Sony DSC-U50 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Precautions
Do not leave the camera in the
following places
following places
• In extremely hot place, such as in a car
parked in the sun. The camera body may
become deformed or this may cause a
malfunction.
become deformed or this may cause a
malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater.
The camera body may become deformed
or this may cause a malfunction.
or this may cause a malfunction.
• On rocking vibration.
• Near strong magnetic place.
• In sandy or dusty places, be careful not to
• Near strong magnetic place.
• In sandy or dusty places, be careful not to
let sand or dust get into the camera. This
may cause the camera to malfunction, and
in some cases this malfunction cannot be
repaired.
may cause the camera to malfunction, and
in some cases this malfunction cannot be
repaired.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water, then wipe
the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the
following as this may damage the finish or
the casing.
• Thinner
• Benzine
• Alcohol
• Diposable cloth
• Volatile insecticide
• Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long
slightly moistened with water, then wipe
the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the
following as this may damage the finish or
the casing.
• Thinner
• Benzine
• Alcohol
• Diposable cloth
• Volatile insecticide
• Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long
time
Note on operating temperature
Your camera is designed for use between
the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.
Moisture condensation occurs easily
when:
when:
• The camera is brought from a cold
location such as a ski slope into a warmly
heated room.
heated room.
• The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
outdoors, etc.
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How to prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and allow it to adapt to
conditions at the new location over a period
of time (about an hour).
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and allow it to adapt to
conditions at the new location over a period
of time (about an hour).
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
On internal rechargeable
button battery
button battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of
whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable button battery is
continually charged as long as you are using
the camera. However, if you use the camera
for only short periods it discharges
gradually, and if you do not use the camera
at all for about one month it becomes
completely discharged. In this case, be sure
to charge this rechargeable button battery
before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of
whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable button battery is
continually charged as long as you are using
the camera. However, if you use the camera
for only short periods it discharges
gradually, and if you do not use the camera
at all for about one month it becomes
completely discharged. In this case, be sure
to charge this rechargeable button battery
before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
Charging method
Install charged size AAA Nickel-Metal
Hydride batteries, and leave the camera for
24 hours or more with the power off.
Hydride batteries, and leave the camera for
24 hours or more with the power off.
•
This internal rechargeable button battery is
located as shown in the illustration. Once you
remove the rechargeable button battery cover
and the rechargeable button battery from the
camera, you cannot put them back into the
camera. Do not remove them until the time you
discard the camera.
located as shown in the illustration. Once you
remove the rechargeable button battery cover
and the rechargeable button battery from the
camera, you cannot put them back into the
camera. Do not remove them until the time you
discard the camera.
The location for the internal
rechargeable button battery
rechargeable button battery
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On “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
IC recording medium with a data capacity
that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.
The types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used with this camera are listed in the table
below. However, proper operation cannot
be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick”
functions.
IC recording medium with a data capacity
that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.
The types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used with this camera are listed in the table
below. However, proper operation cannot
be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick”
functions.
* “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” are equipped with MagicGate
functions. MagicGate is copyright protection
technology that uses encryption technology.
Data recording/playback that requires
MagicGate functions cannot be performed with
this camera.
functions. MagicGate is copyright protection
technology that uses encryption technology.
Data recording/playback that requires
MagicGate functions cannot be performed with
this camera.
•
“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a
computer is not guaranteed to operate with this
camera.
computer is not guaranteed to operate with this
camera.
Notes on using “Memory Stick
Duo”
Duo”
•
You cannot record, edit, or delete images if you
slide the write-protect switch** to LOCK with
a fine-tipped object.
slide the write-protect switch** to LOCK with
a fine-tipped object.
The position or the shape of the write-protect
switch** may differ depending on the
“Memory Stick Duo” you use.
switch** may differ depending on the
“Memory Stick Duo” you use.
**The “Memory Stick Duo” supplied with this
camera does not have a write-protect switch.
•
Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while
reading or writing data.
reading or writing data.
•
Data may be corrupted in the following cases.
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed
or the camera is turned off during read or
write operation
write operation
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in
locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise
electrical noise
•
We recommend backing up important data.
•
Do not press down hard when you write down
on the memo area.
on the memo area.
•
Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
adaptor.
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
adaptor.
•
When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
Duo,” put it in the case supplied with it.
Duo,” put it in the case supplied with it.
•
Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory
Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal object.
Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal object.
•
Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Duo.”
Duo.”
•
Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
Stick Duo.”
•
Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to
water.
water.
•
Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within
the reach of small children.
They might accidentally swallow it.
the reach of small children.
They might accidentally swallow it.
•
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo”
under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot
under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot
interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive
substances
“Memory Stick” type
Recording/
Playback
Playback
Memory Stick
×
Memory Stick Duo
a
MagicGate Memory
Stick
Stick
×
MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo
Stick Duo
*
a
*
Memory Stick PRO
×
Memory Stick PRO Duo
*
a
*
Terminal
Write-protect
switch
switch
**
Memo area
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Notes on using a Memory Stick
Duo adaptor (supplied)
Duo adaptor (supplied)
•
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory
Stick Duo adaptor.
If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
“Memory Stick” compliant device without a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you might not be
able to remove it from the device.
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory
Stick Duo adaptor.
If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
“Memory Stick” compliant device without a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you might not be
able to remove it from the device.
•
When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
•
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure
that the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing
the correct direction. Note that improper use
may damage the equipment.
into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure
that the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing
the correct direction. Note that improper use
may damage the equipment.
•
Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing
so may result in malfunction of the unit.
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing
so may result in malfunction of the unit.
Note on using “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” (
PRO Duo” (
not supplied
)
•
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up
to 512MB have been confirmed to operate
properly with this camera.
to 512MB have been confirmed to operate
properly with this camera.
On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
Effective use of the battery
• At the time of purchase, or if the Nickel-
Metal Hydride batteries have not been
used for a long time, they may not be
sufficiently charged. We recommend that
you charge the batteries before you use
them.
used for a long time, they may not be
sufficiently charged. We recommend that
you charge the batteries before you use
them.
• Battery performance decreases in low-
temperature surroundings, and the battery
life is shortened under such
circumstances. To use the battery longer,
we recommend you keep the battery in its
case in a pocket close to your body to
warm it, and insert it in your camera just
before you start shooting.
life is shortened under such
circumstances. To use the battery longer,
we recommend you keep the battery in its
case in a pocket close to your body to
warm it, and insert it in your camera just
before you start shooting.
• If you set [LCD LIGHT] to [OFF], the
battery will run for a longer amount of
time.
time.
• If you shoot a lot using the flash, the
battery power will be used up faster.
• We recommend having spare batteries
handy for two or three times the expected
shooting time, and try test shooting
before actually using the camera.
shooting time, and try test shooting
before actually using the camera.
• Do not expose the battery to water. The
battery is not water-resistant.
Battery life
• The battery life is limited. The battery
capacity decreases little by little as you
use it more and more, and as time passes.
When the battery operating time seems to
have been considerably shortened, a
probable cause is that the batteries have
reached the end of their life.
use it more and more, and as time passes.
When the battery operating time seems to
have been considerably shortened, a
probable cause is that the batteries have
reached the end of their life.
• The battery life varies depending on
storage, operating conditions, and
environment, and is different for each
battery.
environment, and is different for each
battery.
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