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3-064-296-13(1)
Digital Still
Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-P1
Serial No. ________________________
DSC-P1
©2000 Sony Corporation
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To 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 as in
a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
For the Customers in the
U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-P1
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park
Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.
Note:
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
ion battery.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits sets out on the
EMC Directive for using connection cables
shorter than 3 meters.
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/
31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
Residential area
Business district
Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
For the Customers in CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For the Customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada
Attention for the Customers in
Europe
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
For the Customers in
Germany
“Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” and Battery
Pack
N50
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For the Customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of
the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfunction of your
camera, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility
This camera conforms with the Design
Rules for Camera File Systems universal
standard established by the JEIDA (Japan
Electronic Industries Development
Association). You cannot play back on
your camera still images recorded on other
equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/
TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that
does not conform with this universal
standard. (These models are not sold in
some areas.)
Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback
of images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the
“Memory Stick” unusable or image data
breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
Do not aim the camera at the sun
or other bright light
This may cause irrecoverable damage to
your eyes.
LCD screen, finder (only models
with a finder) and lens
The LCD screen and the finder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly
appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect
the recording in any way.
Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to
get the camera wet. If moisture
condensation occurs, refer to page 56 and
follow the instructions on how to remove it
before using the camera.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss,
always copy (back up) data to a disk.
Handling of the movable lens
This camera uses a movable lens.
Be careful not to strike or apply excessive
force to the lens portion.
When the camera is used for long
periods
Note that the camera body may become hot.
Battery pack
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE
COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE
FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN
ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT
MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
Be sure to read the following
before using your camera
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Table of contents
Identifying the parts ..............................6
Preparing the power supply ..................8
Setting the date and time ..................... 12
Inserting the “Memory Stick” .............14
B Recording
Recording still images ........................ 15
Recording moving images .................. 21
B Playback
Playing back still images ....................22
Playing back moving images .............. 23
Viewing images using a personal
computer ......................................25
Image file storage destinations and
image files ....................................30
How to use the MODE selector ..........32
How to use the control button .............32
How to change the menu settings ....... 34
Menu settings ......................................35
B Various recording
Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE) ............................39
Creating Clip Motion Files .................40
Recording still images for e-mail
(E-MAIL) ..................................... 41
Recording still images with audio files
(VOICE) ...................................... 41
Recording text documents (TEXT) ..... 42
Recording still images as
uncompressed files (TIFF) ...........42
Recording images in macro ................ 43
Using the PROGRAM AE function ....43
Adjusting the exposure
(EXPOSURE) ..............................44
Adjusting the white balance
(WHITE BALANCE) .................. 45
Recording the date and time on the still
image (DATE/TIME) ..................45
Enjoying picture effects
(P.EFFECT) .................................46
B Various playback
Playing back six images at once
(INDEX) ...................................... 47
Enlarging a part of the still image
(Zoom and trimming) ..................48
Rotating a still image (ROTATE) .......49
Playing back the images in order
(SLIDE SHOW) ...........................49
Viewing images on a TV screen ......... 50
B Editing
Preventing accidental erasure
(PROTECT) .................................51
Deleting images (DELETE) ................52
Changing the recorded still image size
(RESIZE) .....................................53
Copying images (COPY) .................... 53
Selecting still images to print
(PRINT MARK) .......................... 55
Precautions .......................................... 56
On “Memory Sticks” ..........................57
Using your camera abroad .................. 58
Troubleshooting .................................. 59
Warning and notice messages ............. 63
Self-diagnosis display .........................64
Specifications ......................................65
Display window indicators .................66
LCD screen indicators ........................ 67
Index ................................................... 69
Getting started
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Before performing advanced operations
Additional information
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Getting started
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
APOWER switch/lamp
BShutter button (15) (21)
CMODE selector (32)
DBuilt-in microphone
Do not touch while recording.
EFlash (20)
FPhotocell window for flash
Do not block while recording.
GTripod receptacle (bottom
surface)
Use a tripod with a screw length of
less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). You
will be unable to firmly secure the
camera to tripods having longer
screws, and may damage the
camera.
HFinder window
ISelf-timer/
recording lamp (only during
recording moving images)
JDisplay window
KLens
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AFinder
Self-timer/recording lamp (red)
AE lock lamp (green)
Strobe charge lamp (orange)
B (flash) button
C (MACRO) button (43)
DPROGRAM AE button (43)
EVOLUME +/– button
FLCD ON/OFF button
Set to OFF to save the battery
when using the finder.
GLCD screen
HControl button
ISpeaker
JDISPLAY button
KZoom button
LHook for wrist strap
MA/V OUT jack (50)
Audio output is monaural.
NBattery eject lever (8)
OBattery/“Memory Stick” cover
PAccess lamp (14)
QUSB jack (mini-B) (26) (27)
RJack cover
SDC IN jack (9) (11)
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Attaching the wrist strap
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Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FS11 battery pack* (S
series). You cannot use any other battery pack.
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the battery eject lever upward,
and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.
* What is “InfoLITHIUM”?
“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery
consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the
mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
1Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2Install the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment
as illustrated.
3Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Battery eject lever
Getting started
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Charging the battery pack
You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn
off your camera before charging.
After charging
Remove the AC power adaptor.
Battery remaining indicator
The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still
record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and
the operating environment.
Charging at a room temperature of 50°F to 86°F (10°C to 30°C) is recommended.
1Insert the battery pack into your camera.
2Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the
DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
3Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (mains).
The battery indicator in the display window flashes when charging begins.
When the battery indicator stops flashing, normal charge is completed. For
full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the
battery pack inserted for about one hour after normal charge is completed until
the battery remaining indicator and “FULL” is displayed alternately in the
display window.
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor
Jack cover
To the wall outlet (mains)
Battery pack (S series)
Power cord
(mains lead)
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NP-FS11 battery pack
When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the
operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the
battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take
care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-
LS1A AC power adaptor.
STILL mode recording*
STILL mode playback**
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C), 640×480 image
size and in NORMAL recording mode. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time
when you use a normally charged battery pack.
Recording at about 4-second intervals
∗∗Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals
MOVIE mode recording
Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a
temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160×112 image size. Numbers in parentheses
indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.)
NP-FS11 (supplied) 180 130
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
NP-FS11 (supplied)
Battery life (min.) Number of images
LCD screen ON 70 (65) 1300 (1200)
LCD screen OFF 90 (85) 1700 (1600)
NP-FS11 (supplied)
Battery life (min.) Number of images
LCD screen ON 105 (100) 2000 (1900)
NP-FS11 (supplied)
LCD screen OFF (min.) LCD screen ON (min.)
Continuous recording 110 (100) 85 (75)
Getting started
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Notes
The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low
temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom.
The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The figures in the table are a guide when you
continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”
“----” appears in the display window until the battery usable time is calculated.
During charging, the indicators in the display window may not appear correctly or may flash in
the following cases.
When the battery pack is not installed correctly.
When the battery pack has malfunctioned.
When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery
remaining time to appear.
If the power may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack
has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the
battery remaining indicator is correct.
Use the AC power adaptor near the wall outlet (mains). If any trouble occurs while using the
camera, immediately unplug the power cord from the wall outlet (mains) to cut off the power.
Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause
malfunction.
Do not expose the battery pack to water.
When the battery pack will not be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and
use it in PLAY mode until it completely discharges. Keep the battery pack in a cool place.
Battery life will be shorter when you record with the LCD screen ON. We recommend that you
turn the LCD screen OFF.
Using the AC power adaptor
1Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the
DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
2Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (mains).
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor
Jack cover
To the wall outlet (mains)
Power cord
(mains lead)
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Setting the date and time
When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.
1Slide the POWER switch to turn on the power.
The POWER lamp lights up.
2Press v on the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3Select [SETUP] with B on the control button,
then press the center z.
Control button
POWER switch
B
BB
B Recording
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Press LCD ON/OFF to turn off the LCD screen.
Indicators on the finder
Notes
When recording a subject closer than 3 1/4 feet (1 m), record using the LCD screen. When
recording images with the finder, the positions of the finder and the lens differ, so the recording
range may be slightly offset.
You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the menu settings.
You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen
(page 33) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording
mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with b/B on the
control button and then press the center z. You can also delete the image first by
selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and
pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with v/V on the control button and
pressing the center z.
Recording images with the finder
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)
LCD ON/OFF
Recording lamp (red)
AE lock lamp (green)
Strobe charge lamp (orange)
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The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens
portion while it is operating.
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side: About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) or more
T side: About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 43.
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3×.
Using digital zoom
The maximum zoom magnification is 6×.
Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 37).
Notes
Zoom does not work while recording moving images.
Digital zoom does not work for moving images.
Digitally zoomed images do not appear in the finder. Check these images using the LCD
screen.
Using the zoom feature
T side: for telephoto (subject appears
closer)
Zoom button
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away)
The T side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.
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The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes
when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the
(flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Each time you press the (flash), the indicator changes as follows.
(No indicator) t t t t (No indicator)
Auto red-eye reduction: The flash strobes before recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon.
Forced flash: The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
No flash: The flash does not strobe.
You can change the brightness of the flash (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings
(page 37).
Notes
The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 1 5/8 feet to 7 1/2 feet (0.5 m to
2.3 m) when set to the W side, or 1 5/8 feet to 3 7/8 feet (0.5 m to 1.2 m) when set to the T side.
Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on
individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or
other conditions.
The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
When you record images in a dark place with the camera set to (no flash), the shutter speed
becomes slow, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent shaking.
Recording images with the flash
(flash)
B
BB
B Recording
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Recording moving images
Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format.
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a
“Memory Stick.”
See pages 18 and 19.
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 67 for a detailed description of the
indicators.
Note
When shooting back-lit or other extremely bright scenes, vertical red bands may appear in the
image. This is the smear phenomenon inherent to CCD image sensors, and is not a malfunction.
The red bands can be reduced by compensating the exposure to the + side (page 44).
1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on
the “Memory Stick.”
If you press the shutter button once
The image and sound are recorded for five seconds. You can change the
recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings
(page 36).
If you hold the shutter button down
The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up
to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu setting is set to
[320 (HQ)]/[320×240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 36).
Zooming or using the self-timer, etc.
LCD screen indicators during recording
POWER switch
DISPLAY
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When 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 the center z. When you press the center z during
playback, playback is paused.
Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)]
The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 3 and 4.
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 68 for a detailed description of the indicators.
Adjusting the volume
LCD screen indicators during moving image playback
B
BB
B Playback
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Viewing images using a personal
computer
You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to
e-mail. This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing
images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your
personal computer and application software.
Note
Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications
that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer.
Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion):JPEG format
Moving images/audio: MPEG format
Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format
TEXT mode, Clip Motion: GIF format
Recommended Windows environment
OS: Microsoft Windows98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from:
Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or
Windows 98 to Windows 98SE;
Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 95 to
Windows 2000
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Recommended Macintosh environment
Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models.
iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive
iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Notes
Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect
two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the
USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub.
Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some equipment may
not operate.
Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned
above.
Recommended computer environment
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Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to
the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for
viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera.
For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 users
Notes
Be sure to perform the procedure up to step 4 in the condition without the camera connected to
your personal computer.
In step 7, make sure that a “Memory Stick” is inserted in your camera. Otherwise, you will be
unable to install the USB driver.
Installing the USB driver
1Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to load.
Do not connect the USB cable to your personal computer yet.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer.
The application software screen appears.
3Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE, Windows
2000”.
USB driver installation starts.
4Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.
Some personal computers may restart at this point.
5Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera with the USB
connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB
cable.
6Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, connect the AC power
adaptor and turn on your camera.
“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set
to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the
camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.
7Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard
recognize the hardware.
The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are
installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
to the USB connector
Personal computer USB cable
Push in until the
connector clicks
into place
to the USB jack
(mini-B)
B
BB
B Playback
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For Macintosh users
For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 users
1Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer.
3Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.
4Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open
the window.
5Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to
the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag
and drop).
Sony USB Driver
Sony USB Shim
6When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click
“OK.”
7Restart your personal computer.
Viewing images
1Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows
to load.
2Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack (mini-B) on the
camera and the other end to the USB connector on your personal
computer.
3Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, and connect the AC
power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains).
to the USB connector
Personal computer USB cable
Push in until the
connector clicks
into place
to the USB jack
(mini-B)
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When using Windows 2000, the following procedures are recommended when
disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory
Stick” from the camera while it is connected to your personal computer.
4Turn on the power of your camera.
“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
5Open “My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly
recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”)
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
6Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the
folder.
For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and
image files” (page 30).
*Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is
recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the
image and sound may break off.
For Windows 2000 users
1Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task
tray.
2When the message appears comfirming the safe removal of the
hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”.
Desired file type Double-click in this order
Still image “Dcim” folder t“100msdcf” folder tImage file
Moving image* “Mssony” folder t“Moml0001” folder tImage file*
Audio* “Mssony” folder t“Momlv100” folder tAudio file*
Clip Motion
image “Dcim” folder t“100msdcf” folder tImage file
E-mail image
TIFF image
(uncompressed)
“Mssony” folder t“Imcif100” folder tImage file
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Advanced operations
Before performing advanced
operations
This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for
“Advanced operations”.
How to use the MODE selector
The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or to play
back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your
camera.
How to use the control button
The control button is used to select the indicators, images and menus appearing on
the LCD screen of your camera. The operation methods that are frequently used for
“Advanced operations” are described below.
PLAY
STILL
MOVIE
PLAY: To play back or edit
images
STILL: To record still images,
voice memos and Clip
Motion images
MOVIE: To record moving images
Select Enter (OK)
Before performing advanced operations
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Note
You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 47).
The “Advanced operations” section of this manual refers to selecting and
entering items by the above procedure as “Select [(item name)].”
Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen
Selecting items and images on the LCD screen
1Press v/V/b/B on the
control button to select the
item you want to set or the
image you want to display.
The color of the selected item or
the border of the selected image
changes from blue to yellow.
2Press the center z to enter
the item.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute
each function.
Press v to display the menu bar
on the LCD screen.
Press V to clear the menu bar
from the LCD screen. Menu bar
Before performing advanced operations
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CAMERA
TOOL
SETUP
Item Setting Description MODE
selector
DIGITAL
ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom. STILL
OFF Does not use digital zoom.
SHARPNESS
+2 to –2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
appears on the LCD screen except
when set to 0.
STILL
WHITE
BALANCE IN DOOR
OUT DOOR
HOLD
xAUTO
Sets the white balance (page 45). MOVIE
STILL
FLASH
LEVEL HIGH Makes the flash level higher than
normal. STILL
xNORMAL Normal setting.
LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal.
EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to
–2.0 EV Adjusts the exposure. MOVIE
STILL
Item Setting Description MODE
selector
COPY OK Copies an image (page 53). PLAY
CANCEL Cancels copying of the image.
RESIZE
(in single
mode only)
2048×1536
1600×1200
1280×960
640×480
CANCEL
Changes the recorded still image size
(page 53). PLAY
Item Setting Description MODE
selector
DEMO xON/STBY
OFF Displayed only when you use the AC
power adaptor in MOVIE or STILL
mode. When ON is selected, a
demonstration will start if you do not
operate your camera for about
10 minutes. To stop the demonstration,
turn off your camera. Select ON to make
the demonstration appear again.
MOVIE
STILL
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INDEX*
Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 47).
DELETE
3 (RETURN)**
Returns to PLAY (single) mode.
Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode.
∗∗Displayed only in PLAY (INDEX) mode.
VIDEO
OUT NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC
mode (North American countries, Japan,
etc.).
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL
mode (European countries, etc.).
/
LANGUAGE
xENGLISH Displays the menu items in English. MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.
CLOCK
SET Sets the date and time (page 12). MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
BEEP SHUTTER Turns off the beep only. (The shutter
sound is heard when you press the
shutter button.)
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
xON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when
you press the control button/shutter
button).
OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
LCD
BRIGHT Adjusts the LCD screen brightness
using the +/– buttons on the LCD
screen. This has no effect on the
recorded images.
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
Setting Description MODE selector
OK Deletes the displayed image. PLAY
CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.
Item Setting Description MODE
selector
B
BB
B Various recording
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B
Various recording
Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE)
1Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL.
2Select [FILE] and then
[IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.
3Select the desired image
size.
Still image sizes
2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*,
1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480
The image is recorded in 3:2
(horizontal : vertical) size to match
the printing paper size ratio of 3:2.
Moving image sizes
320 (HQ*), 320×240, 160×112
High Quality mode
1
2,3
The number of images or the time
that you can record on a Memory
Stick (8 MB):
When [REC MODE] is set to
[NORMAL].
∗∗Numbers in parentheses indicate the
maximum recording time during
continuous recording.
Image size Number of images or
time*
2048×1536 Approx. 5
2048 (3:2) Approx. 5
1600×1200 Approx. 8
1280×960 Approx. 12
640×480 Approx. 118
320 (HQ) Approx. 20 (15**) sec.
320×240 Approx. 80 (15**) sec.
160×112 Approx. 320 (60**) sec.
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Creating Clip Motion
Files
Clip Motion is an animation function
that plays back still images in
succession. Clip Motion images are
played back on this camera at
approximately 0.5 s intervals. The
images are stored in GIF format, which
is convenient for creating home pages
or attaching images to e-mail.
1Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
2Select [FILE] and then [CLIP
MOTION] from the menu.
3Select the desired mode.
160×120 (NORMAL)
Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can
be recorded.
This is suitable for use on home
pages, etc.
80×72 (MOBILE)
Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can
be recorded.
This is suitable for use with
portable data terminals.
CANCEL
This cancels the creation of Clip
Motion.
1
2,3
4,5
4Record the image for the first
frame.
5Record the image for the next
frame.
Image recording can be repeated
up to the maximum number of
recordable frames.
The frame images are
automatically recorded on the
“Memory Stick” when you select
[FINISH] or after recording the
maximum number of frames.
To stop Clip Motion creation
Select [RETURN] after step 3.
Note that if you record even one frame,
you cannot stop Clip Motion creation.
The number of Clip Motion frames
that you can record on a Memory
Stick (8 MB):
When recording 10 frames per Clip
Motion file
Notes
Reading and writing data takes more time
than normal image recording.
Due to the limitations of the GIF format,
the number of colors for Clip Motion
images is reduced to 256 colors or less.
Therefore, the picture quality may
deteriorate for some images.
The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode,
so the picture quality deteriorates.
GIF files not created on this camera may
not be displayed correctly.
Image size Number of images
160×120
(NORMAL) Approx. 40*
80×72
(MOBILE) Approx. 800
B
BB
B Various recording
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Recording 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
convenient for e-mail transmission, etc.
1Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
2Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [E-MAIL] from the
menu.
3Record the image.
The number of images that you can
record on a Memory Stick (8 MB)
in E-MAIL mode:
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Image size Number of images
2048×1536 Approx. 4
2048 (3:2) Approx. 4
1600×1200 Approx. 8
1280×960 Approx. 12
640×480 Approx. 95
1
2
3
Recording still
images with audio
files (VOICE)
1Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
2Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [VOICE] from the
menu.
3Record the image.
If you press and release the shutter
button, sound is recorded for
5 seconds.
If you hold down the shutter
button, sound is recorded until you
release the shutter button for up to
40 seconds.
The number of images that you can
record on a Memory Stick (8 MB)
in VOICE mode (when recording
sound for five seconds):
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Image size Number of images
2048×1536 Approx. 4
2048 (3:2) Approx. 4
1600×1200 Approx. 7
1280×960 Approx. 11
640×480 Approx. 56
1
2
3
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Recording text
documents (TEXT)
Text is recorded in black and white
GIF format to provide a clearer image.
1Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
2Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [TEXT] from the
menu.
3Record the image.
The number of images that you can
record on a Memory Stick (8 MB)
in TEXT mode:
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Notes
If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you
may be unable to record a clear image.
Writing and reading data takes more time
than in normal recording.
Image size Number of images
2048×1536 Approx. 15 to 125
2048 (3:2) Approx. 17 to 137
1600×1200 Approx. 25 to 173
1280×960 Approx. 40 to 228
640×480 Approx. 160 to 727
1
2
3
Recording still
images as
uncompressed files
(TIFF)
This mode simultaneously records still
images in both TIFF format
(uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed).
1Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
2Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [TIFF] from the
menu.
3Record the image.
The number of images that you can
record on a Memory Stick
(16 MB) in TIFF mode:
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Notes
JPEG images are recorded in the image
size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu.
TIFF images are recorded in [2048×1536]
size other than when [2048 (3:2)] is
selected.
Writing data takes more time than in
normal recording.
The supplied “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
does not have sufficient capacity to record
uncompressed images.
Image size Number of images
2048×1536 Approx. 1
2048 (3:2) Approx. 1
1
2
3
B
BB
B Various recording
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Adjusting the white
balance (WHITE
BALANCE)
Normally the white balance is
automatically adjusted.
1Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL.
2Select [CAMERA] and then
[WHITE BALANCE] from the
menu.
3Select the desired white
balance setting.
IN DOOR (n)
Places where the lighting
condition changes quickly
Under bright lighting such as
photography studios
Under sodium or mercury lamps
OUT DOOR ( )
Recording a sunrise/sunset, night
scene, neon signs, or fireworks
HOLD
Holds the white balance adjusted
status
AUTO (No indicator)
Adjusts the white balance
automatically
To reactivate auto
adjustment
Select [AUTO] in step 3.
Note
Select [AUTO] when recording under
fluorescent lighting.
1
2,3
Recording the date
and time on the still
image (DATE/TIME)
1Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
2Select [EFFECT] and then
[DATE/TIME] from the menu.
3Select the date and time
setting.
DAY&TIME
The date, hour and minutes are
imposed onto the image.
DATE
The year, month and day are
imposed onto the image.
OFF
The date and time are not imposed
onto the image.
4Record the image.
The date and time are not
displayed during recording.
The date and time are displayed
when playing back images.
Notes
If you select [DATE] in step 3, the date is
imposed onto the image in the order selected
with “Setting the date and time” (page 12).
The date and time are not imposed onto
Clip Motion images.
B
BB
B Editing
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Selecting 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
have images printed at a shop that
conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) standard.
1Set the MODE selector to
PLAY and display the image
you want to print.
2Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
and then [ON] from the menu.
The (print) mark is displayed
on the image.
To unmark the print mark
Select [OFF] in step 2.
1Set the MODE selector to
PLAY, then display the INDEX
screen.
2Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
and then [SELECT] from the
menu.
3Select the images to mark
with the control button.
In single mode
In INDEX mode
1
1,2,3,4
4Select [ENTER].
of the selected images change
from green to white.
To unmark selected print
marks
Select the images to unmark in step 3
with the control button, then select
[ENTER].
To unmark all the print
marks
Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
[ALL] and then [OFF] from the menu.
of all images are unmarked.
Notes
You cannot mark moving images, Clip
Motion images or images recorded in
TEXT mode.
If you mark an image recorded in TIFF
mode with a print mark, only the
uncompressed image is printed, and the
JPEG image recorded at the same time is
not printed.
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Additional information
Precautions
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning
cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit
(not supplied) 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 dry. Do not use any type of solvent
such as thinner, alcohol or benzene as this
may damage the finish or the casing.
After using your camera at the
seashore or other dusty locations
Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the
salty air may corrode the metal fittings or
dust may enter the inside of your camera,
causing a malfunction.
Your camera is designed for use between the
temperatures of 32°F and 104°F (0°C and
40°C). Recording in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. Should this occur, the
camera will not operate properly.
Moisture condensation occurs
easily when:
The camera is brought from a cold location
such as a ski slope into a warmly heated
room.
The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
On cleaning
Note on operating
temperature
On moisture condensation
How to prevent moisture
condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold place
to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic
bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the
new location over a period of time (about an
hour).
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to record with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be unable
to record clear images.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet
(mains) when you are not using the unit for
a long time.
To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
pull it out by the plug. Never pull the
power cord (mains lead) itself.
Do not operate the unit with a damaged
cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
Do not bend the power cord (mains lead)
forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This
will damage the cord and may cause fire or
electrical shock.
Prevent metallic objects from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short
may occur and the unit may be damaged.
Always keep metal contacts clean.
Do not disassemble the unit.
Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the
unit.
While the unit is in use, particularly during
charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM reception and
video operation are disturbed.
The unit becomes warm during use. This is
not a malfunction.
Do not place the unit in locations that are:
Extremely hot or cold
Dusty or dirty
Very humid
Vibrating
On AC power adaptor
Additional information
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Use only the specified charger with the
charging function.
To prevent accident from a short circuit, do
not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
Keep the battery pack away from fire.
Never expose the battery pack to
temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as
in a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
Keep the battery pack dry.
Do not expose the battery pack to any
mechanical shock.
Do not disassemble nor modify the battery
pack.
Install the battery pack to the camera
securely.
Charging while some capacity remains
does not affect the original battery
capacity.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camera
and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
This camera has an internal rechargeable
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of whether
the power is on or off. This rechargeable
button battery is constantly 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 half a year it
becomes completely discharged. In this
case, be sure to charge this rechargeable
button battery before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
Charging method
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains)
with the AC power adaptor, or install a
charged battery pack, and leave the camera
for 24 hours or more with the POWER
switch set to OFF.
On battery pack
On internal rechargeable
button battery
On “Memory Sticks”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
“Memory Stick” is specially designed for
exchanging and sharing digital data among
“Memory Stick” compatible products.
Because it is removable, “Memory Stick”
can also be used for external data storage.
There are two types of “Memory Sticks”:
general “Memory Sticks” and “MagicGate
Memory Sticks” that are equipped with the
MagicGate* copyright protection
technology.
You can use both types of “Memory Stick”
with your camera. However, because your
camera does not support the MagicGate
standards, data recorded with your camera is
not subject to MagicGate copyright
protection.
MagicGate is copyright protection
technology that uses encryption
technology.
Notes
Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while
reading or writing data.
Data may be damaged if:
you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn
off your camera while reading or
writing data.
you use the “Memory Stick” in a
location subject to the effects of static
electricity or noise.
Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
When you carry or store the “Memory
Stick,” put it in its supplied case.
Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory
Stick.”
Do not disassemble or modify the
“Memory Stick.”
Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get
wet.
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A file error occurs when
you play back a file. The image size is larger than 2048×1536.
tReduce the image size on your computer to
2048×1536 or smaller so that it can be played
back on this camera.
The PROGRAM AE
function does not work. The camera is set to text mode.
tCancel text mode (page 42).
The LCD screen freezes
momentarily. This is a characteristic of the system and is not a
malfunction.
The picture is
monochrome (black and
white).
The camera is set to TEXT mode.
tCancel TEXT mode (page 42).
P.EFFECT is set to B&W mode.
tCancel B&W mode (page 46).
Your personal computer
does not recognize your
camera.
The camera is turned off.
tTurn on the camera.
The battery level is low.
tUse the AC power adaptor (page 11).
The USB cable is not connected firmly.
tDisconnect the USB cable, and connect it again
firmly. Make sure that “PC MODE” is displayed
on the LCD screen (page 26).
The USB connectors on your personal computer are
connected to other equipment besides the keyboard,
the mouse, and your camera.
tDisconnect the USB cables except for the ones
connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your
camera.
The lens does not retract
even when the power is
turned off.
The battery is discharged.
tReplace it with a fully charged battery or use the
AC power adaptor.
Symptom Cause and/or Solution
Additional information
63
Warning and notice messages
Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions
in the following list.
Message Meaning
NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick” has been inserted.
SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again.
MEMORY STICK ERROR The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be
used with your camera, or the “Memory
Stick” is damaged or not inserted correctly.
FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the “Memory Stick.”
MEMORY STICK LOCKED The write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick” is set to the LOCK position.
NO MEMORY SPACE The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is full,
and you cannot record or copy images.
NO FILE No image has been recorded on the
“Memory Stick.”
FILE ERROR An error occurred while playing back the
image.
FILE PROTECT The image is protected against erasure.
for “InfoLITHIUM” battery only The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM”
type.
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY The images you want to copy are too big to
copy with your camera.
COPY ERROR Copying was not performed correctly, or
the “Memory Stick” was removed during
copying.
DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same name already
exists.
IMAGE SIZE OVER You are playing back an image of a size that
cannot be played back with your camera.
INVALID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was created
on equipment other than your camera.
EThe battery level is low or zero.
-The image is protected.
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