SONY DSC-U30 SERVICE MANUAL L1 V1.0

DSC-U30

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2003. 05

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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

xCamera [System]

Image device

Total pixels number of camera

Effective pixels number of camera

Lens Single focal lens

Exposure control

Data formats

Recording media

Flash Recommended distance: 0.5 m to

6.72 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Primary color filter

Approx. 2 112 000 pixels

Approx. 2 020 000 pixels

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

Automatic, Scene Selection (5 modes)

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

“Memory Stick”

1.8 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to 5 feet 10 3/4 inches)

[Output 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 consumpt i on (when shooting)

Operating temperatur e range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions

Mass Approx. 123 g (4.3 oz) (two

Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching II

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

1.35 W

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

85 × 40.3 × 29.7 mm (3 3/8 × 1 5/8 × 1 3/16 inches) (W/H/D, protruding portions not included)

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

Compatible

xBC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH

battery charger

Input rating

Output rating

Operating temperature ran ge

Storage temperature range

Dimensions

Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz)

100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 3 W

DC OUT AA: 1.4 V,

AAA: 1.4 V,

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Approx. 71 × 30 × 91 mm (2 7/8 × 1 3/16 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)

400 mA × 2

160 mA × 2

Accessories

•HR11/45: HR03 (Size AAA) Ni-MH batteries (2)

•Battery case (1)

• BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger (1)

•Power cord (mains lead) (1)

•USB cable (1)

•Neck strap (1)

•“Memory Stick” (8MB) (1)

•CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-010) (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.

C:32:ss

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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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.

•Abbreviation AUS: Australian model CH : Chinese model CND: Canadian model

HK : Hong Kong model JE : T ourist model

1. MAIN PARTS

J: Japanese model KR : Korean model

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

USB cover 3-076-539-01 (SILVER, GOLD, ORANGE) 3-076-539-12 (GRAY, DEEP BLUE, RED) (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.

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Checking supplied accessories.

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Power cord (1)

0 1-696-819-11 (AUS) 0 1-769-608-11 (AEP, E) 0 1-776-985-11 (KR) 0 1-782-476-13 (CH) 0 1-783-374-11 (UK, HK) 0 1-790-107-22 (US, CND) 0 1-790-732-12 (JE, J)

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

"Memory Stick" (8MB) (1)

Battery charger (BC-CS2) (1) 0 1-477-814-11

(US, CND, JE, J)

0 1-477-814-21

(AEP, UK, E, AUS, HK)

0 1-477-814-32 (KR) 0 1-477-814-33 (CH)

AAA battery case (1) 3-076-474-01

CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB driver) (1) 3-078-942-03 (AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS, CH, JE, KR) 3-078-943-03 (US, CND, J)

Nickel-Metal hybrid battery (NH-AAA-DA) (2)

Neck strap (1) 3-084-497-01

Other accessories

3-065-665-05 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE) (J) 3-083-967-01 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (JAPANESE) (J) 3-083-967-11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (ENGLISH)

3-083-967-21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (FRENCH, GERMAN)

3-083-967-31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE)

3-083-967-41 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (ITALIAN, DUTCH) (AEP) 3-083-967-51 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3-083-967-61 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (SWEDISH, RUSSIAN) (AEP) 3-083-967-71 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (ARABIC) (E) 3-083-967-81 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (KOREAN) (KR)

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

(CND, AEP)

(AEP, E, JE)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

(E, HK, CH, JE)

Conversion Adaptor (1) 0 1-569-008-12 (E)

9-876-263-41

Conversion Adaptor (1) 0 1-569-007-12 (E, JE)

Sony EMCS Co.

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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 critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

2003E0500-1

Published by DI Customer Center

3-083-967-11(1)

Getting started_______________________

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, pleas e read thi s manual th oroug hly, and r etain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and seria l nu mbers are located on the bot to m . Record the serial number in the spac e provided be low. Refer to th ese numbers whenever you call upon your Son y dea l er regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-U30 Serial No.

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Shooting still images _________________

Viewing still images __________________

Enjoying movies _____________________

Deleting images______________________

Enjoying images on your computer

Troubleshooting _____________________

Additional information________________

Index_____________________________

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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 intend e d 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 symbol is intend e d to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructio ns in the literature accompanying the appli an ce.

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

Sony Customer Information Serv ices 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-U30 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649

U.S.A. 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 interfe renc e , a nd (2) this device m u st accept any interfe ren ce 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.

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 des igne d to provide reasonable protection aga ins t harmful interference in a re sidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can r ad iate 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 corre ct the int erferen ce 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 differ en t fro m th at to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable mus t be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pur sua n t 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 rechargeabl e b att eries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regard ing recycling of rechargeable batt eri es, 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, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 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 BS1362 (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.

Attention for the Customers in Europe

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

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specifi c frequencies may influen ce the pic tur e of this camera.

Notice

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

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

“Memory Stick”

N50

For the Cu stomers in the U.S .A.

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 THA T MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

For the Customers in Canada

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 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 media, etc.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.

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 open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while the access lamp is lit.

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 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.

• Be careful when placing the camera near a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the LCD

finder or the lens to direct sunlight for

long periods may cause malfunctions.

• Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The screen

may be uneven and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in a

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

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.

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 72 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunction.

Note on the camera locations

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

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,” and “MagicGate

Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick Duo” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “MagicGate” and are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft and W indows are registered

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

• Macintosh, Mac OS, iBook and Power Mac ar e

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Pentium is a trademark or a registered

trademark of Intel Corporation.

• In addition, system and product names used in

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

™

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............... ..........4

How to hold the camera............................5

Identifying the parts..................................8

Getting started

Preparing batteries..................................10

Charging the batteries .............................10

Inserting the batteries..............................12

Using your camera abroad......................14

Turning on/off your camera....................14

How to use the buttons............... .............15

Setting the date and time.........................15

Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a

“Memory Stick” .............................17

Setting the still image size......................18

Image size....... ........................................19

Basic still image shooting

— Using auto adjustment mode .....20

Using the self-timer............................22

Selecting a flash mode........................23

Creating or selecting a folder..................24

Creating a new folder .............. ...........25

Selecting the recording folder.............26

Shooting according to sce ne conditions

— Scene Selection............. .............28

Setting the distance to the subject

— Focus preset...............................30

Shooting five images continuously

— Burst.......................................... 31

Adding special effects

— Picture Effect............................32

Viewing still images

Viewing st ill images on th e LCD

screen ............................................. 34

Viewing single images .......................34

Viewing an index screen

(four-image)...................................35

Selecting the folder and playing back

images — Folder.......................... ..36

Enlarging an image

— Enlarged playback.....................38

Choosing images to print

— Print (DPOF) mark.................... 39

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies.....................................41

Viewing movies on the LCD screen....... 42

Deleting images

Deleting images.............................. ........ 44

Formatting a “Memory Stick”................ 45

Enjoying images on your computer

Copying images to your comput er

— For Windows users....................47

Installing the USB driver....................48

Installing “Image Transfer ”................49

Installing “ImageMixer”.....................50

Connecting the camera to

your computer.................................51

Copying images using

“Image Transfer”............................52

Changing “Image Transfer” settings...53 Copying images without using

“Image Transfer”............................53

Viewing images on your com puter.....54

Image file storage destinations an d

file names.............. .................... ......55

Copying images to your comput er

— For Macintosh users ............... ...56

Creating a Video CD using

“ImageMixer”.................................58

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting......................................59

Warnings and messages..........................66

Self-diagnosis display

— If a code starting with an

alphabet letter appears....................68

Additional information

Menu items..............................................69

Precautions..............................................72

On “Memory Stick” ................................74

On Nickel-Metal Hydrid e batteries.........75

On the battery charger...................... .......76

Specifications..........................................77

LCD screen displays ............. ..................78

Index

Index........................................................80

Identifying th e parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of ope ra tion.

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A Shutter button (20) B POWER button (14) C POWER lamp (14) D Lens cover (14) E Mode switch

: To view images (34) : To shoot still images (20)

T o shoot five images continuously (31)

: To shoot movies (41)

F Flash (23) G Lens

H Self-timer lamp (23)

Attaching the neck strap

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A LCD screen B (Flash charge) lamp (orange)

(24)

C MENU button (15) D Control button

Menu on: v/V (15) Menu off: /SCENE (23, 28)

E EXEC/ (Enlarged playback)

button (15, 38)

F Hook for neck strap G Battery/“Memory Stick” cover H OPEN button (12) I Access lamp (17) J (USB) jack (51) K USB jack cover L RESET button (bottom surface)

(59)

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Preparing batteries

Charging the batteries

Use the following batterie s in this camera.

Acceptable batteries

HR11/45: HR03 (size AAA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2)

– NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied) – NH-AAA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied)

Batteries that cannot be used

Manganese batteries, li th ium batteries, Ni-Cd batteries, alkaline batteries When the above batteries are used, operation is not guaranteed due to possible voltage drops or other characteristics of the batteries. In addition, the battery remaining indicator is not displayed correctly.

, Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries into the batte ry charger (supplied) with the correct po larity +/–.

For details on the supplied batte ry charger, see page 76.

• You cannot use any battery other than a

Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. Also, operations are not guaranteed when using a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery from a manufacturer other than Sony.

• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries supplied with your camera before using them for the first time.

• Connect the battery charger to an easily

accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.

CHARGE lamp

Power cord

(mains lead)

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

, Conn ect the ba tter y char ger to

a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (mains lead) .

The CHARGE lamp lights up when charging begins, and goes off when charging is comple t ed.

• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery

charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

• When charging is finished, disconnect the

power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from the battery charger.

Charging time

Nickel-Metal Hydride battery

NH-AAA-DA × 2 (supplied) Approx. 6 hours

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

• It takes about six hours to completely charge

the batteries. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is not a malfunction.

• If you use the BC-CSQ2 battery charger

supplied with the STAMINA “Super Quick charge” kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster. Charging time for Size AAA Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries 2 batteries: Approx. 1 hour 25 minutes 4 batteries: Approx. 2 hours 50 minutes

Charging time

Notes on 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.

• Always use the supplied cas e when transporting

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

• At the time of purchase, or when the

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries have not 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, repeatedly using up the batteries fully, and then charging them, 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.

• Do not peel of f th e exte rnal 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. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger.

Getting started

Inserting the batteries

, Open the battery/“Memory

Stick” cover.

Slide the co ver in t he dir ect ion of th e ar ro w 1 while pressing OPEN. The battery/ “Memory Stick” cover opens in the direction of the arrow 2.

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, Insert the batteries.

Match the + /– poles of the b atteries to th e +/– marks inside the battery case.

• From time to time, use a dry cloth to wipe any

dirt off of the battery terminals and the contacts on 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” cove r.

Close the battery/“Memo ry Sti ck ” c over while holding the batteries in. Make sure the cover is closed securely.

To remove the batteries

Hold the camera wit h th e ba tter y/“ Memory Stick” cover facing upward, open the cover, and remove the batterie s.

• Be careful not to drop the batteries when

opening or closing the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

Battery remaining indicator (When using Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries)

As the battery po wer decreases wi th use, the battery remaining indica to r disp la ys the amount of power remaining usi ng t he following symbols.

Battery remaining indicator

• If the LCD screen display is off, set

[DISPLAY] in [ ] to [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. (The warning indicator flashes.)

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

The tables show the approximate battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/viewed wi th fully charged batteries at a te mperat ure of 25° C (77°F) in auto adjustment mode. The numbers of images that can be recorded/viewed take into account changing the supplied “Memory Stick” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use.

Shooting still images

Under the average conditions

NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied)

Image

LCD

size

2.0M

VGA

1) Shooting in the following situations: – Shootin g one time every 30 seconds – The flash strobes once every two times – The power turns on and off once every ten

times.

No. of

LIGHT

images

ON Approx. 150 Approx. 75 OFF Approx. 170 Approx. 85 ON Approx. 150 Approx. 75 OFF Approx. 170 Approx. 85

Battery life (min.)

Viewing still images

Image size

2.0M Approx. 3000 Approx. 150 VGA Approx. 3000 Approx. 150

2) Viewing single images in order at about 3-

NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied) No. of

images

second intervals with [LCD LIGHT] set to [ON]

Shooting movies

NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied)

Continuous recording

3) The maximum shooting time is 15 seconds.

• The remaining indicator will decrease in the

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

– [LCD LIGHT] is set to [ON] – The battery capacity decreases as you use it

LCD LIGHT

ON Approx. 80 OFF Approx. 90

times

more and more and as time passes (page 75).

Battery life (min.)

Getting started

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or region with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall out let (wall sock et) [b].

BC-CS2A/CS2B

Turning on/off your camera

POWER

POWER lamp POWER

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for a bout three minutes, the camera tu r ns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. However, the auto power-off function will not operate when the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable.

• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel

converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

, Slide the lens cover in the

direction of the arrow o r press the POWER.

The POWER lamp (g reen) l ights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the LCD screen (page 15).

To turn off the power

Slide the lens cover in the opposite direction of the arrow or press the PO WER again. The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off.

• Slide the lens cover closed until it clicks into

place.

• 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.

How to use the buttons

Setting the date and time

Control button

EXEC/ MENU

To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu, and use the control button to make the changes. For each item, press MENU to display the menu and press v/V on the con trol button to select the desir ed value, th en press EXEC to make the setting. Press MENU, then the menu disappears from the LCD scre en.

POWER

DATE NOTATION

1 1

2003

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 to turn on the power.

The POWER lamp (g reen) li ghts u p and th e DATE NOTATION screen appears on the LCD screen.

• To change the date and time, press MENU and

select [DATE& TIME SET] in [CLOCK SET] under [ ] (page 71), then perform step 3. When the setting is complete, press MENU so that the CLOCK SET screen disappears from the LCD screen.

• This operation is available no matter what

position the mode switch is in.

DATE&TIME SET

Y/M/D

12:00

EXEC/

1 12003

, Select the desired date display

format with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/ month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/yea r) or [D/ M / Y] (day/mon th /year). Then DATE&TIME SET screen appears on the LCD screen .

• If the rechargeable button battery, which

provides the power for saving the time data, is ever fully discharged (page73), the DATE NOTATION screen will appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time, by starting from step 2.

Getting started

DATE&TIME SET

Y/M/D

2003 1 1

12:00

DATE&TIME SET

Y/M/D

2003 7 4

CANCEL

10:30

, Set the numeric value with v/V

on the con trol butto n, then press EXEC.

The item to be set is indicated with v/V. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. 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 on the

control button, then press EXEC.

The date and time ar e entere d and th e 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.

• To cancel the date and time setting, select

[CANCEL], then press EX EC.

Shooting still image

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Terminal side

Shooting still images

, Open the battery/“Memory

Stick” cover.

Slide the co ve r i n t he di re ctio n o f th e ar ro w

while pressing OPEN. The battery/

“Memory Stick” cover opens in the direction of the arrow 2.

• For details on the “Memory Stick,” see page74.

Label side

, Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Holding the “Memory Stick” as shown in the illustration, 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.

Access lamp

, Close the battery/“Memory

Stick” cover.

To remove a “Memory Stick”

Open the battery/“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 open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover or turn off the power at this time, as the data may be damaged.

Setting the still image size

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2.0M VGA VGA

RETURN

•

BURST

SIZE FOCUS SELFTIMER P.EFFECT

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AUTO

OFF OFF

, Set the mode swit ch to , and

turn on the power, then pres s MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD sc r een.

• Open the lens cover when closed.

RETURN

BURST

•

SIZE FOCUS

AUTO SELFTIMER P.EFFECT

OFF OFF

EXEC/

, Select [ ] with v on the

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

The image size is displayed.

• For details on the image size, see page 19.

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SIZE • BURST

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VGA

BURST

VGA

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 co mplete, press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen.

• 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. The larger you make the image size, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data nee ded to preserve your image. This means you can save fewer images in your “Memory Stick.” Choose an image size appropriate for the kind of images you want to shoot. You can choose from th e fol lowing table. The below image size is a minimu m setting for examples.

Image size Examples

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1632×1224 640×480

Printing A5 s ize images Creating home pages

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

(Units: number of images)

Capacity

Image size

2.0M 14 29 60 122 245 445 906 1851 VGA 80 161 326 656 1316 2380 4840 9880

• When the images recorded using earlier Sony

models are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size.

• Images viewed on the LCD screen of the

camera all appear the same size.

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G

• The actual number of images may differ

depending on the shooting conditions.

• When the number of remaining shooting

images is greater than 9,999, >9999 indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Shooting still images

Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode

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AE/AF lock indicator Flashes green

t Lights up

, Set the mode swit ch to , and

slide the le ns cover to turn on the power.

The name of the folder where th e image will be recorded ap pears on the LCD scr een for approximately five seconds.

• [FOCUS] is set to [AUTO] at the factory.

• The exposure is automatically adjusted.

• This camera can create new folders and select

folders to be stored in the “Memory Stick” (page 24).

, Hold the camera steadily with

both hands and position t he subject in the center of the LCD screen.

Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.

• When recording outdoors during clear weather

or under other intense light, undesired light (ghosting) may enter the screen. If this happens, shade the lens with your hand or other object while recording.

• The exposure and focus are adjusted to the

center of the LCD screen.

, Press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

A beep sounds. W h en the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to lighted up, the camera is ready for shoot ing.

• If you release the shutter button, the recording

will be canceled.

• When the camera does not beep, the AF

adjustment is not complete. Y ou can continue to shoot, but the focus is not adjusted properly.

• This camera employs an auto-macro AF

function. The minimum focal distance to the subject is 10 cm (4 inches).

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, Press the shutter button fully

down.

A beep sounds. When “RECOR D IN G” disappears fro m the L CD sc reen , re cor ding is complete. The image will be reco rded in the “Memory Stick,” and you can shoot the next image.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three

minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries (page 14).

Auto Focus

When you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to f ocus on, the A E/AF lock indicator changes to flas hi ng slowly. The Auto Focus fun c tion may have difficulty working und er the following conditions. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. If the Auto Focus function can still not bring the subject into focus, use the Focus preset function (page 30).

• The subject is distant from the camera and dark.

• The contrast between the subject and its

background is poor.

• The subject is seen through glass, such as a

window.

• A fast-moving subject.

• The subject reflects or has a lustrous f i nish ,

such as a mirror or a luminous body.

• A flashing subject.

• A backlit subject.

LCD light

You can use [LCD LIGHT ] under [ ] with MENU and v/V on the control button to turn the LC D light on and o f f. This is useful for extending the battery life.

• This camera is equipped with a Hybrid-type

LCD screen that allows you to see the LCD screen even when the LCD light is turned off, as long as there is some ambient illumination.

• Even if the LCD light setting is [OFF], the LCD

light will turn on when menu operations are being performed. When the menu operation is completed, the LCD light will turn off again.

Shooting still images

Using the self-timer

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LCD screen display during shooting

You can use [DISPLAY] under [ ] with MENU and v/V on the control button to turn the display on and off. Th is is useful when recording under conditions where it is difficult to check the image on the LCD screen.

When [DISPLAY] is [ON]

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When [DISPLAY] is [OFF]

• For detailed descriptions of the indicators, see

page 78.

• Indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

RETURN

BURST

•

SIZE FOCUS SELFTIMER P.EFFECT

AUTO

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OFF OFF

, Set the mode switch to , and

press MENU.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

• You can also carry out this operation when the

mode switch is set to .

RETURN

•

BURST

SIZE FOCUS SELFTIMER P.EFFECT

AUTO

EXEC/

, Select [ ] with v on the

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

• When the mode switch is set to , select

[ ] with v on the control button.

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OFF OFF

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