Setting The Date And Time - Sony DSC-S75 Service Manual

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. When using a pocket heater, take
care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (min.)
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the
AC-L10A AC power adaptor at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played
back
Still image recording*
Battery life (min.)
LCD screen ON Approx. 150
LCD screen OFF Approx. 180
Still image playback**
Battery life (min.)
LCD screen ON Approx. 270
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F), 640×480 image
size, standard picture quality and in NORMAL recording mode.
∗ Recording at about 4-second intervals
∗∗Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals
Moving image recording
LCD screen OFF (min.) LCD screen ON (min.)
Continuous recording Approx. 210
Approximate recording time with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of
25°C (77°F) and 160×112 image size.
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Using the AC power adaptor
DC IN jack
cover
AC-L10A/B/C AC power adaptor (supplied)
Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
1
the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
2
then to a wall outlet (mains).
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).
Using your camera abroad
For details, see page 82.
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.
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Approx. 150
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Number of images
Approx. 2500
Approx. 3000
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Number of images
Approx. 5000
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Approx. 180
To the wall outlet (mains)
Power cord
(mains lead)
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.
• The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is limited. The above figures are a guide when you
continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick."
• "----" appears in the display window until the battery usable time is calculated.
• During charging, the indicators in the display window may not appear correctly or may flash in
the following cases.
— When the battery pack is not installed correctly.
— When the AC power adaptor is disconnected.
— When the battery pack has malfunctioned.
• When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery
remaining time to appear.
• If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the
battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.
• Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause
malfunction.

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 , S, A, M, SCN,
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of
2
the arrow to turn on the power.
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights
up.
The CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD
screen.
To change the date and time, set the mode dial to
SET UP (page 77) and perform the procedure from
step 3.
Select the desired date display format with
3
v/V on the control button, then press the
center z.
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]
(month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
1-3
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Control button
Select the item with
vVbB, then set with
the center z.
, or .
CLOCK SET Y / M / D
M / D / Y
D / M / Y
2001 / / 1 12 : 00 OK
1
AM
CANCEL
OK
CLOCK SET Y / M / D
M / D / Y
D / M / Y
2001 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK
AM
CANCEL
OK
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