Sony DSC-S80, DSC-S60, DSC-ST80, DSC-S90 Operating Instruction

2-590-639-12(1)

Digital Still Camera

User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. DSC-S60/S80/ST80/S90

Serial No. ___________________________

DSC-S60/
S80/ST80/
S90

Enjoying the
camera

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your
camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Additional information on this product and answers

to frequently asked questions can be found at our

Customer Support Website.

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

Printed in Japan

“Read This First” (separate volume)

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

© 2005 Sony Corporation

Others

Index

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride
batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection
and recycling location
nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

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

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-S60
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Declaration of Conformity

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

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

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Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8
feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this camera.

Notice

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

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European
countries with separate collection
systems)

This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local
city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased
the product.

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

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

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

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

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Notes on using your camera

Types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used (not supplied)

The IC recording medium used by this
camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two
types of “Memory Stick”.

• “Memory Stick”: you can use a “Memory Stick”
with your camera.

• “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory
Stick Duo” by inserting it into a Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

• For details on “Memory Stick”, see page 91.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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t

Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens
which is capable of reproducing sharp images
with excellent contrast.

The lens for this camera has been produced under
a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss
in accordance with the quality standards of Carl
Zeiss in Germany.

No compensation for contents of the
recording

• The contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfunction of your camera or
recording media, etc.

Back up recommendation

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

Back up of the internal memory

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

Notes on recording/playback

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

• Before you record one-time events, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.

• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water
entering the inside of the camera may cause
malfunctions which in some cases may not be
repairable.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright
light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to
your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of
your camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 95).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to
malfunctions and an inability to record images,
this may render the recording medium unusable,
or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of
flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surface to become discolored or to stick to the
flash surface, resulting in insufficient light
emission.

Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder
(for models with an LCD finder) and
lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are
manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are
operational for effective use. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen and the
LCD finder. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.

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

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• This camera is equipped with a power zoom
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this manual are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.

On illustrations

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

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system universal standard)
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera
on other equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on your
camera are not guaranteed.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.

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For full use of the digital still camera

Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode

“Read This First” (separate volume)

1 Prepare the battery
2 Turn the camera on/set the clock
3 Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied)
4 Select the image size for use
5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Shoot still images (Scene Selection)

6 View/Delete images

Get more friendly with your camera

• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/

Manual shooting) t page 26

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

1

2

1

2

• Change the default settings t page 45

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

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

various ways t page 56

• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 69

This manual

This manual

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Table of contents

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11

Color – On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 12

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 13

Identifying parts.......................................................................................15

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................17

Changing the screen display ...................................................................21

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

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

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

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

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

Using the menu

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

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

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

(EV)

9 (Focus)

(Metering Mode)

WB (White Bal)
ISO

(P.Quality)

Mode (REC Mode)

M

(Interval)
(Flash Level)

PFX (P.Effect)

(Saturation)
(Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

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

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize)
(Rotate)

(Divide)

(Setup)

Trimming

Using the Setup screen

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

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

1

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

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

2

Enlarged Icon

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

Format

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

Format
Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder
Copy

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

1

LCD Backlight
Beep

Language

Initialize

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

2

File Number
USB Connect
Video Out
Clock Set

8

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................56

Copying images to your computer...........................................................58

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a

“Memory Stick”).......................................................................................64

Using the supplied software....................................................................65

Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................67

Printing still images

How to print still images ..........................................................................69

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................70

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................73

Connecting your camera to your TV

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

Troubleshooting

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

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

Others

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

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

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

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

Index

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

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Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Focus Exposure Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
dial (page 26), the menus (page 29), and so
on.

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

Press fully down
straight away

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

Press halfway
down, then Flashing,lit/beeps Press fully down

FINE

VGA

96

S AF

F3.530

t [Focus] (page 32)

t See

“Hints for preventing blur” (below).

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the
camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the
flash in dark places are also recommended.

10

Exposure

Adjusting the light intensity

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is
the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Exposure:

Overexposure

= too much light
Whitish image

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

ISO =

The exposure is automatically set to the
proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust it manually using

light

through

Recording sensitivity

the functions below.

Correct exposure

[Manual exposure]:

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

[EV]:

Underexposure

= too little light
Darker image

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has

t

been determined by the camera.

page 31

[Metering Mode]:

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

Characteristics of “shutter speed” Characteristics of “aperture”

(F value)

Enjoying the camera

Faster

Moving objects
appear stopped.

Slower

Moving objects
appear to flow.

Open

In-focus range
narrows, both
backward and
forward.

Close

In-focus range
widens, both
backward and
forward.

11

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device
(equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ
depending on the ISO sensitivity.
[ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 34

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the
image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

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

Color

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

On the effects of lighting

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Characteristics of
light

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

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

12

Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory,
and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

1 Image size: 4M

2,304 pixels×1,728 pixels = 3,981,312 pixels

2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)

1728

640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

640

Pixels

2304

480

Enjoying the camera

13

Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

Pixel

Many (Fine image
quality and large file
size)

Example: Printing in up to A4
size

Few (Rough image
quality but small file
size)

Example: An attached image
to be sent by e-mail

The default settings are marked with .

Image size Usage guidelines

4M (2304×1728) Larger

3:2 (2304×1536)*

3M (2048×1536)

1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size

VGA(E-Mail)
(640×480)

* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

Smaller

For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size

For recording a large number of images
For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 34)

You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high
compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

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Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.

16

27

3

4

5

8

9

q;

K Multi connector (59, 75)
L Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
longer screws, and may damage the camera.

M Battery/“Memory Stick” cover (t step

1 and 3 in “Read This First”)

N OPEN button (

t step 1 and 3 in “Read

This First”)

O AC Adaptor cord cover

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

qa

qs
qd
qf
qg

A Shutter button (

t step 5 in “Read This

1

First”)

B Mode dial (26)
C POWER lamp (

t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

D POWER button (

t step 2 in “Read

This First”)

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

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

t step 5 in “Read

This First”)/AF illuminator (48)

J Lens ring

Removing

Attaching

Do not pinch the cord when you close
the cover.

Enjoying the camera

2

3

4

5

15

DSC-S90

1
2

3
4

5

DSC-S80/ST80/S60

1
2

3
4

5

A AE/AF lock lamp/self-timer lamp

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

(green) (

B Flash charge lamp/Record lamp

(orange) (

t step 5 in “Read This

First ”)

C Speaker
D Finder (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

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

t “Read This

First ”)

6
7
8
9

q;
qa
qs

6
7
8
9

q;
qa
qs

G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

(

For viewing: / (Playback zoom)
button/ (Index) button (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

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

Menu on: v/V/b/B/

z (t step 2 in

“Read This First”)

Menu off: /// (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

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

K Access lamp (

t step 4 in “Read This

First”

L (Image Size/Delete) button

t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)

(

16

Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.

When shooting still images

101

VGA

1/30”

C:32:00

Return

S AF

+2.0

EV

F3.5125

When shooting movies

STD

101

640

[

STBY

00:00:00

00:28:25

C:32:00

]

+

+2.0

EV

A

Display Indication

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

z AE/AF lock (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

M

Recording mode (26, 35)

White balance (34)

STBY
REC

Standby/Recording a movie

t step 5 in “Read This

(
First”)

Mode dial (Scene
Selection) (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Mode dial (26)

SL

Flash mode (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Red-eye reduction (47)

Sharpness (37)

5 Saturation (37)

6 Contrast (37)

ON

AF illuminator (48)

Metering mode (33)

Picture effect (36)

B

Display Indication

Manual exposure setup
mode (27)

t step 5 in “Read

Macro (
This First”)

S AF M A F

AF mode (46)

AF range finder frame
indicator (32)

1.0m Focus preset distance (32)

z Return

Manual exposure (27)

z Set

Enjoying the camera

17

CD

Display Indication

4M

1M VGA

FINE

6 40

3:2

STD

6 40

Image size (t step 4 in

3M

“Read This First”)

160

FINE STD Image quality (34)

101

Recording folder (51)

• This does not appear when
using the internal memory.

Remaining internal
memory capacity (22)

Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity (22)

00:00:00
[00:28:05]

Recording time [maximum
recordable time] (22)

1/30" Multi Burst interval (36)

Display Indication

Vibration warning (10)

• Indicates vibration will
prevent you from shooting
clear images. Even if the
vibration warning appears,
you can still shoot images.
However, we recommend
using the flash or a tripod to
increase the amount of
light.

E Low battery warning (24,

88)

+ Spot metering cross hair

(33)

AF range finder frame (32)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (22)

Self-timer (
“Read This First”)

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

Date/Time (47)

t step 5 in

E

Display Indication

Histogram (21, 31)

ISO number (34)

18

NR slow shutter

(27)

125 Shutter speed (27)

F3.5 Aperture value (27)

+2.0EV EV level value (31)

DPOF

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

When playing back still images

M

1.3

VGA

101

C:32:00

+2.0EV

VOLUMEBACK/NEXT

101

12/12

When playing back movies

A

Display Indication

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

3:2

F3.5500

4M

FINE

6 40

M

1M VGA

STD

6 40

Image size (

3M

“Read This First”)

160

Recording mode (26, 35)

N Playback (

t step 4 in

t step 6 in

Enjoying the camera

“Read This First”)

t step 6 in

Vo l u me (
“Read This First”)

- Protect (39)

Print order (DPOF) mark
(73)

Change folder (38)

• This does not appear when
using the internal memory.

1.3

Step
12/16

Zoom scaling (t step 6 in
“Read This First”)

Frame by frame playback
(35)

B

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (38)

Playback bar (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

C

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (71)

101

Recording folder (51)

• This does not appear when
using the internal memory.

101

Playback folder (38)

• This does not appear when
using the internal memory.

Remaining internal
memory capacity (22)

Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity (22)

19

Display Indication

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected
folder (38)

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

00:00:12 Counter (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

D

Display Indication

Do not disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal/the
USB cable (72)

+2.0EV EV level value (31)

ISO number (34)

Metering mode (33)

Flash

White balance (34)

500 Shutter speed (27)

F3.5 Aperture value (27)

Playback image (

t step 6

in “Read This First”)

E

Display Indication

Histogram (21, 31)

• appears when histogram
display is disabled.

2005 1 1

Recording date/time of the
playback image (47)

DPOF

BACK/

Menu/Guide menu (29)

Select images

NEXT

VOLUME

Adjust volume

20

Changing the screen display

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

Histogram on

VGA

96

S AF

Histogram display
(page 31)

Indicators off

S AF

LCD screen off

Indicators on

VGA

96

S AF

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

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

• The histogram may not appear for images

recorded using other cameras.

• When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital

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

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

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

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

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Number of still images and recording time of movies

The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that
can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camera. The values may vary
depending on the shooting conditions.
The number of images that can be recorded using this internal memory is equivalent to that of
a 32 MB “Memory Stick”.

The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and
[Standard] on the lower line.) (Images)

Capacity

Size

4M 16 32 65 119 242 494 1012

3:2 16 32 65 119 242 494 1012

3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266

1M 50 101 202 357 726 1482 3038

VGA(E-Mail) 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154

• The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal].

• The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst].

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.

• You can resize the images later ([Resize], (page 41)).

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

30 60 121 216 440 898 1841

30 60 121 216 440 898 1841

37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250

93 187 376 649 1320 2694 5524

491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385

The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second)

Capacity

Size

640(Fine) – – – 0:02:57 0:06:02 0:12:20 0:25:18

640(Standard) 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27 1:31:09

160 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22 24:18:25

• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO”.

• For image size and image quality, see page 13.

• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ
from the actual image size.

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

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

The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there
is no “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal
memory.

• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.

When a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) is
inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory

B

Internal

B

memory

On image data stored in the internal memory

We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the following methods.

To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick”

Prepare a “Memory Stick” with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure
explained in [Copy] (page 52).

Stick”.
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick” are played

back.
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed

on images on the “Memory Stick”.

When there is no “Memory Stick” inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.

[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.

[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images in the internal memory.

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

Perform the procedure on pages 58 to 62 without a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera.

• You cannot move image data on a “Memory Stick” to the internal memory.

• By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or
Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80), you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer, but you
cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

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

The tables show the approximate number of
images that can be recorded/viewed and the
battery life when you shoot images in
[Normal] mode with batteries at full
capacity and at an ambient temperature of
25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that
can be recorded or viewed take into account
changing the “Memory Stick” as necessary.
Note that the actual numbers may be less
than those indicated depending on the
conditions of use.

• The battery capacity decreases as the number of
uses increases and also over time (page 93).

• The number of images that can be recorded/
viewed and the battery life are decreased under
the following conditions:

– The surrounding temperature is low
– The flash is used
– The camera has been turned on and off many

times
– The zoom is used frequently
– [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright]
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]
– The battery power is low

When shooting still images

Battery

LCD

screen

DSC-S90

NH-AA-DA
(Ni-MH)*

Alkaline

On 420 210

1

Off 590 295

2

*

On 80 40

Off 150 75

Battery pack
NP-NH25*

On 490 245

3

Off 700 350

DSC-S80/ST80/S60

NH-AA-DA
(Ni-MH)*

Alkaline

On 440 220

1

Off 590 295

2

*

On 100 50

Off 150 75

Battery pack
NP-NH25*

On 510 255

3

Off 700 350

No. of

images

(Approx.)

Battery
life (min.)
(Approx.)

*1Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80

2

*

Supplied with DSC-S60

3

Supplied with DSC-ST80

*

• Shooting in the following situations:
– (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]
– [AF Mode] is set to [Single]
– Shooting once every 30 seconds
– The zoom is switched alternately between the

W and T ends
– The flash strobes once every two times
– The power turns on and off once every ten

times

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA
standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)

• Number of shooting image does not change
depending on the image size.

When viewing still images

Battery

No. of images

(Approx.)

DSC-S90

NH-AA-DA
(Ni-MH)*

Alkaline

1

2

*

Battery pack
NP-NH25*

3

9000 450

5300 260

10500 520

DSC-S80/ST80/S60

3

10000 500

7000 350

11800 590

NH-AA-DA
(Ni-MH)*

Alkaline

1

2

*

Battery pack
NP-NH25*

*1Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80

2

*

Supplied with DSC-S60

3

Supplied with DSC-ST80

*

• Viewing single images in order at about three
second intervals

Battery life

(min.)

(Approx.)

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When shooting movies

Battery

LCD screen On

(Approx.)

DSC-S90

NH-AA-DA
(Ni-MH)*

*

Alkaline

Battery pack
NP-NH25*

210 min. 300 min.

1

2

60 min. 120 min.

240 min. 360 min.

3

DSC-S80/ST80/S60

NH-AA-DA
(Ni-MH)*

*

Alkaline

Battery pack
NP-NH25*

*1Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80

2

*

Supplied with DSC-S60

3

Supplied with DSC-ST80

*

• Shooting movies continuously with an image
size of [160]

220 min. 300 min.

1

2

90 min. 120 min.

260 min. 360 min.

3

LCD scre en Off

(Approx.)

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Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Mode dial

Control button

Still image shooting modes

: Auto adjustment mode

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in
“Read This First”

: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t step 5 in
“Read This First”

P: Program auto shooting mode

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter
speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the
menu.
(For details on the functions available t page 30)

M: Manual exposure shooting mode

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter
speed and the aperture value) (page 27).
Also, you can select the various settings using the menu.
(For details on the functions available t page 30)

: Shooting movies

t step 5 in “Read This First”

: Playback/Edit

t step 6 in “Read This First”

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Scene Selection

For details t step 5 in “Read This First”

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera.

( : you can select the desired setting)

Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance

Burst/Multi

Burst

——

SL

—Center AF

0.5m/1.0m

3.0m/7.0m

Auto —

/

/

— /

To adjust the exposure manually

1 Press z on the control button when the mode dial is set to M.

The “Set” indicator at the lower left of the screen changes to “Return,” and the camera enters the manual
exposure setup mode.

2 Adjust the settings using the control button.

b/B: Aperture (F value)
v/V: Shutter speed

FINE

VGA

250 0

98

“Return”

Aperture value

EV

M

Return

SAF F2.8

Shutter speed

When the zoom is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture, F2.8 or F5.6.
When the zoom is set fully to the T side, you can select an aperture, F5.2 or F10.
You can select a shutter speed from 1/1000 to 30 seconds.
The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value

(page 31) on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera.

3 Shoot the image.

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• To use the Quick Review, close-up (Macro), or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode, press z
to cancel the manual exposure setup mode after step 1. (The “Return” indicator changes to “Set”.)

• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash).

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• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”.

• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration.

• If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically
to reduce the picture noise and “NR” appears.

• If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.

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Using the menu

v/V/b/B button

z button

Control button

1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial.

Items available vary depending on the mode dial position.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select the desired menu item with b/B

on the control button.

• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B

until it appears on the screen.

• Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial

is set to .

4 Select the setting with v/V.

The setting you select is zoomed and is set.

Mode dial

MENU button

400
200
100
80
Auto

ISO

WB

Using the menu

ISO

5 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu

items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.

• You cannot select items that are grayed out.

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Menu items

Menu for shooting (page 31)

(EV) — — —

9 (Focus) — —

(Metering Mode) — —

WB (White Bal) — —

ISO — — —

(P.Quality) — — —

Mode (REC Mode) — —

M

(Interval) — — —

(Flash Level) — — —

PFX (P.Effect) — —

(Saturation) — — — —

(Contrast) — — — —

(Sharpness) — — — —

(Setup)

Menu for viewing (page 38)

(Folder) —————

- (Protect) — — — — —

DPOF —————

(Print) — — — — —

(Slide) —————

(Resize) —————

(Rotate) —————

(Divide) — — — — —

(Setup) — — — — —

Trimming —————

For details on the operation t page 29

Mode dial position: P M Scene

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