Instruction Manual
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Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to comply with the instructions, ... FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is connected. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to radio communications....
Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to comply with the instructions, ... FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is connected. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to radio communications....
Instruction Manual
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... 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 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 movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack and power 30 Shooting still images/movies 31 Viewing images 31 Precautions...
... 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 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 movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack and power 30 Shooting still images/movies 31 Viewing images 31 Precautions...
Instruction Manual
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... camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with the camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using the camera (page 32). • Do not shake or strike the camera. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off automatically to water. Be sure to make a backup copy...
... camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with the camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using the camera (page 32). • Do not shake or strike the camera. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off automatically to water. Be sure to make a backup copy...
Instruction Manual
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... the remaining battery charge Press the ON/OFF (power) button to turn on the LCD screen. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Be sure not to data in once. Change the battery to a fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.) • It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may cause...
... the remaining battery charge Press the ON/OFF (power) button to turn on the LCD screen. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Be sure not to data in once. Change the battery to a fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.) • It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may cause...
Instruction Manual
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...using internal memory. Image number/Number 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 12/12 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 D N 20 Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode Flash White balance ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture...
...using internal memory. Image number/Number 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 12/12 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 D N 20 Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode Flash White balance ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture...
Instruction Manual
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... used for recording images. Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Memory Tool - For details on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Initialize Initializes the setting to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the default setting. Selects the digital zoom mode. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats...
... used for recording images. Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Memory Tool - For details on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Initialize Initializes the setting to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the default setting. Selects the digital zoom mode. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats...
Instruction Manual
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... battery eject lever (page 11). Insert a charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the temperature of the internal memory may go off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one . • Use a recommended battery pack. Replace it may take a few moments for repair...
... battery eject lever (page 11). Insert a charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the temperature of the internal memory may go off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one . • Use a recommended battery pack. Replace it may take a few moments for repair...
Instruction Manual
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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...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...8 Color - On "image quality" and "image size 10 Flash - On the effects of contents Notes on using the flash 11 Identifying parts 12 Indicators on a subject successfully 6 Exposure - On using your camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 6 Focus - 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 Deleting images 32 Using the menu Using menu...
...8 Color - On "image quality" and "image size 10 Flash - On the effects of contents Notes on using the flash 11 Identifying parts 12 Indicators on a subject successfully 6 Exposure - On using your camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 6 Focus - 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 Deleting images 32 Using the menu Using menu...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 • Operation is not supported. approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more Video Memory: 32 MB or more (Recommended: 64 MB or more) *1) 64-bit editions are not supported. *2) Starter (Edition) is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating...
... copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 • Operation is not supported. approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more Video Memory: 32 MB or more (Recommended: 64 MB or more) *1) 64-bit editions are not supported. *2) Starter (Edition) is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... copying them to "PMB Guide". Starting and exiting the "PMB" Starting the "PMB" Double-click the (PMB) icon on the desktop. • From the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Exiting the "PMB" Click button in the top right corner of the software. Or, from the camera more . • Still images can be printed or saved with the date. • You can create a data disc using...
... copying them to "PMB Guide". Starting and exiting the "PMB" Starting the "PMB" Double-click the (PMB) icon on the desktop. • From the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Exiting the "PMB" Click button in the top right corner of the software. Or, from the camera more . • Still images can be printed or saved with the date. • You can create a data disc using...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...; If "Connecting..." "Connecting..." Using your computer (Playback) button Access indicators* When a USB connection is established for a while. * is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. Copying images to your computer using the "PMB" Preparing the camera and the computer Connecting the camera to your computer 1 Insert "Memory Stick Duo" media with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step...
...; If "Connecting..." "Connecting..." Using your computer (Playback) button Access indicators* When a USB connection is established for a while. * is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. Copying images to your computer using the "PMB" Preparing the camera and the computer Connecting the camera to your computer 1 Insert "Memory Stick Duo" media with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the computer settings. Enter a number from 100 to 999. 1 Right-click the image file, then click [Rename].Change the file name to "DSC0ssss". Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo" media This section describes the process using a computer or recorded with another camera. •...
... able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the computer settings. Enter a number from 100 to 999. 1 Right-click the image file, then click [Rename].Change the file name to "DSC0ssss". Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo" media This section describes the process using a computer or recorded with another camera. •...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...; "PMB" is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • There are two modes for a computer connected to open that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as described in the folder containing the copied files to the camera. This section describes [Mass Storage] as described in "Connecting the camera to your computer with Macintosh computers. Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to a single...
...; "PMB" is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • There are two modes for a computer connected to open that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as described in the folder containing the copied files to the camera. This section describes [Mass Storage] as described in "Connecting the camera to your computer with Macintosh computers. Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to a single...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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The USB mode is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • You cannot print movies. • If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer. MENU button Control button • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2 Select (Setup) with V on the control button, then press z. 3 Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V, and...
The USB mode is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • You cannot print movies. • If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer. MENU button Control button • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2 Select (Setup) with V on the control button, then press z. 3 Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V, and...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... a charged battery pack, then turn on the camera again. Cannot operate the camera after connecting the printer to change the date or time. • Set the date and time again (page 63). 96 Others Cannot reset the file-number. • If you replace a recording medium, you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. It may take some time depending on the "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings...
... a charged battery pack, then turn on the camera again. Cannot operate the camera after connecting the printer to change the date or time. • Set the date and time again (page 63). 96 Others Cannot reset the file-number. • If you replace a recording medium, you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. It may take some time depending on the "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... internal memory. • No images that can be played back have been recorded on again. Set the switch to cool • The camera has been overheating. Memory Stick locked • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" media with the write-protect switch, and the switch is dirty. Warning messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. • The battery level is not an NP-BK1 battery pack. Internal memory error • Turn the power...
... internal memory. • No images that can be played back have been recorded on again. Set the switch to cool • The camera has been overheating. Memory Stick locked • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" media with the write-protect switch, and the switch is dirty. Warning messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. • The battery level is not an NP-BK1 battery pack. Internal memory error • Turn the power...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... 45 Flash mode 23, 36 Fluorescent Light 1, 2, 3 ...... 44 Focus 6, 22, 42 Focus preset 42 Folder Changing 61 Creating 60 Selecting 54 Format 60, 62 Function Guide 56 G Grid Line 58 H High Sensitivity mode ..........29 Histogram 18 Holding the camera 21 I Identifying parts 12 Image file storage destinations and file names 73 Image quality 10 Image size 10, 25 Incandescent 44 Index screen 31 Indicator 14 Initialize 56 Install 69 Internal memory 19 Internal Memory Tool...........62 ISO...
... 45 Flash mode 23, 36 Fluorescent Light 1, 2, 3 ...... 44 Focus 6, 22, 42 Focus preset 42 Folder Changing 61 Creating 60 Selecting 54 Format 60, 62 Function Guide 56 G Grid Line 58 H High Sensitivity mode ..........29 Histogram 18 Holding the camera 21 I Identifying parts 12 Image file storage destinations and file names 73 Image quality 10 Image size 10, 25 Incandescent 44 Index screen 31 Indicator 14 Initialize 56 Install 69 Internal memory 19 Internal Memory Tool...........62 ISO...
Marketing Specifications (Black Model)
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... shutter speeds and combining them to compose shots, read menus, and view photos. In-Camera Retouching Tools: Retouch and enhance your photos on the LCD screen and the camera switches to A3 size, or crop your images with PMB is easy with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries. Multi-purpose Resize function: The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in Program Auto Mode to adjust...
... shutter speeds and combining them to compose shots, read menus, and view photos. In-Camera Retouching Tools: Retouch and enhance your photos on the LCD screen and the camera switches to A3 size, or crop your images with PMB is easy with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries. Multi-purpose Resize function: The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in Program Auto Mode to adjust...
Marketing Specifications (Black Model)
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...Yes - 8 faces (adjusts flash, focus, exposure) Power Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BK1 Battery Capacity: Approx. 155 minutes / Approx. 310 images Software Inputs and Outputs Supplied Software: Windows: Audio/Video Output(s): Dedicated A/V Cable & Designated USB Cable USB Port(s): Yes -supports USB 2.0 Hardware LCD: 2.7"1 LCD (230,400 Pixels) Viewfinder: No Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.0 (Mac not supported) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; DSC-S980/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP...
...Yes - 8 faces (adjusts flash, focus, exposure) Power Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BK1 Battery Capacity: Approx. 155 minutes / Approx. 310 images Software Inputs and Outputs Supplied Software: Windows: Audio/Video Output(s): Dedicated A/V Cable & Designated USB Cable USB Port(s): Yes -supports USB 2.0 Hardware LCD: 2.7"1 LCD (230,400 Pixels) Viewfinder: No Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.0 (Mac not supported) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; DSC-S980/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP...