Sony DSC-S45 manual

2-679-829-12(1)

Checking the accessories supplied

• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)

• A/V cable (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Wrist strap (1)

1 Preparation

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About the “Memory Stick Duo”

2 (not supplied)

Digital Still Camera

• CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software, handbook “Cyber-shot Handbook”) (1)

• Operating instructions for digital still camera “Instruction Manual” (this manual) (1)

POWER lamp

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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

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.

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WARNING	CAUTION
	You are cautioned that any changes or
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not	modifications not expressly approved in this
	manual could void your authority to operate this
expose the unit to rain or moisture.	equipment.

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Battery/“Memory StickDuo” coverInsert the batteries

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While pressing OPEN,	Match +/– and insert.	Close the battery cover.

A	B
Battery/“Memory	Access lamp
Stick Duo” cover

Insert a “Memory Stick Duo”

	Terminal side
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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

For Customers in the U.S.A

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.

Note:

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.

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 timePress POWER to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen.Sufficient power remainingBattery half fullBattery 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.

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	512MB
Size	memory
5M	3	24	50	96	191
3:2	3	24	50	96	191
3M	6	39	81	155	308
1M	15	98	201	384	759
VGA (E-Mail)	60	387	789	1503	2972

Movie recording time				(Units: hour : minute : second)
Capacity	Internal	64MB	128MB	256MB	512MB
Size	memory

Specifications

[System]Image device7.17mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filterTotal pixel number of cameraApprox. 5 255 000 pixelsEffective pixel number of cameraApprox. 5 090 000 pixelsLens3× zoom lensf = 5.4 - 16.2 mm (32 - 96 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 4.8Exposure controlAutomatic exposure, Scene Selection (6 modes)White balanceAutomatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, IncandescentFile format (DCF compliant)Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2JPEG compliant, DPOF compatibleMovies: AVI (Motion JPEG)Recording mediaInternal memory (10 MB)“Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate/ without MagicGate)”“Memory Stick PRO Duo” “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”FlashRecommended distance (ISO set to Auto): Approx. 0.5 m to 2.5 m(19 3/4 inches to 98 1/2 inches) (W)/ Approx. 0.5 m to 2.0 m(19 3/4 inches to 78 3/4 inches) (T)[Input and Output connectors]A/V OUT jackMini-jackVideo signal : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync negativeAudio signal : 2 V (at load impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)USB jackmini-B

USB communicationFull-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)[LCD screen]LCD panel6.2cm (2.4 type) TFT driveTotal number of dots110 000 (480 × 234) dots[Power, general]Power

LR6 (size AA) Alkaline batteries (2), 3 V HR15/51:HR6 (Size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied) (2),

2.4 V

ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery(2) (not supplied), 3 VAC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2VPower consumption(during shooting with the LCD screen on)

1.65 W

Operating temperature0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)Storage temperature–20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)Dimensions92 × 62 × 31 mm(3 3/4 × 2 1/2 × 1 1/4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)MassApprox. 198 g (7.0 oz) (including two batterries and wrist strap, etc.)MicrophoneElectret condenser microphoneBuzzerPiezo-electric buzzerExif PrintCompatiblePRINT Image Matching III

Compatible

PictBridge

Compatible

Design and specification are subject to change without notice.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

– 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.

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/offTo 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 timeFirst, enter the (Setup) menu to select [Clock Set].1Press MENU (B) to display the menu.

2After pressing B on the control button (C), go to the (Setup) setting, then press B again.

3Select 2 (Setup 2) with V, then press B.4Select [Clock Set] with V, then press B.5Select [OK] with v, then press z.Now you can adjust the date and time.1Select the desired date display format with v/V, then press z.2Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.3Select [OK] with B, then press z.• To cancel, select [Cancel] and press z.

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Cancel

To turn off the(Setup) menu screenPress MENU.

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.

1Press (Image Size) (A).2Select the size with v/V (B).3Press (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
(the default setting)		in A5 size
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 recordedWhen 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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