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Digital Still Camera

User’s Guide/

Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and

“Read This First” (separate volume) 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-S60/S80/ST80/S90

Serial No. ___________________________

DSC-S60/

S80/ST80/

S90

“Read This First” (separate volume)

Explains the set-up and basic operations

for shooting/playback with your camera.

Enjoying the

camera

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your

camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

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

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

WARNING

For Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product's

enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DSC-S60

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. 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, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DSC-S90

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. 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, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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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. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the

equipment in order to comply with the limits for a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE

BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride

batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning

your used rechargeable

batteries to the collection

and recycling location

nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries, call toll free

1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted

to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be

replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied

one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,

(i.e., marked with an or mark) must be

used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a

detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse

cover after you change the fuse. Never use the

plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the

fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony

service station.

This product has been tested and found compliant

with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for

using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8

feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific

frequencies may influence the picture and sound

of this camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes

data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart

the application or disconnect and connect the

communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

For Customers in the U.S.A. and

Canada (DSC-S90 only)

Notice for customers in the

United Kingdom (DSC-S90/S80/

ST80 only)

For Customers in Europe

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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.

• “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory

Stick Duo” by inserting it into a Memory Stick

Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

• For details on “Memory Stick”, see page 91.

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride

battery (supplied with DSC-S80/S90

only)

• Charge both of the supplied Ni-MH batteries

before using the camera for the first time. (t

step 1 in“Read This First”)

• The batteries can be charged even if they are not

completely discharged. Also, even if batteries

are not fully charged, you can use the partially

charged capacity of the batteries as is.

• If you do not intend to use the batteries for a

long time, use up the existing charge and

remove them from your camera, then store them

in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the

batteries’ functions (page 93).

• For details on the usable batteries, see page 93.

Note on the battery pack NP-NH25

(supplied with DSC-ST80 only)

Refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot

Station”.

Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens

which is capable of reproducing sharp images

with excellent contrast.

The lens for this camera has been produced under

a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss

in accordance with the quality standards of Carl

Zeiss in Germany.

No compensation for contents of the

recording

• The contents of the recording cannot be

compensated for if recording or playback is not

possible due to a malfunction of your camera or

recording media, etc.

Back up recommendation

• To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always

copy (back up) data to other medium.

Back up of the internal memory

• If you turn off the power by opening the battery/

“Memory Stick” cover, etc. during the access

lamp is lit, the data in the internal memory may

be corrupted. Be sure to back up the data to

avoid the potential risk of data loss. See pages

23, 58 on how to back up the data.

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-

proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”

(page 95) before operating the camera.

• Before you record one-time events, make a trial

recording to make sure that the camera is

working correctly.

• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water

entering the inside of the camera may cause

malfunctions which in some cases may not be

repairable.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright

light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to

your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of

your camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that

generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.

The camera may not be able to record or play

back properly.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations

may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it

before using the camera (page 95).

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• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to

malfunctions and an inability to record images,

this may render the recording medium unusable,

or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of

flash emission may cause dirt on the flash

surface to become discolored or to stick to the

flash surface, resulting in insufficient light

emission.

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

LCD finder. These points are normal in the

manufacturing process and do not affect the

recording in any way.

• Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens

to direct sunlight for long periods may cause

malfunctions. Be careful when placing the

camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen

may be discolored and that may cause a

malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• This camera is equipped with a power zoom

lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be

careful not to apply force to it.

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule

for Camera File system universal standard)

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries

Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera

on other equipment and playback of images

recorded or edited with other equipment on your

camera are not guaranteed.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized

recording of such materials may be contrary to the

provisions of the copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in

this manual are reproduced images, and are not

actual images shot using this camera.

On illustrations

Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSC-

S60 unless noted otherwise.

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For full use of the digital still camera

Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode

“Read This First” (separate volume)

1Prepare the battery

2Turn the camera on/set the clock

3Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied)

4Select the image size for use

5Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Shoot still images (Scene Selection)

6View/Delete images

Get more friendly with your camera This manual

•Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/

Manual shooting) t page 26

•Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 29

•Change the default settings t page 45

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer This manual

•Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in

various ways t page 56

•Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 69

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2

1

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Table of contents

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4

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” ............................................... 13

Identifying parts.......................................................................................15

Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................17

Changing the screen display ...................................................................21

Number of still images and recording time of movies..............................22

When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal

memory) ..................................................................................................23

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............24

Using the mode dial.................................................................................26

Using menu items ..............................................................................29

Menu items ..........................................................................................30

Shooting menu ........................................................................................31

(EV)

9 (Focus)

(Metering Mode)

WB (White Bal)

ISO

(P.Quality)

Mode (REC Mode)

(Interval)

(Flash Level)

PFX (P.Effect)

(Saturation)

(Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

M

8

Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 38

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize)

(Rotate)

(Divide)

(Setup)

Trimming

Using Setup items.............................................................................. 45

Camera 1........................................................................................... 46

AF Mode

Digital Zoom

Date/Time

Red Eye Reduction

AF Illuminator

Auto Review

Camera 2........................................................................................... 49

Enlarged Icon

Internal Memory Tool ........................................................................ 50

Format

Memory Stick Tool.............................................................................51

Format

Create REC. Folder

Change REC. Folder

Copy

Setup 1............................................................................................... 53

LCD Backlight

Beep

Language

Initialize

Setup 2............................................................................................... 54

File Number

USB Connect

Video Out

Clock Set

Using the Setup screen

1

2

1

2

9

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................56

Copying images to your computer...........................................................58

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a

“Memory Stick”).......................................................................................64

Using the supplied software ....................................................................65

Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................67

How to print still images ..........................................................................69

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................70

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................73

Viewing images on a TV screen..............................................................75

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................77

Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................88

On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................91

On the battery charger and the batteries ................................................93

Precautions .............................................................................................95

Specifications ..........................................................................................96

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Others

Index......................................................................................................98

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Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

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.

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t [Focus] (page 32)

If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See

“Hints for preventing blur” (below).

Focus Focusing on a subject successfully

Press fully down

straight away

Press halfway

down, then Flashing,lit/beeps Press fully down

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the

camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the

flash in dark places are also recommended.

Focus Exposure Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can

enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use

various camera functions such as the mode

dial (page 26), the menus (page 29), and so

on.

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VGA FINE

F3.530

S AF

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Enjoying the camera

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 Adjusting the light intensity

Overexposure

= too much light

Whitish image

The exposure is automatically set to the

proper value in the auto adjustment mode.

However, you can adjust it manually using

the functions below.

[Manual exposure]:

Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and

aperture value manually. t page 27

[EV]:

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has

been determined by the camera.

t

page 31

[Metering Mode]:

Allows you to change the part of the

subject to be measured to determine the

exposure. t page 33

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light

Darker image

Characteristics of “shutter speed” Characteristics of “aperture”

(F value)

Faster

Moving objects

appear stopped.

Slower

Moving objects

appear to flow.

Open

In-focus range

narrows, both

backward and

forward.

Close

In-focus range

widens, both

backward and

forward.

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

light

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

through

ISO = Recording sensitivity

Exposure:

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Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device

(equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ

depending on the ISO sensitivity.

[ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 34

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.

However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 34).

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the

image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image.

However, the image may become darker.

Color On the effects of lighting

Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

Characteristics of

light

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

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Enjoying the camera

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.

If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory,

and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.

Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data

processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

Quality On “image quality” and “image size”

1Image size: 4M

2,304 pixels×1,728 pixels = 3,981,312 pixels

2Image size: VGA(E-Mail)

640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

640

480

2304

1728

Pixels

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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

The default settings are marked with .

* 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 34)

You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high

compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

Pixel Many (Fine image

quality and large file

size)

Example: Printing in up to A4

size

Few (Rough image

quality but small file

size)

Example: An attached image

to be sent by e-mail

Image size Usage guidelines

4M (2304×1728) Larger

Smaller

For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size

3:2 (2304×1536)*

3M (2048×1536)

1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size

For recording a large number of images

For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages

VGA(E-Mail)

(640×480)

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Enjoying the camera

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of

operation.

AShutter button (t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

BMode dial (26)

CPOWER lamp (t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

DPOWER button (t step 2 in “Read

This First”)

ELens

FMicrophone

GFinder window

HFlash (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

ISelf-timer lamp (t step 5 in “Read

This First”)/AF illuminator (48)

JLens ring

KMulti connector (59, 75)

LTripod receptacle

• 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.

MBattery/“Memory Stick” cover (t step

1 and 3 in “Read This First”)

NOPEN button (t step 1 and 3 in “Read

This First”)

OAC Adaptor cord cover

To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not

supplied)

16

27

3

4

5

8

9

q;

qa

qs

qd

qf

qg

Removing Attaching

4

5

1

2

3

Do not pinch the cord when you close

the cover.

16

AAE/AF lock lamp/self-timer lamp

(green) (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

BFlash charge lamp/Record lamp

(orange) (t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

CSpeaker

DFinder (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

ELCD screen (17)

FHook for wrist strap (t “Read This

First”)

GFor shooting: Zoom (W/T) button

(t step 5 in “Read This First”)

For viewing: / (Playback zoom)

button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

H (Display/LCD on/off) button (21)

IMENU button (29)

JControl button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in

“Read This First”)

Menu off: /// (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Mode dial “M”: Shutter speed/aperture

value (27)

KAccess lamp (t step 4 in “Read This

First”

L (Image Size/Delete) button

(t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

q;

qa

qs

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

q;

qa

qs

DSC-S90

DSC-S80/ST80/S60

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Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of

operation.

When shooting still images

When shooting movies

A

B

+2.0

EV

C:32:00

F3.5125

1/30”

101

S AF

VGA

Return

C:32:00

101

+

[00:28:25]

00:00:00

STBY

STD

640

+2.0

EV

Display Indication

Battery remaining (t step

1 in “Read This First”)

zAE/AF lock (t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Recording mode (26, 35)

White balance (34)

STBY

REC

Standby/Recording a movie

(t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

Mode dial (Scene

Selection) (t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Mode dial (26)

Flash mode (t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Red-eye reduction (47)

Sharpness (37)

5Saturation (37)

6Contrast (37)

AF illuminator (48)

Metering mode (33)

Picture effect (36)

Display Indication

Manual exposure setup

mode (27)

Macro (t step 5 in “Read

This First”)

AF mode (46)

AF range finder frame

indicator (32)

1.0m Focus preset distance (32)

z Return

z Set

Manual exposure (27)

M

SL

ON

S AF M A F

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CD

E

Display Indication

Image size (t step 4 in

“Read This First”)

FINE STD Image quality (34)

Recording folder (51)

• This does not appear when

using the internal memory.

Remaining internal

memory capacity (22)

Remaining “Memory

Stick” capacity (22)

00:00:00

[00:28:05]

Recording time [maximum

recordable time] (22)

1/30" Multi Burst interval (36)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (22)

Self-timer (t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (88)

Date/Time (47)

ISO number (34)

3:2 3M

4M

1M VGA

FINE

640 STD

640

160

101

Display Indication

Vibration warning (10)

• Indicates vibration will

prevent you from shooting

clear images. Even if the

vibration warning appears,

you can still shoot images.

However, we recommend

using the flash or a tripod to

increase the amount of

light.

ELow battery warning (24,

88)

+Spot metering cross hair

(33)

AF range finder frame (32)

Display Indication

Histogram (21, 31)

NR slow shutter (27)

125 Shutter speed (27)

F3.5 Aperture value (27)

+2.0EV EV level value (31)

(not displayed

on the screen

on the previous

page)

Menu/Guide menu (29)

DPOF

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When playing back still images

When playing back movies

A

B

C

C:32:00

101

VGA

1.3

M

101 12/12

+2.0EV

F3.5500

VOLUMEBACK/NEXT

Display Indication

Battery remaining (t step

1 in “Read This First”)

Image size (t step 4 in

“Read This First”)

Recording mode (26, 35)

NPlayback (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Vo l u m e (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

-Protect (39)

Print order (DPOF) mark

(73)

Change folder (38)

• This does not appear when

using the internal memory.

Zoom scaling (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Step

12/16

Frame by frame playback

(35)

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (38)

Playback bar (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (71)

Recording folder (51)

• This does not appear when

using the internal memory.

Playback folder (38)

• This does not appear when

using the internal memory.

Remaining internal

memory capacity (22)

Remaining “Memory

Stick” capacity (22)

3:2 3M

4M

1M VGA

FINE

640 STD

640

160

M

1.3

101

101

20

D

E

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected

folder (38)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (88)

00:00:12 Counter (t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

Do not disconnect the cable

for multi-use terminal/the

USB cable (72)

+2.0EV EV level value (31)

ISO number (34)

Metering mode (33)

Flash

White balance (34)

500 Shutter speed (27)

F3.5 Aperture value (27)

Playback image (t step 6

in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

Histogram (21, 31)

• appears when histogram

display is disabled.

2005 1 1 Recording date/time of the

playback image (47)

Menu/Guide menu (29)

BACK/

NEXT

Select images

VOLUME Adjust volume

Display Indication

DPOF

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Changing the screen display

Each time you press the (Display/LCD

on/off) button, the display changes as

follows.

• When you set the histogram display to on,

image information is displayed during playback.

• The histogram does not appear:

When shooting in the following situations

– The menu is displayed.

– Recording movies.

During playback in the following situations

– The menu is displayed.

– In index mode.

– You are using playback zoom.

– You are rotating still images.

– Playback of movies.

• A large difference in the histogram displayed

when shooting and during playback may occur

when:

– The flash strobes.

– The shutter speed is slow or high.

• The histogram may not appear for images

recorded using other cameras.

• When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital

zoom does not function (page 46) and [AF

Mode] is set to [Single] (page 46). When you

select (flash mode)/ (self-timer)/

(macro), the image is displayed for about two

seconds.

S AF

VGA

96

S AF

VGA

96

S AF

Histogram on

Indicators off

LCD screen off

Indicators on

Histogram display

(page 31)

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Number of still images and recording time of

movies

The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that

can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camera. The values may vary

depending on the shooting conditions.

The number of images that can be recorded using this internal memory is equivalent to that of

a 32 MB “Memory Stick”.

The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and

[Standard] on the lower line.) (Images)

• The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal].

• The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst].

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.

• You can resize the images later ([Resize], (page 41)).

The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second)

• 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 13.

• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ

from the actual image size.

Capacity

Size 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

4M 16 32 65 119 242 494 1012

30 60 121 216 440 898 1841

3:2 16 32 65 119 242 494 1012

30 60 121 216 440 898 1841

3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266

37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250

1M 50 101 202 357 726 1482 3038

93 187 376 649 1320 2694 5524

VGA(E-Mail) 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154

491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385

Capacity

Size 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

640(Fine) – – – 0:02:57 0:06:02 0:12:20 0:25:18

640(Standard) 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27 1:31:09

160 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22 24:18:25

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Enjoying the camera

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.

• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.

We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the following methods.

To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick”

Prepare a “Memory Stick” with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure

explained in [Copy] (page 52).

To copy (back up) data on a hard disc of your computer

Perform the procedure on pages 58 to 62 without a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera.

• You cannot move image data on a “Memory Stick” to the internal memory.

• By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or

Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80), you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer, but you

cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

When a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) is

inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory

Stick”.

[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick” are played

back.

[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed

on images on the “Memory Stick”.

When there is no “Memory Stick” inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal

memory.

[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are

played back.

[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed

on images in the internal memory.

On image data stored in the internal memory

Internal

memory

B

B

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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 batteries at full

capacity 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” as necessary.

Note that the actual numbers may be less

than those indicated depending on the

conditions of use.

• The battery capacity decreases as the number of

uses increases and also over time (page 93).

• The number of images that can be recorded/

viewed and the battery life are decreased under

the following conditions:

– The surrounding temperature is low

– The flash is used

– The camera has been turned on and off many

times

– The zoom is used frequently

– [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright]

– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]

– The battery power is low

When shooting still images

*1Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80

*2Supplied with DSC-S60

*3Supplied with DSC-ST80

• Shooting in the following situations:

– (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]

– [AF Mode] is set to [Single]

– Shooting once every 30 seconds

– The zoom is switched alternately between the

W and T ends

– The flash strobes once every two times

– The power turns on and off once every ten

times

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA

standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products

Association)

• Number of shooting image does not change

depending on the image size.

When viewing still images

*1Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80

*2Supplied with DSC-S60

*3Supplied with DSC-ST80

• Viewing single images in order at about three

second intervals

Battery LCD

screen

No. of

images

(Approx.)

Battery

life (min.)

(Approx.)

DSC-S90

NH-AA-DA

(Ni-MH)*1On 420 210

Off 590 295

Alkaline

*

2

On 80 40

Off 150 75

Battery pack

NP-NH25*3On 490 245

Off 700 350

DSC-S80/ST80/S60

NH-AA-DA

(Ni-MH)*1On 440 220

Off 590 295

Alkaline

*

2

On 100 50

Off 150 75

Battery pack

NP-NH25*3On 510 255

Off 700 350

Battery No. of images

(Approx.)

Battery life

(min.)

(Approx.)

DSC-S90

NH-AA-DA

(Ni-MH)*19000 450

Alkaline

*

2

5300 260

Battery pack

NP-NH25*310500 520

DSC-S80/ST80/S60

NH-AA-DA

(Ni-MH)*110000 500

Alkaline

*

2

7000 350

Battery pack

NP-NH25*311800 590

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Enjoying the camera

When shooting movies

*1Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80

*2Supplied with DSC-S60

*3Supplied with DSC-ST80

• Shooting movies continuously with an image

size of [160]

Battery LCD screen On

(Approx.)

LCD screen Off

(Approx.)

DSC-S90

NH-AA-DA

(Ni-MH)*1210 min. 300 min.

Alkaline

*

2

60 min. 120 min.

Battery pack

NP-NH25*3240 min. 360 min.

DSC-S80/ST80/S60

NH-AA-DA

(Ni-MH)*1220 min. 300 min.

Alkaline

*

2

90 min. 120 min.

Battery pack

NP-NH25*3260 min. 360 min.

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Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Still image shooting modes

Control button

Mode dial

: Shooting movies

t step 5 in “Read This First”

: Playback/Edit

t step 6 in “Read This First”

: Auto adjustment mode

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in

“Read This First”

: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t step 5 in

“Read This First”

P: Program auto shooting mode

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter

speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the

menu.

(For details on the functions available t page 30)

M: Manual exposure shooting mode

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter

speed and the aperture value) (page 27).

Also, you can select the various settings using the menu.

(For details on the functions available t page 30)

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Enjoying the camera

Scene Selection

For details t 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.

( : you can select the desired setting)

To adjust the exposure manually

1Press z on the control button when the mode dial is set to M.

The “Set” indicator at the lower left of the screen changes to “Return,” and the camera enters the manual

exposure setup mode.

2Adjust the settings using the control button.

b/B: Aperture (F value)

v/V: Shutter speed

When the zoom is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture, F2.8 or F5.6.

When the zoom is set fully to the T side, you can select an aperture, F5.2 or F10.

You can select a shutter speed from 1/1000 to 30 seconds.

The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value

(page 31) on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera.

3Shoot the image.

• To use the Quick Review, close-up (Macro), or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode, press z

to cancel the manual exposure setup mode after step 1. (The “Return” indicator changes to “Set”.)

• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash).

Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance Burst/Multi

Burst

——

Auto —

—Center AF

0.5m/1.0m

3.0m/7.0m —

/

/

— /

SL

250 0

EV

98

FINE

SAF F2.8

VGA

Return

M

“Return”

Aperture value

Shutter speed

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• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”.

• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration.

• If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically

to reduce the picture noise and “NR” appears.

• If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.

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Using the menu

Using the menu

1Turn on the power and set the mode dial.

Items available vary depending on the mode dial position.

2Press MENU to display the menu.

3Select the desired menu item with b/B

on the control button.

• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B

until it appears on the screen.

• Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial

is set to .

4Select the setting with v/V.

The setting you select is zoomed and is set.

5Press MENU to turn off the menu.

• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu

items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.

• You cannot select items that are grayed out.

v/V/b/B button

z button

Mode dial

Control button

MENU button

80

100

400

200

Auto

ISO

WB ISO

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t

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Menu items

Menu for viewing (page 38)

Mode dial position: P M Scene

Menu for shooting (page 31)

(EV) — — —

9 (Focus) — —

(Metering Mode) — —

WB (White Bal) — —

ISO — — —

(P.Quality) — — —

Mode (REC Mode) — —

(Interval) — — —

(Flash Level) — — —

PFX (P.Effect) — —

(Saturation) — — — —

(Contrast) — — — —

(Sharpness) — — — —

(Setup) —

(Folder) —————

- (Protect) — — — — —

DPOF —————

(Print) — — — — —

(Slide) —————

(Resize) —————

(Rotate) —————

(Divide) — — — — —

(Setup) — — — — —

Trimming —————

M

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t

page 29

Using the menu

Shooting menu

The default settings are marked with .

Manually adjusts the exposure.

Toward – Toward +

• 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.

zAdjusting [EV] by displaying a histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of

an image. Set the mode dial to P or Scene in

advance, then press repeatedly to display the

histogram. The graph display indicates a bright

image when skewed to the right side, a dark

image when skewed to the left side. A histogram

can be used to check the exposure and adjust

[EV].

A Number of pixels

B Brightness

• The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure.

– When the mode dial is set to or M

– When playing back a single image

– During Quick Review

(EV)

M +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image.

0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.

m –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image.

4

FINE

101

0

EV

VGA

P

BrightDark

A

B

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t

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You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in

auto focus mode.

• AF stands for Auto Focus.

• Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error

increases.

• The distance selection is limited according to the Scene mode (page 27).

• 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. In this case the or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not

displayed.

9 (Focus)

(unlimited distance) Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the

subject. (Focus preset)

• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass,

it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these

cases, use of [Focus] is convenient.

7.0m

3.0m

1.0m

0.5m

Center AF

()

Focuses automatically on a subject near the center of the

frame.

• Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the

desired image composition.

Multi AF

(Multipoint AF)

(Still image )

(Movie )

Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder

frame.

• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the

frame.

VGAFINE

98

P

S AF

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame

indicator

VGAFINE

98P

S AF

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame

indicator

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Using the menu

For details on the operation

t

page 29

zIf the subject is out of focus

When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF], the

camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, do as follows.

1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter

button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).

As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many

times as you want.

2When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,

and press the shutter button fully down.

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the

exposure.

• For details on the exposure t page 11

• When using spot metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering

position (page 32).

(Metering Mode)

Spot (Spot metering)

()

Measures only a part of the subject.

• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there

is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Multi (Multi-pattern

metering)

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The

camera determines a well-balanced exposure.

F2.8 30

VGA

FINE

98P

S AF

AE/AF lock indicator

AF range finder frame

VGA

FINE

98

S AF

P

F2.8 30

VGA

F2.8250

98

FINE

SAF

P

Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject.

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For details on the operation

t

page 29

Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when

the colors of a image look strange.

• 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).

Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the

sensitivity.

• For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12

• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.

• [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.

Selects the still image quality.

• For details on the image quality t page 13

WB (White Bal)

n (Incandescent) Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change

quickly such as a party hall, or under bright lighting such as

photography studios.

(Fluorescent) Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.

(Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky.

(Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs,

fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.

Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

ISO

400 Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or

shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small

number to obtain high image quality.

200

100

80

Auto

(P.Quality)

Fine (FINE) Records with high quality (low compression).

Standard (STD) Records with standard quality (high compression).

W

B

W

B

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Using the menu

For details on the operation

t

page 29

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter

button.

On the [Multi Burst]

• You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure.

– To pause/resume: Press z on the control button.

– To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.

• You cannot use the following functions in the [Multi Burst] mode:

– Smart zoom

–Flash

– Inserting the date and time

– Dividing a series of images shot with [Multi Burst]

– Deleting a frame in a series of images shot with [Multi Burst]

– Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when the mode dial is set to

– Setting the shutter speed to lower than 1/30 second when the mode dial is set to M

• When playing back a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped

with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames.

• The image size of images shot in the [Multi Burst] mode is 1M.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the [Multi Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 27).

On the [Burst]

• The flash is set to (No flash).

• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.

• When the mode dial is set to M, you cannot set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or

slower.

• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick” is full, the [Burst] stops.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the [Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 27).

Mode (REC Mode)

Multi Burst ( ) Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when

you press the shutter button.

• This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for

example.

• You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode

(page 36).

Burst ( ) Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer

to the following table) when you press and hold down the

shutter button.

• When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.

Normal Does not shoot continuously.

M

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For details on the operation

t

page 29

The maximum number of continuous shots

(Units: images)

Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 35).

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

• To change flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First”

Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.

• This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off.

Quality

Size Fine

Standard

4M 4 6

3:2 4 6

3M 4 7

1M 10 18

VGA(E-Mail) 30 30

(Interval)

1/7.5 (1/7.5") • This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the

menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 35).

1/15 (1/15")

1/30 (1/30")

(Flash Level)

+ ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

Normal

– ( –) Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

PFX (P.Effect)

B & W ( ) Records the image in monochrome (black and white).

Sepia ( ) Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph).

Off No effect.

M

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Using the menu

For details on the operation

t

page 29

Adjusts the saturation of the image.

Adjusts the contrast of the image.

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

See page 45.

(Saturation)

+ ( ) Toward +: Brightens the color.

Normal

– ( ) Toward –: Darkens the color.

(Contrast)

+ ( ) Toward +: Enhances the contrast.

Normal

– ( ) Toward –: Reduces the contrast.

(Sharpness)

+ ( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image.

Normal

– ( ) Toward –:Softens the image.

(Setup)

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Viewing menu

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a “Memory Stick”

only).

1Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.

2Select [OK] with v, then press z.

zOn the [Folder]

The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick” (page 51). You can change the folder or

create a new one.

• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 51)

• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 52)

• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick” and the first or last image in the folder is

displayed, the following indicators appear.

: Moves to the previous folder.

: Moves to the next folder.

: Moves to either the previous and next folders.

(Folder)

OK See the following procedure.

Cancel Cancels the selection.

BACK/NEXT

Select Folder

Cancel

OK

Folder Name:

102 2/2

Created:

No. Of Files:

2005

102MSDCF

9

111::05:34

AM

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For details on the operation

t

page 29

Protects images against accidental erasure.

To protect images in single-image mode

1Display the image you want to protect.

2Press MENU to display the menu.

3Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.

4To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.

To protect images in index mode

1Press (index) to display the index screen.

2Press MENU to display the menu.

3Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

4Select [Select] with v/V, then press z.

5Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z.

A green - indicator appears on the selected image.

6Repeat step 5 to protect other images.

7Press MENU.

8Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.

• To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, and press z. Select [On] with B,

then press z.

- (Protect)

Protect (-)See the following procedure.

Exit Exits the Protection function.

VGA

2/9

Protect

Exit

BACK/NEXT

-

TO NEXT

MENU

• SELECT

- (green)

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To cancel the protection

In single-image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.”

In index mode

1Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in

index mode.”

2Press z to turn the - indicator gray.

3Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.

4Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.

To cancel protection of all images in the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z.

Select [Off] with B, then press z.

• Note that formatting the recording media erases all the data stored on it, even if images are protected, and

these images cannot be recovered.

• It may take some time to protect an image.

Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 73).

See page 70.

Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show).

Interval

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

3 sec Sets the slide show interval.

5 sec

10 sec

30 sec

1 min

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Using the menu

For details on the operation

t

page 29

Image

Repeat

1Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button.

2Select [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.

• During a slide show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B.

• The [Interval] time is just a guideline, so it may vary depending on the image size, etc.

You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The

original image is retained even after resizing.

1Display the image you want to resize.

2Press MENU to display the menu.

3Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B, then press z.

4Select the desired size with v/V, then press z.

The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.

• For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in “Read This First”

• You cannot change the size of movies or [Multi Burst] images.

• When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates.

• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2.

• When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.

Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder.

All Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick”.

On Plays back images in a continuous loop.

Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show

ends.

Start See the following procedure.

Cancel Cancels the slide show.

(Resize)

4M The setting size is just a guideline.

t step 4 in “Read This First”

3M

1M

VGA

Cancel Cancels resizing.

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Rotates a still image.

1Display the image to be rotated.

2Press MENU to display the menu.

3Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

4Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.

5Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

• You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or [Multi Burst] images.

• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.

• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on

the software.

Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to

use when the internal memory or “Memory Stick” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach

movies to your e-mail messages.

• Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. Also note that you cannot restore files

once you cut them.

(Rotate)

Rotates an image. See the following procedure.

OK Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.

Cancel Cancels rotation.

(Divide)

OK See the following procedure.

Cancel Cancels division.

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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.

1Cutting scene A.

Divide

101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005.

2Cutting scene B.

Divide

101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.

3Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.

Delete Delete

4Only the desired scenes remain.

Procedure

1Display the movie to be divided.

2Press MENU to display the menu.

3Select [ ] (Divide) with b/B on the control button, then press z.

4Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The playback of the movie starts.

12

101_0002

101_0003

3

101_0001

123AB

101_0002

101_0004

123 B

A

101_0005

13

101_0004 101_0007

101_0006

AB2

13

2

101_0006

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5Press z at the desired cutting point.

• 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.

6Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.

7Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The movie is cut.

• The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording

folder.

• You cannot cut the following kinds of images.

– Still image

– Movies not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds)

– Protected movies (page 39)

See page 45.

Records an enlarged image (t step 6 in “Read This First”) as a new file.

1Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu.

2Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z.

3Select the image size with v/V, then press z.

The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.

• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is

retained.

• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

• You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2.

• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review.

(Setup)

Trimming

Trimming See the following procedure.

Return Cancels trimming.

00:00:02

STD

640

Divide

Dividing

Point

O K

Cancel

Exit

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Using the Setup screen

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items

You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.

1Turn on the power.

2Press MENU to display the menu.

3Press B on the control button to select

(Setup).

4Press v/V/b/B on the control button to

select the item you want to set.

The frame of the selected item turns yellow.

5Press z to enter the setting.

To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.

To cancel the (Setup) setting

Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z on the control button. If it does not appear, select

the previous setting again.

• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

v/V/b/B button

z button

Mode dial

Control button

MENU button

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Camera 1

1

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

• When shooting using the finder with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in the [Single] mode.

Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×).

When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom

AF Mode

Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is

pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for

shooting stationary subjects.

Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is

pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time

needed for focusing.

• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.

Digital Zoom

Smart

(Smart zoom)

()

Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is

not available when the image size is set to [4M] or [3:2].

• The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the

following table.

Precision

(Precision digital zoom)

()

Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6×, but the

image quality deteriorates.

Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom.

Size Maximum zoom scale

4M –

3M Approx. 3.4×

1M Approx. 5.4×

VGA(E-Mail) Approx. 10×

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• 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 or indicator flashes,

and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

• When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no

effect on the recorded image.

Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting.

• The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The date and time

appear in red on the lower-right corner of the screen during playback only.

• You cannot insert the date and time into movies or images in the [Multi Burst] mode.

• The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later.

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the

flash. Select this before shooting.

• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of

vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance

to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

Date/Time

Day&Time Superimposes the date, hour, and minute.

Date Superimposes the year, month and day.

• The date is inserted in the order you select. (t step 2 “Set the

clock” in “Read This First”)

Off Does not superimpose the date and time.

Red Eye Reduction

On ( ) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.

Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

The W side of this line is the optical zoom area,

and the T side is the digital zoom area

Zoom scaling indicator

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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 indicator appears at this time.

• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will

not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 3.5 m (137 7/8 inches) (W)/2.5 m (98 1/2 inches) (T)

is recommended.)

• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the

center of the subject.

• When Focus preset is set (page 32), [AF Illuminator] does not function.

• The AF range finder frame does not appear. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority

on subjects located near the center of the frame.

• The AF illuminator does not operate when (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected in the

Scene mode.

• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look

directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after

shooting a still image.

• You cannot shoot the next image during the Auto Review display. If you press the shutter button halfway

down during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next

image.

AF Illuminator

Auto Uses the AF illuminator.

Off Does not use AF illuminator.

Auto Review

On Use the Auto Review.

Off Does not use Auto Review.

ON

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Camera 2

2

The default settings are marked with .

Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Flash mode), (Self-timer), or

(Macro).

Enlarged Icon

On Enlarges the indicators.

Off Does not enlarge the indicators.

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Internal Memory Tool

This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera.

The default settings are marked with .

Formats the internal memory.

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.

1Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears.

2Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete.

Format

OK See the following procedure.

Cancel Cancels the formatting.

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Memory Stick Tool

This item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera.

The default settings are marked with .

Formats the “Memory Stick”. A commercially available “Memory Stick” is already formatted,

and can be used immediately.

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick”, including even protected images.

1Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.

2Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete.

Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick” for recording images.

1Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The folder creation screen appears.

2Select [OK] with v, then press z.

A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the

folder becomes the current recording folder.

• For details on the folder, see page 38.

• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.

• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF.”

• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.

• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.

• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is

automatically created.

• For more information, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 63).

Format

OK See the following procedure.

Cancel Cancels the formatting.

Create REC. Folder

OK See the following procedure.

Cancel Cancels folder creation.

Create REC. Folder

Creating REC. folder

102MSDCF

Ready?

OK

Cancel

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Changes the folder currently used for recording images.

1Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The folder selection screen appears.

2Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then z.

• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.

• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.

Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick”.

1Insert a “Memory Stick” having 32 MB or larger capacity.

2Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears.

3Select [OK] with v, then press z.

Copying starts.

• Use batteries with enough capacity or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files

using batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly

corrupting the data.

• You cannot copy individual images.

• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the

internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in

Internal Memory Tool (page 50).

• You cannot select a folder copied on a “Memory Stick”.

• The setting of (Print order) marks is not copied even when you copy data.

Change REC. Folder

OK See the following procedure.

Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder.

Copy

OK See the following procedure.

Cancel Cancels the copying.

BACK/NEXT

Select REC. Folder

Cancel

OK

Folder Name:

102 2/2

Created:

No. Of Files:

2005

102MSDCF

0

111::05:34

AM

Copying

102_COPY

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Setup 1

1

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries.

• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.

Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.

Initializes the setting to the default setting.

1Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears.

2Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The settings are reset to the default setting.

• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.

LCD Backlight

Bright Brightens.

Normal

Dark Darkens.

Beep

Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.

On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control

button/ press the shutter button.

Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Language

Initialize

OK See the following procedure.

Cancel Cancels the resetting.

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Setup 2

2

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.

Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge

compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot

Station (DSC-ST80).

Sets the video signal output according to connected equipment.

File Number

Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording

folder or the “Memory Stick” is changed. (When the replaced

“Memory Stick” contains a file with a number higher than the

last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest

number is assigned.)

Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the

recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the

largest number is assigned.)

USB Connect

PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page

70).

PTP When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera

is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder

selected by the camera are copied to the computer.

(Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X.)

Normal Connects the camera to a computer (page 59).

Video Out

NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the

USA, Japan).

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).

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Sets the date and time.

Clock Set

OK Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then,

perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2

in “Read This First”).

Cancel Cancels setting the clock.

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Using your computer

Enjoying your W indows computer

For details on using a Macintosh computer,

refer to “Using your Macintosh computer”

(page 67).

Copying images to your computer (page 58) Preparation

Viewing images on your

computer

Installing the USB driver.

• Installation of the USB driver is

not needed when using Windows

XP.

Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 65)

Viewing images saved on your

computer

Installing “PicturePackage”

(page 65).

Storing images on a CD-R

Creating a Music video/

Slideshow

Printing images

Creating a video CD using “ImageMixer” (page 65)

Creating a video CD “ImageMixer VCD2” is

installed automatically when

“PicturePackage” is installed.

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Using your computer

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

• Operation is not assured in an environment

based on an upgrade of the operating

systems described above or in a multi-boot

environment.

CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

USB connector: Provided as standard

Display: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color

(16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more

Recommended environment for using

“PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer

VCD2”

Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or

later, Windows Media Player 7.0 or later,

DirectX 9.0b or later

Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with

speakers

Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is

recommended.)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 500 MB

Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver

compliant) with 4 MB of VRAM

• For automatic creation of a Music video/

Slideshow (page 65), a Pentium III 500 MHz or

faster CPU is required.

• When using “ImageMixer VCD2,” a Pentium III

800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended.

• This software is compatible with DirectX

technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use.

• A separate software application for operating

the recording device is required in order to write

to CD-Rs.

Notes on connecting your camera to a

computer

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the

recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a

single computer at the same time, some devices,

including your camera, may not operate,

depending on the types of USB devices you are

using.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a

USB hub.

• Connecting your camera using a USB interface

that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed

transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-

Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• There are two modes for a USB connection

when connecting a computer, [Normal] (default

setting) and [PTP] modes. This section

describes the [Normal] mode as an example. For

details on [PTP], see page 54.

• When your computer resumes from the suspend

or sleep mode, communication between your

camera and your computer may not recover at

the same time.

Recommended computer

environment

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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” into

the “Memory Stick” slot of the computer,

then copy the images.

For a computer without a “Memory

Stick” slot

Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 58 to

62 to copy images.

• Screens when copying images on a “Memory

Stick” to a computer are used as examples.

• A driver is software that enable equipment

connected to the computer to operate properly.

• When using Windows XP, start from Stage 2.

• When “PicturePackage” is already installed,

Stage 1 is unnecessary.

NOTE: Do not connect the camera to

the computer at this time.

1Shut down all application

software in use.

• In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator

(authorized Administrators).

2Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer, then click [USB Driver]

when the install menu screen

appears.

The “InstallShield Wizard” screen

appears.

• If the install menu screen does not appear,

double-click (My Computer)

t

(PICTUREPACKAGE).

3Click [Next].

The USB driver installation starts.

When the installation is finished, the

screen informs you of completion.

4Click the radio button next to

[Yes, I want to restart my

computer now] to select it, then

click [Finish].

Your computer restarts. Now, you can

establish a USB connection.

Remove the CD-ROM when the installation

is completed.

Stage 1: Installing the USB

Driver

1

2

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1Insert a “Memory Stick” with

recorded images into the camera.

• When copying images in the internal

memory, this step is unnecessary.

2Insert the batteries with enough

capacity remained in the camera,

or connect the camera to a wall

outlet (wall socket) with the AC

Adaptor (not supplied).

• When you copy images to your computer

using insufficient batteries, copying may fail

or image data may be corrupted if the

batteries shut off too soon.

• For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating

instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.

3Set the mode dial to , then turn

on the camera and the computer.

• For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating

instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.

• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard

appears on the desktop.

“USB Mode Normal” appears on the screen

of the camera.

When a USB connection is established for

the first time, your computer automatically

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 54).

Stage 2: Preparing the camera

and the computer

Stage 3: Connecting the camera

and your computer

POWER

To the multi

connector

Cable for multi-use

terminal

To a USB connector

USB Mode

MENU

Switch on

Normal

Memory Stick

Access

indicators*

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• For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the

procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying

images to a Computer” on page 61.

This section describes an example of

copying images to a “My Documents”

folder.

1After making a USB connection in

Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a

folder on my computer using

Microsoft Scanner and Camera

Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard

screen appears automatically on

the desktop.

The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”

screen appears.

2Click [Next].

The images saved on the “Memory

Stick” of the camera appear.

• If no “Memory Stick” is inserted, images in

the internal memory appear.

3Click the check box of unwanted

images to remove the checkmark

so they are not copied, then click

[Next].

The “Picture Name and Destination”

screen appears.

4Select a name and destination for

the images, then click [Next].

Image copying starts. When the copying

is completed, the “Other Options”

screen appears.

• This section describes an example of

copying images to the “My Documents”

folder.

Stage 4-A: Copying images to a

computer

1

2

1

2

1

2

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5Click 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.

6Click [Finish].

The wizard screen closes.

• To continue copying other images,

disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal

(DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station

(DSC-ST80) (page 63) and reconnect it.

Then follow the procedure explained in

“Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your

computer” on page 59.

• For Windows XP, follow the procedure

explained in “Stage 4-A: Copying images to a

computer” on page 60.

This section describes an example of

copying images to the “My Documents”

folder.

1Double-click [My Computer] t

[Removable Disk] t [DCIM].

• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not

displayed, see page 83.

2Double-click the folder where the

image files you want to copy are

stored.

Then, right-click an image file to

display the menu and click

[Copy].

• On the storage destination of the image

files, see page 63

Stage 4-B: Copying images to a

Computer

1

2

2

1

62

3Double-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.

When you overwrite an existing image with

a new one, the original file data is deleted.

To copy an image file to the computer

without overwriting, change the file name to

a different name and then copy the image

file. However, note that if you change the

file name, you may not be able to play back

that image with your camera (page 64).

This section describes the procedure for

viewing copied images in the “My

Documents” folder.

1Click [Start] t [My Documents].

The contents of the “My Documents”

folder are displayed.

• If you are not using Windows XP,

double-click [My Documents] on the

desktop.

2Double-click the desired image

file.

The image is displayed.

• For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating

instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.

Perform the following procedure when:

• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal

• Removing a “Memory Stick”

• Inserting a “Memory Stick” after copying

images from the internal memory

• Turning off the camera

Stage 5: Viewing images on

your computer

1

2

To delete the USB connection

1

2

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xFor Windows 2000/Me/XP

1Double-click on the tasktray.

2Click (Sony DSC)

t [Stop].

3Confirm the device on the confirmation

window, then click [OK].

4Click [OK].

• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.

5Disconnect the cable for multi-use

terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or

turn off the camera. When you copy

images from a “Memory Stick” after

copying images in the internal memory to

the computer, insert the “Memory Stick”.

xFor Windows 98/98SE

1Confirm that the access indicators (page

59) are white.

2Disconnect the cable for multi-use

terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or

turn off the camera. When you copy

images from a “Memory Stick” after

copying images in the internal memory to

the computer, insert the “Memory Stick”.

The image files recorded with your camera

are grouped as folders on the “Memory

Stick”.

Example: viewing folders on Windows XP

AFolder containing image data recorded

using a camera not equipped with the

folder creating function

BFolder containing image data recorded

using this camera

When not creating any new folders, there

is only the “101MSDCF” folder.

There is only the “101_SONY” folder in

case of the internal memory.

CFolder containing movie data, etc.,

recorded using a camera not equipped with

the folder creating function

• You cannot record any images to the

“100MSDCF” or “MSSONY” folders. The

images in these folders are available only for

viewing.

• For more information about folders, see pages

38, 51.

• Image files are named as follows. ssss

stands for any number within the range from

0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the

name of a movie file recorded in movie mode

and its corresponding index image file are the

same.

– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG

– Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG

– Index image files that are recorded when you

record movies: MOV0ssss.THM

Image file storage destinations

and file names

Double-click here

A

B

C

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Viewing image files stored on a computer with

your camera (using a “Memory Stick”)

This section describes the process using a

Windows computer as an example.

When an image file copied to a computer

no longer remains on a “Memory Stick”,

you can view that image again on the

camera by copying the image file on the

computer to a “Memory Stick”.

• Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with

your camera has not been changed.

• You may be unable to play back some images

depending on the image size.

• When an image file has been processed by a

computer or when the image file was recorded

using a model other than that of your camera,

playback on your camera is not guaranteed.

• When there is no folder, first create a folder with

your camera (page 51) and then copy the image

file.

1Right-click the image file, then

click [Rename]. Change the file

name to “DSC0ssss.”

Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for

ssss.

• If the overwrite confirmation message

appears, enter a different number in step 1.

• An extension may be displayed depending

on the computer settings. The extension for

still images is JPG, and the extension for

movies is MPG. Do not change the

extension.

2Copy the image file to the

“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

range from 100 to 999.

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2

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Using your computer

Using the supplied software

This section describes the process using a

Windows computer as an example.

The supplied CD-ROM contains two

software applications: “PicturePackage”

and “ImageMixer.”

PicturePackage

What you can do:

ABurning Video CD

The “ImageMixer VCD2” screen appears.

BMusic Video/Slideshow Producer

CSave the images on CD-R

DViewing video and pictures on PC

How to start up the functions:

Click one of A-D, then click the button at

the lower right of the screen.

You can install the “PicturePackage” and

“ImageMixer VCD2” software using the

following procedure.

• If you have not yet installed the USB driver

(page 58), do not connect the camera to the

computer before you install the

“PicturePackage” software (except for Windows

XP).

• In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator.

• When “PicturePackage” is installed, the USB

driver is installed automatically.

1Turn on your computer, and insert

the CD-ROM (supplied) into the

CD-ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

• If it does not appear, double-click (My

Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE).

2Click [PicturePackage].

The “Choose Setup Language” screen

appears.

3Select the desired language, then

click [Next] twice.

This section describes the English

screen.

The “License Agreement” screen

appears.

Read the agreement carefully. If you

accept the terms of the agreement, click

the radio button next to [I accept the

terms of the license agreement] and then

click [Next].

4Follow the instructions on the

screen to complete the

installation.

• “ImageMixer VCD2” and “DirectX” will be

installed if you have not yet installed them.

• When the restarting confirmation message

appears, restart the computer following the

instructions on the screen.

Overview of the supplied

software

Installing the software

A

B

C

D

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5Remove 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.

Technical support for

“PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer

VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User

Support Center. For more

information, refer to the information

included on the CD-ROM.

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Using your computer

Using your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your computer and

create a video CD using “ImageMixer

VCD2” (supplied).

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

Mac G3/G4 series

Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more

is recommended.)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation - approximately 250 MB

Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more, 32,000

colors or more

• QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed.

(QuickTime 5 or later is recommended.)

Notes on connecting your camera to a

computer

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the

recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a

single computer at the same time, some devices,

including your camera, may not operate

depending on the types of USB devices you are

using.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a

USB hub.

• Connecting your camera using a USB interface

that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed

transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-

Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• There are two modes for a USB connection

when connecting a computer, [Normal] (the

default setting) and [PTP] modes. This section

describes the [Normal] mode as an example. For

details on [PTP], see page 54.

• When your computer resumes from the suspend

or sleep mode, communication between your

camera and your computer may not recover at

the same time.

1Prepare the camera and a

Macintosh computer.

Perform the same procedure as that

described in “Stage 2: Preparing the

camera and the computer” on page 59.

2Connect the cable for multi-use

terminal.

Perform the same procedure as that

described in “Stage 3: Connecting the

camera and your computer” on page 59.

• For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating

instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.

3Copy image files to the Macintosh

computer.

1Double-click the newly recognized icon

t [DCIM] t the folder where the

images you want to copy are stored.

2Drag and drop the image files to the

hard disk icon.

The image files are copied to the hard

disk.

• For details on the storage location of the

images and file names, see page 63.

4View images on the computer.

Double-click the hard disk icon t the

desired image file in the folder

containing the copied files to open that

image file.

Recommended environment

Copying and viewing images on

a computer

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To disconnect the cable for multi-use

terminal/ 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 cable for the multi-use

terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or

turn off the camera.

• If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the

procedure above after you have turned your

computer off.

• You can create an image file that is compatible

with the video CD creation function. To save the

data in the video CD format on a CD-R, you

need Toast (not supplied) by Roxio.

To install “ImageMixer VCD2”

• Shut down all other application software before

you install “ImageMixer VCD2.”

• The display settings should be 1024 × 768 dots

or higher and 32,000 colors or higher.

1Turn on your Macintosh computer, and

insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the

CD-ROM drive.

2Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

3Copy the [IMXINST.SIT] file in the

[MAC] folder to the hard disk icon.

4Double-click the [IMXINST.SIT] file in

the copy-to folder.

5Double-click the extracted [ImageMixer

VCD2_Install] file.

6After the user information screen appears,

enter the desired name and password.

The installation of the software starts.

To start up “ImageMixer VCD2”

Open [Image Mixer] in [Application], then

double-click [ImageMixer VCD2].

For information on the use of the

software

Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each

screen to show the on-line help.

Creating a video CD using

“ImageMixer VCD2”

Technical support for “ImageMixer

VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User

Support Center. For more

information, refer to the information

included on the CD-ROM.

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Printing still images

Printing still images

How to print still images

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 70)

You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a

PictBridge compliant printer.

Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer

You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Printing using a computer

You can copy images to a computer using the supplied

“PicturePackage” software and print the images.

Printing at a shop (page 73)

You can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your

camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a (Print

order) mark on images that you want to print out in advance.

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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 & Imaging Products

Association)

In single-image mode

You can print a single image on a printing

sheet.

In index mode

You can print several images at a reduced

size on a printing sheet. You can print a set

of either the same images (1) or different

images (2).

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• An index print function may not be provided

depending on the printer.

• The quantity of images that can be printed as an

index image differ depending on the printer.

• You cannot print movies.

• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the

camera for about five seconds (error

notification), check the connected printer.

Prepare the camera to connect it to the

printer with the cable for multi-use

terminal.

• It is recommended to use an AC Adaptor (not

supplied) to prevent the power from turning off

partway through printing.

1Press MENU to display the menu.

2Press B on the control button to

select (Setup).

3Select [ ] (Setup2) with V, then

select [USB Connect] with v/V/B.

4Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then

press z.

The USB mode is set.

• Connecting the camera to the printer when

[PictBridge] is not selected turns off the

LCD screen. Be sure to set [USB Connect]

to [PictBridge].

Stage 1: Preparing the camera

Index button

Control Button

MENU button

2

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Printing still images

• For DSC-ST80, refer to the operating

instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.

1Connect the multi connector on

your camera and the USB jack on

the printer with the cable for

multi-use terminal (supplied with

DSC-S90/S80/S60).

2Turn on your camera and the

printer.

After the connection is made,

the indicator appears

The camera is set to playback mode,

then an image and the print menu appear

on the screen.

Regardless of what the mode dial is set to,

the print menu appears when you complete

Stage 2.

1Select the desired printing

method with v/V on the control

button, then press z.

[All In This Folder]

Prints all the images in the folder.

[DPOF image]

Prints all the images with a (Print

order) mark (page 73) regardless of the

displayed image.

[Select]

Selects images and prints all the

selected images.

1Select the image you want to print with

b/B, then press z.

The mark appears on the selected

image.

• To select other images, repeat this

procedure.

2Select [Print] with V, then press z.

[This image]

Prints a displayed image.

• If you select [This image] and set [Index] to

[On] in step 2, you can print a set of the

same images as an index image.

2Select print settings with v/V/b/B.

[Index]

Select [On] to print as an index image.

Stage 2: Connecting the camera

to the printer

Cable for multi-use

terminal/USB

cable

To the USB jack

To the multi

connector

All In

This Folder

DPOF image

Select

This image

Cancel

Print

Stage 3: Printing

OKExit

1

Off

Default

Size

Date

Quantity

Off

Index

Print

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[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 (t step 2 in

“Read This First”). This function may not

be provided depending on the printer.

[Quantity]

When [Index] is set to [Off]:

Select the number of sheets of an image

that you want to print. The image will

be printed as a single image.

When [Index] is set to [On]:

Select the number of sets of images that

you want to print as an index image.

If you selected [This image] in step 1,

select the number of the same image

you want to print side by side on a sheet

as an index image.

• The designated number of images may not

all fit onto a single sheet depending on the

quantity of images.

3Select [OK] with V/B, then press

z.

The image is printed.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the

(Do not disconnect the cable for

multi-use terminal/the USB cable) indicator

appears on the screen.

To print other images

After step 3, select [Select] and the desired

image with v/V, then perform from step 1.

To print images on the index screen

Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera”

(page 70) and “Stage 2: Connecting the

camera to the printer” (page 71), then

proceed with the following.

When you connect the camera to a printer,

the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to

turn off the print menu, then proceed as

follows.

1Press (Index).

The index screen appears.

2Press MENU to display the menu.

3Select [ ] (Print) with B, then press z.

4Select the desired printing method with

b/B, then press z.

[Select]

Selects images and prints all the selected

images.

Select the image you want to print with v/

V/b/B, then press z to display the

mark. (Repeat this procedure to select

other images.) Then, press MENU.

[DPOF image]

Prints all the images with a (Print

order) mark regardless of the displayed

image.

[All In This Folder]

Prints all the images in the folder.

5Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3:

Printing” (page 71).

Exit

Printing

2/3

indicator

All In

This Folder

DPOF image

Select

Cancel

Print

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Printing still images

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.

• You cannot print images stored in the internal

memory at a print shop directly from the

camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick”,

then take the “Memory Stick” to the print shop.

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a

function allowing you to make a (Print

order) mark on images that you want to

print out later.

• You can also print the images with the

(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms

to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.

• You cannot mark movies.

• When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst]

mode, all the images are printed on one sheet

divided into 16 panels.

When taking a “Memory Stick” to a

shop

• Consult your photo printing service shop as to

what types of “Memory Stick” they handle.

• If a “Memory Stick” is not handled by your

photo printing service shop, copy the images

you want to print out to other medium such as a

CD-R and take it to the shop.

• When taking a “Memory Stick Duo”, be sure to

take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it.

• Before you take image data to a shop, always

copy (back up) your data to a disk.

• You cannot set the number of prints.

1Display the image you want to

print.

2Press MENU to display the menu.

3Select DPOF with b/B, then press

z.

A (Print order) mark is marked on

the image.

4To mark other images, display the

desired image with b/B, then

press z.

To remove the mark in single-image

mode

Press z in step 3 or 4.

Marking in single-image mode

Control button

MENU button

VGA

2/9

DPOF

Exit

BACK/NEXT

101

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1Display the index screen. (t step

6 in “Read This First”)

2Press MENU to display the menu.

3Select DPOF with b/B, then press

z.

4Select [Select] with v/V, then

press z.

• You cannot add a mark in [All In This

Folder].

5Select the image you want to

mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.

A green mark appears on the

selected image.

6Repeat step 5 to mark other

images.

7Press MENU.

8Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The mark turns white.

To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select

[Exit] in step 8, then press z.

To remove the mark in index mode

Select the images from which you want to

remove the mark in step 5, then press z.

To remove all the marks in the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then

press z. Select [Off], then press z.

Marking in index mode

TO NEXT

MENU

SELECT

Green

mark

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Connecting your camera to your TV

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen

You can view images on a TV screen by

connecting the camera to a TV.

Turn off both your camera and the TV

before connecting the camera and the TV

with the A/V cable.

• For DSC-ST80, refer to the operating

instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.

1Connect the cable for multi-use

terminal (supplied with DSC-S90/

S80/S60) to the multi connector of

the camera and the audio/video

input jacks of a TV.

• Place the camera with the screen facing

upwards.

• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the

audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use

terminal to the left audio jack.

2Turn on the TV and set the TV/

video input switch to “video.”

• For details, see the operating instructions

supplied with the TV.

3Set the mode dial to , and turn

on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on

the TV screen.

Press b/B on the control button to

select the desired image.

• When using your camera abroad, it may be

necessary to switch the video signal output

to match that of your TV system (page 54).

To audio/video input

jacks

To multi

connector

Cable for multi-

use terminal

BACK/NEXT

10:30

PM

2005 1 1101-0002

VOLUME

VGA

2/9

Control button

Mode dial

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On TV color systems

If you want to view images on a TV screen,

you need a TV with a video input jack and

the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied

with DSC-S90/S80/S60) or the A/V

connecting cable (supplied with DSC-

ST80). The color system of the TV must

match that of your digital still camera.

Check the following lists:

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central

America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,

Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,

Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the

U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech

Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,

Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy,

Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak

Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,

Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq,

Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.

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.

1Check the items on pages 78 to 87.

If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 88.

2Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one

minute, and turn on the power.

3Initialize the settings (pages 53)

4Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.

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

93).

•When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the displayed time remaining may

not be correctly indicated.

•The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (t step 1 in

“Read This First”).

•The poles of batteries or the terminals of battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not

charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton swab, etc. (page 93).

•When using nickel-metal hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the

current one due to the memory effect (page 93), etc. Fully discharge and then charge the

batteries to correct the display.

•The batteries are dead (page 93). Replace them with new ones.

The batteries run down too quickly.

•Charge nickel-metal hydride batteries sufficiently (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

•You are using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 93).

•The batteries are dead (page 93). Replace them with new ones.

Cannot turn on the camera.

•Install the batteries correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

•The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (t step 1 in

“Read This First”).

•The batteries are dead (page 93). Replace them with new ones.

The power turns off suddenly.

•If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera

turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again (t

step 2 in “Read This First”).

•The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (t step 1 in

“Read This First”).

The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on.

•Turn on the screen (page 21).

Batteries and power

Shooting still images/movies

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Troubleshooting

Your camera cannot record images.

•Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick” (page 18). If they are full,

do one of the following:

–Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

–Change the “Memory Stick”.

•Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 91).

•You cannot record images while charging the flash.

•Set the mode dial to an other position than and when shooting still images.

•Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.

•The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:

–Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].

–Insert a “Memory Stick PRO” (page 91).

The subject is not visible on the screen.

•Set the mode dial to an other position than (page 26).

Recording takes a long time.

•The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 27). This is not a malfunction.

The image is out of focus.

•The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to

position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance,

approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T), when shooting (t step 5 in

“Read This First”).

• (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected as the Scene mode when you shoot

still images.

•The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 32).

•Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 33.

Zoom does not work.

•You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies.

Precision digital zoom does not function.

•Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 46).

•This function cannot be used while shooting movies.

Smart zoom does not function.

•Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 46).

•This function cannot be used when:

–The image size is set to [4M] or [3:2].

–Shooting in [Multi Burst] mode.

–Shooting movies.

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The flash does not work.

•The flash is set to (No flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”).

•You cannot use the flash when:

–[Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 35).

– (Twilight mode) or (Candle mode) of the Scene mode, or (movie) is selected.

•Set the flash to (Forced flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”) to shoot still images when

(Landscape mode), (Snow mode), or (Beach mode) is selected as the Scene mode.

The close-up (Macro) function does not work.

• (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), or (Candle mode) is selected for the Scene

mode (page 27).

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

•Set the correct date and time (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

•The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 31).

The image is too dark.

•You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode

(page 33) or adjust the exposure (page 31).

•The brightness of the screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 53).

•Turn on the screen (page 21).

The image is too bright.

•You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the

exposure (page 31).

•The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page

53).

The image colors are not correct.

•Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 36).

Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.

•The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.

•The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening

the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.

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Troubleshooting

The eyes of the subject come out red.

•Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 47).

•Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash

(t step 5 in “Read This First”).

•Light the room and shoot the subject.

The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable

range.

•The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. To confirm the recordable

range, use the screen.

Cannot shoot images in succession.

•The internal memory or the “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in

“Read This First”).

•The battery level is low. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones.

Unknown pattern appears on the finder.

•This is due to the structure of the finder. This is not a malfunction.

Refer to “Computers” (page 82) in conjunction with the following items.

Your camera cannot play back images.

•Set the mode dial to (page 26).

•The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.

•When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded

using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.

•The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB communication (page 62).

The image appears rough right after playback starts.

•The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a

malfunction.

The image does not appear on the TV screen.

•Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of

your TV (page 54).

•Check whether the connection is correct (page 75).

•The cable for multi-use terminal is connected. Disconnect it according to the correct

procedure (page 62).

Viewing images

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The image does not appear on the screen.

•If the cable for multi-use terminal is connected, disconnect it (page 75).

Your camera cannot delete an image.

•Cancel the protection (page 40).

•Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 91).

You have deleted an image by mistake.

•Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you set protection

on an image (page 39), or set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the LOCK

position (page 91) to prevent accidental erasure.

The resizing function does not work.

•You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.

You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.

•You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies.

You cannot cut a movie.

•The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds).

•Cancel the protection (page 40).

•Still images cannot be cut.

You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.

•Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 57) for Windows, and “Recommended

environment” (page 67) for Macintosh.

You cannot install the USB driver.

•In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 58).

Your computer does not recognize your camera.

•Turn on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

•When the battery level is low, install the charged batteries, replace the batteries with new ones

(t step 1 in “Read This First”), or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 15).

•Use the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80)

(page 59).

Deleting/Editing images

Computers

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Troubleshooting

•Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-

ST80) from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that

“USB Mode Normal” is displayed (page 59).

•Set [USB Connect] to [Normal] in the (Setup) menu (page 54).

•Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB

connectors of your computer.

•Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other

device (page 59).

•The USB driver is not installed. Install the USB driver (page 58).

•Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and

your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot

Station (DSC-ST80) before you installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied CD-ROM.

Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver

(see the next item).

The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you

connect your computer to the camera.

•Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a

Windows computer.

1Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].

The “System Properties” screen appears.

2Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager].

•For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab.

The “Device Manager” appears.

3Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK].

The device is deleted.

4Install the USB driver (page 58).

You cannot copy images.

•Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied cable for multi-use

terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) (page 59).

•Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 60, 67).

•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 51).

After making a USB connection, “PicturePackage” does not start automatically.

•Start up the “PicturePackage Menu” and check [Settings].

•Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 59).

The image cannot be played back on a computer.

•If you are using “PicturePackage,” click on help at the upper-right corner of each screen.

•Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

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The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a

computer.

•You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick”.

Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard

disk (page 58).

You cannot print an image.

•Check the printer settings.

Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.

•Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 63).

•Operate correctly (page 64).

Cannot insert a “Memory Stick”.

•Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”).

Cannot record on a “Memory Stick”.

•Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 91).

•The “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).

•Insert a “Memory Stick PRO” (page 22) when recording movies with the image size set to

[640(Fine)].

Cannot format a “Memory Stick”.

•Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 91).

You have formatted a “Memory Stick” by mistake.

•All the data on the “Memory Stick” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We

recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the LOCK

position to prevent accidental erasure (page 91).

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 (t step 3 in “Read This

First”).

Cannot record images using the internal memory.

•There is a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 3 in “Read This

First”).

“Memory Stick”

Internal memory

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Troubleshooting

The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you

copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick”.

•The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 50) to format the

internal memory after copying the data.

Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick”.

•The “Memory Stick” is full. Check the capacity.

Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick” or the computer to the internal

memory.

•Data on a “Memory Stick” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.

A connection cannot be established.

•The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge

standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with

PictBridge or not.

•Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.

•Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the (Setup) menu (page 54).

•Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot

Station (DSC-ST80) again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the printer.

The LCD screen turns off when you connect the camera to the pritner.

•Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge], and then connect the camera again (page 70).

Cannot print images.

•Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use

terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80).

•Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with

it.

•If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the cable

for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) again. If you

still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable, turn the printer off and then on, then

connect the cable again.

•Movies cannot be printed.

•Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may

not be printed.

PictBridge compliant printer

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Printing is canceled.

•You disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station

(DSC-ST80) before the (Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/the USB

cable) mark 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. Consult the printer

manufacturer.

“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.

•Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]

to [Off] and print the image again (page 72).

Cannot select the print size.

•Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.

Cannot print the image at the size selected.

•Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-

ST80) and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been

connected to the camera.

•The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the

camera (page 72) or the printer.

Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.

•Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time

depending on the printer.

Your camera does not work.

•Use the type of batteries you can use with this camera (page 93).

•The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the batteries or replace with new

ones (t step 1 in “Read This First”).

The power is on, but the camera does not work.

•The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the batteries, and then, after one

minute, insert the batteries and turn on the camera.

Cannot identify an indicator on the screen.

•See page 17.

Others

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Troubleshooting

The lens gets fogged.

•Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before

using it (page 95).

The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.

•This is not a malfunction.

The lens does not move when you turn off the camera.

•The batteries are discharged. Charge the batteries or install new batteries (t step 1 in “Read

This First”) or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied).

The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.

•Set the date and time again (t step 2 in “Read This First”).

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Warning indicators and messages

If a code starting with a letter of the

alphabet appears, your camera has a self-

diagnosis display. The last two digits

(indicated by ss) will differ depending on

the state of the camera.

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:ss

•There is trouble with your camera's

hardware. Turn the power off and on

again.

C:13: ss

•The camera cannot read or write data.

Turn off and on the power or re-insert

the “Memory Stick” several times.

•Format error has occurred in the internal

memory or an unformatted “Memory

Stick” is inserted. Format the media

(pages 50, 51).

•The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be

used with your camera, or the data is

damaged. Insert a new “Memory Stick”

(page 91).

E:61: ss

E:91: ss

E:92: ss

•A camera malfunction has occurred.

Initialize the camera (page 53), then

turn the power on again.

If the following messages appear, follow

the instructions.

Turn the power off and on again

•A problem with the lens has caused an

error.

E

•The battery level is low. Charge the

batteries (t step 1 in “Read This

First”). Depending on the conditions of

use or the type of battery, the indicator

may flash even though there are still 5

to 10 minutes of remaining battery time

left.

System error

•Turn the power off and then on again

(t step 2 “Read This First”).

Internal memory error

•Turn the power off and then on again

(t step 2 “Read This First”).

Memory Stick error

•Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly.

•The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be

used in your camera (page 91).

•The “Memory Stick” is damaged.

•The terminal section of the “Memory

Stick” is dirty.

Memory Stick type error

•The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be

used in your camera (page 91).

Format error

•Format the media again (pages 50, 51).

Self-diagnosis display Messages

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Troubleshooting

Memory Stick locked

•Set the write-protect switch on the

“Memory Stick” to the recording

position (page 91).

No memory space in internal

memory

No memory space in Memory Stick

•Delete unnecessary images or files (t

step 6 “Read This First”).

Read only memory

•Your camera cannot record or delete

images on this “Memory Stick”.

No file

•No images have been recorded in the

internal memory.

No file in this folder

•No images have been recorded in this

folder.

•You did not operate correctly when

copying images from your computer

(page 64).

Folder error

•A folder with the same first three digit

number already exists on the “Memory

Stick”. (For example: 123MSDCF and

123ABCDE) Select other folders, or

create a new folder (page 51).

Cannot create more folders

•The folder with a name beginning with

“999” exists on the “Memory Stick”.

You cannot create any folders if this is

the case.

Cannot record

•The camera cannot record images in the

selected folder. Select a different folder

(page 52).

File error

•An error occurred while playing back

the image.

File protect

•Release the protection (page 40).

Image size over

•You are playing back an image of a size

that cannot be played back on your

camera.

Cannot divide

•The movie is not long enough to be

divided (shorter than about two

seconds).

•The file is not a movie.

Invalid operation

•You are playing back a file that was

created on equipment other than this

camera.

(Vibration warning indicator)

•Camera shake may occur due to

insufficient light. Use the flash, mount

the camera on a tripod, or otherwise

secure the camera in place.

640(Fine) is not available

•640(Fine) size movies can be recorded

only using a “Memory Stick PRO”.

Insert a “Memory Stick PRO” or set the

image size to a size other than

[640(Fine)].

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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 cable for

multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60)

or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80)

again. If an error message is indicated

on the printer, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the printer.

Connect to PictBridge device

•You tried to print images before the

printer connection was established.

Connect to a PictBridge compliant

printer.

No printable image

•You tried to execute [DPOF image]

without placing a DPOF (Print order)

mark on the image(s).

•You tried to execute [All In This Folder]

while a folder that holds only movies

was selected. You cannot print movies.

Printer busy

Paper error

No Paper

Ink error

Low Ink

No Ink

•Check the printer.

Printer error

•Check the printer.

•Check if the image you want to print is

corrupted.

•The data transmission to the printer may

not be completed yet. Do not disconnect

the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-

S90/S80/S60) or the USB cable (DSC-

ST80).

Processing

•The printer is canceling the current print

job. You cannot print until it is finished.

This may take time, depending on the

printer.

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Others

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.

*1When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with this

camera, be sure to insert it into a Memory Stick

Duo Adaptor.

*2“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “Memory

Stick PRO” are equipped with MagicGate

functions. MagicGate is copyright protection

technology that uses encryption technology.

Data recording/playback that requires

MagicGate functions cannot be performed with

this camera.

*3Supports high-speed data transfer using a

parallel interface.

*4640(Fine) size movies can be recorded.

• A “Memory Stick” formatted with a computer is

not guaranteed to operate with this camera.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the

combination of the “Memory Stick” and the

equipment used.

Notes on using a “Memory Stick” (not

supplied)

• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you

slide the write-protect switch to LOCK.

The position and/or the shape of the write-

protect switch may differ depending on the

“Memory Stick” you use.

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while

reading or writing data.

• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

– When the “Memory Stick” is removed or the

camera is turned off during a read or write

operation

– When the “Memory Stick” is used in

locations subject to static electricity or

electrical noise

• We recommend backing up important data.

• Do not attach any other material than the

supplied label on the labeling position.

• When you attach the supplied label, be sure to

attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that

the label does not stick out.

• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick”,

put it in the case supplied with it.

• Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory

Stick” with your hand or a metal object.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick”.

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory

Stick”.

• Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” under

the following conditions:

– High temperature locations such as the hot

interior of a car parked in direct sunlight

– Locations exposed to direct sunlight

– Humid locations or locations with corrosive

substances present

“Memory Stick” type Recording/

Playback

Memory Stick a

Memory Stick (MagicGate/

High-speed data transfer

compatible)

a*2*3

Memory Stick Duo*1 a

Memory Stick Duo

(MagicGate/High-speed data

transfer compatible)*1

a*2*3

MagicGate Memory Stick a*2

MagicGate Memory Stick

Duo *1

a*2

Memory Stick PRO a*2*3*4

Memory Stick PRO Duo*1 a*2*3*4

Terminal

Write-protect

switch

Labeling position

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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.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the

“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the

correct direction.

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted

into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with the

camera, make sure that the “Memory Stick

Duo” is inserted facing the correct direction.

Note that improper use may damage the

equipment.

• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into

a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a

“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may

result in malfunction of the unit.

• To format a “Memory Stick Duo”, insert the

“Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick

Duo Adaptor.

• When the “Memory Stick Duo” is equipped

with the write-protect switch, release its lock.

Note on using a “Memory Stick PRO”

(not supplied)

• “Memory Stick PRO” media with a capacity of

up to 2 GB have been confirmed to operate

properly with this camera.

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Others

On the battery charger and the batteries

On the battery charger (supplied with

DSC-S90/S80)

• Do not charge any other batteries except Sony

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery

charger supplied with your camera. If you try to

charge any other type of battery (e.g.,

manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, primary

lithium batteries, or Ni-Cd batteries) than the

batteries specified, those batteries may leak,

overheat, or explode, causing the danger of

burns or other injuries.

• Remove the charged batteries from the battery

charger. If you keep charging them, there is a

danger of leaks, excessive heat, explosions, or

electric shock.

• When charging a high capacity battery other

than the supplied battery using the supplied

battery charger, the full capacity of the battery

may not be available.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may

indicate a battery error or that batteries other

than the specified type have been inserted.

Check that the batteries are the specified type. If

the batteries are the specified type, remove all

the batteries, replace them with new ones or

another ones and check if the battery charger

operates correctly. If the battery charger

operates correctly, a battery error may have

occurred.

• If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not

be performed successfully. Clean the battery

charger with dry cloth, etc.

Batteries you can use with your

camera

HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries (2)

• NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with DSC-S90/S80)

• NH-AA-2DB twin pack, etc.

Battery pack NP-NH25 (supplied with DSC-

ST80)

R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) (supplied with

DSC-S60)

ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2)

Batteries you cannot use with your

camera

Manganese batteries

Lithium batteries

Ni-Cd batteries

If you use the above batteries, we cannot

guarantee full performance of the camera by

property of the batteries, such as brownout of the

batteries.

On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

• Do not peel off the external seals or damage the

batteries. Never use batteries from which the

seals have been partially or completely

removed, or batteries that have been split in any

way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or

heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or

injury may be caused. These may cause a

malfunction of the battery charger.

• Always carry the Nickel-Metal Hidride batteries

in the battery case (supplied with DSC-S90/

S80). Otherwise, metallic objects may short the

+ and - ends, resulting in the risk of heating or

fire.

• If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge

properly. Wipe them with a dry cloth, etc.

• At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel-

Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a

long time, they may not full charge. This is

typical of this type of battery, and is not a

malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using

up the batteries fully, and then recharging them

should correct the problem.

• If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

before fully using up the existing charge, the

low battery warning may be displayed sooner

than expected. This is called the “memory

effect.”* If this problem occurs, charging the

batteries only after using up the existing charge

will correct it.

* The “memory effect” - the situation in which

the capacity of the battery is temporarily

lowered.

• To use up the batteries completely, put the

camera in the slide show mode (page 40) and

leave it that way until the batteries are used up.

• Do not mix new and used batteries.

• Do not expose the battery to water. The battery

is not water-resistant.

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Effective use of Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries

• Batteries are discharged even when they are not

used. We recommend you charge the batteries

just before using them.

• Battery performance decreases in low-

temperature surroundings, and the battery life is

shortened under such circumstances. To use the

battery longer, we recommend you keep the

battery in its case in a pocket close to your body

to warm it, and insert it in your camera just

before you start shooting.

• If the poles of the batteries and the terminals on

the battery cover of the camera are dirty, the

battery life may be extremely shortened.

Occasionally wipe them with a dry cloth, etc. to

keep them clean.

• If you shoot a lot using the flash and the zoom,

the battery power will be used up faster.

• We recommend having spare batteries handy for

two or three times the expected shooting time,

and try test shooting before actually using the

camera.

Battery life of Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries

• The battery life is limited. The battery capacity

decreases little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. When the battery

operating time seems to have been considerably

shortened, a probable cause is that the batteries

have reached the end of their life.

• The battery life varies depending on storage,

operating conditions, and environment, and is

different for each battery.

On alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel

Primary Battery

• Alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery

have a shorter life compared to the Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries. For this reason, the power

may turn off even though the battery remaining

indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining.

• Battery performance differs greatly depending

on the manufacturer and the type of battery, and

in some cases the battery life may be extremely

short. This is especially true at low

temperatures, and you may not be able to shoot

at temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

• Do not mix new and old batteries.

• The battery remaining indicator may not display

the correct information when using alkaline

batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery.

• Due to characteristics of alkaline batteries/Oxy

Nickel Primary Battery, there is a large

difference between the available shooting time

and the available playback time. For this reason,

the camera may turn off with the lens portion

extended when you switch the mode dial. In this

case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully

charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

Precautions on the battery pack NP-

NH25

• Refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot

Station”.

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Others

Precautions

x 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.

• In a location subject to rocking vibration

• Near strong magnetic place

• In sandy or dusty places

Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the

camera. This may cause the camera to

malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction

cannot be repaired.

x On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit

(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the lens

Wipe the lens with a soft cloth 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 with

a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may

damage the finish or the casing.

• Chemical products such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, or

insecticide, etc.

• Do not touch the camera with the above on your

hand.

• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber

or vinyl for a long time.

x On operating temperatures

Your camera is designed for use under the

temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and

104°F). (In case of alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel

Primary Battery, the temperatures are between

5°C and 40°C (41°F and 104°F).) Shooting in

extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range

is not recommended.

x On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, moisture may condense inside or

outside the camera. This moisture condensation

may cause a malfunction of the camera.

Moisture condensation occurs easily

when:

• The camera is brought from a cold location such

as a ski slope into a warmly heated room

• The camera is taken from an air-conditioned

room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to a

warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and

allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location

over about an hour.

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the

moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to

shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you

will be unable to record clear images.

x On the internal rechargeable

battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable battery

for maintaining the date and time and other

settings regardless of whether the power is on or

off.

This rechargeable battery is continually charged

as long as you are using the camera. However, if

you use the camera for only short periods, it

discharges gradually, and if you do not use the

camera at all for about one month it becomes

completely discharged. In this case, be sure to

charge this rechargeable battery before using the

camera.

However, even if this rechargeable battery is not

charged, you can still use the camera as long as

you do not record the date and time.

Charging method

Insert batteries with enough capacity in the

camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet

(wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (not

supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or

more with the power off.

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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 = 6.0 - 18.0 mm (39 - 117 mm

when converted to a 35 mm still

camera)

F2.8 - 5.2

Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual

exposure, Scene Selection (7

modes)

White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

Fluorescent, Incandescent

File format (DCF compliant)

Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2

JPEG compliant, DPOF

compatible

Movies: MPEG1 compliant

(Monaural)

Recording media Internal memory 32 MB

“Memory Stick”

Flash Recommended distance (ISO

set to Auto): 0.2 m to 4.5 m

(7 7/8 inches to 178 1/2 inches)

(W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m

(19 3/4 inches to 98 1/2 inches)

(T)

[Input and Output connectors]

Multi connector

USB communication

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

compliant)

[LCD screen]

LCD panel DSC-S90:

6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive

DSC-S80/ST80/S60:

5.1 cm (2.0 type) TFT drive

Total number of dots

115 200 (480×240) dots

[Power, general]

Power HR15/51:HR6 (Size AA)

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

(2) (supplied with DSC-S90/

S80), 2.4 V

R6 (size AA) Alkaline batteries

(2) (supplied with DSC-S60),

3 V

Battery pack NP-NH25 (1)

(supplied with DSC-ST80)

ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel

Primary Battery (2) (not

supplied), 3 V

AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not

supplied), 4.2 V

Power consumption

(during shooting with the LCD screen on)

DSC-S90: 1.1 W

DSC-S80/ST80/S60: 1.0 W

Operating temperature

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to

+104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to

+140°F)

Dimensions 96.6×64.4×40.1 mm

(3 7/8×2 5/8×1 5/8 inches)

(W/H/D, excluding maximum

protrusions)

Mass DSC-S90:

Approx. 253 g (8 oz) (including

two batterries and wrist strap)

DSC-S80/ST80/S60:

Approx. 249 g (8 oz) (including

two batterries and wrist strap)

Microphone Electret condenser microphone

Speaker Dynamic speaker

Exif Print Compatible

PRINT Image Matching III

Compatible

PictBridge Compatible

97

Others

BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger

(supplied with DSC-S90/S80)

Power requirements

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz,

3 W

Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2

AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2

Operating temperature

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to

+104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to

+140°F)

Dimensions Approx. 71×30×91 mm

(2 7/8×1 3/16×3 5/8 inches)

(W/H/D)

Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz)

For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating

instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

98

Index

Index

A

A/V cable..............................75

Accessories supplied

t in “Read This First”

AE/AF indicator

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

AF Illuminator......................48

AF lock.................................33

AF Mode...............................46

AF range finder frame ..........32

AF range finder frame indicator

.......................................32

Aperture..........................11, 27

Auto adjustment mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Auto Focus............................10

Auto power-off function

t step 2 in “Read This

First”

Auto Review.........................48

B

Back up.................................23

Battery

Charging

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Install/Remove

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Remaining indicator

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Beach mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Beep......................................53

Blur.......................................10

Burst .....................................35

C

Cable for multi-use terminal

................................ 59, 75

Camera 1.............................. 46

Camera 2.............................. 49

Candle mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

CD-ROM.............................. 58

Center AF............................. 32

Change REC. Folder............ 52

Charging battery pack

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Cleaning............................... 95

Clock Set.............................. 55

Cloudy.................................. 34

Color .................................... 12

Compression ratio................ 14

Computer

Copying still images ..... 58

Macintosh ..................... 67

Recommended

environment ............ 57, 67

Software........................ 65

Viewing image stored on a

computer with your

camera........................... 64

Windows ....................... 56

Connecting

Computer ...................... 59

Printer ........................... 71

TV................................. 75

Contrast ................................ 37

Copy..................................... 52

Copying still images to your

computer ....................... 58

Create REC. Folder.............. 51

D

Date...................................... 47

Date&Time .......................... 47

Date/Time .............................47

Daylight................................ 34

Delete

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Digital Zoom ........................46

DirectX .................................57

Divide ................................... 42

DPOF....................................73

E

Effective pixels ..................... 96

Electronic transformer

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Enlarged Icon .......................49

Enlarging an image

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

EV.........................................31

Exposure......................... 11, 27

Extension..............................64

F

F value ............................11, 27

File name..............................63

File Number.......................... 54

File strorage destination ....... 63

Fine.......................................34

Flash Level ...........................36

Flash mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Fluorescent ...........................34

Focus ..............................10, 32

Focus preset.......................... 32

Folder....................................38

Changing.......................52

Creating.........................51

Forced flash

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

99

Index

Format.............................50, 51

H

Histogram .......................21, 31

Holding the camera

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

I

Identifying parts....................15

Image file storage destinations

and file names................63

Image quality ..................13, 34

Image size.............................13

t step 4 in “Read This

First”

ImageMixer VCD2 ...............68

Incandescent .........................34

Index mode ...........................70

Index screen

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Indicator...............see “Screen”

Initialize ................................53

Install ........................58, 65, 68

Internal memory....................23

Format ...........................50

Internal Memory Tool...........50

Internal rechargeable

battery............................95

Interval..................................36

ISO............................11, 12, 34

J

JPG........................................63

L

Landscape mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Language...............................53

t step 2 in “Read This

First”

LCD Backlight ..................... 53

LCD screen ..........see “Screen”

M

M AF .................................... 46

Macintosh computer............. 67

Recommended

environment .................. 67

Macro

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Mains lead

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Manual exposure .................. 27

“Memory Stick” ................... 91

Insert/Remove

t step 3 in “Read This

First”

Format........................... 51

Number of images/

recording time............... 22

Write-protect switch ..... 91

Memory Stick Tool .............. 51

Menu .................................... 29

Items.............................. 30

Shooting ........................ 31

Viewing ......................... 38

Metering Mode..................... 33

Mode .................................... 35

Moisture condensation ......... 95

Monitor................................. 46

Monochrome ........................ 36

MPG ..................................... 63

Multi AF............................... 32

Multi Burst ........................... 35

Multi-pattern metering ......... 33

Multipoint AF ...................... 32

N

NR slow shutter.................... 28

NTSC ................................... 54

Number of images/Recording

time................................22

O

Optical zoom ........................46

OS ...................................57, 67

Overexposure........................11

P

P.Effect..................................36

PAL.......................................54

Parallax .................................81

PC ................... see “Computer”

PFX.......................................36

PictBridge .............................70

Picture effect.........................36

PicturePackage......................65

Pixel ......................................13

Playback ............see “Viewing”

Playback/Edit........................26

Power cord

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

Precautions ...........................95

Precision digital zoom ..........46

Pressing halfway down.........10

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Print ......................................69

Index mode....................70

Single-image mode........70

Print order mark....................73

Printing at a shop ..................73

Printing directly....................70

Program auto shooting..........26

Protect...................................39

PTP .......................................54

Q

Quick Review

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

100

R

REC Mode............................35

Red Eye Reduction...............47

Resize ...................................41

Rewind/Fast forward

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Rotate....................................42

S

S AF......................................46

Saturation..............................37

Scene

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Screen

Changing the display.....21

Indicator ........................17

LCD Backlight ..............53

Self-diagnosis display...........88

Self-timer

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Sepia .....................................36

Setting the clock

t step 2 in “Read This

First”

Setup......................... 37, 44, 45

Camera 1 ....................... 46

Camera 2 ....................... 49

Internal Memory Tool ... 50

Memory Stick Tool .......51

Setup 1...........................53

Setup 2...........................54

Setup 1..................................53

Setup 2..................................54

Sharpness..............................37

Shooting

Movie

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Still image

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Shooting menu ..................... 31

Shooting movies................... 26

Shutter speed.................. 11, 27

Single ................................... 46

Single-image mode .............. 70

Slide ..................................... 40

Slow synchro

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Smart zoom .......................... 46

Snow mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Soft snap mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Software ............................... 65

Specifications....................... 96

Spot metering....................... 33

Spot metering cross hairs..... 33

Standard ............................... 34

T

Trimming ............................. 44

Tripod receptacle ................. 15

Troubleshooting ................... 77

TV ........................................ 75

Twilight mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

Twilight portrait mode

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

U

Underexposure ..................... 11

USB Connect ....................... 54

USB Driver .......................... 58

Using your camera abroad

t step 1 in “Read This

First”

V

VGA

t step 4 in “Read This

First”

Video CD........................65, 68

Video Out .............................54

Viewing

Movie

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Still image

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

Viewing menu.......................38

Volume

t step 6 in “Read This

First”

W

Warning indicators and

messages ....................... 88

WB .......................................34

White balance.......................34

Windows computer...............56

Recommended

environment...................57

Wrist strap

t in “Read This First”

Write-protect switch.............91

Z

Zoom

t step 5 in “Read This

First”

101

Trademarks

• and Cyber-shot Station are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”,

, “Memory Stick Duo”,

, “Memory Stick PRO

Duo”, , “MagicGate”,

and are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• Picture Package 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.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac, iBook,

PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

• Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in

the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• In addition, system and product names used in

this manual are, in general, trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective

developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or

® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.