SONY DSC-U10 Service Manual

DSC-U10

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2002. 11

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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Korea Model

Tourist Model

Japanese Model

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

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SPECIFICATIONS

System

Image device 6.65 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD

Total pixels number of camera

Effective pixels numb er of camera

Lens Single focal lens

Exposure cont rol

Data formats Still images: DCF compliant

Recording media

Flash Recommended distance: 0.5 m to 1.8 m (1.6 to

Primary color filter

Approx. 1 340 000 pixels

Approx. 1 260 000 pixels

f = 5.0 mm (7/32 inches) (35 mm camera conversion: 33 mm (1 5/16 inches)) F2.8

Automatic, Scene selection (three modes)

(Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant), DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (without audio)

“Memory Stick”

6.0 ft)

Connector

USB jack mini-B

LCD screen

LCD panel used

Total number of dots

2.5 cm (1.0 type) TFT drive

64 460 (293 × 220) dots

Power, general

Used batteries

Power co nsumption (when shooting)

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions 85 × 29 × 40 mm

Mass 118 g (4.2 oz) (AAA Nickel Metal Hydride

AAA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (2) 2.4 V 5 V (from USB cable)

1.25 W

0°C to +40°C (32°F to +104°F)

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

(3 3/8 × 1 3/16 × 1 5/8inches) (W/H/D, protruding portions not included)

batteries, “Memory Stick,” and neck strap included)

BC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger

Power requirements

Output voltage

Dimensions 70 × 29 × 74 mm (2 7/8 × 1 3/16 × 3 inches)

Mass Approx. 70g (2.5 oz.) Operating temperature range

AC 100 to 240V 50/60Hz

2.2 W

Size AA: DC 1.8V, 165 mA × 2 Size AAA: DC 1.8V, 70 mA × 2

(W/H/D)

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Accessories

• Size AAA Ni-MH batteries (2)

• Ni-MH battery charger (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• U S B cable (1)

• Neck strap (1)

•“Memory Stick” (8MB) (1)

• CD-ROM (SPVD-008) (1)

• Operating instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. (However, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility when you cannot recover from the camera malfunction.)

• E: ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Display Code

C:32:ss

C:13:ss

E:61:ss

E:91:ss

Countermeasure

Turn the power off and on again.

Format the “Memory stick”. Insert a new “Memory Stick”.

Checking of lens drive circuit.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit.

Cause

Trouble with hardware.

Unformatted memory stick is inserted. Memory stick is broken.

When failed in the focus initialization.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR

FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR

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1. MAIN PARTS

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• 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.

• Abbreviation AUS: Australian model CH : Chinese model

CND: Canadian model HK : Hong Kong model

JE : T ourist model J : Japanese model

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

USB cover 3-076-539-01 （When change it, need dismantle the set.

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

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiquens pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

Checking supplied accessories.

Power cord (1)

0 1-696-819-11 (AUS) 0 1-769-608-11 (AEP, E) 0 1-782-476-11 (CH) 0 1-783-374-11 (UK, HK) 0 1-790-107-22 (US, CND) 0 1-790-732-11 (JE, J)

USB cable (1) 1-823-932-11

"Memory Stick" (8MB) (1)

Nickel-Metal hybrid battery (NH-AAA)

AAA battery case 3-076-474-01

CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB driver) (1) 3-077-012-01 (US, CND, J) 3-077-023-01 (EXCEPT US, CND, J)

Battery charger (BC-CS1)

0 1-477-227-12 (J) 0 1-477-227-22 (US, CND) 0 1-477-227-33

(AEP, UK, E, AUS, HK, JE)

0 1-477-227-52 (CH)

Neck strap 3-076-620-01

Other accessories

0 1-569-007-11 ADAPTOR, CONVERSION (E, JE)

3-065-665-05 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (J) 3-076-559-02 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (J) 3-076-559-12 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

3-076-559-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH, GERMAN)

3-076-559-32 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-076-559-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, DUTCH)

3-076-559-52 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-076-559-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-076-559-72 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (E)

(US, CND, AEP, UK, E, AUS, CH, HK, JE)

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP, E, JE)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE,

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

(RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (AEP)

(CND, AEP)

(AEP)

(E, CH, HK, JE)

9-929-987-41

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DSC-U10

LEVEL 1

US Model

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2002. 11

SUPPLEMENT-1

File this supplement with the service manual.

•Addition of Korea model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Korea Model

Tourist Model

Japanese Model

(PV02-006)

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

! : Indicates added portion

Checking supplied accessories (Service manual page 4)

Former Type New Type

Power cord (1)

Battery charger (BS-CS1)

Other accessories

1. MAIN PARTS

Power cord (1) 0 1-776-985-11 (KR)

Battery charger (BS-CS1) 0 1-477-227-42 (KR)

Other accessories

3-080-088-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN) (KR)

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Published by DI Customer Center

3-076-559-12(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are locate d on the bottom. Record the serial number in the spa c e pr ovided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-U10 Serial No.

DSC-U10

Getting started _________________________

Shooting still images ___________________

Viewing still images ____________________

Enjoying movies _______________________

Deleting images________________________

Copying images _ ____________________

Troubleshooting _______________________

Additional information__________________

Index

WARNING

T o pre vent fire or shoc k h azar d, do n ot e xpos e 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 “dange rous voltage” within th e p ro duct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shoc k to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important op erating and maintenance (servici ng) instruct ions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Informatio n Ser vic e s Ce nter 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matter s onl y.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-U10 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradel l,

NJ 07649 USA 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 th is eq ui p men t .

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 agai nst ha r mful 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 in s tructions, may cause harmful interference to radio co mm unic a ti ons. However, there is no guarantee that inte rference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radi o or tel evision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is e nc o ur ag ed to try to correct the in t erference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increa se the sepa r a tion between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different f ro m t h at 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 com p ly 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. and Canada

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 regardi ng rec y cl i ng 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.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom

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 5 AMP fuse approved by AST A or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with 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.

For the Customers in Germany

Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used unde r the following circumstan ces:

• Residential area

• Business district

• Light-industry 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 Dir ec tive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meter s.

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specif i c frequencies may influence the picture and sound of th is c am e ra.

Notice

If static electricity or elect ro ma gne tism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and conn ect the USB cable again.

“Memory St ick”

For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

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. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

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 recor ding

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.

Notes on image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File

system universal standard established by the 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.

Note on “Memory Stick”

This camera turns off whenever you remo ve the batteries or the “Memory Stick.” Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while the access lamp is on.

Precaution on copyright

Television 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 image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a 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.

• Be careful when placing the camera near a window or

outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the LCD lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

finder or the

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, see page 91 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.

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.

Trademarks

• “Memory Stick,” , “MagicGate Memory Stick,” and

, are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “MagicGate” and are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the

U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime, are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• In addition, system and product names used in this manual

are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. Ho we ver , the marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

™

or ®

How to hold the camera

When shooting an image with the camera, be careful not to obstruct the flash or the lens with your fingers.

Table of contents

Before using your camera ...........................................6

How to hold the camera ................ ..................... .........7

Identifying the parts............................... ...................10

Getting started

Preparing batteries................. .................... ................12

Charging the batteries....................... ..................... ....12

Inserting the batteries................................................16

Using your camera abroad........... .................... ..........18

Turning on/off your camera............................ ..........19

Setting the date and time...........................................20

Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a “Memory St ick” ............. .. 22

Setting the still image size.........................................23

Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment

mode)................................................................26

Using the self-timer........... .................... ................29

Selecting a flash mode ..........................................32

Shooting according to scene conditions

– Scene Selection................ ..............................34

Setting the distance to the subject – Focus preset .....36

Shooting five images continuousl y – Burst............... 38

Adding special effects – Picture Effect.....................40

Viewing still images

Viewing still images on the LCD screen.................. 42

Viewing single images..........................................43

Viewing an index screen (four-image).................44

Choosing images to print – Print mark..................... 46

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies ............. ......................................... .48

Viewing movies on the LCD screen......................... 50

Deleting images

Deleting images........................................................ 52

Formatting a “Memory Stick” ..................................54

Copying images

Copying images to your computer............................56

1 Installing the USB driver and application .......... 58

2 Preparing your camera ........................................ 67

3 Connecting your camera to your computer ...... .. 68

4 Copying images ............................. .....................70

5 Viewing the images on your computer................75

For Macintosh users....................... .................... ....... 76

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting........................................................78

Warnings and messages ............................................85

Self-diagnostics display ............................................86

Additional information

Menu items...................................................... .......... 87

Precautions................................................................90

On “Memory Stick”.......................... ........................ 92

On Nickel Metal Hydride batteries...........................93

Specifications............................................................94

LCD screen displays................................................. 96

Index .........................................................................99

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of opera t ion . A Shutter button (27)

B POWER button (19) C POWER lamp (19) D Lens cover E Mode switch

PLAY: To view images (43) STILL: To shoot still images (26) MOVIE: To shoot movies (48)

F Flash (32) G Lens H Self-tim e r la mp (31)

Attaching the neck stra p

A LCD screen B Flash charge lamp (orange) (33) C MENU button D Control button

Menu on: v/V Menu off: /SCENE (32, 35)

E EXEC button F Hook for neck strap

G Battery/“Memory Stick” cover H OPEN button (16)

I Access lamp (23) J USB jack (68)

K USB jack cover

L RESET button (bottom surface) (78)

How to use the control button and EXEC button

To change the current set tings of the camera, bring up the menu, and use the control button to make the changes. For each item, press MENU and press v/V on the control button to select the desired value, then press EXEC to make the setting. Press MENU, then the menu disappears from the LCD screen.

Preparing batteries

Use the following batteries in this camera.

Acceptable batteries

Size AAA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (2)

– NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) – NH-AAA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not supplied)

Batteries that cannot be used

Manganese batterie s, lithium batter ies, Ni-Cd batterie s, alkaline batteries

Getting started

Charging the batteries

BC-CS1 (supplied)

, Insert Nickel Metal Hydride batteries into

Insert with the correct polarity +/–

the charger (supplied).

• Be sure to charge the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries

supplied with your camera before using them.

• W e recommend charging the batteries in an ambient

temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). If the batteries are charged in an environment where the temperature is outside that range, the batteries may not charge efficiently.

• Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet

(wall socket) close by. If some trouble occurs while using the charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug out of the wall outlet (wall sock et ).

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

Charge lamp

Power cord (mains lead)

, Connect the charger to a wall outlet (wall

socket) using the power cord (mains lead).

The charge lamp lights up when charging be gins, and goes off when charging is completed. It takes about 13 hours to co mpletely cha r ge the batter ies.

• When charging is fi nished, disconnect the power cord (mains

lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries from the charger.

• Always use the case supplied when transporting the Nickel

Metal Hydride batteries. If the positive and negative terminals come into contact with metallic mater ial and are shorted, the batteries could overheat or catch fire.

Getting started

Charging the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries

• If the poles of the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are dirty ,

the batteries may not charge properly. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with a dry cloth.

• At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel Metal

Hydride batteries haven’t been used for a long time, they may not fully charge. This is typical of this type of battery , and is not a malfunction. If this happens, several cycles of using the battery until it is completely drained and then charging the battery fully should correct the problem.

• Even when Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are not being

used they lose their charge naturally over time. It is recommended that you recharge the batteries just before using them.

• If you recharge Nickel Metal Hydride batteries before

fully using up the existing charge, the low battery warning may be displayed sooner than expected. This is called the “memory effect.”* If this problem occurs, charging the batteries only after using up the existing charge will correct it.

* The “memory effect” – the situation in which the

capacity of the battery is temporarily lowered.

Precautions to be observed when charging the batteries

• Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel

Metal Hydride batteries in the charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, or one-time lithium batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other injuries.

• Be sure to charge both Nickel Metal Hydride batteries at

the same time.

• When the batteries are charged, use them only in an

environment where the temperature range is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Otherwise, there is a danger of leaks, explosions, excessive heat , f i r e, or electric shock.

• Do not charge fully charged Nickel Metal Hydride

batteries again. Otherwise, there is a danger of leaks, explosions, excessive heat , f i r e, or electric shock.

• Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries.

Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way.

Charging time

Nickel Metal Hydride battery

NH-AAA-DI × 2 (supplied) Approx. 13 hours

This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied BC-CS1 charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F).

• It takes about 13 hours to completely charge the batteries.

The charge lamp may remain lit longer than 13 hours, but this is not a malfunction.

• Do not remove the batteries while charging is still in

progress. If you remove the batteries while charging is still in progress and then re-insert the batteries, the charging process will start over from the beginning.

• If you use the ACC-UNQ STAMINA “Super Quick

charge” kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster.

Charging time

Size AAA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries 1 or 2 batteries: Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes 3 or 4 batteries: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

Charging time

Battery remaining indicator (when using Nickel Metal Hydride batteries)

As the battery power decreases with use, the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining using the following symbols.

Battery remaining indicator

• If the LCD screen display is off, set [DISPLAY] in [ ]

to [ON] with MENU and v/V on the control button to turn it on.

• Based on the conditions under which the camera is being

used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this information may not be correctly indicated.

• The battery remaining indicator is not displayed in USB

connecting.

Battery remaining guidelines

Sufficient power remaining

Battery half full

Battery low, recording/playback will stop soon.

Change the batteries for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. (Battery remaining indicator flashes.)

Getting started

Inserting the batteries

, Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in th e direction of the arrow 1 while pressing OPEN. The battery/“Memory Stick” cover opens in the direction the arrow 2.

, Insert the batteries.

Match the +/– poles of the batteries to the +/– marks inside the ba ttery case.

• From time to time, use a dry cloth to wipe any dirt off of the

battery terminals and the contacts inside the battery/ “Memory Stick” cover. Skin oil and other dirt on the battery terminals and contacts can significantly shorten the operating time provided by the batteries.

, Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while holding the batteries in. Ma ke su re th e cover is closed securely .

To remove the batteries

Hold the camera with the battery/“Memory Stick” cover facing upward, open the cover, and remove the batteries.

• Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing

the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

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

The tables show the approximate battery life and the number of imag es that ca n be r ecord ed/v ie wed w ith a fully charged batteries at a temperature of 25°C (77°F), (no flash) and auto adjustment mode. But the remai n ing indicator will decreas e in the following situations:

– The surrounding temperature is low – The camera has been turne d on and off many times – [LCD LIGHT] is set to [ON] – The battery power is low – The battery capacity decreases as you use it more and

more and as time passes (page 93).

Shooting still images*

Image size

1280×960 (SXGA)**

640×480 (VGA)***

* Shooting at about 2.5-second intervals ** SXGA: Abbreviation of Super eXtended Graphics

***VGA: Abbreviation of Video Graphics Array;

NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) LCD

Battery life

LIGHT

(min.)

ON Approx. 60 min Approx. 1600 OFF Approx. 70 min Approx. 1800 ON Approx. 60 min Approx. 1600 OFF Approx. 70 min Approx. 1800

Array; indicates an image size of 1280×960

indicates an image size of 640×480

No. of images

Getting started

Viewing still images**

Image size NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied)

1280×960 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 640×480 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400

** Viewing single images in order at about 3-second

Shooting movies***

Continuous recording

***The maximum playing time is 15 seconds

• The battery life and number of images will be decreased

when using the camera at low temperatures, using the flash or turning the power on/off repeatedly.

Battery life (min.) No. of images

intervals with all indicators on and LCD LIGHT ON

NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) Battery life (min.)

LCD LIGHT ON Approx. 60 LCD LIGHT OFF Appr ox. 70

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camer a in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commerciall y ava ilable AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall s ocket) [b].

BC-CS1

• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as

this may cause a malfunction.

Turning on/off your camera

POWER

POWER lamp POWER button

, Slide the lens cover in the direction of

the arrow or press the POWER button.

When you open the lens cover or press the POWER button, the power is automatically on. The POWER lamp (green) lights up. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the LC D screen (page 20).

To turn off the power

Slide the lens cover in the op posi te direction of the arrow or press th e PO WER b utto n ag ai n. Th e PO WER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off .

• If you open the lens cover too quickly, the camera might not

turn on. If this happens, close the cover and then open it again more slowly.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about 3 minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing setup, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. The auto power-off function also will not operate when a connector is plu gged into the USB jack .

Getting started

Setting the date and time

POWER

POWER button

DATE NOTATION

2002

12:00:00

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

, Slide the lens cover in the direction of

the arrow or press the POWER button to turn on the power.

The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the LCD screen.

• This operation is available no matter what position the mode

switch is in.

• To change the date and time, press MENU and select

[DATE&TIME SET] in [CLOCK SET] under [ ] (page 89), then perform the procedure from step 3.

DATE&TIME SET

Y/M/D

12:00

EXEC

1 12002

, Select the desired date display format

with v/V on the con trol butt o n, then press EXEC.

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). Then DATE&TIME SET screen ap p ears on the LCD screen.

• If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power

for saving the time data, is ever fully discharged (page 91), the DATE NOTATION screen will appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time, by starting from step 2.

DATE&TIME SET

Y/M/D

2002 1 1

12:00

DATE&TIME SET

Y/M/D

2002 7 4

CANCEL

10:30

Getting started

EXEC

, Set the numeric value with v/V on th e

control button, then press EXEC.

The item to be set is indicated with v/V. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next i tem. Repeat this step until all of the items are set.

• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 2, set the time on a 24-hour

cycle.

EXEC

, Select [OK] with v/V on the co ntrol

button, then press EXEC.

The date and time are entered and the clock starts to keep time.

• If you make a mistake, select [CANCEL] in step 4 to

display the DATE NOTATION screen, then repeat the procedure from step 2.

Shooting still image

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Connector side

, Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in th e direction of the arrow 1 while pressing OPEN. The battery/“Memory Stick” cover opens in the direction the arrow 2.

, Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Holding the “Memory Stic k” a s shown in the illustrati on, insert it all the way in until it clicks .

• Push the “Memory Stick” all of the way in so that it is

securely seated in the connector. If the “Memory Stick” is not inserted correctly, you may not be able to record or display images in the “Memory Stick.”

• Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing

the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Label side

Setting the still image size

1280

Access lamp

, Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

To remove a “Memory Stick”

Open the b attery/“Memory Stick” cover, then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.

• When the access lamp is lit up, it means that image data is being read or written. Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power at this time, as the data may be damaged.

STILL

RETURN

BURST

•

SIZE FOCUS SELFTIMER P.EFFECT

1280

AUTO

OFF OFF

, Set the mode switch to STILL, and turn

on the power, then press MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

Shooting still images

RETURN

1280

640

1280

640

BURST

•

SIZE FOCUS SELFTIMER P.EFFECT

1280

AUTO

OFF OFF

SIZE • BURST

1280

1280×960

640

640×480

BURST

640

, Select [ ] with v/V on the control

button, then press EXEC. Select [SIZE·BURST] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.

EXEC

, Select the desired image size with v/V

on the control button, then press EXEC.

The image size is set. When the setting is complete, press MENU so that the menu disappears from the L CD scre en.

• The image size selected here is maintained even when the

power is turned off.

Image size

You can choose the image size (number of pixels) according to the kind of images you want to shoot. Larger image sizes result in a larger data size, which means fewer images that you can record in a “Memory Stick.” Choose an image siz e app ropriate for the kin d of images you want to shoot. You can choose from the following table.

Image size Usage

1280×960 Printing in postcard size 640×480 Attaching to e-mail

Number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”

(Units: number of images)

Capacity

Image size

8MB 23 80 16MB 45 160 32MB 93 325 64MB 187 655 128MB 375 1315

• Image size is the size when viewing the images on a

personal computer. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size.

• The actual number of images may differ depending on the

shooting conditions.

• The image size value (e.g., 1280×960) indicates the

number of pixels.

1280×960 640×480

Shooting still images

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