Sony DSC-U20 User Manual

3-078-812-13(1)Digital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refer

10Identifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button (27)B POWER button (19)C POWER lamp (19)D Lens cover (1

100When shooting moviesA Recording mode indicator (49)B Battery remaining indicator (15)C Picture effect indicator (41)D Focus preset indicator (37)E

101Additional informationWhen playing back still imagesA Image size indicator (23, 39)B Print (DPOF) mark indicator (47)C File name (77)D Image number

102IndexAAccess lamp ...23AE/AF lock ...

103FFilefile names ... 77image file storage destinations ...

104PPicture effect ...41POWER ...

105VViewing movies on the LCD screen ... 51Viewing the images on your computer ... 78W

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11A LCD screenB Flash charge lamp (orange) (33)C MENU buttonD Control buttonMenu on: v/VMenu off: /SCENE (32, 36)E EXEC buttonF Hook for neck strapG

12Getting startedPreparing batteriesUse the following batteries in this camera.Acceptable batteriesSize AAA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (2)– NH-AAA

13Getting started, Connect the charger to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (mains lead).The CHARGE lamp lights up when charging begins

14Precautions to be observed when charging the batteries• Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the charger

15Getting startedBattery remaining indicator (when using Nickel Metal Hydride batteries)As the battery power decreases with use, the battery remaining

16, Insert the batteries.Match the +/– poles of the batteries to the +/– marks inside the battery case.• From time to time, use a dry cloth to wipe an

17Getting startedBattery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewedThe tables show the approximate battery life and the number of images th

18Shooting movies*4)*4)The maximum shooting time is 15 seconds• The remaining indicator will decrease in the following situations:– The surrounding te

19Getting startedTurning on/off your camera, Slide the lens cover in the direction of the arrow or press the POWER button.When you open the lens cover

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. WARNINGFor the Customers in the U.S.A.This symbol is intended to alert

20Setting the date and time, Slide the lens cover in the direction of the arrow or press the POWER button to turn on the power.The POWER lamp (green)

21Getting started, Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.The item to be set is indicated with v/V. After entering the

22Shooting still imagesInserting and removing a “Memory Stick”, Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1

23Shooting still images, Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.To remove a “Memory Stick”Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then push the “Memory

24, Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.Select [SIZE·BURST] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC., Select the desire

25Shooting still imagesImage sizeYou can choose the image size (number of pixels) according to the kind of images you want to shoot. Larger image size

26Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode), Set the mode switch to STILL, and slide the lens cover to turn on the power.• Still images

27Shooting still images, Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicat

28Auto FocusWhen you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly.The Auto Focus function

29Shooting still imagesLCD screen display during shootingYou can use [DISPLAY] under [ ] with MENU and v/V on the control button to turn the display o

3If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for t

30, Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.Select [SELFTIMER] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC., Select [ON] with v

31Shooting still images, Center the subject in the LCD screen, and press and hold the shutter button halfway down., Press the shutter button fully dow

32Selecting a flash mode, Set the mode switch to STILL, and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode.Each time you press v

33Shooting still images• You cannot use the flash in the Burst mode.• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears

34Shooting according to scene conditions – Scene SelectionWhen shooting portraits, shooting night scenes or shooting landscapes, use the modes listed

35Shooting still images Illumination snap modeThe illumination snap mode lets you capture beautiful images of both subjects and night scene background

36, Set the mode switch to STILL, and press V (SCENE) on the control button repeatedly to select a desired mode.Each time you press V (SCENE), the ind

37Shooting still imagesSetting the distance to the subject – Focus presetWhen shooting an image using a preset distance to the subject, or when shooti

38, Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.Select [FOCUS] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC., Select the desired foc

39Shooting still imagesShooting five images continuously – Burst, Set the mode switch to STILL, and press MENU.The menu appears on the LCD screen.• Yo

4 CAUTIONTO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equi

40, Select [BURST] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.Press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen., Press the shutter butt

41Shooting still imagesAdding special effects – Picture EffectYou can digitally process images to obtain special effects., Set the mode switch to STIL

42, Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.Select [P.EFFECT] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC., Select the desired

43Viewing still imagesViewing still imagesViewing still images on the LCD screenYou can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LC

44Viewing single images, Set the mode switch to PLAY, and press the POWER button to turn on the power.The last image you shot appears on the LCD scree

45Viewing still imagesViewing an index screen (four-image), Set the mode switch to PLAY, and press MENU.The menu appears on the LCD screen., Select [

46, Select [INDEX] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.The display switches to the Index (four-image) screen.To display the next (previous

47Viewing still imagesChoosing images to print – Print (DPOF) markYou can mark a print (DPOF) mark on still images shot with your camera. This functio

48, Press MENU, and select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.Select [DPOF] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.To mark t

49Enjoying moviesShooting movies, Set the mode switch to MOVIE, and open the lens cover to turn on the power.• Movies are recorded in MPEG format.• So

5This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters.The

50, To stop recording, press the shutter button fully again.Indicators during shootingIndicators on the LCD screen are not recorded. You can use [DISP

51Enjoying moviesShooting timeThe shooting time is different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick.” Refer to the following chart when you c

52, Select the desired movies with v/V on the control button.v : To display the preceding imageV : To display the next image, Press EXEC.The movie is

53Deleting imagesDeleting images, Set the mode switch to PLAY, and press the POWER button to turn on the power.Press v/V on the control button to sele

54, Select [DELETE] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC.The image has not yet been deleted at this point.To delete all the imagesSelect [D

55Deleting imagesFormatting a “Memory Stick”, Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera.Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick” cove

56, Select [ ] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. Select [FORMAT] with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC. , Select [OK] with v/

57Copying imagesCopying images to your computerFollow the steps below to copy the images you have shot to your computer.Steps required by your OS (Ope

58Recommended Macintosh environmentOS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)The above OS must be installed at the factory. For t

59Copying images1 Installing the USB driver and application Contents of the CD-ROMx USB driverThis driver is needed in order to connect the camera to

6Before using your cameraTrial recordingBefore you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is work

60• This section describes how to establish a USB connection using Windows Me as an example. The required operations may differ depending on your OS.•

61Copying images, Click [Next]. When the “Information” screen appears, click [Next].The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is compl

62, Click [Image Transfer] on the title screen.Select the desired language, then click [OK].The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard” screen appears.T

63Copying images, Click [Next]., Select the folder to be installed, then click [Next].Select the program folder, then click [Next].7Click here8Click h

64, Confirm if the checkbox is checked on the “Image Transfer Settings” screen, then click [Next].“Image Transfer” installation starts.When the instal

65Copying images, Click [PIXELA ImageMixer] on the title screen.The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.• You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for So

66, Follow instructions on each succeeding screen.When installation is complete, the “Read Me” text appears. Read the text, then close the window by c

67Copying images, Click [Install] at the “DirectX(R) Setup” screen. When the “DirectX Setup” screen appears, click [OK].DirectX installation starts. W

682 Preparing your camera , Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. • For further details on the “Memory Stick”, s

69Copying images3 Connecting your camera to your computer , Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to your camera. • Operations are n

7The pictures used in this manualThe photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot usi

70“USB MODE: NORMAL ” appears on the LCD screen. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used pr

71Copying images4 Copying images If “Launch Image Transfer automatically” (page 64) is checked during “Image Transfer” installation, “Image Transfer”

72Copying images without using “Image Transfer”If you do not set to launch “Image Transfer” automatically, you can copy images as following procedure.

73Copying imagesWhen a removable disk icon is not shown1 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties].The “System Properties” screen appears.• W

744 Copying images Copying images using “Image Transfer”a Connect the camera and your computer with a USB cable (page 69).When the USB connection is m

75Copying imagesCopying images using the Windows XP OS AutoPlay Wizarda Connect the camera and your computer with a USB cable (page 69).b Click [Copy

76Changing “Image Transfer” settingsYou can change “Image Transfer” settings. Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on the task tray, select [Open Set

77Copying imagesImage file storage destinations and image file namesImage files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick”

785 Viewing the images on your computer , Double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed.• This section d

79Copying imagesFor Macintosh usersFollow the steps below, according to your OS.1 Installing the USB driver and “ImageMixer”1 Installing the USB drive

8Table of contentsBefore using your camera ...6How to hold the camera ...

804 Copying images1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop.The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your camera appear.2 Double-c

81TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.1 First check the items on the

82Shooting imagesThe battery life is short.• You are shooting/viewing images in an extremely cold location.• The batteries are not charged enough.• Th

83TroubleshootingYour camera cannot record images.• No “Memory Stick” is inserted. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient.• The write-pr

84Viewing imagesDeleting imagesSymptom Cause SolutionYour camera cannot play back images. • The mode switch is not set to PLAY.• Your camera may not p

85TroubleshootingComputers Symptom Cause SolutionYou do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible.— p Check “Recommended computer environment

86“Memory Stick”You cannot turn on the camera during USB connection.• The camera and your computer are connected through a hub.p Connect the camera di

87TroubleshootingOtherYou have formatted a “Memory Stick” by mistake.• All the images on the “Memory Stick” are deleted by formatting and cannot be re

88Warnings and messagesThe following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/Corrective ActionNO MEMORY STICK• Insert a “Memory Stick” (pag

89TroubleshootingSelf-diagnosis display – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appearsYour camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function di

9Troubleshooting... 81Warnings and messages... 88Self-di

90Menu itemsMenu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate a

91Additional informationWhen the mode switch is set to PLAY (when [ ] is selected) * The following menus are available no matter what position the mod

92When [ ] is selectedWhen [ ] is selectedItem Setting DescriptionCLOCK SETDATE NOTATIONDATE&TIME SET– Set the date notation (page 20).x[Y/M/D] /

93Additional informationPrecautionsOn cleaningCleaning the LCD screenWipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerp

94On moisture condensationIf the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense in

95Additional informationOn “Memory Stick”“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds

96• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in the case supplied with it. • Do not touch the connector of a “Memory Stick” with your hand o

97Additional informationBattery life• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as tim

98ConnectorUSB jack mini-BLCD screenLCD panel used2.5 cm (1.0 type) TFT driveTotal number of dots64 460 (293×220) dotsPower, generalUsed batteriesAAA

99Additional informationLCD screen displaysWhen shooting still imagesA AE/AF indicator (27)B Battery remaining indicator (15)C Flash mode indicator (3