Sony DSC-S45 Instruction Manual (Set up and basic operation) - Page 1

2-679-829-12 (1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM 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-S45 Serial No. DSC-S45 Refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM Explains advanced techniques and what to do if you experience trouble with your camera. For Windows users, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and install "Cyber-shot Handbook" following the instruction on the screen. For Macintosh users, copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the "US" folder in "Handbook" on the supplied CD-ROM to your computer. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China Specifications [System] Image device 7.17 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens 3× zoom lens f = 5.4 - 16.2 mm (32 - 96 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 4.8 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (6 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) Recording media Internal memory (10 MB) "Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate/ without MagicGate)" "Memory Stick PRO Duo" "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): Approx. 0.5 m to 2.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 98 1/2 inches) (W)/ Approx. 0.5 m to 2.0 m (19 3/4 inches to 78 3/4 inches) (T) [Input and Output connectors] A/V OUT jack Mini-jack Video signal : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative Audio signal : 2 V (at load impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms)) Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B USB communication Full-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel 6.2 cm (2.4 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 110 000 (480 × 234) dots [Power, general] Power LR6 (size AA) Alkaline batteries (2), 3 V HR15/51:HR6 (Size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied) (2), 2.4 V ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2) (not supplied), 3 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on) 1.65 W Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) Dimensions 92 × 62 × 31 mm (3 3/4 × 2 1/2 × 1 1/4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass Approx. 198 g (7.0 oz) (including two batterries and wrist strap, etc.) Microphone Electret condenser microphone Buzzer Piezo-electric buzzer Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible Design and specification are subject to change without notice. Checking the accessories supplied • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) • A/V cable (1) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software, handbook "Cyber-shot Handbook") (1) • Operating instructions for digital still camera "Instruction Manual" (this manual) (1) Notes before use • The camera is a precision instrument. Be careful not to bump the lens or the LCD screen, and not to apply force to it. Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. Hook WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For Customers in the U.S.A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. 1 Preparation A C POWER lamp B Insert the batteries 2 1 Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover 1 2 While pressing OPEN, open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Match +/- and insert. Close the battery cover. Available batteries You can use LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (supplied, non-rechargeable)/HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (rechargeable)/ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (non-rechargeable). To check the remaining battery time Press POWER to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen. Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/playback will stop soon. Replace the batteries with new ones. The warning indicator flashes. • The displayed time remaining may not be correct under certain circumstances. • When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the battery remaining indicator may not display the correct information. To remove the batteries Hold the camera with the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover facing upward, then open the battery cover and remove the batteries. Be careful not to drop the batteries. Turn the power on/off To turn on, press POWER (A). The POWER lamp lights up. To turn off, press POWER again. The POWER lamp goes out. • When turning on the power, do not touch the lens portion as the cover opens and the lens portion extends. Also, do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for a long period of time with the power off as this may cause a malfunction. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent battery drain (Auto power-off function). Set/Change the date and time First, enter the (Setup) menu to select [Clock Set]. 1 Press MENU (B) to display the menu. 2 After pressing B on the control button (C), go to the setting, then press B again. 3 Select (Setup 2) with V, then press B. 2 4 Select [Clock Set] with V, then press B. 5 Select [OK] with v, then press z. (Setup) Now you can adjust the date and time. 1 Select the desired date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with B, then press z. • To cancel, select [Cancel] and press z. 1 2 3 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2006 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2006 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2006 / 1 / 1 10 : 30 OK AM Cancel To turn off the (Setup) menu screen Press MENU. 2 About the "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) A Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover B Access lamp Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" 2 1 Terminal side 1 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" all the way in until it clicks. The camera has 10 MB of internal memory. However, purchase of a "Memory Stick Duo" is recommended. Only "Memory Stick Duo" can be used. The table below shows the approximate total number of still images and approximate movie recording time that can be recorded on the various capacities of "Memory Stick Duo," for reference before purchasing. Total number of still images (Image quality is [FINE].) Size Capacity Internal memory 64MB 128MB 5M 3 24 50 3:2 3 24 50 3M 6 39 81 1M 15 98 201 VGA (E-Mail) 60 387 789 (Units: Images) 256MB 96 96 155 384 1503 512MB 191 191 308 759 2972 Movie recording time Size 320 × 240 Capacity Internal memory 0:00:30 64MB 0:03:17 (Units: hour : minute : second) 128MB 0:06:38 256MB 0:12:50 512MB 0:25:24 To remove a "Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once. When the access lamp is lit Never open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover or turn off the power as data may be corrupted. Select the image size for still images The factory setting for image size is [5M]. This setting requires more memory capacity, which reduces the number of images you can take. Set the image size according to purpose. 1 Press (Image Size) (A). 2 Select the size with v/V (B). 3 Press (Image Size) to complete the setting. Image size 5M (2592 × 1944) (the default setting) 3:2 (2592 × 1728)* 3M (2048 × 1536) 1M (1280 × 960) VGA(E-Mail) (640 × 480) Guidelines For printing A4 size or high density images in A5 size No. of images Less For printing in postcard size For recording a larger number of images For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages More Printing Fine Rough * Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printer paper or postcards, etc. • Recordable number of still images vary depending on the image size selected. Battery life and number of images that can be recorded When shooting still images Battery Alkaline Ni-MH (2500 mAh) No. of images (Approx.) 90 350 Battery life (min.) (Approx.) 45 170 • The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The values shown for alkaline battery are based on commercial norms, and do not apply to all alkaline batteries. The values may vary, depending on the battery manufacturer/type. • The supplied alkaline battery is for trial use. The actual values may be smaller than shown in the table, depending on usage environment. continued on the reverse