3-068-188-11(1)Digital Still CameraOperating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refe
10Preparing the power supplyInstalling the battery packYour camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). You cannot u
100A Battery remaining indicatorB White balance indicatorC Conversion lens indicatorD Picture effect indicatorE AE lock indicatorF Recording mode indi
Additional information101A Protect/print mark indicatorB Zoom scaling indicatorC File nameD Recording mode indicatorE Image size indicatorF Image numb
102IndexAAdjusting the exposure ... 61AE (Auto Exposure) ... 20AE lock...50Aperture priority mode ... 51Auto power-off fun
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Getting started11Charging the battery packYou cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera. After c
12NP-FM50 battery packWhen you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short. When using the c
Getting started13Notes •The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly
14Using the AC power adaptorUsing a car batteryUse Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).When using the AC power adaptorBe sure to use it near the wa
Getting started15Setting the date and timeWhen you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears wh
16To cancel the date and time settingSelect [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.NoteIf the rechargeable button batter
Getting started17Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.Notes•Insert the “Mem
18Basic operationsB RecordingBasic operationsHow to use the mode dialThe mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or edi
BBBB Recording19Recording still imagesStill images are recorded in JPEG format. Before recording still images, slide the POWER switch in the direction
2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 60°C (140°F), such
20∗If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may
BBBB Recording21You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD screen and recording using the finder. Turn the finder adjustment dial until th
BBBB Recording23Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as follows:The LCD backlight is turned on.(All the available
24Clear the menu (page 41), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after yo
BBBB Recording25•The flash does not function when recording moving images (excluding Clip Motion) or recording in BURST mode or in EXP BRKTG (DSC-S85
26Recording moving imagesMoving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format (page 39). To record moving images, slide the POWER switch in the direct
BBBB Recording27When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.Clear the menu (page
28B PlaybackPlaying back still images Notes•You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipment. •You can
BBBB Playback29Playing back moving images To pause playback Press the center z on the control button to stop the playback.To advance or rewind the mov
3Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These li
30Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)] (page 48)The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 2 and 3. Press the control but
BBBB Playback31Viewing images using a personal computerYou can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to e-m
32Recommended Windows environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium EditionThe above OS is required
BBBB Playback33Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is included with the ap
34For Macintosh users• When using MacOS9.1/MacOSX (v10.0)It is not necessary to install the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive
BBBB Playback35When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or other moving image playback applications must be in
36Follow the procedure 1 – 4 on page 35.“Memory Stick” •Operation is not guaranteed if you are using a “Memory Stick” that was formatted with a person
BBBB Playback37For Windows Me and Windows 2000 usersThe following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal compu
38Image file storage destinations and image filesImage files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode.The meanings of the fi
BBBB Playback39The numerical portions of the following files are the same.– A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding imag
4 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS
40Advanced operationsBefore performing advanced operationsThis section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced oper
Before performing advanced operations41How to use the control button When the menu or setup screen is displayed, the control button is used to select
42How to use the jog dialThe functions which are used frequently in recording are set up using the jog dial and the following direct buttons. The jog
Before performing advanced operations43When the mode dial is set to , you can easily view the next/previous image by turning the jog dial.2Turn the jo
44Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the momen
Before performing advanced operations45When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to MPEG MOVIE in the setup settings.)MODE(REC MODE)TIFF Rec
46When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the setup settings.)PFX(P. EFFECT)SOLARIZEB&WSEPIANEG.ARTxOFFSets the imag
Before performing advanced operations47When the mode dial is set to ∗Only in single-image mode.Item Setting DescriptionDELETE OK Deletes the displayed
48Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)1Set the mode dial to , SCN, S, A, M, or .2Press MENU.The menu appears.3Select the desired image size from [ ]
Before performing advanced operations49The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB or 16 MB)***Still images:Movi
5When the camera is used for long periodsNote that the camera body may become hot.NoticeIf static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer
50B Various recordingRecording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK)Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCNOnce you press AE LOCK, the exposure, now captured, is fixed. Fo
BBBB Various recording51Recording with the manual adjustmentsMode dial: S/A/MOnce the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the aperture will be automat
522Select the aperture value indication with the jog dial, then press the jog dial.3Select the aperture value with the jog dial, then press the jog di
BBBB Various recording53To cancel the SCENE SELECTION functionSet the mode dial to , S, A, M, , or .Notes•You can focus only on distant subjects in
54Recording three images with the exposure shifted (DSC-S85 only) (EXP BRKTG)Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCNThe camera continuously records three images with e
BBBB Various recording55Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL)Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCNIn the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which is suitable for e
56Adding audio files to still images (VOICE)Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCNIn the VOICE mode, the audio is also recorded at the same time as recording a still
BBBB Various recording57Recording text documents (TEXT)Mode dial: The TEXT mode is suitable for recording a document to emphasize its character by the
58Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCNRecords the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate.
BBBB Various recording59Creating Clip Motion FilesMode dial: Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. The imag
6IntroductionChecks the image after recording imagesRecording still images: page 19Playing back still images: page 28Deleting images (DELETE): page 71
60The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB or 16 MB)**The numbers in the parentheses indicate the number of imag
BBBB Various recording61Recording images in macroMode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/The macro recording is used when zooming up a little subject, such as flowers,
62TipsNormally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that
BBBB Various recording63To shoot in one-push white balance mode1Select [ONE PUSH]. The indicator appears.2Shoot a white object such as paper full un
64Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN1Set the mode dial to SET UP.The setup screen appears.2Select [ ] (C
BBBB Various recording65Using the spot light-metering functionMode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/Use this function when there is backlight or when there is strong
66B Various playbackPlaying back three or nine images at once Mode dial: You can display multiple images on the LCD screen at one time using the zoom
BBBB Various playback67TipsWhen the triple-image screen is displayed, pressing MENU opens the menu including [PRINT], [PROTECT], and [DELETE]. For det
68Notes •You cannot zoom moving images.•You can zoom images recorded in TEXT mode, but cannot trim them.•Zoom scaling is up to 5× regardless of the or
BBBB Various playback69To stop the SLIDE SHOW playbackPress z, select [EXIT] with B, then press z.To skip to the next/previous image during the SLIDE
7Table of contentsIdentifying the parts ... 8Preparing the power supply ... 10Setting the date and time ...
70Viewing images on a TV screenMode dial: Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV.1Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT j
BBBB Editing71B EditingDeleting images (DELETE)Mode dial: You can delete unwanted files.1Set the mode dial to .2In single-image mode:Display the imag
72To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z.NoteIf there are files on the “Memory Stick” with n
BBBB Editing731Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W button.2Press MENU.The menu appears.3Select [PROTECT] with b/B, t
74Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)Mode dial: You can change the image size of the recorded image.1Set the mode dial to , then display
BBBB Editing75Copying images (COPY)Mode dial: You can copy images to another “Memory Stick.”1Set the mode dial to , then display the image which you
767When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK” is displayed, eject the “Memory Stick.”“INSERT MEMORY STICK” appears.8Insert another “Memory Stick.” “RECORDING” appears
BBBB Editing77To unmark the print markPress z again in step 4. mark disappears.1Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W
78Dividing a moving image file (DIVIDE)Mode dial: You can divide moving images recorded in MPEG MOVIE mode. This is convenient when there is not enoug
BBBB Editing79Step 1: Divide the unwanted scene A.Step 2: Divide the unwanted scene B.Step 3: Delete the unwanted scenes A and B.Step 4: Only the desi
8Getting startedIdentifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Shutter button (19, 27) B Self-timer (23, 27)/AF illumina
80Changing the setup settings (SETUP)Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. You can set up the following items with the control button
BBBB Editing81 SETUP 2CONVERSION LENSON Sets to “ON” when using the VCL-MHG07 conversion lens (not supplied). At this time, the zoom function does not
82Notes on [DATE/TIME]•The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback.•The date and time are not supe
Additional information83Additional informationPrecautionsCleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD
84•Use only the specified charger with the charging function.•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contac
Additional information85“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.“MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony
86Using your camera abroadPower sourcesYou can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/6
Additional information87TroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not opera
88The picture is out of focus. •Your camera is not in macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that is within 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the len
Additional information89The flash does not work. •The flash is set to .tSet the flash to auto (no indicator) or (page 24).•The camera is in one of
Getting started9 A Finder adjustment dial (21)B FinderSelf-timer/recording lamp (red)AE/AF lock lamp (green) Flash charge lamp (orange) (24)C Control
90Nothing appears in the display window or the indicators flash during charging.•The AC power adaptor is disconnected.tFirmly connect the power cord t
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92Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. •The battery level is low. tUse the AC power adaptor (page 14).•The camera is turned off.tTur
Additional information93Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 ProfessionalPerform all steps withou
94Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list.Message MeaningNO
Additional information95EThe battery level is low or zero.Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even
96Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of
Additional information97SpecificationsSystem 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
98Display window indicators A AE lock indicatorB Battery remaining indicatorC EV indicator/Focus lock indicatorD “Memory Stick” markE Remaining number
Additional information99LCD screen indicators A Battery remaining indicatorB Flash mode/red eye reduction/white balance/AF illuminator indicatorC Date
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