Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] · "Memory Stick", is trademarks of Sony , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO , "MagicGate", are trademarks of Sony
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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Duo", and Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. [. . . ] · Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. · In a location subject to rocking vibration · Near strong magnetic place · In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
Black, white, red, blue and green points
· Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. · Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. · Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one week it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. This setting requires more memory capacity, which reduces the number of images you can take. Set the image size according to purpose.
1 Press
(Image Size) (D).
2 Select the size with v/V (C). 3 Press
Image size
(Image Size) to complete the setting.
Guidelines No. of images Printing
6M (2816 × 2112) (the default setting) 3:2 (2816 × 1872)* 3M (2048 × 1536) 2M (1632 × 1224) VGA (E-Mail) (640 × 480)
For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size
Less
Fine
For printing in postcard size For recording a larger number of images For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages
More
Rough
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printer paper or postcards, etc. · Recordable number of still images vary depending on the image size selected.
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Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
A B
Hold the camera
Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Position the subject in the center of the focus frame
Hints for preventing blur
Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Also, using the flash in dark places is also recommended.
Shoot an image
1 Select a mode (A).
Still image: Select Movie: Select . .
2 Shoot with the shutter button (B).
Still image:
Press and hold halfway down to focus. The shutter sounds.
AF range finder frame
Movie:
Press fully down.
· To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
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To shoot an image using the zoom
Press T (telephoto) to zoom in, or W (wide angle) to zoom out when composing your shot.
VGA VGA
W
T
30
W
T
30
1. 1
5. 0
· You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. · When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom].
To shoot an image using the mode dial
1 Set the mode dial to the desired still image shooting mode. 2 Shoot with the shutter button.
Auto adjustment mode (
)
Adjusts settings automatically for easy shooting.
Scene Selection modes (
,
,
,
,
,
)
Allows you to shoot using an appropriate preset setting for a scene. [. . . ] · When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied), charge them sufficiently. · When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied), the displayed time
remaining may not be correctly indicated.
The power turns off suddenly.
· If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again.
Camera power is turned off automatically when you open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.
· This is not a malfunction. Turn off the camera before you open the battery/"Memory Stick
Duo" cover.
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Shooting still images
Your camera cannot record images.
· Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (page 12). [. . . ]