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Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the
appropriate points where you touch.
Using the stylus, touch the × mark displayed on the screen.
To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that
point are not effected.

The × mark moves on the screen.
If you fail to press the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Press the × mark again.

Changes the function of some buttons to operate the camera installed in the Marine Pack.

The buttons will work as follows when the setting is [On].

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(Screen display on/off) button: Flash button for shooting. It does not work for viewing.

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(zoom) button: Zoom button for shooting, Previous/next image button for viewing

• Macro recording is activated automatically when the setting is [On].
• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Marine Pack.

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Housing

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Off

Does not change any functions.

Calibration

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Summary of Contents for Cyber-shot DSC-N1

Page 1: ...this manual and Read This First separate volume thoroughly and retain it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSC N1 Serial No ___________________________ Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using th...

Page 2: ...e instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measu...

Page 3: ... treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials ...

Page 4: ...ble battery pack see page 119 Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the record...

Page 5: ...he manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Exposing the LCD screen the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Do not press against the LCD screen The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This i...

Page 6: ...mages Get more friendly with your camera This manual Shoot with your favorite settings Program auto shooting Manual shooting t page 28 Enjoy your images using the Album Slide Show and Paint t page 37 40 43 Enjoy various shooting playback using the menu t page 45 Change the default settings t page 61 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer This manual Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editi...

Page 7: ...ay 22 Number of still images and recording time of movies 24 When you do not have a Memory Stick Duo Recording with the internal memory 25 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded viewed 27 Using the camera features 28 Using the Album 37 Using the Slide Show 40 Painting the image 43 Using menu items 45 Menu items 46 Shooting menu 48 Metering Mode WB White Bal ISO P Quality Mode REC M...

Page 8: ...te Divide Setup Trimming Using Setup items 61 Camera 1 62 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date Time Red Eye Reduction Camera 2 64 AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory 65 Format Memory Stick 66 Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Copy Album 69 Write in Album Format Check Album Using the Setup screen 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...pying images to your computer 77 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera using a Memory Stick Duo 84 Using the supplied software 85 Using your Macintosh computer 87 How to print still images 90 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 91 Printing at a shop 95 Viewing images on a TV screen 97 Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to ...

Page 10: ...ng 99 Warning indicators and messages 113 On the Memory Stick 117 On the battery pack 119 On the battery charger 120 Using the Cyber shot Station 121 Precautions 122 Specifications 124 Troubleshooting Others Index 126 ...

Page 11: ...g on a subject successfully Press the shutter button fully down straight away Press the shutter button halfway down AE AF lock indicator Flashing indicator Indicator lit beeps Then press the shutter button fully down Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily keeping your arms at your side Also you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you Using a tripod a...

Page 12: ... can adjust it manually using the functions below Manual exposure Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually t page 31 EV Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera t page 32 Metering Mode Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure t page 48 Correct exposure Underexposure too little light Darker image ...

Page 13: ...ge 49 Characteristics of shutter speed Characteristics of aperture F value Faster Moving objects appear stopped Slower Moving objects appear to flow Open In focus range narrows both backward and forward Close In focus range widens both backward and forward High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location However the image tends to become noisy Low ISO sensitivity R...

Page 14: ... image is displayed in fine detail Image size is shown by the number of pixels Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen Description of the pixels and the image size Color On the effects of lighting Weather lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Character...

Page 15: ...ion ratio the image lacks the fineness of detail but has a smaller file size Pixel Many pixels Fine image quality and large file size Example Printing in up to A3 size Few pixels Rough image quality but small file size Example An attached image to be sent by e mail Image size Usage guidelines 8M 3264 2448 Larger Smaller For saving valuable images or printing in A3 size or high density images in A4...

Page 16: ...g Playback zoom button Index button t step 7 in Read This First B LCD screen 22 touch panel t step 4 in Read This First C Hook for wrist strap t Read This First D Mode switch 28 E on screen key button t step 4 in Read This First F Battery Memory Stick Duo cover t step 1 and 3 in Read This First G Screen display on off button 22 H Access lamp t step 4 in Read This First I Memory Stick Duo slot t st...

Page 17: ...screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage the camera M Multi connector bottom When using an AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied To attach the stylus Attach the stylus to the wrist strap as shown below Do not carry the camera by holding the stylus The camera may fall down 2 To the multi connector 1 To DC IN jack 3 To wall outlet v mark Cable for multi use terminal supplied ...

Page 18: ...ining t step 1 in Read This First z AE AF lock t step 6 in Read This First BRK Recording mode 28 50 White balance 48 STBY REC Standby Recording a movie t step 6 in Read This First Camera mode Scene Selection 29 Camera mode Program Manual 28 Flash mode t step 6 in Read This First Flash charging Zoom scaling t 62 step 6 in Read This First Red eye reduction 63 Sharpness 53 Saturation 52 Contrast 52 A...

Page 19: ...urst interval 51 400 Remaining number of recordable images 24 25 Self timer t step 6 in Read This First C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 113 Date Time 63 ISO number 49 3 2 5M 8M 1M VGA 3M FINE 6 4 0 STD 6 4 0 16 9 1 6 0 101 0 7EV Bracket Step value 51 Display Indication Vibration warning 11 Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting Even if the vibrat...

Page 20: ...ing t step 1 in Read This First Recording mode 28 50 N Playback t step 7 in Read This First Protect 55 Print order DPOF mark 95 Change folder 54 This does not appear when using internal memory Zoom scaling t step 7 in Read This First Step 12 16 Frame by frame playback 50 Housing mode 74 Display Indication Histogram 22 33 appears when histogram display is disabled Playback bar t step 7 in Read This...

Page 21: ... 8 8 12 12 Image number Number of images recorded in selected folder C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 113 00 00 12 Counter t step 7 in Read This First Display Indication Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal 93 2 0EV Exposure Value 32 ISO number 49 Metering mode 48 Flash White balance 48 500 Shutter speed 31 F3 5 Aperture value 31 Playback image t step 7 in Read This First 3 2 5M 8M 1M ...

Page 22: ... other cameras To switch images by sliding your finger You can switch to the previous or next image by touching the screen itself while playing images To use this feature turn off the touch panel buttons by pressing the on screen key button When viewing recorded images on a TV page 97 you cannot switch the images by sliding your finger Still images Slide your finger tip to the right to view the ne...

Page 23: ...k to fast forward or reverse the movie Touch again during playback to pause When viewing images taken in Multi Burst mode touch the screen to pause the display Slide your finger across the screen toward the right or left to switch frames forward or backward 3 9 STD 640 101 0012 2005 1 1 9 30AM BACK NEXT PLA Y 00 00 00 ...

Page 24: ...size set to 640 Fine can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo For image size and image quality see page 14 When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera the display may differ from the actual image size Capacity Size 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 8M 8 16 32 59 121 247 506 15 30 60 109 223 456 934 3 2 8 16 32 59 121 247 506 15 30 60 109 223 456 934 5M 12 ...

Page 25: ...andard on the lower line Units Images The recording time of movies Units hour minute second When a Memory Stick Duo not supplied is inserted Recording Images are recorded on the Memory Stick Duo Playback Images on the Memory Stick Duo are played back Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images on the Memory Stick Duo When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted Recording Images are r...

Page 26: ...py back up data on a hard disc of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 77 to 82 without a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera You cannot move image data on a Memory Stick Duo to the internal memory By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi use terminal you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer but you cannot copy data on a computer to the intern...

Page 27: ... frequently The camera has been turned on and off many times The zoom is used frequently LCD Backlight is set to Bright AF Mode is set to Monitor The battery power is low When shooting still images Shooting in the following situations P Quality is set to Fine AF Mode is set to Single Shooting once every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends Write in Album is set to O...

Page 28: ...Also you can select various settings using the menu For details on the functions available t page 46 Manual Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted manually both the shutter speed and the aperture value page 31 Also you can select various settings using the menu For details on the functions available t page 46 Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with prese...

Page 29: ...nce without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings Shoots landscapes etc by focusing on a distant subject Twilight Portrait Beach Shoots portraits in dark places Shoots seasides or lakesides the blue of the water clearly recorded Candle Snow Shoot candlelit scenes without spoiling the atmosphere Shoots whitish scenes brightly Soft Snap Fireworks Shoots portraits of people flowers etc with ...

Page 30: ...ene condition a combination of functions is determined by the camera you can select the desired setting Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset Bracket Step White Balance Flash level Burst Exposure Bracket Multi Burst Auto Center AF 0 5m 1 0m 3 0m 7 0m SL WB ...

Page 31: ...n 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera E Shoot the image The flash is set to Forced flash or No flash At the following settings the adjustment changes only the brightness not the depth of field at F4 and F8 when the zoom is set fully to the W side at F8 and F16 when the zoom is set fully to the T side Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by for example ...

Page 32: ...v V For details on the exposure t page 12 The compensation value can be set in 1 3EV increments If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions or the flash is used the exposure adjustment may not be effective EV 1M MENU OFF OFF AUTO P 0EV EV 0 3EV Toward Brightens an image 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera Toward Darkens an image ...

Page 33: ...play indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side and a dark image when skewed to the left side Select Program or one of the scene selection modes for Camera and adjust EV while checking the exposure with the histogram A Number of pixels B Brightness The histogram also appears in the following cases but you cannot adjust the exposure When Camera is set to Auto or Manual When playing back...

Page 34: ...tically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame default setting When Camera is set to Auto the focus method is fixed to Multipoint AF This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame Center AF Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the finder frame Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition 1M 98 S AF AF range find...

Page 35: ...le Spot AF By moving the AF range finder frame to wherever you like on the screen you can focus on an extremely small subject or a narrow area To set the Flexible Spot AF see page 36 This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is out of the center area When shooting a moving subject take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder fram...

Page 36: ...ow to use the Spot AF A Set Camera to a setting other than Auto then touch B Touch 9 Focus t Spot AF C Press on screen key to turn off the menu D Touch where you want to focus the shot 1M 98 S AF S AF 1M 98 ...

Page 37: ...GA 1M for Multi Burst images image size and Standard picture quality The Album can store a maximum of 500 images If you turn the power off or move the mode switch during Album playback Album playback stops To play back images stored in the Album A Set the mode switch to B Touch MENU t Album Images in the Album will be organized by the shooting date Each unit of this group to be displayed on the in...

Page 38: ...play the image you want to delete then touch MENU to display the menu B Touch Delete t Delete t OK To delete images on the index screen A Touch MENU on the screen in step 3 of To play back images stored in the Album to display the menu You cannot delete the images in This date in step 2 of To play back images stored in the Album B Touch Delete t Select C Touch the image you want to delete to mark ...

Page 39: ... in the Album directly to a computer Perform the procedure explained in Copy page 67 Copy the desired image data on the Memory Stick Duo then transfer them to a computer Data on a Memory Stick Duo or computer cannot be copied to the Album Even if you protect the images recorded in the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo those same minimized images in the Album are not protected Also even if th...

Page 40: ...ouch the screen Touch Continue to resume The slide show resumes from the image which was paused however the music starts again from the beginning To display the previous next image Touch during pause To end the slide show Touch Exit during pause You cannot play back a slide show while connected to PrictBridge To set the slide show options You can set how to perform the slide show A Touch MENU t Sl...

Page 41: ...Album you want to play back Effects Simple A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes Nostalgic A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene Stylish A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo Active A high tempo slide show suitable for active scenes Normal A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined interval Music Music1 The default setting for a Si...

Page 42: ...es of music on the camera the four preset pieces Music 1 4 can be changed with the desired pieces The maximum length of each Music file for music playback on the camera is 180 seconds If you cannot play back a Music file due to damage to the file or other malfunctions execute Format Music page 70 and transfer the music again Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop Off After all the images...

Page 43: ...Put stamps on the image To change the color of the line or stamp Touch the color select button a desired color then The selected color is applied to both the line and stamp To make corrections Touch then rub the part you want to erase using the stylus Otherwise touch to revert to the previous state if you touch again it returns to the latest state You can select the thickness of the eraser in the ...

Page 44: ...h OK The painted image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file Touch Cancel to cancel the operation The image is saved in VGA image size and Fine picture quality To exit paint mode A Touch Exit appears B Touch OK Touch Cancel to cancel the operation If you touch before saving the image the painting is abandoned Be sure to save the painting by touching if you intend to save it ...

Page 45: ...play the touch panel buttons When the mode switch is set to skip this operation 3 Touch MENU to display the menu 4 Touch the item you want to set If the desired item is invisible press v V until the item appears on the screen 5 Touch the setting 6 Press on screen key to turn off the menu You cannot set items that are grayed out Mode switch on screen key button Metering Mode Multi White Bal Auto IS...

Page 46: ... mode switch position Only the available items are displayed on the screen available Mode switch position Auto Program Manual Scene Menu for shooting page 48 Metering Mode WB White Bal ISO P Quality Mode REC Mode BRK Bracket Step Interval Flash Level PFX P Effect Saturation Contrast Sharpness Setup M ...

Page 47: ...limited according to the Scene mode page 29 Available only during enlarged playback available Mode switch position Auto Program Manual Scene Menu for viewing page 54 Album Exit Album Slide Show Paint Delete Volume Folder Protect DPOF Print Resize Rotate Divide Setup Trimming ...

Page 48: ...ghted metering Measures the center of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Spot metering Measures only a part of the subject This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background WB White Bal Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically Daylight Adjusts for outdoors shooting nig...

Page 49: ... ISO The larger the number the higher the sensitivity For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 13 Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases ISO is set to Auto in the Scene mode Selects the still image quality For details on the image quality t page 14 ISO Auto Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed...

Page 50: ...t shoot continuously Burst Records the maximum number of images in succession refer to the following table when you press and hold down the shutter button When Recording disappears you can shoot the next image Exp Brktg BRK Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted You can select the image with the appropriate exposure after recording when you are unable to sh...

Page 51: ... a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Setting the frame interval to a mode other than 1 30 when Camera is set to Auto When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames The image...

Page 52: ...aintained when the power is turned off Adjusts the saturation of the image Adjusts the contrast of the image Flash Level Toward Makes the flash level higher Normal Toward Makes the flash level lower PFX P Effect Off No effect Sepia Records the image in sepia like an old photograph B W Records the image in monochrome black and white Saturation Toward Brightens the color Normal Toward Darkens the co...

Page 53: ...53 For details on the operation t page 45 Using the menu Adjusts the sharpness of the image See page 61 Sharpness Toward Sharpens the image Normal Toward Softens the image Setup ...

Page 54: ...anied by music See page 40 Paints characters or graphics on the still images See page 43 Deletes unnecessary images t step 7 in Read This First Adjusts the volume t step 7 in Read This First Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with Memory Stick Duo Album Exit Album Slide Show Paint Delete Volume Folder OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels th...

Page 55: ...o the next folder Moves to either the previous or next folders Protects images against accidental erasure You can prevent the images in the Album from being deleted automatically by protecting them in the Album To protect images in single image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect 2 Touch MENU to display the menu 3 Touch v V to display Protect then touch it 4 Touch Protect The image is pro...

Page 56: ...ction touch MENU t Protect t Protect In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 4 of To protect images in index mode 2 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected 3 Touch OK t OK To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select All In This Folder in step 3 of To protect images in index mode then touch Off Note that formatting the interna...

Page 57: ... the size of movies Multi Burst images or images in the Album When you change from a small size to a large size the image quality deteriorates You cannot resize to an image size of 3 2 or 16 9 When you resize a 3 2 or 16 9 image the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image Rotates a still image 1 Display the image to be rotated 2 Touch MENU to display the menu 3 Touch v V to d...

Page 58: ...fficient or when you attach movies to your e mail messages Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped Also note that you cannot restore files once you cut them 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 1 Cutting scene A Divide 101_0002 is divided into ...

Page 59: ...to adjust the cutting point touch c C frame rewind forward If you want to change the cutting point touch B The playback of the movie starts again 6 Touch OK t OK The movie is cut The cut movies are assigned new numbers and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder You cannot cut the following kinds of images Still image Movies not long enough to cut shorter than about two ...

Page 60: ...ouch OK The image is recorded and the original image is displayed again The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder and the original image is retained The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate You cannot trim to an image size of 3 2 or 16 9 You cannot trim images in the Album Trimming 8M The setting size is just a guideline t step 5 in Read This First 5M 3...

Page 61: ...5 Touch v V to display the item you want to set then touch it 6 Touch the option you want to set The selected option turns blue and set To turn off the Setup screen touch on screen key To return to the menu from the Setup screen touch repeatedly To cancel the Setup setting Touch Cancel if it appears If it does not appear select the previous setting again This setting is maintained even when the po...

Page 62: ... 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 Digital Zoom Smart Smart zoom Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion This is not available when the image size is set to 8M or 3 2 The maximum zoom scale of Smar...

Page 63: ... insert the date and time into movies or images in the Multi Burst mode The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later Reduces the red eye phenomenon when using the flash Select this before shooting Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration Also do not let the subject move Red eye reduction may not produce the desire...

Page 64: ...the subject When Focus preset is set page 34 AF Illuminator does not function The AF range finder frame does not appear The or indicator flashes and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame The AF illuminator does not operate when Twilight mode Landscape mode or Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode The AF illuminator emits very bright light Although there ...

Page 65: ...a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera Formats the internal memory Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images The message All data in internal memory will be erased Ready appears Format OK Formats the internal memory Cancel Cancels the formatting ...

Page 66: ...g folder You can create folders designated up to 999MSDCF Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected You cannot delete a folder with the camera To delete a folder use your computer etc Up to 4 000 images can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder is automatically created For more information see Image file stor...

Page 67: ...uch media Internal Memory or Album you want to copy the image files from The message All data in internal memory will be copied All data in Album will be copied Ready appears 3 Touch OK Copying starts Change REC Folder OK Select the desired folder by touching v V then OK Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder Copy Internal Memory Copies the image files in the internal memory Album Copies the...

Page 68: ...s in the internal memory or Album are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory or Album execute the Format command in Internal Memory page 65 or Album page 69 You cannot select a folder to be copied on a Memory Stick Duo Even if you copy data a Print order mark is not copied When copying from the Album the image protection setting is not copied When playing back im...

Page 69: ...ly erases all data in the Album including even protected images The message All data in Album will be erased Ready appears Repairs the image data in the Album When Album data error appears on the screen perform this option When you perform Check Album the image protection setting is released Re protect the images you do not want to be deleted Write in Album On When shooting images save minimized c...

Page 70: ...ed If this happens perform Format Music then transfer the music by Download Music using the supplied Music Transfer software If you format the write in area of the Music file all Music files are deleted and cannot be restored The message All data will be erased Ready appears Download Music Format Music OK Formats the Music files All data other than Music files remain as it is Cancel Cancels the fo...

Page 71: ...menu items warnings and messages Initializes the setting to the default setting The message Initialize all settings Ready appears Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting LCD Backlight Bright Brightens Normal Beep Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press on screen key press the shutter button operate...

Page 72: ...folder is changed When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned USB Connect PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer page 91 PTP When PTP Picture Transfer Protocol is set and the camera is connected to a computer the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer Compatible with Windows XP and Mac ...

Page 73: ...n check page 98 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used Sets the date and time Select the date display format on the 1 2 screen then set the time on the 2 2 screen Video Out NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe Clock Set Y M D Select the time display order Touch t and set t...

Page 74: ...t spot the calibration is not performed Press the mark again Changes the function of some buttons to operate the camera installed in the Marine Pack The buttons will work as follows when the setting is On Screen display on off button Flash button for shooting It does not work for viewing zoom button Zoom button for shooting Previous next image button for viewing Macro recording is activated automa...

Page 75: ...driver Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP Enjoying images using PicturePackage page 85 Viewing images saved on your computer Installing PicturePackage page 85 Storing images on a CD R Creating a Music Video Slideshow Adding changing Music files for Slideshow using Music Transfer Printing images Creating a video CD using ImageMixer page 85 Creating a video CD ImageMi...

Page 76: ...er CPU is required When using ImageMixer VCD2 a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended This software is compatible with DirectX technology DirectX must be installed for use A separate software application for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD Rs Notes on connecting your camera to a computer Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer en...

Page 77: ...ng images from Memory Stick Duo A driver is software that enables equipment connected to the computer to operate properly When using Windows XP start from Stage 2 When PicturePackage is already installed start from Stage 2 NOTE Do not connect the camera to the computer at this time 1 Shut down all application software in use In Windows 2000 log on as Administrator authorized Administrators 2 Inser...

Page 78: ...es in the internal memory this step is unnecessary 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor not supplied When you copy images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 3 Set the mode switch to...

Page 79: ...SB Mode Mass Storage does not appear set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 72 For Windows 98 98SE 2000 Me follow the procedure explained in Stage 4 B Copying images to a Computer on page 81 For Windows XP when the wizard screen does not appear automatically follow the procedure explained in Stage 4 B Copying images to a Computer on page 81 This section describes an example of copying images to the ...

Page 80: ...memory appear 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied then click Next The Picture Name and Destination screen appears 4 Select a name and destination for the images then click Next Image copying starts When the copying is completed the Other Options screen appears This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder 5 Click ...

Page 81: ...his section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder 1 Double click My Computer t Removable Disk t DCIM If the Removable Disk icon is not displayed see page 106 2 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display the menu and click Copy 3 Double click the My Documents folder Then right click on the My Docume...

Page 82: ...rt t My Documents The contents of the My Documents folder are displayed If you are not using Windows XP double click My Documents on the desktop 2 Double click the desired image file The image is displayed Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal Removing a Memory Stick Duo Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images f...

Page 83: ...nly Internal memory 101_SONY only C Folder containing movie data etc recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF folder The images in these folders are available only for viewing You cannot record playback any images to the MSSONY folder Image files are named as follows ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to ...

Page 84: ...ur camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed When there is no folder first create a folder with your camera page 66 and then copy the image file 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSC0ssss Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number An extension may be displayed depending on the computer...

Page 85: ...Windows 2000 XP log on as Administrator When PicturePackage is installed the USB driver is installed automatically 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 The Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click Ne...

Page 86: ...etup menu The message Connect to PC appears 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer 3 Start Music Transfer 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to add change Music files To restore the music preset at the factory to the camera 1 Perform Format Music page 70 2 Execute Restore defaults on Music Transfer All Music files return to the preset music and Music in the Slide Show me...

Page 87: ...ot operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Auto d...

Page 88: ... should be 1024 768 dots or higher and 32 000 colors or higher 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click the CD ROM icon 3 Copy the IMXINST SIT file in the MAC folder to the hard disk icon 4 Double click the IMXINST SIT file in the copy to folder 5 Double click the extracted ImageMixer VCD2_Install file 6 After the user information screen...

Page 89: ... Double click PICTUREPACKAGE 3 Copy the Music Transfer pkg file in the MAC folder to the hard disk 4 Double click the Music Transfer pkg file in the copy to folder The installation of the software starts To add change Music files See Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer on page 86 Technical support for ImageMixer VCD2 Music Transfer is provided by the Pixela User Support Center For more supp...

Page 90: ...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 using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied PicturePackage software and print the images Printing at a shop page 95 You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with your...

Page 91: ...t can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer You cannot print movies or the images saved in the Album If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds error notification check the connected printer Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi use terminal When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when USB...

Page 92: ...you select This image and set Index to On in step 2 you can print a set of the same images as an index image Select Selects images and prints all the selected images 1Select the image you want to print with then touch Select The mark appears on the selected image To select other images repeat this procedure 2Touch Print DPOF image Prints all the images with a Print order mark page 95 regardless of...

Page 93: ...ay not be provided depending on the printer Size Select the size of the printing sheet Index Select On to print as an index image 3 Touch OK The image is printed Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal while the Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal indicator appears on the screen To print other images After step 3 touch Select and the desired image then perform from step 1...

Page 94: ...ou want to print to display the mark Repeat this procedure to select other images DPOF image Prints all the images with a Print order mark regardless of the displayed image All In This Folder Prints all the images in the folder 5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of Stage 3 Printing page 92 ...

Page 95: ...ge compliant printer You cannot mark movies When you mark images shot in Multi Burst mode all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels You cannot mark images saved in the Album When taking a Memory Stick Duo to a shop Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo they handle If a Memory Stick Duo is not handled by your photo printing service shop c...

Page 96: ...e image you want to mark A green mark appears on the selected image 6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images 7 Touch OK t OK To cancel select Exit in step 5 or select Cancel in step 7 To remove the mark in index mode Touch the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5 To remove all the marks in the folder Select All In This Folder in step 4 then touch Off Marking in index mode OK Exit gr...

Page 97: ...able for multi use terminal to TV 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV video input switch to video For details see the operating instructions supplied with the TV 4 Set the mode switch to and turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Images disappear and buttons appear on the camera screen Touch on the camera screen to switch the image back and forth on the TV screen Operat...

Page 98: ...m Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom et...

Page 99: ...ternal memory Album Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired 1 Check the items on pages 100 to 112 If a code such as C E ss ss appears on the screen see page 113 2 Remove the battery pack and insert the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power 3 Initialize the settings page 71 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility ...

Page 100: ...d page 119 Replace it with new one The battery pack runs down too quickly Charge it sufficiently t step 1 in Read This First You are using the camera in an extremely cold location page 119 The battery terminal is dirty Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab etc and charge the battery pack The battery pack is dead page 119 Replace it with new one Cannot turn on the camera Install the battery...

Page 101: ...age 117 The subject is not visible on the screen Set the mode switch to a position other than page 28 Recording takes a long time The NR slow shutter function is activated page 19 This is not a malfunction The image is out of focus The subject is too close Record in the close up Macro recording mode Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance ap...

Page 102: ...ed in the image This is not a malfunction The close up Macro function does not work Twilight mode Landscape mode Candle mode or Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode page 29 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 ...

Page 103: ...mage under conditions of low illumination There is no effect on the recorded image The eyes of the subject come out red Set Red Eye Reduction in the Setup menu to On page 63 Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash t step 6 in Read This First Light the room and shoot the subject Dots appear and remain on the screen This is not a malfunction Thes...

Page 104: ...2 The image appears rough right after playback starts The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing This is not a malfunction The image does not appear on the TV screen Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 73 Check whether the connection is correct page 97 The switch on the cable for multi use t...

Page 105: ...rite protect switch and set the switch to the LOCK position page 117 to prevent accidental erasure The resizing function does not work You cannot resize movies Multi Burst images and images in the Album You cannot display a DPOF Print order mark You cannot display DPOF Print order marks on images in the Album and movies You cannot cut a movie The movie is not long enough to cut shorter than about ...

Page 106: ...onnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 79 The USB driver is not installed Install the USB driver page 77 Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the cable for ...

Page 107: ... image cannot be played back on a computer If you are using PicturePackage click on help at the upper right corner of each screen Consult the computer or software manufacturer The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer then play...

Page 108: ...d the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 117 You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo by mistake All the data on the Memory Stick Duo is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it We recommend that you set the write protect switch on the Memory Stick Duo to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure page 117 Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by...

Page 109: ...ck Duo is full Check the capacity 32 MB or more recommended Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the computer to the internal memory Data on a Memory Stick Duo or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory The free capactiry of the Album does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the Album to a Memory Stick Duo The data is not deleted after copying Cannot copy the d...

Page 110: ...able for multi use terminal again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to TV Set to CAMERA page 92 Cannot print images Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi ...

Page 111: ...ed Set Date to Off and print the image again page 93 Cannot select the print size Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size Cannot print the image at the size selected Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera The print setting of the camera differs...

Page 112: ...ot appear Press on screen key Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully The stylus operation reacts at inappropriate points Perform Calibration page 74 Buttons do not work as they should Housing is set to On page 74 Cannot identify an indicator on the screen See page 18 The lens gets fogged Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before...

Page 113: ...Stick Duo page 117 E 61 ss E 91 ss A camera malfunction has occurred Initialize the camera page 71 then turn the power on again If the following messages appear follow the instructions E The battery level is low Charge the battery pack t step 1 in Read This First Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of re...

Page 114: ...e beginning with 999 exists on the Memory Stick Duo You cannot create any folders if this is the case Cannot record The camera cannot record images in the selected folder Select a different folder page 67 File error An error occurred while the image was playing back File protect Release the protection page 56 Image size over You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on you...

Page 115: ... that holds only movies was selected You cannot print movies Printer busy Paper error No Paper Ink error Low Ink No Ink Check the printer Printer error Check the printer Check if the image you want to print is corrupted The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal Processing The printer is canceling the current print job You canno...

Page 116: ...116 Operation is changed Housing is set to On page 74 Format Music Error Execute Format Music again page 70 ...

Page 117: ...ffer depending on the Memory Stick Duo you use Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo while reading or writing data Data may be corrupted in the following cases When the Memory Stick Duo is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick Duo is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data Do not pr...

Page 118: ...ove 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 then insert it all the way in Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction When using a Memory Stick Duo inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a Memory Stick compliant device make sure that the Memory Stick Duo is inserted fa...

Page 119: ...water The battery pack is not water resistant Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry cool place Repeat this charging and using up once a year to maint...

Page 120: ... it there is a danger of leaks excessive heat explosions or electric shock When the CHARGE lamp flashes this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type have been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger op...

Page 121: ...h 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 Playing back images on a TV Slide Show Playback zoom Trimming In addition when a PictBridge compliant printer is connected images can be printed by simple remote controller operations For more detailed information refer to the ope...

Page 122: ...th water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time x On operating temperatures Your camera is de...

Page 123: ... camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera t...

Page 124: ...e ISO set to Auto approx 0 20 m to 5 0 m 7 7 8 inches to 8 feet 6 3 8 inches W approx 0 34 m to 2 6 m 1 feet 1 1 2 inches to 16 feet 4 7 8 inches T Input and Output connectors Multi connector USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant LCD screen LCD panel 7 5 cm 3 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960 240 dots Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BG1 3 6 V AC LS5K AC Ad...

Page 125: ... 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 62 24 91 mm 2 1 2 31 32 3 5 8 inches W H D Mass Approx 75 g 2 7 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP BG1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Capacity 3 6 Wh 960 mAh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 126: ...M 77 88 Center AF 34 Center weighted metering 48 Change REC Folder 67 Charging battery pack t step 1 in Read This First Check Album 69 Cleaning 122 Clock Set 73 Cloudy 48 Color 14 43 Compression ratio 15 Computer 75 Copying images 77 87 Macintosh 87 Recommended environment 76 87 Software 85 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 84 Windows 75 Connecting Computer 79 Printer 92 TV...

Page 127: ...ecording time 24 Write protect switch 117 Menu 45 Items 46 Shooting 48 Viewing 54 Metering Mode 48 Mode 50 Moisture condensation 122 Monitor 62 Monochrome 52 MPG 83 Multi AF 34 Multi Burst 50 Multi connector 17 Multi pattern metering 48 Multipoint AF 34 Music Transfer 85 86 88 N NR slow shutter 19 31 NTSC 73 Number of images Recording time 24 O On screen key button t step 4 in Read This First Opti...

Page 128: ...9 Soft Snap mode 29 Software 85 Specifications 124 Spot AF 35 Spot metering 48 Spot metering cross hairs 48 Standard 49 Stylus 17 T Touch panel t step 4 in Read This First Trimming 60 Troubleshooting 99 TV 97 Twilight mode 29 Twilight Portrait mode 29 U Underexposure 12 USB Connect 72 USB Driver 77 Using your camera abroad t step 1 in Read This First V VGA t step 5 in Read This First Video CD 85 8...

Page 129: ...s and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS QuickTime iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia Inc in the United States and or other countries Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation In addition system and product names use...

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Page 132: ...tion on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website Printed in Japan Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink ...

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