Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Deleting still images
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Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light
Notes on the camera locations
Carl Zeiss lens
The pictures used in this manual
Before using your camera
On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
Trademarks
Table of contents
Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Deleting still images
Enjoying movies
Enjoying images on your
computer
Troubleshooting
Additional information
Identifying the parts
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Attach the tripod adaptor
Charging the battery pack
Battery remaining indicator
Charging time
To remove the battery pack
Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed
Viewing still images2)
Shooting movies3)
Using the AC adaptor
Using your camera abroad
Turning on/off your camera
How to use the control button
Auto power-offfunction
Setting the date and time
Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with
Set the numeric value with
Changing the language setting
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
Setting the still image size
Image size and quality
Short description of the image size
Examples based on the image size
Examples based on the image quality
Number of still images that can be recorded
The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick Duo”1)
Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode
Holding the camera correctly
Mode switch
To switch the shooting method
Auto Focus
Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review
Press () on the control button
To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen
Indicators on the LCD screen during shooting
Zoom
Optical zoom
Digital zoom
To set digital zoom
Using the self-timer
Set the mode switch to , and press () on the control button
To cancel the self-timerin the middle of the operation
Selecting a flash mode
To prevent subjects’ eyes from appearing red
Shooting images with the AF illuminator
Inserting the date and time on a still image
1MENU
Set the mode switch to , then press MENU
Press on the control button to advance to , then press again
Select (Camera 1) with on
Select the date and time setting with / on the control button, then press
Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection
Twilight mode
Soft snap mode
Landscape mode
Snow mode
Beach mode
Candle mode
To return to normal mode
Shooting with Scene Selection
NR slow shutter
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera
Select the desired still image with / on the control button
Viewing an index screen
Slide (index) to the W side
To display the next (previous) index screen
Select the desired still image with /// on the control button
Deleting images
Deleting images in index mode
While an index screen (page
41) is displayed, press (Delete)
Select [Select] with / on the control button, then press
To delete all the images in the folder
Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo”
2 MENU
Turn on the camera, then press MENU
Press on the control button to advance to , then press again
Select [OK] with , then press
To cancel the formatting
How to setup and operate your camera
Changing the menu settings
Press MENU
Press / on the control button to select the item you want to set
Press / on the control button to select the desired setting
To turn off the Setup screen display
To return to the menu from the Setup screen
Set the mode switch to
Press MENU
Select (P.Quality) with /, then select the desired image quality with /
Creating or selecting a folder
Creating a new folder
Selec
Select [OK] with , then press
To cancel folder creation
Changing the recording folder
Select the desired folder with /, and [OK] with , then press
To cancel changing the recording folder
Choosing an auto focus method
AF range finder frame
AF mode
Choosing a focus range finder frame
— AF range finder
Choosing a focus operation
— AF Mode
Single AF (S AF )
Monitoring AF ( M AF )
Select 1 (Camera 1) with , then select [AF Mode] with
Adjusting the exposure
— EV adjustment
Set the mode switch to or
Select (EV) with
Select the desired exposure value with /
To reactivate auto exposure
Displaying a histogram
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Selecting the metering method
Multi-patternmetering (No indicator)
Spot metering ( )
Set the mode switch to or
Press ( ) to turn spot metering on
Adjusting color tones
— White Balance
Auto (No indicator)
(Daylight)
(Cloudy)
Adjusting the flash level
— Flash Level
Set the mode switch to
Select [ ] (Flash Level) with /, then select the desired setting with /
Normal:
Recording 16 frames in succession
— Multi Burst
Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with /, then select [Multi Burst] with
Select M (Interval) with /, then select the desired frame interval with /
Shoot the image
Shooting with special effects
— Picture Effect
Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with /, then select the desired mode with /
To cancel Picture Effects
Selecting the folder and playing back images
Select (Folder) with , then press
Select the desired folder with
Select [OK] with , then press
To cancel the selection
Enlarging a portion of a still image
Enlarging an image
— Playback zoom
Display the image to be enlarged with /
Slide(playback zoom) to the T side to zoom in on the image
Playing back successive images
— Slide Show
Select(Slide) with /, then press
Interval
Image
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode
Playing back continuously
Select the Multi Burst image with /
To pause playback
Playing back frame by frame
Protecting images
— Protect
Advance the frame with /
To return to the normal playback
To cancel the protection
To exit the Protect function
To cancel individual protection
To protect all images in the folder
To cancel protection of all images in the folder
Changing image size
— Resize
Display the image you want to resize with /
Select (Resize) with /, then press
Select the desired size with /, then press
Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page
Direct printing (“Memory Stick” compatible printer)
Printing with a computer (page 91)
Printing at a shop (page 73)
Direct printing
Preparing the camera
Select 2 (Setup 2) with , then select [USB Connect] with //
Select [PictBridge] with /, then press
Connecting the camera to the printer
When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] on the Setup screen
Printing in single-imagemode
Select the desired printing type with /, then press
This image
Set the print setting with
Size
Select [Quantity] with , select the number of sheets with
Select [OK] with /, then press
To cancel printing
To print other images
Printing in index mode
Slide the (Index) to the W side to display the index screen
Select(Print) with , then press
Set the print setting with
Select [Quantity] with , select the number of sheets with
Select [OK] with /, then press
Having images printed at a shop
Note the following items when having images printed at a shop
Marking print marks
Marking print marks in single-imagemode
Display the image you want to mark with /
Marking print marks in index mode
Set the mode switch to
then slide the (index) to the W side to display the index screen
Select (DPOF) with /, then press
Repeat step to mark other images
Shooting movies
Press the shutter button fully down
Using the self-timer
Press (Image Size)
Select the desired size with
Viewing movies on the LCD screen
Select the desired moving image with /
Press
To stop playback
To adjust the volume
Deleting movies
To cancel deletion
Select [OK] with , then press
Cutting movies
The file numbers assigned when movies are cut
Select the movie you want to cut using /
Select (Divide) with , then press . Next, select [OK] with , then press
Decide on a cutting point
When you have decided on a cutting point, select [OK] with /, and press
Select [OK] with , then press
Copying images to your computer
— For Windows users
Recommended computer environment
OS:
CPU:
Installing the USB driver
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM(supplied) into the CD-ROMdrive
Click [USB Driver] on the title screen
Click [Next]
Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]
Connecting the camera to your computer
Set the mode switch to . Turn on your conputer and the camera
Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the (USB) jack of the camera
Connect the USB cable to your computer
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users
For Windows 98 or 98SE users
Copying images
– Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me
Double-click[My Computer], then double-click[Removable Disk]
When a removable disk icon is not shown
– Windows XP
Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizard
Click [Next]
Select a name and destination for your pictures, then click [Next]
Viewing the images on your computer
Click [Start], then click [My Documents]
Double-clickthe desired image file
Image file storage destinations and file names
Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP
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Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera
Right-click
Installing “Picture Package” and “ImageMixer VCD2”
“Picture Package” is only for Windows computers
For computer environment
Click [Picture Package/ ImageMixer VCD2]
Select the desired language, then click [Next]
Click [Next]
Click [Next]
Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen
Click [Next], then follow the instructions
Remove the CD-ROM
Copying images using “Picture Package”
Using “Picture Package”
Viewing images on a computer
Storing images on a CD-R
Creating a video CD with a menu (“ImageMixer VCD2”)
Click [Video CD]
Set up the menu background, buttons, titles, and so on, then click [Next]
Confirm the preview of the Video CD file
Click [Next] and enter the disk name
Creating a slide show
Printing images
Click [File] in the upper-leftcorner of the screen, then select [Print]
Set the paper size and the number of sheets and print images
— For Macintosh users
Connecting your camera to your computer
Copying images
Viewing the images on your computer
Using “ImageMixer VCD2”
Required computer environment
Installing “ImageMixer VCD2”
Creating a video CD with a
menu
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
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Shooting still images/movies
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Viewing images
Deleting/Editing Images
Computers
“Memory Stick Duo”
PictBridge compliant printer
Others
Warnings and messages
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Self-diagnosisdisplay
Number of images that can be saved or shooting time
Multi Burst
Movie
Menu items
When the mode switch is set to
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Setup items
1 (Camera 1)
2(Camera 2)
(Memory Stick Tool)
(Setup 1)
(Setup 2)
Precautions
Do not leave the camera in the following places
On carrying
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
On “Memory Stick”
Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo” (supplied)
Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied)
Note on using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (not supplied)
On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Effective use of the battery pack
Remaining battery time indicator
Specifications
Camera [System]
[Input and Output connectors]
[LCD screen]
[Power, general]
AC-LS5/LS5BAC Adaptor
NP-FT1battery pack
Accessories
When shooting still images
When shooting movies
When playing back still images
When playing back moving images
Index
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60min 
M 
1M
(Delete).
14/14
FRAME BACK/NEXT 
VOLUME