Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DSC-V3 Fall 2005 Sony
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Getting started _____________________ _ Shooting still images _______________ _ Viewing still images ________________ _ Deleting still images ________________ _ Before advanced operations ___________ .
2 W ARNING T o prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CA UTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specifi ed herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
3 For the Customers in the U .S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION B A TTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Y ou can help preserve our en vironment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
4 Read this fi rst T rial recor ding Before you record one-time ev ents, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly .
5 About the Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing fi ne images. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras dev eloped jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany , and Sony Corporation, and of fers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses.
6 T able of Contents Read this fi rst ............................................ 4 Identifying the parts .................................. 9 Mode dial ............................................ 12 Getting started Charging the battery pack ......
7 Flash Selecting a fl ash mode ............................ 69 Adjusting the fl ash le vel — Flash Lev el ................................ 71 Using an external fl ash ............................ 72 Using the Sony Flash .........................
8 Using “Picture Package” ................... 112 Printing images ................................. 114 Using “Image Data Con verter” ......... 114 Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users ................ 115 Using “ImageMixer VCD2” .
9 Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qh PO WER button (17) NIGHTFRAMING/NIGHTSHO T button (77) PO WER lamp (17.
10 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qh Microphone Finder (36) CHG / Self-timer (34) /recording lamp (red) (30) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (30) CHG/ lamp (orange) (14, 35, 69) AE LOCK butto.
11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 qa q; 9 8 Shoulder strap Hook for shoulder strap Speaker T ripod receptac le CF card eject le ver (24) Battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover Battery inserti.
12 Mode dial Before using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial onto the PO WER lamp side. (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine] (page 52).
13 Getting started Charging the batter y pack 1 2 1 Open the batter y/“Memory Stick”/CF car d cover . Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow . • Be sure to turn off y our camera when charging the battery pack (pa g e 17). • Y our camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FR1 battery pack (R type) (supplied).
14 4 T o a wall outlet (wall socket) P ower cord (mains lead) Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the A C Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG / lamp lights up when charging begins. CHG / CHG/ lamp The CHG/ lamp goes off when char ging is completed .
15 Getting started Number of images and battery life that can be recor ded/ viewed The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
16 Using the AC adaptor 1 DC IN jack co ver A C Adaptor DC plug Open the DC IN jack cover , connect the A C Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. Connect the DC plug with the mark facing left. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by .
17 Getting started T urning on/off your camera PO WER PO WER lamp Press PO WER. The PO WER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the fi rst time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 18). T urning off the power Press PO WER again.
18 Setting the date and time 1 Mode dial Set the mode dial to . • T o change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP , select [Cloc k Set] in 2 (Setup 2) (pages 51 and 142), and perform the pr ocedure from step . • Y ou can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to P , S, A, M, SCN, or .
19 Getting started 4 2004 /: / 11 12 00 AM OK Cancel Clock Set D/M/Y M/D/Y Y/M/D Select the year , month, day , hour or minute item y ou want to set with / on the control button.
20 Changing the language setting Y ou can change the screen display like menu items, warnings and messages in your desired language. T o change the language setting, in the SET UP settings, select (Language) in 1 (Setup 1) (pages 51 and 141), and select the desired language.
21 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a recor ding medium “Memory Stick” CompactFlash card Y ou can use a “Memory Stick” or CompactFlash card (CF card) as a recording medium.
22 Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” 1 2 1 Open the batter y/“Memory Stick”/CF car d cover . Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow . 2 T erminal side Label side Inser t the “Memory Stick”. Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.
23 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a CF card 1 2 1 Open the batter y/“Memory Stick”/CF car d cover . Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow . 2 Connector side Front side Inser t the CF card. Insert the CF card all the way in from the connector side as shown in the illustration.
24 T o remove the CF car d Open the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover , then push the CF card eject lev er so that the CF card is ejected. CF card eject lever Access lamp • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image.
25 Shooting still images 3 V GA(E-Mail) 1M 3M 5M 3:2 VGA Image Size Select the desired imag e size with / on the control b utton. The image size is set. When the setting is complete, press (Image Size) so that the Image Size setup disappears from the LCD screen.
26 Image size and quality Y ou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The image size is shown by the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image.
27 Shooting still images Examples based on the image quality Image quality (Compression ratio) Usage guideline Fine Low compression (looks better) High compression (normal) • For recording or printing with better image quality . Standard • For recording a larger number of images.
28 Number of still images that can be recor ded The number of images that can be saved in a recor ding medium 1) The number of images that can be sav ed when [P .
29 Shooting still images Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, fi nder window , flash emitter , infrared ray emitter or speaker (page 9).
30 3 95 60 min VGA 101 SA F FINE F3.5 0EV 30 AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green Light up Press and hold the shutter button halfwa y down. The beep sounds b ut the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from fl ashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting.
31 Shooting still images Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101 - 0029 Review 60min 8 / 8 101 VGA RETURN Press ( ) on the control button. T o return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the shutter button or press ( ) again.
32 Precision digital zoom All image sizes are enlarged up to a maximum 8×. Precision digital zoom function cuts out and enlarges a certain portion of the image, so the image quality deteriorates. Optical zoom Precision digital zoom Image size Maximum smart zoom scale Maximum precision digital zoom scale 7M —* 8× 3:2 —* 8× 5M Approx.
33 Shooting still images Shooting close-ups — Macro The close-ups (Macro) recording mode is used when zooming up subjects such as fl owers or insects. Setting the zoom all the way to the W side lets you shoot subjects at distances as close as 10 cm (4 inches).
34 2 60 min 95 VGA 101 SA F Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfwa y down to focus on, then press the shutter button full y down. T o return to normal recor ding mode Press ( ) on the control b utton again. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen.
35 Shooting still images Using the fl ash Flash emitter Hologram AF emitter The fl ash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. Close the fl ash by hand after using it. • When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using the fl ash is approx.
36 About Hologram AF “Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF fi ll light system that applies laser holograms to enable you to shoot still images in dark places. The Hologram AF system uses gentler radiation than con ventional highbrightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying Laser Class 1* specifi cations and maintaining higher safety for human eyes.
37 Shooting still images • The image through the fi nder does not indicate the actual recordable range. This is due to parallax. T o confi rm the recordable range, use the LCD screen.
38 3 2 1 2 1 P AGE SELECT Camera 1 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction : Hologram AF: Auto Revie w: Single Smart Day&Time Off Auto Off Select the date and time setting with / on the control button, then press . Day&Time: Superimposes the date, hour , and minute onto the image.
39 Shooting still images Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection Y ou can shoot more effecti vely by selecting the appropriate mode and then pressing the shutter button. T wilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
40 2 Scene SCN Mode WB ISO Select [SCN] (Scene) with on the control b utton, then select the desired mode with / . T o return to normal mode Set the mode dial to different mode. • Scene Selection setting is maintained e ven when the power is turned of f.
41 Shooting still images Shooting with Scene Selection When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the fl ash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table below for the function setting of each shooting mode.
42 Viewing images on the LCD scr een of your camera VGA 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101 - 0008 8 / 9 101 60min BACK/NEXT V OLUME SINGLE DISPLA Y SINGLE DISPLA Y Single (single-image) screen Index (nine-image/sixteen-image) screen Y ou can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen.
43 Viewing still images 2 BACK/NEXT 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101 - 0003 VOL U ME VGA 60min 3 / 9 101 Select the desired still imag e with / on the control b utton. : T o display the preceding image : T o display the next image Viewing an index (nine-image or sixteen-image) scr een • SINGLE DISPLA Y 1 Press (index) once.
44 3 • SINGLE DISPLA Y Select the desired still imag e with / / / on the control button. The image in the yellow frame is selected.
45 Viewing still images 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101-0002 VGA 2 / 9 101 BACK/NEXT V OLUME 3 Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press / on the control button to select the desired image. • T o select the recording medium, use the / CF switch (page 21).
46 Deleting images 1 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101-0002 2 / 9 VGA 101 BACK/NEXT V OLUME 60min Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press / on the control button to select the ima ge you want to delete. • T o select the recording medium, use the / CF switch (page 21).
47 Deleting still images Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen-image) mode 1 Delete Select Exit All In This Folder While an index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) screen (page 42) is display ed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images.
48 4 Delete Exit OK Press (Delete) and select [OK] with on the control button, then press . The message “ Access” appears, and the images with the indicator have been deleted. T o cancel deleting Select [Exit] with on the control button, then press .
49 Deleting still images 2 2 1 2 1 Memory Stick T ool Format: Create REC. Folder: Change REC. Folder: OK Cancel When you format a “Memory Stick”, select (Memory Stick T ool) with / on the control b utton. When you f ormat a CF card, select (CF Card T ool) with / on the control b utton.
50 How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items is described below . MENU Mode dial Control b utton • For a detailed description of the mode dial, see page 12. Changing the menu settings Set the mode dial to , P , S, A, M, SCN, or .
51 Before advanced operations Changing the items in the SET UP screen Set the mode dial to SET UP . The SET UP screen appears. 2 1 2 1 Camera 1 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction:.
52 Deciding the still image quality Y ou can select the still image quality from [Fine] (high quality) or [Standard]. This camera is equipped with other methods to select the image quality . Y ou can select these settings using the [Mode] (REC Mode) item in the menu.
53 Before advanced operations Creating a new folder Set the mode dial to SET UP , and select the recording medium with the /CF switch. Select (Memory Stick T ool) or (CF Card T ool) with / , [Create REC. Folder] with / / , and [OK] with / , then press .
54 Manual features to photo-shooting situations After you are familiar with your camera, let’ s shoot an image in various situations with some settings changed.
55 Q: T o shoot without fl ash? Selecting the ISO sensitivity (page 65) When you cannot use the fl ash or set the shutter speed slower , increase the ISO rating. The higher rated ISO setting helps maximize the effect of the surrounding light to shoot.
56 Shooting with Program auto In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to the brightness of the subject just as in the auto adjustment mode (mode dial: ).
57 Advanced still image shooting Shooting with shutter speed priority Y ou can adjust the shutter speed manually . If you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it is fl owing.
58 NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter mode reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When using certain shutter speeds*, the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and “NR” is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator .
59 Advanced still image shooting Jog dial Shutter button Mode dial Set the mode dial to A. Select an aperture value with the jog dial. VGA F2.2 0EV 60 min 50 98 A FINE SAF 101 The range of values that can be selected varies, depending on the zoom position.
60 Shooting with manual exposure mode Y ou can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. The difference between the set v alue and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera is displayed on the screen as the EV value (page 61). 0EV indicates the most suitable value set by the camera.
61 Advanced still image shooting MENU Mode dial Control b utton Set the mode dial to P , S, A, M, SCN or . Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (Metering Mode) with / , then select the desired metering mode with / .
62 Jog dial Mode dial Set the mode dial to P , S, A, SCN or . Press (exposure). Select the desired exposure value with the jog dial. The value of the e xposure adjustment is displayed. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background.
63 Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques When shooting images, the camera automatically sets the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera may judge that the subject is bright and set a darker exposure for the image.
64 T arget the subject for which you want to meter the exposure, then press AE LOCK. The exposure is fi xed and the indicator appears. VGA F2.0 0EV 250 98 FINE SAF 101 60 min P Recompose the image and press and hold the shutter button halfwa y down.
65 Advanced still image shooting First shot (Adjusted in the + direction) Second shot (Proper exposure set b y the camera) Third shot (Adjusted in the – direction) Set the mode dial to P , S, A, M or SCN. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with / , then [Exp Brktg] with / .
66 Select [ISO] with / , then select desired setting with / . Choose from [800], [400], [200], [100], or [Auto]. T o return to normal mode Select [Auto] in step . • T o reduce camera shake, select a large number . Y ou can shoot a subject with higher shutter speed.
67 Advanced still image shooting Set the mode dial to P , S, A, M, SCN or . Press FOCUS to switch to AF range fi nder frame select. Each time you press FOCUS, the setting changes in the following order . AF range fi nder frame select Focus preset Press FRAME repeatedly to select the desired mode.
68 Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Single AF ( SA F ) This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted before you press and hold the shutter button halfway do wn. After you press and hold the shutter button halfway do wn and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked.
69 Advanced still image shooting Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset When shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is diffi cult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
70 Mode dial Control b utton Set the mode dial to , P , S, A, M or SCN. Select the desired mode with ( ). The selected fl ash mode indicator appears enlarged on the LCD screen (page 140). VGA 60 min 98 SAF 101 F2.0 250 P • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears.
71 Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques Making the best of the fl ash gives you various options. When you set the fl ash mode to (Forced fl ash), you can shoot a back-lit subject brightly . An effect in which the fl ash light refl ects in the subject’s e ye is also available.
72 Using an external fl ash Y ou can mount an optional external fl ash. Using an external fl ash increases the amount of light and that will allow you to shoot more vivid fl ash pictures than when using the internal fl ash. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your fl ash.
73 Advanced still image shooting Using a commercially available external fl ash Y ou can mount a commercially av ailable external fl ash that supports the advanced accessory shoe. Mount the external fl ash to the adv anced accessor y shoe. Set the mode dial to SET UP .
74 (Fluorescent) Used when shooting under fl uorescent lights. (Color temperature: about 4000 K) (Incandescent) • Used when shooting, for example, at a party , where the lighting conditions change often. • Used in a studio, or under video lights.
75 Advanced still image shooting Shooting continuously This mode is used for continuous shooting. The maximum number of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. Speed Burst ( S ) Y ou can shoot images with a short interval (approx.
76 • The fl ash is set to (No fl ash). • When recording with the self timer , a series of maximum eight images in Speed Burst mode or maximum fi ve images in Burst mode are recorded each time you press the shutter button. • Y ou may not be able to shoot images in succession depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 41).
77 Advanced still image shooting Shooting in the dark Each time you press NIGHTFRAMING/ NIGHTSHO T , this function changes cyclically in the follo wing order: NightFraming NightShot off Mode dial NIGHTFRAMING/ NIGHTSHO T Shutter button Infrared ray emitter • The infrared ray light reaches within approx.
78 NightShot The NightShot function lets you shoot subjects in dark places without the fl ash such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal plants and animals. Note that images recorded using the NightShot function become greenish. Set the mode dial to , P or .
79 Advanced still image shooting Control b utton Shutter button MENU Mode dial Set the mode dial to P , S, A, M, SCN or . Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [PFX] (P . Effect) with / , then select the desired mode with / .
80 Shooting images without compression — TIFF Used when you record an image in uncompressed fi le format. The image quality does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for fi ne printing. A compressed JPEG format image like that recorded in normal shooting is recorded at the same time.
81 Advanced still image shooting Notes on using the Sony VCL-DEH17V A telephoto end con version lens • Set the zoom to the T (telephoto) side. Moving the zoom to the W (wide) side may cause the lens shadow to appear or make it diffi cult to focus. • When shooting with the NightShot function, the infrared rays may be blocked by the lens.
82 Selecting the folder and playing back images Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. MENU Mode dial Control b utton Set the mode dial to . Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (Folder) with , then press .
83 Advanced still image viewing Enlar ging a por tion of a still image Y ou can enlarge a part of an image up to fi ve times the original size. Y ou can also record the magnified image as a new file. Control b utton Mode dial MENU Enlarging an image — Playbac k zoom Set the mode dial to .
84 Recording an enlarged image – T rimming Press MENU after playbac k zoom. The menu appears. Select [T rimming] with , then press . Select the image size with / , then press . The image is recorded, and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording.
85 Advanced still image viewing Rotating still images Y ou can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation. MENU Mode dial Control b utton Set the mode dial to , and display the ima ge to rotate. Press MENU.
86 Playing back continuously Set the mode dial to . Select the Multi Burst image with / . The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously . 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101-0014 14 / 14 101 M P AUSE BA CK/NEXT VOLUME 60min 1M T o pause playback Press .
87 Advanced still image viewing Protecting images — Protect This function protects images against accidental erasure. Control b utton Mode dial MENU • Note that formatting the recording medium erases all the data in the recording medium ev en if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.
88 Select [OK] with , then press . The indicator turns white. The selected images are protected. T o exit the Protect function Select [Cancel] in step or select [Exit] in step , then press . T o cancel individual protection Select the image to be unprotected with / / / in step , then press .
89 Still image printing Printing still images Y ou can print images shot with your camera by the following methods. Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page 90) Y ou can print by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer .
90 Direct printing Even if you do not ha ve a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer . For preparation, you only set the USB connection in the SET UP settings and connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable.
91 Still image printing Connecting the camera to the printer Select the recording medium with the /CF switch. Connect the (USB) jack of the camera and the USB jack on the printer with the USB cable (supplied).
92 Select Selects the images in order . Prints all the selected images. 1 Select the image you want to print with / , then press . The mark appears on the selected image. • Repeat this step to print other images. 2 Select [Print] with , then press .
93 Still image printing T o cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step or select [Exit] in step . T o print other images Select the image with / after step , then select [Print]. Printing in index mode If you connect your camera to the printer , the print menu appears.
94 Set the print setting with / / / . Exit OK 1 Off Default Size Date Quantity Off Index Print Index Select [On] to print index-images. Size Selects the desired paper size. Date T o insert the date and time on images, select [Date] or [Day&T ime].
95 Still image printing Having images printed at a shop Note the follo wing items when having images printed at a shop. • Contact the print service shop to determine what recording medium types are supported. • When using a print service shop that does not support “Memory Stick” or CF card, copy the images to a CD-R, etc.
96 Marking print marks in index mode Set the mode dial to , then press (inde x) to display the index (nine-image) screen. Press (inde x) twice to display a sixteen-image index screen. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (DPOF) with / , then press .
97 Enjoying movies Shooting movies Y ou can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Control b utton Shutter button Mode dial Set the mode dial to . Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. Select the desired size with / .
98 Viewing movies on the LCD screen Y ou can view mo vies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker . Control b utton Mode dial Speaker Set the mode dial to . Select the desired moving image with / . Movies with the image size [640(Fine)] or [640(Standard)] are displayed on the full screen.
99 Enjoying movies Deleting movies Y ou can delete unwanted movies. Control b utton Mode dial • Y ou cannot delete protected movies. • Note that you cannot restore deleted movies. In single-image mode Set the mode dial to . Display the movie y ou want to delete with / .
100 Select [OK] with , then press . The message “ Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. T o cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step or . • T o delete all the images in the folder , see page 48. Cutting movies Y ou can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies.
101 Enjoying movies MENU Mode dial Control b utton Set the mode dial to . Select the movie y ou want to cut using / . Press MENU. The menu appears. Select (Divide) with , then press . Next, select [OK] with , then press .
102 Copying images to your computer — For Windows user s Recommended computer en vironment OS: Microsoft W indows 98, Windo ws 98SE, W indows 2000 Professional, W indows Millennium Edition, W indows XP Home Edition, or W indows XP Professional The above OS must be installed at the factory .
103 Enjoying images on your computer Installing the USB driver When using W indows XP , you need not install the USB driv er. Once the USB driv er is installed, you need not install the USB driv er. T urn on your computer , and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
104 Connecting the camera to your computer Inser t the recording medium with the images you want to copy into the camera. Open the DC IN jack cover , and connect the A C Adaptor (supplied), then plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket).
105 Enjoying images on your computer Disconnecting the USB cable from y our computer , remo ving the recording medium fr om your camera or turning off the power during USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP user s 1 Double-click on the tasktray .
106 When a removab le disk icon is not shown 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Display [Device Manager]. Click [Hardware]. Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step is unnecessary .
107 Enjoying images on your computer Viewing the images on your computer Click [Start], then click [My Documents]. The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. • This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder .
108 Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF DSC0 .JPG • Still image fi les shot in − Normal mode (page 29) − Exposure Bracket mode (page 64) − Burst mode (page 75) − Multi Burst mode (page 76) • Still image fi les recorded simultaneously in – RA W mode (page 79) – TIFF mode (page 80) DSC0 .
109 Enjoying images on your computer Viewing image fi les once copied to a computer with your camera When an image fi le copied to a computer no longer remains in a recording medium, you can view that image again on your camera by copying the image fi le in the computer to a recording medium.
110 • When automatically creating slide shows (page 113), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. • When using “ImageMixer VCD2, ” a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended. • This software is compatible with DirectX technology .
111 Enjoying images on your computer Click [Next]. Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen. The installation starts. When the installation is completed, the “W elcome to setup for ImageMixer VCD2” screen appears. Click [Next], then follo w the instructions.
112 Using “Picture Package” Start up the [Picture Package Menu] on the desktop to use the various functions. • The initial screen may differ depending on your computer . Y ou can change the menu display order to suit your taste by clicking [Settings] at the lower -right corner of the screen.
113 Enjoying images on your computer Creating a video CD with a menu (“ImageMixer VCD2”) “ImageMixer VCD2” is compatible with High resolution still image video CD. Click [Burning Video CD] on the left side of the screen, then clic k [Burning Video CD] in the lower -right corner of the screen.
114 Printing images P erform the pr ocedures described under “Viewing images on a computer” (page 112) to display the list of images. Double-c lick and select the images you want to print fr om the list. Click the button on the screen.
115 Enjoying images on your computer • When the display is set to less than 800 × 600 dots or 256 colors or less, the application software does not work properly . Installing “Image Data Con ver ter” 1 T urn on your computer. • The display settings should be 800 × 600 dots or higher and 65,000 colors or higher .
116 USB mode There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting with a computer , [Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default setting is the [Normal] mode. This section describes the [Normal] mode as an example. * For a details on the PTP connection, see page 142.
117 Enjoying images on your computer Using “ImageMixer VCD2” “ImageMixer VCD2” is also compatible with Macintosh (Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later)). Using “ImageMixer VCD2” on the CD-R OM supplied with your camera, you can create a video CD using the image or movie materials that are stored in your computer .
118 Using “Image Data Converter” Using “Image Data Con verter V er .1.5” on the CD-R OM supplied with your camera, you can correct images recorded in RA W mode and store them as an ordinary fi le. Additionally , by installing “Image Data Con verter V er .
119 T roubleshooting T r oubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First check the items on the tables below . If code displays “C: : ” appear on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 132).
120 Symptom Cause/Solution The CHG/ lamp does not light up when charging a battery pac k. • The A C Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the A C Adaptor (page 13). • The A C Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility .
121 T roubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Symptom Cause/Solution The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on. • The power was turned of f with the LCD screen turned off the last time you used the camera. Turn on the LCD screen (page 36).
122 Symptom Cause/Solution The image is too dark. • Y ou are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode (page 60), adjust the exposure (page 61) or set the fl ash mode to (Forced fl ash) (page 69). • The brightness of the LCD screen is too low .
123 T roubleshooting Symptom Cause/Solution NightFraming or NightShot does not function. • Set the mode dial to , P or (only for NightShot) (pages 77 and 78). • The NightFraming function cannot be used when focus preset mode is selected. Set to the auto focus mode (page 66).
124 Symptom Cause/Solution Unknown pattern appears on the fi nder . • This is due to the structure of the fi nder . This is not a malfunction. Viewing images Symptom Cause/Solution Y our camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to (page 42).
125 T roubleshooting Symptom Cause/Solution Y ou cannot display a print (DPOF) mark. • Y ou cannot display print (DPOF) marks on movies or images recorded in RA W mode. Y ou cannot cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to cut. • Protected movie cannot be cut.
126 Symptom Cause/Solution After making a USB connection, “Picture Pac kage” does not automatically start. • Start up the “Picture Package Menu” and check [Settings]. • Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on (page 104). The image cannot be played bac k on a computer .
127 T roubleshooting CF card Symptom Cause/Solution Y ou cannot inser t a CF card. • Y ou try to insert an unusable CF card (page 21). • Y ou are inserting it backwards. Insert it from the right side (page 23). Y ou cannot record on a CF card. • The CF card is full.
128 Symptom Cause/Solution Y ou cannot inser t the date or print images in the index mode. • Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer provides date function or index print function or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer .
129 T roubleshooting W ar nings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 22). • Set the /CF switch to CF and record the image using the CF card.
130 Message Meaning/Corrective Action Format error • The recording medium format failed. Format the recording medium again (page 48). • When using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor that is compliant with the CompactFlash slot, the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to LOCK position.
131 T roubleshooting Message Meaning/Corrective Action Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], howe ver the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • Depending on the circumstances, the connection may not be established.
132 Self-diagnosis display – If a code star ting with an alphabet letter appears Y our camera has a self-diagnosis display . This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and attempt the corresponding correctiv e actions.
133 Additional information Number of images that can be saved or shooting time The number of images that can be sav ed and the shooting time differ , depending on the capacity of the recording medium, the image size, and the image quality . Refer to the following charts when you choose a recording medium.
134 Multi Burst (Units: images) 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 1M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694) Movie 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 640 (Fine) — .
135 Additional information CF card RA W (Units: images) 1GB 7M 53 (59) 3:2 – 5M 56 (60) 3M 59 (62) 1M 63 (64) VGA(E- Mail) 65 (65) TIFF (Units: images) 1GB 7M 41 (44) 3:2 45 (49) 5M 43 (45) 3M 44 (4.
136 Menu items Menu items that can be modifi ed dif fer depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting. Menu items are maintained ev en when the power is turned of f or the mode dial is changed to other position (except [PFX] (P .Effect)).
137 Additional information Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode) 1) RA W TIFF Multi Burst Exp Brktg Speed Burst Burst Normal – Records RA W data fi le in addition to the JPEG fi le (page 79). – Records uncompressed (TIFF) fi le in addition to the JPEG fi le (page 80).
138 When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (Metering Mode) Spot / Center / Multi Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 60). Set the metering region. WB (White Bal) / / / / / / Auto Sets the white balance (page 73).
139 Additional information When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (Folder) OK / Cancel Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page 82). (Protect) — Protects and unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 87).
140 SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP . The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with . 1 (Camera 1) Item Setting Description AF Mode Single / Monitor / Cont Selects the focus operation mode (page 68). Digital Zoom Smart / Precision / Off Selects the digital zoom mode (page 31).
141 Additional information (Memory Stick T ool) (When the /CF switch is set to ) Item Setting Description Format OK / Cancel Formats the “Memory Stick”. Note that formatting irre vocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick”, including ev en protected images (page 48).
142 2 (Setup 2) Item Setting Description File Number Series Reset − Assigns numbers to fi les in sequence even if the recording medium is changed or the recording folder is changed. − Resets the fi le numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
143 Additional information Precautions Do not leave the camera in the follo wing places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater .
144 On internal rechar geable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or of f. This rechargeable b utton battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera.
145 Additional information 2) “MagicGate Memory Stick” is equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology . MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology .
146 On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC Adaptor .
147 Additional information Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably , a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life.
148 Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching II Compatible PictBridge Compatible AC-LS5/LS5B A C Adaptor Input rating 100 V to 240 V A C, 50/60 Hz, 11 W , 0.
149 Additional information The LCD screen Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. When shooting still images +2.
150 C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (132) Date/time (37) ISO number (65) ±0.7EV Bracket step v alue (64) Vibration warning (130) Low battery warning (130) AF range fi nder frame (66) + Spot metering cross hair (60) Histogram (62) NR slow shutter (58) 125 Shutter speed (57) F3.
151 Additional information NightShot (78) Macro (33) / / AF range fi nder frame (66) 0.5m Focus preset value (69) FINE 6 40 / STD 6 40 / 160 Image size (97) 101 Recording f older (52) / Remai.
152 101-0012 Folder-fi le number (107) PictBridge connecting (91) / Remaining recording medium capacity 101 Playbac k folder (82) 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected f older C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (132) Not disconnect USB cable (92, 131) +2.
153 Additional information 101 Recording f older (52) / Remaining recording medium capacity 101 Playbac k folder (82) 8/8 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected f older 00:00:12 Counter (98) Playbac k image (98) Menu/Guide menu (50) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off.
154 Index A A/V connecting cable ........................................ 44 Access lamp ...................................................... 22 A C Adaptor ....................................................... 16 Advanced accessory shoe .........
155 Index I “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ......................... 146 ImageMixer VCD2 .......................... 109, 113, 117 Image quality .............................................. 26, 52 Image size ..........................................
S SAF ................................................................... 68 Saturation ........................................................ 137 Scene Selection ................................................. 39 Screen display ..................
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