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Before using your camera
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
recording
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfunction of your
camera or recording medium, etc.
compensated for if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfunction of your
camera or recording medium, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility
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This camera conforms with the Design rule
for Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
for Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
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Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback of
images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
camera on other equipment and playback of
images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provision of the copyright
laws.
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provision of the copyright
laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the “Memory
Stick” unusable or image data breakdown,
damage or loss may occur.
record images, this may render the “Memory
Stick” unusable or image data breakdown,
damage or loss may occur.
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models
with a LCD finder) and lens
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with a LCD finder) and lens
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The LCD screen and the LCD finder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue
or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These
points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in
any way.
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue
or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These
points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in
any way.
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Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions.
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to get
the camera wet. If moisture condensation
occurs, see page 95 and follow the
instructions on how to remove it before using
the camera.
under similar conditions, be careful not to get
the camera wet. If moisture condensation
occurs, see page 95 and follow the
instructions on how to remove it before using
the camera.
The power zoom lens
This camera is equipped with a power zoom
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures
in this manual are reproduced images, and are
not actual images shot using this camera.
in this manual are reproduced images, and are
not actual images shot using this camera.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or
other bright light
other bright light
This may cause irrecoverable damage to your
eyes.
eyes.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always
copy (back up) data to a disk.
copy (back up) data to a disk.
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Table of contents
Before using your camera ......................... 5
Identifying the parts .................................. 8
Identifying the parts .................................. 8
Charging the battery pack ....................... 10
Using an external power source.............. 14
Using your camera abroad ...................... 14
Turning on/off your camera .................... 15
How to use the control button................. 15
Setting the date and time......................... 16
Using an external power source.............. 14
Using your camera abroad ...................... 14
Turning on/off your camera .................... 15
How to use the control button................. 15
Setting the date and time......................... 16
Inserting and removing a
“Memory Stick” ............................. 18
Deciding the still image size and quality 19
Basic still image shooting (using auto
Basic still image shooting (using auto
adjustment mode) ........................... 22
Checking the last image shot
(Quick Review) .............................. 23
Using the zoom feature....................... 24
Shooting close-ups (Macro)................ 24
Using the self-timer ............................ 25
Selecting a flash mode........................ 26
Shooting with the finder ..................... 28
Shooting with the date and time
Shooting close-ups (Macro)................ 24
Using the self-timer ............................ 25
Selecting a flash mode........................ 26
Shooting with the finder ..................... 28
Shooting with the date and time
inserted ........................................... 29
Shooting according to scene conditions
(Scene selection)............................. 30
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera ............................................ 32
Viewing single images ....................... 32
Viewing Index
Viewing Index
(nine or three images display)........ 33
Viewing images on a TV screen............. 34
Deleting images ...................................... 36
Deleting on the Index
(nine images) screen ...................... 37
Deleting on the Index
(three images) screen ..................... 38
Formatting a “Memory Stick” ................ 40
Copying still images to your computer .. 41
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Installing the USB driver ................. 42
2
Preparing your camera ..................... 43
3
Connecting your camera to your
computer ....................................... 44
4
Copying images................................. 45
5
Viewing the images on your
computer ........................................ 48
For Macintosh users ............................... 51
How to setup and operate your camera ...52
Changing menu settings......................52
Changing items in the SET UP
Changing items in the SET UP
screen ..............................................52
Choosing a focus method........................53
Shooting with the AF lock using Center
AF ...................................................54
Setting the distance to the subject
(Focus preset) .................................55
Adjusting the exposure
(EV adjustment)..............................55
Spot light-metering .................................56
Adjusting color tones (White Balance)...57
Shooting multiple frames
Adjusting color tones (White Balance)...57
Shooting multiple frames
(Clip Motion)..................................58
Shooting in Multi Burst mode
(Multi Burst) ...................................59
Shooting still images for e-mail
(E-MAIL) .......................................61
Shooting still images with audio files
(VOICE) .........................................61
Adding special effects (Picture Effect) ...62
Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Deleting still images
Copying still images to your
computer
computer
Before advanced operations
Advanced still image
shooting
shooting
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Enlarging a portion of a still image.........63
Enlarging an image
– Playback zoom.............................63
Recording an enlarged image
– Trimming .....................................64
Playing back successive images
(Slide show)....................................64
Rotating still images................................65
Protecting images (Protect) .....................66
For the single screen ...........................66
For the Index (nine images) screen.....66
For the Index (three images) screen....67
For the Index (nine images) screen.....66
For the Index (three images) screen....67
Changing image size (Resize).................68
Choosing images to print (Print mark)....69
Choosing images to print (Print mark)....69
For the single screen ...........................69
For the Index (nine images) screen.....69
For the Index (three images) screen....70
For the Index (nine images) screen.....69
For the Index (three images) screen....70
Shooting movies......................................71
Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......72
Deleting movies ......................................73
Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......72
Deleting movies ......................................73
For the single screen ...........................73
For the Index (nine images) screen.....73
For the Index (three images) screen....74
For the Index (nine images) screen.....73
For the Index (three images) screen....74
Editing movies ........................................ 75
Cutting movies.................................... 75
Deleting unnecessary portions of
Deleting unnecessary portions of
movies ............................................ 76
Copying movies to your computer ......... 77
For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me
users................................................ 77
For Windows XP users....................... 77
For Macintosh users ........................... 78
For Macintosh users ........................... 78
Troubleshooting ...................................... 79
Warnings and messages.......................... 86
Self-diagnostics display .......................... 87
Warnings and messages.......................... 86
Self-diagnostics display .......................... 87
The number of images that can be saved/
shooting time .................................. 88
Menu items ............................................. 89
SET UP items ......................................... 93
Precautions.............................................. 95
The “Memory Stick”............................... 96
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ......... 96
Specifications.......................................... 97
The LCD screen ...................................... 99
Index ..................................................... 102
SET UP items ......................................... 93
Precautions.............................................. 95
The “Memory Stick”............................... 96
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ......... 96
Specifications.......................................... 97
The LCD screen ...................................... 99
Index ..................................................... 102
Advanced still image viewing
Still image editing
Enjoying movies
Troubleshooting
Additional information
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Identifying the parts
A
POWER button
(15)
B
POWER lamp
(15)
C
Shutter button
(22)
D
Wrist strap hook
E
Flash
(26)
F
Speaker (bottom surface)
G
Finder window
H
Self-timer lamp
(26)
/
AF illuminator
(27, 93)
I
Microphone
J
Lens
K
Tripod receptacle (bottom
surface)
surface)
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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.
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.
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Do not touch the microphone while recording.
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Attaching the strap
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