2-590-506-11 (1) Digital Still Camera User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting Enjoying the camera Using the menu Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Using the Setup screen Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.
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.
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”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • “Memory Stick”: you can use a “Memory Stick” with your camera. • “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor • For details on “Memory Stick”, see page 83.
Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for 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.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 24 • Enjoy various shooting/pl
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting..............................................
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 34 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items .............................................................................. 41 1 Camera 1 ...........................................................................................
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................51 Copying images to your 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.....
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode switch (page 24), the menus (page 26), and so on. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through Enjoying the camera You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30).
Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Example: Printing in up to A4 size Few (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail The default settings are marked with Image size 4M (2304×1728) .
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
N AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) Enjoying the camera 1 2 3 5 4 • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover.
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Display Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) When shooting still images 101 VGA z AE/AF lock (t step 5 in “Read This First”) M Recording mode (24, 31) 1/30” C:32:00 White balance (30) + STBY REC S AF 125 F3.5 +2.
C D Display 3:2 4M FINE 1M STD 640 VGA Display Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Vibration warning (10) • Indicates vibration will prevent you from shooting clear images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend using the flash or a tripod to increase the amount of light. 160 FINE STD 101 Image quality (30) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using the internal memory.
When playing back still images M 101 VGA 101 A Display Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 4M 3:2 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 N VOLUME Volume (t step 6 in “Read This First”) Protect (35) 101 101 VOL.
Indication 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (34) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (80) 00:00:12 Counter (t step 6 in “Read This First”) D Display Indication Enjoying the camera Display Do not disconnect the USB cable (67) +2.0EV EV level value (28) ISO number (30) Metering mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”) Flash White balance (30) 500 Shutter speed F3.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Indicators off S AF LCD screen off Indicators on VGA 96 Image information is displayed during playback. S AF • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 42) and [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 42). When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (metering), the image is displayed for about two seconds.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.
When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. When a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed • The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low – The flash is used – The camera has been turned on and off many times – The zoom is used frequently – [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] – The battery power is low When shooting still images Battery Alkaline (supplied) NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH ) (not supplied) LCD screen No.
Using the mode switch Set the mode switch to the desired function. Mode switch Control button t : Shooting movies step 5 in “Read This First” t : Playback/Edit step 6 in “Read This First” Still image shooting modes : Auto: Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First” Program (P): Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Scene Selection For details t step 5 in “Read This First” Flash AF range finder White Balance Burst/Multi Burst Flash Level — — / / Enjoying the camera For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button Mode switch MENU button z button Control button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch. Items available vary depending on the mode switch position and the menu. (Camera) position in the 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until it appears on the screen. • Press z after selecting an item when the mode switch is set to .
For details on the operation t page 26 Menu items The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( : available) Mode switch position: Auto Program Scene Selection (EV) — — 9 (Focus) — — WB (White Bal) — — ISO — — — — — — (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M — — (Interval) — * — — (Flash Level) — * — — PFX (P.
For details on the operation t page 26 Shooting menu The default settings are marked with . (Camera) Selects a still image shooting mode t page 24, step 5 in “Read This First” (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – Toward + M +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. m –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image. • For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
For details on the operation t page 26 Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image ) (Movie ) Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame. • This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. VGAFINE P 98 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration.
For details on the operation t page 26 WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. n (Incandescent) WB(Fluorescent) Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as a party hall, or under bright lighting such as photography studios. Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky.
For details on the operation t page 26 Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Multi Burst ( M ) Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button. Burst ( ) Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button. • When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.
For details on the operation t page 26 The maximum number of continuous shots (Units: images) Quality Size Fine Standard 4M 4 6 3:2 4 6 3M 4 7 1M 10 18 VGA(E-Mail) 30 30 M (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 31). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") • This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 31).
For details on the operation t page 26 PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B&W( Sepia ( ) ) Off Records the image in monochrome (black and white). Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph). No effect. • This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off. Adjusts the saturation of the image. +( ) Using the menu (Saturation) Toward +: Brightens the color. Normal –( ) Toward –: Darkens the color. (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation t page 26 The default settings are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a “Memory Stick” only). OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK] with v , then press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) See the following procedure. Exit Exits the Protection function. To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image. VGA 2/9 Using the menu 2 Press MENU to display the menu.
For details on the operation t page 26 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 Image Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder. All Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick”. Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Start See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the slide show. 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. Using the menu Off 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts.
For details on the operation t page 26 (Rotate) Rotates a still image. Rotates an image. See the following procedure. OK Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ 4 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. ] with v , then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or [Multi Burst] images.
For details on the operation t page 26 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0003 101_0001 1 3 2 101_0002 1 A B 2 3 101_0002 Divide Using the menu 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B. 101_0004 1 A 3 2 B 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
For details on the operation t page 26 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. STD 640 Divide Dividing Point 00:00:02 OK Cancel Exit • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z. 7 Select [OK] with v , then press z. The movie is cut.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode switch MENU button z button Control button 1 Turn on the power. Using the Setup screen 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). 4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. 1 2 The frame of the selected item turns yellow.
1 Camera 1 For details on the operation t page 41 The default settings are marked with . AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
For details on the operation t page 41 • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
For details on the operation t page 41 AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The ON indicator appears at this time. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
2 Camera 2 For details on the operation t page 41 The default settings are marked with . Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Metering mode). (Flash mode), On Enlarges the indicators. Off Does not enlarge the indicators.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation t page 41 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 41 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the “Memory Stick”. A commercially available “Memory Stick” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick”, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting.
For details on the operation t page 41 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v , then z.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation t page 41 The default settings are marked with . Beep 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. Language Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the resetting.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation t page 41 The default settings are marked with . File Number 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.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 62). Preparation Copying images to your computer (page 53) Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Viewing images saved on your computer Installing “PicturePackage” (page 60).
Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick” from the camera and insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the computer, then copy the images. The “InstallShield Wizard” screen appears. • If the install menu screen does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE). 3 Click [Next].
Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer POWER 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. 2 Insert batteries with enough capacity in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. • If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Normal] (page 50). Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next].
5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 58) and reconnect it. Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 54.
3 Double-click the [My Documents] 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 2 1 1 2 • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted.
x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click Example: viewing folders on Windows XP on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. A • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. When you copy images from a “Memory Stick” after copying images in the internal memory to the computer, insert the “Memory Stick”.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “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 on the computer to a “Memory Stick”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
Using the supplied software This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage A B C D 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE). 2 Click [PicturePackage].
5 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software • Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Technical support for “PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on the CD-ROM.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied). Recommended environment OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0-v10.3) USB connector: Provided as standard Recommended computer environment for using “ImageMixer VCD2” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.
To disconnect the USB cable/ remove the “Memory Stick”/turn off the camera 6 After the user information screen appears, enter the desired name and password. The installation of the software starts. Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. To start up “ImageMixer VCD2” • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off.
Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 65) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing images directly 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. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cable. MENU button • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Index button In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. To the jack (USB) Stage 3: Printing Regardless of what the mode switch is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder.
[Size] To print images on the index screen Select the size of the printing sheet. Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera” (page 65) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 66), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu, then proceed as follows. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing 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. Marking in single-image mode Control button • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in “Read This First”) 2 Press MENU to display the menu. To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. To remove all the marks in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 71 to 79. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 80. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (pages 49) 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page 86). • When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the displayed time remaining may not be correctly indicated. • The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick” (page 17). If they are full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”) – Change the “Memory Stick”. • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 83). • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • Set the mode switch to when shooting still images. • Set the mode switch to when shooting movies.
– [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 31). – (Candle mode) or (Twilight mode) of the Scene mode, or (movie) is selected. (Forced flash) to shoot still images when (Snow mode), (Beach (Landscape mode) is selected as the Scene mode. • Set the flash to mode), or The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (t step 2 in “Read This First”). The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or the “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). • The battery level is low. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”). Viewing images Refer to “Computers” (page 75) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode switch to (page 24). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 52) for Windows, and “Recommended environment” (page 62) for Macintosh. You cannot install the USB driver. • In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 53). Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This First”).
• You may not be able to shoot using a “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick” formatted by your camera (page 47). After making a USB connection, “PicturePackage” does not start automatically. • Start up the “PicturePackage Menu” and check [Settings]. • Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 54). The image cannot be played back on a computer. • If you are using “PicturePackage,” click on help at the upper-right corner of each screen.
Internal memory The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 3 in “Read This First”). Cannot record images using the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 3 in “Read This First”). 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 the USB cable before the (Do not disconnect USB cable) mark disappears. Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer. “---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
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 malfunction. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. • The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 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 and messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) 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. Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
Memory Stick locked • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 83). File error • 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 (t step 6 “Read This First”). Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete images on this “Memory Stick”. • Release the protection (page 36).
Enable printer to connect • The printer is canceling the current print however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device. • When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction.
On the batteries On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied) R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) • NH-AA-DA (2) (not supplied) • NH-AA-2DB twin pack (not supplied), etc. ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2) (not supplied) • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way.
Precautions x Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [Power, general] Power [System] Image device 6.85 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 4 231 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 4 065 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 5.1 - 15.3 mm (32 - 96 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.
Index Index A Candle mode t step 5 in “Read This First” E CD-ROM.............................. 53 Enlarged Icon ....................... 45 Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” Center AF............................. 28 Change REC. Folder ............ 48 Enlarging an image t step 6 in “Read This First” AE/AF lock indicator t step 5 in “Read This First” Cleaning ............................... 86 EV......................................... 28 Clock Set..............................
ImageMixer VCD2 ...............63 Menu .................................... 26 Incandescent .........................30 Items.............................. 27 Index mode ...........................65 Shooting ........................ 28 Index screen t step 6 in “Read This First” Viewing ......................... 34 Pressing halfway down .........10 t step 5 in “Read This First” Print ......................................64 Index mode....................65 Indicator...............
Setting the clock t step 2 in “Read This First” T Z Trimming ............................. 40 Setup.........................33, 40, 41 Tripod receptacle ................. 14 Camera 1 .......................42 Troubleshooting ................... 70 Zoom t step 5 in “Read This First” Camera 2 .......................45 Twilight mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Internal Memory Tool ...46 Memory Stick Tool .......47 Setup 1...........................49 Setup 2...........................50 Setup 1 ..
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