Sony DSC-F717 Operating Instructions (primary manual)

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Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
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retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
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Model No. DSC-F717
Serial No.
DSC-F717
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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Enjoying movies ______________________
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Enjoying images on your computer
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Index

Sony DSC-F717 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Specifications

General

Model	DSC-F717
Effective Pixels	5.0 Megapixels
Type	Digital Camera
Lens	Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar
Focal Length	9.7 - 48.5 mm (equivalent to 38 - 190 mm in 35mm format)
Aperture	f/2.0 - f/2.4
ISO Sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800
LCD Screen	1.8"
Storage Media	Memory Stick
Battery	InfoLITHIUM battery NP-FM50

Summary

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Instructions for charging the camera's battery pack using the AC adapter.

Shooting Still Images

Memory Stick Insertion and Removal

Instructions for handling the camera's memory card.

Setting Image Size and Quality

Basic Still Image Shooting

Guide to taking photos using the camera's automatic settings.

Viewing Still Images

Deleting and Formatting

Deleting Images

Formatting a Memory Stick

Preparing the memory card for use by erasing all data.

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Manual Adjustments and Exposure

Using manual modes for shutter speed, aperture, and exposure control.

Focusing Methods

Selecting focus modes and ranges for optimal sharpness.

Exposure Adjustment and Metering

Manual control over exposure levels and light metering.

Special Shooting Modes

Exposure Bracketing & White Balance

Image Viewing and Editing

Protecting and Resizing Images

Computer Connectivity

Copying Images to Computer (Windows)

Methods for transferring images from the camera to a Windows PC.

Connecting Camera to Computer

Troubleshooting

Camera and Power Issues

Solutions for problems related to battery and camera power.

Shooting and Image Problems

Error Messages and Diagnostics

Explanation of error codes and self-diagnosis messages.