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3-076-559-12(1)
Digital Still Camera
Getting started _________________________
Operating Instructions Shooting still images ___________________
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
Viewing still images ____________________
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record
Enjoying movies _______________________
the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon y
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This symbol is intended to alert the user to WARNING the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose that may be of sufficient magnitude to the unit to rain or moisture. constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. For the Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the ap
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If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Note: Sony Customer Information Services Center This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 1-800-222-SONY (7669) the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide The number below is for the FCC related matters only. reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, Declaration of Conf
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For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Notice for the customers in the United Canada Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 BATTERIES AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are with or mark) must be used. recyclable. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse
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For the Customers in Germany “Memory Stick” Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: Residential area Business district Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard For the Customers in the U.S.A. and regulations EN55022 Class B.) Canada THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE Attention for the Customers in Europe
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Before using your camera Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this trial recording to make sure that the camera is working may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data correctly. breakdown, damage or loss may occur. No compensation for contents of the recording LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a Contents of the recording cannot be compensa
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The pictures used in this manual How to hold the camera The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Trademarks • “Memory Stick,” , “MagicGate Memory Stick,” and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS, and
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Table of contents Before using your camera ...........................................6 Viewing still images How to hold the camera .............................................. 7 Viewing still images on the LCD screen .................. 42 Identifying the parts .................................................. 10 Viewing single images.......................................... 43 Viewing an index screen (four-image) ................. 44 Getting started Choosing images to print – Print mark ...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ........................................................ 78 Warnings and messages ............................................ 85 Self-diagnostics display ............................................ 86 Additional information Menu items................................................................ 87 Precautions................................................................ 90 On “Memory Stick” .................................................. 92 On Nickel Met
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Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button (27) B POWER button (19) C POWER lamp (19) 1 D Lens cover E Mode switch PLAY: To view images (43) 2 5 STILL: To shoot still images (26) MOVIE: To shoot movies (48) 3 F Flash (32) 6 G Lens H Self-timer lamp (31) 4 7 8 10
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A LCD screen B Flash charge lamp (orange) (33) Attaching the C MENU button neck strap D Control button Menu on: v/V Menu off: /SCENE (32, 35) E EXEC button F Hook for neck strap 6 G Battery/“Memory Stick” cover H OPEN button (16) 7 1 I Access lamp (23) 8 J USB jack (68) 2 K USB jack cover 9 L RESET button (bottom surface) (78) 0 3 How to use the control button and EXEC button To change the current settings of the camera, qa bring up the menu, and use the control button 4 to make the changes.
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Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. BC-CS1 Acceptable batteries (supplied) Size AAA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (2) – NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) – NH-AAA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not supplied) Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, Ni-Cd batteries, alkaline batteries Insert with the correct polarity +/– 1 , Insert Nickel Metal Hydride batteries into the charger (supplied). 12
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Getting started Be sure to charge the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries To the wall outlet supplied with your camera before using them. (wall socket) Power cord We recommend charging the batteries in an ambient (mains lead) temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). If the batteries are charged in an environment where the temperature is outside that range, the batteries may not charge efficiently. Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet Charge lamp (
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Charging the Nickel Metal Hydride Precautions to be observed when batteries charging the batteries If the poles of the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel the batteries may not charge properly. Occasionally clean Metal Hydride batteries in the charger supplied with your the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., by wiping them with a dry
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Getting started Charging time Battery remaining indicator (when using Nickel Metal Hydride batteries) Nickel Metal Hydride Charging time battery As the battery power decreases with use, the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power NH-AAA-DI × 2 (supplied) Approx. 13 hours remaining using the following symbols. This represents the time required to charge fully Battery depleted Nickel Metal Hydride batteries using the remaining Battery remaining guidelines supplied BC-CS1 cha
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Inserting the batteries 1 2 , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. , Insert the batteries. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 while Match the +/– poles of the batteries to the +/– marks pressing OPEN. The battery/“Memory Stick” cover inside the battery case. opens in the direction the arrow 2. From time to time, use a dry cloth to wipe any dirt off of the battery terminals and the contacts inside the battery/ “Memory Stick” cover. Skin oil and other dirt on the battery termin
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Getting started Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/viewed with a fully charged batteries at a temperature of 25°C (77°F), (no flash) and auto adjustment mode. But the remaining indicator will decrease in the following situations: – The surrounding temperature is low – The camera has been turned on and off many times – [LCD LIGHT] is set to [ON] – The battery power is low
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Using your camera abroad Viewing still images** Image size NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) Power sources Battery life (min.) No. of images You can use your camera in any country or area with 1280×960 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 640×480 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug ** Viewing single images in order at about 3-second adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the intervals with all indicator
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Getting started Turning on/off your camera Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about POWER 3 minutes during shooting or viewing or when POWER lamp performing setup, the camera turns off POWER button automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. The auto power-off function also will not operate when a connector is plugged into the USB jack. , Slide the lens cover in the direction of the arrow or press the POWER button. When you open the lens cover or press t
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Setting the date and time POWER DATE NOTATION DATE&TIME SET 200211 Y/M/D AM 12:00:00 POWER 2002 1 1 12:00 AM button Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y EXEC 1 2 , Slide the lens cover in the direction of , Select the desired date display format the arrow or press the POWER button to with v/V on the control button, then turn on the power. press EXEC. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the DATE Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] NOTATION screen appears on the LCD screen. (month/day/year) or
