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...the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size 15 Viewing/deleting images 17 Indicators on using your computer 25 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 movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack ...
...the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size 15 Viewing/deleting images 17 Indicators on using your computer 25 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 movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack ...
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... system) universal 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 the camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may cause the malfunction of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure...
... system) universal 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 the camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may cause the malfunction of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure...
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Dedicated A/V cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) - Hook 9 "Cyber-shot Handbook" GB - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Cyber-shot application software -
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Dedicated A/V cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) - Hook 9 "Cyber-shot Handbook" GB - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Cyber-shot application software -
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..." 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 images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB). 11 Press and hold the battery eject lever and insert the battery pack.
..." 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 images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB). 11 Press and hold the battery eject lever and insert the battery pack.
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... 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. Change the...
... 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. Change the...
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...page 21). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on images. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with ...v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13
...page 21). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on images. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with ...v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13
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... button halfway down . AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter button fully down to focus. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button... button Flash button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button Self-timer button 1Select a mode with the shutter button. The shutter sounds. Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.
... button halfway down . AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter button fully down to focus. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button... button Flash button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button Self-timer button 1Select a mode with the shutter button. The shutter sounds. Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.
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...of the water captured more clearly. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light (default setting...shoot with the focus on close-up ) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of flash light. : Flash forced off GB [ Macro (...
...of the water captured more clearly. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light (default setting...shoot with the focus on close-up ) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of flash light. : Flash forced off GB [ Macro (...
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... display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press the button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. To undo the zoom, press W. Viewing/deleting images (Index) button Speaker (playback zoom) button (Playback) button (USB... the shooting mode, press the button again. 2 Select an image with v, then press z. (Delete) button. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image.
... display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press the button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. To undo the zoom, press W. Viewing/deleting images (Index) button Speaker (playback zoom) button (Playback) button (USB... the shooting mode, press the button again. 2 Select an image with v, then press z. (Delete) button. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image.
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... screen is checked in the checkbox of a folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 1, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the camera. The mark is displayed, press the (Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the dedicated A/V cable connector with v/V/b/B, then press z. To cancel a selection...
... screen is checked in the checkbox of a folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 1, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the camera. The mark is displayed, press the (Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the dedicated A/V cable connector with v/V/b/B, then press z. To cancel a selection...
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...still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back VOL. Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Volume PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the mark is displayed only for better lighting or using the flash for the DSC-S950.... However, we recommend that you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 Scene ...
...still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back VOL. Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Volume PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the mark is displayed only for better lighting or using the flash for the DSC-S950.... However, we recommend that you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 Scene ...
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Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Selects the digital zoom mode. Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to the TV color...
Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Selects the digital zoom mode. Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to the TV color...
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...computer. GB *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment 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...
...computer. GB *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment 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...
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...3 After copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 26 When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is required to use the camera in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to view it. [ For Windows...in the [GB] folder to copy. • When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on your computer, and insert the CD- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in detail. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Adobe ...
...3 After copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 26 When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is required to use the camera in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to view it. [ For Windows...in the [GB] folder to copy. • When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on your computer, and insert the CD- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in detail. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Adobe ...
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...still images Battery life (min.) No. 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 use . • The battery life and the number of 25°C (77°F). of images DSC-S950... Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is based on the camera settings. The numbers shown for images...
...still images Battery life (min.) No. 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 use . • The battery life and the number of 25°C (77°F). of images DSC-S950... Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is based on the camera settings. The numbers shown for images...
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... the recording mediums. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. • For details on the image size, see page 16. [ The approximate recordable ...:9 (9M) 3 66 130 262 533 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 (8M) 2 58...
... the recording mediums. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. • For details on the image size, see page 16. [ The approximate recordable ...:9 (9M) 3 66 130 262 533 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 (8M) 2 58...
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... not support HD recordings or playbacks for each file. • 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 1:23:40 2:45:00...
... not support HD recordings or playbacks for each file. • 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 1:23:40 2:45:00...
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Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the ...the battery pack. Be aware that by sending the camera for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is on the screen before the power goes off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack,...
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the ...the battery pack. Be aware that by sending the camera for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is on the screen before the power goes off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack,...
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...) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the recommended operating temperature. Change the...Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, 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). Cannot charge the battery pack. ...
...) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the recommended operating temperature. Change the...Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, 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). Cannot charge the battery pack. ...
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... if you shoot with the power off. Charging method of the camera. This rechargeable battery is not charged, you are using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated. Precautions [... Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as ...
... if you shoot with the power off. Charging method of the camera. This rechargeable battery is not charged, you are using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated. Precautions [... Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as ...