User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS325J

[. . . ] 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. For the Customers in the U. S. A. CAUTION 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. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. 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. [. . . ] This is suitable for use with portable data terminals. CANCEL This cancels the creation of Clip Motion. 47 model name1[VAIO VGN-CS325J] [3-066-742-12(1)] filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica kaihan\3066742121\3066742121MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\06adv. fm] masterpage:Left 06adv. fm Page 48 Wednesday, February 28, 2001 10:06 AM 4 Record the image for the first frame. 160 Notes • Reading and writing data takes more time than normal image recording. • Due to the limitations of the GIF format, the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the picture quality may deteriorate for some images. • The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode, so the picture quality deteriorates. • GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly. 6 2/10 5 Record the image for the next frame. Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames. The frame images are automatically recorded on the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” when you select [FINISH] or after recording the maximum number of frames. To stop Clip Motion creation Select [RETURN] after step 3. Note that if you record even one frame, you cannot stop Clip Motion creation. The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” (8 MB) Image size 160×120 (NORMAL) 80×72 (MOBILE) Number of images Floppy disk “Memory Stick” Approx. 400** ∗ When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file ∗∗ When recording 2 frames per Clip Motion file 48 model name1[VAIO VGN-CS325J] [3-066-742-12(1)] filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica kaihan\3066742121\3066742121MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\06adv. fm] masterpage:Right 06adv. fm Page 49 Wednesday, February 28, 2001 10:06 AM Recording still images for e-mail (EMAIL) The E-MAIL mode records a smallsize (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Images in E-MAIL mode are recorded in the JPEG format. To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] in step 2. 3 1 2 1 2 3 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. • If you shoot a subject within 0. 9 m (35 1/2 inches) while the zoom lever is set to T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Move the zoom lever to the W side until the indicator stops flashing. • You cannot use this function if you have selected the Panfocus mode in the PROGRAM AE function. 53 model name1[VAIO VGN-CS325J] [3-066-742-12(1)] filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica kaihan\3066742121\3066742121MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\06adv. fm] masterpage:Left 06adv. fm Page 54 Wednesday, February 28, 2001 10:06 AM Using the PROGRAM AE function Spot light-metering mode Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record at the spot light-metering cross hair. LCD screen 1 2 1 2 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE. Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Twilight mode Spot light-metering cross hair To cancel PROGRAM AE Suppresses the blurring of colors of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Twilight plus mode Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out. Notes • You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode. • In Panfocus mode, the zoom position is set to the W side and focus is fixed. • When you record in Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking. • Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes: – Twilight mode – Twilight plus mode – Landscape mode • You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MODE] is set to [TEXT]. Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function. Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc. Panfocus mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject. 54 model name1[VAIO VGN-CS325J] [3-066-742-12(1)] filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica kaihan\3066742121\3066742121MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\06adv. fm] masterpage:Right 06adv. fm Page 55 Wednesday, February 28, 2001 10:06 AM Tips Under normal recording conditions, the camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those for the focus, iris, exposure, and white balance, as it shoots. However, you may not be able to carry out your desired shooting depending on shooting conditions. The program AE function provides you with near-optimum adjustments to suit your shooting situation. B Various recording 55 model name1[VAIO VGN-CS325J] [3-066-742-12(1)] filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica kaihan\3066742121\3066742121MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\06adv. fm] masterpage:Left 06adv. fm Page 56 Wednesday, February 28, 2001 10:06 AM Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) Tips Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. [. . . ] Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message DRIVE ERROR SYSTEM ERROR NO DISK NO MEMORY STICK FORMAT ERROR Meaning There is trouble with the disk drive. No “Memory Stick” is inserted. • The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors). • Failed to format the “Memory Stick. ” • The Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is inserted. [. . . ]