User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-M2

[. . . ] 2-638-430-12(1) Digital Still Camera Enjoying the camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Using the menu Using the Setup screen 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. ___________________________ Using your computer Printing still images DSC-M2 Connecting your camera to your TV Troubleshooting Others Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. Index Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan © 2005 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. For Customers in the U. S. A. [. . . ] · Do not remove the camera from the Cyber-shot Station while using the USB connection. When disconnecting the USB connection, see "To delete the USB connection" on page 67. 1 2 The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 2 Click [Next]. Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer · For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in "Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer" on page 65. · For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure explained in "Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer" on page 65. The images saved on the "Memory Stick Duo" of the camera appear. 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. 1 This section describes an example of copying images to a "My Documents" folder. 2 The "Picture Name and Destination" screen appears. 64 4 Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. 1 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. · To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable from the Cybershot Station. Then follow the procedure explained in "Stage 2: Connecting the camera with a computer" on page 63. 2 Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer · For Windows XP, follow the procedure explained in "Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer" on page 64. Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the "Other Options" screen appears. · This section describes an example of copying images to the "My Documents" folder. This section describes an example of copying images to the "My Documents" folder. Using your computer 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. When you have not created a new folder, only [101MSDCF] will be displayed. · When coping movies, double-click on [MP_ROOT]. · If the "Removable Disk" icon is not displayed, see page 89. 65 2 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. · When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name (page 69), you may not be able to play back that image with your camera. 1 2 Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the "My Documents" folder. 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. 3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the "My Documents" window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 2 1 1 2 The contents of the "My Documents" folder are displayed. · If you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop. The image files are copied to the "My Documents" folder. 66 2 Double-click the desired image file. x For Windows 98/98SE Confirm that the access indicators (page 64) are white. If the access indicators have turned white, the device is disconnected from a computer. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the "Memory Stick Duo". Example: viewing folders on Windows XP The image is displayed. · To playback movie files (MPEG-4) recorded by the camera, you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4 or "PicturePackage" on your computer. (When using Windows XP/2000, you can use "PicturePackage" to playback movie files (MPEG-4)). Using your computer A To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: · Disconnecting the USB cable · Removing a "Memory Stick Duo" · Turning off the camera B x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click on the tasktray. C D Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop]. A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function B Folder containing image data which was recorded using your camera, movie data which was recorded in Hybrid, or movie and image data which was recorded using 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. The device is disconnected. · Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 67 another camera equipped with the folder creating function. When not creating any folders, there is only the "101MSDCF" folder. C Folder containing movie data that were recorded using your camera (except for movie data recorded in Hybrid). [. . . ] 41 V VGA t step 4 in "Read This First" Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Viewing Images in Album . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Movie t step 6 in "Read This First" Still image t step 6 in "Read This First" Viewing menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Volume t step 6 in "Read This First" R REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Red Eye Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Resize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Rewind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 t step 6 in "Read This First" Rotate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 S Saturation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Scene Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Screen Changing the display. . . . . 23 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 LCD Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Self-diagnosis display. . . . . . . . . . . 94 Self-timer t step 5 in "Read This First" Sepia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Set the clock t step 2 in "Read This First" Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 48, 50 Album tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Memory Stick Tool . . . . . . . 54 Setup 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Setup 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Setup 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Setup 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sharpness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 W Warning indicators and messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 WB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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