Sony DSC-P92 - Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Manual Download

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To delete shot images

When using this mode, you cannot delete
only certain frames. When you delete
images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at
the same time.

Display the Multi Burst image you want
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Summary of Contents for DSC-P92 - Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera

Page 1: ...92 Serial No DSC P92 2003 Sony Corporation Getting started ________________________ Shooting still images __________________ Viewing still images ___________________ Deleting still images ___________________ Before advanced operations _____________ Advanced still image shooting____________ Advanced still image viewing_____________ Still image editing ______________________ Enjoying movies_________...

Page 2: ...the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order...

Page 3: ...g without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camera Notice If stat...

Page 4: ... 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 Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Exposing the LCD screen the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Do not pr...

Page 5: ...agicGate and are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U S Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Macintosh Mac OS QuickTime iBook and Power Mac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation In addition system and product names used in this m...

Page 6: ...SET UP screen 41 Deciding the still image quality 42 Creating or selecting a folder 42 Creating a new folder 43 Selecting the recording folder 43 Choosing a focus method 44 Setting the distance to the subject Focus preset 45 Adjusting the exposure EV adjustment 46 Selecting a metering mode 47 Adjusting color tones White Balance 48 Adjusting the flash level Flash Level 49 Shooting multiple frames C...

Page 7: ...indows users 74 Installing the USB driver 75 Installing Image Transfer 76 Installing ImageMixer 77 Connecting the camera to your computer 78 Copying images using Image Transfer 79 Changing Image Transfer settings 80 Copying images without using Image Transfer 80 Viewing the images on your computer 81 Image file storage destinations and file names 82 Copying images to your computer For Macintosh us...

Page 8: ...minator 29 F Tripod receptacle bottom surface G POWER lamp 16 H Finder window I Lens J Access lamp 19 K Memory Stick cover 19 Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws and may damage the camera 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q 5 qa 6 ...

Page 9: ...images SET UP To set the SET UP items D Finder 30 E LCD screen F Speaker G MENU button 98 H LCD status LCD on off button 30 I Image Size Delete button 20 36 J RESET button 87 K DC IN jack 15 L USB jack 78 M A V OUT MONO jack 34 N Battery cover O OPEN button 12 P Wrist strap hook Q Jack cover 2 1 q 3 qa 4 qs 5 qd 6 qf 7 qg 8 qh 9 qj Self timer recording lamp red 27 23 AE AF lock lamp green 22 Flash...

Page 10: ...ide batteries into the battery charger supplied with the correct polarity You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the battery charger Be sure to charge the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries supplied with your camera before using them Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet wall socket close by Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit the set is not disconnected from the AC power ...

Page 11: ...e batteries have not been used for a long time they may not fully charge This is typical of this type of battery and is not a malfunction If this happens repeatedly using up the battery fully and then recharging it should correct the problem Even when Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are not being used they lose their charge naturally over time It is recommended that you recharge the batteries just ...

Page 12: ...ver by wiping them with a dry cloth If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a film of dirt or oil from the skin the operating time of the camera can be greatly reduced Close the battery cover Close the battery cover while holding the batteries in The cover is closed when it clicks To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end open the battery cover upward then remove t...

Page 13: ...ion is set to On you can shoot for a longer period of time Turn the mode selector to SET UP and set Power Save in Setup 1 to On The factory setting of the camera is set to On page 103 We recommend that you set Power Save to On when using alkaline batteries When the Power Save function is On In shooting still images the focus only focuses when the shutter is pushed down halfway While charging the f...

Page 14: ...ages 2 Showing single images in order one approximately every three seconds Shooting3 movies 3 Continuous shooting with a picture size of 160 Mail The battery life and the number of images recordable decrease under the following conditions At low temperatures Using the flash Turning the camera on and off frequently Using the zoom heavily When LCD Backlight is set to Bright When Power Save is set t...

Page 15: ...wer cord mains lead to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet wall socket When you have finished using the AC Adaptor disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera The set is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet wall socket even if the unit itself has been turned off 2 2 To a wall outlet wall socket Power cord mains lead 1 Using your camera a...

Page 16: ... viewing images or setting up the camera while using the batteries power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power However in the following circumstances even if the batteries are being used to power the camera the Auto Power Off function will not work Movies are being played back A slide show is being shown A cable is connected to the USB jack or the A V OUT MONO jack When Power Save is...

Page 17: ... Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen Select the desired date format with v V on the control button then press z You can select from Y M D year month day M D Y and D M Y If the rechargeable button battery which provides the power for saving the time data ever loses its charge page 105 the Clock Set screen automatically reappears If this happens start from Step 3 to set up the date and time a...

Page 18: ...item Repeat the above process until all of the items have been set If you select D M Y in Step 3 set the time on a 24 hour cycle Select OK with B on the control button then press z The date and time are set and the clock will start to keep time To cancel the setting process select Cancel then press z 4 2003 1 1 12 00 D M Y OK Cancel M D Y Y M D Clock Set AM OK 5 2003 4 7 12 00 D M Y OK Cancel M D ...

Page 19: ...ever you insert a Memory Stick push it as far as it can go If you do not insert it correctly a proper recording or playback may not be carried out Close the Memory Stick cover To remove the Memory Stick Open the Memory Stick cover then push the Memory Stick to pop it out Whenever the access lamp is lit the camera is recording or reading out an image Never remove the Memory Stick or turn off the po...

Page 20: ...age 21 Select the desired image size with v V on the control button The image size is set After the setting is completed press Image Size The Image Size setup item disappears from the screen The image size value selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off 1 Mode selector 2 Image Size VGA 1 2M 3 1M 4 5M 3 2 5 0M 5 0M 3 VGA VGA 1 2M 3 1M 4 5M 3 2 5 0M Image Size ...

Page 21: ...les 5 0M 2592 1944 Printing fine images 4 5M 3 2 2592 3 2 3 2 prints1 3 1M 2048 1536 Printing A4 size images 1 2M 1280 960 Printing postcard size images VGA 640 480 Creating your home page 2 When REC Mode is set to Normal For the number of images that can be saved in other modes see page 97 3 For more information about the image quality mode see page 42 When the images recorded using other Sony de...

Page 22: ...one with your fingers The minimum focal distance to a subject is 50 cm 19 3 4 inches W 60 cm 23 5 8 inches T To shoot subjects at distances closer than this use the macro mode page 26 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down The camera beeps When the AE AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on the camera is ready for shooting The screen may be frozen for a split second depending on th...

Page 23: ...You can shoot your subject easily since this mode automatically adjusts the focus exposure and white balance In this mode P Quality is set to Fine the AF range finder is set to Multi AF and the metering mode is set to multi pattern metering pages 44 47 The menu items you can display are limited to Camera and Mode REC Mode Program mode shooting Program You can set the shooting functions in the menu...

Page 24: ...ow A fast moving subject The subject has a reflection such as that from a mirror or there is a luminous body and a lustrous subject A flashing subject A backlit subject There are two methods for Auto Focus function Multipoint AF and Center AF page 44 When Camera is set to Auto in the menu settings the Multipoint AF is automatically selected Checking the last image shot Quick Review Press b 7 on th...

Page 25: ...3 enlargement is carried out using the smart zoom When the smart zoom is not needed set Smart Zoom to Off in the SET UP settings page 102 Pressing the zoom buttons displays the zoom scaling indicator on the LCD screen The maximum zoom scale depends on the image size 3 1M 3 8 1 2M 6 1 VGA 12 When the image size is 5 0M or 4 5M 3 2 the smart zoom does not work You cannot confirm the image using the ...

Page 26: ...tor to and press B on the control button The Macro indicator appears on the LCD screen If the menu is currently displayed press MENU first to make the menu disappear You can carry out this operation even when the mode selector is set to Center the subject in the frame and press the shutter button fully down To return to normal shooting Press B on the control button again The indicator disappears f...

Page 27: ...s set to Center the subject in the frame and press the shutter button fully down The Self timer lamp page 8 will flash in orange and you will hear a beeping sound The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds To cancel the self timer during the operation Press V on the control button again The indicator dissapears from the LCD screen If you stand in front of the camera and press the shutte...

Page 28: ...even when the mode selector is set to Clip Motion The recommended distance using the flash is about 0 5 m to 3 8 m 19 3 4 inches to 12 feet 5 19 32 inches W 0 6 m to 2 5 m 23 5 8 inches to 8 feet 2 7 16 inches T when ISO is set to Auto You can change the brightness of the flash using Flash Level in the menu settings page 99 Because the shutter speed is slower under dark conditions when Slow synchr...

Page 29: ...etween when the shutter button is pressed halfway down and the focus locks If AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast focus will not be achieved A distance up to approximately 3 8 m 12 feet 5 19 32 inches W 2 5 m 8 feet 2 7 16 inches T is recommended If AF illuminator light misses the center of the image somewhat the camera will focus properly as...

Page 30: ...ms displayed see page 109 Just as with the AE AF lock indicator on the LCD screen when the AE AF lock lamp of the finder section stops flashing and remains on you can start shooting page 22 When the LCD screen is turned off the smart zoom does not function page 25 If you press Flash mode Self timer Macro with the LCD screen turned off the image will be displayed on the screen for approximately two...

Page 31: ...te and time setting with v V on the control button then press z Day Time Inserts the date and the time of shooting into the image Date Inserts the year the month and the date of shooting into the image Off Does not insert date time data into the image After the setting has been completed set the mode selector to to shoot your image When you chose Date the date will be inserted in the order set in ...

Page 32: ... the screen Various image information items are also displayed BACK NEXT VOLUME 10 30PM 2003 7 4 101 0008 8 9 101 VGA MOVE SINGLE DISPLAY Single single image screen Index nine image screen Index triple image screen Viewing on the single image screen Set the mode selector to and turn on the camera The newest image in the selected recording folder page 43 is displayed 1 BACK NEXT 10 30PM 2003 7 4 10...

Page 33: ...x screen Press v V b B on the control button to move the yellow frame up down left right MOVE SINGLE DISPLAY Press the zoom W index button once more The display switches to the Index triple image screen Pressing v V on the control button shows the remaining image information To display the next previous Index screen Press b B on the control button To return to the single image screen Press the zoo...

Page 34: ...A V connecting cable Turn on the TV and set the TV Video switch to Video The name and location of this switch may differ depending on your TV For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV Set the mode selector to and turn on the camera Press b B on the control button to select the desired image When using the camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video output signa...

Page 35: ...nada 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 Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argenti...

Page 36: ... Memory Stick access appears on the screen When this message disappears the image has been deleted To delete other images continuously Select the image you want to delete with b B on the control button Next select Delete with v on the control button then press z To cancel the deletion Select Exit with V on the control button then press z 1 10 30PM 2003 7 4 101 0002 2 9 101 VGA BACK NEXT VOLUME 2 O...

Page 37: ...of the unprotected images in the folder are deleted To cancel the deletion select Cancel then press z Select the image you want to delete with v V b B on the control button then press z The Delete mark is indicated on the selected image The image has not yet been deleted at this point Put the mark on all of the images you want to delete To cancel your selection select images you want to cancel and...

Page 38: ...it with b on the control button then press z 4 Exit Delete OK Deleting on the Index triple image screen While an Index triple image screen page 33 is displayed move the image you want to delete to the center with b B on the control button 1 10 30PM 2003 7 4 101 0002 ApertureValue Shutter Speed ExposureValue ISO F2 8 1 30 0 0 100 SINGLE DISPLAY BACK NEXT Press Delete The image has not yet been dele...

Page 39: ...control button then press z Memory Stick access appears on the screen When this message disappears the image has been deleted To cancel the deletion Select Exit with V on the control button then press z 3 Delete Exit 10 30PM 2003 7 4 101 0002 OK BACK NEXT ...

Page 40: ...aware that all of the data in the Memory Stick will be permanently erased Protected images are also erased Select Memory Stick Tool with v V on the control button Select Format with B then press B Select OK with v then press z To cancel the formatting Select Cancel with V on the control button then press z Select OK with v on the control button then press z The Formatting message appears on the sc...

Page 41: ...Press MENU Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode selector to SET UP The SET UP screen appears b Select the setting item you want to change with v V b B on the control button The frame of the item you select turns yellow c Press z on the control button to enter the setting To turn off the SET UP screen display Set the mode selector to any position other than SET UP Mode selector Contro...

Page 42: ...d off You can carry out this operation even when the mode selector is set to Multi Burst page 51 Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector SET UP Your camera can create multiple folders within a Memory Stick You can select the folder used to store images When not creating a new folder 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder You can create folders up to 999MSDCF Up to 4000 images can...

Page 43: ...ewly created folder until a different folder is created or selected Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode selector to SET UP b Select Memory Stick Tool with v V Change REC Folder with B v V and OK with B v then press z The recording folder selection screen appears c Select the desired folder with b B and OK with v then press z To cancel changing the recording folder Select Cancel in step 2...

Page 44: ... mode selector to or b Press MENU The menu appears c Select 9 Focus with b B then select Multi AF or Center AF with v V The focus is adjusted automatically The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green Multipoint AF Center AF When you are shooting movies MPEG movie and you choose Multipoint AF the distance to the center of the screen is estimated as an average so the AF works ...

Page 45: ...omposed shot and press the shutter button fully down When you are using AF lock you can capture an image with the correct focus even if the subject is at the edge of the frame You can carry out the AF lock adjustment process before you press the shutter button fully down F2 8 30 VGA FINE 98 101 VGAFINE 97 101 F2 8 30 AE AF lock indicator AF range finder m Setting the distance to the subject Focus ...

Page 46: ...utomatic exposure to one of your own choice The value can be set a range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV in 1 3EV increments Before operation When shooting still images set Camera to any mode other than Auto in the menu settings page 23 a Set the mode selector to or b Press MENU The menu appears c Select EV with b B The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed d Select the exposure adjustment value Selec...

Page 47: ... cross hair at the point you want to shoot Before operation When shooting still images set Camera to any mode other than Auto in the menu settings page 23 a Set the mode selector to or b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Metering Mode with b B then select Multi or Spot with v V Shooting techniques In normal shooting the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments Check the image to be shot if i...

Page 48: ...t the mode selector to or b Press MENU The menu appears c Select WB White Bal with b B then select the desired setting with v V To return to automatic settings In Step 3 select Auto Under fluorescent lights that flicker even if you choose the white balance may not be properly adjusted When the flash is triggered the manual setting of white balance is cancelled and the shooting of the image is done...

Page 49: ...ion Mode selector You can shoot a number of still images consecutively GIF animation Because the file size is small these images are ideal for use on a home page or for attaching to an e mail message Clip Motion images are restricted to color levels of 256 colors and below This is a characteristic of GIF format recording For this reason the image quality of some images may deteriorate Normal 160 1...

Page 50: ...ges will be played back in order and when the last image is reached playback stops 2 Press Delete and select either Delete Last or Delete All then press z 3 Select Delete then press z If you chose Delete Last in Step 2 repeat Steps 1 to 3 to delete the images in order from the latest one shot If you do not complete Step 6 all the images will not be saved in the Memory Stick In Clip Motion the date...

Page 51: ... interval from the menu settings page 100 d Shoot your image 16 frames will be recorded as one image image size 1 2M When you play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode on the camera see page 61 For the number of images that can be recorded see page 97 The flash cannot be used In Multi Burst the date and time cannot be inserted Shooting three images in succession Burst 3 Mode selector You can s...

Page 52: ...s small enough 320 240 to attach to an e mail message The normal mode image that was selected using the Image Size setup item page 20 is also recorded a Set the mode selector to b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Mode REC Mode with b B then select E Mail with v V d Shoot your image You can do the next shooting after Recording disappears from the LCD screen To return to normal mode In Step 3 se...

Page 53: ...e If you press and release the shutter button sound is recorded for five seconds If you hold down the shutter button sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds To return to normal mode In Step 3 select Normal To view images recorded in Voice mode carry out the same procedure described in Viewing movies on the LCD screen page 69 For the number of images that can be ...

Page 54: ...s you to shoot images of people in the foreground with distinct outlines without losing the feeling that you are shooting at night Because the shutter speed is slow it is recommended that you use a tripod The flash forcely strobes Landscape mode Focuses on images far away so is convenient for shooting landscapes at a distance You cannot shoot in Macro mode The flash is set to Forced flash or No fl...

Page 55: ...ctly as you intended The setting is maintained even when the power is turned off Mode selector Control button MENU NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images providing clear images When the shutter speed is slow the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and NR is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator Press the shutter button fully down r Then ...

Page 56: ...o in the menu settings page 23 a Set the mode selector to or b Press MENU The menu appears c Select PFX P Effect with b B then select the desired mode with v V To cancel Picture Effect In Step 3 select Off Solarize Like an illustration with clearly delineated bright and dark portions Sepia Neg Art Colored to look like an old photograph Made to look like a negative image Mode selector Control butto...

Page 57: ...icated on the screen Moves to the previous folder Moves to the next folder Moves to both the previous and next folders On the single screen On the Index nine image screen On the Index triple image screen When no images are stored in the folder No file in this folder appears You can play back images from a last shot one without selecting the folder Mode selector Control button MENU Select Folder Fo...

Page 58: ...cel enlarged viewing Press z You cannot use Playback zoom with movies MPEG movie or images recorded in Clip Motion Multi Burst modes If you press the zoom W button when you are viewing images that have not been enlarged the Index screen will appear page 33 The images displayed in Quick Review page 24 can be enlarged using the procedures outlined in Steps 3 to 5 Mode selector Zoom buttons Control b...

Page 59: ...lide show Mode selector You can play back recorded images in succession one after another This is useful for checking your images or for giving a presentation a Set the mode selector to b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Slide with b B then press z Set the following items with v V b B Interval settings 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Image Folder Plays back all the images in the selected folde...

Page 60: ...splay the image you want to rotate b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Rotate with b B then press z d Select with v and rotate the image with b B e Select OK with v V then press z To cancel the rotation In Step 4 or 5 select Cancel Protected images movies MPEG movie or images recorded in Clip Motion Multi Burst modes cannot be rotated You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras...

Page 61: ...image is played back continuously To pause Press z To resume playback press z again The playback starts from the frame displayed on the LCD screen Playing back frame by frame Jog playback a Set the mode selector to b Select the Multi Burst image with b B The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously c Press z when the desired frame is displayed Step appears d Advance the frame with b ...

Page 62: ... mode you cannot delete only certain frames When you delete images all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time 1 Display the Multi Burst image you want to delete 2 Press Delete 3 Select Delete then press z All of the frames are deleted ...

Page 63: ... to protect with b B then press z To cancel the protection In Step 4 or 5 press z again The mark disappears On the Index nine image screen a Set the mode selector to press the zoom W index button once to switch to the Index nine image screen b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Protect with b B then press z d Select Select with b B then press z e Select the image you want to protect with v V b B...

Page 64: ... the folder In Step 4 select All In Folder and press z Then select Off and press z On the Index triple image screen a Set the mode selector to press the zoom W index button twice to switch to the Index triple image screen b Move the image you want to protect to the center with b B c Press MENU The menu appears d Select Protect with v V then press z The center image is protected and the Protect mar...

Page 65: ...ears d Select Resize with b B then press z e Select the new size with v V then press z The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file To cancel the resizing In Step 5 select Cancel Movies MPEG movie or images recorded in Clip Motion Multi Burst modes cannot be resized When images are resized from a smaller to a larger size the image quality will deteriorate You cannot res...

Page 66: ... B c Press MENU The menu appears d Select DPOF with b B then press z The mark is indicated on this image e To mark other images display the image you want to mark with b B then press z To delete the mark In Step 4 or 5 press z again The mark disappears On the Index nine image screen a Set the mode selector to and press the zoom W index button once to switch to the Index nine image screen b Press M...

Page 67: ...t Exit On the Index triple image screen a Set the mode selector to press the zoom W index button twice to switch to the Index triple images screen b Move the image you want to print to the center with b B c Press MENU The menu appears d Select DPOF with v then press z The mark is indicated on the center image e To mark other images move the image you want to print to the center with b B and repeat...

Page 68: ...tter button fully down again to stop recording Indicators on the screen while you are shooting movies These indicators are not recorded Each time you press the status of the LCD screen changes as follows Indicators off t LCD off t Indicators on See page 110 for a detailed description of the indicated items To shoot close ups Macro Set the mode selector to and follow the procedure on page 26 To sho...

Page 69: ...t the volume Press v V To fast forward rewind Press B next or b previous while playing back a movie To return to normal playback press z Indicators on the screen while you are viewing movies Each time you press the status of the LCD screen changes as follows Indicators off t LCD off t Indicators on See page 111 for a detailed description of the indicated items The procedure for viewing movies on a...

Page 70: ...display the movie you want to delete with b B then repeat Step 4 To cancel the deletion In Step 4 or 5 select Exit On the Index nine image screen a Set the mode selector to and press the zoom W index button once to display an Index nine image screen b Press Delete c Select Select with b B then press z d Select the movies you want to delete with v V b B then press z The Delete mark is indicated on ...

Page 71: ... Cancel with b then press z On the Index triple image screen a Set the mode selector to and press the zoom W index button twice to switch to the Index triple image screen b Move the movie you want to delete to the center with b B c Press Delete The menu appears The movie has not yet been deleted at this point d Select Delete with v then press z Memory Stick access message appears on the screen Whe...

Page 72: ...le number is skipped Example Cutting the movie numbered 101_0002 Cutting movies a Set the mode selector to b Select the movie you want to cut with b B c Press MENU The menu appears d Select Divide with B then press z Next select OK with v then press z The playback of the movie starts 1 2 101_0002 101_0003 3 101_0001 1 2 3 A B 101_0002 101_0004 1 2 3 B A 101_0005 1 3 2 101_0006 101_0004 101_0007 A ...

Page 73: ...pears on the screen again You cannot cut the following images Clip Motion Multi Burst Still image Movies not long enough to cut Protected movie You cannot restore movies once you cut them The original movie is deleted when you cut it The cut movie is recorded in the selected recording folder as a newest file Deleting unnecessary portions of movies a Cut an unnecessary portion of a movie page 72 b ...

Page 74: ...t the folder follow the procedure on page 57 Communication with your computer When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time When a USB connector is not provided on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a Memory Stick slot is provided you can copy images using an additional device See the Sony ...

Page 75: ...uter t ImageMixer in that order b Click Cyber shot on the model selection screen The installation menu screen appears c Click USB Driver on the title screen The InstallShield wizard screen appears d Click Next When the Information screen appears click Next The USB driver installation starts When the installation is completed the screen informs you of completion e Click Yes I want to restart my com...

Page 76: ...come to the InstallShield Wizard screen appears This section describes the English screen c Click Next When License Agreement screen appears click Yes Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement proceed with the installation The Information screen appears d Click Next e Select the folder to be installed then click Next Select the program folder then click Next f Confirm i...

Page 77: ...ng ImageMixer You can use the ImageMixer Ver 1 5 for Sony software to copy view and edit images For details see the software s help files a Click ImageMixer on the installation menu screen Select the desired language then click OK The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen appears This section describes the English screen b Follow instructions on each succeeding screen Install ImageMixer accor...

Page 78: ... c Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB jack of the camera d Connect the USB cable to your computer When using a desktop computer connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel When using Windows XP the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop Proceed to page 81 USB MODE NORMAL appears on the LCD screen of the camera When a USB connection is established for the first...

Page 79: ...unches and images appear Normally Image Transfer and Date folders are created inside the My Documents folder and all of the image files recorded with the camera are copied into these folders You can change the Image Transfer settings page 80 Windows XP Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable Image Transfer starts up automatically and the images are automatically copied to the compu...

Page 80: ...he image files you want to copy are stored The folder opens c Drag and drop the image files into the My Documents folder The image files are copied to the My Documents folder When you try to copy an image to a folder in which an image with the same file name is stored the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite the existing image with the new one the original file is deleted When...

Page 81: ...ons screen appears e Select Nothing I m finished working with these pictures then click Next The Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears f Click Finish The wizard closes To continue copying other images follow the procedure given under P on page 79 to disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it Then perform the procedure from step 1 again Viewing the images on your computer a Double ...

Page 82: ...lable only for viewing For more information about the folder see pages 42 57 Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function Folder containing image data which was recorded using your camera When not creating any folders there is only the 101MSDCF folder Folder containing E Mail mode image data movie data Voice mode audio data which w...

Page 83: ...F to 999MSDCF DSC0ssss JPG Still image files shot normally Normal mode page 22 Burst 3 mode page 51 Multi Burst mode files page 51 Still image files shot in E Mail mode page 52 Voice mode page 53 DSC0ssss JPE Small size image files shot in E Mail mode DSC0ssss MPG Audio files shot in Voice mode CLP0ssss GIF Clip Motion files shot in Normal mode page 49 CLP0ssss THM Index image files of Clip Motion...

Page 84: ...llow the procedure on page 57 Communication with your computer When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time When a USB connector is not provided on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a Memory Stick slot is provided you can copy images using an additional device See the Sony Website for det...

Page 85: ...ck the hard disk icon 2 Double click the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files The image file opens Close down all applications running on the computer before installing the USB driver and application You can use the ImageMixer Ver 1 5 for Sony software to copy images to your computer and to view images on your computer For details on installing see operating instructions su...

Page 86: ...drop the desired file or album to the menu screen The selected image is added to the menu screen d Click You can preview the image e Click The disc creation dialogue appears f Insert a blank CD R into the CD R drive and click the OK button The disc creation process starts You cannot use CD RW discs A CD R drive is required to create a Video CD For the Macintosh edition Toast by Roxio not supplied ...

Page 87: ...ting the memory effect page 11 A mismatch has occurred in the remaining battery time information The batteries are dead page 106 p Install charged batteries page 10 p Wipe any dirt off from them with a dry cloth page 12 p To restore the batteries to their original condition use them until they are drained before recharging them p Fully charge the batteries page 10 p Replace the batteries with new ...

Page 88: ...close While shooting still images Camera is set to or You set the focus preset distance p Set the macro recording mode Make sure to place the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance when shooting page 26 p Cancel the mode page 54 p Set to the auto focus mode page 45 Unable to zoom You cannot zoom while shooting a movie MPEG movie Smart zoom does not function You cann...

Page 89: ...de selector is not set to when you want to shoot a still image The mode selector is not set to when you want to shoot a movie p Insert a Memory Stick page 19 p Delete the images saved in the Memory Stick or format it p Change the Memory Stick p Set it to the recording position page 105 p Set the mode selector to page 22 p Set the mode selector to page 68 The macro mode does not function When shoot...

Page 90: ...ncorrect The connection is not correct p Set Video Out to NTSC or PAL page 103 p Check the connection page 34 The images cannot be played back on a computer p See page 91 Unknown beeps are heard from the camera while viewing a movie These beeps are heard when the auto focus is working p This is not a malfunction Shoot in focus preset mode page 45 Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot delete an...

Page 91: ...ed securely USB Connect is set to PTP in the SET UP settings The USB connectors on your computer are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard the mouse The camera is not directly connected to your computer The USB driver is not installed Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the USB cable before you installed the USB D...

Page 92: ...he image and sound are affected by noise when you play back a movie on a computer You are playing back the movie directly from the Memory Stick p Copy the movie to the hard disk of the computer and then play the movie file back from the hard disk page 84 You cannot print an image p Check the printer settings p If you are using the ImageMixer Ver 1 5 for Sony software click on HELP The error messag...

Page 93: ...to a wall outlet wall socket page 15 The power is on but the camera does not work The internal system is not working properly p Remove and then after one minute reinstall the batteries and turn on the camera If this does not work press the RESET button located inside the jack cover with a pointed object then turn the power on again This will clear the date and time settings etc You cannot identify...

Page 94: ...in this folder Folder error A folder with the same first three digits number already exists in the Memory Stick For example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select other folders or create a new folder Cannot create more folders The folder whose first three digits of the name is 999 exists in the Memory Stick You cannot create any folders Cannot record You attempt to select the folder that is available only f...

Page 95: ...hake may occur due to insufficient light Use the flash mount the camera on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in place Turn the power off and on again A problem with the lens caused an error Message Meaning Corrective Action ...

Page 96: ...mes the camera may be repaired Contact your Sony dealer or local autholized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5 digit code Example E 61 10 Code Cause Countermeasure C 32 ss There is trouble with your camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again page 16 C 13 ss The camera cannot read or write data on the Memory Stick Re insert the Memory Stick several times An unformatted Memory Sti...

Page 97: ... 64MB 128MB MSX 256 MSX 512 MSX 1G 5 0M 6 11 12 23 25 47 51 95 91 170 186 345 380 705 4 5M 3 2 6 11 12 23 25 47 51 95 91 170 186 345 380 705 3 1M 10 18 20 36 40 73 81 146 145 255 296 518 604 1058 1 2M 24 44 49 89 98 179 197 359 340 595 691 1210 1411 2470 VGA 88 194 178 392 358 788 718 1580 1190 2381 2420 4841 4940 9881 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX 256 MSX 512 MSX 1G 5 0M 6 11 12 22 25 45 50 91 90 166 ...

Page 98: ...0m 1 0m 0 5m Center AF x Multi AF Chooses the auto focus method page 44 or sets the focus preset distance page 45 Metering Mode Spot x Multi Selects the metering mode to suit the shooting conditions and purpose page 47 WB White Bal xAuto Sets the white balance page 48 ISO 400 200 100 xAuto Selects the ISO sensitivity When shooting under dark conditions or shooting a fast moving subject use a high ...

Page 99: ...Level High xNormal Low Selects the amount of flash light page 49 PFX P Effect Solarize Sepia Neg Art xOff Sets the special effects for the image page 56 Item Setting Description EV 2 0EV 1 7EV 1 3EV 1 0EV 0 7EV 0 3EV x0EV 0 3EV 0 7EV 1 0EV 1 3EV 1 7EV 2 0EV Adjusts the exposure page 46 9 Focus 7 0m 3 0m 1 0m 0 5m Center AF x Multi AF Chooses the auto focus method page 44 or sets the focus preset d...

Page 100: ...age page 56 Item Setting Description EV 2 0EV 1 7EV 1 3EV 1 0EV 0 7EV 0 3EV x0EV 0 3EV 0 7EV 1 0EV 1 3EV 1 7EV 2 0EV Adjusts the exposure page 46 9 Focus 7 0m 3 0m 1 0m 0 5m Center AF x Multi AF Chooses the auto focus method page 44 or sets the focus preset distance page 45 Metering Mode Spot x Multi Selects the metering mode to suit the shooting conditions and purpose page 47 WB White Bal xAuto S...

Page 101: ...rt Cancel Sets the slide show interval For single image screen only x3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Selects images from either folder or Memory Stick xFolder All Repeats the slide show xOn Off Starts the slide show Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show Resize 5 0M 3 1M 1 2M VGA Cancel Changes the recorded image size page 65 For single image screen only Rotate counter clockwise cloc...

Page 102: ...when using a flash page 29 AF Illuminator xAuto Off Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in the dark Helps when it is hard to focus on the subject under dark lighting page 29 Item Setting Description Format OK Cancel Formats the Memory Stick Note that formatting erases all data on a Memory Stick including even protected images page 40 File Number x Series Reset Assigns numbers to files in se...

Page 103: ...g the camera outdoors or in other bright locations but also uses up the battery charge faster Displayed only when you are using the camera with the batteries Beep Shutter x On Off Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control button press the shutter button Turns off the beep shutter sound Language Displays the menu items wa...

Page 104: ...icide Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time Note on operating temperature The camera is designed for use within a temperature range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot locations that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense i...

Page 105: ...mory Stick with your camera However because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection You can also use the Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO with the camera MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology The Memory Stick formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate...

Page 106: ...Stick PRO not supplied Memory Stick PRO with a capacity of up to 1 GB is verified for this camera The nickel metal hydride batteries Effective use of the battery Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances To use the battery longer we recommend you keep the battery stored in the supplied battery case in a pocket close to ...

Page 107: ... Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx 5 090 000 pixels Lens 3 zoom lens f 8 0 to 24 0 mm 35 mm camera conversion 39 to 117mm 1 9 16 to 4 5 8 inches F2 8 5 6 Exposure control Automatic Program Twilight Twilight portrait Landscape Snow Beach White balance Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent File format DCF ...

Page 108: ...1 3 16 3 5 8 inches W H D Mass Approx 90 g 3 oz x AC LS5 AC Adaptor not supplied Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz 11 W 0 16 to 0 09 A Rated output voltage DC 4 2 V 1 5 A Operating temperature range 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature range 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Maximum dimensions Approx 48 29 81 mm 1 15 16 1 3 16 3 1 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 130 g 5 oz Accessories HR6 size AA Ni...

Page 109: ...ir 47 M Image quality indicator 21 42 N Recording folder indicator 42 O Remaining number of recordable images indicator 21 Self diagnosis display 96 P Remaining Memory Stick capacity indicator Q Center AF Multi AF indicator 44 Focus preset value 45 R EV adjustment indicator 46 S Iris value indicator T Shutter speed indicator U Macro 26 V Self timer indicator 27 W Vibration warning indicator 95 X M...

Page 110: ...68 I Recording time Maximum recordable time indicator 97 Self diagnosis display 96 J Recording folder indicator 42 K Remaining Memory Stick capacity indicator L Center AF Multi AF indicator 44 Focus preset value 45 M EV adjustment indicator 46 N Macro 26 O Self timer indicator 27 P Menu Guide menu 41 Pressing the MENU button switches the menu guide menu on off 101 00 28 25 00 00 00 Solarize STBY P...

Page 111: ...g date time of the image 17 Menu Guide menu 41 For movie playback L Image size indicator 69 M Recording mode indicator 69 N Playback indicator 69 Volume indicator 69 O Low battery warning 94 P Change folder indicator 57 Q Playback folder indicator 57 R Image number Number of images recorded in the playback folder S Remaining Memory Stick capacity indicator T Counter 69 U Playback screen 69 V Playb...

Page 112: ... 63 Resize 65 E Mail 52 EV adjustment 46 Exposure EV adjustment 46 F File File names 83 Image file storage destinations 82 Finder 30 Flash Daylight synchro 28 Flash Level 49 Red Eye Reduction 29 Selecting a flash mode 28 Focus AE AF lock lamp 9 AF lock 22 45 Focus preset 45 Folder Folder for playback 57 Recording folder 43 Format 40 G GIF 49 83 I Image Copying images to your computer 74 84 File na...

Page 113: ...the date and time inserted 31 Still image playback Index nine or triple image screen 32 Playback zoom 58 Quick Review 24 Rotate 60 Slide show 59 Viewing images on a TV screen 34 Viewing on the single image screen 32 Viewing the images on your computer 81 85 Still image shooting Auto focus mode 24 44 EV adjustment 46 Image size 20 21 97 Inserting the date and time 31 Number of shooting images 21 Pi...

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