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Sony DSC-N1 Fall 2005 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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See also: Service Manual , Read This First
Digital Still Camera
Digital Still Camera
User's Guide/
User's Guide/
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
"Read This First" (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations for
shooting/playback with your camera.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read 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. ___________________________
© 2005 Sony Corporation
DSC-N1
Enjoying
the camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup
screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
2-652-806-12(1)

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  • Page 1 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. ___________________________ ©...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-N1...

  • Page 3: For Customers In Europe

    If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

  • Page 4: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 5 • Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. •...
  • Page 6 For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Operate the touch panel 5 Select the image size for use 6 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notes on using your camera ...4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images ...11 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 11 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 12 Color – On the effects of lighting... 14 Quality –...
  • Page 8 Viewing menu ... 54 (Album) (Exit Album) (Slide Show) (Paint) (Delete) (Volume) (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) (Trimming) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items Camera 1 ... 62 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction Camera 2 ...
  • Page 9 Setup 1 ...70 Download Music Format Music Setup 2 ...71 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 3 ...72 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Setup 4 ...74 Calibration Housing Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...75 Copying 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...
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... 99 Warning indicators and messages... 113 Others 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 Index ... 126...

  • Page 11: Enjoying The Camera

    Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press the shutter button fully down straight away.

  • Page 12: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light...
  • Page 13 Characteristics of “shutter speed” Faster Slower Moving objects Moving objects appear stopped. appear to flow. Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.

  • Page 14: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting

    Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of White (standard) light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 48).
  • Page 15 Selecting the image size for use (t step 5 in “Read This First”) Pixel The default settings are marked with Image size 8M (3264×2448) 3:2* (3264×2176) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA(E-Mail) (640×480) 16:9(HDTV)** (1920×1080) * Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. ** Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 110).

  • Page 16: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button/lamp ( “Read This First”) B Shutter button ( step 6 in “Read This First”) C Flash ( step 6 in “Read This First”) D Self-timer lamp ( step 6 in “Read This First”)/AF illuminator (64) E Microphone...
  • Page 17 L Tripod receptacle (bottom) • 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 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)

  • Page 18: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images C:32:00 +2.0EV F3.5 When shooting movies STBY 00:00:00 C:32:00 +2.0EV Display FINE 0.7EV STBY 00:28:25 Indication Battery remaining ( 1 in “Read This First”) AE/AF lock ( step 6 in “Read This First”)
  • Page 19 Display Indication Histogram (22, 33) NR slow shutter • If the shutter speed is slower than or equal to 1/6 second, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise. Shutter speed (31) F3.5 Aperture value (31) +2.0EV Exposure Value (32) Display...
  • Page 20 When playing back still images C:32:00 When playing back movies C:32:00 STOP Display 12/12 101-0012 2005 9:30 +2.0EV F3.5 101-0012 2005 Step 9:30 12/16 VOL. Display STOP Indication Battery remaining ( step 1 in “Read This First”) Recording mode (28, 50) Playback ( step 7 in “Read This First”)
  • Page 21 Display Indication Image size ( “Read This First”) FINE 16:9 1 6 0 PictBridge connecting (91) Recording folder (66) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Playback folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (25) Remaining “Memory...

  • Page 22: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display Each time you press the on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on Histogram display S AF (page 33) Indicators off S AF Indicators on S AF • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.
  • Page 23 Movies Touch the screen to start playback. Slide your finger to the right or left during playback to fast-forward or reverse the movie. Touch again during playback to pause. 101-0012 2005 1 1 9:30 00:00:00 PLA Y BACK NEXT • When viewing images taken in Multi Burst mode, touch the screen to pause the display.

  • Page 24: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies

    • Movies with the 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.

  • Page 25: When You Do Not Have A "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording With The Internal Memory)

    When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 26 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.
  • Page 26 On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the following methods. To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo” Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 67).

  • Page 27: Battery Life And Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

  • Page 28: Using The Camera Features

    Using the camera features Set the mode switch to the desired function. : Shooting movies step 6 in “Read This First” : Playback/Edit step 7 in “Read This First” Still image shooting modes Auto: Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. This First”...

  • Page 29: Twilight Portrait

    Scene selection The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. Twilight* Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Twilight Portrait* Shoots portraits in dark places. Candle* Shoot candlelit scenes, without spoiling the atmosphere. Soft Snap Shoots portraits of people, flowers, etc., with a gentle...
  • Page 30 For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Macro Flash — — — — AF range Bracket Focus preset finder Step — — 0.5m/1.0m/ Center AF — 3.0m/7.0m — —...
  • Page 31 Manual exposure Manually adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value. A Press (on-screen key). B Touch (Camera) t [Manual], then F 2 . 8 MENU The camera becomes the manual exposure setting mode. C Touch D Adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value by touching v/V. Exposure Setting Aperture value Shutter speed...
  • Page 32 (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – A Press (on-screen key). B Set (Camera) to a setting other than [Auto] and [Manual], then touch AUTO MENU C Touch (EV). D Select a value by touching v/V. + 0.3EV • For details on the exposure t page 12 •...
  • Page 33 z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram Dark 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] –...
  • Page 34 9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. A Press (on-screen key). B Set (Camera) to a setting other than [Auto], then touch C Touch 9 (Focus). D Touch the desired option.
  • Page 35 Spot AF (Flexible Spot AF) (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration.
  • Page 36 How 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. S AF D Touch where you want to focus the shot. S AF...

  • Page 37: Using The Album

    Using the Album When shooting images during original images can be saved in the Album (page 69). Even if images are deleted from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo”, you can still view the minimized images stored in the Album. Internal memory •...
  • Page 38 C Select the “This date” you want to display with b/B, then touch it. All images recorded in “This date” are displayed on the index screen. 2005 10:30 10:38 10:45 10:48 10:50 11:07 11:11 10:30 11:27 MENU • If you want to return to the previous index screen, press D Touch the image.
  • Page 39 z Image data in the Album • When the Album becomes full, your old image data gets deleted automatically. Protect the data you do not want to be deleted (page 55). • When the capacity of Album is full with protected images, in the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo”, you cannot record the images in the Album.

  • Page 40: Using The Slide Show

    Using the Slide Show You can view a series of images with effect and accompanied by music (Slide Show). Album Slide Show Paint Delete A Set the mode switch to Images in the “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory are played back. During Album playback, the images in the Album are played back.
  • Page 41 You can set the following options. The default settings are marked with Effects Simple Nostalgic Stylish Active Normal • With [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish], and [Active] effects, – only still images are displayed. – only the first image is displayed when the images were taken using Multi Burst mode. •...
  • Page 42 Repeat Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min z To add/change Music files You can transfer the desired music (Music file) from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during a slide show. You can transfer the music by [Download Music] in the (Setup) menu using the supplied “Music Transfer”...

  • Page 43: Painting The Image

    Painting the image You can paint or put stamps on still images and save them separately. Use the supplied stylus for this operation. You cannot paint or put stamps on Multi Burst images, movies, or images in the Album. • When viewing recorded images on a TV (page 97), you cannot paint the images.
  • Page 44 Erasing all painting A Touch “Clear All” appears. B Touch [OK]. All painting will disappear from the image. Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation. To save the painting A Touch “Save” appears. B Touch [OK]. The painted image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file. Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation.

  • Page 45: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Using menu items Turn on the power and set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. • When the mode switch is set to Touch [MENU] to display the menu.

  • Page 46: Menu Items

    Menu items The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode switch position: Menu for shooting (page 48) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step) (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect)
  • Page 47 Mode switch position: Menu for viewing (page 54) (Album) (Exit Album) (Slide Show) (Paint) (Delete) (Volume) (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) (Trimming)** * The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 29). **Available only during enlarged playback. For details on the operation Auto Program...

  • Page 48: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu The default settings are marked with (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Multi (Multi-pattern metering) Center (Center-weighted metering) ( Spot (Spot metering) • For details on the exposure t page 12 •...

  • Page 49: Iso

    • For details on the white balance t page 14 • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [ ] (Fluorescent). • Except in [ ] (Flash) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes. •...

  • Page 50: Mode (Rec Mode)

    Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Normal Burst ( Exp Brktg (BRK) Multi Burst ( On the [Burst] • The flash is set to (No flash). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. •...

  • Page 51: Brk (Bracket Step)

    • The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 32), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. •...
  • Page 52 (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Normal – ( –) • To change flash mode step 6 in “Read This First” • You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode (page 29). PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.
  • Page 53 (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Normal – ( (Setup) See page 61. For details on the operation Toward +: Sharpens the image. Toward –: Softens the image. page 45...

  • Page 54: Viewing Menu

    Viewing menu (Album) Displays the still images in the Album. See page 37. (Exit Album) Finishes playing back of images in the Album. (Slide Show) Plays back recorded images in order with effect and accompanied by music. See page 40. (Paint) Paints characters or graphics on the still images.
  • Page 55 1 Select the desired folder with v/V. Select Folder Folder Name: MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34 Cancel 2 Touch [OK]. z On the folder The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 66). You can change the folder or create a new one.

  • Page 56: Dpof

    To protect images in index mode 1 Press (Index) to display the index screen. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Touch [Protect] t [Select]. 4 Touch the image you want to protect. A green - (protect) indicator appears on the selected image. Exit 5 Repeat step 4 to protect other images.
  • Page 57 (Resize) You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing. 1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Touch v/V to display (Resize), then touch it.
  • Page 58 • You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or Multi Burst images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.
  • Page 59 3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary. 101_0004 101_0006 Delete 4 Only the desired scenes remain. 101_0006 Procedure 1 Display the movie to be divided. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Touch v/V to display (Divide), then touch it.
  • Page 60 (Trimming) Records an enlarged image ( 1 Touch [MENU] during playback zoom to display the menu. 2 Touch (Trimming). 3 Touch the image size. 4 Touch [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.

  • Page 61: Using The Setup Screen

    Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Turn on the power. Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. • When the mode switch is set to Touch [MENU] to display the menu. Touch V to display Touch v/V to display the item you want to set, then touch it.

  • Page 62: Camera 1

    Camera 1 The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Monitor (M AF) Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

  • Page 63: Date/Time

    • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

  • Page 64: Camera 2

    Camera 2 The default settings are marked with AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.

  • Page 65: Internal Memory

    Internal Memory This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format 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. Cancel For details on the operation Formats the internal memory.

  • Page 66: Memory Stick

    Memory Stick This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images.

  • Page 67: Change Rec. Folder

    Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34 Cancel Cancel • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. •...
  • Page 68 • Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. •...

  • Page 69: Album

    Album The default settings are marked with Write in Album When shooting images, you can choose to save minimized copies of the original images. On ( • Still images are recorded in the Album in the [VGA] image size and the [Standard] picture quality. •...

  • Page 70: Setup 1

    Setup 1 Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide Show. See page 40, 86. Format Music If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show, the Music file might be corrupted. If this happens, perform [Format Music], then transfer the music by [Download Music] using the supplied “Music Transfer”...

  • Page 71: Setup 2

    Setup 2 The default settings are marked with LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack. Bright Normal • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.

  • Page 72: Setup 3

    Setup 3 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.

  • Page 73: Video Out

    Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 98 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 74: Setup 4

    Setup 4 The default settings are marked with Calibration 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].

  • Page 75: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 87). Copying images to your computer (page 77) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 85) Viewing images saved on your computer Storing images on a CD-R...

  • Page 76: Recommended Computer

    Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional •...

  • Page 77: Copying Images To Your Computer

    Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
  • Page 78 Click the radio button next to [Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then click [Finish]. Your computer restarts. Now, you can establish a USB connection. Remove the CD-ROM when the installation is completed. Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer Insert a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 79 Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer 2 To the multi connector 1 To a USB connector Cable for multi- use terminal (supplied) • Set the switch on the supplied cable for multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”. CAMERA DISP SEL •...
  • Page 80 After making a USB connection in Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. Click [Next].
  • Page 81 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 82). Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 79. Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer •...
  • Page 82 • Turning off the camera x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click 2 Click (Sony DSC) 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. The device is disconnected. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
  • Page 83 x For Windows 98/98SE Confirm that the access indicators (page 79) are white. If the access indicators have turned white, the device is disconnected from the computer. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

  • Page 84: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick Duo")

    “Memory Stick Duo” folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the...

  • Page 85: Using The Supplied Software

    Using the supplied software This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage What you can do: A Save the images on CD-R B Music Video/Slideshow Producer C Viewing video and pictures on PC D Burning Video CD...
  • Page 86 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” • icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.

  • Page 87: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied), or change your desired music in Slide Show using “Music Transfer.” Recommended computer environment Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0 or later) USB connector: Provided as standard •...
  • Page 88 View images on the computer. Double-click the hard disk icon desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file. To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal •...
  • Page 89 To install “Music Transfer” • Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer.” • For installation, you need to log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. (PICTUREPACKAGE).

  • Page 90: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9(HDTV)] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 110). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 91) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 91: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 92 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal. 2 To the multi 1 To the Cable for multi-use USB jack terminal (supplied) •...
  • Page 93 Make print settings by touching desired items. Print Quantity Date Size Default [Quantity] When [Index] is set to [Off]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image. When [Index] is set to [On]: Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image.
  • Page 94 [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Touch the image you 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.

  • Page 95: Printing At A Shop

    Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
  • Page 96 Marking in index mode Display the index screen ( 7 in “Read This First”). Touch [MENU] to display the menu. Touch v/V to display [DPOF], then touch it. Touch [Select]. • You cannot add a Folder]. Touch the image you want to mark.

  • Page 97: Connecting Your Camera To Your Tv

    Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) to connect the camera to the TV.
  • Page 98 On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (page 71). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Album, Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

  • Page 100: Battery Pack And Power

    Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever • toward the bottom of the camera ( Install the battery pack correctly ( •...

  • Page 101: Shooting Still Images/Movies

    Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. Check the free capacity of the internal memory (page 25) or “Memory Stick Duo” (page 24). • If it is full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images ( – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. –...
  • Page 102 Smart zoom does not function. Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 62). • • This function cannot be used when: The image size is set to [8M] or [3:2]. – Shooting in Multi Burst mode. – Shooting movies. – The flash does not work. The flash is set to •...
  • Page 103 The image colors are not correct. Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 52). • Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. •...

  • Page 104: Viewing Images

    Viewing images Refer to “Computers” (page 106) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. Set the mode switch to • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 84). • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded •...

  • Page 105: Deleting/Editing Images

    Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. Cancel the protection (page 56). • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to • the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 117). You have deleted an image by mistake.
  • Page 106 The “Device Manager” appears. 3 Right-click [ The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 77). step 2 in “Read This First”). (Setup) menu (page 72). [Device Manager]. Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] step 1 in “Read This [OK].
  • Page 107 You cannot copy images. Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied cable for multi-use • terminal (page 79). Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 79, 87). • When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not •...

  • Page 108: Memory Stick Duo

    Check whether the computer and the card reader support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of • computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 77 •...
  • Page 109 Internal memory The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory. There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it ( • First”). Cannot record images using the internal memory. There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it ( •...
  • Page 110 Printing Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off. When you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9(HDTV)], both edges of the • image may be cut off.
  • Page 111 Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether • the printer provides these functions or not. The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer •...
  • Page 112 Others Your camera does not work. Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera (page 119). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the battery pack ( • “Read This First”). The power is on, but the camera does not work. The built-in microcomputer is not working properly.

  • Page 113: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera’s •...
  • Page 114 Memory Stick locked You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 117). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick Delete unnecessary images or files •...
  • Page 115 640(Fine) is not available 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded • only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)]. Enable printer to connect [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], •...
  • Page 116 Operation is changed [Housing] is set to [On] (page 74). • Format Music Error Execute [Format Music] again • (page 70).

  • Page 117: On The "Memory Stick

    Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
  • Page 118 • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)

  • Page 119: On The Battery Pack

    On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.

  • Page 120: On The Battery Charger

    On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any battery pack other than the supplied NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.

  • Page 121: Using The Cyber-Shot Station

    Using the Cyber-shot Station The Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) lets you easily charge the camera. Simply set the camera in the Cyber-shot Station and charging starts automatically. While charging the battery, you can check the battery level with the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station.

  • Page 122: Precautions

    Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 123 On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes...

  • Page 124: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [System] Image device 9.10 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 8 303 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 8 068 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 –...
  • Page 125 BC-CSG battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, Output voltage DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+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 ×...

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Index AC Adaptor...17 t step 1 in “Read This First” Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” AE/AF lock indicator t step 6 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator...64 AF Mode...62 AF range finder frame ...34, 35 AF range finder frame indicator 34, 35 Album ...37, 69 Aperture...12...
  • Page 127 Folder...54 Changing ...67 Creating ...66 Format...65, 66, 69 Format Music...70 Histogram ...22, 33 Housing...74 Identifying parts...16 Image file storage destinations and file names...83 Image quality ...14, 49 Image size ...14 t step 5 in “Read This First” ImageMixer VCD2 ...85, 88 Incandescent ...48 Index mode printing...91 Index screen...
  • Page 128 S AF...62 Saturation...52 Scene selection ...29 Screen Changing the display...22 Indicator ...18 LCD Backlight ...71 Self-diagnosis display...113 Sepia ...52 Set the clock t step 2 in “Read This First” Setup...53, 59, 61 Album...69 Camera 1 ...62 Camera 2 ...64 Internal Memory...65 Memory Stick...66 Setup 1...70 Setup 2...71...
  • Page 129 , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 132 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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