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

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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).

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.

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.

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

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

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.)

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

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.

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

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 .

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.

Recording

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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