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Symptom	Cause			Solution
Your computer does not	• You are not using the supplied USB cable.			p Use the supplied USB cable (page 57).
recognize your camera.	• The USB cable is not connected firmly.			p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make
				sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (pages
				57 and 65).
	• [USB] is set to [PTP] under [		] in the menu	p Set it to [NORMAL] (page 79).


	settings.
	• The USB connectors on your computer are			p Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to the
	connected to other equipment besides the			keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
	keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
	• The camera is not connected directly to your			p Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing
	computer.			through a hub or other device.
	• The USB driver is not installed.			p Install the USB driver (pages 54 and 65).
	• The camera was connected to a computer with			p Delete the device which is not recognized, then install the USB
	the USB cable before installing the USB driver,			driver (pages 54, 60 and 65).
	so the device was not recognized by the
	computer.

You cannot turn on the	• The camera is not connected directly to your			p Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing
camera during USB	computer.			through a hub or other device.
connection.	• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.			p Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 17).

You cannot copy images.	• The camera is not correctly connected to your			p Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the
	computer.			supplied USB cable (page 57).
	• You are not using the correct copy procedure for			p Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 58, 59
	your OS.			and 65).
	—			p If you are using the “Image Transfer” software, see page 58.
	—			p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” application
				software, click on HELP.

After making a USB	—			p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when the camera,
connection, “Image				etc., is connected.] at [Basic] setting (page 59).
Transfer” does not	—			p Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on
automatically start.				(page 57).

The image cannot be played	—			p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” application
back on a computer.				software, click on HELP.
	—			p Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

Troubleshooting

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Contents

Getting started Shooting still images Enjoying still images Enjoying movies Deleting images WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the Customers in the U.S.A Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES CAUTION: CAUTION Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom Before using your camera How to hold the camera Table of contents Troubleshooting Additional information Index Identifying the parts Page Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Charging time Notes on the Nickel-MetalHydride batteries Inserting the batteries Battery remaining indicator (When using Nickel-MetalHydride batteries) Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/ viewed Alkaline batteries R03 (size AAA) alkaline Image Using your camera abroad Turning on/off your camera How to use the buttons Setting the date and time Select the desired date display format with the control buttons ,Set the numeric value with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC ,Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo” Setting the still image size Image size Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode ,Press the shutter button fully down Auto Focus LCD light Using the self-timer Rotating the lens Selecting a flash mode Creating or selecting a folder Creating a new folder Selecting the recording folder ,Select the desired folder with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC To cancel changing the recording folder Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection Vivid nature mode Active outdoor mode Press the control button V (SCENE) repeatedly to select a desired mode To cancel Scene Selection Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset Shooting images continuously — Burst ,Select [2M BURST] or [VGA BURST] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC Press the shutter button halfway down, then hold the shutter button fully down Adjusting color tones — White Balance ,Select the desired mode with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC To reactivate auto adjustment zShooting techniques Viewing still images on the LCD screen Viewing single images Viewing an index screen (four-image) Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder , Select [OK] with the control When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” button v, then press EXEC To cancel the selection Enlarging an image — Enlarged playback Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark Page Connecting your camera to a PictBridge compliant printer ,Select [PRINT] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC To cancel preparations to make the connection ,Connect the camera to the printer Printing images To cancel printing To print other images To attach a date to an image To disconnect the printer Shooting movies REC ,To stop recording, press the shutter button fully again Indicators during shooting To use the self-timer Shooting time 160×112 320×240 Viewing movies on the LCD screen Deleting images Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo” Page Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Installing the USB driver Installing “Image Transfer” Installing “ImageMixer” Connecting the camera to your computer Copying images using “Image Transfer” Changing “Image Transfer” settings Copying images without using “Image Transfer” When the removable disk icon is not shown Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay Wizard aMake a USB connection bClick [Next] dSelect a name and destination for your pictures, then click [Next] Viewing images on your computer Image file storage destinations and file names Viewing images from your computer with this camera Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users aInstalling the USB driver bConnecting your camera to your computer cCopying images dViewing the images on your computer Creating a Video CD using “ImageMixer” Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Deleting images Computers Page “Memory Stick Duo” PictBridge compliant printer Others Warnings and messages Page Self-diagnosisdisplay — If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Menu items (when [ ] is selected in the menu settings) CREATE FOLDER CHANGE FOLDER DELETE DELETE IN PRINT 1 PAGE INSERT DATE When [] is selected in the menu settings DISPLAY CLOCK SET Precautions How to prevent moisture condensation If moisture condensation occurs On internal rechargeable button battery Charging method On “Memory Stick” On Nickel-MetalHydride batteries On the battery charger Specifications LCD screen displays When playing back still images /12 B Print (DPOF) mark indicator (40) C PictBridge connecting indicator E Folder-filename (62) F Not disconnect USB cable indicator (45) Index Index