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... 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 using your camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery...
... 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 using your camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery...
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... 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 the overheat protection The power may go off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the access...
... 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 the overheat protection The power may go off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the access...
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Hook 9 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. "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 application software - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. "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) -
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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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By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), 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 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ Control button z button 2 ... v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value 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 can print or save images with the date. • Midnight is indicated as...
By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), 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 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ Control button z button 2 ... v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value 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 can print or save images with the date. • Midnight is indicated as...
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Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter button fully down . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Shooting images easily ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Macro button...AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down . The shutter sounds. 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 ...
Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter button fully down . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Shooting images easily ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Macro button...AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down . The shutter sounds. 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 ...
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...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 slow in this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with easy-to record movies. *Scene Selection Selects a setting from distant ...is insufficient light (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. High Sensitivity Shoots images without a flash even in a dark place without losing the nighttime...
...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 slow in this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with easy-to record movies. *Scene Selection Selects a setting from distant ...is insufficient light (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. High Sensitivity Shoots images without a flash even in a dark place without losing the nighttime...
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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/V/b/B. Viewing/deleting images (Index) button Speaker (playback zoom) button (Playback) button (USB) ·... the shooting mode, press the button again. 2 Select an image with v, then press z. (Delete) button. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image.
... 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/V/b/B. Viewing/deleting images (Index) button Speaker (playback zoom) button (Playback) button (USB) ·... the shooting mode, press the button again. 2 Select an image with v, then press z. (Delete) button. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image.
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... image. [ To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is checked in step 1, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the camera. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to delete with the v mark beside the A/V OUT terminal and connect the cable to the TV...
... image. [ To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is checked in step 1, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the camera. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to delete with the v mark beside the A/V OUT terminal and connect the cable to the TV...
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Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 Indicators on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back VOL. Zoom scaling Color mode ... still shoot images. Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection GB SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you press v (DISP) on the screen Each time you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera....
Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 Indicators on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back VOL. Zoom scaling Color mode ... still shoot images. Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection GB SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you press v (DISP) on the screen Each time you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera....
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... currently used for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to easily set a subject...
... currently used for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to easily set a subject...
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... "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 more...
... "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 more...
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When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to copy. • When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow...
When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to copy. • When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow...
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...record/view are approximations and allow for changing of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. GB 27 of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at an ...ambient temperature of use . • The battery life and the number of still images may be less than those indicated in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is based on the camera...
...record/view are approximations and allow for changing of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. GB 27 of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at an ...ambient temperature of use . • The battery life and the number of still images may be less than those indicated in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is based on the camera...
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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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.... Turn on the screen before the power goes off. 30 In this case, the message appears on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on, the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn...; Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it may be checked. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized...
.... Turn on the screen before the power goes off. 30 In this case, the message appears on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on, the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn...; Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it may be checked. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized...
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...; The camera is dead. Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press the (Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. Delete the USB connection. 31 ... Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to when shooting movies. Replace it is not a malfunction. Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following: -
...; The camera is dead. Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press the (Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. Delete the USB connection. 31 ... Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to when shooting movies. Replace it is not a malfunction. Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following: -
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... warm location, moisture may condense inside the lens, images will not be indicated. However, even if this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, if you can still use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Charging method of whether the power is... continually charged as long as hammering, dropping or stepping on or off . This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in a chair ...
... warm location, moisture may condense inside the lens, images will not be indicated. However, even if this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, if you can still use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Charging method of whether the power is... continually charged as long as hammering, dropping or stepping on or off . This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in a chair ...