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... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S950 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. [ CAUTION You are designed to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Operation is for a digital device pursuant...
... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S950 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. [ CAUTION You are designed to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Operation is for a digital device pursuant...
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... the product at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this product shall not be treated properly, hand over to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. [ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other batteries, please view the section on its...
... the product at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this product shall not be treated properly, hand over to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. [ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other batteries, please view the section on its...
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... 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 pack 10 2 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...
... 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 pack 10 2 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...
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... you start recording, make a trial recording to make a backup copy 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 conforms with DCF (Design rule 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 with the camera. [ On...
... you start recording, make a trial recording to make a backup copy 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 conforms with DCF (Design rule 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 with the camera. [ On...
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... 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. "Memory Stick Duo" media Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. Change the battery to a fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes...
... 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. "Memory Stick Duo" media Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. Change the battery to a fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... clearly. [ W/T Using the zoom 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 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 mode dial to record movies. *Scene Selection Selects a setting from distant subjects to close subjects. 15 Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of flash light. : Flash forced off GB [ Macro (Shooting close...
... clearly. [ W/T Using the zoom 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 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 mode dial to record movies. *Scene Selection Selects a setting from distant subjects to close subjects. 15 Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of flash light. : Flash forced off GB [ Macro (Shooting close...
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... the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. To turn off * * The brightness of a movie is selected. : Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the desired mode is fixed to select the size. Self-timer lamp [ DISP Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on * r Indicators off the Image Size menu, press again. For still images (DSC-S980) Image size Guidelines...
... the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. To turn off * * The brightness of a movie is selected. : Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the desired mode is fixed to select the size. Self-timer lamp [ DISP Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on * r Indicators off the Image Size menu, press again. For still images (DSC-S980) Image size Guidelines...
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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. However, we recommend that you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you set the anti-blur function to [Auto], using a tripod or other means to insufficient lighting. Indicators on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When...
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. However, we recommend that you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you set the anti-blur function to [Auto], using a tripod or other means to insufficient lighting. Indicators on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When...
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.../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 the playback image Function guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting volume Recording 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 (hours : minutes : seconds) Red-eye reduction Flash mode Flash charging 101...
.../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 the playback image Function guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting volume Recording 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 (hours : minutes : seconds) Red-eye reduction Flash mode Flash charging 101...
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... the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. • Select an item in playback mode, then press z. 4 Press the 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 -
... the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. • Select an item in playback mode, then press z. 4 Press the 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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... reduce the red-eye phenomenon. White Balance Adjusts the color tones. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of images). Prints images using face detection. Changes Setup items. 23 Color Mode Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. (Setup) Changes Setup items. Viewing menu (Slideshow) (Retouch) (Multi-Purpose Resize) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Setup) Sets and performs the Slideshow (playback of a series of flash light. Changes the image size according to match various scene conditions. Rotates a still image. Shooting menu Scene...
... reduce the red-eye phenomenon. White Balance Adjusts the color tones. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of images). Prints images using face detection. Changes Setup items. 23 Color Mode Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. (Setup) Changes Setup items. Viewing menu (Slideshow) (Retouch) (Multi-Purpose Resize) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Setup) Sets and performs the Slideshow (playback of a series of flash light. Changes the image size according to match various scene conditions. Rotates a still image. Shooting menu Scene...
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... of the connected video equipment. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to easily set a subject in the internal memory to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Selects the digital zoom mode. Copy Copies all images in a horizontal or vertical position. Initialize Initializes the setting to be used in "Memory Stick Duo" media for recording images. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Video Out Sets the video signal...
... of the connected video equipment. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to easily set a subject in the internal memory to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Selects the digital zoom mode. Copy Copies all images in a horizontal or vertical position. Initialize Initializes the setting to be used in "Memory Stick Duo" media for recording images. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Video Out Sets the video signal...
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... enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) USB connection Application software "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" For Windows users Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*1 SP3, Windows Vista*2 SP1 Windows XP*1 SP3, Windows Vista*2 SP1 For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. OS upgrades are not supported. GB...
... enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) USB connection Application software "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" For Windows users Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*1 SP3, Windows Vista*2 SP1 Windows XP*1 SP3, Windows Vista*2 SP1 For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. OS upgrades are not supported. GB...
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... 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 click the shortcut created on the desktop. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on -screen instructions to your computer, and insert the CD- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in detail. Adobe Reader is required to use the camera...
... 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 click the shortcut created on the desktop. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on -screen instructions to your computer, and insert the CD- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in detail. Adobe Reader is required to use the camera...
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... for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the "Memory Stick Duo"media as necessary. GB 27 Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view The numbers shown in the table depending on the camera settings. Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the conditions of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950...
... for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the "Memory Stick Duo"media as necessary. GB 27 Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view The numbers shown in the table depending on the camera settings. Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the conditions of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950...
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... dead. In this case, the message appears on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on the temperature of the internal memory may be checked. Replace it with a new one. • The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on , the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for repair, you give consent that by...
... dead. In this case, the message appears on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on the temperature of the internal memory may be checked. Replace it with a new one. • The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on , the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for repair, you give consent that by...
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... and white, black, red, purple, or other than . • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. Replace it with another camera. • The camera is in an recommended ambient temperature of image files on the image. 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...
... and white, black, red, purple, or other than . • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. Replace it with another camera. • The camera is in an recommended ambient temperature of image files on the image. 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...
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... 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 may condense inside the lens, images will not be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other place with the camera in the back pocket of the camera. Shooting in...
... 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 may condense inside the lens, images will not be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other place with the camera in the back pocket of the camera. Shooting in...
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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...
