On "Memory Sticks; Using Your Camera Abroad; Troubleshooting - Sony CYBER-SHOT DSC-S70 Service Manual

On battery pack

On "Memory Sticks"

• Use only the specified charger with the
"Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable
charging function.
and versatile IC recording medium with a
• To prevent accident from a short circuit, do
data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
not allow metal objects to come into
"Memory Stick" is specially designed for
contact with the battery terminals.
exchanging and sharing digital data among
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
"Memory Stick" compatible products.
• Never expose the battery pack to
Because it is removable, "Memory Stick"
temperatures above 140˚F (60˚C), such as
can also be used for external data storage.
in a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
There are two types of "Memory Sticks":
• Keep the battery pack dry.
general "Memory Sticks" and "MagicGate
• Do not expose the battery pack to any
Memory Sticks" that are equipped with the
mechanical shock.
MagicGate* copyright protection
• Do not disassemble nor modify the battery
technology.
pack.
You can use both types of "Memory Stick"
• Install the battery pack to the camera
with your camera. However, because your
securely.
camera does not support the MagicGate
• Charging while some capacity remains
standards, data recorded with your camera is
does not affect the original battery
not subject to MagicGate copyright
capacity.
protection.
∗ MagicGate is copyright protection
If any problem occurs, unplug your camera
and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
technology that uses encryption
technology.
On internal rechargeable
Notes
button battery
• Do not remove the "Memory Stick" while
reading or writing data.
This camera has an internal rechargeable
• Data may be damaged if:
button battery for maintaining the date and
— you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn
time and other settings regardless of
whether the power is on or off. This
rechargeable button battery is constantly
— you use the "Memory Stick" in a
charged as long as you are using the camera.
However, if you use the camera for only
short periods it discharges gradually, and if
• Do not attach any other material than the
you do not use the camera at all for about
supplied label on the labeling position.
half a year it becomes completely
• Attach the label so that it does not stick out
discharged. In this case, be sure to charge
from the proper attachment location.
this rechargeable button battery before using
• When you carry or store the "Memory
the camera.
Stick," put it in its supplied case.
However, even if this rechargeable button
• Do not touch the terminals of a "Memory
battery is not charged, you can still use the
Stick" with your hand or a metal object.
camera as long as you do not record the date
• Do not strike, bend or drop the "Memory
and time.
Stick."
• Do not disassemble or modify the
Charging method
"Memory Stick."
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains)
• Do not allow the "Memory Stick" to get
with the AC power adaptor, or install a
wet.
charged battery pack, and leave the camera
for 24 hours or more with the POWER
switch set to OFF.

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should
your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss)
appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 62).
Symptom Cause and/or Solution
Your camera does not • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.
work.
t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8).
• The battery level is low (the E indicator appears
on the LCD screen).
t Charge the battery pack (page 9).
• The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.
t Connect it firmly to the DC IN jack of your
camera and a wall outlet (mains) (page 12).
• The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
t Disconnect and then reconnect all power
sources after one minute. Then turn the power
on by sliding the POWER switch down and
check that the camera works properly.
• The MODE selector is set to PLAY.
Your camera cannot
record images.
t Set it to MOVIE or STILL (pages 16, 21).
• No "Memory Stick" has been inserted into your
camera.
t Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 15).
• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set
to LOCK.
t Set it to the recording position.
The picture is out of focus. • Your camera is not in macro recording mode when
you shoot a subject that is about 1 5/8 to
9 7/8 inches (4 to 25 cm) away from the lens.
t Set the macro recording mode (page 41).
t Press the zoom button to set to the W side.
The resizing function does • You cannot resize moving images and text images.
not work.
• You cannot display print marks on moving images
You cannot display a print
mark.
and text images.
The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other
equipment that uses strong magnets.
t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
off your camera while reading or
writing data.
location subject to the effects of static
electricity or noise.
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PAL-M system country
"Memory Stick", , "MagicGate
Memory Stick" and are trademarks of
Brazil
Sony Corporation.
PAL-N system countries
"MagicGate" and are
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
SECAM system countries
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France,
Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco,

Using your camera abroad

Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic,
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
AC, 50/60 Hz. Use the supplied AC
power adaptor [a], if necessary,
depending on the design of the wall
outlet (mains) [b].
AC-L10
Watching the playback picture on
TV
If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, you need a TV having
a video input jack and a video
connecting cable.
The color system of the TV must be
the same as that of your digital still
camera. TV color systems differ from
country to country. Check the
following list:
NTSC system countries
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,
Central America, Chile, Columbia,
Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system countries
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
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Symptom Cause and/or Solution
The picture is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source
behind the subject.
t Adjust the exposure (page 43).
t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (page
36).
The flash does not work. • The flash is set to
t Set the flash to auto (no indicator),
(page 20).
• PROGRAM AE is set to the Twilight, Twilight
plus, or Panfocus mode.
t Cancel the mode (page 42) or set the flash to
.
• The MODE selector is set to MOVIE.
t Set it to STILL.
The date and time are • The date and time are not set correctly.
recorded incorrectly.
t Set the correct date and time (page 13).
• The smear phenomenon is happening.
Vertical streaks appear
when you are shooting a
t This is not a malfunction.
very bright subject.
• You are recording/playing back images under
The battery life is short.
extremely cold temperatures.
• The battery pack is not charged enough.
t Charge the battery pack fully.
• The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page
8).
• You have used the camera for a long time in an
The battery remaining
indicator is incorrect.
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
• The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page
8).
• The battery pack is discharged.
t Install a charged battery pack (pages 8, 9).
Sufficient battery t Fully charge the battery pack (page 9).
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.
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