S Ol_Y_ Digital 2.5_0-50_-. (11 S,ill Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Using the menu Operating Instructions Before operaling "Read This it lor futllre the ilnil, please First" (separale I'el/21ence, read voltlIDe) this l/lanljal theroughly, alld Using the Setup screen alld retain Owner's Record Tile lllodel Record alld serial the serial Rei'_r to these dealer regarding Model NO. number_ number numbers arc located in tile space whenever on tile bottonl.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If you have any questions about this product, you nlay call: Sony (-'usloll/er lnlormalion Services {_'elller 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Tile nunlber below is R)r the FCC related malters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S40 CAUTIONŢO _UCE TH_ F_ISK O_ ELECmlC SHOCK _0 US_-S_VlC_A_ Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. BernaMo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.
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Noteson usingyourcamera Typesof "Memory Stick" that can be Notesonrecording/playback used(notsupplied) • This The IC recording camera medium is a "Memory types used Stick". of "Memory by There camera pl'ool_ this are two (p_,ge 36) • Belore Stick". belorc T Stick": you can use a "Memory Slick" dust-proof, nor splasb- "Prec_lutions _ tile canlera. one-finle to make working Read operaling yoll record recording • "Memo] is neither nor "_vitter-prool.
Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for modelswith an LCDfinder) and lens • Tile LCD screen mmmlhcmrcd mid tile LCD using technology so o_er operatiollal lor ell_cti\ may be some points constantly LCD oI the pixels e use. are Howe_,er_ points there and/or on tile LCD These manuthcmrhlg recording are high-precision bright red, bhle, or green in color) appear finder. 99.
For full use of the digital still camera astment mode • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting)-+ page 24 • EI_)oyvarious shooting/playback • Change the default settings -+ u_,ing the menu -+ page 26 page 41 3onnect your camera to a PC or a printer • Copy your images to a computer and e_joy editing them in • Prinl images by' connecling your camera directly 1(3a printer (PictBridge compliant printers only) -...+ page 64 v(.
Table of contents Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 4 Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ................................................... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... Color On the effects of lighting .....................................................................
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 34 [:a"l (Folder) (Protect) DPOF r[_ (Print) (Slide) (Resizc) [']_=(Rotate) '_ (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using Setup items .............................................................................. 41 ,_ Camera 1 ...........................................................................................
Enjoying your Windows ........................................................... 51 Copying images to your computer ........................................................... computer 53 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick") ....................................................................................... 59 Using the supplied software 60 Using your Macintosh .................................................................... computer ....
_oyfng the camera Basic techniquesfor better images This section describes the basics so you can m_joy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera f/lnctions S/lch as the mode switch (page 24), tile menus (page 261, and SO OIl. Press fully dowll straigla away Press halfway down, then Flashing"_lilYbeeps To sl'met a still image difficult to fecus on _ _:, (Focus)/page 28) If Ihe image looks blurred e,.'en afler focusing, it may be because of camera "Hinls for preventing blur" (below).
Adjustingthe/ight intensity lges by adjusting tile exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is ght that the camera will receive when yuu release the shutter. Shutter speed Exposure: Aperture = Length of time the camera receives light = Size of Ihe opening alh>wing light to pass through = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto ad.iustmeut mode. Huwever, you can a(ljust it manually using the functions beluw.
On the effects of /ighting color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Daylight Cloud_ Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Blue-tinged Reddish iiiiiiii_iji_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ ¸ The color tones are at!justed automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However. you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 3(I).
Selecting the image size for use (--* step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Exanlple: Printing in up to A4 size Few (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: An attached to be senl by e-mail image The default settings are marked with _;_ 4M (2304x1728) 3:2 (2304x Larger 1536)* 1 3M (2048x 1536) IM (1280x960) VGA(E-Mail) (640x480) * hnages arc recorded 1 Smaller For prinling For recording For atlaching in poslcard size a large number of ima
Identifyingparts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 4N [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] POWER button (4 This First") [] Shutter button (_ First") step 2 in "Read step 5 in "Read This [] Flash charge lamp/Record lamp (orange) (_ step 5 in "Read This' Firs't") [] Finder/_ step 5 in "Read This First"5 [] Mode switch (245 [] Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod wilha screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7132inch).
[] A(! Adaptor cord cover To use 113eAC_LS5K supplied) AC Adaptor (not O • Do not pinch co_.
Indicatorson the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. [] Battery remaining (_ step 1 in "Read This FM_t") When shooting still images AE/AF lock (_ st{,p 5 in "Read This FM_t' ) J _5>_/_,_, ,_,, 400 @_ Recording mode (24, 31) White balance (3(I) ÷ STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie (_ ,*t{ T 5 in "Read This First ') '_ [] _,_ _ a_J,.
[] [] Ind L"2M_ L'% L"% hnage size (_ step 4 in "Read This First") FINE STD hnage quality (30) _1 Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. "@a Vibration warning (10) • Indicates vibration will prevent you fl:on/shooling clear images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you call still shool inlages.
[] When playing backstill images _H Battery remaining (_ step 1 in "Read This Fii:st") "_-BACK/NEXT CVOLUMg ] I _M E&A Image size (_ stu_ 4 i_t "Read This FiI:_t' ) [_ Recording _ '_J VOL.||||D n Whenplaying backmovies Volume (_ step6i_t "R_>ad This First") Protect _¢ VOL. mode (24, 31) Playback (_ step 6 in "Read Tltis Fii_st' ) (35) Print order (DPOF) (68) _ _ _ mark Change roMcr (34) • This does not appear when using the inlernal memol T. 0,,X1.
Indkation 8/812/12 hnage number/Number of images recorded inselected lblder (34) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis 00:00:12 Counter (_ st_7) 6 irl "Read This First") display (80) [] _C_'_ Do nol disconned cable (67) +2.0EV EV level value ISO400 ISO number (30) [] Metering irl "Read the USB (28) mode (_ ,_tep 5 This First') Flash White balance (3(t) _ RWB 500 Shutter speed F3.
Changingthe screen display Each time you press the IK]l (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Indicators off LCD screen off Indicators on Image information is displayed during playback. • When you set the LCD screen 1o Oil, tile digital zoom does not flmction (page 42) and [AF Model is sel to [Singlel (page 42). When you _lecl } (flash)/_..) (selt-timer)/re-] (melering), lhe image is displayed for about two seconds.
Numberof still imagesand recordingtime of movies The tables show the approximate immber of still images and the length of time %r movies that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" fl}rmatted with this camera. Tile wdues may vary depending oil the shooting conditions. The number of images that can be recorded using this internal memory is equivalent to that of a 32 MB "Memory Stick". Thenumberofstill images(Theimagequalityis [Fine]ontheupperlineand [Standard] on the lowerline.
Whenyou do not havea "Memory Stick" (Recordingwith the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB ef intorttal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no "Memory Stick" inserted in tile camera, you can record images ttsing this internal memery. • Movies wifll the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannol be recorded using the inlcmal memory.
Battery life and numberof imagesthat can be recorded/viewed The tables show tile approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and tile battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with new batteries and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.
Usingthe modeswitch Set Ihe mode switch to tbe desired function. Mode switch _ Control _ . Shooting button step []: movles_ 5 in "Read This First" Playback/Edit step 6 in "Read This First" Still image shootingmodes Auto:Autoadjustment mode Allows e,'-tsy shooting "Read This First" with the settings atljasted automatically. step 5 in _ Program(P): Programautoshootingmode Allows you to shoot "_xith tbe exposure _ltljusted _mtomnticnlly/both speed mid the _lperture v_flue).
SceneSelection For details _ ,_tel_.5 in "Re(ul This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Using _he mem_ Usingmenuitems MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch. on the mode switch position and tile I_ Items available vary depending (Camera) position in the inentl. 2 Press 0 Select MENU to display the desired on the control the menu menu, item with 41111,,. button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing
For detailson the operation _ page 25 Menu items The menu items available vary depending en tile mede switch pesitien. Only tile available items are displayed en the screen. (_/ :available) a Modeswitchposition: Scene Auto Menufor shooting(page28) [] (EV) _:_ ",/ V V (Focus) _/ _/ _/ WB (White Bal) _/ _/ _/ ISO V V V _/ _i.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Shootingmenu The default Selects settings a still image are marked shooting with mode _. _- page 24, st U) 5 in Manually Toward _ Toward +2.0EV The -2.0EV • For delails • If a subject a_[iuslmenl +: Brightens exposure Toward on file exposure • Tile colnpensation value _ page the Firs't '' exposure. an image. is determined : Darkens automatically by the camera. an image.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 26 Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image m) (Movie m) Focuses automatically on a suhject in all ranges of the finder frame. • This mode fi'ame. is useflfl when the sul_iect is not in file center of the range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator • AF stands lbr Auto Focus. • When you am shooting movies. [Mulli AF] is recommended (If vibration. • When you use [Digual Zoonll or [AF Illuminator], the centcr of the flame. In this case the m or m displayed.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting the colors of a image look strange. _,6,_ (Incandescent) condition in a situation, when A(ljusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as a party hall, or under bright lighting such as photography studios. (Fluorescent) A(ljusts for fhlorcscent (Cloudy) Acljusts for a cloudy ".
For detailsonthe operation_ page 26 Selects button. whether the canlera MultiBurst (1_) perlk_nns continuous shooting or not when Records 16 frames in succession you press the shutter button. you press the shutter as a still image file _hen • This is convenienl lot checking your lornl ill sports, l_r exanlp]e. • You can _lect the Mulli Bursl shutler inlerval in [Inlerval] mode !page 321.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 The maximum number of continuous shots (Unils: images) 4M 4 6 3:2 4 6 3M 4 7 IM 10 18 VGA(E-Mail) 30 30 Selects the frame interval in the [Multi 1/7.5(1/7.5") Burst] mode (page 31 ). • This seuing cannot be made when [Model (REC Mode) in tile menu is set to other lhan [Mulli Burstl (page 31 ). 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") • [_ (Inlerval) is not displayed on tile screen depending Adjusts on tile Scene mode _ the amount of flash light.
For detailson the operation _ page 25 Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B & W (p_.._) Records the image in monochrome (black and white). Sepia(F_ +,) Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph). Off No effect. • This setling is not mainlained when lhe power is lurned olf. Ac{iusts the saturation of the image. + ((_) Toward +: Brightens the color. Normal -((_) Toward : Darkens the color. At[justs the contrast of the image. + ((_) Toward +: Enhances the contrast.
Viewingmenu The defaull Selecls only). seltings Ihe folder Fordetai/s on the operation _ are marked conlaining page 26 wilh _. Ille image OK Cancel you Wahl to play back (when using a "Memory Stick" See the l_llowing Cancels the selection. procedure. (_) Selecl the desired fokler wifll _1/_ on the control button. FolderNal_:102NSDCF Created: No. ofFolder FJl_s: 9 Select (_) Select "_;" On the [OK] . then images • To create a new loMer • To change ltle loMer • When • press O.
For detailson the operation _ page 25 Protects images against accidental Protect (o-,1) Exit erasure. See theIhefollowing Exits Proleclionprocedure. ltlnclion. Toprotectimagesin single-imagemode (_) Displa._ the image you _ant to protect. (_) Press MENU to display the menu. (_) Select [e--m](Protect) with 4/P on the control button, then press O. The image is protected and the _ (protect) indicator appears on the image. (_) To protect other images, select the desired image _ith 41/1_,Ihen press 0.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press • in step (_) or (_) of "To protect images in single-image mode." In index mode (_) Select the image l_)r which you want to remow: protection in step (_) of"To protect images in index mode." (_ Press • to turn the o-.,, indicator gray. (_) Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. (_) Press MENU, select [OK] with _-, and then press •.
For detailson the operation _ page 25 Image Folder All Plays Ihc selected lk)lder. Stick". Phtys back back all all images images in stored on Ihe "Memory Repeat On Pla) s back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide sho_ ends. Start Cancel See the following Cancels Ihe slide show. procedure. @ Select [lntela'al], @ Select [Start] with V/_, The slide show starts. [hnage] and [Repeat] with ._./Y/41/I_ on the control button. then press Q.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 Rotates a still image. C "_ Rotates OK Determines Cancel Cancels Ihe rolation. See the following procedure. rola(ion. the image to be rotated. (_) Display @ Press MENU to display the menu. @ Select ID_=I(Rotate) (&) Select 1." "_1 with • (g) Select [OK] with •/V, • You cannot • You may an image. See the lk)llowing procedure. rolate with 41/1_ on the control protected images then press 0. then press O.
For detai/son the operation _ page 25 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101 0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered the follm,ving file configuration. 101 101 0001 101_0002 and deleting i1 in 0003 2 101 0002 Cutting scene A. A 101 0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 1010005. Cutting scene B. 101 0004 101 0005 Divide 101 0005 is divided inlo IOl 0006 and 101 0007. Deleling scenes A and B if Ihey are unnecessary.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 26 (_ Press • at Ihe desired cutting poinl. • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [_1tl/111_1 (hame rewind/lorward) and adjust the curling point using ,/_. • lfyou wahl to change the cutting poinL _lecl [Cancel] The playback olthe movie slarls again. (_) Select [OKIwilh ,It/V, and press O. (Z) Select [OKIwilh • .
Usfi_g the Sei_lpscreen UsingSetupitems Yuu can change the def:_ult setlings using Ihe Setup screen. Mode switch MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press _ on the control button to select (Setup). 4 Press A/W4/_ on the control button to select the item you want to set. The 5 fi:ame Press • ol tile _lected item turns yellow. to enter the setting. Setup 2 To turn off the _ (Setup) screen, press MENU.
a CameraI The defaull Selects _' seltings tile auto focus Fordetailson the operation_ page 41 are marked operation Single (S AF) wilh _. mode. Autonmtically ac[iusts the lk)cus when the shutter button is pressed and held hall_wly down. This mode is useful for shooting stationaly subjects. Monitor (M AF) Automatically ac[iusts the focus before the shutter hutton is pressed and heM hall\_ ay down. This mode shortens the thne needed for focusing.
For detailson the operation _ page 41 • When you press the zoom button, tile zoom scaling indicator appears as k>llows. The W side of this line is the optical zoon/area, and the T side is Ihe digilal zoom area + wc:::::::::xx:_r x2.5 l Zoom scaling indicalor • Tile maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes file scale of lhe optical zoom. • Tile AF range finder lrame does nol appear when using the digital zoom.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 41 The AF illuminator The AF illuminator is pressed hall\ray, Off supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when tile shutter button until the lk_cus is locked. Tile D}oNindicator appears at this time. Does not use AF ilhuninator. • If tile AF illulninalor light does not reach the subject sullicienlly or the subject has no contrasl, l_lcus will nol be achieved.
Camera2 The default settings are marked Enlarges tile setting indicalor [] (Metering mode). _011 Oft For detailsonthe operation_ page 41 with 8. temporarily ',,vhen you press ,_ (Flash mode). _ (Serf-timer), or t Does Enlarges indicalors. nol the enlarge Ihe indicators.
Internal MemoryTool Fordetai/s on the operation _ page 41 This ilem does not appear when a "Melnory Stick" is inserted in the camera. The defaull seltings are marked willa _. Formats tile illternal • Note thai k)rmalting _OK Cancel memory. irrevocably erases all dala in tile internal memolT, including even protecled images. t Sec the l_)llowing procedure. Cancels the formalfing. (_) Select [OK] with • on the control button, then press _.
MemoryStick Tool This ilem appears only when a '%lemory The default settings are marked with 8. Slick" Fo,det..e.theo ,e,.tie.,.ge 41 is inserted in tile camera. Formats the "Memory Stick". A commercially available "Memory Stick" is already fl}rmatted. and can be used immediately. • Note lllat tormalting irrevocably erases all dala on a "Memory Stick", including even protected images. 0K Cancel See the following Cancels Ihe formatting. procedure.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 41 Changes the folder currently used OK Cancel lk_r recording See the l_)llowing Cancels changing procedure. Ihe recording @ Select [OK] with • on the control button, The folder selection screen appears. Select Created: 1:(_5:34AM @ Select the desired • VoII callllot select then press 0. ] No. of RJ_: 0 I folder. 1 REC. Folder Foiler Nal_:IO2MSDOF • You cannot images.
._.'_' SetupI For deta._ e,,theoe,*ie,, l, _ l,_ge 41 1 The default settings are marked with 8. Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/press the shutter button. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Selecls Ille language Io be used to display the menu ilems, warnings, and messages. ca Initializes the setting to the default setting.
._.'_ 2 Setup2 The defaull seltings Fordetai/s o, the operatio, _ are marked page 41 wilh _¢_. Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. & Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the 'Memory Stick" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick" contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
Us#_gyourcomp_#er Enjoying yourWindows computer For details on using a MacirJtosh refer to "Using your Macintosh (page 62). c()mlguter, compuler" Viewing images on your computer Installing the • Installation not needed XE USB driver. of the USB driver when Windows using is Slideshow Creating a Music Video/ Printing images Creating a video CD using "lmageMixer" _,,,_3_ _.... _ • Creating a video CD _;_ (page _%60_) ) ] "hn.geMixer "_ VCD2"is [/ "PicturePackage" is installed.
• A separate software applicalion tor operaling lhe recording device is required in order to write 1o CD-Rs. The following environment is reconlnlellded for a computer connected to the camera.
Copyingimagesto yourcomputer The "InslallShield This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. Wizard" screen appears.
4 / Insert a "Memory recorded • When II)elllory, / Stick" with images into the camera. copying this images step is in tile internal Ullllecessary, Insert batteries with enough capacity in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). To the "_ ( USB)jack USB cable To a USB connector • When you copy images to your computer using batteries, copying may lail or image data may be corrupled if lhe balteries sbul (}II tOO soon.
runs a program to recognize Wait for a while. the camera. 3 * During communication, tile access indicators turn red. Do not operate tile compuler until file indicators turn white, images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. • If "USB Mode NormaF' does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Normal] (page 50). • For Windows procedure 98/98SE/2000/Me, explained in %rage li_llow 4-B: Click the check box of unwanted tim Copying images to a Computer" on page 56.
5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished 1 working Double-click [My [Removable with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. # {{++,,g Computer] Disk] ,+_}#_{{ _ { -, [DCIM]. ,, { {i_ {Ira {I E ...... O • I1'tile "Removable The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. Tile wizard screen / closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 58) and reconnect it.
3 Double-click the [My Documents] 1 Click [Start]-_ [My Documents]. folder. Then, right-click on the -O "My Documents" window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The contents of the "My folder are displayed. Documents" • 11you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop. Tile image Documents" files are copied lkflder. to the "My • When an image with the same file name exists in tile copy deslination lolder, the overwrite conlirnlation message appears.
• ForWindows2000/Me/XP (!) Doubk'-click _ Example:viewingfoldersonWindowsXP on Ihc tasktray. _: _Ji_ My Documenl:s i:_ !_ My Computer Double-click (_) Click (_ Confirm the device on the confirmation window_ then [OK]. @ (_ _ (Sony DSC) here click Click [OK]. • Step 4 is unnecessary Disconnect you Stick" after memo13, "Memory USB Stick", When [Stop].
Viewingimage files storedon a computerwith yourcamera(usinga "Memory Stick") This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a "Memory Stick", you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file ()Itthe computer to a "Memory Stick". • Step I is not necessal T if ll_e file name set wilh your calncra has not been cllanged. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
Usingthe suppliedsoftware This sectiuu describes Ihe process using a Windows cumpuler as :m example. 1 Turn on your computer, the CD-ROM (supplied) CD-ROM drive. and insert into the The iustallatiou men/l screen appears;. • If it does not appear, double-dick _ (My Compuler) _ @ (PICTUREPACKAGE). The supplied CD-ROM contains two soflware applications: "PicturePackage" and "lmageMixer." PicturePackage 2 Click [PicturePackage]. The "'(?house Setup Language" screen appears.
;_ Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of "PicturePackage "PicturePackage Menu" and destination Folder" are displayed installation. after the To start up the software • Double-click tile "Piclu rePackage Menu" icon on Ihe desktop. For informationon the use of the software (-'lick17]at tile upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for "PicturePackage'/"lmageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center.
UsingyourMacintosh computer Yuu can copy images to your computer create a video CD using "hm_geMixer VCD2" (supplied). OS (pre-installed): OS USB Mac and camera and your conlputer tile Salllt2 thne. Prepare the camera and a Provided as standard Macintosh computer. Recommendedcomputerenvironment Perform the same procedure as that described in "Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer" on page 54. forusing"lmagelixer VCD2" OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (vl0. l.
Todisconnect theUSBcable/remove the "Mlemory camera Stick"/turn off the Drag and drop the drive icon or tile icon of the "Memory Stick" to the "Trash" icon. then remove the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick". or turn oil' the camera. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0. perlonn lhe procedure above alter you have turned your computer oil (_) Afler Ihe user enler Ihe desired The ]nstalhtlion informltion nalile of the screen and software To start up "lmageMlixer appears, password. slarls.
Pfi_fi_g sfifi images Hew te print still images You can print images wilh a "Memory Slick" complianl printer. For delails, ee he opera in_ ins ruc ions supplied wi h he prin er. Printing using a computer You can copy images 1(7a computer using the supplied "PiclurePackage" software and print the images.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not hax e a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting tile camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Prepare Ihe camera to connect il Io the printer wilh tile USB cable. _d(PictBridge MENU button • "PictBridge" is based on lhe CIPA slandard. (CIPA: Camera & hnaging Products Association) Index button In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheel.
4 / t, Connect the _' (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. Regardless of what the mode switch is set to. the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. Select the desired printing method with A/V on the control button, then press 0. [All In This Folder] Prints :ill tile images in tile folder. [DPOF image] Prints :Ill tile images with a _" (Print order) mark (page 68) regardless of the displayed image.
[Size] Toprint imageson the indexscreen Select the size of the printing sheet. Perform "Sta,_e ] : Preparing the camera" (page 65) and "Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer" (page 66), then proceed with the following. When you commct the camera to a printer, the print memt appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu. then proceed as follows. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert tile date and time on images.
Printingat a shop You can take a "Memory Stick" coutaining images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo priming services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot prim images stored in the intcrnal memory at a print shop dircctly flom the camera.
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exitl in step 8, then press Q 1 Display the index screen. (_ step Select the images frem which you want to remove Ille mark in step 5, fl'_enpress 0. 6 in "Read This First') 2 To remove the mark in index mode To remove all the marks in the folder Press MENU to display the menu, 3 Select DPOF with <1/_, then press O. 4 Select [Select] with A/_', then Select IAll In This Folder] in step 4, then press 0. Select IOffl, fllen press 0.
Troubleshooting If you experience 0 with your camera, try the following solutions. Checkthe items on pages 71 to 79. If a code 0 trouble such as "C/E:DD:DD" nl_pe_ws on the screen, see page 80. Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute,andturnonthepower. O Initialize the settings(pages 49) 0 ConsultyourSonydealeror localauthorized Sonyservicefacility.
The battery remaining indicator is displayed • This phenon/enon 86). indicator is incorrect, or sufficient but the power runs out too quickly. occurs _qwn you use tlw c_Jmcr_J in _Jn extremely • When using alkaline batterics/Oxy not be correctly indicated. Nickel Primary • The b itteries arc discharged. Install nc_; batteries 1_ _tep 1 in "Read Thi.s First').
Your camera cannot record images. • Check the fret., capacity of the internal memory do one of the lk)llowing: Delete unnecessary images 1_ Change the "Memory Stick". or "Memory Stick st(7_ 6 irl "Read This Fir,st") • Set the write-protect switch on the "Memo U Stick" to the recording • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • Set the mode switch to I1_ _hen shooting still images. • Set the mode switch to H (page 17). If they are fiflL when shooting position (page 83). movies.
[Model (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or ]Multi Burst] (page 3 I). (Candle mode) or ,.j (T_ilight mode) of the Scene mode, or H (movie) is selected. • Set the flash to _ (Forced flash) to shoot still images when _ lSnow mode), "___ lBeach mode), or [] (Landscape mode) is selected as the Scene mode. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the com:ct date and time I_ awp 2 irl "Re_td Thia Fir,_t'). The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
Cannot shoot images • Tile internal memory "Read This First'). in succession. or the 'Memory • The batte 0 le_ el is low. Install s_cq_1 irl "Read This Finer'). Refer to "Computers" Stick" nm_ batteries is fulh Delete unnecessary or charged Nickel-Metal images Hydride (_ step 6 irl batteries (_. (page 75) in col_junction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set tile mode s_itch to [_ (page 24). • The lblder/file name has been changed on your computer.
You do not know if the OS of your computer • Check "Rcc()mmended compulcr environment" environmenl" (page 62) for Macinlosh. You cannot install the USB computer does not with 52) for Windows, the camera. and Recommended driver. • In V_Tindows 2000, log on as Adl_/inislralor Your is compatible lpagc recognize (authorized your Admillislrators (page 53 . camera. • Turn on the c_m_er_J (_ ste 1) 2 in "R_.ad This Fi_t").
• You may not be able to shoot using a "Memory Stick" formatted by a computer. Shoot using "MemoryStick" formatted by your camera (page 47). After making a USB connection, "PicturePackage" does not start automatically. • Start tip the 'PicmrePackage Menu" and check [Scuings]. • Make the USB connection afler the computer is turned on (page 54). The image cannot be played back on a computer. • lf)ou arc using "PicturePackagc," click on help at the upper-right corner of each screen.
The camera or your computer • There is a _Mcmo U Slick First'). cannot inserted play back in the camera. the data Rcmo',c in the internal memory. it (4 step 3 in "R_.ad This • There is a "Memo U Stick" inserted in the camera. Remove it (_ First"). step 3 in "R_ad This Cannot record images using the internal memory. The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a "Memory Stick".
Printing is canceled. • You disconnected disappears. Cannot insert (Do not disconnect the USB cable bcl_)re the _ the date or print images in the index USB cable) mark mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult tilL' printer m_mu f_Jcturer as to _hcther the printer provides these functions or not. • The date may not be inserled ill the index n/ode depending on the printer. Consult the printer lnanu f_lctu rer. "- .......
The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it (page 86). The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfimction. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. • The b ttteries are discharged. Install nc_ batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries I_ st_7_1 in "Read This First') or use the AC Adaptor {not supplied). The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
Warning indicators andmessages If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits /indicated by riD) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:riri • There is trouhle vdth ?our camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
File error Memory Stick locked • Set the _ rite-protect s_itch on the "Memory Stick" to the recording position (page 83). • An error occurred while playing back the image. File protect No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files/_ step 6 "Read This Fillet'). • Rek'asc Ihe protection (page 36). Image size over • You arc playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your call]era.
Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the Calllera is connl:cted to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect md connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printen refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. Connect to PictBridge device • You tried to print images before the printer connectkm was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer.
O_he_ Onthe "Memory Stick" A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of "Memory Stick" tbat can be used witb tbis camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick" functions. Memory Stick • You cannot record, edil or delete images il you slide tile write-prolccl switch to LOCK. Terminal O Memory Stick (MagicGate/ High-speed data transfur compatible) 0 *2*3 Memo U Stick Duo .
Noteson usinga "Memory Stick Duo" (notsupplied) • To use a '+MemtnT Stick Duo' with tile cmnera, be sm_: to instal tile '+Memol T Stick Duo' into a Memol T Stick Duo Ad+q_tor.If you insert a "Memoly Stick Duo" into a 'Memory Stick" compliant de_ice without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you night not be able to rcmo_e it t?om tile de_ ice. • When inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into a Memol T Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure tile "Memol T Stick Duo" is inserted lacing in the correcl direction.
Onthe batteries Batteriesyou can use with your OnNickel-MetalHydridebatteries camera (not supplied) R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) HR 15/5 I:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal batteries (2) • NH-AA-DA (2) (not supplied) Hydride • NH-AA-2DB twin pack (not supplied), etc. ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2) (not _,upplied ) Batteriesyoucannotusewithyour camera Manganese batteries Lithiuln batteries Ni-Cd batteries • Do lloI [)eel oil tile external seals or dillnilge the batteries.
Precautions _ Do not leave the camera in the following places _ Onmoisturecondensation • hi an extrenlely hot place In places such as in a car parked in tile sun, file cmnera body may become delornled and this w_lrlll may cause II tile camera is brought direclly fi'om a cold to a localion, The camera body may beconle discolored or delomled, and this may cause a malhmction.
Specifications Camera [Power,general] [System] Power Image de'dce R6 (size AA) Alkaline batteries (2), 3 V HR 15/51 :HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2. nol 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 6.85 rain (1/2.7 type) color CCD, Prilnmy color filter Total pixeI number of camera Approx. 4 231 {RR}pixels Ellcctive pixel number of camera Approx.
Index A Candle E mode -...+ step 5 in "Read AC Adaplor ........................... _t<']_ 1 in "R_ad Fi:;It" lock CD-ROM Center Thi_ Clock ...................... 44 AF lock ................................. 29 42 AF range finder fiame .......... AF range finder l)m_le i_ldJca_(>r ....................................... ................................ adjustment Focus Aulo power-off Aulo Review 28 50 .................................. 30 Color. ............................
hnageMixer VCD2 ............... 63 Incandescent ......................... 30 Index mode ........................... Menu .................................... 65 Index screen vtU_6 in "Read Thiv Indicator. .............. see "Screen" lnstall ........................ 49 53, 60, 63 lnternal menlory .................... 22 Fornlal ........................... 27 Shooting ........................ 28 Viewing ......................... 34 46 Fi*;ll Moisture condensation 31 .........
Setting T file clock -_+ _tep 2 itl "Read Z This Trimming Setup ......................... 33, 40, 41 Tripod ............................. receplacle 40 ................. 14 ................... 70 Zooln Fi!i_l" Camera 1 ....................... Camera 2 ....................... lntcrnal Memory Memory Stick Tool Tool 42 Troubleshooling 45 Twilight ....... 47 Setup 1........................... 49 Setup 2 ........................... 50 Setup 1...............................
Trademarks • C.MbEP-shot Corporat is a trademm'k of Sony ion. • "Memory Stick', ._,., MEMORY 5TIEK PRD , "Memory MEMrlRy DUO , "Memo Duo", 5TiEK 'Memory MEMORY fiIIEK PRQ and [_,GICI_EkTE Stick Stick D' Stick flu0 PRO', Duo", PRO , "MagicGate", are tradenlarks of Sony Corporation. • PicmrePackage Corporal ion.
