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Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual 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-W1/W12
Serial No.
DSC-W1/W12
© 2004 Sony Corporation
3-091-517-11(1)
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 ______________________
Still image printing _____________________
(PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies _______________________
Enjoying images on your computer_________
Troubleshooting _______________________
Additional information___________________
Index _________________________________

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  • Page 1 The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers Advanced still image viewing ____________ whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W1/W12 Still image editing ______________________ Serial No.
  • Page 2 CAUTION WARNING you may call: You are cautioned that any changes or Sony Customer Information Services Center modifications not expressly approved in this To prevent fire or shock hazard, do 1-800-222-SONY (7669) manual could void your authority to operate this not expose the unit to rain or equipment.
  • Page 3 If you RECYCLING NICKEL METAL should lose the fuse cover, please contact your HYDRIDE BATTERIES nearest Sony service station. Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. Attention for the Customers in You can help preserve our For the Customers in the U.S.A.

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Read this first Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Clean the flash surface before use Before you record one-time events, you may want In addition to malfunctions and inability to record The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the to make a trial recording to make sure that the images, this may render the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 5 Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Read this first ..........4 Inserting the date and time on a still Advanced still image Identifying the parts ........8 image..........33 shooting Mode dial ..........10 Shooting according to scene Choosing an auto focus method ....48 conditions........
  • Page 7 Copying images using Advanced still image viewing Still image printing “Picture Package” ......91 (PictBridge printer) Selecting the folder and playing back Using “Picture Package” .....92 images Connecting to a PictBridge compliant Copying images to your computer — Folder.........62 printer ..........71 —...

  • Page 8: Identifying The Parts

    A POWER button (17) Identifying the parts B POWER lamp (17) C Shutter button (25) See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 114) F Lens G RESET button (96) H Speaker I Tripod receptacle J Battery cover (13)
  • Page 9 G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (26) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button (63)/ (Index) button (38) H Mode dial (10, 110) I Hook for wrist strap (USB) jack (84) Attaching the strap C LCD screen (Display/LCD on/off) button (32) For details on the items on the LCD B Finder (32) screen, see page 122 to 125.

  • Page 10: Mode Dial

    Mode dial (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 77). Before using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial to the POWER lamp side. (Playback/Edit) You can play back or edit recorded still POWER images and movies (pages 37 and 67). (Auto adjustment mode) (Twilight mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. Notes on using alkaline batteries • Alkaline batteries have a shorter life compared Acceptable batteries to the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. For this reason, the power may turn off even HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal though the battery remaining indicator shows Hydride batteries (2)
  • Page 12 Notes on the Nickel-Metal Charging time lamp CHARGE To a wall outlet Hydride batteries Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time (wall socket) • At the time of purchase, or when the battery Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries have not NH-AA-DA Approx. 6 hours × 2 been used for a long time, they may not (supplied) fully charge.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the batteries • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 64) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up. • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries.
  • Page 14 Battery remaining indicator • If the LCD screen is off, press to turn it (When using the Nickel-Metal • Based on the conditions under which the Hydride batteries) camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this information As the battery power decreases with use, the may not be correctly indicated.
  • Page 15 “Memory Stick” • When using Sony alkaline batteries • The number of images and the battery life that as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be...

  • Page 16: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Using the AC adaptor Using your camera abroad Power sources 2 To wall outlet You can use your camera in any country or (wall socket) region with the battery charger (supplied) or the AC Adaptor AC-LS5 (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor AC Adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of...

  • Page 17: Turning On/Off Your Camera

    Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button Auto power-off function POWER Camera If you do not operate the camera for about AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: three minutes during shooting or viewing or POWER button Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto...

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Mode dial Clock Set Clock Set Y/M/D Y/M/D M/D/Y M/D/Y POWER D/M/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 2004 / 2004 / Cancel Cancel POWER button , Set the mode dial to , Press POWER to turn on the , Select the desired date display power.
  • Page 19 Clock Set Clock Set Clock Set Y/M/D Y/M/D Y/M/D M/D/Y M/D/Y M/D/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 2005 / 2005 / Cancel Cancel Cancel , Select the year, month, day, , Set the numeric value with v/V , Select [OK] with B on the hour or minute item you want on the control button, then control button, then press z.

  • Page 20: Shooting Still Images

    Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Terminal side Access lamp Label side , Open the jack/“Memory Stick” , Insert the “Memory Stick.” , Close the jack/“Memory Stick” cover. cover until it clicks. Insert a “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as illustrated.

  • Page 21: Setting The Still Image Size

    Setting the still image size Mode dial VGA (E-Mail) VGA (E-Mail) Image Size Image Size , Set the mode dial to , and , Press (Image Size). , Select the desired image size turn on the power. with v/V on the control button. The Image Size setup appears.

  • Page 22: Image Size And Quality

    Image size and quality Short description of the image size You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the ratio) based on the kind of images you want minimum one.
  • Page 23 Examples based on the image quality • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the Image quality display may differ from the actual image size. Usage guideline (Compression ratio) • When the images are viewed on the LCD •...

  • Page 24: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Adjustment Mode

    Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , and , Hold the camera steadily with turn on the power. both hands and position the subject in the center of the When shooting pictures with the camera, be •...
  • Page 25 Auto Focus FINE When you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly. In addition, the AE locked beep does not sound. F2.8 S AF S AF The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under the following AE/AF lock indicator conditions.

  • Page 26: Checking The Last Image You Shot - Quick Review

    Checking the last image you Using the zoom feature shot — Quick Review Zoom W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) Your camera is equipped with zoom Review functions that enlarge the image using optical zoom and two types of digital processing. Digital zoom can be selected S AF S AF from smart zoom or precision digital zoom.
  • Page 27 When you purchase your camera, it is set to Precision digital zoom The W side of this line is optical zoom area, and the T side is digital zoom area smart zoom. The maximum zoom scale depends on the selected image size as follows. Zoom Image size Maximum zoom scale...

  • Page 28: Shooting Close-Ups - Macro

    Shooting close-ups — Macro S AF S AF , Set the mode dial to , Center the subject in the frame. The close-ups (Macro) recording mode is , and used when zooming up subjects such as press B ( ) on the control Press and hold the shutter flowers or insects.

  • Page 29: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer • When shooting in close-ups (Macro) mode, use FINE the LCD screen. If you shoot using the finder, the range you can see through the finder may differ from the actual recording range. This is due to parallax. •...

  • Page 30: Selecting A Flash Mode

    Selecting a flash mode • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU Shooting images against a first so that the menu disappears. light source • You can also carry out this operation when the In auto adjustment mode, shooting against a mode dial is set to P, M, •...
  • Page 31 To prevent subjects’ eyes from Shooting images with the AF • The AF range finder frame does not appear. indicators flashes, and AF appearing red illuminator operates with priority on subjects located near Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET The AF illuminator is fill light to focus the center.

  • Page 32: Shooting Images With The Finder

    Shooting images with the finder Histogram on • The image through the finder does not indicate (Image information can also be displayed during the actual recordable range. This is due to playback.) parallax. To confirm the recordable range, use Finder the LCD screen.

  • Page 33: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image

    Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera Camera Camera AF Mode: Single AF Mode: AF Mode: Single Day&Time Digital Zoom: Smart Digital Zoom: Digital Zoom: Smart Date Date/Time: Date/Time: Date/Time: Day&Time Red Eye Reduction: Red Eye Reduction: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto...

  • Page 34: Shooting According To Scene Conditions

    Shooting according to scene conditions Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode You can shoot more effectively by selecting Suitable for shooting portraits in dark Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot the appropriate mode and then pressing the places. Allows you to shoot sharp images of landscapes, etc.
  • Page 35 Soft snap mode FINE Mode dial This mode lets you shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. S AF , Set the mode dial to , Center the subject in the frame.
  • Page 36 Combinations for each mode dial setting NR slow shutter When shooting with the mode dial set to , the combination of The NR slow shutter function reduces noise functions such as the flash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the from recorded images, providing clear scene.

  • Page 37: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your Viewing single images camera Index (sixteen-image) Single (single-image) Index (nine-image) screen screen screen 101 - 0008 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME 101 - 0008 2005 1 1 10:30 •...
  • Page 38 Viewing an index (nine-image/sixteen-image) screen 101 - 0003 2005 1 1 10:30 • • SINGLE DISPLAY SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired still image , Press , Press (index) once. (index) twice. with b/B on the control button. The display switches to the index (nine- The display switches to the index image) screen.

  • Page 39: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewing images on a TV screen To A/V OUT 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME (MONO) jack TV/Video switch A/V connecting cable , Connect the A/V connecting , Turn on the TV and set the TV/ , Set the mode dial to , and cable (supplied) to the A/V OUT Video switch to “Video”.
  • Page 40 Viewing images on a TV screen PAL-M system If you want to view images on a TV screen, Brazil you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). PAL-N system The color system of the TV must match that Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay of your digital still camera.

  • Page 41: Deleting Still Images

    Deleting still images Deleting images Delete Delete 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30 Exit Exit BACK/NEXT VOLUME BACK/NEXT BACK/NEXT , Set the mode dial to , and , Press (Delete). , Select [Delete] with v on the turn on the camera. control button, then press z.
  • Page 42 Deleting images in index (nine-image/sixteen-image) mode Delete Delete Exit Select All In This Folder Exit Select All In This Folder SELECT TO NEXT , While an index (nine-image/ , Select [Select] with b/B on the , Select an image you want to sixteen-image) screen control button, then press z.

  • Page 43: Formatting A "Memory Stick

    Formatting a “Memory Stick” To delete all the images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] with B on the control button in step 2, then press z. Select [OK], then press z. All of the unprotected images in the folder are deleted.
  • Page 44 Mode dial Memory Stick Tool Format Format: Create REC. folder: Cancel Change REC. folder: All data will be erased Ready? Cancel , Set the mode dial to SET UP, , Select , Select [OK] with v on the (Memory Stick Tool) and turn on the power.

  • Page 45: Before Advanced Operations

    Before advanced operations Changing the menu settings When the v mark appears at the How to setup and top or the V mark appears at the a Set the mode dial to , P, M, operate your camera bottom of an item There are items that are not displayed on the The usage of the menus and SET UP screen screen.

  • Page 46: Changing The Items In The Set Up Screen

    c Select Changing the items in the (P. Quality) with b/B, Deciding the still SET UP screen then select the desired image image quality quality with v/V. a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. You can select the still image quality from [Fine] (high quality) or [Standard].

  • Page 47: Creating Or Selecting A Folder

    Creating a new folder Changing the recording Creating or selecting folder a Set the mode dial to SET UP. a folder a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) Your camera can create multiple folders b Select with v/V, [Create REC.

  • Page 48: Advanced Still Image Shooting

    Advanced still image shooting c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, Choosing a focus range Choosing an auto finder frame then select [Multi AF] or focus method [Center AF] with v/V. — AF range finder The focus is adjusted automatically. You can set the AF range finder frame and The color of the AF range finder frame Multipoint AF ( the AF mode.

  • Page 49: Choosing A Focus Operation

    a Set the mode dial to SET UP. • When you use the digital zoom or AF Choosing a focus operation illuminator, priority AF movement is given to b Select — AF Mode (Camera) with v, [AF subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the indicator flashes and Mode] with B/v, and select the...

  • Page 50: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    Setting the distance Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of to the subject FINE the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on — Focus preset the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, When shooting an image using a previously and then recompose the picture and shoot.

  • Page 51: Shooting With Manual Shutter Speed And Aperture Settings

    c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, a Set the mode dial to M. Shooting with manual then select the distance to the b Press z. shutter speed and subject with v/V. The “Set” indicator at the lower left of aperture settings You can select from the following the LCD screen changes to “Return”, distance settings.
  • Page 52 d Select an aperture value with • Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by ["] in the manner of 1". b/B. • If the proper exposure cannot be obtained after Two different aperture values can be making the settings, the EV value on the LCD selected, depending on the zoom screen flashes when you press the shutter position.
  • Page 53 Exposure Open (smaller F value) Overexposure • Open the aperture • The image tends toward In addition to the focus and other settings, it • Set a slower shutter speed overexposure (brighter). is also important to adjust the exposure in •...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Exposure

    d Select the desired exposure Mode dial Adjusting the value with v/V. exposure Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the — EV adjustment background. You can manually adjust the exposure To reactivate auto exposure determined by the camera. Use this mode In step 4, select [0EV].

  • Page 55: Displaying A Histogram

    Displaying a histogram • The histogram also appears when you press while playing back a single image A histogram is a graph showing the (page 37) or during Quick Review (page 26). • The histogram does not appear in the following brightness of an image.

  • Page 56: Selecting The Metering Method

    Selecting the Shooting techniques When shooting a dark subject that fills the frame, the camera may judge that the subject is When shooting images, the camera metering method dark and set a brighter exposure for the image. automatically sets the exposure. In such cases, adjusting the exposure in the –...

  • Page 57: Adjusting Color Tones

    d When selecting [Spot] in step Mode dial Adjusting color tones 3, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the — White Balance subject you want to shoot. You can set the white balance mode FINE according to your shooting conditions. The apparent color of the subject is affected by Spot metering the lighting conditions.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Flash Level

    • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white Adjusting the flash balance adjustment function may not work Mode dial correctly even though you select level (Fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is — Flash Level canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto]. •...

  • Page 59: Shooting Continuously

    c Select [ c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with ] (Flash Level) with Shooting continuously b/B, then select the desired b/B, then select [Burst] with v/ setting with v/V. This mode is used for continuous shooting. +: Makes the flash level higher than The maxium number of images you can d Shoot the image.

  • Page 60: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode

    d Select (Interval) with b/B, Shooting in Multi Shooting with special then select the desired frame Burst mode effects interval with v/V. You can choose the frame interval — Multi Burst — Picture Effect from [1/7.5], [1/15] or [1/30]. This mode records 16 frames in succession You can digitally process images to obtain each time you press the shutter button.
  • Page 61 Mode dial Shutter MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V. d Shoot the image. To cancel Picture Effects Select [Off] in step 3.

  • Page 62: Advanced Still Image Viewing

    Advanced still image viewing d Select the desired folder with Single screen Selecting the folder b/B. and playing back Select Folder images Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: — Folder 2005 1 1 1: : 05:34 101-0009 2005 1 1 10:30 Cancel Select the folder that images you want to...

  • Page 63: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image

    e Adjust the image size with the Enlarging an image Enlarging a portion of — Playback zoom (playback zoom) button. a still image a Set the mode dial to You can enlarge a part of an image up to b Display the image to be five times the original size.

  • Page 64: Recording An Enlarged Image - Trimming

    Recording an enlarged Interval Playing back 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min image — Trimming successive images Image a Press MENU after playback Folder: Plays back all images in the zoom. — Slide Show selected folder. The menu appears. All: Plays back all images stored You can play back recorded images in in the “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 65: Rotating Still Images

    a Set the mode dial to , and Rotating still images Playing back images display the image to rotate. shot in Multi Burst b Press MENU. — Rotate mode The menu appears. You can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape c Select You can play back Multi Burst images...

  • Page 66: Playing Back Continuously

    Playing back continuously Playing back frame by frame To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete a Set the mode dial to a Set the mode dial to only certain frames. When you delete b Select the Multi Burst image b Select the Multi Burst image images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time.

  • Page 67: Still Image Editing

    Still image editing In single-image mode In index (nine-image/ Protecting images sixteen-image) mode a Set the mode dial to a Set the mode dial to — Protect , then b Display the image you want to press (index) to display the This function protects images against protect with b/B.

  • Page 68: Changing Image Size

    h Select [OK] with B, then press e Select the desired size with v/ Changing image size V, then press z. The - indicator turns white. The The resized image is recorded in the — Resize selected images are protected. recording folder as the newest file.

  • Page 69: Choosing Images To Print

    In single-image mode In index (nine-image/ Choosing images to sixteen-image) mode a Set the mode dial to print a Set the mode dial to , then b Display the image you want to press (index) to display the — Print (DPOF) mark mark with b/B.
  • Page 70 f Repeat step 5 to mark other images. g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press mark turns white. The mark setting is completed. To unmark marks Select the images to be unmarked with v/ V/b/B in step 5, then press z. To unmark all the marks in the folder...

  • Page 71: Still Image Printing (Pictbridge Printer)

    Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Preparing the camera Connecting the camera to Connecting to a the printer Set the USB mode on the camera to connect PictBridge compliant the camera with a printer. Connect the (USB) jack on your camera printer Mode dial and the USB jack on the printer with the...

  • Page 72: Printing Images

    When [USB Connect] is not set In single-image mode Printing images to [PictBridge] in the SET UP a Display the image you want to settings print with b/B. You can select the image and print it. Set up Even if you turn on the camera, you cannot the camera following the procedure on use the PictBridge function.
  • Page 73 f Select [OK] with V/B, then To insert the date and time on In index (nine-image/ images sixteen-image) mode press z. Select [Date] in step 5, then select the date The image is printed. a Press (index) to display the format with b/B.

  • Page 74: Printing Index-Images

    g Press MENU. To cancel printing Printing index-images Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in The print setting screen appears. step 9. You can print some images side-by-side. We refer to this function as an index print*. Print To print all the images with the Index You can also arrange the specified quantity...
  • Page 75 g Select [OK] with V/B, then In single-image mode To insert the date and time on images press z. a Display the image you want to Select [Date] in step 6, then select the date The image is printed. print with b/B. format with b/B.
  • Page 76 h Select [Index] with v, then In index (nine-image/ To print all the images in the folder sixteen-image) mode select [On] with b/B. Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then a Press i Select [Quantity] with v/V, (index) to display the press z.

  • Page 77: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying movies d Press the shutter button fully Using the self-timer Shooting movies down. Set the mode dial to and follow the procedure on page 29. “REC” appears on the screen and the You can shoot movies with sound using camera starts recording the image and your camera.

  • Page 78: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen

    Press z. (page 39). • The moving images recorded using earlier Sony The movie and sound are played back. models may be also displayed a size smaller. During playback, B (playback) Speaker appears on the screen.

  • Page 79: Deleting Movies

    In single-image mode In index (nine-image/ Deleting movies sixteen-image) mode a Set the mode dial to a Set the mode dial to You can delete unwanted movies. , then b Display the movie you want to Mode dial press (index) to display the delete with b/B.

  • Page 80: Cutting Movies

    g Select [OK] with B, then press <Example> Cutting a movie numbered Cutting movies 101_0002 101_0001 101_0003 The message “Access” appears, and You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary the movie has been deleted. portions of movies. This is the recommended function to use when the To cancel deletion “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 81 e Decide on a cutting point. To cancel cutting Mode dial Select [Exit] in step 5 or 7. The movie Press the center at the desired cutting point. appears on the screen again. • You cannot cut the following images. 10/10 Divide 00:00:02...

  • Page 82: Enjoying Images On Your Computer

    • If you connect two or more USB equipment to copy images using an additional device. See a single computer at the same time, some the Sony Website for details. equipment, including your camera, may not http://www.sony.net/ operate depending on the type of USB...

  • Page 83: Installing The Usb Driver

    b Click [USB Driver] on the title d Click [Yes, I want to restart my Installing the USB driver screen. computer now], then click When using Windows XP, you need not [Finish]. install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver.

  • Page 84: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    c Connect the USB cable Connecting the camera to • When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed your computer (supplied) to the (USB) jack to page 86. of the camera. a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy USB Mode Normal...

  • Page 85: Copying Images

    • When using Windows XP, see page 86. file. However, note that if you change the 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. b Double-click [DCIM], then file name, you may not be able to play back 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation double-click the folder that the that image with your camera.
  • Page 86 [Device Manager] tab. disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” Then, perform the procedure from step 1 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. screen appears. again. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall].

  • Page 87: Viewing The Images On Your Computer

    Viewing the images on your Image file storage destinations and file names computer The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick.” a Click [Start], then click [My Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP Documents].
  • Page 88 Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF to DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image files shot in 999MSDCF – Normal mode (page 24) – Burst mode (page 59) – Multi Burst mode (page 60) MOV0ssss.MPG • Movie files (page 77) MOV0ssss.THM • Index image files recorded simultaneously in movie mode (page 77) •...

  • Page 89: Viewing Image Files Once Copied To A Computer With Your Camera

    See page 82 for the basic Windows folder from [Removable Disk] or on your camera is not guaranteed. operating environment. Other system [Sony MemoryStick] in [My • When the overwrite confirmation message requirements are as follows. appears, enter a different number in step 1.
  • Page 90 b Click [Picture Package]. d Click [Next]. • When automatically creating slide shows (page 93), a Pentium III 500 MHz or The “License Agreement” screen faster CPU is required. appears. • This software is compatible with DirectX Read the agreement carefully. If you technology.

  • Page 91: Copying Images Using "Picture Package

    e Click [Next]. g Confirm if the checkbox of Copying images using “Picture Package” “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” is checked, Connect the camera and your computer then click [Finish]. with the USB cable. Your computer restarts. “Picture Package”...

  • Page 92: Using "Picture Package

    Using “Picture Package” Viewing images on a computer Storing images on a CD-R Click [Viewing video and pictures on PC] Click [Save the images on CD-R] on the left Start up the “Picture Package Menu” on the on the left side of the screen, then click side of the screen, then click [Save the desktop to use the various functions.

  • Page 93: Copying Images To Your Computer - For Macintosh Users

    When a USB connector is not mentioned above. 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 details. http://www.sony.net/...

  • Page 94: Using "Imagemixer Vcd2

    a Connecting your camera to b Copying images Using “ImageMixer VCD2” your computer 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon “ImageMixer VCD2” is only for For details, see page 84. on the desktop. Macintosh (Mac OS X (v10.1.5) or The contents of the “Memory Stick” later) computers.
  • Page 95 a Installing “ImageMixer VCD2” Required computer environment 4 Select the folder in which the desired images are stored. OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) 1 Turn on your computer. 1 Select the desired folder on the left The above OS must be installed at the •...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    3 Should your camera still not work Troubleshooting properly, press the RESET button on the properly, consult your Sony dealer or bottom of the camera using a fine-tipped local authorized Sony service facility. If you experience trouble with your camera, object, then turn on the power again.
  • Page 97 Symptom Cause Solution You cannot turn on the p Install the batteries correctly (page 13). • The batteries are not installed correctly. camera. • The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is disconnected. p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 16). p Install charged batteries (page 13). •...
  • Page 98 Symptom Cause Solution Smart zoom does not p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (pages 27, 46 and 114). • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision]or [Off] in the function. SET UP settings. image size p Set image size • The is set to [5M] or [3:2].
  • Page 99 Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot p Insert a • No “ Memory Stick ” has been inserted. “ Memory Stick ” (page 20). record images. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is full. p Delete unnecessary images saved in the “Memory Stick” (pages 41 and 79).
  • Page 100 Symptom Cause Solution The date and time are p Set the correct date and time (pages 18 and 115). • The date and time are not set correctly. recorded incorrectly. The F value and shutter • The exposure is incorrect. p Correct the exposure (page 54).
  • Page 101 Deleting/Editing Images Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot p Cancel the protection (page 67). • The image is protected. p Set it to the recording position (page 117). delete an image. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. You have deleted an p Marking •...
  • Page 102 Symptom Cause Solution Your computer does not p Turn on the camera (page 17). • The camera is turned off. recognize your camera. p Use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 16). • The battery level is low. p Use the supplied USB cable (pages 84 and 94). •...
  • Page 103 Symptom Cause Solution The image and sound are p Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer and then play • You are playing back the movie directly from interrupted by noise when Memory Stick back the movie from the hard disk (pages 85, 86, 91 and 93). “...
  • Page 104 PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause Solution p Consult with the printer manufacturer. The connection cannot be • The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge. established. p Check that the printer is turned on and can connect with the • The printer is not set for the connection with the camera.
  • Page 105 Others Symptom Cause Solution Your camera does not p Charge the batteries (page 11). • The battery level is low. (The E indicator work. appears.) p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a •...

  • Page 106: Warnings And Messages

    Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 20). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 17). Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 117). •...
  • Page 107 Message Meaning/Corrective Action • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the batteries (page 11). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of batteries, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. •...

  • Page 108: Self-Diagnosis Display

    E:92: ss power on again. the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss Self-diagnosis display...

  • Page 109: Additional Information

    Additional information Multi Burst (Units: images) Number of images 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G that can be saved or 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694) shooting time Movie The number of images that can be saved and 16MB 32MB 64MB...

  • Page 110: Menu Items

    Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst –...
  • Page 111 Item Setting Description (P.Quality) Fine / Standard Records images with fine/standard quality (page 46). Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst – Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a single still image (page 60). Burst – Records continuously (page 59). –...
  • Page 112 Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst – Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a single still image (page 60). Burst – Records continuously (page 59). Normal – Records an image using the normal recording mode. (Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 Selects the Multi Burst shutter interval (page 60).
  • Page 113 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description (Folder) OK / Cancel Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page 62). (Protect) — Protects and unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 67). (DPOF) — Marks and unmarks the print (DPOF) mark on still images you want to print (page 69).

  • Page 114: Set Up Items

    SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting Description AF Mode Single / Monitor Selects the focus operation mode (page 49). Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode (page 26). Smart / Precision / Off Date/time Day&Time / Date / xOff...
  • Page 115 Setup 1) Item Setting Description LCD Backlight Bright / Normal / Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery Dark charge faster.

  • Page 116: Precautions

    Cleaning the camera surface Moisture condensation occurs easily Precautions Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth when: slightly moistened with water, then wipe • The camera is brought from a cold the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the location such as a ski slope into a warmly Do not leave the camera in the following as this may damage the finish or...

  • Page 117: On "Memory Stick

    On internal rechargeable button “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “Memory On “Memory Stick” Stick PRO” are equipped with MagicGate battery functions. MagicGate is copyright protection This camera has an internal rechargeable technology that uses encryption technology. “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC button battery for maintaining the date and Data recording/playback that requires recording medium with a data capacity that...

  • Page 118: On Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries

    • Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while Notes on using a “Memory Stick On Nickel-Metal reading or writing data. Duo” (not supplied) • Data may be corrupted in the following cases: • When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with the Hydride batteries –...

  • Page 119: On The Battery Charger

    • Do not charge any other batteries except When the battery operating time seems to batteries are the specified type, remove Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in have been considerably shortened, a all the batteries, replace them with new the battery charger supplied with your...

  • Page 120: Specifications

    [Input and Output connectors] Mass Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz) (including two Specifications batteries, “Memory Stick” and wrist A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural) strap) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, Microphone x Camera Electret condenser microphone sync negative [System] Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ...
  • Page 121 x AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11 W, 0.16 A to 0.09 A Output rating 4.2 V DC, 1.5 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.

  • Page 122: The Lcd Screen

    N Multi Burst interval indicator (60) The LCD screen O Image quality indicator (46) P Recording folder indicator (47) Q Remaining number of recordable When shooting still images images indicator (23) R Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity indicator S Self-diagnosis display (108)/ Date/time indicator (33) 1/30”...
  • Page 123 When shooting movies [ 00:28:25 ] 00:00:00 STBY C:32:00 A Recording mode indicator (77) K Recording folder indicator (47) B Battery remaining indicator (14) L Remaining “Memory Stick” C White balance indicator (57) capacity indicator M Self-diagnosis display (108) D Low battery warning indicator N Self-timer indicator (29) (107) E Metering mode indicator (56)/...
  • Page 124 When playing back still images 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV F3.5 BACK/NEXT VOLUME A Image size indicator (21) M Remaining “Memory Stick” B Recording mode indicator (59, 60) capacity indicator N Image number/Number of C Change folder indicator (62) images recorded in selected D Protect indicator (67)/ folder Print (DPOF) mark indicator (69)
  • Page 125 When playing back moving images 00:00:12 VOL. DPOF A Image size indicator (78) K Counter (78) B Recording mode indicator (78) L Playback image (78) C Playback indicator (78) M Playback bar (78) D Volume indicator (78) N Menu/Guide menu (45) E Change folder indicator (62) F Playback folder indicator (62) •...

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Index Candle mode ............ 34 File names ............87 CD-ROM ..........83, 90, 94 File storage destinations ........87 Center AF ............48 Finder ............... 32 Charging batteries ........11, 119 Flash Level ..........58, 111 AC Adaptor ............16 Charging time ..........
  • Page 127 Landscape mode ..........34 PAL system ..........40, 115 Saturation ............111 LCD Backlight ..........115 PictBridge ............71 Screen display .......... 32, 122 LCD backlight on/off ........32 Picture effect ............ 60 Self-diagnosis display ........108 Picture Package ..........89 Self-timer ............29 Playback zoom ..........
  • Page 128 Viewing still images on the LCD screen ..37 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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