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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-S75/S85 Serial No DSC-S75/S85 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-068-188-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-S75/S85 Serial No DSC-S75/S85 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-068-188-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
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Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S85 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Operation is for the FCC related matters only....Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S75 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this equipment. 2 Never expose the battery pack...
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S85 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Operation is for the FCC related matters only....Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S75 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this equipment. 2 Never expose the battery pack...
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... 53 Recording three images with the exposure shifted (DSC-S85 only) (EXP BRKTG 54 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL 55 Adding audio files to still images (VOICE 56 Recording text documents (TEXT) ..... 57 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF 58 Creating Clip... Motion Files 59 Setting the distance to print (PRINT 76 Dividing a moving image file (DIVIDE 78 Changing the setup settings (SETUP 80 Additional information Precautions 83 On "Memory Sticks 84 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 85 Using your camera...
... 53 Recording three images with the exposure shifted (DSC-S85 only) (EXP BRKTG 54 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL 55 Adding audio files to still images (VOICE 56 Recording text documents (TEXT) ..... 57 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF 58 Creating Clip... Motion Files 59 Setting the distance to print (PRINT 76 Dividing a moving image file (DIVIDE 78 Changing the setup settings (SETUP 80 Additional information Precautions 83 On "Memory Sticks 84 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 85 Using your camera...
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... mode of the SCENE SELECTION function (page 52), the AF illuminator will emit only when the flash mode is set to [ON] in EXP BRKTG (DSC-S85 only) mode. Recording images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is a very bright light. It keeps emitting light until the focus is locked. B Recording...
... mode of the SCENE SELECTION function (page 52), the AF illuminator will emit only when the flash mode is set to [ON] in EXP BRKTG (DSC-S85 only) mode. Recording images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is a very bright light. It keeps emitting light until the focus is locked. B Recording...
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... dial is set to SCN). (IMAGE SIZE) x 2272×1704 Selects the image size when recording still (DSC-S85 only) images. STANDARD Records still images in the fine image quality mode. x 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 x FINE (P. When recording under...
... dial is set to SCN). (IMAGE SIZE) x 2272×1704 Selects the image size when recording still (DSC-S85 only) images. STANDARD Records still images in the fine image quality mode. x 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 x FINE (P. When recording under...
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...than normal. EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF Sets the image special effects (page 63). +2 (SHARPNESS) +1 x 0 -1 -2 Adjusts the sharpness of (DSC-S85 only) each image slightly shifted (page 53). Normal setting. PFX SOLARIZE (P. When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is 0). E-MAIL Records a small-...240 x 160×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images (page 48). 45 EXP BRKTG Records three images with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 58). VOICE Records an audio file (with the exposure value of the image. Makes ...
...than normal. EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF Sets the image special effects (page 63). +2 (SHARPNESS) +1 x 0 -1 -2 Adjusts the sharpness of (DSC-S85 only) each image slightly shifted (page 53). Normal setting. PFX SOLARIZE (P. When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is 0). E-MAIL Records a small-...240 x 160×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images (page 48). 45 EXP BRKTG Records three images with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 58). VOICE Records an audio file (with the exposure value of the image. Makes ...
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...page 75). CANCEL Cancels the slide show interval. Before performing advanced operations 47 PRINT - ROTATE* Rotates the still image (page 69). RESIZE* 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL Changes the recorded image size (page... 74). DIVIDE* OK CANCEL OK CANCEL ∗ Only in single-image mode. Marks the print mark on still images (page 76). ...
...page 75). CANCEL Cancels the slide show interval. Before performing advanced operations 47 PRINT - ROTATE* Rotates the still image (page 69). RESIZE* 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL Changes the recorded image size (page... 74). DIVIDE* OK CANCEL OK CANCEL ∗ Only in single-image mode. Marks the print mark on still images (page 76). ...
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... (80×72) 48 However, the slight amount of three to two to , SCN, S, A, M, or . 2 Press MENU. Still image sizes: DSC-S85 2272×1704, 2272 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 DSC-S75 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 ∗ The image is...
... (80×72) 48 However, the slight amount of three to two to , SCN, S, A, M, or . 2 Press MENU. Still image sizes: DSC-S85 2272×1704, 2272 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 DSC-S75 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 ∗ The image is...
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... on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB or 16 MB)*** Still images: Image size Usage Quality STANDARD FINE 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) Modifying images Approx. 7 (14) Approx. 4 (8) 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 7 (14) Approx. 4 (8) 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) Modifying images Approx. 9 (18) Approx. 5 (10) 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 9 (18...
... on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB or 16 MB)*** Still images: Image size Usage Quality STANDARD FINE 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) Modifying images Approx. 7 (14) Approx. 4 (8) 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 7 (14) Approx. 4 (8) 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) Modifying images Approx. 9 (18) Approx. 5 (10) 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 9 (18...
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..., or . Notes • You can continuously record two images with DSC-S75 and three images with v/V. 4 Record the image. Tips Under normal recording conditions, the camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those for the focus, iris, ...exposure, and white balance, as it shoots. However, you cannot use the flash in this mode, the image is not displayed on shooting conditions. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [BURST3] (DSCS85 only) or [BURST2] (DSCS75 only) with DSC-S85...
..., or . Notes • You can continuously record two images with DSC-S75 and three images with v/V. 4 Record the image. Tips Under normal recording conditions, the camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those for the focus, iris, ...exposure, and white balance, as it shoots. However, you cannot use the flash in this mode, the image is not displayed on shooting conditions. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [BURST3] (DSCS85 only) or [BURST2] (DSCS75 only) with DSC-S85...
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... recording mode Select [NORMAL] with each exposure value shifted. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [BRACKET STEP] with v/V. 7 Record the image. 54 Recording three images with the exposure shifted (DSC-S85 only) (EXP BRKTG) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera continuously records three images with v/V in this mode. • During recording, the image is...
... recording mode Select [NORMAL] with each exposure value shifted. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [BRACKET STEP] with v/V. 7 Record the image. 54 Recording three images with the exposure shifted (DSC-S85 only) (EXP BRKTG) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera continuously records three images with v/V in this mode. • During recording, the image is...
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...a small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of the normal still image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 48).) 1 4 3 2 1 ...with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V in E-MAIL mode Quality Image size STANDARD FINE 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 (14) (7) 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 (14) (7) 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) Approx. 8 Approx. 4 (17) (9) 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) Approx. 8 Approx. 4 (17) (9) 1600×1200 Approx. To return ...
...a small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of the normal still image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 48).) 1 4 3 2 1 ...with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V in E-MAIL mode Quality Image size STANDARD FINE 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 (14) (7) 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 (14) (7) 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) Approx. 8 Approx. 4 (17) (9) 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) Approx. 8 Approx. 4 (17) (9) 1600×1200 Approx. To return ...
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... shutter button for five seconds. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is also recorded at the same time as recording a still image. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [VOICE] with v/V in the parentheses indicate the number... MB or 16 MB)* in VOICE mode** Quality Image size STANDARD FINE 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) Approx. 7 (13) Approx. 3 (7) 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 (13) (7) 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) Approx. 8 (16) Approx. 4 (9) 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) Approx. 8 Approx. 4 (16) (9) 1600×1200 Approx. 13 (...
... shutter button for five seconds. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is also recorded at the same time as recording a still image. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [VOICE] with v/V in the parentheses indicate the number... MB or 16 MB)* in VOICE mode** Quality Image size STANDARD FINE 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) Approx. 7 (13) Approx. 3 (7) 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 (13) (7) 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only) Approx. 8 (16) Approx. 4 (9) 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) Approx. 8 Approx. 4 (16) (9) 1600×1200 Approx. 13 (...
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... in TEXT mode* Image size Number of images 8 MB 16 MB 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) 12-88 23-161 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) 13-97 26-161 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 14-108 only) 28-193 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) 16-108 32-193 1600×1200 24-138 46-241 1280×...
... in TEXT mode* Image size Number of images 8 MB 16 MB 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) 12-88 23-161 2272 (3:2) (DSC-S85 only) 13-97 26-161 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 14-108 only) 28-193 2048 (3:2) (DSC-S75 only) 16-108 32-193 1600×1200 24-138 46-241 1280×...
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... S, A, M or SCN. 2 Press MENU. Images recorded in this mode are recorded in [2272×1704] (DSC-S85) or [2048×1536] (DSC-S75) size other than when [2272 (3:2)] (DSC-S85) or [2048 (3:2)] (DSC-S75) is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in normal recording. • The "Memory Stick" (8... the image size selected by the [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) menu (page 48). The JPEG (compressed) format image is approx. 1. Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. The number of images...
... S, A, M or SCN. 2 Press MENU. Images recorded in this mode are recorded in [2272×1704] (DSC-S85) or [2048×1536] (DSC-S75) size other than when [2272 (3:2)] (DSC-S85) or [2048 (3:2)] (DSC-S75) is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in normal recording. • The "Memory Stick" (8... the image size selected by the [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) menu (page 48). The JPEG (compressed) format image is approx. 1. Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. The number of images...
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To cancel changing the size Select [CANCEL] with v/V, then press z. 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) , 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only), 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is not sufficient, you may not be decreased. • When you ... to an image of 3:2. • When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions are displayed on the LCD screen. 74 Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Mode dial: You can change the image size of the recorded image. 1 3,4 2 1 Set the mode dial to , then display the image of...
To cancel changing the size Select [CANCEL] with v/V, then press z. 2272×1704 (DSC-S85 only) , 2048×1536 (DSC-S75 only), 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is not sufficient, you may not be decreased. • When you ... to an image of 3:2. • When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions are displayed on the LCD screen. 74 Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Mode dial: You can change the image size of the recorded image. 1 3,4 2 1 Set the mode dial to , then display the image of...
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...a "Memory Stick". CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. You can set up the following items with x. The setup screen appears. 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 ...64). BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (DSC-S85 only) x ±0.7EV ±0.3EV Sets the exposure compensation value when recording three images with each time the "Memory Stick" is assigned to the SCN position (page 52). x OFF DIGITAL ZOOM x ON Uses digital zoom (page 22). Resets the ...
...a "Memory Stick". CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. You can set up the following items with x. The setup screen appears. 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 ...64). BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (DSC-S85 only) x ±0.7EV ±0.3EV Sets the exposure compensation value when recording three images with each time the "Memory Stick" is assigned to the SCN position (page 52). x OFF DIGITAL ZOOM x ON Uses digital zoom (page 22). Resets the ...
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... function (page 52) or set the flash to . • The mode dial is set to auto (no indicator) or (page 24). • The camera is dead. t Set the correct date and time (page 15). • The smear phenomenon is dead. Vertical streaks appear when you are recorded incorrectly. The... modes: TWILIGHT or LANDSCAPE. The battery remaining indicator is short. t This is not a malfunction. • You are not set to [BURST3] or [BRKTG] (DSC-S85 only), or [BURST2] (DSCS75 only) in the remaining battery time. Symptom The flash does not work. Cause and/or Solution • The flash is set...
... function (page 52) or set the flash to . • The mode dial is set to auto (no indicator) or (page 24). • The camera is dead. t Set the correct date and time (page 15). • The smear phenomenon is dead. Vertical streaks appear when you are recorded incorrectly. The... modes: TWILIGHT or LANDSCAPE. The battery remaining indicator is short. t This is not a malfunction. • You are not set to [BURST3] or [BRKTG] (DSC-S85 only), or [BURST2] (DSCS75 only) in the remaining battery time. Symptom The flash does not work. Cause and/or Solution • The flash is set...
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Specifications System Image device DSC-S85: 8.98 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD DSC-S75: 8.93 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens f = 7 - 21 mm (9/32 - 27/32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One...
Specifications System Image device DSC-S85: 8.98 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD DSC-S75: 8.93 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens f = 7 - 21 mm (9/32 - 27/32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One...
