2-590-641-11(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-S60 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. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.
• 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.
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/ Manual shooting) t page 26 • Enjoy va
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 ......................................................................................... 38 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items .............................................................................. 45 1 Camera 1 ...........................................................................................
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................56 Copying images to your computer...........................................................58 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”) .......................................................................................64 Using the supplied software ....................................................................65 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 dial (page 26), the menus (page 29), 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.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 34 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker.
Quality On “image quality” and “image size” Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 4M 2304 2,304 pixels×1,728 pixels = 3,981,312 pixels 2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 640 1728 480 Pixels Enjoying the camera A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) 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. 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 q; L 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 longer screws, and may damage the camera.
G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in “Read This First”) DSC-S90 For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in “Read This First”) 1 2 H 3 4 6 7 8 5 J Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in “Read This First”) 9 q; Menu off: / / / “Read This First”) qa qs (t step 5 in Mode dial “M”: Shutter speed/aperture value (27) DSC-S80/ST80/S60 1 K Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This First” 2 L 3 4 6 7 8 5 9 q; qa qs A AE/AF lock lamp/self-timer lamp (green) (t
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 z AE/AF lock (t step 5 in “Read This First”) M Recording mode (26, 35) 1/30” C:32:00 White balance (34) Return S AF STBY REC 125 F3.5 +2.
C D Display 3:2 4M 1M FINE 640 Indication 3M VGA STD 640 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 (34) Recording folder (51) • 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 +2.0EV 4M 500 F3.5 3:2 1M FINE 640 STD 640 VOLUME Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”) 160 Recording mode (26, 35) M BACK/NEXT 3M VGA N Playback (t step 6 in “Read This First”) Enjoying the camera 1.
Display Indication 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (38) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (88) 00:00:12 Counter (t step 6 in “Read This First”) D Display Indication Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/the USB cable (72) +2.0EV EV level value (31) ISO number (34) Metering mode (33) Flash White balance (34) 500 Shutter speed (27) F3.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows. VGA 96 Histogram display (page 31) S AF Enjoying the camera Histogram on • A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when: – The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on 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”. 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. [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick” are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with batteries at full capacity 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.
When shooting movies Battery LCD screen On LCD screen Off (Approx.) (Approx.) DSC-S90 210 min. 300 min. Alkaline*2 60 min. 120 min. Battery pack NP-NH25*3 240 min. 360 min. DSC-S80/ST80/S60 220 min. 300 min. Alkaline*2 90 min. 120 min. Battery pack NP-NH25*3 260 min. 360 min.
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial 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 adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First” : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
Scene Selection For details t step 5 in “Read This First” Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance Burst/Multi Burst Auto — — — SL — Center AF 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.0m Enjoying the camera For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) — / / — / To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the control button when the mode dial is set to M.
• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”. • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. • If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and “NR” appears. • If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.
Using the menu v/V/b/B button Mode dial MENU button z button Control button Using the menu 1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. 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 dial is set to . 400 200 100 80 Auto ISO WB ISO 4 Select the setting with v/V.
Menu items For details on the operation t page 29 Mode dial position: P M Scene Menu for shooting (page 31) (EV) — 9 (Focus) — — — — (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) — ISO — (P.Quality) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.
Shooting menu For details on the operation t page 29 The default settings are marked with . (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – Toward + Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. m –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image. Using the menu M +2.0EV • 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 29 9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) • When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient. 0.
For details on the operation t page 29 z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock). VGA FINE P 98 AE/AF lock indicator AF range finder frame F2.
For details on the operation t page 29 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 29 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 29 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 35). 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 35). 1/30 (1/30") (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light.
For details on the operation t page 29 (Saturation) Adjusts the saturation of the image. +( ) Toward +: Brightens the color. Normal –( ) Toward –: Darkens the color. Adjusts the contrast of the image. +( ) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Using the menu (Contrast) Normal –( ) Toward –: Reduces the contrast. (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) Toward –:Softens the image. (Setup) See page 45.
Viewing menu For details on the operation t page 29 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 29 - (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 29 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 29 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 29 (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 29 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 29 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 dial z button MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power. 3 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). Using the Setup screen 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 5 Press z to enter the setting. To turn off the To cancel the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
1 Camera 1 For details on the operation t page 45 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 45 • 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 45 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 45 The default settings are marked with . Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Macro). (Flash mode), On Enlarges the indicators. Off Does not enlarge the indicators.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation t page 45 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 45 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 45 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 45 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Brightens. Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep 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.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation t page 45 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.
For details on the operation t page 45 Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2 in “Read This First”). Cancel Cancels setting the clock.
Using your computer E n jo y in g y o u r W in d o w s c o m p u te r For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 67). Preparation Copying images to your computer (page 58) Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 65) Viewing images saved on your computer Installing “PicturePackage” (page 65).
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 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. To the multi connector 2 Insert the batteries with enough capacity remained in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). 3 Set the mode dial to , then turn on the camera and the computer.
Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer • For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 61. This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder. 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. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) (page 63) and reconnect it.
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 The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. • 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. x For Windows 98/98SE 1 Confirm that the access indicators (page 59) are white. 2 Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera.
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 Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for “PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center.
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” • QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed. (QuickTime 5 or later is recommended.
To disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/ 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 cable for the multi-use terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. To start up “ImageMixer VCD2” • If you are using Mac OS X v10.
Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 70) 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. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Stage 3: Printing • For DSC-ST80, refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot Station”. Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 Connect the multi connector on 1 Select the desired printing your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied with DSC-S90/S80/S60). method with v/V on the control button, then press z.
[Size] To print other images Select the size of the printing sheet. After step 3, select [Select] and the desired image with v/V, then perform from step 1. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (t step 2 in “Read This First”). This function may not be provided depending on the printer. [Quantity] When [Index] is set to [Off]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print.
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. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This 5 Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z. A green mark appears on the selected image. Green mark SELECT MENU TO NEXT 6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images. 7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with B, then press z. The 74 mark turns white.
Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V cable. 3 Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. VGA 2/9 Mode dial • For DSC-ST80, refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.
On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied with DSC-S90/S80/S60) or the A/V connecting cable (supplied with DSCST80). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 78 to 87. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 88. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (pages 53) 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Batteries and power For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot Station”. 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 93). • When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the displayed time remaining may not be correctly indicated. • The batteries are discharged.
Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick” (page 18). 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 91). • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • Set the mode dial to an other position than and when shooting still images. • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.
The flash does not work. • The flash is set to (No flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”). • You cannot use the flash when: – [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 35). – (Twilight mode) or (Candle mode) of the Scene mode, or (movie) is selected. • Set the flash to (Forced flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”) to shoot still images when (Landscape mode), (Snow mode), or (Beach mode) is selected as the Scene mode. The close-up (Macro) function does not work.
The eyes of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 47). • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”). • Light the room and shoot the subject. The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. • The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. To confirm the recordable range, use the screen. Cannot shoot images in succession.
The image does not appear on the screen. • If the cable for multi-use terminal is connected, disconnect it (page 75). Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 40). • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 91). You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC- ST80) from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB Mode Normal” is displayed (page 59). • Set [USB Connect] to [Normal] in the (Setup) menu (page 54). • Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. • You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 58). You cannot print an image. • Check the printer settings. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 63). • Operate correctly (page 64).
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”. • The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 50) to format the internal memory after copying the data. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick”. • The “Memory Stick” is full. Check the capacity. Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick” or the computer to the internal memory.
Printing is canceled. • You disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) before the cable) mark disappears. (Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/the USB 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.
The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it (page 95). 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. Charge the batteries or install new 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 91). 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 40).
Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • The data transmission to the printer may however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSCS90/S80/S60) or the USB cable (DSCST80). Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) again.
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 battery charger and the batteries On the battery charger (supplied with DSC-S90/S80) Batteries you cannot use with your camera • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g.
Effective use of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • Batteries are discharged even when they are not used. We recommend you charge the batteries just before using them. • Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances. To use the battery longer, we recommend you keep the battery in its case in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting.
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 = 6.0 - 18.0 mm (39 - 117 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.
BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger (supplied with DSC-S90/S80) Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3W Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2 Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 71×30×91 mm (2 7/8×1 3/16×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz) For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.
Index Index A C Date/Time .............................47 A/V cable..............................75 Cable for multi-use terminal ................................ 59, 75 Daylight ................................ 34 Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” AE/AF indicator t step 5 in “Read This First” Camera 1 .............................. 46 Camera 2 .............................. 49 AF Illuminator......................48 Candle mode t step 5 in “Read This First” AF lock ......................
Format.............................50, 51 LCD screen ..........see “Screen” Number of images/Recording time................................22 M O M AF .................................... 46 Optical zoom ........................46 Macintosh computer............. 67 OS ...................................57, 67 Recommended environment .................. 67 Overexposure........................11 LCD Backlight ..................... 53 H Histogram .......................
R Still image t step 5 in “Read This First” REC Mode............................35 V Red Eye Reduction ...............47 Shooting menu ..................... 31 Resize ...................................41 VGA t step 4 in “Read This First” Shooting movies................... 26 Rewind/Fast forward t step 6 in “Read This First” Video CD........................ 65, 68 Shutter speed.................. 11, 27 Video Out .............................54 Single ...................................
Trademarks • • • • • • • • and Cyber-shot Station are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “MagicGate”, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
