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Getting started________________________
Shooting still images__________________
Digital Still Camera
Viewing still images ___________________
Deleting still images __________________
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
Before advanced operations _____________
retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
Advanced still image shooting ___________
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Read this first Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Do not get the camera wet Before you record one-time events, you may In addition to malfunctions and inability to When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or want to make a trial recording to make sure record images, this may render the “Memory under similar conditions, be careful not to get that the camera is working correctly. Stick” unusable or image data breakdown, the camera wet. If water gets inside of the damage or loss
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The pictures used in this manual Trademarks The photographs used as examples of pictures is a trademark of Sony in this manual are reproduced images, and are Corporation. not actual images shot using this camera. “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” , “MagicGate,” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows
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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 conditions Choosing an auto focus method..............49 – Scene Selection ........................... 34 Choosing a focus range finder frame Getting
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Printing index-images............................. 76 Using “ImageMixer VCD2” ...............98 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back Enjoying movies Troubleshooting images – Folder ..............................63 Shooting movies ..................................... 80 Troubleshooting ....................................100 Enlarging a portion of a still image.........64 Viewing movies on the LCD screen....... 81 Warnings and messages ........................110 E
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Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 5 6 2 7 8 9 3 q; 4 qa K Speaker (bottom surface) A Shutter button (24) B Flash (29) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than C Multi connector (bottom surface) 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to D Tripod receptacle (bottom firmly secure the camera to tripods having surface) longer screws, and may damage the camera. E Finder window F Self-timer lamp (28)/ AF illuminator (31, 117) G Lens H Microphone
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J POWER button (15) K Battery/“Memory Stick” cover L Access lamp (19) M RESET button (100) N Battery eject lever (11) O Hook for wrist strap C LCD screen For details on the items on the LCD screen, see pages 124 to 127. D (Display/LCD on/off) button (32) E MENU button (46, 114) F (Image Size/Delete) button (20, 42) G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) buttons (25) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) buttons (64)/ (Index) button (39) H POWER lamp (15) I Mode dial (10, 114) 9
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Mode dial Before using your camera, set the desired (Movie shooting) mark on the mode dial to . You can shoot movies (page 80). (Playback/editing) You can play back or edit still images or movies (pages 38, 63, 69 and 81). (Auto adjustment mode) M (Manual exposure shooting) The focus, exposure and white balance are You can manually adjust the shutter speed automatically adjusted to allow easy and the aperture value (page 52). In shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine] addition, you c
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Getting started 3) Number of images and battery Shooting still images Shooting movies 1) life that can be recorded/ Under the average conditions NP-FR1 (supplied) viewed NP-FR1 (supplied) LCD screen On LCD screen Off Image LCD No. of Battery life The tables show the approximate number of Approx. 180 min. Approx. 250 min. size screen images (min.) images and the battery life that can be 3) Shooting movies continuously with the image On Approx. 330 Approx. 165 recorded/viewed when you shoot im
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Using the AC Adaptor Using your camera abroad Power sources 2 To a wall outlet You can use your camera in any country or DC IN jack cover (wall socket) region with the AC Adaptor (supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. 1 DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord AC-LS5/LS5B (mains lead) 1 2 , Open the DC IN jack cover, , Connect the power cord (mains then connect the
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Getting started Turning your camera on/off There are following two ways to turn on the Rotate the lens portion. The Auto Power Off function camera. If no tasks are performed for about three Rotating the lens portion in the arrow minutes when shooting, viewing images, or direction turns on the camera. To turn off Press POWER. setting up the camera while using the the power, rotate it back. battery pack, power is automatically shut POWER lamp off to preserve battery power. However, in the fo
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How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Off 1 Red Eye Reduction: Off 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: Off SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out: OK 1 Clock Set: Cancel To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (pages 46 and 47), and use the control button to make the changes. When setting up the menu, press v/V/b/B to select the item or the setting and make the setting. When setting up t
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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/: 1 / 1 12 00 OK 2005/: 1 / 1 10 00 OK 2005/: 1 / 1 10 30 OK AM AM AM Cancel Cancel Cancel 4 5 6 , Select the year, month, day, , Set the desired numerical , Select [OK] with B on the hour, or minute item you want value with v/V on the control control button, then press z. to set with b/B on the control button, then press z. The date and time are set and the clock will button. start to keep time. Afte
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