Sony DIGITAL STILL CAMERA DSC-R1 Read This First Manual

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2-654-464-12 (1)© 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in JapanPrinted on 100% recycled paper using VOC(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink.continued on the reverseDigital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual and “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (separatevolume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.Refer to “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting”(separate volume)Explains advanced techniques and what to do if you experience trouble withyour camera.Read This FirstRead This FirstDSC-R1http://www.sony.net/Checking the accessories supplied• AC-L15A AC Adaptor (1) • Lens hood (1) • Shoulder strap (1)• Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Lens cap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shotapplication software/ImageData Converter SR) (2)• Operating instructions:“Read This First” (thismanual) (1)• Operating instructions:“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (1)• Rechargeable battery packNP-FM50 (1)• USB cable (1)• Video cable (1)Notes• Charge the supplied NP-FM50 battery pack before using the camera for the first time.• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology soover 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny blackpoints and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen.These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.• The camera is a precision instrument. Be careful not to bump the lens or the LCD screen, and not toapply force to it. Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. t “User’sGuide/Troubleshooting” (page 18)On carrying or storing– Close the LCD screen toward the body.– Set the zoom fully to the W position to put the lens in.– Attach the lens cap.Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can befound at our Customer Support Website.Using the AC AdaptorUse the camera connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) as illustrated above.• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket). If any trouble occurs, immediatelydisconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).• After use, disconnect the AC Adaptor both from the camera and from the wall outlet (wall socket).• This set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet(wall socket) even if the set itself has been turned off.• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.To check the remaining battery timeSet the POWER switch to ON to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen.To remove the battery packOpen the cover and slide the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not todrop the battery pack.To use your camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use your camera and the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where thepower supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plugadaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remainingtime appears.• The displayed time remaining may not be correct undercertain circumstances.• Do not use an electronic transformer (travelconverter), as this may cause a malfunction.110minRemaining indicatorRemaining timeBattery eject leverAC-L15ATo change the date and timeSelect [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen and perform the procedure in step 3 above.t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (pages 32 and 82)On the clock display• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3-1, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.When turning on the power• Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on.• The following screen appears when the camera is turned on for the second time or afterwards.To turn off the powerSet the POWER switch to OFF sliding in the arrow direction.• If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for certain time, the cameraturns to Power Save mode (POWER lamp: red) automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Tochange the setting t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 72)Changing the language settingYou can change the screen display to show messages in a specified language. To change thelanguage setting, press MENU to display the menu screen. Select (Setup) with the controlbutton, then, select [ Language] in (Setup1), and select the desired language. t “User’sGuide/Troubleshooting” (page 80)10M94M AF110minONPOWEROFFA 1Insert a recording medium (notsupplied)Available recording medium for the cameraYou can use a “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo” (using Memory Stick Duo Adaptor)Microdrive, or CompactFlash card (CF card) as a recording medium.Switching the recording medium“Memory Stick” “Memory Stick Duo”(using Memory Stick Duo Adaptor)Microdrive/CompactFlash331212Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks.Terminal side“Memory Stick”Microdrive/CompactFlashTerminal sideInsert the Microdrive/CF card all the way in from the connectorside as shown in the illustration.Open the “Memory Stick”/CFcard cover.Close the “Memory Stick”/CFcard cover./CF switch: When recording images onto a “Memory Stick” or playing back imagesfrom a “Memory Stick”.CF: When recording images onto a Microdrive/CF card or playing backimages from a Microdrive/CF card.Microdrive/CompactFlashWe have checked the compatibility of following Microdrives.Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc.DSCM-11000 (1 GB)3K4-2 2GB (HMS 360402D 5CF00)3K4-4 4GB (HMS 360404D 5CF00)3K6-4 4GB (HMS 360604D 5CF00)3K6-6 6GB (HMS 360606D 5CF00)We have checked the compatibility of CF cards compliant with CompactFlash Type I and TypeII, however, we cannot guarantee proper operation of all CF cards.• Copying between media cannot be done with this camera.• You can insert a “Memory Stick” and a Microdrive/CF card at the same time. However, you cannot record animage onto both the media simultaneously.• For more information about the “Memory Stick” t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 122)• The Microdrive is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type IIstandards. For more information about the Microdrive t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 124)• Before using a Microdrive/CF card, be sure to format it using this camera. Otherwise, satisfactoryperformance may not be obtained. t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 78)To remove a recording mediumOpen the “Memory Stick”/CF card cover, then push the“Memory Stick” in once or push the CF card eject lever sothat the Microdrive/CF card is ejected.When the access lamp is litNever open the “Memory Stick”/CF card cover or turn offthe power. The data may be corrupted.Access lampCF card eject leverBattery eject leverTurn the camera on/set the clock221 Select . 2 Set the POWER switch to ON slidingin the arrow direction.ONPOWEROFFLighting(Green)3 Set the clock with the multi-selector.1 Select the date display format by moving the multi-selector to v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector.2 Select each item by moving to b/B and set the numericvalue by moving to v/V, then press the center of themulti-selector.3 Select [OK] by moving to B, then press the center of themulti-selector.• To cancel, select [Cancel] and press the center of the multi-selector.2005 / :/1 1 12 00AMOKCancelClock SetD/M/YM/D/YY/M/D2005 / :/1 1 12 00AMOKCancelClock SetD/M/YM/D/YY/M/D2005 / :/1 1 10 30AMOKCancelClock SetD/M/YM/D/YY/M/DPrepare the battery packBe sure to turn off your camera before charging starts./CHG lampLight on: ChargingLight off: Completed (Disconnect the AC Adaptor.)• It takes approximately 180 minutes to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC Adaptor at atemperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.• The lamp also lights up while charging the flash.1 Insert the battery pack.Open the battery cover Firmly insert the battery pack allthe way while pressing thebattery eject lever with the tipof the batteryClose the battery cover1121 21BottomAC Adaptor2 Open the cover, and pull it out. Connect the plugto the DC IN jack.3 To wall outlet(wall socket)Power cord(mains lead)v mark

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