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Sony DSC-U40 Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users, Display:, USB mode, Recommended computer environment, Communication with your computer

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Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users

Recommended computer environment

OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/ v10.1/v10.2)

The above OS must be installed at the factory.

USB connector: Provided as standard

Display: 800 × 600 dots or more 32,000-color mode or more

•If you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, some equipment, including your camera, may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment.

•Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub.

•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

USB mode

There are two modes for a USB connection, [NORMAL] and [PTP]* modes. The factory setting is the [NORMAL] mode. This section describes the USB connection using the [NORMAL] mode.

When the camera is connected to your computer via a USB cable, the camera can draw its power from your computer (USB Bus Powered).

*Compatible only with Mac OS X. When connected to a computer, only the data in the folder selected by the camera is copied to the computer. To select a folder when the camera is connected to your computer, press MENU and perform the procedures to change a folder for playback.

Communication with your computer

When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

When a USB connector is not provided on your computer

When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/

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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