Sony DSC-S70 User Manual

3-060-522-11(1)Digital Still CameraOperating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refe

10Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-L10 AC power adaptor. STILL mode recording* STILL mode playback** Appro

Getting started11Notes •The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly

12Using the AC power adaptorUsing a car batteryUse Sony DC adaptor/charger.1Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN

Getting started13Setting 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

14To cancel the date and time setting Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.4Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the

Getting started15Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.Notes•Insert the “Mem

16Basic operationsB RecordingRecording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch down to t

BBBB Recording17Notes •Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating. •While the image is being recorded on the “Memory Stick,” do not shake or

18You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 32) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the norm

BBBB Recording19Notes•Zoom does not work while recording moving images.•Digital zoom does not work for moving images.•Digitally zoomed images do not a

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 140°F (60°C), such

20The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you change the fla

BBBB Recording21Recording moving imagesMoving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch down to t

22Playing back still images When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control button.Notes •Y

BBBB Playback23Playing back moving images To pause playback Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the cent

24When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing t

BBBB Playback25Viewing images using a personal computerYou can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. Thi

26Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with applicati

BBBB Playback27For Windows 98 users3Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.4Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to

28“Memory Stick” •“Memory Stick” operations on your camera cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been formatted on your personal computer. •Do n

BBBB Playback29Image file storage destinations and image filesImage files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode.The meani

3The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device purs

30Advanced operationsBefore performing advanced operationsThis section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced oper

Before performing advanced operations31NoteYou cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 45). The “Advanced operations” section of

32How to change the menu settingsSome of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with

Before performing advanced operations33Menu settingsMenu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE selector. The LCD scre

34IMAGE SIZEx2048×15362048 (3:2)1600×12001280×960640×480Selects the image size when recording still images.STILL320 (HQ)320×240x160×112Selects the MPE

Before performing advanced operations35CAMERATOOLItem Setting Description MODE selectorCONVERSIONON Set to “ON” when using the VCL-MHG07 conversion le

36SETUPINDEX*Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 45).DELETEItem Setting Description MODE selectorDEMO xON/STBYOFFDisplayed only wh

Before performing advanced operations373 (RETURN)**Returns to PLAY (single) mode.∗Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode. ∗∗Displayed only in PLAY (INDE

38B Various recordingSetting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.3

BBBB Various recording39Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) E-MAIL mode records a small-size (320×240) image at the same time as a still image.

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

40Recording text documents (TEXT)Text is recorded in black and white GIF format to provide a clearer image.1Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2Select [F

BBBB Various recording41Recording images in macro1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.2Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (auto macro) indicator ap

42Using the PROGRAM AE function1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.2Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Aperture p

BBBB Various recording43Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.2Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu.3

44Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)1Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu.3Sele

BBBB Various playback45B Various playbackPlaying back six images at once (INDEX)1Set the MODE selector to PLAY.2Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen. Six

46Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) 1Set the MODE selector to PLAY.2Display the image to be enlarged. 3Zoom in/out the image wit

BBBB Various playback47Rotating a still image (ROTATE)1Set the MODE selector to PLAY.2Display the image to rotate. 3Select [FILE] and then [ROTATE] fr

48NoteThe [INTERVAL] setting time is approximate, and may vary depending on the played back image size or other factors.Viewing images on a TV screen

BBBB Editing49B EditingPreventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) The - (protect) indicator appears on protected images.1Set the MODE selector to PLAY, t

5Table of contentsIdentifying the parts ...6Preparing the power supply ...8Setting the date and time ...

50Deleting images (DELETE)You cannot delete protected files. 1Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to delete.2Select [DELETE] and the

BBBB Editing51Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)1Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image to resize.2Select [TOOL] and then [R

521Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.2Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [SELECT] from the menu.3Select the image to copy.The

BBBB Editing53Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenien

54Additional informationPrecautionsCleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not sup

Additional information55•Use only the specified charger with the charging function.•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objec

56“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.“MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.Using your

Additional information57TroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not opera

58The picture is too dark.•You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.t Adjust the exposure (page 43).t Adjust the brightness o

Additional information59Nothing appears in the display window or the indicators flash during charging.•The AC power adaptor is disconnected.t Firmly c

6Getting startedIdentifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Display windowB Flash (20) C MODE selector (30) D Shutte

60The LCD screen freezes momentarily.•This is a characteristic of the system and is not a malfunction.Your personal computer does not recognize your c

Additional information61Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following l

62Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of

Additional information63SpecificationsSystem Image device 1/1.8 type color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens f = 7 – 21 mm (34 – 102 mm when converted into a 35 m

64Display window indicators A Macro/focus mode indicatorB Battery remaining indicatorC Recording/EV level indicatorD Image size indicatorE Flash mode/

Additional information65LCD screen indicators A Battery remaining indicatorB PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash mode indicatorC White balance/EV level/sharp

66A Protect indicatorB Print mark indicatorC File nameD Recording mode indicatorE Image size indicatorF Image numberG Number of stored images in “Memo

Additional information67IndexAA/V OUT ...48Adjusting the exposure ..43AE (Auto Exposure) ...16Aperture priority mode ..42Auto p

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Getting started7 A PROGRAM AE button (42)B LCD ON/OFF button C FinderSelf-timer/recording lamp (red)AE lock lamp (green)Strobe charge lamp (orange)D F

8Preparing the power supplyInstalling the battery pack Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). You cannot u

Getting started9Charging the battery packYou cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera before cha