Sony DSC-S40 Operating Instruction
2-590-506-11 (1)
Digital Still Camera
User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
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-S40
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-S40
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
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Index
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations
for shooting/playback with your camera.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product'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.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-S40
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
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 interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference 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.
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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 designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate 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 correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
For Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8
feet).
Caution on using the AC Adaptor
AC-LS5K (not supplied)
Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor
[a], if necessary depending on the design of the
wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
AC-LS5K
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 set itself has
been turned off.
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this camera.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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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.
• “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory
Stick Duo” by inserting it into a Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
• For details on “Memory Stick”, see page 83.
Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens
which is capable of reproducing sharp images
with excellent contrast.
The lens for this camera has been produced under
a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss
in accordance with the quality standards of Carl
Zeiss in Germany.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
• The contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfunction of your camera or
recording media, etc.
Notes on recording/playback
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 86) before operating the camera.
• Before you record one-time events, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water
entering the inside of the camera may cause
malfunctions which in some cases may not be
repairable.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright
light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to
your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of
your camera.
• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation,
or a location with a strong magnetic field. The
camera may not be able to record or play back
properly.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 86).
• 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
emission.
Back up of the internal memory or
“Memory Stick”
• If you turn off the power or open the battery
cover or “Memory Stick” cover, etc. during the
access lamp is lit, the data in the internal
memory or “Memory Stick” may be corrupted.
Be sure to back up the data to avoid the potential
risk of data loss. See pages 22, 53 on how to
back up the data.
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Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder
(for models with an LCD finder) and
lens
• 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 and the
LCD finder. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens
to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• This camera is equipped with a power zoom
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
On image data compatibility
• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system universal standard)
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded with your camera
on other equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on your
camera are not guaranteed.
Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
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.
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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)
6 View/Delete images
Get more friendly with your camera
• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t
page 24
• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 26
1
2
1
2
• Change the default settings t page 41
Connect your camera to a PC or a printer
• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in
various ways t page 51
• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer
(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 64
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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” ............................................... 12
Identifying parts.......................................................................................14
Indicators on the screen..........................................................................16
Changing the screen display ...................................................................20
Number of still images and recording time of movies..............................21
When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal
memory) ..................................................................................................22
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............23
Using the mode switch ............................................................................24
Using the menu
Using menu items ..............................................................................26
Menu items ..........................................................................................27
Shooting menu ........................................................................................28
(Camera)
(EV)
9 (Focus)
WB (White Bal)
ISO
(P.Quality)
Mode (REC Mode)
M
(Interval)
(Flash Level)
PFX (P.Effect)
(Saturation)
(Contrast)
(Sharpness)
(Setup)
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Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 34
(Folder)
- (Protect)
DPOF
(Print)
(Slide)
(Resize)
(Rotate)
(Divide)
(Setup)
Trimming
Using the Setup screen
Using Setup items.............................................................................. 41
Camera 1........................................................................................... 42
1
AF Mode
Digital Zoom
Date/Time
Red Eye Reduction
AF Illuminator
Auto Review
Camera 2........................................................................................... 45
2
Enlarged Icon
Internal Memory Tool ........................................................................46
Format
Memory Stick Tool .............................................................................47
Format
Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder
Copy
Setup 1...............................................................................................49
1
Beep
Language
Initialize
Setup 2...............................................................................................50
2
File Number
USB Connect
Clock Set
8
Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................51
Copying images to your computer...........................................................53
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a
“Memory Stick”).......................................................................................59
Using the supplied software....................................................................60
Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................62
Printing still images
How to print still images ..........................................................................64
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................65
Printing at a shop ....................................................................................68
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................70
Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................80
Others
On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................83
On the batteries.......................................................................................85
Precautions .............................................................................................86
Specifications ..........................................................................................87
Index
......................................................................................................88
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Enjoying the camera
Basic techniques for better images
Focus Exposure Color Quality
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
switch (page 24), the menus (page 26), and
so on.
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
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.
Press halfway
down, then Flashing,lit/beeps Press fully down
FINE
VGA
96
S AF
30
F3.5
t 9 (Focus) (page 28)
t See
“Hints for preventing blur” (below).
Hints for preventing blur
Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the
camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the
flash in dark places are also recommended.
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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
= too little light
Darker image
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass
ISO =
The exposure is automatically set to the
proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust it manually using
the functions below.
[EV]:
Allows you to adjust the exposure that has
been determined by the camera.
[Metering Mode]:
Allows you to change the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
exposure (t step 5 in “Read This First”).
light
through
Recording sensitivity
t
page 28
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 30
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the
image tends to become noisy.
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Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, the image may become darker.
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Color
On the effects of lighting
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources
Weather/lighting
Characteristics of
light
Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30).
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.
Description of the pixels and the image size
1 Image size: 4M
2304 pixels×1728 pixels = 3,981,312 pixels
2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)
1728
640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
640
Pixels
2304
480
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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)
Pixel
Many (Fine image
quality and large file
size)
Example: Printing in up to A4
size
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Few (Rough image
quality but small file
size)
Example: An attached image
to be sent by e-mail
The default settings are marked with .
Image size Usage guidelines
4M (2304×1728) Larger
3:2 (2304×1536)*
3M (2048×1536)
1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size
VGA(E-Mail)
(640×480)
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
Smaller
For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size
For recording a large number of images
For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 30)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high
compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
1
2
3
4
A POWER button (
t step 2 in “Read
This First”)
B Shutter button (
t step 5 in “Read This
First ”)
C Tripod receptacle (bottom)
• 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.
D Speaker (bottom)
E POWER lamp (
t step 2 in “Read This
First ”)
F Microphone
G Lens
H Finder window
I (USB) jack (54)
J (USB) jack cover
K “Memory Stick” cover (
t step 3 in
“Read This First”)
L Self-timer lamp (
t step 5 in “Read
This First”)/AF illuminator (44)
M Flash (
t step 5 in “Read This First”)
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5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
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qd
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
A AE/AF lock lamp/self-timer lamp
t step 5 in “Read This First”)
(green) (
B Flash charge lamp/Record lamp
(orange) (
t step 5 in “Read This
First”)
C Finder (
t step 5 in “Read This First”)
D Mode switch (24)
E LCD screen (16)
F MENU button (26)
G (Display/LCD on/off) button (20)
H (Image Size/Delete) button
t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)
(
I Control button
Menu on: v/V/b/B/
z (t step 2 in
“Read This First”)
Menu off: / / / (
t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
J For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button
t step 5 in “Read This First”)
(
For viewing: / (Playback zoom)
button/ (Index) button (
t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
K Hook for wrist strap (
t “Read This
First”)
L Battery cover (
t step 1 in “Read This
First”)
M OPEN button (
t step 1 in “Read This
First”)
N AC Adaptor cord cover
To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied)
1
2
3
5
• Do not pinch the cord when you close the
cover.
4
Enjoying the camera
O Access lamp (
First”
t step 4 in “Read This
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Indicators on the screen
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
When shooting still images
101
VGA
1/30”
C:32:00
+
S AF
When shooting movies
STBY
00:00:00
F3.5125
STD
640
[
00:28:25
C:32:00
+2.0
101
EV
]
+
+2.0
EV
A
Display Indication
Battery remaining (t step
1 in “Read This First”)
z AE/AF lock (
“Read This First”)
M
Recording mode (24, 31)
White balance (30)
STBY
REC
Standby/Recording a movie
t step 5 in “Read This
(
First”)
Camera mode (Scene
Selection) (
“Read This First”)
Camera mode (Program)
(24)
SL
Flash mode (
“Read This First”)
1.3
Zoom scaling (42,
5 in “Read This First”)
Red-eye reduction (43)
Sharpness (33)
5 Saturation (33)
6 Contrast (33)
ON
AF illuminator (44)
Metering mode
in “Read This First”)
Picture effect (33)
t step 5 in
t step 5 in
t step 5 in
t step
(t step 5
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B
Display Indication
S AF M A F
AF mode (42)
AF range finder frame
indicator (28)
CD
Display Indication
3:2
4M
3M 1M VGA
FINE
STD
6 40
6 40
Image size (t step 4 in
“Read This First”)
160
FINE STD Image quality (30)
101
Recording folder (47)
• This does not appear when
using the internal memory.
Remaining internal
memory capacity (21)
Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity (21)
00:00:00
[00:28:05]
Recording time [maximum
recordable time] (21)
1/30" Multi Burst interval (32)
Display Indication
Vibration warning (10)
• Indicates vibration will
prevent you from shooting
clear images. Even if the
vibration warning appears,
you can still shoot images.
However, we recommend
using the flash or a tripod to
increase the amount of
light.
E Low battery warning (23,
80)
+ Spot metering cross hair
t step 5 in “Read This
(
First”)
AF range finder frame (28)
400 Remaining number of
recordable images (21)
Self-timer (
“Read This First”)
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (80)
Date/Time (43)
ISO number (30)
t step 5 in
E
Display Indication
NR slow shutter
• When the shutter speed is
1/6 second or slower, the
camera activates the NR
slow shutter function to
reduce noise.
125 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
+2.0EV EV level value (28)
DPOF
Menu/Guide menu (26)
(not displayed
on the screen
on the previous
page)
Enjoying the camera
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When playing back still images
M
1.3
VGA
101
C:32:00
+2.0EV
VOLUMEBACK/NEXT
101
12/12
When playing back movies
160
101
101
VOL.
DPOF
8/8
00:00:12
A
Display Indication
Battery remaining (t step
1 in “Read This First”)
3:2
F3.5500
4M
1M VGA
FINE
6 40
M
STD
6 40
Image size (
3M
“Read This First”)
160
Recording mode (24, 31)
N Playback (
t step 4 in
t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
t step 6 in
Vo l u me (
“Read This First”)
- Protect (35)
Print order (DPOF) mark
(68)
Change folder (34)
• This does not appear when
using the internal memory.
1.3
Step
12/16
Zoom scaling (t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
Frame by frame playback
(31)
B
Display Indication
101-0012 Folder-file number (34)
Playback bar (
t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
18
C
Display Indication
PictBridge connecting (66)
101
Recording folder (47)
• This does not appear when
using the internal memory.
101
Playback folder (34)
• This does not appear when
using the internal memory.
Remaining internal
memory capacity (21)
Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity (21)
Display Indication
8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder (34)
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (80)
00:00:12 Counter (
t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
D
Display Indication
Do not disconnect the USB
cable (67)
+2.0EV EV level value (28)
ISO number (30)
Metering mode (
t step 5
in “Read This First”)
Flash
White balance (30)
500 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
Playback image (
t step 6
in “Read This First”)
E
Display Indication
2005 1 1
Recording date/time of the
playback image (43)
DPOF
BACK/
Menu/Guide menu (26)
Select images
NEXT
VOLUM E
Adjust volume
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Changing the screen display
Each time you press the (Display/LCD
on/off) button, the display changes as
follows.
Indicators off
S AF
LCD screen off
Indicators on
VGA
Image information is
96
displayed during
playback.
S AF
• When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital
zoom does not function (page 42) and [AF
Mode] is set to [Single] (page 42). When you
select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (metering),
the image is displayed for about two seconds.
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Number of still images and recording time of movies
The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that
can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camera. The values may vary
depending on the shooting conditions.
The number of images that can be recorded using this internal memory is equivalent to that of
a 32 MB “Memory Stick”.
The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and
[Standard] on the lower line.) (Images)
Capacity
Size
4M 16 32 65 119 242 494 1012
3:2 16 32 65 119 242 494 1012
3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266
1M 50 101 202 357 726 1482 3038
VGA(E-Mail) 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154
• The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal].
• The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst].
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.
• You can resize the images later ([Resize], (page 37)).
32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
30 60 121 216 440 898 1841
30 60 121 216 440 898 1841
37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250
93 187 376 649 1320 2694 5524
491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385
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The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second)
Capacity
Size
640(Fine) – – – 0:02:57 0:06:02 0:12:20 0:25:18
640(Standard) 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27 1:31:09
160 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22 24:18:25
• 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 12.
• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ
from the actual image size.
32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
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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.
• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.
When a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) is
inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory
B
Internal
memory
B
On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick”
Prepare a “Memory Stick” with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure
explained in [Copy] (page 48).
Stick”.
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick” are played
back.
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images on the “Memory Stick”.
When there is no “Memory Stick” inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images in the internal memory.
To copy (back up) data on a hard disc of your computer
Perform the procedure on pages 53 to 57 without a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera.
• You cannot move image data on a “Memory Stick” to the internal memory.
• By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal
memory to a computer, but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
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Battery life and number of images that can be 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 new batteries 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” as necessary.
Note that the actual numbers may be less
than those indicated depending on the
conditions of use.
• The number of images that can be recorded/
viewed and the battery life are decreased under
the following conditions:
– The surrounding temperature is low
– The flash is used
– The camera has been turned on and off many
times
– The zoom is used frequently
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]
– The battery power is low
When shooting still images
Battery
Alkaline
(supplied)
NH-AA-DA
(Ni-MH )
(not
supplied)
LCD
screen
No. of
images
(Approx.)
On 110 55
Off 140 70
On 480 240
Off 580 290
Battery
life (min.)
(Approx.)
• Number of shooting image does not change
depending on the image size.
When viewing still images
Battery No. of images
Alkaline
(supplied)
NH-AA-DA
(Ni-MH ) (not
supplied)
• Viewing single images in order at about three
second intervals
Approx.
10600
Approx.
13200
Battery life
(min.)
Approx.
530
Approx.
660
When shooting movies
Battery LCD screen On
Alkaline
(supplied)
NH-AA-DA
(Ni-MH )
(not
supplied)
• Shooting movies continuously with an image
size of [160]
Approx.
130 min.
Approx.
240 min.
LCD screen
Off
Approx.
180 min.
Approx.
290 min.
Enjoying the camera
• Shooting in the following situations:
– (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]
– [AF Mode] is set to [Single]
– Shooting once every 30 seconds
– The zoom is switched alternately between the
W and T ends
– The flash strobes once every two times
– The power turns on and off once every ten
times
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA
standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
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Using the mode switch
Set the mode switch to the desired function.
Mode switch
Control button
Still image shooting modes
:
Auto: Auto adjustment mode
Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in
“Read This First”
Program (P): Program auto shooting mode
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter
speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the
menu.
(For details on the functions available t page 27)
: Scene Selection mode
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t step 5 in
“Read This First”
: Shooting movies
t step 5 in “Read This First”
: Playback/Edit
t step 6 in “Read This First”
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Scene Selection
For details t 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.
( : you can select the desired setting)
Flash AF range finder White Balance
/
/
/
Center AF — —
SL
Auto —
Burst/Multi
Burst
——
Flash Level
Enjoying the camera
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Using the menu
Using menu items
v/V/b/B button
z button
Control button
Mode switch
MENU button
1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch.
Items available vary depending on the mode switch position and the (Camera) position in the
menu.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select the desired menu item with b/B
on the control button.
• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B
until it appears on the screen.
•Press z after selecting an item when the mode
switch is set to .
400
200
100
80
Auto
ISO
WB
4 Select the setting with v/V.
The setting you select is zoomed and is set.
ISO
5 Press MENU to turn off the menu.
• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu
items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.
• You cannot select items that are grayed out.
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For details on the operation t page 26
Menu items
The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available
items are displayed on the screen.
( : available)
Mode switch position:
Auto Program
Menu for shooting (page 28)
(EV) — —
9 (Focus) — —
WB (White Bal) — —
ISO — — —
(P.Quality) — — —
Mode (REC Mode) — —
M
(Interval) —
(Flash Level) —
PFX (P.Effect) — —
(Saturation) — — — —
(Contrast) — — — —
(Sharpness) — — — —
(Setup)
Menu for viewing (page 34)
(Folder) — — — —
- (Protect) — — — —
DPOF — — — —
(Print) — — — —
(Slide) — — — —
(Resize) — — — —
(Rotate) — — — —
(Divide) — — — —
(Setup) — — — —
Tri mm in g ** ————
* The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 25).
** Available only during enlarged playback.
Scene
Selection
*
*
——
——
Using the menu
—
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Shooting menu
The default settings are marked with .
(Camera)
For details on the operation t page 26
Selects a still image shooting mode
t page 24, step 5 in “Read This First”
(EV)
Manually adjusts the exposure.
Toward – Toward +
M +2.0EV
0EV
m –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.
Toward +: Brightens an image.
The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
Toward –: Darkens an image.
9 (Focus)
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
Center AF
()
Focuses automatically on a subject near the center of the
frame.
• Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the
desired image composition.
FINE
VGA
P
98
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AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
S AF
indicator
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