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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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... damage of such materials may not be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to a malfunction of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use . It may cause a malfunction and you start recording, make a trial recording...
... damage of such materials may not be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to a malfunction of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use . It may cause a malfunction and you start recording, make a trial recording...
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Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9 "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. "Cyber-shot Handbook" GB - 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 application software - Hook 9 "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. "Cyber-shot Handbook" GB - 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 GB 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick...
..." 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 GB 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick...
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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. [ To check...
... 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. [ To check...
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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 ... 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 3 Turning 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 battery power and you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on /setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ... 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 3 Turning the...
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..., a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to focus. 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 . AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter...
..., a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to focus. 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 . AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter...
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... is insufficient light (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size [ Using the mode dial Set the... 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 slow in this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with easy-to the desired function. Movie Allows you to record movies. *Scene...
... is insufficient light (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size [ Using the mode dial Set the... 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 slow in this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with easy-to the desired function. Movie Allows you to record movies. *Scene...
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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 automatically and GB set to 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. To undo the zoom, press W. Adjust the position with ...
... 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 automatically and GB set to 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. To undo the zoom, press W. Adjust the position with ...
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... 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...
... 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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... display changes (page 16). [ When shooting 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 the DSC-S950. Scene Selection Mode dial White balance...
... display changes (page 16). [ When shooting 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 the DSC-S950. Scene Selection Mode dial White balance...
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Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Selects the digital zoom mode. Memory Tool - Copy Copies all images in "Memory Stick Duo" media for recording images. Main Settings - Video Out Sets the ...Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo" media. Initialize Initializes the setting ...
Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Selects the digital zoom mode. Memory Tool - Copy Copies all images in "Memory Stick Duo" media for recording images. Main Settings - Video Out Sets the ...Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo" media. Initialize Initializes the setting ...
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... computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. 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 "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM... (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. By using the software in the CD-...
... computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. 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 "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM... (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. By using the software in the CD-...
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...camera in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to your computer, and insert the CD- click the shortcut created on the desktop. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double- Adobe Reader is required to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot... Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 26 The installation menu screen appears. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in detail...
...camera in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to your computer, and insert the CD- click the shortcut created on the desktop. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double- Adobe Reader is required to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot... Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 26 The installation menu screen appears. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in detail...
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... battery life and the number of still images may be less than those indicated 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 images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 •...
... battery life and the number of still images may be less than those indicated 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 images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 •...
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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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GB 29 • 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...
GB 29 • 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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...automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the internal memory may take a few moments for the camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). ... on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to ...battery pack is on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Turn on , the camera turns off . 30 The... power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about ...the camera for about three minutes while the power is discharged...
...automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the internal memory may take a few moments for the camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). ... on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to ...battery pack is on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Turn on , the camera turns off . 30 The... power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about ...the camera for about three minutes while the power is discharged...
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...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). Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • Check the free.... • Press the (Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). ...
...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). Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • Check the free.... • Press the (Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). ...
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...in a chair or other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off . This rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated. However, even if this rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as hammering, dropping...the moisture to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the lens, images will not be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for about an hour for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°...
...in a chair or other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off . This rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated. However, even if this rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as hammering, dropping...the moisture to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the lens, images will not be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for about an hour for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°...