Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S45 manual

2-680-136- 11 (1) © 2006 Sony Corporation Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook Handbook Before operating the unit, please read thi s handbook and “Instruction Manual” (separate v olume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the [...]

2 To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This device complies wit h part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject t o the following two conditions: (1) This devi ce may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received , including in terference that may cause undesired op[...]

3 Notes on using your camera T ypes of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stic k Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. “Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick” with you[...]

4 • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods m ay cause malfunctions. Be careful wh en placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD sc reen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. Thi s is not [...]

5 For full use of the digital stil l camera Prepare the camera and shoot imag es easily “Instruction Manual”(Separate V olume) Get more friendly with your camera This manu al • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 24 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 26 • Change the default settings t page[...]

6 T able of contents Notes on using yo ur camera ........... ............. ............. .............. ............. ..... 3 Basic techn iques for be tter images ............ ............. ............. ............. ........ 9 Focus – Fo cusing on a subjec t successfully .......................... .............. ............. 9 Exposur e – Ad[...]

7 Viewing m enu .................. ............. ............. ........... ............. ............. ......... 32 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Using Setup items ...... ............. ............. ............. ........... ............. ......... 37 Camera ........... ........... ............. ............. .[...]

8 Viewing image files st ored on a computer with your came ra (using a “Memory Sti ck Duo”) ....... .............. .......... ............. ............. ............. ......... 55 Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied) ............ ............. ................ ...... 56 Using your Maci ntosh comp uter ... ............. .......... .....[...]

9 Enjoying t he camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images When you press the shut ter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway do wn. If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See “Hints for prevent[...]

10 You can create various image s by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. E xposure is the amount of light that the camera w ill receive when you release the shutter . Exposure Adjusting the light intensity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. Howev[...]

11 Enjoying t he camera Adjusting the ISO sensitivit y ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 29 The apparent color of the subject is affec[...]

12 A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixe ls. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is di splayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see th e differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail [...]

13 Enjoying t he camera Selecting the image size for use The default settings are marked with . * Images a re recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 29) You can select the compression ratio when digital ima ges are saved. When you sel[...]

14 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button B Mode dial (24 ) C Microphone D Lens E POWER button / lamp F Flash G Self-timer lamp H Buzzer I USB jack J A/V OUT jack K Tripod receptacle • Use a tripo d with a screw leng th of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camer[...]

15 Enjoying t he camera N LCD screen (2 0) O For shooting: Zo om (W/T) button For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button P Screen status button (20) Q Hook for wrist strap R MENU button (26) S Control button Menu on: v / V / b / B / z Menu off: / / / T Access lamp U (Image Size/Delete) button N Q S P O R U T[...]

16 Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies A B +2.0 EV F2.8 33 101 VGA 30 30 +2.0 EV F2.8 33 101 VGA 30 30 101 + [00:00:30] 00:00:00 STBY +2.0 EV Display Indication Battery remainin g z AE/AF lock Recording mo de (24, 30) White bala nce (29) STBY REC Standby/ Re[...]

17 Enjoying t he camera CD E Display Indication Image si ze FINE STD Image quali ty (29) Recording fo lder (41) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining in ternal memory capacity (21) Remaining “Me mory Stick Duo” capa city (21) 00:00:00 [00:00:30] Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21) 30 Remaining number of re[...]

18 When playing back still images When playing back movies A B C 101 VGA 1.3 101 12/12 +2.0EV F2.8 33 BA CK/NEXT Display Indication Battery remainin g Image size Recording mode (2 4, 30) N Playback - Protect (33) Print order (DPOF) ma rk (66) Change fold er (32) • This does not appear when using the int ernal memory . Zoom scaling Display Indicat[...]

19 Enjoying t he camera D E Display Indication Do not discon nect the USB cable (65) +2.0EV EV level value (28 ) ISO number (2 9) Metering mode (28) Flash White bal ance (29) 33 Shutter speed F2.8 Aperture value Playba ck imag e Display Indication 2006 1 1 Recording d ate/time of the playback image Menu / Guide Me nu (26) BACK/ NEXT Select imag es [...]

20 Changing the screen display Each time you press the Screen status button, the display changes as follows. 30 VGA Indicators on Indicators off[...]

21 Enjoying t he camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memor y Stick Duo” and inte rnal memory (10 MB) formatted with this camera. The values may vary de pending on the shooting conditions. The number of still[...]

22 When you do not have a “Memor y Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memor y) The camera has 10 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. We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the [...]

23 Enjoying t he camera Batter y 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 batteries at full capacity and at an ambi ent temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or[...]

24 Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Still image shooting modes In this Cyber-shot Handbook, the availab le ! mode dial setting is shown as follows. : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatic ally. : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scen[...]

25 Enjoying t he camera Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash White Bal ance Burst —— Auto — —— / — / SL[...]

26 Using the menu Using menu items 1 Turn on the po wer and set the mode dial. Items available vary dep ending on the mode dial posi tion. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b / B on the control butt on. • If the des ired item is invisible, keep pressing b / B until it appears on the screen. • Press z after se[...]

27 For details on the operation t page 26 Using the me nu Menu items The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Menu for viewing (page 32) * The operation is limited according to the Scene m ode (page 25). ( : availab le) Mode dial position: P Scene Menu for shooting (pag[...]

28 For details on the operation t page 26 Shooting menu The default settings are marked with . Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – Toward + • For details on the exposure t page 10 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3 EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exp o[...]

29 Using the me nu For details on the operation t page 26 Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. • For details on [WB] t page 11 • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the whit e balance function may not work correctly even though you select (Fluorescen[...]

30 For details on the operation t page 26 Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. On the [Burst] • The flash is set to (No flash). • W hen recording with the self timer, a series of a maximu m of three images is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal m emory or[...]

31 Using the me nu For details on the operation t page 26 Adjusts the saturation of the image. Adjusts the sharpness of the image. See page 37. (Saturation) + ( ) Toward +: Bright ens the color . Normal – ( ) Toward –: Darken s the color. (Sharpness) + ( ) Toward +: S harpens the i mage. Normal – ( ) Toward –: Softens the image. (Setup)[...]

32 For details on the operation t page 26 Viewing menu The default settings are marked with . Selects the folder containing the image you want to play ba ck when using a “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Select the desired f older with b / B on the contro l button. 2 Select [OK] with v , then pres s z . z On the [Fo lder] The camera stores images in a spec[...]

33 Using the me nu For details on the operation t page 26 Protects images against accidental erasure. T o protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the im age you want to prote ct. 2 Press MENU to disp lay the menu. 3 Select [ - ] (Protect) with b / B on the co ntrol button , then press z . The image is protected and the - (pro tect) indicator [...]

34 For details on the operation t page 26 T o cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mod e 1 Select the image for whic h you want t o remove pro tection in s tep 5 of “ To protect images in index mode .” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat t he ope[...]

35 Using the me nu For details on the operation t page 26 Image Repeat 1 Select [Inter val], [Image] and [Repeat] with v / V / b / B on the control button. 2 Select [S tart] with V / B , then pres s z . The slide show st arts. To end the slide sh ow, press z , select [Exit] with B , then pr ess z . • During a slide show, you can display the previ[...]

36 For details on the operation t page 26 Rotates a still image. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display th e menu. 3 Select [ ] (Ro tate) with b / B on the control bu tton, then press z . 4 Select [ ] with v , then rotate the image with b / B . 5 Select [OK] with v / V , then press z . • You may not be able to rotate images sh[...]

37 Using th e Setup scre en Using the Se tup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the men u. 3 After pressing B on the control button, ! go to the (Setup ) setting, then ! press B again. 4 Press v / V / b / B on the control butt on to select the item you wa[...]

38 For details on the operation t page 37 Camera The default settings are marked with . Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the ca mera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom • When you press the zoom [...]

39 Using th e Setup scre en For details on the operatio n t page 37 Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting. • The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The d ate and time appear in red on the lower-right co rner of the screen during playback o nly. • You can[...]

40 For details on the operation t page 37 Internal Memor y T ool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Formats the internal memory. • Note that formattin g irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [OK] with v on[...]

41 Using th e Setup scre en For details on the operation t page 37 Memor y Stick T ool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inser ted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” . A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Not[...]

42 For details on the operation t page 37 Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the contro l button, t hen press z . The folder s election sc reen appe ars. 2 Select the desired f older with b / B , and [OK] with v , then z . • Y ou cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. • You ca[...]

43 Using th e Setup scre en For details on the operation t page 37 Setup 1 1 The default settings are marked with . Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera w ith batteries. • S electing [Bright] uses up the battery ch arge faster. Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Initializes the setting to the defa[...]

44 For details on the operation t page 37 Setup 2 2 The default settings are marked with . Selects the method used to assign file numbe rs to images. Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable . Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the co[...]

45 Using th e Setup scre en For details on the operatio n t page 37 Sets the date and time. Clock Set OK Select [OK] with v on the cont rol button , and press z . Then , perform the procedur e explained in “Set the cl ock”. Cancel Cancels sett ing the clock .[...]

46 Using your compu ter Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, ! refer to “Using yo ur Macintosh computer” ! (page 60). This section describes the English version ! screen contents. Install the software (supp lied) first (page 48) Copying images to your com puter (page 49) Viewing images saved on your computer[...]

47 Using your computer The following environment is recommended for a compute r connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installe d): Microsoft Wi ndows 2000 Profes sional, Wind ows Millenniu m Edition, Windows XP Home Editi on or Windows XP Prof essional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an [...]

48 Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following proce dure. • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Admini strator. • When the supplied software is instal led, the USB driver is installed automat ically. 1 Tur[...]

49 Using your computer Copying images to your computer This section describes the proc ess 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 ! (not s[...]

50 • With Windows XP, t he AutoPlay wizard appears on the de sktop. “USB Mode Normal” appears on the screen of the camera. When a USB connection is establishe d for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the co[...]

51 Using your computer 2 Click [Next]. The images saved on the “Memor y Stick Duo” of the camer a appear. • If no “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted, images in the internal memory appear. 3 Click the check box of u nwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, th en click [Next]. The “Picture Name and Destination” screen [...]

52 1 Double-click [My Compu ter] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. • If the “Removable Disk” icon is n ot displayed, see page 76. 2 Double-click the folder where the image files you want t o copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file t o display the menu and cl ick [Copy]. • On the storage destinati on of the image files, see page 54. 3 Do[...]

53 Using your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. The contents of the “My Documents” folder are displayed. • If you are not using Wi ndows XP, double-click [My Documents ] on the desktop. 2 Double-click the desired image file. The image is [...]

54 The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memor y Stick Duo”. Example: viewin g folders on Wind ows XP A Folder cont aining image data recor ded using a camera not eq uipped with the folder crea ting functio n B Folder cont aining image data recor ded using this came ra When no new fol ders are crea ted, there [...]

55 Using your computer Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memor y Stick Duo”) This section describes the proc ess using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied t o a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file o[...]

56 Using the “Cyber -shot Viewer” (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Cyber-shot Viewer” and gives b asic instr uctions. With the “Cyber-shot Viewer ” you can: • Import images shot wi th the camera a nd display them on the monit[...]

57 Using your computer 3 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 59. Viewing images 1 Checking imported images When impo[...]

58 Hour disp lay screen • To list images from a particular year or month, click th at period on the left of the screen. 3 Displaying individual imag es On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. • You can edit dis played images by clicking the toolbar button. Displaying images in fu[...]

59 Using your computer Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. From the [File] menu, choose [Register Viewed Folders...] to display the settings screen for “Viewed folders” registration. Click the [Add...] button, and then specify the fold[...]

60 Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer. • The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh comput ers. The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-ins talled): Ma c OS 9.1, 9.2 or M ac OS X (v10.0 or later) USB jack: Provid[...]

61 Using your computer Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images f rom the internal memory • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to t[...]

62 Printing stil l images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant p rinter (page 63) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” comp liant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details,[...]

63 Printing s till images 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 & Imaging Product s Association) In single[...]

64 1 Connect the (USB) jack on you r camera and the USB jack on th e printer with the supplied USB cable. 2 Turn on your camera and the printer. After the co nnection is made, the indi cator appears The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the pri nt menu appear on the screen. Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu [...]

65 Printing s till images [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choos e [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select. Th is function may not be provided depending o n the printer. [Quantity] When [Index] is set to [Off]: Select the number[...]

66 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 ph oto printing services conforming to the DPOF, you ca n make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that yo u do not need to reselect them when you print the m out at the shop. ?[...]

67 Printing s till images 1 Display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the men u. 3 Select DPOF with b / B , then press z . 4 Select [Select] with v / V , then press z . • You cannot ad d a m ark in [All In This Folder]. 5 Select the image you want to mark with v / V / b / B , then press z . A green mar k appears on the selected image. 6 R[...]

68 Connecti ng your camer a 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 with the A/V cable. 1 Connect the A/V cable (suppl ied) to the A/V OUT (MONO) ja ck of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of a [...]

69 Connecting y our camera t o your TV 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 A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the color system of the country or region wh en the camera is used. NTSC system Bahama I[...]

70 T roubles hooting T roubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 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. 1 Check the items on pages 71 to 80. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again afte[...]

71 T roublesh ooting The battery remaining i ndicator is incorrect, or suffic ient battery remaining indicator is displayed bu t the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomen on occurs when yo u use the camera in an extrem ely hot or cold location (page 85). • When using alka line batteries/Ox y Nickel Primary Batte ry (not supplied) , the di[...]

72 • You canno t record im ages while cha rging the flash. • When shooting a s till image, set th e mode dial to a posi tion other than . • Set the mode dial to wh en shooting mo vies. The subject is not visible on the screen. • Set the mode dial to an other positio n than (page 24). The image is out of focu s. • The subject is too close.[...]

73 T roublesh ooting The date and time are not displayed. • While shooting , the date and time are not di splayed. Only during playb ack, the date and ti me ! are displaye d. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the cor rect date and time. The F value and shut ter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.[...]

74 Cannot shoot imag es in succession. • The internal memor y or the “Memory Stic k Duo” is full. Delet e unnecessary imag es. • The battery le vel is low. In stall char ged batterie s or replace w ith new ones. Refer to “Computers” (page 75) in conjunction with the following it ems. Your camera cannot play back im ages. • Set the mod[...]

75 T roublesh ooting Your camera cannot delete an im age. • Cancel the protection (pa ge 34). • Set the write-pro tect switch on the “ Memory Stick Duo” to the recording posi tion (page 83). You have deleted an ima ge by mistake. • Once you have deleted an i mage, you cann ot restore it . We recommend t hat you set protection on an image [...]

76 You cannot copy imag es. • Connect t he camera and your comput er correctly using the USB cable (pa ge 50). • Follow th e designated copy procedu re for your OS (pages 50, 6 0). • When you shoo t images with a “Me mory Stick Du o” formatted by a computer, y ou may not ! be able to cop y the images to a computer. S hoot using a “Me mo[...]

77 T roublesh ooting Images are not displayed correctly with “Cyber-shot Viewer”. • Make sure th e folder of the images i s registered in “Viewed f olders”. I f the image s are not displayed even if the f older is r egistered in “Viewed fol ders”, updat e the data base (page 5 9). You cannot find images i mported with “Cyber-shot Vi[...]

78 • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 50). ! The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO D uo”. The camera or your computer canno t play back the data in the internal memo ry. • There is a “Memor y Stick Duo” inserte d in the camera. Remove it. Cannot record images using t he int[...]

79 T roublesh ooting Cannot print im ages. • Check that the camera a nd the prin ter are pro perly conne cted using t he USB cable. • Turn on the printer. Fo r further informa tion, refer to the ope rating instruct ions supplied with it. • If you selec t [Exit] during printing, im ages may not pr int. Discon nect and con nect the USB cable ag[...]

80 Your camera does not work. • Use the type of ba tteries you can use with this camera ( page 85). • The battery le vel is low (Th e E indicator appears). I nstall new batteries o r charged Ni ckel- Metal Hydride ba tteries(not sup plied). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in mic rocomputer is no t working prop erly.[...]

81 T roublesh ooting Wa rning messages If the following messages appear, f ollow the instructions. Turn the power off and on aga in • A problem w ith the lens ha s caused an error. E • The battery level is lo w. Install new ones or char ged Nickel- Metal Hydride batteries (n ot supplie d). Dependin g on the conditions of use or the ty pe of bat[...]

82 Cannot record • The camera cannot re cord images in the selected folder. Sele ct a differ ent folder (page 42). File error • An error occ urred whi le the image w as playing back . File protect • Release the p rotection (p age 34). Image size over • You are pla ying back an image of a s ize that cannot be played back on your camera. Inva[...]

83 Others Others On the “Memor y Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a c ompact, portable IC record ing 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. *1 “Memory Stick Duo”, “Mag icGate Memory Stick Duo[...]

84 • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Du o” under the follo wing conditions: – High temperatur e locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid location s or locations with corrosi ve substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) ?[...]

85 Others On the batteries Batteries you can use with your camera LR6 (size A A) alkalin e batteries ( 2) (supplied / non-rechargeable) HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hy dride batteries (2) (not supplied / rechargeable) • NH-AA-2D B twin pack, etc. ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nick el Primary Battery (2) (not supplied / n on-rechargeable) Batteries you[...]

86 Effective use of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • Batteries are discharged even when they are not used. We recommend you charge the batteries just before using them. • Battery performance decrea ses in low- temperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under su ch circumstances. To u se the battery longer, we recommend you keep[...]

87 Others Precautions x 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 heat er The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. •[...]

88 Index Index A A/V cable ..................... ......... 68 Aperture ................................ 10 Auto Focus ............................. 9 Auto Review ......................... 39 AVI ...................................... . 54 B Back up ................................. 22 Beep ...................................... 43 Blur ............[...]

89 Index P P.Effect ................................. 30 PAL ................ .......................44 PC ................... see “Computer” PFX ....................................... 30 PictBridge ....................... ......63 Picture effect .........................30 Pixel ................................ ......12 Playback......... ... [...]

90 T rademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporat ion. • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “MagicGate”, and are trademark s of Sony Corporat ion. • Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in th e United State[...]

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