Sony DSC-S60 User Guide / Troubleshooting
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be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 2
this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S60 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 3
in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Attention The - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 4
pack NP-NH25 (supplied with DSC-ST80 only) Refer to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". 4 Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 5
. • Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 6
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 7
size 13 Identifying parts 15 Indicators on the screen 17 Changing the screen display 21 Number of still images and recording time of movies 22 When you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory 23 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed 24 Using - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 8
the Setup screen Using Setup items 45 Camera 1 46 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 49 2 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool 50 Format Memory Stick Tool 51 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 53 1 LCD Backlight Beep - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 9
using a PictBridge compliant printer 70 Printing at a shop 73 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Warning indicators and messages 88 Others On the "Memory Stick 91 On the battery charger and the batteries 93 Precautions 95 - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 10
, then Flashing,lit/beeps VGA FINE 96 Press fully down S AF 30 F3.5 To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t [Focus] (page 32) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See "Hints for preventing blur" (below). Hints for preventing blur Hold the - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 11
Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light Darker image Characteristics of "shutter speed" The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to adjust the shutter - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 12
subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 34). Reddish 12 - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 13
a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 14
and large file size) Example: Printing in up to A4 size Few (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail The default settings are marked with . Image size 4M (2304×1728) 3:2 (2304×1536)* 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA(E-Mail) (640×480) Larger - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 15
(48) J Lens ring Removing Attaching K Multi connector (59, 75) L Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. M Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 16
5 9 q; qa qs DSC-S80/ST80/S60 1 2 3 6 4 7 8 5 9 q; qa qs A AE/AF lock lamp/self-timer lamp (green) (t step 5 in "Read This First") B Flash charge lamp/Record lamp (orange) (t step 5 in "Read This First") C Speaker D Finder (t step 5 in "Read This First") E LCD screen (17) F Hook for wrist - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 17
Enjoying the camera Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images VGA 101 1/30" (37) AF illuminator (48) Metering mode (33) Picture effect (36) Indication Manual exposure setup mode (27) Macro (t step 5 in "Read This First") AF - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 18
Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Image quality (34) Recording folder (51) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick value (31) DPOF (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) Menu/Guide menu (29) 18 - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 19
Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording internal memory. Playback folder (38) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 20
12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 D Display +2.0EV Indication Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (38) Self-diagnosis display (88) Counter (t step 6 in "Read This First") Indication Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/the USB cable (72) EV level value (31) ISO number (34 - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 21
. - The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 46) and [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 46). When you select (flash mode)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 22
0:44:27 11:44:22 0:25:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 23
on pages 58 to 62 without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80), you can copy data stored in - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 24
used - The camera has been turned on and off many times - The zoom is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] - The battery power is low When shooting still images Battery LCD screen No. of Battery images life (min.) (Approx.) (Approx.) DSC-S90 NH - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 25
Enjoying the camera When shooting movies Battery LCD screen On LCD screen Off (Approx.) (Approx.) DSC-S90 NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH)*1 Alkaline*2 210 min. 60 min. 300 min. 120 min. Battery pack NP-NH25*3 240 min. 360 min. DSC-S80/ST80/S60 NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH)*1 Alkaline*2 220 min. 90 min. 300 min. - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 26
This First" Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 30) M: Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 27
the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera. 3 Shoot the image. • To use the Quick Review, close-up (Macro), or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode, press z to cancel the manual exposure setup mode after step 1. (The "Return" indicator changes to "Set - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 28
• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by ["], for example, 1". • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. • If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 29
button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until it appears on the screen. • Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial is set to . 4 Select the setting with v/V. The setting you select is zoomed and is set. 5 Press MENU to turn off the menu. 400 200 100 80 Auto ISO WB - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 30
Menu items For details on the operation t page 29 Mode dial position: P M Scene Menu for shooting (page 31) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) Menu for viewing (page - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 31
on the operation t page 29 The default settings are marked with . (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward - Toward + M +2.0EV 0EV m -2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Toward -: Darkens an image. • For details on the exposure t page - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 32
the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. VGAFINE P 98 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame S indicator • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • The - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 33
with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame shot, and press the shutter button fully down. VGAFINE P 98 Using the menu S AF F2.8 30 (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode that sets - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 34
• For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. • [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode. (P.Quality) Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE) Standard (STD) Records with high quality (low compression - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 35
self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • When the mode dial is set to M, you cannot set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" is full, the [Burst] stops. • You may not be - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 36
The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size Fine 4M 4 3:2 4 3M 4 1M 10 VGA(E-Mail) 30 (Units: images) Standard 6 6 7 18 30 M (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 35). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") • This setting cannot be made when - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 37
color. (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image. +( ) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal -( ) Toward -: Reduces the contrast. (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal -( ) Toward -:Softens the image. (Setup) See page 45. 37 - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 38
default settings are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a "Memory Stick [OK] with v, then press z. z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick" (page 51). You can change the folder or create a new - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 39
is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image. VGA 2/9 - Protect Exit BACK/NEXT 4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z. To protect images in index mode 1 Press (index) to display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 40
cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to protect an image. DPOF Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 73). (Print) See page 70. (Slide) Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show). Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Sets the slide show interval. 40 - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 41
For details on the operation t page 29 Using the menu Image Folder All Plays back all images in the selected folder. Plays back all images stored on the "Memory Stick". Repeat On Off Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Start - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 42
images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. (Divide) Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 43
For details on the operation t page 29 Using the menu Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0001 101_0003 1 2 3 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 1 A 2 B 3 - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 44
image is displayed again. • The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is retained. • The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate. • You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2. • You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 45
Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button Control button 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). 4 Press v/V/b/B - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 46
Camera 1 1 For details on the operation t page 45 The default settings are marked with . AF Mode shooting using the finder with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in the [Single] mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 47
digital zoom. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 48
the camera to When Focus preset is set (page 32), [AF problems with safety, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. On Use the Auto Review - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 49
Camera 2 2 For details on the operation t page 45 The default settings are marked with . Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Flash mode), (Macro). On Enlarges the indicators. Off Does not enlarge the indicators. (Self-timer), or Using the Setup screen - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 50
item does not appear when a "Memory Stick" is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 51
screen This item appears only when a "Memory Stick" is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the "Memory Stick". A commercially available "Memory Stick can create folders designated up to "999MSDCF." • Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 52
original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick" after copying, then execute the [Format] command in Internal Memory Tool (page 50). • You cannot select a folder copied on a "Memory Stick". • The setting - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 53
Using the Setup screen Setup 1 1 For details on the operation t page 45 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Brightens. Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 54
printer using the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80). PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 70). PTP When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera is connected to a computer, the images in the recording - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 55
Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Cancel For details on the operation t page 45 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in "Set the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Cancels setting the clock. Using the Setup screen 55 - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 56
to your computer (page 58) Preparation Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Enjoying images using "PicturePackage" (page 65) Viewing images saved on your computer Installing "PicturePackage" (page - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 57
" Software: speakers Memory: 64 (Direct Draw driver compliant) with USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Normal] (default setting - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 58
" slot Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 58 to 62 to copy images. • Screens when copying images on a "Memory Stick" to a computer are used as examples. Stage 1: Installing the USB Driver • A driver is software that enable equipment connected to the computer to operate properly. • When using Windows - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 59
• For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". To the multi connector Cable for multi-use terminal To a USB connector • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. "USB Mode Normal" appears on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Normal Memory Stick - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 60
, then click [Next]. 1 2 The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 2 Click [Next]. The images saved on the "Memory Stick" of the camera appear. • If no "Memory Stick" is inserted, images in the internal memory appear. 2 Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the "Other Options - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 61
Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) (page 63) and reconnect it. Then follow - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 62
• For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". Perform the following procedure when: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal • Removing a "Memory Stick" • Inserting a "Memory Stick" after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 63
here 2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, remove the "Memory Stick", or turn off the camera. When you copy images from a "Memory Stick" after - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 64
file copied to a computer no longer remains on a "Memory Stick", you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a "Memory Stick". • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 65
screen. Installing the software You can install the "PicturePackage" and "ImageMixer VCD2" software using the following procedure. • If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 58), do not connect the camera click [Next]. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. • - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 66
on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for "PicturePackage"/"ImageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 67
on page 59. 2 Connect the cable for multi-use terminal. Perform the same procedure as that described in "Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer" on page 59. • For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". 3 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer. 1Double - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 68
VCD2" Open [Image Mixer] in [Application], then double-click [ImageMixer VCD2]. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for "ImageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 69
instructions supplied with the printer. Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied "PicturePackage" software and print the images. Printing at a shop (page 73) You can take a "Memory Stick" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 70
on the screen of the camera for about five seconds (error notification), check the connected printer. 4 Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then press z. The USB mode is set. • Connecting the camera to the printer when [PictBridge] is not selected turns off the LCD screen. Be sure to set [USB Connect] to - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 71
, refer to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". 1 Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied with DSC-S90/S80/S60). To the multi connector Cable for multi-use terminal/USB cable To the USB jack 2 Turn on your - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 72
multi-use terminal/the USB cable) indicator appears on the screen. Printing 2/3 Exit indicator To print other images After step 3, select [Select] and the desired image with v/V, then perform from step 1. To print images on the index screen Perform "Stage 1: Preparing the camera" (page 70) and - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 73
Printing at a shop You can take a "Memory Stick" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 74
in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in "Read This First") 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This 5 Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 75
TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V cable. • For DSC-ST80, refer to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". 1 Connect the cable for - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 76
you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied with DSC-S90/S80/S60) or the A/V connecting cable (supplied with DSCST80). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 77
minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (pages 53) 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired. 77 Troubleshooting - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 78
Batteries and power For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 79
Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "Memory Stick" (page 18). If they are full, do one of the following: - Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in "Read This First") - Change the "Memory Stick". • Set the write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" to - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 80
mode, or (movie) is selected. • Set the flash to (Forced flash) (t step 5 in "Read This First") to shoot still images when (Landscape mode), (Snow mode), or of the screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 53). • Turn on the screen (page 21). The image is too bright - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 81
To confirm the recordable range, use the screen. Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or the "Memory Stick" is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in "Read This First"). • The battery level is low. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones. Unknown pattern appears - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 82
does not appear on the screen. • If the cable for multi-use terminal is connected, disconnect it (page 75). Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 40). • Set the write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" to the recording position (page 91). You - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 83
. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 58). You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) (page 59 - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 84
directly from the internal memory or the "Memory Stick". Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 58). You cannot print an image. • Check the printer settings. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 85
connect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. The LCD screen turns off when you connect the camera to the pritner. • Set [USB Connect - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 86
. Cannot print the image at the size selected. • Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSCST80) and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera. • The print setting of the camera differs from that - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 87
is not a malfunction. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. • The batteries are discharged. Charge the batteries or install new batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First") or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied). The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera. • Set the date and - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 88
authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss • There is trouble with your camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again. C:13: ss • The camera cannot read or write data. Turn off and on the power or re-insert the "Memory Stick" several times. • Format error has occurred in the internal memory or - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 89
light. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place. 640(Fine) is not available • 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using a "Memory Stick PRO". Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)]. 89 Troubleshooting - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 90
printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) again. If - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 91
camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick" functions. Notes on using a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) • You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK. Terminal "Memory Stick" type Memory Stick - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 92
Notes on using a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) • To use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the camera, 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 - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 93
alkaline batteries (2) (supplied with DSC-S60) ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2) Batteries you cannot use with your camera Manganese batteries Lithium batteries Ni-Cd batteries If you use the above batteries, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of the batteries - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 94
For this reason, the camera may turn off with the lens portion extended when you switch the mode dial. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. Precautions on the battery pack NPNH25 • Refer to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 95
if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. x On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 96
Internal memory 32 MB "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): 0.2 m to 4.5 m (7 7/8 inches to 178 1/2 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 98 1/2 inches) (T) [Input and Output connectors] Multi connector USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 97
BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger (supplied with DSC-S90/S80) Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 W inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz) For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 98
cable 75 Accessories step 2 in "Read This First" Auto Review 48 B Back up 23 Battery Charging t Set 55 Cloudy 34 Color 12 Compression ratio 14 Computer Copying still images ..... 58 Macintosh 67 Recommended environment 57, 67 Software 65 Viewing image stored on a computer with your camera - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 99
LCD Backlight 53 LCD screen ..........see "Screen" M M AF 46 Macintosh computer 67 Recommended environment 67 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1 in "Read This First" Manual exposure 27 "Memory Stick 91 Insert/Remove t step 3 in "Read This First" Format 51 Number of images - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 100
First" Screen Changing the display.....21 Indicator 17 LCD Backlight 53 Self-diagnosis display...........88 Self-timer t step 5 in "Read This First" Sepia 36 Setting the clock t step 2 in "Read This First" Setup 37, 44, 45 Camera 1 46 Camera 2 49 Internal Memory Tool ...50 Memory Stick Tool - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 101
Cyber-shot Station are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", Duo", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO , "MagicGate", and Corporation. are trademarks of Sony • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony names used in this manual are, in general, - Sony DSC-S60 | User Guide / Troubleshooting - Page 102
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Digital Still Camera
User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
DSC-S60/S80/ST80/S90
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-S60/
S80/ST80/
S90
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations
for shooting/playback with your camera.
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
Others
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