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...against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S70 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - If this equipment does cause ... in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in...experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to persons. This symbol is encouraged to try to the following measures: - Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA ...
...against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S70 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - If this equipment does cause ... in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in...experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to persons. This symbol is encouraged to try to the following measures: - Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA ...
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...batteries to your safety and convenience. For the Customers in the U.S.A. marked with or mark) must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of this camera. For the Sony... Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you should lose the fuse ...
...batteries to your safety and convenience. For the Customers in the U.S.A. marked with or mark) must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of this camera. For the Sony... Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you should lose the fuse ...
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Attaching the strap Getting started A PROGRAM AE button (42) B LCD ON/OFF button C Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) Strobe charge lamp (orange) D FOCUS button (41) E Flash button F LCD screen G POWER switch H VOLUME +/- button PROGRAM AE +/- button I DISPLAY button J Hook for lens cap/strap K Zoom button L Access lamp (15) M Battery/"Memory Stick" cover N Battery eject lever (8) O OPEN switch P Control button Q DC IN jack (9) (12) R POWER lamp 7
Attaching the strap Getting started A PROGRAM AE button (42) B LCD ON/OFF button C Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) Strobe charge lamp (orange) D FOCUS button (41) E Flash button F LCD screen G POWER switch H VOLUME +/- button PROGRAM AE +/- button I DISPLAY button J Hook for lens cap/strap K Zoom button L Access lamp (15) M Battery/"Memory Stick" cover N Battery eject lever (8) O OPEN switch P Control button Q DC IN jack (9) (12) R POWER lamp 7
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... the direction of Sony Corporation. 8 To remove the battery pack Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible video equipment. Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series...
... the direction of Sony Corporation. 8 To remove the battery pack Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible video equipment. Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series...
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... alternately in the display window flashes when charging begins. For full charge, which you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack inserted for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the POWER switch to turn off your...which allows you can still record or play back images. When the CHARGE lamp goes off, normal charge is completed. Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen on the camera again. 9 Battery pack (M series) To the wall outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 ...
... alternately in the display window flashes when charging begins. For full charge, which you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack inserted for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the POWER switch to turn off your...which allows you can still record or play back images. When the CHARGE lamp goes off, normal charge is completed. Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen on the camera again. 9 Battery pack (M series) To the wall outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 ...
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...second intervals ∗∗ Playing back single images in NORMAL recording mode. Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording* LCD screen ON LCD screen OFF NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Number of images 120 (110) 1600 (1400) 150 (... (1800) STILL mode playback** LCD screen ON NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Number of images 220 (210) 4400 (4200) Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C), 640×480...
...second intervals ∗∗ Playing back single images in NORMAL recording mode. Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording* LCD screen ON LCD screen OFF NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Number of images 120 (110) 1600 (1400) 150 (... (1800) STILL mode playback** LCD screen ON NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Number of images 220 (210) 4400 (4200) Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C), 640×480...
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... time is disconnected. - When the AC power adaptor is calculated. • During charging, the indicators in the following cases. - When the battery pack has malfunctioned. • When you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the LCD screen on /off , it takes about one minute for the correct...
... time is disconnected. - When the AC power adaptor is calculated. • During charging, the indicators in the following cases. - When the battery pack has malfunctioned. • When you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the LCD screen on /off , it takes about one minute for the correct...
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Using the AC power adaptor DC IN jack cover To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. 12
Using the AC power adaptor DC IN jack cover To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. 12
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...• Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward ...the battery compartment as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. • Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access...
...• Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward ...the battery compartment as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. • Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access...
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Finder adjustment dial LCD ON/OFF Indicators in the menu settings. 17 Also, do not shake or strike the camera. Check these images using the LCD screen. • You cannot view digitally zoomed images with the finder Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the finder, then ... lens portion while it is operating. • While the image is being recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not turn off , or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick." • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but this does not affect the...
Finder adjustment dial LCD ON/OFF Indicators in the menu settings. 17 Also, do not shake or strike the camera. Check these images using the LCD screen. • You cannot view digitally zoomed images with the finder Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the finder, then ... lens portion while it is operating. • While the image is being recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not turn off , or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick." • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but this does not affect the...
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On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is removable, "Memory Stick" can still use the "Memory Stick" in a location ... When you are equipped with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your nearest Sony dealer. On battery pack • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To...
On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is removable, "Memory Stick" can still use the "Memory Stick" in a location ... When you are equipped with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your nearest Sony dealer. On battery pack • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To...
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...Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. "Memory Stick", Memory Stick" and Sony Corporation. , "MagicGate are trademarks of "MagicGate" and are trademarks of the wall outlet (mains) [b]. Use the supplied AC power adaptor [a], if necessary, ... the TV must be the same as that of your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to country. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera. TV color systems differ from country to 240 V AC...
...Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. "Memory Stick", Memory Stick" and Sony Corporation. , "MagicGate are trademarks of "MagicGate" and are trademarks of the wall outlet (mains) [b]. Use the supplied AC power adaptor [a], if necessary, ... the TV must be the same as that of your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to country. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera. TV color systems differ from country to 240 V AC...
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... operate properly after one minute. The picture is out of your camera and a wall outlet (mains) (page 12). • The built-in macro recording mode when you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 15)....displays (C:ss:ss) appear on moving images and text images. • Your camera is set to LOCK. Cause and/or Solution • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Additional information Symptom Your camera does not work . t Disconnect and then reconnect all power sources after you ...
... operate properly after one minute. The picture is out of your camera and a wall outlet (mains) (page 12). • The built-in macro recording mode when you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 15)....displays (C:ss:ss) appear on moving images and text images. • Your camera is set to LOCK. Cause and/or Solution • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Additional information Symptom Your camera does not work . t Disconnect and then reconnect all power sources after you ...
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... exposure (page 43). t Set the correct date and time (page 13). • The smear phenomenon is too dark. t Set it to . t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page 8). • You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • The... battery pack is not charged enough. t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page 8). • The battery pack is set to MOVIE. The flash does not work. Cause...
... exposure (page 43). t Set the correct date and time (page 13). • The smear phenomenon is too dark. t Set it to . t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page 8). • You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • The... battery pack is not charged enough. t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page 8). • The battery pack is set to MOVIE. The flash does not work. Cause...
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...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is set to text mode. t Use an image size of the personal computer and then play back images. The zoom does not work . t Copy the file to the Panfocus mode. Additional information 59 t Contact your camera... is set to the hard disk of 2048×1536 or smaller. • The camera is incorrect. t Set it to [OFF]. • You cannot use digital zoom to [ON]. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42). •...
...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is set to text mode. t Use an image size of the personal computer and then play back images. The zoom does not work . t Copy the file to the Panfocus mode. Additional information 59 t Contact your camera... is set to the hard disk of 2048×1536 or smaller. • The camera is incorrect. t Set it to [OFF]. • You cannot use digital zoom to [ON]. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42). •...
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... your personal computer are connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. Your personal computer does not recognize your camera (page 25). 60 Cause and/or Solution • This is a ...characteristic of the system and is not a malfunction. • The camera is not connected firmly. t Use the AC power adaptor (page 12). • The USB cable is turned off. Make sure that "PC MODE" is ...
... your personal computer are connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. Your personal computer does not recognize your camera (page 25). 60 Cause and/or Solution • This is a ...characteristic of the system and is not a malfunction. • The camera is not connected firmly. t Use the AC power adaptor (page 12). • The USB cable is turned off. Make sure that "PC MODE" is ...
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...LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only NOT ENOUGH MEMORY DIRECTORY ERROR IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION E - You are too big to copy with your camera. The battery level is protected against erasure. The write-protect tab on the LCD screen.... The battery is protected. Failed to the LOCK position. No image has been recorded on again. The...
...LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only NOT ENOUGH MEMORY DIRECTORY ERROR IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION E - You are too big to copy with your camera. The battery level is protected against erasure. The write-protect tab on the LCD screen.... The battery is protected. Failed to the LOCK position. No image has been recorded on again. The...
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...zoom lens f = 7 - 21 mm (34 - 102 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data system ...8486;, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ Digital I/O (USB) Special minijack External flash jack Minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel 2 type TFT (Thin Film Transistor... matrix) drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Used battery pack NP-FM50 Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (during recording) 3.9 W Operation temperature...
...zoom lens f = 7 - 21 mm (34 - 102 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data system ...8486;, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ Digital I/O (USB) Special minijack External flash jack Minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel 2 type TFT (Thin Film Transistor... matrix) drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Used battery pack NP-FM50 Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (during recording) 3.9 W Operation temperature...
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Turn the camera on the LCD screen (page 62) and take the appropriate corrective action. : A problem has occurred with lens drive. Display window indicators A Macro/focus mode indicator B Battery remaining indicator C Recording/EV level indicator D Image size indicator E Flash mode/flash level ...indicator F PROGRAM AE indicator White balance indicator Picture effect indicator Date/time indicator G Battery usable time indicator (displayed only during charging) Number of recorded images Error display : Some kind of misoperation has occurred. Check ...
Turn the camera on the LCD screen (page 62) and take the appropriate corrective action. : A problem has occurred with lens drive. Display window indicators A Macro/focus mode indicator B Battery remaining indicator C Recording/EV level indicator D Image size indicator E Flash mode/flash level ...indicator F PROGRAM AE indicator White balance indicator Picture effect indicator Date/time indicator G Battery usable time indicator (displayed only during charging) Number of recorded images Error display : Some kind of misoperation has occurred. Check ...
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LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording Additional information A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash mode indicator C White balance/EV level/ sharpness/conversion mode indicator D Picture effect indicator E Date/time indicator F Aperture/shutter ...
LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording Additional information A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash mode indicator C White balance/EV level/ sharpness/conversion mode indicator D Picture effect indicator E Date/time indicator F Aperture/shutter ...