Service Manual: DSC-F505V

DSC-F505V
SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model

UK Model
Level 1
Ver 1.0 2000. 05
SPECIFICATIONS
System Digital I/O (USB) Built-in microphone NP-FS11 battery pack
Image device Special minijack Electret condenser microphone Used battery
1/1.8 type color CCD External flash jack Built-in speaker Lithium ion battery
Lens Minijack Dynamic speaker Maximum voltage
5 × zoom lens DC 4.2 V
LCD screen AC-VF10 AC power
f = 7.1 – 35.5 mm Nominal voltage
(38 – 190 mm when converted Used LCD panel adaptor/charger DC 3.6 V
into a 35 mm still camera) 2 type TFT (Thin Film Power requirements
Capacity
F = 2.8 – 3.3 Transistor active matrix) drive 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
4.1 Wh (1 140 mAh)
Exposure control Total number of dots Rated output voltage
Automatic exposure 122,980 (559 × 220) dots DC OUT: DC 4.2 V, 1.8 A in
operating mode Design and specifications are
White balance General subject to change without
Battery charge terminal:
Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Used battery pack notice.
DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A in charge
One-push NP-FS11 mode
Data system
Power requirements Operation temperature
Movie: MPEG1 3.6 V 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT
Power consumption Storage temperature
mode), TIFF
(during recording) –4°F to +140°F
Audio with still image:
3.3 W (–20°C to +60°C)
MPEG1 (Monaural)
Operation temperature Maximum dimensions
Recording medium
“Memory Stick”
32°F to 104°F 1 15/16 × 1 9/16 × 3 3/8 inches
(0°C to 40°C) (49 × 39 × 85 mm) (w/h/d)
Flash
Storage temperature Mass
Recommended recording
–4°F to +140°F Approx. 4.2 oz (120 g)
distance:
(–20°C to +60°C)
11 7/8 inches to 8 1/4 feet
(0.3 m to 2.5 m) Maximum dimensions
Approx.
Output connector 4 1/4 × 2 1/2 × 5 3/8 inches
A/V OUT (Monaural) (107 × 62 × 136 mm) (w/h/d)
Minijack Mass
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, Approx. 1 lb (475 g)
unbalanced, sync negative (including battery pack NP-
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ FS11, “Memory Stick,” lens
load) cap, etc.)
Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED
LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE
OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH
SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB-
LISHED BY SONY.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sol- 4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs
dered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recom-
splashes and bridges. mend their replacement.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are 5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors. 6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transis- • Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 ˚C
tors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them during repairing.
out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of
the circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when sol-
dering or unsoldering.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page

SERVICE NOTE
Self-diagnosis Display ................................................... 5
1. MAIN PARTS
1. Ornamental Parts .......................................................... 6
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Rear Cabinet Block ....................................................... 7

2-2. Zoom Lens Block ........................................................... 8
2-3. Cabinet (LT) Block ......................................................... 8
2-4. Lens Block ..................................................................... 8
2-5. LCD Panel Block, Control Switch Block (FK) ............... 9
2-6. HI-73, DD-148 Boards, Battery Holder Block ............... 9
2-7. Upper Cabinet Block, Flash Unit (MC) ......................... 10
2-8. Front Cabinet Assembly ................................................ 10
2-9. Removal and Attachment of FP-37 Flexible Board ...... 11
2-10. To Fold the New FP-37 Flexible Board ......................... 11
2-11. Crystal Indication Module ............................................. 12
2-12. Flash Unit (ST) .............................................................. 12
3. REPAIR PARTS LIST
3-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 13

3-1-1. Battery Holder Assembly ......................................... 13
3-1-2. Front Cabinet Assembly ........................................... 14
3-1-3. Rear Cabinet Assembly ........................................... 15
3-1-4. Lens Cabinet Assembly ........................................... 16
3-1-5. Lens Assembly ......................................................... 17
4. GENERAL
Identifying the Parts ................................................................. 18

Preparing the Power Supply .................................................... 19
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................... 20
Inserting the “Memory Stick” ................................................... 21
Recording Still Images ............................................................ 21
Recording Moving Images ....................................................... 22
Playing Back Still Images ........................................................ 22
Playing Back Moving Images .................................................. 23
Viewing Images Using a Personal Computer ......................... 23
Image File Storage Destinations and Image Files .................. 24
Before Performing Advanced Operations ............................... 24
Various Recording ................................................................... 26
Various Playback ..................................................................... 28
Editing ..................................................................................... 29
Precautions .............................................................................. 31
On “Memory Sticks” ................................................................. 31
Using Your Camera Abroad ..................................................... 31
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 31
Warning and Notice Messages ............................................... 32
Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 33
LCD Screen Indicators ............................................................ 33
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SERVICE NOTE
• NOTE FOR REPAIR When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.
Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of
bent at the terminal.
Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.
When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector.

It is possible that a wire is snapped.
Cut and remove the part of gilt

which comes off at the point.
(Be careful or some
pieces of gilt may be left inside)
[Discharging of the FLASH unit’s charging capacitor] Discharging the Capacitor

Short-circuit between the positive and the negative terminals of
The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit is charged up to the charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.
maximum 300 V potential.
There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the Flash unit (MC)
battery is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the Capacitor
charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main
power of the unit is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining
voltage must be discharged as described below. R: 1 kΩ/1 W
(Part code:
Preparing the Short Jig 1-215-869-11)
To preparing the short jig, a small clip is attached to each end of a
resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11).
Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to pre-
vent electrical shock.
1 kΩ/1 W
Wrap insulating tape.
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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]
Self-diagnosis display
• C: ss: ss
You can reverse the camera mal-
function yourself. (However, con-
tact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility
when you cannot recover from
the camera malfunction.)
• E: ss: ss
Contact your Sony dealer or lo-
cal authorized Sony service facil-
ity.
Display Code Countermeasure Cause Caution Display During Error
C:04:ss Use a NP-FS11/F10 battery pack. You are using a battery pack that is not an for “InfoLITHIUM” BAT-
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. TERY ONLY
C:32:ss Turn the power off and on again. Trouble with hardware. SYSTEM ERROR
Format the “Memory stick”. Unformatted memory stick is inserted. FORMAT ERROR
C:13:ss
Insert a new “Memory Stick”. Memory stick is broken. MEMORY STICK ERROR
When failed in the focus and zoom
E:61:ss Checking of lens drive circuit.
initialization.
—
Checking of flash unit or replacement Abnormality when flash is being
E:91:ss
of flash unit. charged.
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1. MAIN PARTS
Note:
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. The components identified by mark 0 or dotted
Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section. Replace only with part number specified.
Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.
1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS
CPC cover
Wrist strap
3-056-768-01
3-056-776-01
String cap
3-724-594-21
Lens cap assembly

X-3949-850-1
Checking supplied accessories.

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your digital still camera.
Power cord (1) AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/Chager (1) Memory stick (8 MB) (1) Wrist strap (1)
0 1-769-608-11 1-475-851-33 3-056-776-01
NP-FS11 battery pack (1) Conversion plug 3P adaptor (1) Lens cap assembly (1) Cap string
1-770-019-11 (UK) X-3949-850-1 3-724-594-21
Other accessories
3-061-981-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)
DK-115 DC connecting AV connecting cable (1.5 m) (1)
1-783-738-31 3-061-981-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH,GERMAN)(AEP)
cable (1.6 m) (1)
1-783-739-22 3-061-981-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH,PORTUGUESE)(AEP)
3-061-981-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN,DUTCH)(AEP)
3-061-981-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN,SWEDISH)(AEP)
USB cable (1) CD-ROM (1)

1-791-785-11 3-060-716-01
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2. DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
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2-1. REAR CABINET BLOCK 2-2. ZOOM LENS BLOCK

(Page 7) (Page 8)
2-5. LCD PANEL BLOCK, 2-6. HI-73, DD-148 BOARDS,

2-3. CABINET (LT) BLOCK
CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK) BATTERY HOLDER BLOCK
(Page 8)
(Page 9) (Page 9)
2-7. UPPER CABINET BLOCK,

2-11. CRYSTAL INDICATION MODULE 2-4. LENS BLOCK 2-12. FLASH UNIT (ST)
FLASH UNIT (MC)
(Page 12) (Page 8) (Page 12)
(Page 10)
2-8. FRONT CABINET ASSEMBLY

(Page 10)
FP-37 FLEXIBLE BOARD

(Refer to 2-9. and 2-10.)
(Page 11)
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-1. REAR CABINET BLOCK
4 FP-134 flexible board

2 Two screws (CN901)
(M1.7)
5 Flexible board (Control switch block (FK))
(CN705)
1 Two screws
(M1.7)
Front cabinet assembly
3 Rear cabinet assembly
6 Harness (HB-50)
(CN706)
7 Harness (speaker)
(CN252)
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2-2. ZOOM LENS BLOCK
1 Screw (M1.7)

(CN802)

(CN801)
3 Screw (M1.7)
6 Zoom lens block
2 Screw (M1.7)
7 MF ornament
2-3. CABINET (LT) BLOCK 2-4. LENS BLOCK

2 Screw (M1.7) 8 Screw (M1.7)
7 Two screws 2 Flexible board

(M1.7) (CN803)
3 Cabinet (LT) block
5 Harness (MS-114)
(Flash unit (ST), 2P)
Flash unit (Note)
(Note)
1 Push the Release knob 0 Lens block

3 Flexible board
(CN001) 1 Screw (M1.7)
6 Cabinet (MF) 4 Control switch

4 FP-136 flexible board assembly block (CF)
(CN804)
Harness clamp
9 Cabinet (LB)
assembly
5 Two screws
(M1.7)
Cabinet (LT) block
(Bottom view)
Note: Clamp the cables after attaching the Harness

(MS-114). If clamped with the flash unit closed,
the flash unit cannot be opened. Be sure to
clamp the cable with the flash unit opened.
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2-5. LCD PANEL BLOCK, CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK)
Rear cabinet assembly
8 Control switch block (FK)
2 Zoom switch 9 Button (LCD bright)

(RV001)
1 Screw (1.7 × 4)
6 Screw (M1.7)
0 Knob (LCD back light)

3 Two screws
(1.7 × 4)
7 Two screws (M1.7)
4 Two screws (1.7)
5 LCD panel block

(Refer to 2-11. Crystal indication module)
2-6. HI-73, DD-148 BOARDS, BATTERY HOLDER BLOCK
8 Screw (M1.7)
5 Three screws
(1.7 × 4)
0 Battery holder block
3 Harness (microphone) 6 HI-73 board

(CN251)
4 Control switch block (PW)

(CN704)
9 Screw
(M1.7)

(HI-73 board: CN707)
(DD-148 board: CN003)
(CN701, 702)
qs DD-148 board
7 Harness (MD-97)
qa Two screws (CN002)
(1.7 × 4)
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2-7. UPPER CABINET BLOCK, FLASH UNIT (MC)
Details diagram on removal and attachment

of Control switch block (PW)
Upper cabinet block

4 Upper cabinet block
1 Screw (M1.7)
Pin
2 Harness (GN-52)
Claw
Hole
Claw
Claw
7 Flash unit (MC)
3 Two claws
Claw
Groove Edge
Screw (1.7 × 4)
Control switch block (PW)
JK retainer assembly
Screw (1.7 × 4)
Edge
6 Claw
Groove Note for installation of
5 Harness (MS-114) Flash unit (MC)
Groove
Should be fit to the Front
Flash unit (MC) cabinet groove.
Groove
2-8. FRONT CABINET ASSEMBLY
1 Lift up the Zoom lens block.
4 Front cabinet assembly

3 Screw (M2 × 4)
2 Screw (M2 × 4)
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2-9. REMOVAL AND ATTACHMENT OF FP-37 FLEXIBLE BOARD
Note: For folding new FP-37 flexible board, refer to “2-10. To fold the
new FP-37 flexible board” .
FP-37 flexible board When attaching, coil in the direction of

arrow A with two and a half revolutions.
(FP-37 flexible board )
Screw (M1.7)
Harness (GN-52)
A
Hook cover Hinge cover
Harness (MS-114)
Screw (M1.7)
FP holder Screw (M2 x 4)
Hook the claw of harness
Harness (GN-52) Harness (GN-52)

FP-37 flexible board
(CN802)
FP-37 flexible board

(CN801)
Harness (MS-114) FP guard
2-10. TO FOLD THE NEW FP-37 FLEXIBLE BOARD

: Fold
Note: For attaching new FP-37 flexible board, refer
to “2-9. Removal and attachment of FP-37
flexible board” .
Adhesive tape
: Fold
Adhesive tape
1-678-657-xx
FP-37
Adhesive tape
1-678-657-xx
FP-37
Adhesive tape
– 11 –
2-11. CRYSTAL INDICATION MODULE
Note for installation

2 Crystal indication module (LCD901)
Portion A and B
3 BL cushion
Portion C and D
8 Cold cathode fluorescent tube (ND901)
7 Screw (M1.7)
1 Flexible board
D (FP-134 board)
B 6 Flexible board
A (Inverter transformer unit)
9 Inverter transformer unit
4 Screw (M1.7)
2-12. FLASH UNIT (ST)
6 Cabinet (ST)
7 Flash unit (ST)
1 Screw
(M1.7 × 4)
5 Three claws

4 Claw (Flash unit ST)
3 Push the Release knob
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3. REPAIR PARTS LIST

3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS
NOTE:
• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are
The components identified by mark
have some difference from the original one. seldom required for routine service. Some delay 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are
• Color Indication of Appearance Parts should be anticipated when ordering these items. critical for safety.
Example: • The mechanical parts with no reference number in Replace only with part number
KNOB, BALANCE (WHITE) . . . (RED) the exploded views are not supplied. specified.
↑ ↑
Parts Color Cabinet's Color
3-1-1. BATTERY HOLDER ASSEMBLY

11 6 18
not supplied 13 13 12 6
not supplied 6 ^
10 17
not
supplied
19 BT901 16
9
8 4
6 5
17
15 Rear cabinet assembly

(See page 15)
not supplied 17
17
12 not supplied not supplied
17
7 12
17
3 14
1
17 17
6 17
Lens cabinet assembly
(See page 16)
17 Front cabinet assembly

(See page 14)
not supplied 17
! : BT001 (BATTERY, LITHIUM SECONDARY)
Board on the mount position.
Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
1 X-3950-714-1 HOLDER ASSY, BATTERY 11 3-056-768-01 COVER, CPC
2 3-056-764-11 COVER, HINGE 12 3-713-791-01 SCREW (M1.7X4), TAPPING, P2
3 not supplied DD-148 BOARD, COMPLETE 13 3-736-363-41 TAPPING
4 not supplied HI-73 BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE) 14 1-960-051-11 HARNESS (MD-97)
5 1-675-589-21 FP-132 FLEXIBLE BOARD * 15 3-054-937-01 SPRING, BT RELEASE
6 3-914-366-01 SCREW (DIA. 1.7X4), PRECISION * 16 3-057-099-01 SHEET, BB FIXED

7 3-056-741-01 COVER, AC 17 3-989-735-51 SCREW (M1.7), LOCK ACE, P2
8 3-056-740-11 LID, BATTERY 18 3-057-094-01 SHEET, HI
9 3-050-594-01 SPRING, COMPRESSION 19 3-057-943-01 SPRING (B), COMPRESSION COIL
10 3-056-744-11 KNOB, LOCK BT901 1-694-531-11 TERMINAL BOARD, BATTERY
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3-1-2. FRONT CABINET ASSEMBLY
67 68
not supplied
not supplied
68 52
67 56
not supplied
not supplied
not supplied not supplied
A not supplied
66
60
not supplied
66
not supplied
61
67
72
67
MIC901 70
53 67
67
not supplied
not supplied not supplied

67
64 54
not 73 not supplied
supplied 59
not supplied
not
A supplied
64 64
65 62
65 not supplied 70
not supplied 71
63 57 71
55
51 71
58 69
The components identified by mark 0 or dotted

line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
51 X-3949-843-1 CABINET (F) ASSY, P * 63 3-058-170-01 SHEET, MICROPHONE
52 X-3950-713-1 HINGE ASSY 64 3-989-735-51 SCREW (M1.7), LOCK ACE, P2
53 X-3950-819-1 GRILLE ASSY, MICROPHONE 65 3-713-791-01 SCREW (M1.7X4), TAPPING, P2
54 X-3950-715-1 CABINET (UPPER) ASSY 66 3-713-786-21 SCREW (M2X3)
55 X-3949-849-1 RETAINER ASSY, JK 67 3-948-339-61 TAPPING
56 X-3950-711-1 CABINET (M) ASSY 68 3-719-381-01 SCREW (M2X4)

* 57 3-057-084-01 SHEET, RELEASE 69 1-960-050-11 HARNESS (MS-114)
0 58 not supplied FLASH UNIT (MC) 70 1-960-061-11 HARNESS (GN-52)
* 59 3-056-769-01 GUARD, FP 71 3-914-366-01 SCREW (DIA. 1.7X4), PRECISION
60 3-056-716-01 COVER, HOOK 72 1-678-657-11 FP-37 FLEXIBLE BOARD
* 61 3-056-765-01 HOLDER, FP 73 X-3950-846-1 COVER ASSY, JK (SERVICE)

62 1-476-140-11 SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL (PW) MIC901 1-542-408-11 MICROPHONE UNIT
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3-1-3. REAR CABINET ASSEMBLY
not supplied 110
not supplied
105
109
116
104 117 112
SP901
115
106
103 111
114 107
108 LCD901
115
113
119
115
114 ND901
121
115 122
101 115
114
120
102
115
115

101 not supplied TRANSFORMER UNIT, INVERTER 113 3-056-774-01 CUSHION, BL
102 1-675-591-21 FP-134 FLEXIBLE BOARD 114 3-914-366-01 SCREW (DIA. 1.7X4), PRECISION
103 1-476-139-11 SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL (FK) 115 3-989-735-51 SCREW (M1.7), LOCK ACE, P2
* 104 3-057-098-01 SHEET, SP PROTECTION 116 3-056-711-01 SCREW (M1.4)
* 105 3-057-088-01 RETAINER (SP) 117 7-624-106-04 STOP RING 3.0, TYPE -E
106 3-058-280-11 BUTTON, FUNCTION 119 1-960-049-11 HARNESS (HB-50)

107 3-056-771-11 BUTTON, BR 120 3-056-773-01 SHEET, BL LIGHT INTERCEPTION
108 3-056-770-11 KNOB, BL 121 3-056-030-01 ACE (M1.7), 0 PLATE 2 MAIN LOCK
109 3-056-707-01 BRACKET, STRAP * 122 3-057-534-01 SHEET, PANEL SHIELD
110 X-3950-818-1 LEVER ASSY, ZOOM LCD901 not supplied MODULE, CRYSTAL INDICATION
111 X-3950-717-1 ESCUTCHEON (R) ASSY 0 ND901 not supplied TUBE, FLUORESCENT, COLD CATHODE
112 X-3950-710-1 CABINET (R) ASSY, P SP901 1-505-862-51 SPEAKER (2.0cm)
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3-1-4. LENS CABINET ASSEMBLY
165
169
156 153 not supplied
157
158
not supplied 167

not supplied
160
not supplied
166 not supplied
164
not supplied 165 159
165
Lens assembly
(See page 17)
170 166
164 165
152 165
165 165
164
not supplied
164 168
not supplied 165
164 168
not supplied 162
163
not supplied 161
170
170
154
170 165
151 155 165

151 X-3950-707-1 CABINET (MF) ASSY 161 1-418-652-21 SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL (CF)
152 X-3950-817-1 SHEET METAL ASSY, ST 162 3-056-700-02 PLATE, TRIPOD
153 X-3950-708-1 CABINET (LT) ASSY 163 3-056-763-11 ORNAMENT, LENS
154 X-3950-709-1 CABINET (LB) ASSY 164 3-713-791-01 SCREW (M1.7X4), TAPPING, P2
155 1-418-656-11 FOCUS BLOCK, MANUAL 165 3-989-735-51 SCREW (M1.7), LOCK ACE, P2
0 156 not supplied FLASH UNIT (ST) 166 4-984-006-01 SCREW, STEP
157 1-675-593-11 FP-136 FLEXIBLE BOARD 167 3-054-938-01 SCREW, STEP
158 3-056-688-11 COVER, RELEASE 168 3-713-786-21 SCREW (M2X3)
159 3-056-690-01 SPRING (R), COMPRESSION COIL 169 X-3950-716-1 CABINET (ST) ASSY
160 3-056-689-11 KNOB, RELEASE 170 3-914-366-01 SCREW (DIA. 1.7X4), PRECISION
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3-1-5. LENS ASSEMBLY
209 213
214
217
215 213
IC101
208
M901 not supplied
207
206
212
216
202
212
216
M902
not supplied
A
203
205 A
210
211
204
201
212
211
201 not supplied PS-434 BOARD, COMPLETE 211 3-914-366-01 SCREW (DIA. 1.7X4), PRECISION
202 not supplied SY-62 BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE) 212 3-989-735-51 SCREW (M1.7), LOCK ACE, P2
203 not supplied CN-121 BOARD, COMPLETE 213 3-318-203-11 SCREW (B1.7X6), TAPPING
204 1-678-656-11 FP-36 FLEXIBLE BOARD 214 3-057-094-01 SHEET, HI
205 3-061-904-01 FRAME, LENS * 215 3-061-905-01 HEAT SINK, CD
206 not supplied ADAPTOR (K), CCD FITTING 216 3-061-906-01 SHEET, 100P FIXED
207 not supplied FILTER BLOCK, OPTICAL * 217 3-062-694-01 SHEET, STROBOSCOPE (KBR)
208 not supplied RUBBER (K), SEAL M901 3-709-551-01 MOTOR UNIT, ZOOM STEPPING
209 not supplied CD-283 BOARD, COMPLETE M902 3-709-400-01 MOTOR, FOCUS STEPPING
210 not supplied LENS ASSY IC101 not supplied CCD BLOCK ASSY (CCD IMAGER)
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4. GENERAL This section is extracted from

instruction manual.
CAUTION The shielded interface cable recommended Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or
in this manual must be used with this be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by
modifications not expressly approved in this
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do equipment in order to comply with the limits ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
manual could void your authority to operate for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of or mark) must be used.
not expose the unit to rain or this equipment.
moisture. Part 15 of FCC Rules.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
Declaration of Conformity a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
For the Customers in the Trade Name: SONY For the Customers in the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
U.S.A. Model No.: DSC-F505V U.S.A. and Canada use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. should lose the fuse cover, please contact
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION your nearest Sony service station.
Ridge, NJ 07656 BATTERY.
USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For the Customers in
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Germany
This device complies with Part 15 of the You can return your unwanted lithium ion Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the batteries to your nearest Sony Service 31/EEC
following two conditions: (1) This Center or Factory Service Center. This equipment complies with the EMC
device may not cause harmful
regulations when used under the following
interference, and (2) this device must Note:
circumstances:
accept any interference received, In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
• Residential area
including interference that may cause batteries in household or business trash may
• Business district
This symbol is intended to undesired operation. be prohibited.
• Light-industry district
alert the user to the presence (This equipment complies with the EMC
of uninsulated “dangerous For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
Note: standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
voltage” within the 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
This equipment has been tested and found to
product’s enclosure that For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
may be of sufficient you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Attention
magnitude to constitute a Rules. These limits are designed to provide
risk of electric shock to
Caution:
reasonable protection against harmful Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium The electromagnetic fields at the specific
persons. interference in a residential installation. This frequencies may influence the picture and
ion battery.
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate sound of this camera.
This symbol is intended to radio frequency energy and, if not installed
alert the user to the presence
and used in accordance with the For the Customers in Canada
of important operating and
instructions, may cause harmful interference “Memory Stick”
maintenance (servicing)
to radio communications. However, there is CAUTION
instructions in the literature
no guarantee that interference will not occur TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
accompanying the in a particular installation. If this equipment NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
appliance. does cause harmful interference to radio or WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
Never expose the battery pack to television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET N50
temperature above 140°F (60°C), such as in UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
a car parked in the sun or under direct on, the user is encouraged to try to correct INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
sunlight. the interference by one or more of the EXPOSURE.
following measures: For the Customers in CANADA
If you have any questions about this product, — Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna. NOTICE FOR THE This Class B digital apparatus complies with
you may call:
— Increase the separation between the CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED Canadian ICES-003.
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669) equipment and receiver. KINGDOM
or write to: — Connect the equipment into an outlet
Sony Customer Information Center on a circuit different from that to which A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park the receiver is connected. fitted to this equipment for your safety and
Ridge, NJ 07656 — Consult the dealer or an experienced convenience.
radio/TV technician for help.
2 3
Getting started
For the Customers in the Do not shake or strike the camera
U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the Identifying the parts
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data
breakdown, damage or loss may occur. See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and LCD screen and lens
(2) this device must accept any interference 1
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
received, including interference that may high-precision technology. However, there 2
cause undesired operation. may be some tiny black points and/or 3 90
bright points (red, blue or green in color) 4
that constantly appear on the LCD screen.
Be sure to read the following These points are normal in the 5
before using your camera manufacturing process and do not affect
the recording in any way. Over 99.99% of qa
Trial recording 6
the pixels are operational for effective use.
Before you record one-time events, you may qs
• Be careful when placing the camera near a
want to make a trial recording to make sure
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
that the camera is working correctly.
screen or the lens to direct sunlight for 7 qd
No compensation for contents of long periods may cause malfunctions. qf
the recording Do not get the camera wet qg
Contents of the recording cannot be When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
compensated for if recording or playback is under similar conditions, be careful not to
8 qh
not possible due to a malfunction of your get the camera wet. If moisture
camera, etc. condensation occurs, refer to page 55 and
follow the instructions on how to remove it A Built-in microphone J DIGITAL I/O (USB) jack (26) (27)
Notes on image data compatibility
• This camera conforms with the Design before using the camera. Do not touch while recording. K OPEN (flash) switch (19)
Rules for Camera File Systems universal Back up recommendation B Self-timer/Recording lamp
standard established by the JEIDA (Japan L SPOT METER button (42)
To avoid the potential risk of data loss,
Electronic Industries Development always copy (back up) data to a disk. C MODE selector (30)
Association). You cannot play back on M (one-push white balance)
your camera still images recorded on other D Shutter button (16) (21) button (43)
equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/
About the Carl Zeiss lens
TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss E Flash (19) N WHT BAL (white balance)
lens which is capable of reproducing fine button (43)
does not conform with this universal
images. The lens for this camera uses the F Focus ring (40)
standard. (These models are not sold in
MTF* measurement system for cameras O MACRO button (40)
some areas.)
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in G Lens
• Playback of images recorded with your P FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch
Germany, and Sony Corporation, and H Photocell window for flash
camera on other equipment and playback (40)
offers the same quality as other Carl
of images recorded or edited with other Do not block while recording.
Zeiss lenses.
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed. ∗ MTF is the abbreviation of Modulation I A/V OUT jack (49)
Transfer Function/Factor, a numeric
Precaution on copyright value indicating the ability to reproduce
Audio output is monaural.
Television programs, films, video tapes, and the subject contrast.
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
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7 3
Getting started
1
2 4
2 8 9
3 qa
qs
A Speaker D Hook for the lens cap/shoulder
qd strap
4
B Hook for the wrist/shoulder
5 strap Be sure to remove the lens cap
qf before turning on your camera.
6 qg C Tripod receptacle (bottom
surface)
Use a tripod with a screw length of
A Zoom lever H Access lamp (15) less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). You
B POWER switch I Battery/“Memory Stick” cover will be unable to firmly secure the
POWER lamp camera to tripods having longer
J (flash) button screws, and may damage the
C LCD screen Flash lamp camera.
D LCD BACK LIGHT switch K OPEN switch
Usually set to ON. Set to OFF to
save the battery if you use your L Slot cover for AC power
adaptor/charger (12) Attaching the lens cap (supplied) and the wrist strap (supplied).
camera in bright place.
E PROGRAM AE ADJ button M (External flash) jack Lens cap
VOLUME +/– button
N DISPLAY button
F PROGRAM AE button (41)
O Control button
G Battery eject lever (11)
Lens cap strap
Wrist strap
7 8
Preparing the power supply Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.)

NP-FS11 (supplied) 170 110
Charging the battery pack
Getting started
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-
Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FS11 battery pack* (S VF10 AC power adaptor/charger.
series). You cannot use any other battery pack.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
STILL mode recording*

Battery pack (S series)
LCD BACK LIGHT Battery life (min.) Number of images
CHARGE lamp To the wall outlet
(mains) ON 70 (65) 1300 (1200)
(orange)
OFF 85 (75) 1600 (1400)
STILL mode playback**

LCD BACK LIGHT Battery life (min.) Number of images
AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/charger (supplied)
ON 110 (100) 2200 (2000)
OFF 145 (130) 2900 (2600)
1 Connect the AC power adaptor/charger and the wall outlet (mains). 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
2 Insert the battery pack in the direction of the v mark. Slide the
when you use a normally charged battery pack.
battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
The CHARGE lamp lights up when charging begins. When the CHARGE lamp ∗ Recording at about 4-second intervals
goes off, normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to ∗∗ Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals
use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack inserted for about one
hour after normal charge is completed. MOVIE mode recording
LCD BACK LIGHT Continuous recording time (min.)
To remove the battery pack
ON 75 (65)
Slide the battery pack in the direction opposite the v mark.
OFF 85 (75)
* What is “InfoLITHIUM”?
“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a
consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160×112 image size. Numbers in parentheses
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.
mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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 above figures are a guide when you
continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”
• If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the
battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water.
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Installing the battery pack Using the AC power adaptor
Getting started
Battery eject lever
DK-115
DC connecting
cable (supplied)
Battery pack
(S series) Slot cover for AC power
adaptor/charger
Power cord (mains lead)

AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/
1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. charger (supplied)
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.
2 Install the battery pack.

Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment
as illustrated.
1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
3 Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. 2 Insert the one end of the DK-115 DC connecting cable to the
battery terminal, and close the cover.
When inserting the cable, open the slot cover for AC power adaptor/charger and
To remove the battery pack be careful not to pinch the cable.
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the battery eject lever upward,
and remove the battery pack. 3 Connect the other end of the DC connecting cable to the AC power
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. adaptor/charger.
Battery remaining indicator 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor/
The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still charger and then to a wall outlet (mains).
record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and
Using a car battery
the operating environment.
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).
Auto power-off function
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To use the camera again,
slide the POWER switch to turn on the camera again.
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Setting the date and time 4 Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the
center z.
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.
Getting started
5 Select the desired date display format with

v/V on the control button, then press the
center z.
Control button Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]
(month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
6 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

item you want to set with b/B on the control
button.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the
power.
The POWER lamp lights up. 7 Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press
the center z to enter it.
2 Press v on the control button. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
8 Select [ENTER] with B on the control button,

then press the center z at the desired
moment to begin clock movement.
The date and time are entered.
3 Select [SETUP] with B on the control button,

then press the center z.
To cancel the date and time setting

Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
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Basic operations B Recording
Inserting the “Memory Stick” Recording still images

Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
To record still images, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and
insert a “Memory Stick.”
Getting started
Access lamp
POWER switch
“Memory Stick”
1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.
1 Set the MODE selector to STILL.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick.”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery
compartment as illustrated until it clicks. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway Remaining memory
down and check the image. capacity indicator
While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing,
3 Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
the image freezes momentarily, but is not yet
recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic
adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up
Removing the “Memory Stick” and the camera is ready for recording.
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly. To cancel the recording, release the shutter button.
Notes
• Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY AE lock indicator
STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
• Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.
• You cannot record or edit images on a “Memory Stick” if the erasure prevention switch is set to
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
the LOCK position.
When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the next image.
Connector
∗ Exposure and focus are automatically adjusted.
Erasure prevention switch OC

The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”
See pages 37 to 39.
Notes
• While the image is being recorded on the “Memory Stick,” do not shake or strike the camera.
Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick.”
• When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but this does
not affect the recorded image.
Label space
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Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) Changing the lens orientation
You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen You can adjust the angle by turning the lens part upward up to 90 degrees and
(page 32) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording downward up to 50 degrees.
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 MODE selector
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
90°
pressing the center z.
Lens part
B Recording
Using the zoom feature
50°
Zoom lever
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away) LCD screen indicators during recording
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 65 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side: About 9 7/8 inches (25 cm) or more
T side: About 31 1/2 inches (80 cm) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 40.
DISPLAY
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function. Notes
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when • You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced
zoom exceeds 5×. operations.
• The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
The T side of the bar shows the

digital zooming zone.
Using digital zoom

• The maximum zoom magnification is 10×.
• Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 35).
Note
Digital zoom does not work for moving images.
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Notes
Using the self-timer
• The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet (0.3 m to
When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after 2.5 m).
you press the shutter button. • Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash or cause the lens
shadow to appear.
• You cannot use an external flash and the built-in flash at the same time.
• If the flash is closed when it should be used, the (no-flash) indicator appears in the LCD
Shutter button screen.
• Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on
Self-timer lamp individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or
other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you set the
B Recording
shutter to a slow speed in the PROGRAM AE shutter priority mode.
• The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
Control button
Select (self-timer) indicator on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control
button, then press the center z. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD
screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is
recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the
shutter is released.
Recording images with the flash

Slide OPEN switch to make the flash available. The flash pops up. 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. You can only
change the flash mode while the flash is popped up.
Flash emitter
(flash)
OPEN switch
Photocell window for

flash
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 35).
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B Playback
Recording moving images Playing back still images

Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format.
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power
and insert a “Memory Stick.”
POWER switch
B Recording
POWER switch
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY.

The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE. 2 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD
screen.
2 Press the shutter button fully down.

3 Select the desired still image with the
“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on control button.
the “Memory Stick.” Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B"
If you press the shutter button momentarily on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control
The image and sound are recorded for five seconds. You can change the button.
recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings "b: To display the preceding image.
(page 37). B": To display the next image.
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 When the menu bar is not displayed
[320 (HQ)]/[320×240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 37). You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control button.
Notes
Zooming or using the self-timer, etc. • You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other
equipment.
See pages 17 to 19. • You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be
recorded with this camera.
LCD screen indicators during recording
LCD screen indicators during still image playback
These indicators are not recorded. See page 65 for a detailed description of the Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
indicators. See page 66 for a detailed description of the indicators.
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Playing back moving images 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)]

POWER switch The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 3 and 4.
Adjusting the volume

Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.
DISPLAY
VOLUME +/–
LCD screen indicators during moving image playback
B Playback
See page 66 for a detailed description of the indicators.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
2 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD
screen.
3 Select the desired moving image with the

control button.
Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than
still images.
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B"
on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control
button.
"b: To display the preceding image.
B": To display the next image.
4 Select B (playback) on the LCD screen with B (playback)/X (pause)

v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the
center z.
The moving image and sound are played back.
During playback, B (playback) changes to X
(pause).
Playback bar
To pause playback
Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press
the center z.
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Viewing images using a personal Installing the USB driver

computer 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
You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera.
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 For Windows 98 users
personal computer and application software.
1 Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load.
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.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer.
• Still images (other than TEXT and uncompressed modes): JPEG format
• Moving images/audio: MPEG format
• Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format 3 Connect the USB jack on your camera with the USB connector on
B Playback
your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

• TEXT mode: GIF format
Recommended computer environment to the USB connector to the USB jack
Recommended Windows environment

Push in until the
OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE USB cable connector clicks
Standard installation is required. Personal computer into place
Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from:
Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or
Windows 98 to Windows 98SE.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster 4 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, connect the AC power
The USB connector must be provided as standard. adaptor/charger and turn on your camera.
ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures). “PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set
to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the
Recommended Macintosh environment camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts.
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. 5 Follow the on-screen messages to specify the CD-ROM drive and
• iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive install the USB driver.
• iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are
The USB connector must be provided as standard. installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Notes
Note
• 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 Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera before installing the USB driver.
USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub. Otherwise, you will be unable to install the USB driver.
• Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some equipment may
not operate. For Macintosh users
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned
above. 1 Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal

computer.
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3 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window. 6 Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the
folder.
For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and
4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open
image files” (page 29).
the window.
Desired file type Double-click in this order
5 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to
the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag Still image “Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file
and drop).
Moving image* “Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file*
• Sony USB Driver
• Sony USB Shim Audio* “Mssony” folder t “Momlv100” folder t Audio file*
E-mail image “Mssony” folder t “Imcif100” folder t Image file
6 When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click TIFF image
“OK.” (uncompressed)
B Playback
7 Restart your personal computer.
∗ 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.
Viewing images
For Windows 98 users Notes on using your personal computer

1 Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow “Memory Stick”
Windows 98 to load.
• “Memory Stick” operations on your camera cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been
2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera formatted on your personal computer.
• Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory
and the other end to the USB connector on your personal
computer. Stick” life.
• Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on
your camera.
to the USB connector to the USB jack
Software
• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image
Push in until the file.
connector clicks • When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your personal
USB cable
Personal computer into place computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image
format will differ so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open
the file.
3 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, and connect the AC
power adaptor/charger to your camera and then to a wall outlet Communications with your personal computer
(mains). Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after
recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
4 Turn on the power of your camera.
“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
• Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
5 Open “My Computer” on Windows 98 and double click the newly Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”) • Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed. • All other 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.
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Advanced operations
Image file storage destinations Before performing advanced

and image files operations
Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for
The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number “Advanced operations”.
within the range from 0001 to 9999.
For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is

“D.”)
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.
B Playback
Folder containing still image data
Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF PLAY

mode image data STILL
MOVIE
Folder containing moving image data
PLAY: To play back or edit images
Folder containing VOICE mode audio data STILL: To record still images and
voice memos
Folder File Meaning MOVIE: To record moving images
100msdcf DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image file recorded normally

• Still image file recorded in E-MAIL
mode (page 38)
• Still image file recorded in TIFF mode
(page 39) How to use the control button
• Still image file recorded in VOICE
mode (page 38) The control button is used to select the indicators, images and menus appearing on
TXT0ssss.GIF • Still image file recorded in TEXT mode the LCD screen of your camera. The operation methods that are frequently used for
(page 39) “Advanced operations” are described below.
Imcif100 DSC0ssss.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in E-
MAIL mode (page 38)
DSC0ssss.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in
TIFF mode (page 39)
Moml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally Select Enter (OK)
Momlv100 DSC0ssss.MPG • Audio file recorded in VOICE mode
(page 38)
The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
— A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file
— An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file
— An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file
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Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen
How to change the menu settings
Press v to display the menu bar Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu
on the LCD screen. items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button.
Press V to clear the menu bar MODE selector

from the LCD screen. Menu bar
Note
You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 46).
Selecting items and images on the LCD screen
Before performing advanced operations

1 Press v/V/b/B on the 1 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar.
control button to select the The menu bar appears as follows according to the setting of the MODE
item you want to set or the selector.
image you want to display.
The color of the selected item or MOVIE/STILL PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode)
the border of the selected image
changes from blue to yellow.
2 Press the center z to enter

the item.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute
each function.
2 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the

control button, then press the center z.
The color of the selected item changes from blue to
yellow, and when you press the center z, the modes
The “Advanced operations” section of this manual refers to selecting and
that can be set for that item are displayed.
entering items by the above procedure as “Select [(item name)].”
3 Select the desired mode with v/V/b/B on the control button, then
press the center z.
To clear the menu

Press V on the control button until the LCD screen returns to the menu bar display in
step 1. To clear the menu bar, press V again.
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Item Setting Description MODE

Menu settings selector
IMAGE x 2240×1680 Selects the image size when recording STILL
Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE SIZE 1856×1392 still images.
selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial
1856 (3:2)
settings are indicated with x.
1280×960
640×480
(SELF TIMER)
320 (HQ) Selects the MPEG image size when MOVIE
Records with the self-timer (page 19).
320×240 recording moving images.
x 160×112
EFFECT
REC MODE TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in STILL
addition to the JPEG file.
selector
TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white.
P.EFFECT SOLARIZE Sets the image special effects (page 45). MOVIE
B&W STILL VOICE Records an audio file (with still image)
SEPIA in addition to the JPEG file.
NEG.ART E-MAIL Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG
x OFF file in addition to the selected image
size.
DATE/ DAY&TIME Sets whether to insert the date and time STILL
TIME DATE into the image (page 44). x NORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected
x OFF image size.
REC TIME 15 sec Adjusts the recording time for moving MOVIE
FILE SET 10 sec images.
x 5 sec
selector ROTATE Rotates the still image. PLAY
(in single —
FORMAT OK Formats a “Memory Stick.” MOVIE mode only)
CANCEL Cancels formatting of a “Memory STILL
SLIDE INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval. PLAY
Stick.” PLAY SHOW x 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min
POS. ON Plays back images recorded with the STILL (in single
mode only) REPEAT Repeats the slide show.
SENSOR camera on its side (vertical images) as x ON/OFF
horizontal images. This function does
not work for images recorded in TEXT START Starts the slide show.
mode. CANCEL Cancels the slide show settings and
x OFF When this camera may be subject to execution.
vibration such as when you record PRINT ON Marks the still images to be printed PLAY
images from inside a moving car, set MARK (page 54).
this to OFF to prevent improper
horizontal/vertical judgement. x OFF Unmarks the print mark of the still
images.
FILE SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence MOVIE
NUMBER even if the “Memory Stick” is changed. STILL PROTECT ON Protects images against accidental PLAY
erasure (page 50).
x NORMAL Resets the file numbering each time the
“Memory Stick” is changed. x OFF Releases protection of images against
accidental erasure.
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CAMERA Item Setting Description MODE
selector
selector VIDEO x NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC MOVIE
OUT mode (North American countries, Japan, STILL
DIGITAL x ON Uses digital zoom. STILL etc.).
ZOOM PLAY
OFF Does not use digital zoom. PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL
SHARPNESS +2 to –2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image. STILL mode (European countries, etc.).
appears on the LCD screen except / x ENGLISH Displays the menu items in English. MOVIE
when set to 0. LANGUAGE STILL
/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.
FLASH HIGH Makes the flash level higher than STILL PLAY
LEVEL normal. CLOCK Sets the date and time (page 13). MOVIE
x NORMAL Normal setting. SET — STILL
LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal. PLAY
EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to Adjusts the exposure. MOVIE BEEP SHUTTER Turns off the beep only. (The shutter MOVIE
–2.0 EV STILL sound is heard when you press the STILL
shutter button.) PLAY
x ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when
TOOL

you press the control button/shutter
Item Setting Description MODE button).
selector OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
COPY OK Copies an image (page 52). PLAY LCD Adjusts the LCD screen brightness MOVIE
CANCEL Cancels copying of the image. BRIGHT using the +/– buttons on the LCD STILL
screen. This has no effect on the PLAY
RESIZE 2240×1680 Changes the recorded still image size PLAY recorded images.
(in single 1856×1392 (page 52).
mode only) 1280×960 INDEX*
640×480
Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 46).
x CANCEL
DELETE
SETUP
Setting Description MODE selector
selector OK Deletes the displayed image. PLAY
DEMO x ON/STBY Displayed only when you use the AC MOVIE CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.
OFF power adaptor in MOVIE or STILL STILL
mode. When ON is selected, a 3 (RETURN)**
demonstration will start if you do not Returns to PLAY (single) mode.
operate your camera for about
10 minutes. To stop the demonstration, ∗ Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode.
turn off your camera. Select ON to make
the demonstration appear again. ∗∗ Displayed only in PLAY (INDEX) mode.
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B Various recording The number of images or the time

that you can record on a “Memory Recording still Adding audio files to
Stick” (8 MB): images for e-mail (E- still images (VOICE)
Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE) Image size Number of images or MAIL)
time* 1
E-MAIL mode records a small-size
2240×1680 Approx. 4
(320×240) image at the same time as a 3
1 1856×1392 Approx. 6 still image. Small-size images are
1856 (3:2) Approx. 6 convenient for e-mail transmission, etc.
2
1280×960 Approx. 12
2,3 1
640×480 Approx. 118
320 (HQ) Approx. 20 (15**) sec.
3 1 Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
1 Set the MODE selector to 320×240 Approx. 85 (15**) sec.
MOVIE or STILL. 160×112 Approx. 345 (60**) sec. 2 2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [VOICE] from the
2 Select [FILE] and then
∗ When [REC MODE] is set to menu.
[IMAGE SIZE] from the menu. [NORMAL]. 1 Set the MODE selector to 3 Record the image.
3 Select the desired image ∗∗ Numbers in parentheses indicate the STILL.
size. maximum recording time during If you press and release the shutter
continuous recording. 2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], button, sound is recorded for
Still image sizes and then [E-MAIL] from the 5 seconds.
2240×1680, 1856×1392, menu.
B Various recording
1856 (3:2)*, 1280×960, 640×480 If you hold down the shutter

∗ The image is recorded in 3:2 size to
3 Record the image. button, sound is recorded until you
match the printing paper size ratio of The number of images that you can release the shutter button for up to
3:2. record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) 40 seconds.
Moving image sizes in E-MAIL mode: The number of images that you can
320 (HQ*), 320×240, 160×112 Image size Number of images record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
∗ High Quality mode in VOICE mode (when recording
2240×1680 Approx. 4 sound for five seconds):
1856×1392 Approx. 5
Image size Number of images
1856 (3:2) Approx. 5
2240×1680 Approx. 4
1280×960 Approx. 12
1856×1392 Approx. 5
640×480 Approx. 95
1856 (3:2) Approx. 5
To return to normal 1280×960 Approx. 11
recording mode 640×480 Approx. 56
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
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Recording text Recording Recording images in Focusing manually
documents (TEXT) uncompressed macro Normally the focus is automatically
Text is recorded in black and white
images (TIFF) adjusted. This function is useful when
GIF format to provide a clearer image. This mode simultaneously records still 3 the auto focus does not work well such
images in both TIFF format 1 as in dark places.
1 (uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed). 1
3
3
1 3
2 3 2
1 Set the MODE selector to 2

1 Set the MODE selector to 2 MOVIE or STILL.
1 Set the MODE selector to
STILL. 2 Set FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL MOVIE or STILL.
2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], to AUTO.
2
and then [TEXT] from the 1 Set the MODE selector to
3 Set the zoom to W side and
Set FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL
STILL. to MANUAL.
menu. then press MACRO. The 9 (manual focus) indicator
3 Record the image. 2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], The (macro) indicator appears on appears on the LCD screen.
and then [TIFF] from the the LCD screen. You can shoot a
The number of images that you can menu. subject that is about 13/16 inches 3 Turn the focus ring to achieve
(2 cm) away from the lens surface in a sharp focus.
B Various recording
record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
in TEXT mode: 3 Record the image. macro mode.
When recording still images, the
Image size Number of images The number of images that you can To return to normal LCD screen image is zoomed to
record on a “Memory Stick” recording mode 2×* and the focus mode indicator
2240×1680 Approx. 10 to 110 (16 MB) in TIFF mode: is displayed. When a sharp focus is
Press MACRO again. disappears
1856×1392 Approx. 20 to 140 achieved, the image returns to
Image size Number of images from the LCD screen.
1856 (3:2) Approx. 20 to 160 normal and the 9 (manual focus)
1856×1392 Approx. 1 indicator changes from yellow to
1280×960 Approx. 40 to 228 Notes
1856 (3:2) Approx. 1 • You cannot record images in macro with white. When recording moving
640×480 Approx. 160 to 727 the following PROGRAM AE modes. images, the image is not zoomed.
To return to normal — Landscape mode You can adjust the focus distance
To return to normal recording mode — Panfocus mode from 13/16 inches (2 cm) to ∞
recording mode • You cannot record images in macro when (infinite).
Select [NORMAL] in step 2. appears on the LCD screen.
Select [NORMAL] in step 2. • When you shoot a subject that is about ∗ When using digital zoom, the LCD
Notes 13/16 inches (2 cm) away from the lens screen image is zoomed to slightly
Notes • JPEG images are recorded in the image surface, the edges of the LCD screen less than 2x.
• If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu. image may appear distorted.
may be unable to record a clear image. TIFF images are recorded in [1856×1392] To reactivate auto focusing
• Writing and reading data takes more time size other than when [1856 (3:2)] is Set FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL to
than in normal recording. selected.
AUTO.
• Writing data takes more time than in
normal recording.
• The supplied “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
does not have sufficient capacity to record
uncompressed images.
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Notes Landscape mode

• The focus mode indicator is approximate, Using the PROGRAM Focuses only on a distant subject Using the spot light-
and should be used as a reference. to record landscapes, etc. metering mode
• The focus mode indicator is not displayed
AE function
correctly when using a conversion lens. Panfocus mode
Use this mode when there is backlight
• When the zoom lever is set to the T side, Changes the focus quickly and
or when there is strong contrast
your camera may not focus on subjects simply from a close subject to a
closer than about 2 5/8 feet (80 cm). In 1 distant subject.
between the subject and the
these cases, the focus mode indicator background, etc.
flashes. Move the zoom lever toward the W
side until the focus mode indicator stops
2 To cancel PROGRAM AE
1
flashing. Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
• You cannot focus manually in PROGRAM +/– the indicator on the LCD screen goes
AE Panfocus mode. out.
1 Set the MODE selector to Notes 2
MOVIE or STILL. • You cannot select F2.8 in aperture priority
2 Press PROGRAM AE mode when the zoom is set to the T side.
• You can focus only on distant subjects in
repeatedly to select the
Landscape mode. 1 Set the MODE selector to
desired PROGRAM AE mode. • In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and MOVIE or STILL.
focus are fixed.
Aperture priority mode
• When you record in the Twilight plus 2 Press SPOT METER to
Makes the subject stand out mode, we recommend that you use a tripod display the spot light-
against an unclear background or to prevent shaking. metering cross hair.
makes both the subject and the • Set the forced flash when you use the Position the point you want to
background stand out clearly. flash in the following modes: record on the spot light-metering
B Various recording
Press +/– repeatedly to select an –Twilight mode cross hair.

aperture value in 7 steps from F2.8 –Twilight plus mode
–Landscape mode LCD screen
to F8. • You cannot use the PROGRAM AE
Shutter speed priority function when [REC MODE] is set to
mode [TEXT].
• If the setting is not appropriate in aperture
Records a sharp picture of a fast- priority mode and shutter priority mode,
moving subject or the flow of the setting value indicator on the LCD
motion of a moving subject. screen flashes when you press the shutter Spot light-metering
Press +/– repeatedly to select a button halfway down. In this case, reset the cross hair
shutter speed in 19 steps from 8” value.
to 1/1000 when recording a still • If you set a slow shutter speed in twilight
image and in 13 steps from 1/8 to plus mode and shutter speed priority mode,
1/1000 when recording a moving the noise may increase.
image.
Twilight mode
Suppresses the washed-out color
of a bright subject in a dark place
so that you can record the subject
without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
Twilight plus mode
Increases the effectiveness of the
twilight mode function.
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To set the (One-push
Adjusting the Adjusting the white white balance) button Recording the date
exposure balance (WHITE 1 Press WHT BAL repeatedly until and time on the still
(EXPOSURE) BALANCE) appears. image (DATE/TIME)
2 Place a white object such as paper
Normally the white balance is under the same light conditions as
automatically adjusted. you are going to record, and record 1
1 the white object so that it fills the 4
1 entire frame of your camera.
3 Press .
2,3 2 The indicator starts to flash 2,3
quickly. Once the white balance is
set, the indicator stops flashing.
1 Set the MODE selector to 1 Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL. To reactivate auto STILL.
1 Set the MODE selector to adjustment
2 Select [CAMERA] and then
MOVIE or STILL. Select [AUTO] in step 2. 2 Select [EFFECT] and then
[EXPOSURE] from the menu. [DATE/TIME] from the menu.
3 Select the desired exposure
2 Press WHT BAL repeatedly to Notes 3 Select the date and time
select the desired white • Select [AUTO] when recording under
value. setting.
balance mode. fluorescent lighting.
Adjust the exposure value while • The indicator means: DAY&TIME
checking the brightness of the One-push white balance Slow flashing: white balance is not set. The date, hour and minutes are
background. You can select values ( ) Quick flashing: white balance is being imposed onto the image.
ranging from +2.0 EV to –2.0 EV Adjusts the white balance B Various recording adjusted.
in steps of 1/3 EV. depending on the light source Lit steady: white balance has been set. DATE
• If the indicator keeps flashing even The year, month and day are
Note OUT DOOR ( ) when you press , record in automatic imposed onto the image.
The exposure may not be adjusted properly Recording a sunrise/sunset, night white balance mode.
when the subject is extremely bright or dark, scene, neon signs, or fireworks OFF
or when using the flash. The date and time are not imposed
IN DOOR (n)
onto the image.
• Places where the lighting
condition changes quickly 4 Record the image.
• Under bright lighting such as The date and time are not
photography studios displayed during recording.
• Under sodium or mercury lamps The date and time are displayed
when playing back images.
AUTO (No indicator)
Adjusts the white balance
automatically
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B Various playback To display the next

Enjoying picture (previous) index screen
effects (P.EFFECT) Playing back six Select v/V at the lower left of the LCD
screen.
images at once
(INDEX) Displays the previous
1 index screen
Displays the next index

2,3 1 screen
2 To return to normal playback

1 Set the MODE selector to (single image)
MOVIE or STILL. • Select the desired image with the
2 Select [EFFECT] and then 1 Set the MODE selector to
control button.
[P.EFFECT] from the menu. PLAY. • Select [3] (RETURN).
3 Select the desired mode. 2 Select [INDEX] on the LCD Note
SOLARIZE screen. You cannot display images recorded in
Six images are displayed at once TEXT mode on the INDEX screen.
The light contrast is clearer and the
picture looks like an illustration. (index screen).
B&W
B Various recording
The picture is monochrome (black

and white).
SEPIA
The picture is colored like an old
picture.
NEG.ART This shows the position of the
The color and brightness of the currently displayed images relative
picture are reversed. to all the recorded images.
To cancel picture effect The following marks are displayed

on each image according to the
Select [OFF] in step 3. image type and settings.
: Moving image file
: Voice memo file
: E-mail file
: Print mark
- : Protect mark
TEXT: Text mark
TIFF: TIFF mark
(No mark): Normal recording (no
settings)
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Notes
Enlarging a part of • You cannot trim images recorded in TEXT Rotating a still image Playing back the
the still image (Zoom mode or uncompressed images. (ROTATE) images in order
• The maximum zoom magnification is 5×
and trimming) the original image, regardless of the image (SLIDE SHOW)
size.
• The picture quality of trimmed images This function is useful for checking the
may deteriorate.
1 recorded images or for presentations,
1 • The original picture remains even after etc.
trimming.
3 • The trimmed image is recorded as the 2,3,4
newest file.
2,4 1
2,3
PLAY. 2 Display the image to rotate.
2 Display the image to be 3 Select [FILE] and then
enlarged. [ROTATE] from the menu. 1 Set the MODE selector to
PLAY.
3 Zoom in/out the image with 4 Rotate the image clockwise
the zoom lever. or counterclockwise , 2 Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE
The zoom scaling indicator then select [RETURN]. SHOW] from the menu.
appears on the LCD screen. Set the following items.
4 Press the control button Notes INTERVAL
B Various playback
repeatedly to select the • You may not be able to rotate images 1 min (one minute), 30 sec
recorded with other equipment.
desired part of the image. • Also, when viewing images on a personal
(30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds),
v: The image moves downward computer, the image rotation information 5 sec (5 seconds), 3 sec
V: The image moves upward may not be reflected depending on the (3 seconds)
b: The image moves rightward application software.
REPEAT
B: The image moves leftward • You cannot rotate protected or
uncompressed images, or images recorded ON: Plays back images in a
in TEXT mode. continuous loop until
To return to the normal size
[RETURN] is selected.
Zoom out with the zoom lever until the OFF: After all images have been
zoom scaling indicator ( ×1.1) played back, the slide show
disappears from the screen, or simply ends.
press z.
3 Select [START] with the
To record an enlarged image control button.
(trimming) The slide show begins.
1Enlarge the image.
2Press the shutter button. The image To cancel the slide show
is recorded at 640×480 size, then the Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.
display returns to the image display
before enlargement. To skip to the next/previous
image during slide show
playback
Select "b/B" at the lower left of the
LCD screen.
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Note B Editing The selected images are protected.

The [INTERVAL] setting time is Viewing images on a
approximate, and may vary depending on TV screen
the played back image size or other factors. Preventing accidental
Before connecting your camera, be erasure (PROTECT)
sure to turn off the TV.
The - (protect) indicator appears on
Set the TV/VIDEO protected images.
switch to “VIDEO.”
To release protection
1 If you selected [ALL] in step 2, select
[OFF]. If you selected [SELECT] in
step 2, select the images to unprotect
to A/V OUT jack
1,2,3 with the control button, then select
[ENTER].
A/V connecting
cable (supplied) In single mode
PLAY, then display the image
to protect.
1 Connect the A/V connecting 2 Select [FILE], [PROTECT],
cable to the A/V OUT jack of and then [ON] from the menu.
B Various playback
your camera and to the The displayed image is protected

audio/video input jacks of the and - appears.
TV.
If your TV has stereo type audio To release protection
input jacks, connect the audio plug Select [OFF] in step 2.
of the A/V connecting cable to the
Lch jack.
In INDEX mode
2 Turn on the TV, then start
playback on your camera. 1 Set the MODE selector to
The playback image appears on PLAY, then display the INDEX
the TV screen. screen.
Note 2 Select [FILE], [PROTECT],
You cannot use a TV that has an antenna and then [ALL] or [SELECT]
(aerial) connector only. from the menu.
3 When you select [ALL]
Select [ON].
All the images recorded in
“Memory Stick” are protected.
When you select [SELECT]
Select all the images to protect
with the control button, then select
[ENTER].
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The (delete) indicator appears
Deleting images on the selected images and these Changing the Copying images
(DELETE) images are deleted. recorded still image (COPY)
You cannot delete protected files.
size (RESIZE) You can copy images to another
“Memory Stick.”
1 1 In single mode
1,2,3 1,2,3
To cancel deleting
Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3. 1
Note 1 Set the MODE selector to
In single mode PLAY and display the image
If there are files on the “Memory Stick” with
1 Set the MODE selector to names having the same last 4 digits as the to resize. 1,2
PLAY, then display the image file name of the image to be deleted, these
files are also deleted at the same time.
2 Select [TOOL] and then
to delete. [RESIZE] from the menu. 1 Set the MODE selector to
2 Select [DELETE] and then 3 Select the desired image PLAY, then display the image
[OK] from the menu. size. to copy.
The image is deleted. 2240×1680, 1856×1392, 2 Select [TOOL], [COPY], and
1280×960, 640×480 then [OK] from the menu.
In INDEX mode B Editing The changed image is recorded, “MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
then the display returns to the appears.
1 Set the MODE selector to image display before resizing.
3 When “CHANGE MEMORY
PLAY, then display the INDEX
To return to the original size STICK” appears, eject the
screen.
“Memory Stick.”
Select [CANCEL] in step 3.
2 Select [DELETE] and then “INSERT MEMORY STICK”
[ALL] or [SELECT] from the Notes appears.
menu. • You cannot change the size of images 4 Insert the “Memory Stick” on
3 When you select [ALL] recorded in TEXT mode or uncompressed
images.
which to copy the image.
Select [ENTER]. “RECORDING” appears. When
• When you change from a small size to a
All unprotected images are large size, the picture quality deteriorates. copying is completed,
deleted. • The original image is retained even after “COMPLETE” appears.
resizing. To end copying, select [EXIT].
When you select [SELECT]
• The resized image is recorded as the
Select all the images to delete with newest file.
the control button, then select To copy the image to
another “Memory Stick”
[ENTER].
Select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps
3 and 4.
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In INDEX mode
Notes 4 Select [ENTER].
• You cannot copy uncompressed images. Selecting still images of the selected images change
• You cannot copy images that are bigger to print (PRINT MARK) from green to white.
than 5 MB at once. If “NOT ENOUGH
MEMORY” appears or flashes on the You can mark a print mark on still
INDEX screen, cancel some images to
1 copy and try again.
images recorded with your camera.
• After “COMPLETE” appears, if you This mark is convenient when you
exchange the “Memory Stick” without have images printed at a shop that
1,2,3,4 selecting “EXIT,” the same image is conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print
copied again. Order Format) standard.
1 Set the MODE selector to To unmark selected print

PLAY, then display the INDEX marks
screen. 1 Select the images to unmark in step 3
2 Select [TOOL], [COPY], and with the control button, then select
then [SELECT] from the [ENTER].
1,2,3,4
menu.
To unmark all the print
3 Select the image to copy. marks
The (select) indicator appears In single mode Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
on the image. [ALL] and then [OFF] from the menu.
4 Select [ENTER].
1 Set the MODE selector to of all images are unmarked.
PLAY and display the image
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
you want to print. Notes
B Editing
appears.
• You cannot mark moving images or images
5 When “CHANGE MEMORY
2 Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
recorded in TEXT mode.
and then [ON] from the menu. • If you mark an image recorded in TIFF
STICK” is displayed, eject the
The (print) mark is displayed mode with a print mark, only the
“Memory Stick.”
on the image. uncompressed image is printed, and the
“INSERT MEMORY STICK”
JPEG image recorded at the same time is
appears.
To unmark the print mark not printed.
6 Insert another “Memory Select [OFF] in step 2.
Stick.”
“RECORDING” appears. When
copying is completed, In INDEX mode
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT]. 1 Set the MODE selector to
PLAY, then display the INDEX
To copy the image to screen.
another “Memory Stick” 2 Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
Select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps and then [SELECT] from the
5 and 6. menu.
To cancel copying part-way

3 Select the images to mark
with the control button.
Change the MODE selector setting or
turn off the power.
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Additional information How to prevent moisture
On battery pack
condensation On “Memory Sticks”
When bringing the camera from a cold place • Use only the specified charger with the
Precautions to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
charging function.
bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the • To prevent accident from a short circuit, do and versatile IC recording medium with a
On cleaning new location over a period of time (about an not allow metal objects to come into data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
hour). contact with the battery terminals. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for
Cleaning the LCD screen • Keep the battery pack away from fire. exchanging and sharing digital data among
Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning If moisture condensation occurs “Memory Stick” compatible products.
• Never expose the battery pack to
cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit Turn off the camera and wait about an hour Because it is removable, “Memory Stick”
temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if can also be used for external data storage.
in a car parked in the sun or under direct
etc. you attempt to record with moisture
sunlight.
remaining inside the lens, you will be unable There are two types of “Memory Sticks”:
• Keep the battery pack dry.
Cleaning the camera surface to record clear images.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any general “Memory Sticks” and “MagicGate
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth mechanical shock. Memory Sticks” that are equipped with the
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the • Do not disassemble nor modify the battery MagicGate* copyright protection
surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent On AC power adaptor technology.
pack.
such as thinner, alcohol or benzene as this • Install the battery pack to the camera You can use both types of “Memory Stick”
may damage the finish or the casing. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet
securely. with your camera. However, because your
(mains) when you are not using the unit for
• Charging while some capacity remains camera does not support the MagicGate
After using your camera at the a long time.
does not affect the original battery standards, data recorded with your camera is
seashore or other dusty locations • To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
capacity. not subject to MagicGate copyright
Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the pull it out by the plug. Never pull the
protection.
salty air may corrode the metal fittings or power cord (mains lead) itself.
dust may enter the inside of your camera, • Do not operate the unit with a damaged If any problem occurs, unplug your camera ∗ MagicGate is copyright protection
cord or if the unit has been dropped or and contact your nearest Sony dealer. technology that uses encryption
causing a malfunction.
damaged. technology.
• Do not bend the power cord (mains lead)
Note on operating forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This
On internal rechargeable Notes
temperature will damage the cord and may cause fire or button battery • Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while
electrical shock. reading or writing data.
This camera has an internal rechargeable
Your camera is designed for use between the • Prevent metallic objects from coming into • Data may be damaged if:
button battery for maintaining the date and
Additional information
temperatures of 32°F and 104°F (0°C and contact with the metal parts of the — you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn
time and other settings regardless of whether
40°C). Recording in extremely cold or hot connecting section. If this happens, a short off your camera while reading or
the power is on or off. This rechargeable
places that exceed this range is not may occur and the unit may be damaged. writing data.
button battery is constantly charged as long
recommended. • Always keep metal contacts clean. — you use the “Memory Stick” in a
as you are using the camera. However, if
• Do not disassemble the unit. location subject to the effects of static
you use the camera for only short periods it
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the electricity or noise.
On moisture condensation discharges gradually, and if you do not use
unit. • Do not attach any other material than the
the camera at all for about half a year it
• While the unit is in use, particularly during supplied label on the labeling position.
If the camera is brought directly from a cold becomes completely discharged. In this
charging, keep it away from AM receivers • Attach the label so that it does not stick out
to a warm location, or is placed in a very case, be sure to charge this rechargeable
and video equipment. AM reception and from the proper attachment location.
damp room, moisture may condense inside button battery before using the camera.
video operation are disturbed. • When you carry or store the “Memory
or outside the camera. Should this occur, the However, even if this rechargeable button
• The unit becomes warm during use. This is Stick,” put it in its supplied case.
camera will not operate properly. battery is not charged, you can still use the
not a malfunction. • Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory
camera as long as you do not record the date
• Do not place the unit in locations that are: Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
Moisture condensation occurs and time.
— Extremely hot or cold • Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory
easily when:
— Dusty or dirty Charging method Stick.”
• The camera is brought from a cold location
— Very humid Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains) • Do not disassemble or modify the
such as a ski slope into a warmly heated
— Vibrating with the AC power adaptor/charger, or “Memory Stick.”
room.
install a charged battery pack, and leave the • Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get
• The camera is taken from an air-
camera for 24 hours or more with the wet.
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc. POWER switch set to OFF.
55 56
“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate PAL system countries

Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Troubleshooting
Sony Corporation. Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
“MagicGate” and are Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should
trademarks of Sony Corporation. Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your
Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss)
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 63).
Using your camera PAL-M system country

abroad Brazil Symptom Cause and/or Solution
Power sources PAL-N system countries Your camera does not • You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
You can use your camera in any Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay work. t Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 9).
country or area with the supplied SECAM system countries • The battery level is low (the E indicator appears
battery charger within 100 V to 240 V Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, on the LCD screen).
AC, 50/60 Hz. Use the supplied AC Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, t Charge the battery pack (page 9).
power adaptor [a], if necessary, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, • The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.
depending on the design of the wall Ukraine, etc. t Connect it firmly to the battery terminal of your
outlet (mains) [b]. camera and a wall outlet (mains) (page 12).
• The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
AC-VF10
t Disconnect and then reconnect all power
sources after one minute. Then turn the power
on by sliding the POWER switch to the right
and check that the camera works properly.
Watching the playback picture on Your camera cannot • The MODE selector is set to PLAY.
TV record images. t Set it to MOVIE or STILL (pages 16, 21).
If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, you need a TV having • No “Memory Stick” has been inserted into your
a video input jack and a video camera.

connecting cable. t Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 15).
The color system of the TV must be • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set
the same as that of your digital still to LOCK.
camera. TV color systems differ from t Set it to the recording position.
country to country. Check the The picture is out of focus. • Your camera is not in macro recording mode when
following list: you shoot a subject that is about 13/16 to
NTSC system countries 9 7/8 inches (2 to 25 cm) away from the lens.
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, t Set the macro recording mode (page 40).
Central America, Chile, Columbia, t Set the zoom lever to set to the W side.
Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
The resizing function does • You cannot resize moving images and text images.
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the not work.
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
You cannot display a print • You cannot display print marks on moving images
mark. and text images.
The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other
equipment that uses strong magnets.
t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.
57 58
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Symptom Cause and/or Solution Symptom Cause and/or Solution
The picture is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source Digital zoom does not • You cannot use digital zoom to record moving
behind the subject. function. pictures.
t Adjust the exposure (page 43). Your camera cannot play • The MODE selector is set to STILL or MOVIE.
t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (page back images. t Set it to PLAY (pages 22, 23).
36).
The image and sound are • You are playing back the file directly from the
The flash does not work. • The flash is set to . interfered by noise when “Memory Stick.”
t Set the flash to auto (no indicator), or you play back an image on t Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal
(page 19). a personal computer. computer and then play back the file from the
• PROGRAM AE is set to the Twilight, Twilight hard disk (page 28).
plus, or Landscape mode.
The image cannot be t Consult the personal computer or software
t Cancel the mode (page 41) or set the flash to
played back on a personal manufacturer.
. computer.
• The MODE selector is set to MOVIE.
t Set it to STILL. Your camera cannot delete • The image is protected.
• The flash is not popped up.
an image. t Cancel the protection (page 50).
t Pop up the flash (page 19). The power turns off • With the MODE selector set to STILL or MOVIE,
suddenly. if you do not operate the camera for about three
The date and time are • The date and time are not set correctly.
minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off
recorded incorrectly. t Set the correct date and time (page 13). automatically to prevent wearing down the battery.
Vertical streaks appear • The smear phenomenon is happening. t Turn on the camera.
when you are shooting a t This is not a malfunction. • The battery is discharged.
very bright subject. t Replace it with a charged battery.
The battery life is short. • You are recording/playing back images under The image does not • The video output signal setting of your camera is
extremely cold temperatures. appear on the TV screen. incorrect.
• The battery pack is not charged enough. t Change the setting (page 36).
t Charge the battery pack fully.

• The battery pack is dead. A file error occurs when • The image size is larger than 2240×1680.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page
you play back a file. t Use an image size of 2240×1680 or smaller.
11). The PROGRAM AE • The camera is set to text mode.
The battery remaining • You have used the camera for a long time in an function does not work. t Cancel text mode (page 39).
indicator is incorrect. extremely hot or an extremely cold location. The LCD screen freezes • This is a characteristic of the system and is not a
• The battery pack is dead. momentarily. malfunction.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page
11).
• The battery pack is discharged.
t Install a charged battery pack (pages 9, 11).
Sufficient battery t Fully charge the battery pack (page 9).
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.
The zoom does not work. • PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.
t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 41).
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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Warning and notice messages
Your personal computer • The camera is turned off.
does not recognize your t Turn on the camera. Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions
camera. • The battery level is low. in the following list.
t Use the AC power adaptor/charger (page 12).
• The USB cable is not connected firmly. Message Meaning
t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick” has been inserted.
firmly. Make sure that “PC MODE” is displayed
on the LCD screen (page 26). SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again.
• The USB connectors on your personal computer are MEMORY STICK ERROR The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be
connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, used with your camera, or is damaged.
the mouse, and your camera. FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the “Memory Stick.”
t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones
connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your MEMORY STICK LOCKED The write-protect tab on the “Memory
camera (page 25). 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.
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.
E The battery level is low or zero.
- The image is protected.
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Self-diagnosis display LCD screen indicators
Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This
function displays the camera condition on the The indicators during recording
LCD screen with a combination of a letter and
four digits of numbers. If this occurs, check the
following code chart. The code informs you of the
camera’s current condition. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the
state of the camera. 1856
Self-diagnosis display
• C:ss:ss
You can reverse the camera
malfunction yourself.
• E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action A Battery remaining indicator J Self-diagnosis function/
C:32:ss • There is trouble with your camera’s hardware. recording time indicator
B PROGRAM AE/flash mode/
t Turn the power off and on again. flash level indicator K Number of recorded images
C:13:ss • An unformatted “Memory Stick” is inserted. C White balance/EV level/ L Remaining memory capacity
t Format the “Memory Stick” (page 33). sharpness indicator indicator
• The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with
your camera, or is damaged. D Picture effect indicator M Moving image/VOICE recording
time indicator
t Insert a new “Memory Stick” (page 15). E Date/time indicator
E:61:ss • A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has N Self-timer indicator
F Aperture/shutter speed
E:91:ss occurred. indicator O Spot light-metering indicator
t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and inform them of the 5- G AE lock/focus lock indicator P Focus/macro mode indicator
digit service code. (example: E:61:10) H Recording mode indicator Q Menu bar and guide menu
If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective I Image size indicator They appear by pressing v on the
actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony control button and disappear by
service facility. pressing V of it.
63 65
When playing back still images
60
A Protect indicator G Number of stored images in

“Memory Stick”
B Print mark indicator
H Remaining memory capacity
C File name indicator
D Recording mode indicator I Recording date of the playback
E Image size indicator image/menu bar and guide
menu
F Image number
When playing back moving images
45 6 7
60min 320 6/8
1 VOL. 0:12
8
2 9
0
3
INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP
SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF qa
A VOL. (Volume) indicator F Image number/number of

stored images in “Memory
B Playback/pause buttons Stick”
B: during pause
G Remaining memory capacity
X: during playback indicator
C Fast-forward/rewind buttons
H Counter
D Recording mode indicator
I Playback image
E Image size indicator
J Play bar
K Menu bar and guide menu
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Sony Corporation
2000E0520-1
9-929-831-41 Personal VIDEO Products Company Printed in Japan © 2000. 5
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SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model

Ver 1.0 2000. 05

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

Section Title Page

Self-diagnosis Display ................................................... 5

1. Ornamental Parts .......................................................... 6

2-1. Rear Cabinet Block ....................................................... 7

3. REPAIR PARTS LIST

3-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 13

Identifying the Parts ................................................................. 18

When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector.

Cut and remove the part of gilt

[Discharging of the FLASH unit’s charging capacitor] Discharging the Capacitor

Wrap insulating tape.

Display Code Countermeasure Cause Caution Display During Error

Lens cap assembly

Checking supplied accessories.

USB cable (1) CD-ROM (1)

2-1. REAR CABINET BLOCK 2-2. ZOOM LENS BLOCK

2-5. LCD PANEL BLOCK, 2-6. HI-73, DD-148 BOARDS,

2-7. UPPER CABINET BLOCK,

2-8. FRONT CABINET ASSEMBLY

FP-37 FLEXIBLE BOARD

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

4 FP-134 flexible board

3 Rear cabinet assembly

4 FP-37 flexible board

5 FP-37 flexible board

6 Zoom lens block

2-3. CABINET (LT) BLOCK 2-4. LENS BLOCK

7 Two screws 2 Flexible board

1 Push the Release knob 0 Lens block

6 Cabinet (MF) 4 Control switch

Note: Clamp the cables after attaching the Harness

Rear cabinet assembly

8 Control switch block (FK)

2 Zoom switch 9 Button (LCD bright)

0 Knob (LCD back light)

4 Two screws (1.7)

5 LCD panel block

2-6. HI-73, DD-148 BOARDS, BATTERY HOLDER BLOCK

3 Harness (microphone) 6 HI-73 board

4 Control switch block (PW)

1 FP-132 flexible board

Details diagram on removal and attachment

Upper cabinet block

2-8. FRONT CABINET ASSEMBLY

1 Lift up the Zoom lens block.

4 Front cabinet assembly

FP-37 flexible board When attaching, coil in the direction of

FP holder Screw (M2 x 4)

Hook the claw of harness

Harness (GN-52) Harness (GN-52)

FP-37 flexible board

Harness (MS-114) FP guard

2-10. TO FOLD THE NEW FP-37 FLEXIBLE BOARD

Note for installation

8 Cold cathode fluorescent tube (ND901)

5 FP-134 flexible board

9 Inverter transformer unit

2-12. FLASH UNIT (ST)

7 Flash unit (ST)