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... 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...
... 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...
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...) 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 go off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the...
...) 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 go off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the...
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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 - 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) -
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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
..." 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
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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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...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 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ Control button...
...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 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ Control button...
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... (bottom) (Image Size) button Self-timer button 1Select a mode with the shutter button. The shutter sounds. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and ...remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to focus. Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the lens). 14...
... (bottom) (Image Size) button Self-timer button 1Select a mode with the shutter button. The shutter sounds. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and ...remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to focus. Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the lens). 14...
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...Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with priority on a distant subject. Snow Shoots snow scenes in white more vividly. Normally, put the camera in low lighting. * Scene Selection Press the MENU button and select a setting. Landscape Shoots with the exposure adjusted automatically (both .... Movie Allows you to record movies. *Scene Selection Selects a setting from distant subjects 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 ...
...Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with priority on a distant subject. Snow Shoots snow scenes in white more vividly. Normally, put the camera in low lighting. * Scene Selection Press the MENU button and select a setting. Landscape Shoots with the exposure adjusted automatically (both .... Movie Allows you to record movies. *Scene Selection Selects a setting from distant subjects 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 ...
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.... 2 Select an image with v/V/b/B. Adjust the position with v, then press z. (Delete) button. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press W. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind...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 switch to the single image screen, press z. 17 To cancel the playback zoom, press z....
.... 2 Select an image with v/V/b/B. Adjust the position with v, then press z. (Delete) button. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press W. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind...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 switch to the single image screen, press z. 17 To cancel the playback zoom, press z....
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...the v mark beside the A/V OUT terminal and connect the cable to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to the camera. To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal To audio/video input jacks Dedicated A/V cable (supplied) Arrow mark (back) 18 [ To delete images in index... mode 1 While an index screen is checked in step 1, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you ...
...the v mark beside the A/V OUT terminal and connect the cable to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to the camera. To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal To audio/video input jacks Dedicated A/V cable (supplied) Arrow mark (back) 18 [ To delete images in index... mode 1 While an index screen is checked in step 1, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you ...
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...; Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the mark is displayed only for better lighting or using the flash for the DSC-S950. Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection GB SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent ..., we recommend that you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Even if the vibration warning appears, you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back VOL. Indicators on the...
...; Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the mark is displayed only for better lighting or using the flash for the DSC-S950. Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection GB SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent ..., we recommend that you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Even if the vibration warning appears, you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back VOL. Indicators on the...
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...and messages. 24 Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to be used when connecting the camera to "Memory Stick Duo" media. ... to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the default...Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Function Guide Displays the description of the connected video equipment. Main...page 21 Setup items Main Settings - Memory Tool - Selects the digital zoom mode. Copy Copies all images in "Memory Stick Duo" media...
...and messages. 24 Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to be used when connecting the camera to "Memory Stick Duo" media. ... to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the default...Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Function Guide Displays the description of the connected video equipment. Main...page 21 Setup items Main Settings - Memory Tool - Selects the digital zoom mode. Copy Copies all images in "Memory Stick Duo" media...
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... (supplied). 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...
... (supplied). 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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... complete, double- The installation menu screen appears. Adobe Reader is required to use the camera in detail. click the shortcut created on the desktop. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to view it. [ For Windows users...
... complete, double- The installation menu screen appears. Adobe Reader is required to use the camera in detail. click the shortcut created on the desktop. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to view it. [ For Windows users...
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... measurement method is used at about three second intervals [ Notes on the camera settings. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at an ambient temperature of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. The numbers shown for images you...
... measurement method is used at about three second intervals [ Notes on the camera settings. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at an ambient temperature of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. The numbers shown for images you...
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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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• 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...
• 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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.... 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, the message appears on the screen before the power goes off suddenly. • If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, ...power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Replace it may be checked...
.... 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, the message appears on the screen before the power goes off suddenly. • If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, ...power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Replace it may be checked...
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...button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of the following: - Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). •...the USB connection. 31 Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it with another camera. • The camera is dead. Cannot charge the battery pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack...Memory Stick Duo" media (pages 28, 29). Delete unnecessary images (page 17). - Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the recommended operating ...
...button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of the following: - Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). •...the USB connection. 31 Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it with another camera. • The camera is dead. Cannot charge the battery pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack...Memory Stick Duo" media (pages 28, 29). Delete unnecessary images (page 17). - Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the recommended operating ...
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... not to malfunction, and in some cases this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. [ On the battery pack • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as you can still use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and ...104°F). This moisture condensation may cause the camera to let sand or dust get into the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery before using the...
... not to malfunction, and in some cases this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. [ On the battery pack • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as you can still use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and ...104°F). This moisture condensation may cause the camera to let sand or dust get into the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery before using the...