DSC-S90
Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera

Step-up Feature

Your pictures deserve the big-screen treatment.

3 New Feature

1/2.7" 4.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. 3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom 3X Optical Zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital pictures. And Sonys Precision Digital Zoom provides an additional 2X magnification without the jagged edges of other designs, resulting in smoother images. 0-10X Smart Zoom Feature (at VGA Resolution) The Smart Zoom feature intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size-thus avoiding the image degradation of Digital Zooms. The Vario-Tessar lens is specially produced for very compact cameras. This specialized design allows quick auto-focus, appealing zoom range while still maintaining a compact design.
Manual Exposure Mode Manual Exposure Mode provides extended control with 46-step adjustable Shutter speed (30-1/1000 sec.), and 2-step Aperture control. AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator Briefly illuminating the subject, in low- or no-light conditions, the AF Illuminator helps establish a positive focus lock. Selectable Focus Mode Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the action by focusing even before you press the shutter release. Multi-Pattern Measuring Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern Measuring establishes the optimum exposure, even when highlight and shadow isnt centered in the frame. Scene Selection Mode With 7 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, and Candle. Pre-Flash Metering With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots. Slow Shutter Noise Reduction During long exposures, Slow Shutter NR captures the scene, and then the CCD noise pattern with a dark frame exposure. By subtracting the two, even long exposures can be clear. Memory Stick Media and Memory Stick PRO Media Digital. Powerful. Transportable. Memory Stick media is compact, portable and rugged-connecting a variety of hardware and software applications.
3 32MB Internal Memory1 Included
Shoot without a flash memory card with 32 MB internal memory1 ; Slot for optional Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO media. Full 32MB of internal memory can be copied to optional Memory Stick media.
4 Shot Burst Mode Capture up to 4 shots at full 4MP resolution at 0.7 frames/sec. Perfect for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports or small children. MPEG Movie VX Standard/Fine Mode with Audio Captures VGA (640x480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email. Conversion Lens Compatible Conversion Lens Compatible with VAD-PEB adaptor, you can add tele- or wide- conversion lenses for greater magnification or wider field of view, as well as protective and special effect filters. Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries The supplied high capacity 2100 mAh AA NiMH batteries provide reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting. The supplied BC-CS2 charger provides a convenient way to charge the batteries.
3 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
Real Imaging Processor Technology The innovative Real Imaging Processor in the DSC-S90 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag and improves battery stamina. Optical Viewfinder Provides accurate framing at eye level, great for added stability and following fast moving subjects. 2.5" LCD Monitor The 2.5" 115K LCD Monitor makes framing shots and reviewing pictures easy. 5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus By evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sonys Multi-Point AF system can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background.

additional features

3 Cyber-shot Station Dock Compatible
PictBridge Compatibility Audio/Video Output (via multi-use terminal) 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Adjustable Color/Saturation/Hue Auto Daylight Synchro Fill Flash Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Live Histogram Display MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide Supports High Speed USB 2.02

specifications

Recording Media: 32MB 1 internal flash memory, Memory Stick Media, Memory Stick PRO Media Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent Burst Mode: 4 Shot 4MP (JPEG fine), 30 Shot VGA (JPEG std.), 0.7fps Picture Effects: Sepia, Black & White Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Candle Self Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds Power Save Mode: Normal (JPEG Fine/Standard), Burst, Multi-Burst Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps), (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO media, MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps), Video Mail (160x112 at 8fps) with Audio Memory Stick Pro Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 4GB media capacity 1 ; does not support Access Control security function Imaging Device: 1/2.7" 4.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Macro Mode: 3 7/8" (10cm) Lens Construction: 5 Elements in 7 Groups, 2 Aspheric Elements LCD: 2.5" 115K Pixel TFT LCD Screen Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes USB Port(s): Yes, Multi-pin connector; Supports USB 2.02 Output(s): Yes, Multi-pin connector, NTSC/PAL Selectable Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro Flash Effective Range: 7-7/8" -14' 9" (0.2-4.5m) Zoom: 3X Optical Zoom; Smart Zoom Feature: 0-10X (at VGA Resolution); Digital Zoom: Precision, 0-2.0X Range, 6X Total Focal Length: 6-18mm 35mm Equivalent: 39-117mm Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, 5-Step Manual Focal Distance: 19 3/4" (50cm) Telephoto (Minimum)
Shutter Speed: 1/8-1/1000 sec. (Auto); 2-1/1000 sec (Program Auto); 30-1/1000sec (Manual) Aperture Range: f2.8-f5.6 (W), f5.2-f10 (T) Exposure Compensation: 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400 Battery Type: "AA" NiMH, "AA" Alkaline, "AA" Nickel-Metal Manganese Limited Warranty:1 Year Parts & Labor Supplied Software: Picture Package for Sony v1.6 (Windows), Pixela ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh), USB Driver, Cyber-shot Life tutorial (Windows) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me/ 2000/XP Home/XP Pro; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.3) Filter Diameter: 30mm, by required VAD-PEB adaptor Weight: 7 oz (202 g) Body; 9 oz (253 g) Body w/Batteries, Media, Wrist Strap Dimensions (WHD): 3 4/5" x 2 8/15 "x 1 7/12" (96.6 x 64.4 x 40.1mm) Supplied Accessories: "AA" NH-AA-DA NiMH Battery x 2 Battery Charger and Cord (BC-CS2) A/V & USB Multi-cable Wrist Strap Software CD-ROM UPC Code: 0272426738300

service and warranty

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor

optional accessories

Starter Kit (ACC-CN3TR) Cyber-shot Station (CSS-SA) Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (2pk) (NH-AA-2DB) Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Pak (NP-NH25) Conversion Lens Adaptor Mount (VAD-PEB) Wide Angle Conversion Lens4 (VCL-DH0730) Super Telephoto Conversion Lens4 (VCL-DH2630) Telephoto Conversion Lens4 (VCL-DH1730) Polarizing Kit Filter4 (VF-30CPKS) External Slave Flash w/Bracket (HVL-FSL1B) Marine Sports Pak (SPK-SA) Soft Carrying Case - Black (LCS-SA/B) Memory Stick Media (MSH-128A) Memory Stick PRO Media (MSX-256S/N) Memory Stick PRO Media (MSX-512S/N) Memory Stick PRO Media (MSX-1GS/N) Memory Stick PRO Media (MSX-2GN) Memory Stick PRO Media (MSX-4GN) Memory Stick PRO Media USB Adaptor (MSAC-US30) Multi-slot Memory Stick Adaptor (MSAC-USM1)
1. Recording numbers are approximate and will vary depending upon the images. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is:16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1,850MB, 4GB=3.66GB. 2. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 3. Under Average Conditions: Normal Mode (JPEG), Picture quality Fine; Shooting each image at 30 second intervals; Flash operated every other shot; Power is turned on/off after every 10 shots. Actual results may vary on conditions of use. 4. Conversion Lens Adaptor Mount (VAD-PEB) Required. 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Cyber-shot, Digital, Powerful, Transportable, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick PRO, Picture Package, Real Imaging Processor, Smart Zoom and Super HAD are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. All screen images simulated. Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn
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Last Updated 2005-06-15

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 34).

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 2304 2,304 pixels1,728 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 34)
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.
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 1 and 3 in Read This First) N OPEN button (t step 1 and 3 in Read This First) O AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied)

qa qs qd qf qg 1

A Shutter button (t step 5 in Read This First) B Mode dial (26) C POWER lamp (t step 2 in Read This First) D POWER button (t step 2 in Read This First) E Lens F Microphone G Finder window H Flash (t step 5 in Read This First) I Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in Read This First)/AF illuminator (48) J Lens ring

Removing Attaching

Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover.

DSC-S90

G 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) H
(Display/LCD on/off) button (21)
I MENU button (29) J Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in Read This First) Menu off: / / / Read This First) (t step 5 in

9 q; qa qs

DSC-S80/ST80/S60
Mode dial M: Shutter speed/aperture value (27) K Access lamp (t step 4 in Read This First L (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in Read This First)
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 strap (t 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) Enjoying the camera z

C:32:00

AE/AF lock (t step 5 in Read This First) Recording mode (26, 35) White balance (34)

Return S AF

STBY REC

125 F3.5 +2.0EV

Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in Read This First) Mode dial (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in Read This First)

When shooting movies

Mode dial (26)
00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00
Flash mode (t step 5 in Read This First) Red-eye reduction (47) Sharpness (37)

Capacity Size 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail)

196 491

394 985

790 1975

1428 3571

2904 7261

5928 14821

12154 30385
The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal]. The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst]. When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the >9999 indicator appears. You can resize the images later ([Resize], (page 41)).
The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second)
640(Fine) 640(Standard) 160

0:01:27 0:22:42

0:02:56 0:45:39

0:05:54 1:31:33

0:02:57 0:10:42 2:51:21

0:06:02 0:21:47 5:47:05

0:12:20 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 image size.
When you do not have a Memory Stick (Recording with the internal memory)
The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no Memory Stick inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.
Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.
When a Memory Stick (not supplied) is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the Memory Stick. [Playback]: Images on the Memory Stick are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images on the Memory Stick.
When there is no Memory Stick inserted

Internal memory

[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.
On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a Memory Stick
Prepare a Memory Stick with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 52).
To copy (back up) data on a hard disc of your computer
Perform the procedure 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 the internal memory to a computer, but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed

The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with batteries at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25C (77F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the Memory Stick as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.
The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 93). The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions: The surrounding temperature is low The flash is 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 *1 Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80 *2 Supplied with DSC-S60 *3 Supplied with DSC-ST80 Shooting in the following situations: (P.Quality) is set to [Fine] [AF Mode] is set to [Single] Shooting once every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Number of shooting image does not change depending on the image size.
When viewing still images
Battery No. of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) (Approx.)
Battery LCD screen No. of Battery images life (min.) (Approx.) (Approx.)
NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH)*1 Alkaline*2 Battery pack NP-NH25*3
DSC-S90 NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH)*1 Alkaline*2 Battery pack NP-NH25*3 On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off Battery pack NP-NH25*3 On Off 255 350
DSC-S80/ST80/S60 NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH)*1 Alkaline*2 Battery pack NP-NH25*590
DSC-S80/ST80/S60 NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH)*1 Alkaline*2
*1 Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80 *2 Supplied with DSC-S60 *3 Supplied with DSC-ST80 Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals
Battery LCD screen On LCD screen Off (Approx.) (Approx.)
DSC-S90 Enjoying the camera NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH)*1 Alkaline*2 Battery pack NP-NH25*3 NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH)*1 Alkaline*2 Battery pack NP-NH25*min. 60 min. 240 min. 300 min. 120 min. 360 min.
DSC-S80/ST80/Smin. 90 min. 260 min. 300 min. 120 min. 360 min.
*1 Supplied with DSC-S90/DSC-S80 *2 Supplied with DSC-S60 *3 Supplied with DSC-ST80 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [160]

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Mode dial

Control button
: Shooting movies step 5 in Read This First
: Playback/Edit step 6 in Read This First
Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode

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.

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.
Cable for multi-use terminal

To a USB connector

3 Set the mode dial to
, then turn on the camera and the computer.
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 Switch on

Access indicators*

When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer
For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions Cyber-shot Station.
* During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. If USB Mode Normal does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Normal] (page 54).
Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer
For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer on page 61.
3 Click the check box of unwanted
images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next].
This section describes an example of copying images to a My Documents folder.
1 After making a USB connection in
Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop.
The Picture Name and Destination screen appears.
4 Select a name and destination for
the images, then click [Next].
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.

Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the Other Options screen appears.
This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder.
5 Click the radio button next to
[Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next].
1 Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] t [DCIM].
The Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears.
If the Removable Disk icon is not displayed, see page 83.

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 the procedure explained in Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer on page 59.
2 Double-click the folder where the
image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy].
Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer
For Windows XP, follow the procedure explained in Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer on page 60.
This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder.
On the storage destination of the image files, see page 63
3 Double-click the [My Documents]
folder. Then, right-click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click [Paste].
1 Click [Start] t [My Documents].
The contents of the My Documents folder are displayed.
If you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
The image files are copied to the My Documents folder.
When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name, you may not be able to play back that image with your camera (page 64).
2 Double-click the desired image
Stage 5: Viewing images on your computer
This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the My Documents folder. The image is displayed.
To delete the USB connection
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

x For Windows 2000/Me/XP

1 Double-click on the tasktray.
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP
Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop].

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]
Cable for multi-use terminal/USB cable To the USB jack
Selects images and prints all the selected images.
1Select the image you want to print with b/B, then press z. The mark appears on the selected image.
To select other images, repeat this procedure.
2Select [Print] with V, then press z.
2 Turn on your camera and the

printer.

After the connection is made, the indicator appears
[This image] Prints a displayed image.
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 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 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer (page 71), 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

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items on pages 78 to 87.
If a code such as C/E:ss:ss appears on the screen, see page 88.
2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one 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.

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 hot or cold location (page
When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the displayed time remaining may
not be correctly indicated.
The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (t step 1 in

Read This First).

The poles of batteries or the terminals of battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not
charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton swab, etc. (page 93).
When using nickel-metal hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the
current one due to the memory effect (page 93), etc. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to correct the display. The batteries are dead (page 93). Replace them with new ones.
The batteries run down too quickly.
Charge nickel-metal hydride batteries sufficiently (t step 1 in Read This First). You are using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 93). The batteries are dead (page 93). Replace them with new ones.
Cannot turn on the camera.
Install the batteries correctly (t step 1 in Read This First). The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (t step 1 in
The batteries are dead (page 93). Replace them with new ones.
The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera

Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 47). Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash
(t step 5 in Read This First).
Light the room and shoot the subject.
The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range.
The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. 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
The battery level is low. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones.
Unknown pattern appears on the finder.
This is due to the structure of the finder. This is not a malfunction.

Viewing images

Refer to Computers (page 82) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images.
Set the mode dial to (page 26). The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB communication (page 62).
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a

malfunction.

The image does not appear on the TV screen.
Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of

your TV (page 54).

Check whether the connection is correct (page 75). The cable for multi-use terminal is connected. Disconnect it according to the correct

procedure (page 62).

The image 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 have deleted an image by mistake.
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you set protection
on an image (page 39), or set the write-protect switch on the Memory Stick to the LOCK position (page 91) to prevent accidental erasure.
The resizing function does not work.

You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.
You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.
You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies.

You cannot cut a movie.

The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds). Cancel the protection (page 40). Still images cannot be cut.

Computers

You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
Check Recommended computer environment (page 57) for Windows, and Recommended
environment (page 67) for Macintosh.
You cannot install the USB driver.
In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 58).
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
Turn on the camera (t step 2 in Read This First). When the battery level is low, install the charged batteries, replace the batteries with new ones
(t step 1 in Read This First), or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 15).
Use the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80)

(page 59).

Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-
ST80) from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that USB Mode Normal is displayed (page 59). Set [USB Connect] to [Normal] in the (Setup) menu (page 54). Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer. Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device (page 59). The USB driver is not installed. Install the USB driver (page 58). Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80) before you installed the USB Driver from the supplied CD-ROM. Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item).
The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera.
Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a

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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.
Note on using a Memory Stick PRO (not supplied)
Memory Stick PRO media with a capacity of up to 2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera.
On the battery charger and the batteries
On the battery charger (supplied with DSC-S90/S80)
Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, primary lithium batteries, or Ni-Cd batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other injuries. Remove the charged batteries from the battery charger. If you keep charging them, there is a danger of leaks, excessive heat, explosions, or electric shock. When charging a high capacity battery other than the supplied battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery may not be available. When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that batteries other than the specified type have been inserted. Check that the batteries are the specified type. If the batteries are the specified type, remove all the batteries, replace them with new ones or another ones and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred. If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. Clean the battery charger with dry cloth, etc.

JPG..63

Landscape mode t step 5 in Read This First Language.53 t step 2 in Read This First

Protect..39 PTP..54

NR slow shutter.. 28 NTSC.. 54
Quick Review t step 5 in Read This First
REC Mode..35 Red Eye Reduction..47 Resize..41 Rewind/Fast forward t step 6 in Read This First Rotate.42
Still image t step 5 in Read This First Shooting menu. 31 Shooting movies. 26 Shutter speed. 11, 27 Single.. 46 Single-image mode. 70 Slide.. 40 Slow synchro t step 5 in Read This First Smart zoom. 46 Snow mode t step 5 in Read This First Soft snap mode t step 5 in Read This First Software. 65 Specifications.. 96 Spot metering.. 33 Spot metering cross hairs.. 33 Standard. 34
VGA t step 4 in Read This First Video CD. 65, 68 Video Out..54 Viewing Movie t step 6 in Read This First Still image t step 6 in Read This First Viewing menu.. 38 Volume t step 6 in Read This First
S AF..46 Saturation..37 Scene t step 5 in Read This 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.51 Setup 1..53 Setup 2..54 Setup 1..53 Setup 2..54 Sharpness..37 Shooting Movie t step 5 in Read This First
Warning indicators and messages.. 88 WB.. 34 White balance.. 34 Windows computer.. 56 Recommended environment. 57 Wrist strap t in Read This First Write-protect switch.91
Trimming.. 44 Tripod receptacle.. 15 Troubleshooting. 77 TV.. 75 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.. 54 USB Driver. 58 Using your camera abroad t step 1 in Read This First

Trademarks

and Cyber-shot Station are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , MagicGate, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Picture Package 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.