Instruction Manual
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... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S950 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to comply with Part 15 of the...
... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S950 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to comply with Part 15 of the...
Instruction Manual
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... Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 25 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 26 Battery life and memory capacity 27 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 27 Number of still images and recordable time of contents Notes on using your camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size...
... Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 25 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 26 Battery life and memory capacity 27 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 27 Number of still images and recordable time of contents Notes on using your camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size...
Instruction Manual
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...; Do not use . In some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Otherwise, the camera may appear on the LCD screen. However, some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do...
...; Do not use . In some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Otherwise, the camera may appear on the LCD screen. However, some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do...
Instruction Manual
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... may not be correct depending on conditions of use and circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the camera for the first time (page 13). [ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" media Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ To check the remaining battery charge Press the ON/OFF (power) button to turn on the LCD screen.
... may not be correct depending on conditions of use and circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the camera for the first time (page 13). [ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" media Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ To check the remaining battery charge Press the ON/OFF (power) button to turn on the LCD screen.
Instruction Manual
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...) Red-eye reduction Flash mode Flash charging 101 12/12 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 D N 20 Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. B z REC Standby ISO400 125 F3.5 +2.0EV 0:12 1.0m 00:00:12 101-0012 2009 1 1 9:30 AM z STOP z PLAY BACK/ NEXT V VOLUME C 12 00:00:15 AE/AF lock Recording a movie/Standby a movie ISO number Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator Focus preset...
...) Red-eye reduction Flash mode Flash charging 101 12/12 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 D N 20 Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. B z REC Standby ISO400 125 F3.5 +2.0EV 0:12 1.0m 00:00:12 101-0012 2009 1 1 9:30 AM z STOP z PLAY BACK/ NEXT V VOLUME C 12 00:00:15 AE/AF lock Recording a movie/Standby a movie ISO number Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator Focus preset...
Instruction Manual
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...the recorded image on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Main Settings - Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. Main Settings - Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo" media. Function Guide Displays the description of the connected video equipment. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines...
...the recorded image on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Main Settings - Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. Main Settings - Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo" media. Function Guide Displays the description of the connected video equipment. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines...
Instruction Manual
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... a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is based on the camera settings. Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of the "Memory Stick Duo"media as necessary. The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life...
... a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is based on the camera settings. Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of the "Memory Stick Duo"media as necessary. The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life...
Instruction Manual
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... the screen before the power goes off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack. Turn...
... the screen before the power goes off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack. Turn...
Instruction Manual
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... pixel number of camera: DSC-S980: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels DSC-S950: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: 4× zoom lens f = 5.8 - 23.2 mm (33 - 132 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.5 (W) - 5.6 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, 2, 3, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 12 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set...
... pixel number of camera: DSC-S980: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels DSC-S950: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: 4× zoom lens f = 5.8 - 23.2 mm (33 - 132 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.5 (W) - 5.6 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, 2, 3, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 12 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... special effects (Setup): Changing Setup items 3 Focusing on using the flash 11 Identifying parts 12 Indicators on the screen 14 Changing the screen display 18 Using the internal memory 19 Basic Operations Using the mode dial 20 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode 21 Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode 26 Shooting still images (High Sensitivity mode 29 Viewing images 30 Deleting images 32 Using the menu Using menu items 34 Menu items 35 Shooting menu 36 Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Image Size: Selecting the Image Size Flash: Flash setting SteadyShot...
... special effects (Setup): Changing Setup items 3 Focusing on using the flash 11 Identifying parts 12 Indicators on the screen 14 Changing the screen display 18 Using the internal memory 19 Basic Operations Using the mode dial 20 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode 21 Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode 26 Shooting still images (High Sensitivity mode 29 Viewing images 30 Deleting images 32 Using the menu Using menu items 34 Menu items 35 Shooting menu 36 Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Image Size: Selecting the Image Size Flash: Flash setting SteadyShot...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... speed transfer) as an example. This section describes [Mass Storage] as the camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • There are not supported. *2) Starter (Edition) is recommended for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 • Operation is not assured in a multi-boot environment. Recommended environment for a computer connected to the camera. approximately 500 MB Display: Screen...
... speed transfer) as an example. This section describes [Mass Storage] as the camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • There are not supported. *2) Starter (Edition) is recommended for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 • Operation is not assured in a multi-boot environment. Recommended environment for a computer connected to the camera. approximately 500 MB Display: Screen...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Or, from the camera more . • Still images can be printed or saved with the camera by copying them . • You can view image files stored on a computer with the date. • You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. • Upload the image to the Web. • For details, refer to "Memory Stick Duo" media. • Retouch (Red Eye Correction...
...] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Or, from the camera more . • Still images can be printed or saved with the camera by copying them . • You can view image files stored on a computer with the date. • You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. • Upload the image to the Web. • For details, refer to "Memory Stick Duo" media. • Retouch (Red Eye Correction...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with little remaining charge, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. Using your computer (Playback) button Access indicators* When a USB connection is established for a while. * is displayed on the screen during the communication session. does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 57). 71 Do not operate...
... the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with little remaining charge, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. Using your computer (Playback) button Access indicators* When a USB connection is established for a while. * is displayed on the screen during the communication session. does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 57). 71 Do not operate...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... the image file, then click [Copy]. 2 Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]). 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in "Memory Stick Duo" media, create a folder (page 60) with the camera has not been changed. • You may be able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the computer settings. Enter a number from...
... the image file, then click [Copy]. 2 Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]). 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in "Memory Stick Duo" media, create a folder (page 60) with the camera has not been changed. • You may be able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the computer settings. Enter a number from...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as standard Notes on connecting the camera to a computer • Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that image file. 78 Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. This section describes [Mass Storage] as described in "Connecting the camera...
... disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as standard Notes on connecting the camera to a computer • Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that image file. 78 Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. This section describes [Mass Storage] as described in "Connecting the camera...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... v/V, then press z. The USB mode is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press the MENU button to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to display the MENU screen. 2 Select (Setup) with V on the control button, then press z. 3 Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V, and select [USB Connect], then press z. 4 Select...
... v/V, then press z. The USB mode is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press the MENU button to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to display the MENU screen. 2 Select (Setup) with V on the control button, then press z. 3 Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V, and select [USB Connect], then press z. 4 Select...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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.... Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • When you use it for about an hour before using it. Turn off the camera. • The battery pack is not a malfunction. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized. However, the data on the camera again. To initialize file numbers, format...
.... Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • When you use it for about an hour before using it. Turn off the camera. • The battery pack is not a malfunction. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized. However, the data on the camera again. To initialize file numbers, format...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... using the "Memory Stick Duo" media with the write-protect switch, and the switch is dirty. Memory Stick locked • You are still 5 to the LOCK position. Set the switch to cool • The camera has been overheating. Troubleshooting 97 Internal memory error • Turn the power off and then on Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (page 32). Error formatting Memory Stick Error formatting internal memory • Format the media again (pages 60, 62). No memory space on internal memory No memory...
... using the "Memory Stick Duo" media with the write-protect switch, and the switch is dirty. Memory Stick locked • You are still 5 to the LOCK position. Set the switch to cool • The camera has been overheating. Troubleshooting 97 Internal memory error • Turn the power off and then on Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (page 32). Error formatting Memory Stick Error formatting internal memory • Format the media again (pages 60, 62). No memory space on internal memory No memory...
Marketing Specifications (Black Model)
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... functions or settings on a compatible HDTV3 , e-mailthem or upload them into a single crisp, clear image. Finding your images with internet connection required). In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-tounderstand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to data disc and the Web (PC with the ability to review images while shooting, or quickly start up to compose shots, read menus, and view photos. Direct Playback Button: Direct Playback Button provides onetouch ability to optimize exposure adjustments for a flash. Histogram display: Histogram display...
... functions or settings on a compatible HDTV3 , e-mailthem or upload them into a single crisp, clear image. Finding your images with internet connection required). In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-tounderstand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to data disc and the Web (PC with the ability to review images while shooting, or quickly start up to compose shots, read menus, and view photos. Direct Playback Button: Direct Playback Button provides onetouch ability to optimize exposure adjustments for a flash. Histogram display: Histogram display...
Marketing Specifications (Black Model)
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...) In-Camera Editing: Trimming, Red Eye Correction Inputs and Outputs Audio/Video Output(s): Dedicated A/V Cable & Designated USB Cable USB Port(s): Yes -supports USB 2.0 Hardware LCD: 2.7"1 LCD (230K Pixels) Viewfinder: No Lens Construction: 7 elements in part without written permission is prohibited. Not supported by Mac OS. © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. DSC-S950/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 10.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.70 mm) Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 12MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo...
...) In-Camera Editing: Trimming, Red Eye Correction Inputs and Outputs Audio/Video Output(s): Dedicated A/V Cable & Designated USB Cable USB Port(s): Yes -supports USB 2.0 Hardware LCD: 2.7"1 LCD (230K Pixels) Viewfinder: No Lens Construction: 7 elements in part without written permission is prohibited. Not supported by Mac OS. © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. DSC-S950/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 10.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.70 mm) Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 12MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo...