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Sony DSC-U40 How to hold the camera, Trademarks, Do not get the camera wet, Note on the camera locations, The pictures used in this manual

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Clean the flash surface before use

The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 81 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunction.

Note on the camera locations

Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio wave or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

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.

How to hold the camera

Trademarks

•“Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and

are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

•“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

•	“Memory Stick,”	, and “MagicGate
	Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony
	Corporation.
•	“Memory Stick PRO” and
	are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•	“MagicGate” and	are
	trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•	Microsoft and Windows are registered
	trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation
	in the United States and other countries.		When shooting an image with the camera, be
•	Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or		careful not to obstruct the flash or the lens with
	registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.		your fingers.
•	Pentium is a trademark or a registered
	trademark 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.

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Contents

Getting started Shooting still images Enjoying still images Enjoying movies Deleting images WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the Customers in the U.S.A Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom Notice CAUTION: Before using your camera How to hold the camera Table of contents Troubleshooting Additional information Index Identifying the parts Page Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Charging time Notes on the Nickel-MetalHydride batteries Inserting the batteries Battery remaining indicator (When using Nickel-MetalHydride batteries) Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/ viewed Under the average conditions1) Nickel-MetalHydride batteries Alkaline batteries Using your camera abroad Turning on/off your camera How to use the buttons Setting the date and time Select the desired date display format with the control buttons ,Set the numeric value with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC ,Select [OK] with the control button v, then press EXEC Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo” Setting the still image size Image size Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode ,Press the shutter button fully down Auto Focus LCD light Using the self-timer Selecting a flash mode Creating or selecting a folder Creating a new folder Selecting the recording folder To cancel changing the recording folder Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection Vivid nature mode To cancel Scene Selection Active outdoor mode ,Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power Press the control button Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset Shooting images continuously — Burst ,Select [2M BURST] or [VGA BURST] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC Press the shutter button halfway down, then hold the shutter button fully down Adjusting color tones — White Balance ,Select the desired mode with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC To reactivate auto adjustment zShooting techniques Viewing still images on the LCD screen Viewing single images Viewing an index screen (four-image) Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” To cancel the selection Enlarging an image — Enlarged playback Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark Page Connecting your camera to a PictBridge compliant printer ,Select [PRINT] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC To cancel preparations to make the connection ,Connect the camera to the printer Printing images To cancel printing To print other images To attach a date to an image To disconnect the printer Shooting movies REC ,To stop recording, press the shutter button fully again Indicators during shooting To use the self-timer Shooting time 160×112 320×240 Viewing movies on the LCD screen Deleting images Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo” Page Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Installing the USB driver Installing “Image Transfer” Installing “ImageMixer” Connecting the camera to your computer Copying images using “Image Transfer” Changing “Image Transfer” settings Copying images without using “Image Transfer” When the removable disk icon is not shown Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay Wizard aMake a USB connection bClick [Next] dSelect a name and destination for your pictures, then click [Next] Viewing images on your computer Image file storage destinations and file names Viewing images from your computer with this camera Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users aConnecting your camera to your computer bCopying images cViewing the images on your computer Creating a Video CD using “ImageMixer” Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Page Viewing images Deleting images Computers Page “Memory Stick Duo” PictBridge compliant printer Others Warnings and messages Page Self-diagnosisdisplay — If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Menu items (when [ ] is selected in the menu settings) Item Setting Description CREATE FOLDER PRINT 1 PAGE INSERT DATE When [] is selected in the menu settings DISPLAY CLOCK SET Precautions How to prevent moisture condensation If moisture condensation occurs On internal rechargeable button battery Charging method On “Memory Stick” On Nickel-MetalHydride batteries On the battery charger Specifications LCD screen displays When playing back still images /12 B Print (DPOF) mark indicator (40) C PictBridge connecting indicator E Folder-filename (62) F Not disconnect USB cable indicator (45) Index Index