Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover while the access lamp is not a malfunction. 4 However, there may be compensated for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with other... of images recorded or edited with your camera on other equipment on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using your camera are operational for long periods may be ...
...open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover while the access lamp is not a malfunction. 4 However, there may be compensated for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with other... of images recorded or edited with your camera on other equipment on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using your camera are operational for long periods may be ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are not actual images shot using the camera. Do not get the camera wet. The camera may cause dirt on how ... of their respective developers or manufacturers. How to hold the camera When shooting an image with the camera, be able to obstruct the flash or the lens with your fingers. 5 Note on the camera locations Do not use The heat of flash emission may not...
...Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are not actual images shot using the camera. Do not get the camera wet. The camera may cause dirt on how ... of their respective developers or manufacturers. How to hold the camera When shooting an image with the camera, be able to obstruct the flash or the lens with your fingers. 5 Note on the camera locations Do not use The heat of flash emission may not...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 8 A Shutter button (20) B POWER button (14) C POWER lamp (14) D Lens cover (14) E Mode switch : To view images (35) : To shoot still images (20) To shoot images continuously (31) : To shoot movies (46) F Flash (23) G Self-timer lamp (23) H Lens 8
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 8 A Shutter button (20) B POWER button (14) C POWER lamp (14) D Lens cover (14) E Mode switch : To view images (35) : To shoot still images (20) To shoot images continuously (31) : To shoot movies (46) F Flash (23) G Self-timer lamp (23) H Lens 8
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...) lights up and the power is low - Turning on your camera POWER POWER lamp , Slide the lens cover in the opposite direction of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. The camera has been turned on and off . • Slide the lens cover closed until it again more and as time passes (page 84...). 14 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as...
...) lights up and the power is low - Turning on your camera POWER POWER lamp , Slide the lens cover in the opposite direction of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. The camera has been turned on and off . • Slide the lens cover closed until it again more and as time passes (page 84...). 14 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... or press POWER to make the changes. Setting the date and time POWER DATE NOTATION 2003 1 1 12:00:00 AM Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 1 , Slide the lens cover in the direction of the camera, bring up the menu, and use the buttons Control buttons EXEC/ MENU To change the date and time, press MENU and select... lamp (green) lights up and the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the power. Getting started Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off function will not operate when the...
... or press POWER to make the changes. Setting the date and time POWER DATE NOTATION 2003 1 1 12:00:00 AM Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 1 , Slide the lens cover in the direction of the camera, bring up the menu, and use the buttons Control buttons EXEC/ MENU To change the date and time, press MENU and select... lamp (green) lights up and the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the power. Getting started Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off function will not operate when the...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Setting the still image size RETURN SIZE•BURST 2M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the LCD screen. • Open the lens cover when closed. SIZE • BURST 2M 2M VGA VGA 2M BURST VGA BURST 3 EXEC/ , Select the desired image size...
Setting the still image size RETURN SIZE•BURST 2M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the LCD screen. • Open the lens cover when closed. SIZE • BURST 2M 2M VGA VGA 2M BURST VGA BURST 3 EXEC/ , Select the desired image size...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is not adjusted properly. • This camera employs an auto-macro AF function. If this happens, shade the lens... with your fingers. • When recording outdoors during clear weather or under other object while recording. • The exposure and focus are adjusted to shoot, but the focus is not complete. Do not cover the lens... or flash with both hands and position the subject in the "Memory Stick Duo" (page 24). 2 , Hold the camera... the camera is ready... lens ...camera...
...camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is not adjusted properly. • This camera employs an auto-macro AF function. If this happens, shade the lens... with your fingers. • When recording outdoors during clear weather or under other object while recording. • The exposure and focus are adjusted to shoot, but the focus is not complete. Do not cover the lens... or flash with both hands and position the subject in the "Memory Stick Duo" (page 24). 2 , Hold the camera... the camera is ready... lens ...camera...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...self-timer in the middle of the operation Close the lens cover or press POWER to turn off the power. • If you press MENU, the menu disappears and the (self-timer) indicator appears on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will ... if the flash strobes. (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be shot after approximately 10 seconds. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. Selecting a flash mode Shooting still images SELFTIMER ON OFF 2M 101 10 3 EXEC/ , Select [ON]...
...self-timer in the middle of the operation Close the lens cover or press POWER to turn off the power. • If you press MENU, the menu disappears and the (self-timer) indicator appears on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will ... if the flash strobes. (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be shot after approximately 10 seconds. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. Selecting a flash mode Shooting still images SELFTIMER ON OFF 2M 101 10 3 EXEC/ , Select [ON]...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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..., and turn on the LCD screen. • If you close the lens cover while viewing images, the power shuts off. 2M 101 6 / 8 101-0006 2003 7 4 10:30AM 2 , Select the desired still image with your camera almost immediately on viewing movies, see page 88. • For details ... are displayed simultaneously in the selected recording folder (page 26) appears on the power. Enjoying still images Viewing still images on the LCD screen Single (singleimage) screen Index (four-image) screen 2M 101 7 / 8 101-0007 2003 7 4 12:00PM You can view images shot with the control buttons v/V.
..., and turn on the LCD screen. • If you close the lens cover while viewing images, the power shuts off. 2M 101 6 / 8 101-0006 2003 7 4 10:30AM 2 , Select the desired still image with your camera almost immediately on viewing movies, see page 88. • For details ... are displayed simultaneously in the selected recording folder (page 26) appears on the power. Enjoying still images Viewing still images on the LCD screen Single (singleimage) screen Index (four-image) screen 2M 101 7 / 8 101-0007 2003 7 4 12:00PM You can view images shot with the control buttons v/V.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... press EXEC. Shooting movies Enjoying movies RETURN SIZE 320 FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to , and open the lens cover to turn on the LCD screen. • The image size selected here is maintained even when the power is turned off. 46 Press MENU...
... press EXEC. Shooting movies Enjoying movies RETURN SIZE 320 FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF WHITE BAL AUTO MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to , and open the lens cover to turn on the LCD screen. • The image size selected here is maintained even when the power is turned off. 46 Press MENU...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...images on your computer, without using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the LCD screen of the camera. b Turn on your computer automatically runs a program to [NORMAL], the POWER button, lens cover and other controls on inserting the "Memory Stick Duo," see page 17. When a USB connection is ... on if a "Memory Stick Duo" is not inserted in the menu (page 80). • If [USB] is set to [NORMAL] under [ ] in the camera. • When you connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using a USB hub. Wait for the first time...
...images on your computer, without using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the LCD screen of the camera. b Turn on your computer automatically runs a program to [NORMAL], the POWER button, lens cover and other controls on inserting the "Memory Stick Duo," see page 17. When a USB connection is ... on if a "Memory Stick Duo" is not inserted in the menu (page 80). • If [USB] is set to [NORMAL] under [ ] in the camera. • When you connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using a USB hub. Wait for the first time...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... 10). p Turn on the LCD screen. The image is too dark. The image is not a malfunction. 68 p Set the mode switch to position the lens farther away from the subject than 1.0 m (3 feet 3 3/8 inches). • The Focus preset function is selected. • The LCD screen is too ...too bright. • The smear phenomenon is selected for about three minutes when using batteries, the camera turns off suddenly. Shooting still images/movies Symptom Cause Solution The subject does not appear on the camera again (page 14). p Make sure to or (pages 20 and 46). p Set [LCD LIGHT...
... 10). p Turn on the LCD screen. The image is too dark. The image is not a malfunction. 68 p Set the mode switch to position the lens farther away from the subject than 1.0 m (3 feet 3 3/8 inches). • The Focus preset function is selected. • The LCD screen is too ...too bright. • The smear phenomenon is selected for about three minutes when using batteries, the camera turns off suddenly. Shooting still images/movies Symptom Cause Solution The subject does not appear on the camera again (page 14). p Make sure to or (pages 20 and 46). p Set [LCD LIGHT...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...Disconnect the USB cable (pages 58 and 65). Solution p Charge the batteries (page 10). p Turn off the camera and leave it for the moisture to evaporate before use (page 81). 74 If the functions still do not work . • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The USB... cable is not working properly. p Remove the batteries, then install them again after about an hour at the room temperature for about one minute and turn the power on the camera. The lens...
...Disconnect the USB cable (pages 58 and 65). Solution p Charge the batteries (page 10). p Turn off the camera and leave it for the moisture to evaporate before use (page 81). 74 If the functions still do not work . • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The USB... cable is not working properly. p Remove the batteries, then install them again after about an hour at the room temperature for about one minute and turn the power on the camera. The lens...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... of paper or has a paper jam. Do not disconnect the USB cable. 76 PAPER ERROR • A paper-related error occurred with the printer. LENS COVER CLOSED • The lens cover is closed when the mode switch is being transferred to or . Check the printer. Check the printer, or make sure the image... Meaning/Corrective Action ENLARGED PLAYBACK ERROR • You are attempting to perform enlarged playback for images processed using a computer. • An error occurred while your camera was performing enlarged playback. Check the printer.
... of paper or has a paper jam. Do not disconnect the USB cable. 76 PAPER ERROR • A paper-related error occurred with the printer. LENS COVER CLOSED • The lens cover is closed when the mode switch is being transferred to or . Check the printer. Check the printer, or make sure the image... Meaning/Corrective Action ENLARGED PLAYBACK ERROR • You are attempting to perform enlarged playback for images processed using a computer. • An error occurred while your camera was performing enlarged playback. Check the printer.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...lens Wipe the lens with rubber or vinyl for use the following places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this range is designed for a long time Note on operating temperature Your camera... cause a malfunction. • On rocking vibration. • Near strong magnetic place. • In sandy or dusty places, be repaired. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction...
...lens Wipe the lens with rubber or vinyl for use the following places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this range is designed for a long time Note on operating temperature Your camera... cause a malfunction. • On rocking vibration. • Near strong magnetic place. • In sandy or dusty places, be repaired. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... to conditions at all for 24 hours or more with moisture remaining inside the lens, you do not record the date and time. Charging method Install charged size AAA Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, and leave the camera for about an hour). Once you remove the rechargeable button battery cover and the...is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera as long as you do not use the camera at the new location over a period of whether the power is not charged, you can still use the camera for maintaining the date and time and other settings ...
... to conditions at all for 24 hours or more with moisture remaining inside the lens, you do not record the date and time. Charging method Install charged size AAA Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, and leave the camera for about an hour). Once you remove the rechargeable button battery cover and the...is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera as long as you do not use the camera at the new location over a period of whether the power is not charged, you can still use the camera for maintaining the date and time and other settings ...
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... type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 2 112 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 2 020 000 pixels Lens Single focal lens f = 5.0 mm (7/32 inches) (35 mm camera conversion: 33 mm (1 5/16 inches)) F2.8 Exposure control ...Automatic, Scene Selection (5 modes) White Balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent Data formats Still images: DCF compliant...
... type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 2 112 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 2 020 000 pixels Lens Single focal lens f = 5.0 mm (7/32 inches) (35 mm camera conversion: 33 mm (1 5/16 inches)) F2.8 Exposure control ...Automatic, Scene Selection (5 modes) White Balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent Data formats Still images: DCF compliant...
Marketing Specifications
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...digital still images and USB MPEG1 movies, stored on the Memory Stick® media is easy with U" to contract, reducing the possibility of reflection from the back of life, rather than miss "The" shot, waiting for the ultra-compact camera. Super Compact Design Cyber-shot U cameras...Sony's Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) AAA Stamina® batteries with Convenient Sliding Lens Cover Lets you want to capture fast moving objects in the supplied USB cable from the camera to the camera...CCD gain is supplied to the PC. ® DSC-U40 Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S 1/2.7" 2.0 Megapixel...
...digital still images and USB MPEG1 movies, stored on the Memory Stick® media is easy with U" to contract, reducing the possibility of reflection from the back of life, rather than miss "The" shot, waiting for the ultra-compact camera. Super Compact Design Cyber-shot U cameras...Sony's Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) AAA Stamina® batteries with Convenient Sliding Lens Cover Lets you want to capture fast moving objects in the supplied USB cable from the camera to the camera...CCD gain is supplied to the PC. ® DSC-U40 Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S 1/2.7" 2.0 Megapixel...