User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-M1

[. . . ] 2-349-242-11(1) Getting started________________________ Shooting images______________________ Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Viewing images _______________________ Deleting images ______________________ Before advanced operations _____________ Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the side. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. DSC-M1 Serial No. Advanced shooting _____________________ Advanced viewing______________________ Still image printing _____________________ Enjoying images on your computer_________ Troubleshooting _______________________ Additional information___________________ Index _________________________________ DSC-M1 © 2004 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. CAUTION 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. [. . . ] The default setting is the [Normal] mode. This section describes the [Normal] mode as an example. * For details on the PTP connection, see page 117. Communication with your computer When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. When a USB connector is not provided on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. http://www. sony. net/ 86 Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. b Click [USB Driver] on the title screen. d Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. a Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE) in that order. • When also using the supplied image utility software “Picture Package”, click [Picture Package]. The USB driver will be installed when “Picture Package” is installed (page 94). • When the computer is in use, shut down all application software before you install the USB driver. Enjoying images on your computer The “InstallShield Wizard” screen appears. c Click [Next]. Your computer restarts. Then, you can establish USB connection. e Remove the CD-ROM. The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is completed, the screen informs you of completion. 87 Connecting the camera to your computer a Turn on your computer. b Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera. c Connect the Cyber-shot Station (supplied) and the AC Adaptor (supplied), and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket). d Connect the USB cable to the (USB) jack of the Cybershot Station. f Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station and turn on the camera. POWER USB cable e Connect the USB cable to your computer. • Make sure to slide the tray firmly. USB Mode Normal 1 Switch on MENU Access indicators* AC Adaptor 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) • When you copy images to your computer using the battery pack, copying may be failed or cause data corruption by battery shutoff. We recommend that you use the AC Adaptor. “USB Mode Normal” appears on the LCD screen of the camera. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. • When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. 88 • If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear in step 6, press MENU, select [USB Connect], and set it to [Normal]. • Do not remove the camera from the Cyber-shot Station during USB connection, as the image data may be destroyed. To end the USB connection, see the note P. P Disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, removing the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camera or turning off the camera during USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Copying images – Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me a Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk]. The contents of the “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camera appear. Enjoying images on your computer • This section describes an example of copying still images to the “My Documents” folder. • When the “Removable Disk” icon is not shown, see page 90. • When using Windows XP, see page 90. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick Duo”, or turn off the camera. 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