Preparation Digital Still Camera Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Instruction Manual View/delete images DSC-S500 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.
Trademarks • is trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, • • • • , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO , “MagicGate”, are trademarks of Sony Duo”, and 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.
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. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Lightning Safety Check 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 and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges. 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. For Customers in Europe This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This 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).
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • 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 “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens The pictures used in this manual • 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 tiny 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.
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 Nickel 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.
Table of contents Read this first ............................................................................................5 Notes on using your camera .....................................................................6 Preparation 10 Check the accessories (supplied) ...........................................................10 Insert the batteries ..................................................................................10 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied).........................
Preparation Check the accessories (supplied) Accessories (supplied) list • • • • • • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) A/V cable (1) USB cable (1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software, handbook “Cyber-shot Handbook”) (1) 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.
Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera Battery type supplied supported rechargeable LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries a a – HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries* – a a – a – – – – Lithium batteries** – – – Ni-Cd batteries** – – – * NH-AA-2DB twin pack, etc. **Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are caused by the nature of the battery.
• 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. • The alkaline battery (supplied) is for trial use only. You may need to purchase an additional battery for regular camera use. Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Terminal side 2 1 1 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” all the way in until it clicks.
Movie recording time Capacity (Units: hour : minute : second) Size Internal memory 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 320 × 240 0:01:20 0:03:20 0:06:40 0:12:50 0:25:20 Getting started Preparation A C POWER lamp B D Turn the power on/off To turn on, press POWER (A). The POWER lamp lights up. To turn off, press 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.
Now you can adjust the date and time. 1 Select the desired date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with B, then press z. • To cancel, select [Cancel] and press z.
Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) A B Hold the camera Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. 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 1 Select a mode (A). Still image: Select Movie: Select . .
To shoot an image using the zoom Press T (telephoto) to zoom in, or W (wide angle) to zoom out when composing your shot. VGA T W VGA 30 30 T W 5.0 1.1 • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom]. To shoot an image using the mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to the desired still image shooting mode. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Auto adjustment mode ( ) Adjusts settings automatically for easy shooting.
To shoot an image using the control button Selecting a flash mode for still images ( ) Before you shoot, press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. No indicator Strobes if it is dark or against light (default setting) Flash forced on SL 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) • The flash strobes twice.
View/delete images A B C To view images 1 Select (A). 2 Select an image with b/B (B). 3 Movie only : Press z (B). Rewind/Fast forward: b/B (Return to normal playback: z) Stop playback: z • Sound is not output during movie playback on this camera. Sound can be heard when viewing a movie on a computer or TV. To delete images 1 Display the image you want to delete and press (Delete) (C). 2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z (B). • To cancel the deletion, select [Exit], then press z in step 2.
To view/delete an image using the zoom button To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) While displaying a still image, press To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: z to zoom in on the image. Viewing an index screen While displaying a still image, press (Index), then select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single-image screen, press z. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B.
Printing images 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. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Notes: • You cannot print movies. • If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds (error notification), check the connected printer.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer. 1To the USB jack 2To 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 1 Select [This image] with v/V on the control button, then press z. Printing images Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 22 to 24. Refer to “Troubleshooting” in the “Cyber-shot Handbook” regarding unlisted items on these pages. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings. Go to the select [Initialize] in (Setup1). (Setup) setting in the MENU, and then 1 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Shooting still images Your camera cannot record images. • 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”. • 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. • The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode.
Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to (page 18). • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. The date and time are not displayed. • The (Screen status) button is turned off. The image does not appear on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV. • Check whether the connection is correct. • The USB cable is connected to the USB jack.
Others 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 “Cybershot Viewer” Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional not compatible • Must be installed with above OS at delivery.
Specifications [System] Image device [LCD screen] 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 LCD panel [Power, general] Power 3× zoom lens f = 5.4 – 16.2 mm (32 – 96 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 – 4.
Identifying parts 1 6 7 2 3 qg qk 8 4 9 5 q; qa qs qh ql w; wa qj ws qf qd A Shutter button (15) N AC Adaptor cord cover B Mode dial O For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (16) : To shoot movies : To view or edit images • For details on modes available to shoot still images, see “To shoot an image using the mode dial” (page 16).
Indicators on the screen When shooting still images (Auto adjustment mode) C Display Indication 3:2 6M 3M Image size VGA 3 2 0 2M FINE Image quality Recording folder 101 • This does not appear when using internal memory.
