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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S75 Operating Instructions Manual

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SONY
3_008_188_11
Digital
Still
Camera
Operating
Instructions
Before operating
the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain
it for future reierence.
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 nnmbers
whenever
you cal! upon your Sony dealer regarding this prodnct.
Model No. DSC-$75/$85
Serial No.
CYb_r:sh°t:
Ct)"¢our"uM Q .EM0.,S-----n_K
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DSC-$75/$85
@2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these nnmbers whenever you cal! upon your Sony dealer regarding this prodnct. Model No. DSC-$75/$85 Serial No. CYb_r:sh°t: Ct)"¢our"uM Q .EM0.,S-----n_K DSC-$75/$85...
  • Page 2 "dangerous Trade Name: SONY voltage" within the Model No.: DSC-S85 pro&rat's enclosme that may be of sufficient Responsible Pa*ty: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock to Road, Oradell, 07649 USA persons. Telephone No :...
  • Page 3 Note: frequencies may influence the picture In some areas the disposal of lithimn sollnd of this camera batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
  • Page 4 eqltipment on yollr are not canlera guaranteed. Precaution on copyright Television progiams films video tapes other materials may be copyligNed. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be comiary to the provision of the copyright laws. Customers in the U.S.A. Canada Do not shake or strike camera...
  • Page 5 The lens for this camera uses the MTF* nleastlrenlent systeln canleras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany. and Sony Corporation, offers the same qtmli_, as other Carl Zeiss lenses. " MTF is the abbreviation of Modulation Transi)r FtmctioWYactor, a numeric value indicating...
  • Page 6 Introduction Checks 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 modi_ images or attach images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application soft_vare.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Creating (?lip Motion Files ....Setting the distance to the sulziect ..60 Recording images in macro ....Identifying the parts ......Ac!iusting the exposure Preparing the power supply ....(EXPOSURE) ......Setting the date and time .....

  • Page 8: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Shutter button (19, 27) Built-in microphone Do not touch while recording. Self-timer (23, 27)/ AF illuminator (25) Accessory shoe Photocell window for flash Hook for lens cap/strap Do not block while recording with Flash (24) the flash.
  • Page 9 Attaching t he strap ¢D Finder adjustment dial (21) SET UP: To set the setup items SCN: To record in the SCENE Finder SELECTION mode Self-timer/recording lamp (red) To record with the AE/AF lock lamp (green) mamlal adjustment Flash charge lamp (orange) (24) To record in the aperture priority mode...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Power Supply

    This trait is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" batte_), pack (M series) "IntBLITHIUM" M series battas' packs have the (;)_._t_r._uu[_1 mark "IntbLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation...
  • Page 11 Charging battery pack Yon cannot charge the battery pack while yonr camera is tnrned on. Be snre to mm off your camera. 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 •...
  • 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 munber of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low _empaanlres, use tile flash, repeatedly turn the power m_,'off or use the zoom • The nmnbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide The numbels may be smaller depending...
  • Page 14 Using AC power adaptor Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DO connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the • mark facing Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor then to a wall outlet (mains).

  • 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 a, S, A, M, SCN, [_, or H.
  • Page 16 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with _1/1_on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with ,AY. Set the numeric value with A/T on the control button, then press the center •...
  • Page 17 Inserting the "Memory Stick" Open battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert "Memory Stick." Insert the "Memory Stick" with the I_ mark facing toward the battery compartment as illnstrated nntil it clicks. -.-_ Close battery/"Memory Stick"...
  • Page 18 Basic operations to use mode dial The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera. Torecord still images, V OICE modeaudiodata Toplaybackor editimages Torecord moving imagesor Clip Motionimages SETUP:Tosetthesetupitems(TheSETUPposition changes the settings o f infrequently-used items.)

  • Page 19: Recording Still Images

    Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG lbrmat. 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 a, S, A, M or SCN.
  • Page 20 Press the shutter button fully down The shutter sounds. "RECORDING" appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded the "Memory Stick." When "RECORDING" disappears, you can record the next image. RECORDING ': If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, tile subject may be difficult...
  • Page 21 You can extend the battery time by turning off the L(D screen and recording using the finder. Turn the finder ac!iustment dia! until the image appears clearly within the finder, then record the image. Finderadjustment dial DSPL/LCD O N/OFF Indicators in the finder Recording l amp(red) AE/AF locklamp(green)
  • Page 22 The lens portion moves dnring zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens portion while it is operating. Zoombutton W side:forwide-angle (subject a ppears larther away) T side:for telephoto (subject appears closer) 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 Each time you press DSPLiL(D ON/OFF, the stares of the LCD screen changes follows: backlight is turned (All the available indicators are turned on.) backlight is turned (Warning messages and manual acljustment items which are set using the jog dial are turned on.) backlight...
  • Page 24 (lear the menu (page 41), then press the control button • (_.)). The _ (self-timer) 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 flmction when recording moving images (excluding Clip Motion) recording in BURST mode or in EXP BRKTG (DSC-S85 only) mode The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easily. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 80) to [ON] in the setup settings, D_ appears on the LCD screen and the AF 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." 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 sonnd on the "Memory Stick" begins. Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. The recording stops. When selecting the 320 (HO) size: The recording stops in approximate seconds (page 48).

  • Page 28: Playing Back Still Images

    Playing back still images Set the mode dial to [_. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Select the desired still image with control button _1/1_. 41: To display the preceding image. I_: To display the next image. Notes •...

  • Page 29: Playing Back Moving Images

    Playing back moving images "13 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 _1/1_. Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images.
  • Page 30 Moving images recorded with image of [320 (HQ)] (page The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps O and O. Press the control button AiV to ac_iust the volume. Each time you press DSPL LCD ON/OFF, the stares of the L(D screen changes as l_llows: all indicators on---* indicators off---* L(D screen o1"1".

  • Page 31: Viewing Images Using A Personal Computer

    Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to e-mail using application software. This section describes the method for viewing images on a personal computer using the supplied USB cable. There are two ways to make the USB connection, which are the normal connection and the PTP connection...
  • Page 32 Recommended Windows environment Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Proi_ssional, Windows Millenmum Edition The above OS is required to be installed at the t=acto!),. Operation is not assured in an enviromnent upgraded to tile operating systems described above. CPU: MMX Pentimn 200 MHz or tilste_ The USB connector must be provided...
  • Page 33 Before connecting your camera to ?:our personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is included with the application software in the CD- ROM which is snpplied with your camera. Be sure to complete installation of the USB driver before connecting USB cable.
  • Page 34 O to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step O (drag and drop). • Son): USB Driver • Sony USB Shin: When "Put these items into the Extensions folder?" appears, click "OK." Restart your personal...
  • Page 35 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 Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the folder. For the detailed/'older and tile name, see "Image file storage destinations image files" on page 38. Desired file type Double-click in this order Still image "Dcim" lblder --+ "100msdcf" folder --+ Image file Moving image* "Mssony"/'older...
  • Page 37 For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users The lbllowing procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from yonr 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"...
  • Page 38 Image file storage destinations image files Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. IZDI_IZ stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera...
  • Page 39 Folder File Meaning IM(IFI00 DSC01ZlZlqlZ.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 55) DSC01ZDI_IZ.TIF ° Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 58) MOML0001 MOV01ZI_IZlq.MPG ° Moving image file recorded normally MOMLV100 DSC01ZDI_IZ.MPG ° Audio file recorded in VOICE mode (page 56) ThemmleriealpoltionsotThe followingfilesale the same.

  • Page 40: How To Use The Mode Dial

    Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used l)r "Advanced operations." to use mode dial The mode dial switches the ftmction which is used for recording, playback, editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera. Torecord stillimages, V OICE modeaudio data [_ :...

  • Page 41: How To Use The Conn-Ol 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 menn items displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and modil_ the settings. The operation methods that are frequently used lbr "Advanced operations"...

  • Page 42: How To Use The Jog Dial

    When the mode dial is set to SET UP or [] Press A_ _1 I_ on the control button to select the item you want to set up. Press the center • on the control button to enter the item. When the mode dial is set to a, S, A, M, SCN, or H:...
  • Page 43 Turn the jog dial to select the item or value number you want to adjust. • When the indication _1 at the right corner on the Yellow LCD screen is in yellow, you can select the item. In such cases, go to step O. •...
  • Page 44 Meml 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 •. When mode dial is set to a/SCN/S/A/M Item Setting...

  • Page 45: Image Size)

    Item Setting Description MODE TIFF Records a TIFF (tmcompressed) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 58). MODE) TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white (page 57). VOICE Records an audio file (with a stil! image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 56). E-MAIL Records a small-size (320x240)
  • Page 46 Item Setting Description SOLARIZE Sets the image special effects (page 63). (R EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART •OFF When mode dial is set to H (MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the setup settings.) Item Setting Description ONE PUSH Sets the white balance (page 62).
  • Page 47 When mode dial is set to Item Setting Description DELETE Deletes the displayed image (page 71). (ANCEL Cancels deleting of the image. PROTE( Protects images against accidental erasure (page 72). PRINT Marks the print mark on still images (page 76). SLIDE* INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval.
  • Page 48 Setting image size (IMAGE SIZE) Set the mode dial to 101, SCN, S, A, M, or H. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select the desired image size from [i."-."l ] (IMAGE SIZE) and press ,&IT. Still image sizes: DSC-S85 2272×1704, 2272 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, i280×960, 640×480...
  • Page 49 The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB or 16 MB)*** Still images: Quality • Image s=ze Usage STANDARD FINE 2272×1704 Modil}-ing images Approx. 7 (14) Approx. 4 (8) (DS(-$85 only) 2272 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio...
  • Page 50 To release AE LOCK • Various recording Carry out one of _e followings: • Press AE LOCK again after step 2. Recording with • Release your finger from the shutter exposure fixed button after step 3. LOCK) • Press down the shutter button in step Mode dial: a ISIAIMISCN Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure, now captured, is fixed.
  • Page 51 Recording with manual adjustments Mode dial: S/AIM Once the shutter speed is adjusted mannall_r\ the aperture will be Set the mode dial to A. automatically ac!justed to the suitable value to attain correct exposnre Select an aperture value with according to the brightness of the the jog dial, then press the...
  • Page 52 Select the aperture value Records images indication with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. according to shooting conditions (SCENE Select the aperture value with SELECTION) the jog dial, then press the jog dial. Mode dial: SCN Select the shutter speed This camera has preset three S(ENE value indication...

  • Page 53: Recording

    cancel SCENE Recording SELECTION function three images Set the mode dial to a, S, A, M, [_C_, continuously Notes Mode dial: I_IISIAIMISCN • 5_u can tbcus only on distant subjects LANDSCAPE mode. You can continuously record two • Set the Ibrced flash _ when you use flte images with DSC-S75 and three...
  • Page 54 To return to normal Recording three recording mode images with in step 6. Select [NORMAL] with exposure shifted Notes (DSC-S85 only) (EXP • You cannotuse the flash in this mode. BRKTG) • Dining recording, the image is not displayed on the LCD screen. Make the Mode dial: a ISIAIMISCN composition before pressing...
  • Page 55 The number of images that you can Recording still record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB or 16 MB)* in E-MAIL mode images for e-mail (E-MAIL) Quality Image size STANDARD FINE Mode dial: I_ISIAIMISCN 2272×1704 Approx. 7 Approx. 3 In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size (DSC-S85 (14)
  • Page 56 The number of images that you can Adding audio files record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB or 16 MB)* in VOICE mode** still images (VOICE) Quality Mode dial: a ISIAIMISCN Image size STANDARD FINE In the VOICE mode, the audio is also 2272x1704 Approx.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    The number of images that you can Recording text record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB or 16MB) in TEXT mode* documents (TEXT) Number o! images Mode dial: 101 Image size 16MB The TEXT mode is suitable for 2272×1704 recording a document to emphasize (DSC-S85...
  • Page 58 Notes Recording still images • JPEG images are lecorded in the image size selected by the [ ik ] (IMAGE SIZE) as uncompressed menu (page 48). TIFF images are recorded files (TIFF) in [2272x1704] (DSC-S85) [2048x 1536] (DSC-S75) size other than Mode dial: a ISIAIMISCN when [2272 (3:2)[ (DSC-S85) or [2048...

  • Page 59: Files

    Record the image for the first Creating Clip Motion frame. Files Mode dial: H Clip Motion is an intonation fnnction that plays back still images in MAKING "CUP MOTION r' succession. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient Before carl3dng ont step 8, the creating home pages or attaching images are temporarily...

  • Page 60: To The Sulziect

    The number of Clip Motion frames Setting distance that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB or 16 MB)* to the subject Image size Number el images Mode dial: I_ISIAIMISCNI_ NO_!L_L (160×120) Approx. 40 (80)** Normally the focus is automatically adjusted.

  • Page 61: Images In Macro

    Recording images Adjusting macro exposure (EXPOSURE) Mode dial: I_IISIAIMISCNIH Mode dial: I_1/S/A/SCN/_ The macro recording is used when zooming up a little subject, such as At[justs the exposure value which is set flowers, insects. in the automatic ac!iustment. Set the mode dial to 101, S, A, Set the mode dial to I_, S, A,...

  • Page 62: The White Balance

    Tips Adjusting white Normally the camera automatically balance (WHITE adjusts the exposm-e If the color of the BALANCE) nnage is too dark or bright as ilh_strated below, we recommend that you adjust the Mode dial: I_I/S/A/M/SCN/H exposme mammll): When recording backlighted subject or a subject in the snow, set it toward +, and when recording...
  • Page 63 To shoot in one-push white Enjoying picture balance mode effects (P. EFFECT) @ Select [ONE PUSH]. The .a= indicator appears. Mode dial: I_1/S/A/M/SCN/_ @ Shoot a white object such as paper full nnder the same situation you You can digitally process images to will shoot.

  • Page 64: (Date/Time)

    Notes Recording date • If you select [DATE] m step 3 the date is and time on the still imposed onto the image in the order selected with "Setting the date and time" image (DATE/TIME) (page 15). • The date and time are not superimposed Mode dial: a ISIAIMISCN onto moving images or Clip Motion...

  • Page 65: The Spot Light-Lnetering

    Using spot light- metering function Mode dial: ZfftlSIAIMISCNIH 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. Press [e] to activate spot...
  • Page 66 • Various playback • Triple-image screen Playing back three nine images at once Mode dial: [_ You can display multiple images on the The image indicated by the yellow LCD screen at one time using the frame in the index screen is zoom buttons.

  • Page 67: And Trimming)

    Tips Enlarging a part When tile triple-image screen is still image (Zoom displayed, pressing MEN3J opens the and trimming) menu including [PRINT], [PROTECT], and [DELETE[. For details on these Mode dial: [_ items, see pages 71, 72, or 76. To close the menu, press MEN3J again.

  • Page 68: Back The Still Images In Order

    Notes Playing back still • "zbu cannot zoom moving images. • "zbu can zoom images recorded in TEXT images in order mode, but cannot trim diem. (SLIDE) • Zoom scaling is up to 5 × regardless of the original image size Mode dial: [_ •...

  • Page 69: A Still Image (Rotate)

    To stop SLIDE SHOW Rotating a still image playback (ROTATE) Press 0, select [EXIT] with 1_ then press 0. Mode dial: [] To skip to the next/previous You can rotate the image recorded image during SLIDE portrait orientation and display it in SHOW landscape orientation.

  • Page 70: On A Tv Screen

    Viewing images on a TV screen Mode dial: Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the T\_ switch to "VIDEO", Setthe TV/VIDEO A/V connecting cable _V (supplied) to AN 0UT jack Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT jack your camera and to the audio/video...

  • Page 71: (Delete)

    • Editing Deleting images (DELETE) Mode dial: [_ You can delete unwanted files. Set the mode dial to [_, then display the index screen with the zoom W button. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [DELETE] with _1/1_, then press 0. Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with _1/1_,then press 0.
  • Page 72 To cancel deleting Preventing accidental Select [CANCEL] with _1/_ in step 4 erasure (PROTECT) or [EXIT[ widi _1/_ in step 5, then press 0. Mode dial: [] Note Protects images against accidental If there are files on the "Memo; T Stick" with erasnre.
  • Page 73 To release protection If you selected [ALL] in step 4, select [OFF] with 41/1_ then press O. If you selected [SELECT] in st_p 4, select the images to be unprotected with AiYi41i _', then press O. Repeat this step to select other images.
  • Page 74 Notes Changing • The original image is letained even afta resizing. recorded still image • You camlot change the size of images size (RESIZE) recorded in TEXT mode, moving images, mlcompressed images, or Clip Motion Mode dial: [] images • The resized image is recorded as the You can change the image size of the...

  • Page 75: (Copy)

    Copying images (COPY) Mode dial: [_ You can copy images to another "Memory Stick." Set the mode dial to [_,then display the index screen with the zoom W button. 2 Press MENU. The menn appears. Select [COPY] with _1/1_,then press •. Select [Select] with...

  • Page 76: Still Images To Print

    When "CHANGE MEMORY Selecting still images STICK" is displayed, eject the "Memory Stick." to print (PRINT) "INSERT MEMORY STICK" Mode dial: [] appears. Insert another "Memory You can mark a print mark on still Stick." images recorded with your camera. "RE( ORDING"...
  • Page 77 To unmark print mark To unmark selected print marks Press • again in step 4. _,i mark disappears. Select the images to be unmarked step 5 with the control button, then press •. To unmark all the print marks Select [ALL] with 4/1_ in step 4, then press •.

  • Page 78: Image File

    You cannot divide Dividing a moving following types of files: image file (DIVIDE) • (lip Motion files • Still image files Mode dial: [] • Moving image files that are too short to divide You can divide moving images recorded in MPEG MOVIE mode.
  • Page 79 Step 1 : Divide the unwanted scene A. MOVO0002 DIVIDEpoint Step 2: Divide the unwanted scene B. MOVOOOO4.mpg DIVIDE point Step 3:Deletethe unwanted scenes A and B. DELETE DELETE Step 4: Only the desired scene remains. Notes • 5_u cannot divide Clip Motion files.
  • Page 80 Changing setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. You can set up the lbllowing items with the control button. Factory settings are indicated with •. CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE • TWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that SELECTION LANDS(APE...
  • Page 81 Item Setting Description CONVERSION Sets to "ON" when using the VCL-MHG07 LENS conversion lens (not supplied). At this time, the zoom flmction does not work and you cannot mm off the LCD screen. Also, note that the VAD-S70 adaptor ring needed to mount the conversion lens to your camera is not sold in some countries and regions.
  • Page 82 Item Setting Description DEMO • ON STBY Displayed only when you use ),our camera with the A( power adaptor. [DEMO] is set to [STBY] at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minntes after you have set the mode dial to a, S, A, or M.

  • Page 83: Precautions

    Additional i_fermati0_ to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera flom a cold place Precautions to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location ovel a period of time (about an hour) Cleaning the LCD...
  • Page 84 If any problem occms, unplug your camera " MagicGate is copyright protection and contact yore nearest Sony dealer. technology that uses enclwption technology Notes • Do not zemove tile "Memoly Stick" while reading or writing data This...

  • Page 85: Battery Pack

    • We recommend having spare batteries "MagicGate" and M/kG|(Z(_ZkTE han@ tbr two or thlee times the expected trademarks of Sony' Co!poration shooting time, and make trial shots be/bre taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the batte! T pack to water The batte_ Wpack is not water-resistant.

  • Page 86: Abroad

    SECAM system Bulgaria, Czech Republic_ France, Using your camera Guiana, Hungari_-, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, abroad Poland, Russia, Slovak Repnt_lic, Ukraine, etc. Power SOUrCes You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AL', 50/60 Hz.
  • Page 87 (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.) Should yonr camera still not operate properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Son3: service facility. If code displays (c:F-II-I:I-I[-I)
  • Page 88 Symptom Causeand/orSolution The pictnre isont of focns. • Yonr camera is not in macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that is within 50 cm (19 3,4 inches) from the lens. --+ Set the macro recording mode (page 61). •...
  • Page 89 Cause and/or Solution Symptom The flash does not work. • The flash is set to '('_. ---*Set the flash to auto (no indicator) (page 24). • The camera is in one of the lbllowing SCENE SELECTION modes: TWILIGHT LANDSCAPE. ---*Cancel the SCENE SELECTION ftmction (page 52) or set the flash to $.
  • Page 90 (CHG) indicator flashes. --+ Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). • The battery pack has malfunctioned. --+ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Son?' service facility. The zoom does not work. • [CONVERSION LENS] in the setnp setting is set to [ON].
  • Page 91 Cause and/or Solution Symptom The power turns off • 11"you do not operate the camera for abont three suddenly. minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (page 20). --*Turn on the camera. •...
  • Page 92 Symptom Cause and/or Solution Your personal computer • The batter?," level is low. does not recognize your ---* Use the AC power adaptor (page 14). camera. • The camera is turned off. Turn camera. • The USB cable is not connected firmb: --*Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again...
  • Page 93 [System]. "System properties" is displayed. Click the [Device Manager[ tab located at the top. Click [ _i} Sony DSC] in [ _' Other devices], then click the [Delete (E)] button located at the lower-right corner. For Windows 2000 Professional users: * Log in with the permission o1"administrator.

  • Page 94: And Notice Messages

    Warning notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message Meaning NO MEMORY STICK No "Memory Stick" has been inserted. SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again. MEMORY STICK ERROR •...
  • Page 95 Message Meaning The batte W 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 o1"remaining battery time left. LENS CAP ATTACHED The lens cap is still attached to the lens.

  • Page 96: 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 System screen Maximum dimensions Image device Used LCD panel t25>39>62 DSC-S85:898 n_n (I/18 46 cm (I.8 type) TFT (Thin (5> 1 9, i6>2 1,2 inches) b_pe) color CCD Film Tlansistor active matrix) (w&,d) DSC-S75:893 n_n (b18 drive Mass _pe) color CCD Total number of dots Approx 280 g (t0 oz)

  • Page 98: Indicators

    Sony dealer or authorized Sony indicator (displayed only service _acility. during charging)/Minutes Flash mode indicator indicator for the remaining recordable time of moving...

  • Page 99: Indicators

    screen indicators Battery remaining indicator Mode dial indicator Flash mode/red eye reduction/ Remaining number of white balance/AF illuminator recordable images indicator/ indicator Self-diagnosis function indicator Date/time/conversion lens/ISO number indicator Remaining memory capacity indicator Sharpness indicator Macro _/focus mode Picture effect indicator indicator/Focus preset value AF frame...
  • Page 100 Battery remaining indicator Remaining memory capacity indicator White balance indicator Macro _/focus mode Conversion lens indicator indicator/Focus preset value Picture effect indicator EV level indicator AE lock indicator Self-timer indicator Recording mode indicator Spot light-metering cross hair Image size indicator Menu and guide menu Recording time (maximum Pressing MENU switches the...
  • Page 101 Protect/print mark indicator Number of stored images in "Memory Stick" Zoom scaling indicator Remaining memory capacity File name indicator Recording mode indicator Recording date of the playback image/menu and guide menu Image size indicator Image number VOL. (Volume) indicator Remaining memory capacity indicator Recording mode indicator...

  • Page 102: Index

    Index hnage Quick Review....21 Deleting ...... 71 Print mmk ....76 Protect ......72 Adjusting the exposme. REC MODE ....45 AE (Auto Exposure) ..20 Size ......48 Recording AE lock ......INDEX screen ....66 Clip Motion ....59 Aperture prioriD, mode.
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