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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 contents Notes on the screen 19 Changing...
...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 contents Notes on the screen 19 Changing...
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...emits radiation. However, some cases, the camera cannot be able to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for Camera File 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...
...emits radiation. However, some cases, the camera cannot be able to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for Camera File 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...
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Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook 9 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) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" GB -
Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook 9 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) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" GB -
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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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... 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 battery power and you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on /setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ... with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13
... 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 battery power and you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on /setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ... with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature 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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... receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button Self-timer button 1Select a mode with the shutter button. The shutter sounds. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep...
... receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button Self-timer button 1Select a mode with the shutter button. The shutter sounds. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep...
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...off GB [ Macro (Shooting close -up subjects. Movie Allows you to clearly shoot the background that is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Twilight Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Normally, put the...is out of people in a dark place without a flash even in this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with a warmer look. Landscape Shoots with easy-to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on a distant subject. Program Auto Allows you to record movies. ...
...off GB [ Macro (Shooting close -up subjects. Movie Allows you to clearly shoot the background that is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Twilight Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Normally, put the...is out of people in a dark place without a flash even in this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with a warmer look. Landscape Shoots with easy-to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on a distant subject. Program Auto Allows you to record movies. ...
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...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. 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. To return to the shooting mode, press the button again. 2 Select...
...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. 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. To return to the shooting mode, press the button again. 2 Select...
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To cancel a selection, select an image you want to the camera. The mark is displayed, press the (Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you have selected ... index 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 TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on the dedicated A/V cable connector with the v mark beside the A/V OUT terminal...
To cancel a selection, select an image you want to the camera. The mark is displayed, press the (Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you have selected ... index 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 TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on the dedicated A/V cable connector with the v mark beside the A/V OUT terminal...
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...-blur function to [Auto], using the flash for the DSC-S950. However, 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...
...-blur function to [Auto], using the flash for the DSC-S950. However, 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...
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...the internal memory. Main Settings 2 USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to "Memory Stick Duo" media. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to easily set a subject in the internal memory to a computer or...Duo" media. Initialize Initializes the setting to be used in "Memory Stick Duo" media for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Main Settings - Function Guide Displays the description of the connected video equipment. Copy Copies all images in a horizontal or vertical...
...the internal memory. Main Settings 2 USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to "Memory Stick Duo" media. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to easily set a subject in the internal memory to a computer or...Duo" media. Initialize Initializes the setting to be used in "Memory Stick Duo" media for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Main Settings - Function Guide Displays the description of the connected video equipment. Copy Copies all images in a horizontal or vertical...
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...8226; For further details on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 25 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software ... not supported. GB *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied).
...8226; For further details on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 25 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software ... not supported. GB *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied).
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...- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in detail. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 26 click the shortcut...
...- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in detail. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 26 click the shortcut...
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... in the table depending 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 life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 165 Approx. 330 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 • The measurement method...
... in the table depending 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 life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 165 Approx. 330 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 • The measurement method...
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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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...screen before the power goes off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about three minutes while the power is discharged. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the ... (page 11). • The battery pack is on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may be checked. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it with a new one minute, re-insert...
...screen before the power goes off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about three minutes while the power is discharged. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the ... (page 11). • The battery pack is on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may be checked. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it with a new one minute, re-insert...
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...8226; Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is not a malfunction. Delete unnecessary images (page 17). - Charge the battery pack in USB mode. Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in ... 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). The remaining charge indicator is full, ...
...8226; Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is not a malfunction. Delete unnecessary images (page 17). - Charge the battery pack in USB mode. Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in ... 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). The remaining charge indicator is full, ...
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...moisture may cause a malfunction of your hand. • Do not leave the camera in contact with the power off the camera and wait about one month it discharges gradually, and if you can still use the camera at all for about an hour for only short periods, it becomes completely ...discharged. However, even if this case, be indicated. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water...
...moisture may cause a malfunction of your hand. • Do not leave the camera in contact with the power off the camera and wait about one month it discharges gradually, and if you can still use the camera at all for about an hour for only short periods, it becomes completely ...discharged. However, even if this case, be indicated. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water...