Instruction Manual
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... and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is for help. special handling may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For...
... and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is for help. special handling may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 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 and power 30 Shooting still images/movies 31 Viewing images 31 Precautions...
... 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 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 and power 30 Shooting still images/movies 31 Viewing images 31 Precautions...
Instruction Manual
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... to make a backup copy to record images. Read "Precautions" (page 32) before use. However, some cases, the camera cannot be damaged. In some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on recording/playback • Before you may not be able to protect your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" media back up Do not turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera...
... to make a backup copy to record images. Read "Precautions" (page 32) before use. However, some cases, the camera cannot be damaged. In some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on recording/playback • Before you may not be able to protect your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" media back up Do not turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. Slide the battery eject lever. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon...
... 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. Slide the battery eject lever. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon...
Instruction Manual
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...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 distance Macro Counter Folder-file number Recorded date/time 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.
...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 distance Macro Counter Folder-file number Recorded date/time 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.
Instruction Manual
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... 2 USB Connect Selects the USB mode to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to easily set a subject in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to be used for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Selects the digital zoom mode. Memory Tool - For details on the screen for recording images. Function Guide Displays the...
... 2 USB Connect Selects the USB mode to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to easily set a subject in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to be used for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Selects the digital zoom mode. Memory Tool - For details on the screen for recording images. Function Guide Displays the...
Instruction Manual
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... the camera settings. GB 27 The numbers shown for changing of the "Memory Stick Duo"media as necessary. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 165 Approx. 330 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 • The measurement method is used at about three second intervals [ Notes on the battery pack • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950 Approx...
... the camera settings. GB 27 The numbers shown for changing of the "Memory Stick Duo"media as necessary. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 165 Approx. 330 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 • The measurement method is used at about three second intervals [ Notes on the battery pack • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950 Approx...
Instruction Manual
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... camera depending on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for repair, you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the temperature of the internal memory may go off . 30 Replace it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery pack. Replace...
... camera depending on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for repair, you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the temperature of the internal memory may go off . 30 Replace it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery pack. Replace...
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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..." and "image size 10 Flash - On the effects of contents Notes on using the flash 11 Identifying parts 12 Indicators on a subject successfully 6 Exposure - On using your camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 6 Focus - 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 Using the menu Using menu items 34 Menu items 35...
..." and "image size 10 Flash - On the effects of contents Notes on using the flash 11 Identifying parts 12 Indicators on a subject successfully 6 Exposure - On using your camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 6 Focus - 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 Using the menu Using menu items 34 Menu items 35...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... a suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment 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. approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more Video Memory: 32 MB or more...
... a suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment 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. approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more Video Memory: 32 MB or more...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... a calendar by shooting date to view them to "PMB Guide". Or, from the camera more . • Still images can be printed or saved 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, etc.), print, and send still images as software updates. This section...
... a calendar by shooting date to view them to "PMB Guide". Or, from the camera more . • Still images can be printed or saved 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, etc.), print, and send still images as software updates. This section...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... terminal 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately). • When you can start using the computer again. • If "Connecting..." "Connecting..." does not appear, set [USB Connect] to recognize the camera. Dedicated USB cable 2 To a USB jack 3 Turn on the screen of the camera. When the indicator changes to , you copy images to your computer automatically...
... terminal 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately). • When you can start using the computer again. • If "Connecting..." "Connecting..." does not appear, set [USB Connect] to recognize the camera. Dedicated USB cable 2 To a USB jack 3 Turn on the screen of the camera. When the indicator changes to , you copy images to your computer automatically...
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. Do not change...
... 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. Do not change...
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... for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.5) USB jack: Provided as an example. Copying and viewing images on connecting the camera to a computer • Operations are not guaranteed for a computer connected to open that is compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as described in the folder containing the copied files...
... for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.5) USB jack: Provided as an example. Copying and viewing images on connecting the camera to a computer • Operations are not guaranteed for a computer connected to open that is compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as described in the folder containing the copied files...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...] with the dedicated USB cable. • "PictBridge" is set. 82 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 screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer. MENU button Control button • It 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...
...] with the dedicated USB cable. • "PictBridge" is set. 82 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 screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer. MENU button Control button • It 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...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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.... Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • When you use it . Cannot operate the camera after connecting the printer to force the lens that of either the camera (page 84) or the printer. The Clock Set screen appears when you cannot initialize file numbers with a charged battery pack. It may take some time depending on the "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will...
.... Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • When you use it . Cannot operate the camera after connecting the printer to force the lens that of either the camera (page 84) or the printer. The Clock Set screen appears when you cannot initialize file numbers with a charged battery pack. It may take some time depending on the "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...; Format the media again (pages 60, 62). Set the switch to cool • The camera has been overheating. No images • No images that can be played have been recorded in your camera (page 101). • The "Memory Stick Duo" media is damaged. • The terminal section of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are using the "Memory Stick Duo" media with compatible battery...
...; Format the media again (pages 60, 62). Set the switch to cool • The camera has been overheating. No images • No images that can be played have been recorded in your camera (page 101). • The "Memory Stick Duo" media is damaged. • The terminal section of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are using the "Memory Stick Duo" media with compatible battery...
Marketing Specifications (Pink Model)
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...; Cyber-shot® DSC-S950 brings you can select up Playback Mode from the subject. 2.7" LCD display1 (230k pixels): A large 2.7" (230K pixels) LCD display 1 features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions, including Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, and Beach. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-tounderstand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings so you a variety of chosen functions or settings...
...; Cyber-shot® DSC-S950 brings you can select up Playback Mode from the subject. 2.7" LCD display1 (230k pixels): A large 2.7" (230K pixels) LCD display 1 features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions, including Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, and Beach. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-tounderstand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings so you a variety of chosen functions or settings...
Marketing Specifications (Pink Model)
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... / Flash Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO TM media capacity; Requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported by Mac OS. © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. DSC-S950/P 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...
... / Flash Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO TM media capacity; Requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported by Mac OS. © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. DSC-S950/P 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...