This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
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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.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. Certain countries or regions may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.
For the Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camera.
Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom
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 fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

Before using your camera

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.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
Remove dirt from the surface of the flash
If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash, sufficient light may not be emitted.

2 Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
Charging the battery pack

Battery eject lever

b mark

Jack cover

DC plug
, Open the battery/Memory Stick cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 18). Your camera operates with the InfoLITHIUM NP-FM50 battery pack (M Series) (supplied). You can use only M Series battery pack (page 146).
, Install the battery pack, then close the battery/Memory Stick cover.
Insert the battery pack with the b mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated. Make sure the battery pack is firmly inserted all the way, then close the cover.
The battery pack is easily inserted by pushing the battery eject lever at the front of the battery compartment to the front side.

AC Adaptor

, Open the jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera.
Open the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up.
Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause a malfunction. Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.
2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead)
[LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to [Normal] Using a Memory Stick Not using the NightShot or NightFraming function. After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Battery remaining indicators
The battery remaining indicators on the screen or on the display window show the remaining shooting or viewing time.
, Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket).
During charging, the battery mark in the display window flashes, and after charging is completed, Full appears.
The available shooting time is indicated
To remove the battery pack
LCD screen/Finder Battery eject lever Display window The battery remaining time on the screen or on the display window may not be correct under certain circumstances or conditions. When you switch the FINDER/LCD switch or /CF switch, it takes about one minute for the correct battery remaining time to appear.

Charging time

Open the battery/Memory Stick cover. Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow, and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC Adaptor at a temperature of 25C (77F).
Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Charging time (min.)

Approx. 150

The available shooting time on the display window is calculated as if the camera were used under the following conditions: The mode dial is set to
Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed
The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/ viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25C (77F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the optional Memory Stick or Microdrive as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use.

Viewing still images2)

Recording medium Memory Stick Microdrive

2) Viewing

NP-FM50 (supplied) No. of Battery life images (min.) Approx. 9400 Approx. 470 Approx. 5800 Approx. 290
single images in order at about three second intervals
The battery life and the number of images recordable or viewable does not depend on the image size setting. The number of images is almost the same whether you use the finder or the LCD screen for shooting/viewing images. When using a CF card, the battery life and the number of images recordable or viewable may differ.

Shooting movies3)

NP-FM50 (supplied) Memory Stick Microdrive Continuous Approx. 200 shooting
Shooting still images Under the average conditions1)
NP-FM50 (supplied) Recording No. of Battery life medium images (min.) Memory Stick Approx. 370 Approx. 185 Microdrive Approx. 350 Approx. 175

1) Shooting

Approx. 160
Shooting continuously at [160] image size
in the following situations: (P. Quality) is set to [Fine] [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] Shooting one time every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times

[Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 136. 4) For more information about the image quality (compression ratio) mode, see page 49.
Basic still image shooting Using auto mode

80 min

250 F2.0
, Set the mode dial to turn on the camera. , and
, Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame.
The minimum focal distance to a subject is 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode (page 33). The frame indicated on the screen shows the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 65.)
AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green t Remains on
, Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting. (The screen may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.) When the surroundings are dark, the flash automatically pops up and strobes.
If you release your finger from the shutter button, shooting will be canceled. When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is not complete. You can continue to shoot, but the focus is not set properly (except in Continuous AF, page 66).
The recording folder name is indicated on the screen for about five seconds. Remove the lens cap.
Select the recording medium using the / CF switch (page 21). You can create a new folder in the recording medium and select the folder for storing images (page 50).
Mode dial for still image shooting
When shooting still images with your camera, you can choose from the following shooting methods.
M (Manual exposure) You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 57). In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 47 and 137). SCN (Scene Selection) You can select from the following modes to shoot according to the scene conditions (page 37).
(Twilight mode) (Twilight portrait mode) (Landscape mode) (Portrait mode)
, Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the recording medium.
When you are shooting with the battery pack, if no tasks are performed for a while with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 18).

(Fluorescent) Used when shooting under fluorescent lights. (Color temperature: about 4000 K) (Incandescent) Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often. Used in a studio, or under video lights. (Color temperature: about 3200 K)
WB (Flash) Adjusts the white balance only to the flash conditions. This mode cannot be used with movies. (Color temperature: about 6000 K)
Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) Mode dial Command dial WB
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or. b Press and hold WB and select the desired setting with the command dial.
(One push) For adjusting the white balance depending on the light source. (Color temperature: about 2000-10000 K) (One push SET) Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in (One push) mode.
To return to automatic settings
In Step 2, select [Auto].
Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted. When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto] mode (except in WB (Flash) mode or (One push) mode).
To capture the basic white color in (one-push SET) mode
This mode memorizes the basic white color in the shooting situation for the (One push) mode. Use this mode when the other modes cannot set the color properly. 1 In Step 2, select [ ] (One push SET). The indicator appears. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 3 Press the center of the multi-selector. The screen momentarily turns black and the indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator lights up.
When the indicator flashes slowly, the white balance is not set or was not able to be set. Record in automatic white balance mode. Do not shake or strike the camera while the indicator flashes quickly. When flash mode is set to (Forced flash) or (Slow synchro), the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting.
Selecting color reproduction

Color

You can select the color reproduction mode. Standard (No indicator) Shoots to make the resulting shot easier on the eyes. The image becomes vivid compared to its real color and the contrast becomes higher. The default setting is [Standard]. Real (REAL) Shoots for faithfulness to the actual texture and color, which the contrast, brightness, and saturation become lower. This mode is suitable for modifying the image on a computer.

Shooting images in succession
You can shoot up to seven images in succession while pressing the shutter button only once.

Mode dial Shutter button

Speed Burst (

/BRK Command dial

The frame interval becomes shorter (about 0.38 second), but the images are not displayed on the screen.

Framing Burst (

The images are displayed on the screen during Burst shooting, but the frame interval becomes longer (about 0.42 second).
When the capacity of the recording medium is used up, recording stops even if you press and hold the shutter button.
c Select COLOR (Color) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V.
b Press and hold /BRK (Burst) and select (Speed Burst) or (Framing Burst) with the command dial.

BRK MAF

You can shoot up to seven images when you press and hold the shutter button. You can do the next shooting after Recording disappears from the screen. To return to normal mode In Step 2, select [Normal].
The flash cannot be used. When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to [Normal], you cannot use the Burst mode. You may not be able to use the Burst mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 37). When using the self-timer, pressing the shutter button records up to seven images in succession. You cannot select shutter speeds of 1/25 second or slower.
Shooting in Multi Burst mode

Multi Burst

Pressing the shutter button once records 16 frames in a row. This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example.
b Press and hold /BRK (Burst) and select (Multi Burst) with the command dial.

BRK Normal MAF

d Select (Interval) with b/B, then select the desired between-frame interval with v/ V.
You can choose from [1/7.5], [1/15], [1/30].
MENU Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)

1/7.5 1/15

Interval ISO

1/30" Mode BRK

16 frames in a row will be recorded in a single image (image size: 1M).
When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to [Normal], you cannot use the Multi Burst mode. The following functions cannot be used in Multi Burst mode: Smart zoom Shooting with the flash Inserting the date and time NightShot NightFraming , frame When the mode dial is set to interval is automatically set to [1/30]. You cannot set the shutter speed to lower than the frame interval time. For the number of images that can be recorded, see pages 135, 136. When you play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode on the camera, see page 87.

Shooting in the dark

Mode dial:
Shutter button Command dial Mode dial

NightShot

The NightShot function lets you shoot subjects in dark places without the flash such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal plants and animals. Note that images recorded using the NightShot function become greenish.

a Set the mode dial to.

, P or
b Press and hold NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING and select (Night shot) with the command dial.
Infrared ray emitter NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING
The flash emitter pops up and the and Night shot indicators light for about five seconds.
The infrared ray light covers within approx. 0.5 m to 2.1 m (19 3/4 inches to 6 feet 10 3/4 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 2.1 m (23 5/8 inches to 6 feet 10 3/4 inches) (T). Since the infrared emitter is located below the flash emitter, you have to pop up the flash to shoot in these modes.

"Night shot"

To cancel the NightShot function In Step 2, select [Off].
While using the NightShot function: The white balance is set to Auto. The metering mode is set to center weighted.
If you perform any invalid operation, the indicator flashes, and the Night shot indicator lights for about five seconds. While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: AE LOCK Shooting with hologram AF Shooting with the flash Selecting the color reproduction mode While the camera is in Multi Burst mode, the NightShot function cannot be used. When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the SET UP settings, pop up the flash emitter using the OPEN (FLASH) switch. When attaching the supplied lens hood, infrared ray may be blocked. Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camera to malfunction.

NightFraming

The NightFraming function enables you to check a subject even at night and then record with natural colors using the flash.

a Set the mode dial to

b Press and hold NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING and select (Night framing) with the command dial.
The flash emitter pops up and the and Night framing indicators light for about five seconds.
"Night framing"
c Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
The shutter sounds, the flash strobes and the image is recorded. To cancel the NightFraming function In Step 2, select [Off].
While using the NightFraming function: The white balance is set to Auto. The metering mode is set to multi-pattern metering. The AF range finder frame is not displayed. The centrally-located subject has priority to focus on. The AE lock cannot be used. If you perform any invalid operation while using the NightFraming function, the indicator flashes and the Night framing indicator lights for about five seconds. When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual] in the SET UP settings, pop up the flash emitter using the OPEN (FLASH) switch. When attaching the supplied lens hood, flash light and infrared ray may be blocked. When you press the shutter button halfway down, you will hear a sound, but this is not the sound of the shutter releasing. The image is not recorded yet. When [Hologram AF] is set to [Off], you may not get a clear focus. Setting [Hologram AF] to [Auto] is recommended (page 35). When using the following functions, you cannot use the NightFraming function. Manual focus Exposure Bracket Burst Multi Burst

You cannot mark movies or images recorded in RAW mode.
a Set the mode dial to and press / (index) to switch to the Index screen. b Press MENU.
f To mark other images, repeat Step 5 for each of them. g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press the center of the multiselector.
The mark turns white and the setting is completed.
b Display the image you want to print with b/B. c Press MENU.
d Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with b/ B, then press the center of the multi-selector.

The image.

c Select [DPOF] (DPOF) with B, then press the center of the multi-selector. d Select [Select] with b/B, then press the center of the multiselector.
You cannot mark using the [All In This Folder] option.

To delete the

mark is indicated on this
In Step 5, select the image you want to delete the mark with v/V/b/B, and press the center of the multi-selector.

DPOF Exit

e To mark other images, display the image you want to mark with b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector.
e Select the images you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press the center of the multiselector.
The green mark is indicated on the selected image.
To delete all the marks from the images in the folder
In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the multi-selector. Next, select [Off], then press the center.

To cancel the marking

In Step 4 or 5, press the center of the multi-selector again. The mark disappears.
Connecting to a PictBridge printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer. For preparation, you only need to select the USB connection in the SET UP settings and connect the camera to the printer. Using a PictBridge-compliant printer allows you to easily print the Index prints*.

Preparing the camera

Set the USB mode on the camera to connect the camera with a printer.
Connecting the camera to the printer
Connect the (USB) jack on the camera and the USB connector on the printer using a USB cable. The connection can be made regardless of whether the camera is turned on or off. When the camera is turned on, the camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode dial position and the newest image in the selected recording folder is displayed on the screen.
* An Index print function may not be provided depending on the printer. When printing images, we recommend that you use the AC Adaptor to prevent the camera turning off.
a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Setup 2) with V, then select [USB Connect] with B/ v/V. c Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then press the center of the multi-selector.

computer. To select the folder, follow the procedure on page 83.
Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the recording medium, or turning off the camera during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the recording medium to the Trash icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the recording medium, or turn off the camera
If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, remove the USB cable etc., after you have turned your computer off.

b Copying images

1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the recording medium inserted in your camera appear. 2 Double-click DCIM. 3 Double-click the folder that the images you want to copy are stored. 4 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to your hard disk. For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see page 114.
a Connecting your camera to your computer
For details, see page 109.
* Compatible only with Mac OS X. When connected to a computer, only the data in the folder selected by the camera is copied to the
c Viewing the images on your computer
1 Double-click the hard disk icon. 2 Double-click the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files. The image file opens.
Close down all applications running on the computer before installing application. You can use the ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony software to copy images to your computer and to view images on your computer. For details on installing, see operating instructions supplied with the CDROM. For details on operation, see the softwares help files. When the image cannot be displayed, increase the virtual memory capacity. ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony cannot be used with Mac OS X. Image Transfer cannot be used with Macintosh.
For Mac OS X users When you click an E-Mail mode image file, There is no application available to open the document "DSC0ssss.JPE". may be shown. In this case, carry out the following setup. The screen may differ depending on your OS version. 1 Click [Choose Application.] on the screen There is no application available to open the document "DSC0ssss.JPE". 2 Change [Recommended Applications] to [All Applications]. 3 Select [QuickTime Player] from the application list, then click [Open].

The Microdrive is heated. You have formatted a Microdrive/CF card by mistake.
You are using the Microdrive for a long time. All the data on the Microdrive/CF card are erased by formatting. You cannot restore them.
PictBridge-compliant printer
Symptom The connection cannot be established. Cause The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. The printer does not set for the connection with the camera. [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings. Solution p Consult with the printer manufacturer. p Check that the printer is turned on and can connect with the camera. p Set it to [PictBridge] (page 142).
Symptom You cannot print images.
Cause The camera does not connect to the printer. The printer is not turned on. Movies and images recorded in RAW mode cannot be printed. Images modified with a computer or images shot using other than this camera may not be able to be printed.
Solution p Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. p Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it.

Printing is canceled.

You disconnected the USB cable before the (Not disconnect USB cable) mark disappears. You switched the /CF switch while printing. The printer does not provide these functions. The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. The recording date data is not recorded on the image.
p Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer provides these function or not. p Consult with the printer manufacturer. p The images that do not have the recording date data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and print it.
You cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. ---- -- --is printed on the date-inserted part.

Others

Symptom The camera does not work, no operations can be performed. Cause You are not using an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.). The AC Adaptor is not connected securely. The internal system is not working properly. Solution p Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (page 146). p Charge the battery pack (page 14). p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of the camera and to a wall outlet (wall socket) (page 17). p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery pack and turn on the camera. If this does not work, press the RESET button located inside the battery/Memory Stick cover with a pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This will clear the date and time settings, etc.)

using it with this camera, be sure to insert into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. 2) MagicGate Memory Stick is equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection. 3) Supports high-speed data transmission using the parallel interface.
When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick out. When you carry or store the Memory Stick, put it in the case supplied with it. Do not touch the terminals of a Memory Stick with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend or drop a Memory Stick. Do not disassemble or modify a Memory Stick. Do not expose the Memory Stick to water. Avoid using or storing the Memory Stick in the following places: In a car parked in the sun, or at a high temperature. Under direct sunlight. In a humid place or near corrosive material.
When formatting the Memory Stick Duo, insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor and use the Memory Stick slot. When the Memory Stick Duo is equipped with the write protect switch, release its lock. You can use the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor that is compliant with the CompactFlash slot, however, you cannot format it using this camera and cannot record [640 (Fine)] movies.

The Microdrive

A Microdrive is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that complies with Compact Flash TypeII. Camera operations are confirmed using a Microdrive (Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc. DSCM11000 (1 GB)). Notes on use of the Microdrive
Be sure to format the Microdrive using this camera when you use it for the first time. The Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive. Since the Microdrive is a rotating disk, the Microdrive is not strong enough to resist vibration and shock compared to a Memory Stick, which uses flash memory. Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to the Microdrive during playback or shooting. Data may be damaged in the following cases: Removing the Microdrive while reading or writing data. If you store the Microdrive near corrosive material. Note that the use of the Microdrive under 5C (41F) may bring performance degradation. Operating temperature range when using the Microdrive: 5 to 40C (41F to 104F) Note that the camera cannot be used under low atmospheric pressure (above meters above sea-level). If the data transmission rate becomes slow in an extremely high or low temperature and writing movie data cannot be done, Busy is indicated on the screen and writing data stops (page 131).

* The selected mode mark or setting value is not displayed on the display window as it is in the LCD screen/finder. Note that the mark on the display window is not changed even when you change the mode or setting value.
The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.

The LCD/finder screen

For shooting still images

9 q; qa qs qd qf

SOLARIZE
VGA FINE 101 1/30" 400 DATE C:32:00 REAL ISO400 0.3EV

250 F2.0 +2.0EV

qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws wd wf wg wh wj wk
A Burst/Multi Burst indicator (75, 76) B Image size indicator (24)/ Multi Burst between-frame interval indicator (76) C Recording mode indicator (7981) D AE/AF lock indicator (27) E Battery remaining indicator (15) F White balance indicator (73)/ Mode dial indicator/ Scene Selection indicator (37)/ Flash mode (34)/Red-eye reduction (69) G Sharpness indicator (138)/ Saturation indicator (138)/ Contrast indicator (138)/ Hologram AF indicator (35, 140) H Metering mode indicator (58)/ Picture effect indicator (79) I NightShot/NightFraming indicator (77) J Low battery warning (131) K Macro (33) L AF mode (66)/ AF range finder frame indicator (65)/ Focus distance information indicator (67)
M NR slow shutter indicator (55)/ Shutter speed indicator (55) N Aperture value indicator (56) O Image quality indicator (49) P Recording folder indicator (50) Q Remaining number of recordable images indicator (25, 26) R Remaining recording medium capacity indicator S Self-diagnosis display (133)/ Date/time indicator (36)/ Color reproduction indicator (74)/ ISO sensitivity (64) T Bracket step indicator (63) U Self-timer indicator (34) V Vibration warning indicator (131) W Spot metering cross hair (58) X AF range finder frame (65) Y Histogram indicator (60) wh AE LOCK indicator (62) wj EV adjustment indicator (59) wk Menu/guide menu (47)
Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/ guide menu on/off.

For shooting movies

A B C D E F G H I J K

80min STBY

00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00

+2.0EV

q; qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql
Image size indicator (100) Recording mode indicator (100) Battery remaining indicator (15) White balance indicator (73) Metering mode indicator (58)/ Picture effect indicator (79) NightShot indicator (77) Low battery warning (131) Macro (33) AF range finder frame indicator (65) Recording time [Maximum recordable time] indicator (100) Recording folder indicator (50)
L Remaining recording medium capacity indicator M Self-diagnosis display (133) N Self-timer indicator (34) O AF range finder frame (65) P Spot metering cross hair (58) Q AE LOCK indicator (62) R EV adjustment indicator (59) S Menu/guide menu (47)

For still image playback

E-Mail.. 81 EV adjustment.. 59 Exposure bracket.. 63
Battery remaining indicator.. 15 Beep/shutter sound.. 141 Burst... 75
File names.. 114 File storage destinations.. 114 Finder... 29 Finder adjustment.. 29 Flash... 34, 68 Flash Level.. 70 Flexible spot AF... 66 Folder.. 50, 83 Format.. 45 Framing burst... 75 JPG... 115
LCD screen brightness.. 141 LCD screen display.. 150 Lens hood.. 13
CD-ROM.. 106 Center AF... 65 Charging the battery pack.. 14 Charging time.. 15 Cleaning.. 143 Clock Set.. 19, 48, 142 Color... 74 Command dial.. 48
Macro... 33 Manual exposure... 57 Manual focus... 67 Memory Stick.. 144 Menu... 47, 137
Metering mode..58 Microdrive..145 Mode dial...27 Moisture condensation..143 Monitoring AF..66 MPG...115 Multi Burst..76, 87 Multi-pattern metering..58 Multipoint AF...65 Multi-selector...18
Quick reference chart. 155 Quick Review.. 29
USB driver... 106 Using your camera abroad. 17
RAW... 79 Red Eye Reduction.. 69 RESET button.. 119 Resize.. 90 Rotate... 86 VGA... 25 Viewing images on TV. 41 Viewing movies on the LCD screen. 101 Viewing the images on the LCD screen.. 39 Voice... 81
NightFraming...78 NightShot..77 NR slow shutter..55 NTSC..142 Number of images that can be saved or shooting time..16, 25, 26, 134
Saturation.. 138 Scene Selection.. 37 Self-diagnosis display. 133 Self-timer.. 34 SET UP.. 48, 140 Sharpness.. 138 Shooting movies.. 100 Shooting still images.. 27 Shutter speed priority.. 55 Single AF.. 66 Single screen.. 39 Slide show.. 85 Smart zoom.. 31 Speed burst.. 75 Warnings and messages.. 130 White balance.. 73

Zoom... 30

PAL...142 PictBridge..93 Picture effect...79 Playback zoom..84 Pop-up Flash...69 Power on/off...18 Precautions...143 Precision digital zoom..31 Print (DPOF) mark..91 Program auto shooting.28, 54 Program shift..54 Protect...89

TIFF... 80 Trimming.. 85

USB.. 109, 117
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0-360 Panoramic Optic Setup for Sony DSC-F828
1) Mount Camera to tripod, with lens pointing vertically. 2) Thread 0-360 Panoramic Optic (with Close-up lens) to camera. (Do not overtighten.) 3) Adjust tripod until Optic is vertical (refer to bubble level on top of Optic). 4) Turn Power on. 5) First time setup: Press "MENU". Then use Multi-Selector to set: ---ISO (Sensitivity) to "100" or "AUTO" ---IMAGE SIZE to "8M" ---P.QUALITY ( ) to "FINE" Press "MENU" again to continue. 6) Turn Mode Dial to "A" (Aperture Priority) 7) Rotate Command Dial to set Aperture (F-number on bottom-right of screen) to "F8.0". 8) Adjust Zoom until image of mirror just fills frame. (Approx 70mm. See below. NOTE: To
prevent back-driving of the zoom, place a thick rubber band around lens barrel to hold in place.)
A note about Aperture, Depth of Field, and Field of View
Aperture- a mechanism behind the camera lens similar to the iris of your eye, opening and closing to adjust the amount of light entering the camera. The aperture opening also determines the Depth of Field of the image. Depth of Field- describes the objects in the image which are in focus, in terms of their distance from the camera. For example, a camera focused at 30m, with a Depth of Field of 8m, will have objects from 26-34m from the camera in focus. Objects closer than 26m or further than 34m will start to become blurry. Field of View- the vertical Field of View (vFOV) of the 0-360 attachment. The 0-360 has a vFOV of 115 degrees, meaning it will see from 52.5 above the horizon to 62.5 below the horizon. (See below for limitations of the Sony DSC-F828) A smaller Aperture opening (higher F-Stop number) allows less light to enter the camera, but yields a higher Depth of Field. With a high F-Stop, the shutter speed needs to be slowed down to allow more light (else a dark photo), but will have more Depth of Field in focus. A larger Aperture opening (lower F-Stop number) allows more light to enter the camera, but a lower Depth of Field. This means the shutter speed can be faster, but fewer objects will be in focus. (With slower shutter speeds, moving objects may blur.) The 0-360 is designed to operate with a camera F-Stop of F8.0 or higher. This provides a high enough Depth of Field to allow the entire mirror to be in focus. With lower F-stops, the shutter speed can be increased, but the upper or lower portions (or both) of the mirror may not be entirely in focus. This means the image far above or far below the horizon may not be sharply focused. This may not be a problem, as many times the sky or the ground may not need to be sharply focused. Because of the macro focusing capabilities of the Sony DSC-F828, you should be able to get a vFOV of approximately 80-90 degrees with good focus. The top and bottom of the image may begin to lose focus. For best results, shoot a well-lit scene! With high F-Stops, you need good lighting, or longer exposure times.
9) Set Focus Switch to "AUTO". 10) Press Macro Focus switch to turn Macro Focus on (A will appear on the screen). 11) Press Multi-Selector button in several times until smallest bracketed square appears. (This is flexible Spot Auto Focus) Use Multi-Selector to move Auto-focus point (brackets) to halfway between center and bottom. Press Shutter button halfway to confirm focus. 11) Press Metering button to set Metering to Multi-Pattern. (A 11) Press Flash button to turn flash off. (A 12) Press Timer button to turn timer on. (A will appear on the screen) will appear on the screen) will appear on the screen)
13) Press the shutter release. You have 10 seconds to hide! 14) Advanced Users: Use Bracketing to take multiple exposures at the same time. Keep the Aperture at F8.0, but experiment with the exposure times. Also experiment with Metering, Color, Sharpening, Noise Reduction, ISO and other advanced settings.

Properly framed image:

MAF F8.0
Thank you for purchasing the 0-360 Panoramic Optic! With proper care and handling, the Optic should give you years of service. Here are a few important handling instructions: 1) Do not touch, handle, or polish the mirror! While the mirror does have a protective coating, touching or rubbing on its surface can cause scratches. Use the dust blower provided to remove dust before shooting. Use lens cleaning paper or lens cloth only if absolutely necessary, and rub gently. NEVER use a paper towel or other material to clean. 2) Avoid dropping or mishandling the unit, as it is a sensitive glass optical device. 3) Store the unit in its carrying case when not in use, in an upright position and in a cool, dry environment. 4) Use care in threading the Optic into your camera, avoiding cross-threading.
The 0-360 Panoramic Optic is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, exposure to the elements, or scratches to the mirror surface. If a defect in workmanship or material is discovered, 0-360.com will, at its option, repair or replace the Optic free of charge. Purchaser must first obtain a Return Authorization from 0-360.com, and return the unit properly packaged and freight prepaid. 0-360.com's liability is limited to repair or replacement of the Optic only. This warranty supersedes all other warranties, express or implied.
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Please read the Care Instructions on back page.
Instructions for use with Sony Cybershot DSC-F828

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