Sony DSC-S75 User Manual Page 1

3-068-187-12(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

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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

22The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens portion while it is operating.Minimum focal distance to the subjectW

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 BURST2 mode. The AF illuminator is f

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

3— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced ra

30Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)] (page 47)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 MacOS9.1It is not necessary to install the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive simply by conn

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

4Trial recordingBefore you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.No compens

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

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.)When the mode dial is

46When the mode dial is set to ∗Only in single-image mode.PFX(P. EFFECT)SOLARIZEB&WSEPIANEG.ARTxOFFSets the image special effects (page 61).(SHARP

Before performing advanced operations47Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)1Set the mode dial to , SCN, S, A, M, or .2Press MENU.The menu appears.3Se

48The number of images or the time* that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB)Still images:Moving images:∗The maximum recording time in continuous

BBBB Various recording49B Various recordingRecording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK)Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCNOnce you press AE LOCK, the exposure, now

5IntroductionChecks the image after recording imagesRecording still images: page 19Playing back still images: page 28Deleting images (DELETE): page 67

50Recording with the manual adjustmentsMode dial: S/A/MOnce the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the aperture will be automatically adjusted to the

BBBB Various recording513Select the aperture value with the jog dial, then press the jog dial.4Select the shutter speed value indication with the jog

52To cancel the SCENE SELECTION functionSet the mode dial to , S, A, M, , or .Notes•You can focus only on distant subjects in LANDSCAPE mode. •Set t

BBBB Various recording53Recording 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

54Adding 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 recording55Recording text documents (TEXT)Mode dial: The TEXT mode is suitable for recording a document to emphasize its character by the

56Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCNRecords the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate.

BBBB Various recording576Record the image for the first frame.Before carrying out step 8, the images are temporarily stored in memory. These images ar

58Setting the distance to the subjectMode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus

BBBB Various recording59Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)Mode dial: /S/A/SCN/Adjusts the exposure value which is set in the automatic adjustment.1Set

6Table of contentsIdentifying the parts ...8Preparing the power supply ...10Setting the date and time ...

60Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/Normally, the white balance is automatically adjusted (AUTO). When you record with

BBBB Various recording61Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT)Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/You can digitally process images to obtain special effect.1Set the

62Notes•If you select [DATE] in step 3, the date is imposed onto the image in the order selected with “Setting the date and time” (page 15).•The date

BBBB Various playback63B Various playbackPlaying back three or nine images at once Mode dial: You can display multiple images on the LCD screen at one

64Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)Mode dial: 1Set the mode dial to .2Display the image to be enlarged.3Zoom in/out the image w

BBBB Various playback65Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE)Mode dial: This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presen

66Rotating a still image (ROTATE)Mode dial: You can rotate the image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation.1Set the

BBBB Editing67B EditingDeleting images (DELETE)Mode dial: You can delete unwanted files.1Set the mode dial to .2In single-image mode:Display the imag

68To 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 Editing691Set 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

7Precautions ...79On “Memory Sticks” ... 80About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .. 81Using

70Changing 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 Editing71Copying images (COPY)Mode dial: You can copy images to another “Memory Stick.”1Set the mode dial to , then display the image which you

727When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK” is displayed, eject the “Memory Stick.”“INSERT MEMORY STICK” appears.8Insert another “Memory Stick.” “RECORDING” appears

BBBB Editing73To 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

74Dividing 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 Editing75Step 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 desire

76Changing 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 Editing77 SETUP 2CONVERSION LENSON Set to “ON” when using the VCL-MHG07 conversion lens (not supplied). At this time, the zoom function does not

78Notes 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 information79Additional informationPrecautionsCleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD

8Getting startedIdentifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Shutter button (19) (27) B Self-timer (23) (27)/AF illumi

80•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 information81“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.“MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony

82Using 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 information83TroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not opera

84The 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 information85The 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

86You cannot charge the battery.•The camera is turned on.t Turn the camera off (page 11).The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes.•The battery pack is

Additional information87The image does not appear on the TV screen.•The video output signal setting of your camera is incorrect.tChange the setting (p

88Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 ProfessionalPerform all steps without skipping.1Turn on yo

Additional information89Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following l

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

90EThe battery level is low or zero.Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there is still

Additional information91Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen

92SpecificationsSystem Image device 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 in

Additional information93Display window indicators A AE lock indicatorB Battery remaining indicatorC EV indicator/Focus lock indicatorD “Memory Stick”

94LCD screen indicators A Battery remaining indicatorB Flash mode/red eye reduction/white balance/AF illuminator indicatorC Date/time/conversion lens/

Additional information95A Battery remaining indicatorB White balance indicatorC Conversion lens indicatorD Picture effect indicatorE AE lock indicator

96A Protect/print mark indicatorB Zoom scaling indicatorC File nameD Recording mode indicatorE Image size indicatorF Image numberG Number of stored im

Additional information97IndexAAdjusting the exposure ...59AE (Auto Exposure) ... 20AE lock...49Aperture priority mode ...