On the Memory Stick...83 On the batteries....85 Precautions...86 Specifications...87

Index....88

Basic techniques for better images
Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode switch (page 24), the menus (page 26), and so on.
Focusing on a subject successfully
When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Press fully down straight away Press halfway down, then

Flashing,lit/beeps

VGA FINE

Press fully down

30 F3.5
To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t 9 (Focus) (page 28) 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 camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Exposure:

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity
Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure
The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t page 28 [Metering Mode]: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (t step 5 in Read This First).
Underexposure = too little light Darker image
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 30
High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker.

On the effects of lighting
The apparent color of the 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

White (standard)

Bluish

Blue-tinged

Reddish
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30).

Quality

On image quality and image size
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains 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 image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 4M pixels1728 pixels = 3,981,312 pixels
2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Pixels

Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in Read This First)
Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Few (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: Printing in up to A4 size
Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail
The default settings are marked with

Image size

Usage guidelines
4M (23041728) 3:2 (23041536)* 3M (20481536) 1M (1280960) VGA(E-Mail) (640480)

Larger

For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size

Smaller

For printing in postcard size For recording a large number of images For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 30)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
9 q; qa qs qd qf 7 qg q; qa qs qd
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 Finder (t step 5 in Read This First) D Mode switch (24) E LCD screen (16) F MENU button (26) G H (Display/LCD on/off) button (20) (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in Read This First) Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in Read This First) Menu off: / / / Read This First) (t step 5 in
A POWER button (t step 2 in Read This First) B Shutter button (t step 5 in Read This First) C Tripod receptacle (bottom)
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.
D Speaker (bottom) E POWER lamp (t step 2 in Read This First) F Microphone G Lens H Finder window I J (USB) jack (54) (USB) jack cover

I Control button

J For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in Read This First) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in Read This First) K Hook for wrist strap (t Read This First) L Battery cover (t step 1 in Read This First) M OPEN button (t step 1 in Read This First)
K Memory Stick cover (t step 3 in Read This First) L Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in Read This First)/AF illuminator (44) M Flash (t step 5 in Read This First)
N AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied)
Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover.
O Access lamp (t step 4 in Read This First

Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A

Display Indication

When shooting still images
Battery remaining (t step 1 in Read This First) z

C:32:00

AE/AF lock (t step 5 in Read This First) Recording mode (24, 31) White balance (30)

STBY REC

125 F3.5 +2.0EV
Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in Read This First) Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in Read This First)

When shooting movies

00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00
Camera mode (Program) (24)
Flash mode (t step 5 in Read This First) Zoom scaling (42, t step 5 in Read This First) Red-eye reduction (43)

+2.0EV

Sharpness (33) Saturation (33) Contrast (33) AF illuminator (44) Metering mode (t step 5 in Read This First) Picture effect (33)

Display

S AF M AF

Indication

AF mode (42) AF range finder frame indicator (28)
Indication Display Indication

3:2 1M

Image size (t step 4 in Read This First) Image quality (30) Recording folder (47)

This does not appear when using the internal memory.

Vibration warning (10)

Indicates vibration will prevent you from shooting clear images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend using the flash or a tripod to increase the amount of light.

FINE STD

Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining Memory Stick capacity (21) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] 1/30" 400 Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21) Multi Burst interval (32) Remaining number of recordable images (21) Self-timer (t step 5 in Read This First) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (80) Date/Time (43) ISO number (30)
Low battery warning (23, 80) Spot metering cross hair (t step 5 in Read This First) AF range finder frame (28)

NR slow shutter

When the shutter speed is 1/6 second or slower, the camera activates the NR slow shutter function to reduce noise.
Shutter speed Aperture value EV level value (28) Menu/Guide menu (26)
(not displayed on the screen on the previous page)
When playing back still images

4M 3:2 VGA

Battery remaining (t step 1 in Read This First)

500 F3.5

Image size (t step 4 in Read This First) Recording mode (24, 31) Playback (t step 6 in Read This First) Volume (t step 6 in Read This First)

BACK/NEXT VOLUME

When playing back movies
Protect (35) Print order (DPOF) mark (68) Change folder (34)

8/8 00:00:12

Zoom scaling (t step 6 in Read This First) Frame by frame playback (31)

Step 12/16

101-0012
Folder-file number (34) Playback bar (t step 6 in Read This First)
PictBridge connecting (66)

Recording folder (47)

Playback folder (34)
Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining Memory Stick capacity (21)

8/8 12/12

Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (34) Enjoying the camera Self-diagnosis display (80) Counter (t step 6 in Read This First)

C:32:00 00:00:12

Do not disconnect the USB cable (67) +2.0EV EV level value (28) ISO number (30) Metering mode (t step 5 in Read This First) Flash White balance (30) 500 F3.5 Shutter speed Aperture value Playback image (t step 6 in Read This First)
Recording date/time of the playback image (43) Menu/Guide menu (26) Select images Adjust volume

BACK/ NEXT VOLUME

Changing the screen display
Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows.

Indicators off

LCD screen off Indicators on

Mode (REC Mode)

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

Multi Burst ( M )

Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button.
This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode (page 32).

Burst (

Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button.
When Recording disappears, you can shoot the next image.

Normal

Does not shoot continuously.
On the [Multi Burst] You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure. To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series. You cannot use the following functions in the [Multi Burst] mode: Smart zoom Flash Inserting the date and time Dividing a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] Deleting a frame in a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when (Camera) is set to [Auto]. When playing back a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames. The image size of images shot in the [Multi Burst] mode is 1M. You may not be able to shoot images in the [Multi Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 25). On the [Burst] The flash is set to (No flash). When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or Memory Stick is full, the [Burst] stops. You may not be able to shoot images in the [Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 25).
The maximum number of continuous shots

(Units: images)

Quality Size Fine Standard

(Interval)

Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 31).
1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30")
This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 31).
(Interval) is not displayed on the screen depending on the Scene mode t page 25

(Flash Level)

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

+ ( +) Normal ( )

Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size Maximum zoom scale

4M 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail)

Approx. 3.4 Approx. 5.4 Approx. 10
When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.
The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator
The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. or indicator flashes, The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.

Date/Time

Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting.
The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The date and time appear in red on the lower-right corner of the screen during playback only.

Day&Time Date

Superimposes the date, hour, and minute. Superimposes the year, month and day.
The date is inserted in the order you select. (t step 2 Set the clock in Read This First)
Does not superimpose the date and time.
You cannot insert the date and time into movies or images in the [Multi Burst] mode. The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later.

Red Eye Reduction

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Select this before shooting.

On ( Off

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move. Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

AF Illuminator

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The ON indicator appears at this time.

Auto Off

Create REC. Folder

Creates a folder in a Memory Stick for recording images.
See the following procedure. Cancels folder creation.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder creation screen appears.
Create REC. Folder Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready? OK Cancel
2 Select [OK] with v , then press z. A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the folder becomes the current recording folder.
For details on the folder, see page 34. When not creating a new folder, the 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder. You can create folders designated up to 999MSDCF. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected. You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created. For more information, see Image file storage destinations and file names (page 58).

Change REC. Folder

Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
See the following procedure. Cancels changing the recording folder.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears.
Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 1 1:05:34AM : OK Cancel
2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v , then z.
You cannot select the 100MSDCF folder as a recording folder. You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
Copies all images in the internal memory to a Memory Stick.
See the following procedure. Cancels the copying.
1 Insert a Memory Stick having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message All data in internal memory will be copied Ready? appears. 3 Select [OK] with v , then press z. Copying starts.

Copying 102_COPY

Use batteries with enough capacity or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little remaining capacity, the batteries may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. You cannot copy individual images. The 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 46). You cannot select a folder copied on a Memory Stick. The setting of (Print order) marks is not copied even when you copy data.

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 the CD-ROM.
Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using ImageMixer VCD2 (supplied).
camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

Recommended environment

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0-v10.3) USB connector: Provided as standard
Copying and viewing images on a computer
1 Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer. Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer on page 54.
Recommended computer environment for using ImageMixer VCD2
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation - approximately 250 MB Display: dots or more, 32,000 colors or more
QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed. (QuickTime 5 or later is recommended.)

2 Connect the USB cable.

Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer on page 54.
3 Copy image files to the Macintosh

computer.

1Double-click the newly recognized icon t [DCIM] t the folder where the images you want to copy are stored. 2Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.
For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see page 58.
Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using. Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed 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] (the default setting) and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Normal] mode as an example. For details on [PTP], see page 50. When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your

If you select [This image] and set [Index] to [On] in step 2, you can print a set of the same images as an index image.
Print All In This Folder DPOF image Select This image Cancel
2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B.
Print Index Size Date Quantity Off Default Off 1 Exit OK
The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.
[Index] Select [On] to print as an index image.
[Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (t step 2 in Read This First). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
To print images on the index screen
Perform Stage 1: Preparing the camera (page 65) and Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer (page 66), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu, then proceed as follows.
1 Press (Index). The index screen appears. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Print) with B, then press z. 4 Select the desired printing method with b/B, then press z.
[Quantity] When [Index] is set to [Off]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image. When [Index] is set to [On]: Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image. If you selected [This image] in step 1, select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet as an index image.
The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images.
Print All In This Folder DPOF image Select Cancel
3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press

z. The image is printed.

Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Do not disconnect the USB cable) indicator appears on the screen.
[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. 5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of Stage 3: Printing (page 66).

Memory Stick type Recording/ Playback a a*2*3
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 Memory Stick (MagicGate/ High-speed data transfer compatible) Memory Stick Duo*1 Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/High-speed data transfer compatible)*1 MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo*1 Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO

*1When

Write-protect switch Labeling position

a a*2*3

The position and/or the shape of the writeprotect switch may differ depending on the Memory Stick you use.
Do not remove the Memory Stick while reading or writing data. Data may be corrupted in the following cases: When the Memory Stick is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data. Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position. When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick out. When you carry or store the Memory Stick, put it in the case supplied with it. Do not touch the terminal of the Memory Stick with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend or drop the Memory Stick. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick. Do not expose the Memory Stick to water. Do not use or store the Memory Stick 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 substances present

a*2 a*2 a*2*3*4

a*2*3*4
using a Memory Stick Duo with this camera, be sure to insert it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. *2MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO 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. *3Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *4 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded. A Memory Stick formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and the equipment used.
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 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. When using a Memory Stick Duo inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with the camera, 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 into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit. To format a Memory Stick Duo, insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. When the Memory Stick Duo is equipped with the write-protect switch, release its lock.

Precautions

x Do not leave the camera in the following places
In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration 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.
x On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. Moisture condensation occurs easily when: The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room The camera is taken from an air-conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc. 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 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.

x On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove 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 they may damage the finish or the casing. Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, or insecticide, etc. Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
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 rechargeable 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 battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. Charging method Insert batteries with enough capacity in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.

M AF..42 Macintosh computer.62 Recommended environment.62 Memory Stick..83 Insert/Remove t step 3 in Read This First Format..47 Number of images/ recording time.21 Write-protect switch.83 Memory Stick Tool..47
Setting the clock t step 2 in Read This First Setup..33, 40, 41 Camera 1..42 Camera 2..45 Internal Memory Tool.46 Memory Stick Tool.47 Setup 1..49 Setup 2..50 Setup 1..49 Setup 2..50 Sharpness..33 Shooting Movie t step 5 in Read This First Still image t step 5 in Read This First Shooting menu..28 Shooting movies.24 Single.42 Single-image mode..65 Slide..36 Slow synchro t step 5 in Read This First Smart zoom..42 Snow mode t step 5 in Read This First Soft snap mode t step 5 in Read This First Software..60 Specifications..87 Spot metering cross hair t step 5 in Read This First Spot metering t step 5 in Read This First Standard..30
Trimming.. 40 Tripod receptacle.. 14 Troubleshooting. 70 Twilight mode t step 5 in Read This First Twilight portrait mode t step 5 in Read This First
Zoom t step 5 in Read This First
Underexposure. 11 USB Connect.. 50 USB Driver. 53
VGA t step 4 in Read This First Video CD.. 60, 63 Viewing Movie t step 6 in Read This First Still image t step 6 in Read This First Viewing menu.. 34 Volume t step 6 in Read This First
Warning indicators and messages.. 80 WB.. 30 White balance.. 30 Windows computer. 51 Recommended environment. 52 Wrist strap t in Read This First Write-protect switch. 83

Trademarks

Corporation. Memory Stick, is a trademark of Sony , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO , MagicGate, are trademarks of Sony
Duo, and Corporation. PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. 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 or marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

How to hardwire the Sony DSC-S40 Digital Camera
Copyright, PixController http://www.PixController.com, all rights reserved.
This document covers in detail how to modify the Sony DSC-S40 digital camera for remote shutter control from the PixController Universal or LE camera control board. Please see http://www.pixcontroller.com or email support@pixcontroller.com for more information.
Please note that if you make this modification to your Sony camera that you will void your cameras warranty. This modification can also result in damage to your digital camera if you do not follow the instructions properly.
Tools/Parts Needed 1. 2.4 mm #0 Philips Screwdriver & Small Flat Blade Screwdriver. 2. Fine tipped soldering iron with heat control. 3. 30 Gauge wire. Wire Wrap type wire can be purchased from your local Radio Shack store. Find one of the 3 part numbers: 278-501, 278-502, 278-503. They come in a spool of 50 feet of wire for $2.99 4. Small tweezers. 5. Flat blade screw driver or knife. 6. Sony DSC-S40 flat flex cable from Nature-Qwest, LLC., or purchase the Universal or LE Sony S40 kit. 7. PixController Universal board with Sony S40-U PIC chip, or LE board with LE II PIC chip
Remove batteries and media card Before starting your project be sure to remove the 2 AA internal batteries and the Media Card.
Remove the 2 AA batteries and Media Card
Remove the camera case screws Remove all 3 screws from the camera case. Be sure to place the screws in a safe place while modifying the camera.
Remove screws 1,and 2 from the bottom of the camera case. Note, screw 2 is under the memory card door.
Remove screw 3 from the right side of the case.
Remove the case Carefully remove the back of the camera case from the camera exposing the interior electronics, Figure 1. Next, remove the front of the camera case, Figure 2. This is a little harder to remove, but take your time and unsnap all of the hinges. The front of the case will be attached with a small ribbon cable, so take care as not to handle this too hard or damage the ribbon cable.

Figure 1

Figure 2 Prep the S40 Shutter Assembly Cable You must use the S40 Shutter Assembly Cable in order to modify this digital camera. The solder contacts are too small even for the most skilled technician to handle. You must add 2 small gauge wires to the cable before you start. Add the wires to the solder points shown in Figure 3. In our example we added a Red wire to the solder pad P for Power on/off, and Blue to solder pad S for shutter. Sony S40 Shutter Assembly cable from Nature Qwest, LLC.

Figure 3

Insert the Shutter Assembly Cable The next step is to insert the S40 Shutter Assembly cable into the shutter connector. Locate the shutter connector shown in Figure 4. Using a small pair to tweezers with smooth jaws carefully remove the cable from this connector. Carefully grab the base of the ribbon cable and take your time to remove this cable. Next insert the S40 Shutter cable, which will be sandwiched in with the current cable. Insert the cable in the orientation as shown in Figure 5. Be sure to align the properly and use your tweezers to push both cables into the connector. Once inserted add a small piece of electrical tape to keep the cable in place as shown in figure 6. Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6
Attach the ground wire Next attach the ground wire, which is a small gauge wire, and in our example we added a black wire. This wire is soldered to one of the UBS hood solder pads on the back of the camera near the LCD display. Figure 7 shows the exact location. The modification is now complete. You can drill a small hole in the Tripod connector and run the 3 wires, Power, Shutter, and Ground through this location, or add any connector you wish. We leave this design up to the user.

Figure 7

Route the cable through the tripod connector
Re-attach case and replace the screws Once you are complete with this process place the camera case back together and replace the camera case screws.
Attaching the Sony S40 to the PixController LE Board and Universal Board
1. Wiring your S40 camera to the PixController LE board. Connect the following wires to your LE board: Shutter Shutter on LE, J2-1 Ground Ground on LE, J2-2 Power Refresh on LE, J2-3 Last, remove the R17 resistor from the LE board, see: http://www.pixcontroller.com/PixLE /PixLE_ResistorRemoval.htm PixController LE Camera Port Diagram
2. Wiring your S40 camera to the PixController Universal board. Connect the following wires to your Universal board: Shutter Shutter, J14-1, or Phone Cable Shutter Wire Ground Ground, J14-7, or Phone Cable Ground Wire Power Power, J14-3, or Phone Cable Power Wire
PixController Universal Camera Port Diagram
PixController Universal Phone Port

Completed Modification

Zoom Lens issue Because of the zoom lens on the Sony S40 this can be an issue to get a good seal between the camera lens and the case as to not get flash bleed during night photos. Figure 8 shows a simple solution to this problem by adding 3 of the Large Flash Masking Washers sold on the www.pixcontorller.com web site under the camera accessories. These 3 washers can be easily glued together using Marine GOOP.

Figure 8

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