Sony DSC-U20 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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This product has been tested and found compliant with the
limits sets out in the EMC Directive for using connection
cables shorter than 3 meters.
limits sets out in the EMC Directive for using connection
cables shorter than 3 meters.
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may
influence the picture and sound of this camera.
influence the picture and sound of this camera.
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data
transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
application or disconnect and connect the USB cable
again.
transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
application or disconnect and connect the USB cable
again.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used
to power this product. Please consult with your local
authority.
to power this product. Please consult with your local
authority.
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
Canada
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE
FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
Attention for the Customers in Europe
Attention
Notice
“Memory Stick”
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Before using your camera
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a
trial recording to make sure that the camera is working
correctly.
trial recording to make sure that the camera is working
correctly.
No compensation for contents of the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if
recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
your camera or recording media, etc.
recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
your camera or recording media, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility
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This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File
system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
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Playback of images recorded with your camera on other
equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with
other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with
other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
Note on “Memory Stick”
This camera turns off whenever you remove the batteries or the
“Memory Stick.” Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick”
cover while the access lamp is on.
“Memory Stick.” Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick”
cover while the access lamp is on.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this
may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data
breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data
breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a
finder) and lens
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finder) and lens
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The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may
be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD
screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any
way.
extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may
be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD
screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any
way.
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Be careful when placing the camera near a window or
outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the LCD
outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the LCD
finder or the
lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions.
malfunctions.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar
conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture
condensation occurs, see page 94 and follow the instructions
on how to remove it before using the camera.
conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture
condensation occurs, see page 94 and follow the instructions
on how to remove it before using the camera.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up)
data to a disk.
data to a disk.
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The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual
are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using
this camera.
are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using
this camera.
Trademarks
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“Memory Stick,”
and “MagicGate Memory Stick”
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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“Memory Stick Duo” and
are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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“MagicGate” and
are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
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Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the
U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
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Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime, are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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In addition, system and product names used in this manual
are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective developers or manufacturers. However, the
are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective developers or manufacturers. However, the
™
or ®
marks are not used in all cases in this manual.
How to hold the camera
When shooting an image with the camera, be careful
not to obstruct the flash or the lens with your fingers.
not to obstruct the flash or the lens with your fingers.
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Table of contents
Before using your camera ........................................... 6
How to hold the camera .............................................. 7
Identifying the parts .................................................. 10
How to hold the camera .............................................. 7
Identifying the parts .................................................. 10
Preparing batteries..................................................... 12
Charging the batteries................................................ 12
Inserting the batteries ................................................ 15
Using your camera abroad......................................... 18
Turning on/off your camera ...................................... 19
Setting the date and time ........................................... 20
Charging the batteries................................................ 12
Inserting the batteries ................................................ 15
Using your camera abroad......................................... 18
Turning on/off your camera ...................................... 19
Setting the date and time ........................................... 20
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” ............... 22
Setting the still image size......................................... 23
Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment
Setting the still image size......................................... 23
Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment
mode) ................................................................ 26
Using the self-timer............................................... 29
Selecting a flash mode .......................................... 32
Selecting a flash mode .......................................... 32
Shooting according to scene conditions
– Scene Selection .............................................. 34
Setting the distance to the subject – Focus preset ..... 37
Shooting five images continuously – Burst............... 39
Adding special effects – Picture Effect ..................... 41
Shooting five images continuously – Burst............... 39
Adding special effects – Picture Effect ..................... 41
Viewing still images on the LCD screen .................. 43
Viewing single images.......................................... 44
Viewing an index screen (four-image) ................. 45
Viewing an index screen (four-image) ................. 45
Choosing images to print – Print (DPOF) mark ....... 47
Shooting movies ....................................................... 49
Viewing movies on the LCD screen ......................... 51
Viewing movies on the LCD screen ......................... 51
Deleting images ........................................................ 53
Formatting a “Memory Stick” .................................. 55
Formatting a “Memory Stick” .................................. 55
Copying images to your computer ............................ 57
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1
Installing the USB driver and application .......... 59
2
Preparing your camera ........................................ 68
3
Connecting your camera to your computer ........ 69
4
Copying images .................................................. 71
Changing “Image Transfer” settings .................... 76
Changing “Image Transfer” settings .................... 76
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Viewing the images on your computer ............... 78
For Macintosh users.................................................. 79
Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Enjoying movies
Deleting images
Copying images
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