Sony DSC F505V - Cybershot 2.6MP Digital Camera User manual

3-061-981-13(1)
Digital Still
Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
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-F505V
Serial No. ________________________
DSC-F505V
©2000 Sony Corporation

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Never expose the battery pack to
temperature above 140°F (60°C), such as in
a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
or write to:
Sony Customer Information Center
1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park
Ridge, NJ 07656
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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 circuitdifferent fromthatto which
the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
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
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-F505V
Responsible Party:SonyElectronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park
Ridge, NJ 07656
USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.
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.
For the Customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada
For the Customers in Canada
NOTICE FOR THE
CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
For the Customers in
Germany
Attention
“Memory Stick”
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For the Customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada
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 possible due to a malfunction of your
camera, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility
•This camera conforms with the Design
Rules for Camera File Systems universal
standard established by the JEIDA (Japan
Electronic Industries Development
Association). You cannot play back on
your camera still images recorded on other
equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/
TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that
does not conform with this universal
standard. (These models are not sold in
some areas.)
•Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback
of images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
maybecontrarytotheprovisionofthe
copyright laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the
“Memory Stick” unusable or image data
breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
LCD screen and lens
•The LCD screen is manufactured using
high-precision technology. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or
bright points (red, blue or green in color)
that constantly appear on the LCD screen.
These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect
the recording in any way. Over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective use.
•Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen or the lens to direct sunlight for
long periods may cause malfunctions.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to
get the camera wet. If moisture
condensation occurs, refer to page 55 and
follow the instructions on how to remove it
before using the camera.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss,
always copy (back up) data to a disk.
Battery Pack
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.
Be sure to read the following
before using your camera
About the Carl Zeiss lens
This camera isequipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing fine
images. The lens for this camera uses the
MTF* measurement system for cameras
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in
Germany, and Sony Corporation, and
offers the same quality as other Carl
Zeiss lenses.
∗MTF is the abbreviation of Modulation
Transfer Function/Factor, a numeric
value indicating the ability to reproduce
the subject contrast.

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Table of contents
Identifying the parts ..............................6
Preparing the power supply ..................9
Setting the date and time .....................13
Inserting the “Memory Stick” .............15
BRecording
Recording still images ........................16
Recording moving images ..................21
BPlayback
Playing back still images ....................22
Playing back moving images ..............23
Viewing images using a personal
computer ......................................25
Image file storage destinations and
image files ....................................29
How to use the MODE selector ..........30
How to use the control button .............30
How to change the menu settings .......32
Menu settings ......................................33
BVarious recording
Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE) ............................37
Recording still images for e-mail
(E-MAIL) .....................................38
Adding audio files to still images
(VOICE) ......................................38
Recording text documents (TEXT) .....39
Recording uncompressed images
(TIFF) ...........................................39
Recording images in macro ................40
Focusing manually .............................. 40
Using the PROGRAM AE function ....41
Using the spot light-metering mode ....42
Adjusting the exposure
(EXPOSURE) ..............................43
Adjusting the white balance
(WHITE BALANCE) ..................43
Recording the date and time on the still
image (DATE/TIME) ..................44
Enjoying picture effects
(P.EFFECT) .................................45
BVarious playback
Playing back six images at once
(INDEX) ......................................46
Enlarging a part of the still image
(Zoom and trimming) ..................47
Rotating a still image (ROTATE) .......48
Playing back the images in order
(SLIDE SHOW) ...........................48
Viewing images on a TV screen .........49
BEditing
Preventing accidental erasure
(PROTECT) .................................50
Deleting images (DELETE) ................ 51
Changing the recorded still image size
(RESIZE) ..................................... 52
Copying images (COPY) ....................52
Selecting still images to print
(PRINT MARK) ..........................54
Precautions ..........................................55
On “Memory Sticks” ..........................56
Using your camera abroad ..................57
Troubleshooting ..................................58
Warning and notice messages .............62
Self-diagnosis display .........................63
Specifications ......................................64
LCD screen indicators ........................65
Index ...................................................67
Getting started
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Before performing advanced operations
Additional information

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Getting started
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
ABuilt-in microphone
Do not touch while recording.
BSelf-timer/Recording lamp
CMODE selector (30)
DShutter button (16) (21)
EFlash (19)
FFocus ring (40)
GLens
HPhotocell window for flash
Do not block while recording.
IA/V OUT jack (49)
Audio output is monaural.
JDIGITAL I/O (USB) jack (26) (27)
KOPEN (flash) switch (19)
LSPOT METER button (42)
M(one-push white balance)
button (43)
NWHT BAL (white balance)
button (43)
OMACRO button (40)
PFOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch
(40)
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AZoom lever
BPOWER switch
POWER lamp
CLCD screen
DLCD BACK LIGHT switch
Usually set to ON. Set to OFF to
save the battery if you use your
camera in bright place.
EPROGRAM AE ADJ button
VOLUME +/– button
FPROGRAM AE button (41)
GBattery eject lever (11)
HAccess lamp (15)
IBattery/“Memory Stick” cover
J(flash) button
Flash lamp
KOPEN switch
LSlot cover for AC power
adaptor/charger (12)
M(External flash) jack
NDISPLAY button
OControl button
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ASpeaker
BHook for the wrist/shoulder
strap
CTripod receptacle (bottom
surface)
Use a tripod with a screw length of
less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). You
will be unable to firmly secure the
camera to tripods having longer
screws, and may damage the
camera.
DHook for the lens cap/shoulder
strap
Be sure to remove the lens cap
before turning on your camera.
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2
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Attaching the lens cap (supplied) and the wrist strap (supplied).
Lens cap
Wrist strap
Lens cap strap

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Preparing the power supply
Charging the battery pack
Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FS11 battery pack* (S
series). You cannot use any other battery pack.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery pack in the direction opposite the vmark.
*What is “InfoLITHIUM”?
“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery
consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the
mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
1Connect the AC power adaptor/charger and the wall outlet (mains).
2Insert the battery pack in the direction of the vmark. Slide the
battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
The CHARGE lamp lights up when charging begins. When the CHARGE lamp
goes off, normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to
use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack inserted for about one
hour after normal charge is completed.
AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/charger (supplied)
To the wall outlet
(mains)
Battery pack (S series)
CHARGE lamp
(orange)

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Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-
VF10 AC power adaptor/charger.
STILL mode recording*
STILL mode playback**
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
when you use a normally charged battery pack.
∗Recording at about 4-second intervals
∗∗Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals
MOVIE mode recording
Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a
temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160×112 image size. Numbers in parentheses
indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.
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.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.)
NP-FS11 (supplied) 170 110
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
LCD BACK LIGHT Battery life (min.) Number of images
ON 70 (65) 1300 (1200)
OFF 85 (75) 1600 (1400)
LCD BACK LIGHT Battery life (min.) Number of images
ON 110 (100) 2200 (2000)
OFF 145 (130) 2900 (2600)
LCD BACK LIGHT Continuous recording time (min.)
ON 75 (65)
OFF 85 (75)

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Installing the battery pack
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the battery eject lever upward,
and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.
Battery remaining indicator
The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still
record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and
the operating environment.
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.
1Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.
2Install the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack with the vmark facing toward the battery compartment
as illustrated.
3Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Battery eject lever
Battery pack
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Using the AC power adaptor
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).
1Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
2Insert 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
be careful not to pinch the cable.
3Connect the other end of the DC connecting cable to the AC power
adaptor/charger.
4Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor/
charger and then to a wall outlet (mains).
AC-VF10 AC power adaptor/
charger (supplied)
DK-115
DC connecting
cable (supplied)
Power cord (mains lead)
Slot cover for AC power
adaptor/charger

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Setting the date and time
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.
1Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the
power.
The POWER lamp lights up.
2Press von the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3Select [SETUP] with Bon the control button,
then press the center z.
Control button

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To cancel the date and time setting
Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/Bon the control button, then press the center z.
4Select [CLOCK SET] with v/Von the control button, then press the
center z.
5Select the desired date display format with
v/Von the control button, then press the
center z.
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]
(month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
6Select the year, month, day, hour or minute
item you want to set with b/Bon the control
button.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
7Set the numeric value with v/Von the control button, then press
the center zto enter it.
After entering the number, v/Vmoves to the next item.
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
8Select [ENTER] with Bon the control button,
then press the center zat the desired
moment to begin clock movement.
The date and time are entered.

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Inserting the “Memory Stick”
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Notes
•Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY
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
the LOCK position.
1Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.
2Insert the “Memory Stick.”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Bmark facing toward the battery
compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
3Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Removing the “Memory Stick”
Access lamp
“Memory Stick”
OC
Erasure prevention switch
Connector
Label space

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Basic operations BRecording
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.”
∗Exposure and focus are automatically adjusted.
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.
1Set the MODE selector to STILL.
2Press and hold the shutter button halfway
down and check the image.
While the AE lock indicator z(green) is flashing,
the image freezes momentarily, but is not yet
recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic
adjustments*, the AE lock indicator zlights up
and the camera is ready for recording.
To cancel the recording, release the shutter button.
3Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the next image.
POWER switch
AE lock indicator
Remaining memory
capacity indicator

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BB BRecording
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You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen
(page 32) and pressing bon the control button. To return to the normal recording
mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with b/Bon the
control button and then press the center z. You can also delete the image first by
selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/Bon the control button and
pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with v/Von the control button and
pressing the center z.
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.
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 5×.
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.
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)
Using the zoom feature
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
Zoom lever
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away)
The T side of the bar shows the
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You can adjust the angle by turning the lens part upward up to 90 degrees and
downward up to 50 degrees.
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 65 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
Notes
•You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced
operations.
•The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
Changing the lens orientation
LCD screen indicators during recording
MODE selector
90°
Lens part
50°
DISPLAY

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BB BRecording
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When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button.
Select (self-timer) indicator on the LCD screen with v/V/b/Bon 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.
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.
Each time you press the (flash), the indicator changes as follows.
(No indicator) tttt(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).
Using the self-timer
Recording images with the flash
Control button
Shutter button
Self-timer lamp
(flash)
OPEN switch
Flash emitter
Photocell window for
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Notes
•The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet (0.3 m to
2.5 m).
•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
screen.
•Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on
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
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.