Sony DSC-F828 Manuel d'utilisateur

2-050-122-13(1)Digital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refer

10A MENU button (47, 137)B (Flash) lamp (68)C Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18)D Jack cover (14, 17)E A/V OUT (MONO) jack (41)F (USB) jack (109)G DC IN j

100Shooting moviesMode dial: You can shoot movies with audio.a Set the mode dial to .b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select (Image Size) with b, th

101Enjoying moviesViewing movies on the screenMode dial: You can view movies on the screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camer

102Deleting moviesMode dial: You can delete unwanted movies.• You cannot delete the protected movies.• Note that the movies once deleted cannot be rec

103Enjoying moviesg Select [OK] with B, then press the center of the multi-selector.“Access” message appears on the screen and the movie will be delet

104Cutting moviesa Set the mode dial to .b Select the movie you want to cut with b/B.c Press MENU.The menu appears.d Select (Divide) with B, then p

105Enjoying images on your computerCopying images to your computer– For Windows usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows

106Installing the USB driverWhen using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver.Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB

107Enjoying images on your computerInstalling “Image Transfer”You can use the “Image Transfer” software to copy images to your computer automatically

108g Click [Finish].The “InstallShield Wizard” screen closes.If you wish to continue with the installation of “ImageMixer,” click [ImageMixer] on the

109Enjoying images on your computerConnecting the camera to your computera Insert the recording medium with the images you want to copy into the camer

11A LCD screenB Finder (29)C Finder adjustment lever (29)D FINDER/LCD switch (29)E (Screen status) button (30)F / (Self-timer/Index) button (34, 40)

110P Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the recording medium, or turning off the camera during a USB connectionFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users1 D

111Enjoying images on your computerChanging “Image Transfer” settingsYou can change “Image Transfer” settings. Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon o

112When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folderThe overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite the exist

113Enjoying images on your computere Select [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures], then click [Next].The “Completing the Scanner and Cam

114Image file storage destinations and file namesThe image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the recording medium. Example: wh

115Enjoying images on your computer• ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.• The numerical portions of the following files are

116Viewing an image previously copied to a computerThis operation is required for viewing image files that have been copied previously to a computer a

117Enjoying images on your computerCopying images to your computer– For Macintosh usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS

118c Viewing the images on your computer1 Double-click the hard disk icon.2 Double-click the desired image file in the folder containing the copied fi

119TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First, check the items on pages 119 to 129. If t

12A Hook for shoulder strapB Tripod receptacleC MicrophoneD LensE ACC (Accessory) jackF Battery/“Memory Stick” cover (14)G RESET button (119)H Battery

120Shooting still images / moviesThe battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power ru

121TroubleshootingThe shooting image is not displayed on the screen during a movie shooting.• The image size is set to [640 (Fine)] when the A/V conne

122You cannot shoot images. • No recording medium is inserted. • The capacity of the recording medium is insufficient.• The /CF switch is not set to

123TroubleshootingCannot shoot images with the flash. • The mode dial is set to .• The flash is set to (No flash). • (Twilight mode) is selected f

124Viewing imagesDeleting/editing an imageSymptom Cause SolutionThe image cannot be played back. • The mode dial is not set to .• You changed the fol

125TroubleshootingComputersSymptom Cause SolutionYou do not know whether or not your OS can be used with the camera.— p Check “Recommended computer en

126“Memory Stick”After making a USB connection, “Image Transfer” does not automatically start.——p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when the

127TroubleshootingMicrodrive/CF cardPictBridge-compliant printerYou have formatted a “Memory Stick” by mistake.• All the data on the “Memory Stick” ar

128OthersYou cannot print images. • The camera does not connect to the printer.• The printer is not turned on.• Movies and images recorded in RAW mode

129TroubleshootingYou cannot identify the indicator on the screen.— p Check the indicator (pages 149 to 154). The lens gets fogged. • Condensation is

13Attaching the lens hoodWhen you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image q

130Warnings and messagesThe following messages appear on the screen.Message Meaning/ Corrective ActionNo Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page

131TroubleshootingFor “InfoLITHIUM” battery only• The battery pack is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the batter

132Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge-compliant device. Check the d

133TroubleshootingSelf-diagnosis display–If a code starting with an alphabet letter appearsYour camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function dis

134The number of images that can be saved/shooting timeThe number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the ca

135Additional informationE-mail (Units: images)Multi Burst (Units: images)MovieThe numbers indicate the recording time. For example: “1:31:33” indicat

136MicrodriveRAW (Units: images)TIFF (Units: images)Voice* (Units: images)* For five-second audio recordingE-mail (Units: images)Multi Burst (Units: i

137Additional informationMenu itemsMenu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The screen shows only the items y

138When the mode dial is set to Mode (REC Mode) RAWTIFFVoiceE-MailxNormal– Records RAW data file in addition to the JPEG file (page 79).– Records unco

139Additional informationWhen the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description (Folder) OK/Cancel Selects the folder that contains the images you want

14Charging the battery pack, Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.• Be sure to turn off your camera whe

140SET UP items (Camera 1) (Camera 2) Item Setting DescriptionAF Mode Single / xMonitor / Cont Selects the focus operation mode (page 66).Digital Zoo

141Additional information (Memory Stick Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to ) (CF Card Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to CF) (Setup 1)Item Sett

142 (Setup 2) Language — Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.Item Setting DescriptionFile Numberx SeriesReset– Assigns

143Additional informationPrecautionsDo not leave the camera in the following places• In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The c

144The internal rechargeable button batteryThis camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other setting

145Additional information• When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick

146• The Microdrive may be hot just after it has been used. Be careful when you handle it.• Do not write on the label. • Do not remove the label or at

147Additional informationHow to store the battery pack• If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, do the following procedure once per yea

148[Power, general]Used battery packNP-FM50Power requirements7.2 VPower consumption (during shooting with LCD screen on)2.2 WOperating temperature ran

149Additional informationDisplay windowA Self-diagnosis display (133)/Shutter speed indicator (55)/Available movie recording time indicator (minute) (

15Getting started, Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket).During charging, the battery mark in

150The LCD/finder screenFor shooting still imagesSOLARIZE80min101VGAFINE400C:32:00DATEISO400REALMAFF2.0 +2.0EV0.3EV2501qg2qh3qj4qk5ql6w;7wa89q;qaqsqdq

151Additional informationM NR slow shutter indicator (55)/Shutter speed indicator (55)N Aperture value indicator (56)O Image quality indicator (49)P R

152For shooting moviesA Image size indicator (100)B Recording mode indicator (100)C Battery remaining indicator (15)D White balance indicator (73)E Me

153Additional informationFor still image playbackA PictBridge connecting indicator (93)B Change folder indicator (83)C Image size indicator (24)D Reco

154For movie playbackA Change folder indicator (83)B Image size indicator (101)C Recording mode indicator (101)D Playback indicator (101)/Volume indic

155Additional informationQuick reference chartThis section describes the restrictions in the setup of the following functions, depending on the mode d

156Quick chart of flash mode• When shooting movies, the flash mode is set to (No flash).• When [Pop-up Flash] is set to [Manual], the flash mode is

157Additional informationThe relation between the shutter speed and apertureTo shoot clear images, selecting the proper exposure is very important, ad

158IndexAA/V connecting cable ... 41AC Adaptor ... 14, 17Access lamp .

159IndexMetering mode ...58Microdrive ...145Mode dia

16Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/viewedThe tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recor

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17Getting startedUsing the AC Adaptor, Open the jack cover, then connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera.Open the jack cover

18Turning your camera on/off, Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow.The POWER lamp lights in green and the power is on. When you turn o

19Getting startedSetting the date and time, Set the mode dial to .• You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P, S, A, M, SC

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 eye

20, Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you want to set by moving the multi-selector to b/B.v is shown above and V is shown below the se

21Shooting still images• Copying between media cannot be done with this camera.• For more information about the “Memory Stick,” see page 144.• The Mic

22Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”, Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow., Insert the “Memory S

23Shooting still imagesInserting and removing a Microdrive/CF card, Open the CF card cover. Slide the OPEN (CF) lever in the direction of the arrow.

24To remove the Microdrive/CF cardOpen the CF card cover, then push the CF card eject lever so that the Microdrive/CF card is ejected.• Note that the

25Shooting still imagesImage size and qualityYou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of i

26The number of images that can be saved in a Microdrive3)The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode are shown below. (Units: nu

27Shooting still imagesBasic still image shooting – Using auto mode, Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera.The recording folder name is indic

28, Press the shutter button fully down.The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the recording medium.• When you

29Shooting still imagesAbout Auto FocusWhen you try to shoot a subject that is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will change to flashing slow

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

30Indicators on the screen during shootingEach time you press (screen status), the display changes in the following order.• The status of the screen

31Shooting still imagesDigital zoomEnlarges the image using digital processing.Pressing (digital zoom) activates the digital zoom. There are two mod

32Smart zoomYou can zoom in the image with much less image quality deterioration. You can use the smart zoom as though it were the optical zoom.The zo

33Shooting still imagesShooting close-ups – MacroFor close-ups of subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can shoot subje

34Using the self-timer, Set the mode dial to , and press / (self-timer).The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.• You can carry out this

35Shooting still imagesRecording images with the hologram AFThe hologram AF is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. appe

36Inserting the date and time on a still image, Set the mode dial to SET UP.The SET UP screen appears.• The date and time cannot be inserted in Multi

37Shooting still imagesShooting according to scene conditions – Scene SelectionWhen shooting night scenes, shooting people at night, shooting landscap

38, Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU.The menu appears., Select [SCN] (Scene) by moving the multi-selector to b., Select the desired mode by m

39Viewing still imagesViewing images on the screen of your cameraYou can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the screen. You can se

4Before using your cameraTrial recordingBefore you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is work

40, Select the desired still image by moving the multi-selector to b/B.b : Displays the previous image.B : Displays the next image.2BACK/NEXT10:30PM20

41Viewing still imagesViewing images on a TV screen, Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/

42Watching images on a TV screenIf you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied).Th

43Deleting still imagesDeleting images, Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera.Select the image you want to delete by moving the multi-selecto

44Deleting on the Index screen, While an Index screen (page 40) is displayed, press (delete).• Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered

45Deleting still images, Press (delete). Select [OK] by moving the multi-selector to B, then press the center.“Access” appears on the screen and all

46, When you format a “Memory Stick,” select (Memory Stick Tool) by moving the multi-selector to v/V.When you format a Microdrive/CF card, select

47Before advanced operationsHow to setup and operate your cameraThis section describes how to operate the menu and the SET UP screen. The multi-select

48Changing items in the SET UP screena Set the mode dial to SET UP.The SET UP screen appears.b Select the setting item you want to change by moving th

49Before advanced operations• The following functions can be set by simply turning the command dial.– Program shift (page 54)– Shutter speed priority

5The pictures used in this manualThe photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot usi

50Creating or selecting a folderMode dial: SET UPYour camera can create multiple folders within a recording medium. You can select the folder used to

51Before advanced operationsSelecting the recording foldera Set the mode dial to SET UP, and select the recording medium with the /CF switch.b Select

52Manual features to photo-shooting situationsAfter you are familiar with your camera, let’s shoot an image in various situations with some settings c

53Advanced still image shootingQ: To shoot without flash?, Selecting the ISO sensitivity (page 64)When you cannot use the flash or set the shutter spe

54Shooting with Program autoMode dial: PIn program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to the bri

55Advanced still image shootingShooting with shutter speed priority modeMode dial: SYou can adjust the shutter speed manually. If you shoot a moving s

56Shooting with aperture priority modeMode dial: AYou can adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens. If you open the aperture (a smaller

57Advanced still image shooting• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2000 to 8 seconds. When you set an aperture value of F8, the value

58a Set the mode dial to M.b Select a shutter speed with the command dial.c Press and hold (exposure) and select an aperture value with the command

59Advanced still image shootingSpot metering ( )Spot metering allows you to meter for the subject directly in a small area of the whole image. This le

6Table of contentsBefore using your camera...4Identifying the parts...9Charging the battery pack.

60a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, SCN or .b Press and hold (exposure) and select the desired exposure value with the command dial.The value of the

61Advanced still image shooting• The histogram also appears when you press (screen status) while playing back a single image (page 39) or during Quic

62Shooting with the exposure fixed– AE LOCKMode dial: P/S/A/SCN/You can lock the exposure before recomposing the image. This is useful when the contra

63Advanced still image shootingShooting three images with the exposure shifted– Exposure BracketMode dial: P/S/A/M/SCNIn addition to an image with the

64d Select [BRK] (Bracket Step) with b/B, then select the desired bracket step value with v/V.±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV

65Advanced still image shootingc Select [ISO] with b, then select desired setting with v/V.Choose from [800], [400], [200], [100], [64], or [Auto].To

66Flexible Spot AF ( )This is useful when focusing on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the desired imag

67Advanced still image shootingContinuous AF ( )The camera adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, and then conti

68• The focus distance information indicator is approximate, and should be used as a reference.• The focus distance information indicator does not app

69Advanced still image shooting• Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks a flash light.• Because the shutter speed is slower under dark conditions whe

7Choosing a focus operation– AF Mode...66Focusing manually ...67FlashSelecting a fla

70Shooting techniquesMaking the best of the flash gives you various options.When you set the flash mode to (Forced flash), you can shoot a back-lit

71Advanced still image shootingc Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V.High: Makes the flash level higher than n

72Using the Sony FlashYou can mount the Sony HVL-F32X or HVL-F1000 flash on the advanced accessory shoe of your camera. The HVL-F32X is also equipped

73Advanced still image shootingAdjusting color tones – White BalanceMode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/Normally, this camera adjusts color tones automatically, bu

74• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted.• When the flash strobes, the manual s

75Advanced still image shootinga Set the mode dial to P, S, A or M.b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select COLOR (Color) with b/B, then select the desi

76c Shoot the image.You can shoot up to seven images when you press and hold the shutter button.You can do the next shooting after “Recording” disappe

77Advanced still image shooting• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to [Normal], you cannot use the Multi Burst mode.• The following functions cannot b

78– If you perform any invalid operation, the indicator flashes, and the “Night shot” indicator lights for about five seconds.• While using the Nigh

79Advanced still image shootingShooting with special effects – Picture EffectMode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/You can add special effects to bring out the contr

8Copying images using “Image Transfer”...110Changing “Image Transfer” settings...

80b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [RAW] with v.d Shoot the image.You can do the next shooting after “Re

81Advanced still image shootingShooting still images for e-mail– E-MailMode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCNYou can shoot images and save them in a file that is sm

82d Shoot the image.If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for five seconds. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is rec

83Advanced still image viewingSelecting the folder and playing back images– FolderMode dial: Select the folder that images you want to play back are s

84Enlarging a portion of a still imageMode dial: You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the enl

85Advanced still image viewingRecording an enlarged image – Trimminga After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU.The menu appears.

86To skip to the next/previous image during slide showMove the multi-selector to B (next) or b (previous).• The interval setting time is approximate,

87Advanced still image viewingPlaying back images shot in Multi Burst modeMode dial: You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them ba

88To delete shot imagesWhen using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the sa

89Still image editingProtecting images– ProtectMode dial: To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it.• Note that formatti

9Identifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Display windowB WB (White balance) button (73)C (Display window backlig

90g Press MENU.h Select [OK] with B, then press the center of the multi-selector.The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected.To cancel

91Still image editingd Select (Resize) with b/B, then press the center of the multi-selector.e Select the new size with v/V, then press the center of

92On the single screena Set the mode dial to .b Display the image you want to print with b/B.c Press MENU.The menu appears.d Select [DPOF] (DPOF) wit

93Still image printing (PictBridge printer)Connecting to a PictBridge printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot usin

94When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settingsYou cannot use the PictBridge function, even when you turn on the camera. Set [U

95Still image printing (PictBridge printer)f Select [OK] with V/B, then press the center of the multi-selector.The image is printed.Do not disconnect

96f To print other images, repeat Step 5.g Press MENU.The Print screen appears.• When using a printer that is not compliant with an index print or a d

97Still image printing (PictBridge printer)• You cannot print movies and images recorded in RAW mode.• When printing E-mail mode images or uncompresse

98To print all the images indicated with the markIn Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of

99Still image printing (PictBridge printer)To print all the images indicated with the markIn Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated w