Sony DSC-S60 Fall 2005 User's Manual / Troubleshooting
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User's Guide/
Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions
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"Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-S60/S80/ST80/S90
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-S60/
S80/ST80/
S90
"Read This First" (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations
for shooting/playback with your camera.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-590-641-11(1)
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
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Summary of Contents for Sony DSC-S60 Fall 2005
- Page 1 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-S60/S80/ST80/S90 Serial No. ___________________________...
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Page 2: Regulatory Information
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S60... -
Page 3: For Customers In Europe
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For Customers in Europe... -
Page 4: Notes On Using Your Camera
Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • “Memory Stick”: you can use a “Memory Stick” with your camera. •... - Page 5 • Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light...
- Page 6 For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection)
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Notes on using your camera ...4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images ...10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting... 12 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 13 Identifying parts...15 Indicators on the screen ...17 Changing the screen display ...21... - Page 8 Viewing menu ... 38 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items Camera 1 ... 46 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 ... 49 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool ...
- Page 9 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...56 Copying images to your computer...58 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”) ...64 Using the supplied software ...65 Using your Macintosh computer...67 Printing still images How to print still images ...69 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ...70 Printing at a shop ...73...
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Page 10: Enjoying The Camera
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press fully down straight away To shoot a still image difficult to focus on... -
Page 11: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure: Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure... -
Page 12: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 34 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. -
Page 13: Quality On "Image Quality" And "Image Size
Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. - Page 14 Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel The default settings are marked with Image size 4M (2304×1728) 3:2 (2304×1536)* 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA(E-Mail) (640×480) * Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 34) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved.
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Page 15: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button ( step 5 in “Read This First”) B Mode dial (26) C POWER lamp ( step 2 in “Read This First”) D POWER button ( step 2 in “Read This First”) E Lens F Microphone... - Page 16 DSC-S90 DSC-S80/ST80/S60 A AE/AF lock lamp/self-timer lamp (green) ( step 5 in “Read This First”) B Flash charge lamp/Record lamp (orange) ( step 5 in “Read This First”) C Speaker D Finder ( step 5 in “Read This First”) E LCD screen (17) F Hook for wrist strap ( First”) G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button...
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Page 17: Indicators On The Screen
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images 1/30” C:32:00 Return F3.5 S AF When shooting movies [ 00:28:25 ] 00:00:00 STBY C:32:00 +2.0 Display STBY +2.0 Display S A F M A F 1.0m z Return z Set... - Page 18 Display Indication Image size ( “Read This First”) FINE 1 6 0 FINE STD Image quality (34) Recording folder (51) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (22) 00:00:00 Recording time [maximum [00:28:05]...
- Page 19 When playing back still images 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies Display F3.5 FINE 1 6 0 Step 12/16 Display 101-0012 Display Indication Battery remaining ( step 1 in “Read This First”) Image size ( step 4 in “Read This First”) Recording mode (26, 35) Playback (...
- Page 20 Display Indication 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (38) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (88) 00:00:12 Counter ( “Read This First”) Display Indication Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/the USB cable (72) +2.0EV EV level value (31) ISO number (34) Metering mode (33) Flash...
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Page 21: Changing The Screen Display
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on Histogram display S AF (page 31) Indicators off S AF LCD screen off Indicators on S AF • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback. -
Page 22: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies
• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO”. • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. -
Page 23: When You Do Not Have A "Memory Stick" (Recording With The Internal Memory)
When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. -
Page 24: Battery Life And Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Viewed
recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with batteries at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick”... - Page 25 When shooting movies LCD screen On Battery (Approx.) DSC-S90 NH-AA-DA 210 min. (Ni-MH)* Alkaline* 60 min. Battery pack 240 min. NP-NH25* DSC-S80/ST80/S60 NH-AA-DA 220 min. (Ni-MH)* Alkaline* 90 min. Battery pack 260 min. NP-NH25* Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80 Supplied with DSC-S60 Supplied with DSC-ST80 •...
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Page 26: Using The Mode Dial
Set the mode dial to the desired function. Control button Still image shooting modes Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. “Read This First” Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. “Read This First” Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). -
Page 27: Scene Selection
Scene Selection For details step 5 in “Read This First” For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Macro Flash — — — To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the control button when the mode dial is set to M. The “Set”... - Page 28 • Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”. • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. • If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and “NR”...
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Page 29: Using The Menu
Using the menu v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. •... -
Page 30: Menu Items
Menu for shooting (page 31) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) Menu for viewing (page 38) (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming For details on the operation... -
Page 31: Shooting Menu
Shooting menu The default settings are marked with (EV) Toward – +2.0EV –2.0EV • For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. -
Page 32: Focus)
9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image (Movie • AF stands for Auto Focus. •... -
Page 33: (Metering Mode)
z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock). -
Page 34: Wb (White Bal)
WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. n (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Cloudy) (Daylight) Auto • For details on [WB] t page 12 • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select (Fluorescent). - Page 35 Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Multi Burst ( Burst ( Normal On the [Multi Burst] • You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure. –...
- Page 36 The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size VGA(E-Mail) (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 35). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Normal – ( –) •...
- Page 37 (Saturation) Adjusts the saturation of the image. Normal – ( (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image. Normal – ( (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Normal – ( (Setup) See page 45. For details on the operation Toward +: Brightens the color. Toward –: Darkens the color.
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Page 38: Viewing Menu
The default settings are marked with (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a “Memory Stick” only). Cancel 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. - Page 39 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) Exit To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.
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Page 40: Dpof
To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step index mode .” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. - Page 41 Image Folder Repeat Start Cancel 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts. To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z. •...
- Page 42 (Rotate) Cancel 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 4 Select [ 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
- Page 43 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0001 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B.
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Page 44: Trimming
5 Press z at the desired cutting point. Divide 00:00:02 Dividing Point Cancel Exit • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z. -
Page 45: Using The Setup Screen
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power. Press MENU to display the menu. Press B on the control button to select (Setup). Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. -
Page 46: Camera 1
Camera 1 The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Monitor (M AF) • When shooting using the finder with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in the [Single] mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. -
Page 47: Date/Time
• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. -
Page 48: Af Illuminator
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The Auto •... -
Page 49: Camera 2
Camera 2 The default settings are marked with Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Macro). For details on the operation (Flash mode), Enlarges the indicators. Does not enlarge the indicators. page 45 (Self-timer), or... -
Page 50: Internal Memory Tool
This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. -
Page 51: Memory Stick Tool
Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the “Memory Stick”. A commercially available “Memory Stick” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •... -
Page 52: Change Rec. Folder
Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1: : 05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT... -
Page 53: Setup 1
Setup 1 The default settings are marked with LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Normal Dark • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. -
Page 54: Setup 2
Setup 2 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80). -
Page 55: Clock Set
Clock Set Sets the date and time. Cancel For details on the operation Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” ( in “Read This First”). Cancels setting the clock. page 45 step 2... -
Page 56: Using Your Computer
Using your computer E n jo y in g y o u r W in d o w s c o m p u te r For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 67). Copying images to your computer (page 58) Viewing images on your computer... -
Page 57: Recommended Computer
Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional •... -
Page 58: Copying Images To Your Computer
Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick” from the camera and insert the “Memory Stick”... - Page 59 Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer Insert a “Memory Stick” with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Insert the batteries with enough capacity remained in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
- Page 60 Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer • For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 61. This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder. After making a USB connection in Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera...
- Page 61 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) (page 63) and reconnect it.
- Page 62 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears.
- Page 63 For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or...
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Page 64: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick")
“Memory Stick” folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the... -
Page 65: Using The Supplied Software
Using the supplied software This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage What you can do: A Burning Video CD The “ImageMixer VCD2”... - Page 66 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” • icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.
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Page 67: Using Your Macintosh Computer
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied). Recommended environment OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0-v10.3) USB connector: Provided as standard Recommended computer environment for using “ImageMixer VCD2”... - Page 68 To disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/ remove the “Memory Stick”/ turn off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the cable for the multi-use terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera.
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Page 69: Printing Still Images
Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 70) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. -
Page 70: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer
printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing... - Page 71 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer • For DSC-ST80, refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot Station”. Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied with DSC-S90/S80/S60).
- Page 72 [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select ( “Read This First”). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
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Page 73: Printing At A Shop
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. - Page 74 Marking in index mode Display the index screen. ( 6 in “Read This First”) Press MENU to display the menu. Select DPOF with b/B, then press Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.
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Page 75: Connecting Your Camera To Your Tv
Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V cable. - Page 76 On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied with DSC-S90/S80/S60) or the A/V connecting cable (supplied with DSC- ST80).
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Page 77: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (pages 53) 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired. -
Page 78: Batteries And Power
Batteries and power For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot Station”. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page •... - Page 79 Your camera cannot record images. Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick” (page 18). If they are full, • do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images ( – Change the “Memory Stick”. – Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 91). •...
- Page 80 The flash does not work. The flash is set to • You cannot use the flash when: • [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 35). – (Twilight mode) or – • Set the flash to (Landscape mode), The close-up (Macro) function does not work.
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Page 81: Viewing Images
The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the • • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash step 5 in “Read This First”). Light the room and shoot the subject. •... -
Page 82: Deleting/Editing Images
The image does not appear on the screen. If the cable for multi-use terminal is connected, disconnect it (page 75). • Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. Cancel the protection (page 40). • • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 91). You have deleted an image by mistake. - Page 83 For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. • The “Device Manager” appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 58). You cannot copy images. Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied cable for multi-use •...
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Page 84: Memory Stick
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick”. • Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 58). - Page 85 The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick”. The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 50) to format the •...
- Page 86 Printing is canceled. You disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station • (DSC-ST80) before the cable) mark disappears. Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether •...
- Page 87 The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before • using it (page 95). The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. •...
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Page 88: Warning Indicators And Messages
If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera's •... - Page 89 Memory Stick locked Set the write-protect switch on the • “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 91). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick Delete unnecessary images or files ( • step 6 “Read This First”). Read only memory Your camera cannot record or delete •...
- Page 90 Enable printer to connect [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. The connection is not established. • Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) again.
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Page 91: On The "Memory Stick
Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions. - Page 92 Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
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Page 93: On The Battery Charger And The Batteries
On the battery charger and the batteries On the battery charger (supplied with DSC-S90/S80) • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g.,... - Page 94 Effective use of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • Batteries are discharged even when they are not used. We recommend you charge the batteries just before using them. • Battery performance decreases in low- temperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances. To use the battery longer, we recommend you keep the battery in its case in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just...
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Page 95: Precautions
Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. -
Page 96: Specifications
Specifications Camera [System] Image device 6.85 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 4 231 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 4 065 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 6.0 - 18.0 mm (39 - 117 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) - Page 97 BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger (supplied with DSC-S90/S80) Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2 Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to...
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Page 98: Index
Index Index A/V cable...75 Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” AE/AF indicator t step 5 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator...48 AF lock ...33 AF Mode...46 AF range finder frame ...32 AF range finder frame indicator ...32 Aperture...11, 27 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in “Read This First”... - Page 99 Format...50, 51 Histogram ...21, 31 Holding the camera t step 5 in “Read This First” Identifying parts...15 Image file storage destinations and file names...63 Image quality ...13, 34 Image size ...13 t step 4 in “Read This First” ImageMixer VCD2 ...68 Incandescent ...34 Index mode ...70 Index screen...
- Page 100 REC Mode...35 Red Eye Reduction ...47 Resize ...41 Rewind/Fast forward t step 6 in “Read This First” Rotate...42 S AF...46 Saturation...37 Scene t step 5 in “Read This First” Screen Changing the display...21 Indicator ...17 LCD Backlight ...53 Self-diagnosis display...88 Self-timer t step 5 in “Read This First”...
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