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Sony DSC-H2 User’s Guide User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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DSC-H2
"Read This First" (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations for
shooting/playback with your camera.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
"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.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-H2
Serial No. ___________________________
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Enjoying
the camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup
screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
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Index
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Record 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 product. Model No. DSC-H2 Serial No. ___________________________ ©...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

  • Page 4: Replacement Parts

    Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

  • Page 5: Read This First

    Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information...

  • Page 6: For Customers In Europe

    If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

  • Page 7: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 8 • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 112). • Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.
  • Page 9 For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 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) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Read this first ... 5 Notes on using your camera ... 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images... 13 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 13 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity... 14 Color – On the effects of lighting ... 16 Quality –...
  • Page 11 Viewing menu...49 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items Camera 1 ...57 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 ...60 Expanded Focus Flash Sync.
  • Page 12 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer... 69 Installing the software (supplied) ... 71 Copying images to your computer ... 72 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ... 78 Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied) ... 79 Using your Macintosh computer ...

  • Page 13: Enjoying The Camera

    Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press the shutter button fully down straight away.

  • Page 14: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Exposure Adjusting the light intensity 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. Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light...
  • Page 15 Hints for adjusting the exposure (EV) When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene When shooting a darker overall image You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or underexpose your subject (giving a whitish or darkish image).

  • Page 16: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting

    Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of light White (standard) The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 46).
  • Page 17 Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel The default settings are marked with Image size 6M (2816×2112) (2816×1872) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632×1224) VGA (640×480) 16:9 (1920×1080) Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 102).

  • Page 18: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER lamp ( step 2 in “Read This First”) B Mode dial (33) /BRK button (41) D Shutter button ( step 5 in “Read This First”) E Jog dial (32) F FOCUS button (38) G Microphone H Self-timer lamp (...
  • Page 19 K For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button step 5 in “Read This First”) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button ( “Read This First”) (Screen display switch) button (27) M MENU button (43) N Hook for shoulder strap (20) O AC Adaptor cord cover When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) For details, refer to the operation...
  • Page 20 Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attaching the lens hood When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Attach the adaptor ring.
  • Page 21 Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle...

  • Page 22: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies Display Indication Battery remaining ( 1 in “Read This First”) AE/AF lock ( “Read This First”) Recording mode (33, 41) White balance (46) STBY Standby/Recording a movie...
  • Page 23 Display Indication Peaking High Peaking (40) Peaking Low Peaking Off 90cm Manual focus bar (40) zSet Flexible spot AF (39) Manual focus (40) Macro ( step 5 in “Read This First”) Manual focus (40) AF mode (57) S A F M A F C A F AF range finder frame indicator (38) STEADY SHOT OFF (...
  • Page 24 Display Indication Vibration warning (13) • Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, you use the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the...
  • Page 25 When playing back still images BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining ( 1 in “Read This First”) Recording mode (33, 41) Image size ( “Read This First”) FINE 16:9 1 6 0 Playback mode ( in “Read This First”) Protect (50) Print order (DPOF) mark (89)
  • Page 26 Display Indication PictBridge connecting (87) Recording folder (63) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Playback folder (49) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (29) Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (28) 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder...

  • Page 27: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. display switch) button Histogram on Histogram display Indicators off Indicators on • By pressing the button longer, you can brighten the EVF backlight (page 65).

  • Page 28: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies

    • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.

  • Page 29: When You Do Not Have A "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording With The Internal Memory)

    When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 30 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.
  • Page 30 On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the following methods. To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo” Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 64).

  • Page 31: Battery Life And Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the batteries (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

  • Page 32: Using The Jog Dial

    Using the jog dial The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode) or the EV adjustment. By turning the jog dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image. Jog dial To select the value Turn the jog dial to change the values you want to set.

  • Page 33: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Control button Still image shooting modes Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. This First” Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
  • Page 34 In this Operating Instructions, the available mode dial setting is shown as follows. Unavailable Scene Selection For details step 5 in “Read This First” For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Macro —...

  • Page 35: Shooting With Manual Adjustment

    Shooting with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can manually adjust these settings. Mode dial FOCUS button Jog dial Characteristics of “shutter speed” Faster Slower Moving objects Moving objects appear stopped. appear to flow. Shooting with Program Shift You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed.
  • Page 36 • You may not be able to change the aperture value and shutter speed combination depending on your shooting situations. • When the flash mode setting is changed, Program Shift is canceled. • Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning off the power cancels Program Shift. Shooting with shutter speed priority mode You can adjust the shutter speed manually.
  • Page 37 Shooting with manual exposure mode You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture values. 1 Select a shutter speed using the jog dial (page 32). 2 Select an aperture value using the jog dial (page 32). The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value (below) on the screen.
  • Page 38 z Using a histogram Dark A Number of pixels B Brightness • The histogram also appears when the mode dial is set to M, or playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. Choosing a focus method You can change the focus method.
  • Page 39 Flexible Spot AF Manual Focus • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you are shooting movies, Multi point AF is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame.
  • Page 40 To set the manual focus 1 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select 9. The manual focus bar appears. 2 Set the bar to the desired distance with b/B on the control button. • If 9 flashes, it indicates the limitation of focus adjustment. •...

  • Page 41: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous shooting Shooting continuously Select a continuous shooting mode by pressing the /BRK button Burst ( Exposure Bracket (BRK) Multi Burst ( Normal On the Burst • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. •...
  • Page 42 • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops. • The recording interval is approximately 0.8 second. The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size 16:9 On the Exposure Bracket •...

  • Page 43: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.

  • Page 44: Menu Items

    Menu items Menu for shooting (page 45) The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode dial position: COLOR (Color Mode) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) BRK (Bracket Step) (Interval) (Flash Level) (Contrast)

  • Page 45: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu The default settings are marked with COLOR (Color Mode) You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. B&W (B & W) Sepia (SEPIA) Natural (NATURAL) Vivid (VIVID) Normal • You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies. •...

  • Page 46: Wb (White Bal)

    WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. One Push Set ( One Push ( Flash ( Incandescent (n) Fluorescent ( Cloudy ( Daylight ( Auto •...

  • Page 47: Iso

    Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1000 Auto • For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 15 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. •...
  • Page 48 (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode (page 41). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light. +2.0EV –2.0EV • The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments. • The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as + or –. •...

  • Page 49: Viewing Menu

    Viewing menu The default settings are marked with (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. Cancel 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF...
  • Page 50 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) Exit To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.

  • Page 51: Dpof

    To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
  • Page 52 Repeat Image Folder Start Cancel 1 Select [Interval], [Repeat] and [Image] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts. To end the slide show, press z to pause the slide show, select [Exit] with V, then press z. •...
  • Page 53 • For details on [Image Size] step 4 in “Read This First” • You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images. • When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. •...
  • Page 54 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0001 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B.

  • Page 55: Trimming

    5 Press z at the desired cutting point. 10/10 Divide 00:00:02 Dividing Point Cancel Exit • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.

  • Page 56: Using The Setup Screen

    Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the camera. Press MENU to display the menu. After pressing B on the control button, go to the press B again.

  • Page 57: Camera 1

    Camera 1 The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Monitor (M AF) Continuous (C AF) On the [Continuous] (C AF) • Focus adjustment may not be able to keep up when shooting fast moving subjects. •...

  • Page 58: Function Guide

    Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size 16:9 • If you press the zoom button, the zoom scale is displayed. • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

  • Page 59: Af Illuminator

    AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The Auto •...

  • Page 60: Camera 2

    Camera 2 The default settings are marked with Expanded Focus Expands the center of the screen double in manual focus mode. Flash Sync. Select the timing that the flash strobes. Front Rear (REAR) On the [Rear] • When the shutter speed is too high, the [Rear] setting effect may not be available. •...

  • Page 61: Steady Shot

    STEADY SHOT Selects the anti-blur mode. Shooting Continuous • When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you select [Shooting]. • You can turn off the anti-blur function using the set to . (t step 5 in “Read This First”) •...

  • Page 62: Internal Memory Tool

    Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

  • Page 63: Memory Stick Tool

    Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...

  • Page 64: Change Rec. Folder

    Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2006 1 1 1: : 05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT...

  • Page 65: Setup 1

    Setup 1 The default settings are marked with EVF Backlight Selects the brightness of the finder backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Normal • You can also change the setting with the • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

  • Page 66: Initialize

    Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The settings are reset to the default setting. •...

  • Page 67: Setup 2

    Setup 2 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable.

  • Page 68: Video Out

    Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 92 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 69: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 83). This section describes the English version screen contents. Install the software (supplied) first (page 71) Copying images to your computer (page 72) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using the “Cyber-shot Viewer”...

  • Page 70: Recommended Computer

    Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

  • Page 71: Installing The Software (Supplied)

    Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.

  • Page 72: Copying Images To Your Computer

    Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
  • Page 73 Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer 2 To the jack USB cable 1 To the USB jack • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. “USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Mass Storage Access...
  • Page 74 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears. Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options”...
  • Page 75 Double-click [My Computer] [Removable Disk] [DCIM]. • If the “Removable Disk” icon is not displayed, see page 99. Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy].
  • Page 76 • Turning off the camera x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click 2 Click (Sony DSC) 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. The device is disconnected. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
  • Page 77 Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Example: viewing folders on Windows XP A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function B Folder containing image data recorded using this camera...

  • Page 78: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick Duo")

    “Memory Stick Duo” folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the...

  • Page 79: Importing Images

    • For details on the “Cyber-shot Viewer”, refer to the Help. To access the Help, click [Start] t [Programs] (in Windows XP, [All Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Cyber-shot Viewer]. Starting and exiting the “Cyber- shot Viewer”...

  • Page 80: Viewing Images

    Import the images. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 82. Viewing images Checking imported images When importing is complete, the...
  • Page 81 Hour display screen • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. •...

  • Page 82: Technical Support

    Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. (For Windows XP, click [Start] t [Control Panel], then double-click [Add or Remove Programs].) 2 Select [Sony Picture Utility] and click [Change/Remove] (For Windows XP, [Remove] ) to uninstall. Technical Support Additional information on this product...

  • Page 83: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer. • The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0 or later) USB jack: Provided as standard...
  • Page 84 • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

  • Page 85: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 102). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 86) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.

  • Page 86: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 87 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the printer. 2 To the jack USB cable 1 To the USB jack Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, indicator appears. The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.
  • Page 88 • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select ( “Read This First”). This function may not be provided depending on the printer. [Quantity] When [Index] is set to [Off]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print.

  • Page 89: Printing At A Shop

    Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
  • Page 90 Marking in index mode Display the index screen ( 6 in “Read This First”). Press MENU to display the menu. Select DPOF with b/B, then press Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.

  • Page 91: Connecting Your Camera To Your Tv

    Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. Connect the camera to the TV.
  • Page 92 On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack the A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (page 66). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

  • Page 94: Batteries And Power

    Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location • (page 110). The batteries are discharged.
  • Page 95 Your camera cannot record images. Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” (page 28). If it is full, • do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images ( – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. – You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 96 The flash does not work. The flash is set to • You cannot use the flash when: • Multi Burst, Burst or Exposure Bracket mode is selected (page 41). – (High Sensitivity) or – When the mode dial is set to –...
  • Page 97 Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening • the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red.

  • Page 98: Deleting/Editing Images

    Color unevenness may appear during video playback. This is not a malfunction. The recorded images are not affected. • Images are not displayed on the screen. Remove the A/V cable if the cable is connected (page 91). • The image does not appear on the TV screen. Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of •...
  • Page 99 For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. • The “Device Manager” appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] The device is deleted. 4 Install the software (page 71). The USB driver is also installed. You cannot copy images.

  • Page 100: Memory Stick Duo

    The image cannot be played back on a computer. If you are using “Cyber-shot Viewer,” refer to the Help. • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. • The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.

  • Page 101: Internal Memory

    Check whether the computer and the card reader support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of • computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 72).
  • Page 102 Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the internal memory. Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory. • Printing Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off.
  • Page 103 Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether • the printer provides these functions or not. The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer •...
  • Page 104 The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. • The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. The batteries are discharged. Replace them with charged batteries ( • First”) or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied).

  • Page 105: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera’s •...
  • Page 106 Format error Format the media again (pages 62, 63). • Memory Stick locked You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108).
  • Page 107 (Vibration warning indicator) Camera shake may occur due to • insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera. 640(Fine) is not available 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded •...

  • Page 108: On The "Memory Stick

    Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
  • Page 109 • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)

  • Page 110: On The Battery Charger And The Batteries

    On the battery charger and the batteries On the battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g.,...
  • Page 111 up the batteries fully, and then recharging them should correct the problem. • If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge, the low battery warning may be displayed sooner than expected. This is called the “memory effect.”* If this problem occurs, charging the batteries only after using up the existing charge will correct it.

  • Page 112: Precautions

    Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 113 Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert charged batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. Charging method of the battery step 1 in “Read This First”...

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [System] Image device 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 6 183 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 6 003 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12× zoom lens f = 6.0 –...
  • Page 115 BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2 Operating temperature 0 to +40°C (+32 to +104°F) Storage temperature –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F) Dimensions Approx.

  • Page 116: Index

    Index Index A/V cable...91 AC Adaptor...19 t step 1 in “Read This First” Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” Adaptor ring ...20 AE/AF lock indicator t step 5 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator ...59 AF Mode...57 AF range finder frame ...38 AF range finder frame indicator ...38 Aperture...14, 36...
  • Page 117 File Number ...67 File storage destination ...77 Finder t step 5 in “Read This First” Fine ...47 Flash...46 Flash forced off t step 5 in “Read This First” Flash forced on t step 5 in “Read This First” Flash Level...48 Flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 118 PictBridge ...86 Pixel ...16 Playback zoom t step 6 in “Read This First” Portrait t step 5 in “Read This First” Power cord t step 1 in “Read This First” Precautions ...112 Precision digital zoom ...57 Pressing halfway down...13 t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 119 White balance ...46 Windows computer ...69 Recommended environment ...70 Write-protect switch ...108 Zoom t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 120 Trademarks • is trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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