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... serial number in the space provided below. DSC-U10 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DSC-U10 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-076-559-14(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Enjoying movies Deleting images Copying images Troubleshooting...
... serial number in the space provided below. DSC-U10 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DSC-U10 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-076-559-14(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Enjoying movies Deleting images Copying images Troubleshooting...
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... RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect...
... RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect...
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... The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of your camera or recording media, etc. Precaution on your camera are not guaranteed. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with other equipment on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes...of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are operational for if recording or playback is not possible due to make sure that constantly appear ...
... The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of your camera or recording media, etc. Precaution on your camera are not guaranteed. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with other equipment on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes...of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are operational for if recording or playback is not possible due to make sure that constantly appear ...
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...are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. How to hold the camera When shooting an... image with the camera, be careful not to obstruct the flash or the lens with your fingers. 7 The pictures used ...
...are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. How to hold the camera When shooting an... image with the camera, be careful not to obstruct the flash or the lens with your fingers. 7 The pictures used ...
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... 58 2 Preparing your camera 67 3 Connecting your camera to your computer ........ 68 4 Copying images 70 5 Viewing the images on your camera 19 Setting the date and time 20 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 22 Setting the still image size 23 Basic still image shooting (using auto ... Viewing still images on the LCD screen 42 Viewing single images 43 Viewing an index screen (four-image 44 Choosing images to the subject - Table of contents How to hold the camera 7 Identifying the parts 10 Getting started Preparing batteries 12 Charging the batteries...
... 58 2 Preparing your camera 67 3 Connecting your camera to your computer ........ 68 4 Copying images 70 5 Viewing the images on your camera 19 Setting the date and time 20 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 22 Setting the still image size 23 Basic still image shooting (using auto ... Viewing still images on the LCD screen 42 Viewing single images 43 Viewing an index screen (four-image 44 Choosing images to the subject - Table of contents How to hold the camera 7 Identifying the parts 10 Getting started Preparing batteries 12 Charging the batteries...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 78 Warnings and messages 85 Self-diagnostics display 86 Additional information Menu items 87 Using your camera abroad 90 Precautions 90 On "Memory Stick 92 On Nickel Metal Hydride batteries 93 Specifications 94 LCD screen displays 96 Index 99 9
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 78 Warnings and messages 85 Self-diagnostics display 86 Additional information Menu items 87 Using your camera abroad 90 Precautions 90 On "Memory Stick 92 On Nickel Metal Hydride batteries 93 Specifications 94 LCD screen displays 96 Index 99 9
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... (68) K USB jack cover 9 L RESET button (bottom surface) (78) 3 0 How to use the control button and EXEC button To change the current settings of the camera, 4 qa bring up the menu, and use the control button to make the changes. 5 qs For each item, press MENU and press v/V on the control...
... (68) K USB jack cover 9 L RESET button (bottom surface) (78) 3 0 How to use the control button and EXEC button To change the current settings of the camera, 4 qa bring up the menu, and use the control button to make the changes. 5 qs For each item, press MENU and press v/V on the control...
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..., alkaline batteries * When the above batteries are used, operation is not displayed correctly. NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) - Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. Getting started Charging the batteries BC-CS1 (supplied) 1 Insert with the correct polarity +/- , Insert Nickel Metal Hydride batteries into the charger (supplied). 12 In addition...
..., alkaline batteries * When the above batteries are used, operation is not displayed correctly. NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) - Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. Getting started Charging the batteries BC-CS1 (supplied) 1 Insert with the correct polarity +/- , Insert Nickel Metal Hydride batteries into the charger (supplied). 12 In addition...
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If the positive and negative terminals come into contact with your camera before using them. • We recommend charging the batteries in an environment where the temperature is outside that the battery charger is not isolated from ...
If the positive and negative terminals come into contact with your camera before using them. • We recommend charging the batteries in an environment where the temperature is outside that the battery charger is not isolated from ...
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... At the time of the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not fully charge. Never use them with your camera. If you recharge Nickel Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge will correct it is completely drained and then charging...battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, or one-time lithium batteries) than expected. Precautions to charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in which the seals have been split in an environment where the temperature range is temporarily lowered. It is...
... At the time of the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not fully charge. Never use them with your camera. If you recharge Nickel Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge will correct it is completely drained and then charging...battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, or one-time lithium batteries) than expected. Precautions to charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in which the seals have been split in an environment where the temperature range is temporarily lowered. It is...
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...Battery remaining indicator (when using the supplied BC-CS1 charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is still in progress and then re-insert the batteries, the charging process will start over from the beginning.... will charge faster. The CHARGE lamp may not be correctly indicated. • The battery remaining indicator is still in USB connecting. 15 Getting started Charging time Nickel Metal Hydride battery NH-AAA-DI × 2 (...• Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of power remaining using the following symbols.
...Battery remaining indicator (when using the supplied BC-CS1 charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is still in progress and then re-insert the batteries, the charging process will start over from the beginning.... will charge faster. The CHARGE lamp may not be correctly indicated. • The battery remaining indicator is still in USB connecting. 15 Getting started Charging time Nickel Metal Hydride battery NH-AAA-DI × 2 (...• Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of power remaining using the following symbols.
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... and off once every ten times. * SXGA: Abbreviation of 1280×960 17 Getting started To remove the batteries Hold the camera with a fully charged batteries at a temperature of use. Shooting still images Under the average conditions*1) NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) Image size No. of images that can be recorded or viewed...
... and off once every ten times. * SXGA: Abbreviation of 1280×960 17 Getting started To remove the batteries Hold the camera with a fully charged batteries at a temperature of use. Shooting still images Under the average conditions*1) NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) Image size No. of images that can be recorded or viewed...
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... LCD LIGHT Battery life (min.) Continuous ON shooting OFF Approx. 60 Approx. 70 *4) The maximum shooting time is set to [ON] - The camera has been turned on and off many times - [LCD LIGHT] is 15 seconds The remaining indicator will decrease in the following situations: - of Video...image size of Super eXtended Graphics Array; The flash is low - Continuous shooting approximately every 2.5 seconds * SXGA: Abbreviation of 640×480 Viewing still images*3) Image size NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) No. The flash mode is low - indicates an image size of 1280×960 ** VGA...
... LCD LIGHT Battery life (min.) Continuous ON shooting OFF Approx. 60 Approx. 70 *4) The maximum shooting time is set to [ON] - The camera has been turned on and off many times - [LCD LIGHT] is 15 seconds The remaining indicator will decrease in the following situations: - of Video...image size of Super eXtended Graphics Array; The flash is low - Continuous shooting approximately every 2.5 seconds * SXGA: Abbreviation of 640×480 Viewing still images*3) Image size NH-AAA-DI (2) (supplied) No. The flash mode is low - indicates an image size of 1280×960 ** VGA...
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... the POWER button, the power is plugged into the USB jack. When you open the lens cover too quickly, the camera might not turn on. When you do not operate the camera for the first time, the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the LCD screen (page 20). The POWER lamp (green) ...lights up. Turning on/off your camera POWER POWER lamp POWER button Auto power-off function If you turn on your camera for about 3 minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing setup, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. The POWER lamp...
... the POWER button, the power is plugged into the USB jack. When you open the lens cover too quickly, the camera might not turn on. When you do not operate the camera for the first time, the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the LCD screen (page 20). The POWER lamp (green) ...lights up. Turning on/off your camera POWER POWER lamp POWER button Auto power-off function If you turn on your camera for about 3 minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing setup, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. The POWER lamp...
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... viewing the images on the shooting conditions. • The image size value (e.g., 1280×960) indicates the number of images you want to shoot. Shooting still images Image size You can choose the image size (number of pixels) according to the kind of pixels. 25 Larger image sizes result in a larger... in a "Memory Stick." You can record in a "Memory Stick" (Units: number of images you want to shoot. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of images may differ depending on a personal computer.
... viewing the images on the shooting conditions. • The image size value (e.g., 1280×960) indicates the number of images you want to shoot. Shooting still images Image size You can choose the image size (number of pixels) according to the kind of pixels. 25 Larger image sizes result in a larger... in a "Memory Stick." You can record in a "Memory Stick" (Units: number of images you want to shoot. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of images may differ depending on a personal computer.
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... slide the lens cover to turn on the power. • Still images are recorded in JPEG format. • The exposure and focus are adjusted to the center of the LCD screen. If this happens, shade the ... exposure and focus are adjusted automatically at the factory setting. • Clean the lens with a soft cloth if it is dirty (page 90). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your hand or other intense light, undesired light (ghosting) may enter the screen. Do not cover the lens or flash with both hands...
... slide the lens cover to turn on the power. • Still images are recorded in JPEG format. • The exposure and focus are adjusted to the center of the LCD screen. If this happens, shade the ... exposure and focus are adjusted automatically at the factory setting. • Clean the lens with a soft cloth if it is dirty (page 90). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your hand or other intense light, undesired light (ghosting) may enter the screen. Do not cover the lens or flash with both hands...
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The beep sounds. Shooting still images 1280 23 1280 RECORDING Flashes green t Lights up , the camera is ready for about 3 minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down . The beep sounds but the image is 10 cm (4 inches). 4 , Press the shutter...recorded in the "Memory Stick." When "RECORDING" disappears, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using batteries, if you do not operate the camera for shooting. • If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. • The minimum focal ...
The beep sounds. Shooting still images 1280 23 1280 RECORDING Flashes green t Lights up , the camera is ready for about 3 minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down . The beep sounds but the image is 10 cm (4 inches). 4 , Press the shutter...recorded in the "Memory Stick." When "RECORDING" disappears, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using batteries, if you do not operate the camera for shooting. • If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. • The minimum focal ...
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... as a mirror or a luminous body. • A flashing subject. LCD light You can still not bring the subject into focus, use [LCD LIGHT] under the following conditions. This is useful for...that allows you try to flashing slowly. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under [ ] with a reflective-type...function can use the Focus Preset function (page 36). • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • ...
... as a mirror or a luminous body. • A flashing subject. LCD light You can still not bring the subject into focus, use [LCD LIGHT] under the following conditions. This is useful for...that allows you try to flashing slowly. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under [ ] with a reflective-type...function can use the Focus Preset function (page 36). • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • ...
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The image will be correctly set. 31 To cancel the self-timer in the middle of the operation Close the lens cover and turn off the power. • If you press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be shot after approximately 10 seconds. 1280 23 1280 23 Shooting still images 4 , Center the subject in red and the beep sounds. The self-timer lamp (page 10) flashes in the LCD screen, and press and hold the shutter button halfway down. 5 Self-timer lamp , Press the shutter button fully down.
The image will be correctly set. 31 To cancel the self-timer in the middle of the operation Close the lens cover and turn off the power. • If you press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be shot after approximately 10 seconds. 1280 23 1280 23 Shooting still images 4 , Center the subject in red and the beep sounds. The self-timer lamp (page 10) flashes in the LCD screen, and press and hold the shutter button halfway down. 5 Self-timer lamp , Press the shutter button fully down.
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r (No flash): The flash does not strobe. 32 r (Red-eye reduction): Flash mode is enough light, and will use the flash accordingly (factory setting). r (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows: No indicator (Auto): Based on the control button repeatedly to Auto, and the red-eye reduction operates if the flash strobes. Selecting a flash mode 1280 23 , Set the mode switch to STILL, and press v ( ) on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is set to select a flash mode.
r (No flash): The flash does not strobe. 32 r (Red-eye reduction): Flash mode is enough light, and will use the flash accordingly (factory setting). r (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows: No indicator (Auto): Based on the control button repeatedly to Auto, and the red-eye reduction operates if the flash strobes. Selecting a flash mode 1280 23 , Set the mode switch to STILL, and press v ( ) on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is set to select a flash mode.