Duplication, edition, or printing of a CD, TV programs, copyrighted materials such as pictures or publications, or any other materials except for your own recording or creation is limited to private or domestic use only. Unless you hold copyright or have permission of copyright holders for the materials to be duplicated, use of those materials beyond this limit may infringe the provisions of the copyright law and be subject to the copyright holders claim for damages. When using photo images with this printer, pay special attention not to infringe the provisions of the copyright law. Any unauthorized use or modification of others portrait may also infringe their rights. For some demonstrations, performances, or exhibits, photography may be forbidden.
On trademarks and copyrights
VAIO is the trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. , MagicGate Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO and Memory StickROMare trademarks of Sony Corporation. MagicGate is the trademark of Sony Corporation. The raster process of true type fonts is based on the FreeType Team software. This software is based in part on the work of the independent JPEG Group. Libtiff Copyright 1998-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc. Lib png Copyright 1995, 1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc. Copyright 1996, 1997 Andreas Dilger Copyright 1998, 1999 Glenn RandersPehrson Zlib 1995- 2002 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler This product uses Exif Toolkit For Windows Ver.2.4 (Copyright 1998 FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD. All rights reserved). Exif is the exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras specified by the JEIDA (Japan Electronics Industrial Development Association). All other companies and product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Backup recommendations

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the printer, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your data.

Information

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

Notice for users

Program 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation 2004 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. By breaking the seal of the envelope of the CDROM package, you accept all the terms and conditions of this agreement. If you do not accept these terms and conditions, please return this disk envelope unopened, along with the rest of the package, immediately to the dealer where you obtained it. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

Table of contents

Overview.. 6
What you can do with this printer. 6 Operation flows.. 8 Features.. 9
1 Checking the contents of the package.. Preparing the printing pack (not supplied)... 12
Sizes of print paper.. 12 Optional printing packs.. 12
3 Loading the print cartridge. Inserting the print paper.. 15
Printing using a TV monitor (MONITOR OUT mode)

Connections.. 18

Connecting to a TV monitor. 18 Connecting the AC power cord. 19

User Registration

To receive customer services, complete and return the registration card included in your package. Any design data such as sample pictures provided in this software cannot be modified or duplicated except for the purpose of personal use. Any unauthorized duplication of this software is prohibited under copyright law. Please note that unauthorized duplication or modification of others portraits or copyrighted work could infringe the rights reserved by right holders.
Inserting a memory card.. 19
Inserting a Memory Stick. 19 Inserting a CompactFlash card.. 20
Displaying the images on a TV monitor.. 20 Basic printing operations.. 22
Printing a selected image. 22 Printing multiple images. 24 AUTO printing (INDEX/DPOF/ALL). 27

Editing an image.. 30

Displaying the EDIT menu. 31 Editing an image.. 32 Saving and printing the edited image. 40
Making various prints (Creative Print). 42
Displaying the Creative Print menu.. 43 Making a Creative print.. 43 Saving and printing a Creative print image.. 58
Installing the software. 85
System requirements. 85 Installing the printer driver.. 87 Installing the PictureGear Studio. 92
Changing the print settings (SET UP). 60 Changing the printer preferences (OPTION).. 63 Viewing a slideshow.. 65 Deleting images. 67
Deleting selected images.. 67 Formatting a Memory Stick. 69
Printing photos from the PictureGear Studio.. 96
Printing from other application software.. 102
If trouble occurs.. 104 If an error message appears.. 120 If paper jams.. 124 Cleaning the inside of the printer. 124

Red-eye reduction and other adjustments (MONITOR OUT/PC modes only, page 35)
You can adjust an image to reduce the red-eye phenomenon that may occur when the subject was shot with flash. Adjustments of brightness, hue, and other elements of picture quality are also possible.
* Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital cameras) Print is a global standard for digital photo printing. A digital camera supporting Exif Print stores data relevant to the shooting conditions as each shot is taken. The printer utilises the Exif Print data stored in each image file to ensure the printed result matches the original shot as closely as possible.
x Convenient printing operations High-speed CPU enabling quick adjustment and printing
The printer employs a high-speed CPU, which allows you to process, preview, and print an image quickly.
A wide variety of image filters (MONITOR OUT mode only, page 34)
A variety of image processing functions allows you to add a special effect to the picture to produce sepia, monochrome, or paint effects. By applying the GUI 3D engine to the printing data process, you can enjoy the look of a fish-eye filter or other interesting 3D print effects.
3D animation interface (MONITOR OUT mode only)
The printers 3D animation interface will allow you to figure out the next step easily, learn what the icon or cursor means, and enjoy operating the printer.
Slideshow feature (MONITOR OUT mode only, page 65)
You can view a slide show of the images on the memory card. You can also print the image displayed on the monitor.
Paper tray allowing bulk printing of 25/30 sheets (page 15)
With the supplied paper tray, you can print up to 25 sheets for Post Card size and 30 sheets for 3.5 x 5 inch size or Small size print paper, at one time.
PictBridge-compliant** (page 81)
The printer supports the PictBridge standard, so that you can print an image easily from a PictBridge-compliant digital camera.
x Versatile of printing A choice of print sizes (page 12)
You can select from Post Card size, 3.5 x 5 inch size, and Small size prints.
Windows PC support with a convenient USB connection (page 85)
By connecting the printer to your computer via a USB connector and installing the supplied printer driver, you can print images from your computer.
Border or borderless prints (page 61)
You can select a borderless or border print for the Post Card and 3.5 x 5 inch size prints.
A choice of print finish (page 61)
You can select from either glossy or texture print finish.
** PictBridge is a standard that allows you to connect a digital camera directly to a printer without a PC, enabling direct printing on the spot.

Video connecting cable (supplied)

Connections

Connecting to a TV monitor
Connect the VIDEO OUT (output) connector of the printer to the video input of a TV monitor.
Notes Before making connections, unplug the AC power cord of the printer and turn off a TV monitor. When you do not use the supplied video connecting cable, use a commercially available video connecting cable shorter than 3 m.
Connecting the AC power cord
After you have made the connections, connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red.

Inserting a memory card

Inserting a Memory Stick
To print an image stored on a Memory Stick, insert it into the Memory Stick slot until it clicks into place. For the varieties of Memory Stick that you can use with the printer, see page 127.

To the wall outlet

AC power cord
Access indicator flashes while the printer is on. Insert it so that the b mark is on the upper left corner.
Note The AC power cord in the above illustration is for 120 V AC only. The plug shape of the AC power cord for 100 to 240 V is different.
To eject a Memory Stick Push the Memory Stick lightly into the insertion slot. After the Memory Stick pops back out, remove it slowly.
Notes When using a Memory Stick Duo, be sure to use the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Do not attempt to insert a Memory Stick forcibly into or out of the slot. If you do so, the Memory Stick or the printer may be damaged.
Inserting a CompactFlash card
To print an image stored on a CompactFlash card, insert the CompactFlash card into the CompactFlash card slot until it clicks into place. For the varieties of CompactFlash card that you can use with the printer, see page 130.
Access indicator flashes while the printer is on. Insert it with the wider side facing the printer. Eject button
Displaying the images on a TV monitor
This section explains how to display the images of the memory card on a TV monitor.

Turn on the printer.

The ON/STANDBY indicator of the printer lights in green.
To eject a CompactFlash card Press the CompactFlash card eject button. After the card pops back out, remove it slowly.
Note Do not attempt to insert a CompactFlash forcibly into or out of the slot. If you do so, the CompactFlash or the printer may be damaged. On using the memory card To avoid potential loss of data, make a backup copy of the contents of the memory card. We cannot compensate for any damage to or loss of data. Check the memory card and insert it in the correct direction. If a memory card is forcibly inserted in the wrong direction, the memory card and its slot may be damaged.
Turn on a TV monitor and set its input selector to VIDEO. Make sure that the MONITOR OUT indicator lights.
If not, press MONITOR OUT to turn on the indicator to select the MONITOR OUT mode.
Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the memory card containing the images that you want to print.

Printing of the images selected with orange frames starts.
Notes Do not remove the memory card while the access indicator is flashing; the memory card or printer may be damaged. Never move or turn off the printer while it is printing; the print cartridge or paper may become stuck. If this happens, turn the printer off and then on, and resume printing from step 1 on page 24.

To stop printing

Press CANCEL. When you are printing multiple copies, the next printing after the one currently printing will be cancelled.
AUTO printing (INDEX/DPOF/ ALL)
AUTO (automatic) printing allows you to print multiple images stored on the Memory Stick or a CompactFlash card at one time. The printer provides the following three AUTO printing methods: INDEX printing You can print a list (index) of all the images contained in the Memory Stick or CompactFlash card in split panes, which allows you to check the contents of the memory card easily. The number of split panes on a sheet will be calculated automatically. Images are printed with their corresponding image numbers.

Image number

ALL images printing You can print all the images stored in the Memory Stick or CompactFlash card at one time. The images are printed one by one in the order of their image numbers.
Notes For how to preset images for printing, see the manual of your digital camera. Some types of digital camera do not support the DPOF function, or the printer may not support some of the functions of the digital camera.
Press AUTO PRINT repeatedly to display INDEX, DPOF, or ALL on the TV monitor.
Date (If Date Print is on.)
DPOF preset image printing The images which are DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) preset for printing are displayed with the print ) in the image list. You can mark ( print those images at one time. The images are printed with the preset number of copies in the order they were displayed.
To make an index print: INDEX All the images are selected with orange frames.

INDEX indication

To print DPOF-preset images: DPOF Only the DPOF-preset images are displayed with orange frames, each with the preset print quantity.

DPOF indication

To cancel selection (except for the DPOF printing)
Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to move the yellow frame (cursor) to the image of which you want to cancel selection in the image list and press CANCEL.

The adjustment takes effect.
To reset the adjustment Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select Reset and then press ENTER. The image resets to the status before the adjustment is added.

The filter takes effect.

Reducing the red-eye phenomenon
You can reduce the red-eye phenomenon of a subject shot using a flash.
Adjust the position and size of the adjustment frame.
Make the red-eye reduction adjustment for the right and left eyes separately.
To move the adjustment frame
1 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select (Position) and press ENTER. 2 Move the frame with the arrow (B/b/V/v) button. The frame moves in the selected direction.

Moves the frame.

If you perform editions such as enlarging, reducing the size of, rotating or moving an image after the red-eye reduction adjustment, the red-eye reduction may not take effect. Perform the red-eye reduction after these editorial operations.
Display the EDIT menu (page 31). Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) (Red-eye button to select reduction) and then press ENTER.
The adjustment frame appears on the image, which indicates the range for red-eye reduction adjustment.

Adjustment frame

3 Press ENTER. The frame is fixed in the current position.
To adjust the size of the adjustment frame
Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select (Enlarge) or (Reduce) and press ENTER.
Each time you press ENTER, the frame becomes larger or smaller.
Enlarge/reduce the size of the frame
Press ENTER to execute the red-eye reduction adjustment.
The adjustment takes place.
To reset the adjustment Press CANCEL in step 5. The red-eye reduction is canceled and the window of step 2 is displayed.

Superimposing characters

You can enter up to 5 lines of characters to be superimposed on an image.
Tip Make the size of the adjustment frame two to seven times as large as the eye size. Note Make sure to perform the red-eye reduction adjustment for the right and left eye separately.
Display the EDIT menu (page 31). Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select (Text) and then press ENTER.
The keyboard is displayed.
Current line number Character input box
Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select Execute and press ENTER.
The range of red-eye reduction adjustment is enlarged.

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and print your Creative print.
For details, see page 58.
2 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select the desired stamp, then press ENTER. The window used for adjusting the stamp size and position is displayed.
3 Adjust the size and position of the stamp. For information on adjustment, see step 8 on page 45.
To cancel the operation Press CANCEL. The window of the previous step is displayed.
2 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select the desired message, then press ENTER. The character color selection window is displayed.
4 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select Execute and then press ENTER. The selected stamp is pasted on the image. x Adding a message 1 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select (Message) and press ENTER. The message selection window is displayed. 3 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select the desired color and then press ENTER. The window used for adjusting the message size and position is displayed.
4 Adjust the size and position of the message. For information on adjustment, see step 8 on page 45. 5 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select Execute and then press ENTER. The selected message is pasted on the image.
x Adding a calendar 1 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select (Calendar) and press ENTER. The window used for selecting a calendar type is displayed.
3 Set the calendar. Press the arrow (V/v) button to select the following items and then press the arrow (B/b) to select an option. Item Procedures
Start Month Set the first month and the year starting the calendar. Press the arrow (B/b) to select the month or year and press the arrow (V/ v) button to set the number. Press ENTER. Start Day Set the day of the week (placed furthest left in the calendar). Press the arrow (B/b) button to select Sunday or Monday. Then press ENTER. Color of Day Set the color of Sunday and Saturday to be displayed in the calendar. Press the arrow (b) button and then the arrow (V/v) button to select the desired color for Sunday and Saturday. Then press ENTER.
2 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select the desired calendar type and press ENTER. The calendar setting window is displayed.
4 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select Execute and then press ENTER. The window used for adjusting the calendar size and position is displayed.

Making split images

You can make a print with 2-split, 4-split, 9split, 13-split, or 16split images.

Image area

Display the Creative Print menu (page 43). Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select Split Image, then press ENTER.
Tip You can select and set each area in any order.
The split image templates are displayed.
Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select the desired area and press ENTER.
When you have selected a template with frames (a 9-split Small size template), the window for selecting a frame is displayed. In other cases, the window for selecting an image shown in step 6 is displayed.
When you select Small size
Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select the desired frame that you wan to add to an image, then press ENTER.
If you do not want to use any frame, select No Frame. The image list is displayed.
Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select the desired image, and then press ENTER.
The window used for adjusting the image position is displayed.
The preview image is displayed.
10 Check the preview, then save
Saving and printing a Creative print image

Saving a Creative print

After you finish making a Creative print, you can save the image with a new file number.
Exiting the Creative Print menu
Press MENU in the middle of the operations and select Creative Print Complete. Display the preview image and then press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select Exit and press ENTER. The dialog box for saving an image may be displayed. To save an edited image, follow the steps in Saving a Creative print.
Changing the print settings (SET UP)
The SET UP menu allows you to change various print settings listed on pages 61 and 62. Buttons to be used in this section
Press the arrow (B/b) button to select (SET UP) and then press ENTER.
The SET UP menu is displayed.

Cursor SET UP menu

MENU ENTER Arrow (B/b/ V/v) button CANCEL
Note Setting items which cannot be changed are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.
SET UP menu icon Menu bar
Press the arrow (V/v) button to select the desired setting item, press the arrow (B/b) button to change the option, and then press ENTER.

The SLIDESHOW menu is displayed.

Cursor SLIDESHOW menu

Menu bar SLIDESHOW menu icon
Press the arrow (V/v) button to select Switch, press the arrow (B/b) button to select Automatic to switch images automatically, or Manual to switch them manually, and then press ENTER. Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to select Execute, then press ENTER.
When Automatic is selected: The images in the Memory Stick or CompactFlash card are displayed automatically one after another.
When Manual is selected: The image with the cursor in the image list is displayed. To switch images, press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button. The image to the left, right, above, or below the current image in the image list will be displayed. To stop slideshow
Press CANCEL. Notes Depending on the image, it may take time to be displayed. You cannot display the images that are not displayed as thumbnails because they are damaged or for some other reason.
Printing a displayed image
While playing the slideshow manually, you can print a displayed image.

Deleting images

You can delete images in the Memory Stick or CompactFlash card. You can also format the Memory Stick.
Notes During deleting or formatting, do not turn off the printer or remove the Memory Stick or CompactFlash card from the insertion slot. The Memory Stick or CompactFlash card may be damaged. An image, once deleted, will be lost forever. Before deleting an image, doublecheck that it is the right one. When formatting a Memory Stick, all the files including the image files will be deleted. You cannot format a CompactFlash card.
Menu bar DELETE/FORMAT menu icon
Press the arrow (B/b) button to select (DELETE/FORMAT) and then press ENTER.
The DELETE/FORMAT menu is displayed.
Cursor DELETE/FORMAT menu

Deleting selected images

You can select and delete images on a Memory Stick or CompactFlash card. Buttons to be used in this section
Press the arrow (V/v) button to select Delete Image and press ENTER.
The image list is displayed. A trash icon is displayed on the image selected with the cursor before you pressed MENU in step 1.

Trash icon

The selected image is deleted. To delete other images, repeat steps 4 through 6.
Notes When you delete an image with the associated file indication ( ), the associated motion or e-mail file will be also deleted. You cannot delete the protected image with the protect indication ( ).
Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) button to move the trash icon to the image you want to delete, then press ENTER. Press ENTER.
A confirmation dialog box is displayed.
Formatting a Memory Stick
You can format a Memory Stick.

Searching for an image

You can search a Memory Stick or CompactFlash card for an image by file number or date. Buttons to be used in this section

Exif Print Check it to adjust and print an image shot with a Exif Print (Exif 2.2)-compliant digital camera. The printer driver uses the color conversion and Exif shooting data to adjust the image. This option is effective only with PictureGear Studio. Red-eye reduction Check it to automatically reduce the red-eye phenomenon of the subject shot by using a flash light. Notes When you check this option, make sure to select Preview to display the preview image before printing and check that the red-eye reduction has been correctly processed to the image. Red-eye phenomenon will be detected automatically, and it may not be corrected. Red-eye reduction is enabled only when you have installed the software from Setup.exe in the supplied CD-ROM. For the details see the Readme.txt.
Print settings Adjusts the color elements and sharpness. R:Adjusts the red and blue elements. The higher you set the level, the ore reddish the picture becomes as if it receives red light. The lower you set the level, the darker the picture becomes as if light blue is added. G:Adjusts the green and purple elements. The higher you set the level, the more greenish the picture becomes as if it receives green light. The lower you set the level, the darker the picture becomes as if red purple is added. B:Adjusts the blue and yellow elements. The higher you set the level, the more bluish the picture becomes as if it receives blue light. The lower you set the level, the darker the picture becomes as if yellow is added. Sharp (sharpness): The higher you set the sharpness level, the more distinct the outlines become

10 Click OK.

The print dialog box is displayed.

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11 Click Print All or Print the

selected page only.

When Print preview is checked in step 8
The preview window is displayed. Check the adjustment results and then click Print.
The confirmation dialog box for printing is displayed.
12Make sure that the specified
print paper and print cartridge are loaded and click OK.

Printing resumes.

Open the Print dialog box from the desktop. Click the document name that you want to cancel printing of and then click Cancel from the Document menu.
The dialog box used for confirming the deletion is displayed.

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Printing from other application software
You can use a commercially-available application software to print an image from the DPP-EX50. Select DPP-EX50 in the print dialog box and select the print paper size in the page setup dialog box. For details in print settings, see steps 8 and 9 on pages 98 and 99. On Borderless setting in the Paper size section When using an application other than the PictureGear Studio, an image might be printed with borders even if you select borderless print in the Paper size section of the Paper/Output tab in the DPP-EX50 Properties dialog box. When you select the borderless print option, the printing rage information for borderless print will be supplied to the application. Some applications, however, may arrange and print the image with borders within the specified range. If this occurs, do either of the following to print an image without borders: When you can set print range with an application, set an image to be printed fully in the print range. For example, select Full page photo print or a similar option. Set a larger value in the Enlarge/ Reduce text box in the Paper/ Output tab of the DPP-EX50 Properties dialog box. In either case, make sure to display and check the preview image before printing.

Does the mark displayed c If the mark shown on the left is displayed, the image may be a JPEG file created with below appear in the your computer, or the thumbnail data is not image list? contained. Select the mark and press PICTURE. If a preview image is displayed, you can print Was the image created the image. If the same mark is displayed on your PC? again, the image is of incompatible file format and you cannot print it with the printer. Does the mark displayed c If the mark shown on the left is displayed, the image is of compatible file format but its below appear in the thumbnail data or the data itself cannot be image list? opened. Select the mark and press PICTURE. If a preview image is displayed, you can print the image. If the same mark is displayed again, you cannot print it with the printer.

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Symptom Some images in the image list are not displayed or not printed even if they are displayed.
Check Are there more than images saved in the memory card?
Cause/Solutions c The printer can display, save, delete or handle up to image files. If there are more than images stored in a memory card, use the PC or PictBridge mode to display and handle the remaining images. c When you name or rename an image file on your computer and its file name includes characters other than alphanumeric characters, the file name may not be displayed correctly or the image may not be displayed on the printer (read error). c Once you have selected images in the Printing multiple images procedures, you cannot print an image with which the cursor is just placed. Press ENTER to select it and specify the print quantity for the image. (.page 24) c The printer cannot display the images saved in a folder of the 8th or higher hierarchy. c When you name or rename an image file on your computer and its file name includes characters other than alphanumeric characters, the file name may not be displayed correctly. For a file created with a PC application, the first 8 characters of its file name will be displayed as the file name.
Did you name or rename an image file with your PC?
Did you specify the print quantity in the image list?
There are 8 or more hierarchies in the memory card. The file name is not displayed correctly. Did you change the file name of the image with your PC?

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Symptom In the EDIT menu, there are blank areas at the top and bottom of the previewed image.
Check Is the previewed image extremely stretched vertically or horizontally.
Cause/Solutions c If an image is extremely stretched vertically or horizontally, blank areas may appear in the EDIT menu. c The standard aspect ratio of an image shot with a digital camera is 3:4. When an image is edited or printed in the postcard or 3.5 x 5 inch size, it is saved as a more horizontal print image and its top and bottom edges will be cut and displayed in black. c As long as the PictBridge-compliant device is connected to your computer, the PictBridge indication remains. Disconnect the cable of the PictBridgecompliant device to turn off the indication. (.page 81)

The CompactFlash card is full.
An error detected in the Memory Stick. Memory Stick read error Memory Stick write error Memory Stick format error An error detected in the compact flash card. CompactFlash card error Read error in the compact flash card Write error in the compact flash card Image data read error An error occurred during saving. Failed in saving.

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Print cartridge
Error messages No print cartridge inside. Set the print cartridge. Press [PRINT] again. No print cartridge inside. Set the print cartridge for ### size. Press [PRINT] again. Print cartridge finished. Set a new print cartridge. Press [PRINT] again. Print cartridge finished. Set the new print cartridge for ### size. Press [PRINT] again. Wrong print cartridge. Set the print cartridge for ### size. Press [PRINT] again. Meaning/Solutions c The print cartridge is not inserted in the printer. Set the print cartridge into the printer. (.page 13) If for ### size (###: Postcard, 3.5 x 5 inch, or Small) appears, set a print cartridge of the specified size. If cleaning is displayed, set the cleaning cartridge. (.page 124) c Replace it with a new print cartridge. If for ### size (###: Postcard, 3.5 x 5 inch, or Small) appears, set a print cartridge of the specified size. (.page 13)
c The print size you specified in the Creative Print menu does not match the print cartridge actually loaded in the printer. Set a print cartridge and print paper of the displayed size. (.pages 13, 15)

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Print paper
Error messages No print paper. Set the print paper. Press [PRINT] again. No print paper. Set the print paper for ### size. Press [PRINT] again. Meaning/Solutions c There is no print cartridge inserted in the printer. The paper tray is not set in the printer. The print paper is not set in the paper tray. The print paper has run out. In either case, set the print paper in the tray. If for ### size (###: Postcard, 3.5 x 5 inch, or Small) appears, insert print paper of the specified size into the tray and set the paper tray into the printer. (.page 15) c There is no cleaning sheet in the paper tray. Insert cleaning sheet into the paper tray and set the paper tray into the printer. (.page 15) c The print paper and print cartridge do not match. Check the print cartridge size actually loaded in the printer and set the print paper for the identical size. (.page 15) c Paper jams. See If paper jams (page 124) and remove jammed paper from the printer. If the jammed paper cannot be removed, contact the Sony service facilities.
No cleaning sheet Set the cleaning sheet. Press [PRINT] again. Wrong print paper. Set the print paper for ### size. Press [PRINT] again.

qa PRINT button (pages 22, 75) qs MEMORY STICK insertion slot (pages 19, 73) qd CompactFlash card insertion slot (pages 20, 73) qf Access indicator (pages 21, 74)
Lights or blinks when the printer accesses the data of the memory card.
qg CompactFlash card eject button (pages 20, 73) qh Paper tray compartment cover (page 15) qj PictBridge connector (page 82)
Connect the PictBridge-compliant digital camera.
qk Cartridge compartment cover (page 13) ql Print cartridge (pages 12, 13)

(Not supplied)

w; Print cartridge eject lever (page 13)

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1 Ventilation holes 2 VIDEO OUT (output) connector (page 18)
Connects to the video input of your TV monitor.
USB connector (pages 82, 89)
Connects to the USB connector of your computer.

4 AC power cord

Paper tray
1 Cover (page 15) 2 Spacer (page 15)

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Symbols

3.5 x 5 inch size 12

Date print 62 Deleting an image 67 Displaying Image list 20 Preview image 23 DPOF 27, 76

LCD mode 72

Memory Stick Note on use 129 Write protect 129 Inserting/Removing 19, 73 Types 127 MENU 31, 43, 60 Messages Adding to an image 54 Registering/loading 39 Moisture condensation 126 MONITOR OUT button 20, 74 MONITOR OUT mode 6, 18 Moving an image 32
Adding a special filter to an image 34 Adjusting an image 33 ALL 27, 76 Auto Fine Print AUTO PRINT 27, 78
Editing an image 30 Eject lever 13 Enlarging/reducing the image size 32 Error messages 120 Exif Print 9, 61
Beep 64 Border/borderless print 61
Features 9 Filter 34 Finish 61 Formatting Memory Stick 69 Frame 44, 56 Free layout print 43
Calendar 50 Card 53 Cartridge compartment cover 13 Cleaning Inside the printer 124 Outsides the printer 127 Color Setting 62, 100 CompactFlash card Inserting/removing 20, 73 Notes 130 Types 130 Connecting Computer 89 PictBridge-compliant digital camera 82 To AC outlet 19, 72, 81, 88 TV monitor 18 Creative Print 42
ON/STANDBY 20, 74, 82, 89 Operation flows 8 Operation modes 6 OPTION 63 Overview 6
INDEX 27, 76 INPUT SELECT 21, 74 Inserting Paper tray 17 Print cartridge 13 Print paper 15 Installing Picture Gear Studio 92 Printer driver 87 System requirements 85

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Paper jams 124 Paper size 12 Paper tray 15, 140 PC mode 7, 89 PictBridge 7, 10, 81, 135 PICTURE 23 Post card size 12 Print cartridge 12, 13 Print paper 12, 15 Print quantity 25 Print settings (SET UP) 60 Printer preferences (Options) 63 Printing A selected image 22, 74 ALL images 27, 76 Calendar 50 Card 53 DPOF images 27, 76 Free layout print 43 From a PictBridgecompliant digital camera 81 From your PC 96 Index images 27, 76 Multiple images 24 PC images 96 Split image 56 Printing pack 12 Printing range 133 Printing surface 15, 109

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Its easy to print

DPP-EX7

This dye-sublimation Digital Photo Printer gives you fast and easy control over the entire printing process.
Accessory Compatibility Chart
DS C DS -F82 C- 8 DS F71 C- 7 V1 DS C DS -W1 CDS P1 C- 00 T1 DS C DS -P9 C- 3 DS P7 C- 3 PDS CDS U6 C 0 DS -U5 C- 0 U4 0

Batteries NP-FR1 NP-FT1 NP-FM50 NP-FC11 NH-AA-2DA NH-AAA-2DA Chargers / Adaptors AC-SQ950D BC-TR1 BC-VM50 BC-VC10 DCC-L1 DCC-L50B AC-LS5 Kits ACC-CN3CA ACC-CFR ACC-CN4 ACC-CSFM ACC-CFM Memory Stick MSX-1G / 512 / 256 MSH-128S2 MSH-128 / 64 / 32 MSX-M512A / 256A MSH-M128N / 64N / 32N LCH-MA Cases LCS-UJ LCS-UL LCS-UM LCS-UN LCJ-FHB LCJ-FHA LCS-PEA LCS-VHA LCS-THA LCM-PHA LCM-WA LCS-WA AJK-THA LCS-CP2 LCS-CSA LCS-CSB LCS-CSD STP-SA Tripods VCT-D680RM VCT-R640 VCT-MTK Lenses and Filters VCL-HGD0758 VCL-DH0730 VCL-DH2630 VCL-DEH07V VCL-M3358 VAD-PEB VAD-PHB VAD-WA Marine Housings MPK-THA MPK-PEA MPK-PHB Flash Lights HVL-F32X HVL-F1000 HVL-FSL1B
InfoLITHIUM R Type Battery, 3.6 V / 4.4 Wh (1230 mAh) InfoLITHIUM T Type Battery, 3.6 V / 2.4 Wh (680 mAh) InfoLITHIUM M Series Battery, 7.2 V / 8.5 Wh (1180 mAh) InfoLITHIUM C Type Battery, 3.6 V / 2.8 Wh (780 mAh) Ni-MH AA Type Battery, 1.2 V / 2.0 Wh (2100 mAh), 2 or 4 pack (NH-AA-4DA) Ni-MH AAA Type Battery, 1.2 V / 0.8 Wh (800 mAh), 2 pack
AC / DC InfoLITHIUM Quick Charger / Adaptor for M Series Batteries AC InfoLITHIUM Charger for T and R Type Batteries, compact-style AC InfoLITHIUM Charger for M Series Batteries InfoLITHIUM Twin Charger for C Type Batteries DC Adaptor for use in car or boat DC Adaptor for use in car or boat AC InfoLITHIUM Adaptor for Cyber-shot

Wide-angle lenses

Expand your field of vision with a wideangle lens. These lenses are ideal for capturing panoramic shots and getting wider subjects into your pictures.
Starter Kit: Quick Charger, NH-AA-2DA (2 AA Batteries) and Soft Case Starter Kit: NP-FR1 Battery, Memory Stick Case and Soft Case Starter Kit: Quick Charger, NH-AAA-4D (4 AAA Batteries) Starter Kit: NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM Battery, VF-58 MC Protector, VF-58ND Filter and Soft Case Starter Kit: NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM Battery, VF-58 MC Protector and Soft Carrying Case
1 GB / 512 MB / 256 MB Memory Stick PRO 2 handy 128 MB partitions (total 256 MB) for higher capacity and unique categorisation 128 MB / 64 MB / 32 MB Memory Stick (MagicGate / high-speed data transfer compatible) 512 MB / 256 MB Memory Stick PRO Duo 128 MB / 64 MB / 32 MB Memory Stick Duo, with higher speed and MagicGate Luxury Memory Stick Case to store 8 Memory Sticks and 8 Memory Stick Duos

SVM-75LS

SVM-25LS

SVM-30SS

SVM-30MS
and share your favourite pictures
With so many easy ways to get fantastic prints youre spoilt for choice! Enjoy all the convenience of photo-lab quality prints from the comfort of your home with a Sony Digital Photo Printer, order prints from the Sony Print Service over the Internet or simply go to your local photo dealer.
Choice accessories for special results

Tele lenses

Get closer to faraway subjects without disturbing them. A tele conversion lens is ideal for taking detailed shots of distant animals, people and places.
Soft Carrying Case in white or black Soft Carrying Case Genuine-Leather Soft Carrying Case Genuine-Leather Soft Carrying Case Jacket Case for DSC-F828 Jacket Case for DSC-F717 Soft Carrying Case Genuine-Leather Soft Carrying Case Genuine-Leather Soft Carrying Case Semi-Soft Carrying Case Semi-Soft Carrying Case Soft Carrying Case Jacket Case Soft Carrying Case Soft Carrying Case Soft Carrying Case, sports-type Soft Carrying Case Luxury Shoulder Strap

100 x 150 mm

70 x 95 mm

90 x 130 mm

Number of sheets of paper
Never run out of ink! Each pack of high-quality paper for our dye-sub printers is supplied with a cartridge that lasts as long as the paper.

DPP-EX50

Bring the photo lab to your living room with our stunning new DPP-EX50 Digital Photo Printer and enjoy high-quality, high-speed dye-sub prints courtesy of its advanced photo-quality processor. You can connect any PictBridge* compatible camera, including many Cyber-shot models, directly to this printer for high-quality prints with ease. Complete with a handy LCD control panel, the DPP-EX50 can also be connected to your TV for enhanced creative print options. And using the user-friendly menu on your TV, you can remove red-eye** from your pictures, personalise your photos by adding wallpaper backgrounds, text and stamps or even make your own calendars. For the utmost storage versatility, this high-tech printer is also Memory Stick and CompactFlash media compatible.
* PictBridge is a trademark. ** This function may not eliminate certain types of red-eye.

Close-up lens

Achieve brilliantly detailed macro shots of tiny subjects like insects and flowers. This close-up lens gets you nearer to your subjects from a distance.

Tripods

A sturdy Sony tripod is perfect for capturing high-quality night-time and long exposure shots.
Tripod with Remote Controller (also VCT-D580RM, -D480RM) Tripod Travel Kit: Compact Tripod, Exclusive Pouch and Cleaning Cloth

Print by Sony

Produce photo-lab quality prints at home with ease thanks to the magic of our dye-sublimation printers. Dye-sub prints are smoother and more vibrant in colour due to an astonishing 16 million different colours and 256 gradations per pixel.
High Grade Wide Lens 0.7x for 58 mm. Also as Tele Conversion (VCL-HGD1758) Wide Lens 0.7x for 30 mm. Also as Conversion Lens (VCL-DH1730) Tele Conversion Lens 2.6x for 30 mm Wide Lens 0.7x for DSC-V1. Also as Conversion Lens (VCL-DEH17V) Close-up Lens for getting better shots of small items (58 mm Lens) Adaptor Ring for DSC-P93 and DSC-P73 Lens Adaptor for DSC-P100 Adaptor Ring for DSC-W1

Polarising filters

Enhance the colours in your images and eliminate unwanted light reflection from water and glass with a polarising filter.
Marine Housing for DSC-T1 Marine Housing for DSC-P93 and DSC-P73 Marine Housing for DSC-P100

Print service

With the Sony Print Service, its easy to order prints of all your favourite pictures over the Internet. Just choose the pictures you want, send them to the Sony Print Service online and get high-quality prints delivered right to your door! Want to know more? Just visit www.sony-imaging.com/printservice

Neutral density filters

Realise crystal-clear images when shooting in bright light with a neutral density filter.
Advanced External Flash Unit External Flash Slave Flash for DSC
indicates that accessory is compatible Subject to errors and technical changes. Some accessories or digital still cameras may not be available in your country. Please check with your local dealer for more details.

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