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Sony DSC-U60 LCD light, Auto Focus, ,Press the shutter button fully down

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,Press the shutter button fully down.

A beep sounds. When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen, recording is complete. The image will be recorded in the “Memory Stick,” and you can shoot the next image.

•If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries (page 15).

Auto Focus

When you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under the following conditions. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. If the Auto Focus function can still not bring the subject into focus, use the Focus preset function (page 32).

•The subject is distant from the camera and dark.

•The contrast between the subject and its background is poor.

•The subject is seen through glass, such as a window.

•A fast-moving subject.

•The subject reflects or has a lustrous finish, such as a mirror or a luminous body.

•A flashing subject.

•A backlit subject.

LCD light

You can use [LCD LIGHT] under [ ] with MENU and the control buttons v/V to turn the LCD light on and off. This is useful for extending the battery life.

•This camera is equipped with a Hybrid-type LCD screen that allows you to see the LCD screen even when the LCD light is turned off, as long as there is some ambient illumination.

•Even if the LCD light setting is [OFF], the LCD light will turn on when menu operations are being performed. When the menu operation is completed, the LCD light will turn off again.

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Contents

Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Enjoying movies Deleting images WARNING For the Customers in the U.S.A Declaration of Conformity CAUTION Note: For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom Attention for the Customers in Europe “Memory Stick” 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 Notes on the Nickel-MetalHydride batteries Inserting the batteries ,Close the inner cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to lock it To remove the batteries ,Inspect the waterproof cover , Close the waterproof cover Battery remaining indicator (When using Nickel-MetalHydride batteries) Using your camera abroad Turning on/off your camera How to use the buttons Setting the date and time ,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” , Close the inner cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to lock it To remove a “Memory Stick” ,Close the waterproof cover 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 Twilight mode To cancel Scene Selection Vivid nature mode Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset Shooting five images continuously — Burst Adding special effects — Picture Effect Select [P.EFFECT] with the control button V, then press ,Select the desired mode with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC To cancel Picture Effects Viewing still images on the LCD screen Viewing single images Viewing an index screen (four-image) Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder To cancel the selection When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick” Enlarging an image — Enlarged playback Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark Page Shooting movies Viewing movies on the LCD screen , Press EXEC To stop playback Indicators while viewing movies Deleting images Formatting a “Memory Stick” Select [FORMAT] with the control buttons v/V, then press EXEC O KFORMATTING To cancel formatting Copying images to your computer — For Windows users When a USB connector is not provided on your computer Installing the USB driver Installing “Image Transfer” Installing “ImageMixer” Connecting the camera to your computer USB MODE:NORMAL Copying images using “Image Transfer” Changing “Image Transfer” settings Copying images without using “Image Transfer” Viewing images on your computer Image file storage destinations and file names Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users Recommended computer environment USB mode Communication with your computer Steps required by your OS aInstalling the USB driver bConnecting your camera to your computer cCopying images dViewing the images on your computer Creating a Video CD using “ImageMixer” Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Deleting images Computers Page “Memory Stick” Others Warnings and messages Page Self-diagnosisdisplay — If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Menu items When the mode switch is set to (when [] is selected in the menu settings) Page Page Precautions When sand, dirt or seawater adhere to the camera Other precautions On storage Note on operating temperature On moisture condensation Moisture condensation occurs easily when: On “Memory Stick” Notes on using the supplied “Memory Stick” Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Note on using “Memory Stick PRO” (not supplied) On Nickel-MetalHydride batteries On the battery charger On the O-ring Inspecting the O-ringand the O-ringmating surface a Before opening the waterproof cover, rinse off any sand and completely wipe away any water that may be present on Removing/Setting the O-ring Removing the O-ring Cleaning the O-ringand the O-ringgroove Setting the O-ring O-ringlife Specifications LCD screen displays When playing back still images /12 B Print (DPOF) mark indicator (41) C Enlarged playback/Enlargement level indicator (40) D Folder-filename (57) E Playback folder indicator (38) F Image number/Number of Index