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3-068-188-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. DSC-S75/S85 Serial No DSC-S75/S85 ©2001 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual 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.
3-068-188-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. DSC-S75/S85 Serial No DSC-S75/S85 ©2001 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual 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.
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...LITHIUM ION BATTERY. You can return your safety and convenience. If you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Reorient... This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If the...the limits sets out on , the user is connected. - Notice for help. If this camera. 3 Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the instructions, may cause harmful...
...LITHIUM ION BATTERY. You can return your safety and convenience. If you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Reorient... This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If the...the limits sets out on , the user is connected. - Notice for help. If this camera. 3 Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the instructions, may cause harmful...
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...data to read the following before using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the movable lens This camera uses a movable lens. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE ...lens to a malfunction of data loss, always copy (back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of your camera are manufactured using the camera. You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that does not conform with ...
...data to read the following before using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the movable lens This camera uses a movable lens. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE ...lens to a malfunction of data loss, always copy (back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of your camera are manufactured using the camera. You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that does not conform with ...
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...): page 71 Captures images with your computer You can record a moving picture (MPEG Movie or Clip Motion) according to your purpose The digital still camera can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your situation Creating Clip Motion Files: page... 59 Adding audio files to your computer using a personal computer: page 31 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 55 Records a moving picture with audio (MPEG MOVIE): page 26 Selects the recording mode from various types ...
...): page 71 Captures images with your computer You can record a moving picture (MPEG Movie or Clip Motion) according to your purpose The digital still camera can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your situation Creating Clip Motion Files: page... 59 Adding audio files to your computer using a personal computer: page 31 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 55 Records a moving picture with audio (MPEG MOVIE): page 26 Selects the recording mode from various types ...
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Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Notes • Zoom does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to [OFF] in the finder. • The AF frame (... LCD screen. 22 Be careful not to touch the lens portion while it starts to function when zoom exceeds 3×. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. Zoom button W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for moving images...
Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Notes • Zoom does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to [OFF] in the finder. • The AF frame (... LCD screen. 22 Be careful not to touch the lens portion while it starts to function when zoom exceeds 3×. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. Zoom button W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for moving images...
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...press B. 4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] with audio are recorded in the direction of the arrow to . 26 CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: TWILIGHT MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF BRACKET STEP: ±0.7EV RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE SELECT... CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: CLIP MOTION DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: TWILIGHT MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF BRACKET STEP: ±0.7EV...
...press B. 4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] with audio are recorded in the direction of the arrow to . 26 CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: TWILIGHT MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF BRACKET STEP: ±0.7EV RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE SELECT... CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: CLIP MOTION DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: TWILIGHT MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF BRACKET STEP: ±0.7EV...
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...in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file - This format limits the number of the following files are as digital data. This camera records still images using the MPEG format for moving images recording and the VOICE mode (page 56). 39 An image file recorded... in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format, the image will not deteriorate even if...
...in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file - This format limits the number of the following files are as digital data. This camera records still images using the MPEG format for moving images recording and the VOICE mode (page 56). 39 An image file recorded... in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format, the image will not deteriorate even if...
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... press MENU so that are frequently used to display/ clear the menu on the LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings. CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: TWILIGHT MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: ON BRACKET STEP: ±0.7EV RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON SELECT 41 Before performing advanced...
... press MENU so that are frequently used to display/ clear the menu on the LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings. CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: TWILIGHT MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: ON BRACKET STEP: ±0.7EV RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON SELECT 41 Before performing advanced...
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Lit steady: white balance has been set . Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN or . 2 Press MENU. SOLARIZE The light contrast is being adjusted (after you press ...white balance mode. Tips The image is monochrome (black and white). Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ You can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making adjustments. To cancel picture effect Select [OFF] with v/V in strange colors, we recommend that you will shoot. 3 Press v. ...
Lit steady: white balance has been set . Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN or . 2 Press MENU. SOLARIZE The light contrast is being adjusted (after you press ...white balance mode. Tips The image is monochrome (black and white). Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ You can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making adjustments. To cancel picture effect Select [OFF] with v/V in strange colors, we recommend that you will shoot. 3 Press v. ...
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... MEMORY STICK" appears. 8 Insert another "Memory Stick" Select [CONTINUE] with your camera. When copying is displayed, eject the "Memory Stick." In triple-image mode Press ...and 8. To cancel copying part-way Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 3 or [EXIT] with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . This mark is copied again. • You cannot copy uncompressed images. •... image in the single-image mode to turn to print with v/V in step 6, then press z. Selecting still images to copy and try again. The menu appears. 4 Select [PRINT] with b/B in single-image mode...
... MEMORY STICK" appears. 8 Insert another "Memory Stick" Select [CONTINUE] with your camera. When copying is displayed, eject the "Memory Stick." In triple-image mode Press ...and 8. To cancel copying part-way Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 3 or [EXIT] with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . This mark is copied again. • You cannot copy uncompressed images. •... image in the single-image mode to turn to print with v/V in step 6, then press z. Selecting still images to copy and try again. The menu appears. 4 Select [PRINT] with b/B in single-image mode...
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...exposure compensation value when recording three images with the control button. The setup screen appears. CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION x TWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that formatting erases all the information recorded on the subject under... dark situations (page 25). x OFF DIGITAL ZOOM x ON Uses digital zoom (page 22). Changing the setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode dial to the SCN position (page 52). Factory ...
...exposure compensation value when recording three images with the control button. The setup screen appears. CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION x TWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that formatting erases all the information recorded on the subject under... dark situations (page 25). x OFF DIGITAL ZOOM x ON Uses digital zoom (page 22). Changing the setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode dial to the SCN position (page 52). Factory ...
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...removable, "Memory Stick" can still use both types of a "Memory Stick" with the POWER switch set to OFF. Because it becomes completely discharged. However, because your camera is not subject to MagicGate...technology. you do not use the camera at all for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges ... off your nearest Sony dealer. If any mechanical shock. • Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack. • Install the battery pack to the camera securely. •...
...removable, "Memory Stick" can still use both types of a "Memory Stick" with the POWER switch set to OFF. Because it becomes completely discharged. However, because your camera is not subject to MagicGate...technology. you do not use the camera at all for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges ... off your nearest Sony dealer. If any mechanical shock. • Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack. • Install the battery pack to the camera securely. •...
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... Power sources You can use your digital still camera. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on a TV, you want to view the playback picture on the design of your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. The color system...
... Power sources You can use your digital still camera. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on a TV, you want to view the playback picture on the design of your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. The color system...
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... correctly (page 10). • Charging is completed. • The camera is turned on a personal computer. t Consult the personal computer or software manufacturer. • The image is disconnected. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • [CONVERSION LENS] in the display window or the...to [ON]. You cannot charge the battery. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes. t Turn the camera off (page 11). • The battery pack is not installed correctly. t Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON] in the menu settings. • The mode dial is set to [OFF]. ...
... correctly (page 10). • Charging is completed. • The camera is turned on a personal computer. t Consult the personal computer or software manufacturer. • The image is disconnected. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • [CONVERSION LENS] in the display window or the...to [ON]. You cannot charge the battery. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes. t Turn the camera off (page 11). • The battery pack is not installed correctly. t Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON] in the menu settings. • The mode dial is set to [OFF]. ...
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... on the bottom, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If this occurs, check the following code chart. C:32:ss Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. • E:ss:ss Contact your camera's hardware or zooming function. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ...
... on the bottom, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If this occurs, check the following code chart. C:32:ss Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. • E:ss:ss Contact your camera's hardware or zooming function. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ...
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...Motion 59 Control button........... 18, 41 Conversion lens 81 COPY 75 D DELETE 71 Digital zoom 22 Display window indicators 98 DPOF 76 E Editing COPY 75 DELETE 71 PROTECT 72 E-MAIL 55 Enlarging a part of the still image 67 F File name 38 FILE NUMBER 80 FLASH LEVEL ........ 24, 45 Focus...45 Shutter speed priority mode 51 Single display 66 SLIDE SHOW 68 Spot light-metering ......... 65 Still images playback 28 recording 19 T TEXT 57 TIFF 39, 58 TV color system 86 U USB 33 Using your camera abroad 86 V Viewing images on a TV screen 70 using a personal computer 31 VOICE 56...
...Motion 59 Control button........... 18, 41 Conversion lens 81 COPY 75 D DELETE 71 Digital zoom 22 Display window indicators 98 DPOF 76 E Editing COPY 75 DELETE 71 PROTECT 72 E-MAIL 55 Enlarging a part of the still image 67 F File name 38 FILE NUMBER 80 FLASH LEVEL ........ 24, 45 Focus...45 Shutter speed priority mode 51 Single display 66 SLIDE SHOW 68 Spot light-metering ......... 65 Still images playback 28 recording 19 T TEXT 57 TIFF 39, 58 TV color system 86 U USB 33 Using your camera abroad 86 V Viewing images on a TV screen 70 using a personal computer 31 VOICE 56...