2-590-641-11(1)

Digital Still Camera

Enjoying the camera
Users 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.

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Owners 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. ___________________________

Using your computer

Printing still images

DSC-S60/ S80/ST80/ S90

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Others
Read This First (separate volume)
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in China

2005 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
If you have any questions about 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.
For Customers in the U.S.A.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S60 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 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. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S90 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 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.
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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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.

The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

On illustrations

Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSCS60 unless noted otherwise.
Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens
The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. 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 apply force to it.
On image data compatibility
This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system universal standard) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). 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.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
For full use of the digital still camera
Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode
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 mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/Delete images
Get more friendly with your camera

This manual

Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/
Manual shooting) t page 26
Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 29 Change the default settings t page 45

1.0m z Return z Set

Focus preset distance (32) Manual exposure (27)

Display

Indication

3:2 VGA

Image size (t step 4 in Read This First) Image quality (34) Recording folder (51)
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 (22) Remaining Memory Stick capacity (22) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] 1/30" 400 Recording time [maximum recordable time] (22) Multi Burst interval (36) Remaining number of recordable images (22) Self-timer (t step 5 in Read This First) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (88) Date/Time (47) ISO number (34)
Low battery warning (24, 88) Spot metering cross hair (33) AF range finder frame (32)

Histogram (21, 31)

NR slow shutter (27) 125 F3.5 +2.0EV
Shutter speed (27) Aperture value (27) EV level value (31) Menu/Guide menu (29)
(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) Enjoying the camera

500 F3.5

Image size (t step 4 in Read This First) Recording mode (26, 35) Playback (t step 6 in Read This First) Volume (t step 6 in Read This First)

BACK/NEXT VOLUME

When playing back movies
Protect (39) Print order (DPOF) mark (73) Change folder (38)

Step 12/16

Zoom scaling (t step 6 in Read This First) Frame by frame playback (35)

101-0012

Folder-file number (38) Playback bar (t step 6 in Read This First)
PictBridge connecting (71)

Recording folder (51)

Playback folder (38)
Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining Memory Stick capacity (22)

8/8 12/12

Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (38) Self-diagnosis display (88) Counter (t step 6 in Read This First)

C:32:00 00:00:12

Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/the USB cable (72) +2.0EV EV level value (31) ISO number (34) Metering mode (33) Flash White balance (34) 500 F3.5 Shutter speed (27) Aperture value (27) Playback image (t step 6 in Read This First)
appears when histogram display is disabled.
Recording date/time of the playback image (47) Menu/Guide menu (29) 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.

z If the subject is out of focus When shooting 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. In a case like this, do as follows.
1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
AE/AF lock indicator AF range finder frame Using the menu

F2.8 30

As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as you want. 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down.

FINE VGA

(Metering Mode)
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

Spot (Spot metering) ( )

Measures only a part of the subject.
This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject.

SAF 250 F2.8

Multi (Multi-pattern metering)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
For details on the exposure t page 11 When using spot metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 32).

WB (White Bal)

Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange.

n (Incandescent)

Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as a party hall, or under bright lighting such as photography studios. Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Adjusts for a cloudy sky. Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown. Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

WB(Fluorescent)

(Cloudy) (Daylight) Auto
For details on [WB] t page 12 Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select WB(Fluorescent).
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.
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.
Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality.

(P.Quality)

Selects the still image quality.
Fine (FINE) Standard (STD)
Records with high quality (low compression). Records with standard quality (high compression).
For details on the image quality t page 13

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 36).

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 the mode dial is set to Setting the shutter speed to lower than 1/30 second when the mode dial is set to M 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 27). 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 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 able to shoot images in the [Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 27).
The maximum number of continuous shots

(Units: images)

Quality Size Fine Standard

(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 [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 35).

(Flash Level)

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

+ ( +) Normal ( )

Toward : Makes the flash level lower. Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
To change flash mode t step 5 in Read This First

PFX (P.Effect)

Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.

B&W( Sepia ( Off ) )

Records the image in monochrome (black and white). Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph). No effect.
This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off.

(Saturation)

Adjusts the saturation of the image.
Toward +: Brightens the color.

Normal ( )

Toward : Darkens the color. Using the menu

(Contrast)

Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Toward +: Enhances the contrast.
Toward : Reduces the contrast.

(Sharpness)

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Toward +: Sharpens the image.
Toward :Softens the image.

(Setup)

See page 45.

Viewing menu

(Folder)
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a Memory Stick only).

OK Cancel

See the following procedure. Cancels the selection.
1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.
Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 1 1:05:34AM : OK Cancel

BACK/NEXT

2 Select [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 one. To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 51) To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 52) When multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to either the previous and next folders.

Creating a Music video/ Slideshow Printing images
Creating a video CD using ImageMixer (page 65) Creating a video CD ImageMixer VCD2 is installed automatically when PicturePackage is installed.
Recommended computer environment
The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.
A separate software application for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs.
Notes on connecting your camera to a computer
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] (default setting) and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Normal] mode as an example. For details on [PTP], see page 54. When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Recommended environment for copying images
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional
Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB connector: Provided as standard Display: dots or more, High Color (16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more
Recommended environment for using PicturePackage/ImageMixer VCD2
Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later, Windows Media Player 7.0 or later, DirectX 9.0b or later Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with speakers Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installationapproximately 500 MB Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver compliant) with 4 MB of VRAM

For automatic creation of a Music video/ Slideshow (page 65), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. When using ImageMixer VCD2, a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended. This software is compatible with DirectX technology. DirectX must be installed for use.
Copying images to your computer
This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. The InstallShield Wizard screen appears.
If the install menu screen does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE).
For a computer with a Memory Stick slot
Remove the Memory Stick from the camera and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot of the computer, then copy the images.

3 Click [Next].

For a computer without a Memory Stick 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.
The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is finished, the screen informs you of completion.
Stage 1: Installing the USB Driver
A driver is software that enable equipment connected to the computer to operate properly. When using Windows XP, start from Stage 2. When PicturePackage is already installed, Stage 1 is unnecessary.
4 Click the radio button next to
[Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then click [Finish].
NOTE: Do not connect the camera to the computer at this time.
1 Shut down all application

software in use.

In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators).
Your computer restarts. Now, you can establish a USB connection. Remove the CD-ROM when the installation is completed.
2 Insert the CD-ROM into the
computer, then click [USB Driver] when the install menu screen appears.
Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer
1 Insert a Memory Stick with
recorded images into the camera.
When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary.

To the multi connector

2 Insert the batteries with enough
capacity remained in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
When you copy images to your computer using insufficient batteries, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the batteries shut off too soon. For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions Cyber-shot Station.

4 Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the installation.
ImageMixer VCD2 and DirectX will be installed if you have not yet installed them. When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the 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 to the computer before you install the PicturePackage software (except for Windows XP). In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. When PicturePackage is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.
5 Remove the CD-ROM as the
shortcut icons of PicturePackage Menu and PicturePackage destination Folder are displayed after the installation.

To start up the software

Double-click the PicturePackage Menu

icon 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 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 59.
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 cable for multi-use
terminal. Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer on page 59.
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 54. When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your

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 shop. You can make a (Print order) mark on images that you want to print out in advance.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal.

MENU button Index button

PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

In single-image mode

You can print a single image on a printing sheet.

Control Button

It is recommended to use an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.

In index mode

You can print several images at a reduced size on a printing sheet. You can print a set of either the same images (1) or different images (2).
1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press B on the control button to

select (Setup).

3 Select [
] (Setup2) with V, then select [USB Connect] with v/V/B.
4 Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then

press z.

An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer. The quantity of images that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer. You cannot print movies. If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds (error notification), check the connected printer.

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 [PictBridge].
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer
For DSC-ST80, refer to the operating instructions Cyber-shot Station.

Stage 3: Printing

Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2.
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).
1 Select the desired printing
method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark (page 73) regardless of the displayed image. [Select]

[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 71).

indicator

Printing 2/3

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 when you print them out at the shop.
You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the images to a Memory Stick, then take the Memory Stick to the print shop.
Marking in single-image mode
Control button MENU button

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a (Print function allowing you to make a order) mark on images that you want to print out later.
You can also print the images with the (Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. You cannot mark movies. When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst] mode, all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels.
1 Display the image you want to

print.

2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press
z. A (Print order) mark is marked on the image.
When taking a Memory Stick to a shop
Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick they handle. If a Memory Stick is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to other medium such as a CD-R and take it to the shop. When taking a Memory Stick Duo, be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it. Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk. You cannot set the number of prints.

DPOF Exit

4 To mark other images, display the
desired image with b/B, then press z.
To remove the mark in single-image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4.

Marking in index mode
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z.
1 Display the index screen. (t step

The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again (t step 2 in Read This First). The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (t step 1 in Read This First).
Shooting still images/movies
The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on.
Turn on the screen (page 21).
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 the recording position (page 91). You cannot record images while charging the flash. Set the mode dial to an other position than and when shooting still images. Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. Insert a Memory Stick PRO (page 91).
The subject is not visible on the screen.
Set the mode dial to an other position than

(page 26).

Recording takes a long time.
The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 27). This is not a malfunction.
The image is out of focus.
The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to
position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T), when shooting (t step 5 in Read This First). (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected as the Scene mode when you shoot still images. The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 32). Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 33. Troubleshooting

Zoom does not work.

You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies.
Precision digital zoom does not function.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 46). This function cannot be used while shooting movies.
Smart zoom does not function.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 46). This function cannot be used when: The image size is set to [4M] or [3:2]. Shooting in [Multi Burst] mode. Shooting movies.

Total pixel number of camera Approx. 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3 zoom lens f = 6.0 - 18.0 mm (39 - 117 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2
Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on) DSC-S90: 1.1 W DSC-S80/ST80/S60: 1.0 W Operating temperature 0C to +40C (+32F to +104F) Storage temperature 20C to +60C (4F to +140F) Dimensions 96.664.440.1 mm (3 7/82 5/81 5/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions) DSC-S90: Approx. 253 g (8 oz) (including two batterries and wrist strap) DSC-S80/ST80/S60: Approx. 249 g (8 oz) (including two batterries and wrist strap) Electret condenser microphone Dynamic speaker Compatible
File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media 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)
Microphone Speaker Exif Print
PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible

[LCD screen]

LCD panel DSC-S90: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive DSC-S80/ST80/S60: 5.1 cm (2.0 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots (480240) dots
BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger (supplied with DSC-S90/S80)
Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3W Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA 2
Operating temperature 0C to +40C (+32F to +104F) Storage temperature 20C to +60C (4F to +140F) Dimensions Approx. 713091 mm (2 7/81 3/163 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) 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.
A/V cable..75 Accessories supplied t in Read This First AE/AF indicator t step 5 in Read This First AF Illuminator..48 AF lock..33 AF Mode.46 AF range finder frame..32 AF range finder frame indicator..32 Aperture.11, 27 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in Read This First Auto Focus..10 Auto power-off function t step 2 in Read This First Auto Review..48
Cable for multi-use terminal.. 59, 75 Camera 1.. 46 Camera 2.. 49 Candle mode t step 5 in Read This First CD-ROM.. 58 Center AF.. 32 Change REC. Folder. 52 Charging battery pack t step 1 in Read This First Cleaning. 95 Clock 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.. 64 Windows.. 56 Connecting Computer.. 59 Printer.. 71 TV.. 75 Contrast.. 37 Copy.. 52 Copying still images to your computer.. 58 Create REC. Folder. 51