Sony DSC-S40 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

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

12The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.Example: The color of an image affected by light sourcesThe color tones are

13Enjoying the cameraSelecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)The default settings are marked with .* Images are recorded in t

14Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A POWER button (t step 2 in “Read This First”)B Shutter button (t step 5 in

15Enjoying the cameraN AC Adaptor cord coverTo use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied)O Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This First”43512• Do not pin

16Indicators on the screenSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.When shooting still imagesWhen shooting moviesAB+2.0EVC:32:00F3.51251/

17Enjoying the cameraCDEDisplay IndicationImage size (t step 4 in “Read This First”)FINE STD Image quality (30)Recording folder (47)• This does not a

18When playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABCC:32:00101VGA1.3M10112/12+2.0EVF3.5500VOLUMEBACK/NEXT101DPOF00:00:128/8101160VOL.Display In

19Enjoying the cameraDE8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (34)C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (80)00:00:12 Counter (t

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer

20Changing the screen displayEach time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows.• When you set the LCD screen to Of

21Enjoying the cameraNumber of still images and recording time of moviesThe tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time

22When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory)The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Eve

23Enjoying the cameraBattery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewedThe tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorde

24Using the mode switchSet the mode switch to the desired function.:Auto: Auto adjustment modeAllows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automati

25Enjoying the cameraScene SelectionFor details t step 5 in “Read This First”For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a

26Using the menuUsing menu items1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch.Items available vary depending on the mode switch position and the (Came

27Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 26Menu itemsThe menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the availab

28For details on the operation t page 26Shooting menuThe default settings are marked with .Selects a still image shooting mode t page 24, step 5 in

29Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 26• AF stands for Auto Focus.• When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF

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 26Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a

31Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 26Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter butto

32For details on the operation t page 26The maximum number of continuous shots(Units: images)Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (pa

33Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 26Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.• This setting is not maintained when the pow

34For details on the operation t page 26Viewing menuThe default settings are marked with .Selects the folder containing the image you want to play b

35Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 26Protects images against accidental erasure.To protect images in single-image mode1 Display the

36For details on the operation t page 26To cancel the protectionIn single-image modePress z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode

37Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 26ImageRepeat1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button.2 Selec

38For details on the operation t page 26Rotates a still image.1 Display the image to be rotated.2 Press MENU to display the menu.3 Select [ ] (Rotate

39Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 26Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002This section describes an example of dividing a movie

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 265 Press z at the desired cutting point.• When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewin

41Using the Setup screenUsing the Setup screenUsing Setup itemsYou can change the default settings using the Setup screen.1 Turn on the power.2 Press

42For details on the operation t page 41 Camera 11The default settings are marked with .Selects the auto focus operation mode.• When shooting using

43Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 41• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.• The m

44For details on the operation t page 41The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.The AF illumina

45Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 41 Camera 22The default settings are marked with .Enlarges the setting indicator tempora

46For details on the operation t page 41 Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera.The default se

47Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 41 Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camer

48For details on the operation t page 41Changes the folder currently used for recording images.1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press

49Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 41 Setup 11The default settings are marked with .Selects the sound produced when you ope

5Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high

50For details on the operation t page 41 Setup 22The default settings are marked with .Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.Sele

51Using your computerUsing your computerEnjoying your Windows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh comput

52The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended environment for copying imagesOS (pre-installed): Micros

53Using your computerCopying images to your computerThis section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.You can copy images from

541 Insert a “Memory Stick” with recorded images into the camera.• When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary.2 Insert batte

55Using your computerruns a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.* During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate t

565 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next].The “Completing the Scanne

57Using your computer3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste].Th

58x For Windows 2000/Me/XP1 Double-click on the tasktray.2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop].3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click

59Using your computerViewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”)This section describes the process using a Wind

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

60Using the supplied softwareThis section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.The supplied CD-ROM contains two software appli

61Using your computer5 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after th

62Using your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixerVCD2” (supplied).OS (pre-installed): Mac OS

63Using your computerTo disconnect the USB cable/ remove the “Memory Stick”/turn off the cameraDrag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory

64Printing still imagesHow to print still imagesPrinting directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 65)You can print images by connecting the

65Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot usin

661 Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable.2 Turn on your camera and the printer.After th

67Printing still images[Size]Select the size of the printing sheet.[Date]Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.• When

68Printing at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop suppor

69Printing still images1 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

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

70TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.Please understand that you give your consent t

71TroubleshootingThe battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quick

72Your camera cannot record images.• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick” (page 17). If they are full, do one of the follo

73Troubleshooting– [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 31).– (Candle mode) or (Twilight mode) of the Scene mode, or (movi

74Cannot shoot images in succession.• The internal memory or the “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).•

75TroubleshootingYou do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.• Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 52) for Win

76• You may not be able to shoot using a “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick” formatted by your camera (page 47).After

77TroubleshootingThe camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory.• There is a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera. Remo

78Printing is canceled.• You disconnected the USB cable before the (Do not disconnect USB cable) mark disappears.Cannot insert the date or print ima

79TroubleshootingThe lens gets fogged.• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it (page 8

8Viewing menu ... 34 (Folder)- (Protect)DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Re

80Warning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a self-diagnosis display. The last two digi

81TroubleshootingMemory Stick locked• Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 83).No memory space in intern

82Enable printer to connect• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the dev

83OthersOthersOn the “Memory Stick”A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this

84Notes 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

85OthersOn the batteriesBatteries you can use with your cameraR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

86Precautionsx 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 camera body

87OthersSpecificationsCamera[System]Image device 6.85 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD, Primary color filterTotal pixel number of cameraApprox. 4 231 000 pix

88IndexIndexAAC Adaptor...15t step 1 in “Read This First”Accessories suppliedt in “Read This First”AE/AF lock indicatort step

89IndexImageMixer VCD2 ...63Incandescent ...30Index mode ...65Index screent step 6 in “Read

9Enjoying your Windows computer ...51Copying images to your computer...

90Setting the clockt step 2 in “Read This First”Setup... 33, 40, 41Camera 1 ... 42Camera 2 ...

91Trademarks• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “Mag