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    4-659-577- 12 (1) Memory Stick Camera Module Operating Instructions  2001 by Sony Corporation PEGA-MSC1[...]

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    2 Before operating the unit, please read these instructions thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. If you have a question about this product, call the Sony Customer Information Center at keep on next line 1-877-760-7669; or write to the Sony Customer Information Center at 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913. The number below is[...]

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    3 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This equipment complies with EMC regulations when used in the following circumstances: • Residential area • Business district • Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standar[...]

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    4 Table of Contents Before You Begin What you can do with the Memory Stick Camera Module ............................ 5 Read the following before using your camera ................................................. 5 Check the items supplied .................................................................................... 6 Identifying the parts [...]

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    Before You Begin 5 B Before You Begin What you can do with the Memory Stick Camera Module You can record still images with this camera. (The images are recorded in PictureGear Pocket (PGP) format and stored in your CLI É handheld.) There is a wide range of uses for your recorded images, including: • Attach them to email with CLI É Mail, or draw[...]

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    6 Check the items supplied Check to make sure the package contains all of the following items. If any items are missing, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Memory Stick Camera Module (PEGA-MSC1) Installation CD-ROM (1) Operating Instructions for PEGA-MSC1 (1) Hard case (1) Warranty card (1) End-User’s License Agre[...]

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    Before You Begin 7 Identifying the parts Front Lens Rear[...]

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    8 Installing the necessary software Before using the Memory Stick Camera Module, install the “ Memory Stick ” Camera application software and the PictureGear Pocket Version 2.1 software into your CLI É handheld from the supplied CD-ROM. To install this software, you need a Windows computer which has the CLI É Palm Desktop software installed a[...]

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    Recording 9 B Recording Attaching the camera to your CLI É handheld Before using your camera for the first time, be sure to install the necessary software onto your CLI É handheld before attaching the camera. For details on the installation procedure, refer to “ Installing the necessary software ” (page 8). Insert the camera firmly into the M[...]

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    10 Attaching the camera to your CLI É handheld (Continued) Disconnecting the camera To disconnect the camera, close the “ Memory Stick ” Camera application and then remove the camera by pushing it in once ( 1 ) and pulling it straight up out of the memory stick slot of the CLI É handheld ( 2 ). P Note Pulling up on the camera without first pu[...]

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    Recording 11 Recording images with the camera You can record images with the camera by inserting it into the CLI É handheld and using the “ Memory Stick ” Camera application. For the installation procedure for the “ Memory Stick ” Camera application, refer to “ Installing the necessary software ” (page 8). 1 Attach this camera to CLI ?[...]

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    12 Recording images with the camera (Continued) 4 Tap the CAPTURE button on the screen with the stylus to record an image. You can also record images by pressing the Jog Dial navigator. Saving an image in the CLI É handheld may take a few moments. For more details on this process, refer to “ Recording images ” in the Operating Manual for the ?[...]

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    Recording 13 Recording an image of yourself While looking through the finder of the camera, you can record yourself by turning the lens toward you. To prevent images from being inverted or reversed, the camera automatically enters the inversion/mirror-reverse mode when you turn it toward yourself. This mode is canceled when the camera is put back i[...]

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    14 Recording images with the camera (Continued) “Memory Stick” Camera application The following is a brief explanation of the screen that appears when you start the “ Memory Stick ” Camera application. To set each function, tap the buttons on the screen with the stylus or use the Jog Dial navigator. For detailed procedures, refer to the Ope[...]

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    Recording 15 Initial setting button Takes you to a screen where you can adjust various camera settings, including the capture sound, the white balance, and the effect setting. Brightness button Sets the brightness. Image size button Toggles between the 160 x 120 and 320 x 240 image modes. Whichever image mode you choose, the image displayed on the [...]

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    16 How to read the online manual Detailed information on the “ Memory Stick ” Camera application, PictureGear Pocket application, and CLI É Paint is provided in the online manual on the supplied CD-ROM. To view the online manual, the Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or higher, must be installed on your computer. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in[...]

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    Recording 17 Viewing recorded images Storage format for recorded images Images recorded with this camera using the “ Memory Stick ” Camera application are saved in PictureGear Pocket (PGP) format. To manipulate images with other graphics programs on your personal computer, use PictureGear Pocket to convert them to DCF, the standard format for d[...]

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    18 Viewing recorded images (Continued) P Note When you want to use all features of PictureGear Pocket, tap the Home button on CLI É handheld to go to the Home screen. By tapping the icon on the Home screen, PictureGear Pocket starts in full function mode. For further details on the operation of PictureGear Pocket, please refer to the Operating Man[...]

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    Recording 19 Drawing on recorded images (CLI É Paint) You can draw pictures and letters on recorded images with the stylus. Tap the icon on the lower right of the screen when a recorded image is shown on PictureGear Pocket in full function mode. CLI É Paint starts, allowing you to draw on the image shown on the screen. P Note The icon is not show[...]

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    20 B Additional Information Precautions Storing the Memory Stick Camera Module • When you are not using the Memory Stick Camera Module, remove it from the CLIÉ handheld, and store it in the supplied hard case. • Carrying your CLIÉ handheld with the Memory Stick Camera Module inserted may damage both the camera and the Memory Stick slot of the[...]

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    Additional Information 21 The lens Do not touch the lens of the Memory Stick Camera Module. On handling CD-ROM discs For the safety of data recorded on the disc, note the following. • Do not attach paper or anything else to the disc, and do not scratch its surface. • When you hold the disc, do not touch the unlabeled side (playback side). • D[...]

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    22 Cleaning Cleaning the Memory Stick Camera Module To clean the Memory Stick Camera Module, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. If more aggressive cleaning is necessary, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a thinner, benzine, or alcohol, which can damage the camera's finish. Cleaning the lens To clean the[...]

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    Additional Information 23 Specifications Imaging device 1/6 type, 100,000 pixel, CMOS image sensor Lens F2.8 f=2.65 mm Shutter speed Automatic Capture size 160 × 120 pixels, 320 × 240 pixels Maximum outside dimensions (approx.) 1.42 in. (width) × 3.07 in. (height) × 0.71 in. (depth) (36 × 78 × 18 mm) Weight (approx.) 0.4 oz (12 g) (Camera Mod[...]

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    24 Troubleshooting Try the solutions listed below before calling for service. If there is still a problem after trying these solutions, call your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Service facility. Symptom Nothing is displayed in the window. Warning of memory shortage is displayed, and images cannot be recorded. Any operation does not work. Ther[...]

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    Additional Information 25 Note There are thousands of applications designed for the Palm OS. We do not support applications produced by other companies (including HACK software and DA software). If you have difficulty with an application produced by another company, consult the developer or the seller of the application.[...]

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    Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Printed on recycled paper Customer Support in USA and Canada For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIÉ Web site http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie/access/[...]