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... 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... 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 ...
... 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... 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 ...
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... JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the temperature of the... copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use . It may be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other materials may cause a malfunction and you start recording, make...
... JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the temperature of the... copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use . It may be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other materials may cause a malfunction and you start recording, make...
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Cyber-shot application software - "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) - 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 application software - "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) - Hook 9 "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. "Memory Stick...
... 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. "Memory Stick...
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... [Clock Settings] in the (Setup) screen (page 21). [ Notes on when the power is inserted in the CD-ROM (supplied), you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on • Once the battery pack is turned on images. By using "PMB" in the... may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on battery power and you 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 about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack...
... [Clock Settings] in the (Setup) screen (page 21). [ Notes on when the power is inserted in the CD-ROM (supplied), you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on • Once the battery pack is turned on images. By using "PMB" in the... may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on battery power and you 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 about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack...
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... (auto adjustment mode): Select . Position the subject in the center of the lens). 14 Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the ... flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down . AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter button fully down . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.
... (auto adjustment mode): Select . Position the subject in the center of the lens). 14 Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the ... flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down . AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter button fully down . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.
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... this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Program Auto Allows you to record movies. *Scene Selection Selects a setting from distant subjects to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until...
... this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Program Auto Allows you to record movies. *Scene Selection Selects a setting from distant subjects to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until...
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... [OK] with v/V/b/B. To undo the zoom, press W. Adjust the position with v, then press z. (Delete) button. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) Press... V to 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.
... [OK] with v/V/b/B. To undo the zoom, press W. Adjust the position with v, then press z. (Delete) button. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) Press... V to 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.
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To cancel a selection, select an image you want to the camera. To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal To audio/video input jacks Dedicated A/V cable (supplied) Arrow mark (back) 18 [ To delete images in index mode 1 While ... 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 v/V/b/B, then press z. The mark is displayed, press the (Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the dedicated A/V cable connector with...
To cancel a selection, select an image you want to the camera. To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal To audio/video input jacks Dedicated A/V cable (supplied) Arrow mark (back) 18 [ To delete images in index mode 1 While ... 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 v/V/b/B, then press z. The mark is displayed, press the (Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the dedicated A/V cable connector with...
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However, we recommend that you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Volume PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable ...Auto], using the flash for the DSC-S950. Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 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 [ ...
However, we recommend that you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Volume PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable ...Auto], using the flash for the DSC-S950. Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 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 [ ...
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...in "Memory Stick Duo" media for recording images. Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. Main Settings - Selects the digital zoom mode. Video Out Sets the video signal output according to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable....operate the camera. Memory Tool - Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in the internal memory to be used for recording images. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. For details on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Function...
...in "Memory Stick Duo" media for recording images. Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. Main Settings - Selects the digital zoom mode. Video Out Sets the video signal output according to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable....operate the camera. Memory Tool - Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in the internal memory to be used for recording images. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. For details on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Function...
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... 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 v10.5) not compatible *1 64-bit editions are not supported. • If your OS... does not support USB connections, copy images 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...
... 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 v10.5) not compatible *1 64-bit editions are not supported. • If your OS... does not support USB connections, copy images 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...
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...supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the ...is required to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and...
...supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the ...is required to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and...
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... the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. GB 27 Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the camera settings. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 165 Approx. 330 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 • The measurement method is used at about...
... the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. GB 27 Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the camera settings. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 165 Approx. 330 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 • The measurement method is used at about...
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...8226; For 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 ... 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...
...8226; For 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 ... 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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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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... power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the internal memory may take a few moments for about... goes off suddenly. • If you give consent that the contents of the unit or the battery pack. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off . 30
... power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the internal memory may take a few moments for about... goes off suddenly. • If you give consent that the contents of the unit or the battery pack. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off . 30
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...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 the AC Adapter (sold separately). Fully discharge the battery pack once, then...8226; Sony does not guarantee playback of the following: - Cannot charge the battery pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using a computer or recorded with a new one of image files on the image. This phenomenon is dead. Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an...
...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 the AC Adapter (sold separately). Fully discharge the battery pack once, then...8226; Sony does not guarantee playback of the following: - Cannot charge the battery pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using a computer or recorded with a new one of image files on the image. This phenomenon is dead. Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an...
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...images will not be sure to charge this range is not recommended. [ On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens ... Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. In this case, be indicated. However, if you can still use /store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold... or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed...
...images will not be sure to charge this range is not recommended. [ On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens ... Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. In this case, be indicated. However, if you can still use /store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold... or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed...