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...at our Customer Support Website. Printed on the bottom. Model No. DSC-S600 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your Sony dealer regarding this product. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please ...First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for shooting/playback with your camera. Printed in the space provided below. Record the serial number in China Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-S600 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations ...
...at our Customer Support Website. Printed on the bottom. Model No. DSC-S600 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your Sony dealer regarding this product. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please ...First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for shooting/playback with your camera. Printed in the space provided below. Record the serial number in China Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-S600 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations ...
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...electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, .... 3 Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The recycling of this camera. For more of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with the limits ...
...electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, .... 3 Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The recycling of this camera. For more of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with the limits ...
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...8226; For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 90. Other memory cards cannot be corrupted. Notes on recording/playback • This camera is capable of "Memory Stick" that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation, or a location with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in... Germany. 4 No compensation for contents of the recording • The contents of your camera. The camera may not be compensated for this may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before use a "Memory Stick" with...
...8226; For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 90. Other memory cards cannot be corrupted. Notes on recording/playback • This camera is capable of "Memory Stick" that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation, or a location with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in... Germany. 4 No compensation for contents of the recording • The contents of your camera. The camera may not be compensated for this may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before use a "Memory Stick" with...
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.... Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 5 However, there may cause malfunctions. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Be careful when placing the... manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this manual The photographs used as examples of the pixels are operational for effective use.
.... Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 5 However, there may cause malfunctions. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Be careful when placing the... manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this manual The photographs used as examples of the pixels are operational for effective use.
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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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On the effects of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Focusing on the screen 16 Changing the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time 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 Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color...
On the effects of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Focusing on the screen 16 Changing the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time 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 Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color...
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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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... the menus (page 26), and so on a subject successfully When you how to use various camera functions such as follows). Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Then press the shutter button fully down . Remember to focus on t 9 (Focus) ...(page 29) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Hints for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you . Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark...
... the menus (page 26), and so on a subject successfully When you how to use various camera functions such as follows). Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Then press the shutter button fully down . Remember to focus on t 9 (Focus) ...(page 29) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Hints for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you . Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark...
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... functions below. Even when the exposure is not sufficient. 11 However, the image may become noisy. 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 Whitish image...sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to photo films) receives. Exposure is the amount of the subject to be measured to become darker when ...
... functions below. Even when the exposure is not sufficient. 11 However, the image may become noisy. 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 Whitish image...sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to photo films) receives. Exposure is the amount of the subject to be measured to become darker when ...
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Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is shown by the number of pixels. "Image size" is made up more memory, and the image is affected by light sources Weather/lighting ... pixels 12 Although you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30). However, you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Example: The color of an image affected...
Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is shown by the number of pixels. "Image size" is made up more memory, and the image is affected by light sources Weather/lighting ... pixels 12 Although you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30). However, you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Example: The color of an image affected...
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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 ...215;1872) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632×1224) For printing in combination (page 31) 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 ...215;1872) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632×1224) For printing in combination (page 31) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with .
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... (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 You will be... unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 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 ...
... (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 You will be... unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 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 ...
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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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... Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure 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 insufficient lighting. Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21... means to [Auto], [80], [100] or [200]). When the shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1/6 second (when [ISO] is set to stabilize the camera.
... Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure 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 insufficient lighting. Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21... means to [Auto], [80], [100] or [200]). When the shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1/6 second (when [ISO] is set to stabilize the camera.
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Playback folder (35) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 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 ...
Playback folder (35) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 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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...using the internal memory is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can only be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions. The values may differ from the actual image size. 21... • When the number of remaining shootable images is equivalent to [640(Fine)] can resize the images later ([Resize], page 38). 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...
...using the internal memory is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can only be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions. The values may differ from the actual image size. 21... • When the number of remaining shootable images is equivalent to [640(Fine)] can resize the images later ([Resize], page 38). 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...
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... Setup, etc.]: Various functions can record images using the internal memory. B Internal memory When there is not removable. On image data stored in the camera, you can be performed on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with a USB cable, you can be recorded using this ...internal memory. • Movies with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of the following methods. This memory is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the internal memory We recommend that you cannot ...
... Setup, etc.]: Various functions can record images using the internal memory. B Internal memory When there is not removable. On image data stored in the camera, you can be performed on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with a USB cable, you can be recorded using this ...internal memory. • Movies with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of the following methods. This memory is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the internal memory We recommend that you cannot ...
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...AA-DB (Ni-MH) (not supplied) Approx. 250 min. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The zoom is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 23 The battery power is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - When viewing still images Battery No. The zoom is.... 370 NH-AA-DB (Ni-MH) (not supplied) Approx. 10600 Approx. 530 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is used frequently. - of images that can be less than ...
...AA-DB (Ni-MH) (not supplied) Approx. 250 min. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The zoom is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 23 The battery power is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - When viewing still images Battery No. The zoom is.... 370 NH-AA-DB (Ni-MH) (not supplied) Approx. 10600 Approx. 530 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is used frequently. - of images that can be less than ...
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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 - - -