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Enjoying the
Digital Still Camera
camera
User’s Guide/
Using the menu
Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
Using the Setup screen
“Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Using your computer
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer
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If you have any questions about this product, you WARNING may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center To prevent fire or shock hazard, do 1-800-222-SONY (7669) not expose the unit to rain or The number below is for the FCC related matters moisture. only. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Regulatory Information Canada Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Model No.: DSC-M2 Lithium-Ion batteries are Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. recyclab
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Note: Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital European Union and other European device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. countries with separate collection These limits are designed to provide reasonable systems) protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
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Notes on using your camera The battery pack can be charged even if it is not “Memory Stick Duo” is not supplied completely discharged. Also, even if the battery with this camera. pack is not fully charged, you can use the For shooting images with this camera, you partially charged capacity of the battery pack as need to purchase a “Memory Stick Duo”. is. If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a Types of “Memory Stick” that can be long time, use up the existing charge and re
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Do not use the camera near a location that Lens cover generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The lens cover of this camera opens and closes The camera may not be able to record or play automatically when the camera is turned on and back properly. off. Be careful not to pinch your finger when the Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations lens cover opens and closes. Also, do not attempt may cause malfunctions. to forcibly open the lens cover, as this may cause If moist
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When opening the LCD panel, make sure not to How to handle the camera touch the lens portion with your fingers. When opening the LCD panel, rotate the panel to the left as illustrated. The LCD panel rotates 90 degrees and 180 Do not hold the LCD panel with your hand. degrees to each side as illustrated. You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen to suit your situation. Adjust the LCD screen with the LCD panel open at 90 degrees. 90° 180° When carrying the camera, close the LCD pan
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PHOTO MOVIE MODE For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Enjoy images and movies (Hybrid shooting/5SEC Recording) 6 View/delete images Get more familiar with your camera This manual Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shoo
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Table of contents Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images......................................................... 11 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 11 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 12 Color – On the effects of lighting .................................
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Viewing menu..........................................................................................45 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items..............................................................................50 Camera ..............................................................................................51 Hybrid Rec Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Memory Stick To
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Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 60 Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 62 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera.................. 69 Using the supplied software.................................................................... 70 Using your Macintosh computer ............................................................. 72 Printing still image
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Enjoying the camera PHOTO MOVIE MODE Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the buttons/ switches (page 27), the menus (page 32), and so on. Focusing on a subject successfully Focus When you press PHOTO halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press PHOTO only halfway down. Then press P
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Adjusting the light intensity Exposure You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Exposure: Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the = too much light proper value in the auto adjustment mode. Whitish image
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Enjoying the camera 1944 480 On the effects of lighting Color The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 40). On “image quality” and “image size”
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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Many pixels (Fine Example: Printing in image quality and up to A4 size large file size) Few pixels (Rough Example: An attached image quality but image to be sent by e- small file size) mail The default settings are marked with . Image size Usage guidelines 5M (2592×1944) Larger For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size 3:2* (2592×1728) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size VGA (640×
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Enjoying the camera PHOTO MOVIE MODE Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Camera 1 qf 2 qg 3 4 qh 5 6 qj 7 8 qk 9 ql 0 w; qa wa qs qd ws A (Index) button (75, t step 6 in M 5SEC switch (t step 5 in “Read This “Read This First” ) First”) B LCD screen (23) N Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in C For shooting: PHOTO button (t step 5 “Read This First”) in “Read This First”) Menu off: / / / (t step 5 in For viewing: button (28) “Read This First”) D
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S DC IN connector When using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) 5 1 DC plug 2 3 v mark 4 To wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor 9 6 7 0 Power cord (mains lead) qa 8 T DC IN connector cover A Flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”) U Hook for wrist strap (t “Read This B Lens First”) C Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in “Read V Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This This First”) / AF illuminator (53) First”) D Speaker E Microphone F Multi connector G Battery insertion slot (t step 1 in “Read This First”
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Enjoying the camera Cyber-shot Station How to attach This is used when charging the battery pack Attach the camera as illustrated. or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc. 1 Make sure to slide the tray firmly. . How to remove Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot Station as illustrated and remove the camera. 234 A Camera connector Be sure to turn off the camera before you attach the camera to the Cyber-shot Station or remove B A/V OUT (STEREO) jack (81) the camera from the Cyb
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Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of A operation. Display Indication 60min Battery remaining (t step When in REC mode 1 in “Read This First”) In shooting standby Recording folder (54) 101 Album (30, 56) min 101 60 3 Zoom scaling (51, t step 5 1 in “Read This First”) 1.3 C:32:00 1.3 4 Camera mode (Scene Selection) (35) 640 30f 2 VGA [ ] [00:28:25] 5 400 +2.0EV Camera mode (Program) (35) WB White balance (40) When pressing PHOTO halfway down Picture effect (43
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Enjoying the camera B D Display Indication Display Indication Red-eye reduction (52) Vibration warning (11) Indicates vibration may SL Flash mode (t step 5 in prevent you from shooting “Read This First”) clear images due to Image size (t step 4 in 3:2 5M 3M insufficient lighting. Even if “Read This First”) the vibration warning 1M VGA appears, you can still shoot FINE STD Image quality (41) images. However, we AF illuminator (53) ON recommend using the flash for better lighting or us
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F Display Indication z AE/AF lock (t step 5 in “Read This First”) +2.0EV Exposure Value (37) NR slow shutter If the shutter speed is slower than or equal to1/6 second (when set to ISO64/ 100/200) or 1/25 second (when set to ISO400), the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise. 2” Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value G Display Indication +2.0EV Exposure Value (37) Movie recording zzzzz 5SEC recording (t step 5 in “Read This First”) 00:00:02 Recording ti
