Digital Still
Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
Manual de instrucciones
Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea detenidamente este manual de
instrucciones y consérvelo para futuras referencias.
Owner`s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-
Serial No. ________________________
3-867-774-11 (1)
DSC-F505
©1999 Sony Corporation
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ES
2-GB
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DSC-F505
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive, Park
Ridge, NJ.07656 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The shielded interface cable recommended
in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage"
within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the
literature accompanying
the appliance.
For the Customers in the
U.S.A. and CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
English
3-GB
N50
For the customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium
ion batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium ion battery.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e.
marked with
or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment
has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to
attach the fuse cover after you change the
fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse cover,
please contact your nearest Sony service
station.
For the Customers in Germany
Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/
31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
· Residential area
· Business district
· Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.
"Memory Stick"
For the Customers in CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
For the Customers in the
U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Battery Pack
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE
COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE
FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN
ICES-003. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY
NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS
DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT
MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
4-GB
About the Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine
image.
The lens for this camera was developed
jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and
Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF*
measurement system for camera and
offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation
Transfer Function/Factor.
The value number indicates the
amount of light of a subject
penetrating into the lens.
· IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of
International Business Machines
Corporation of the U.S.A.
· Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks licensed to Microsoft
Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and
other countries.
· Macintosh, iMac and Mac OS are
trademarks licensed to Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other
countries.
· All other product names mentioned
herein may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
Be sure to read the following
before using your camera
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you
may want to make a trial recording to
make sure that the camera is working
correctly.
No compensation for contents of
the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback
is not made due to a malfunction of your
camera, etc.
Note on image data
compatibility
Image data files recorded on "Memory
Stick"-s by your camera conform with
the Design Rules for Camera File
Systems universal standard established
by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry
Development Association).
You cannot play back on your camera
still images recorded on other equipment
(DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E,
DSC-D700) that does not conform with
this universal standard. (These models
are not sold in some areas.)
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such
materials may be contrary to the
provision of the copyright laws.
5-GB
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Table of contents
Parts identification ............. 7
Preparation
1 Charging the battery pack .. 10
2 Installing the battery pack
and "Memory Stick" .......... 12
3 Setting the date and time .... 14
Recording
Recording still images ............. 16
Recording moving images ...... 17
Playing back
Playing back still images ......... 20
Playing back moving images
............................................... 21
Viewing images using
a personal computer .......... 23
Various ways of recording
Focusing manually ........................ 32
Recording images in macro .......... 32
Recording images with the flash
.................................................... 33
Adjusting exposure
(EXPOSURE) ............................. 34
Adjusting the white balance ........ 35
Enjoying Picture Effect .................. 36
Using the PROGRAM AE
function ...................................... 36
Using the spot light-metering
mode .......................................... 38
Using the self-timer ....................... 38
Selecting image quality
(QUALITY) .............................. 39
Selecting image size ....................... 40
Selecting recording mode
(REC MODE) ............................ 41
Various ways of playback
Playing back multiple images at a
time (INDEX) ............................ 43
Enlarging a part of the image
Zoom and trimming ............. 44
Rotating image (ROTATE) ........... 45
Playing back images in a continuous
loop (SLIDE SHOW) ................ 46
Preventing accidental erasure
(PROTECT) ............................... 47
Deleting images (DELETE) .......... 48
Copying the images in
"Memory Stick" ........................ 50
Formatting (initializing) a
"Memory Stick" ........................ 51
Changing the menu setting
Changing the menu setting .......... 52
Setting the mode of each item ...... 53
Using image data with
other equipment
Using the house current (mains)
.................................................... 57
Watching images on a TV screen
.................................................... 57
Printing the recorded images ....... 58
Marking a print mark
on an image ............................... 58
Additional information
Precautions ..................................... 60
Using your camera abroad ........... 61
Troubleshooting ............................. 62
Self-diagnosis display ................... 64
Warning and notice messages ..... 65
Specifications .................................. 66
Index ................................................ 67
User's guide for
PictureGear 3.2 Lite ..... 68~93