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Co
pying im
pying im
age
s
4
Copying images
1
Double-click the newly recognized icon on the
desktop.
The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your
camera appear.
desktop.
The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your
camera appear.
2
Double-click “DCIM.”
3
Double-click “100MSDCF.”
4
Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to your hard disk.
The image files are copied to your hard disk.
5
Viewing the images on your
computer
1
Double-click the hard disk icon.
2
Double-click the desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files.
The image file opens.
containing the copied files.
The image file opens.
•
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software
to copy images to your computer and to view images on your
computer. For details, see the software’s help files.
to copy images to your computer and to view images on your
computer. For details, see the software’s help files.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the
following solutions.
following solutions.
1
First check the items on the tables below.
If code
displays “C:
ss
:
ss
” appear on the LCD
screen, the self-diagnostics display
function is working (page 86).
function is working (page 86).
2
Should your camera still not work properly, press
the RESET button on the bottom of the camera using
a fine-tipped object, then turn on the power again.
(All the settings including date and time are
cleared.)
the RESET button on the bottom of the camera using
a fine-tipped object, then turn on the power again.
(All the settings including date and time are
cleared.)
3
Should your camera still not work properly, consult
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
Batteries and power
RESET button
Symptom
Cause
Solution
The battery remaining
indicator is incorrect, or
sufficient battery remaining
indicator is displayed but the
power runs out soon.
indicator is incorrect, or
sufficient battery remaining
indicator is displayed but the
power runs out soon.
• You have used the camera for a long time
in an extremely hot or an extremely cold
location.
location.
• The batteries are discharged.
• The battery contacts or the terminals on
• The battery contacts or the terminals on
the battery/“Memory Stick” cover are
dirty.
dirty.
• The Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are
exhibiting the “memory effect” (page 14).
• The batteries are dead (page 93).
—
p Install charged batteries (page 16).
p Wipe any dirt off from them with a dry cloth
(page 16).
p To restore the batteries to their original
condition, use them until they are fully drained
before recharging them.
before recharging them.
p Replace the batteries with a new one.
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Shooting images
The battery life is short.
• You are shooting/viewing images in an
extremely cold location.
• The batteries are not charged enough.
• The batteries are dead (page 93).
• The batteries are dead (page 93).
—
p Charge the batteries (page 16).
p Replace the batteries with a new one.
You cannot turn on the
camera.
camera.
• The batteries are not installed correctly.
p Install the batteries correctly (page 16).
The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about
three minutes when using batteries, the
camera turns off automatically to prevent
wearing down the battery (page 19).
camera turns off automatically to prevent
wearing down the battery (page 19).
• The batteries are discharged.
p Turn on the camera again (page 19).
p Replace them with charged batteries (page 16).
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Symptom
Cause
Solution
The subject does not appear
on the LCD screen.
on the LCD screen.
• The mode switch is set to PLAY.
p Set the mode switch to STILL or MOVIE
(pages 26 and 48).
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close.
• The vivid nature mode is selected for the
Scene Selection function.
• The Focus preset function is selected.
p Make sure to position the lens farther away
from the subject than the shortest shooting
distance (10 cm) when shooting (page 36).
distance (10 cm) when shooting (page 36).
p Set it to other modes (page 34).
p Set it to [AUTO] (page 37).
The image is too dark.
• The LCD screen is too dark.
p Set [LCD LIGHT] to [ON] (page 28).
The image is too bright.
• The LCD screen is too bright.
p Set [LCD LIGHT] to [OFF] (page 28).
The image is monochrome
(black and white).
(black and white).
• [P. EFFECT] is set to [B&W] mode.
p Cancel [B&W] mode (page 40).
Vertical streaks appear when
you are shooting a very bright
subject.
you are shooting a very bright
subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring.
p This is not a malfunction.
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Your camera cannot record
images.
images.
• No “Memory Stick” is inserted.
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
insufficient.
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory
Stick” is set to the LOCK position.
• You cannot shoot while the flash is
charging.
• The mode switch is not set to STILL
while shooting a still image.
• The mode switch is not set to MOVIE
when shooting a movie.
p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 22).
p Delete the images saved in the “Memory
Stick,” or format it.
p Change the “Memory Stick.”
p Set it to the recording position (page 92).
p Set it to the recording position (page 92).
p Wait until charging is complete before you
begin shooting with the camera.
p Set it to STILL (page 26).
p Set it to MOVIE (page 48).
The flash does not work.
• The mode switch is set to PLAY or
MOVIE.
• The flash is set to
(no flash).
• The vivid nature mode is selected for the
Scene Selection function, or Burst mode
in the image size.
in the image size.
p Set it to STILL.
p Set the flash to auto (no indicator),
(Red-
eye reduction) or (Forced flash) (page 32).
p Set the flash to (Forced flash) (page 32).
The eyes of the subject come
out red.
out red.
—
p Set the flash mode to
(Red-eye reduction)
(page 32).
The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.
recorded incorrectly.
• The date and time are not set correctly.
p Set the correct date and time (page 20).
Symptom
Cause
Solution
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