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Getting
start
ed
11
NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) battery pack
When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the
operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the
battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take
care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
Auto power-off function
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera
again, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera again.
Note on the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp during charging
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp may flash:
•
When a malfunction occurs in the battery pack.
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp does not light up:
•
When the battery pack is not installed properly.
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of
25
°
C (77
°
F).
STILL mode recording/playback when using floppy disks
Charging time
Battery pack
Full charge (min.)
NP-F330 (supplied)
Approx. 150
NP-F550
Approx. 210
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F550
Battery life
(min.)
Number of
images
Battery life
(min.)
Number of
images
Continuous
recording*
Approx. 70
Approx. 750
Approx. 150
Approx. 1600
Continuous
playback**
Approx. 80
Approx. 2200
Approx. 170
Approx. 4800
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STILL mode recording/playback when using “Memory Stick”s
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F) with a fully charged battery pack, 640×480 image size
and in NORMAL recording mode.
∗
Recording at about 5-second intervals when using a floppy disk, or at about 3-second intervals
when using a “Memory Stick”
∗∗
Playing back single images continuously at about 2-second intervals
MOVIE mode recording when using floppy disks
MOVIE mode recording when using “Memory Stick”s
Approximate time that can be recorded at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) and 160×112
image size with a fully charged battery pack.
Notes
•
The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using
the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom.
•
The capacity of the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are as a guide
when you continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk or “Memory Stick.”
•
If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the
battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.
•
Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause a
malfunction.
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F550
Battery life
(min.)
Number of
images
Battery life
(min.)
Number of
images
Continuous
recording*
Approx. 80
Approx. 1600
Approx. 170
Approx. 3400
Continuous
playback**
Approx. 100
Approx. 3000
Approx. 230
Approx. 6900
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F550
Battery life (min.)
Battery life (min.)
Continuous recording
Approx. 85
Approx. 180
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F550
Battery life (min.)
Battery life (min.)
Continuous recording
Approx. 90
Approx. 190
Getting
start
ed
13
Using the AC power adaptor
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger.
Using your camera abroad
For details, see page 74.
When using the AC power adaptor
Be sure to use it near a wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from
the wall outlet.
1
Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC
IN jack of your camera with the
v
mark facing up.
2
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (mains).
1
2
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor
to DC IN jack
Power cord
(mains lead)
to a wall outlet (mains)
14
Setting the date and time
When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera.
1
Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power.
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up.
2
Press
v
on the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3
Select [SETUP] with
B
on the control button,
then press the center
z
.
4
Select [CLOCK SET] with
v
/
V
on the control button, then press the
center
z
.
Control button
POWER ON/OFF
(CHG) lamp
EFFECT
FILE
SETUP
CAMERA
SELECT
OK
MENU BAR OFF
LCD BRIGHT
BEEP
CLOCK SET
/LANGUAGE
SELECT
CLOSE
EFFECT
FILE
SETUP
CAMERA
VIDEO OUT
LCD BRIGHT
BEEP
VIDEO OUT
CLOCK SET
/LANGUAGE
SELECT
OK
12:0 0:00AM
2 0 0 1
1
1
EFFECT
FILE
SETUP
CAMERA
2001
:
/
/ 1
1
12 00 AM
D/M/Y
ENTER
CANCEL
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
CLOCK SET
SELECT
OK
