Sony DSC-F717 Betriebsanleitung

3-078-045-14(2)Digital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refer

101232Attaching the lens cap and the shoulder strap.Shoulder strap (supplied)Lens cap (supplied)A (USB) jack (84)B Hook for shoulder strapC Tripod re

100OthersSymptom Cause SolutionYour camera does not work.• You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.• The battery level is low. (The E indicato

101TroubleshootingWarnings and messagesThe following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective ActionNO MEMORY STICK • Insert a “M

102• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery (page 11). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may

103TroubleshootingSelf-diagnosis display – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appearsYour camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function d

104Number of images that can be saved or shooting timeThe number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity o

105Additional informationClip Motion (Units: images)NORMAL: When ten frames are shotMOBILE: When two frames are shotMPEG movies (Units: seconds)Multi

106Menu itemsMenu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The screen shows only the items you can operate in eac

107Additional informationWhen the mode dial is set to , S, A, M, or SCNItem Setting DescriptionSCN x / / / Sets the Scene Selection mode (page 29

108When the mode dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MPEG MOVIE] in the SET UP settings)When the mode dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAG

109Additional informationWhen the mode dial is set to Item Setting DescriptionFOLDER OK / CANCEL Selects the folder containing the image you want to p

11Getting startedGetting startedCharging the battery pack, Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.• Be su

110SET UP itemsSet the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x.1 [CAMERA 1] When [CONVERSION LENS] is se

111Additional information2 [CAMERA 2] [MEMORY STICK TOOL] Item Setting DescriptionEXPANDED FOCUS xON / OFF When focusing manually, the image is enlar

112 [SETUP 1] [SETUP 2]Item Setting DescriptionLCD BRIGHTNESS BRIGHT / xNORMAL / DARKSelects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded im

113Additional informationPrecautionsOn cleaningCleaning the LCD screenWipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove finger

114On “Memory Stick”“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a fl

115Additional information• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor with this camera, make sure that the “Memory Sti

116How to store the battery pack• Even if the battery pack will not be used for a long time, fully charge it and use it up once per year. Remove the b

117Additional informationBuilt-in microphoneElectret condenser microphoneBuilt-in speakerDynamic speakerAC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptorPower requirement

118FINDER/LCD screenWhen shooting still imagesARecording mode indicator (57-61)B AE LOCK indicator (52)C AE/AF lock indicator (20)D Battery remaining

119Additional informationWhen shooting moviesA Recording mode indicator (75)B AE LOCK indicator (52) C Battery remaining indicator (12)D White balance

12, Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket).The /CHG lamp (orange) lights up when chargin

120When playing back still imagesARecording mode indicator (57-61)B Protect indicator (70)/Print (DPOF) mark indicator (72)/Volume indicator (61)C Zoo

121IndexAAC power adaptor ...11, 14Access lamp ...18AE lock ...

122IImagecopying images ... 85, 86, 91file names ... 88image file storage

123Still image shootingEV adjustment ...49image size ...19

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13Getting startedNumber of images and battery life that can be recorded/viewedThe tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life th

14Using an external power source, Open the jack cover and connect the AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera.Connec

15Getting startedTurning on/off your camera, Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow.The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on

16Setting the date and time, Set the mode dial to .• You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to , S, A, M, SCN, or .• To ch

17Getting started, Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.The item to be set is indicated wit

18Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”, Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.• For details on “Memo

19Shooting still imagesSetting the still image size, Set the mode dial to and turn on the power, then press MENU.The menu appears.• You can also car

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this product will increase e

20Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode), Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power.Remove the lens cap.• When the mode dial is s

21Shooting still images, Press the shutter button fully down.The shutter sounds. The image will be recorded in the “Memory Stick”. • When operating th

22Shooting images with the finderWith the FINDER/LCD switch, you can choose to shoot either using the finder or the LCD screen. When you use the finde

23Shooting still imagesUsing the zoom feature, Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO/ZOOM.• The factory setting is AUTO/ZOOM.• The ZOOM button can also be used

24Changing the lens orientationYou can adjust the angle by turning the lens part upward up to 77 degrees and downward up to 36 degrees.Lens partShooti

25Shooting still images, Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the image.To return to normal recording modePress B ( ) on the control button agai

26Selecting a flash mode, Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode.Each time you press v ( ), t

27Shooting still imagesRecording images with the hologram AFThe hologram AF is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. Set

28Inserting the date and time on a still image, Set the mode dial to SET UP.The SET UP screen appears.• When images are shot with the date and time su

29Shooting still imagesShooting according to scene conditions — Scene SelectionWhen shooting night scenes, people at night, landscapes or portraits, u

3RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESLithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteri

30, Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU.The menu appears., Select [SCN] with b on the control button., Select the desired mode with v/V on the c

31Shooting still imagesSetting the still image quality, Set the mode dial to and turn on the power, then press MENU.The menu appears.• You can also

32Image size and qualityYou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to sho

33Viewing still imagesViewing still imagesViewing images on the screen of your cameraYou can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on t

34, Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button.b : To display the preceding imageB : To display the next image• You can easily view

35Viewing still imagesViewing images on a TV screen, Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video inp

36Viewing images on a TV screenIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and a A/V connecting cable (supplied).

37Deleting still imagesDeleting still imagesDeleting images, Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select

38Deleting images in index (nine-image) mode, While an index (nine-image) screen (page 34) is displayed, press MENU and select [DELETE] with b/B on th

39Deleting still images, Press MENU and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z.“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on the screen. When this

4“Memory Stick”For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaTHIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO

40, Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has be

41Deleting still images, Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.The “FORMATTING” message appears. When this message disappears, the fo

42How to setup and operate your cameraThe usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for “Advanced operations” is descri

43Before advanced operationsHow to use the jog dial The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (

44Shooting with the manual adjustmentsMode dial: S/A/MYou can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values according to the purpose of shooti

45Advanced still image shootingAperture priority modeThis function lets you change the focus depth to bring both the subject and background into focus

46Choosing a focus methodMode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/Focus range select functionYou can select from six AF ranges: Multipoint AF, Center, Left, Right, Bott

47Advanced still image shooting• When you use digital zoom or the hologram AF, AF operates with priority on subjects in or near the center of the fram

48d Return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down.The image will be recorded with the proper focus for the subjects.• You

49Advanced still image shootingAdjusting the exposure— EV adjustmentMode dial: /S/A/SCN/This lets you adjust the exposure value which is set by autom

5Do not get the camera wetWhen taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture con

50Displaying a histogramA histogram is a graph showing the brightness of the pixels contained in an image. The horizontal axis shows the brightness, a

51Advanced still image shootingMetering modeMode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/This function enables you to select the metering mode to suit the shooting conditio

52Shooting with the exposure fixed— AE LOCKMode dial: /S/A/SCN/Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure is fixed. This function lets you measure the desi

53Advanced still image shootingShooting three images with the exposure shifted— Exposure BracketMode dial: / /S/A/M/SCNThe camera records three image

54To return to normal modeSelect [NORMAL] in step 6.• You cannot use the flash in this mode.• During shooting in this mode, the images are not display

55Advanced still image shootingTo shoot in one-push white balance mode1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the sam

56NightShotThe NightShot function lets you shoot subjects in dark places such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal plants and animals.a Set the mode d

57Advanced still image shootingTo cancel the NightFraming functionSet NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING switch to z.• While using the NightFraming function, you

58d Shoot the image for the first frame.e Shoot the image for the next frame.Press the shutter button to shoot the next frame, then repeat this operat

59Advanced still image shootinga Set the mode dial to .b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select (INTERVAL) with b, then select the desired frame inte

6Table of contentsBefore using your camera...4Identifying the parts ...8Charging the battery pack.

60a Set the mode dial to , , S, A, M or SCN.b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, then select [BURST 3] with v/V.d Shoo

61Advanced still image shootingShooting still images for e-mail— E-mailMode dial: / /S/A/M/SCNIn E-mail mode, a small-size image (320×240) that is su

62d Shoot the image.When the “RECORDING” indication disappears, you can shoot the next image.If you press and release the shutter button, sound is rec

63Advanced still image shootingUsing an external flash Mode dial: / /S/A/M/SCN/• The flash does not strobe when shooting in Burst, Exposure Bracket,

64• Set the most appropriate aperture value according to the guide number of the flash used and the distance to the subject.• The flash guide number v

65Advanced still image shootingTo cancel folder creationSelect [CANCEL] in steps 3 or 4.• Shooting images are recorded in the newly created folder unt

66Selecting a playback folderMode dial: You can set the playback folder.a Set the mode dial to .b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select [FOLDER] with

67Advanced still image viewingEnlarging an image — Playback zooma Set the mode dial to .b Display the image to be enlarged.c Press the zoom T button

68Playing back successive images— Slide ShowMode dial: You can play back recorded images in order. This function is useful for checking your images or

69Advanced still image viewingRotating still imagesMode dial: You can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape ori

7Adding special effects— Picture Effect ...62Using an external flash...63Using the Sony HVL-F1000 F

70Protecting images— ProtectMode dial: This function protects images against accidental erasure. Note that when you format a “Memory Stick” (page 40),

71Still image editingg Press MENU.The menu appears.h Select [OK] with B, then press z.The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.T

72Changing image size— ResizeMode dial: You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file.You can resize to the following s

73Still image editing• You cannot mark movies (MPEG MOVIE) or Clip Motion images.• In E-mail mode, a print (DPOF) mark is marked on the normal size im

74g Press MENU.The menu appears.h Select [OK] with B, then press z.The mark turns white. The mark setting is completed.To exit the mark function

75Enjoying moviesShooting moviesMode dial: You can shoot movies using your camera. Before startingSet [MOVING IMAGE] to [MPEG MOVIE] in the SET UP set

76Viewing movies on the screenMode dial: You can view movies on the screen with sound from the speaker.a Set the mode dial to .b Select the desired m

77Enjoying moviesDeleting movies— DeleteMode dial: You can delete unwanted movies.In single-image modea Set the mode dial to .b Display the image you

78h Select [OK] with B, then press z.When the message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” disappears, the images have been deleted.To cancel deletionSelect [EXIT] i

79Enjoying moviesEditing moviesMode dial: You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended mode to use when the “

8Identifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Mode dial: To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode: To shoot still

80e Decide on a cutting point.Press the center z at the desired cutting point. When you want to adjust the cutting point, use [c/C] (frame forward/ re

81Enjoying images on your computerCopying images to your computer — For Windows usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows

82Installing 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 U

83Enjoying images on your computerb Click [Next]. When “Licence Agreement” screen appears, click [Yes].Read the agreement carefully. You must accept t

84Installing “ImageMixer”a Click [PIXELA ImageMixer] on the title screen.The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.• You can use the “PIXELA ImageMix

85Enjoying images on your computerd Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.“USB MODE NORMAL” appears on the screen. When a USB connec

86— Windows XPWindows XP is set so that the OS AutoPlay Wizard activates. Follow the procedure below to cancel the setting.• This procedure does not n

87Enjoying images on your computerWhen a removable disk icon is not shown1 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties].The “System Properties”

88Viewing images on your computera Double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed.• This section describe

89Enjoying images on your computerNote on the table• The meanings of the file names are as above:ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001

9A MENU button (19) B (index) button (34)C DISPLAY button (22)D Finder adjustment dial (22)E Finder (22)F Jack cover (11) G A/V OUT (MONO) jack (35)H

90Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)

91Enjoying images on your computerc Copying images1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop.The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted

92TroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.1 First check the items on the tables below. If code displays

93TroubleshootingThe battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon.• Yo

94Shooting still images/moviesSymptom Cause SolutionThe subject does not appear on the screen.• The FINDER/LCD switch is set to FINDER. p Set it to LC

95TroubleshootingYour camera cannot record images.•No “Memory Stick” has been inserted. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient.• The wri

96The built-in flash or the optional external flash (HVL-F1000) does not work. • The mode dial is set to , SET UP, or (MPEG MOVIE or MULTI BURST).•

97TroubleshootingViewing imagesDeleting/Editing ImagesSymptom Cause SolutionYour camera cannot play back images. • The mode dial is not set to .• You

98ComputersYou cannot display a print (DPOF) mark.• You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on moving images and Clip Motion images.—Symptom Cause Solut

99Troubleshooting“Memory Stick”The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.• You are playing back the file direct