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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____________
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
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CAUTION This symbol is intended to WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or alert the user to the presence modifications not expressly approved in this To prevent fire or shock hazard, do of important operating and manual could void your authority to operate not expose the unit to rain or maintenance (servicing) this equipment. moisture. instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Note: CAUTION If you have any questions about this product, This equipment has been te
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If the plug supplied with this equipment has a Notice For the Customers in the U.S.A. detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the If static electricity or electromagnetism causes and Canada fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), use the plug without the fuse cover. If you restart the application or disconnect and RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION should lose the fuse cover, please contact your connect the USB cable again. BATTERIES nearest Sony servic
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Before using your camera Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Remove dirt from the surface of the flash Before you record one-time events, you may In addition to malfunctions and inability to want to make a trial recording to make sure record images, this may render the recording If the dirt changes color or sticks to the that the camera is working correctly. medium unusable or image data breakdown, surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash, damage or loss may
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The pictures used in this manual Trademarks The photographs used as examples of pictures “Memory Stick,” , and “MagicGate in this manual are reproduced images, and are Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony not actual images shot using this camera. Corporation. “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony About the Carl Zeiss lens Corporation. This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss “Memory Stick PRO” and lens which is capable of reproducing fine are trademarks of
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Table of contents Before using your camera ......................... 4 Changing the lens orientation............. 32 Selecting the recording folder.............51 Identifying the parts ..................................9 Shooting close-ups – Macro............... 33 Using the self-timer............................ 34 Advanced still image Using the flash.................................... 34 Getting started shooting Inserting the date and time on a still Charging the battery pack ..............
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Choosing a focus operation Shooting still images with audio files Still image printing – AF Mode......................................66 – Voice ........................................... 81 (PictBridge printer) Focusing manually ..................................67 Flash Connecting to a PictBridge printer..........93 Advanced still image viewing Selecting a flash mode ............................68 Preparing the camera...........................93 Selecting the folder and playing back Adjust
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Copying images using “Image Transfer” On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ........ 146 ......................................................110 Specifications ....................................... 147 Changing “Image Transfer” settings Display window.................................... 149 ......................................................111 The LCD/finder screen......................... 150 Copying images without using Quick reference chart ........................... 155 “Image Transfer”....
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S NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING Identifying the parts button (77) T FOCUS (AUTO/MANUAL) switch See the pages in parentheses for details of (67) operation. Pressing the (Display window backlight) 1 button turns on the backlight in the display q; window for about seven seconds. 2 3 qa 4 qs 5 qd 6 qf 7 qg qh 8 qj 9 qk ql w; J Flash emitter (34) A Display window K Infrared ray emitter (77) B WB (White balance) button (73) L Speaker C (Display window backlight) M Advanced accessory shoe (71) button
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SET UP: To set the SET UP items :To shoot movies :To view or edit images K AE LOCK/ (Delete) button (43, 62) q; 1 L Command dial (48) qa 2 M OPEN (CF) lever (23) qs N CF card cover (23) 3 O CF card eject lever (24) qd 4 5 qf 6 7 8 qg 9 A MENU button (47, 137) J Mode dial (27) B (Flash) lamp (68) :To shoot still images in auto C Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18) adjustment mode D Jack cover (14, 17) P: To shoot still images in E A/V OUT (MONO) jack (41) program auto mode F (USB) jack (109) S: To s
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7 1 8 2 3 4 9 5 q; 6 A LCD screen B Finder (29) C Finder adjustment lever (29) D FINDER/LCD switch (29) E (Screen status) button (30) F / (Self-timer/Index) button (34, 40) G POWER lamp (18) H POWER switch (18) I (Digital zoom/Playback zoom) button (30, 84) J 7 (Quick review) button (29) 11
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A Hook for shoulder strap B Tripod receptacle 1 5 C Microphone D Lens 2 E ACC (Accessory) jack 6 F Battery/“Memory Stick” cover (14) G RESET button (119) 7 3 H Battery eject lever (15) I Hook for shoulder strap 8 4 Use the ACC (accessory) jack to connect an 9 external flash or the remote control tripod. Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 7 5.5 mm ( / inch). You will be unable to firmly Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap 32 secure the camera to tripods having longer
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You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood Attaching the lens hood Storing the lens hood attached. When you shoot in bright lighting The lens hood can be attached in the reverse conditions, such as outdoors, we direction to store it with the camera when it recommend that you use the lens hood to is not in use. reduce the image quality deterioration 1 Position the lens hood as shown below, caused by unnecessary light. by aligning the mark on the lens hood 1 Position the lens hood as
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Getting started Charging the battery pack Battery eject lever Jack cover 3 1 DC plug b mark 2 AC Adaptor 1 2 2 3 , Open the battery/“Memory , Install the battery pack, then , Open the jack cover and Stick” cover. close the battery/“Memory connect the AC Adaptor Stick” cover. (supplied) to the DC IN jack of Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. your camera. Insert the battery pack with the b mark Be sure to turn off your camera when facing toward the battery compartment a
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Getting started – [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to Battery remaining indicators 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) [Normal] The battery remaining indicators on the screen or – Using a “Memory Stick” on the display window show the remaining Power cord – Not using the NightShot or NightFraming shooting or viewing time. (mains lead) function. After charging the battery pack, disconnect the 80min AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your 1 camera and the wall outlet (wall sock
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2) The battery life and the number of images Viewing still images Number of images and battery recordable or viewable does not depend on the life that can be recorded/ NP-FM50 (supplied) image size setting. Recording No. of Battery life viewed The number of images is almost the same medium images (min.) whether you use the finder or the LCD screen The tables show the approximate number of “Memory Stick” Approx. 9400 Approx. 470 for shooting/viewing images. images and the battery life
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Getting started Using the AC Adaptor Using your camera abroad Power sources 2 To a wall outlet You can use your camera in any country or (wall socket) Jack cover region with the supplied AC Adaptor within Power cord 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a (mains lead) commercially available AC plug adaptor DC plug [a], if necessary, depending on the design of 1 the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor 1 2 , Open the jack cover, then , Connect the power cord (mains
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Turning your camera on/off How to use the multi-selector The Auto Power Off function Camera 1 AF Mode: Monitor If no tasks are performed for about three Digital Zoom: Precision Date/Time: Off minutes when shooting, viewing images, or Red Eye Reduction: Off Hologram AF: Auto setting up the camera while using the Auto Review: Off SELECT battery pack, power is automatically shut POWER off to preserve battery power. Setup 2 switch File Number: However, in the following circumstances, US
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Getting started Setting the date and time Clock Set Clock Set Mode dial Y/M/D Y/M/D M/D/Y M/D/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y 2003// 1 1 12 : 00 OK 2003// 1 1 12 :00 OK AM AM POWER Cancel Cancel switch 1 2 3 , Slide the POWER switch in the , Select the desired date format , Set the mode dial to . direction of the arrow to turn by moving the multi-selector to You can carry out this operation even when the on the power. v/V, then press the center. mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SCN, or . The POWER la
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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 2003// 1 1 12 :00 OK 2004// 1 1 10 :00 OK 2004// 1 1 10 :30 OK AM AM AM Cancel Cancel Cancel 4 5 6 , Select the year, month, day, , Set the desired numerical , Move the multi-selector to B to hour, or minute item you want value by moving the multi- select [OK], then press the to set by moving the multi- selector to v/V, then press the center. selector to b/B. center. The date and time are set and the c
