Page 1: Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the side. 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-M1 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...
Page 3 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/...
Page 4: Read This First
Read this first Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.
Page 5 Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera. Notes on the camera locations Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation, or a location with a strong magnetic field.
Page 6: Before Using Your Camera
Before using your camera “Memory Stick” compatible with this camera The IC recording medium used with this camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”. Choose the “Memory Stick” size that matches your camera. “Memory Stick Duo” (Size used with this camera) “Memory Stick”...
Page 7 “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package 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 8: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read this first ... 4 Before using your camera ... 6 Identifying the parts ... 10 Camera... 10 Cyber-shot Station ... 12 How to handle the camera ... 13 Getting started Charging the battery pack ... 14 Using the AC adaptor ...
Page 9 Advanced viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images...71 Enlarging a portion of a still image...72 Enlarging an image — Playback zoom...72 Recording an enlarged image — Trimming ...73 Playing back successive images — Slide Show...73 Rotating still images — Rotate ...74 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode ...75 Playing back continuously ...75...
Page 10: Identifying The Parts
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Camera A Access lamp (23) B “Memory Stick Duo” insertion slot (23) C Speaker D LCD screen For details on the items on the LCD screen, see page 123 to 126. E For shooting: PHOTO/MOVIE buttons (30) For viewing: b/z/B (43)
Page 11 A Lens B Flash (39) C Self-timer lamp (38)/ AF illuminator (40, 116) D Battery cover E Battery eject lever (16) F Tripod receptacle G Hook for wrist strap Attaching the strap is recommended to prevent dropping the camera (page 13). H Microphones I Multi connector J Multi connector cover...
Page 12: Cyber-Shot Station
Cyber-shot Station This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc. A Camera connector (USB) jack (88) C A/V OUT (STEREO) jack (46) D DC IN jack (14) How to connect Connect the camera as illustrated.
Page 13: How To Handle The Camera
How to handle the camera When opening the LCD panel, rotate the panel to the left as illustrated. Attach the wrist strap as illustrated. The LCD panel rotates 90 degrees and 180 degrees to each side as illustrated. 90° 180° When opening the LCD panel, make sure not to touch the lens portion with your fingers.
Page 14: Getting Started
Charging the battery pack , Open the battery cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 19). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FT1 battery pack (T type) (supplied).
Page 15 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). , Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12). Connect the camera as illustrated. Make sure slide the tray firmly.
Page 16: To Remove The Battery Pack
To charge the battery pack only using the AC Adaptor You can charge the battery pack without the Cyber-shot Station, such as during your travels. Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the camera with the apex of the v mark on the camera and the apex of the v mark on the DC plug facing.
Page 17: Viewing Movies
Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ 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).
Page 18: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC adaptor Multi connector cover DC plug AC Adaptor , Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing up. Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the camera with the apex of v mark on the camera and the apex of v mark on the DC plug facing.
Page 19: Turning On/Off Your Camera
Turning on/off your camera There are two methods to turn on the camera. Turning on the power by opening the LCD panel Recording mode lamp Rotate the LCD panel in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The recording mode lamp (green) lights up and the power is on.
Page 20: How To Use The Control Button
How to use the control button Camera Hybrid Rec: Normal Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: MENU SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out: Cancel Clock Set: To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the Setup screen (page 54), and use the control button to make the changes.
Page 21: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time , Open the LCD panel to turn on the power. The recording mode lamp (green) lights up and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen. • To change the date and time, on the Setup screen, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (pages 54 and...
Page 22: Changing The Language Setting
Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all of the items are set.
Page 23: Shooting Images
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo” Terminal side Access lamp , Insert the “Memory Stick Duo.” Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” all the way in until it clicks as illustrated. • When using this camera, the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not necessary.
Page 24: Setting The Image Size
Setting the image size MODE , Turn on the power (page 19). • In PLAY mode, turn to the REC mode with MODE. Photo Size , Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. • For details on the image size, see page 25. 640 ( 30fps ) 320 ( 30fps ) 15fps...
Page 25: Image Size And Quality
Image size and quality You 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.
Page 26 Image quality Usage guideline (Compression ratio) • For recording or printing with better image quality. Low compression Fine (looks better) High compression Standard • For recording a larger number of images. (normal) Movie size for movies Movie size Usage guidelines 640 (30fps) (640×480) •...
Page 27: Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Recording Time
Multi Burst, see page 66. For more information about the image quality (compression ratio), see page 54. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
Page 28 The available recording time of movies saved in a “Memory Stick Duo” • The table below shows the approximate amount of shooting time that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” that has been formatted by this camera. Capacity 16MB Movie size 640 (30fps)
Page 29: Basic Shooting - Using Auto Adjustment Mode
Basic 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, flash emitter or AF illuminator (page 11). MODE , Turn on the power (page 19). •...
Page 30 For shooting a photo FINE 96 ] F2.8 AE/AF lock indicator flashes green t Lights up , Press and hold PHOTO halfway down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting.
Page 31 For shooting a movie FINE 640 30f 95 ] [00:10:46] , Press MOVIE again. The recording stops. (Camera) item in the menu The functions that can be used change as follows according to (Camera) in the menu. Program Auto Camera PHOTO / MOVIE Mode Still image auto shooting [Auto]...
Page 32: Hybrid Shooting
Auto Focus 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. The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under the following conditions.
Page 33 FINE F2.0 , Press PHOTO fully down. An approximately 5-second movie shot before a still image and an approximately 3- second movie after the still image are also recorded. When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image or operate the camera. When a back movie is being recorded, indicated on the lower part of the LCD screen.
Page 34: Shooting A Movie For 5 Seconds
Shooting a movie for 5 seconds You can record a 5-second movie with one press of the button just as you do when shooting a still image. Since the recording time of one movie is limited to 5 seconds, the series of 5-second movies are played back in a slide show as if they were edited.
Page 35: Indicators On The Lcd Screen During Shooting
Indicators on the LCD screen during shooting Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. • For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 123. • For a detailed description of the histogram, see page 60. •...
Page 36: Shooting Close-Ups - Macro
Zoom Your camera is equipped with the following zoom functions. The enlargement method and the zoom scale differ according to the image size and the zoom type, so select the zoom to match the shooting purpose. Optical zoom The telephoto and wide angle adjustment is made by the lens in the same manner as a conventional film camera.
Page 37 • Using Spot AF is recommended (page 57). • To shoot at even closer distances than closeups (Macro) recording, use (Magnifying glass mode) (page 67). 640 30f 96 ] [00:10:48] , Press B ( ) on the control button. (Macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Page 38: Using The Self-Timer
To return to normal recording mode Press B ( ) on the control button again. indicator disappears from the LCD screen. To stop shooting a movie Press MOVIE again. • When shooting in close-ups (Macro) mode, the in-focus range becomes extremely narrow, and the entire subject may not be in focus.
Page 39: Rotating The Lcd Screen - Mirror Mode
To cancel the self-timer in the middle of the operation Press V ( ) on the control button again. indicator disappears from the LCD screen. To stop shooting a movie Press MOVIE again. • If you press PHOTO while standing in front of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set.
Page 40 • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. • The recommended shooting distance using the flash is approx. 0.3 m to 1.8 m (11 7/8 inches to 70 7/8 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 1.7 m (19 3/4 inches to 67 inches) (T) (When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu settings).
Page 41: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image
• The AF range finder frame does not appear. indicators flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center. • The AF illuminator operates only when (Camera) is set to [Auto], [Program], (Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight portrait mode), (Snow mode), (Beach mode) or...
Page 42 Camera Hybrid Rec: Day & Time Digital Zoom: Date Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: , Select (Camera) with v on the control button, then press Select [Date/Time] with v/V, then press B. Camera Hybrid Rec: Normal Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Date Red Eye Reduction:...
Page 43: Viewing Images
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) Index (nine-image) screen screen 101-0009 2005 1 1 10:30 • SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT VOLUME You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing images.
Page 44 101-0003 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired image with b/B on the control button. b : To display the preceding image B : To display the next image • When you have selected a movie, a bar is indicated on the LCD screen during a read operation.
Page 45 Viewing an index (nine-image or sixteen-image) screen • SINGLE DISPLAY , Slide the (index) lever to the upper position once. The display switches to the index (nine- image) screen. To display the next (previous) index screen Press v/V/ on the control button to move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.
Page 46: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
Viewing images with the LCD panel closed POWER In PLAY mode, closing the LCD panel does not turn off the power. You can view images with the LCD panel closed. You can perform the following operations using the buttons located on the side of the LCD screen.
Page 47 TV/Video switch , Turn on the TV and set the TV/ Video switch to “Video”. • The name and location of this switch may differ depending on your TV. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. MODE 101-0008 2005 1 1 10:30...
Page 48 Viewing images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.
Page 49: Deleting Images
Deleting images Deleting images MODE 101-0008 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Turn on the camera and turn to the PLAY mode with MODE. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want to delete. • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. Delete Exit BACK/NEXT...
Page 50 Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen image) mode Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , While an index (nine-image or sixteen image) screen (page 45) is displayed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder...
Page 51: Formatting A "Memory Stick Duo
Delete Exit , Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. The message “Access” appears, and the images with the indicator have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z.
Page 52 Setup Mode , Turn on the camera, then press MENU. Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. Memory Stick Tool Format: Create REC. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Folder: , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button.
Page 53: Before Advanced Operations
How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and Setup screen items is described below. MENU Control button Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. The menu appears. Program Auto Camera PHOTO / MOVIE Mode b Press b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
Page 54: Changing The Items In The Setup Screen
Changing the items in the Setup screen a Press MENU. The menu appears. b Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. Setup t c Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
Page 55: Creating Or Selecting A Folder
c Select (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Fine FINE Standard PHOTO / MOVIE P. Quality Creating or selecting a folder PHOTO MOVIE Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can select the folder used to store images.
Page 56: Changing The Recording Folder
Changing the recording folder a Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Change REC. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with B/v, then press z. The recording folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT b Select the desired folder with...
Page 57: Advanced Shooting
Choosing a focus method PHOTO MOVIE You can set the AF range finder frame according to the position and the size of a subject. Multipoint AF ( The camera calculates the distance in five areas to the left, right, top, bottom and in the center of the image, letting you shoot using the auto focus function without worrying about the image composition.
Page 58: Setting The Distance To The Subject
Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot.
Page 59: Adjusting The Exposure
b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited distance) 1.0m 0.5m 0.5m Spot AF Center AF Multi AF Focus...
Page 60: Displaying A Histogram
d Select the desired exposure value with v/V. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. To reactivate auto exposure In step 4, select [0EV]. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Page 61: Selecting The Metering Method
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. In such cases, adjusting the exposure in the + (plus) direction is effective.
Page 62: Shooting Three Images With The Exposure
a Turn to the REC mode. b Press B ( ) to turn spot metering on. The spot metering cross hair appears. Spot metering cross hair 640 30f FINE 96 ] [00:10:48] To cancel spot metering Press B ( ) again to turn spot metering off.
Page 63: Adjusting Color Tones
MENU Control button a Turn to the REC mode. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Exp Brktg] with v/V. d Select [BRK] (Bracket Step) with b/B, then select the desired exposure adjustment value with v/V.
Page 64: Adjusting The Flash Level
(Incandescent) • Places where the lighting conditions change quickly • Under bright lighting such as photography studios (Flash) Adjusts the white balance only to the flash conditions When shooting movies, the white balance is automatically set to Auto. Before operation (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 53 and 113).
Page 65: Shooting Continuously
c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. +: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. –: Makes the flash level lower than normal. • You may not be able to set the flash level depending on the Scene Selection mode.
Page 66: Recording 16 Frames In Succession
Recording 16 frames in succession PHOTO — Multi Burst This mode records 16 frames in succession each time you press PHOTO. This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. MENU Control button a Turn to the REC mode. b Press MENU.
Page 67: Shooting According To Scene Conditions
Shooting according to scene conditions PHOTO MOVIE — Scene Selection You can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode. Magnifying glass mode The subject appears on the LCD screen magnified by up to 3.3×. This lets you see details that would otherwise be difficult to confirm with the naked eye.
Page 68 Snow mode When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear images. Beach mode When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded. High-speed shutter mode Use this mode to shoot moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places.
Page 69 MENU Control button a Turn to the REC mode. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Camera) with b, then select the desired mode with v/V. To return to normal mode Select [Auto] or [Program] with v/V. Shooting with Scene Selection When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the flash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene.
Page 70: Shooting With Special Effects
NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter function reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When the shutter speed is 1/6 second or slower, the camera automatically activates the NR slow shutter function and “NR” is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator.
Page 71: Images
Selecting the folder and playing back images Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. MODE MENU Control button a Turn to the PLAY mode with MODE. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Folder) with b, then press z.
Page 72: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image
Enlarging a portion of a still image You can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. You can also record the magnified image as a new file. MODE MENU Control button Enlarging an image —...
Page 73: Recording An Enlarged Image Trimming
Recording an enlarged image — Trimming a Press MENU after playback zoom. The menu appears. b Select [Trimming] with B, then press z. c Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording.
Page 74: Rotating Still Images — Rotate
• The interval settings time are just guidelines, so it may vary depending on the image. • When playing back images recorded in Hybrid mode, only still images are played back. Rotating still images — Rotate You can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation.
Page 75: Playing Back Images Shot In Multi Burst Mode
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This function is used for checking the image. MODE Control button • When Multi Burst images are played back on a computer or on a camera without the Multi Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will be displayed at the same time as part of one image.
Page 76: Protecting Images — Protect
To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. 1 Display the desired Multi Burst image to delete. 2 Press (Delete).
Page 77: Changing Image Size — Resize
In index mode a Turn to the PLAY mode with MODE, then slide the (index) lever to the upper position once to display the index (nine-image) screen. Slide (index) lever to the upper position twice to display a sixteen- image screen. b Press MENU.
Page 78 d Select (Resize) with b/B, then press z. e Select the desired size with v/ V, then press z. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file. To cancel resizing Select [Cancel] in step 5. •...
Page 79: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print images shot with your camera by the following methods. Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page 80) You can print by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer. Direct printing (“Memory Stick” compatible printer) You can print using a “Memory Stick”...
Page 80: Direct Printing
Direct printing Even if you do not have 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 on the Setup screen and connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable.
Page 81: Connecting The Camera To The Printer
Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station. Then, connect the (USB) jack of the Cyber-shot Station and the USB jack on the printer with the USB cable (supplied). Turn on the camera and printer. The camera turns to PLAY mode regardless of the current mode, and an image in the selected playback folder and the print menu...
Page 82 Select Selects the images in order. Prints all the selected images. 1 Select the image you want to print with b/B, then press z. mark appears on the selected image. • Repeat this step to print other images. 2 Select [Print] with V, then press z. This image Prints the currently displayed image.
Page 83: Printing In Index Mode
Printing in index mode If you connect your camera to the printer, the print menu appears. Press [Cancel] to exit the print menu. a Turn to the PLAY mode with MODE, then slide the (index) lever to the upper position once to display the index (nine-image) screen.
Page 84: Having Images Printed At A Shop
Having images printed at a shop Note the following items when having images printed at a shop. • Contact the print service shop to determine what “Memory Stick” types are supported. • When using a print service shop that does not support “Memory Stick”, copy the images to a CD-R, etc., and bring that to the shop instead.
Page 85: Marking Print Marks In Index Mode
Marking print marks in index mode a Turn to the PLAY mode with MODE, then slide the (index) lever to the upper position once to display the index (nine-image) screen. Slide the (index) lever to the upper position twice to display a sixteen-image screen.
Page 86: Copying Images To Your Computer For Windows Users
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/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer.
Page 87: Installing The Usb Driver
Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. a Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time.
Page 88: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
Connecting the camera to your computer a Turn on your computer. b Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera. c Connect the Cyber-shot Station (supplied) and the AC Adaptor (supplied), and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket).
Page 89: Copying Images
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users.
Page 90 2 Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step 1 is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall] The “Confirm Device Removal”...
Page 91: Viewing The Images On Your Computer
e Select [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures], then click [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. f Click [Finish]. The wizard closes. • To continue copying other images, follow the procedure given under P on page 89 to disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.
Page 92: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick Duo”. Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function Folder containing image data which was recorded using your camera, movie data which was recorded...
Page 93 Folder File name 101MSDCF to DSC0ssss.JPG 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.MP4 101MNV01 to M4V0ssss.MP4 999MNV01 M4V0ssss.THM • ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of the following files are the same. – A still image file recorded in hybrid mode and its corresponding movie files –...
Page 94: Viewing Image Files Once Copied To A Computer With Your Camera
1 Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2 Select and double-click the [DCIM] (for photo) or [MP_ROOT] (for movie) folder from [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] (for photo) or [sssMNV01] (for movie) folder and click [Paste].
Page 95 • When automatically creating slide shows (page 98), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. • This software is compatible with DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use. • A separate environment for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs.
Page 96: Copying Images Using "Picture Package
e Click [Next]. f Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen. The installation starts. If the “Welcome to setup for Direct X” screen appears after you install the application software, follow the instructions. g Confirm if the checkbox of “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”...
Page 97: Using "Picture Package
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. You can change the menu display order to suit your taste by clicking [Settings] at the lower-right corner of the screen.
Page 98: Printing Images
Creating a slide show Click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] on the left side of the screen, then click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] in the lower-right corner of the screen. The screen used for creating a slide show appears. Printing images a Perform the procedures described under “Viewing images on a computer”...
Page 99: Copying Images To Your Computer For Macintosh Users
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/ a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 88.
Page 100: Copying Images
b Copying images 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camera appear. 2 Double-click [DCIM]. For movies, double-click [MP_ROOT]. 3 Double-click the folder that the images you want to copy are stored. 4 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
Page 101: Troubleshooting
• Install the battery pack correctly (page 14). • Install the battery pack correctly (page 14). • The battery pack has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is discharged. Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack.
Page 102 • Install the battery pack correctly (page 14). • The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 18). • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14).
Page 103 Symptom The image is out of focus. Optical zoom does not work. Digital zoom does not function. The image is too dark. The image is too bright. The image is monochrome (black and white). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
Page 104 Symptom The flash does not work. Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash. The close-ups (Macro) function does not work. You cannot shoot continuously. The eyes of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] on the Setup screen to [On] (pages 40 and 116). The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
Page 105 Viewing images Symptom Your camera cannot play back images. • Turn to the PLAY mode with MODE (page 43). The image appears rough right after playback starts. The image does not appear on the TV screen. The image cannot be played back on a computer.
Page 106 Computers Symptom You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible. You cannot install the USB driver. Your computer does not recognize your camera. You cannot copy images. After making a USB connection, “Picture Package” does not automatically start.
Page 107: Memory Stick Duo
Symptom You cannot print an image. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. “Memory Stick Duo” Symptom You cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”. You cannot record on a “Memory Stick Duo”. You cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.
Page 108 Symptom You cannot print images. Printing is canceled. You cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. The paper size you want to print on does not appear. “---- -- --” is printed on the date- inserted part. You cannot print with the current paper size setting of the printer.
Page 109 Others Symptom Your camera does not work. The power is on, but the camera does not work. You cannot identify an indicator on the screen. The lens gets fogged. The camera becomes warm when you use it for the long time. Cause/Solution •...
Page 110: 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 Duo” (page 23). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 19). Memory Stick error •...
Page 111 Message Meaning/Corrective Action Invalid operation • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera. • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 14). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
Page 112: Self-Diagnosis Display
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. Countermeasure • Turn the power off and on again (page 19).
Page 113: Menu Items
Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting. Menu items are maintained even when the power is turned off or the mode is changed using the MODE button (except [PFX] (P.Effect)). Factory settings are indicated with x. In REC mode Item Available...
Page 114 Item Available mode BRK (Bracket PHOTO Step) (Interval) PHOTO (Flash Level) PHOTO PFX (P.Effect) PHOTO MOVIE (Saturation) PHOTO (Contrast) PHOTO (Sharpness) PHOTO This does not appear when (Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto]. The available settings are limited according to the This does not appear in Hybrid mode.
Page 115 In PLAY mode Item Setting (Folder) OK / Cancel (Protect) — (DPOF) — (Print) — (Slide) Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel (Resize) 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (Rotate) (counter clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page 71).
Page 116: Setup Items
Setup items The Setup screen appears when you advance to Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting Hybrid Rec Normal / Pre Rec Digital Zoom On / Date/time Day&Time / Date / Red Eye Reduction On / AF Illuminator Auto / Off Auto Review On /...
Page 117 (Setup 1) Item Setting Beep Shutter LCD Backlight Bright / Normal — Language (Setup 2) Item Setting File Number Series Reset USB Connect PictBridge Normal Video Out NTSC Clock Set OK / Cancel Description – Turns on the shutter sound when you press PHOTO. –...
Page 118: Precautions
Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following 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. The camera body may become discolored or deformed, or this may cause a malfunction.
Page 119: On "Memory Stick
On 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...
Page 120: On "Infolithium" Battery Pack
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while reading or writing data. • Data may be corrupted in the following cases: – When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or the camera is turned off during read or write operation –...
Page 121: Specifications
Effective use of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low- temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: – Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting.
Page 122 [Input and Output connectors] Multi connector USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots [Power, general] Used battery pack NP-FT1 Power requirements 3.6 V Power consumption (during normal shooting) 1.4 W...
Page 123: The Lcd Screen
The LCD screen Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. When in REC mode Standby mode C:32:00 640 30f [ 400 ] [00:28:25] +2.0EV When PHOTO pressed halfway down +2.0EV 2000 F4.5 When recording movies 640 30f +2.0EV 60min Battery remaining (16)
Page 124 AF range finder frame indicator (57) 0.5m Focus preset value (58) Metering mode (61) Histogram (60) Vibration warning (111) Low battery warning (111) AF range finder frame (57) Spot metering cross hair (62) Self-timer (38) Movie size (24) +2.0EV EV level value (59) [00:28:25] Maximum recordable time (28) Movie recording mode...
Page 125 When playing back still images 12/12 C:32:00 F4.5 100 +2.0EV PLAY 101-0012 2005 9:30AM Playback folder (71) 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Photo size indicator (24) Step 12/16 Frame by frame playback (75) Playback zoom scaling (72) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (112) 101-0012...
Page 126 When playing back moving images 12/12 640 30f 00:00:00 VOL. C:32:00 DPOF Playback folder (71) 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Movie size (24) Playback/Stop (44) 00:00:12 Counter (44) VOL. Volume (44) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (112) Playback bar (44) Change folder (71) Movie recording mode Protect (76)
Page 127: Index
Index Index Numerics 5SEC recording ...34 AC Adaptor ...14, 18 Access lamp ...23 AE ...30 AE/AF lock ...30, 58 AF illuminator ...40, 116 AF lock ...58 Auto adjustment mode ...29 Auto Focus ...32, 57 Auto power-off function ...19 Auto Review ...116 Available recording or playback time of movies ...17, 28 A/V connecting cable ...46...
Page 128 Macro ... 36 Magnifying glass mode ... 67 Memory Stick Duo ... 119 Menu settings ... 53, 113 Metering mode ... 61 Mirror mode ... 39 MODE button ... 29 Moisture condensation ... 118 MPG ... 93 Multi Burst ... 66 Multi-pattern metering ...
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