User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-F77

[. . . ] 3-078-407-12(1) Getting started ________________________ Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Shooting still images __________________ Viewing still images ___________________ Deleting still images ___________________ 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. DSC-F77 Serial No. Before advanced operations _____________ Advanced still image shooting____________ Advanced still image viewing_____________ Still image editing ______________________ Enjoying movies________________________ Enjoying images on your computer _______ Troubleshooting ________________________ Additional information ___________________ DSC-F77 © 2002 Sony Corporation Index WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. [. . . ] Set [Content type] to [Mixed content] and proceed step 3. The OS AutoPlay Wizard does not start up automatically even if the USB connection is made. Enjoying images on your computer · Normally "Image Transfer" and "Date" folders are created inside the "My Documents" folder, and all of the image files recorded with the camera are copied into these folders. · You can change the "Image Transfer" settings (page 78). 77 Changing "Image Transfer" settings You can change "Image Transfer" settings. Right-click the "Image Transfer" icon on the task tray, select [Open Settings]. The settings you can set are as follows: [Basic], [Copy], and [Delete]. Right-click here Copying images without using "Image Transfer" ­ Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me If you do not set to launch "Image Transfer" automatically, you can copy images as following procedure. When a removable disk icon is not shown 1 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The "System Properties" screen appears. · For Windows 2000 users, click the [Hardware] tab on the "System Properties" screen. a Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk]. The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in your camera appear. When the "Image Transfer" starts, the below window appears. · This section describes an example of copying images to the "My Documents" folder. · When the "Removable Disk" icon is not shown, see the right column. · When using Windows XP, see page 79. b Double-click [DCIM], then double-click the folder that the image files you want to copy are stored. The folder opens. When you select [Settings] from the above window, you can only change the [Basic] setting. c Drag and drop the image files into the "My Documents" folder. The image files are copied to the "My Documents" folder. · When you try to copy an image to a folder in which an image with the same file name is stored, the overwrite confirmation message appears. Clicking [Yes] overwrites the image. 2 Confirm if other devices are already installed. 3 Confirm if there is a " Sony DSC" or " Sony Handycam" with a mark. 3 If you find either of the devices above, follow the steps below to delete them. 1 Click [ Sony DSC] or [ Sony Handycam]. (In case of Windows 2000, click [Uninstall]. ) The "Confirm Device Removal" screen appears. Try the USB driver installation again using the supplied CD-ROM (page 73). 78 ­ Windows XP Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizard a Make a USB connection (pages 75 to 76). Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard], then click [OK]. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. e Select [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures], then click [Next]. The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. Viewing the images on your computer a Double-click [My Documents] on the desktop. The "My Documents" folder contents are displayed. · This section describes the procedure for viewing images in the "My Documents" folder. · When using Windows XP, double-click [Start] t [My Documents] in that order. · You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to view and edit images on your computer. For details, see the software's help files. f Click [Finish]. The wizard closes. · When you want to continue copying other images, carry out "P To cancel the USB connection" (page 77). Then, follow the process from step 1 again. Enjoying images on your computer b Click [Next]. The images stored on the "Memory Stick" are displayed. c Click the checkbox of images that you do not want to copy to your computer to remove the checkmark, then click [Next]. The "Picture Name and Destination" screen appears. b Double-click the desired folder and image file. The image is displayed. d Select a name and destination for your pictures, then click [Next]. Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the "Other Options" screen appears. 79 Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the "Memory Stick. " Example: when viewing folders on Windows Me Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function. Folder containing image data which was recorded using your camera. [. . . ] 22 Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 T Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 N NR slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]