Sony DSC-S45 Handbook (Primary Manual) Instruction Manual

2-679-829-12 (1)
Digital Still Camera

Instruction Manual

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