SONY DSC-P92 Service Manual L1

DSC-P92

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2003. 04

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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Australian Model

Hong Kong Model

Korea Model

Chinese Model

Tourist Model

Brazilian Model

Japanese Model

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

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SPECIFICATIONS

x Camera [System]

Image device 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color

Total pixels number of camera

Effective pixels number of camera

Lens 3× zoom lens

Exposure control

White balance

File format (DCF compliant)

Recording media

Flash Recommended distance

CCD Primary color filter

Approx. 5 255 000 pixels

Approx. 5 090 000 pixels

f=8.0 to 24.0 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 39 to

117mm (1 F2.8-5.6

Automatic, Program, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Landscape, Snow, Beach

Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion), DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)

“Memory Stick”

0.5 to 3.8 m (19 12 feet 5

0.6 to 2.5 m (23 8 feet 2 (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto)

/16 to 4 5/8 inches))

/4 inches to

/32 inches) (W)/

/8 inches to

/16 inches) (T)

[Output connectors]

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)

USB jack mini-B

Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance 2.2 kΩ

[LCD screen]

LCD panel used

Total number of dots

3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive

123 200 (560×220) dots

[Power, general]

Power AA nickel hydride batteries (2)

Power consumption (when recording)

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions 119.5 × 57.7 × 36.8 mm

Mass Approx. 260.5 g (9.2 oz) (two

Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker

Exif Print Compatible

PRINT Image Matching II

2.4 V AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V

1.9 W

0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)

−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)

/4 × 2 3/8 × 1 1/2 inches)

(4 (W/H/D, protruding portions not

included)

batteries, “Memory Stick” and wrist strap included)

Compatible

x BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery

charger

Power requirements

Output voltage

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions 71

Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz)

AC 100 to 240V 50/60Hz 3 W

AA : DC 1.4 V 400 mA AAA : DC 1.4 V 160 mA

0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)

−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)

× 30 × 91 mm

/8 × 1 3/16 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/

(2 D)

× 2

x AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied)

Power requirements

Rated output voltage

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Maximum dimensions

Mass Approx. 130 g (5 oz)

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 11 W 0.16 to 0.09 A

DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A

0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)

−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)

Approx. 48 1

× 29 × 81 mm (1

/16 × 3 1/4 inches) (W/H/D)

/16 ×

Accessories

HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) Battery case BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) USB cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) Wrist strap (1) “Memory Stick” (16MB) (1) CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-010) (1) Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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Checking supplied accessories.

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

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Power cord (1)(AUS model)

1-696-819-21

Power cord (1)(AEP,E model)

1-769-608-11

Power cord (1)(CH model)

1-782-476-13

Power cord (1)(KR model)

1-776-985-11

Power cord (1)(UK,HK model)

1-783-374-11

Power cord (1)(US,CND model)

1-790-107-22

Power cord (1)(JE,J model)

1-790-732-12

CD-ROM (USB DRIVER) (1) (SPVD-010) (AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS, CH,JE,KR,BR model) 3-078-942-03 CD-ROM (USB DRIVER) (1) (SPVD-010 (I)) (US,CND,J model) 3-078-943-03

Battery charger (BC-CS2)(1) (US,CND,JE,J model)

1-477-814-11 Battery charger (BC-CS2)(1) (AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS,BR model)

1-477-814-21 Battery charger (BC-CS2)(1) (CH, KR model)

1-477-814-32

Memory stick (1) (MSA-16A) (not supplied)

HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (not supplied)

Other accessories

3-082-198-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)(J) 3-082-718-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)(J) 3-082-719-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SET)(JAPANESE)(J) 3-082-719-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

3-082-719-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH/GERMAN)(CND,AEP)

(US,CND,AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS,CH,JE)

Connection cord (AV Cable 1.5m)(1) 1-824-111-11

Battery carrying case (1) 3-074-757-01

2P conversion adaptor (1) (JE model) 1-569-007-12

• Abbreviation CND : Canadian model HK : Hong Kong model AUS : Australian model CH : Chinese model

Hand strap (1) 3-070-841-01

Cord with connector (1) (USB 5P) 1-827-038-11

2P conversion adaptor (1) (E model) 1-569-008-12

JE : Tourist model KR : Korea model BR : Brazilian model J : Japanese model

3-082-719-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)

(AEP,E,JE) 3-082-719-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN/DUTCH)(AEP) 3-082-719-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CHINESE)(E,HK,CH,JE) 3-082-719-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN/SWEDISH)(AEP) 3-082-719-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC)(E)

3-082-719-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)(KR)

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

Note :

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Note :

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

• NOTE FOR REPAIR

Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Take care that there are some pieces of gilt left inside)

When remove a connector, don't pull at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

When installing a connector, don't press down at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

[Discharging of the FLASH unit’s charging capacitor]

The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit is charged up to the maximum 300 V potential. There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the DSC-P92 is simply turned off. Theref ore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.

Preparing the Short Jig

To preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to each end of a resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11) Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to prevent electrical shock.

Discharging the Capacitor

Short circuits between the positive and the negative terminals of charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.

Capacitor

1 kΩ/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

Shorting jig (1k

Ω

/ 1w)

ST-82 BOARD

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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss The contents which can be handled by customer, are displayed.

• E: ss: ss The contents which can be handled by engineer, are displayed.

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Display Code

C:32:01

C:13:01

E:91:01

E:61:00 *1

E61:10 *1

Note : The error code is cleared if the battery is removed, except defective flash unit.

*1: The error display is given in two ways.

Turn off the main power then back on.

Replace the memory stick. Format the memory stick with the DSC-P92.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit.

Checking of lens drive circuit

Countermeasure

Trouble with hardware.

• The type of memory stick that cannot be used by this machine, is inserted.

• Data is damaged.

• Unformatted memory stick is inserted.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

When failed in the focus initialization.

Cause

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR

MS ERROR

Flash LED Flash display Flashing at 3.2 Hz

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Note:

• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section. Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.

MAIN PARTS

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

Jack cover 3-080-985-01 (When change it, need to dismantle the set.

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9-876-249-41

Sony EMCS Co.

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2003C1600-1

Published by DI Customer Center

3-082-719-11(1)

Getting started_______________________

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and seria l nu mbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the spa ce provided below. Refer to these numb e rs whenever you call upon your Son y dea l er regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-P92 Serial No.

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Shooting still images _________________

Viewing still images __________________

Deleting still images__________________

Before advanced oper at ions ____________

Advanced still image shooting___________

Advanced still image viewing____________

Still image editing _____________________

Enjoying movies_______________________

Enjoying images on you r co m put er ______

Troubleshooting _______________________

Additional information__________________

Index________________________________

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” withi n the p r o duct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (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-P92 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfe rence, a nd (2) this device mus t acce pt an y in t erference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are des igne d to provide reasonable protection aga ins t harmful interference in a re sidential install at ion. This equipment generates, uses, and can r ad iate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to corre ct the int erferen ce by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separat ion between the

equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from tha t to wh ich the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable mus t be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pur sua n t to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the Customers in the U .S.A. and Canada

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Notice on the supplied battery charger for the customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to th is equipm ent for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipm e nt ha s a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For the Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the EM C Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specif ic frequencies may influen ce the pic tur e an d sound of this digital camera.

Notice

If static electr icity or ele ctromag netism causes data transfer to discont inue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

“Memory Stick”

N50

For the Cu stomers in th e U.S.A. and Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THA T MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Before using your camera

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.

Back up recommendation

To av oid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.

Notes on image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with the Design rule

for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your

camera on other equipment and playbac k of images recorded or edite d with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions a nd ina bility to record images, this may ren d er th e “M emory Stick” unusable or image data bre ak down, damage or loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD finder (onl y models with a LCD finder) and lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are

manufactured using extremely highprecision 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 (whit e , red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• Be careful w h en placing the camera nea r a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

• Do not press the LCD screen hardl y. The

screen may be uneven and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may be trailed on the LCD scre en in

a cold location. This is not a malfunctio n.

The power zoom lens

This camera is equipped with power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump th e lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

Remove dirt from the surface of the flash

If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash du e to the heat of the fla sh, sufficient light may not be emitted.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoor s in the rain or under similar conditions, be care f ul not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 104 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause a malfunction .

Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes or the malfunction of your camera.

Notes on locations where you can use the camera

• Do not use the camera near a location that

generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

• Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, or

tuner. This may cause noise to interf ere th e camera.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

Trademarks

• “Memory Stick,” , and “Mag i cGate

Memory Stick” are trademar ks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick Duo” and

Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO” and

Corporation.

• “MagicGate” and are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered

trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook, and

Power Mac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• “Pentium” is a trademark or a regist ered

trademark of Intel Cor por ation.

• In addition, system and product names used

in this manual are, in general, trad e mar ks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the

™

or ® marks are not used in all cases in this

manual.

are tradem arks of Sony

are trademarks of Sony

Table of contents

Before using your camera.........................4

Identifying the parts..................................8

Getting started

Preparing batteries..................................10

Charging the batteries.............................10

Inserting the batteries..............................12

Using an external power source..............15

Using your camera abroad......................15

Turning your camera on/off.................. ..16

How to use the control button.................16

Setting the date and time.........................17

Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

........................................................19

Setting the still image size......................20

Image size and quality ............................21

Basic still image shooting

– using auto mode...........................22

Checking the last image shot

– Quick Review................... ...........24

Using the zoom feature....................... 25

Shooting close-ups – Macro...............26

Using the self-timer............................ 27

Selecting a flash mode........................28

Shooting with the finder.....................30

Inserting the date and time on a still

image..............................................31

Viewing still images

Viewing images on the LCD screen of your

camera............................................ 32

Viewing images on a TV screen.............34

Deleting still images

Deleting images........................... ........... 36

Formatting a “Memory Stick”................40

Before advanced operations

How to setup and operat e your camera .. 41

Changing menu settings..................... 41

Changing item s in the SET UP screen

........................................................ 41

Deciding the still image quality.............. 42

Creating or selecting a folder................. 42

Creating a new folder.........................43

Selecting the recording folder............ 43

Advanced still image shooting

Choosing a focus method.......................44

Setting the distance to the subject

– Focus preset ................................45

Adjusting the exposure

– EV adjustment.............................46

Selecting a metering mode..................... 47

Adjusting color tones – White Ba lance...48 Adjusting the flash level – Flash Level...49 Shooting multiple fra mes

– Clip Motion .................................49

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

– Multi Burst...................................51

Shooting three images in successi on

– Burst 3 .........................................51

Shooting still images for e-mail

– E-Mail..........................................52

Shooting still images with audio files

– Voice............................................53

Shooting according to scene conditions

........................................................54

Adding specia l effects

– Picture Effect...............................56

Advanced still image viewing

Selecting the folder and playing ba ck

images – Folder ................ ..............57

Enlarging a p o rtion of a stil l image.........58

Enlarging an image

– Playback zoom.............................58

Recording an enlarged image

– Trimming.....................................59

Playing back successive images

– Slide show ...................................59

Rotating still images – Rotate.................60

Playing back images sh ot in Multi Burst

mode ...............................................61

Playing back continuously..................61

Playing back frame by fr am e

– Jog playback................................61

Still image editing

Protecting images – Protect.....................63

On the single screen........................... .63

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......63

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....64

Changing image size – Resize.................65

Choosing im ages to print

– Print (DPOF) mark......................66

On the single screen........................... .66

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......66

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....67

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies......................................68

Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......69

Deleting movies .............. ................. .......70

On the single screen........................... .70

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......70

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....71

Editing movies.......... ..............................72

Cutting movies....................................72

Deleting unnecessary portions of movies

........................................................73

Enjoying images on your computer

Copying images to your comput er

– For Windows users......................74

Installing the USB driver....................75

Installing “Image Transfer”................76

Installing “ImageMixer”..................... 77

Connecting the camera to your computer

........................................................78

Copying images using “Image Tra nsfer”

........................................................79

Changing “Image Transfer” settings .. 80 Copying images without using “Image

Transfer” ........................................80

Viewing the images on yo ur computer

........................................................81

Image file storage destinations and file

names..............................................82

Copying images to your comput er

– For Macintosh users....................84

Creating a Video CD..............................86

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting......................................87

Warnings and messages..........................94

Self-diagnosis display – If a code star ting

with an alphabet letter appears.......96

Additional information

The number of images that can be saved/

shooting time...................................97

Menu items..............................................98

SET UP items....................... .................10 2

Precautions............................................104

The “Memory Stick”....................... ......105

The nickel-metal hydride batteries........106

The battery charger........................ ........107

Specifications........................................107

The LCD screen ................... .................109

Index

Index......................................................112

Identifying th e parts

A POWER button (16) B Sh utter butto n (22) C Flash (28) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (27)/

AF illumina tor (29)

F Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

G POWER lamp (16) H Finder window I Lens

J Access lamp (19) K “Memory Stick” cover (19)

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

3 4 5 6 7 8

q; qa qs qd qf qg qh

J RESET button (87) K DC IN jack (15) L

(USB) jack (78)

M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (34) N Battery cover O OPEN button (12) P Wrist s tra p hook

Attaching the wrist strap

A Zoom buttons (during shooting)

(25)/Index buttons (during playback) (33)

B Control button

(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (16)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/) (28/27/24/

26)

C Mode selector (17)

: To view or edit images : To shoot still images

: T o shoot movies/Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the SET UP items

D Finder (30)

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (27/23)

AE/AF lock lamp (green) (22)

(Flash charge)

lamp (orange) (28)

E LCD screen F Speaker G MENU button (98) H (LCD status/LCD on/off)

button (30)

I (Image Size/Delete)

button (20/36)

Q Jack cover

Preparing

Getti

batteries

Use the following batterie s in this camera.

Acceptable batteries

HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2)

– NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) – NH-AA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied)

Charging the batteries

CHARGE lamp

ng starte

to a wall outl et (wall socket)

R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)

Batteries that cannot be used

Manganese batteries, li th iu m bat teries, nicad batteries If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of the batteries, such as brownout of the batteries. The battery remaining indicator does not display the correct info rm ation.

• When alkaline batteries are used, take note of

the following information. – There is a big difference in the performance

of batteries of different types and of batteries made by different manufacturers. This is especially true in low temperatures, where some batteries are noticeably weaker. You may not be able to shoot in temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

– The battery remaining indicator may not

display the correct information.

, Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries into the batte ry charger (supplied) with the correct po larity +/–.

• You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the

battery charger.

• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries supplied with your camera before using them.

• Connect the battery charger to an easily

accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.

• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the set is

not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

Power cord

(mains lead)

, Conne ct the batt ery c harge r to

a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (mains lead) .

Charging starts, and the CHARGE lamp lights. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished. For details on the battery charger, see page

107.

To remove the batteries

Press the - end of the battery down in order to raise the + end, then remove the ba ttery.

• When charging is finished, disconnect the

power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from the battery charger.

Charging time

Nickel-Metal Hydride battery

NH-AA-DA × 2

(supplied)

This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F).

• Charging is complete in approximately six

hours. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is not a malfunction.

• If you use the BC-CSQ2 battery charger

supplied with the STAMINA “Super Quick charge” kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster. Charging time When charging two Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes When charging four Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 5 hours

Charging time

Approx. 6 hours

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

• If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge properly. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with a dry cloth.

• When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries, be sure to use the battery case (supplied). If the +/- metal terminals are shorted, there is a possibility of danger from excessive heat or fire.

• At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel-

Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long time, they may not fully charge. This is typical of this type of battery, and is not a malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem.

• Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are

not being used they lose their charge naturally over time. It is recommended that you recharge the batteries just before using them.

• If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

before fully using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will be triggered sooner than expected. Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem.

* The “memory effect” – the situation in which a

battery temporarily accepts a less than full charge.

• To use up the batteries completely, put the

camera in the slide show mode (page 59) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up.

• Do not peel off the e xternal se als or damage the

batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger.

Getting started

Inserting the batteries

, Open the battery cover.

Slide it in the direc tion of the arr ow with the OPEN button pressed, and it opens out.

2 3

, Insert the batteries.

Match the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/

− marks inside the battery ca se.

• Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries

and the terminals of the battery cover by wiping them with a dry cloth. If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a film of dirt or oil from the skin, the operating time of the camera can be greatly reduced.

, Close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover while holding the batteries in. The cover is closed when it clicks.

To remove the batteries

Stand the camera on end, open the battery cover upward, then remove the batteries.

• Make sure you do not drop the batteries when

opening or closing the battery cover.

Battery remaining indicator (When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries)

As the battery po wer decreases wi th use, the battery remaining indica to r disp la ys the amount of power remaining usi ng t he following symbols.

Battery remaining indicator

• If the LCD screen is off, press to turn it

on.

• Based on the conditions under which the

camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this information may not be correctly indicated.

• When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being

used, the remaining battery information is not displayed.

Battery remaining guidelines (A full charge is 100%)

Sufficient power rema ining Battery half full Battery low, recording/

playback will stop soon. Change the batt er ie s for fully

charged ones, or charge these batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.)

The Power Save function

When the Power Save func tion is set to On, you can shoot for a longer per iod of time. Turn the mode selector to SET UP, and set [Power Save] in Setup 1 to [On]. The factory setting of the camera is set to [On] (page 103). We recommend that you set [Power Save] to [On] when us i ng alkaline batteries.

When the Power Save function is On

• In shooting still images, the focus only focuses

when the shutter is pushed down halfway.

• While charging the flash, the lamp flashes

and the LCD screen is turned off. After the flash is completely charged, the LCD screen turns on.

Getting started

Inserting the batter ies (continued)

Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/ played back

The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can be used when you shoot in Normal mode in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F), and the batteries are fully charged. The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded or played back allow for changing the supplied “Memory Stick” as necessary. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of use.

Shooting still images Under the average conditions

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)

Image

LCD

size

5.0M

VGA

No. of

screen

images

Approx. 270 Approx. 135

Off

Approx. 450 Approx. 225

Approx. 270 Approx. 135

Off

Approx. 450 Approx. 225

Battery life (min.)

R6 (Size AA) alkaline battery (2) (not supplied)

Image

LCD

size

No. of

screen

images

5.0M

VGA

When using Sony alkaline batteries

Shooting under the following conditions:

– The image quality is set to [Fine]. – Shooting one image every 30 seconds. – Alternatively pressing the zoom W and T

buttons fully for each shot.

– Using the flash once in every two shots. – Turning on and off once in every ten shots.

Approx. 50 Approx. 25

Off

Approx. 110 Approx. 55

Approx. 50 Approx. 25

Off

Approx. 110 Approx. 55

Battery life (min.)

Playing back2) still images

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)

Image size

5.0M VGA

Showing single images in order, one approximately every three seconds

images

Approx. 5400 Approx. 5400

No. of

Battery life (min.)

Approx. 270 Approx. 270

Shooting3) movies

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD screen On LCD screen Off

Approx. 160 Approx. 210

Continuous shooting with a picture size of 160 (Mail)

• The battery life and the number of images

recordable decrease under the following conditions:

– At low temperatures. – Using the flash. – Turning the camera on and off frequently. – Using the zoom heavily – When [LCD Backli ght] is set to [B right]. – When [Power Save] is set to [Off]. – After using the batteries repeatedly over a

long period of time or after often allowing it to self-discharge after charging (page 106).

Using an external po wer source

AC Adaptor (not supplied)

DC plug

, Open the jack cover, then

connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camer a.

Connect the plug with the v mark facing toward the LCD screen.

• Be sure to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Other AC adaptors cannot be used with this camera.

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible

wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If some trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

Jack cover

, Connec t the power co rd (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).

• When you have finished using the AC Adaptor,

disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera.

• The 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 unit itself has been turned off.

Power cord (mains lead)

2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger or AC Adaptor (not supplied) with in 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC pl ug ada ptor [a], if nec essary, depending on the design of the w al l ou tl et (wall socket) [b].

BC-CS2A/CS2B

• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel

converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

Getting started

Turning your camer a on/off

POWER lamp

POWER

, Press POWER to turn on the

camera.

The POWER lamp lights in gree n an d the power is on. When you turn on t he camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page17).

To turn off the power

Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the cam era turns off.

• Do not remove th e batteries or AC Adaptor with the lens portion pulled out. This may cause a malfunction.

• When you turn the power on with the mode

selector set to or , the lens begins to move. Please be careful not to touch the lens.

POWER

The Auto Power Off function

If no tasks are performed for a while* when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the ba tt e rie s, po w er is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following circumstances, even if the b atteri es are being u sed to po wer the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work.

• Movies are being played back

• A slide show is being shown

• A cable is connected to the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack

* When [Power Save] is set to [On]:

approximately 90 seconds When [Power Save] is set to [Off]: approximately three mi nutes

How to use the control button

Program Auto

Mode

Camera

Voice E-Mail Burst 3 Normal

REC Mode

To change the curre nt settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (page 41), and use the control button to make the changes. For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the desired value, then press z or b/B to make the setting .

Setting the date a nd time

Mode selector

, Set the mode selector to .

• You can carry out this operation even when the

mode selector is set to or .

• To set the time and the date again, set the mode

selector to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 1) (pages 41, 103), then proceed from Step 3.

POWER

Clock Set

2003

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

12 00

Cancel

, Press POWER to turn on the

camera.

The POWER lamp lights in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen.

Clock Set

2003

12 00

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

, Select the desired date format

with v/V on the control button, then press z.

You can select from [Y/M/D] (ye ar/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].

• If the rechargeable button battery, which

provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page105), the Clock Set screen automatically reappears. If this happens, start from Step 3 to set up the date and time again.

Getting started

Clock Set

2003

12 00

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

Clock Set

2003

12 00

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

Clock Set

2003

10 30

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

, Select the year, month, day,

hour, or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.

v is shown above and V is shown below the selected it em.

, Set the desired numerical

value with v/V on the control button, then press z.

After setting the current nume rical value, set the next item. Repeat the above process until all of the items have been set.

• If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time

on a 24- hour cycle.

, Select [OK] with B on the

control button, then press z.

The date and ti me are set and t he cl oc k wil l start to keep time.

• To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel],

then press z.

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Shooti

till i

ng s

mage

1 2

, Open the “Memory Stick”

cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• For more information about the “Memory

Stick,” see page 105.

Label side

Terminal side

, Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Insert the “Mem ory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.

• Whenever you insert a “Me mory Stick,” push it

as far as it can go. If you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may not be carried out.

Access lamp

Shooting still images

, Close the “Memory Stick”

cover.

To remove th e “Memor y Stick”

Open the “Memory Stick” cover, then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.

• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power at this time. The data may be corrupted.

Setting the still image size

Mode selector

, Set the mode selector to ,

and turn on the camera.

5.0M

4.5M(3:2)

3.1M

1.2M VGA

Image Size

, Press (Image Size).

The Image Size setup item appears.

• For more informati on ab out th e image size, see

page 21.

VGA

5.0M

4.5M(3:2)

3.1M

1.2M VGA

Image Size

, Select the desired image size

with v/V on the control button.

The image size is set. After the setting is completed, press

(Image Size). Th e Image Size setu p item disappears from the screen.

• The image size v alue selected here is preserved

even when the camera is turned off.

Image size and quality

You can choose image si ze (number of pixels) and im age quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The larger yo u ma ke the image size and the higher you make the image quality, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your image. This means you can save fewer images in your “Memory Stick.” Choose an image size and qu al it y le ve l appropriately for the kind of i mages you want to sho o t. You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 65).

You can choose an image size fr om among the five options in the follo wing tables. The image sizes shown below show minimum settings as examples. Whe n you want to improve i mage quality, select a la r ger image size.

Image size Examples

5.0M

2592×1944

4.5M (3:2)

2592 (3:2)

3.1M

2048×1536

1.2M

1280×960

VGA

640×480

This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used.

Printing fine images

3:2 prints Printing A4 size images Printing postcard size

images Creating your hom e page

The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”

The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode are shown below. (Units: number of images)

Capacity

Image size

5.0M 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (48) 51 (96) 92 (174) 188 (354) 384 (723)

4.5M (3:2) 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (48) 51 (96) 92 (174) 188 (354) 384 (723)

3.1M 10 (18) 20 (3 7) 41 (74) 82 (149) 148 (264) 302 (537) 617 (1097)

1.2M 24 (46) 50 (9 3) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320)

VGA 97 (243) 196 (491) 394 (985) 790 (1975)

When [REC Mode] is set to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 97.

For more information about the image quality mode, see page 42.

• When the images recorded using other Sony

devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size.

• When the images are viewed on the LCD

screen of the camera, they all look the same size.

• Number of shooting images can differ from

these values according to shooting conditions.

16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G

1482

(2694)

1428

(3571)

• When the remaining number of images

recordable is more than 9999, “>9999” is indicated.

2904

(7261)

5928

(14821)

Shooting still images

Basic still image shooting – using auto mode

Mode selector

, Set the mode selector to ,

and turn on the camera.

The recording folder na me is in di cated on the LCD screen for about five seconds.

• The lens cover opens when the power is turned

on.

• Do not touch the lens portion while it is

operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 25).

• You can create a new folder in the “Memory

Stick” and select the folder for storing images (page 42).

, Hold the camera steadily with

both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame.

Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone with your fingers.

• The minimum focal distance to a subject is 50

cm (19

/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode (page 26).

101

FINE

VGA

F2.8

AE/AF lock indicator

Flashes in green t Remains on

, Press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

The camera beeps. Whe n the A E/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting . (T he scre en may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.)

• If you release your finger from the shutter

button, shooting will be canceled.

• When the camera does not beep, the AF

adjustment is not complete. Y ou can continue to shoot, but the focus is not set properly.

• The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows

the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 44.)

101

VGA

The p osition on the mode selector

When the mode selector is set to , the functions that can be selected change according to the (Camera) setting in the menu settings as follows:

Twilight mode [ ]

See page 54.

Twilight portratit mo de [ ]

See page 54.

Landscape mode [ ]

Shooting still images

See page 54.

, Press the shutter button fully

down.

The shutter clicks, the shootin g is completed, and the still image is saved in the “Memory Stick.” When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you c an shoot the next image.

• When you are shooting with the batteries, if no

tasks are performed for a while wit h the camer a turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 1 6).

Program Auto

Mode

Camera

Auto mode shooting [Auto]

You can shoot your subject easily since this mode automatically adjusts the focus, exposure, and white balanc e. In th is mode,

(P. Quality) is set to [Fine], the AF range finder is set to [Multi AF], and the metering mode is set to multi-pattern metering (pages 44 , 47). The menu items you can display are limited to (Camera) and [Mode] (REC Mode).

Program mode shooting [Program]

You can set the shooting fun ct ions in the menu settings according to your shoo ti ng condition.

Snow mode [ ]

See page 54.

Beach mode [ ]

See page 54.

To change t h e ca mera mode

1 Set the mode selec tor to . 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on t h e

control button.

4 Select the desired camera mode with v/

V on the control button.

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