SONY DSC-S60, DSC-S80, DSC-S90 Service Manual L1 V1.1

DSC-S60/S80/S90/ST80

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2005.07

Revision History

Photo: DSC-S90/Silver

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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

DSC-S60/S90

US Model

Canadian Model

Chinese Model

Tourist Model

DSC-S60/S80/S90/

ST80

AEP Model

UK Model

Hong Kong Model

E Model

DSC-S60/S80/S90

Australian Model

Korea Model

DSC-S90

Argentine Model

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

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

Method for Copying the Data in Internal Memory

The data can be copied by the operations on the Setup screen.

Copy

Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick”.

Cancel

1 Insert a “Memory Stick” having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears.

3 Select [OK] with v, th en press z.

Copying starts.

Copying

102_COPY

•Use batteries with enough capacity or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.

•You cannot copy individual images.

•The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in Internal Memory Tool.

•You cannot select a folder copied on a “Memory Stick”.

•The setting of (Print order) marks is not copied even when you copy data.

See the following procedure. Cancels the copying.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

DSC-S60/S80/S90/ST80

Sony EMCS Co.

2005G0500-1

Published by DI Technical Support Department9-876-869-41

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

[System]

Image device 6.85 mm (1/2.7 type) color

Total pixel number of camera

Effective pixel number of camera

Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual

White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

File format (DCF compliant)

Recording media Internal memory 32 MB

Flash Recommended distance (ISO

[Input and Output connectors]

Multi connector USB communication

[LCD screen]

LCD panel DSC-S90:

Total number of dots

CCD, Primary color filter

Approx. 4 231 000 pixels

Approx. 4 065 000 pixels

3× zoom lens f = 6.0 - 18.0 mm (39 - 117 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2

exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes)

Fluorescent, Incandescent

Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)

“Memory Stick”

set to Auto): 0.2 m to 4.5 m (7 7/8 inches to 178 1/2 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 98 1/2 inches) (T)

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive DSC-S80/ST80/S60:

5.1 cm (2.0 type) TFT drive

115 200 (480×240) dots

[Power, general]

Power HR15/51:HR6 (Size AA)

Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Dimensions 96.6×64.4×40.1 mm

Mass DSC-S90:

Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III

PictBridge Compatible

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) (supplied with DSC-S90/ S80), 2.4 V R6 (size AA) Alkaline batteries (2) (supplied with DSC-S60), 3 V Battery pack NP-NH25 (1) (supplied with DSC-ST80) ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2) (not supplied), 3 V AC-LS5K AC Ada ptor (not supplied), 4.2 V

DSC-S90: 1.1 W DSC-S80/ST80/S60: 1.0 W

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

(3 7/8×2 5/8×1 5/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions)

Approx. 253 g (8 oz) (including two batterries and wrist strap) DSC-S80/ST80/S60: Approx. 249 g (8 oz) (including two batterries and wrist strap)

Compatible

BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger (supplied with DSC-S90/S80)

Power requirements

Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Dimensions Approx. 71×30×91 mm

Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz)

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 W

AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

(2 7/8×1 3/16×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)

Cyber-shot Station CSS-SA (supplied with DSC-ST80)

[Input/Output connectors]

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)

Minijack Video

:1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced,

sync negative

: 327 mV (47 kΩ loaded)

Audio

USB jack: B DC IN jack Multi connector

[General]

Dimensions (Approx.):

Mass (Approx.): 120 g (4.3 oz) Operating temperature:

Storage temperature:

Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ When the DSC-S90/S80/ST80/S60 is connected.

120 × 36 × 89 mm (4 3/4 × 1 7/16 × 3 5/8 inches) (w/h/d)

0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F)

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

AC Adaptor AC-LS5 (supplied with DSC-ST80)

Input rating:

100 V to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz

Output rating:

4.2 V DC See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications.

Dimensions (Approx.):

48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 inches) (w/h/d, excluding projecting parts)

Mass (Approx.):

130 g (5 oz) excluding AC Power cord

Operating temperature:

0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F)

Storage temperature:

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-NH25 (supplied with DSC-ST80)

Normal voltage:

1.2 V × 2

Capacity:

typ. 2,500 mAh

Operating temperature:

0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Table for differences of function

Model DSC-S60 DSC-S80 DSC-S90 DSC-ST80

US, CND, AEP, UK,

Destination E, AUS, HK,

CH, KR, JE CH, KR, AR, JE

AEP, UK, E,

AUS, HK, KR

LCD panel size 2.0 type 2.0 type 2.5 type 2.0 type

US, CND, AEP, UK,

E, AUS, HK, AEP, UK, E, HK

•Abbreviation AR : Ar gentine model AUS: Australian model CH : Chinese model CND: Canadian model HK : Hong Kong model JE : Tourist model KR : Korea model

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 .

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.

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

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES 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.

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

[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. (However, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility when you cannot recover from the camera malfunction.)

• E: ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Display Code

C:32:ss

C:13:ss

E:61:ss

E:91:ss

E:92:ss

Countermeasure

Turn the power off and on again. Format the “Memory Stick” or internal

memory. Insert a new “Memory Stick”.

Turn the power off and on again. Trouble with internal memory.

Checking of lens drive circuit. Checking of flash unit or replacement

of flash unit. Insert batteries correctly. Batteries are not inserted correctly.

Trouble with hardware. “Memory Stick” or internal memory is

unformatted. “Memory Stick” is broken.

When failed in the focus and zoom initialization.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

Cause

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR FORMAT ERROR

MEMORY STICK ERROR

INTERNAL MEMORY ERROR

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1. MAIN PARTS

Note:

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• 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.

•Abbreviation AR : Argentine model AUS: Australian model CH : Chinese model

CND: Canadian model HK : Hong Kong model JE : Tourist model

KR : Korean model

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

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

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

DSC-S60/S80/S90/ST80

Lens ring (620) 2-595-847-01 (S60/S80/ST80) Lens ring (630) 2-591-956-01 (S90)

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Checking supplied accessories.

Ver 1.1 2005.07

DSC-S60 only

R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) (not supplied)

DSC-ST80 only

Power cord (1)

0 1-783-374-11 (UK, HK) 0 1-823-946-12 (AEP, E)

USB, AV cable for multi-use terminal (1) 1-830-345-11

AC Adaptor AC-LS5 (1) 0 1-479-284-12

DSC-S80/S90 only

Power cord (1)

0 1-776-985-11 (KR) 0 1-782-476-13 (CH) 0 1-783-374-11 (UK, HK) 0 1-783-952-11 (AR) 0 1-790-107-42 (US, CND) 0 1-790-732-71 (JE) 0 1-823-946-12 (AEP, E) 0 1-827-945-11 (AUS)

Battery charger (BC-CS2A/CS2B) (1)

0 1-479-378-21 (AEP, UK, E, AR, HK, AUS) 0 1-479-378-31 (KR, CH) 0 1-479-378-11 (US, CND, JE)

HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) (not supplied)

Conversion 2P adaptor (1) 0 1-569-008-21 (E)

USB cable (1) 1-827-754-11

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-NH25) (1) (not supplied)

A/V connecting cable (1) 0 1-824-519-11

Multiple (cradle) connector (1) 1-819-202-11

Other accessories

2-590-046-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CSS-SA)

2-590-046-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CSS-SA)

2-590-046-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CSS-SA)

(ENGLISH, FRENCH) (AEP, UK, E, HK)

(GERMAN, ITALIAN, DUTCH, SPANISH,

PORTUGUESE, SWEDISH, DANISH,

FINNISH, RUSSIAN) (AEP, E)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED

CHINESE, KOREAN, ARABIC) (E, HK)

Conversion 2P adaptor (1) 0 1-569-008-21 (E)

USB, AV cable for multi-use terminal (1) 1-830-345-11

Conversion 2P adaptor (1) 0 1-573-856-12 (JE)

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

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

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

Wrist strap (1) 2-050-981-01

CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) 2-583-852-11 (US) 2-583-853-01 (EXCEPT US)

Other accessories

2-590-636-11 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (ENGLISH) (US, CND, AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS, JE) 2-590-636-21 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (FRENCH, ITALIAN) (CND, AEP) 2-590-636-31 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP, E, AR, JE) 2-590-636-41 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (GERMAN, DUTCH) (AEP) 2-590-636-51 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (E, HK, CH, JE)

2-590-636-61 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (AEP) 2-590-636-71 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (ARABIC, PERSIAN) (E) 2-590-636-81 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (KOREAN) (KR, JE) 2-590-636-91 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (POLISH, CZECH) (AEP) 2-590-637-11 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (HUNGARIAN, SLOVAK) (AEP)

2-590-639-11 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (ENGLISH) (US, CND, AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS, JE) 2-590-639-21 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (FRENCH, ITALIAN) (CND, AEP) 2-590-639-31 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP, E, AR, JE) 2-590-639-41 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (GERMAN, DUTCH) (AEP) 2-590-639-51 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (E, HK, CH, JE)

2-590-639-61 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (AEP) 2-590-639-71 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (ARABIC, PERSIAN) (E) 2-590-639-81 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (KOREAN) (KR, JE) 2-590-639-91 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (POLISH, CZECH) (AEP) 2-590-640-11 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (HUNGARIAN, SLOVAK) (AEP)

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2-590-639-11(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-S60/S80/ST80/S90

Serial No. ___________________________

DSC-S60/ S80/ST80/ S90

Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Additional information on this product and answers

to frequently asked questions can be found at our

Customer Support Website.

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

Printed in Japan

“Read This First” (separate volume)

Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.

Others

Index

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-S60 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S90 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

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 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 the U.S.A. and Canada (DSC-S90 only)

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.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom (DSC-S90/S80/ ST80 only)

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has 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 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).

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.

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.

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 91.

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (supplied with DSC-S80/S90 only)

• Charge both of the supplied Ni-MH batteries before using the camera for the first time. ( step 1 in“Read This First”)

• The batteries can be charged even if they are not completely discharged. Also, even if batteries are not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the batteries as is.

• If you do not intend to use the batteries for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove them from your camera, then store them in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the batteries’ functions (page 93).

• For details on the usable batteries, see page 93.

Note on the battery pack NP-NH25 (supplied with DSC-ST80 only)

Refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.

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.

Back up recommendation

• To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.

Back up of the internal memory

• If you turn off the power by opening the battery/ “Memory Stick” cover, etc. during the access lamp is lit, the data in the internal memory may be corrupted. Be sure to back up the data to avoid the potential risk of data loss. See pages 23, 58 on how to back up the data.

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 95) 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. 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 95).

• 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.

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.

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.

On illustrations

Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSCS60 unless noted otherwise.

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.

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/

Manual shooting) t page 26

• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 29

• Change the default settings t page 45

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in

various ways t page 56

• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 69

This manual

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

Number of still images and recording time of movies..............................22

When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal

memory) ..................................................................................................23

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............24

Using the mode dial.................................................................................26

Using the menu

Using menu items ..............................................................................29

Menu items ..........................................................................................30

Shooting menu ........................................................................................31

(EV)

9 (Focus)

(Metering Mode)

WB (White Bal) ISO

(P.Quality)

Mode (REC Mode)

(Interval) (Flash Level)

PFX (P.Effect)

(Saturation) (Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 38

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize) (Rotate)

(Divide)

(Setup)

Trimming

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items.............................................................................. 45

Camera 1........................................................................................... 46

AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review

Camera 2........................................................................................... 49

Enlarged Icon

Internal Memory Tool ........................................................................50

Format

Memory Stick Tool ............................................................................. 51

Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy

Setup 1...............................................................................................53

LCD Backlight Beep

Language

Initialize

Setup 2...............................................................................................54

File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set

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

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen..............................................................75

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................77

Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................88

Others

On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................91

On the battery charger and the batteries ................................................93

Precautions .............................................................................................95

Specifications ..........................................................................................96

Index

......................................................................................................98

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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 dial (page 26), the menus (page 29), 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

S AF

F3.530

t [Focus] (page 32)

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.

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

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

light

through

Recording sensitivity

the functions below.

Correct exposure

[Manual exposure]:

Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 27

[EV]:

Underexposure

= too little light Darker image

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has

been determined by the camera.

page 31

[Metering Mode]:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 33

Characteristics of “shutter speed” Characteristics of “aperture”

(F value)

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Faster

Moving objects appear stopped.

Slower

Moving objects appear to flow.

Open

In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward.

In-focus range widens, both backward and forward.

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. However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker.

Color

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

On the effects of lighting

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Characteristics of light

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 34).

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

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

2,304 pixels×1,728 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

Few (Rough image quality but small file size)

Example: An attached imag e 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 34)

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.

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

K Multi connector (59, 75) L Tripod receptacle

• 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.

M Battery/“Memory Stick” cover (t step

1 and 3 in “Read This First”)

N OPEN button (

t step 1 and 3 in “Read

This First”)

O AC Adaptor cord cover

To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied)

qs qd qf qg

A Shutter button (

t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

B Mode dial (26) C POWER lamp (

t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

D POWER button (

t step 2 in “Read

This First”)

E Lens F Microphone G Finder window H Flash ( I Self-timer lamp (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

t step 5 in “Read

This First”)/AF illuminator (48)

J Lens ring

Removing

Attaching

Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover.

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DSC-S90

1 2

3 4

DSC-S80/ST80/S60

1 2

3 4

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 Speaker D Finder (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

E LCD screen (17) F Hook for wrist strap (

t “Read This

First ”)

6 7 8 9

q; qa qs

6 7 8 9

q; qa qs

G 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”)

H (Display/LCD on/off) button (21) I MENU button (29) J 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”)

Mode dial “M”: Shutter speed/aperture value (27)

K Access lamp (

t step 4 in “Read This

First”

L (Image Size/Delete) button

t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)

(

Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

101

VGA

1/30”

C:32:00

Return

S AF

+2.0

F3.5125

When shooting movies

STD

101

640

[

STBY

00:00:00

00:28:25

C:32:00

]

+2.0

Display Indication

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

z AE/AF lock (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Recording mode (26, 35)

White balance (34)

STBY REC

Standby/Recording a movie

t step 5 in “Read This

( First”)

Mode dial (Scene Selection) (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Mode dial (26)

Flash mode (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Red-eye reduction (47)

Sharpness (37)

5 Saturation (37)

6 Contrast (37)

AF illuminator (48)

Metering mode (33)

Picture effect (36)

Display Indication

Manual exposure setup mode (27)

t step 5 in “Read

Macro ( This First”)

S AF M A F

AF mode (46)

AF range finder frame indicator (32)

1.0m Focus preset distance (32)

z Return

Manual exposure (27)

z Set

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Display Indication

1M VGA

FINE

6 40

3:2

STD

6 40

Image size (t step 4 in

“Read This First”)

160

FINE STD Image quality (34)

101

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 [00:28:05]

Recording time [maximum recordable time] (22)

1/30" Multi Burst interval (36)

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 (24,

88)

+ Spot metering cross hair

(33)

AF range finder frame (32)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (22)

Self-timer ( “Read This First”)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (88)

Date/Time (47)

t step 5 in

Display Indication

Histogram (21, 31)

ISO number (34)

NR slow shutter

125 Shutter speed (27)

F3.5 Aperture value (27)

+2.0EV EV level value (31)

DPOF

Menu/Guide menu (29) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page)

(27)

When playing back still images

1.3

VGA

101

C:32:00

+2.0EV

VOLUMEBACK/NEXT

101

12/12

When playing back movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

3:2

F3.5500

FINE

6 40

1M VGA

STD

6 40

Image size (

“Read This First”)

160

Recording mode (26, 35)

N Playback (

t step 4 in

t step 6 in

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“Read This First”)

t step 6 in

Vo l u me ( “Read This First”)

- Protect (39)

Print order (DPOF) mark (73)

Change folder (38)

• 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 (35)

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (38)

Playback bar (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (71)

101

Recording folder (51)

• This does not appear when using the internal memory.

101

Playback folder (38)

• This does not appear when using the internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity (22)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (22)

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 (

t step 6 in

“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

White balance (34)

500 Shutter speed (27)

F3.5 Aperture value (27)

Playback image (

t step 6

in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

Histogram (21, 31)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

2005 1 1

Recording date/time of the playback image (47)

DPOF

BACK/

Menu/Guide menu (29)

Select images

VOLUME

Adjust volume

Changing the screen display

Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows.

Histogram on

VGA

S AF

Histogram display (page 31)

Indicators off

S AF

LCD screen off

Indicators on

VGA

S AF

• A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when:

– The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or high.

• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.

• When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 46) and [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 46). When you select (flash mode)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed for about two seconds.

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• When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.

• The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations

– The menu is displayed. – Recording movies. During playback in the following situations – The menu is displayed. – In index mode. – You are using playback zoom. – You are rotating still images. – Playback of movies.

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 41)).

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

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

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 13.

• 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

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

Internal

memory

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 52).

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.

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To copy (back up) data on a hard disc of your computer

Perform the procedure on pages 58 to 62 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 cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80), 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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