Sony Cyber-shot DSC-L1 инструкция обслуживания

DSC-L1 2-186-445-13(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Getting started ______________________ Shooting still images ________________ Viewing still images _________________ Deleting still images _________________ Before advanced operations ____________ Advanced still image shooting ___________ Advanced still image viewing ____________ Still image printing ________[...]

2 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] W ARNING T o prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U .S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a ris[...]

3 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] For the Customers in the U .S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION B A TTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Y ou can help preserve our en vironment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding rec ycling of recharg[...]

4 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Read this first T rial recording Before you record one-time ev ents, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly . No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a[...]

5 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera. Notes on the camera locations Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio wav es or emits radiation, or a location with a strong magn[...]

6 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Before using your camera “Memory Stick” compatible with this camera The IC recording medium used with this camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”. Choose the “Memory Stick” size that matches your camera. “Memory Stick Duo” (Siz e used with this camera) ?[...]

7 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T rademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PR O”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PR O Duo”, , “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a tradema[...]

8 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T able of contents Read this first ............................................ 4 Before using your camera ......................... 6 Identifying the parts ................................ 10 Attaching a tripod ............................... 12 Getting started Charging the battery pack ..................[...]

9 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Rotating still images ............................... 62 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode ............................................... 63 Playing back continuously .................. 63 Playing back frame by frame .............. 64 Protecting images — Protect ...............................[...]

10 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. PO WER 4 5 6 3 1 2 9 qa 0 qs qd qf 7 8  Mode switc h (18, 109) : T o shoot movies : T o shoot still images : T o view or edit images  Shutter b utton (26)  For shooting: Zoom (W/T) lever (30) For viewing: / (Pla yback zoo[...]

11 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 8 9 0 qs qd qa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  Speaker  LCD screen For details on the items on the LCD screen, see page 121 to 124.  (Image Size/Delete) button (22, 42)  (Display/LCD backlight on/off) button (29)  MENU b utton (46, 109)  Contr ol button Menu on:  /  /  /  /  (17) / Menu off[...]

12 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Attaching a tripod Securing the camera to a tripod lets you shoot clear pictures with little or no shaking. When attaching a tripod to the camera, first attach the tripod adaptor . • Y ou cannot attach the tripod directly to the camera. Attach the tripod adaptor 1 Insert the protrusion on the tripod ada[...]

13 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Getting started Charging the batter y pack 1  Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover . Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow . • Be sure to turn off y our camera when charging the battery pack (pa g e 17). • Y our camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FT1 battery pack (T type)[...]

14 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 4 T o a wall outlet (wall socket) P ower cord (mains lead)  Connect the power cor d (mains lead) to the A C Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). The /CHG lamp lights up when char ging begins. /CHG lamp The /CHG lamp goes of f when charging is completed. • After charging the battery pack, discon[...]

15 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Getting started Number of images and battery life that can be recor ded/ viewed The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers [...]

16 DSC-L1 2-186-445-13(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Using the AC adaptor 1 DC plug A C Adaptor Jack co ver  Open the jack co ver and connect the A C Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Connect the DC plug with the  mark facing up. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by . If any trouble oc[...]

17 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Getting started T urning on/off your camera PO WER PO WER lamp PO WER button  Press PO WER. The PO WER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 18). T urning off the power Press PO WER again. The PO WER lamp goes out[...]

18 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Setting the date and time 1 Mode switch  Set the mode switch to . • T o change the date and time on the Setup screen, select [Clock Set] in 2 (Setup 2) (pages 47 and 114), and perform the pr ocedure from step  . • Y ou can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is set to or . 2 PO WER[...]

19 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Getting started 4 2004 / : / 1 1 12 00 AM OK Cancel Clock Set D/M/Y M/D/Y Y/M/D  Select the year , month, day , hour or minute item y ou want to set with  /  on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with  /  . 5 2005 / : / 1 1 10 00 AM OK Cancel Clock Set D/M/Y M/D/Y Y/M/D  [...]

20 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Changing the language setting Y ou can change the screen display like menu items, warnings and messages in your desired language. T o change the language setting, select (Language) in 1 (Setup 1) on the Setup screen, (pages 47 and 113) and select the desired language.[...]

21 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo” 1  Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover . Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow . • When using this camera, the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not necessary . • For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see p[...]

22 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Setting the still image size 1 Mode switch  Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power . 2 VGA(E- Mail) 1M 3M 3:2 4M 4M Image Size  Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. • For details on the image size, see page 23. 3 VGA(E- Mail) 1M 3M 3:2 4M VGA Image Size  Select the desired i[...]

23 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Image size and quality Y ou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The image size is shown by the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image. For example, a 4M (2304×1[...]

24 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Examples based on the image quality Image quality (Compression ratio) Usage guideline Fine Low compression (looks better)  High compression (normal) • For recording or printing with better image quality . Standard • For recording a larger number of images.[...]

25 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Number of still images that can be recor ded The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick Duo” 1) The number of images that can be sav ed when [P .Quality] is set to [Fine] ([Standard]) 2) are shown belo w . • The table below sho ws the approximate number of images [...]

26 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, flash emitter , microphone or /CHG lamp. (page 10) 1 Mode switch  Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power[...]

27 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images 3 96 VGA FINE 10 1 F3.5 30 S AF 60 min AE/AF lock indicator Flashes green  Light up  Press and hold the shutter button halfwa y down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for [...]

28 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Still image program shooting [Program] The necessary adjustments are made automatically like still image auto shooting, but you can also change the focus and other adjustments as desired. In addition, you can also set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 46 and 109). (T wilight mode) (page 36)[...]

29 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101 - 0029 8 / 8 10 1 VGA Re vi ew 60min RETURN  Press  (  ) on the control button. T o return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the shutter button or press  (  ) again. T o delete the image[...]

30 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Using the zoom feature T W T W 60 min 60 min 101 1 01 96 VGA S AF 96 VGA 1.1 5.0 S AF W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)  Slide the zoom lever to choose the desired zoom position for shooting. The minimum f ocal distance to the subject Approx. 12 cm (4 3/4 inches) from the lens tip at the W side Approx. 50 cm[...]

31 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images • The maximum smart zoom and precision digital zoom scale includes the optical zoom scale. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the LCD screen may look rough. Howe ver, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image. • Y ou cannot use the smart zoom in the Multi Burst [...]

32 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 2 VGA FINE 10 1 96 F3.5 30 S AF 60min  Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfwa y down to focus on, then press the shutter button full y down. The self-timer lamp (page 10) flashes and a beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter operates (approxim[...]

33 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images T o prevent subjects’ eyes fr om appearing red The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] on the Setup screen (page 112). The indicator appears on the LCD screen.  Red-eye reduction takes approximately on[...]

34 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Inserting the date and time on a still image 1 Mode Program Auto Camera MENU  Set the mode switch to , then press MENU . The menu appears. • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later . • The date and time are not inserted in Multi Burst mode.[...]

35 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images 4 2 1 2 1 P AGE SELECT Camera 1 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction : AF Illuminator: Auto Revie w: Single Smart Day&Time Off Auto Off  Select the date and time setting with  /  on the control button, then press  . Day&Time: Superimposes the date, h[...]

36 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection Y ou can shoot more effectiv ely by selecting the appropriate mode and then pressing the shutter button. T wilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. • The shutter speed b[...]

37 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Beach mode When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded. Candle mode Y ou can record parties, candle services and other candlelit scenes without spoiling the candlelight atmosphere. • The shutter speed becomes slower , so using a tripod is reco[...]

38 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 1 Mode Program Auto Camera MENU  Set the mode switch to , then press MENU . The menu appears. 2 Mode Program Auto Camera  Select (Camera) with  on the control b utton, then select the desired mode with  /  . T o return to normal mode Select [Auto] or [Program] with  /  on the control b[...]

39 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Shooting with Scene Selection When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the flash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table below for the function setting of each shooting mode. Function Shooting m[...]

40 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Viewing images on the LCD scr een of your camera VGA 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101 - 0008 8 / 9 10 1 60min BACK/NEXT V OLUME SINGLE DISPLA Y Single screen Index screen Y ou can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. Y ou can select the following two methods for viewing images. Sing[...]

41 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Viewing still images 2 BACK/NEXT 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101 - 0003 VOLUME VGA 60min 3 / 9 10 1  Select the desired still image with  /  on the control b utton.  : T o display the preceding image  : T o display the next image Viewing an index scr een 1 • SINGLE DISPLA Y  Slide (inde x) to the[...]

42 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Deleting images 1 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101-0002 2 / 9 VGA 10 1 BACK/NEXT V OLUME 60min  Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. Press  /  on the control button to select the ima ge you want to delete. • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 2 VGA 2 / 9 10 1 Delete Exit 60min BACK/NE[...]

43 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Deleting still images Deleting images in index mode 1 Delete Select Exit All In This Folder  While an index screen (page 41) is display ed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 2 Delete Select Exit All In This Folder  Select [Select] with  /  on the control b utton, [...]

44 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 4 Delete Exit OK  Press (Delete) and select [OK] with  on the control button, then press  . The message “ Access” appears, and the images with the indicator ha ve been deleted. T o cancel deleting Select [Exit] with  on the control button, then press  . T o delete all the images in the f[...]

45 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Deleting still images 2 Mode Setup t MENU  T urn on the camera, then press MENU . Press  on the control b utton to adv ance to , then press  again. The Setup screen appears. • This operation is av ailable no matter what position the mode switch is in. 3 2 1 2 1 Memory Stick T ool Format: Create [...]

46 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and Setup screen items is described below . MENU Mode switch Control b utton Changing the menu settings  Press MENU. The menu appears. WB ISO Auto Camera Program P • The displayed items differ according to the mode switch position.  Press [...]

47 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Before advanced operations Changing the items in the Setup screen  Press MENU . The menu appears.  Press  on the control button to adv ance to , then press  again. The Setup screen appears. S e t u p t  Press  /  /  /  on the control button to select the item y ou want to set. Th[...]

48 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  Set the mode switch to .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (P .Quality) with  /  , then select the desired image quality with  /  . WB ISO FIN E Standard P .Quality Fine Creating or selecting a folder Y our camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick Duo”. Y ou [...]

49 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Before advanced operations Changing the recor ding folder  Select (Memory Stick T ool) with  /  , [Change REC. Folder] with  /  , and [OK] with  /  , then press  . The recording folder selection screen appears. BACK/NEXT Select REC. Folder Cancel OK Folder Name: 102 2/2 Created: No.[...]

50 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Choosing an auto focus method Y ou can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame This selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF mode This sets the focus operation start and stop timing. Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in[...]

51 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Single AF ( S A F ) This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway do wn. When the shutter b utton is pressed and held halfway do wn and AF lock is com[...]

52 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF , the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot. Compose the shot [...]

53 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 46 and 109). MENU Mode switch Control b utton  Set the mode switch to or .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (EV) with  . The value of the e xposure adjustment is[...]

54 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] • The histogram also appears when the (Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto], but you cannot adjust the exposure. • The histogram also appears when you press while playing back a single image (page 40) or during Quick Revie w (page 29). • The histogram does not appear in the following cases: – When [...]

55 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting Selecting the metering method Y ou can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Multi-pattern metering (No indicator) The image is divided into multiple re gions and metering is performed for each region. The camera jud[...]

56 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Adjusting color tones — White Balance Y ou can set the white balance mode according to your shooting conditions. The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. When you w ant to fix the light source imaging conditions, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit un[...]

57 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting Adjusting the flash level — Flash Level Y ou can adjust the amount of flash light. Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 46 and 109). MENU Mode switch Control b utton  Set the mode switch to .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select [...]

58 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  Shoot the image . When you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera records the maximum number of images in succession. If you release the shutter button, shooting will stop at that point. When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image. The maximum number of ima g es shot conti[...]

59 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting Shooting with special effects — Picture Effect Y ou can digitally process images to obtain special effects. B&W The picture is monochrome (blac k and white). Sepia The picture is sepia- toned like an old photograph. Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camer[...]

60 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Selecting the folder and playing back images Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. MENU Mode switch Control b utton  Set the mode switch to .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (Folder) with  , then press  .  Select the desired folder with  /  . BACK/NE[...]

61 DSC-L1 2-186-445-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a por tion of a still image Y ou can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. MENU / Mode switch Control b utton Enlarging an image — Playbac k zoom  Set the mode switch to .  Display the image to be enlarged with  /  .  Slide ([...]

62 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Playing back successive images — Slide Show Y ou can play back recorded images in order . This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc. MENU Mode switch Control b utton  Set the mode switch to .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (Slide) with  /  , then pr[...]

63 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image viewing  Set the mode switch to , and display the ima ge to rotate.  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (Rotate) with  /  , then press  .  Select with  , then rotate the image with  /  .  Select [OK] with  /  , then press  . T o cancel rotat[...]

64 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Playing back frame by frame  Set the mode switch to .  Select the Multi Burst image with  /  . The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously .  Press  when the desired frame is display ed. “Step” appears. 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101-0014 14 / 14 10 1 12/16 M 1M 60min Step PLA Y[...]

65 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image viewing In single-image mode  Set the mode switch to .  Display the image y ou want to protect with  /  .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select  (Protect) with  /  , then press  . The displayed image is protected. The  (protect) indicator appears on th[...]

66 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Changing image size — Resize Y ou can change the image size of a recorded image, and sav e it as a new file. Y ou can resize to the following sizes: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is retained ev en after resizing. MENU Mode switch Control b utton  Set the mode switch to .  Display the ima ge y[...]

67 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Still image printing Printing still images Y ou can print images shot with your camera by the following methods. Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page 68) Y ou can print by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer . Direct printing (“Memory Stick” compatible pri[...]

68 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Direct printing Even if you do not ha ve a computer , you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer . For preparation, you only set the USB connection on the Setup screen and connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable. Using a PictBr[...]

69 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Still image printing Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the (USB) jack of the camera and the USB jack on the printer with the USB cable (supplied). T urn on the camera and the printer . The camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode switch position, and an image in the selected playback[...]

70 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Select Selects the images in order . Prints all the selected images. 1 Select the image you want to print with  /  , then press  . The mark appears on the selected image. • Repeat this step to print other images. 2 Select [Print] with  , then press  . This image Prints the currently displa[...]

71 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Still image printing T o cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step  or select [Exit] in step  . T o print other images Select the image with  /  after step  , then select [Print]. Printing in index mode If you connect your camera to the printer , the print menu appears. Press [Cancel] to exit [...]

72 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  Set the print setting with  /  /  /  . Exit OK 1 Off Default Size Date Quantity Off Index Print Index Select [On] to print index-images. Size Selects the desired paper size. Date T o insert the date and time on images, select [Date] or [Day&T ime]. • When you select [Date] for [Date] [...]

73 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Still image printing Having images printed at a shop Note the follo wing items when having images printed at a shop. • Contact the print service shop to determine what “Memory Stick” types are supported. • When using a print service shop that does not support “Memory Stick”, copy the images to [...]

74 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Marking print marks in index mode  Set the mode switch to , then slide the (inde x) to the W side to display the index screen.  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (DPOF) with  /  , then press  .  Select [Select] with  /  , then press  . • Y ou cannot mark the mark in [All[...]

75 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying movies Shooting movies Y ou can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Mode switch Microphone Shutter Control b utton  Set the mode switch to .  Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears.  Select the desired size with  /  . Y ou can choose from [640(Fine)], [640(Standard)[...]

76 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Viewing movies on the LCD screen Y ou can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker . Mode switch Speaker Control b utton  Set the mode switch to .  Select the desired moving image with  /  . Movies with the image size [640(Fine)] or [640(Standard)] are displayed on the full scr[...]

77 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying movies Deleting movies Y ou can delete unwanted movies. Mode switch Control b utton • Y ou cannot delete protected movies. • Note that you cannot restore deleted movies. In single-image mode  Set the mode switch to .  Display the movie y ou want to delete with  /  .  Press (Dele[...]

78 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  Select [OK] with  , then press  . The message “ Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. T o cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step  or  . • T o delete all the images in the folder , see page 44. Cutting movies Y ou can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. Cutt[...]

79 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying movies MENU Mode switch Control b utton  Set the mode switch to .  Select the movie y ou want to cut using  /  .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (Divide) with  , then press  . Next, select [OK] with  , then press  . The playback of the movie starts.  Decide [...]

80 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Recommended computer en vironment OS: Microsoft W indows 98, Windo ws 98SE, W indows 2000 Professional, W indows Millennium Edition, W indows XP Home Edition, or W indows XP Professional The above OS must be installed at the factory . Operation is not a[...]

81 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer Installing the USB driver When using W indows XP , you need not install the USB driv er. Once the USB driv er is installed, you need not install the USB driv er.  T urn on your computer , and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera [...]

82 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Connecting the camera to your computer  Inser t the “Memor y Stick Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera, then close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover .  Open the jack cover , and connect the A C Adaptor (supplied), then plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket). A [...]

83 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer  Disconnecting the USB cable from y our computer , remo ving the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camera or turning off the camera during USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray . Double-clic k here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [[...]

84 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] When a remov able disk icon is not shown 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Display [De vice Manager].  Click [Hardware].  Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step  is unnecessary . Click t[...]

85 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer Viewing the images on your computer  Click [Start], then click [My Documents]. The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. • This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder . • When not using W indows XP , dou[...]

86 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF DSC0  .JPG • Still image files shot in − Normal mode (page 26) − Burst mode (page 57) − Multi Burst mode (page 58) MO V0  .MPG • Mo vie files (page 75) MO V0  .THM • Inde x image files recorded simultaneou[...]

87 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains in a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on your camera by copying the image file in the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • S[...]

88 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] • When automatically creating slide shows (page 91), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. • When using “ImageMixer VCD2, ” a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended. • This software is compatible with DirectX technology . “DirectX” must be installed for use. • A separat[...]

89 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer  Click [Next], then follo w the instructions. If the “W elcome to setup for Direct X” screen appears after you install the application software, follo w the instructions.  Confirm if the checkbo x of “Y es, I want to restart m y computer now” is checked, then[...]

90 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Viewing images on a computer Click [V iewing video and pictures on PC] on the left side of the screen, then click [V iewing video and pictures on PC] in the lower -right corner of the screen. The screen used for viewing images appears. Storing images on a CD-R Click [Sav e the images on CD-R] on the left s[...]

91 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer  Set up the menu bac kground, buttons, titles, and so on, then clic k [Next]. Confirm the set up according to your preferences.  Confirm the previe w of the Video CD file.  Click the file you want to pre view on the left frame.  Click [  ] to previe w the[...]

92 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  Click [File] in the upper -left corner of the screen, then select [Print]. The printing wizard screen appears.  Set the paper size and the number of sheets and print images. Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users Recommended computer en vironment OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v1[...]

93 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer  Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 82. Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick Duo” from y our camera or turning off the power during USB connection Drag and drop the driv e icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the[...]

94 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Required computer en vironment OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory . CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: 102[...]

95 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting T roubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First check the items on the tables below . If code displays “C:  :  ” appear on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 107). 2 Should your camera still not[...]

96 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Symptom Cause/Solution The /CHG lamp does not light up when charging a battery pac k. • The A C Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the A C Adaptor (page 16). • The A C Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility . • Install the battery pack cor[...]

97 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Symptom Cause/Solution The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on. • The LCD backlight is turned off with in the dark place. Turn on the LCD backlight with (page 29). The subject is not visible on the LCD screen. • Set the mode switch [...]

98 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Symptom Cause/Solution Noise appears in the image when y ou view the LCD screen in a dark place. • The camera is functioning to increase the visibility of the LCD screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. Y our camera canno[...]

99 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting Symptom Cause/Solution The date and time are recorded incorrectly . • Set the correct date and time (pages 18 and 114). The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfwa y down. • Adjust the correct exposure (page 52). Viewing images Symptom Cause/S[...]

100 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Symptom Cause/Solution Y ou cannot cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to cut. • Protected movie cannot be cut. Cancel the protection (page 64). • Still images cannot be cut. Computers Symptom Cause/Solution Y ou do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible. • Check “Recommended [...]

101 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting Symptom Cause/Solution The image cannot be played bac k on a computer . • If you are using the “Picture Package” application software, click on help at the upper-right corner of each screen. • Consult the computer or software manufacturer . The image and sound are interrupted by n[...]

102 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause/Solution The connection cannot be established. • Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer is compliant with the PictBridge or not. • Check that the printer is turned on and can connect with the camera. • Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] on[...]

103 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting Symptom Cause/Solution Y ou cannot perform other operations when printing is stopped. • The printer is performing the printing stop processing, so wait for this processing to finish. (This processing may take some time depending on the printer .) Others Symptom Cause/Solution A slight [...]

104 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] W ar nings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 21). System error • Turn the po wer off and on again (page 17). Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used i[...]

105 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting Message Meaning/Corrective Action For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only • The battery pack is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type. Image size over • Y ou are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to be d[...]

106 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Message Meaning/Corrective Action Processing • The printer is performing the printing stop processing. Printing is not possible until this processing is completed. This processing may take some time depending on the printer .[...]

107 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting Self-diagnosis display – If a code star ting with an alphabet letter appears Y our camera has a self-diagnosis display . This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart[...]

108 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Number of images that can be saved or shooting time The number of images that can be sav ed and the shooting time differ , depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”, the image size, and the image quality . Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick Duo”. • The number[...]

109 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode switch or the setting. Menu items are maintained ev en when the power is turned of f or the mode switch is changed to other position (except [PFX] (P .Effect)). Factory settings are indicated wi[...]

110 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Item Setting Description PFX (P .Effect) 1) B&W / Sepia /  Off Sets the image special ef fects (page 59).  (Saturation) 2) + /  Normal / – Adjusts the saturation of the image. The  indicator appears (except when the setting is Normal).  (Contrast) 2) + /  Normal / – Adjusts the c[...]

111 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (Folder) OK / Cancel Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page 60).  (Protect) — Protects and unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 64). (DPOF) — Marks and unmarks the print (DPOF) [...]

112 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Setup items The Setup screen appears when you advance to in the menu and press  again. Factory settings are indicated with  . 1 (Camera 1) Item Setting Description AF Mode  Single / Monitor Selects the focus operation mode (page 51). Digital Zoom  Smart / Precision / Off Selects the digital zo[...]

113 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information (Memory Stick T ool) Item Setting Description Format OK / Cancel Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. Note that formatting irre vocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including ev en protected images (page 44). Create REC. Folder OK / Cancel Creates a folder for recordi[...]

114 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 2 (Setup 2) Item Setting Description File Number  Series Reset − Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed or the recording folder is changed. − Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder cont[...]

115 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information Precautions Do not leave the camera in the follo wing places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater . The camera body may become discolored or def[...]

116 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] If moisture condensation occurs T urn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to ev aporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. On internal rechargeable b utton battery This camera has an internal rechargeabl[...]

117 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information 2) Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. 3) 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded and played back only using “Memory Stick PR O Duo. ” • “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write [...]

118 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC Adaptor . The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calcul[...]

119 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably , a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new[...]

120 DSC-L1 2-186-445-13(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  A C-LS5/LS5B AC Adaptor Input rating 100 V to 240 V A C, 50/60 Hz, 11 W Output rating 4.2 V DC* * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 48×29×8[...]

121 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information The LCD screen Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. When shooting still images +2.0 EV C:32:00 F3.5 125 1/30” 10 1 VGA S AF + 60min 1 2 3 4 5  60min Battery remaining indicator (14)  AE/AF lock indicator (27, 52) M / Recordin[...]

122 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  Vibration warning indicator (104)  Low battery warning indicator (104) AF range finder frame (50) + Spot metering cross hair (55)  Histogram indicator (53) NR slow shutter indicator (39) 125 Shutter speed indicator F3.5 Aperture value indicator +2.0EV EV level v alue indicator (52) Menu/Guide m[...]

123 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information + Spot metering cross hair (55)  +2.0EV EV level v alue indicator (52) Menu/Guide menu (46) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off. When playing bac k still images C:32:00 +2.0EV F3.5 500 12/12 VGA 10 1 1.3 M 60min BACK/NEXT V OLUME 10 1 1 2 3 4 5  M Recording m[...]

124 DSC-L1 2-186-445-12(1) [OpenT ype FONT] ISO number indicator (109) Metering mode indicator (55) / Flash indicator / / / White balance indicator (56) 500 Shutter speed indicator F3.5 Aperture value indicator  Histogram indicator (53) Recording date/time of the pla yback image (34) Menu/Guide menu (46) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide[...]

125 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Index Index A Access lamp .................................................... 21 A C Adaptor ..................................................... 16 AE ................................................................... 28 AE/AF lock ......................................... 27, 28, 52 AF Illuminator ..[...]

126 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] M Macintosh users .............................................. 92 Memory Stick Duo ........................................ 116 Menu settings .......................................... 46, 109 Metering mode ................................................ 55 Mode (REC Mode) .............................[...]

127 DSC-L1 2-186-455-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Index Z Zoom ............................................................... 30 Zoom scale ...................................................... 30[...]

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