I:\Cyber_revision\GB\2582856121\2582856121_UGuide\00COV-DSCP200\000COV.fm master:Right 000COV.fm Page 1 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 4:04 PM I:\Cyber_revision\GB\2582856121\2582856121_UGuide\00COV-DSCP200\000COV.fm master:Right 2-582-856-13 (1) Digital Still Camera User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting Enjoying the camera Using the menu Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
I:\Cyber_revision\GB\2582856121\2582856121_UGuide\01GB-DSCP200\020REG.fm master:Right 020REG.fm Page 2 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 4:27 PM The number below is for the FCC related matters only. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.
I:\Cyber_revision\GB\2582856121\2582856131_UGuide\01GB-DSCP200\020REG.fm master:Right 020REG.fm Page 3 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 4:48 PM For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • “Memory Stick” Notes on the AC Adaptor • Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton swab, etc. Do not use the plug if it is dirty. Use of a dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.
Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models 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.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 23 • Enjoy various sho
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting..............................................
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 36 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items .............................................................................. 43 1 Camera 1 ........................................................................................... 44 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review 2 Camera 2 .........
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................53 Copying images to your computer...........................................................55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera ..................61 Using the supplied software ....................................................................62 Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 23), the menus (page 25), and so on. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through Enjoying the camera You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 32 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records an image without noise. However, the image may become darker.
Quality On “image quality” and “image size” Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 7M 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels Enjoying the camera A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
L Battery/“Memory Stick” cover (t step 1 and 3 in “Read This First”) M DC IN jack cover (t step 1 in “Read This First”) O Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This First” P DC IN jack (t step 1 in “Read This First”) Q Battery eject lever (t step 1 in “Read This First”) Enjoying the camera N RESET button (74) 15
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
C E Display 3:2 7M FINE 5M 1M STD 640 VGA Display Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Histogram (20, 28) • 160 FINE STD 101 Indication Image quality (32) appears when histogram display is disabled. NR slow shutter (24) Recording folder (48) 125 Shutter speed (24) Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (21) F2.
When playing back still images 60min M 101 VGA 101 A Display 12/12 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) 60min C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 3:2 7M 500 F2.8 3M 5M 1M FINE STD 640 640 VGA 160 Recording mode (23, 32) M BACK/NEXT VOLUME Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”) N Playback (t step 6 in “Read This First”) Volume (t step 6 in “Read This First”) When playing back movies Protect (37) - Print order (DPOF) mark (70) Change folder (36) 1.
I:\DSC-P200\2582856111\2582856121_UGuide\01GB-DSCP200\040BAS.fm master:Right 040BAS.fm Page 19 Wednesday, February 9, 2005 5:39 PM D Display Indication Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (69) Enjoying the camera +2.0EV EV level value (27) ISO number (32) Metering mode (30) Flash WB White balance (31) 500 Shutter speed (24) F2.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on 60min VGA 101 96 Histogram display (page 28) S AF Indicators off S AF LCD screen off Indicators on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback. • The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations – The menu is displayed. – You are using the digital zoom.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial : Shooting movies step 5 in “Read This First” t : Playback/Edit step 6 in “Read This First” Enjoying the camera Control button t Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First” SCN: Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the control button when the mode dial is set to M. The “Set” indicator at the lower left of the screen changes to “Return,” and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. b/B: Aperture (F value) v/V: Shutter speed 60min VGA FINE 101 98 M “Return” Aperture value Return SAF 250 F2.8 0 EV Shutter speed 3 Shoot the image.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button Control button MENU button Using the menu 1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until it appears on the screen. • Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial is set to .
Menu items For details on the operation t page 25 The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( Mode dial position: P M — — : available) SCN Menu for shooting (page 27) SCN (Scene) — (EV) — 9 (Focus) — (Metering Mode) — — — — — — WB (White Bal) — — ISO — — — — — — — (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M — (Interval) — — — (Flash Level) — — — PFX (P.
Shooting menu For details on the operation t page 25 The default settings are marked with . SCN (Scene) For details t step 5 in “Read This First” For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance — — Auto/ SL — — Burst/Multi Burst Center AF / WB 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.
For details on the operation t page 25 z Adjusting [EV] by displaying a histogram 80min 8M FINE 101 4 A 0 EV B Dark Bright A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Set the mode dial to P or SCN in advance, then press repeatedly to display the histogram. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, a dark image when skewed to the left side. A histogram can be used to check the exposure and adjust [EV].
For details on the operation t page 25 9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) • When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient. 3.0m 0.
For details on the operation t page 25 z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF]. the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
For details on the operation t page 25 WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. (One push SET) (One-push) Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in (One push) mode. Using the menu Memorizes the basic white color for the (One-push) mode. After selecting , do as follows.
For details on the operation t page 25 ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 400 Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality. 200 100 Auto • For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. (P.Quality) Selects the still image quality.
For details on the operation t page 25 Using the menu On the [Multi Burst] • You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure. – To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. – To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.
For details on the operation t page 25 M (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 32). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") • This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 32). 1/30 (1/30") • This does not appear when (Twilight mode), (Twilight portrait mode), (Candle mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27). (Fireworks mode) or (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light.
For details on the operation t page 25 (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image. +( ) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal –( ) Toward –: Reduces the contrast. Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Using the menu (Sharpness) Normal –( ) Toward –:Softens the image. (Setup) See page 43.
Viewing menu For details on the operation t page 25 The default settings are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
For details on the operation t page 25 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) See the following procedure. Exit Exits the Protection function. To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image. 60min VGA 101 2/9 Using the menu 2 Press MENU to display the menu.
For details on the operation t page 25 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.
I:\DSC-P200\2582856111\2582856121_UGuide\01GB-DSCP200\050MENU.fm master:Right 050MENU.fm Page 39 Wednesday, February 9, 2005 5:40 PM For details on the operation t page 25 Image Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder. All Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick”. Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Start See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the slide show.
For details on the operation t page 25 • When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image. (Rotate) Rotates a still image. Rotates an image. See the following procedure. OK Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ 4 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.
For details on the operation t page 25 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0003 101_0001 1 3 2 101_0002 1 A B 2 3 101_0002 Divide Using the menu 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B. 101_0004 1 A 3 2 B 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
For details on the operation t page 25 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. 60min STD 640 101 Divide Dividing Point 10/10 00:00:02 OK Cancel Exit • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The movie is cut.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button Control button MENU button 1 Turn on the power. 3 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). Using the Setup screen 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 5 Press z to enter the setting. To turn off the To cancel the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
1 Camera 1 For details on the operation t page 43 The default settings are marked with . AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
For details on the operation t page 43 • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.
For details on the operation t page 43 AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The ON indicator appears at this time. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
2 Camera 2 For details on the operation t page 43 The default settings are marked with . Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Macro). (Flash mode), On Enlarges the indicators. Off Does not enlarge the indicators.
Memory Stick Tool The default settings are marked with For details on the operation t page 43 . Format Formats the “Memory Stick”. Both the supplied “Memory Stick” and a commercially available “Memory Stick” are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick”, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
I:\DSC-P200\2582856111\2582856121_UGuide\01GB-DSCP200\060SET.fm master:Right 060SET.fm Page 49 Wednesday, February 9, 2005 5:41 PM For details on the operation t page 43 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with B/v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation t page 43 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Bright Brightens. Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. • The setting is not displayed when using the camera with the AC Adaptor. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation t page 43 The default settings are marked with . File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
For details on the operation t page 43 Clock Set Sets the date and time. 52 OK Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Setting the clock” (t step 2 in “Read This First”). Cancel Cancels setting the clock.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 64). Preparation Copying images to your computer (page 55) Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • A driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Viewing images saved on your computer Installing “PicturePackage” (page 62).
Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot • If the install menu screen does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE). 3 Click [Next]. Remove the “Memory Stick” from the camera and insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the computer, then copy the images.
2 Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor. Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer To the multi connector To a wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Cable for multi-use terminal • When you copy images to your computer using the battery pack, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the battery shuts off too soon. To a USB connector 3 Set the mode dial to , then turn on the camera and the computer.
I:\DSC-P200\2582856111\2582856121_UGuide\01GB-DSCP200\070PC.fm master:Right 070PC.fm Page 57 Wednesday, February 9, 2005 5:41 PM Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer • For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer (for Windows 98/98SE/ 2000/Me)” on page 58. This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder.
5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. When you are not creating a folder, only the “101MSDCF” folder appears. • If the “Removable Disk” icon is not displayed, see page 81. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes.
3 Double-click the [My Documents] 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 2 1 1 2 • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted.
x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click Example: viewing folders on Windows XP on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. A • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. B x For Windows 98/98SE C 1 Confirm that the access indicators (page 56) are white.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
Using the supplied software This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage A B C D 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE) 2 Click [PicturePackage].
5 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software • Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Technical support for “PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on the CD-ROM.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied). Recommended environment OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1/v10.2/v10.3) USB connector: Provided as standard Recommended computer environment for using “ImageMixer VCD2” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.
To disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/ remove the “Memory Stick”/ turn off the camera 6 After the user information screen appears, enter the desired name and password. The installation of the software starts. Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the cable for multi-use terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. To start up “ImageMixer VCD2” • If you are using Mac OS X v10.
Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 67) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal. Index button • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal. To the multi connector Stage 3: Printing Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder.
[Size] To print other images Select the size of the printing sheet. After step 3, select [Select] and the desired image with v/V, then perform from step 1. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (t step 2 in “Read This First”). This function may not be provided depending on the printer. [Quantity] When [Index] is set to [Off]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print.
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in “Read This First”) 2 Press MENU to display the menu. To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. To remove all the marks in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z.
Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal. 3 Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Mode dial 60min VGA 101 2/9 1 Connect the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) to the multi connector of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of a TV.
On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 75 to 84. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 85. 2 Press the RESET button using a pointed object, then turn on the power (reset). All the settings including date and time are cleared. RESET button 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Battery pack and power You cannot charge the battery pack. • A battery pack cannot be charged while the camera is turned on. Turn the camera off (t step 2 in “Read This First”). The battery pack cannot be installed. • Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever toward the front of the camera using the front edge of the battery pack, and release the safety tab (t step 1 in “Read This First”). • Install the battery in the correct direction (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”). • Properly connect the AC Adaptor. • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”). • The battery pack is dead (page 90). Replace it with a new one. The power turns off suddenly.
The screen turns blue and the subject does not appear when recording movies. • The image size is set to [640(Fine)] while the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to the multi connector. Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal or set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. (t step 4 in “Read This First”) The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (t step 2 in “Read This First”). The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 24). Horizontal line appears within the finder. • This is due to the structure of the finder. This condition is not a malfunction. The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.
The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. • The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. To confirm the recordable range, use the screen. Cannot shoot images in succession. • The “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). • The battery level is low. Install a charged battery pack. Viewing images Refer to “Computers” (page 80) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images.
The resizing function does not work. • You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images. You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark. • You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies. You cannot cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds). • Cancel the protection (page 38). • Still images cannot be cut. Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera. • Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a Windows computer. 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. The “Device Manager” appears.
“Memory Stick” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick”. • Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”). Cannot record on a “Memory Stick”. • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 88). • The “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). • Insert a “Memory Stick PRO” (page 21) when recording movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)]. Cannot format a “Memory Stick”.
Printing is canceled. • You disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the (Do not disconnect cable for multi-use terminal) mark disappears. Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer.
Cannot identify an indicator on the screen. • See page 16. The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it (page 92). The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack or use the AC Adaptor (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
Format error • Format the “Memory Stick” again (page 48). Memory Stick locked • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 88). No memory space • Delete unnecessary images or files (t File error • An error occurred while playing back the image. File protect • Release the protection (page 38). Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. step 6 “Read This First”).
Enable printer to connect Processing • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • The printer is canceling the current print however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again.
Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device. • When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction.
On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (R series). What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
Using the Cyber-shot Station The Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) lets you easily charge the camera. Simply set the camera in the Cyber-shot Station and charging starts automatically. While charging the battery, you can check the battery level with the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station. The remote controller supplied with the Cyber-shot Station enables you to do the following operations from a remote location.
Precautions x Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [Power, general] Battery pack used [System] Image device NP-FR1 9.11 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.
NP-FR1 battery pack Battery used Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 4.4 Wh (1 220 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Forced flash t step 5 in “Read This First” Language.............................. 50 Format...................................48 LCD Backlight ..................... 50 O H LCD screen ..........see “Screen” One-push .............................. 31 High-speed shutter mode t step 5 in “Read This First” M OS................................... 54, 64 M AF.................................... 44 Overexposure........................ 11 Histogram .......................20, 28 Macintosh computer .....
Q Shooting USB Driver ...........................55 Quick Review t step 5 in “Read This First” Movie t step 5 in “Read This First” Using your camera abroad t step 1 in “Read This First” R Still image t step 5 in “Read This First” V REC Mode ............................32 Shooting menu ..................... 27 Red Eye Reduction ...............45 Shooting movies................... 23 VGA t step 4 in “Read This First” Reset .....................................74 Shutter speed ..................
Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, • • • • • • • 98 , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO , “MagicGate”, are trademarks of Sony Duo”, and Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
