Instruction Manual
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..., uses, and can be used in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The supplied interface cable must be determined by one or more of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony...
..., uses, and can be used in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The supplied interface cable must be determined by one or more of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony...
Instruction Manual
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...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 contents Notes on the screen 19 Changing the settings - Table of movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack and power 30 Shooting...
...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 contents Notes on the screen 19 Changing the settings - Table of movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack and power 30 Shooting...
Instruction Manual
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... on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with the camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may go off automatically to become unusable or image data may be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before use . In some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may occur. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick...
... on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with the camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may go off automatically to become unusable or image data may be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before use . In some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may occur. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
Instruction Manual
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...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 images recorded in selected folder Changing folder • This does not appear when 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. Metering mode Flash White balance ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value Self-timer...
...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 images recorded in selected folder Changing folder • This does not appear when 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. Metering mode Flash White balance ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value Self-timer...
Instruction Manual
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...recording images. Memory Tool - Main Settings 2 USB Connect Selects the USB mode to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Copy Copies all images in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used for recording images. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Main Settings - Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo" media. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to "Memory...
...recording images. Memory Tool - Main Settings 2 USB Connect Selects the USB mode to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Copy Copies all images in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used for recording images. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Main Settings - Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo" media. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to "Memory...
Instruction Manual
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... • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. • The battery life and the number of 25°C (77°F). The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. 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.
... • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. • The battery life and the number of 25°C (77°F). The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. 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.
Instruction Manual
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... 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 prevent wearing down the battery pack. Cannot turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. In this case, the message appears on the temperature of the internal memory may take...
... 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 prevent wearing down the battery pack. Cannot turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. In this case, the message appears on the temperature of the internal memory may take...
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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...subject successfully 6 Exposure - Focusing on using the flash 11 Identifying parts 12 Indicators 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 items 34 Menu items 35 Shooting menu 36 Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Image Size: Selecting the Image Size Flash: Flash setting SteadyShot: Selecting...
...subject successfully 6 Exposure - Focusing on using the flash 11 Identifying parts 12 Indicators 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 items 34 Menu items 35 Shooting menu 36 Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Image Size: Selecting the Image Size Flash: Flash setting SteadyShot: Selecting...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... when using a USB hub. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that 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 USB devices to the camera. Recommended environment for installation- USB jack: Provided as standard Recommended environment for using "PMB" OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 CPU/Memory: Pentium...
... when using a USB hub. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that 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 USB devices to the camera. Recommended environment for installation- USB jack: Provided as standard Recommended environment for using "PMB" OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 CPU/Memory: Pentium...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...; From the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Or, from the camera more . • Still images can be printed or saved with the date. • You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. • Upload the image to the Web. • For details, refer to "Memory Stick Duo" media. • Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as software updates. "PMB...
...; From the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Or, from the camera more . • Still images can be printed or saved with the date. • You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. • Upload the image to the Web. • For details, refer to "Memory Stick Duo" media. • Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as software updates. "PMB...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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..., set [USB Connect] to recognize the camera. 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. appears on the computer, then press the (Playback) button. 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...
..., set [USB Connect] to recognize the camera. 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. appears on the computer, then press the (Playback) button. 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...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... set with the camera has not been changed. • You may not be able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera. • When there are no folders in "Memory Stick Duo" media, create a folder (page 60) with the camera first, then copy the image files. 2 Copy...
... set with the camera has not been changed. • You may not be able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera. • When there are no folders in "Memory Stick Duo" media, create a folder (page 60) with the camera first, then copy the image files. 2 Copy...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...; Connecting the camera using a USB interface that image file. 78 Perform the same procedure as described in the folder containing the copied files to open that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as the camera is compatible with the dedicated USB cable. For details on [PictBridge], see page 73. 4 View images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in "Connecting...
...; Connecting the camera using a USB interface that image file. 78 Perform the same procedure as described in the folder containing the copied files to open that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as the camera is compatible with the dedicated USB cable. For details on [PictBridge], see page 73. 4 View images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in "Connecting...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... compliant printer. Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to the printer with v/V, then press z. 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 select [USB Connect], then...
... compliant printer. Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to the printer with v/V, then press z. 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 select [USB Connect], then...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... reset the file-number. • If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with a charged battery pack. Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • When you use it . It may take some time depending on the "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized. Change the setting of the printer. Cannot operate the camera after connecting the printer to change the date or time. • Set the date...
... reset the file-number. • If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with a charged battery pack. Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • When you use it . It may take some time depending on the "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized. Change the setting of the printer. Cannot operate the camera after connecting the printer to change the date or time. • Set the date...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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.... Charge the battery pack immediately. Internal memory error • Turn the power off and then on again. 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. Set the switch to the LOCK position. No images • No images that can be played...
.... Charge the battery pack immediately. Internal memory error • Turn the power off and then on again. 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. Set the switch to the LOCK position. No images • No images that can be played...
Marketing Specifications (Camera Only) (Pink Model)
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... both light and dark areas of a photo. In addition to data disc and the Web (PC with Calendar view and Face Search. In-Camera Retouching Tools: Retouch and enhance your shooting conditions. Face Detection technology automatically detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus and exposure to a blog (PC with in a compact, easy-touse design. DSC-S980/P Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-S980...
... both light and dark areas of a photo. In addition to data disc and the Web (PC with Calendar view and Face Search. In-Camera Retouching Tools: Retouch and enhance your shooting conditions. Face Detection technology automatically detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus and exposure to a blog (PC with in a compact, easy-touse design. DSC-S980/P Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-S980...
Marketing Specifications (Camera Only) (Pink Model)
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... Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are approximate and may vary. Convenience White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 / Fluorescent 3 / Incandescent / Flash Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity; Still Image Mode(s): Normal, Burst Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off Burst Mode: Approx. 1 fps(Maximum 100 shots) Erase/Protect: No Date/Time Stamp...
... Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are approximate and may vary. Convenience White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 / Fluorescent 3 / Incandescent / Flash Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity; Still Image Mode(s): Normal, Burst Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off Burst Mode: Approx. 1 fps(Maximum 100 shots) Erase/Protect: No Date/Time Stamp...