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...Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-S600 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. DSC-S600 Serial No © 2006 Sony... Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your Sony dealer regarding this product. Printed on the bottom. Model ...
...Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-S600 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. DSC-S600 Serial No © 2006 Sony... Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your Sony dealer regarding this product. Printed on the bottom. Model ...
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... the receiver is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. 3 Instead it shall be handed over to Part 15 of this camera. These limits are designed to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the European Union and other European countries with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the applicable collection point for the recycling of this product. By ensuring this equipment does cause harmful interference ...
... the receiver is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. 3 Instead it shall be handed over to Part 15 of this camera. These limits are designed to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the European Union and other European countries with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the applicable collection point for the recycling of this product. By ensuring this equipment does cause harmful interference ...
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...in accordance with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used . • For details on using your camera or recording media, etc. The heat of "Memory Stick" that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation, or a location with a Carl Zeiss lens which.... • Be careful not to back up the data. Be sure to back up • If you cannot use a "Memory Stick" with your camera. • Do not use a "Memory Stick Duo" with excellent contrast. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to avoid the potential risk of "Memory...
...in accordance with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used . • For details on using your camera or recording media, etc. The heat of "Memory Stick" that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation, or a location with a Carl Zeiss lens which.... • Be careful not to back up the data. Be sure to back up • If you cannot use a "Memory Stick" with your camera. • Do not use a "Memory Stick Duo" with excellent contrast. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to avoid the potential risk of "Memory...
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... periods may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. The screen may trail across on your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other materials may be copyrighted. These points are normal in the manufacturing ... are manufactured using this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen...
... periods may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. The screen may trail across on your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other materials may be copyrighted. These points are normal in the manufacturing ... are manufactured using this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto ...adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images 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...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto ...adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images 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...
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... images that can be recorded/viewed 23 Using the mode switch 24 Using the menu Using menu items 26 Menu items 27 Shooting menu 28 (Camera) (EV) 9 (Focus) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 On "image quality" and "image size...
... images that can be recorded/viewed 23 Using the mode switch 24 Using the menu Using menu items 26 Menu items 27 Shooting menu 28 (Camera) (EV) 9 (Focus) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 On "image quality" and "image size...
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Viewing menu 35 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 42 Camera 43 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 46 Format Memory Stick Tool 47 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 49 1 Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 50 2 File Number USB Connect Clock Set 8
Viewing menu 35 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 42 Camera 43 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 46 Format Memory Stick Tool 47 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 49 1 Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 50 2 File Number USB Connect Clock Set 8
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Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 52 Installing the supplied software 54 Copying images to your computer 55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 66 Printing still images How to print still images 68 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 69 Printing at a shop 73 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 75 Warning indicators and messages 87 Others On the "Memory Stick 90 On the batteries 92 Precautions 94 Specifications 95 Index ...96 9
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 52 Installing the supplied software 54 Copying images to your computer 55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 66 Printing still images How to print still images 68 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 69 Printing at a shop 73 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 75 Warning indicators and messages 87 Others On the "Memory Stick 90 On the batteries 92 Precautions 94 Specifications 95 Index ...96 9
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... such as follows). Press the shutter button fully down . Then press the shutter button fully down straight away. Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for preventing blur" (as the mode switch (page 24), the menus (page 26), and so on a subject successfully When you . t... See "Hints for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you press the shutter button halfway down . Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark ...
... such as follows). Press the shutter button fully down . Then press the shutter button fully down straight away. Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for preventing blur" (as the mode switch (page 24), the menus (page 26), and so on a subject successfully When you . t... See "Hints for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you press the shutter button halfway down . Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark ...
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... image tends to determine the exposure. t step 5 in a dark location. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Exposure is the amount of light that has been determined..."Read This First" Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is automatically set to photo films) receives. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light an...
... image tends to determine the exposure. t step 5 in a dark location. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Exposure is the amount of light that has been determined..."Read This First" Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is automatically set to photo films) receives. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light an...
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...On the effects of lighting The apparent color of small dots called pixels. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is affected by the lighting conditions. If it takes up of a collection of ...can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30). However, 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 shown by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light...
...On the effects of lighting The apparent color of small dots called pixels. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is affected by the lighting conditions. If it takes up of a collection of ...can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30). However, 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 shown by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light...
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...has a smaller file size. 13 When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of the image may be sent by connecting the camera via a "Memory Stick" slot or a USB connection. Example: An attached image to be cut off when printing (page 84). *** You can ...select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with . Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size...
...has a smaller file size. 13 When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of the image may be sent by connecting the camera via a "Memory Stick" slot or a USB connection. Example: An attached image to be cut off when printing (page 84). *** You can ...select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with . Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size...
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... "Read This First") M Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") N OPEN button (t step 1 in "Read This First") T AC Adaptor cord cover To use , remove the camera from the tripod. R Speaker (bottom) S "Memory Stick Duo" cover (t step 3 in "Read This First") O (USB) jack cover P (USB) jack (56) Q Tripod receptacle (...bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. • After use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 15
... "Read This First") M Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") N OPEN button (t step 1 in "Read This First") T AC Adaptor cord cover To use , remove the camera from the tripod. R Speaker (bottom) S "Memory Stick Duo" cover (t step 3 in "Read This First") O (USB) jack cover P (USB) jack (56) Q Tripod receptacle (...bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. • After use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 15
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... "Read This First") Recording mode (24, 31) White balance (30) STBY REC SL Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Program) (24) Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") 1.3 Zoom scaling (43, t step 5 in "Read This First") ON B Display S AF...
... "Read This First") Recording mode (24, 31) White balance (30) STBY REC SL Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Program) (24) Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") 1.3 Zoom scaling (43, t step 5 in "Read This First") ON B Display S AF...
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... (28) Menu/Guide menu (26) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 17 Enjoying the camera Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. However, we recommend using the flash for better lighting or using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity...
... (28) Menu/Guide menu (26) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 17 Enjoying the camera Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. However, we recommend using the flash for better lighting or using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity...
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Enjoying the camera C Display 101 101 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 D Display +2.0EV 500 F3.5 Indication PictBridge connecting (70) Recording folder (47) • This does not ...
Enjoying the camera C Display 101 101 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 D Display +2.0EV 500 F3.5 Indication PictBridge connecting (70) Recording folder (47) • This does not ...
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...:05 0:12:20 0:44:27 11:44:22 0:25:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 • Movies with this camera, the display may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Enjoying the camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the... of images that can resize the images later ([Resize], page 38). The number of images listed is for movies that can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • For image size and image quality, see page 12. • When images recorded using the...
...:05 0:12:20 0:44:27 11:44:22 0:25:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 • Movies with this camera, the display may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Enjoying the camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the... of images that can resize the images later ([Resize], page 38). The number of images listed is for movies that can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • For image size and image quality, see page 12. • When images recorded using the...
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...is not removable. 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, but you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in the camera, you copy (back up ) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with the image...
...is not removable. 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, but you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in the camera, you copy (back up ) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with the image...
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...three second intervals When shooting movies Battery LCD screen On Alkaline (supplied) Approx. 150 min. The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 23 When shooting still images Battery LCD screen No. The zoom is based on and off many times. - The ...surrounding temperature is low. The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The number of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing ...
...three second intervals When shooting movies Battery LCD screen On Alkaline (supplied) Approx. 150 min. The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 23 When shooting still images Battery LCD screen No. The zoom is based on and off many times. - The ...surrounding temperature is low. The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The number of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing ...
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SL Auto - / / / 25 Enjoying the camera Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" 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) Flash AF range finder White Balance Burst/Multi Burst Flash Level - - -
SL Auto - / / / 25 Enjoying the camera Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" 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) Flash AF range finder White Balance Burst/Multi Burst Flash Level - - -