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...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 movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack ... 21 Menu items 23 Setup items 24 GB Enjoying 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...
...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 movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack ... 21 Menu items 23 Setup items 24 GB Enjoying 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...
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... standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other materials may be copyrighted. Otherwise, the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" media may be damaged. If water enters inside the...
... standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other materials may be copyrighted. Otherwise, the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" media may be damaged. If water enters inside the...
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...v mark of the battery slot with the v mark on the battery pack. GB 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) ɟ ɠ Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover With the terminal side facing the LCD screen, insert the... "Memory Stick Duo" media until it clicks into place. 2 Inserting the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back ...
...v mark of the battery slot with the v mark on the battery pack. GB 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) ɟ ɠ Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover With the terminal side facing the LCD screen, insert the... "Memory Stick Duo" media until it clicks into place. 2 Inserting the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back ...
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...the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may cause damage to data in once. Slide the battery eject lever. "Memory Stick Duo" media Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. This may not be correct depending on conditions of use and ...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. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. • Never ...
...the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may cause damage to data in once. Slide the battery eject lever. "Memory Stick Duo" media Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. This may not be correct depending on conditions of use and ...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. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. • Never ...
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...of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Image number/Number of recordable images Recording Media/Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) 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 ...
...of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Image number/Number of recordable images Recording Media/Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) 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 ...
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... seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Initialize Initializes the setting to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Main Settings 2 USB Connect Selects the USB mode to "Memory Stick Duo" media. Function Guide Displays the description of the connected video equipment. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays...
... seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Initialize Initializes the setting to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Main Settings 2 USB Connect Selects the USB mode to "Memory Stick Duo" media. Function Guide Displays the description of the connected video equipment. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays...
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... of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to v10.5) not compatible *1 64-bit editions are not supported. • If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" media into the "Memory Stick" media slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than...
... of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to v10.5) not compatible *1 64-bit editions are not supported. • If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" media into the "Memory Stick" media slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than...
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...[ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the camera settings. GB 27... The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the "Memory Stick Duo"media as necessary. Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can...
...[ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the camera settings. GB 27... The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the "Memory Stick Duo"media as necessary. Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can...
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... For details on the image size, see page 16. [ The approximate recordable number of still images DSC-S980 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory Size Approx. 12MB "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 12M 2 49 93 197 395 790 1600 3200 ... 130 262 533 1060 2150 4300 16:9 (2M) 11 230 450 900 1800 3700 7500 15000 DSC-S950 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory Size Approx. 12MB "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 10M 2 58 115 230 470 940 1900 3800 3:2 (...
... For details on the image size, see page 16. [ The approximate recordable number of still images DSC-S980 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory Size Approx. 12MB "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 12M 2 49 93 197 395 790 1600 3200 ... 130 262 533 1060 2150 4300 16:9 (2M) 11 230 450 900 1800 3700 7500 15000 DSC-S950 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory Size Approx. 12MB "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 10M 2 58 115 230 470 940 1900 3800 3:2 (...
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... not support HD recordings or playbacks for each file. GB 29 • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the ...table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 320×240 0:00:20 0:10:10 0:20:20 0:41:20 1:...
... not support HD recordings or playbacks for each file. GB 29 • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the ...table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 320×240 0:00:20 0:10:10 0:20:20 0:41:20 1:...
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... (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one minute, re-insert...8226; The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the internal memory may take a few moments for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly ...lever (page 11). Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait ...
... (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one minute, re-insert...8226; The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the internal memory may take a few moments for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly ...lever (page 11). Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait ...
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...outside of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" media (pages 28, 29). Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode...Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. Delete the USB connection. 31 Cannot charge the ...Set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on the camera if the files have been processed using the AC Adapter (sold separately). Vertical streaks appear when you...
...outside of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" media (pages 28, 29). Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode...Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. Delete the USB connection. 31 Cannot charge the ...Set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on the camera if the files have been processed using the AC Adapter (sold separately). Vertical streaks appear when you...
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...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 ...
...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 ...
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... of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual. 34 "Cyber-shot", "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and , "PhotoTV HD", "InfoLITHIUM" • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered ...United States and/or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
... of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual. 34 "Cyber-shot", "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and , "PhotoTV HD", "InfoLITHIUM" • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered ...United States and/or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use "Memory Stick" media with a power zoom lens. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is manufactured using the camera. "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor Notes on the LCD screen and lens •... The LCD screen is equipped with the camera. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. The images used in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot...
...even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use "Memory Stick" media with a power zoom lens. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is manufactured using the camera. "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor Notes on the LCD screen and lens •... The LCD screen is equipped with the camera. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. The images used in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot...
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... your camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 6 Focus - On the effects of lighting 9 Quality - Focusing 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...
... your camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 6 Focus - On the effects of lighting 9 Quality - Focusing 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...
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...mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images (Setup): Changing Setup items Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 55 Main Settings - Internal Memory Tool 62 Format Clock Settings 63 Language Setting 64 Viewing images ...on a TV Viewing images on a TV 65 4 Main Settings 2 57 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings 58 Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Memory Tool - Main Settings 1...
...mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images (Setup): Changing Setup items Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 55 Main Settings - Internal Memory Tool 62 Format Clock Settings 63 Language Setting 64 Viewing images ...on a TV Viewing images on a TV 65 4 Main Settings 2 57 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings 58 Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Memory Tool - Main Settings 1...
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Power sources 100 On the "Memory Stick Duo" media 101 On the battery pack 103 On the battery charger 104 Index Index...105 5 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your ... images to a computer without "PMB 75 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo" media 77 Using your Macintosh computer 78 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 80 Printing still images How to print still images 81 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 82 Printing at a shop 85...
Power sources 100 On the "Memory Stick Duo" media 101 On the battery pack 103 On the battery charger 104 Index Index...105 5 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your ... images to a computer without "PMB 75 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo" media 77 Using your Macintosh computer 78 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 80 Printing still images How to print still images 81 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 82 Printing at a shop 85...
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...pixels 3648 2 Image size: 10M (DSC-S950 only) 3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels 3000 2736 Pixels 3 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a ..., the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is printed or displayed on the screen of pixels. If it contains a large number of small dots called pixels. "Image size" is shown by the number of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when...
...pixels 3648 2 Image size: 10M (DSC-S950 only) 3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels 3000 2736 Pixels 3 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a ..., the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is printed or displayed on the screen of pixels. If it contains a large number of small dots called pixels. "Image size" is shown by the number of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. M Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover 13 Identifying parts E DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) v mark (back) N "Memory Stick Duo" media slot O Batteries insertion slot P Access lamp 1... To DC IN jack 2 To wall outlet • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting the camera to the camera may occur. Use the battery charger (supplied) to charge...
Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. M Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover 13 Identifying parts E DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) v mark (back) N "Memory Stick Duo" media slot O Batteries insertion slot P Access lamp 1... To DC IN jack 2 To wall outlet • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting the camera to the camera may occur. Use the battery charger (supplied) to charge...