Sony DSC-S90 User Manual

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10Enjoying the cameraBasic techniques for better imagesWhen you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Aut

100RREC Mode...35Red Eye Reduction...47Resize ...41Rewind/Fast forwardt step 6 in

101Trademarks• and Cyber-shot Station are trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory

11Enjoying the cameraYou can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera

12Adjusting the ISO sensitivityISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films)

13Enjoying the cameraA digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becom

14Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)The default settings are marked with .* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect

15Enjoying the cameraIdentifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Shutter button (t step 5 in “Read This First”)B Mode di

16A AE/AF lock lamp/self-timer lamp (green) (t step 5 in “Read This First”)B Flash charge lamp/Record lamp (orange) (t step 5 in “Read This First”)C

17Enjoying the cameraIndicators on the screenSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.When shooting still imagesWhen shooting moviesAB+2.

18CDEDisplay IndicationImage size (t step 4 in “Read This First”)FINE STD Image quality (34)Recording folder (51)• This does not appear when using th

19Enjoying the cameraWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABCC:32:00101VGA1.3M10112/12+2.0EVF3.5500VOLUMEBACK/NEXTDisplay Indication

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIESNickel Metal Hydride batteries ar

20DE8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (38)C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (88)00:00:12 Counter (t step 6 in “Read Th

21Enjoying the cameraChanging the screen displayEach time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows.• When you set t

22Number of still images and recording time of moviesThe tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can

23Enjoying the cameraWhen you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory)The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is

24Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewedThe tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the ba

25Enjoying the cameraWhen shooting movies*1Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80*2Supplied with DSC-S60*3Supplied with DSC-ST80• Shooting movies continuously

26Using the mode dialSet the mode dial to the desired function.Still image shooting modesControl buttonMode dial: Shooting moviest step 5 in “Read Th

27Enjoying the cameraScene SelectionFor details t step 5 in “Read This First”For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a

28• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”.• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommende

29Using the menuUsing the menu1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial.Items available vary depending on the mode dial position.2 Press MENU to displ

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 limi

30For details on the operation t page 29Menu itemsMenu for viewing (page 38)Mode dial position: P M SceneMenu for shooting (page 31) (EV) — — —9 (Foc

31For details on the operation t page 29Using the menuShooting menuThe default settings are marked with .Manually adjusts the exposure.Toward – Towa

32For details on the operation t page 29You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode

33Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 29z If the subject is out of focusWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the

34For details on the operation t page 29Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a

35Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 29Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter butto

36For details on the operation t page 29The maximum number of continuous shots(Units: images)Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (pa

37Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 29Adjusts the saturation of the image.Adjusts the contrast of the image.Adjusts the sharpness of

38For details on the operation t page 29Viewing menuThe default settings are marked with .Selects the folder containing the image you want to play b

39Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 29Protects images against accidental erasure.To protect images in single-image mode1 Display the

4Notes on using your cameraTypes of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. The

40For details on the operation t page 29To cancel the protectionIn single-image modePress z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode

41Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 29ImageRepeat1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button.2 Selec

42For details on the operation t page 29Rotates a still image.1 Display the image to be rotated.2 Press MENU to display the menu.3 Select [ ] (Rotate

43Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 29Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002This section describes an example of dividing a movie

44For details on the operation t page 295 Press z at the desired cutting point.• When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewin

45Using the Setup screenUsing the Setup screenUsing Setup itemsYou can change the default settings using the Setup screen.1 Turn on the power.2 Press

46For details on the operation t page 45 Camera 11The default settings are marked with .Selects the auto focus operation mode.• When shooting using

47Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 45• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.• The m

48For details on the operation t page 45The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.The AF illumina

49Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 45 Camera 22The default settings are marked with .Enlarges the setting indicator tempora

5• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or

50For details on the operation t page 45 Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera.The default se

51Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 45 Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camer

52For details on the operation t page 45Changes the folder currently used for recording images.1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press

53Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 45 Setup 11The default settings are marked with .Selects the brightness of the LCD backl

54For details on the operation t page 45 Setup 22The default settings are marked with .Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.Sele

55Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 45Sets the date and time.Clock SetOKSelect [OK] with v on the control button, and press z

56Using your computerEnjoying your W indows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 67).Copy

57Using your computerThe following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended environment for copying imagesOS (pre

58Copying images to your computerThis section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.You can copy images from the camera to your

59Using your computer1 Insert a “Memory Stick” with recorded images into the camera.• When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unneces

6For full use of the digital still cameraPrepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode“Read This First” (separate volume)1 Prepare the battery2

60• For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 61.This section describes an exam

61Using your computer5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next].The “Co

623 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste].The image files are c

63Using your computerx For Windows 2000/Me/XP1 Double-click on the tasktray.2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop].3 Confirm the device on the confirmation w

64Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”)This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an

65Using your computerUsing the supplied softwareThis section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.The supplied CD-ROM contains

665 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation.To s

67Using your computerUsing your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied).OS (pr

68To disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/ remove the “Memory Stick”/turn off the cameraDrag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory

69Printing still imagesPrinting still imagesHow to print still imagesPrinting directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 70)You can print ima

7Table of contentsNotes on using your camera ...4Basic techniques for better images

70Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by conn

71Printing still images• For DSC-ST80, refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.1 Connect the multi connector on your camera and the U

72[Size]Select the size of the printing sheet.[Date]Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.• When you choose [Date], th

73Printing still imagesPrinting at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As lo

741 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in “Read This First”)2 Press MENU to display the menu.3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z.4 Select [Select]

75Connecting your camera to your TVConnecting your camera to your TVViewing images on a TV screenYou can view images on a TV screen by connecting the

76On TV color systemsIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied w

77TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.Please understand that you give

78For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions “Cyber-shot Station”.The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery rema

79TroubleshootingYour camera cannot record images.• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick” (page 18). If they are full, do o

8Viewing menu ... 38 (Folder)- (Protect)DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Re

80The flash does not work.• The flash is set to (No flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”).• You cannot use the flash when:– [Mode] (REC Mode) is s

81TroubleshootingThe eyes of the subject come out red.• Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 47).• Shoot the subject at a dista

82The image does not appear on the screen.• If the cable for multi-use terminal is connected, disconnect it (page 75).Your camera cannot delete an ima

83Troubleshooting• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) from both the computer and the camer

84The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory

85TroubleshootingThe free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Sti

86Printing is canceled.• You disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) before the (Do not dis

87TroubleshootingThe lens gets fogged.• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it (page 9

88Warning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a self-diagnosis display. The last two digi

89TroubleshootingMemory Stick locked• Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 91).No memory space in intern

9Enjoying your Windows computer ...56Copying images to your computer...

90Enable printer to connect• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the dev

91OthersOthersOn the “Memory Stick”A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this

92Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Mem

93OthersOn the battery charger and the batteriesOn the battery charger (supplied with DSC-S90/S80)• Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nick

94Effective use of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries• Batteries are discharged even when they are not used. We recommend you charge the batteries just be

95OthersPrecautionsx Do not leave the camera in the following places• In an extremely hot placeIn places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camer

96SpecificationsCamera[System]Image device 6.85 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD, Primary color filterTotal pixel number of cameraApprox. 4 231 000 pixelsEff

97OthersBC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger (supplied with DSC-S90/S80)Power requirementsAC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 WOutput voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 m

98IndexIndexAA/V cable...75Accessories suppliedt in “Read This First”AE/AF indicatort step 5 in “Read This First”AF Illumin

99IndexFormat........50, 51HHistogram .......21, 31Holding the camerat step 5 in “Read This First”IIdentifying pa