DSC-S70 (serv.man3) - Sony Digital Camera Service Manual (repair manual). Page 24

Recording still images for e-
mail (E-MAIL) 

E-MAIL mode records a small-size 
(320

×

240) image at the same time as a 

still image. Small-size images are 
convenient for e-mail transmission, 
etc.

To return to normal recording mode 

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

2048

×

1536

Approx. 4

2048 (3:2)

Approx. 4

1600

×

1200

Approx. 8

1280

×

960

Approx. 12

640

×

480

Approx. 95

Adding audio files to still 
images (VOICE) 

If you press and release the shutter 
button, sound is recorded for 
5 seconds. 

If you hold down the shutter 
button, sound is recorded until you 
release the shutter button for up to 
40 seconds.

To return to normal recording mode 

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

2048

×

1536

Approx. 4

2048 (3:2)

Approx. 4

1600

×

1200

Approx. 7

1280

×

960

Approx. 11

640

×

480

Approx. 56

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Recording text documents 
(TEXT)

Text is recorded in black and white 
GIF format to provide a clearer image.

To return to normal recording mode 

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes
• If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you 

may be unable to record a clear image.

• Writing and reading data takes more time 

than in normal recording.

2048

×

1536

Approx. 15 to 125

2048 (3:2)

Approx. 17 to 137

1600

×

1200

Approx. 25 to 137

1280

×

960

Approx. 40 to 228

640

×

480

Approx. 160 to 727

Recording uncompressed 
images (TIFF)

This mode simultaneously records still 
images in both TIFF format 
(uncompressed) and JPEG format 
(compressed).

To return to normal recording mode 

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes
• JPEG images are recorded in the image 

size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu. 
TIFF images are recorded in [2048

×

1536] 

size other than when [2048 (3:2)] is 
selected. 

• Writing data takes more time than in 

normal recording.

• The supplied “Memory Stick” (8 MB) 

does not have sufficient capacity to record 
uncompressed images.

2048

×

1536

Approx. 1

2048 (3:2)

Approx. 1

Recording images in macro

 (auto macro) 

indicator appears on the LCD 
screen.
You can record a subject as close 
as about 1 5/8 inches (4 cm) from 
the lens surface with the zoom set 
all the way to the W side, or about 
8 inches (20 cm) with the zoom set 
all the way to the T side. 

To return to normal recording mode 

Press FOCUS repeatedly until 

  

disappears from the LCD screen.

Notes
• You cannot record images in macro with 

the following PROGRAM AE modes.
— Landscape mode 
— Panfocus mode

• When recording images in macro, use the 

LCD screen. If you record using the finder, 
the range visible in the finder may differ 
from the actual recording range.

• You cannot record images in macro when  

  appears on the LCD screen.

Setting the distance to the 
subject 

Normally the focus is automatically 
adjusted. This function is useful when 
the auto focus does not work well such 
as in dark places. 

Press FOCUS repeatedly to 
achieve a sharp focus.
The 9 (manual focus) indicator 
appears on the LCD screen. 
You can select from the following 
7 focus settings: auto (no 
indicator), 

 (auto macro), 

1 3/4 feet (0.5m), 3 1/4 feet 
(1.0m), 9 3/4 feet (3.0m), 23 feet 
(7.0m), 

∞

 (infinite)

To reactivate auto focusing 

Press FOCUS repeatedly until the 
indicator disappears in step 2.

Notes
• These setting distances are approximate, 

and should be used as a reference.

• The focus mode indicator is not displayed 

correctly when using a conversion lens.

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Using the PROGRAM AE 
function

Makes the subject stand out 
against an unclear background or 
makes both the subject and the 
background stand out clearly.
Press +/– repeatedly to select an 
aperture value in 9 steps from F2.0 
to F8.0.

mode 
Records a sharp picture of a fast-
moving subject or the flow of 
motion of a moving subject.
Press +/– repeatedly to select a 
shutter speed in 19 steps from 8” 
to 1/1000 when recording a still 
image and in 13 steps from 1/8 to 
1/1000 when recording a moving 
image.

Suppresses the washed-out color 
of a bright subject in a dark place 
so that you can record the subject 
without losing the dark 
atmosphere of the surroundings.

Increases the effectiveness of the 
twilight mode function.

+/–

Focuses only on a distant subject 
to record landscapes, etc.

Changes the focus quickly and 
simply from a close subject to a 
distant subject.

Select this mode when there is 
backlight or when there is strong 
contrast between the subject and 
the background, etc. Position the 
point you want to record on the 
spot light-metering cross hair.

To cancel PROGRAM AE 

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until 
the indicator on the LCD screen goes 
out.

Notes 
• When you set the zoom to the T side, the 

value in aperture indicator may differ from 
the actual aperture.

• You can focus only on distant subjects in 

Landscape mode. 

• In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and 

focus are fixed. 

• When you record in the Twilight plus 

mode, we recommend that you use a tripod 
to prevent shaking. 

• Set the forced flash 

 when you use the 

flash in the following modes: 

–

Twilight mode 

–

Twilight plus mode 

–

Landscape mode

• You cannot use the PROGRAM AE 

function when [REC MODE] is set to 
[TEXT].

• If the setting is not appropriate in aperture 

priority mode and shutter priority mode, 
the setting value indicator on the LCD 
screen flashes when you press the shutter 
button. In this case, reset the value.