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.... Printed on the bottom. Printed in the space provided below. DSC-S600 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your camera. Additional information on this product and answers to these numbers whenever...Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for shooting/playback with your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 2-658-425-11(1) Model No. Record the serial number in China Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-S600...
.... Printed on the bottom. Printed in the space provided below. DSC-S600 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your camera. Additional information on this product and answers to these numbers whenever...Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for shooting/playback with your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 2-658-425-11(1) Model No. Record the serial number in China Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-S600...
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...Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the recycling of this camera. For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of materials will help prevent potential negative consequences... for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the ...
...Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the recycling of this camera. For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of materials will help prevent potential negative consequences... for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the ...
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...IC recording medium used . • For details on recording/playback • This camera is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" may cause.... Notes on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 90. Read "Precautions" (page 94) before operating the camera. • Before you cannot use the camera near a location that the camera is capable of reproducing sharp images with the quality standards of flash emission may cause malfunctions. • If...
...IC recording medium used . • For details on recording/playback • This camera is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" may cause.... Notes on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 90. Read "Precautions" (page 94) before operating the camera. • Before you cannot use the camera near a location that the camera is capable of reproducing sharp images with the quality standards of flash emission may cause malfunctions. • If...
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...using this manual The photographs used in this camera. Warning on the LCD screen and the ...other materials may trail across on your camera are normal in the manufacturing process ...effective use. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. •... sunlight for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA ... of images recorded with your camera on other equipment on the LCD... is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with DCF (Design rule for...On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with a power zoom lens. The screen...
...using this manual The photographs used in this camera. Warning on the LCD screen and the ...other materials may trail across on your camera are normal in the manufacturing process ...effective use. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. •... sunlight for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA ... of images recorded with your camera on other equipment on the LCD... is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with DCF (Design rule for...On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with a power zoom lens. The 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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Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On the effects of 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...
Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On the effects of 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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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 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.
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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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...straight away. Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Enjoying the camera Basic techniques 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 how to use various camera functions such as follows). t See "Hints for preventing blur" (as the mode switch (page...
...straight away. Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Enjoying the camera Basic techniques 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 how to use various camera functions such as follows). t See "Hints for preventing blur" (as the mode switch (page...
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... the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. t step 5 in a dark location. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of light that the camera will receive when you to photo films) receives. t page 28 Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by... the camera. EV: Allows you release the shutter. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Exposure is the same, images...
... the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. t step 5 in a dark location. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of light that the camera will receive when you to photo films) receives. t page 28 Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by... the camera. EV: Allows you release the shutter. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Exposure is the same, images...
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... on a computer screen. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on the screen of small dots called pixels. "Image ... of pixels. Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of the pixels and...
... on a computer screen. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on the screen of small dots called pixels. "Image ... of pixels. Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of the pixels and...
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..." 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 saved. 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) Example...
..." 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 saved. 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) Example...
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... 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 Enjoying the... camera K Hook for wrist strap (t "Read This First") L Battery cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") M Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") N OPEN button (t step 1 in...
... 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 Enjoying the... camera K Hook for wrist strap (t "Read This First") L Battery cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") M Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") N OPEN button (t step 1 in...
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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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... Value (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. Low battery warning (23, 87) Spot metering cross hairs (t step 5 in "Read This First") Display Indication AF...
... Value (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. Low battery warning (23, 87) Spot metering cross hairs (t step 5 in "Read This First") Display Indication AF...
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.../time of the playback image (51) Menu/Guide menu (26) Playing back Multi Burst images in series (31) Select images Adjust volume 19 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...
.../time of the playback image (51) Menu/Guide menu (26) Playing back Multi Burst images in series (31) Select images Adjust volume 19 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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The values may differ from the actual image size. 21 The number of images that of a 32 MB "Memory Stick Duo". 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 [... set to [Normal]. • When the number of images listed is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the shooting conditions. The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on...
The values may differ from the actual image size. 21 The number of images that of a 32 MB "Memory Stick Duo". 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 [... set to [Normal]. • When the number of images listed is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the shooting conditions. The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on...
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Even when there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can be performed on images on images in [Copy] (page 48). B Internal memory .... [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. When a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) is not removable. To copy (back up)... memory. 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...
Even when there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can be performed on images on images in [Copy] (page 48). B Internal memory .... [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. When a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) is not removable. To copy (back up)... memory. 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...
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... set to [Fine]. - [AF Mode] is set to [Single]. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 23 Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on and off once every ten times. • The...account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. The surrounding temperature is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and...
... set to [Fine]. - [AF Mode] is set to [Single]. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 23 Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on and off once every ten times. • The...account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. The surrounding temperature is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and...
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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 - - -