Sony DSC-S75 User Manual

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3-068-188-11(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operati ng t h e unit, please read thi s ma nual thoroughly, and retain it for futur e reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in th e space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon you r Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-S75/S85 Serial No. ______ __________________

DSC-S75/S85

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W ARNING

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” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of elec tr ic shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the lite rature accompanyin g the appliance.

Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

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

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 de s ig n ed to provide reasonable protection agains t ha rmf ul 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 cau se harmful interf erence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that in terfere nce wi ll n ot occu r 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 experience d

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied in terface cable must be u se d 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 the Customers in the U.S.A.

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leak ing li thium ion battery.

Notice for the Customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with B51363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety a nd convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with

or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cov er, be sure to attach t he fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For the Customers in Germany

Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EE C,

92/31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances:

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Residential area

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Business district

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Light-i ndustry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Clas s B. )

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BA TTERY .

LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center.

Note:

In some areas the di sposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Servi ce Center near est yo u call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

Attention for the Cu stomers in

Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters.

The electromagnetic f i elds at the specific frequencies may influe nc e th e picture and sound of this camera.

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“Memory Stick”

N50

For the Customers in the 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 THAT MA Y CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Be sure to read the following before using your camera

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recordin g to ma ke sur e that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recordin g cannot be compensated for if recording or pla yba c k is not possible due to a malfuncti on of your camera or recording medium, etc.

Notes on image data compatibility

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This camera conforms with the Design Rules for Camera File Sy stems universal standard es tablished by the JE ITA (Japan Electric and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that does no t conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

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Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and pla yba c k of images recorded or edited wit h othe r

equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Tele vision 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 and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or ima ge data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

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

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes.

LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and lens

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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 (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.

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Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be car eful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 83 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Back up recommendation

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

Handling of the movable lens

This camera uses a movable lens. Be careful no t to strike or app ly ex cessive force to the lens portion.

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When the camera is used for long periods

Note that the camera body may become hot.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to dis co ntinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is eq uipped with a Ca rl Zei ss lens which is capable of reproducing fine images. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses.

MTF is the abbreviation of Modulation

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Transfer Function/Factor, a numeric value indicating the amount of light from a specific part of the subject gathered at the corresponding posi tion in the image.

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Introduction

Checks the image after recording images

Recording still images: page 19 Playing back still images: page 28 Deleting images (DELETE): page 71

Captures images with your computer

You can copy images ont o your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application software.

Viewing images using a personal com put er: page 31 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 55

Records a moving picture (MPEG Movie or Clip Motion) according to your purpose

The digital still camera can record a moving picture with audio (MPEG MOVIE): page 26

Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings according to your situation

Creating Clip Motion Files: page 59 Adding audio files to stil l images (VOICE): page 56 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 57 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 58

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Table of contents

Getting started

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

Preparing the power supply ................10

Setting the date and time .....................15

Inserting the “Memory Stick” .............17

Basic operations

Recording

Recording still images ........ ................19

Recording moving images ..................26

Playback

Playing back still images ....................28

Playing back moving images .............. 29

Viewing images using a personal

computer ...................................... 31

Image file storage destinations and image

files ...............................................38

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

How to use the mode dial .............. ..... 40

How to use the control button .............41

How to use the jog dial .......................42

Setting th e image size

(IMAGE SIZE) ............................ 48

Various recording

Recording with the ex posure fixed

(AE LOCK) .................................. 50

Recording with the m anual

adjustments ..................................51

Records images according to

shooting conditions

(SCENE SELECTION) ...............52

Recording two or three images

continuously ................................. 53

Recording th ree image s with the exposure

shifted (DSC-S85 only)

(EXP BRKTG) .............................54

Recording still images for e-mail

(E-MAIL) ..................................... 55

Adding audio files to still images

(VOICE) ....................................... 56

Recording text documents (TEXT) ..... 57

Recording still images as uncompresse d

files (TIFF) ...................................58

Creating Clip Motion Files ................. 59

Setting the distance to the subj ect .. ... .. 60

Recording images in macro ................ 61

Adjusting the exposure

(EXPOSURE) .............................. 61

Adjusting the whit e ba la nce

(WHITE BALANCE) ..................62

Enjoying picture effects

(P. EFFECT) ................................63

Recordin g the date and tim e on the still

image (DATE/TIME) ..................64

Using the spot light-metering

function ........................................ 65

Various playback

Playing back three or nine images

at once ..................... .....................66

Enlarging a part of the still image

(Zoom and trimming) ...................67

Playing back the still images in order

(SLIDE) ....................................... 68

Rotating a still image (ROTATE) .......69

Viewing images on a TV screen .........70

Editing

Deleting images (DELETE) ................71

Preventing ac c idental erasure

(PROTECT) ................................. 72

Changing the recorded still image size

(RESIZE) ..................................... 74

Copying images (COPY) ....................75

Selecting still images to print

(PRINT) ....................................... 76

Dividing a moving ima g e fi le

(DIVIDE) ..................................... 78

Changing the setup settings

(SETUP) ....................................... 80

Additional information

Precautions .......................................... 83

On “Memory Sticks” .......................... 84

About “InfoLITHIU M” battery

pack .............................................. 85

Using your camera abroad ..................86

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

Warning and notice messages .............94

Self-diagnosis display .........................96

Specifications ...................................... 97

Display window indicators .................98

LCD screen indicators ........................99

Index ................................................. 102

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Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for de ta i ls of operation.

A Shutter button (19, 27) B Self-timer (23, 27)/

AF illuminator (25)

C Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording with the flash.

D Finder window E Lens

When cleaning the lens, first return the lens to the fully retracted position and turn off the power, then gently wipe the lens.

F Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

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 havin g l o nger screws, and may damage the camera.

G Built-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

H Accessory shoe I Hook for lens cap/strap J Flash (24) K Speaker L ACC (Accessory) jack M USB jack (33, 35) N A/V OUT jack (70)

Audio output is monaural.

O Lens cap (supplied)

Be sure to remove the lens cap before recording.

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Getting started

A Finder adjustment dial (21) B Finder

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock la m p (g r e e n )

Flash charge lamp (orange)

(24)

C Control button (18, 41) D MENU button (41)

E (Exposure) butt on (61 ) F FOCUS button (60) G AE LOCK button (50)

H (spot meter) button (65) I DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (23) J LCD screen K Display window L Mode dial (18, 40)

: To record still images,

VOICE mode audio data

: To playback or edit

images

: To record movi ng image s

or Clip Motion images

SET UP:To set the setup items

SCN: To record in the SCENE

SELECTION mode

M: To record w i th the

manual adjust m ent

A: To record in the aperture

priority mode

S: To record in the shutter

speed priority mode

M POWER switch (15) N POWER ON/OFF (C HG) lamp

(15)

O Hook for strap P Jog dial (42) Q Zoom button (for recording) (22)/

INDEX/z oom butt on

(for playback) (67)

R DC IN jack (11, 14) S RESET button (87) T Access lamp (17) U Battery ejesct lever (10) V Battery/“Memory Stick” cover

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Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). You cannot use any other battery pa ck. See page 85 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Install the battery pack.

Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated.

Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the battery eject lever downward, and remove the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.

* What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). “Inf oLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the

mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Charging the battery pack

You cannot charge the bat te ry pack while your camera is turned on. Be s ure to turn off your camera .

DC IN jack cover

To the wall outlet (mains)

Battery pack (M series)

Power cord

(mains lead)

AC-L10A/B/C AC power adaptor (supplied)

Inser t the batter y pack into your c amera.

Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to

the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

The battery indicator flashes when charging begins. When the flashing stops and the FULL indi cator appears in the di splay window, charging is completed.

Getting started

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera.

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accurat e depending on the condi t io ns of use and the operating environment. Charging at 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) circumstances is recommended .

Using your camera abroad

For details, see page 86.

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NP-FM50 battery pack

When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short. When using the ca mera in an e x tremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or ot her place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (min.)

NP-FM50 (supplied) Approx. 150

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-L10A/B/C AC power adaptor at a temp erature of 25°C (77°F).

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

Still image recording*

NP-FM50 (supplied)

Battery life (min.) Number of images

LCD screen O N Approx. 150 Approx. 2500

LCD screen OFF Approx. 180 Approx. 30 00

Still image playback**

NP-FM50 (supplied)

Battery life (min.) Number of images

LCD screen O N Approx. 270 Approx. 5000

Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged bat te ry pack at a temperatur e of 25°C (77°F), 640×480 i m age size, standard pi cture quality and in N O RMAL recording mode.

Recording at about 4-seco nd intervals

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Playing back single image s in order at about 3-second intervals

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Moving image recording

NP-FM50 (supplied)

LCD screen OFF (min.) LCD screen ON (min.)

Continuous recor di ng Approx. 210 Approx. 170

Approximate recording time with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) an d 160×112 image size.

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Notes

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The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flas h , rep eatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom.

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The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The n umbers may be smaller depending on conditions.

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The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”

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“----” appears in the display window u nti l the batt ery usable time is calculated.

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During charging, the indicators in the display window may not appear correctly or may flash in the following cases. — When the battery pack is not ins ta ll ed corr ec tl y. — When the AC power adaptor is disconnected. — When the battery pack has mal functioned.

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When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery remaining time to appear.

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If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correc t ba ttery remaining time appea r s.

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Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction.

Getting started

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Using the AC power adaptor

To the wall outlet (mains)

DC IN jack cover

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (supplied)

Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to

the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. Connect the power cord (mains lea d) to th e AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).

When using the AC power adaptor

Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

Power cord

(mains lead)

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Setting the date and time

2001

/:/

12 00

Y / M / D D / M / Y

CANCEL

M / D / Y

CLOCK SET

2001

/:/

12 00

Y / M / D D / M / Y

CANCEL

M / D / Y

CLOCK SET

When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET scre en appears whenever you turn on you r ca mera.

Control button

Select the item with

, then set with

vVbB

the center z.

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN, , or .

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of

the arrow to turn o n the power.

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights up. The CLOCK SET scr een appears on the LCD screen. To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP (page 81) and perform the procedure from step 3.

Getting started

Select the desired date display format with

on the control button, then press the

v/V

center z.

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/ mon t h/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).

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Select the year, month, day, ho ur or m inute

2001

/:/

12 00

Y / M / D D / M / Y

CANCEL

M / D / Y

CLOCK SET

2001

/:/

12 00

Y / M / D D / M / Y

CANCEL

M / D / Y

CLOCK SET

2001

/:/

10 30

Y / M / D D / M / Y

CANCEL

M / D / Y

CLOCK SET

item you want to set with b/B on the control button.

The item to be set is indicated with v/V.

Set the numeric value with v/V on the

control button, then press the center z to enter it.

After ent e ring the nu mber, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [OK] with B on the control button,

then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

To cancel the date and time setting

Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.

Note

If the rechargeable button battery is ever fully discharged (page 84), the CLOCK SET screen will appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time, by starting from step 3 above.

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Inserting the “Memory Stick”

Access lamp

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks.

Close the battery/“ M emory Stick” cover.

Removing the “Memory Stick”

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once ligh tly.

Notes

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Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY STICK ERROR” will be displayed.

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Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.

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You cannot record or edit images on a “Memory Stick” if the erasure prevention switch is set to the LOCK position.

Connector

Getting started

Erasure prevention switch

Label space

The position and shape of the erasu re prevention swit ch may differ dependin g on the type s of “Memory Stick” used.

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Basic operations

Recording

Basic operations

How to use the mode dial

The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.

: To record still images, VOICE mode audio data : To play back or edit images : To record moving images or Clip Motion images

SET UP: To set the setup items (The SET UP position

changes the settings of infrequently-used items.)

SCN: To record in the SCENE SELECTION mode (Set in

advance the SCENE SELECTION in SET UP screen)

M: To record with the shutter speed and aperture set

manually A: To record in the aperture priority mode S: To record in the shutter speed priority mode

How to use the control button

When the menu is not di splayed, the control button is used to perform the fol lowing operations.

(v): Recording with flash

(V): Recording with self-timer

(b): Checking the last recorded image

(B): Recording close subjects

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Recording still images

Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Before recording still images, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”

POWER switch

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M or SCN.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. While the AE/AF lock indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adjus ts th e e x po su re and focus of the captur ed image. When the ca mera finishes the autom at i c adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, th en lights up and the camera is ready for recording.* If you release the shutter button, the recording will be can celed.

Recording

AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up

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Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter sounds . “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” When “RECOR D I N G ” disappears, you can record the next image.

RECORDING

If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to

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focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subje c t ma y be extrem ely cl ose . Release the shutter button, then focu s again.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To use the camera a gain, slid e the PO WE R switc h in th e dire ctio n of the arro w to t urn on the camera again. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off also will not operate when playing back moving images or playing back a SLIDE SHOW (page 68), or when a connector is plugged into the USB jack, the DC IN jack or the A/V OUT jack.

The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB or 16 MB)

See pages 49 and 55 to 60.

Notes

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Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating.

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When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE/AF lock, but this does not affect the recorded image.

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When you press the shutter button fully down at once in step 2, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while the flash charge lamp (page 21) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is charging the flash.)

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Recording images with the finder

You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD screen and recording using the finder. Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the finder, then record the image.

Finder adjustment dial

DSPL/LCD ON/OFF

Indicators in the finder

Recording lamp (red)

AE/AF lock lamp (green)

Flash charge lamp (orange)

Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)

You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen (page 41) and pressing b (7) on the control button. To return to the normal recording mode: press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To delete the image: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [DELETE] with B on the control button, then press the center z. 3. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press the center z.

Recording

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The indicators on the LCD screen

Each time you pre ss D SPL/LCD ON/OFF, t he status of the LCD screen changes as follows:

The LCD backlight is turned on. (All the available indicators are turned on.)

The LCD backlight is turned on. (Warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are turned on.)

The LCD backlight is turned off.

DSPL/LCD ON/OFF

See page 99 for a detailed descripti on of the indicated items .

Notes

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Because of the difference of the portion of the finder and the lens, use the LCD screen when you record a subject closer than 1 m (3 1/4 feet).

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You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] or [CONVERSION LENS] are set to [ON] in the SET UP settings.

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You cannot turn off the LCD backlight in SET UP and when displaying the menu.

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You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and som e of th e ind ic at or s use d in a dvanced operations.

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The indicators on the LCD screen are not reco rd ed .

Recording

Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the sh ut te r button.

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Clear the menu ( page 41), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes an d t he be ep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer recording, pre ss the control button V ( ) again.

Recording images with the flash

The factory setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when t he surroundings is dark. To change the flash mode, clear t he menu (page 41), then press th e

control button v (

) repeatedly so that the flash mode

indicator appe ars on the LCD screen.

Control b utton v ()

Each time you press the control button v ( ), the indicat or changes as follows.

(No indicator) t t t (No indicator)

Forced flash: The fl ash strobes regardless of the surround in g brightness.

No flash: The flash does not st r obe.

You can change the brightness of the flash with [ ±] (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings (page 45).

To reduce the red-eye phenomenon

Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the setup settings, the flash strobes before recording to red uce the red-eye phenomenon (page 80) . When [ON] is selected, appears on the LCD sc reen.

Notes

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When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings, the recommended shooti ng distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 3.0 m ( 11 7 /8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches). When it is not set to [AUTO], the flash may be ineffective even if the flash level is changed.

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Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the ligh t from the flas h or cause the len s shadow to appear.

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You cannot use an external flash (not supplied) and the built-in flash at the same time.

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Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

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Red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you set the shutter to a slow speed in the shutter speed priority mode.

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The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use for c ed flash in a bright loc at ion .

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While charging the flash, the flash charge lamp flashes. After the charging is complete, the lamp goes ou t.

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•

The flash does not function when record ing moving images (excluding Clip Motion) or recording in BURST mode or in EXP BRKTG (DSC-S85 only) mode.

Recording images with the AF illuminator

The AF illuminator is fil l li ght to f ocus on a subjec t easi ly. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 80) to [ON] in the setup settings, appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It keeps emitting light until the focus is locked.

AF illuminator

Notes

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If AF illuminator light does not reac h the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (Approximate 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) distance is recommende d.)

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In TWILIGHT mode of the SCENE SELECTION function (page 52), the AF illuminator will emit only when the flash mode is set to (Forced fla sh).

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The AF illuminator will not emit when the LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE SELECTION function (page 52) is selected or [CONVERSION LENS] (page 81) is set to [ON] in the setup settings.

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Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator light reache s to the subject even if its light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject.

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The AF illuminator does not operate when adjusting focus manually.

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The AF illuminator is a very bright light. Although it is safe to use, avoid shining it directly into someone’s eyes at a close distance.

Recording

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Recording moving images

CAMERA SCENE SELECTION:

MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR:

TWILIGHT MPEG MOVIE OFF OFF ±0.7EV OFF ON

PAGE SELECT

MPEG MOVIE CLIP MOTION

CAMERA SCENE SELECTION:

MOMOVING IMAVING IMAGE:GE:

DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR:

CAMERA SCENE SELECTION:

MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR:

TWILIGHT MPEG MOVIE OFF OFF ±0.7EV OFF ON

PAGE SELECT

Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format (page 39). To record mov i ng i mages, slide the POWER switch in the directio n of the arrow to turn on the power an d insert a “Memory Stick.”

POWER switch

DSPL/LCD ON/OFF

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the

control button, then press B.

Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the

control button, then press B.

Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the

control button, then press the center z.

Select the mode dial to .

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Press the shutter button fully down.

“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and recording of the image and sound on the “Memory Stick ” begin s.

Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.

The recording st o ps. When selecting the 320 (HQ) size: The recording stops in approximate 15 seconds (page 48). When selecting the 320×240 or 160×112 sizes: The recording stops when the “Memory Stick” is full. For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)” on page 48.

Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the sh ut te r button. Clear the menu (page 41), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the recording starts about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To stop the self-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) again.

LCD screen indicators during recording

Each time you pre ss D SPL/LCD ON/OFF, t he status of the LCD screen changes as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off. These indicator s a re not recorded. See pa ge 100 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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Playback

FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME

10:30

2001 7 4100-0028

6/8

640

Playing back still images

POWER switch

DSPL/LCD ON/OFF

Set the mode dial to .

The last recorded image (still or moving ) appears on the LCD s cr een.

Select the desired still image with the

control button b/B.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

Notes

•

You might not b e able to corre ctly play back images recorded with this ca mera on other equipment.

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You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be recorded with this camera.

•

A rough image is played back, followed by the normal image.

LCD screen indicators during still image playback

Each time you pr ess DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, th e st atus of the LCD scree n changes as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off. See page 101 for a deta i l ed description of the indicators.

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Playing back moving images

FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUMEPLAY

6/8

0:02

10:30

2001 7 4MOV 00001

VOLUMESTOP REV/CUE

6/8

0:02

10:30

2001 7 4MOV 00001

Playback bar

POWER switch

DSPL/LCD ON/OFF

Set the mode dial to .

The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.

Select the desired moving image with the

control button b/B.

Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

Select the center z to start the playback.

The moving image and sou nd are played back. During playback, B (playback) appea rs on t he LCD screen. To advance or rewind, press the control button b/B during play back.

Playback

To pause playback

Press the center z on the control button to st op the playback.

To advance or rewind the moving image

Press the control button b/B during playback. To return to the normal playback, press the center z on the control button.

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Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)] (page 48)

The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 2 and 3.

Adjusting the volume

Press the control button v/V to adjust the volume.

LCD screen indicators during moving image playback

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Viewing images using a personal computer

You can view data recorded w i th your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to e-mail using application software. This section describes the method for viewing images on a personal computer using the supplied USB cable. There are two ways to make t h e USB connection, which are the normal connection and the PTP connection (page 81). This is set using [USB CONNECT] in the setup settings. Users w ill be informed at th e Sony website when PTP connection is supported. Here describes the way using the [NORMAL] setting.

The factory setting of USB mode is [NORMAL]. The mode can be checked and set as foll ows.

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

Select [SETUP2] with v/V, then press B.

Select [USB CONNECT] with v/V, then press B.

Select the connection mode w ith v/V.

The USB cable is used to connect the camera to a personal computer so that operations can be performed on im age files recorded in a “ M emory Stick” from th e personal computer. In order to use the US B cable, a USB driver must be install ed in the personal computer beforehand. Be sure to also refer to the operation manuals for your personal computer and the application software.

Notes

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Data recorded with yo ur cam era is stored in the following formats. Make sure that ap p li cations that support these file formats are inst alle d on your pe rs ona l computer. — Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format — Moving images /audio: MPEG format — Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format — TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format

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Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file.

•

When you copy the image to the camera from your computer, which was modified with a retouching software and was converted to another file format, the “FILE ERROR” messag e may appear and you may be unable to open the im age.

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Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion file may be played back.

Communications with your computer (for Windows only)

Communications betwe en your came r a and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend or Sleep.

Playback

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Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows

Millennium Edition The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgrade d to the ope r at ing systems described

above. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard.

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1 sta ndard installation However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models.

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iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-insta lle d a nd a slot loa d i ng type CD- ROM drive

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iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed Macintosh computer with Mac OSX (v10.0) The USB connector must be provided as standard. QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pic ture s) .

Notes

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If you connect two or more USB equipment to a si ngle pe r sona l c omputer at the same time, some equipment may not operate dep ending on the type of USB equipment.

•

Operations are not guaranteed when using a hub.

•

Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

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Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is included with the application software in the CDROM which is supplied with your camera.

Be sure to complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the USB cable. If you connect the USB cable first, you will be unable to install the USB driver properly .

See page 93 for corrective measures if the USB cable was connected before installing the driver and the driver software could not be installed correctly.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users

Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to load.

Do not connect the US B cable in this step.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal

computer.

The application software screen appears.

Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE/Me and

Windows 2000”.

USB driver installation starts.

Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

Your personal computer may restart.

Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera with the USB

connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

to the USB connector

Personal computer

Insert a “Memor y Stick” into your camera, connect the AC power

adaptor and turn on your camera.

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set to communicatio n st andby mode. Your person al computer recogniz es the camera, and the Windows Add H ardware Wizard starts.

USB cable

to the USB jack (mini-B)

Push the connector in as far as it will go.

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Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard

recognize the ha rdware.

The Add Hardware Wizard star ts twice because two different U SB dr ivers are to be installed. Be sure to allo w the i nstallation to complete wit hout interru pting it.

Notes

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Do not connect the USB cable before the USB driver insta llation is completed in step 4.

•

In step 7, make sure that a “Memory Stick” is inserted into your camera before installing the USB driver. Otherwise, you will be unab le to install the USB driver.

For Macintosh users

• When using MacOS9.1/MacOSX (v10.0)

It is not necessary to install the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive simply by connecting it to the Macintosh with the USB cable.

• When using MacOS8.5.1/8.6/9.0

Follow the procedures below to install the driver.

Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal

computer. Double-clic k the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open

the window. Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to

the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and dro p).

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Sony USB Driver

•

Sony USB Shim

When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click

“OK.” Restart your personal computer.

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Viewing images

When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or ot her mo v ing ima ge p layb ack app li catio ns mus t be i ns talle d. Whe n viewing moving images on a Ma ci nt osh system, QuickTime3.0 or l at er m ust be installed.

Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows

or Mac OS to load. Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB

connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

Insert a “Memor y S tick” into your came ra , an d connect the AC

power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains). Turn on the power of your camera.

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users

Playback

Open “ My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly

recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (E:)”)

The folders insid e th e “M emory Stick” are displayed. If the drive is not recognized, s ee “Troubleshooting” on page 87.

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Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the

folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” on page 38.

Desired file type Double-click in this order

Still ima g e “Dcim” folder

“100msdcf” folder

Moving image* “Mssony” foldert“Moml0001” foldertImage file* Audio* “Mssony” foldert“Momlv100” foldertAudio file* Clip Motion

“Dcim” folder

“100msdcf” folder

image E-mail image

“Mssony” folder t“Imcif100” folder

TIFF image (uncompressed)

Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is

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recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the ima ge and sound may break off.

For Macintosh users

Follow the procedure 1 – 4 on page 35.

Double click the newl y recognized icon on the desktop.

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the

folder.

Image file

Notes on using your personal computer

“Memory Stick”

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Operation is not guaranteed if you are u sin g a “Memo ry Sti ck ” that was formatted with a personal computer, or if you used a personal computer to fo rma t the “Memory Stick” in your camera through a USB connection.

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Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory Stick” life.

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Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your cam era.

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For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users

The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory Stick” from the camera while it is connected to your personal computer.

Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task tray.

When the message appears confirming the safe removal of the hardware, disconnect the US B cable or eject the “Mem ory Stick”.

Software

•

Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file.

•

When you load an image modified using the su pplied retouch software from your personal computer to the camera or when you dir e c tly modify the image on the camera, the ima ge format will differ so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open the file.

•

Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion file may be played back.

Communications with your personal computer (for Windows only)

Communications between your came r a and your personal computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

Playback

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Image file storage destinations and image files

Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. within the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is “E.”)

Folder containing still image, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data

Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data

Folder containing moving image data

Folder containing VOICE mode audio data

Folder File Meaning

100MSDCF DSC0

CLP0

MBL0

TXT0

ssss

.JPG

.GIF

.THM•Index image file of Clip Motion file

ssss

.GIF

.THM•Index image file of Clip Motion file

.GIF

.THM•Index image file of still image file

ssss

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Still image file recorded normally

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Still image file recorded in – E-MAIL mode (page 55) – TIFF mode (page 58) – VOICE mode (page 56) – Burst mode (page 53)

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Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode (page 59)

recorded in NORMAL mod e

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Clip Mot ion file recorded in MOBILE mode (page 59)

recorded in MOBILE mode

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Still image file reco rded in TEXT mode (page 57)

recorded in TEXT mode

stands for any number

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Folder File Meaning

IMCIF100 DSC0

ssss

.JPG

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Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 55)

DSC0

ssss

.TIF

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Uncompressed image file recorded in

TIFF mode (page 58) MOML0001 MOV0 MOMLV100 DSC0

ssss

.MPG•Moving image file recorde d norma lly

.MPG•Audio file recorded in VOICE mode

(page 56)

The numerical por ti o ns of the following files are the same.

– A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file – An unc ompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corr es pondi ng image file – An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file – An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file – A n im age file rec or ded with C lip Motion and its corresponding ind ex image file

Tips

The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. The format of the saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this camera are as fo llows:

JPEG format

Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format. This format is able to compress files without appreciable dete ri oration. However, if the image is compresse d and saved on repeated occasions, the image will deteriorate. This camera records still images using the JPEG format for normal recording.

GIF format

Using this format, the image wil l not deterio rate e ven if the image is c ompressed and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors to 256 colors. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion (page 59) or TEXT mode (page 57).

Playback

TIFF format

Stores shooting images without c omp re ssion, so the image does not deteriorate. Most of operatin g systems and applic ations correspo nd to this format. This camera records still images using the TIFF format for the TIFF mode (page 58).

MPEG format

This format is very typical for moving images. This camera records audio using the MPEG format for the moving images re cording and the VOICE mode (page 56).

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Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “ A dvanced oper ations.”

How to use the mode dial

The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.

: To record still images, VOICE mode audio

data

: To play back or edit images

: To record moving images or Clip Motion

images

SET UP: To set the setup items (The SET UP

position changes the settings of

infrequently-used items.) SCN: To record in the SCENE SELECTION mode M: To record with the shutter speed and

aperture set manually A: To record in the aperture priority mode S: To record in the shutter speed priority

mode

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How to use the control button

CAMERA SCENE SELECTION:

MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR:

TWILIGHT MPEG MOVIE OFF ON ±0.7EV OFF ON

SELECT

When the menu or setup screen is displayed, the control button is used to select the buttons, images and m enu items displayed on t he LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings. The operation methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations” are described below.

Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu) on the LCD screen

Press MENU to display/ clear the menu on the LCD screen.

ONE PHSH AUTO IN DOOR OUT DOOR

WHITE BAL

ISO

MODE

Before performing advanced operations

Setting up the items in the setup or menu

Set the mode dial to SET UP so that th e

setup screen appears, or press M ENU so that the menu appears.

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When the mode dial is set to SET UP or :

MODE

ISO

AUTO IN DOOR OUT DOOR

ONE PHSH

WHITE BAL

Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set up.

Press the center z on the control button to enter the item.

When the mode dial is set to , S, A, M, SCN, or :

Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the setting of the item. The selected setti ng is turned to yellow, and the setup is complete.

How to use the jog dial

The functions which are used frequently in recording are set up using the jog dial and the following direct buttons. The jog dial is used to change the value in manual adjustments.

Mode dial (S, A, M)

Select Set

FOCUS

Set the mode dial to S, A, or M.

The adjustable value number appears at the right corner on the LCD .

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Turn the jog dial to select the item or value

Yel low

Yel lo w

number you want to adjust.

•

When the indication b at the right corner on the LCD screen is in yellow, you can select the item. In such cases, go to step 3.

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When the value number at the right corner on the LCD screen is in yellow, you can adjust the value. (When you pres s FOCUS, the 9 mark appears on value number position.)

When you adjust only the value, the adjustment is complete.

Press the jog dial.

The value number turn s to yellow. To adjust the value, rep eat step 2.

Viewing the ne x t/previous image using the jo g d ial durin g pl ayback

When the mode dial is set to , you can easily view the next/previous image by turning the jog dia l.

Before performing advanced operations

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Menu settings

Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the m ode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Factory settings are indicated with x.

When the mode dial is set to /SCN/S/A/M

Item Setting Description

WB (WHITE BAL)

ISO 400

(IMAGE SIZE)

(P. QUALITY)

ONE PUSH AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

200 100 AUTO

2272×1704

(DSC-S85 only) 2048×1536

(DSC-S75 only) 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480

FINE Records still images in the fine image quality

STANDARD Records still images in the standard image

Sets the white balance (page 62).

Selects the ISO film s peed. When recordi ng under dark situations or recording a fast-moving subject, use a high-number setting. When you record high-quality images, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to SCN).

Selects the image size when recording still images.

mode.

quality mode.

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Item Setting Description

MODE (REC MODE)

± (FLASH LEVEL)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

(

SHARPNESS

TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in ad di ti on

TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white (page 57). VOICE Records an audio file (with a still image) in

E-MAIL Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in

EXP BRKTG (DSC-S85 only )

BURST3 (DSC-S85 only )

BURST2 (DSC-S75 only )

NORMAL Records an image using the normal recording

HIGH Makes the flash level higher tha n normal. NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal. SOLARIZE

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

)+2+1

–1 –2

to the JPEG file (page 58).

addition to the JPEG file (page 56).

addition to the selected image size (page 55). Records three images with the exposure value of

each ima g e slightly shifted (page 53) . Records three i m a ges continuously (page 53).

Records two images continuously (page 53).

mode.

Sets the image special effects (page 63).

Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (excep t w hen the setting is 0).

Before performing advanced operations

When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to MPEG MOVIE in the setup settings.)

Item Setting Description

WB (WHITE BAL)

(IMAGE SIZE)

ONE PUSH AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

320 (HQ) 320×240 160×112

Sets the white balance (page 62).

Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images (page 48).

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Item Setting Description

PFX (P. EFFECT)

When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the setup settings.)

Item Setting Description

WB (WHITE BAL)

(IMAGE SIZE)

± (FLASH LEVEL)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

(

SHARPNESS

SOLARIZE B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

ONE PUSH AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

NORMAL

MOBILE

HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal. NORMAL Normal setti ng.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal. SOLARIZE

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

)

–1 –2

Sets the image special effects (page 63).

Sets the white balance (page 62).

Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 59).

Sets the image special effects (page 63).

Adjusts the sharpness of the image . The indicator a ppears (except when the setting is 0).

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When the mode dial is set to

Item Setting Description

DELETE OK Deletes t h e displaye d image (page 71).

CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.

PROTECT – Protects ima ges against accide ntal erasure

PRINT – Marks the print mark on still images (page 76). SLIDE*

COPY OK Copies an image (p age 75).

RESIZE* 2272×1704

ROTATE*

DIVIDE* OK

Only in single-image mode.

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INTERVAL

REPEAT START Starts the slide show. CANCEL Cancels t he slide show.

CANCEL Cancels copyi ng of the image.

(DSC-S85 only ) 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only ) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL

OK CANCEL

CANCEL

(page 72).

Sets the slide show interval.

3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min

ON/OFF

Changes the reco rded image size (page 74).

Rotates the still image (page 69).

Divides a moving image (page 78).

Before performing advanced operations

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Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Set the mode dial to , SCN, S, A, M, or .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select the desired image s iz e from [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) and press

v/V

Still image sizes:

DSC-S85 2272×1704, 2272 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480

DSC-S75 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480

The image is recorded in the ratio of three to two to fit the printing paper size. Using this

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image size, the margin of an image is not printed out. However, the slight amount of the upper and lower black portions are displa ye d on the LCD sc r e en.

Moving image (MPEG movie) sizes:

320 (HQ)*, 320×2 40, 160×112

High Quality mode

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Clip Motion sizes:

NORMAL (160×120), MOBILE (80×72)

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The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB or 16 MB)***

Still images:

Image size Usage

2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only)

2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only)

2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only)

2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only)

Modifying images Approx. 7 (14) A ppr ox. 4 (8)

Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 7 (14) Approx. 4 (8)

Modifying images Approx. 9 (18) Approx. 5 (10)

Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 9 (18) Approx. 5 (10)

1600×1200 Printing in A4 format

STANDARD FINE

Approx. 15 (30) Approx. 8 (16)

Quality

1280×960 Printing in post card size Approx. 22 (44) Approx. 12 (24) 640×480 Attaching to e-mail Approx. 118 (240) Approx. 48 (96)

Moving images:

Image size Usage

Number of images or time

320 (HQ) Viewing on TV Approx. 20 (40) sec. 320×240 Viewing on web site 160×112 Attaching to e-mail MOBILE

(80×72) NORMAL

(160×120)****

When MODE (REC MODE) is set to NORMAL.

∗

The maximum recor ding time in continuous recor ding.

∗∗

The numbers in the parentheses indicate the number of images or the amount of recordable

∗∗∗

time on a “Memory Stick” (16 MB).

When recording 10 frames per Cl ip Motion file.

∗∗∗∗

Remaining number of recordable images or recordable time (page 99)

The actual number of remaining image s or rec or da ble time may differ depending on the recording conditions.

— Approx. 350 (450)

— Approx. 40 (80)

Approx. 80 (160) sec.

Approx. 320 (640) sec.

Before performing advanced operations

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Various recording

Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

Once you press AE LO CK, the exposure, now captured, is fixed. For instance, this function is convenient in the following use: Measure the exposure of the desired portion of the su bj ect using the spot light-meter i ng function and fix its exposure value by pressing AE LOCK. Then, recompo se the picture.

1 3,4

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M or SCN.

Target the subject that has desired exposure value, then press AE LOCK.

The exposure is fixed and the AEL mark appears.

Target the subject you want to record and press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The focus is automatically adjusted.

Press down the shutter button.

To release AE LOCK

Carry out one of the fo l lowings :

•

Press AE LOCK again after step 2.

•

Release your finger from the shutter button after step 3.

•

Press down the shutter b u tto n in st ep

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Recording with the manual adjustments

Mode dial: S/A/M

Shutter speed priority mode

Once the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the aperture will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject. Using the higher s hutter speed, you can record a fast- m ovin g subject with its motion frozen. And using the lower shutter speed, you can record the flow motion of a moving subject.

Set the mode dial to S.

Select a shutter speed wi th the jog dial, then press the jog dial.

The shutter speed can be selected from 8'' to 1/1000.

Set the mode dial to A.

Select an aperture value with the jog dial, then press the jog dial.

The aperture value can be selected from F2 to F8.

Manual exposure mode

You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to yo ur purpose. The exposure value appears on the LC D screen (page 61). And you can also adjust the aperture value and the shutter speed value according to your taste. 0 EV is the most suitable value set by the camera.

Various recording

Aperture priority mode

Once the aperture is adjusted manually, the shutter speed will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure a ccording to the brightness of the subje ct . Selecting a lower aperture value opens the lens iris. Using a lower aperture value, you can record a subject with it s background unclear. And using a higher aperture value, you can record both the subject and the background stan d out clearly .

Set the mode dial to M.

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Select the apertur e value indication with the jog dial, then pres s t he jog dial.

Select the aperture value with the jog dial, then press the jog dial.

Select the shutter speed value indication with the jog dial, then press the jog dial.

Select the shutter speed value with the jog dial, then press the jog dial.

For details on av aila ble v alu es, see “Shutter speed priority mode” on page 51, or “Aperture priority mode” on page51.

Note

If the setting is not appropriate in aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, or manual e xposure mode, th e setting val u e indicator on the LCD screen flashes. You can record in this setting, w e, however, recommend that you adjust the fla she dvalue again.

Records images according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION)

Mode dial: SCN

This camera has preset three SCENE SELECTION modes. Each mode is suitable for the following situations; night scene, land scape, and portra it.

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [SCENE SELECTION]

v/V

with B/v/V, then press B.

Select the desired settin g, then press z.

TWILIGHT mode

Allows you to record br ig ht subjects in dark p la ces without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Th e shutter speed becomes slower, so we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking.

LANDSCAPE mode

Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc.

PORTRAIT mode

Suits for portrait recordings. Backgrounds blurred away, and the frontward person is sharpened.

Set the mode dial to SCN.

The selected setting is loaded.

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To cancel the SCENE

3 2

SELECTION function

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, , or .

Notes

•

You can focus only on distant subjects in LANDSCAPE mode.

•

Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes: — TWILIGHT mode — LANDSCAPE mode

•

When using the SCENE SELECTION mode, the AF illuminato r (page 25) does not emit in the following conditions: — TWILIGHT mode: when the flash

mode is not set to the forced flash

mode

— LANDSCAPE mode: you cannot use

the AF illuminator.

Recording two or three images continuously

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

You can continuously record two images with DSC-S75 and three images with DSC-S85.

Tips

Under normal recording conditions, th e camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those for the focus, iris, exposure, an d whit e ba lance, as it shoots. However, you may not be able to carry out your desired shooting depending on shooting conditions. The SCENE SELECTION function provides you with near-optimum adjustments to suit your shooting situation.

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M or SCN.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [BURST3] (DSCS85 only) or [BURST2] (DSCS75 onl y) with v/V.

Record the image.

Various recording

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step 3.

Notes

•

You cannot use the flash in this mode.

•

During recordi n g in this mode, the image is not displayed on the LCD screen. Ma ke the composition before pressing the shutter button.

•

The recording interval is approximate 0.6 second.

•

You cannot select a shutter speed slower than 1” when recording images continuously.

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Recording three images with the exposure shifted (DSC-S85 only) (EXP BRKTG)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

The camera continuously records three images with eac h exposure value shifted. The exposure compensation value can be set between ±1.0EV from the correct expo sure value by 1/3 step.

1,4

2,3,6

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [BRACKET STEP] with

v/V

, then press B.

B/v/V

Select the desired bracket step value, then press z.

±1.0EV: Shifts th e exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts th e exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts th e exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [EXP BRKTG] with

v/V

Record the image.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step 6.

Notes

•

You cannot use the flash in this mode.

•

During recording, the image is not displayed on the LCD screen. Make the composition before pressing the shutter button.

•

Focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image and these settings are also used for the other images.

•

When the exposure is manually adjusted, the adjuste d value is used for the center value.

•

The recording interval is approximate

0.6 second.

•

You cannot select a shutter speed slower than 1” when recording images continuously.

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Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of the normal st ill image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 48).)

3 2

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M or SCN.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB or 16 MB)* in E-MAIL mode

Image size

2272×1704

(DSC-S85

only)

2272 (3:2)

(DSC-S85

only)

2048×1536

(DSC-S75

only)

2048 (3:2)

(DSC-S75

only)

1600×1200

1280×960

640×480

The numbers in the parentheses indicate the number of images or the amount of recordable time on a “Memory Sti c k” (16 MB).

Remaini ng number of recorda ble images (page 99)

The actual number of remaini ng im ag es may differ depending on the recording conditions.

Quality

STANDARD

Approx. 7

(14)

Approx. 7

(14)

Approx. 8

(17)

Approx. 8

(17)

Approx.

14 (28)

Approx.

21 (42)

Approx. 95 (192)

FINE

Approx. 3

(7)

Approx. 3

(7)

Approx. 4

(9)

Approx. 4

(9)

Approx. 8

(16)

Approx.

12 (24)

Approx.

43 (87)

Various recording

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step 3.

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Adding audio files to still images (VOICE)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

In the VOICE mode, the audio is also recorded at th e same time as recording a still image. You can vividly record the situation with audio.

3 2

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M or SCN.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [VOICE] with v/V.

Record the image. If you press and release the shutter button,

recorded for five seconds.

If you hold down the shutter button,

sound is recorded until you release the s hutter button for up to 40 seconds.

sound is

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB or 16 MB)* in VOICE mode**

Image size

2272×1704

(DSC-S85

only)

2272 (3:2)

(DSC-S85

only)

2048×1536

(DSC-S75

only)

2048 (3:2)

(DSC-S75

only)

1600×1200

1280×960

640×480

The numbers in the pa r en theses indicate the number of images or the amount of recordable time on a “Memory St ick” ( 16 MB).

When recording 5-second audio.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step3.

Quality

STANDARD

Approx. 7

(13)

Approx. 7

(13)

Approx. 8

(16)

Approx. 8

(16)

Approx.

13 (26)

Approx.

19 (38)

Approx. 56 (120)

FINE

Approx. 3

(7)

Approx. 3

(7)

Approx. 4

(9)

Approx. 4

(9)

Approx. 7

(14)

Approx.

11 (22)

Approx.

34 (68)

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Recording text documents (TEXT)

Mode dial:

The TEXT mode is suitable for recording a document to emphasize its character by the black and white colors. The LCD scr een also turns to black and whit e, and the image is recorded in the GIF format.

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TEXT] with v/V.

Record the image.

Various recording

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Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality ima ge. The JPEG (compressed) format image is als o recorded with the TIFF format image.

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M or SCN.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TIFF] with v/V.

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Creating Clip Motion Files

Mode dial:

Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to an e-mail.

1,3 6,7

2,5,8

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup scree n appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [MOVI NG IMAGE] with

v/V

, [CLIP MOTION] with

B/v/V

, then press z.

v/V

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V.

NORMAL (160×120)

Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be recorded. This is su itable for use on home pages, etc.

MOBILE (80×72)

Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded. This is su itable for use with portable data terminals.

Record the image f or the first frame.

MAKING "CLIP MOTION"

Before carrying out step 8, the images are tempor ar i ly st ored in memory. These images are not recorded on the “ Memory Stick”, yet.

Record the im age f or t he ne xt frame.

Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames.

Press z.

All the frame images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”.

To delete some or all the frame images while making a Clip Motion recording

Press the control butt on b (7) in step 6 or 7. The recorded fra me images are played back in turn and stop at the last image.

Press MENU, and select [DELETE LAST] or [DELETE ALL], then press z.

Select [OK], then press z. When [DELETE LAST] is selected in step 2, each time you repea t steps 1 through 3, the recorded frame is deleted fro m th e newes t one.

Various recording

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The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB or 16 MB)*

Image size Number of images

NORMAL (160×120)

MOBILE

(80×72)

The numbers in the parentheses indi c ate the number of images or the amount of recordable time on a “Memory Stick ” (16 MB). When recording 10 frames per Clip

∗∗

Motion file

Notes

•

You cannot change the image size partway through a Clip Motion recordi ng.

•

Reading and writing data take more ti me than normal image recordi ng.

•

Due to the limitations of the GIF forma t, the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the picture q ua li t y may deteriorate for some images .

•

The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode , so the picture quality deteriora te s.

•

GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly.

•

All the frame images are immedia tely recorded on the “Memory Stick” if the mode dial is switched or th e power is turned off.

Approx. 40 ( 80)**

Approx. 350 (4 50)

Setting the distance to the subject

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places.

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN or .

Press FOCUS.

The focus is fixed and the 9 (manual focu s) indicator appe ar s.

Turn the jog dial to select the desired focus setting.

You can select from 15 focus settings (unit: m) in cl uding the 9 position:

0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1. 5, 2. 0,

3.0, 5.0, 7.0, 10.0, 15. 0 and ∞ (infinity)

To reactivate auto focusing

Press FOCUS again and the focal point information di sappears.

Notes

•

Focal point information may not completely show the correct distance. Use the information as a guide.

•

The focus pr eset cannot be set when attaching a conversion lens.

•

Focusing error increases if the lens is pointed up or down.

•

If you shoot a subject within 0.2 m (7 7/8 inches) while the zoom is set to the T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point info rm ation flashes. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing .

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Recording images in

macro

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

The macro reco rding is used when zooming up a little subject, such as flowers, insects.

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Mode dial : /S/A/SCN/

Adjusts the ex posure v alue which is set in the automatic adjustment.

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN or .

Clear the menu, and press the control button B ().

The (macro) indicato r appears on the LCD scre en. You can record a subject as close as about 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) from the lens surface wi th the zoom set all the way to the W side, or about 20 cm (8 inches) with the zoom set all the way to the T side.

To return to normal recording mode

Press the control button B ( ) again. The indicator disappears.

Notes

•

You cannot record images in macro with the LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE SELECTION function.

•

When recording images in macro, use the LCD screen. If you record using the finder, the range visible in the finder may differ from the actu al recording ra n g e.

Set the mode dial to , S, A, SCN or

Press .

Select the desired exposure value with the jog dial.

Adjust the exposure v al ue while checking the brightness of the background. Y ou can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to –2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

Note

If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the fl ash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

Various recording

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Tips

3 2

Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color o f th e image is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When recording a backlighted subject or a subject in the snow, set it to wa rd +, and when r ecord ing a dark subject with fully displayed on the LCD screen, set it toward –.

Set the exposure toward +

Set the exposure toward –

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

Normally, the white balance is automatical ly adju st ed (AUTO). Wh en you record with the shooting condition fixed or under the specific light in g condition, you can manually adjust the white balance.

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN or .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [WB] (WHITE BAL) with b/B, the desired setting with v/V.

ONE PUSH ( )

Adjusting the white balance depending on the ligh t s our ce

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance automatically Under fluorescent lighting

IN DOOR (n)

•

Places where the lighting condition ch anges quickly

•

Under bright lighting such as photography studios

•

Under sodium or mercury lamps

OUT DOOR ( )

Recording a sunrise/ sunset, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks

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To shoot in one-push white

3 2

balance mode

Select [ONE PUSH]. The indicator appears.

Shoot a white object such as paper full under the same situation you will shoot.

Press v. The indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.

To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [AUTO] with v/V in step 3.

Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

You can digitally process imag es to obtain special effect.

Notes

•

The indicator means: Slow flashing: white balance is not set or was not able to be set. Quick flashing: white balance is being adjusted (after you pressed v). Lit steady: white balance has been se t.

•

If the indicator keeps flashing even when you press v, record in automatic white balance mode.

Tips

The image is susceptible to lighting conditions. The image looks blu e und er sunlight in the summer, and looks red under mercury lamps. Human eyes can resolve these problem s. H owever, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making adjustmen ts. Norma lly, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in s tr ange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode.

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN or .

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [PFX] (P . EFFECT) with

, the desired mode with

b/B

v/V

SOLARIZE

The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration.

B&W

The picture i s monochrome (black and white).

SEPIA

The picture is sepia-toned like an old photograph.

NEG.ART

The color and brightne ss of the picture are reversed as in a negative.

OFF

Does not use the pict ur e effect function.

To cancel picture effect

Select [OFF] with v/V in step 3.

Various recording

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Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

1,4 5

2,3

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [DATE/TIME] with B/v/V,

v/V

then press B.

Select the date and time setting with v/V, then press

DAY & TIME

Imposes the date , ho ur, and minute.

DATE

Imposes the year, month, and day.

OFF

Does not impose the date and ti me.

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN.

Record the image.

The date and ti me do no t appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback only.

Notes

•

If you select [DATE] in step 3, the date is imposed onto the ima g e in the order selected with “Setting the date and time” (page 15).

•

The date and time are not superimpose d onto moving images or Clip Motion images.

2001 7 4

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Using the spot lightmetering function

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

Use this function when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record on the spot lightmetering cross hair.

Press to activate the spot light-metering function.

Position the point you want to record at the spot light-metering cross hair. Record the picture when the automatic adjustment has been completed.

Various recording

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Various playback

CLIP TEXT

APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE :

F2.2 1/125

0.0

10:30

2001 7 4100-0005

SINGLE DISPLAY

Playing back three or nine images at once

Mode dial:

Y ou can display multiple images o n the LCD screen at one time using the zoom buttons.

Set the mode dial to .

Press the zoom W button repeatedly.

The LCD screen display changes as follows:

•

Single (s ingle-ima ge) screen

•

Triple-image screen

The image indicated by the yellow frame in the index sc reen is displayed in the middle of the triple-image screen with the recording info r mation. To display the other inform ation, press the control button v/V.

The follo wing mark s are di splaye d on each image according to the image type and settings.

: Moving image file

: VOICE mode file

: E-mail file

: Print mark

- : Protect mark TEXT: TEXT file TIFF: TIFF file CLIP: Clip Motion file (No mark): Normal recordin g (no settings)

2001 7 4100-0001

FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME

•

Index (nine-image) screen

CLIP TEXT

SINGLE DISPLAY

10:30

To display the next (previous) index screen

Press the control button v/V/b/B.

To return to normal playback (single-image)

•

Press the zoom T button re peatedly.

•

Press the control butt on z.

Note

When viewing an image recorded in Clip Motion or TEXT mode on the index screen, the image may appear different from the actual image.

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Tips

2,4

When the triple-i mag e screen is displayed, pressing MENU opens the menu including [PRINT], [PROTECT], and [DELETE]. For details on these items, see pages 71, 72, or 76. To close the menu, press MENU again. The menu disappears and the recording information is indicated.

Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)

Mode dial:

Set the mode dial to .

Display the image to be enlarged.

Zoom in/out the image with the zoom T/W buttons.

Press the con t rol butt on repeatedly to select th e desired portion of the image.

: The image moves downward

: The image moves upward

: The image moves rightward

: The image moves leftward

To return to the normal size

Press the control button z.

Various playback

To record an enlarged image (trimming)

Press MENU after zooming.

Select [TRIMMING] with B, then press z.

Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording.

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Notes

3,4

•

You cannot zoom moving images.

•

You can zoom images recorded in TEXT mode, but cannot trim them .

•

Zoom scaling is up to 5× regardless of the original image size.

•

The quality of enlarged images may be deteriorated.

•

The original data is left even if you enlarge the image.

•

The enlarged image is recorded as the newest file.

•

If you trim an image, the rema ining “Memory Stick” capacity will be decreased.

•

If the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity is not sufficient, you may be unable to trim an image.

•

You cannot trim to an image of 3:2.

•

You cannot trim uncompressed (TIFF) images.

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE)

Mode dial:

This functio n is usef ul fo r chec king the recorded imag es or for presentations, etc.

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [SLIDE] with b/B, then press z.

Set the following items.

INTERVAL

You can select from 1 min (one minute), 30 sec (30 sec onds), 10 sec (10 seconds), 5 s ec (5 seconds), or 3sec (3 seconds).

REPEAT

ON: Plays back imag es in a continuous loop. OFF: After all images have been played back, the sl i de show ends.

Select [ST AR T] with v/V/b/B, then press z.

The slide show begins.

To cancel the SLIDE SHOW

setting

Select [CANCEL] w ith v/V/b/B in step 3, then press z.

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To stop the SLIDE SHOW

3,4

playback

Press z, select [EXIT] with B, then press z.

To skip to the next/previous image during the SLIDE SHOW

Press B (next) or b (previous).

Note

The interval setting time may vary depending on the image size.

Rotating a still image (ROTATE)

Mode dial:

You can rotate the image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation.

Set the mode dial to , and display the image to rotate.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [ROTATE] with then press z.

Select [ , ] with v/V, then rotate the image with b/B. Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

b/B

Various playback

To cancel rotation

Select [CANCEL] with v/V in step 4, then press z.

Notes

•

You cannot rotate protected or uncompressed images, or images r ecor de d in TEXT mode.

•

You may not be able to rotate images recorded with other equipment.

•

Also, when viewing images on a computer, the image rotation inf or mation may not be reflected depending on the applica ti on software.

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Viewing images on a TV screen

Mode dial:

Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV.

Set the TV/VIDEO switch to “VIDEO”.

A/V connecting cable

Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT jack of your camera and to the audio/video input jacks of the TV.

If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/ V connecting cable to the Lch jack.

Turn on the TV and start playback on your camera.

The playback image appears on the TV screen.

Notes

•

You cannot use a TV that has an antenna (aerial) connector only.

•

When viewing a still image on the TV, the black band may appear around the im ag e.

(supplied)

to A/V OUT jack

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Editing

In index mode

Deleting images (DELETE)

Mode dial:

You can delete unwanted files.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

2,4,5

Set the mode dial to .

In single-image mode:

Display the image you want to delete with b/B.

In triple-image mode:

Press th e z oom W butto n twice in the single-image mode to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image you want to delete with

b/B

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [DELETE] with b/B in single-image mode, or with

in triple-image mode,

v/V

then press z.

Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

The image (or the middlepositioned image in triple-image mode) is deleted.

3,4,5

Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W butto n .

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [DELETE] with b/B, then press z.

Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ENTER] with b/B, then press z. All the unprotected images are deleted.

When you select [SELECT]

The frame of the selected image turns green.

Select the images to be deleted with the control button, then press z. To cancel, press z again. Repeat this step to select other images. The (delete) indicator appears on the se l ect ed images.

SET TO NEXT

Press MENU.

Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

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2,4

To cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z.

Note

If there are fil es on the “M emory Sti ck” wit h names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted, these files are also deleted at the same time.

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

Mode dial:

Protects images agai nst accidental erasure.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

Set the mode dial to .

In single-image mode

Display the image you want to protect with b/B.

In triple -image mode

Press the zoom W button twice in the single-image mode to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image you want to protect with b/B.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PROTECT] with b/B in single-image mode, or with

in triple-image m ode,

v/V

then press z.

The displayed im age (or the middle-positioned image in tripleimage mode) is protected. The - indicator appears on the image.

To release protection

Press z again in step 4. - indicator disappears.

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In index mode

3,4,5

Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W button.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [PROTECT] with b/B, then press z.

Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ON] with b/B, then press

All the images in the “Memory Stick” are protected.

When you select [SELECT]

The frame of the s el ected image turns green.

Select the images to be protected with the control button, then press z. To cancel, pre ss z again. Repeat this step to select other images. The - indicator appears on the selected images.

To release protection

If you selected [ALL] in step 4, select [OFF] with b/B, then press z. If you selected [SELECT] in step 4, select the images to be unprotected with v/V/b/

, then press z. Repeat this step to

select other images. When you have selected all the images to be unprotected, press MENU and select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

To cancel protection

Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z.

Editing

SET TO NEXT

Press MENU.

Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

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Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)

Mode dial:

You can change the image size of the recorded image.

3,4

Set the mode dial to , then display the image of which you want to change the size.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then press z.

Select the desired size with

, then press z.

v/V

2272×1704 (DS C-S85 only) , 2048×1536 (DS C-S75 only), 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is re cor ded.

Notes

•

The original im age is retained even after resizing.

•

You cannot change the size of image s recorded in TEXT mode, moving images, uncompressed ima ges, or Clip Motion images.

•

The resized image is recorded as the newest file.

•

If you resize an image, the remain in g “Memory Stick” capacity will be decreased.

•

When you change from a small size to a large size, the picture quality deteriorates.

•

If the remaining “Memory Stick ” cap acity is not sufficient, you may not be able to resize an image.

•

You cannot resize to an image of 3:2.

•

When you resize a 3:2 image, the uppe r and lower black portions are displayed on the LCD screen.

To cancel changing the size

Select [CANCEL] with v/V in step 4, then press z.

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Copying images (COPY)

Mode dial:

You can copy images to an ot her “Memory Stick . ”

In single mode

3 2

Set the mode dial to , then display the image which you want to copy.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [COPY] with b/B, [OK] with v/V, then press z.

“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears.

When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK” appears, eject the “Memory Stick.”

“INSERT MEMORY STICK” appears.

Insert the “Memory Stick” on which to copy the image.

“RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed, “COMPLETE” appears. T o end copying, select [EXIT] with v/V, then press z.

To copy the image to another “Memory Stick”

Select [CONTINUE] with v/V, press

, then repeat steps 4 and 5.

In index mode

3,4,6

2,5

Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W butt o n .

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [COPY] with b/B, then press z. Select [Select] with

, then press z.

b/B

The frame of the selected image turns green.

Select the image to c opy with the control button, then press z.

To cancel, pres s z again. Repeat this step to select other images. The (select) indicato r appears on the image.

SET

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears.

TO NEXT

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2,4

When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK” is displayed, eject the “Memory Stick.”

“INSERT MEMORY STICK” appears.

Insert another “Memory Stick.”

“RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed , “COMPLETE” appe ar s. To end copying, select [EXIT] with v/V, then press z.

To copy the image to another “Memory Stick”

Select [CONTINUE] with v/V in step

, press z, then repeat steps 7 and 8.

To cancel copying part-way

Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 3 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 6, then press z.

Selecting still images to print (PRINT)

Mode dial:

You can mark a print mark on still images recorded w it h your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a sho p th at conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

Notes

•

If you do not select [EXIT] after “COMPLETE” appears and instead insert a new “Memory Stick,” the same image is copied again.

•

You cannot copy uncompressed images.

•

You cannot copy images that are bigger than 5 MB at once. If “NOT ENOUGH MEMORY” appears or flashes on the INDEX screen, cancel some images to copy and try again.

Set the mode dial to .

In single-image mode

Display the image you want to print with b/B.

In triple -image mode

Press the zoom W button twice in the single-image mode to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image you want to print with b/B.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PRINT] with b/B in single-image mode, or with

in triple-image m ode,

v/V

then press z.

The (print) mark is marked on the displayed image (or the middle-positioned image in tripleimage mode).

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To unmark the print mark

Press z again in step 4. mark disappears.

In index mode

Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W button.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [PRINT] with b/B, then press z.

Select [SELECT] with b/B, then press z.

When marking the mark, you cannot select [ALL]. The frame of the s el ected image turns green.

Select the images to be marked with the control button, then press z.

To cancel, press z again. Repeat this step to select other images. The mark appear s on the selected image.

Editing

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

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Dividing a moving image file (DIVIDE)

Mode dial:

You can divide moving images recorded in MPEG MO VIE mode. This is convenient when ther e is not enou gh space on a “Memory Stick” or when attaching moving images to e- m ails.

3,4,5

Set the mode dial to and display the moving image you want to divide.

Press MENU.

The menu appear s.

Select [DIVIDE] with b/B, then press z, select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

Play the moving image.

If you press z at the divide point, [c,C] (frame forward, frame reverse), [OK], [CANCEL] and [EXIT] appear on the s creen. If you select [c,C] with v/V, you can finely adjust the divide location using b/B. If you select [CANCEL], moving image playback restarts and you can reselect the divide location.

When you have decided the divide point, select [OK] with

, then press z.

v/V

[OK], [CANCEL] and [EXIT] appear on the screen. Selec t [OK] with v/V, then press z.

The moving image file is divided.

You cannot divide the following types of files:

•

Clip Motion files

•

Still image files

•

Moving image fil es that are too short to divide

The file number changes as follows when you divide a file.

<eg.> If you divide the MOV00003.mpg file, the divided file numbers become MOV00004.mpg and MOV00005.mpg, and MOV0 0003.mpg is skipped. The divided files are saved as the latest files.

MOV00004.mpg

1 2 MOV00005.mpg

Divided at the designated point

To cancel file division

Press [EXIT]. The image playback screen appears.

To delete unwanted portions

Display the portio n of the moving image you want to delete and press MENU.

Select [DELETE] with b/B, then press z.

Select [OK] with v/V, then pres s

MOV00003.mpg

DIVIDE point

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Step 1: Divide the unwanted scene A.

MOV00002.mpg

3AB

DIVIDE point

Step 2: Divide the unwanted scene B.

MOV00004.mpg

1 MOV00005.mpg3 B

DIVIDE point

Step 3: Delete the unwanted

scenes A and B.

MOV00004.mpg

MOV00007.mp

MOV00006.mpg

DELETEDELETE

Step 4: Only the desired scene

remains.

MOV00006.mpg

Notes

•

You cannot divide Clip Motion files.

•

You cannot recombine divided files.

•

The original undivided file is not saved.

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Changing the setup settings (SETUP)

Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. You can set up the following items with the control button. Factory settings are indicated with x.

CAMERA

Item Setting Description

SCENE SELECTION

MOVING IMAGE

DATE/TIME DAY & TIME

DIGITAL ZOOMxON Uses digital zoom (page 22).

BRACKET STEP (DSC-S85 only)

RED EYE REDUCTION

AF ILLUMINATOR

SETUP 1

Item Setting Description

FORMAT OK Formats a “Memory Stick ”.

FILE NUMBERxSERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if

TWILIGHT

LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT

MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 59).

CLIP MOTION Records the Cli p M o tion.

DATE OFF

OFF Does not use digital zoom. ±1.0EV

±0.7EV

±0.3EV ON

OFF

CANCEL Cancels formatting of a “M emory Stick”.

RESET Resets the file numbering each time the

Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that is assigned to the SC N position (page 52).

Sets whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 64).

Sets the exposure compensatio n value w hen recording three images with each exposure value shifted (page 53)

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24).

Uses when it is hard to focus on the subject under dark situations (page 25).

Note that form atting erases all th e information recorded on a “Memory Stick”, including even erasure protected images (page 96).

the “Memory Sti ck” is changed.

“Memory Stick” is changed.

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Item Setting Description

CONVERSION LENS

LANGUAGE CLOCK SET OK Sets the date and time (Perform the

SETUP 2

Item Setting Description

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD BACKLIGHT

BEEP SHUTTER Turns on the shutter sound only. (The shutter

VIDEO OUT NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode

USB CONNECT PTP Switches the USB mode (page 31).

ON Sets to “ON” when using the VCL-MHG07

OFF

ENGLISH Displays the menu items in English.

/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.

CANCEL

BRIGHT NORMAL

DARK BRIGHT

NORMAL

ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when you

OFF Turns off the beep / shutter sound.

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode

NORMAL

conversion lens (not supplied). At this time, the zoom function does not work and you cannot turn off the LCD scr een. Also, note that th e VAD-S70 adap t or ring needed to mount the conversion lens to your camera is not sold in some countries and regions.

procedure from st ep 3 on page 15).

Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.

Displayed only when using your camer a with the battery pack:

Selects the brightness of t he LCD back light. Lets you set the brig ht ness of the LCD backlight to [BRIGHT] or [NORMAL]. Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the batte ry charge faster.

sound is heard wh en you press the shutter button.)

press the control button/shutter button).

(e.g., Japan, the USA) (page 86).

(e.g., Europe) (page86).

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Item Setting Description

DEMO

ON/STBY Displayed only when you use your camera

OFF

with the AC power adaptor. [DEMO] is set to [STBY] at the fact or y and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the mode dial to , S, A, or M. To cancel the demonstration, turn off the power.

Notes on [DATE/TIME]

•

The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen dur ing shooting. These appear during playback.

•

The date and time are not superimpos ed onto moving images and Clip Motion image s.

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Additional information

Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surf ace with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleanin g kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft clot h slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine as this may damage the finish or the casing.

After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations

Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the salty air may corrode the metal fitti ngs or dust may enter the inside of your cam e ra, causing a malfunc tion.

Note on operating temperature

Y our camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Recording in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside or outside the cam era. Shoul d t his o ccur, the camera will not operate properly.

Moisture condensation oc c urs easily when:

•

The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.

•

The camera is taken from an airconditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the cam era in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (about an hour).

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to recor d w ith moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

On AC power adaptor

•

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) when you are not using the unit for a long time.

•

To disconnect the po wer cord (m ains lead ), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord (mains lead) itself.

•

Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord (mains lead) or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

•

Do not bend the power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage th e cord (mains lead) and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•

Prevent metallic objects f rom coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damage d.

•

Always keep metal contacts clean.

•

Do not disassemble the unit.

•

Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•

While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM reception and video operation are disturbed.

•

The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

•

Do not place the unit in locations that are: —Extremely hot or col d —Dusty or dirty —Very humid —Vibrating

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On battery pack

•

Use only the specified charger with the charging function.

•

T o pre ven t accide nt from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come int o contact with the battery terminals.

•

Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

•

Keep the battery pack dry.

•

Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•

Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

•

Install the battery pack to the camera securely.

•

Charging while some cap a city remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

On internal rechargeable button battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for mainta ining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is constantly charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery befor e using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time.

Charging method

Connect the c a mera to a wall outlet (mains) with the AC power adaptor, or install a charged battery pack , an d le ave the camera for 24 hours or more with the POWER switch set to OFF.

On “Memory Sticks”

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially de signed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage.

There are two types of “Memory Sticks”: general “Memory Stick s” and “MagicGate Memory Sticks” that are eq uip ped with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. You can use both types of “Memory Stic k” with your camera. However, because your camera does not support the Magi cGa t e standards, data r ecorded with your c amera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.

MagicGate is copyright protection

∗

technology that uses encryption technology.

Notes

•

Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data.

•

Data may be damaged if: —you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn

off your camera while reading or writing data.

—you use the “Memory Stick” in a

location subject to th e effects of static electricity or noise.

•

Do not attach any other ma terial than the supplied label on the labeling pos ition.

•

Attach the label so that it does not stick out from the proper attachment loc at ion.

•

When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in its supplied case.

•

Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory Stick” with your hand or a metal object.

•

Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick.”

•

Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”

•

Do not allow the “Memory Sti ck ” to get wet.

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“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack tha t has functions for communicating information relate d to operating conditions between yo ur came r a and the AC power adaptor. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the po wer consu mption accord ing to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remain ing ba ttery time in minutes.

Charging the battery pack

•

Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camera.

•

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the FULL indicator appears, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery pack out side of thi s temperatur e range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

•

After charging is completed, disconn ect the AC po wer adaptor from th e DC IN jack on your camera or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

•

Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surrou ndings. So, the t ime that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to use the battery pack longer : —Put the battery pack in a p oc k et close to

your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start taking shots.

•

Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating the zoom wears out the battery pack faster.

•

Be certain to turn the POWER switch to off when not taking shots or playing back on your camera.

•

We recommend having spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and make trial shots before taking the actual shots.

•

Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

•

If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so tha t the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. No te, ho we ver, that the correct battery indic ation sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximat e shooting time.

How to store the battery pack

•

If the battery pack will not be used for a long time, use up the battery pack after fully charging it once per ye ar . Re mov e the battery pack from your camera, then store it in a dry, cool place. This is to maintain the battery pack’s functions.

•

To use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the PO WER swi tch to on in slid e sho w playback mode until the power goes off.

Battery life

•

The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little a s you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new bat tery pack.

•

The battery life varies acco rd i n g to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.

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Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains)

AC-L10A/

L10B/L10C

Watching the playback picture on TV

If you want to view the playback picture on a TV , you need a TV having a video input jack an d a video connecting cable. The color sy st em of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list:

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switze r la nd, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

[b]

[a]

, if

SECAM system

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, press the reset button located on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleare d. ) S hould your camera stil l not operate properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:

appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 96).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

•

Your camera does not work.

Your camera cannot record images.

The LCD screen does not light when the power is turned on.

You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” batter y pack.

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 10).

•

The battery level is low (the E indicator appears on the LCD screen).

Charge the battery pack (page 11).

•

The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.

Connect it firmly to the DC IN jack of your

camera and a wall outlet (mains) (pages 11, 14).

•

The built-in microcomputer is not working properly.

Disconnect and then reconnect all power

sources after one minute. Then turn the power on by sliding the PO WER switch an d check th at the camera works properly. Press the reset button located on the bottom using a sharppointed object.

•

You cannot record im ages while charging the flash.

•

The mode dial is set to or SET UP.

Set it to , S, A, M, SCN or (pages 19,

26).

•

No “Memory Stick” has been inserted into your camera.

Insert a “Memory Sti ck ” (page 17).

•

The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

Set it to the recording position.

•

The power was turned off with the LCD screen set to OFF the last time the camera was used.

The camera retains the settings from the last

time it was used. If you turn the power off with the LCD screen set to OFF, the LCD is still set to OFF the next time you turn the power on.

ss:ss

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)

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The picture is out of focus. •Your camera is not in macro recording mode w h e n

The resizing functi on does not work.

Images record ed in TEXT mode are blurry.

You cannot record images in TEXT mode.

You cannot display a print mark.

The picture is noisy.

The picture is too dark.

you shoot a subject that is within 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the lens.

Set the macro recording mode (page61).

•

The LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE SELECTION function is selected.

Cancel the fun ct io n .

•

The focus preset is selected.

Cancel the function (page 60).

•

[CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON].

Set it to [O FF] (page 81).

•

You cannot resize moving images, text images, Clip Motion and uncompressed images.

•

Light is not striking the subject evenly.

Adjust so that the lighting strikes the subject

evenly.

•

The mode dial is set to .

Set the mode dial to .

•

You cannot display print marks on moving images, text images and Clip Motion images.

•

Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that us es strong magnets.

Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

•

You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.

Adjust the exposure (page 61) .

•

The brightness of th e LCD screen is too low.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

(page 81).

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The flash does not work. •The flash is set to .

Set the flash to auto (no indicator) or

(page 24).

•

The camera is in one of the foll owing SC ENE SELECTION modes: TWILIGHT or LANDSCAPE.

Cancel the SCENE SELECTION function

(page 52) or set the flash to .

•

The mode dial is set to , SETUP or (MPEG MOVIE).

Set it to .

•

[MODE] (REC MODE) is set to [BURST3] or [BRKTG] (DSC-S85 only), or [BURST2] (DSCS75 only) in the menu settings.

Set it to other modes.

•

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

Vertical streaks a ppear when you are shoo ting a very bright subject.

The battery life is short.

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. Or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon.

The date and time are not set correctly.

Set the correct date and time (page 15).

•

The smear phenomenon is happening.

This is not a malfunction.

•

You are recording/ pl aying back images under extremely cold temperatures.

•

The battery pack is not cha rged enough.

Charge the battery pack fully.

•

The battery pack is dead.

Replace the battery pack with a new one

(page 85).

•

You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location.

•

The battery pack is dead.

Replace the battery pack with a new one

(page 85).

•

The battery pack is discharged.

Install a charged battery pack (pages 10, 11).

•

A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

Fully charge the battery pack (page11).

Additional information

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

•

Nothing appear s i n the display window or the indicators flash during charging.

You cannot charge the battery.

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) indica t or flashes.

The zoom does not work. •[CONVERSION LENS] in the setup setting is set

Digital zoom does not function.

Your camera canno t p lay back images.

The image and sound are interfered by noise when you play back an image on a personal compu te r.

The image cannot be played back on a personal computer.

Your camera cannot delete an image.

The AC power adaptor is disconnected.

Firmly connect the power c ord to t he wall outlet

(page 14).

•

The battery pack is not i nst alled correctly.

Install the battery pack correctly (page 10).

•

Charging is completed.

•

The camera is turned on.

Turn the camera off (page 11).

•

The battery pack is not i nst alled correctly.

Install the battery pack correctly (page 10).

•

The battery pack has m al f unctioned.

Contact your So ny deal er or local authorize d

Sony servic e facility.

to [ON].

Set it to [O FF] (page 81).

•

The zoom cannot be used when recording a moving image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE].

•

The digital zoom ca nnot be used when recordi ng a moving image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE], or the LCD screen is OFF.

•

[DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF].

Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON] in the menu

settings.

•

The mode dial is set to , , M, A, S, SCN or SET UP.

Set it to (pages 28, 29).

•

You are playing bac k th e file directly from the “Memory Stick.”

Copy the file to the hard dis k of the personal

computer and th en play back the file from the hard disk (page 36).

Consult the pers onal computer or software

manufacturer.

•

The image is protecte d.

Cancel the protection (page 72).

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Additional information

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

•

Your personal computer does not recognize your camera.

No function works though the power is on.

The battery level is low.

Use the AC power adaptor (page14).

•

The camera is turned off.

Turn on the camera.

•

The USB cable is not connected firmly.

Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again

firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (pag es 33, 35).

•

The USB connect ors on yo ur pers onal co mputer ar e connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

Disconnect t he U SB cables except fo r t he ones

connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

•

The USB driver is not installed.

Install the USB driver (page 33).

•

[USB CONNECT] is set to [ PTP] in the setu p set tings .

Set it to [NORMAL] (page 81).

•

Since the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cabl e before installi ng the USB driver, t he drive is not recognized by the computer.

Delete the drive which is not recognized, then

install the USB driver. For details, see the procedure on page 93.

Remove the battery pack, then install it again

after about one minute. If the function still do not work, press the reset button located on the bottom using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the reset button, the date and time settin g is cleared.)

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Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional

Perform all steps without skipping.

Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

Connect the USB jack on the camera and the computer with the

supplied USB cable. Insert a “Memory Stick”.

Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a w a ll

outlet (mains), and turn on the power of your camera. Open “Device Manager” on Win dows.

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE an d Windows Me users:

Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click

[System]. “System properties” is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab located at

the top. Click [ Sony DSC] in [ Other devices], then click the [Delete (E)]

button located at the lower-righ t co rner.

For Windows 2000 Professional users: *

Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click

[System]. “System properties” is displayed. Click the [Hardware] tab located at the top,

then click the [Devic e Manager ( D Click [View] in [Device Manager], then click [Devices by type (E)].

Right-click [ Sony DSC] in [ Ot her devices], then click [Del e te (E)].

)] button.

Additional information

After the message appears to verify that you delete the device, click

“OK.” Turn off the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and res tart the

computer. Install the USB driver in the supplied CD-ROM to the computer

following the procedure on page 33.

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Warning and notice messages

Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corres ponding descripti ons in the following list.

Message Meaning

NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stic k” has been inserted. SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again. MEMORY STICK ERROR

FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the “Memory Stick.” MEMORY STICK LOCKED The wr i te -p ro te ct ta b on the “Memory

NO MEMORY SPACE The capacity of the “Memory St i ck” is

NO FILE No image has been recorded on the

FILE ERROR An error occurred while playing back the

FILE PROTECT The image is protected against erasure. for “InfoLITHIUM” battery only The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM”

NOT ENOUGH MEMORY The images you want to copy are too big

COPY ERROR Copying was not performed correctly, or

DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same name already

IMAGE SIZE OVER You are playing back an image of a size

INVA LID OPERATION You are playing back a file that wa s

•

The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera, or is damaged.

•

The “Memory Stick” is not inserted correctly.

Stick” is set to the LOCK position.

full, and you cann ot record or copy images.

“Memory Stick . ”

image.

type.

to copy with your camera.

the “Memory Stick” was removed during copying.

exists on the “Memory Stick”.

that cannot be played back with your camera.

created on equipment other than your camera.

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Message Meaning

LENS CAP ATTACHED Th e lens cap is still attached to the lens. CANNOT DIVIDE • The file is not long enough to be

TURN THE POWER OFF AND ON AGAIN

The battery level is low or zero. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there is still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.

divided.

• The file is not a moving image. The shutter speed is too slow . (Mount the

camera on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in pl ace.)

A malfunction occurs on the lens.

Additional information

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Self-diagnosis display

C:32:ss

Self-diagnosis display

•

C:ss:

You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself.

•

E:ss:

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four digits of numbers. If this occurs, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera’s current condition. The la st two di gi t s (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camer a.

First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action

•

C:32:

C:13:

E:61:

E:91:

If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times and when the camera is not reset even if you press the reset button located on the bottom, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

There is trouble wit h your camera’s hardware or zooming function.

Turn the power off and on again.

•

An unformatted “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Format the “Memor y St i ck” (page 80 ).

•

The inserted “Me mory Stick” cannot be used with your camera, or is damaged.

Insert a new “Memor y Stick” (page 17).

•

The camera cannot read or write data on the “Memory Stick”.

Re-insert the “Memory Stick” several times.

•

A camera malfunct ion that you cannot reverse has occurred.

Contact your So ny deal er or local authorize d

Sony service facility and inform them of the 5digit service code. (example: E:61:10)

When a self-diagnosis display appears

The error displa y appears on the disp l ay w i ndow (page 98).

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Specifications

System

Image device

DSC-S85: 8.98 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD DSC-S75: 8.93 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD

Lens

3× zoom lens f = 7 – 21 mm (9/32 – 27/32 inches) (34 – 102 mm (1 3/8 – 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.0 – 2.5

Exposure control

Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push

Data system

Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode, Clip Motion), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG1 (Monaural)

Recording medium

“Memory Stick”

Flash

Recommended recording distance (ISO is set to AUTO):

0.3m to 3.0m (117/8inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches)

Output connector

A/V OUT (Monaural)

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

USB jack

mini-B

ACC (Accessory) jack

Minijack

Ω

LCD screen

Used LCD panel

4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

General

Used battery pack

NP-FM50

Power requirements

7.2 V

Powe r consumption (during recording )

3.0 W

Operation temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Maximum dimensions

117×71×64 mm (4 5/8×2 7/8×2 5/8 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 462 g (1 lb) (including battery pack NPFM50, “Memory Stick,” shoulder strap and lens cap etc.)

Built-in microphone

Electret condenser microphone

Built-in speaker

Dynamic speaker

AC-L10A/B/C AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated output voltage

DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode

Operation temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F )

Maximum dimensions

125×39×62 mm (5×1 9/16×2 1/2 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 280 g (10 oz)

NP-FM50 battery pack

Used battery

Lithium ion battery

Maximum voltage

DC 8.4 V

Nominal voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)

Accessories

A/V connecting cable (1) NP-FM50 battery pack (1) AC-L10A/B/C AC power adaptor (1) Power cor d (1 ) USB cable (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) Shoulder strap (1) “Memory Stick” (16 MB) (DSC-S85), (8 MB) (DSCS75) (1) CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-

004) (1) Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional information

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Display window indicators

A AE lock indicat or B Battery remaining indicator C EV indicator/Focus lock

indicator

D “Memory Stick” mark E Remaining number of

recordable images indicator (+999 is displayed for 999 or more images)/EV level indicator/Focus distance indicator/Battery usable time indicator (displayed only during charging)/Minutes indicator for the remaining recordable time of moving images

F Aperture value indicator/

Seconds indicator for the remaining recordable time of moving images

G Shutter speed indicator

USB indicator Error display

: Some kind of misoperation has occurred. Check the selfdiagnosis display on the LCD screen (page 96) and take the appropriate cor rective action.

: A problem has occurred with lens dr i ve. Turn the camera on and off several times, and if the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or authoriz ed Sony service facili t y.

H Flash mode indicator I Spot light-meteri ng indicator J Self-timer indicator K Macro mode indicator

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LCD screen indicators

The indicators during recording still images

1 2

3 4 5 6

890 qsqa

min

SOLARIZE

WHITE BAL

qg qh qj qk ql w;

MODEISO

A Battery remaining indicator B Flash mode/red eye reduction/

white balance/AF illuminat or indicator

C Date/time/conversion lens/ISO

number indicator

D Sharpness indicator E Picture effect indicator F AF frame G Spot light-metering cross hair H AE/AF lock ind icator I Recording mode indicator J Image size indicator K Image quality indicat or

L Mode dial indicator M Remaining number of

recordable images indicator/ Self-diagnosis function indicator

N Remaining memory capacity

indicator

O Macro /focus mode 9

indicator/Focus preset value

P EV level indicator Q Aperture value indicator R Shutter speed indicator S Self-timer indicator T Light amount warning indicator U Menu and guide menu

Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off.

Additional information

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The indicators during recording moving images

1 2

3 4

WHITE BAL

A Battery remaining indicator B White balance indicator C Conver s ion lens indicator D Picture effect indicator E AE lock indicat or F Recording mode indicator G Image size indicator H Recording time (maximum

recordable time) indicator/ Self-diagnosis function indicator

min

SOLARIZE

6578

STBY

0 qa

qs qd

PFX

I Remaining memory capacity

J Macro /focus mode 9

K EV level indicator L Self-timer indicator M Spot light-meteri ng c ross hair N Menu and guid e m e nu

indicator

indicator/Focus preset value

Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off.

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Sony DSC-S75 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Getting started

Identifying the parts

Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Charging the battery pack

Using the AC power adaptor

Setting the date and time

Inserting the “Memory Stick”

Basic operations

Basic operations

How to use the mode dial

How to use the control button

Recording still images

Recording moving images

Playing back still images

Playing back moving images

Viewing images using a personal computer

Image file storage destinations and image files

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

How to use the mode dial

How to use the control button

How to use the jog dial

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK)

Recording with the manual adjustments

Records images according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION)

Recording two or three images continuously

Recording three images with the exposure shifted (DSC-S85 only) (EXP BRKTG)

Adding audio files to still images (VOICE)

Recording text documents (TEXT)

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

Creating Clip Motion Files

Setting the distance to the subject

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)

Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT)

Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)

Playing back three or nine images at once

Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE)

Rotating a still image (ROTATE)

Viewing images on a TV screen

Deleting images (DELETE)

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)

Copying images (COPY)

Selecting still images to print (PRINT)

Dividing a moving image file (DIVIDE)

Changing the setup settings (SETUP)

Additional information

Precautions

On “Memory Sticks”

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

Using your camera abroad

Troubleshooting

Warning and notice messages

Self-diagnosis display

Specifications

Display window indicators

LCD screen indicators