Sony DSC-S85 Service Manual

DSC-S85

SERVICE MANUAL

Level 1

Ver 1.0 2001. 06

Differences Manual

This Service Manual covers only differences from DSC-S75 (Level 1). In performing repair, refer to DSC-S75 Service Manual (Level 1) (9-929-891-41) as well as this manual.

AEP Model

UK Model

•Main differences:

CCD imager changed

(3.4 M pixels t 4.0 M pixels)

(SEE PAGE ss): Pages on the original service manual. <SEE PAGE ss>: Pages on this service manual.

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Image device

8.98 mm (1/1.8 color CCD

Lens

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

Exposure control

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

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push

Data system

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

Recording medium

“Memory Stick”

Flash

Recommended recording distance (ISO is set to AUTO ):

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

type)

Output connector

A/V OUT (Monaura l)

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

USB jack

mini-B

External flash jack

Minijack

LCD screen

Used LCD panel

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

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

General

Used battery pack

NP-FM50

Power requirements

7.2 V

Powe r consumption (during recording)

3.0 W

Operation temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Maximum dimensions

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

Mass

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

Built-in microphone

Electret condenser microphone

Built-in speaker

Dynamic speaker

AC-L10A/B/C AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated output voltage

DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode

Operation temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F )

Maximum dimensions

125×39×62 mm (5×19/16×2 1/2 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 280 g (10 oz)

NP-FM50 battery pack

Used battery

Lithium ion battery

Maximum voltage

DC 8.4 V

Nominal voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)

Accessories

A/V connecting cable (1) NP-FM50 battery pack (1) AC-L10A AC power adaptor (1) Power cor d (1 ) USB cable (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) Shoulder strap (1) “Memory Stick” (16 MB)

CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-

004) (1) Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

(1)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

1. MAIN PARTS

1. Ornamental Parts .......................................................... 4

3. REPAIR PARTS LIST

3-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 5

3-1-1. Main Section............................................................. 5

3-1-2. Cabinet (Front) Block Assembly .............................. 5

3-1-4. Cabinet (Rear) Block Assembly............................... 5

4. GENERAL

Introduction .............................................................................. 7

Identifying the Parts................................................................. 7

Preparing the Power Supply.................................................... 7

Setting the Date and Time....................................................... 9

Inserting the “Memory Stick” ................................................... 9

Basic operations ...................................................................... 9

Recording Still Images ............................................................ 10

Recording Moving Images....................................................... 11

Playing Back Still Images ........................................................ 12

Playing Back Moving Images .................................................. 12

Viewing Images Using a Personal Computer ......................... 13

Image File Storage Destinations and Image Files.................. 14

Before Performing Advanced Operations ............................... 15

Various Recording ................................................................... 17

Various Playback ..................................................................... 21

Editing ..................................................................................... 23

Additional Information.............................................................. 26

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 27

Warning and Notice Messages ............................................... 28

Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 29

Display Window Indicators ...................................................... 29

LCD Screen Indicators ............................................................ 29

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DSC-S85

1. MAIN PARTS

Note:

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

• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section. Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

Interior lock process (M2) 3-069-159-11

Accessory shoe 3-067-469-11

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

DC (IN) cover 3-068-654-11 (When change it, need to dismantle the set.)

Battery lid 3-068-640-11

Checking supplied accessories.

Power cord (1)

0 1-769-608-11 (AEP) 0 1-783-374-11 (UK)

Lens cap (1) X-3951-672-1

CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB driver) (1) 3-006-676-01

AC power adaptor AC-L10A (1) 0 1-475-599-11

Lens cap strap (1) 3-067-797-01

“Memory Stick” (16 MB) (1)

CPC lid 3-068-652-01

Battery pack NP-FM50 (1)

Shoulder strap (1) 3-987-015-01

Other accessories

3-068-188-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) 3-068-188-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-068-188-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-068-188-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-068-188-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(FRENCH, GERMAN) (AEP)

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP)

(ITALIAN, DUTCH) (AEP)

(SWEDISH, RUSSIAN) (AEP)

USB cable (1) 1-757-293-11

A/V connecting cable (1) 1-783-738-11

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3. REPAIR PARTS LIST

3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS

3-1-1. MAIN SECTION

(Service manual page 9)

DSC-S75 DSC-S85

1 3-069-158-01 PROCESS, (M2) INTERIOR LOCK 2 3-069-159-01 PROCESS, (M2) INTERIOR LOCK 3 X-3951-668-1 HOLDER ASSY, BATTERY 4 3-068-640-01 LID, BATTERY

3-1-2. CABINET (FRONT) BLOCK ASSEMBLY

(Service manual page 10)

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Ref. No. Part No. Description RemarkRef. No. Part No. Description Remark

1 3-719-381-01 SCREW (M2X4) 2 3-069-159-11 PROCESS, (M2) INTERIOR LOCK 3 X-3951-783-1 HOLDER ASSY, BATTERY 4 3-068-640-11 LID, BATTERY

SP901

DSC-S85

not supplied

DSC-S75 DSC-S85

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

51 3-068-605-01 SCREW, FILTER 54 3-068-608-01 GRIP 55 3-068-603-01 COVER, CABINET (FRONT) 56 X-3951-665-1 CABINET (FRONT) ASSY 57 3-068-688-01 RETAINER, COVER SHAFT

58 3-068-611-01 COVER, JACK 63 3-069-158-11 PROCESS, (M2) INTERIOR LOCK 64 1-476-666-11 SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL (MODE) 65 X-3951-667-1 CABINET ASSY, UPPER 68 X-3951-670-1 GRILLE ASSY, MICROPHONE

70 3-069-159-01 PROCESS, (M2) INTERIOR LOCK 85 3-069-404-01 SPACER, SP

3-1-4. CABINET (REAR) BLOCK ASSEMBLY

(Service manual page 12)

DSC-S75 DSC-S85

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

51 3-068-605-11 SCREW, FILTER 54 3-068-608-11 GRIP 55 3-068-603-11 COVER, CABINET (FRONT) 56 X-3951-781-1 CABINET (FRONT) ASSY 57 3-068-688-11 RETAINER, COVER SHAFT

58 3-068-611-11 COVER, JACK 63 3-719-381-01 SCREW (M2X4) 64 1-476-666-21 SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL (MODE) 65 X-3951-782-1 CABINET ASSY, UPPER 68 X-3951-784-1 GRILLE ASSY, MICROPHONE

70 3-069-159-11 PROCESS, (M2) INTERIOR LOCK

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

157 X-3951-671-1 CABINET (REAR) ASSY 160 3-068-654-01 COVER, DC (IN)

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

157 X-3951-785-1 CABINET (REAR) ASSY 160 3-068-654-11 COVER, DC (IN)

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DSC-S85

4. GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual.

WARNING

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 electric s h ock to persons.

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

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:

appliance.

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-S75 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

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-S85 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 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.

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla ss 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 harmfu l interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfere nce will not o ccur 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 se pa ration between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the eq uipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connec ted.

— Consult the dealer or an experienc e d

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface ca b le must be used with the equipment in order to co mply 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.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY .

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 disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center n earest yo u call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.

Notice for the Customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with B51363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and 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 use d.

If the plug supp lied 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 cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For the Customers in Germany

Directive:EMC Direct ive 89/336/EEC,

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

•

Residential area

•

Business district

•

Light-indu stry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

Attention for the Customers 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 fields at th e s pe cific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

“Memory Stick” and battery pack

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

“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 MAY 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 recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.

Notes on image data compatibility

•

This camera conforms with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electric and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camera still images recorde d on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

•

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.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of suc h 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 image 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 careful 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 not to strike or apply excessive force to the lens portion.

When the camera is used for long periods

Note that the camera body may become hot.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl 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 specif ic part of the subje ct gathered at the corresponding position 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 onto 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 computer: page 31 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 55

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parent heses for details of operati on.

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: page59 Adding audio files to still images (VOICE): page 56 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 57 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page58

Attaching the strap

Getting started

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

AF illuminator (25)

C Photocell window for fl ash

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 i nch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having long er 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.

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 pack. See page 85 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

A Finder adjustment dial (21) B Finder

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (gr e e n)

Flash charge lamp (orange)

(24)

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

E (Exposure) button (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 ed i t

images

: To record moving images

or Clip Motion images

SET UP:To set the setup items SCN: To record in the SCENE

SELECTION mode

M: To record with the

manual adjustment

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 (CHG) lamp

(15)

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

INDEX/zoom button (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

Battery eject lever

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). “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the

mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corpo rati on.

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Charging the battery pack

You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is tu rned on. Be sure to turn off your camera.

DC IN jack cover

Battery pack (M series)

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

Insert the b a t tery pack into your c a mera.

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 indicator appears in the display wind ow, charging is completed.

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from t he 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 ent irely accurate depending on the conditions 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.

To the wall outlet (mains)

Power cord

(mains lead)

Getting started

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 camera in an ex tr eme ly col d lo c ati on, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it war m , th en i n s ert 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 AC power adaptor at a temperatur e 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 ON Approx. 150 Approx. 2500

LCD screen OFF Approx. 180 Approx. 3000

Still image playback**

NP-FM50 (supplied)

Battery life (min.) Number of images

LCD screen ON Approx. 270 Approx. 5000

Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged battery pac k at a temperature of 25°C (77°F), 640×480 image size, standard picture quality and in NORMAL r ecording mode.

Recording at about 4-second intervals

∗

Playing back single images in order at abou t 3- se co nd intervals

∗∗

Moving image recording

NP-FM50 (supplied)

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

Continuous recording Approx. 210 Approx. 170

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

Notes

•

The battery life and number of images will be decreas ed if you us e you r cam era at low temperatures, use the flash, repeat ed ly tu rn th e power on/off or use the zoom.

•

The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The numbers may be sm al le r depending on conditions.

•

The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replaci ng the “M em or y S tic k. ”

•

“----” appears in the display window until the battery usabl e time is calcu l at ed .

•

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 installed correctly. — When the AC power adaptor is disconnected. — When the battery pack has m alf unc tioned.

•

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 correct batter y r em a ining time appears.

•

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 lead) to the AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).

When using the AC power adaptor

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

Power cord

(mains lead)

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Setting the date and time

When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera.

Control button

Select the item with

, then set with

vVbB

the center z.

Getting started

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

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 entering the number, 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.

CLOCK SET

2001

/:/

CLOCK SET

2001

/:/

CLOCK SET

2001

/:/

Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y

12 00

CANCEL

Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y

12 00

CANCEL

Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y

10 30

CANCEL

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

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of

the arrow to turn on th e power.

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

Select the desired date display format with

on the control button, then press the

v/V

center z.

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

CLOCK SET

2001

CLOCK SET

2001

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 “Mem or y St i ck” with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks.

Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

/:/

To cancel the date and time setting

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

Note

Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y

12 00

CANCEL

Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y

12 00

CANCEL

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

Basic operations

Recording

Basic operations

Getting started

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 positio n

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 wit h the shutter speed and aperture set

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

Removing the “Memory Stick”

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cov er, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.

Notes

•

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.

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Erasure prevention switch

The position and shape of the erasure prevention switch may differ dependin g on the types of “Memory Stick” used.

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How to use the control button

When the menu is not dis pl ayed, the control button is used to perform the following operations.

(v): Recording with flash

(V): Recording with self-timer

(b): Checking the last recorded image

(B): Recording close subjects

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Recording still images

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

POWER switch

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

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. While the AE/AF lock indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adj us t s th e exposure and focus of the captured imag e. When the camera finishes th e automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then li ght s up and the camera is ready for re cording.* If you release the shut ter button, the record ing will be canceled.

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

Recording

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 “RECORDING” 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 subject may be extremel y cl ose . Re le as e th e shutter button, then focus again.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off auto mat ica lly to prevent wearing do wn the battery. To use the camera again, slid e the PO WER switch in th e direct ion of the arrow to turn 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 “Memor y 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 im ag e.

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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

Using the zoom feature

The lens portion mo ves during zoom operation. Be careful not t o touch the lens portion while it is operating.

Zoom button

W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side: About 50cm (19 3/4 inches) or more T side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or mor e To record even closer subjects, see page 61.

Digital zoom function

This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when zoom exceeds 3×.

The T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.

Using digital zoom

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The maximum zoom magnification is 6×.

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Digital zooming deterior ates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 80).

Notes

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Zoom does not work for moving images.

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Use the LCD screen when using the digital zoom function. Digi ta lly zoomed images do not appear in the finder.

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The AF frame (page 99) does not appear on the LCD screen.

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