Sony DSC-D770 Operations Instructions

DSC-D7703-867-444-11 (1) 1999 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it f

10 GBIntroductionChecking the Supplied AccessoriesBefore using the camera, make sure you have the following supplied accessories.Lens cap (1, fitted o

100 GBAdvanced Operations Miscellaneous5 Select the item you want to set using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN) buttons and press the EXECUTEbutton.The selected item

101 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations MiscellaneousAdjusting Picture Display on the LCD MonitorAdjusts picture display items such as contras

102 GBAdvanced Operations Miscellaneous6 Choose a value using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN)buttons and press the EXECUTE button.The items you can set are listed b

103 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations MiscellaneousOperating the Wireless Remote ControlUsing the supplied wireless remote control RM-S7D, y

104 GBAdvanced Operations Miscellaneous2 Insert a lithium button battery CR2025 into thebattery case, making sure the + (plus) side isvisible.3 Return

105 GBAdvanced Operations Miscellaneous•CAM•PLAY•OFFMENUINDEXR-REVIEWAE-LOCKDISP LCDEXCUTEEXIT•CAM•PLAY•OFF3 Make sure the power/mode dial on the came

106 GBMiscellaneousMenu SummaryThere are three menusin the camera: ShootingMenu, Camera Menu,and Playback Menu.Exposure ModeSets the exposure. Choose

107 GBcontinued on next pageMiscellaneousCamera MenuThe menu for setting theshooting conditions andfunctions of the camera.To call up the cameramenu,

108 GBMiscellaneousLCD Monitor Picture Display FineTuningAdjusts picture display items such ascontrast, brightness, and display range onthe LCD monito

109 GBcontinued on next pageMiscellaneousPlayback MenuThe menu for settingdifferent picture andplayback options. To callup the menu, turn thepower/mo

11 GBcontinued on next pageIntroductionFeatures1/2 Inch 1,500,000 Pixel CCDThe digital still camera comes equipped with an all-pixel reading 1/2 inch

110 GBMiscellaneousLCD Monitor Display SettingSets whether or not necessary informationfor picture taking or playback, such aspicture size or Frame, i

111 GBMiscellaneousMaintenanceMaintenance of the Camera SurfaceIf the camera surface gets dirty, lighty wipe with a dry cloth. If the camera is very

112 GBMiscellaneousTroubleshootingBefore bringing in your camera for servicing, check the following table as a guide to troubleshoot theproblem. If t

113 GBcontinued on next pageMiscellaneousSymptom Cause Corrective ActionAuto focus does not work. AF switch is set to MF Set the AF switch to AF(manua

114 GBMiscellaneousSymptom Cause Corrective ActionPicture is not recorded when A card is not inserted in the Insert a card in the camera.you press the

115 GBcontinued on next pageMiscellaneousWarning IndicatorsLCD MonitorThe following warning indicators appear on the LCD monitor.Low Battery Charge In

116 GBMiscellaneousLCD PanelThe following warning indicators appear on the LCD panel.Battery IndicatorAs the battery voltage becomes low, is indicat

117 GBMiscellaneousEV IndicatorThe letters EV appear whenever EV compensation modeis on.When EV compensation is turned to +/- 0.0, the indicatordoes n

118 GBMiscellaneousError MessagesThe following messages are displayed on the camera's LCD monitor or LCD panel or in theviewfinder. Refer to lis

119 GBMiscellaneousMessage onLCD Panel or Message on LCD Monitor Meaning and Corrective Actionin ViewfinderErr12 NO ID INFO A keyword was attempted to

12 GBIntroductionTwo Frames/Second High Speed Picture Taking with Buffer MemoryLoadingEquipped with a continuous picture taking mode, the camera can t

120 GBMiscellaneousSpecificationsGeneralPower source “InfoLITHIUM” battery NP-F550 or AC poweradaptor/charger AC-VQ800 (not supplied)Power consumption

121 GBcontinued on next pageMiscellaneousLens 5× zoomf = 5.2 to 26mm (equivalent to 28 to 140 for35mm film cameras), 13 lens, 10 group, filterdiamete

122 GBMiscellaneousAccessoriesViewfinder cap (fitted on the lens, 1)Lens cap (fitted on the lens, 1)Video cable (1)Wireless remote control (1)“Memory

123 GBcontinued on next pageIndexIndexAAE-LOCK ... 37Aperture ...

124 GBIndexRReading Setting Content ... 65Remote Control ... 103Resetting Settings Content ...

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13 GBLocations and Functions of PartsLocations and Functions of PartsFrontWB1 245631 FlashThe camera has a built-in Guide Number GN10 flash. To use t

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15 GBcontinued on next pageLocations and Functions of Parts7 Access LampLights in red when a card is accessed by the camera during picture taking or p

16 GBLocations and Functions of Parts!§ Power/Mode DialSelects camera conditions when turned while the mode lock (green) is held down.• OFFTurns the p

17 GBcontinued on next pageLocations and Functions of PartsTopEVR-REVIEWAE-LOCKISOUSERSIZEQUALDRIVEWBAEISOUSSIZEQUALDRIVEWBAEA2 31!™48 705!£!¡9 61

18 GBLocations and Functions of Parts9 Mode DialPressing the shift button (top button) after it has been adjusted to the desired positionsets the pict

19 GBLocations and Functions of PartsBottom3211 Tripod HoleAttach a tripod here. Standards are as listed below.ISO Standard l=4.5mm +/- 0.2mmASA Stan

2 GBIntroductionWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit torain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

20 GBLocations and Functions of PartsLCD PanelCAM ModePLAY ModeNoteIn CAM mode, when the release button is pressed while pressing the shift button,the

21 GBLocations and Functions of PartsLCD MonitorCAM modeCAMWB-autoNo.102671344/High1234/12345PICTURE010.25EV 2000 F4.00*1 The illustration above show

22 GBLocations and Functions of PartsViewfinder 5.6 2000 WB [ ]* The EV compensation is displayed when EV Button is pressed.AE LOCKShutter speedapert

23 GBcontinued on next pagePreparationsPreparationsCharging the Battery PackCharge the battery pack using battery charger BC-V615 (supplied) or AC pow

24 GBPreparations3 Making sure the 4 mark is pointed in the rightdirection, place the battery pack in the hollow ofthe battery charger.4 Pushing the b

25 GBPreparations2 Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the4 mark (a), and open the battery cover (b).3 Insert the battery 4 mark side fir

26 GBPreparations124~93~9Setting the Time and DateThe shooting time and date are recorded automatically with information from the camera's intern

27 GBPreparations6 Set the year using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN) buttonsand then press the EXECUTE button.The month can now be set.7 Set the month, day, hour,

28 GBPreparationsPreparing the CardThe picture is saved on the PC Card inserted in the camera (not supplied) or on the “Memory Stick”.Insert the “Memo

29 GBcontinued on next pagePreparationsInserting the Card1 Slide the card cover bar lock downward (a) andopen the card cover (b).2 Insert the card in

3 GBcontinued on next pageIntroductionContentsBattery Safety Precautions ... 5Operation Precautions... 7To Maintain the Efficiency ofthe

30 GBPreparationsTo Remove the Card1 Open the card cover.2 Push the card eject button.3 Pull out the card.Initializing a CardUninitialized PC cards ca

31 GBPreparations3 Select “PC Card INIT” using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN) buttons and then press the EXECUTEbutton.CAMERA MENUCustomPC Card INITUser File Sav

32 GBPreparationsAttaching the Neck Strap BeltAttach the neck strap belt BLT-10(H) (supplied) to the camera for ease of carrying.1 Pull the belt throu

33 GBPreparations3 Attach the belt on the opposite side of the camerain the same way.Putting the Camera in a Semi-Soft CasePut the camera in semi-soft

34 GBTaking a PictureTaking a PictureTaking PicturesTaking pictures is easy with automatic focus.In this manual, taking pictures while looking through

35 GBcontinued on next pageTaking a Picture6 Center the subject on which you'd like to focus inthe center of the finder.2000 5.6EVR-REVIEWAE-LOC

36 GBTaking a Picture•CAM•PLAY•OFFMENUEXCUTEEXIT10 Turning the power/mode dial to OFF turns thepower off.NoteIf you do not operate the camera for abou

37 GBTaking a PictureLocking the FocusWhen you focus the picture by pressing the release button halfway, the focus is set at that distanceuntil you re

38 GBTaking a PictureSetting the Focus ManuallyYou can set the focus manually with this camera.There are situations in which it is better to set the f

39 GBTaking a PictureSituations in which it is better to focus manually• When the subject and its surroundings are both dark;• When the subject offers

4 GBIntroductionPlaybackRotating the Picture ... 88Viewing an Enlarged Picture ... 89Check

40 GBViewing12ViewingChecking the Picture ContentBelow are the different ways for playing back recorded pictures.• Viewing pictures in successionPictu

41 GBcontinued on next pageViewing•CAM•PLAY•OFFMENUEXCUTEEXIT3 Turn the power/mode dial to OFF to turn off thepower.NoteIf the camera is on but not op

42 GBViewing4 Select “Interval Time” using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN) buttons and then press EXECUTE.You can now set the number of seconds to displayone pictur

43 GBcontinued on next pageViewingEVR-REVIEWAE-LOCKISOUSERSIZEQUALDRIVEWBAE8 To end automatic playback, press the releasebutton halfway.Automatic play

44 GBViewing3 Rotate the shift dial to select a picture.The color of the picture you have chosen changesand information about that picture, such as da

45 GBViewingViewing Pictures on a TelevisionYou can view pictures taken with the digital still camera on a television when it is connected to theTV&ap

46 GBViewingUsing the PC Card/Parallel Port AdaptorWhen you connect the MSAC-PR1 PC card/parallel port adaptor on your computer and install theMSAC-PR

47 GBcontinued on next pageViewingInstalling the Driver1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.The “Sony MSAC-PR1 Setup” dialog box appears

48 GBViewing4 Click [Next].The “Software License Agreement” dialog box appears.5 After reading and agreeing with the terms of the Software License Agr

49 GBcontinued on next pageViewing7 Specify a program folder name and click [Next].The “Start Copying Files” dialog box appears.8 Confirm the displaye

5 GBIntroductionBattery Safety PrecautionsFollow the safety advice below to avoid leakage, internal heating, fires, explosions or accidentalingestion

50 GBViewing9 Confirm the drive name of the PC card/parallel port adaptor and click [OK].The “Setup Complete” dialog box appears.10 Click [Finish].In

51 GBViewingTaking Out the Card1 Make sure the power/access lamp is not flashing.CautionDo not take out the card when the power/access lamp is flashin

52 GBAdvanced Operations SettingsAdvanced Operations SettingsChoosing the Exposure ModeChoose the exposure mode from the choices Program AE (Program),

53 GBAdvanced Operations SettingsShutter (Shutter Speed Priority AE)When the shutter speed is fixed, the aperture isautomatically changed according to

54 GBAdvanced Operations SettingsChoosing Picture SizeChoose the picture size to be recorded during shooting from among the following: 1344 × 1024, 6

55 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations SettingsBecause the picture frame narrows in this mode,check shots with the LCD monitor. You cannotche

56 GBAdvanced Operations Settings4 Rotate the shift dial while pressing the shiftbutton. Choose a picture quality mode.CAMQUALITYSuperMiddleLowHig

57 GBAdvanced Operations SettingsChoosing the Picture Taking Brightness (EV compensation)When a exposure mode other than manual exposure (Manual) is c

58 GBAdvanced Operations SettingsAdjusting for Natural Color Tone (White Balance Adjustment)This camera comes equipped with the white balance function

59 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations Settings3Auto (Auto White Balance)This is the default. White balance isautomatically adjusted to give

6 GBIntroductionOperation PrecautionsPlaces you should not leaveyour cameraDo not operate or store your camera in placessuch as those listed below.Doi

60 GBAdvanced Operations SettingsWhen the WB indicator disappears, white balanceadjustment is complete.The camera is ready to take pictures.The white

61 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations Settings4 Rotate the shift dial while pressing the shiftbutton. Choose an ISO sensitivity.CAMISO MODE1

62 GBAdvanced Operations SettingsEVR-REVIEWAE-LOCKISOUSERSIZEQUALDRIVEWBAE3 While pressing the [r] button (SPOT light meterswitch button), turn the sh

Advanced Operations Settings63 GBResetting the Content of the SettingsResetting the modes returns the following settings to those set forth by the fac

Advanced Operations Settings64 GBSaving the Content of SettingsYou can save the content of the following settings in up to 3 user files.• mode dial se

Advanced Operations Settings65 GBcontinued on next page6 Press the EXECUTE button.The setting content is saved as a user file with thechosen file numb

Advanced Operations Settings66 GB4 While pressing the shift button, turn the shift dialto choose a user file number from No. 1 to No. 3.CAMUSER FILE__

Advanced Operations Settings67 GBcontinued on next page4 Press the EXECUTE button.The message “Add No.xxxx Folder OK?”appears. [xxxx] is the automati

Advanced Operations Settings68 GB3 Select “ID Set” using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN)buttons.CAMERA MENUCustomPC Card INITUser File SaveNew FolderID SetFile

Advanced Operations Settings69 GBcontinued on next pageIncChoose “Inc” if you want the number of thepicture to be automatically included at the end of

7 GBcontinued on next pageIntroductionTo Maintain the Efficiency of the CameraOperating and Storage PlacesTo avoid possible breakdown, do not use or s

Advanced Operations Settings70 GB•CAM•PLAY•OFFMENUEXCUTEEXIT9 If you finish inputting the keyword beforereaching the 16-letter limit, move the cursor

Advanced Operations Settings71 GB5 Press the EXECUTE button.The keyword input screen is displayed.If a keyword has already been attached to thepicture

Advanced Operations Settings72 GBChoosing a Method to Attach a File Name to a PictureWhen a picture is taken, a number from 00001-99999 is automatical

Advanced Operations Settings73 GBcontinued on next page5 Select “Memory” using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN)buttons and press the EXECUTE button.You can now chang

Advanced Operations Settings74 GB•CAM•PLAY•OFFMENUEXCUTEEXIT9 Press the EXIT button.The display on the LCD monitor returns to themenu.10 Press the EXI

Advanced Operations Settings75 GBcontinued on next page4 Press the EXECUTE button.The CUSTOM menu is displayed.CUSTOMPower Save onInterval

Advanced Operations Settings76 GBNoteYou can display the last picture taken at any timeby pressing the REVIEW button.Review TimeWhen Review is on or w

Advanced Operations Settings77 GBcontinued on next page• “Type”This item determines the type of framedisplayed on the monitor.Selecting “AE frame” sel

Advanced Operations Settings78 GB7,8• “Top”The “Top” item is used for setting the positionof the Guide 90 or Guide 0 guide line that isbisected by a c

79 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations Taking a PictureAdvanced Operations Taking a PictureShooting with the FlashUse the flash when taking pi

8 GBIntroductionPlease Read ThisTest ShootingBefore shooting, take a few test shots to make sure pictures are being taken normally.No Compensation for

80 GBAdvanced Operations Taking a Picture4 While pressing the shift button, turn the shift dialto select a flash mode.CAMFLASHOnOffExternalAutoAutoI

81 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations Taking a PictureIf the flash mode is set to Auto or On, when theflash indicator flashes, the flash is w

82 GBAdvanced Operations Taking a Picture4 Press the EXECUTE button.The WB FLASH menu is displayed.5 Select “Flash Mode” using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN)button

83 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations Taking a Picture9 Select “Start” using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN)buttons and then press EXECUTE.“WB” is displaye

84 GBAdvanced Operations Taking a Picture4 While pressing the shift button, turn the shift dialto select “Cont1” or “Cont2.”CAMDRIVE1ShotCont2Self

85 GBAdvanced Operations Taking a PictureTaking a Picture at Regular Intervals (Interval Shooting)In this mode, after pressing the release button, pic

86 GBAdvanced Operations Taking a PictureTaking a Picture with the Self-TimerIn this mode, after pressing the release button, the shutter automaticall

87 GBAdvanced Operations Taking a PictureChecking Pictures Directly After Shooting(Review Function and Histogram)When the REVIEW button is pressed dir

88 GBAdvanced Operations PlaybackAdvanced Operations PlaybackRotating the PictureYou can rotate the picture 90° clockwise or counter-clockwise, or 180

89 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations PlaybackThe picture is displayed at the angle of rotationchosen.6 Rotate the picture as described in st

9 GBIntroduction“Memory Stick” and PC CardInsert Sony “Memory Stick” MSA-8A (8MB) or MSA-4A (4MB), MSA-16A(16MB)(not supplied) into Memory Stick/PC Ca

90 GBAdvanced Operations Playback4 Press the EXECUTE button.The area of the picture to be enlarged is framedwith a green line.No.10001/000015 Select t

91 GBAdvanced Operations PlaybackNoteWhile viewing this screen, you can change thearea to be enlarged by pressing the 4(UP)/$(DOWN) buttons.•CAM•PLAY•

92 GBAdvanced Operations ErasingAdvanced Operations ErasingErasing All PicturesYou can erase all saved pictures that are no longer needed from the car

93 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations Erasing6 Press the EXECUTE buttons.Picture erasing begins.When deletion is finished, the LCD monitordis

94 GBAdvanced Operations Erasing5 Choose “Select” using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN)buttons and then press the EXECUTE button.The screen from which to choose pic

95 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations Erasing9 Press the EXECUTE button.Picture erasing begins.When deletion is finished, the LCD monitorretu

96 GBAdvanced Operations Erasing3 Select “Delete” using the 4(UP)/$(DOWN)buttons.PLAY MENURotateD.ZoomAuto PlayProtectPC Card INITID SetLCD Set

97 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations Erasing•CAM•PLAY•OFFMENUEXCUTEEXIT7 Press the EXIT button.The LCD monitor display returns to the menu.8

98 GBAdvanced Operations Erasing4 Press the EXECUTE button.The PROTECT menu is displayed.PROTECTAll onAll off1 Shot on/off5 Choose “1 Shot on/off” us

99 GBcontinued on next pageAdvanced Operations MiscellaneousAdvanced Operations MiscellaneousSetting the LCD Monitor DisplayYou can set whether or not