3-061-981-13(1)Digital StillCameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retainit for future referen
10Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/charger. STILL mode recording* STILL mode playbac
Getting started11Installing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the battery eject lever upward,
12Using the AC power adaptorUsing a car batteryUse Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).1Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.2Insert the one end o
Getting started13Setting the date and timeWhen you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears wh
14To cancel the date and time setting Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.4Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the
Getting started15Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.Notes•Insert the “Mem
16Basic operationsB RecordingRecording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch to the ri
BBBB Recording17You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 32) and pressing b on the control button. To retu
18You can adjust the angle by turning the lens part upward up to 90 degrees and downward up to 50 degrees. Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators
BBBB Recording19When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.Select (self-timer
2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 140°F (60°C), such
20Notes•The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet (0.3 m to 2.5 m).•Attaching a conversion lens (not supp
BBBB Recording21Recording moving imagesMoving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch to the ri
22Playing back still images When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control button.Notes •Y
BBBB Playback23Playing back moving images To pause playback Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the cent
24When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing t
BBBB Playback25Viewing images using a personal computerYou can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. Thi
26Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with applicati
BBBB Playback27For Windows 98 users3Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.4Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to
28“Memory Stick” •“Memory Stick” operations on your camera cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been formatted on your personal computer. •Do n
BBBB Playback29Image file storage destinations and image filesImage files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode.The meani
3The shielded interface cable recommendedin this manual must be used with thisequipment in order to comply with the limitsfor a digital device pursuan
30Advanced operationsBefore performing advanced operationsThis section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced oper
Before performing advanced operations31NoteYou cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 46). The “Advanced operations” section of
32How to change the menu settingsSome of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with
Before performing advanced operations33Menu settingsMenu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE selector. The LCD scre
34IMAGE SIZE2240×1680x1856×13921856 (3:2)1280×960640×480Selects the image size when recording still images.STILL320 (HQ)320×240x160×112Selects the MPE
Before performing advanced operations35CAMERATOOLSETUPItem Setting Description MODE selectorDIGITAL ZOOMxON Uses digital zoom. STILLOFF Does not use d
36INDEX*Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 46).DELETE3 (RETURN)**Returns to PLAY (single) mode.∗ DisplayedonlyinPLAY(single)mode.
BBBB Various recording37B Various recordingSetting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE
38Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) E-MAIL mode records a small-size (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are
BBBB Various recording39Recording text documents (TEXT)Text is recorded in black and white GIF format to provide a clearer image.1Set the MODE selecto
4For the Customers in theU.S.A. and CanadaTrial recordingBefore you record one-time events, you maywant to make a trial recording to make surethat the
40Recording images in macro1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.2Set FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL to AUTO. 3Set the zoom to W side and then press MACRO. The
BBBB Various recording41Notes•The focus mode indicator is approximate, and should be used as a reference.•The focus mode indicator is not displayed co
42 Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc. Panfocus mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject
BBBB Various recording43Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.2Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu.3
44To set the (One-push white balance) button1 Press WHT BAL repeatedly until appears.2 Place a white object such as paper under the same light cond
BBBB Various recording45Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT)1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.2Select [EFFECT] and then [P.EFFECT] from the menu
46B Various playbackPlaying back six images at once (INDEX)1Set the MODE selector to PLAY.2Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen. Six images are displayed
BBBB Various playback47Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) 1Set the MODE selector to PLAY.2Display the image to be enlarged. 3Zoom
48Rotating a still image (ROTATE)1Set the MODE selector to PLAY.2Display the image to rotate. 3Select [FILE] and then [ROTATE] from the menu.4Rotate t
BBBB Various playback49NoteThe [INTERVAL] setting time is approximate, and may vary depending on the played back image size or other factors.Viewing i
5Table of contentsIdentifying the parts ... 6Preparing the power supply ...9Setting the date and time ...
50B EditingPreventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) The - (protect) indicator appears on protected images.1Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display
BBBB Editing51Deleting images (DELETE)You cannot delete protected files. 1Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to delete.2Select [DEL
52Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)1Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image to resize.2Select [TOOL] and then [RESIZE] from
BBBB Editing531Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.2Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [SELECT] from the menu.3Select the image
54Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you h
Additional information55Additional informationPrecautionsCleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD
56•Use only the specified charger with the charging function.•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contac
Additional information57“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGateMemory Stick” and are trademarks ofSony Corporation.“MagicGate” and aretrademarks of Sony Corporat
58TroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you
Additional information59The picture is too dark.•You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.t Adjust the exposure (page 43).t A
6Getting startedIdentifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Built-in microphone Do not touch while recording.B Self-t
60Digital zoom does not function. •You cannot use digital zoom to record moving pictures.Your camera cannot play back images.•The MODE selector is set
Additional information61Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. •The camera is turned off.t Turn on the camera.•The battery level is lo
62Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list.Message MeaningNO
Additional information63Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen
64SpecificationsSystem Image device 1/1.8 type color CCD Lens 5× zoom lens f = 7.1 – 35.5 mm (38 – 190 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F
Additional information65LCD screen indicators A Battery remaining indicatorB PROGRAM AE/flash mode/flash level indicatorC White balance/EV level/sharp
66A Protect indicatorB Print mark indicatorC File nameD Recording mode indicatorE Image size indicatorF Image numberG Number of stored images in “Memo
67Additional informationIndexAA/V OUT ...49Adjusting the exposure ... 43AE (Auto Exposure) ...16Aperture priority mode ...
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Getting started7 A Zoom leverB POWER switchPOWER lampC LCD screenD LCD BACK LIGHT switchUsually set to ON. Set to OFF to save the battery if you use y
8A SpeakerB Hook for the wrist/shoulder strapC Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Yo
Getting started9Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery packYour camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FS11 battery pack* (S series).
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