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...No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or ... San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S950 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - These limits are cautioned that may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate ...
...No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or ... San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S950 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - These limits are cautioned that may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate ...
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... United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with an or mark) must be sure to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with BS 1363 is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. If you change the fuse. Should the fuse in separate service or guarantee documents. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to...
... United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with an or mark) must be sure to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with BS 1363 is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. If you change the fuse. Should the fuse in separate service or guarantee documents. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to...
Instruction Manual
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...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 ... 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 15 Viewing/deleting images 17 Indicators on the screen 19 Changing the settings -
...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 ... 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 15 Viewing/deleting images 17 Indicators on the screen 19 Changing the settings -
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... when the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" media in the "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory. 12 Change the battery to data in once. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will...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.
... when the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" media in the "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory. 12 Change the battery to data in once. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will...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.
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3 Turning the camera on images. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. [ To change the date and time Select [Clock Settings] in the (Setup) screen (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...
3 Turning the camera on images. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. [ To change the date and time Select [Clock Settings] in the (Setup) screen (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...
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...215;7" print : VGA For E-mail : 16:9 (9M) Display On 16:9 HDTV and up to A4/8×10" print : 16:9 (2M) Display On 16:9 HDTV For still images (DSC-S950) Image size Guidelines : 10M Up to A3+/13×19" print : 3:2 (8M) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio : 5M Up to A4/8×10" print : 3M Up... to 13×18cm/5×7" print : VGA For E-mail : 16:9 (7M) Display On 16:9 HDTV and up [ To change the still image size Press (Image Size), then ...
...215;7" print : VGA For E-mail : 16:9 (9M) Display On 16:9 HDTV and up to A4/8×10" print : 16:9 (2M) Display On 16:9 HDTV For still images (DSC-S950) Image size Guidelines : 10M Up to A3+/13×19" print : 3:2 (8M) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio : 5M Up to A4/8×10" print : 3M Up... to 13×18cm/5×7" print : VGA For E-mail : 16:9 (7M) Display On 16:9 HDTV and up [ To change the still image size Press (Image Size), then ...
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... 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. Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S950.... 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 the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19...
... 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. Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S950.... 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 the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19...
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... time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator Focus preset distance Macro Counter Folder-file number Recorded date/time of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Number of recordable images Recording Media/Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) Recordable...
... time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator Focus preset distance Macro Counter Folder-file number Recorded date/time of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Number of recordable images Recording Media/Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) Recordable...
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... MENU button to display the menu. Menu/Setup MENU button z button ɟ ɠ Control button 1 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu. 21 Changing the settings -
... MENU button to display the menu. Menu/Setup MENU button z button ɟ ɠ Control button 1 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu. 21 Changing the settings -
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...Eye Reduction Sets to usage. Retouches still images. Prevents accidental erasure. Changes Setup items. 23 ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. White Balance Adjusts the color tones. Color Mode Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. (Setup) Changes Setup items. Viewing menu (Slideshow... the image size in Easy Shooting mode. Face Detection Selects the priority subject for viewing images. Rotates a still image. GB Metering Mode Selects the metering mode. Flash Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode. SteadyShot...
...Eye Reduction Sets to usage. Retouches still images. Prevents accidental erasure. Changes Setup items. 23 ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. White Balance Adjusts the color tones. Color Mode Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. (Setup) Changes Setup items. Viewing menu (Slideshow... the image size in Easy Shooting mode. Face Detection Selects the priority subject for viewing images. Rotates a still image. GB Metering Mode Selects the metering mode. Flash Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode. SteadyShot...
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...Out Sets the video signal output according to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Selects the digital zoom mode. Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Main Settings - Memory Tool - Internal ...when you operate the camera. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Initialize Initializes the setting to easily set a subject in "Memory Stick Duo" media for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently ...
...Out Sets the video signal output according to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Selects the digital zoom mode. Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Main Settings - Memory Tool - Internal ...when you operate the camera. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Initialize Initializes the setting to easily set a subject in "Memory Stick Duo" media for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently ...
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... 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 CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery...
... 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 CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery...
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...Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press the (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. Cannot charge the battery pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using.... Charge the battery pack in USB mode. Change the "Memory 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...
...Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press the (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. Cannot charge the battery pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using.... Charge the battery pack in USB mode. Change the "Memory 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...
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...Effective 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....V Mean output voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V Maximum charge current: 1.4 A Capacity: Approx. 3.4 Wh (970 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 33
...Effective 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....V Mean output voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V Maximum charge current: 1.4 A Capacity: Approx. 3.4 Wh (970 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 33
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... 8 Color - 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... the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects (Setup): Changing Setup items 3 On using your camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 6 Focus - On "image quality" and "image size 10...
... 8 Color - 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... the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects (Setup): Changing Setup items 3 On using your camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 6 Focus - On "image quality" and "image size 10...
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...Viewing images on a TV 65 4 Table of contents Viewing menu 48 (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a ... (Setup): Changing Setup items Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 55 Main Settings - Memory Stick Tool 60 Format Change REC.Folder Create REC.Folder Copy Memory Tool - Main Settings 2 57 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings 58 Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto ...
...Viewing images on a TV 65 4 Table of contents Viewing menu 48 (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a ... (Setup): Changing Setup items Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 55 Main Settings - Memory Stick Tool 60 Format Change REC.Folder Create REC.Folder Copy Memory Tool - Main Settings 2 57 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings 58 Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto ...
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Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of light that receives light. However, you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 41). To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 40. However, ... even in the auto adjustment mode. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Basic techniques for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that the camera will receive when you to the proper value in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to become darker. 8 Adjusting EV: Allows you release the...
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of light that receives light. However, you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 41). To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 40. However, ... even in the auto adjustment mode. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Basic techniques for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that the camera will receive when you to the proper value in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to become darker. 8 Adjusting EV: Allows you release the...
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... for the DSC-S950. Scene Selection (26) Mode dial (20) White balance (44) Burst mode (39) Metering mode (41) Face detection (38) SteadyShot (37) Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 7). When...
... for the DSC-S950. Scene Selection (26) Mode dial (20) White balance (44) Burst mode (39) Metering mode (41) Face detection (38) SteadyShot (37) Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 7). When...
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Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) Changing folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode (41) Flash White balance (44) ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 ISO number (40) Exposure Value (39) Shutter speed Aperture value 17 Indicators on the screen C Display 8/8 12/12 Indication Playback folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) Changing folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode (41) Flash White balance (44) ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 ISO number (40) Exposure Value (39) Shutter speed Aperture value 17 Indicators on the screen C Display 8/8 12/12 Indication Playback folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
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When recording movies. When you are using other cameras. The shutter speed is slow or fast. • The histogram may occur when: - In index mode. - Indicators off* Histogram display * The brightness of movies. • A .... When the menu is displayed. - z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram A Histogram on the screen. When you are rotating still images. - Press v (DISP) on the control button repeatedly to the left side. Changing the screen display v DISP (Screen display) button Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display...
When recording movies. When you are using other cameras. The shutter speed is slow or fast. • The histogram may occur when: - In index mode. - Indicators off* Histogram display * The brightness of movies. • A .... When the menu is displayed. - z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram A Histogram on the screen. When you are rotating still images. - Press v (DISP) on the control button repeatedly to the left side. Changing the screen display v DISP (Screen display) button Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display...