Sony DSC-N1 Operating instructions

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not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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alert tile uscr to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous
vohage" within the product's
enclosure thai may he (if
sullicient lnagnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock topersons.
This symbol is intended to
alert tile uscr to tile presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
It you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
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1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is lor the FCC related matters
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RegulatoryInformation
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-NI
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bemardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.
Telephone NO.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the lbllowing
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmflll inmfli:rence, and (2) this device lnust
accept any intedcrence received, including
interlcrcncc that may cause undesired
operation,
CAUTION
You are cmltioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approxed in tiffs
manual coukl xoid your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note:
This equipmcm h_s becn tested _md ti)und to
comply with tile limits lor a Class B digital
dcxice, pursuant to Part 15 of llae FCC Rules.
Thc',e limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harndhl interlcrence in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio flcquency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance willl the
inslluctions, may cause harmful interli_rence to
radio conlfllunicutions. However, there is no
guarantee that inlerlcrence will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipmcnt does
cau_ harmflfl inlerlcrcnce to radio or telcx ision
reception, which can be determined by turning tile
equipment off and on. the user is encouragcxl to
tl3, to correct the interlcrence by one or more of
the lollowing lneasures:
Reorient or rclocg_te the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation betw-em_ the
equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipmcnl into an outlet on a
circuit dilfisrent lroln that to which tim
receiver is collnected.
Consuh the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
teclmician Ior llelp.
Tim supplied intcl{_ce cable must be u_d with the
equipment in ordcr to comply with the limits lot a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
This product has becn tested and lound compliant
wilh the limits sel oul in the EMC Directive lbr
using connection cables sllorter lhan 3 meters (9.8
livt).
Attention
Tim electromagnctic fields at the specific
li-equencies may influencc the picture and sound
of this c_m_ma.
Notice
II static electricity or electromagnctism cruises
dala translcr to disconlinue midway (1all), restart
the application or disconnect and connecl llle
communicalion cable/USB, elc.) again.
DisposalofOldElectrical&Electronic
Equipment(Applicableinthe
EuropeanUnionandotherEuropean
countrieswithseparatecollection
systems)
This symbol on tim product or on its packaging
indicates thal this product shall not be treated as
llousellold wasle, lnslead it sllall be banded over
to lhe applicable collection point lk_rthe recycling
of electrical and electronic equiplnent. By
ensuring this product is disposed of corrcclly, you
will help prcvcnt potenlial negative consequences
lbr lhe environment and lmlnan heahfi, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
llandling of tllis producl. Tile rccycling of
materials will llelp to con_rve nalural resources.
For more detailed inlbrmalion about recycling of
tills product, please contacl your local civic office.
your household wasm disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to Ibis equiplncnt tot your salcty and convcnience.
Should the filse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a filse of the same rg_tingas the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(i,e,, marked with an @ or _ mark) musl be
used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detaclmble fll_ cover, be sure to attach the filse
cover al_cr you cllange the fuse. Never use the
plug witlloul lhe lhse cover, If you should lose file
lhse covcr, plea_ contact your nearesl Sony
service stalion.

NOteSonusingyourcamera
Typesof "Memory Stick" that canbe
used(notsupplied)
The IC recording medium used by this
camera is a "Memory Stick Duo'. There are
two types of "Memury Stick".
"Memory Stick Duo":you canuse a
"Memory Stick Duo" withyour
camera.
"Memory Stick":you cannotusea
"Memory Stick" withyour camera.
Other memorycardscannothe used.
• For details on "MemoJy Stick Duo", see
page I17.
Whenusinga "Memory Stick Duo"
with "Memory Stick" compatible
equipment
Youcan use the "Memury Stick Duo' by
inserting it into the Memury Stick Duo
Adaptur (notsupplied).
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Notes onthe batterypack
• Charge the supplied NP-BG1 hatteJy pack
betore using tile culncra for the first time.
(_ arep 1 in "Read This ,:_r_r")
• The battery pack can he charged even if il is not
completely discharged. Also, ex-cn if the haltery
pack is not fiflly cllarged, you can use the
paltially charged capacily of lhe haltery pack as
is,
• If you do not intend to use tile battery pack tot a
long time, use up the existing charge and
relnove il bOlll your camera, then store it in a
cool. dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack fimctions (page 119).
• For details on the usable battery pack, s_
page 119.
CarlZeisslens
This camera is equipped with a C:ut Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing sharp
images with excellent contrast.
The lens fur this camera has been produced
under a quality assurance system certified
by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
No compensationfor contentsofthe
recording
• Tile contents of the recording cunnot he
compensated lor it recording or playback is not
possible due 1o a mallhnction of your camera or
recording media, etc.
Internal memoryand "Memory Stick
Duo" backup
• Do not I/IM oil the calneril or renlove l]l__ hattely
pack or "Memory Stick Duo" while tile acccss
lamp is lighted, as the internal menlory data or
"Memory Stick Duo" data may be destroyed.
Always prole_I your data by making a back up
copy. Se_ page 26 lbr the data hack up method.
Notesonrecording/playback
• This camera is neither dusl-prooi_ nor splash-
proofi nor waler-prool_ Read "Precautions"
(p*_ge 122) belorc operating the camera.
• Belore you record one-time cxents, make a trial
recording to make sure that tile camera is
working correctly.
• Be carelul not 1ogel tile camera wet. Walm:
enlering the inside of lhe camera may cause
mallunctions which in some cases may not be
repairable.
• Do nol aim lhe camera al tile sun or other bright
light. I1may cause the malflmction of your
camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
Tile camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
• Using file camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause illallllnclions+
• If moisttlre condensation occllrs, remove it
belorc using the camera (page 122).
• Do not shake or strike file camera. In addition to
mallhncfions and an inability to record images.
this nmy render the recording lncdium unusable,
or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss,
• Clean the flash surNcc beKnc use. The heat of
flash emission may cause dirt on file flash
surNce to become discolored or to stick to tile
flash surl_ce, rcsuhing in insulficient light
cmission.
Notesonthe LCDscreen,LCD finder
(for modelswith an LCDfinder) and
lens
• The LCD screen mid tile LCD tinder are
manuhtcmrcd using extremely l/igh-prcciskm
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are
operational lbr ellcctive use. Howc_er, there
may be some tiny bhJck points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue or green in color) that
constantly appear on file LCD screen and the
LCD finder. These points arc normal in the
manulacturing process and do not alfi:ct tim
recording in any way.
Onimage data compatibility
• Tiffs camera conlorms with DCF/Design lule
lk_rCalnera File system) universal standard
established by JElTA (Japan Electronics and
hllormation Tcchnology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded with your camera
on other equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on your
canlera are not guaranteed.
Warningoncopyright
Tcleviskm programs, lilms, videimtpes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
The picturesused inthis manual
Tile photographs used +_sCXalnples oi pictures in
this manual arc reproduced images, and are not
aclual ilnages shol using tiffs calnera,
Black (white/red/
blue/green) points
• Exposing tile LCD screen, tile finder or tile lens
to direct sunlight lot long periods may cause
mallhnctions. Be carefifl vdlen placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do nol press against tile LCD scrcen. Tile screcn
may be discolored and that may cause a
mallhnction.
• Images may trail across on file LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a lnalfimcfion.
• This camera is equipped with a power zoom
lens. Be carefifl not to bump the lens, and be
cg_refulnot to apply lbrce to il.

For lull useot tile digital Still camera
shoot images easily
Get more friendly with your camera
• Shoot witla your favorite settings (Progran/ :lilt() ShOOli/'Jg/
Manual shooting)
: -.page_
i .......
•EI_ioy your im:lges using the Albun/, Slide Show, and Paint
page 37, 40, 43
• EI_joy various shooting/playback using the menu -...+p:lge 45
• Change the def:mlt settings --+ page 61
• Copy your images to a computer and el!joy editing them in
various ways --+ page 75
• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer
(PictBridge compliant printers only) -....+page 91

Tableof contents
Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 4
Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... 11
Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ................................................... 11
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 12
Color ©n the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 14
Quality On "image quality" and "image size". .............................................. 14
Identifying parts ....................................................................................... 16
Indicators on the screen .......................................................................... 18
Changing the screen display ................................................................... 22
Number of still images and recording time of movies .............................. 24
When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal
memory) .................................................................................................. 25
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............ 27
Using the camera features ...................................................................... 28
Using the Album ...................................................................................... 37
Using the Slide Show .............................................................................. 40
Painting the image ................................................................................... 43
Using menu items ..............................................................................45
Menu items ..........................................................................................46
Shooting menu ........................................................................................ 48
r_ (Metering Mode)
WB (White Bal)
ISO
4 ;° (PQuality)
Mode (REC Mode)
BRK (Bracket Step)
[_ (lnter; al)
5± (Flash Level)
PFX (REflect)
(_ (Saturition)
(_ (Contrast)
{_ (Sharpness)
(Setup)

Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 54
_ (Album)
_ (Exit Album)
(Slide Show)
@p (Paint)
(Delete)
._ (Volume)
[_ (Folder)
o-,, (Protect)
DPOF
(Print)
(Resize)
D_ (Rotate)
'_ (Divide)
(Setup)
_:_ (Trimming)
Using Setup items ..............................................................................61
,_ Camera 1........................................................................................... 62
AF Mode
Digital Zoom
Date/Time
Red Eye Reduction
Camera 2 ........................................................................................... 64
AF Illuminator
Auto Review
N_IInternal Memory ................................................................................ 65
Format
Memory Stick .................................................................................... 66
Format
Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder
Copy
i_ Album .............................................................................................. 69
Write inAlbum
Format
Check Album

Setup 1 ............................................................................................... 70
iDownload Music
Fo llIlal Music
Setup 2 ............................................................................................... 71
2LCD Backlighl
Beep
Language
hlilialize
Setup :3 ............................................................................................... 72
aFile Number
USB (_onnecl
Video Oul
Clock Sel
Setup 4 ............................................................................................... 74
Calibralion
Housing
Enjoying your Windows computer ........................................................... 75
Copying images to your computer ........................................................... 77
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a
"Memory Stick Duo") ............................................................................... 84
Using the supplied software .................................................................... 85
Using your Macintosh computer .............................................................. 87
How to print still images .......................................................................... 90
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ................. 91
Printing at a shop .................................................................................... 95
Viewing images on a TV screen .............................................................. 97

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................99
Warningindicatorsandmessages........................................................113
Onthe"MemoryStick"..........................................................................117
Onthebatterypack..............................................................................119
Onthebatterycharger..........................................................................120
UsingtheCyber-shotStation................................................................121
Precautions...........................................................................................122
Specifications........................................................................................124
Index....................................................................................................126

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Basictechniquesfor better images
\
This section describes the basics so you can
m\ioy your camera. It tells you how to use
various career i functions by touching the
buttons on the screen.
Press the shutter Press the shutter AE/AF lock indicator Then press lhe
button lhlly down butlon halfway Flashing indicator"_ shutter bulton
straighl away. down. Indicator lit/beeps hilly down.
To shool a still image difficult to focus on _ [Focus]/page 34)
If Ihe image looks blurred e_en after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. _ See
"Hinls for preventing blur"/as follows/.
Hints for preventing blur
Hohl the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also. you can stabilize the
camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the
flash in dark places are also recommended.
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Exposure:
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives
light
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass
Ihrough
-- ISO = Recording sensitivity
Overexposure
= too much light
Whitish image
Correct exposure
Underexposure
= too little light
Darker image
The exposure is automatically set to the
proper value in the auto adjustment mude.
However. you can adjust it mauually using
the fimctions below.
Manual exposure:
Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and
aperture value mauually.
-"-,-pare 31
EV:
Allows yuu to adjust the exposure that has
been determined by the camera.
--_ page 32
Metering Mode:
Allows you to ch:mge the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
exposure. -+ page 48

Characteristicsof "shutter speed" Characteristics of "aperture"
(F value)
Faster Slower Open Close
Moving objects Moving objects In-focus range ln-l_lcl_lsrange
appear stopped, appear to flow. narrows, both widens, both
backward and backward and
lbrward, forward.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
IS() is unit of measurement (sensitix ity), estintating how much light an image pickup dex ice
(equivalent to photo fihns) receives. Even when the exposure is the same images differ
dependit_g on the ISO sensitivity.
To atljust the ISO sensitivity --+ page 49
High ISO sensitivity
Records abright image even when shooting in a dark location.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However_ when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
13

o.thee.e tsotlightJ,g
color of tile subject is affecled by the lighting condilions+
Example:Thecoloro!an image aIIectedhylightso.rces
Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent
Bluish
The color tones are at[justed automatically in the auto atliustment mode.
However. you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bali (page 48).
Incandescent
i
Reddish
On "image quafity" and "image size"
made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory.
and the image is displayed in fine detail. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
@hnage size: 8M
3264 pixels x 2448 pixels = 7,990272 pixels
@ hnage size: VGAIE-Mail)
640 pixels x 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Selectingthe image sizefor use(--* step 5 in "Read This First")
Pixel
E×an'@e: Printing in
up to A3 size
The default settings are marked with _.
Example: An attached
image to be sent by e-
mail
8M (3264x2448)
3:2"13264x2176)
5M 12592xl944)
3M 12048x 1536)
IM (1280x960)
VGA(E-Mail)
(6411x480)
16:9(HDTV)**
(1920x 10811)
Larger
Ir
Smaller
For saving valuable images or printing in A3 size or
high density images in A4 size
For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5
size
For printing in postcard size
For recording a large number of images
For attaching images to e-mail or creating wch pages
For viewing images on a wide TV or a TV compatible
with High-vision ,' _I''
hnages are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
'* Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 110).
_You can vicw images in higher quality if the TV has the 'Memory Stick" slot or is connected via USB.
Selectingtheimagequality(compressionratio)incombination(page49)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high
compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.
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ICentityingparts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
[]
[]
[]
[]
[] POWER button/lanlp (_ step 2 in
"Read This First")
[] Shutter button (_ step 6 in "Read This
First")
[] Flash 14 step 6 in "Read This Fir,st")
[] Self-timer lamp (_ step 6 in "Read This
Fir,st")/AF illuminator (64)
[] Microphone
[] Speaker
[] Lens
[] For shooting: Zoom/W/T) button
(_ s_ep 6 in "Read TDis First")
For viewing: (_/(_ (Playback zoom)
button/_ (Index) button (_ step 7 in
"Read This First")
[] LCD screen (221/touch panel (4 step 4
in "Read This First")
[] Hook for wrist strap/_ "Read This
First")
[] Mode switch (28)
[] {_ (on-screen key) button (_ step 4 in
"Read This First")
[] Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover (_
step 1 and 3 in "Read This Fir,st")
[] IE]I (Screen display on/off) button (22)
[] Access lamp (_ step 4 in "Read This
First")
[] "Memory Stick Duo" slot
(4 step 3 in "Read TDis First")
[] Battery insertion slot
(_ step 1 in "Read TDis First")
[] Battery eject lever
(_ step 1 in "Read This First")

[] Tripod receptacle (bottom)
• Use a tripod wilh a scrcw length of less than
5,5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
lirmly secure lhe camcra to tripods having
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and
may damage tile camera.
[] Multi connector/bottom)
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor
(not supplied)
To attach the stylus
Attach tbe styhts to tbe wrist strop :_ssllt)_,rn
below.
Do not carry the camera by bolding the
styhts. The camera may f:dl down.
@ To the multi connector
Cable for multi-use
terminal (supplied)
@ To DC IN
• mark
@ To wall
outlet
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Indicatorsonthe screen
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
Whenshootingstill images
Whenshootingmovies
[]
Battery remaining (_ step
1 in "Read This Fii:_t")
• AE/AF lock (_ stU) 6 in
"Read This Fii:st")
[_ BRK _ Recording mode (28, 50)
{_W13@,z_ White balance (48)
STBY Standby/Recording a movie
REC (_ st_7) 6 in "ReadTiffs
FiI:st")
.3 ,._ oo{) M_ Camera mode (Scene
_ _ Selection) (29)
P M Camera mode (Program/
Manual) (28)
} _SL (_" Flash mode (_ step 6 ii1
"Read This Fi*:st")
@ Flash charging
wc::::::_:mr Zoom scaling (_ 62,step 6
×1.3 in "Read Thi,_First")
No.
<_ Red-eye reduction (63)
[_ Sharpness (53)
(_ Saturation (52)
(_ Contrast (52)
_-*ON AF illuminator (64)
[_ [] Metering mode(48)
Picture effect (52)
Housing mode (74)

[]
Displ IndJ
Histogram (22, 33)
1_ NR slow shutter
•If the shutter speed is
slower than or equal to 1/6
second,tile NR slow shulter
function aclivates
automalically to reduce the
pictum noise.
125 Shutter speed (31)
F3.5 Aperture value (31)
+2.0EV Exposure Value 132)
[]
_ Ugh:2_ Image size (_ atel?.5i;;
_aaM_M _A "Read This First")
PI_:gNN g_
FINE STD hnage quality (49)
_11 Recording folder (66)
• This does not appear when
using internal n3emory.
Remaining internal
memory capacity (25)
Remaining "Memory
Stick" capacity (24)
I_ Album (37)
00:00:00 Recording time [maximum
[00:28:05] rccordable time] (24, 25)
3/30" Multi Burst inteBal (51)
400 Remaining number of
recoMable images (24, 25)
_) Self-timer (_ Stel?6 in
"Read This First")
0:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
(113)
Date/Time (63)
_so4OO lSO number (49)
[]
+
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Vibration warning (11)
• Indicalcs vibration may
prevent yotlfl'Olllshooling
deal"imagesdue 1o
insullicicntlighling. Evm3if
lhe vibration warning
appears, you can slill shoot
inlages. Howcxer,we
recommendusing the flash
lot better lighling orusing a
tripod or other means tO
stabilize lhe camera.
Low battery warning (27,
113)
Spot metering cross hair
(48)
AF range finder flame (34)
[]
_,_ Macro (_ .st{7_6M 'Read
This Fi;:st")
8 AF blAF AF mode (62)
_ _ AF range finder flame
indicator (34)
1.0m Focus preset distance (34)
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[]
€_ Battery remaining 1_ step
1 in "Read This Fii:_t")
[_ _J Recording mode (28, 50)
Playback (_, step 7 i_l
"Read This First")
Protect 155)
t_ Print order iDPOF) mark
1955
_ _ Ch,ngerokk.r(54)
•This does not appear when
using imernal memory.
O_X1.3 Zoom scaling (_ stu_ 7 i_l
"Read This First"5
Step Frame by frame playback
12/1 6 (505
Housing mode (74)
[]
+
Histogram (22, 33)
• [] appears when histogram
display is disabled.
, _ , Playback bar (_, step 7 i_I
"Read This First")
_svop Control guide (22)
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