Sony DSC-U60 Shooting still images/movies

Symptom	Cause	Solution
You cannot turn on the	• The batteries are not installed correctly.	p Install the batteries correctly (page 12).
camera.	• The batteries are discharged.	p Replace them with charged batteries (page 10).
	• The batteries are dead (page 78).	p Replace the batteries with new ones.

The power turns off	• If you do not operate the camera for about three	p Turn on the camera again (page 15).
suddenly.	minutes when using batteries, the camera turns
	off automatically to prevent wearing down the
	batteries (page 15).
	• The batteries are discharged.	p Replace them with charged batteries (page 10).

Shooting still images/movies

Symptom	Cause				Solution
The subject does not appear	• The mode switch is set to			.	p Set the mode switch to	or					(pages 22 and 43).
The subject does not appear	• The mode switch is set to			.	p Set the mode switch to	or					(pages 22 and 43).
on the LCD screen.

The image is out of focus.	• The subject is too close.				p Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject
					than the minimum shooting distance of 10 cm (4 inches) (or
					15 cm (6 inches) underwater) when shooting (page 32).
	• When shooting still images,			(Active outdoor	p Cancel the Scene Selection function (page 31).
	mode),	(Illumination snap mode),
	(Twilight mode) or		(Vivid nature mode) is
	selected for the Scene Selection function.
	• You are shooting movies at a distance closer				p Select the Focus preset function (page 32).
	than 1.0 m (3 feet 3 3/8 inches).
	• The Focus preset function is selected.				p Set it to [AUTO] (page 33).

The image is too dark.	• The LCD screen is too dark.				p Set [LCD LIGHT] to [ON] (pages 23 and 73).

The image is too bright.	• The LCD screen is too bright.				p Set [LCD LIGHT] to [OFF] (pages 23 and 73).

The image is monochrome	• [P. EFFECT] is set to [B&W] mode.				p Cancel [B&W] mode (page 34).
(black and white).

Vertical streaks appear	• The smear phenomenon is occurring.				p This is not a malfunction.
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.

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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