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Getting started ______________________
Shooting still images ________________
Viewing still images _________________
Digital Still Camera
Deleting still images _________________
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for
Before advanced operations ____________
future reference.
Advanced still image shooting ___________
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
number in
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If you have any questions about this product, you CAUTION WARNING may call: You are cautioned that any changes or To prevent fire or shock hazard, Sony Customer Information Services Center modifications not expressly approved in this 1-800-222-SONY (7669) do not expose the unit to rain or manual could void your authority to operate this The number below is for the FCC related matters equipment. moisture. only. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Note: Regulatory Information This equipment ha
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For the Customers in the U.S.A. Attention for the Customers in “Memory Stick” and Canada Europe This product has been tested and found RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION compliant with the limits set out in the EMC BATTERIES Directive for using connection cables shorter Lithium-Ion batteries are than 3 meters (9.8 feet). recyclable. For the Customers in the U.S.A. and You can help preserve our Attention environment by returning your Canada The electromagnetic fields at the specific used rec
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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 In addition to malfunctions and inability to The lens cover of this camera opens and closes want to make a trial recording to make sure that record images, this may render the “Memory automatically when the camera is turned on and the camera is working correctly. Stick Duo” unusable or image data breakdown, off. Be careful not to pinch your finger when the damage or loss may o
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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 When using the battery pack for the equipment first time The IC recording medium used with this Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” 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 13). Adaptor. Choose the “Mem
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T rademarks • 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 PRO”, • Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or , “Memory Stick Duo”, registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, the United States and/or other countries. , “MagicGate” and • Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or are trademarks of So
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Table of contents Read this first ............................................4 Inserting the date and time on a still Advanced still image shooting Before using your camera .........................6 image ..............................................34 Choosing an auto focus method ..............50 Identifying the parts ................................10 Shooting according to scene conditions Choosing a focus range finder frame Attaching a tripod ...............................12 — Scene Sel
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Rotating still images ...............................62 Using “Picture Package” .....................89 Enjoying movies Playing back images shot in Multi Burst Printing images ...................................91 Shooting movies ......................................75 mode ...............................................63 Copying images to your computer Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......76 Playing back continuously ..................63 — For Macintosh users ..................92 Deleting
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Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Mode switch (18, 109) : To shoot movies : To shoot still images 7 1 P O WE R : To view or edit images 8 Shutter button (26) 2 For shooting: Zoom (W/T) lever 3 9 (30) For viewing: / (Playback 0 zoom) lever (61)/ (Index) lever (41) 4 qa Flash (32) 5 Self-timer lamp (31)/ qs AF illuminator (33, 112) Screw groove (12) qd 6 POWER button (17) POWER lamp (17) qf Microphone (75) (USB) jack (69, 82)
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Speaker LCD screen For details on the items on the LCD screen, 1 7 see page 121 to 124. 8 (Image Size/Delete) button 2 (22, 42) (Display/LCD backlight 9 on/off) button (29) 0 MENU button (46, 109) 3 Control button qa Menu on: //// (17)/ 4 Menu off: / // (32/31/29/55) /CHG lamp (orange) (14) 5 qs Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover 6 Battery eject lever (13) RESET button (95) qd Access lamp (21) Hook for neck strap Attaching the strap Attaching the strap is reco
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Attaching a tripod Securing the camera to a tripod lets you 2 Make sure to match the locking screw Attach the tripod adaptor shoot clear pictures with little or no with the screw groove on the camera, 1 Insert the protrusion on the tripod shaking. When attaching a tripod to the and then turn the locking screw to adaptor with the tripod adapor camera, first attach the tripod adaptor. secure the tripod adaptor to the camera. attachment groove on the camera. • You cannot attach the tripod direc
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Getting started Charging the battery pack Surface with the “InfoLITHIUM” logo DC plug AC Adaptor Jack cover Battery eject lever 1 2 3 Install the battery pack, then Connect the AC Adaptor Open the battery/“Memory close the battery/“Memory (supplied) to the DC IN jack of Stick Duo” cover. Stick Duo” cover. your camera. Slide the cover in the direction of the Make sure the battery pack is firmly arrow. Connect the DC plug with the mark inserted all the way, then close the cover. faci
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Battery remaining indicator To remove the battery pack To a wall outlet The battery remaining indicator on the (wall socket) LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. Remaining indicator 6 0 m in Power cord (mains lead) 4 Remaining time Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” • The displayed time remaining may not cover. Slide the battery eject lever in the Connect the power cord be correct under certain circumstances or direction of the arrow, and remove the (mains lead)
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Getting started 2) Number of images and battery Shooting still images Viewing still images 1) life that can be recorded/ Under the average conditions NP-FT1 (supplied) viewed Image size NP-FT1 (supplied) No. of Battery life Image images (min.) The tables show the approximate number LCD No. of Battery size of images and the battery life that can be backlight images life (min.) 4M Approx. Approx. 260 5200 recorded/viewed when you shoot images in 4M On Approx. Approx. normal mode with a fully
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Using the AC adaptor Using your camera abroad Power sources DC plug To a wall outlet You can use your camera in any country (wall socket) or 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, depending on the design of the wall outlet AC Adaptor (wall socket) [b]. Power cord Jack cover 1 (mains lead) 2 A C- LS 5/L S 5B Open the jack cover and Connect the power cord conne
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Getting started Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button Auto power-off function C a m er a 1 P O W E R 1 A F Mo d e: S in g le POWER lamp If you do not operate the camera for about D i git al Z o o m : S m ar t 2 D at e/T im e: O ff R ed E y e R ed u ct i o n : O ff three minutes during shooting or viewing 1 A F Illu m i nat o r: A u t o 2 A u t o R e vie w: O ff POWER button or when performing Setup, the camera M EN U S E L ECT turns off automatically to prevent wearing S e
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Setting the date and time Clo c k S e t C l o c k Set Y/M/ D Y / M/D M / D/Y M /D/ Y Mode switch D/M /Y D / M/ Y P O W E R 2 00 4 / 1 / 1 1 2 : 00 OK 20 04 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK A M AM C a n c e l Ca n c e l POWER button 1 2 3 Set the mode switch to . Press POWER to turn on the Select the desired date display power. format with / on the control • To change the date and time on the button, then press . Setup screen, select [Clock Set] in The POWER lamp (green) lights up and (Setup 2)
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Getting started Clo c k S e t C l o c k S e t C l o c k S et 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 200 5 / / 1 0 : 30 20 0 4 / 1 / 1 1 2 : 00 O K 20 05 / 1 / 1 1 0 : 0 0 OK 1 1 OK AM A M A M C a n c e l C a n c el Ca n c el 4 5 6 Select the year, month, day, Set the numeric value with / Select [OK] with on the hour or minute item you want on the control button, then control button, then press . to set with / on the control press to enter it. The da
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Changing the language setting You can change the screen display like menu items, warnings and messages in your desired language. To change the language setting, select (Language) in (Setup 1) on the Setup 1 screen, (pages 47 and 113) and select the desired language. 20 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenType FONT]
