Sony DSC S70 Operating Instructions - Page 4

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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.

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, etc.

Notes on image data compatibility

•

This camera conforms with the Design

Rules for Camera File Systems universal

standard established by the JEIDA (Japan

Electronic Industries Development

Association). You cannot play back on

your camera still images recorded on other

equipment (DCR-TRV890/TRV900/

TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that

does not conform with this universal

standard. (These models are not sold in

some areas.)

•

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.

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.

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.

Do not aim the camera at the sun

or other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to

your eyes.

LCD screen and lens

•

The LCD screen is manufactured using

high-precision technology. However, there

may be some tiny black points and/or

bright points (red, blue or green in color)

that constantly appear on the LCD screen.

These points are normal in the

manufacturing process and do not affect

the recording in any way. Over 99.99% of

the pixels are operational for effective use.

•

Be careful when placing the camera near a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD

screen or the lens to direct sunlight for

long periods may cause 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, refer to page 54 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.

Handling of the movable lens

This camera uses a movable lens.

Be careful not to strike or apply excessive

force to the lens portion.

Be sure to read the following

before using your camera

About the Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss

lens which is capable of reproducing fine

images. The lens for this camera uses the

MTF* measurement system for cameras

developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in

Germany, and Sony Corporation, and

offers the same quality as other Carl

Zeiss lenses.

∗

MTF is the abbreviation of Modulation

Transfer Function/Factor, a numeric

value indicating the ability to reproduce

the subject contrast.

Section	Page
WARNING	2
For the Customers in the U.S.A.	2
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada	3
For the Customers in Canada	3
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM	3
For the Customers in Germany	3
Attention	3
“Memory Stick”	3
For the Customers in CANADA	3
For the Customers in the U.S.A.	3
Be sure to read the following before using your camera	4
Getting started	6
Identifying the parts	6
Preparing the power supply	8
Installing the battery pack	8
Charging the battery pack	9
Charging time	10
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back	10
STILL mode recording*	10
MOVIE mode recording	10
Using the AC power adaptor	12
Setting the date and time	13
Inserting the “Memory Stick”	15
Removing the “Memory Stick”	15
Basic operations	16
Recording still images	16
Recording images with the finder	17
To turn off the LCD screen	17
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)	18
Using the zoom feature	18
Using digital zoom	18
LCD screen indicators during recording	19
Using the self-timer	19
Recording images with the flash	20
Recording moving images	21
Zooming or using the self-timer, etc.	21
LCD screen indicators during recording	21
Playing back still images	22
LCD screen indicators during still image playback	22
Playing back moving images	23
Adjusting the volume	24
LCD screen indicators during moving image playback	24
Viewing images using a personal computer	25
Recommended computer environment	25
Installing the USB driver	26
Viewing images	27
For Windows98 users	27
Notes on using your personal computer	28
Image file storage destinations and image files	29
For Windows98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is “D.”)	29
Advanced operations	30
How to use the MODE selector	30
How to use the control button	30
Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen	31
Selecting items and images on the LCD screen	31
How to change the menu settings	32
To clear the menu	32
Menu settings	33
(SELF TIMER)	33
EFFECT	33
FILE	33
CAMERA	35
TOOL	35
SETUP	36
INDEX*	36
DELETE	36
3 (RETURN)**	37
Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)	38
When [2048 (3:2)] is selected	38
Recording still images for e-mail (E- MAIL)	39
To return to normal recording mode	39
Adding audio files to still images (VOICE)	39
To return to normal recording mode	39
Recording text documents (TEXT)	40
To return to normal recording mode	40
Recording uncompressed images (TIFF)	40
To return to normal recording mode	40
Recording images in macro	41
To return to normal recording mode	41
Setting the distance to the subject	41
To reactivate auto focusing	41
Using the PROGRAM AE function	42
To cancel PROGRAM AE	42
Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)	43
Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)	43
To reactivate auto adjustment	43
Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)	44
Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT)	44
To cancel picture effect	44
Playing back six images at once (INDEX)	45
To display the next (previous) index screen	45
To return to normal playback (single image)	45
Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)	46
To return to the normal size	46
To record an enlarged image (trimming)	46
Rotating a still image (ROTATE)	47
Playing back the images in order (SLIDE SHOW)	47
To cancel the slide show	47
To skip to the next/previous image during slide show playback	47
Viewing images on a TV screen	48
Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)	49
In single mode	49
To release protection	49
In INDEX mode	49
To release protection	49
Deleting images (DELETE)	50
In single mode	50
In INDEX mode	50
To cancel deleting	50
Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)	51
To return to the original size	51
Copying images (COPY)	51
In single mode	51
To copy the image to another “Memory Stick”	51
In INDEX mode	52
To copy the image to another “Memory Stick”	52
To cancel copying part-way	52
Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK)	53
In single mode	53
To unmark the print mark	53
In INDEX mode	53
To unmark selected print marks	53
To unmark all the print marks	53
Additional information	54
Precautions	54
On cleaning	54
Note on operating temperature	54
On moisture condensation	54
On AC power adaptor	54
On battery pack	55
On internal rechargeable button battery	55
On “Memory Sticks”	55
Using your camera abroad	56
Troubleshooting	57
Warning and notice messages	61
Self-diagnosis display	62
When a self-diagnosis display appears	62
Specifications	63
Display window indicators	64
LCD screen indicators	65
The indicators during recording	65
When playing back still images	66
When playing back moving images	66

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