User manual SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-N1

[. . . ] Enjoying the camera Using the menu Digital Still Camera Using the Setup screen User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-N1 Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your TV "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Others 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. Index Model No. ___________________________ © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-652-806-11(1) WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. For Customers in the U. S. A. [. . . ] Press the × mark again. Housing Changes the function of some buttons to operate the camera installed in the Marine Pack. On ( Off ) Changes the function of the buttons. Does not change any functions. The buttons will work as follows when the setting is [On]. ­ (Screen display on/off) button: Flash button for shooting. ­ / (zoom) button: Zoom button for shooting, Previous/next image button for viewing · Macro recording is activated automatically when the setting is [On]. · For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Marine Pack. 74 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to "Using your Macintosh computer" (page 87). Copying images to your computer (page 77) Viewing images on your computer Preparation Installing the USB driver. · Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Using your computer Enjoying images using "PicturePackage" (page 85) Viewing images saved on your computer Storing images on a CD-R Installing "PicturePackage" (page 85). Creating a Music Video/ Slideshow Adding/changing Music files for Slideshow using "Music Transfer" Printing images Creating a video CD using "ImageMixer" (page 85) Creating a video CD "ImageMixer VCD2" is installed automatically when "PicturePackage" is installed. 75 Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. · A separate software application for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. Notes on connecting your camera to a computer · Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. · If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. · Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. · Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2. 0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2. 0 compliant). · There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples. · When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional · Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB connector: Provided as standard Display: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color (16-bit color, 65, 000 colors) or more Recommended environment for using "PicturePackage"/"ImageMixer VCD2" Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6. 0 or later, Windows Media Player 7. 0 or later, DirectX 9. 0b or later Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with speakers Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended. ) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation--approximately 500 MB Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver compliant) with 4 MB of VRAM · For automatic creation of a Music Video/ Slideshow (page 85), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. · When using "ImageMixer VCD2, " a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended. · This software is compatible with DirectX technology. "DirectX" must be installed for use. 76 Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer, then click [USB Driver] when the install menu screen appears. For a computer with a "Memory Stick" slot Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images. For a computer without a "Memory Stick" slot Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 77 to 82 to copy images. · The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from "Memory Stick Duo". The "InstallShield Wizard" screen appears. · If the install menu screen does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE). Using your computer Stage 1: Installing the USB Driver · A driver is software that enables equipment connected to the computer to operate properly. · When using Windows XP, start from Stage 2. · When "PicturePackage" is already installed, start from Stage 2. 3 Click [Next]. NOTE: Do not connect the camera to the computer at this time. The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is finished, the screen informs you of completion. 1 Shut down all application software in use. · In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators). 77 4 Click the radio button next to [Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then click [Finish]. 1 2 1 2 1 2 Your computer restarts. Now, you can establish a USB connection. Remove the CD-ROM when the installation is completed. 2 1 · When you copy images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer 3 Set the mode switch to 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with recorded images into the camera. · When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. , then turn on the camera and the computer. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). 78 Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer "USB Mode Mass Storage" appears on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Mass Storage Memory Stick MENU Access indicators* 2 To the multi connector 1 To a USB connector When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. 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