green)
/CHG (flash charge/battery
charge) lamp (orange) (24)
B
MENU button (40)
C
DC IN jack cover (12) (14)
D
DC IN jack (12) (14)
E
Control button (18) (39)
F
LCD screen
G
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button
(21)
(21)
H
Zoom button (INDEX button
during playback) (22)
during playback) (22)
I
Hook for lens cap/wrist strap
J
OPEN switch
K
Battery cover
L
Access lamp (17)
M
“Memory Stick” cover
Attaching the strap
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Preparing the power supply
Installing the supplied batteries or an optional
battery pack
battery pack
Your camera operates only with the following batteries.
•
Two size AA alkaline batteries (supplied)
•
“InfoLITHIUM” (S series) battery pack (NP-FS11) (not supplied)
•
Two size AA nickel metal hydride batteries (not supplied)
•
Two size AA nickel-cadmium batteries (not supplied)
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is recommended for longer operating times. Note
that in this Operating Instructions, “batteries” refers to size AA alkaline batteries.
that in this Operating Instructions, “batteries” refers to size AA alkaline batteries.
Batteries
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied)
1
Open the battery cover.
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.
Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment.
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Open the battery cover with the battery cover side facing upward and remove the
batteries. Be careful not to drop the batteries when removing them.
batteries. Be careful not to drop the batteries when removing them.
Power save mode
When operating the camera with batteries, set POWER SAVE in the SET UP screen
to ON to extend the battery life. The factory setting is ON (page 70).
See page 88 for more information on power save mode.
to ON to extend the battery life. The factory setting is ON (page 70).
See page 88 for more information on power save mode.
Auto power-off function
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording or
playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To
use the camera again, press the POWER button to turn on the camera again. The auto
power-off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack.
The auto power-off also will not operate when playing back moving images or
playing back a slide show (page 60), or when a connector is plugged into the USB
jack or the DC IN jack.
playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To
use the camera again, press the POWER button to turn on the camera again. The auto
power-off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack.
The auto power-off also will not operate when playing back moving images or
playing back a slide show (page 60), or when a connector is plugged into the USB
jack or the DC IN jack.
* 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.
NP-FS11 battery pack (not supplied)
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.
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.
2
Install the batteries.
Insert the two size AA batteries with the 3 and # ends facing as illustrated. Be
careful not to insert the batteries facing the wrong way.
careful not to insert the batteries facing the wrong way.
3
Close the battery cover.
Pressing the batteries with the cover, close the cover firmly until it clicks into
place.
place.
To remove the batteries
12
You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn
off your camera.
off your camera.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera.
Battery remaining indicator
When using an optional “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, 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 of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) circumstances is recommended.
When using size AA alkaline batteries, the remaining time is not shown.
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 of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) circumstances is recommended.
When using size AA alkaline batteries, the remaining time is not shown.
Note
When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery
remaining time to appear.
When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery
remaining time to appear.
Charging the battery pack (not supplied)
1
Insert the battery pack into your camera.
2
Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
the DC IN jack of your camera with the
the DC IN jack of your camera with the
v
mark facing up.
3
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor (not
supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains).
supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains).
The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. When the /CHG lamp goes
off, charging is completed.
off, charging is completed.
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied)
DC IN jack
cover
cover
To the wall outlet (mains)
Battery pack (S series)
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Power cord
(mains lead)
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Still image recording*
Still image playback***
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
640×480 image size, standard picture quality, no flash, and in NORMAL recording
mode.
640×480 image size, standard picture quality, no flash, and in NORMAL recording
mode.
∗
Recording at about 3-second intervals with the power save mode off (when continuous
recording, the power save mode does not operate effectively.)
recording, the power save mode does not operate effectively.)
∗∗
When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
∗∗∗
Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals
Moving image recording
Approximate recording time in 160×112 image size.
∗
When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Notes
•
The camera may not operate in an extremely cold location when using alkaline batteries.
Even when using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied), 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.
Even when using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied), 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 numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The numbers may be smaller
depending on conditions.
depending on conditions.
•
The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are a guide when you
continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”
continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”
•
When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be
decreased.
decreased.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
SONY alkaline batteries
(supplied)
NP-FS11 (not supplied)**
Battery life
(min.)
Number of
images
Battery life
(min.)
Number of
images
LCD screen ON
Approx. 30
Approx. 600
Approx. 90
Approx. 1800
LCD screen OFF
Approx. 60
Approx. 1200
Approx. 120
Approx. 2400
SONY alkaline batteries
(supplied)
NP-FS11 (not supplied)**
Battery life
(min.)
Number of
images
Battery life
(min.)
Number of
images
LCD screen ON
Approx. 60
Approx. 1200
Approx. 120
Approx. 2400
SONY alkaline batteries
(supplied)
NP-FS11 (not supplied)*
LCD screen
OFF (min.)
LCD screen
ON (min.)
LCD screen
OFF (min.)
LCD screen
ON (min.)
Continuous
recording
Approx. 60
Approx. 30
Approx. 120
Approx. 90
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Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).
Using your camera abroad
For details, see page 74.
When using the AC power adaptor
Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug
from the wall outlet.
from the wall outlet.
Charging time
Battery pack
Full charge (min.)
NP-FS11 (not supplied)
Approx. 180
Using the AC power adaptor (not supplied)
1
Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
the DC IN jack of your camera with the
the DC IN jack of your camera with the
v
mark facing up.
2
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor (not
supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains).
supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains).
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied)
DC IN jack
cover
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.
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera.
1
Set the mode dial to
,
,
or
2
Press and hold down the POWER button for
approximately one second to turn on the
power.
approximately one second to turn on the
power.
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights
up.
The CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD
screen.
To change the date and time, set the mode dial to
SET UP (page 69) and perform the procedure from step
up.
The CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD
screen.
To change the date and time, set the mode dial to
SET UP (page 69) and perform the procedure from step
3.
3
Select the desired date display format with
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).
(month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
4
Select the year, month, day, hour or minute
item you want to set with
item you want to set with
b
/
B
on the control
button.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
Control button
Select the item with
vVbB
vVbB
, then set with
the center z.
POWER
ON/OFF(CHG)
2001
/
:
/ 1
1
12
00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
2001
/
:
/ 1
1
12
00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
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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.
Note
If the rechargeable button battery is ever fully discharged (page 72), the CLOCK SET screen will
appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from step
If the rechargeable button battery is ever fully discharged (page 72), the CLOCK SET screen will
appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from step
3 above.
5
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
item.
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step
3, set the time on a
24-hour cycle.
6
Select [OK] 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.
2001
/
:
/ 1
7
12
00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
2001
/
:
/ 4
7
10
30
PM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
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Inserting the “Memory Stick”
Open the “Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Notes
•
Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY
STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
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
the LOCK position.
the LOCK position.
The position and shape of the erasure prevention switch may differ depending on the types of
“Memory Stick” used.
“Memory Stick” used.
1
Open the “Memory Stick” cover.
2
Insert the “Memory Stick.”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery
compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
3
Close the “Memory Stick” cover.
Removing the “Memory Stick”
Access lamp
Erasure
prevention
switch
prevention
switch
Connector
Label space
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Basic operations
B
Recording
Basic 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 is not displayed, the control button is used to perform the following
operations.
operations.
When you select above functions with the control button while recording with the
LCD screen turned off, the LCD screen lights for approximately 2 seconds and the
selected function icon appears on the screen. The LCD screen also lights
automatically when the MENU button is pressed, but in this case the LCD screen
does not turn off automatically.
LCD screen turned off, the LCD screen lights for approximately 2 seconds and the
selected function icon appears on the screen. The LCD screen also lights
automatically when the MENU button is pressed, but in this case the LCD screen
does not turn off automatically.
:
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
SET UP: To display the setup items (The SET UP position
changes the settings of infrequently-used
items.)
items.)
(v): Recording with flash
(V): Recording with self-timer
7 (b): Checking the last recorded image
(B): Recording close subjects
1-5
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Rec
or
ding
ding
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Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
Before recording still images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and
insert a “Memory Stick.”
Before recording still images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and
insert a “Memory Stick.”
1
Set the mode dial to
or
.
2
Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. While the AE/AF lock
indicator
indicator
z
is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and
focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic
adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator
adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator
z
stops flashing, then lights up and the
camera is ready for recording.*
If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.
If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.
POWER
AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes
t lights up
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∗
If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to
focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter
button, then focus again.
focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter
button, then focus again.
The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”
See pages 46 and 48 to 52.
Notes
•
When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE/AF lock, but this
does not affect the recorded image.
does not affect the recorded image.
•
When you press the shutter button fully down at once in step
2, the camera starts recording
after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while
the
the
/CHG lamp (page 21) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is charging the flash.)
Hold the camera so that your fingers do not block the flash and do not touch the lens
portion when recording images.
portion when recording images.
3
Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds.
“RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the
next image.
“RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the
next image.
Holding the camera correctly
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You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD screen and recording using
the finder.
Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes
as follows:
See page 85 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
the finder.
Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes
as follows:
See page 85 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
The LCD backlight is turned on.
(All the available indicators are turned on.)
(All the available indicators are turned on.)
r
The LCD backlight is turned on.
(Warning messages are turned on.)
(Warning messages are turned on.)
r
The LCD backlight is turned off.
Indicators in the finder
Notes
•
You cannot check the entire recording range with the finder. Recording with the LCD screen is
recommended when it is necessary to correctly understand the recording range.
recommended when it is necessary to correctly understand the recording range.
•
Because of the difference of the portion of the finder and lens, use the LCD screen when you
record a subject closer than 1 m (3 1/4 feet).
record a subject closer than 1 m (3 1/4 feet).
•
When [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the SET UP settings, you cannot turn off the LCD screen once
the demonstration starts.
the demonstration starts.
•
You cannot turn off the LCD backlight when setting in SET UP and when displaying the menu.
•
You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced
operations.
operations.
•
The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
Recording images with the finder
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF
Recording lamp (red)
AE/AF lock lamp (green)
/CHG lamp (orange)
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When recording with the LCD screen, align the AF frame in the center of the screen
with the subject.
with the subject.
You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen
(page 40) and pressing b (
(page 40) and pressing b (
7) on the control button. (You can perform this operation
even when the LCD screen is off.)
To return to the normal recording mode: press lightly on the shutter button or
press b (
To return to the normal recording mode: press lightly on the shutter button or
press b (
7) again.
To delete the image: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [DELETE] with B on the control
button, then press the center z. 3. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then
press the center z.
button, then press the center z. 3. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then
press the center z.
If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject
Press the zoom W button repeatedly and move closer to the subject until the focus is
sharp.
sharp.
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side: About 25 cm (9 27/32 inches) or more
T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 53.
T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 53.
Recording with the LCD screen
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)
Using the zoom feature
AF frame
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
Zoom button
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away)
farther away)
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