Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
· For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 108.
When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment
You can use the "Memory Stick Duo" by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied).
Black, white, red, blue or green points
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack
· Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. · The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.
· Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. [. . . ] If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 67 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
NTSC PAL
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e. g. , for the USA, Japan). Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e. g. , for Europe).
Clock Set
Sets the date and time.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. Using the Setup screen 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 4 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
To cancel the clock setting
Select [Cancel], then press z.
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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.
3 Turn on the TV and set the TV/
video input switch to "video. "
· For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
1 Connect the camera to the TV.
1 To audio/video input jacks
4 Set the mode switch to
turn on the camera.
Mode switch
, and
2 To the multi connector Control button Cable for multi-use terminal
· Place the camera with the screen facing upwards. · If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use terminal to the left audio jack.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.
· When the switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to "TV, " images are not displayed on the screen of the camera. · When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 65).
2 Set the switch on the cable for
multi-use terminal to "TV".
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On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal. 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.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U. S. A. , Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
Viewing images on a TV screen
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer
For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to "Using your Macintosh computer" (page 84). This section describes the English version of screen contents.
Install the software (supplied) first (page 70)
Copying images to your computer (page 71)
· Viewing images on your computer
Enjoying images using the "Picture Motion Browser" and "Music Transfer" (pages 79 and 83)
· · · ·
Viewing images saved on your computer Viewing photos organized by date Editing images Adding/changing Music using "Music Transfer"
· Printing images
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Recommended computer environment
The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.
Notes on connecting your camera to a computer
· Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. · When the software (supplied) has been installed, the [Import Images] screen (page 79) may be displayed. In this case, you can import images using "Picture Motion Browser" directly.
Cable for multiuse terminal
Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer
· For Windows 2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in "Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer" on page 74. · For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure explained in "Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer" on page 74.
2 Set the switch on the cable for
multi-use terminal to "CAMERA".
This section describes an example of copying images to a "My Documents" folder.
· With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.
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1 After making a USB connection in
Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop.
3 Click the check box of unwanted
images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next].
1
1
2
The "Picture Name and Destination" screen appears.
2
The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears.
4 Select a name and destination for
the images, then click [Next].
2 Click [Next].
The images saved on the "Memory Stick Duo" of the camera appear.
· If no "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted, images in the internal memory appear.
1 Using your computer
2
Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the "Other Options" screen appears.
· This section describes an example of copying images to the "My Documents" folder.
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5 Click the radio button next to
[Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next].
1 Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] t [DCIM].
1
· If the "Removable Disk" icon is not displayed, see page 99.
2
The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears.
2 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].
6 Click [Finish].
The wizard screen closes.
· To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 76). Then follow the procedure explained in "Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer" on page 72.
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Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer
· For Windows XP, follow the procedure explained in "Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer" on page 72.
· On the storage destination of the image files, see (page 76).
This section describes an example of copying images to the "My Documents" folder.
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3 Double-click the [My Documents]
folder. Then, right-click on the "My Documents" window to display the menu and click [Paste].
Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer
This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the "My Documents" folder.
1 Click [Start] t [My Documents].
1 2
2
The image files are copied to the "My Documents" folder.
· When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name (page 78), you may not be able to play back that image with your camera.
1
The contents of the "My Documents" folder are displayed.
· If you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
Using your computer
2 Double-click the desired image
file.
The image is displayed.
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To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when:
· Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal · Removing a "Memory Stick Duo" · Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camera after copying images from the internal memory · Turning off the camera
Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the "Memory Stick Duo". [. . . ] Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. · Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened. [. . . ]