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Setting the date and time
When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera.
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera.
1
Set the mode dial to
, S, A, M, SCN,
, or
.
2
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of
the arrow to turn on the power.
the arrow to turn on the power.
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights
up.
The CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD
screen.
To change the date and time, set the mode dial to
SET UP (page 81) and perform the procedure from
step
up.
The CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD
screen.
To change the date and time, set the mode dial to
SET UP (page 81) and perform the procedure from
step
3.
3
Select the desired date display format with
v
/
V
on the control button, then press the
center
z
.
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]
(month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
(month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
Control button
Select the item with
vVbB, then set with
the center
vVbB, then set with
the center
z.
2001
/
:
/ 1
1
12
00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
2001
/
:
/ 1
1
12
00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
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To cancel the date and time setting
Select [CANCEL] with
v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
Note
If the rechargeable button battery is ever fully discharged (page 84), the CLOCK SET screen will
appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time, by starting from step
appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time, by starting from step
3 above.
4
Select the year, month, day, hour or minute
item you want to set with
item you want to set with
b
/
B
on the control
button.
The item to be set is indicated with
v/V.
5
Set the numeric value with
v
/
V
on the
control button, then press the center
z
to
enter it.
After entering the number,
v/V moves to the next
item.
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step
3, set the time on a
24-hour cycle.
6
Select [OK] with
B
on the control button,
then press the center
z
at the desired
moment to begin clock movement.
The date and time are entered.
2001
/
:
/ 1
1
12
00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
2001
/
:
/ 1
7
12
00
AM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
2001
/
:
/ 4
7
10
30
PM
Y / M / D
D / M / Y
OK
CANCEL
M / D / Y
CLOCK SET
OK
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Inserting the “Memory Stick”
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Notes
•
Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY
STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
•
Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.
•
You cannot record or edit images on a “Memory Stick” if the erasure prevention switch is set to
the LOCK position.
the LOCK position.
The position and shape of the erasure prevention switch may differ depending on the types of
“Memory Stick” used.
“Memory Stick” used.
1
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2
Insert the “Memory Stick.”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the
B mark facing toward the battery
compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
3
Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Removing the “Memory Stick”
Access lamp
Erasure
prevention
switch
prevention
switch
Connector
Label space
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Basic operations
B Recording
Basic operations
How to use the mode dial
The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or
editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.
editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.
How to use the control button
When the menu is not displayed, the control button is used to perform the following
operations.
operations.
:
To record still images, VOICE mode audio data
:
To play back or edit images
:
To record moving images or Clip Motion images
SET UP: To set the setup items (The SET UP position
changes the settings of infrequently-used
items.)
items.)
SCN:
To record in the SCENE SELECTION mode (Set in
advance the SCENE SELECTION in SET UP
screen)
advance the SCENE SELECTION in SET UP
screen)
M:
To record with the shutter speed and aperture set
manually
manually
A:
To record in the aperture priority mode
S:
To record in the shutter speed priority mode
(
v): Recording with flash
(
V): Recording with self-timer
7 (b): Checking the last recorded image
(
B): Recording close subjects
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Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
Before recording still images, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”
Before recording still images, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”
1
Set the mode dial to
, S, A, M or SCN.
2
Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. While the AE/AF lock
indicator
indicator
z
is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and
focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic
adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator
adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator
z
stops flashing, then lights up and the
camera is ready for recording.*
If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.
If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.
POWER switch
AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes
t lights up
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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 be extremely close. Release the shutter
button, then focus again.
focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter
button, then focus again.
Auto power-off function
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording or
playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To
use the camera again, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on
the camera again. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is
operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off also will not operate when playing
back moving images or playing back a SLIDE SHOW (page 68), or when a
connector is plugged into the USB jack, the DC IN jack or the A/V OUT jack.
playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To
use the camera again, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on
the camera again. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is
operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off also will not operate when playing
back moving images or playing back a SLIDE SHOW (page 68), or when a
connector is plugged into the USB jack, the DC IN jack or the A/V OUT jack.
The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”
(8 MB or 16 MB)
(8 MB or 16 MB)
See pages 49 and 55 to 60.
Notes
•
Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating.
•
When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE/AF lock, but this
does not affect the recorded image.
does not affect the recorded image.
•
When you press the shutter button fully down at once in step
2, the camera starts recording
after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while
the
the
flash charge lamp (page 21) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is charging the
flash.)
3
Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds.
“RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the
next image.
“RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the
next image.
RECORDING
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You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD screen and recording using
the finder. Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the
finder, then record the image.
the finder. Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the
finder, then record the image.
Indicators in the finder
You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen
(page 41) and pressing
(page 41) and pressing
b (7) on the control button.
To return to the normal recording mode: press lightly on the shutter button or
press
press
b (7) again.
To delete the image: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [DELETE] with
B on the control
button, then press the center
z. 3. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then
press the center
z.
Recording images with the finder
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)
Finder adjustment dial
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF
Recording lamp (red)
AE/AF lock lamp (green)
Flash charge lamp (orange)
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The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens
portion while it is operating.
portion while it is operating.
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or more
T side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 61.
T side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 61.
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3
×
.
Using digital zoom
•
The maximum zoom magnification is 6
×
.
•
Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 80).
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 80).
Notes
•
Zoom does not work for moving images.
•
Use the LCD screen when using the digital zoom function. Digitally zoomed images do not
appear in the finder.
appear in the finder.
•
The AF frame (page 99) does not appear on the LCD screen.
Using the zoom feature
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
Zoom button
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away)
farther away)
T
W
The T side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.
digital zooming zone.
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Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as
follows:
follows:
The LCD backlight is turned on.
(All the available indicators are turned on.)
(All the available indicators are turned on.)
r
The LCD backlight is turned on.
(Warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial
are turned on.)
(Warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial
are turned on.)
r
The LCD backlight is turned off.
See page 99 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
Notes
•
Because of the difference of the portion of the finder and the lens, use the LCD screen when
you record a subject closer than 1 m (3 1/4 feet).
you record a subject closer than 1 m (3 1/4 feet).
•
You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] or [CONVERSION LENS] are set to [ON]
in the SET UP settings.
in the SET UP settings.
•
You cannot turn off the LCD backlight in SET UP and when displaying the menu.
•
You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced
operations.
operations.
•
The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button.
you press the shutter button.
The indicators on the LCD screen
Using the self-timer
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF
Control button
Shutter button
Self-timer lamp
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Clear the menu (page 41), then press the control button
V ( ). The (self-timer)
indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter
button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after
you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer
recording, press the control button
button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after
you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer
recording, press the control button
V ( ) again.
The factory setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically
strobes when the surroundings is dark. To change the flash mode, clear the menu
(page 41), then press the control button
strobes when the surroundings is dark. To change the flash mode, clear the menu
(page 41), then press the control button
v (
) repeatedly so that the flash mode
indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Each time you press the control button
v ( ), the indicator changes as follows.
(No indicator)
t t
t (No indicator)
Forced flash:
The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.
No flash:
The flash does not strobe.
You can change the brightness of the flash with [ ±] (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu
settings (page 45).
settings (page 45).
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon
Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the setup settings, the flash strobes before
recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (page 80). When [ON] is selected,
recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (page 80). When [ON] is selected,
appears on the LCD screen.
Notes
•
When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using
the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches). When it is not set to
[AUTO], the flash may be ineffective even if the flash level is changed.
the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches). When it is not set to
[AUTO], the flash may be ineffective even if the flash level is changed.
•
Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash or cause the lens
shadow to appear.
shadow to appear.
•
You cannot use an external flash (not supplied) and the built-in flash at the same time.
•
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the
distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
•
Red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you set the shutter to a slow speed in the
shutter speed priority mode.
shutter speed priority mode.
•
The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
•
While charging the flash, the
flash charge lamp flashes. After the charging is complete, the
lamp goes out.
Recording images with the flash
Control button
v
(
)
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•
The flash does not function when recording moving images (excluding Clip Motion) or
recording in BURST mode or in EXP BRKTG (DSC-S85 only) mode.
recording in BURST mode or in EXP BRKTG (DSC-S85 only) mode.
The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easily under dark conditions. Set
[AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 80) to [ON] in the setup settings,
[AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 80) to [ON] in the setup settings,
appears on the
LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is pressed
halfway. It keeps emitting light until the focus is locked.
halfway. It keeps emitting light until the focus is locked.
Notes
•
If AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast,
focus will not be achieved. (Approximate 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches)
distance is recommended.)
focus will not be achieved. (Approximate 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches)
distance is recommended.)
•
In TWILIGHT mode of the SCENE SELECTION function (page 52), the AF illuminator will
emit only when the flash mode is set to
emit only when the flash mode is set to
(Forced flash).
•
The AF illuminator will not emit when the LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE SELECTION
function (page 52) is selected or [CONVERSION LENS] (page 81) is set to [ON] in the setup
settings.
function (page 52) is selected or [CONVERSION LENS] (page 81) is set to [ON] in the setup
settings.
•
Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator light reaches to the subject even if its light is
slightly out of the middle position of the subject.
slightly out of the middle position of the subject.
•
The AF illuminator does not operate when adjusting focus manually.
•
The AF illuminator is a very bright light. Although it is safe to use, avoid shining it directly into
someone’s eyes at a close distance.
someone’s eyes at a close distance.
Recording images with the AF illuminator
AF illuminator
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Recording moving images
Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format (page 39).
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to
turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to
turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”
1
Set the mode dial to SET UP.
2
Select [
] (CAMERA) with
v
/
V
on the
control button, then press
B
.
3
Select [MOVING IMAGE] with
v
/
V
on the
control button, then press
B
.
4
Select [MPEG MOVIE] with
v
/
V
on the
control button, then press the center
z
.
5
Select the mode dial to
.
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF
POWER switch
CAMERA
SCENE SELECTION:
MOVING IMAGE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
BRACKET STEP:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
MOVING IMAGE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
BRACKET STEP:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
TWILIGHT
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
OFF
±0.7EV
OFF
ON
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
OFF
±0.7EV
OFF
ON
PAGE SELECT
MPEG MOVIE
CLIP MOTION
CLIP MOTION
CAMERA
SCENE SELECTION:
MO
MOVING IMA
VING IMAGE:
GE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
BRACKET STEP:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
BRACKET STEP:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
OK
CAMERA
SCENE SELECTION:
MOVING IMAGE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
BRACKET STEP:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
MOVING IMAGE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
BRACKET STEP:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
TWILIGHT
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
OFF
±0.7EV
OFF
ON
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
OFF
±0.7EV
OFF
ON
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When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button.
Clear the menu (page 41), then press the control button
you press the shutter button.
Clear the menu (page 41), then press the control button
V ( ). The (self-timer)
indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the recording starts about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after
you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To stop the self-timer
recording, press the control button
you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after
you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To stop the self-timer
recording, press the control button
V ( ) again.
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as
follows: all indicators on
follows: all indicators on
t indicators off t LCD screen off.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 100 for a detailed description of the
indicators.
indicators.
6
Press the shutter button fully down.
“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and recording of the image and sound on
the “Memory Stick” begins.
the “Memory Stick” begins.
7
Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.
The recording stops.
When selecting the 320 (HQ) size: The recording stops in approximate 15
seconds (page 48).
When selecting the 320×240 or 160×112 sizes: The recording stops when the
“Memory Stick” is full.
For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)” on
page 48.
When selecting the 320 (HQ) size: The recording stops in approximate 15
seconds (page 48).
When selecting the 320×240 or 160×112 sizes: The recording stops when the
“Memory Stick” is full.
For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)” on
page 48.
Using the self-timer
LCD screen indicators during recording
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B Playback
Playing back still images
Notes
•
You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other
equipment.
equipment.
•
You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be
recorded with this camera.
recorded with this camera.
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as
follows: all indicators on
follows: all indicators on
t indicators off t LCD screen off.
See page 101 for a detailed description of the indicators.
1
Set the mode dial to
.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
2
Select the desired still image with the
control button
control button
b
/
B
.
b: To display the preceding image.
B: To display the next image.
LCD screen indicators during still image playback
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF
POWER switch
FILE BACK/NEXT
VOLUME
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/
8
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Playing back moving images
To pause playback
Press the center
z on the control button to stop the playback.
To advance or rewind the moving image
Press the control button
b/B during playback.
To return to the normal playback, press the center
z on the control button.
1
Set the mode dial to
.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
2
Select the desired moving image with the
control button
control button
b
/
B
.
Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than
still images.
still images.
b: To display the preceding image.
B: To display the next image.
3
Select the center
z
to start the playback.
The moving image and sound are played back.
During playback,
During playback,
B (playback) appears on the LCD
screen.
To advance or rewind, press the control button
To advance or rewind, press the control button
b/B
during playback.
POWER switch
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF
FILE BACK/NEXT
VOLUME
PLAY
6
/
8
0:02
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VOLUME
STOP
REV/CUE
6
/
8
0:02
10:30
PM
2001 7 4
MOV 00001
Playback bar
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Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)]
(page 48)
(page 48)
The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps
2 and 3.
Press the control button
v/V to adjust the volume.
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as
follows: all indicators on
follows: all indicators on
t indicators off t LCD screen off.
See page 101 for a detailed description of the indicators.
Adjusting the volume
LCD screen indicators during moving image playback
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