Sony DSC-S40 Fall 2005 User's Manual / Troubleshooting
Sony DSC-S40 Fall 2005 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

Sony DSC-S40 Fall 2005 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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Owner's Record
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Model No. DSC-S40
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-S40
"Read This First" (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations
for shooting/playback with your camera.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-590-506-11 (1)
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 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-S40 Serial No. ___________________________ DSC-S40 “Read This First”...
  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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-S40...
  • Page 3: For Customers In Europe

    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.
  • Page 4: 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. •...
  • Page 5 Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the...
  • Page 6 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)
  • Page 7: 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... 12 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 12 Identifying parts...14 Indicators on the screen ...16 Changing the screen display ...20...
  • Page 8 Viewing menu ... 34 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items Camera 1 ... 42 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 ... 45 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool ...
  • Page 9 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...51 Copying images to your computer...53 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”) ...59 Using the supplied software ...60 Using your Macintosh computer...62 Printing still images How to print still images ...64 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ...65 Printing at a shop ...68...
  • Page 10: Enjoying The Camera

    Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color 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. Press fully down straight away To shoot a still image difficult to focus on...
  • Page 11: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Exposure Adjusting the light intensity 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. Exposure: Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure...
  • Page 12: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting

    Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of White (standard) light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30).
  • Page 13 Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel The default settings are marked with Image size 4M (2304×1728) Larger 3:2 (2304×1536)* 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA(E-Mail) Smaller (640×480) * Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 30) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved.
  • Page 14: Identifying Parts

    See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button ( This First”) B Shutter button ( First”) C Tripod receptacle (bottom) • 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.
  • Page 15 N AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. O Access lamp ( step 4 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 16: Indicators On The Screen

    See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images S AF When shooting movies 00:00:00 STBY 1/30” C:32:00 F3.5 +2.0 [ 00:28:25 ] C:32:00 +2.0 Display Indication Battery remaining ( 1 in “Read This First”) AE/AF lock ( “Read This First”) Recording mode (24, 31) White balance (30)
  • Page 17 Display Indication Image size ( “Read This First”) FINE 1 6 0 FINE STD Image quality (30) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (21) 00:00:00 Recording time [maximum [00:28:05]...
  • Page 18 When playing back still images BACK/NEXT When playing back movies VOL. DPOF 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV F3.5 VOLUME 00:00:12 Display Indication Battery remaining ( 1 in “Read This First”) Image size ( “Read This First”) FINE 1 6 0 Recording mode (24, 31) Playback ( “Read This First”) Volume (...
  • Page 19 Display Indication 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (34) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (80) 00:00:12 Counter ( step 6 in “Read This First”) Display Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (67) +2.0EV EV level value (28) ISO number (30) Metering mode ( in “Read This First”)
  • Page 20: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display Each time you press the on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Indicators off S AF LCD screen off Indicators on Image information is displayed during playback. S AF • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 42) and [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 42).
  • Page 21: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies

    • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO”. • For image size and image quality, see page 12. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
  • Page 22: When You Do Not Have A "Memory Stick" (Recording With The Internal Memory)

    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.
  • Page 23: Battery Life And Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    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 new batteries 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”...
  • Page 24: Using The Mode Switch

    Set the mode switch to the desired function. Control button Still image shooting modes Auto: Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. “Read This First” Program (P): Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
  • Page 25 Scene Selection For details step 5 in “Read This First” For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Flash AF range finder White Balance Center AF ( : you can select the desired setting) Burst/Multi Flash Level Burst...
  • Page 26: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power and set the mode switch. Items available vary depending on the mode switch position and the menu. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.
  • Page 27: Menu Items

    Menu items The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode switch position: Menu for shooting (page 28) (EV) 9 (Focus) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect)
  • Page 28: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu The default settings are marked with (Camera) Selects a still image shooting mode (EV) Toward – +2.0EV –2.0EV • For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
  • Page 29 Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image (Movie • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame.
  • Page 30: Wb (White Bal)

    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) (Fluorescent) (Cloudy) (Daylight) Auto • For details on [WB] t page 12 • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select (Fluorescent).
  • Page 31 Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Multi Burst ( Burst ( Normal On the [Multi Burst] • You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure. –...
  • Page 32 The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size VGA(E-Mail) (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 31). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") (Interval) is not displayed on the screen depending on the Scene mode t page 25 •...
  • Page 33 PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B & W ( Sepia ( • This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off. (Saturation) Adjusts the saturation of the image. Normal – ( (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image.
  • Page 34: Viewing Menu

    The default settings are marked with (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a “Memory Stick” only). Cancel 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No.
  • Page 35 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) Exit To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 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.
  • Page 36: Dpof

    To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press 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 index mode .” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
  • Page 37 Image Folder Repeat Start Cancel 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts. To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z. •...
  • Page 38 (Rotate) Cancel 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select [ ] with v , then rotate the image with b/B. 4 Select [ 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
  • Page 39 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_0001 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B.
  • Page 40: Trimming

    5 Press z at the desired cutting point. Divide 00:00:02 Dividing Point 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.
  • Page 41: Using The Setup Screen

    Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power. Press MENU to display the menu. Press B on the control button to select (Setup). Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
  • Page 42: Camera 1

    Camera 1 The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Monitor (M AF) • When shooting using the finder with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in the [Single] mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode.
  • Page 43: Date/Time

    • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. • 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 and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
  • Page 44: Af Illuminator

    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 Auto •...
  • Page 45: Camera 2

    Camera 2 The default settings are marked with Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Metering mode). For details on the operation (Flash mode), Enlarges the indicators. Does not enlarge the indicators. page 41 (Self-timer), or...
  • Page 46: Internal Memory Tool

    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. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 47: Memory Stick Tool

    Memory Stick Tool 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. •...
  • Page 48: Change Rec. Folder

    Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1: : 05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT...
  • Page 49: Setup 1

    Setup 1 The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 50: Setup 2

    Setup 2 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable.
  • Page 51: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 62). Copying images to your computer (page 53) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 60) Viewing images saved on your computer Storing images on a CD-R...
  • Page 52: Recommended Computer

    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 •...
  • Page 53: Copying Images To Your Computer

    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”...
  • Page 54 Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer Insert a “Memory Stick” with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Insert batteries with enough capacity in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
  • Page 55 runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. • If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Normal] (page 50). Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer •...
  • Page 56 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 58) and reconnect it.
  • Page 57 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 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.
  • Page 58: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names

    For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera.
  • Page 59: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick")

    “Memory Stick” folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the...
  • Page 60: 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 What you can do: A Burning Video CD The “ImageMixer VCD2” screen appears. B Music Video/Slideshow Producer C Save the images on CD-R D Viewing video and pictures on PC...
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62: 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” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power...
  • Page 63 To disconnect the USB cable/ remove the “Memory Stick”/turn off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. •...
  • Page 64: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 65) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer Printing using a computer Printing at a shop (page 68) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
  • Page 65: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant 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 &...
  • Page 66 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. To the USB jack Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, indicator appears Print All In...
  • Page 67 [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [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 ( “Read This First”). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
  • Page 68: 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.
  • Page 69 Marking in index mode Display the index screen. ( 6 in “Read This First”) Press MENU to display the menu. Select DPOF with b/B, then press Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a mark in [All In This Folder].
  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (pages 49) 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
  • Page 71: Batteries And Power

    Batteries and power 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 • 86).
  • Page 72 Your camera cannot record images. Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick” (page 17). If they are full, • do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images ( – Change the “Memory Stick”. – Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 83). •...
  • Page 73 – [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 31). (Candle mode) or – Set the flash to (Forced flash) to shoot still images when • mode), or (Landscape mode) is selected as the Scene mode. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time ( •...
  • Page 74: Viewing Images

    Cannot shoot images in succession. The internal memory or the “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images ( • “Read This First”). The battery level is low. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries ( • step 1 in “Read This First”). Viewing images Refer to “Computers”...
  • Page 75 For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. • The “Device Manager” appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 53). You cannot copy images. Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 54).
  • Page 76 You may not be able to shoot using a “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer. Shoot using a • “Memory Stick” formatted by your camera (page 47). After making a USB connection, “PicturePackage” does not start automatically. Start up the “PicturePackage Menu” and check [Settings]. •...
  • Page 77: Internal Memory

    Internal memory The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory. There is a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera. Remove it ( • First”). Cannot record images using the internal memory. There is a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera. Remove it ( •...
  • Page 78 Printing is canceled. You disconnected the USB cable before the • disappears. 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.
  • Page 79 The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before • using it (page 86). The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. •...
  • Page 80: Warning Indicators And Messages

    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. C:32: There is trouble with your camera's •...
  • Page 81 Memory Stick locked Set the write-protect switch on the • “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 83). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick Delete unnecessary images or files ( • step 6 “Read This First”). Read only memory Your camera cannot record or delete •...
  • Page 82 Enable printer to connect [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. The connection is not established. • Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
  • Page 83: On The "Memory Stick

    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.
  • Page 84 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.
  • Page 85: On The Batteries

    On the batteries Batteries you can use with your camera R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) • NH-AA-DA (2) (not supplied) • NH-AA-2DB twin pack (not supplied), etc. ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2) (not supplied) Batteries you cannot use with your camera...
  • Page 86: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 87: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [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 = 5.1 - 15.3 mm (32 - 96 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera)
  • Page 88: Index

    Index Index AC Adaptor...15 t step 1 in “Read This First” Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” AE/AF lock indicator t step 5 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator...44 AF lock ...29 AF Mode...42 AF range finder frame ...28 AF range finder frame indicator ...28 Aperture...11...
  • Page 89 ImageMixer VCD2 ...63 Incandescent ...30 Index mode ...65 Index screen t step 6 in “Read This First” Indicator... see “Screen” Initialize ...49 Install ...53, 60, 63 Internal memory...22 Format ...46 Internal Memory Tool...46 Internal rechargeable battery ...86 Interval ...32 ISO...11, 30 JPG...58 Landscape mode t step 5 in “Read This...
  • Page 90 Setting the clock t step 2 in “Read This First” Setup...33, 40, 41 Camera 1 ...42 Camera 2 ...45 Internal Memory Tool ...46 Memory Stick Tool ...47 Setup 1...49 Setup 2...50 Setup 1 ...49 Setup 2 ...50 Sharpness...33 Shooting Movie t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 91 , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • PicturePackage 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.

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