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... Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook Handbook Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this handbook and "Instruction Manual" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-680-136-11(1) Enjoying the camera... Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to these numbers whenever you call upon your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2006 Sony Corporation DSC-S45 Serial No DSC-S45 ...
... Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook Handbook Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this handbook and "Instruction Manual" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-680-136-11(1) Enjoying the camera... Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to these numbers whenever you call upon your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2006 Sony Corporation DSC-S45 Serial No DSC-S45 ...
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...). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor No compensation for contents of the recording • The contents of the recording cannot be repairable. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may... so over 99.4% of the pixels are operational for effective use. See page 22 for the data back up • Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is working correctly. • Be careful not to record or play back...
...). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor No compensation for contents of the recording • The contents of the recording cannot be repairable. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may... so over 99.4% of the pixels are operational for effective use. See page 22 for the data back up • Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is working correctly. • Be careful not to record or play back...
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... standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera are not actual images shot using this camera. 4 Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on the LCD screen in this manual ...the copyright laws. • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to it. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of pictures in a ...
... standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera are not actual images shot using this camera. 4 Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on the LCD screen in this manual ...the copyright laws. • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to it. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of pictures in a ...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily InDsigtirtaulcSttiilol CnaMmearanual "Instruction Manual"(Separate Volume) Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 24 • Enjoy various shooting/playback... using the menu t page 26 • Change the default settings t page 37 1 2 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer This manual • Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in various ways t page 46 •...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily InDsigtirtaulcSttiilol CnaMmearanual "Instruction Manual"(Separate Volume) Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 24 • Enjoy various shooting/playback... using the menu t page 26 • Change the default settings t page 37 1 2 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer This manual • Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in various ways t page 46 •...
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Focusing on using your camera 3 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 9 Focus - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 23 Using the mode dial 24 Using the menu ... a subject successfully 9 Exposure - On "image quality" and "image size 12 Identifying parts 14 Indicators on the screen 16 Changing the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies 21 When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory 22 Battery life and number...
Focusing on using your camera 3 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 9 Focus - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 23 Using the mode dial 24 Using the menu ... a subject successfully 9 Exposure - On "image quality" and "image size 12 Identifying parts 14 Indicators on the screen 16 Changing the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies 21 When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory 22 Battery life and number...
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Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 43 1 LCD Backlight Beep Initialize Setup 2 44 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 46 Installing the software (supplied 48 Copying images to your computer 49 7 Viewing menu 32 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 37 Camera 38 Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 40 Format Memory Stick Tool 41 Format Create REC.
Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 43 1 LCD Backlight Beep Initialize Setup 2 44 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 46 Installing the software (supplied 48 Copying images to your computer 49 7 Viewing menu 32 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 37 Camera 38 Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 40 Format Memory Stick Tool 41 Format Create REC.
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Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 55 Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied 56 Using your Macintosh computer 60 Printing still images How to print still images 62 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 63 Printing at a shop 66 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 68 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 70 Warning messages 81 Others On the "Memory Stick 83 On the batteries 85 Precautions 87 Index...88 8
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 55 Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied 56 Using your Macintosh computer 60 Printing still images How to print still images 62 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 63 Printing at a shop 66 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 68 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 70 Warning messages 81 Others On the "Memory Stick 83 On the batteries 85 Precautions 87 Index...88 8
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... When you can enjoy your side. Press the shutter button halfway AE/AF lock indicator down . Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. It tells you . Flashing,lit/beeps VGA FINE 30 Then press the shutter button fully down straight away. Using a tripod, ...and using the flash in dark places are also recommended. 9 t See "Hints for preventing blur" (below). Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you how to press the shutter button only halfway down . Enjoying the...
... When you can enjoy your side. Press the shutter button halfway AE/AF lock indicator down . Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. It tells you . Flashing,lit/beeps VGA FINE 30 Then press the shutter button fully down straight away. Using a tripod, ...and using the flash in dark places are also recommended. 9 t See "Hints for preventing blur" (below). Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you how to press the shutter button only halfway down . Enjoying the...
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...part of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. However, you can create various images by the camera. Exposure is automatically set to determine the exposure. Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below.... [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. t page 28 10 Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO ...
...part of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. However, you can create various images by the camera. Exposure is automatically set to determine the exposure. Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below.... [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. t page 28 10 Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO ...
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... [White Bal] (page 29). However, the image tends to photo films) receives. Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Enjoying the camera Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to become darker. Color On the...
... [White Bal] (page 29). However, the image tends to photo films) receives. Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Enjoying the camera Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to become darker. Color On the...
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Although you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. Description of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on the screen of the pixels and the image size 1 .... If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up of a collection of pixels. Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
Although you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. Description of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on the screen of the pixels and the image size 1 .... If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up of a collection of pixels. Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
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Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Example: Printing in up to A4 size Few (Rough image ... printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size Smaller For printing in combination (page 29) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with .
Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Example: Printing in up to A4 size Few (Rough image ... printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size Smaller For printing in combination (page 29) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with .
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). L Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover 2 3 5 4 Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover...
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). L Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover 2 3 5 4 Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover...
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... Indication Shutter speed Aperture value EV level value (28) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) Menu / Guide Menu (26) 17 Enjoying the camera C Display 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA 320 FINE STD 101 00:00:00 [00:00:30] 30 Indication Image size Image quality (29) Recording folder (41...
... Indication Shutter speed Aperture value EV level value (28) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) Menu / Guide Menu (26) 17 Enjoying the camera C Display 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA 320 FINE STD 101 00:00:00 [00:00:30] 30 Indication Image size Image quality (29) Recording folder (41...
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Enjoying the camera D Display +2.0EV 33 F2.8 Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (65) EV level value (28) ISO number (29) Metering mode (28) Flash White balance (29) Shutter speed Aperture value Playback image E Display 2006 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT Indication Recording date/time of the playback image Menu / Guide Menu (26) Select images 19
Enjoying the camera D Display +2.0EV 33 F2.8 Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (65) EV level value (28) ISO number (29) Metering mode (28) Flash White balance (29) Shutter speed Aperture value Playback image E Display 2006 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT Indication Recording date/time of the playback image Menu / Guide Menu (26) Select images 19
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... 512MB 0:25:24 1GB 0:51:50 2GB 1:45:38 • For image size and image quality, see page 12. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the lower line.) Capacity Size 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Internal Memory 3 7 3 7 6 11 15 28 60 147 32MB 12 23... a "Memory Stick Duo" and internal memory (10 MB) formatted with this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. 21 Enjoying the camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for when [Mode] is set to...
... 512MB 0:25:24 1GB 0:51:50 2GB 1:45:38 • For image size and image quality, see page 12. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the lower line.) Capacity Size 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Internal Memory 3 7 3 7 6 11 15 28 60 147 32MB 12 23... a "Memory Stick Duo" and internal memory (10 MB) formatted with this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. 21 Enjoying the camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for when [Mode] is set to...
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... the "Memory Stick Duo". To copy (back up ) data without a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick Duo" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer... there is not removable. This memory is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the camera, you cannot copy data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with the internal memory) The...
... the "Memory Stick Duo". To copy (back up ) data without a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick Duo" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer... there is not removable. This memory is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the camera, you cannot copy data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with the internal memory) The...
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...battery power is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • Number of shooting images/battery life does not change depending on and off once every ten times • The measurement method is low When viewing still images Battery No. of images (Approx.) Battery life ...be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following situations: - (P.Quality) is used - Shooting once every 30 seconds - The camera has been turned on the image size. 23 The zoom is set to [Fine] - of images Battery life (Approx.) (min.) (Approx.)...
...battery power is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • Number of shooting images/battery life does not change depending on and off once every ten times • The measurement method is low When viewing still images Battery No. of images (Approx.) Battery life ...be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following situations: - (P.Quality) is used - Shooting once every 30 seconds - The camera has been turned on the image size. 23 The zoom is set to [Fine] - of images Battery life (Approx.) (min.) (Approx.)...
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SL Auto - - - / - / 25 Enjoying the camera Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash White Balance Burst - -
SL Auto - - - / - / 25 Enjoying the camera Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash White Balance Burst - -
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...+2.0EV 0EV m -2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. Spot (Spot metering) () Measures only a part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure t page 10 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If... a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. (Metering Mode) Selects the metering...
...+2.0EV 0EV m -2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. Spot (Spot metering) () Measures only a part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure t page 10 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If... a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. (Metering Mode) Selects the metering...