Sony DSC-S500 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and2. Check the accessories supplied Accessories supplied list e LR6 size AA alkaline batteries 2 e A V cable 1 e USB cable 1 e Wrist strap 1 e CD ROM Cyber shot application software handbook Cyber shot Handbook 1 e Operating instructions for digital still camera Instruction Manual this manual 1 Attach the wrist strap The camera is a precision instrument Be careful not to bump the lens or the LCD screen and not to apply force to it Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped etc While pressing Match and insert Close the battery OPEN open the Memory Stick Duo battery Memory cover Stick Duo cover To remove the batteries Hold the camera with the battery Memory Stick Duo cover facing upward then open the battery Memory Stick Duo cover and remove the batteries Be careful not to drop the batteries Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera Battery type supplied supported rechargeable LR6 size AA alkaline batteries O O HR 15 51 HR6 size AA Nickel Metal Hydride O O batteries ZR6 size AA Oxy Nickel Primary Battery O Manganese batteries Lithium batteries Ni Cd batteries NH AA 2DB twin pack etc Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage dro the battery WARNING ps or other problems are caused by the nature of Battery may explode or
3. To cancel press 4 again The image may appear rough right after playback starts To delete an image press His T Delete and select Delete with A on the control button then press WO To view delete an image using the zoom button Q EE To view an enlarged image playback zoom While displaying a still image press to zoom in on the image To undo the zoom press Q Adjust the portion A W lt gt Cancel playback zoom Viewing an index screen While displaying a still image press FF Index then select an image with A W lt 4 P To return to the single image screen press To display the next previous index screen press lt gt To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed press Ha 1 and select Select with A F on the control button then press 2 Select the image you want to delete with A W lt P then press to display the T Delete indicator on the selected image 3 Press iu T 4 Select OK with then press To delete all the images in a folder select All In This Folder with A in step 1 instead of Select then press e To cancel a selection select an image previously selected for deletion then press to delete the T indicator from the image in step 2 To view images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV To A V OUT jack To audio video input jacks A V cable s eu
4. 3431 p M IN 19 20 Printing images using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer P4 PictBridge e PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Notes e You cannot print movies If the laa indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds error notification check the connected printer e For further details on how to use PictBridge print and how to print images copied onto a computer refer to Cyber shot Handbook Stage 1 Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer via a USB connection e It is recommended to use batteries with enough capacity to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press gt on the control button to select amp Setup 3 Select Setup2 with V then select USB Connect with A V gt 4 Select PictBridge with gt A then press The USB mode is set Stage 2 Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer To the USB jack USB cable 2 Turn on your camera and the printer The camera is set to playback mode then an image and the print menu appear on the screen Stage 3 Printing Regardless of what the mode dial is set to the
5. Also you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you Using a tripod may be effective Also using the flash in dark places is also recommended Shoot an image Select a mode Al Still image Select Movie Select Gi Shoot with the shutter button Still image Press and hold halfway down to focus 4 Movie Press fully down To stop recording press the shutter butto AE AF lock indicator Flashing lit beeps B Press fully down The shutter sounds n fully down again apow juauysn pe ojny Ajisea saeu jooys ai 15 16 To shoot an image using the zoom Press T telephoto to zoom in or W wide angle to zoom out when composing your shot ar Eeer i e You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie When the zoom scale exceeds 3x the camera uses Digital Zoom UR a _ To shoot an image using the mode dial OA 1 Set the mode dial to the desired still image shooting mode 2 Shoot with the shutter button Auto adjustment mode W Adjusts settings automatically for easy shooting Scene Selection modes 2 a2 Q 7 D g Allows you to shoot using an appropriate preset setting for a scene The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions I Twilight 7 Beach Captures the dark surroundings in Captures the blue color of water in distant night shot
6. double click Handbook pdf 2 After the installation is complete double click Handbook pdf 25 26 Specifications System Image device 7 17 mm 1 2 5 type color CCD Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx 6 183 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 6 003 000 pixels Lens 3x zoom lens f 5 4 16 2 mm 32 96 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera F2 8 4 8 Exposure control Automatic exposure Scene Selection 6 modes White balance Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent File format DCF compliant Still images Exif Ver 2 21 JPEG compliant DPOF compatible Movies AVI Motion JPEG Recording media Internal Memory Approx 25 MB Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate without MagicGate Memory Stick PRO Duo MagicGate Memory Stick Duo When ISO set to Auto approx 0 5 m to 2 5 m 19 3 4 inches to 98 1 2 inches W approx 0 5 m to 2 0 m 19 3 4 inches to 78 3 4 inches T Input and Output connectors A V OUT jack Flash range Mini jack Video signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms unbalanced sync negative Audio signal 2 V at load impedance more than 47 KQ kilohms Output impedance with less than 2 2 kQ kilohms USB jack mini B USB communication Full Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant LCD screen LCD panel 6 0 cm 2 4 type TFT drive Total number of dots 110 000 480 x 234 dots Power gen
7. it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert batteries with enough capacity in the camera and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off Table of contents Read this TIS tS oct ces sos chnstiecszsci cee r e a rera rnaar Erai Notes on using your camera Preparation 10 Check the accessories supplied cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeteeeeeteeeeeeees 10 sern the Dateless ee a aaa E rE E EE RSA 10 Insert a Memory Stick Duo not supplied seeeeeeeeeeseeeseereernens 12 Getting Started icini ee N EEA I Ear aaia 13 Others Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application SOftWare SUPPIIO via secccccieeescseeeccceeseseeiecenctecteees se cccenaetinserecascteqierractebes 25 Viewing Cyber shot Handbook ee eee ee eee eeee eter eeee tees seaeeeaeeeaeeee 25 Specifications eeen ereo duane hans Hed ON EEEN VLG ATIF YING ONES i s a ehacegsch cvs a A ceusagetecaine Indicators on the screen Enjoying additional functions on recording playback using the menu Selecting the desired setting Refer to Cyber shot Handbook PDF Making use of a PC and printer Problems during operation 10
8. not appear on the TV screen e Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV e Check whether the connection is correct e The USB cable is connected to the USB jack Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software supplied For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Mac OS 9 1 9 2 or Mac OS X v10 0 or later Application software Cyber shot Viewer Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional not compatible e Must be installed with above OS at delivery e For further details on the operating environment of Cyber shot Viewer refer to Cyber shot Handbook Viewing Cyber shot Handbook For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The screen below appears When you click the Cyber shot Handbook button the screen for For Macintosh users drive Select the Handbook folder and copy Handbook pdf stored in the GB folder to your computer copying Cyber shot Handbook appears Follow the on screen instructions to copy SONY 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM 2 After copying is complete
9. or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will he
10. send your camera to be repaired Batteries and power The batteries run down too quickly e You are using the camera in an extremely cold location e The batteries are dead Replace them with new ones e When using the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries not supplied charge them sufficiently e When using alkaline batteries Oxy Nickel Primary Battery not supplied the displayed time remaining may not be correctly indicated The power turns off suddenly e If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries Turn on the camera again Camera power is turned off automatically when you open the battery Memory Stick Duo cover e This is not a malfunction Turn off the camera before you open the battery Memory Stick Duo cover Shooting still images Your camera cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo page 12 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images Change the Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Record in the close up Macro recording mode Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shoot
11. SONY Cyber shot Preparation Shoot images easily Digital Still Camera Auto adjustment mode Instruction Manual View delete images DSC S500 ser MEMORY STICK mm Printing images Before operating the unit please read this manual and Cyber shot Handbook PDF on CD ROM supplied thoroughly and retain it for future reference Troubleshooting Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Others Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSC S500 Serial No Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net 2006 Sony Corporation 2 689 529 11 1 Trademarks Cyber shot is trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick wra Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo MagicGate and MAGICGATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademark
12. arning BHY og AF range finder frame m 5 Display Indication Display Indication Battery remaining 33 Shutter speed AE AF lock F2 8 Aperture value Ty GE Recording mode Mode ai P Menu t STBY Standby Recording a movie not displaye on the screen REC shown above 4 4s O Flash mode Flash charging 2 Display Indication NA Macro Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free Printed in China vegetable oil based ink
13. disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Sa
14. e store the camera in the following places e In an extremely hot dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Ina location subject to rocking vibration e Near strong magnetic place e In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit not supplied to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing e Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F In case of alkaline batteries Oxy Nick
15. el Primary Battery the temperatures are between 5 C and 40 C 41 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera Moisture condensation occurs easily when e The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room e The camera is taken from an air conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors etc How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about one week
16. emory Stick Duo data may be destroyed Always protect your data by making a back up copy Notes on recording playback e This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof e Before you record one time events make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly Be careful not to get the camera wet Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or play back properly Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 8 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the recording medium unusable or cause image data breakdown damage or loss Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface resulting in insufficient light emission Notes on the LCD screen and lens The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 4 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some ti
17. eral LR6 size AA Alkaline batteries 2 3 V HR15 51 HR6 size AA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries 2 not supplied 2 4 V ZR6 size AA Oxy Nickel Primary Battery 2 not supplied 3 V AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied 4 2 V Power consumption during shooting with the LCD screen on 1 6 W Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Power Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31 mm 3 3 4 inches x 2 1 2 inches x 1 1 4 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 198 g 7 0 oz including two batteries and wrist strap etc Microphone Electret condenser microphone Buzzer Piezo electric buzzer Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Identifying parts 1 Shutter button 15 14 AC Adaptor cord cover 2 Mode dial 15 For shooting Zoom W T button 16 AL To shoot movies For viewing Q Q Playback zoom gt To view or edit images button 19 E 3 Index button 19 e For details on modes available to shoot still images see To shoot an image using the 16 LCD screen 7 mode dial page 16 17 ix f Image Size Delete button 14 3 F
18. f_1 10 ofc Cancel Cancel Cancel To turn off the Setup menu screen Press MENU Change the language setting Open the Setup screen after performing step and in Set Change the date and time Select Language in Setup1 then choose your desired language Select the image size for still images The factory setting for image size is 6M This setting requires more memory capacity which reduces the number of images you can take Set the image size according to purpose Press i Image Size D Select the size with A V C Press Image Size to complete the setting Image size Guidelines No ofimages Printing 6M 2816 x 2112 For printing in A4 size or high density Less Fine the default setting images in A5 size 3 2 2816 x 1872 pect 3M 2048 x 1536 f 2M 1632 x 1224 For printing in postcard size VGA E Mail For recording a larger number of images i pana 640 x 480 For attaching images to e mail or creating web pages More Rough Images are recorded in the same 3 2 aspect ratio as photograph printer paper or postcards etc e Recordable number of still images vary depending on the image size selected Position the subject in the center of the focus frame Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily keeping your arms at your side
19. fety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition Read this first For Customers in the U S A This device complies with part 15 of the FCC tules 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 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
20. ing distance approximately 5 cm 2 inches W 35 cm 13 7 8 inches T when shooting e J Twilight mode or ad Landscape mode is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images The flash does not work The flash is set to Flash forced off e You cannot use the flash when Mode REC Mode is set to Burst J Twilight mode or Q Candle mode is selected in the Scene Selection When the mode dial is set to i Set the flash to 4 Flash forced on to shoot still images when aa Landscape mode or 7 Beach mode is selected in the Scene Selection The close up Macro function does not work e Twilight mode a Landscape mode or Q Candle mode is selected in the Scene Selection The date and time are not displayed e While shooting the date and time are not displayed Only during playback the date and time are displayed The eyes of the subject come out red e Set Red Eye Reduction in the es Setup menu to On e Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash e Light the room and shoot the subject Huljooysajqnoy a 23 24 Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images Set the mode dial to gt page 18 e The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection The date and time are not displayed The I Screen status button is turned off The image does
21. lash 17 18 4 Microphone 18 J Screen status button 5 Lens 19 Hook for wrist strap 10 6 POWER button 13 20 MENU button 13 i 7 POWER lamp 13 21 Control button 13 17 18 8 Self timer lamp 17 Menu on A W lt 4 gt 3 9 Buzzer Menu off 4 O G 10 Y USB jack 21 22 lt Access lamp 12 M A V OUT jack 19 12 Tripod receptacle Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage the camera 13 Battery Memory Stick Duo cover 10 27 Indicators on the screen When shooting still images 3 Auto adjustment mode Display miai mE o i NE Com 32 Csm Image size J 30 M 3 Cow Cvea BE FINE Image quality 101 Recording folder 4 e This does not appear when using internal memory Remaining internal memory capacit 2e CEE ny capacity Fy Remaining Memory F Stick capacity When shooting MOVIES 00 00 00 Recording time maximum Factory setting 00 00 30 recordable time T m i 30 Remaining number of 1 STBY 00 00 00 00 00 30 C 3 recordable images Mo S2 Self timer 4 4 Display Indication ww Low battery w
22. leak if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Check the valid date month year displayed on the batteries To check the remaining battery time Press POWER to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen Battery gle remaining oo va a ea cS indicator Can Battery Sufficient Battery half Battery low Replace the The warning remaining power full recording batteries with indicator guidelines remaining playback will new ones flashes stop soon The displayed time remaining may not be correct under certain circumstances e When using alkaline batteries Oxy Nickel Primary Battery the battery remaining indicator may not display the correct information Battery life and number of images that can be recorded When shooting still images Battery No of images Approx Battery life min Approx Alkaline 60 30 NH AA DB Ni MH 350 170 The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association uonejedaig 7 11 12 The values shown for alkaline battery are based on commercial norms and do not apply to all alkaline batteries in all conditions The values may vary depending on the battery manufacturer type environmental conditions product setting etc e The alkaline battery supplied is for trial use only You may need to purchase an additional battery for reg
23. lp prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notes on using your camera Types of Memory Stick that can be used not supplied The IC recording medium used by this camera is a Memory Stick Duo There are two types of Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo you can use a Memory Stick Duo with your camera Memory Stick you cannot use a Memory Stick with your camera Other memory cards cannot be used When using a Memory Stick Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment You can use the Memory Stick Duo by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor not supplied x Memory Stick Duo Adaptor No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media etc Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo back up e Do not turn off the camera or remove the batteries or Memory Stick Duo while the access lamp is lighted as the internal memory data or M
24. ny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Do not press against the LCD screen The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction e Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction e This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens Be careful not to bump the lens and be careful not to apply force to it On image data compatibility This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws 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 Do not us
25. print menu appears when you complete Stage 2 ot The following procedure describes how to print the image appearing on the screen after the USB cable is connected 1 Select This image with A V on the control button then press s ew Guluid 2 Select print settings with A W lt gt 3 Select OK with V gt then press The image is printed e If the lt gt PictBridge Connecting icon appears on the screen do not disconnect the USB cable To print other images Select Select in step 1 Selects images and prints all the selected images Select the image you want to print with lt gt then press The YW mark appears on the selected image To select other images repeat this procedure Select Print with V then press 21 22 If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 22 to 24 Refer to Troubleshooting in the Cyber shot Handbook regarding unlisted items on these pages gt a Remove the batteries and insert the batteries again after about one minute and turn on the power yr Initialize the settings Go to the Setup setting in the MENU and then select Initialize in amp Setup gt a Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you
26. s beach scenes etc amp Twilight portrait a4 Landscape For portraits in dark places For landscapes etc with a distant subject Q Candle Soft snap Captures the atmosphere of candlelit For soft portraits of people flowers scenes etc The shutter speed becomes slower so using a tripod is recommended Program auto shooting mode P Allows you to shoot with automatic exposure adjusts both shutter speed and aperture You can also make various settings using the menu To shoot an image using the control button Selecting a flash mode for still images 4 Before you shoot press A 4 on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator Strobes if it is dark or against light default setting t4 4 Flash forced on Slow synchro Flash forced on The shutter speed slows down in low light to capture details of background that is out of flash light range EA Flash forced off Flash range when ISO is set to Auto W side Approx 0 5 to 2 5 m 19 3 4 to 98 1 2 inches T side Approx 0 5 to 2 0 m 19 3 4 to 78 3 4 inches e The flash strobes twice The first time is to adjust flash intensity e While charging the flash is displayed Shooting close up Macro Before you shoot press gt W on the control button To cancel press gt again Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended e The in focus range becomes narrow and the comple
27. s POWER again The POWER lamp goes out When turning on the power do not touch the lens portion as the cover opens and the lens portion extends Also do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for a long period of time with the power off as this may cause a malfunction If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera about three minutes the camera turns off automatically to prevent battery drain Auto power off function Set Change the date and time First enter the Setup menu to select Clock Set Press MENU B to display the menu After pressing gt on the control button C go to the amp Setup setting then press gt again Select Setup2 with V then press gt Select Clock Set with V then press gt Select OK with A then press 0o00 88 uoneredaid a 14 Now you can adjust the date and time 1 Select the desired date display format with A F then press 2 Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A Y then press 3 Select OK with gt then press e To cancel select Cancel and press Clock Set Clock Set Clock Set TY M D TY MID TMD MDY MD Y W DIY D WY D DIM Y D gt DIM 2006 1 f_1 12 00 oK poos 1 f_1 12 00 ff ok 2006 1
28. s 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 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For Customers in the U S A A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the
29. te subject may not be entirely in focus The AF speed drops apow juauysn pe ojny Ajisea saeu jooys ai Shortest shooting distance from the lens surface Setting all the way to the W side Approx 5 cm 2 inches Setting all the way to the T side Approx 35 cm 13 7 8 inches Using the self timer gt Before you shoot press V amp on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator Not using the self timer j So Setting the 10 second delay self timer y d2 Setting the 2 second delay self timer Press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates To cancel press V again e Use the 2 second delay self timer to reduce the risk of blur 17 18 To view images Select gt A Select an image with lt gt B Movie only Press B Rewind Fast forward lt gt Return to normal playback Stop playback Sound is not output during movie playback on this camera Sound can be heard when viewing a movie on a computer or TV 00 86 To delete images Display the image you want to delete and press p Delete C Select Delete with A then press B e To cancel the deletion select Exit then press in step To view an image using the control button Quick Review J You can check the last image you took Press 4 G on the control button
30. type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water
31. ular camera use Insert a Memory Stick Duo not supplied Terminal side Insert the Memory Stick Duo all the way in until it clicks To remove a Memory Stick Duo Open the battery Memory Stick Duo cover then push A the Memory Stick Duo in once R 0 When the access lamp is lit M Never open the battery Memory Stick Duo cover or lt Access lamp turn off the power as data may be corrupted The camera has approx 25 MB of internal memory However purchase of a Memory Stick Duo is recommended Only Memory Stick Duo can be used The table below shows the approximate total number of still images and approximate movie recording time that can be recorded on the various capacities of Memory Stick Duo for reference before purchasing Total number of still images Image quality is Fine Units Images Capacity Internal Size memory 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 6M 7 21 42 TT 157 3 2 7 21 42 T7 157 3M 15 41 82 148 302 2M 25 66 133 238 484 VGA E Mail 152 394 790 1428 2904 Movie recording time Units hour minute second Capacity Internal Size memory 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 320 x 240 0 01 20 0 03 20 0 06 40 0 12 50 0 25 20 Getting started A POWER lamp B Turn the power on off To turn on press POWER A The POWER lamp lights up To turn off pres
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