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... Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-U60 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-078-724-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Enjoying movies Deleting images Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this... product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual and the separate sheet "...
... Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-U60 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-078-724-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Enjoying movies Deleting images Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this... product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual and the separate sheet "...
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...a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Please consult with the limits sets out in the U.S.A. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may regulate ... leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Certain countries may influence the picture of the battery used to power this camera. Notice for the customers in the U.S.A. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 3 For the Customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying ...
...a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Please consult with the limits sets out in the U.S.A. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may regulate ... leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Certain countries may influence the picture of the battery used to power this camera. Notice for the customers in the U.S.A. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 3 For the Customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying ...
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... in normal temperature fresh water at once and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Sony cannot be held responsible for if recording or playback is lit. Notes on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by accident. 4 • This...
... in normal temperature fresh water at once and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Sony cannot be held responsible for if recording or playback is lit. Notes on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by accident. 4 • This...
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... trademarks of pictures in insufficient light emission. How to hold the camera When shooting an image with the camera, be careful not to remove it before use the camera near a window or outdoors. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of...
... trademarks of pictures in insufficient light emission. How to hold the camera When shooting an image with the camera, be careful not to remove it before use the camera near a window or outdoors. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of...
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... distance to your computer - For Windows users 49 Installing the USB driver 50 Installing "Image Transfer 51 Installing "ImageMixer 52 Connecting the camera to your computer 53 Copying images using "Image Transfer 54 Changing "Image Transfer" settings...55 Copying images without using "Image Transfer 55... Image file storage destinations and file names 57 Copying images to the subject - Table of contents Before using your camera 4 How to hold the camera 5 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries 10 Charging the batteries 10 Inserting the batteries 12 Using your...
... distance to your computer - For Windows users 49 Installing the USB driver 50 Installing "Image Transfer 51 Installing "ImageMixer 52 Connecting the camera to your computer 53 Copying images using "Image Transfer 54 Changing "Image Transfer" settings...55 Copying images without using "Image Transfer 55... Image file storage destinations and file names 57 Copying images to the subject - Table of contents Before using your camera 4 How to hold the camera 5 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries 10 Charging the batteries 10 Inserting the batteries 12 Using your...
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..., see page 79. • When charging is completed. Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. NH-AAA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied) Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries •...the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from a manufacturer other than Sony. • Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with the correct polarity +/-. • You cannot use any battery ...
..., see page 79. • When charging is completed. Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. NH-AAA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied) Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries •...the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from a manufacturer other than Sony. • Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with the correct polarity +/-. • You cannot use any battery ...
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... battery terminals and the contacts inside the inner cover. poles of the arrow and open the waterproof cover. Skin oil and other dirt on the camera body. • Never open the waterproof cover underwater or in places exposed to water, as this may allow water to enter the inside of the... camera and cause a malfunction. • Immediately after the camera is brought from a warm place to a cold place such as from indoors to outdoors, the difference in the direction of ...
... battery terminals and the contacts inside the inner cover. poles of the arrow and open the waterproof cover. Skin oil and other dirt on the camera body. • Never open the waterproof cover underwater or in places exposed to water, as this may allow water to enter the inside of the... camera and cause a malfunction. • Immediately after the camera is brought from a warm place to a cold place such as from indoors to outdoors, the difference in the direction of ...
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O-ring mating surface O-ring 5 , Inspect the waterproof cover. In this case, water may enter the inside of the camera and cause irreparable damage. • Replace the O-ring with a new one if it becomes scratched or deformed, or after approximately two years of the arrow... by accident. 13 Close the waterproof cover and slide the slide lock lever back into place until the OPEN button clicks. • When using the camera underwater or in . To remove the batteries Perform steps 1 and 2 and remove the batteries. • Be careful not to lock the waterproof cover. Getting ...
O-ring mating surface O-ring 5 , Inspect the waterproof cover. In this case, water may enter the inside of the camera and cause irreparable damage. • Replace the O-ring with a new one if it becomes scratched or deformed, or after approximately two years of the arrow... by accident. 13 Close the waterproof cover and slide the slide lock lever back into place until the OPEN button clicks. • When using the camera underwater or in . To remove the batteries Perform steps 1 and 2 and remove the batteries. • Be careful not to lock the waterproof cover. Getting ...
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...batteries at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) in auto adjustment mode. The flash is low - The battery capacity decreases as you use . The camera has been turned on and off many times - [LCD LIGHT] is set to [ON] Shooting movies3) NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD LIGHT Continuous Battery... that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the approximate battery life and the number of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is being used - Change the batteries for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If the LCD ...
...batteries at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) in auto adjustment mode. The flash is low - The battery capacity decreases as you use . The camera has been turned on and off many times - [LCD LIGHT] is set to [ON] Shooting movies3) NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD LIGHT Continuous Battery... that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the approximate battery life and the number of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is being used - Change the batteries for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If the LCD ...
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...-off . 15 The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is connected to a computer with the USB cable. , Press POWER to turn on your camera in any country or region with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to prevent wearing down the batteries. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if... on the LCD screen (page 16). To turn on the power. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera for the first time, the DATE NOTATION screen appears on /off your camera POWER lamp POWER POWER Auto power-off function If you turn off automatically to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
...-off . 15 The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is connected to a computer with the USB cable. , Press POWER to turn on your camera in any country or region with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to prevent wearing down the batteries. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if... on the LCD screen (page 16). To turn on the power. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera for the first time, the DATE NOTATION screen appears on /off your camera POWER lamp POWER POWER Auto power-off function If you turn off automatically to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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... DATE NOTATION 2003 1 1 12:00:00 AM Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y POWER 1 POWER , Press POWER to turn on the LCD screen. • To change the current settings of the camera, bring up and the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the power. DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D 2003 1 1 12:00 AM EXEC 2 , Select the desired date display format...
... DATE NOTATION 2003 1 1 12:00:00 AM Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y POWER 1 POWER , Press POWER to turn on the LCD screen. • To change the current settings of the camera, bring up and the DATE NOTATION screen appears on the power. DATE&TIME SET Y/M/D 2003 1 1 12:00 AM EXEC 2 , Select the desired date display format...
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... of the arrow and open the waterproof cover. The waterproof cover opens toward you when you may allow water to enter the inside of the camera and the outside air may make it difficult to open the waterproof cover. 18 2 , Slide the inner cover in the direction of the way in... a "Memory Stick" Terminal side Label side 1 , Slide the lock switch and the OPEN button in the direction of the arrow. • For details on the camera body. • Never open the waterproof cover underwater or in places exposed to water, as this may not be able to record or display images...
... of the arrow and open the waterproof cover. The waterproof cover opens toward you when you may allow water to enter the inside of the camera and the outside air may make it difficult to open the waterproof cover. 18 2 , Slide the inner cover in the direction of the way in... a "Memory Stick" Terminal side Label side 1 , Slide the lock switch and the OPEN button in the direction of the arrow. • For details on the camera body. • Never open the waterproof cover underwater or in places exposed to water, as this may not be able to record or display images...
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In this time, as the data may enter the inside of the camera and cause irreparable damage. • Replace the O-ring with a new one if it becomes scratched or deformed, or after approximately two years of the arrow ... to lock it. Close the waterproof cover and slide the slide lock lever back into place until the OPEN button clicks. • When using the camera underwater or in the direction of use even if there are damaged, dirty or have other problems. • Note that image data is closed securely...
In this time, as the data may enter the inside of the camera and cause irreparable damage. • Replace the O-ring with a new one if it becomes scratched or deformed, or after approximately two years of the arrow ... to lock it. Close the waterproof cover and slide the slide lock lever back into place until the OPEN button clicks. • When using the camera underwater or in the direction of use even if there are damaged, dirty or have other problems. • Note that image data is closed securely...
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This means you can choose from the actual image size. • Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of images may differ depending on the LCD screen. 21 Choose an image size appropriate for ... 2.0M 14 29 60 122 245 445 906 1851 VGA 80 161 326 656 1316 2380 4840 9880 • When the images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back, the image size indication may be saved in your image. Image size Examples 2.0M 1632×1224 Printing A5 size images...
This means you can choose from the actual image size. • Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of images may differ depending on the LCD screen. 21 Choose an image size appropriate for ... 2.0M 14 29 60 122 245 445 906 1851 VGA 80 161 326 656 1316 2380 4840 9880 • When the images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back, the image size indication may be saved in your image. Image size Examples 2.0M 1632×1224 Printing A5 size images...
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...function. Do not cover the lens or flash with a hand and position the subject in the "Memory Stick" (page 26). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your hand or other intense light, undesired light (ghosting) may enter the screen. Basic still image shooting - AE/AF lock indicator Flashes ...green 3 t Lights up , the camera is ready for approximately five seconds. • [FOCUS] is set to [AUTO] at the factory. • The exposure is automatically adjusted. • This...
...function. Do not cover the lens or flash with a hand and position the subject in the "Memory Stick" (page 26). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your hand or other intense light, undesired light (ghosting) may enter the screen. Basic still image shooting - AE/AF lock indicator Flashes ...green 3 t Lights up , the camera is ready for approximately five seconds. • [FOCUS] is set to [AUTO] at the factory. • The exposure is automatically adjusted. • This...
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...bring the subject into focus, use [LCD LIGHT] under the following conditions. This is useful for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off . In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. Auto Focus When you try to shoot ...a lustrous finish, such as there is some ambient illumination. • Even if the LCD light setting is complete. When "RECORDING" disappears from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is completed, the LCD light will be recorded...
...bring the subject into focus, use [LCD LIGHT] under the following conditions. This is useful for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off . In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. Auto Focus When you try to shoot ...a lustrous finish, such as there is some ambient illumination. • Even if the LCD light setting is complete. When "RECORDING" disappears from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is completed, the LCD light will be recorded...
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No indicator (Auto): Based on the LCD screen. • When placing the camera in front of the surrounding brightness. (No flash): The flash does not strobe. 25 The...button fully down. When 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 be correctly set to turn off the power. • If you press... reduction operates 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.
No indicator (Auto): Based on the LCD screen. • When placing the camera in front of the surrounding brightness. (No flash): The flash does not strobe. 25 The...button fully down. When 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 be correctly set to turn off the power. • If you press... reduction operates 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.
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Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is selected as the recording folder. Also, you look at ...
Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is selected as the recording folder. Also, you look at ...
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.... • Once you create a new folder, you press MENU, the menu disappears and the created folder is created or selected. Select [CREATE FOLDER] with the camera. • Images are recorded in step 3. 27
.... • Once you create a new folder, you press MENU, the menu disappears and the created folder is created or selected. Select [CREATE FOLDER] with the camera. • Images are recorded in step 3. 27
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... 2 , Select [ ] with the control button V, then press EXEC. The CHANGE REC. The menu appears on the LCD screen. • You can also carry out this camera. 28 Selecting the recording folder MENU RETURN SIZE•BURST 2.0M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF 1 , Set the mode switch to , then press MENU...
... 2 , Select [ ] with the control button V, then press EXEC. The CHANGE REC. The menu appears on the LCD screen. • You can also carry out this camera. 28 Selecting the recording folder MENU RETURN SIZE•BURST 2.0M FOCUS AUTO SELFTIMER OFF P.EFFECT OFF 1 , Set the mode switch to , then press MENU...