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...Table of contents Notes 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...30 Shooting still images/movies 31 Viewing images 31 Precautions 32 Specifications 33 7 Menu/Setup 21 Menu items 23 Setup items 24 GB Enjoying 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...
...Table of contents Notes 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...30 Shooting still images/movies 31 Viewing images 31 Precautions 32 Specifications 33 7 Menu/Setup 21 Menu items 23 Setup items 24 GB Enjoying 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...
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... 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. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen and...
... 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. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen and...
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Hook 9 "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 - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Hook 9 "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 - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
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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. [ 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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... may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on images. 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ Control button z button 2 3 GB 1 Press the ON/OFF (power) button. 2 Set the clock with the ...can print or save images with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13
... may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on images. 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ Control button z button 2 3 GB 1 Press the ON/OFF (power) button. 2 Set the clock with the ...can print or save images with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on battery power and you do not operate the camera 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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... distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the front of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the mode dial. Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to focus. AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the...
... distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the front of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the mode dial. Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to focus. AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the...
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...flash even in a dark place to close-up subjects. Twilight Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Normally, put the camera in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. You can adjust other settings using the menu. Snow Shoots snow scenes in white... zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on ) The shutter speed is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with priority on a distant subject. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting ...
...flash even in a dark place to close-up subjects. Twilight Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Normally, put the camera in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. You can adjust other settings using the menu. Snow Shoots snow scenes in white... zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on ) The shutter speed is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with priority on a distant subject. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting ...
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... display the 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...
... display the 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...
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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 camera. To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal To audio/video input jacks Dedicated A/V cable (supplied) Arrow mark (back) 18
... 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 camera. To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal To audio/video input jacks Dedicated A/V cable (supplied) Arrow mark (back) 18
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Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection GB SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot ... PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the mark is displayed only for better lighting or using the flash for the DSC-S950. Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the...
Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection GB SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot ... PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the mark is displayed only for better lighting or using the flash for the DSC-S950. Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the...
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... media. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Main Settings 2 USB Connect Selects the USB mode to "Memory Stick Duo" media. Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently ...the dedicated USB cable. Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Main Settings - Memory Tool - Selects the digital zoom mode. Copy Copies all images in a horizontal or vertical position. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to the default setting...
... media. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Main Settings 2 USB Connect Selects the USB mode to "Memory Stick Duo" media. Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently ...the dedicated USB cable. Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Main Settings - Memory Tool - Selects the digital zoom mode. Copy Copies all images in a horizontal or vertical position. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to the default setting...
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... an OS listed above. 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". 25 For details, refer to v10.5) not compatible *1 64-bit editions are not supported. • If your OS does not... by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" media into the "Memory Stick" media slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever.
... an OS listed above. 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". 25 For details, refer to v10.5) not compatible *1 64-bit editions are not supported. • If your OS does not... by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" media into the "Memory Stick" media slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever.
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... For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, ...Reader is required to your computer, and insert the CD- When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to use the camera in the [GB] folder to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on...
... For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, ...Reader is required to your computer, and insert the CD- When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to use the camera in the [GB] folder to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on...
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...• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The...on the conditions of use . • The battery life and the number of still images may vary 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...
...• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The...on the conditions of use . • The battery life and the number of still images may vary 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...
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... details on the image size, see page 16. [ The approximate recordable number of still images DSC-S980 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory Size Approx. 12MB "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 12M 2 49 93 197 395 790 1600 3200 3:2 ...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 (...
... details on the image size, see page 16. [ The approximate recordable number of still images DSC-S980 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory Size Approx. 12MB "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 12M 2 49 93 197 395 790 1600 3200 3:2 ...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 (...
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... not support HD recordings or playbacks for each file. 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 ...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. 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 ...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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... power is on, the camera turns off automatically to protect the camera depending 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 "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove... the battery pack, wait for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is discharged. Turn on the screen before the power goes off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for repair, you experience trouble with your Sony...
... power is on, the camera turns off automatically to protect the camera depending 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 "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove... the battery pack, wait for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is discharged. Turn on the screen before the power goes off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for repair, you experience trouble with your Sony...
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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). Delete unnecessary images (page 17). - This phenomenon is dead. Insert the...) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of the following: - If it with another camera. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. 31 The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This...
... 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). Delete unnecessary images (page 17). - This phenomenon is dead. Insert the...) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of the following: - If it with another camera. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. 31 The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This...
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... only short periods, it becomes completely discharged. However, even if this rechargeable battery before using the camera. In this case, be repaired. [ On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or ... regardless of the above on your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. [ On the battery pack • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as... and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such ...
... only short periods, it becomes completely discharged. However, even if this rechargeable battery before using the camera. In this case, be repaired. [ On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or ... regardless of the above on your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. [ On the battery pack • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as... and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such ...