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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.
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 media,
etc.
for if recording or playback is not possible due to
a malfunction of your camera or recording media,
etc.
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.
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).
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.
on other equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on
your camera are not guaranteed.
Notes on “Memory Stick Duo”
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There are two types of “Memory Stick”: a
normal size “Memory Stick” and a smaller
version called a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can
use only a “Memory Stick Duo” in this camera.
normal size “Memory Stick” and a smaller
version called a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can
use only a “Memory Stick Duo” in this camera.
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This camera turns off whenever you open the
battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Do not
open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover
while the access lamp is lit.
battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Do not
open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover
while the access lamp is lit.
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.
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 Duo”
unusable or image data breakdown, damage or
loss may occur.
images, this may render the “Memory Stick Duo”
unusable or image data breakdown, damage or
loss may occur.
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models
with an LCD finder) and lens
with an LCD finder) and lens
•
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 LCD
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen,
the LCD
finder or the lens to direct sunlight for
long periods may cause malfunctions.
•
Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The screen
may be uneven and that may cause a
malfunction.
may be uneven and that may cause a
malfunction.
•
Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
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Replace the lens section when not using the
camera.
camera.
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Clean the flash surface before use
The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the
flash surface to become discolored or to stick to
the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light
emission.
flash surface to become discolored or to stick to
the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light
emission.
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 80 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 80 and follow the instructions on how to
remove it before using the camera.
Do not expose the camera to sand or
dust
dust
Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may
cause malfunction.
cause malfunction.
Note on the camera locations
Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio wave or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
generates strong radio wave or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
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.
this manual are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.
Trademarks
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“Memory Stick Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and
are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
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“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
trademark of Sony Corporation.
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“Memory Stick,”
, and “MagicGate
Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Corporation.
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“Memory Stick PRO” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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“MagicGate” and
are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
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Macintosh, Mac OS, iBook and Power Mac are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
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Pentium is a trademark or a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation.
trademark of Intel Corporation.
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In addition, system and product names used in
this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the
this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the
™
or ® marks are not used in all cases in this
manual.
manual.
How to hold the
camera
camera
•
When shooting an image with the camera, be
careful not to obstruct the flash or the lens with
your fingers.
careful not to obstruct the flash or the lens with
your fingers.
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You can rotate the lens section to photograph
yourself (page 23).
yourself (page 23).
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Table of contents
Before using your camera ......................... 4
How to hold the camera ............................ 5
Identifying the parts .................................. 8
How to hold the camera ............................ 5
Identifying the parts .................................. 8
Preparing batteries .................................. 10
Charging the batteries ............................. 10
Inserting the batteries.............................. 12
Using your camera abroad ...................... 14
Turning on/off your camera .................... 14
How to use the buttons............................ 15
Setting the date and time......................... 15
Charging the batteries ............................. 10
Inserting the batteries.............................. 12
Using your camera abroad ...................... 14
Turning on/off your camera .................... 14
How to use the buttons............................ 15
Setting the date and time......................... 15
Inserting and removing a
“Memory Stick Duo”...................... 17
Setting the still image size ...................... 18
Image size ............................................... 19
Basic still image shooting
Image size ............................................... 19
Basic still image shooting
— Using auto adjustment mode ..... 20
Using the self-timer ............................ 22
Rotating the lens ................................. 23
Selecting a flash mode........................ 24
Rotating the lens ................................. 23
Selecting a flash mode........................ 24
Creating or selecting a folder.................. 25
Creating a new folder ......................... 25
Selecting the recording folder............. 26
Selecting the recording folder............. 26
Shooting according to scene conditions
— Scene Selection.......................... 28
Setting the distance to the subject
— Focus preset............................... 30
Shooting images continuously
— Burst .......................................... 31
Adjusting color tones
— White Balance ........................... 33
Viewing still images on the LCD
screen ............................................. 35
Viewing single images ....................... 35
Viewing an index screen
Viewing an index screen
(four-image) ................................... 36
Selecting the folder and playing back
images — Folder ............................ 37
Enlarging an image
— Enlarged playback..................... 39
Choosing images to print
— Print (DPOF) mark.................... 40
Connecting your camera to a PictBridge
compliant printer ............................ 42
Printing images ....................................... 44
Shooting movies ..................................... 46
Viewing movies on the LCD screen....... 49
Viewing movies on the LCD screen....... 49
Deleting images.......................................50
Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo”.........51
Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo”.........51
Copying images to your computer
— For Windows users ....................53
Installing the USB driver ....................54
Installing “Image Transfer” ................55
Installing “ImageMixer” .....................56
Connecting the camera to
Installing “Image Transfer” ................55
Installing “ImageMixer” .....................56
Connecting the camera to
your computer.................................57
Copying images using
“Image Transfer” ............................58
Changing “Image Transfer” settings...59
Copying images without using
Copying images without using
“Image Transfer” ............................59
Viewing images on your computer .....61
Image file storage destinations and
Image file storage destinations and
file names........................................62
Copying images to your computer
— For Macintosh users ..................64
Creating a Video CD using
“ImageMixer”.................................66
Getting started
Shooting still images
Enjoying still images
Enjoying movies
Deleting images
Enjoying images on your
computer
computer
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Troubleshooting ......................................67
Warnings and messages ..........................74
Self-diagnosis display
Warnings and messages ..........................74
Self-diagnosis display
— If a code starting with an
alphabet letter appears ....................76
alphabet letter appears ....................76
Menu items..............................................77
Precautions ..............................................80
On “Memory Stick” ................................82
On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries .........83
On the battery charger .............................84
Specifications ..........................................85
LCD screen displays ...............................86
Precautions ..............................................80
On “Memory Stick” ................................82
On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries .........83
On the battery charger .............................84
Specifications ..........................................85
LCD screen displays ...............................86
Index........................................................88
Troubleshooting
Additional information
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