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Sony DSC-S75/S85 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Still
Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
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.
Model No. DSC-S75/S85
Serial No. ________________________
DSC-S75/S85
©2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. Model No. DSC-S75/S85 Serial No. ________________________ DSC-S75/S85 ©2001 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    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...
  • Page 3 Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
  • Page 4 “Memory Stick” For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 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,...
  • Page 5 The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses. MTF is the abbreviation of Modulation...
  • Page 6 Introduction Checks the image after recording images Recording still images: page 19 Playing back still images: page 28 Deleting images (DELETE): page 71 Captures images with your computer You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application software.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Identifying the parts ... 8 Preparing the power supply ... 10 Setting the date and time ... 15 Inserting the “Memory Stick” ... 17 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images ... 19 Recording moving images ... 26 B Playback Playing back still images ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button (19, 27) B Self-timer (23, 27)/ AF illuminator (25) C Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording with the flash. D Finder window E Lens When cleaning the lens, first return the lens to the fully retracted...
  • Page 9 A Finder adjustment dial (21) B Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) Flash charge lamp (orange) (24) C Control button (18, 41) D MENU button (41) (Exposure) button (61) F FOCUS button (60) G AE LOCK button (50) (spot meter) button (65) I DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (23) J LCD screen...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Power Supply

    “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera. AC-L10A/B/C AC power adaptor (supplied) Insert the battery pack into your camera. Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
  • Page 12 NP-FM50 battery pack When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording.
  • Page 13 Notes • The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom. • The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The numbers may be smaller depending on conditions.
  • Page 14 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied). When using the AC power adaptor Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

  • Page 15: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera. Set the mode dial to Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power.
  • Page 16 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V. Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it.

  • Page 17: Inserting The "Memory Stick

    Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. Close the battery/“Memory Stick”...

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Basic operations How to use the mode dial The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera. How to use the control button When the menu is not displayed, the control button is used to perform the following operations.

  • Page 19: Recording Still Images

    Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Before recording still images, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” Set the mode dial to Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded.
  • Page 20 Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter sounds. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the next image. If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may be extremely close.
  • Page 21 Recording images with the finder You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD screen and recording using the finder. Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the finder, then record the image. Finder adjustment dial DSPL/LCD ON/OFF Indicators in the finder Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)

  • Page 22: Using The Zoom Feature

    Using the zoom feature The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens portion while it is operating. Minimum focal distance to the subject W side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or more T side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or more To record even closer subjects, see page 61.
  • Page 23 The indicators on the LCD screen Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: The LCD backlight is turned on. (All the available indicators are turned on.) The LCD backlight is turned on. (Warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are turned on.) The LCD backlight is turned off.

  • Page 24: Recording Images With The Flash

    Clear the menu (page 41), then press the control button V ( indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released.
  • Page 25 • The flash does not function when recording moving images (excluding Clip Motion) or recording in BURST mode or in EXP BRKTG (DSC-S85 only) mode. Recording images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easily. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 80) to [ON] in the setup settings, illuminator emits light when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 26: Recording Moving Images

    Recording moving images Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format (page 39). To record moving images, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” DSPL/LCD ON/OFF Set the mode dial to SET UP.
  • Page 27 Press the shutter button fully down. “REC” appears on the LCD screen, and recording of the image and sound on the “Memory Stick” begins. Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. The recording stops. When selecting the 320 (HQ) size: The recording stops in approximate 15 seconds (page 48).

  • Page 28: B Playback

    Playing back still images DSPL/LCD ON/OFF Set the mode dial to The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Select the desired still image with the control button b/B. b: To display the preceding image. B: To display the next image. Notes •...

  • Page 29: Playing Back Moving Images

    Playing back moving images DSPL/LCD ON/OFF Set the mode dial to The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Select the desired moving image with the control button b/B. Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images.
  • Page 30 Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)] (page 48) The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 2 and 3. Adjusting the volume Press the control button v/V to adjust the volume. LCD screen indicators during moving image playback Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off.

  • Page 31: Viewing Images Using A Personal Computer

    There are two ways to make the USB connection, which are the normal connection and the PTP connection (page 81). This is set using [USB CONNECT] in the setup settings. Users will be informed at the Sony website when PTP connection is supported. Here describes the way using the [NORMAL] setting.

  • Page 32: Recommended Computer Environment

    Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above.
  • Page 33 Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is included with the application software in the CD- ROM which is supplied with your camera. Be sure to complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the USB cable.
  • Page 34 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click “OK.”...
  • Page 35 Viewing images When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or other moving image playback applications must be installed. When viewing moving images on a Macintosh system, QuickTime3.0 or later must be installed. Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows or Mac OS to load.

  • Page 36: For Macintosh Users

    Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” on page 38. Desired file type Still image “Dcim” folder Moving image* “Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file* “Mssony”...
  • Page 37 For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory Stick” from the camera while it is connected to your personal computer. Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task tray. When the message appears confirming the safe removal of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”.

  • Page 38: Image File Storage Destinations And Image Files

    Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is “E.”) Folder...
  • Page 39 Folder File IMCIF100 DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOML0001 MOV0ssss.MPG MOMLV100 DSC0ssss.MPG The numerical portions of the following files are the same. – A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file – An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file –...

  • Page 40: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations.” How to use the mode dial The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera. To record still images, VOICE mode audio data To play back or edit images...

  • Page 41: How To Use The Control Button

    How to use the control button When the menu or setup screen is displayed, the control button is used to select the buttons, images and menu items displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings. The operation methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations”...

  • Page 42: How To Use The Jog Dial

    When the mode dial is set to SET UP or 1 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set up. 2 Press the center z on the control button to enter the item. When the mode dial is set to SCN, or Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the setting of the item.
  • Page 43 Turn the jog dial to select the item or value number you want to adjust. • When the indication b at the right corner on the LCD screen is in yellow, you can select the item. In such cases, go to step 3. •...
  • Page 44 Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting ONE PUSH...
  • Page 45 Item Setting MODE TIFF (REC MODE) TEXT VOICE E-MAIL EXP BRKTG (DSC-S85 only) BURST3 (DSC-S85 only) BURST2 (DSC-S75 only) x NORMAL ± HIGH (FLASH x NORMAL LEVEL) SOLARIZE (P. EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF (SHARPNESS) –1 –2 When the mode dial is set to MPEG MOVIE in the setup settings.) Item Setting...
  • Page 46 Item Setting SOLARIZE (P. EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF When the mode dial is set to MOTION in the setup settings.) Item Setting ONE PUSH x AUTO (WHITE BAL) IN DOOR OUT DOOR x NORMAL (IMAGE MOBILE SIZE) ± HIGH (FLASH x NORMAL...
  • Page 47 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting DELETE CANCEL PROTECT – PRINT – SLIDE* INTERVAL REPEAT START CANCEL COPY CANCEL RESIZE* 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL ROTATE* CANCEL DIVIDE* CANCEL Only in single-image mode. Description Deletes the displayed image (page 71).

  • Page 48: Setting The Image Size (Image Size)

    Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) Set the mode dial to Press MENU. The menu appears. Select the desired image size from [ v/V. Still image sizes: DSC-S85 2272×1704, 2272 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 DSC-S75 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The image is recorded in the ratio of three to two to fit the printing paper size.
  • Page 49 The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB or 16 MB)*** Still images: Image size 2272×1704 Modifying images (DSC-S85 only) 2272 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio (DSC-S85 only) 2048×1536 Modifying images (DSC-S75 only) 2048 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio...

  • Page 50: B Various Recording

    B Various recording Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure, now captured, is fixed. For instance, this function is convenient in the following use: Measure the exposure of the desired portion of the subject using the spot light-metering function and fix its exposure value by pressing AE LOCK.

  • Page 51: Recording With The Manual Adjustments

    Recording with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M Shutter speed priority mode Once the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the aperture will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject. Using the higher shutter speed, you can record a fast-moving subject with its motion frozen.

  • Page 52: Records Images According To Shooting Conditions (Scene Selection)

    Select the aperture value indication with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. Select the aperture value with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. Select the shutter speed value indication with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. Select the shutter speed value with the jog dial, then press the jog dial.

  • Page 53: Recording Two Or Three Images Continuously

    To cancel the SCENE SELECTION function Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, Notes • You can focus only on distant subjects in LANDSCAPE mode. • Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes: —...

  • Page 54: Recording Three Images With The Exposure Shifted (Dsc-S85 Only) (Exp Brktg)

    Recording three images with the exposure shifted (DSC-S85 only) (EXP BRKTG) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera continuously records three images with each exposure value shifted. The exposure compensation value can be set between ±1.0EV from the correct exposure value by 1/3 step. 2,3,6 Set the mode dial to SET UP.

  • Page 55: Recording Still Images For E-Mail (E-Mail)

    Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of the normal still image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 48).)

  • Page 56: Adding Audio Files To Still Images (Voice)

    Adding audio files to still images (VOICE) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN In the VOICE mode, the audio is also recorded at the same time as recording a still image. You can vividly record the situation with audio. Set the mode dial to M or SCN.

  • Page 57: Recording Text Documents (Text)

    Recording text documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode is suitable for recording a document to emphasize its character by the black and white colors. The LCD screen also turns to black and white, and the image is recorded in the GIF format. Set the mode dial to Press MENU.

  • Page 58: Recording Still Images As Uncompressed Files (Tiff)

    Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality image. The JPEG (compressed) format image is also recorded with the TIFF format image.

  • Page 59: Creating Clip Motion Files

    Creating Clip Motion Files Mode dial: Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to an e-mail. 2,5,8 Set the mode dial to SET UP.

  • Page 60: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB or 16 MB)* Image size Number of images NORMAL Approx. 40 (80)** (160×120) MOBILE Approx. 350 (450) (80×72) * The numbers in the parentheses indicate the number of images or the amount of recordable time on a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 61: Recording Images In Macro

    Recording images in macro Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ The macro recording is used when zooming up a little subject, such as flowers, insects. Set the mode dial to M, SCN or Clear the menu, and press the control button B ( (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The White Balance (White Balance)

    Tips Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When recording a backlighted subject or a subject in the snow, set it toward +, and when recording a dark subject with fully displayed on the LCD screen, set it toward –.

  • Page 63: Enjoying Picture Effects

    To shoot in one-push white balance mode 1 Select [ONE PUSH]. The indicator appears. 2 Shoot a white object such as paper full under the same situation you will shoot. 3 Press v. indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.

  • Page 64: Recording The Date And Time On The Still Image (Date/Time)

    Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [DATE/TIME] with B/v/V, then press B. Select the date and time setting with v/V, then press DAY &...

  • Page 65: Using The Spot Light-Metering Function

    Using the spot light- metering function Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ Use this function when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record on the spot light- metering cross hair.

  • Page 66: B Various Playback

    B Various playback Playing back three or nine images at once Mode dial: You can display multiple images on the LCD screen at one time using the zoom buttons. Set the mode dial to Press the zoom W button repeatedly. The LCD screen display changes as follows: •...

  • Page 67: Enlarging A Part Of The Still Image (Zoom And Trimming)

    Tips When the triple-image screen is displayed, pressing MENU opens the menu including [PRINT], [PROTECT], and [DELETE]. For details on these items, see pages 71, 72, or 76. To close the menu, press MENU again. The menu disappears and the recording information is indicated.

  • Page 68: Playing Back The Still Images In Order (Slide)

    Notes • You cannot zoom moving images. • You can zoom images recorded in TEXT mode, but cannot trim them. • Zoom scaling is up to 5× regardless of the original image size. • The quality of enlarged images may be deteriorated.

  • Page 69: Rotating A Still Image (Rotate)

    To stop the SLIDE SHOW playback Press z, select [EXIT] with B, then press z. To skip to the next/previous image during the SLIDE SHOW Press B (next) or b (previous). Note The interval setting time may vary depending on the image size. Rotating a still image (ROTATE) Mode dial:...

  • Page 70: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewing images on a TV screen Mode dial: Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV. Set the TV/VIDEO switch to “VIDEO”. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT jack of your camera and to the audio/video input jacks of the If your TV has stereo type input...

  • Page 71: B Editing

    B Editing Deleting images (DELETE) Mode dial: You can delete unwanted files. In single-image or triple- image mode 2,4,5 Set the mode dial to In single-image mode: Display the image you want to delete with b/B. In triple-image mode: Press the zoom W button twice in the single-image mode to turn to the triple-image mode.

  • Page 72: Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)

    To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z. Note If there are files on the “Memory Stick” with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted, these files are also deleted at the same time.
  • Page 73 In index mode 3,4,5 Set the mode dial to display the index screen with the zoom W button. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [PROTECT] with b/B, then press z. Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z. When you select [ALL] Select [ON] with b/B, then press All the images in the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 74: Changing The Recorded Still Image Size (Resize)

    Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Mode dial: You can change the image size of the recorded image. Set the mode dial to display the image of which you want to change the size. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then press z.

  • Page 75: Copying Images (Copy)

    Copying images (COPY) Mode dial: You can copy images to another “Memory Stick.” In single mode Set the mode dial to display the image which you want to copy. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [COPY] with b/B, [OK] with v/V, then press z. “MEMORY STICK ACCESS”...

  • Page 76: Selecting Still Images To Print (Print)

    When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK” is displayed, eject the “Memory Stick.” “INSERT MEMORY STICK” appears. Insert another “Memory Stick.” “RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed, “COMPLETE” appears. To end copying, select [EXIT] with v/V, then press z. To copy the image to another “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 77 To unmark the print mark Press z again in step 4. disappears. In index mode 3–5,7 Set the mode dial to display the index screen with the zoom W button. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [PRINT] with b/B, then press z.

  • Page 78: Dividing A Moving Image File (Divide)

    Dividing a moving image file (DIVIDE) Mode dial: You can divide moving images recorded in MPEG MOVIE mode. This is convenient when there is not enough space on a “Memory Stick” or when attaching moving images to e-mails. 3,4,5 Set the mode dial to display the moving image you want to divide.
  • Page 79 Step 1: Divide the unwanted scene A. MOV00002.mpg DIVIDE point Step 2: Divide the unwanted scene B. MOV00004.mpg MOV00005.mpg DIVIDE point Step 3: Delete the unwanted scenes A and B. MOV00004.mpg MOV00007.mpg MOV00006.mpg DELETE Step 4: Only the desired scene remains.

  • Page 80: Changing The Setup Settings (Setup)

    Changing the setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. You can set up the following items with the control button. Factory settings are indicated with x. CAMERA Item Setting x TWILIGHT SCENE SELECTION LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 59).
  • Page 81 Item Setting CONVERSION LENS x OFF x ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLOCK SET CANCEL SETUP 2 Item Setting BRIGHT x NORMAL BRIGHTNESS DARK BRIGHT x NORMAL BACKLIGHT BEEP SHUTTER x ON VIDEO OUT NTSC USB CONNECT x NORMAL Description Sets to “ON” when using the VCL-MHG07 conversion lens (not supplied).
  • Page 82 Item Setting x ON/STBY DEMO Notes on [DATE/TIME] • The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback. • The date and time are not superimposed onto moving images and Clip Motion images. Description Displayed only when you use your camera with the AC power adaptor.

  • Page 83: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry.

  • Page 84: On "Memory Sticks

    • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer. On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.

  • Page 85: About "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    “Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions...

  • Page 86: Using Your Camera Abroad

    Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains) [b].

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.) Should your camera still not operate properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 96).
  • Page 88 Symptom The picture is out of focus. The resizing function does not work. Images recorded in TEXT mode are blurry. You cannot record images in TEXT mode. You cannot display a print mark. The picture is noisy. The picture is too dark. Cause and/or Solution •...
  • Page 89 Symptom The flash does not work. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. The battery life is short. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. Or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon.
  • Page 90 • The battery pack is not installed correctly. t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). • The battery pack has malfunctioned. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • [CONVERSION LENS] in the setup setting is set to [ON].
  • Page 91 Symptom The power turns off suddenly. The image does not appear on the TV screen. A file error occurs when you play back a file. The picture is monochrome (black and white). The lens does not retract even when the power is turned off.
  • Page 92 Symptom Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. No function works though the power is on. Cause and/or Solution • The battery level is low. t Use the AC power adaptor (page 14). • The camera is turned off. t Turn on the camera.
  • Page 93 [System]. “System properties” is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab located at the top. Click [ Sony DSC] in [ button located at the lower-right corner. For Windows 2000 Professional users: * Log in with the permission of administrator. Open [Control Panel] from [ [System].

  • Page 94: Warning And Notice Messages

    Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message NO MEMORY STICK SYSTEM ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT for “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 95 Message LENS CAP ATTACHED CANNOT DIVIDE TURN THE POWER OFF AND ON AGAIN Meaning The battery level is low or zero. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there is still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.

  • Page 96: Self-Diagnosis Display

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times and when the camera is not reset even if you press the reset button located on the bottom, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications System Image device DSC-S85: 8.98 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD DSC-S75: 8.93 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens f = 7 – 21 mm (9/32 – 27/32 inches) (34 – 102 mm (1 3/8 – 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.0 –...

  • Page 98: Display Window Indicators

    : A problem has occurred with lens drive. Turn the camera on and off several times, and if the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or authorized Sony service facility. H Flash mode indicator I Spot light-metering indicator J Self-timer indicator...

  • Page 99: Lcd Screen Indicators

    LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording still images A Battery remaining indicator B Flash mode/red eye reduction/ white balance/AF illuminator indicator C Date/time/conversion lens/ISO number indicator D Sharpness indicator E Picture effect indicator F AF frame G Spot light-metering cross hair H AE/AF lock indicator I Recording mode indicator J Image size indicator...
  • Page 100 The indicators during recording moving images A Battery remaining indicator B White balance indicator C Conversion lens indicator D Picture effect indicator E AE lock indicator F Recording mode indicator G Image size indicator H Recording time (maximum recordable time) indicator/ Self-diagnosis function indicator 7 8 9...
  • Page 101 When playing back still images A Protect/print mark indicator B Zoom scaling indicator C File name D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Image number When playing back moving images A VOL. (Volume) indicator B Recording mode indicator C Image size indicator D Image number/number of stored images in “Memory...

  • Page 102: Index

    Index Adjusting the exposure ... 61 AE (Auto Exposure) ... 20 AE lock ... 50 Aperture priority mode ... 51 Auto power-off function ... 20 Auto red-eye reduction... 24, 80 Battery pack battery life ... 12 battery remaining indicator... 99 charging...
  • Page 104 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306818811...

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