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Getting started________________________
Shooting images______________________
Digital Still Camera Viewing images _______________________
Deleting 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 shooting _____________________
The model and serial numbers are located on the side. Record the serial
number in the
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If you have any questions about this product, CAUTION you may call: WARNING 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. The number below is for the FCC related matters moisture. only. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to Regulatory Information F
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Notice For the Customers in the U.S.A. “Memory Stick” If static electricity or electromagnetism causes and Canada data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION USB cable again. BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our For the Customers in the U.S.A. and environment by returning your Canada used rechargeable batteries to THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 the collection and recyclin
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Read this first Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Lens cover Before you record one-time events, you may want In addition to malfunctions and inability to record The lens cover of this camera opens and closes to make a trial recording to make sure that the images, this may render the “Memory Stick Duo” automatically when the camera is turned on and camera is working correctly. unusable or image data breakdown, damage or off. Be careful not to pinch your finger when the loss may
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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. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with
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Before using your camera When using a “Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick” compatible On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with “Memory Stick” compatible with this camera equipment When using the battery pack for the The IC recording medium used with this Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” first time camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”. Be sure to charge the supplied NP-FT1 into the supplied Memory Stick Duo There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”. battery pack (page 14). Adaptor. Choose the “Memor
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Trademarks Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac and eMac are is a trademark of Sony trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Corporation. Computer, Inc. “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or PRO”, , “Memory Stick registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in Duo”, , “Memory Stick the United States and/or other countries. PRO Duo”, , Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or “MagicGate” and are registered tradem
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Table of contents Read this first ............................................ 4 Using the zoom feature ...................... 35 Advanced shooting Before using your camera .........................6 Shooting close-ups — Macro............. 36 Choosing a focus method........................57 Identifying the parts ............................... 10 Using the self-timer............................ 38 Setting the distance to the subject Camera................................................ 10 Rota
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Marking print marks in single-image Advanced viewing Additional information mode............................................... 84 Selecting the folder and playing back Menu items............................................113 Marking print marks in index mode ... 85 images.............................................71 Setup items ............................................116 Enlarging a portion of a still image.........72 Precautions ............................................118 Enjoying
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Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. F PHOTO button (30) Camera G HYBRID switch (32) H MENU button (53, 113) 1 I (Image Size/Delete) button (24, 49) 2 J Control button 3 Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (20)/ Menu off: / / / (39/38/36/61) 4 K For shooting: Zoom (W/T) lever qa (35) For viewing: / (Playback qs 5 zoom) lever (72)/ qd (Index) lever (45) L RESET button (101) qf M POWER button (19) N /CHG lamp (orange) (15) qg 6 REC: Recording mode lamp qh 7 (green) (19
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A Lens 7 B Flash (39) 1 C Self-timer lamp (38)/ AF illuminator (40, 116) 8 2 D Battery cover E Battery eject lever (16) F Tripod receptacle 3 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 Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 4 9 5 q; 6 11
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Cyber-shot Station This is used when charging the battery pack How to connect How to disconnect or connecting the camera to a TV or a Connect the camera as illustrated. Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot computer, etc. Station (supplied) as illustrated and disconnect the camera. 1 2 2 1 1 3 1 Slide the tray. 2 Open the multi connector cover on the camera. Be sure to turn off the camera before you 3 Connect the camera and slide the tray. connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station or d
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How to handle the camera When opening the LCD panel, rotate the The LCD panel rotates 90 degrees and 180 When carrying the camera, close the LCD panel to the left as illustrated. degrees to each side as illustrated. screen as illustrated. 90° 180° Attach the wrist strap as illustrated. When opening the LCD panel, make sure Do not hold the LCD panel with your hand. not to touch the lens portion with your fingers. 13
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Getting started Charging the battery pack Cyber-shot Station DC IN jack AC Adaptor DC plug 1 2 3 , Open the battery cover. , Install the battery pack, then , Connect the AC Adaptor close the battery cover. (supplied) to the DC IN jack of Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. the Cyber-shot Station Make sure the battery pack is firmly (supplied). Be sure to turn off your camera when inserted all the way, then close the cover. charging the battery pack (page 19). Connect the DC plu
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Getting started You can connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station even when the LCD panel on the 2 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) camera is open. When charging is completed, remove the camera from the Cyber-shot Station. Disconnecting the AC Adaptor 1 1 from the Cyber-shot Station 3 Hold the DC plug itself and the Cyber-shot Power cord (mains lead) Station as illustrated and disconnect the 4 5 cable. , Connect the power cord (mains , Connect the camera to the lead) to the AC Adap
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To charge the battery pack Battery remaining indicator To remove the battery pack only using the AC Adaptor The battery remaining indicator on the LCD Battery eject lever You can charge the battery pack without the screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. Cyber-shot Station, such as during your travels. Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the camera with the apex of the Remaining indicator v mark on the camera and the apex of the v mark on the DC plug facing. 60min Multi c
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Getting started – The zoom is switched alternately between Number of images and battery Viewing movies the W and T ends life that can be recorded/ Movie size NP-FT1 (supplied) – The flash strobes once every two times viewed – The power turns on and off once every ten 640 (30fps) Approx. 110 min. times The tables show the approximate number of 320 (15fps) Approx. 120 min. The measurement method is based on CIPA images and the battery life that can be standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Product
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Using the AC adaptor Using your camera abroad Power sources 2 To wall outlet You can use your camera in any country or Multi connector (wall socket) cover region with the AC Adaptor/power cord (mains lead) (supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, DC plug depending on the design of the wall outlet 1 (wall socket) [b]. Power cord AC Adaptor (mains lead) 1 2 AC-LM5/LM5A , Connect the AC Adaptor , Connect the power cord
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Getting started Turning on/off your camera There are two methods to turn on the Turning on the power by pressing Auto power-off function camera. POWER. If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or Turning on the power by opening the when performing Setup, the camera turns LCD panel off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off
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How to use the Adjusting the LCD screen control button Maximum 90 degrees Camera Hybrid Rec: Normal Digital Zoom: Off Date/Time: Off 1 Red Eye Reduction:Off 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: off MENU SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out: OK 1 Clock Set: Cancel Maximum 180 degrees To change the current settings of the You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen camera, bring up the menu or the Setup to suit your situation. Adjust the LCD screen (page 54), and use the control but
