Sony DSC-R1 Leaflet

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2-654-464-12 (1)

© 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC 
(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable 
oil based ink.

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (separate 
volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.

Explains advanced techniques and what to do if you experience trouble with 
your camera.

• AC-L15A AC Adaptor (1)

• Lens hood (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• Lens cap (1)

• CD-ROM (Cyber-shot 

application software/Image 
Data Converter SR) (2)

• Operating instructions: 

“Read This First” (this 
manual) (1)

• Operating instructions: 

“User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (1)

• Rechargeable battery pack 

NP-FM50 (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Video cable (1)

• 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 so 

over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black 
points 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 to 

apply force to it. Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. 

t “User’s 

– 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 be 
found at our Customer Support Website.

Use 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, immediately 

disconnect 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.

Set the POWER switch to ON to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen.

Open the cover and slide the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to 
drop the battery pack.

You can use your camera and the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the 
power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug 
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].

• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining 

time appears.

• The displayed time remaining may not be correct under 

certain circumstances.

• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel 

Remaining indicator

Remaining time

Battery eject lever

AC-L15A

Select [Clock Set] in the 

 (Setup) screen and perform the procedure in step 

3 above. 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (pages 32 and 82)

• 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.

• 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.

Set 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 camera 

turns to Power Save mode (POWER lamp: red) automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To 
change the setting 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 72)

You can change the screen display to show messages in a specified language. To change the 
language setting, press MENU to display the menu screen. Select 

 (Setup) with the control 

button, then, select [

 Language] in 

 (Setup1), and select the desired language. 

t “User’s 

You can use a “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo” (using Memory Stick Duo Adaptor) 
Microdrive, or CompactFlash card (CF card) as a recording medium.

“Memory Stick”

“Memory Stick Duo” 

(using Memory Stick Duo Adaptor)

Microdrive/

CompactFlash

1

2

1

2

Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks.

Terminal side

Terminal side

Insert the Microdrive/CF card all the way in from the connector 
side as shown in the illustration.

Open the “Memory Stick”/CF 
card cover.

Close the “Memory Stick”/CF 
card cover.

/CF switch
: When recording images onto a “Memory Stick” or playing back images 

from a “Memory Stick”.

When recording images onto a Microdrive/CF card or playing back 
images from a Microdrive/CF card.

We 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 Type 
II, 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 an 

image 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 II 

standards. 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, satisfactory 

performance may not be obtained. 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 78)

Open the “Memory Stick”/CF card cover, then push the 
“Memory Stick” in once or push the CF card eject lever so 
that the Microdrive/CF card is ejected.

Never open the “Memory Stick”/CF card cover or turn off 
the power. The data may be corrupted.

Access lamp

CF card eject lever

Battery eject lever

1

2

Lighting
(Green)

3

Select the date display format by moving the multi-
selector to 

v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector.

Select each item by moving to 

b/B and set the numeric 

value by moving to 

v/V, then press the center of the 

multi-selector.

Select [OK] by moving to 

B, then press the center of the 

multi-selector.

• To cancel, select [Cancel] and press the center of the multi-selector.

Be sure to turn off your camera before charging starts.

Light on: Charging

Light off: Completed (Disconnect the AC Adaptor.)

• It takes approximately 180 minutes to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC Adaptor at a 

temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.

• The lamp also lights up while charging the flash.

1

Open the battery cover

Firmly insert the battery pack all 
the way while pressing the 
battery eject lever with the tip 
of the battery

Close the battery cover

2

1

2

1

Bottom

AC Adaptor

2

3

Power cord 
(mains lead)

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