Sony DSC-S75 User Manual
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
©2001 Sony Corporation
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:
•
Residential area
•
Business district
•
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
•
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.)
•
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
•
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.
•
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
∗
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
B
Recording
Recording still images ........ ................19
Recording moving images ..................26
B
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
B
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
B
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
B
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.
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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.
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.
1
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Install the battery pack.
2
Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment
as illustrated.
Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
3
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.
1
Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
2
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
3
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
∗
Playing back single image s in order at about 3-second intervals
∗∗
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
•
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.
•
The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The n umbers may be smaller
depending on conditions.
•
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.”
•
“----” appears in the display window u nti l the batt ery usable time is calculated.
•
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.
•
When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery
remaining time to appear.
•
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.
•
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
1
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
2
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
/:/
1
1
12 00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
2001
/:/
1
1
12 00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
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 .
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of
2
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
3
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
/:/
1
1
12 00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
2001
/:/
1
7
12 00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
2001
/:/
4
7
10 30
PM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
4
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
5
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,
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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.
1
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Insert the “Memory Stick.”
2
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.
3
Removing the “Memory Stick”
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once ligh tly.
Notes
•
Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY
STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
•
Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.
•
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
B
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.
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(v): Recording with flash
(V): Recording with self-timer
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(b): Checking the last recorded image
(B): Recording close subjects
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.
1
Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
2
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.
BB
B
B
Recording
AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up
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Press the shutter button fully down.
3
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
∗
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
•
Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating.
•
When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE/AF lock, but this
does not affect the recorded image.
•
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.
BB
B
B
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.)
r
The LCD backlight is turned on.
(Warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial
are turned on.)
r
The LCD backlight is turned off.
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF
See page 99 for a detailed descripti on of the indicated items .
Notes
•
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).
•
You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] or [CONVERSION LENS] are set to [ON]
in the SET UP settings.
•
You cannot turn off the LCD backlight in SET UP and when displaying the menu.
•
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.
•
The indicators on the LCD screen are not reco rd ed .
BB
B
B
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
•
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.
•
Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the ligh t from the flas h or cause the len s
shadow to appear.
•
You cannot use an external flash (not supplied) and the built-in flash at the same time.
•
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.
•
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 .
•
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
•
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.)
•
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).
•
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.
•
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.
•
The AF illuminator does not operate when adjusting focus manually.
•
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.
BB
B
B
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:
OK
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.
1
Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the
2
control button, then press B.
Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the
3
control button, then press B.
Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the
4
control button, then press the center z.
Select the mode dial to .
5
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Press the shutter button fully down.
6
“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.
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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.
BB
B
B
Recording
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Playback
FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME
10:30
PM
2001 7 4100-0028
6/8
640
B
Playing back still images
POWER switch
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF
Set the mode dial to .
1
The last recorded image (still or moving ) appears on the LCD s cr een.
Select the desired still image with the
2
control button b/B.
: To display the preceding image.
b
: To display the next image.
B
Notes
•
You might not b e able to corre ctly play back images recorded with this ca mera on other
equipment.
•
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
PM
2001 7 4MOV 00001
VOLUMESTOP REV/CUE
6/8
0:02
10:30
PM
2001 7 4MOV 00001
Playback bar
POWER switch
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF
Set the mode dial to .
1
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
Select the desired moving image with the
2
control button b/B.
Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than
still images.
: To display the preceding image.
b
: To display the next image.
B
Select the center z to start the playback.
3
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.
BB
B
B
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
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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