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Digital Still Camera/Cámara fotografía digital
Instruction Manual GB
Manual de instrucciones ES
DSC-G1
For details on the advanced operations, please access
“Cyber-shot Handbook” contained on the supplied CD-
ROM via a computer.
Para más detalles sobre las operaciones avanzadas, acceda
a la “Guía práctica de Cyber-shot” que contiene el CD-ROM
suministrado a través de un ordenador.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future re
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English IMPORTANT Owner’s Record SAFEGUARDS The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this For your protection, please read these safety product. instructions completely before operating Model No. DSC-G1 the appliance, and keep this manual for Serial No. ______________________________ future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions an
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[ Cleaning long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation [ Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer [ Water and Moisture
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Read this first [ IMPORTANT NOTE Note on the wireless LAN To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure function requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be The wireless LAN function is intended to satisfied: the antenna has been installed by the be used in the country or region where you manufacturer and no change can be made. purchased this digital still camera, if not This device and its antenna(s) must not be co- otherwise specified. located or op
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Note: DSC-G1 is to be used with the Cyber-shot – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a Station. Model UC-GA and AC Adaptor Model circuit different from that to which the AC-LS5. receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV [ CAUTION technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this The supplied interface cable must be used with the manual could void your authority to operate this equipment in order to compl
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[ Attention Notice for customers in the The electromagnetic fields at the specific United Kingdom frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera. A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. [ Notice Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be If static electricity or electromagnetism causes replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, data transfer to discontinue m
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Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory [ Notes on the LCD screen Stick Duo” back up � The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery 99.99% of the pixels are operational for pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access effective use. However, there may be some tiny lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or black points and/or bright points (white, red, “Memory Stick Duo” data may be
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .....................................................................2 Read this first ............................................................................................4 Notes on using your camera .....................................................................7 Getting started ............................................................................... 10 Checking the accessories supplied .................................................
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Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 35 Battery pack and power ......................................................................... 35 Shooting still images/movies .................................................................. 36 Viewing images ...................................................................................... 36 Precautions ....................................................................................37
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Cyber-shot Station (1) � USB cable (1) � A/V cable (1) � AC Adaptor AC-LS5 (1) � Wrist strap (1) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) � CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ “Cyber-shot Handbook”) (1) � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-FR1 (1)/Battery case (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera Hook from damage by being dropped, etc. 10
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1 Inserting the battery pack The rear of the battery pack Battery eject lever Insert the battery pack while Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover pressing the battery eject Set the apex of the v mark on the lever with the tip of the battery insertion slot and that of battery pack. the v mark on the side of the battery pack to the same direction. GB 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the battery pack. 3Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. [ To remove the battery pack O
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[ When recording in a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) You can also record images in a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) instead of the internal memory. Access lamp Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the terminal side facing as illustrated. Push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once to remove the “Memory Stick Duo”. � Never remove the “Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. The data may be corrupted. � When the [Default Media] is set to [Internal Memory] via the home screen, the images are
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2 Charging the battery pack CHG lamp AC Adaptor Power cord DC IN jack (mains lead) v mark GB 1Connect the cable of the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the Cyber-shot Station (supplied). 2Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and plug the adaptor into the wall outlet (wall socket). 3Attach the camera on the Cyber-shot Station. The CHG lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHG lamp turns off, charging is finished (Full charge). [ Charging time Battery pa
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[ To check the remaining battery time Open the lens cover or press the POWER button to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen. When the remaining battery time is not indicated, switch the display by pressing the DISP (Screen display switch) button. � It takes about one minute until the correct battery DISP (Screen display remaining time appears. switch) button � Only is indicated, depending on a mode. Remaining indicator � The displayed time remaining may not be correct under certain
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock Lens cover Up Right: Move the button to the OPEN (CAMERA) lever lens side. Left: Move the button to the Press z POWER button LCD screen side. Down Control button 1 2 3 HOME button 5 GB 4 1Press the POWER button or open the lens cover. 2Set the clock with the control button. 1 -1Select [Area], then press z. -2Select the desired area, then press z. 2 -1Select [Daylight Savings], then press z. -2Select [On] or [Off] of the daylight saving time, t
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4 Connecting the camera with your computer If you use the software contained in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can display images shot with the camera on the computer. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.” CONNECT button (USB) jack Connect the USB cable to the (USB) jack of the Cyber-shot Station and the USB jack of a computer and then press the CONNECT button. Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” [ For Windows users [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- 1 Turn on y
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Installing the software Supported Operating Systems for “Album Editor”, “Picture Motion Browser” Windows 2000 Professional (SP4 or later required), Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional � Must be installed with above OS at delivery. � The “Album Editor” and “Picture Motion Browser” are not compatible with Macintosh computers. � For further details on the operating environment of “Album Editor” and “Picture Motion Browser,” refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.” 1 Turn on your computer,
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Microphone OPEN (CAMERA) lever Lens cover Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button DISP (Screen display switch) button / (Movie/ Control button Photo) button (Flash) button (Image Size) / (Macro/Magnifying button Glass) button Tripod receptacle (Self-timer) button (bottom) 1Open the lens cover by sliding the OPEN (CAMERA) lever. Open until it clicks. 2Select a mode with the / (Movie/Photo) button. Each time you press the / (Movie/Photo) button, the
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[ Using the zoom [ To change the image size Press the zoom button. Press the (Image Size) button, then select the size using the control button. � When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. To turn off the Image Size menu, press the button again. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode Still images for still images) Image size Usage guidelines Press the (Flash) button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : 6M For prints up to A4(8×10") : Flash Auto 3:2:
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Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback POWER button zoom) button (playback zoom) button Control button (Playback) button BACK button (Delete) button 1Press the (Playback) button. When the lens cover is closed, pressing the POWER button turns on the camera with the playback mode. 2Select an image by moving the control button to C/c. Moving it to C displays the previous image, and moving it to c displays the next image. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop pl
