Operating Instructions
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... Back up ) data to use the batteries for a long time, use a "Memory Stick" with DSC-S80/S90 only) • Charge both of the supplied Ni-MH batteries before using the camera for this camera is working correctly. • Be careful not to maintain the batteries' functions (page 93). •...Carl Zeiss in a cool, dry place. No compensation for if recording or playback is to get the camera wet. Notes on recording/playback • This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which in sandy or dusty locations may cause irrecoverable damage to a malfunction of the batteries as is....
... Back up ) data to use the batteries for a long time, use a "Memory Stick" with DSC-S80/S90 only) • Charge both of the supplied Ni-MH batteries before using the camera for this camera is working correctly. • Be careful not to maintain the batteries' functions (page 93). •...Carl Zeiss in a cool, dry place. No compensation for if recording or playback is to get the camera wet. Notes on recording/playback • This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which in sandy or dusty locations may cause irrecoverable damage to a malfunction of the batteries as is....
Operating Instructions
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... against the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with your camera are not guaranteed. Unauthorized recording of images recorded with a power zoom lens. Warning on your camera on other materials may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD ...screen in this camera. On illustrations Illustrations used as examples of the pixels are normal...
... against the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with your camera are not guaranteed. Unauthorized recording of images recorded with a power zoom lens. Warning on your camera on other materials may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD ...screen in this camera. On illustrations Illustrations used as examples of the pixels are normal...
Operating Instructions
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... First") B Mode dial (26) C POWER lamp (t step 2 in "Read This First") D POWER button (t step 2 in "Read This First") E Lens F Microphone G Finder window H Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") I Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (48...) J Lens ring Removing Attaching K Multi connector (59, 75) L Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of operation. 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 q; You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
... First") B Mode dial (26) C POWER lamp (t step 2 in "Read This First") D POWER button (t step 2 in "Read This First") E Lens F Microphone G Finder window H Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") I Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (48...) J Lens ring Removing Attaching K Multi connector (59, 75) L Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of operation. 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 q; You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
Operating Instructions
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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, [... center of the frame. In this with a certain amount of vibration. • When you shoot in the center of the frame. In these cases, use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is not in the desired image composition. VGAFINE P 98 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame S AF...
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, [... center of the frame. In this with a certain amount of vibration. • When you shoot in the center of the frame. In these cases, use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is not in the desired image composition. VGAFINE P 98 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame S AF...
Operating Instructions
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...to [Precision] (page 46). • This function cannot be used while shooting movies. Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to position the lens farther away from the subject than and when shooting still images. • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The ...image size is set to [4M] or [3:2]. - Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - The image...
...to [Precision] (page 46). • This function cannot be used while shooting movies. Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to position the lens farther away from the subject than and when shooting still images. • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The ...image size is set to [4M] or [3:2]. - Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - The image...
Operating Instructions
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..."). 87 Troubleshooting The Clock Set screen appears when you turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The camera becomes warm when you turn on the camera. • Set the date and time again (t step 2 in "Read This... First") or use it (page 95). The lens does not move when you use the AC Adaptor (not supplied). The...
..."). 87 Troubleshooting The Clock Set screen appears when you turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The camera becomes warm when you turn on the camera. • Set the date and time again (t step 2 in "Read This... First") or use it (page 95). The lens does not move when you use the AC Adaptor (not supplied). The...
Operating Instructions
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...• The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your camera's hardware. Initialize the camera (page 53), then turn the power on the state of the camera. Turn the power off and on again • A problem with the lens has caused an error. Depending on the power or re-insert the... or local authorized Sony service facility. If you are still 5 to solve the problem even after trying the following messages appear, follow the instructions. C:13: ss • The camera cannot read or write data. Insert a new "Memory Stick" (page 91). The last two digits (indicated by ss) will ...
...• The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your camera's hardware. Initialize the camera (page 53), then turn the power on the state of the camera. Turn the power off and on again • A problem with the lens has caused an error. Depending on the power or re-insert the... or local authorized Sony service facility. If you are still 5 to solve the problem even after trying the following messages appear, follow the instructions. C:13: ss • The camera cannot read or write data. Insert a new "Memory Stick" (page 91). The last two digits (indicated by ss) will ...
Operating Instructions
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... (41°F). • Do not mix new and old batteries. 94 • The battery remaining indicator may turn off with the lens portion extended when you use of battery, and in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is limited. to have been considerably shortened, a ... batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery. • Due to the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. Effective use it in a pocket close to your camera just before actually using them. • Battery performance decreases in some cases the battery life may be extremely shortened. The battery capacity ...
... (41°F). • Do not mix new and old batteries. 94 • The battery remaining indicator may turn off with the lens portion extended when you use of battery, and in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is limited. to have been considerably shortened, a ... batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery. • Due to the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. Effective use it in a pocket close to your camera just before actually using them. • Battery performance decreases in some cases the battery life may be extremely shortened. The battery capacity ...
Operating Instructions
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... condense inside the lens, you do not record the date and time. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold location such as a ski slope into the camera. Charging method Insert batteries with enough capacity in the camera, or connect the camera to conditions at ...you will be sure to record clear images. In this case, be unable to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. x On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe...
... condense inside the lens, you do not record the date and time. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold location such as a ski slope into the camera. Charging method Insert batteries with enough capacity in the camera, or connect the camera to conditions at ...you will be sure to record clear images. In this case, be unable to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. x On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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...