User manual SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-U50

[. . . ] 3-084-891-11(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 __________________ Enjoying still images __________________ Enjoying movies ______________________ 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-U50 Serial No. Deleting images _______________________ Enjoying images on your computer ______ Troubleshooting ______________________ Additional information _________________ Index ______________________________ DSC-U50 © 2003 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent 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. 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. [. . . ] 3 Check [Select an action to perform] under [Actions], select [Take no action], then click [Apply]. 4 Set [Content type] to [Video files] and repeat step 3. Then, set [Content type] to [Mixed content] and repeat step 3 again. The "Properties" screen closes. The OS AutoPlay Wizard does not start up automatically even if the USB connection is made next time. 58 Changing "Image Transfer" settings You can change "Image Transfer" settings. Right-click the "Image Transfer" icon on the tasktray, and 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 "Image Transfer" is not set to launch automatically, you can copy images as following procedure. 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. When you overwrite the existing image with the new one, the original file data is deleted. Changing a file name When you want to copy an image file to your computer without overwriting a file with the same name, change the file name. Once you change the name, the image cannot be played back on your camera. If you want to play back the image on your camera, follow the procedures on page 63. a Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk]. The contents of the "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in your camera appear. When "Image Transfer" starts, the window below appears. · This section describes an example of copying images to the "My Documents" folder. · When the "Removable Disk" icon is not shown, see page 60. · When using Windows XP, see page 60. Enjoying images on your computer b Double-click [DCIM], then double-click the folder which contains the desired images. The folder opens. c Drag and drop the image files into the "My Documents" folder. When you select [Settings] from the above window, you can only change the [Basic] setting. The image files are copied to the "My Documents" folder. 59 When the removable disk icon is not shown 1 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The "System Properties" screen appears. · When using Windows 2000, click [Hardware] after the "System Properties" screen appears. -- Windows XP Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay Wizard a Make a USB connection (page 57). 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. f Click [Finish]. The wizard closes. · To continue copying other images, follow the procedure given under P on page 58 to disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Then, perform the procedure from step 1 again. 2 Confirm if other devices are already installed. 2 Confirm if there is a " Sony DSC" with a mark. 3 If you find either of the devices above, follow the steps below to delete them. 1 Click [ Sony DSC]. · When using Windows 2000, right-click [ Sony DSC]. b Click [Next]. The images stored on the "Memory Stick Duo" are displayed. 2 Click [Remove] (or [Uninstall] in Windows 2000). The "Confirm Device Removal" screen appears. [. . . ] 25 I Image file storage destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19 Image Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ImageMixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]